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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper-That's THE BEE THE TIPPING SYSTEM James C. Waters Comments on the Methods "Tip giving and tip taking as practiced today is as grossly commonplace as the terms graft and grafting can express it in American parlance. "Stop tipping, and soon the hotel help will be placed in a less mental position and Pullman porters advanced. Stop tipping and make them self-respecting and better respected. Stop tipping, and they will become earners of adequate wages instead of strong arm beggars." The foregoing words are taken from a statement made by President P. E. Dowe, of the Commercial Travelers' National League, whose recent ultimatum to the effect that unless the hotels eliminate tipping they will give their patronage to boarding houses, has done more than any other force to bring the tipping evil sharply before the American public and within halting distance of eradication. As I perused President Dowe's words in the Washington Herald of the ed inst., I felt a tendency to grow a bit reminiscent. I was reminded that I had spent upwards of ten years as a hotel funkey and steamboat slave, in which positions my emoluments were almost wholly derived from tips. In 1889, when I went to work at Hotel in Atlantic City, the bell-boys were working from sixteen to eighteen hours one day and from twelve to fourteen hours the next. When I had been working a few days it occurred to me that the hours were too long. I thereupon spoke to "the Chief" about it, and that dignitary immediately indicted me before the owner of the hotel on the charge of mourning unrest among the bell-boys. A day or two later, in a short conversation with the owner, I was told I ought to be glad to stay on duty all the time. "The longer you stay on," said Mr. Owner, "the more tips you get." Evidently my countenance must have betrayed my true feelings in the matter, for that evening I was given my walking papers. On July 24th I secured employment at a house right across the street, and there I remained for nine years. This time I was a waiter. My brief service in the first house was sufficient to teach me once for all that I was up against the tipping system, and I resolved to master the system as far as I could, and not let it master me. At that time our waiters received $22.50 per month. In later years they received as high as $25.00, never more than that. From a diary which I kept in those days, and which I propose, to publish some day under the title of "Pages from the Diary of a Waiter." I notice that the hardest day's work I had known in seven years, had netted me exactly five cents. It was one of those days which all hotel men know about. I had been washing windows and doing many other kinds of "branch work," took up the entire "day watch," so that I had not been permitted to serve a single order. That night when I came on, the very "first crack out of the box" I caught a party of twenty-four. This party ordered all sorts of things, kept me running back and forth the entire evening, and when they finally called for their check, the cafe was about empty. The check—shall I ever forget it?—amounted to just $1995. To watch the chap who paid the check as he added, subtracted, calculated and puzzled his noodle, you would have thought he had at last solved the fourth dimension. At length, however, he satisfied himself all was O. K., and called out. "Here you are, George," he handed me a twenty-dollar bill, adding, pompously, "You may keep the change and buy yourself an automobile." Of course that cheap guy never told anybody what the bill really was, and to this day I suppose his companion of that evening think of how royal he treated the waiter. I oftimes smile as I recall some of the people who used to come into the cafe and aboard the Fall Riven Line steamers. A steamboat crowd is hardly the best for consideration in such an article as thus. For it is made up of people who are traveling for pleasure and those who are on business. A cafe crowd is better suited, though the best crowd for my purposes is the motley bunch to be found day after day, and night after night, in the cafes and dining rooms of the all-the-year-round houses in the cities of the country. The average crowd in a hotel cafe or dining room is composed of a sprinkling of "good people" to use the vernacular of waitedom, "cheap skates," "floaters," "four-fushers," "snakes," and the common herd in general. To this last-named class, the common herd in general, belong the men for whom President Dowe speaks. They are the boys who give up thick nickels and thin dimes and—nothing. Very rarely, however, do they give nothing; usually they give ten cents, and to be quite frank about it, the Commercial Travelers are the backbone of the tipping system in what are known as "railroad houses" for they are frequent patrons of such houses and can be counted on to hand over this small stipend three times a day. I do not blame these men for "bucking" the tipping system. They are up against it every moment of the day and night, and though they live in small sums, if they gave nothing their lives would be simply unbearable as things go these days in American hotels. I cheerfully pay tribute to that por- tion of the average hotel crowd commonly called "good people." These are not necessarily people who give large tips—though at times, it must be admitted, the tipping system renders men so calloused to every consideration save the tip itself, that they see nothing good in anybody or anything except in so far as that person or thing becomes a delivering agent for the coveted coin. The "good people" are men and women who never fail to treat all the hotel help as human beings; who show that they are aware of the hard conditions which surround people who labor under the tipping system, and they do a great deal to lighten the burden of the flunkey and save him from the inclinations which his life tends to engender within him. Opposite to "good people" comes the "snakes," who are the boys who never give up anything at all (and who incidentally live hard indeed, I tell you). Between those two classes come the charlatans, coxcombs, "lushers," and all the others whom I have mentioned above: Bitterness, cynicism, resentment, assimilation, all these are to be seen standing forth, clearly, visibly, as it were, in every cafe and hotel dining room throughout this land, and I claim that the tipping system is responsible for their, presence. My experience of ten years convinced me long before it came to a clase, that the tipping system was, and is, a breeder of contempt, hatred and dishonesty. The more airs a chap gave himself as he handed out a quarter or a half dollar, the less thanks he always received. I recall that the best and most unselfish service I ever rendered during all my years in the hotels, was for a dear little woman who never gave me a cent. I felt sorry for her. Her husband was a big brute whose money the boys used to take literally out of his hands before his very eyes, and all the kicks he made from time to time amounted to the same thing—exactly nothing. The proprietor knew the hurly rascal never gave up a cent; he also knew he was not paying his waiters a living wage and—what of it? Waiters pick up in legitimate tips all the way from forty to one hundred and fifty dollars per month, according to the character of the house they work in. Their income is uncertain. It depends on their ability to wheedle some people and bully others. Waiters know that the people who employ them are not paying them, and like all other people, they have contempt for the fellow who allows himself to be continually kicked. Waiters know their trade under the tipping system is practical, and they ply it with a vim—sometimes savagely—after the manner of pirates. In this connection I recall what was in my estimation the most disastrous economic move any hotel management ever undertook. It was made by the proprietors of the —— Hotel in Atlantic City some years ago, when they began to employ scores of men to work nightly in the cafe, without any compensation, save what they could "pick up" in tips. Decent, self-respecting men, unless they were almost destitute, would not work there. The result was that cafe became the rendezvous of about as hard and ruthless a set of varlets as ever sailed the Spanish main. They felt that not only was the pound of flesh nearest the heart being taken from them, but also the blood, aye, the heart itself, and their watchword was "Vengeance." There may be those who were surprised when that house went into the hands of the receivers, but I am not one of them. The proprietors may think today—as they thought and explained then—that they fully understood why failure had overtaken them, but I am sure that my diary and the memories of waiters who worked there that summer contain evidences of the causes of that disruption that were never dreamed of in their philosophy. Now the solution of the tipping question is to be brought about, if at all, by the use of common sense. Men who have been receiving from seventy-five to one hundred and eighty dollars per month, including tips and wages, are not going to be satisfied with a flat rate of fifty or sixty dollars per month. Your ideal waiter is a person of engaging manners, fine discrimination, and he must have some education. He is a pretty good sort of a fellow after all, whose evil trait were engendered by the tipping system, of which he has been the victim and not the creator. Waiters, like other men, have wives and children whom they love. They want to thrive and if possible lay by something for a rainy day. There isn't one in a hundred who would not give up his uncertain income for a certain fixed stipend, but he certainly is not to be expected to approve any plan which will make that fixed stipend less than he is practically sure to receive, even under the unsatisfactory and disliked tipping system. There are many angles from which to view this question. That angle which includes a consideration of what the waiters themselves want and expect is about the only one from which any kind of satisfactory solution is to be reached. JAMES C. WATERS, Jr. ISAAC N. NUTTER. Atlantic City. N. J. Attorney Isaac N. Nutter, a prominent lawyer in this city, and who took an active part in the election of Mr. Harry Bachrach, Mayor of this city, has been appointed on the Advisory Board to the Mayor, as the new cabinet is to be known. The appointment of Mr. Nutter is a just recognition of the colored Republican voters in this city. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY JANUARY 13,1912 THE PEACE DINNER GETTING TOGETHER All Were Represented. New, York, Jan. 6. The Peace Dinner, given by the Sunday World at the Hotel Astor January 4, was different from the much-heralded peace dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria a few evenings before, in several particulars. There was no armed guard to protect the guests, and no secret service men in full dress, with magazine guns in close proximity. It was a peaceful gathering of the representatives of fifty races and nationalities met to plead for universal peace. It was a remarkable gathering of brilliant, earnest men, who, like Abou Ben Adhem, loved their fellowmen. The distinguished guests of the great and enterprising New York World assembled in the college room of the Astor, and at the appointed hour marched to the grand banquet hall, led by-Scott bag-pipers in kilts, and in the following order: America—Col. D. H. Washington, great-great-great-grand nephew of George Washington. Armenian—Arman Mangasarian. Afro-American—Hon. Charles W. Anderson. Colombian—Francisco Escober. Cuban—Julian Jorin. Canadian—W. J. Hughes. Danish—Count Carl O. Spaarwart. Dutch—L. Dubourck. English—Curtis G. E. Wigg. Egyptian—Nassad Bey. French—Frederic R. Coudert. Finland—J. A. Harpit. Greenland—Dan Smith. German—Victor Ridder. Greek—E. J. Polygranes and Chevalier Antoine Pradashi. Hungarian—Morris Cukor. Hindoe—W. Tinckon-Fernandez. Hebrew—Sheriff Julius Harburger. Hawaiian—William Ellison. Italian—Hon John Freschi. Irish—Hon Bourse Cochran. Japanese—R. Ichinomiya. Mexican—H. Baron. Poland—Morris Gest. Porto Rico—Harry E. Seip. Persian—Hon H. I. Tatakiyama. Swiss—Emil Gerard. Spanish—Prof. James Rainrez. Scandinavian—D. Johannes E. Hoving. Swedish—C. K. Johansen Servian—Dr. Maxwell Branner. San Salvadorian—Louis Kafpan. Scotch—D. W. Chisholm. Russian—Nicholas Alleinkoff. Syrian—Dr. S. F. Haddad. Turkish—Dr. Selim Hamma Dik. Welsh—W. H. McElroy East — Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo North—Winfield R. Sheehan South—Hon. Robert Adamson. West—John McNaught. From the world at large—Thomas McVeigh, Jr., Charles M. Lincoln, William Johnson, Roy L. M. Cardell, R. II Lyman, C. H. Sutherland, Hon. Job E. Hedges, K. K. Kitchen, R. L. Foster, S. E. Stanton, Arthur Hein- ington There was no lack of music to aid digestion during and after the feast, for there was a German orchestra, and an American and a Chinese orchestra, and the picturesque bag-pipers of Bonnie Scotland, who, during the course of the feast, amalgamated their forces and played the Star Spangled Banner. The Hon. Bourke Cochran, who spoke for the Irish people, and who is always eloquent, was at his best, and when he took his seat the diner cheered him to the echo. One of the principal hits of the evening, however, was made by a representative of a race which has always been noted for its love of peace, when married to justice—Hon. Charles W. Anderson, Collector of Internat Revenue. When Mr. Anderson concluded his remarks, which were listened to most attentively by his distinguished auditors, he was given one of the most flattering receptions of the evening. Many of the speakers who followed him used portions of his eloquent address for a text, and two of them, Prince John Polcologne and Count Spaarwant used Mr. Anderson, himself, for a text. Among the other speakers were. Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo, John O'Hara Weekly. Hon. H. H. Topakyan, Persian Consult General at New York: Chevalier Antoine Pradashi. Col. W. D. H. Washington and Mr. R. Ichinomiya, president of the Yokohama Specie Bank. The New York World is to be congratulated upon having gathered, together such a distinguished number of representatives of the various races permanently and temporarily residing in this vicinity, and is entitled to the greatest praise for its efforts in seeking to bring about universal peace by appeal to the reason and the common sense of men. Contact is one of the best means of solving differences between nations, differences which make war possible. After all, it is still true that the people we do not know are as good as those we do know, and when men of all races come to understand this, we shall be nearer that "peace which passeth all understanding." 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. GETTING TOGETHER. Developing the Negro Race. MOUND BAYOU, MISS., Jan. 6.—Representative men and women were in Mound Bayou during the week from all parts of Mississippi, and many from Arkansas, Tennessee and Louisiana, attending a conference which was called by Hon. Chas Banks, first vice-president of the National Negro Business League, and other leaders of the State, who are interested in the development of the Negro race along all lines. The meeting was called at Mound Bayou, which is the oldest Negro town in the country. Its growth and progress along all lines has made it a safe investment for the Negroes of the United States with money. Many have invested, although they live in other sections of the country. Almost every business carried on in any other city or town in the South can be found in Mound Bayou, whose entire inhabitants are members of the Negro race. These men and women who are engaged in business, are meeting with success. Large stores employing young men and women as clerks, drug stores with their trained pharmacists, photograph gallery, three schools, one bank, postoffice, four churches, three insurance agencies, the Masonic Benefit Association, one public library, are among the enterprises among the race, and in addition to this they are now about to launch an oil mill, which will be the only one of its kind in the country owned and operated by the race. The meetings were held in the assembly hall of the public library, and were well attended. It was not such a large gathering, but a meeting of men and women of thought and business. The oil mill, which is a large two-story brick building, 50x220, and the seed house and ware room, a large frame building 50x344, are equipped with all the modern machinery and were erected and furnished at a cost of $55,000, all of which has been paid with the exception of $12,000, which the men are now putting forth an effort to raise without having to mortgage the plant. It is only a short time before the machinery will be put in operation, giving employment to fully a hundred men and boys of the race. It will be one of the largest mills of its kind in the South. The promoters have been so careful in their investment, that they declare that it will pay a dividend to its investors the first year "We believe the doctrine of self-help," declared Hon. Charles Banks, who is regarded as one of the shrewdest business men of his race in the South, and to this we are working. We are not standing around complaining and asking others to do for us what we can do for ourselves. In and about Mound Bayou, we own 30,000 acres of land, and some of our people have good bank accounts. Why should we not do something with our money? Why not make the land work for us? Dirt draws no color line." The meeting was called to order by Rev. A. A. Cosey, D. D., pastor of the Baptist church, and one of the leading men in this section of the country. Rev. J. H. Greer made the opening prayer, and then followed an address by Hon. I. T. Montgomery, founder of Mound Bayou, and the first Mayor. His address was interesting, because he knew Mound Bayou, when there were only two or three houses, and had watched its growth to a population of nearly 1,000 Other speakers were Rev. A. A. Cosey, D. D., Mound Bayou; John W. Francis, president of the Bank of Mound Bayou; Dr. W. P. Kyles, George H. Mays, E. C. Morris, D. D., president of the