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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. VOL. XXXII NO 34 SOUTHERN POLICY Discussed at Conference with President REPRESENTATIVE MEN PRESENT SOUTHERN POLICY DISCUSSED. Representative Americans in Conference With the President — Jim Crowism, Lynching and Race Discrimination Condemned—President Taft Strongly Impressed and Denounces Race Discrimination. A new precedent was establishere in Washington last Wednesday evening when President Taft had five colored Presidential appointees at the White House for a conference on questions concerning the race. The gentlemen present were: Wm. H. Lewis, Assistant Attorney General; R. W. Tyler, Auditor for the Navy; H. Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds James C. Napier, Register of the Treasury; and Whitfield McKinlay the local Collector of Customs. It is said the gentlemen called at the White House at 6 o'clock and remained until 8 o'clock, and that they freely and frankly submitted to the President the feelings and sentiments of their race upon the alleged Southern policy of no Negro appointments in the South; that they discussed jim-crow cars, lynchings, and discriminations against colored men in the government service. As Southern men, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Napier advised the President how discouraging and hurtful the policy is to their race the South, and Mr. Lewis and Mr. Tyler advised him of how the colored men in the North, in the States where their vote is cast and counted, felt. The gentlemen are profuse in their praise of the President's most cordial, and sympathetic treatment of them. The conference was held in the library of the White House. So deeply was the President interested in the subjects they brought up, that he requested them to call the following (Thursday) evening, for a further discussion, which they did, and remained with him until 8 o'clock. From what can be learned, the President expressed himself strongly against lynching, condemned jim-crow laws, and the denial of suffrage in the strongest terms, and gave the gentlemen present to understand that his alleged Southern policy did not exclude Negroes from appointments in the South, and the impression gained, by the four colored officials, was that subordinates had wrongly interpreted the President's inaugural reference to Southern appointments to mean that under no circumstance could a Negro be appointed. The gentlemen assured him that it was their belief that his intentions were to deny to all colored men of the South, and in every locality of the South, the right to hold office, but did believe that, unknown to him, subordinates have so construed his meaning. The President spoke in the highest terms of the race, gave them to understand that his purpose was to help and advance the race in every particular. The coterie of colored officials who called upon him, gave the President several cases in which the race has been discriminated against, and the President, to show that discrimination was not upon his order, requested the gentlemen to bring to him, or send to him all cases of discriminations, in office, against colored men because they were colored, and he would promptly cause an investigation to be made. The colored people of this city are much elated over the fact that the President has shown such consideration for the race as to hear its grievances through his Presidential appointees, and they are much pleased because these representatives were so loyal to their race as to have asked for permission to frankly tell him just how the race felt upon all the questions discussed. The gentlemen state that they could not be treated more considerately, and could not have been given more attention than President Taft accorded them on the two evenings of last week they were at the White House. As a result of this conference, it is hoped here that President Taft will restate his Southern policy so as to leave no doubt in the minds of colored people or white subordinates that he does not intend that throughout the entire South colored men shall be denied the right to hold office, simply because of their color, and that intelligence, fitness and a proper administration of public office shall be the first and prime consideration, without regard to color. THE WORK AND MISSION OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY. Abstracts from Addresses by President Taft, The Hon. James Bryce, British Ambassador, Ex-President Roosevelt, Mr. Andrew Carnegie, Dr. Elmer Ellsworth Brown and President Thirkield's Inaugural. "This institution here is the partial repayment of a debt—only partial—to a race to which the government and the people of the United States are eternally indebted. They brought that race into this country against its will. They planted it here irretrievably. They first put it in bondage, and they kept it in the ignorance that