National Baptist Convention; Hon. Josiah T. Settle, Memphis, Tenn. The addresses of all had the ring of do something in them, and were fill of good advice. It was then announced that business was in order, and the stock books were thrown open, and the first started by announcing that he would subscribe $250 additional stock to what he had already. Dr. W. A. Attaway, of Greenville, president of the Mississippi Beneficial Insurance Co., and it kept the secretary busy after that writing subscriptions. Some men who were unable to be present sent for stock, enclosing checks, to pay for the same. Letters from New York, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, were read from representative colored men, who desired to assist in one of the greatest enterprises ever started by the race. Among those present were Revs. E. C. Morris, Helena, Ark.; J. A. Booker, D. D., president of the Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock, Ark: W. A. J. Morgan, Grand Master of the Striner Grand Lodge of Masons; E. X. Topp, D. D., editor of the Reporter; Jackson; W. W. Phillips, Kosciusko, deputy grand master; B. F. Lacy, Shiloh, grand senior warden; J. J. Morant, D. D. Vicksburg, grand junior warden; G. S. Goodman, Holly Spring, grand secretary; D. W. Gary, Meyersville, grand treasurer; T. G. Ewing, Vicksburg, cashier of the Union Savings' Bank: P. W. Howard, lawyer; Jackson; Virgil L. Ruben, grand lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias; D. W. Rhodes, undertaker, New Orleans; T. H. Hays, undertaker, Memphis, Tenn.; W. A. Attaway, Greenville; F. Mix, New Orleans; Maryland Brooks. Monroe, La.; J. H. Austin, Starksville; W. A. Scott, Jackson, Grand Worthy Counselor of Calanthe; William H. Harrison, lawyer, Oklahoma City, Okla; Dan A. Rudd, Boyles; T. J. Wilson, Merida; T. J. Wilson, Jr. New York, Mrs. Ollie B. Mosby, St. Louis, Mo. Peyton Banks, Swift Water; John L. Webb, Yazoo City; Dr. D. W. Sherrod, Meridian; W. W. Cox, Indiana, L. J. Winston, lawyer, Greenville, Mr. A. Turner, Helena, Ark; Dr. D. William, Memphis; Dr. Henry Kennedy, Memphis; James Shepard, Memphis; Dr. J. A. Barradin, Marianna, Ark; James Williams, Marianna, Ark; Dr. W. F. Howard, Vicksburg In the evening session Thursday Prof. V. L. Ruben delivered an address, telling about the progress of his race in Mississippi. Other addresses were made by Dr. E. C. Morris, William H. Harrison, and J. T. Settles. "The next meeting will be of the stockholders," declared Hon. Chas Banks, "to declare a dividend." Another Great Victory for Negro Lawyers. John W. Rafus, late of this city, died a few months ago, leaving an estate of about twelve thousand dollars. He left a will devising everything to his daughter, Mrs. Mary McGarter, of Portsmouth, Va. A number of his other heirs employed four of the leading members of the bar to contest the will, upon the grounds of undue influence and mental incapacity of the deceased at the time he made his will. The issues were tried before a jury in Criminal Court No. 2, on Tuesday last, and the jury decided that the will was absolutely valid, thus making it possible for Mrs. McGarter to get the entire estate. Mrs. McGarter was represented by Attorneys Armond W. Scott and W. C. Martin, and Mr. Opi, the executor under the will, was represented by Judge Emanuel M. Hewlett and Clarence Tignor, Esq. The Bee congratulates both Mrs. McGarter and the lawyers who represented her. COURT SUSTAINS RIGHT TO DECIDE PURE FOOD CASES. Police Tribunal. Overrules Motion of Oyster Dealer Who Tested Law. The right of the United States branch of Police Court to try cases of alleged violation of the pure food and drug law was questioned and sustained in the case of E. H. Hayden, that was argued recently. The defendant's case was made the test for eleven other similar cases that are pending in the court. He is charged with violating the law in the sale of oysters. Through Attorney F. Edward Mitchell, his counsel, Hayden entered a plea of not guilty and moved to have the charge dismissed on the ground that the Police Court does not have jurisdiction. Attorney Mitchell contended that the law states that the cases shall be tried before the "proper" United States Courts. He claimed that under decisions of the United States Supreme Court and the District Court of Appeals it has been held that the Police Court is not a "proper" United States Court under the constitutional meaning of a Federal court. Attorney Cobb made the argument, which was pointed and concise. The Government, represented by Assistant United States Attorney John Lewis Smith, and Special Assistant United States Attorney James A. Colb, argued that Congress had "specifically in mind giving the Police Court of the District of Columbia jurisdiction in these cases when the word "proper" was included in the statute" Judge James L. Pugh overruled the motion of the defendant. Notice of appeal was filed by the defense. Bethel Literary at Lincoln Temple Arrangements have been made to hold the next three meetings of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association at Lincoln Temple Congregational Church, and three very interesting programs have been arranged January 16 will be "Dumbar Night," and on that occasion Hom. Archibald H. Grimke will deliver his second paper on Paul Lawrence Dunbar, and there will be readings from Dunbar and special music. On the evening of January 23, Dr. James E. Sheard, the president of the National Religious Training School, of Durham, N. C., will deliver an address upon the subject, "Religion - Education the Hope of the Race." January 30, the last of this special series of meetings, Mrs. Coralie Franklin-Cook of Howard University, will be the principal speaker. Bruce to Speak. Assistant Superintendent Bruce will address the Howard Park Citizens' Association at a postponed meeting to be held at the Church of the Redeemer. Eighth Street below Barry Place. on Monday evening, January 15, 8:30 o'clock. Principal E. C. Williams, of the M Street High School, will be the speaker before the same association at the same place on the second Monday evening in February. The public is cordially invited to both these meetings. Chase Indorsed. The members of the local bar, consisting of James M Ricks, J F Bundy, A. W Grav, Jezeb Lee, P. W Frisby, John E Collins, Augustus W. Gray, M. T. Clinkescales, and others, have indorsed W. Calvin Chase for delegate to the Republican Convention. Republican Rally at True Reformers' Hall Monday night. Important News Happenings of the Week DEVOTED TO GENERALINTEREST (By Miss G. B. Maxfield.) The colored Democracy was given a New Year's present by the appointment of Edward E. Lee, who was head of the. United Colored Democracy, being appointed deputy sheriff. The announcement caused much confusion among the colored Tammany braves, as the Lee supporters were jubilant, and the Robt. N.-Wood supporters appeared low-spirited. Representative Bartholdt, of Missouri, has introduced a bill to appropriate $50,000 for erecting a monument overlooking the Panama Canal to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Isthmus of Panama by Balrab, the Spanish explorer, in 1513. Steady decrease in the number of men teachers in the public schools of the country is deplored by Dr. Fletcher B. Dresslar, of the United States Bureau of Education in a report on the work of the past decade along educational lines. Thirty per cent of the public school teachers in 1900 were men; this number has now decreased to about 21 per cent. The race is gaining rapidly in educational and worldly-goods in the State of Pennsylvania. They are not only increasing in numbers and education, but own real estate within the State valueed at $20,000,000. George V. Smith, born a slave in Tennessee, seventy-five years ago, and who died a few weeks ago in Champaign, Ill., left property worth $16,000, according to the will which has been filed for probate. Smith acted as guide for General John A. Logan. Mr. Aaron Russell, colored, one of the assistant clerks in the House of Representatives, has lost his job because of opposition to DemocratMr. Russell, for more than a quarter of a century, has held the above-named place, with a salary of $1,600 per year. The Democrats could not stand for a Negro holding such a position. He was regarded as one of the best informed colored men around Congress. For the first time in the history of the city, of woman is superintendent of the public schools in Cleveland, Ohio. Miss Harriet L. Keeler, sixty-five years of age, is to fill a short term from January 7 to August 31, 1912, at a salary of $6,000 a year. Woodrow Wilson's letter to A. H. Joline, written shortly after the defeat of Alton B. Parker, for the Presidency, said in part: "Cannot we devise some dignified way of getting Mr. Bryan out of the Democratic party, and getting rid of him for all time?" How are they going to do this? Let us watch. A picture of the "Holy Family" painted on a sheet of brass in the year 751, and valued at $30,000, is the subject of legal controversy in New York. It cost the proprietor of a skating ring at Prescott, Ariz., one hundred dollars for denying admittance to a couple of army officers in Khaki uniform. James Bryce, the British Ambassador, presented to President Taft a gold medallion, commemorative of the coronation of George V as King of England. In St. Louis, Mo., the public library, which cost $1,500,000, was opened last week. It stands on the site occupied for many years by the old exposition coliseum, where William McKinley was nominated for the Presidency in 1896, and where Alton B Parker was nominated in 1904. Five hundred thousand dollars was given by Andrew Carnegee. Only in cases of great emergency are the Red Cross nurses and workers to be allowed at the trout in time of war, under the terms of a proclamation issued by President Taft, and published by the War Department. "The McCall's Magazine is to be very interesting for February. The following subjects will be discussed: What Men Like in Women: Breaking Roofs of the Runaway Habit; the Ideal American Woman, and Elli Wheeler Wilcox on the Women Who Work." Mr. E. L. Ward, the president and progressive business man of Columbus, Ohio, was recently entertained during his visit to Chicago. Ill. from the time of his arrival his life was one continual round of city and pleasure. Gift to Tanker By the will of the late Z R Cornwell, of Cleveland, Ohio, the Tuskegee Institute is to receive a legacy of two thousand dollars (2,000), and in addition is made residuary legatee of the estate. At the same time, the school has been notified that by the will of the late Solomon Phillips, of Uniontown, Pa., it is to receive two-thirds of the proceeds of the sale of fifty-one acres of valuable coal lands in the Pennsylvania district. Howard Association. There were about six people present at the Howard Park Citizens Association last Monday night. Some one present took advantage of the absence of the majority of the members and offered a resolution indorsing the reappointment of Dr. Tunnel on the Board of Education. Another meeting will be called by the citizens of Howard Park and request the removal of Dr. Tunnel. 932 La. Ave. N. W. The finest and best groceries in the city. Fresh poultry killed daily. Get Your Christmas Turkey at this place. Phone Main 1699. 932 La. Ave. N. W. Suspender Anatomy. Suppose that instead of being provided with a frictionless, ball and socket joint, your arms had to stretch a muscle or ligament every time you moved them. 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An ointment, makes soreness, inflamation and initiation vanish. Remedy No. 2. An internal remedy to aid the ointment by expelling the poison caused by constipation. To be used together. Both for 50c postpaid. J. C. BROWN. Registered Pharmacist 600 Third Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Neither They Nor Their Parents Have to Worry About Food, Shelter or Clothes. In describing Uap, one of the Caroline islands, Dr. W. H. Furness says that children become more or less public property on that island as soon as they are able to run about from house to house. They cannot without extraordinary exertion fall off the island, and, like little guinea pigs, can find food anywhere. Their clothing grows by every roadside, and any shelter or no shelter is good enough for the night. They cannot starve. There are no wild beasts or snakes to harm them. What matters it if they sleep under the high, star powdered ceiling of their foster mother's nursery or curl up on mats beneath their father's thatch? There is no implication here that parents are not fond of their children. On the contrary, they love them so much that they see their own children in all children. It is the case of life and its surroundings which have atrophed the emotion of parental love. When a father has merely to say to his wife and children, "Go out and shake your breakfast off the trees," or, "Go to the thicket and gather your clothes." to him the struggle for existence is meaningless, and without a struggle the prizes of life are held in light esteem. Somebody's children are always about the houses and to the fore in all excitement, and never did I see them roughly handled or harshly treated. MASTERING A TEMPER. The Method by Which Marion Crawford Controlled His Anger. Mrs. Hugh Fraser, sister of the late F. Marion Crawford, tells some interesting stories of him in her book, "A Diplomatist's Wife In Many Lands." It was at the Villa Negroni, Rome, that Crawford was born, an event which so delighted his father that, as Mrs. Fraser says, "my father was beside himself with joy and showered presents on all of us to make us understand and share it." When young Francis was about ten years old it dawned upon him that he had a violent and uncontrollable temper, and with the simplicity which marked all his character he decided to get it in hand. "One member of the family constantly irritated him to the verge of frenzy, and he invented a form of self discipline which very few children would have thought of imposing on themselves. My mother entered his room one day and found him walking round and round it, carrying on his back a heavy wooden shutter which he had lifted off its hinges at the window. "My dear child," she exclaimed, 'what are you doing?' "Getting over a rage," he repiled doggedly, continuing the exercise. 'When I am so angry that I want to kill somebody I come in and carry the shutter three times round the room before I answer them. It is the only way.' Women and Tea In Japan Women and tea in Japan. No Japanese society woman has completed her education unless she can tell just what grade of tea is being served to her-Uji, Mikado or a hundred others—and at least be able to distinguish by taste at least a dozen "blends" in a brand that has that many or more. Such accomplishments are partly a matter of inheritance and environment, for Japan is a country where tea has been raised and used for centuries. With tea plantations five centuries old and tea-plants 200 years of age there is no need for tea commissions to fix customs standards. As for the household standards, the Japanese housewife decides them herself. The Cock Lane Ghost. St. John's, Clerkenwell, is a mean structure architecturally, but possesses two interesting historical associations, one romantic and the other ludicrous. It is the headquarters of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, part of the choir of whose ancient priory can still be seen in the early English crypt. This crypt was the haunt of the "Cock lane ghost," which excited all London in February, 1762, and attracted Johnson, Goldsmith and Horace Walpole. The "ghost" proved, as Dr. Johnson surmised, to be the mischievous little daughter of a parish clerk.—Westminster Gazette. A. Regular Attendant As the new minister of the village was on his way to evening service he met a rising young man of the place whom he was anxious to have become a member of his church. "Good evening, my young friend," he said solemnly. "Do you ever attend a place of worship? "Yes, indeed, sir, regularly every Sunday night," replied the young fellow with a smile. "I'm on my way to see her now."—Metropolitan Magazine. "Uncle Rastus, I thought they had sent you to jail again on the usual charge." "No, suh; I'm vindicated dis time. De jedge couldn't quite make up his mind, an' he turned me loose an' said I mustn't-do it again."—Chicago Tribune. An Uphill Job. Figg—Don't you wish you could live your life over again? Fogg—Well, I should say not! I've got a twenty year endowment policy maturing this month.—Boston Transcript. Health lies in labor, and there is no earthly royal road to it but through toll.—Wendell Phillips. So Filkins In Great Anxiety Sought to Amend His Declaration of Dutiable Goods. Filkins had just returned from a six months' tour of the continent, and his trunks and bows were numerous. With considerable anxious care he had prepared his declaration, but when he saw the eagle eyed inspector plunge into his work a wave of fear spread over him. Could he by any possibility have forgotten anything? And if so and it was brought to light would he have to suffer the pain and humiliation of arrest? Rapidly he ran over in his mind the dutiable objects that he remembered having heard that others had brought in—clothing, objects of art, books, brie-a-brac, jewels, musical instruments—ah, his heart stood still—musical instruments—planos, violins, flutes, organs— With beating heart he approached the inspector. "Is there any duty on organs?" he asked in a trembling voice. "There is," said the inspector, fixing a cold, steely eye upon him. "Then," said Filkins, "I desire to withdraw my declaration for a moment." "What for?" demanded the inspector. "I wish to amend it," said Filkins. "I've had my nose repaired and inside over on the other side, and I'd hate to have that organ seized because I'd overlooked it."—Harper's Weekly. A STARTLING BILL Five.Thousand Reis For Two Meals In a Brazilian Hotel. Hotels are few and ill conducted in the Brazilian coast towns, although an occasional good one is met with. Americans who patronize a Brazilian hotel or restaurant for the first time are generally treated to a surprise when the bill is presented. Two young sailors had dinner one day in Pernambuco, and, to their horror, the bill was 5,000 reis. They nearly fainted and would have fled without attempting to settle; but, there being no chance of escape, they clubbed together all the money they had, about $12, and humbly offered it to the proprietor. Instead of having them thrown into jail, he laughed and explained that their bill in American coin was $2.50. He furthermore explained that the basis of Brazilian currency is an imaginary coin called a reis, 1,000 of which make a milreis. Everything is counted in reis, and the figures have a very imposing sound—200 reis for a ride on a street car, 100 reis for having your boots blacked, a million reis for a house, and so on. It is a silly system, but the Brazilians seem to think it perfection.—Exchange. Stopped the Stealing The Rev. Joseph Erskine of Edinburgh at one time in his life lost handkerchief after handkerchief. He found on investigation that it was on Sunday these losses occurred, and accordingly Mrs. Erskine sewed his handkerchief in the tall pocket of his coat. "Noo," said she—"noo lat us see what will happen." Mr. Erskine, with the sewed in handkerchief, passed down the aisle of the church that morning, as usual, to ascend to the pulpit, but as he sailed by the aunen corner he felt a gentle tug behind, a delicate nibble among his coattails. Thereupon he turned on the disappointed old woman in the corner and said, with a triumphant smile: "No' the day, honest wuman; no' the day." Window Leaves. Six species of plants that possess window leaves have been discovered in South Africa. They are all stemless succulents, and the egg shaped leaves are imbedded in the ground, only the aples remaining visible. The visible part of the leaves is flat or convex on the surface and colorless, so that the light can penetrate it and reach the interior of the leaf below, which is green on the inside. With the exception of the blunt apex no part of the leaf is permeable to the light, being surrounded by the soil in which it is buried. Broke 62.458 Bottles On the morning of April 18, 1906, the cellar of Paul Masson, a wine merchant of San Jose, Cal., contained a stock of 125,000 bottles, all neatly arranged. Then came the earthquake, and when the proprietor was able to enter his cellar again he found that 62,458 bottles, by actual count, were broken and the remainder thrown about in the wildest confusion. It is curious, with such a large number of bottles, that the quake should have come within a few dozen of demolishing an exact half of the stock. Wide World Magazine. Then She Digs the Spurs In "Wives are amazing helps—splendid spurs," said a senator at a dinner in Washington. "No young man should be without at least one. "Whenever a man falls his wife tells the public that he was too conscientious to succeed. What she tells him in private is a different matter."—Exchange. "What? You're engaged to Mr. Brown? Then you won't marry Mr. Jones, after all!" "No, not after all, but perhaps after Mr. Brown."-Milwaukee News. Silence Is Safety After forty years o' married life I've made up me mind it don't matter how often a man an' his wife disagrees as long as he don't let her know it.—Harper's Bazar. CONVENTIONS IN MUSIC. There Are Certain Rules Which Song Composers Seem to Feel They Must Follow. Why is it that all our musicians in writing a nautical song invariably use a portion of the best known hornpipe as the introduction, "ramp," or counter-meJOly? Why do the open fifths in the bass always appear in rustic songs? Because it can't be helped, it seems. Our popular Irish songs always have a bar or two of a well known old Irish melody or a drone bass, otherwise they wouldn't be Irish. The exhausted old Turkey and his partner, the straw, come to the rescue of every "rube" song or dance that is perpetrated, and our national airs must run all through the accompaniment of patriotic songs to give them "flavor." Because all of these things are "set" they are conventions. Why must every song end on the tone note, with the preceding tone either the second or seventh of the scale, unless we except the detestable third or the hollow fifth? Because our audiences expect it. Should one of your composers in a moment of bravery or recklessness produce a score in which he disregarded these many conventions his first night hearers would go away remarking that the music was crazy. They do not realize that they expect to hear the same old thing; served up a trifle differently, of course, but still the same. From "Where Have I Heard That Tone Before?" in Metropolitan Magazine. TELESCOPE LENSES. The Small Glass Magnifies the Picture Made by the Large One. People sometimes wonder why a telescope has two glasses, one at the big end and one at the little end, and they want to know the difference. The glass at the big end is to gather light. It is simply a big eye. If it is a hundred times bigger than the eye in your head it will gather a hundred times more light. It gathers the rays of light coming from a star and bends them all into a common meeting point called a focus, which is a picture of the star. You can look at this picture of the star with your naked eye if you like. But you can see it better and examine it more closely if you look at it with a small magnifying glass. And this is the glass at the small end of the telescope. It magnifies the picture made by the big glass at the other end of the instrument. All telescopes are built on this principle. Sir William Herschel was the first to arrange matters a little differently. He took away the glass from the big end and admitted the rays coming straight into the tube in parallel lines. Then at the bottom of the big tube he placed a bright concave mirror made of burnished metal. When the entering rays fell upon this mirror they were again bent to a point called a focus, which was the picture of the star. No look at this picture he had to place the little magnifying glass at the side of the tube because the mirror had stopped up its lower end.—Louisville Courier-Journal. Something Blind. In one of the crowded streets of New York a beggar was in the habit of taking his stand every day and appealing to the charity of the passersby. By means of a short string he held a dog, around the neck of which a card was fastened with the words, "I Am Blind." A very kind old gentleman, who had been in the habit of dropping a penny into the beggar's hat, passed rapidly one morning without doing so. Instantly the beggar rushed after him and asked for the penny to be given as usual. The gentleman, turning in surprise, said, "Why, I thought you were blind?" "Oh, no, sir!" was the cool reply. "It is the dog that is blind, as the card says." Why a Horse Rolls Horses are fond of rolling on the ground, and no animal more thoroughly shakes itself than they do. After a roll they give themselves a shake or two to remove anything adhering to the coat. The habit is of much service to horses living in open plains. On being turned loose at the end of a journey an Arab horse rolls in the sand, which acts as blotting paper, absorbing exudations from the body. A shake removes the sand, and the coat soon dries. Cavalrymen in hot climates sometimes put sand on their horses as the simplest and quickest way of drying them.-Selborne Magazine. Untainted. Tempted by an offer of considerably more than the property had cost him, Mr. Kreezus, who counted his wealth in millions, had parted with his suburban villa. "You didn't need the money," said his disguised business partner, who had just heard of the transaction, "yet for a little filthy lucre you sold that beautiful home." "I didn't!" exclaimed the equally indignant Mr. Kreezus. "I sold it for clean cash."-Youth's Companion. Bell Tones. The peculiar magic in the tones of a bell is due to its striking not a single note, but a chord, and to obtain the perfect octave entails an immense amount of calculation as well as skill. The bell caster, therefore, has to be not a mere mechanic, but a highly trained specialist. Ingratitude is monstrous, and for the multitude to be ungrateful were to make a monster of the multitude.—Shakespeare. W.B. Reduso CORSETS THE W. B. Reduso Corset brings well-developed figures into graceful, slender lines. 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Falting usually lasts only a few minutes, and the person recovers immediately when taken out into the fresh air, but there are cases in which it lasts much longer, sometimes for an hour or more. The first aid treatment of falting is usually very simple. Take the person out into the fresh air and lay him flat on the back, with the head lower than the feet. This can be done by grasping the feet and holding the body so that the head hangs down, or take an ordinary straight back chair, turn it over so that the back forms an angle with the floor and place the person on the back of the chair with the head hanging down. This position with the head hanging down favors the flow of the blood back to the brain. All tight clothing about the neck and waist should be loosened. Smelling salts or aromatic spirits of ammonia applied to the nostrils and cold water sprinkled on the face, chest and hands help to restore consciousness.—National Magazine. THE SILVER DOLLAR. Many Changes In Its Design Since It Was First Issued. The silver dollar has undergone a great many changes since it was put in circulation in 1794. On the face of the first dollar there was stamped the head of a young woman turned to the right and with hair flowing, as if she was in a gale of wind. In 1796 congress came to her relief and ordered her hair to be tied up with a bit of ribbon. The fifteen stars which appeared on the first dollar were after this reduced to the original thirteen in recognition of the number of states. In 1836 the design was again changed, and the dollar bore the figure of a woman dressed in a flowing garment. The designer forgot, however, to put in the thirteen stars, and the coin was soon called in, the new design having the woman surrounded by stars. Her air was defiant and stiff looking, and in 1838 dollars were issued which were more artistic in treatment. The first dollars bearing the motto, "In God We Trust," were coined in April, 1864, and in 1873 the era of the trade dollar began, lasting just five years. The Liberty dollar made its appearance in 1875. Miss Anna W. Williams, a public school teacher of Philadelphia, sat for the portrait.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Chillis and Fever and Ague—Colds Cured by that wonderful remedy Elixir Babek. Once used, nothing else will be even considered. It removes the strongest and most obstinate Fevers. "I have used 'Elixir Babek' for past eight years as a preventative and cure for Malaria. I take plea-ure in recommending it to my friends—P. A. Simpson, W. U. Tel. Co., Washington, D. C. Elixir Babek 50 cents, all druggists or Kloczewski & Co., Washington, D. C and LaGrippe. Rapidly disappear on using Elixib Babek, a preventative for all Malarial diseases. "I recommend 'Elixir Babek' to all sufferers of Malaria and Chills. 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They traveled by day, each town being a stage, and the politician spoke every evening. The man was honest and well meaning, but careful local partisans had tried the temper of each community in advance and reported to him with suggestions. So it happened that from his extreme anxiety to please his expressed conviction on the issue varied considerably from time to time. "Well, Mr. Gordon," said the candidate one day at the beginning of the second week. "how do you stand on the election? How are you going to vote?" The farmer was silent, thinking. "I really don't know," he said. "I can tell better, maybe, at the close of our engagement." "Can't make up your mind yet? You've heard all of my speeches." "Yes, and I like you personally, and I'm hoping to get to vote for you. Don't worry—at least, not yet." "Not yet! Why do you say that?" asked the puzzled candidate. "Well, you've had several points of view, and I'm just waiting and thinking maybe before the end of the week you'll get round to mine too."—Youth's Companion. MISSED THE KANGAROO. The Hunter Was After Meat, but Got Instead a Stone. In 1889 a hunter in New South Wales took a fancy for some kangaroo meat, so he made a trip through the mulaa with no companion but his gun. He had no need of either guides or dogs, as he was an experienced bushman. The first kangaroo sighted was wounded by him, but not badly enough to disable it. Before he could get in another shot it made off through the salt bush at a terrific pace, but leaving a plain trail in drops of blood, so the hunter followed as fast as he could. The trail gradually grew fainter as the wounded animal bled less freely, and its pursuer was often obliged to stoop and examine the ground closely for the telltale signs. After several hundred yards had been covered without seeing any more crimson spots the hunter began to think his quarry had escaped, when he saw a single fleck of red before him. As he bent to look for more flecks the red changed to an fridescent pale green, and he saw it was a gem stone that lay before him. The kangaroo was not bagged, but the White Cliffs opal fields were discovered.—New York Press. A Fish Aids Science. There appears to be no limit to scientific curiosity, especially in Germany. Not long ago a scientist of Lelpzig, wishing to ascertain whether fish are warmer than the water they live in, stuck a needle connected with a thermoelectric circuit into a living fish in an aquarium. The needle formed one element of the circuit, while the other element was immersed in the same water that contained the fish. The latter was not seriously injured by the needle and quickly became indifferent to it. Then as the fish swam about, carrying the needle, the ingenious savant closed the circuit and kept watch of the galvanometer. It showed no deflection whatever, from which he concluded that the fish and the water were precisely equal in temperature, for had either been warmer than the other a current would have been generated in the circuit.—Chicago Record-Herald. The Furtive Look Here is something worth while for bachelors to consider. A Boston woman says she can detect a bachelor as far as she can see him. She always knows a bachelor by his furtive look. The furtive look, she explains, is something akin to that of a hunted animal, always on the watch for snares and pitfalls. Of course this may apply only to Boston bachelors, but it would be well for all other single unfortunate to take a good look at themselves in the mirror and find that telltale look. If they do there is an easy way to efface it.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. No Excuse at All. A noted comedian condemned at a dinner in New York a new comedy. "It's elimax," he said, "is false and unsatisfactory—as false and unsatisfactory as Rowndar's excuse. On Rowndar's return at a very late hour his wife said reproachfully: "You used to vow I was the sunshine of your life, but now you stay out night after night." "Well, my love," said Rowndar, "I don't ask for sunshine after dark."—New York Tribune. Impertinence. Mr. Todgers—Why have you sent Marla, the servant girl, away so suddenly? You told me yesterday that she was the best girl you ever had. Mrs. Todgers—She's an impertinent hussy. I wanted to borrow her rubbers, and she said she was afraid I couldn't get them on. A Better Trade "I understand young Briefess is about to marry the daughter of old Bonds, the millionaire?" "Yes, so I am told." "Will he give up the law business?" "Yes. He will give up the law business and go into the son-in-law business." The American Home Life Insurance FIFTH G STREETS, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. AMERICAN HOME LIFE 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 HOTEL 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 Fulfilled. 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 dq 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 he erected, for the accommodation of the colored people that when he. Dr. Washington, comes to the city he is compelled to go to some private home. The Lexington Hotel. has been erected at the southwest corner of twenty-first and L streets, northwest. It is a beautiful three story edifice to contain every modern convenience and accommodation for guests. Incorporated Under Act of Congress Approved June 26, 1887 CAPITAL and ASSETS over $50,000.00 THE LEXINGTON HOTEL. The Front Entrance Will be on L St. The entrance to the Rathskeller will be on L street or main entrance leading to the basement. The Rathskeller will be fitted up equal to any in the United States. the L street entrance. The Buffet Cannot be Sürpasseil 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, automobile which will meet any train that comes into the Union Station or Steamboat wharf. The erection of this hotel in the city of magnificent distances will be an honor as well as a benefit to the colored people. Almost any city in the South has a first class hotel and the people in Washington have determined not to be behind in meeting the demands of strangers and visitors. Capital Stock. The company is incorporated with a capital stock of fifty thousand dollars, of this amount the company has decided to sell fifteen thousand dollars of it. A greater opportunity has never been offered the people of this city, who are enterprising and wish a good investment. The Sole Manager. is Mr. Nathaniel Ruffin, a well known citizen of Washington, who is known to the president of the United States, to the cabinet officers and other public men of character and influence. He needs no introduction to the people, because he is prominently connected with some of the best, strongest, and leading organizations in the city. For honesty and integrity and influence among his people no better man could have been selected for the position of manager. The country is asked to keep its eyes on The Bee for advertisement and full particulars, of the opening of this new up-to-date hotel and for other particulars address Nathaniel Ruffin, manager, the Lexington Hotel, 21st and L street, N. W., Washington, D.C. FRANK HUME, INC. Importer and Wholesale Dgaler in GROCERIES AND LIQUORS. 