bondage seemed to make necessary, under the system then in vogue. Then they freed it, and put upon it the responsibilities of citizenship. Now some sort of obligation follows that chain of facts with reference to the people who are responsible for what that government did. * * * It is sitting that the government of the United States should assume the obligation of the establishment and maintenance of a first-class university for the education of colored men. * * Everything that I can do as an executive in the way of helping along the University I expect to do. I expect to do it because I believe it is a debt of the people of the United States, it is an obligation of the Government of the United States, and it is money constitutionally applied to that which shall work out in the end the solution of one of the great problems that God has put upon the people of the United States."—President Taft. "This institution has been devoted throughout its career to turning out men and women who should be teachers and helpers of their own people toward the higher life. "I know or no mee graduating from any college in the United States who have a heavier load of responsibility than you bear; after all, there is no greater privilege given to any than to have such a load to carry if he only carries it well. "It is from this institution that are graduated those who will lead and teach their less fortunate fellows. Upon their leading and teaching much depends for their race and for their country."—Ex-President Roosevelt. "I have seen hundreds of libraries (just now on the west coast I have been seeing libraries almost every day); yet, I say that I have not seen a library that excels yours in the requirement of a library. "I did not know that you had such a grand situation. The fact of the matter is that during the last five minutes with your president, for the first time I have gained an adequate conception of this institution. I see here the nucleus of the uplifting of a race, not merely the touching of a few students of this kind, or of that kind, but the uplifting of a race. I have seen Tuskegee, I have seen Hampton, and the work they are doing is marvelous. You not only give to the Negro ordinary practical education, but you give him a standard which I am told is equal to that of white universities which the Carnegie Foundation thinks should be admitted to participate in the pension fund of that institution."—Mr. Andrew Carnegie. Negroes Opposed to Appointment of Hook. The colored citizens of the country are vigorously opposing the appointment of Judge William C. Hook who, it is given out, is to be named by the President as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, to succeed the late Justice John Marshall Harlan. Protests have been coming in from various States voicing objections at the hands of both whites and blacks. The whites are against him because of certain decisions touching railroad rates, deemed to indicate a bias not consistent with the high office of Supreme Justice. The Negroes are opposed to the Hook appointment on account of his alleged hostility to the equal rights of the race in traveling on the railroads. It is stated that as judge of the Eighth Federal Judicial District, Judge Hook rendered a decision (186 Federal Reports: McCabe vs. Atchison and Santa Fe Railroad) which denying Negroes the same rights in traveling as other Americans, upholding, in effect, the "jim crow" car principle. The facts in the case have been embodied in a letter of protest against Judge Hook, prepared and sent to the President by Prof. Kelly Miller, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Howard University. The letter has been given wide circulation through the press. The colored Ministerial Alliance at its weekly meeting Monday at the Ebenezer M. E. Church, unanimously adopted a resolution calling upon President Taft not to name Judge Hook as a member of the Supreme Court, alleging that his recorded views on the race question offered no hope that he would be fair in cases where the civic status of the Negro was in the scale. If Judge Hook is appointed in spite of the strong protests that have been filed against him, it is likely that a determined fight will be made to prevent his confirmation by the Senate. Of the men considered for the place left vacant by the sainted Harlan, the colored people prefer Charles Nagel, Secretary of the Interior. He is regarded as sound on all questions involving the rights of the race. Mr. Foster's New Place. Mr. Jesse Foster has purchased the buildings next to his place of business, 11th and You Streets Northwest, where he does his cleaning and scouring. He has one of the greatest up-to-date places in the city. Ask Mr. Foster if you want to know about your clothing. Making a Reputation. Officer J. B. Loftus is making quite a reputation in ferreting out thieves. His recent and commendable catch was Geo. Coleman and John Howard, who held up Miss Cora McCarthy, of 1226 15th Street Northwest. Officer Loftus has made some very important arrests, for which he has been commended by the citizens. The leading pipe organist at the Conservatory of Music, February 5th. GEO. A. MYERS ST. LUKE GATHERING IN NEW ENGLAND Great Meeting Tomorrow—Distinguished Speakers. Tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock will be one of the greatest events in the history of the St. Luke, Mrs. B. B. Anderson, deputy, and who has been instrumental in making the St. Luke a success, will present the following program: Overture—Orchestra. Overture—Orchestra. Devotional Exercises—Rev. L. B. Moore, Ph. D., Dean of Teachers' College, Howard University. Piano Solo—Miss Edna Gordan. Welcome Address—Worthy District Deputy, Mrs. B. B. Anderson. Hymn—Congregation. Address—Prof. N. E. Weatherless. F. A. A. M.; Hon. Henry L. Johnson, I. O. O. of O. F.; Mrs. Julia M. Layton, Supreme Deputy, Counsellor, Courts of Calanthe. Vocal Solo, Selected—Mrs. Lucy A. Blagburn. Address—Mr. R. P. Rhea, District Deputy of I. B. P. O. E. of W.; Hon. W. D. Johnson, St. Luke. Bass Solo—Prof. John T. Layton. Addresses—Mr. A. B. Brown, "Industrial Fraternity"; Hon. W. Calvin Chase, "The Press"; L. Melendez King, Esq., "The One Thing Needful." Music Leader—Dr. Layton. Resolutions—Mr. A. S. Richardson. Dr. Alex. C. Garner, master of ceremonies. MINISTERS' ALLIANCE. Protest Against the Appointment of Judge Hook. At a largely attended and enthusiastic meeting of the Evangelical Ministers' Alliance, of Washington and vicinity, held at the Ebenezer M. E. Church, Monday, January 22, after transacting the regular routine of business, Messrs. Cooper and Croxall, Rev. Drs. Sumwalt and Thirkield, were presented to the Alliance, who spoke of the Men and Religion Movement, and invited the Alliance to send representatives to meet with the general committee. The Alliance voted unanimously to send representatives to the same. The question as to the appointment of Judge J. R. Hook to the Supreme Court Bench, as successor of the late Justice Harlan, was discussed at length, and the following letter protesting against his appointment was ordered to be sent to the President: The Evangelical Ministerial Alliance, embracing the colored ministers of all denominations of Washington and vicinity, at its monthly session, held at the Ebenezer M. E. Church, Monday, January 22, 1912, unanimously adopted a resolution protesting against the appointment of Judge J. R. Hook to the Supreme Court of the United States, as successor to the late Justice Harlan. The ground of objection was that Judge Hook, while presiding over the Eighth Judicial District, rendered a decision denying Negroes equal accommodations in railway travel. COLORED DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE. Those Who Compose It. There is in this city, with headquarters at 1024 You Street Northwest, a Colored Democratic League. Those who compose this organization are Alexander Walters, of New York president; John W. Ross, A. E. Manning, S. L. Corrothers, pastor of Galbraith Church; F. L. MGhee, James L. Curtis, Edward E. Brown, J. T. Green, Charles L. Barnes, Peter J. Smith, James T. Lloyd, and Napoleon B. Marshall, national organizer. Ask J. S. Jones for The Bee Dr. J. E. Shepard, founder and president of the National Religious Training School, Durham, N. C., passed through the city Tuesday, en route for points in New England, where he opens a campaign in the interest of his great institution. His itinerary calls for addresses at the Unitarian Church, Providence, January 24: First Presbyterian Church, Fall River, Mass., 25th; and the Congregational Church, New Bedford, Sunday, the 28th. He will then be joined by Judge J. C. Pritchard, Gen. Julian S. Carr and Former Recorder John C. Dancy, for a general tour of the earth. Middle States, in which the school has a host of warm friends and supporters. Dr. Shepard's postponed address before the Bethel Literary and Historical Association will be delivered at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church February 20. The committee on arrangements, co-operating with President A. D. Washington, of Bethel, to give Dr. Shepard a rousing social welcome, in connection with the big church meeting, is made up of W. Calvin Chase, chairman; R. W. Thompson, secretary; W. Sidney Pittman, treasurer; John C. Dancy and Armond W. Scott. Dr. Shepard was accompanied to Washington by his brother, Dr. C. H. Shepard, a prosperous practicing physician, of Durham. 