454 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C. d-16-3t Telephone, Main 3148. ELGIN CREAMERY CO. HEADQUARTERS FOR Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Coffee and Tea. 220 Ninth Street N. W. Washington, D. C. d-16-3t Phone North 3229-M. Private Dining Rooms. CHEAPER BOARD THAN ANY HOUSE IN THE CITY FOR THE MONEY. CAFE REEVES For Ladies and Gentlemen. 626 T STREET NORTHWEST, 2nd Dood from Howard Theater. Residence, 635 T St. N. W. Washington, D. C. d-16-1m H. B. TERRETT, WHOLESALER AND RETAILER OF Fancy Groceries, Provisions, Fruits and Vegetables. Telephone, Main 3897. 950. Louisiana Avs. N. W. d-16-1t FOR CITY DELIVERY M. J. COLLINS Family Liqsor Store. Wholesale and Retail. 1435 H Street N. E. Washington, D. C. Telephone Lincoln 2760. elephone Connection. C. S. FAUNCE, 454 New York Ave., N. W. WOOD, COAL, AND ICE. “| Published 7 ws Eye St, N. W, Washington, nor Bre Shi ho W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR: Entered at the Post Office at Wash- ington, D. C, as second-class - mail matters: | ESTABLISHED 1880. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. ‘One copy per year in advance....$2.0c Six momths.......ssscccccoseoee HO Three Months,......seeecreeeees + Subscription monthly...seccseeee Oe HEWLETT’S MISTAKE. The imagination of some people is past all understanding. And the desire of some people to lo- cate evil design in every act of the person against whom they are in- sanely striving to form a revolt is amusing. Judge E, M. Hewlett took his pen in hand last week and indited a card to The Times in which he charged that the recent order of President Taft providing ‘that in future three eligibles shall be certified for a rural carrier va- cancy instead of one, as‘heretofcfe, was issued to prevent colored men from being appointed. Judge Hewlett’s imagination, in this par- ticular instance, passes all under- standing, and his attempt to make it appear that President Taft was aiming at preventing colored eligi- bles securing appointments is really amusing. Had Judge Hewlett stopped to inform himsclf, before writing that card, he would have saved himself, at least, the ‘effort expended in inditing it, and the two cent stamp used in mailing it. In all departments of the goverment, and for all positions under Civil Service the rule has been, and is now. to certify the names of three eligibles when a call has been made on the Civil Service Commission for one to fill an existing vacancy. President Taft, by his order, simply made this rule to cover rural mail carriers just as it covers, and has covered, all other class of positions. Although it is, and has been for years, the rule that three names inust be certified, it has not had any appreciable effect in preventing the selection of colored men and wom- en for positions, since there are wow nearly ten thousand Negro Federal employes who attained their positions through Civil Ser- vice examinaton, and who were se- lected out of the three eligibles cer- tified. We have the highest regard for Judge Hewlett. as a gentleman and a scholar, and fur that reason we much dislike to spoil this latest sensation he has sprung, and we ask his apology for being forced, by a just regard for facts,.to com- pletely refute his unjust and unrea- sonable charge that President Taft's latest order way designed against colored men who seek ap- pointment as rural mail ~arriers. WARNING SOUNDED. We have been asked when will this apparently interminable fight upon colored <chool officials termi- nate. The question is one that al- most answers itseli—when — the present three colored members of the Board of Education are a de- lightful reminiscence. ;The _par- ents of the thousands of colored pupils attending the public schools are weary of the continued assaults without reason and without cause upon a capable, earnest and efficient assistant superintendent of school: by people who have only a selfist end in view—by persons who hav not the welfare of the schools a heart. _ . Proj. Tunnell, supposedly pro fessor af History at Howard Uni versity, unfortunately. hoth for th public schools and far Howar University, ix a membér of th school board.” and apparently, be fieve= it to be his ene and unbound ed duty te make war upon M Bruce. If Prof. ‘Tunnell has s tmuch time, or rather, if he ca spare so much time from Towar Cniversity to devote to the pros cation and persecution of a mor capable and more efficient. and kess selfish public servant, then | argues, in this period of strivin at and for economy, that the pas tion he holds as supposed profe sor of history at Howard can | abolished, and that Congress well decline to this year appropria for continuing his position. It unthinkable that one educator should ally himseli with some one, whose failure to secure office has soured him against all people, for the purpose of having another edu- ator removed from his position in another field. President Thirkield may not believe it, and the other members of Hodward’s faculty may hot reahize it. but we solemnly warn both that Prof. Tunnell’s un- reasonable, inconsistent and utier; unwarranted fight on Prof. Brace if cdntinued longer. will bring em: barrassment to Howard in away little suspected, And this isn idle boast—it is a sane, warning prompted by a knowledge of shap ing events. The Bee knows ex actly what may be expected, an believing that Howard Chiversity is greater and paramount, to din one individual, we sound tf warn ing. leged progressiveism — presented ; awakened irom the dream’ insur- cont opiates had brought on, arose in the morning to find that the Taft colors were still floating to the breezeg more proudly than ever. and that saneness had followed in- texication. When President Taft announced, with a grim deterniina- tion, that nothing but death would take him out of the race. the people awoke to the fact that’ the insur- gents revel was over. The disap: pointed ones, who were hanging upon the outskirts beating the tim- brels of insurgency, and crying that President Tait could neither be re- nominated or clected, slunk to cover. They used Senator la Fol- lette so long as he could _ serve their purpose. When they discov- ered that. to use the vernacular of the street, all were “on to them” they discontinued their loud boast- ings Each day, each hour, Presi- dent Taft grows in strength and popularity, and long , before the 18th of June arrives not only will all opposition to his renomination be swept away, but not a doubi will exist as to his re-election, and that too by an increased majority. The country, the wage-earners, the business interests and the farmers demand a safe, sane man for Presi- dent, and they know such a man is William Howard Taft. © MAJOR BROOKS. ‘There iy no man in this city more respected than Major Arthur Prooks. ‘The success of our [igh and Armstrong Manual Training school cadets is due to Major Ar. thur Brooks. ‘The ninety thousand citizens in this city with but two or three single exceptions, are with Major Brooks, and ‘will stand by him. The schools may always feel safe when Captain James I. Oys: ter is behind them. Then again. for once in the histery of our schools, there is a level-headed man at their head in the person of Su- perintendent Davidson. No teacher ix in danger of being unfairly treated when those two men are sitting in council. Major Brooks i, an honorable and upright man, uid The Bee and the people have confidence in him. May he con- tinue to handle the militia of our schools, TYLARR'S LEADERSHIL. There is‘mo man in this county who has a more level head and good jndgment in affairs of government than Mr. Ralph W. Tyler, auditor for,the Navy. His associates and companions are the people who have confidence in him, and respect him for his loyalty to his friends. Mr. Tyler, regardless of conditions or circumstances, can always be relied on to do his duty towards his fel- lowman. His leadership is wise and judicious, and he very seldom makes a mistake. The Bee has al- ways found in Mr. ‘Tyler many manly qualities. No man loves his race any more than the Ohioan. Under his wise and judicious lead- ership the colored voters will no! iv astray. . —eee PRESIDENT TAFT. It is strange to see so many lo- cal statesmen, for President “Taft now. Some time ago a Taft man could not he found. , The woods: are full of Taft would-be sconven- tion candidates. There are men declaring for Mr. Tait who have heretofore declared for a Demo- cratic President. ;The columns of the Washington Herald would make interesting reading if the many excerpts were taken from that paper and printed. Republi- cays are warned to look out for these sharks and invite them to seck other quarters. —————_ . TAFT GAINING. °° America, like France, wants a Jnew toy every day. A few days Jago this alleged “insurgent” and |“progressive” toy was the popular and entertaining mechanical toy tc attract, amuse and delight the vo- ters. The noise the insurgents and progressives made echoed and re- verberated from one end of the |country to the other.’and during all [the noise and ‘coniusion some few timid ones imagined that President Tait had struck his colors. But iwhat of the morning? ‘The people ee of the ne® toy, satiated with the novelties insurgency and_al- | MUSHROOM CANDIDATES. Within the last few days a large number ‘of mushroom candidates have sprung up as candidites for delegate to the next National Re- publican Convention. Most of these mushroom candidates were never heard of a few months ago, Al- most every candidate had a candi- date for the Presidency, before the administration won in the National Coumnittee. The editor of this pa- per isa Tait candidate for delegate and he will not be counted out cither. a j Wow! Wasn't it cold “a few |dars? And he never touched Major Brooks, even at first base, | The three colored members of the school board have contended that they represent the colored peo- ple of the District exclusively. Knowing this to have been their contention, it was quite amusing, and quite inconsistent for one oi their number to rush to the front of the stage as a conservator of the white people and a prosecutor of one identified with his own race. But alas for reason in some people. Wm. H. Lewis fairly electrified his great audience of five thousand cach at Kansas'City and at .\tlanta, ca. But electrifying is an easy occupation for the able, brainy, and eloquent Assistant Attorney Gene- ral. Mr. Lewis is today more popularly in demand than any other colored public, speaker, with the ex- ception of Dr. Washington. And he is easily the most interesting and eloquent speaker the race has. Washington has more “paper” colored political organizations than any other city under the sun. And just_now, on the eve of a Presi- dential campaign, the printers are kept busy, getting out letterheads for fake Organizations. A. type- written letter on a fancy letter- head bearing the conjured-up name of an organization may bring a reply, but-no cash. ‘The golden olden days when political pirack was easy has passed. ‘The men at the helm today are practical men who investigate before they invest. Dr. Mason in Town. Rey, De. Jus. E. Mason, professor in Livingstone College, and secretary of the corporation, has’ heen spendiny a few days in the city as the guest «i Hon. J. C. Dancy and old friends. He has been the principal lecturer for the institution since the days of ee ™ z ’ | e" -§ ie sae Pe eS ‘ bie ¥ > i) a Ca L test the late lamented Dr_Price, and has just_retrrned from a five wecks’ tour in Canada” While there he was_the guest of honor of the Empire Club, Composed of nearly one thousand pro- fessional and business men ‘A special effort is being made. to raise $50,000 for_a new: girls’ build- jng. Presitent Goler also was here last. week, and x conference of the trustees was held at Hon. Dancy’: residence. Dr. Mason will return ts the city again next week. He is onc of the successful men in the pulpit. Editor Moore. = * Editor Fred. R. Moore. of ‘the New York Age, was in the city this week the guest of his sister. He was roy: ally entertained by his many friends Ile leit Tuesday morning. Edityn Moore is always a welcome visita in this city. In Memoriam. Wilson—In sad. but loving re membrance of our dear sister, .Nan nie Bradford Wilson, who departe this life six years ago, Jan. the 5th 1906, . She shall sleep but not forever, There will be a glotious-dawn: We shall meet to part, no never, On the resurrection morn. Ry her loving sisters and brother. Ask J. S. Jones for The Bee. Public Men AndThings ‘dream. The other evening Tf lay Co i down’ for a nap on my once richly, but Jnow the worse for wear leather-coy-| ered couch, and in some way E rolled; en my hack, and whenever a Negro’ Kets om his back, while asleep, be is sure to sore in two uctaves, with a touch of the cresendo, have the night- mare, and bite «ff dreams at the rate of fifty per iraction of a second, Well, in my’ dream 1 thought | maile .the rovnds of some of the real live figures in somber colors, who afiect dizzy thoughts, and who have their habitat around these thggings. either tempo- rary or persianently, and here fol- lows what they said they had resolved upen for the Sear of our Lord, ite: Richard R Horner, board member by design, attorney-at-law, and lead cf oi a trilme, and frequently a can- didate for office, said he had tesulved to resign as member of the School Board just as soon as he wore himseli out trying te get shy, selusive. hold- fast, Roscoe Beuce’s geat. but as he was not certain of getting that goat on the first’ ball pitched, he might wat for four wide ones and then take hix base, Dr. Professor Tunnell,- +uspected minister of the Gospel, " anticipated professor of History, imitation mem- her of the school board, and receptive candidate fora deanship. or anything ele loose, said he Inil resolved to be like Br'r Rabbit, and Jay low an this camping on the trail af Li'l Roscoe until he knew posinvely whether or not Preyy Thirkield for sttre | was against his making too much noise ever eMtrancots matters that might involve Howard Cnyersity, Li'l Rescue said he lad resolved, meehness being. his savior, to stick to the vyster asa steady diet, keep a weather eye open for those two In- dians, Horner and Tunnell, and just move as quietly as he could to keep from attracting attention, and sprin- kle red pepper'as he went along to throw the hounds off his trail. Prof. Kelly Miller said he had’ re- solved to continue to add chapters to his Race Adjustment, stay right on the ience, so long as ‘his present sal- ary continued as a beautiful basis for hope for more, and keep one eye peeled in the dirpetion of Haiti. Juilge Terrell said he had resolved to join George Cook's total abstinence society, shecome a lynx-eyed detective. and watch to see if George took any- thing stronger than sassafras tea at banquets. and to be a judge until St. Peter put him on the cirewit bench up in Paradise. John Dancy said he had resolved to continue to be North Carolina's black hope, to always remain either an ofice-holder or an ofiice - applicant. and te work over another deal like the late, lamented Lincoln Memorial Building Co, Dr C. Sumner Wormley. said he had resolved to stick right close_to fus dental chair pulling teeth at fifty cents per pull. and filling teeth at a rate according to a client's puckets book, for fear, this being leap year, some mother's female hope of uncer: tain age might propose to him. Dr. Freeman ‘said he had rosolved to make another trip to Montreal this summer, play. hide-and-go-seek with the French girls up yander, and live ,in the hope that one of them, recog- nizimg a good thing in fast’ colors. would choose him ‘for a summer boarder. % Melendez King said he had resoly ed to institute proceedings in the Court of Appeals, or any old court that would entertain a motion from him. to test Armond Scott's right to break in the Elks at the last moment anil crowd him off the gilded chair in the cozy corner of the order Armond Scott said he had resolved to continue as an Elk as long as Me- lendez King was out, and to contintte running 2 red chew-chew cart arountl town as an advertisement af success, and he proposed torun it past King’s office twice a day, 50 Melendez could be cognizant of the fact that he 1s stil Jon earth. Jim Cobb said he had resoly 6, this being leap year, to accept the pro- posal of any millionaire’s daughter. providing she didn't give’ her dad a uit claim deed on her portion of his fortune, and that fe hyd resolved t lay by, every month, his salary with- out spending a nickle. Doc. Williston said he had resolved to run his automobile faster this year than Barney Oldfield ever ran his racer, and that, unless Congress pass ed a'law restricting speed, to mak | the streets and avenues in the North: |west all race Fourses fur running hi | Maxwell aver. | Dr. Curtis said he had resolved te '| pay no attention to police, judges courts, when warrants were issued fo: his arrest for exceeding the spec Wtimit, and that if any of the bicycl Jcops attempted to follow him he | would-dope them with nostrums e> s| pecially prepared by Arthur Gray. 4} And Arthur Gray said he had re Jsolved to make more money off o drugs than Bob Allen makes off o amber fluid, and that he expected, be fore the year is out, to_ annex hi plant to the Bureau of Printing an Tungraving so that he would he righ i eee a a have a roll of yellow-backs to flash e.ery time he bought a quarter's worth of street car tickets. He said he knew the other attorneys had re- solved that he was a real. ive attor- ney, who was able to stand pat. Sherman Jackson said he had re- solved to forget where Horner's office is, just lay back and ‘tend to Ins own Tnitting, and take no more chances on starting a rough house, since he Lad at last become cognizant of the |fict that he could never “come back” 128 principal ci M. ‘Street again. Ife resolved to let well enough alone. William Lewis said he had resolved t» give ne more dinners at The Ar- ington, unless he was sire in advance thar Lincoln Johnson would atten Mle had also resclved to smile on at the anucs ot the Guardian's _near- editor. since that paper fmd never been able to cause him even a mo- ment’s hesitation, : Ralph Tyler said he had resolve te continue on ta his present office, because it was su displeasing to twe or three iadists who had camped on his trail, And he Sad he had resolved to always sleep with one eye open Aitet to_wateh the vther iellow Dr. Cabin'es said he had resolved te continuy tu colfect-in the same old way. with the sante oli regularity, and with the same old mttence. oily. a little more so, and that he would con: tinue to prescribe “pink wills for pale women” at $1530. per prescribe. 