14th District At a meeting of about 200 Republicans of the 14th District held last Monday night, the following officers were elected: Nathaniel Arnold, president; Linsay Madre, chairman of the campaign committee; Moten Lewis, chaplain; E.Linsay, vice-president; Charles Tharton, secretary; Elias Howison, recording secretary; William Jefferson, treasurer; Leonard Arnold, sergeant-at-arms; John Hall, business manager. A resolution was adopted indorsing President Taft for renomination and Chase and Bradshaw for delegates to the National Republican Convention, and Drs. Tindall and Marshall. Third and Fourth Districts. The Republicans of the Third and Fourth Districts will meet next week and indorse the administration ticket, Chase and Bradshaw, Drs. Tindall and Marshall First District Attorney John A. Moss and other Republicans of the First District will indorse the Chase and Bradshaw ticket at Douglass Hall next week. Taft Republican Club. The Republicans of the 17th District met last Monday evening in the Seventh Street Hall, between N and O Streets Northwest, and elected Nathaniel Arnold president, and other officers. Resolutions were adopted indorsing Chase and Bradshaw for delegates to the next National Republican Convention. The Eighth District. The Republicans of the Eighth District held a meeting Friday evening, January 19. The following officers were elected: President, Peyton R. Harvey; Vice-President, James W. Green; Secretary, Robt. Douglass; Treasurer, Silas Johnson. A campaign committee will be named at the next meeting. Friday evening, January 26, 8 P. M., at 2013 Eleventh street N. W. All Republicans of the Eighth District are invited. Lame Man "Caned" by his Friends. Major General James W. Jones, of Congressional,Library, Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper-That's THE BEE PARAGRAPHIC NEWS --- the military branch of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, is the happiest man in the District of Columbia. He has just received a pair of beautifully carved canes as a New Year's gift from his friends, Colonel Alex. Hemsley, and Messrs. Hayes and Slater, of Baltimore. The canes are of the finest workmanship, and are strong enough to last a lifetime. On the grip of the canes are carved alligators, and on the sides are appropriate Masonic and Odd Fellow emblems. On one is a uniformed Patriarchie, and on the other is a Knight Templar. Some years ago, Major General Jones sustained an accident which rendered him quite lame, and this handsome gift is exceedingly fitting at this time. The highly-pleased recipient is grateful to his thoughtful friends, who have thus made it easier for him "to walk upright before men," as he facetiously puts it. Major General Jones conceived the idea of forming a regiment of the military arm of the G. U. O. of O. F. of the entire country, and, by dint of persistent effort, succeeded in completing the organization, which now embraces every Patriarchie in the order and is a source of pride wherever Odd Fellowship is known. Recorder Johnson's Fine Report. Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, of Georgia, Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, has issued his report for the calendar year of 1911, and it makes the finest showing of any similar period in the history of the office, covering a period of over 100 years. Col. Johnson reports that 26,107 papers affecting title to local real estate was offered for record in the last twelve months. In addition to this there are 448 incorporation papers. The total receipts of the office for 1911 were $45,489.35. The number of papers filed exceeds by nearly 1,500 the number recorded in 1910. If Congress will act favorably upon a bill inspired by Col. Johnson, there will be a number of salary increases in the Recorder's office, and the force will be reorganized upon an improved basis. Col. Johnson is a power in Georgia and will doubtless be one of the "Big Four" to represent that State at the Chicago convention. He says Georgia will send a solid Taft delegation to the convention in June. WILDER IN THE NORTHEAST Indorsed by the 16th District—Re freshments Free The Wilder meeting that was called by J. H. Boyd, of the District Building, known as the Northeast 'Washington Citizens' Association, met in Rev. Bennett's church, Eleventh and G streets Northeast last Monday night. Mr. Washington presided in the absence of J. H. Boyd, an ardent supporter of Dr. Wilder. There were twenty people present. Dr. Wilder addressed the meeting, and he was asked for whom he would vote if elected. Dr. Richardson said that he wanted the candidate to go unpledged, and he would so vote for a resolution to that effect. T. A. Ray, of the District, was invited to speak, and he reluctantly accepted. He said, among other things, that he was sorry that he could not support Dr. Wilder. That the men who represent the people and will win are Chase and Bradshaw. This remark threw consternation in camp. Mr. Ray further remarked that the Negro was against himself, and it was necessary to send men to the next Republican convention who would be unpledged. A resolution was adopted by a vote of 16 indorsing Dr. Wilder, unpledged. It Will Be Bishop Conner. A close friend of Dr. J. M. Conner, presiding elder of the Little Rock district of the