90 long js he lived on K street in good style 7 “\ few other resohe- will follow neat week, allot which will bes Tks dreate—eipe dream , SPECIAL NOTICES. To the Republican Voters of the Dis. trict of Columbia. We, the undersigned, consttuted an clection board by the Repubhean Na- tional Committee, to detect and su. pervise the election ot delegates and alternates from the District af Co- lumbia to the Republican National Convention to be held in the city o} Chicago on Tuesday, June eighteenth, ‘nineteen hundred and twelve, unde and by virtue of the authority vested jin us by the said Republican National Committee, do hereby adopt and pro- mulgate the following regulations and arrangements for holding and govern. ing said election: Official Call of the Republican Na. tional Committee Under Date of December 12, 1911. “The election of delegates from the District of Columbia ‘Shall be held under the direction and supervision Of an Election Board composed of Leonard P. Bradshaw, Esquire, Jolin Lewis Smith, Esquire, and. Mr,” An- drew J. Thomas, of the District of Columbia. This| Board shall have authority: to fix the date of said elee- tion, ‘subject to prior provision herein and to arrange all details incidental thereto: and shail provide for a reg. istration of the votes cast, such regi» tration to include the name and resi dence of each voter.” In accordance with the require: ments of this’ official call notice is hereby given that the election of del egates and alternates to the next Re- publican National Convention to be held an the City of Chicago on Tues day, June eighteenth, nineteen hun. dred ‘and twelve, will take place on SATURDAY, TENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, nineteen “hundred aut twelve. Every male citizen wi the Distrie af Columbia twenty-one years of age or over, without regard to past pr litical affiliation, who believes 1m th principles of the Republican Parts and indorses its policies, and who ha: resided in the District’ of Columbis for one year next prior to the dat ai-the registration and election here m provided for and has resided fo two months next prior thereto in hi yoting preemet, and whe does no claim citenship elsewhere shall hay the right to vote : The District of Columbia shall b divided into twenty-two election pre cincts corresponding with what ha: formerly been known as the legisla tive districts. The voting places shal he hereafter designated.” Prior tu the election, this elecnor board shall appoint for each polling place three citizens of known integ rity aya board of judges whose dat} it shall be on the day of the registra tion and election to determine the qualifications of thé vaters as hereit prescribed, to receive, count, announce and return the ballots tu a Returning Board hereinafter provided for. Sar board of judges shall choose one. o its miembers as chairman and anothe as, clerk ‘The Election Board shall, prior t the election, select three citizens qualified Voters as hereinbefore pre |scribed, ay a Returning Board The polls shall be kept open dur Jing such hours of the day as_ thi | Election Board shall hereafter deter mine | No person will be eligible to vot | who shall not have registered. | O"The Election Board. will furnis ballots printed in plain type whic shall contain the following word only: |For delegates and alternates t j|the Republican National Conventio Jin the City af Chicago. HL, June 1 Tecea Vickeaebee cack ne ee ee Each board of judges shall ascer- tain and determine the qualifications of any person offering to remster. Ii the right to register and vote is chal- lenged by any person said board of judges shall at once determine finally ‘such person's right to register and cast_a vote. When any such chal lenge is made no other vote shall he received by the board until it shall have determined the qualification 0 the person whose right is challenged "Each board of judges shall keep 3 registration record, upon which shal be entered before the vote 1s deposi ted, the full name of the voter, hi street and the number of his ‘resi dence. No voter shall be alfowe fo deposit his ballot until such regis tration is fully completed. “Ten minutes prior to the closing the polls, the-chairman of each boar: of judges shall announce that th polls will be closed at the time here [Phes to be Axed by this Board o Election: At the close of the polls, cach board of judges shall open the boxes and opeuly count the ballots cast and made a return thereof, to be signed by them. ur a majority ot them, which returns shail state the name of the persons for whom ballots Are cast. the number received by each, and shall ‘thereupon make_a public declaration 1 the results The board of judges or a mayority of them im- mediately after making such declara- tion shall seal up all the ballots and over their names shall address and de- liver the same. duly certined. together with the registration record, to the Returning Board within two hours from the time of such sealing. In no case shall the beard of judges adjourn unul it~ duttes are completed. * ‘The Returns Board shall choose ‘one of its member. .~ chairman and another as clerk \t the expiration of two hours irs the close of the polls, said returmim: [oatd shall con verte to receive the returns irom the several boards of judges at such place a> may be hereatter de-inated. ‘Said Returning Board. shall unseat the packages of ballot- and tabulate the returns as made by the beards of judges. No appeal shall be allnwed by the Returning Veard trom a de- cision of the board oi judges relaine to the qualification of a voter. When the Returning Board shall have com- pleted its tabulation, it shall upenly Announce the names of persons for whom votes have been cast and the number received by each. ‘The Returning Board or a majority of them shall upon the completion’ of its duties file immediately with the Election Roard 4 statement over their signatures showing the name~ of the persons for whom votes have been cast and the nurhber received by, each candidate This Electinn Board, or a majority vi them, shall give to each of the two candidates for delegate and to each of the two candidates ior alternates on the ballot receiving the greatest number of votes a certificate of elec- tion as delegate. and alternates. te- spectively, to the Republican Nation al Convention, * To secure recognition under this call each ticket must be complete, consisting of two candidates for dele- gates and two candidates for alter- nates, and must be indorsed sm writ- ing by at Jeast one hundred citizens of the District of Columbia, to be filed with the election board at its office in the Union Building, 610-21 G Street Northwest, on or before 12 o'clock noon, Thursday, February first, nineteen hundred and twelve. The candidates comprising each ticket must deposit with the Finance Committee to be selected by the Elee- tion Board on or before January thir- ticth, nineteen hundred and twelve. the sum of four hundred ($400.00) dollars, payment to be made to the chairman of the Finance Committee on or before 12 o'clock noon, Feb- ruary first, nineteen hundred and twelve, : The money so subscribed will be used to deiray the expenses covering the purchase of registration books, printing of ballots, compensation of judges of election and clerks, reg- istration and voting booths, and oth- er necessary expenses, The Finance —Coriumttee-- will make all disbursements, and after this clection is closed an accounting will be held and any unexpended bal- ance remaining in the hands of the Finance Committee will be returned to the candidates representing’ each ticket. every ticket to receive ils pro- rata of the surplus. Changes or amendments to there regulations may be mare im the dre- cretion of the Electwn Board. LEONARD P, BRADSHAW (Seb. Chaicmas. JNO. LEWIS SMITH (Seal). ANDREW J. THOMAS, — (Seat. Washington. D.C. Jan. 6th, 1912. The Angler. New ns the time*¥o: secure your carly dates for the coming excursion season down the Potomac. See the picture of the new colored boat. It is iro clad aml one of the safest and fasteft excursion boats upon the Po- tomag Charter now. A ALJ. 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. Gas- kings is polite and dignihed gentle man} He conducts an up-to-date galedjwhere dinner parties are served in first-class style. Private dining rook for patties of three or more. Anything cooked to order. * WANTED—AGENTS. Wanted, Agents—Men and women solicitors ‘and boys with wheels, A. H. UNDERDOWN, Nereth 1742 14th St, N.*V. ANNOUNCEMENT. Basket Ball Tournament—Inter-Scho- ““Iastic Athletic Association and Pub- | lic School Athletic League. _ Beginning Saturday, December 9. ‘extending over a period of about eight weeks, at True Reformers’ Hall, 12th and U Streets N. W. pegs: A be games begin at 7:30 1. S. A. A. games begin at 8:30 PM. ’ Committees. LS. A, A. B. B. C—G. C. Wilkin- son, chairman: S. Compton, W. J. DeCatur, B. Washington, E. 'B. Hea- derson. 5 PS ALLE SG CHAK Savoy, Chairman; G. S. Wormley, Joseph Montgomery, J. L. Chestnut, Miss Julia Davis, Miss Harriet Ed- monds. Chaperones—Miss A.J. Turner, Miss A. E. Thompson, Miss M. MM. Orme, Mrs. ‘A. M. Custis, Miss MM. 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 3oth, admission 25 cents: i <i The Week in 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 14th St. and 9th and You Sts. N. W. They employ four graduates in pharmacy, skilled and experienced, and you get the results in perfect service. Miss Bertha Jones, who spent the Yuletide season in Harrisburg, Pa., with her parents, has returned to this city. Mr Walter Jackson has returned from a visit to relatives in Steelton, Pa. Dr. Lucy E. Moten spent the holidays in Cape May, N. J., the guest of the Hotel Dale. Miss Cicely J. Diggs, of this city, was the guest of Mrs. W. D. Scott, of Richmond, Va., during the holidays. Miss Mamie Johnson, of Philadelphia, who has been the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Boyd, has returned to her home after a pleasant trip. Miss Nora Waring, of Philadelphia, Pa., the daughter of Attorney E. J. Waring, has returned to her home after a pleasant visit to this city. Miss Susie R. Quander was royally entertained by Mr. and Mrs. George E. Phillips, while in Harrisburg, Pa. Miss Mabel Hoffman, of St. Louis, passed through the city en route to New York, where she will sail for the Panama Canal to join the nursing staff of the Army. Rev. E. W. Moore, of Philadelphia, spent a pleasant week in this city. Mrs. Lelia Sheffey Taylor, wife of Dr. Summer Taylor, who is now practicing medicine at Boston, Ga., has been in the city for two weeks visiting her mother and Dr. Taylor's family. On Sunday evening Mrs. Clara Thornton, of 1520 Third Street Northwest, entertained Mrs. Taylor at tea. On Wednesday evening she was the theater guest of Mrs. Richard Morris. On Saturday evening she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. H Peterson, at a musical, after which refreshments were served Mrs. Taylor divided her time between her mother's residence and the home of Mrs. Syda Taylor, her mother-in-law, 1013 Third Street Northwest. It is interesting to talk with Mrs. Taylor. She gives a glowing picture of what the colored people of her section of the State are accomplishing. Of course, she did not leave out her honored husband, a Washington boy, who has been a success. Miss Carrie Purnell has returned to Richmond after a pleasant visit to this city. Mr. A. C. Johnson, of Boston, Mass. spent the holidays in this city, the guest of his mother, Mrs. Eliz. Johnson While here Mr. Johnson was entertained by Mr and Mrs. Daniel W. Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Julin-Hackett and Walter Carter. Dr. J W Morse, 10th and L Streets; Northwest, has a new and fresh assignment of goods for this year Miss Ethel M. Stokes received a few of her girl friends on New Year's day from 2 to 7 P. M. The evening was spent in dancing and singing, after which the young ladies in a party attended the theater. Among those present were the Misses Annie Henderson, Josephine Lawrence, Cora Luas, Lucretia Lee, Helen Morris, Helen Proctor, Corrine Quivers, Ellen Williams and Florence Stokes. Miss Nora Waring has returned to Philadelphia after a pleasant visit to this city. Mrs. Mattie Rooney, of New Rochelle, N. Y., is visiting friends in this city. Miss Mary M. Day has returned to New York City after an enjoyable trip to this city. Mr. Samuel Mickens and Alexander Cary visited Richmond, Va., recently. Mrs. C. F. Johnson has returned to her home in Mobile, Ala., after a pleasant visit to this city with her sons. Mrs. Louisa Chapman is the house guest of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. M. E. Chapman in Uniontown, Pa. E. Chapman, in Baltimore. Mrs. Jennie Jones has returned to this city from Pittsburg, Pa. Miss Juha B. Collier was the guest of Miss Cora Lovett during her stay in Carnegie, Pa. Elmo Anderson has returned to this city from Pittsburg, Pa. where he spent a delightful visit. Mrs. Birdie Gordon has returned to this city from Washington, Pa. where she spent a pleasant holiday. Miss Eva Blanche Edwards is the house guest of her aunt, Mrs. Howard Fulks, in Pittsburg, Pa. Charles Fisher and W. G. Haynes have returned to their home in Pittsburg, Pa. L. H. Fisher, returned to this city last week from Pittsburg, Pa. where he enjoyed a delightful stay. Mrs. Bell Burnell, of Rankin, Pa. is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Jennie Burrell, in this city. Miss Pearl Walls, of Canonsburg, Pa. called on Miss Eva Brooks, in this city, on January 1. Miss Julia Wormley visited her sis- ter in Wilmington, Del., recently Miss Irene Stewart and Mr. Albert Jackson were joined in holy matrimony in the parlors of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Annapolis, Md., on the night of December 20. The groom is of this city. The bride received several handsome, costly and useful presents, and the whole party enjoyed a most toothsome repast catered by Mr. Harvey. The bride and groom reside in this city. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Chichester, of Philadelphia, Pa., spent a very pleasant visit in this city. Miss Sadie Sumner has returned to Durham, N. C., after a pleasant visit to this city. She was accompanied home by Miss Miller, who has been assigned a position there. George Brice, of Howard University, spent the holidays at his parents' home in Annapolis, Md. Miss Maye Stewart, a teacher in the schools in Cumberland, Md., spent the holidays in this city with her parents. Seasons may come and seasons may change, but the crowds go on forever at the two drug stores of Board & McGuire, 1912½ 14th St. and 9th and You Sts. N. W. Two places Mrs. Turner, of New York City, was the recent guest of her mother in Swann street. Miss Belle Johnson has returned to her home in New York City, after a pleasant visit to this city. Mrs. H. G. Marshall spent the holidays in New York City, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Hunt. Wesley Morgan has returned to Annapolis, Md., after a pleasant visit to this city, the guest of his wife, Mrs. Ethel Nugent Morgan. Mrs. S. D. Wrinkler, of Chattanooga, Tenn., is the house guest of Mrs. Isabella Howard, of 1724 Eighth Street Northwest. Mrs. Lena Cooper has returned to her home in Philadelphia, after a pleasant visit to this city. Lawyer Grant, of Richmond, Va. visited our city last week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Slaughter, of Thirteenth street, have as their guest Mrs. Manie Moore, of Montreal, Canada. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Givens and son have returned to New York City, after an enjoyable stay at the home of Dr. and Mrs. U. S. Lofton. Mrs. J. J. Griffin has returned to this city from Bridgeport, Conn., where she spent a pleasant stay. Mrs. Durden, of Buffalo, N. Y., is visiting her mother, Mrs. L. Payne, of 1528 Swann street. Misses Edith Daly and Louise Barker have returned to Baltimore after a pleasant visit to this city. Among the Washington people who were visiting in New York last week were: Dr. W. J. Howard, and Mr. and Mrs. James C Hill, Dr. H. H. Freeman. Mr. and Mrs. John Royster, of 440 Lenox Avenue, Gotham, N. Y., and Mrs. W. Watson, of the same city, gave a charming New Year's dinner and whist party in honor of Miss Spear, of this city. Mrs. J. A. Gardner, who has been visiting friends and relatives in this city, has returned to her home in Hancock, Mich. While here she was the guest of Mrs. E. R. Blanford. Mr Lovelle Dorsey, of this city, has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Ida Foster, of Louisville, Ky. Old friends and acquaintances may always be seen at the Gem Drug Store of Dr. J. W. Morse, 1904 L Street, N. W Miss Lillian Parker, who has been visiting the city for a few days, has returned to her home in Newport News, Va. Mr. Edward Toliver entertained Mr. William Smith royally during his stay in Newport News, Va. There is to be a great meeting of the St. Lukes at Howard Theater on the last Sunday in January, the 28th inst.. 3 o'clock P. M. Silver offering at the door. All members of the order are requested to attend, wearing badges. Everybody is welcome. The head officers of other benevolent organizations have been invited to participate in the exercises. Good music and brief addresses by able speakers will be among the attractions. The object of the meeting is to set before the public the work and progress of the Independent Order of St Luke in Washington in an attractive manner, as there are many people here who are not aware that there is such a society in this city. The program of exercises will be published later. Mrs. Mary E. Collins, organizing deputy and matron of the St. Luke Building, entertained the executive staff at dinner, served in courses, last Friday. The table was beautifully decorated with ferns and flowers, and each participant was seated by miniature State card and calendar in verse for 1012. The guests were Mrs. B. B. Anderson, deputy; Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Garner, Miss M. A. Bowen, Mrs. O. Poyer, Mrs. S. A. Baston and Attor- NINTH AND YOU STREETS N. W. Up-to-Date Moving Picture Theater. Pictures Changed Daily. Admission 5 cents. J. MES H. HUDNELL, Manager ney Z. P. Moore. After the sumptuous repast greetings for the new year were left with the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Collins. Miss Florine Mason Camper, who was recently appointed kindergarten teacher in Cary Street School, Baltimore, Md., has returned to her work after spending the holidays with her mother. Miss Camper is one of the most successful teachers in kindergarten in the Baltimore schools. Dr. J. H. Coleman is an enterprising woman. She is one of the most successful business women in this country. She is the manufacturer of Hair Vim, one of the best preparations on the market. Recorder Henry Lincoln Johnson, who has been in Philadelphia, Pa., and Atlantic City, N. J., returned to the city Thursday afternoon. Mr. Emmett J. Scott spent the latter half of the week here the guest of Dr and Mrs. A. M. Curtis Lient. Oliver Davis, accompanied by his wife and little daughter, left Tuesday for Fort Russell, Wyoming, where the Lieutenant joins his troop, the Tenth Cavalry. Mr. Fred R. Moore, editor of the New York Age, spent Sunday and Monday in the city the guest of his sister, Mrs. Watson_n of 938 T Street Northwest. Prof. R. C. Bruce spent from last Friday to Sunday in New York City. Wm. L. Houston and Henry Lincoln Johnson were in Philadelphia this week. The dropping of eleven hundred clerks in the Census Office this week caused several young colored clerks who had become prominent in the younger social circles, to return to their several homes in the various States. The Minnehaha Theater closed this week for repairs, and will possibly be closed for a few weeks. The Columbian Orchestra, of this city, will play at the Good Hope Hall, in Baltimore, Md., next Thursday. A large following from this city will go over The Gem Drug Store, 19th and L Streets, Northwest, has all registered pharmacists. Mr. and Mrs. Edw W. Torrence, of 1400 Swann Street, has as their guest Miss Virginia D. Gilmer, of Charleston, W. Va. Mr. and Mrs. Torrence entertained with a six course dinner, in honor of their guest, Miss Gilmer. Govers were laid for twelve. After the collation, whist and dancing was the diversion of the evening. A theater party was given in honor of Miss Virginia Gilmer Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. James Elam entertained a few friends at dinner Sunday evening, in honor of Miss Virginia Gilmer, who is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Torrence. Miss Gilmer left for her home Monday, after spending a pleasant time in the city. Mr and Mrs. Edw. Torrence gave a taxi-cab party in honor of Miss Gilmer, their guest. Mr. George Hutcheerson, of Covington, Va., who has been visiting friends for several weeks in Philadelphia and Baltimore, was entertained Tuesday afternoon at the home of Miss M Leslie Spears, 1902 10th Street N. W. Dr. Anna R. Cooper, who is traveling in the interest of establishing a Sanitarium for Tuberculosis as a monument to the late Poet Dunbar, is in the city. While in the city the Doctor is a guest of the Y. W. C. A., 429 T Street. Reception to Mrs. Hopkins. Mrs. Serena Hopkins, who is the Supreme Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star of the United States, Cavadla, North and South America, southern and western jurisdiction, was the guest of honor at a grand banquet in New York City December 27, 1911. The banquet was given by Queen Esther Grand Chapter, O. E. S., of New York City, in Carribean Hall. Although the banquet was given in honor of Mrs. Hopkins, there were others present as special guests. These included: Mrs. Hogan, royal supreme second vice matron and deputy for Massachusetts; Mrs. Mary Lee Jones, also State deputy for Massachusetts; Mrs. Lena Harris, royal grand matron, Pennsylvania; III. Alexander Payne, the royal grand patron of the Keystone Grand Chapter, Washington, D. C., and member of the board of directors of the Supreme Grand Chapter, O. E. S. Besides the dinner, at which more than two hundred were seated, the entertainment included a well-arranged musical and literary program, a number of addresses and toasts, a dance program of eleven numbers, and the presentation of a solid gold jewel to Mrs. Hopkins. Both Mrs. Hopkins and Mr. Payne were the recipients of substantial purses. Both of them responded to addresses of welcome, and were warmly applauded. Mrs. Martha Schroeder, the royal grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in New York, is deserving of much praise for the success of the undertaking. She was ably supported by Mrs. Hogan, Mrs. Willie Jones, Mrs. Mary Lee Jones, and other ladies of the Queen Esther Grand Chapter. Mrs. Hopkins, who is now serving her second term as royal supreme grand matron for the United States, was quite overcome with emotion as she received the handsomely engraved jewel from Mrs. Schroeder. She made a neat little speech of acceptance, however, after saying that language was insufficient to express the gratitude which she felt. The Conservatory of Music. A full program of interesting recitals and receptions at the Washington Conservatory of Music this month. A mid-winter musical matinee will be given at the Hiawatha Theater Saturday, January 20th, 2:15 P. M. The matinee will be under the auspices of the Young Ladies' Club of the Conservatory, and promises to be a rare treat. Patrons of the Artist Course of Recitals are notified of the Harry Williams recital at the Conservatory January 26th, 8 P. M. A most unusual and varied program will be given at the Metropolitan M. E. Church February 6th by Melville Charlton, the leading pipe organist of the race. Prominent among his assistants is Miss Luhu Vere Childer, the director of music of Howard University. A musical study club has been organized. Its membership consisting of musicians who have studied the higher forms of music composition, and analysis. Its object is personal development, and it extends a cordial invitation to all musicians to apply for membership. Henry L. Grant is secretary. The Washington Conservatory of Music offers two scholarships in voice and one in elocution. Competitive examination to be held at the Conservatory Jan. 17th, 6 P M (By R. H. Brooks, 723 So. Fairfax St.) Rev. Alexander Truatt, pastor of Alfred Street Baptist Church, and his congregation, predict another great revival this year, and the Rev. S. L. Johnson, D. D., the noted evangelist, has been engaged to assist in the effort. Rev. Truatt is one of the most successful pastors of the city, and last year conducted a great revival down in the Southeastern section of Virginia. Last fall Rev Truatt was given an elaborate celebration of his 15th anniversary as pastor of the church. The church is the most prosperous of its denomination, and has never suffered a split or division. The Young Men's Bible Class held their regular public monthly meeting at Alfred Street Baptist Church. The president, Mr. Edw. P Dixon, Jr., and the secretary, Mr Leon Tancil, spend much time and money going around Washington and Alexandria securing the best available speakers to address the young men. On last Sunday, Prof. Brawley, teacher of English at Howard University, addressed the meeting, and next month Rev. S. L. Johnson, the noted evangelist, will conduct the meeting. Miss Martha E. Buckner and Mrs. Mary R. Barrett made a distribution Wednesday, of the funds collected at the charity concert, December 29, at Roberts Chapel. Mrs. Rebecca Lee is ill at her home, 210 Franklin Street. Mr. Robert Burke, the confectioner, is ill. Miss Alice Dogans is the guest of Mrs. Anna Craig and Mrs. Braddock. Mrs. Mary Day is ill at her home. 520 Gibbon Street Mr. F. H. M. Murray, secretary of the New Era Building Association, has been confined to the house during the past week, with a severe attack of neuralgia. WEST WASHINGTON. Rev. D. W. Hayes, D. D., Has Cause to Make Statement. After a very able and instructive sermon to his congregation on Sunday morning, January 7, 1912, Rev. D. W. Hayes, the learned and scholarly pastor, read a lengthy statement to the members present, of the work and progress of the church during his two years pastorate, repudiating the statement alleged by one of the trustees of the church at a meeting of the Fourth Quarterly Conference recently held, "that the church had greatly decreased in attendance and finances during his pastorate," and as their pastor he thought it his duty to publicly reply to the statement, that the members be acquainted with the facts as so stated, after reading a very lengthy and accurate report, it was plainly shown that under the present administration more money had been raised and paid on the debt of seven thousand dollars than the previous year of the same time, which was given in round numbers of nine hundred dollars. In referring to the attendance at the services, he stated that it was to be regretted that the Sunday evening services were not up to the usual standard, and that he believed, like many others congregations, the attraction of the moving picture shows and other attractions here in Washington City was some of the cause, which should not be saddled on the ministry in the sacred discharge of their duty. At the conclusion of his remarks the several officers and members present assured him that there, was no cause to complain, and that the said trustee had exceeded his authority in the premises, and that his Christian ministerial walks had gained the confidence and respect of the church. It is said that some interesting developments may yet occur on or before the meeting of the annual conference, to convene in this city next spring. Personal. Mrs. Milward C. Jones, of New York City, is visiting her sister. Mrs. Beamend, of 1611 12th St. N. W. Republican Rally The Republicans of the Twenty-s Legislative District are requested to send their representat ives to True Reformers Hall Monday night for the purpose of taking part in the indorsement of Taft delegates to the next National Republican Convention. All in favor of the renomination and election of President Taft are invited to be present. Good speakers have been invited to be present. SUNDAY, JAN. 28. 1912. AT 3 P.M. The highest officers of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Jerusalem, Knights of Pythias, Elks, and others have to attend, with their high dignitaries. This meeting will public inspiration and a fraternal understanding. first officers of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Rights of Pythias, Elks, and others have their high dignitaries. This meeting con and a fraternal understanding. ited. The highest officers of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Jerusalem, Knights of Pythias, Elks, and others have been invited to attend, with their high dignitaries. 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The Ladies of the Heliotrope Circle and friends were handsomely entertained Friday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William Crusor, 11th Street N. W. Mrs. Martha Howard was the hostess for the event, and invited the Circle into the spacious dining room to a beautiful table of refreshments, etc. Mrs. Marion Crusor enlivened the occasion with piano selections. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs D. Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. E. Holt, Mr. and Mrs. Jas Smith, Mrs. M. Thomas, Mrs. Anna Boyd, Mrs. L. Palmer, Miss Maria Morgan, Messrs. Carter Warren, Samuel Howard, Jas. L. Turner, Mrs Lillie G. Williams and others DEANWOOD NEWS. Miss Dorothy May Robinson received her friends at a birthday party Friday, December 29, at the beautiful home of her grand parents, Mr and Mrs. A. E. Robinson. A large number of friends were present from both city and suburbs. Among those present were Margaret Robinson, Florence Lee, Thelma and Louise Jessup, --- Public invited. Best Work PRINTING CO. 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It is managed by Mr. Faulkner, who was formerly manager of the Howard Theater, and who was so popular with the people. The play was first presented by Mr. Smith, now of the Pekin Theater, Chicago Pizano on the Death of Rollo, is now being rehearsed by some talented dramatists, and it is hoped that it will be in trim by next spring. It is a melo-drama in five acts. WANTED A man of character and ability to fill the position of Financial Agent. Must be a good lecturer and a convincing talker. This will be a paying and permanent position. Investigate at once. Address: The S. L. & E. Corporation, Mound Bayou, Miss. . y . j ge: beso @ % . os ¢ ms aerate aber SE ely . LADIES VOLUNTEER. days be long on earth. We pray. ‘Testimonials. | ~ To Whom It May Conceern: { am a married woman and have sin months in any peace on earth in my home until 1 consulted this wor- thy woman, Two years ago and since then, my home, by taking ber advice, has ‘been all that any family could wish. 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For 2 common burden camel $30 is 2 fulr price, though the trotters, or swift messenger camels, are worth mote, A young camel can sometimes be had about Bagdad for as little as $3 or $4. Resides its use for riding and carry- Ing purposes, the Mesopotumian Arabs depend on the camel for milk, “Shoes are made from its tough, calloused hide, aid in times of famine its brit- tle, strong tasting flesh Is eaten. Con- -densed milk. made by boiling fresh camel milk until evaporation Teaves only a hard. chalky substance, is prized among the desert nomads. By rubbing this substanve between the hands it redyres to powder, and when mixed with warm water it makes a "refreshing drink, highly esteemed amone the desert folk. “Mercesy.” a9 it is enlled, will keep in geod condition for two years. When made from but lrormilk Ht tastes sone and is prized among Arabs who Inve eaten much of sweet dates. Fresti, warm came’ milk is ale the food of many valua ble horses owned by desert sheiks, } Camel calves are weaned, in thell eleventh or twelfth mont When : camel caravan is on the march: th very young camels are qften tled upor the backs of the mother animal, sine they cannot endure the fatigue of Yong march, Valuable dogs and. Aral desert hounds, called “sluzeys,” als {Tide in the same way.—Chicago Rec " ord-Herald, : VIENNA DEATH NOTICES. They Read Like an Extract From a Family History. “Don't die in Vienna. You'll be sor- ry if you do.” writes an American on his first visit to that city, “not be- caure of the usual objections, but on account of the death notices in the papers. ‘They appear tlanked by all sorts of ads. ind range in size ac- cording’ te the desire for notice on the part of the family of the late la- mented: Every possible titfe is men- tloned, and the name of every mem: ber of the family zoes to make up the notice. A death announcement black bordered and covering half a page of the paper is nothing unusual: Here fs a saniple: “Brune Weiss, purveyor of lubri- cating oll to his imperial and royal maj, esty. and his wife, Amalle—horn Hor- sitzky—in their awn and in the names of their children Hams, Otte, Minna, Laura and Hirde and) their sons-in law; Military: Surgeon Dr. Lois Kro binsky aud Architect: Oskar Jelinek: thelr daughters-inlaw, Louise, vorr Lederman, and Marie, horn Anspacker as also in the midies of (heir grand children’ - here follows a long string o names—and their mother and mother inlaw. Frau Ernestine Winkler, relic of Commercial Councilor Anton Wink Vier, announce te their friends the on trance Inte eternal rest, after a Ton {and severe illness, of their dearly. be {loved son. Arthur, in the twenty-sixt! |p year of his age” | “This is correct exbept as to th J} names,"—New York ‘Tribune, | ed He Was Just Thinking. “Mary. said amin to hts sponse who was sifted With a rapidly moving tongue, “did yeu ever hear the story of the precious xem?" “Noy she replied. What fs it? eis a fairy lesend tat my zrand- mother told) me when 1 was a boy," the husband continned. “It was about 2 woman from whose lips fell a dia- mond or a ruby at every ward she sppke,” £ “Well? said bis wife as he pause. “That's all there Is of it, my dear," he replied. “fut [was just thinking If such things happened nowadays 1 gould make my" fortune as a jeweler.” Love of: Tree We- fiml eur most seothing coampan- ionship in trees among which we have lived, sume of whieh we ourselves may have pliuted We tean against them, and they never betray our trust. they: shield as’ from the sun and from the ral, their spring welesue is a new birth whieh never loses iis freshness, they lay their beautiful robes at our feet in autumn: in winter they stand and wail, emblems of patience and of trath, for thes hide nothing, net even the litle leaf bads which hint to us of hope, the last element in their triple symbolism, Dr. W. Holines, ee Above the Vulgar Gaze. Untit INO it was against the law and siered custem for any subject to look at the emperor of Japan. THs political adv cers and attendants saw only his feck, When he tirst left the paltes the shutters of alt the houses had to be drawn, and ner ene was per: mitted in the streets Even today. when the emperor has the privilege of driving threuch the’ streets like one of his subjects, it is nog consislered quite proper to cast a clance at him, Experience, “—xpetience is the lest teacher,” quoted the wise cuy. “Yes, but her charges are mighty high.” added the simple mug.—Phila- delphia Record. - ——— i Naturally. “I heard he was in bad odor with her family. Is that true?” “Draw your own conclusions. It was acentiess marrlaze.”—Baltimore Amer- lean. é. “The deeper the sorrow the less tongue hath it.—Talmud. 1 s e se e e ' Nations! Religious Training School ] 1° > > os, fe Gy AP evens A geee Means aay Gag OTS ODMR EU TRE MGGEPAGS Oo CEERI OT RS Ee ee ee % ois : 4 . te a S Prakeegerks Se Eee oo Ga # pegs 4 Tie | . be j . 3 Sa en = i 2 LA mea “e ee a Lt i MN : Pa eee eee pra chegre. ERO apn Ae Ae oh eg Serena TO ct os a os ae eee |i ee a el aE ea od I ee ——ae . : e . Offers superior advantages for the training of young men and women 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. 2, Department of Theology. ‘ 3. Commercial Department. . 4. Literary Department. 5- Department of “Music. | House rrmann ouse & He a | 7th and Eye Sts., N. W. Oa ae 4 : WHEN IN DOUBT AFOUT YOUR . Beautiful Lounges , F i e Morris Chairs Writing Desks 4 Househ old urnitu re . Afusic Bozes Beds of all kinds and description, Houseand Herrmann is the place} Five Bedsteads anit Mattresses to visit. There is no other house of its kind in the city If you want a jirst~class Bed-room . where the people can be satisfied. This is suite, call after you have house that will satisfy you. - been elsewhere A New Directory _ THE DOUGLASS DIRECTORY Co. . A directory of all the Negro business’ places in the city, alphabeti- cally arranged. 6 HT . If you are not registéred with this Company send us a card, and our representative will call. _ To do business you must be known to the business world. : HE DOUGLASS L'IRECTORY CO., ‘609 F Street N. W. 3 PRP 7 BR Liatitianien EUGENE RAJAMES ° J. ARTHUR JAMES ars. / E.R. James & Bro. = {(Late of! McKenzie Scott ___ UNDERTAKERS AND (EMBALMERS 1824-6 LSt.N. W. LWASHINGTON, D.C. eis _ SHOW ROOM ~ PHONE: MAIN 42 VISIBLE WELLINGTON WELLINGTON VISIBLE TYPEWRITER Orly $60.00. - a * - oe You Saye $40.00. SOLD ON EASY TERMS. ~ Only Typewriter Sold Which is Guaranteed for Two Years. Two Dollars per Month Wil! Rent the Wellington. “3 Rental Applies on Plirchase. , ‘ , a : Manufactured by the a , core WILLIAMS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, | 309 Eleventh St. N. We - - 2 Washingion,D. & faa eee oe ’ TYREE’S Compound Syrup of Hyphosphites He claim for this prepar ‘ation the the reliability in- sured by the use of pure chemicals, skifilly eom- binea. * Avaluable »emedy in genera: Desility, and yortines the system against the rapid waste of Pulmo- nary and Scrofulous diseases. ‘ itis one of the Best Tonics for sersans in advanced years, PRICE 50c. 1Sth and H Sts., N. E. OPEN ALL NIGHT Where you thange the cars for Chesapeake Juaction, a a Phone M. 0390, James Enrignt, Brookland Rye, fine wines, liquors. aud domestic cigars. 306 Four-and-a- Half Street S: W., Washington, D. C. THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL, DURHAM, N. C., . Chas. H. Jarvins {&}-Sons FISH ‘ bias AND OYSTER al ‘930 "C Street Northwest, and . | Center Market. Phone, Main 4480. . Washington, D. C. -. — WS, Pika Dr. Wi 3: Richardson | DRUGGIST ' 316 41-2 St. Southwest | 14th and R Sts. N. W. [Two of the best knowndrug stores jin the city. Drugs and toilet ar- \ cles of all kinds A H.-Underdown Employment Em- porium. Reliable help furnished. Em- ployment secured. 1742 14th_ Street, N. W. Phone North 864. Dec. 1-tf ERS 2 FE Ce ee” PRIS . i 6. Department of Literary Training . Z- Department of Industries. : 8, Extension Home Classes. : “ ‘ There are special scholarships for deserving young -mer. and women, in the Departments of Theology and Religious Training The next Summer School and Chautauqua will open July 4 1912. For further information and catalogue, address PRESIDENT JAMES E. SHEPARD, OS \ Durham, N.C. 7 E. MURRAY Whe : Up-to-date : Cafe FIRST-CLASS PLACE. FOR MEALS Ice Cream, cut, * $1.20 per gal. Plain Ice Cream 90c per gal Public and private receptions served i in our large dining room. E. Murray 1216 You St. N. W. THE ENTERPRISE CLEAN-' ING AND PRESSING. CO. The Proper Cleansing and Pressing of Gent’s Clothiny Our Ex- ‘lusive Work. 75¢ per Suit. Coat, 4oc. Pants, 20c. Vest, 15¢. Suits Pressed, 35¢. Four for $1.00. 1537 Fourteenth St. N. W. ROBERT DOUGLASS, Manager. Horlh Mountain Sana 1 FOR forium PCOLORED - CONSUMPTIVES SITUATED AT NORTH MOUNTAIN | IRERKELY CO., W. VA., | Elevation 1200 Feet YY. Franklin Scott, Samuel Gray. ‘Supterintendent Medica} Director For further information apply to Dr- Sam’? Grav aMartinburg.? W.Va. Open all the Year For Sale “ROSERARY ireperation to straighten hair, guar- anteed to be harmless. Will not in- jure head or <calp. Continued appli- cation w Il take kinl. out. Curly hair Sul be made, straight. Price. one. dollar. Address the E.Ed.F.SalesCo- | THE BEE Office, Wash., D.C. Northwest Cafe. - Regular Board—S$11 per montht Half month—$6,00. Regtlar breakfast—zo cents. Regular dinner—25_ cents. Big special Sunday dinner—35 cents. The above are the popiilar prices at the Northwest Cafe, rth and “You Streets Northwest, on the Boulevard. | ft A. H. Cooper. - Mr. A. H. Cooper. whose advertise- ment appears in another column of The Bee. If: you want first-class work done, don’t fail to go to Coop- er's. Read his announcement. Douglass Directory. There is a new directory that is to be published hy Miss Jeannett Carter, Attorney L. M_King is president of the company. Dr. Julia H. P. Cole- man is secretary, and Miss Jeannette Carter is treasurer. This is what the colored people have been needing for a number of years. This directory will contain the names and residence of the colored people in this city and their business. FOSTER'S DYE AND CLEANING WORKS, (You Street, Letween mith and r2th Streets, Northwest.) Business and Display Office, t1th 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. GorTeo HOLMES? HOTEL gaz Virginia Ave., SW. Best Afro-American Accommedatlen 19 z the District EUROPEANJAND AMERICAN PLAN Good Roomsland Lodging’ soc, 75¢ end $1.00. Comfortably Heated by Steam, Give us a call. James Ottoway [Holmes, $Proprietor ‘ * TWashington, D. C. : | Phooe| Main 2315 tReet HIRSH’S SHOE STORES Washington's Best and Most Up- to-Date Shoe House. Phone Main 4471. — Se 7 1026-1028 Seventh St. N. W. 2 - ow 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. * ’ Ii you want fresh drugs and carefully compounded prescrip- tions, the Park Pharmacy is the place to go. ‘ Toilet articles of every descrip- ‘tion. Assorted candies of the finest and best makes. Holiday souvenir card- and ci- gars. The latest and most up-to-date Soda Fountain, and all kinds of fruit syrups. > Wem, L. SMITH, ; 4th and Elm Streets N.W. LeDroit Park. d-16-3m—* ’ Phone Cok 2578. _ a Wm, C. MeCURDY . DEALER IN * "Wholesale (Baked Goods) Retail. a | " Speciat Xmas Price Pound and Fruit Cake. 15c. Best ta be had. Stand 662-3. Center Market James H Winslow UNDERTAKER AND EMBLAMER ALL WORK FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REA TWELFTH AND R STREETS, N. James H. Dab RMS MOST REASONABLE R STREETS, N. W. I. Dabney James H. Dabney FUNERAL DIRECTOR. HIRING, LIVERY, AND SALE STABLES Carriages Hired for Funerals, Parties, Balls, Recep Horses and carriages kept in first-class style. Satisfactory Business at 1132 Third Street Northwest Phone for Office, Main 1727. Phone call for Stable OUR STABLES IN FREEMAN'S AD J. H. DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third St. N. Phone, Main 3200. Geo. W. Murray South Washington Dr. 2d & D Sts. Southwest PEOPLE'S DRUGGIST Prescriptions carefully compounded CHRISTMAS 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 DRUGGIST ed CHRISTMAS Articles 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. Geo. W. Murray South Washington Druggist 2d & D Sts. Southwest PEOPLE'S DRUGGIST Prescriptions carefully compounded CHRISTMAS Articles 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. 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 in 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 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 num- After an experience of forty years as coroner for the city of Richmond, Dr. W. H. Taylor has for the eleventh time been elected for a term of four years. McCall's Magazine and McCall Patterns COSTELLO'S. Sixth and G Streets N. W., Washington, D. C. TheOlympiaDancing Class Every Thursday Evening AUDITORIUM HALL 8th St. bet. E and G, S. F. McCall's and McCall For W Have More Friendly magazine or pattern reliable Fashion on one million one homes. Besides its designs of McCall is brimful of spares and helpful inform. Save Money and Keeps for McCall's Magazine cents a year, including McCall Patterns free. McCall Patterns Least simplicity, economy and dealers sell McCall Patterns combined. None from your dealer, or by 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. E. --- HOLTMAN'S FINE BOOTS AND SHOES 491 Penn, ave., N. W. OUR 5250 AND 83 SHOES ARE THE BEST MADE. SIGN OF THE BIG BOOT. WM. MORELAND, PROF. NEW THE SEWING MACHINE OF QUALITY. NOT SOLD UNDER ANY OTHER NAME. HOME 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. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDSORN on Patents. Proof of delivery upon securing patent. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of daily scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year for months, $1. Sold by all newdealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 65 F St., Washington, D.C. ADMISSION 15 CENTS YALE [ORCHESTRA Music for all occasions, address Geo. S. King, 416 3d Street, S. E. Ox Marrow. Printing. Have You Seen For Women 毛印 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. LADIES' NURSE 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! K. FULTON BURNSTINE LOAN OFFICE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, GUNS, MECHANICAL TOOLS LADIES' AND GENTS' WEARING APPARAL. OLD GOLD AND SILVER ROUGHT. 361 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKES HAIR, KINNY OR CURLY HAIR CLOSSY, SOFTER AND MORE PLAIN, EASY TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT BREASTLEFT HAIR FONDAL MAKES HAIR FONDAL OR CURLY HAIR CLOSER, SOFTER AND MORE WIRELEY EASY TO COMB AND PUP UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT UNEXCEELED FOR PREVENTING HAIR FROM FALLING OUT, BANDWIDTH AND TUMOR OF SCALE BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, GET THE GENIUS, PUT UP IN 25* AND 50* BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S MAKE 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. UNEXCELLED 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. 232 LAKE ST. DEPT. 284 CHICAGO, IL AGENTS WANTED. J. M. ARENES & BRO. DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF PORK PRODUCTS AND FRESH TRIPE MY SPECIALTY. 286-87-88 Center Market. 3 Eastern Market. Rooms Rooms for rent at the Cameron, Apt. 41, 1902 Vermont Avenue N. W. Gas, steam heat, sanitary bath, telephone and cafe at your service. HAIR VIM TRADE MARK HAIR-VIM is an ideal and elegant hair dressing. Especially prepared for persons who appreciate the ideal and elegant appearance of their hair. It makes the hair soft, silky and glossy, and greatly promotes its luxurious 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 slimpooing 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" CURES MALARIA READ WHAT PROMINENT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY: Washington, D. C., April 11, 1900. Gentlemen: I wish to state that two bottles of "Elixur Habek" I purchased of you recommendation of a friend has proven of incalculable benefit to my daughter's. I deem it the best, indeed, the only, remedy I have yet come across for Malaria, offer this testimonial voluntarily. 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, N. 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. 21ST E. N. FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS Gaskin's Restuar ALL DRUGGISTS. Gaskin's Restuarant A. J. GASKINS, PROP. Famous for a dozen years for its Cuisine Service at ments. A quiet, attractive place to Lunch Cuisine Service and Liquid Refresh- e place to Lunch or Dine. Specialty. ties of three or more. Washington, D. C. M. 1033. DIEMER PHONE MAIN 2041 Restaurant. 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 No. 320 Eighth St. N. W. Phone M. 1033. JACOB J. DIEMER LADIES' DINING ROOMS. Buffet and Restaurant. Private dining rooms for parties of three or more. No. 320 Eighth St. N. W. Washington, D. C. LADIES' DINING ROOMS. PHONE MAIN 2041 Buffet and Restaurant. JACOB J. DIEMER Summer Garden. Favorite Brands of Whiskeys. Perfect 480 La. Ave., N. W., Washington, D. New York Candy CHRISTMAS CANDIES at the NEW YORK CANDY KITCHEN 1506 Seventh Street Northwest Fresh Candies Daily Special Candies, 8 cents per pound, 3 pounds for Special Candies, 15c per pound, 2 pounds, Perfect Brew on Draught. , Washington, D. C. Candy Kitchen CANDIES CANDIES at the CANDY KITCHEN Street Northwest pound, 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 Favorite Brands of Whiskeys. Perfect Brew on Draught. 480 La. Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C. New York Candy Kitchen CHRISTMAS CANDIES Mixed Nuts, 15 cents per pound The best place in the city to purchase your Nu Cream Soda of all flavors. Mixed Nuts, 15 cents per pound, 2 pounds, 25 cents. The best place in the city to purchase your Nuts and Candies. Ice Cream Soda of all flavors. 1506 Seventh Street Northwest nos, 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. President Daniel Howard has been 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 Nan as widely known --- 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 the course, as I cannot take quinine in any of my doses. J. MIDDLETON --- After-the-theater parties a Specialty. Five pounds Candy, $1.00. Six pounds Candy, $1.00. ber has been much larger, 47 having been recorded in 1910 and 57 in 1909. Captain Charles Young, of the 9th 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 Me- 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. Reeves', 626 T St. N. W. Jones, 1020 You St. N. W. Gray, 12th and You St. N. W. Board & McGuire, 1912½ 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. Roome 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. as a Missouri educator through three decades, and who attracted national attention as the only Democratic woman newspaper editor in Kansas, died last week at the age of sixty-seven. Gifts to foreign missions 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. Mr. Joseph H. Jones has the finest cigar and news stand in the city. The Bee is on sale there. --- HOUSE AND HERRMAN 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. 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: The Cheapest Drug Store in Town 4th and Massachusetts Ave. N. W. SLATTERY'S PHARMACY 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. Read Them. The attention of the readers of The Bee is invited to a series of articles written especially for this newspaper and contributed by James C. Waters, Jr., Esq., of the local bar. The first of the series entitled "The Tipping System," appears elsewhere in this issue. The subjects of Mr. Waters' articles cover a wide range, and will include "The Church Sonnolent," "Mr. Hammis Taylor's Masterpiece," "Tomato Catsup," "The New Race Leadership," etc., etc. Nex week the contributor will discuss the so-called woman question under the caption, "The Woman Pays." 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. 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 Elberly, 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 He smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of Pineville, S.C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh stubborn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion for the complexion. Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and get the genuine (Ford's) manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, 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, 216 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 W. St. 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. Daffey, 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. Read The Bee. That the Negroes of this country are divided, that twenty-five per cent of the colored people, and that seventy percent of the intellectual class believe that the time has come for the Negroes to divide their vote between the two great parties. It is strange to the thoughtful Negro why it is that the New-York Age and other new-papers who are under the control of Federal office holders keep up a perpetual howl about Representative Clark, of Florida, and other Democratic Representatives from the far South, who introduce measures designed to humiliate the Negro and which are never heard of after their introduction, and when the President of the United States by his color discriminating policy has put out of office every reputable Negro in twelve States, and his declared repeatedly that he will not appoint a Negro to any office in the South, which was objectionable to the white people. It is the consensus of opinion of ninety-nine out of every hundred sane and educated Negroes who I have conversed with that the Taft Lily-White Movement in the South, eliminating the colored man from the counsels of the party and denying to him the right to hold office under Federal supervision, is the most damnable outrage ever put against the American black man. The worse enemies the Negroes have in the Southland are not the Democrats, but the hypocritical Republicans. The attempt on the part of the Taft followers to hold the colored vote in line for Republican supremacy upon the plea that if the Democrats get absolute control of the government they will abrogate the amendments conferring citizenship upon the Negro, is vain, foolish and unworthy of attention. This same old he has been used to deceive and to corrupt the Negro vote for the last thirty years. If the Democrats desire to inflict any greater punishment upon the Negro for his political ignorance than they have, they are at liberty to do so, so far as this government is concerned, for there hasn't been an honest effort made on the part of a Republican President. Congress or Supreme Court to secure to the Negro his full dledged rights as a citizen in thirty-five years. President Grant excepted. It is also believed by thousands of trained and thoughtful Negroes that ninety per cent of the causes which led to all of the abuses and discriminating laws enacted against the colored man of the South is due to his blind and unyielding devotion to the Republican party. The party has been the recipient and the Negro the loser. No State nor section of this Union can or would attempt to pass measure after measure discriminating or taking away the rights of any of its citizens if there was the disposition on the part of the Executive or Congress of the Nation to interfere The Republican party has written in their platform a declaration pledging themselves to see that the provisions of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments are enforced; but these pledges were only made to deceive the colored man, and after election they are never heard of. Is it possible that the forty thousand Negro ministers, thirty-three thousand Negro school teachers, three thousand seven hundred Negro lawyers and doctors and the millions of Negroes throughout this country who have had the advantage of the schoolroom are going to allow themselves to be led by such treachery any further? It would not be right to hold any one or group of men responsible for the conditions of the present, for all races have had their successes and failures; but the future is before us and what are we going to do? There are three million and some thousand men in this country of voting age (colored), and over nine hundred thousand of them live in the North, East and West, and it is within their power to decide as to whether the Negro shall be given a man's chance, and 1912 affords the opportunity It would be a splendid thing for the leaders of the Negro race to make a study of the men who are to be presented for their suffrage. There is the Hon William H. Tatt, who stands for Negro inferiority and the first executive, to openly set the seal of the government upon race discrimination. There is the Hon. Champ Clark, who has spent sixteen years in the Hall of Congress, and who at no time by word or deed has done anything which was designed to humiliate or to crush a colored man, but on the other hand has contended with those who differ with him that a black man should be treated as any other man purely upon his merits. Coming to the leaders in the Hall of Congress it is the general opinion that the Hon. James T Lloyd, chairman of the Congressional Committee of the Democratic party, and also chairman of the Committee on Patronage, is one of the highest and most friendly toward the colored man who ever occupied the above-named position. In my next article we propose to show that under the Taft Administration race discrimination has been put into active operation in nearly all of the departments of the government, and a remedy for the redemption of the same will be discussed. Announcement The Chrysalis Club will have charge of the January Social of the Entertainment Committee of the C.Y.W.C.A., at the home of the Association, 429 Tea Street, Thurs day evening January 25,8 o'clock All are invited, admission is free. QUEER CAVALRY CHARGE. When General Green Led a Mounted Squad to Attack on a Stranded Gunboat. After the action at Sabine Crossroads (in April, 1864) the Lexington was leading the fleet on the way down the Red river. A rifle fire was directed upon her decks from the Confederate skirmishers on the shore. At one point the river widened out and the channel meandered through an open stretch of comparatively shallow water. As the Lexington reached this open stretch the man at the wheel, who had been replaced once or twice during the trip, was struck by a well directed shot from the bank. The little vessel turned sidewise to the current and grounded bow and stern across the narrow channel. A squad of Confederate cavalry, led by General Green and ex-Governor Mouton, selzed the opportunity for a brilliant coup. They rode out through the shallows, the water being up to the shoulders of their horses, keeping up such a sharp fire that the decks of the gunboat had to be abandoned. The cavalry reached the edge of the channel, and it seemed for a moment as if they would be able to get on board and take possession of the vessel. If their attempt had been successful the vessel would have been sunk where she lay and the channel would have been blocked. The next vessel in the column was still above the point waiting until by the movement of the smoke from the stacks of the Lexington it could be known that the channel was clear. The men on the gunboat finally succeeded in bringing to bear a gun from below, and a volley of shrapnel killed General Green. Discouraged by the death of their leader, the cavalry turned back to the bank. The Yankee gunners again took possession of the deck and the wheelhouse, and, getting out their stilts (long poles fastened by swinging bolts to the side of the vessel), they succeeded, although still under a sharp fire, in pushing the hows of the vessel around and getting her again under way.—American Review of Reviews. JECUMSEH'S MISSING BUST. The Reason It Was Taken From Its Niche In the Capitol. "Where is the bust of Tecumseh that used to be in a niche on the senate side of the capitol?" Richard Livingston, a student of American history, asked recently. "I know that years ago there was a fine bronze bust of an Indian, and the name Teumseh was on the pedestal, and as Teumseh was about the most famous Indian chief of our school history books every American boy took more interest in surveying his features than in looking over the faces of eminent white men in the big building. I walked all over the building and saw Indians enough in paintings and statuary, also some live ones, but no Teumseh. Then I hunted up my congressman, and he went through a guidebook—no use. Then we questioned the guides. They had not heard of a Teumseh bust, and most of them asked, 'What state was the senator from?' "I was about to give it up. Then a somber sort of chap with a silk hat and a red flower in his buttonhole relieved my anxiety. He explained what I had not thought of before, and that was the fact that Tecumseh was killed in battle wearing the uniform of a British general. He died fighting the American flag. Why should he be honored with a bust in the capitol? "And then I was told that the Tecumseh bust really had been in the capitol for many years until one day a wise senator, familiar with the history of his country, made a protest. That sent the Tecumseh bust to the cellar or to some museum here in town."—Washington Post. The Bull of Phalaris Perillus of Athens is said by the ancient authorities to have invented for Phalaris, tyrant of Agrigentum, B. C. 570, a brazen bull which opened on the side to admit victims who were to be roasted to death by the fire which was built underneath. The dying groans of the sufferers closely resembled the "roaring of a maddened bull," hence the name that was given to the invention. It is refreshing to know that later on the population rose against Phalaris and burned the tyrant in the bull that he had made to be the cause of death to so many others. New York American. A Roundabout River The Kentucky river at Jackson is a freak. It runs for five miles or more to advance sixty feet. The circuit of the water forms what is known as the "panhandle." Standing on the backbone you can flip a stone into the river on the north side and one into the river on the south side, five miles below. You are on the north side of the river and on the south side of the river and going up the river and down the river at the same time.—Winchester News. Her Status. "Are you a friend of the groom's family?" asked the usher at the church wedding. "I think not," replied the lady addressed, "I'm the mother of the bride."—Yonkers Statesman. Casey—Phiwat kind av a horse is a cob? Mulligan—It's wan that's been raised Intoirely on corn, ye ignoramus.—Boston Transcript. His Careless "Why didn't you answer, letter about the money you owe me?" "Cause you didn't inclose a stamp."—Judge. WAR OF THE WALKS. Humerous Incidents of the Right of Way on the Streets of Havana. Between 2 and 3 o'clock in the afternoon Havana begins to revive from the jull which falls at about 11, for, although this city no longer frankly retires to sleep the slesta as she ought, she does doze dully in the motionless thick heat of midday. After 3 one sees ladies venturing forth in twos and threes to the streets where the best shops are. This is the hour in which to witness, if one has eyes and humor for it, a whole series of comic occurrences. Havana's sidewalks are narrow, and their lack of width gives rise to some local customs and a deal of heartburning. One does not keep hard to the right, regardless, in approaching another person traveling along the narrow flagging in the opposite direction. One must take under advisement sex, age, color and present condition of servitude as blazoned forth for all to read in the details of personal attire. Men usually give women the inside of the walk, stepping down when necessary to let them pass. Serving people, regardless of age and sex, and all others who so humble themselves as to carry packages are expected to yield the walks to their superiors, who then are about everybody they meet. Frequently, of course, it is difficult to make in the flash of turning a corner all the nice calculations requisite to deciding who shall have the walk and who shall surrender it. I know of nothing funnier than to watch two fairly well dressed and corpulent Cuban ladies determining, as they stand tottering, face to face on a foot wide flagging, the whole delicate problem of their relative rank. The one arrayed in the giddiest garment seems usually to win. If there is small choice in color and cost between the pink costume of one and the blue costume of the other the one with the straightest hair stands fast and the other walks round, sometimes, with grunts and comments sotto voce. Or, all details seeming equal, they face each other and glare until the one with least nerve wilts, swerves into an adjacent doorway, and the victorious one sweeps by with uptilted chin and exultant petticoats.—Irene A. Wright's "Cuba." Warning Before Command. Warning Before Command. In bringing up my children I found that at night when they were tired they were spared many tears by being warned before I gave them a strict command. Instead of saying "Now it is time to go to bed. Put away your blocks at once." I would say. "It is nearly time to go to bed. Finish your house first and then put away your blocks." In this way the children were fully prepared to go, and there was consequently no begging and no temptation for me to show my lack of firmness by being persuaded to allow them to build "just one more house." Imagine a mother in the midst of an absorbing chapter being told by one in higher authority to put down her book at once and go to bed. Would it not save a frown of impatience to be told to finish the chapter first?—Harper's Bazar. A Curiosity of Sound. If when riding in a balloon at a height, say, of 2,000 feet a charge of guncotton be fired electrically 100 feet below the car, the report, though really as loud as a cannon, sounds no more than a pistol shot, possibly barely owing to the greater rarity of the air, but chiefly because the sound, having no background to reflect it, simply spends itself in the air. Then, always and under all conditions of atmosphere, there ensues absolute silence until the time for the who back from earth has fully elapsed, when a deafening outburst of thunder rises, from below, rolling on often for more than half a minute. Impartial Professor C. Alphonso Smith once wrote an English grammar. The book was published while Dr. Smith was teaching at the University of North Carolina. One day he received from a farmer a letter containing the following: "I am glad somebody has written an impartial grammar at last." ) Dr. Smith immediately wrote to the farmer asking what he meant by an "impartial grammar." The answer was: "You give the children this sentence to parse: 'One Confederate killed ten Yankees.'" "New York Post. Where Honesty Failed. "You are still having trouble in your search for an honest man?" "Yes," replied Diogenes. "There are plenty who are scruppulous about business and politics. But I have never yet found a man so honest that he wouldn't try to ring in a portrait taken when he was ten years younger when you ask him for a picture for publication." - Washington Star. Indispensable. "That banquet tonight can't get along without me." "You have a pretty good opinion of yourself. Billed for a speech!" Kicker—Have you a cook engaged at present? Snicker—I think so; there's a man out in the kitchen every night—Harper's Bazar. Nothing can be truly great which is not right—Johnson. ANNOUNCEMENT THE BOOKS OF THE PALATIAL IRON STEAMER ANGLER, ARE NOW OPEN FOR CHARTS AT-THE OFFICE WATER AND N STREETS SOU TO WASHINGTON PARK AND LOWER RIVER LANDINGS FOR SEASON, 1912. SPECIAL RATES FOR EARL THE MAGIC IS TWO TIMES LARGER THAN PICTURE IT IS STEEL HEATING BAR LADIES LOOK! The Magic will not burn or injure itself. The bar which runs the hair is alone, put into the fire. The Aluminum Comb is easily detached from the comb good place and is held by The Magic Henser who also suitable for curling hand bag. Magic Shampoo Drier $10. Magic A Write for Literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co., 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. SIECIAL RATES FOR EARL, CHARTERS. LEWIS JEFFERSON, General Manager. CLEARED HIS CLIENT. Aaron Burr's Spectacular and Dramatic Accusation In a Murder Trial. It is undoubtedly true that in former times in all parts of the country it was considered more important and more creditable to save a man's life or liberty than to get a verdict where property only was concerned. These days have passed, however, as far as New York is concerned, and in a lesser degree, possibly, in nearly all the other states, and despite the agitation on the subject they are never likely to return. It is interesting to turn back to the earliest days of the republic and the careers of two lawyers who would have been giants in any age or in any country and who were antagonistic in character and purpose—Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Both men accepted criminal as well as civil cases. One of the greatest efforts of Hamilton's life was his appearance for one Crosswell, charged with publishing a scandatous libel upon Thomas Jefferson. The court was divided in its verdict, but the prisoner was never punished. Aaron Burr, that erratic genius who lacked a balance wheel, is said never to have lost a case in which he alone was counsel. It is also of record that he won a case in which by a queer trick of fate his associate counsel was Hamilton. It was a murder case. The actions and manner of the principal witness against the prisoner seemed to Burr exceedingly suspicious, and it is said that both Burr and Hamilton were undecided in their own minds which was the guilty party—the witness or the prisoner. Hamilton's summing up was perfunctory. Burr began to address the jury when it was nearly dark. The witness for the prosecution was leaning against a pillar. His face was pallid and covered with perspiration. He listened intently to the lawyer. Suddenly Burr seized a large candelabrum, and, throwing the light on the face of the witness, shouted, "Behold the murderer, gentlemen!" The witness turned and rushed from the courtroom and the prisoner was acquitted.—F. P. Ward in Harper's Weekly. A BUNGLING CENSOR. The Brilliant Genius That Used to Mangle Plays In Poland. In 1859 there was a very strict censorship throughout Poland over all plays given in the theaters. It was, of course, very annoying to the actors and sometimes quite ridiculous. Mme. Modjeska in her "Memories and Impressions" says that during the winter of 1859 she was playing in Warsaw and that her actors had a great deal of fun every time a play came from the censors' office. Every noble sentiment was forbidden. Even some words were found disloyal, among others the word "slave." In one of the melodramas it was cut out and replaced by the word "negro." and the sentence, which ran "He was a slave to his passion's," was changed to "He was a negro to his passions." On another occasion the actor taking the part of a Roman Catholic priest had to say, "I love my country and my people, and I shall never leave them." The words "country" and "people" were changed to "wife and children." In another play the words "He walked arm in arm with the emperor and whispered in his ear" were changed to "He walked three steps behind the emperor and whispered in his ear." "These and like blunders became standing jokes among the actors and give an idea of the censorship at the time of my engagement in Warsaw. I am sure that our censor was overzealous in his services to the government and too ignorant of the language to see his absurd nikes." Incorrigible. "Nobody wants to play bridge with Mrs. Bean. She talks all the time." "I suppose she's quiet when she's dummy?" "Quiet! She talks twice as much."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. When you have chosen your part abide by it and do not weakly try to reconcile yourself with the world.—Emerson. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE PAID. SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER. You can have a beautiful and luxurious head of hair after a shampoo or bath while removing the dandruff and a curliest head of hair. The comb is never heated. The steel heat-fame of the alcohol or gas heater. In the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated a term of the handle. 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Paderewski once dared to affront the czar, with the result that he soon received a note commanding him to leave St. Petersburg, where he had been, booked for a number of concerts, within twenty-four hours. The czar had sent for him and paid him a neat compliment, but is said to have received the chilly response. "Sire, I am a Pole." No Chance to Be Cheap. "Why do you delay proposing to that girl?" "I'm saving up to buy an engagement ring." "Something especially expensive?" "It'll have to be. I can't fool her. Her father runs a jewelry store."—Exchange. Not as Bad as That. "Is your master in a monolent condition?" "No, sir, he was pretty violent, but now he's asleep."—Baltimore American. Mirth is the sweet tone of human life. It should be good sparkling with zest; life into God—Beecher. Headache and Bilious Attacks Caused by Malaria, removed by the use of Elixir Babek cure for such ailments. "I have used Elixir Babek ... my family for sixteen years, and found it even more than you claim for it in treating cases of Chills or Malarial Fevers. One member of our family was cured of Malarial Fever by it when given up to die by physicians—J F. Oberlet, Vienna, Va. Elixir Babek 50 cents, all druggists or Klockzewski & Co. Washington, D. C. Malaria and Kindred Diseases. A. H. Underdown Employment Emporium. Reliable help furnished. Employment secured. 1742 14th street. N. W. Phone North 864. Dec. 1-tf