A. M. E. Church produced facts and figures that point conclusively to the election of the eloquent son of Arkansas to the bench of Bishops on the first ballot. He has the pledges of a clear majority of the delegates to the Kansas City General Conference, and the situation is mastered, as far as Dr. Conner's case is concerned. This will be cheering intelligence to the army of admirers that Dr. Conner has won throughout the church and country. He will be in the city soon, to attend a meeting of the Financial Board, of which he is a member. The Kansas City General Conference in May will have four vacancies to fill, Bishops Lampton, Handy, Grant and Gaines having died during the quadrennium. GREAT BENEFIT TO THE PEOPLE. To the Supervising Principals, Building Principals, Teachers: Ladies and Gentlemen: I beg to inform you that the Cardozo School, located at First and I Streets S. W. opened last Thursday. Pupils 14 years of age and above who have completed the fifth grade may apply for entrance into the school. All pupils who, with the approval of their parents, have already made application for entrance to Cardozo Vocational School and all pupils who may now make application with the written approval of their parents, may report to that school upon regular transfer blanks issued in the usual manner, from 10:00 A. M. to 3:00 P. P., any school day until further notice, the sooner the better. Very respectfully, ROSCOE C. BRUCE. Asst. Supt. of Pub. Schools, D. C. Important News Happenings of the Week DEVOTED TO GENERALINTERE97 Passing resolutions advocating a curfew law in the District, the establishment of a child bureau, the prevention of interstate liquor traffic and other measures intended for the uplift of Washington was taken up at an interesting session of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Objections to the candidacy for the Supreme Bench of Judge J. R. Hook, on the score that in a court decision he denied to Negroes equal accommodations in railway travel, was voiced in resolutions by the Ministerial Alliance, embracing colored clergymen. Officials of the American National Red Cross are hopeful that contributions will be received for the relief of the famine stricken Chinese in Yangtye Valley. Thus far the responses to appeals of Red Cross are disappointing. Although the work has been greatly delayed by the recent cold spell, it is now believed that the Columbus Memorial, which is being erected on the plaza at the Union Station, will be completed in time for the unveiling scheduled for May. Through the munificence of Andrew Carnegie and other philanthropists, a magnificent marble building, rivaling in beauty the Pan-American, is soon to be erected in this city, at a cost of $850,000, for the Brotherhood of North American Indians. Mrs. Oliver H. P. Belmont, of New York, is planning to start a daily newspaper to be managed by women and devoted entirely to their interest. She wants to get out a paper not bound by any financial, political or social obligation, to suppress one bit of news or alter its tone. The Baltimore American, the oldest Republican paper in the United States, will publish a signed editorial by Gen. Felix Agmus, advising any attempt to foist upon the Republican party a third term candidate. Gen. Agmus will state that the hero of Appomattox once tried this and signally failed. Capt. Julius A. Sitgreaves, a Confederate veteran, seventy-four years old, who fired the first gun on Fort Sumter, died suddenly in New York last week. Already the vocational school has fifty-seven pupils. It is located, the Cordova School, First and I Streets Southwest, and in all probability will be a success. The William McKinley Memorial Hospital, in New York, expects to raise $7,000,000 through the sale of Red Cross stamps throughout the country, beginning January 29. W. E. D. Stokes, of Lexington, Ky., has presented to Booker T. Washington a three-year-old trotting stallion valued at $2,000. Several other horsemen have promised to give a number of fine standard bred mares, to form the nucleus of a large breeding establishment planned for Tuskegee. A mob entered the jail at Hamilton, Ga., took out four Negroes, three men and one woman; they were riddled with bullets. The Negroes protested their innocence to the last. One white farmer was killed, and these Negroes were made to answer for it. Some of the most experienced fruit men claim the severe cold weather will prove fatal to the peach crop, while the apple growers say cold weather will mean an enormous crop next summer and fall. Officials of the Geographical Society are eagerly awaiting word from Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, who expected to reach the South Pole Christmas Day. It is the belief that when he announces the result it will be that his quest was successful. While his mother is in Europe, nine-year-old William B. Leeds, Jr., is master of a mansion in Montclair, N. J. He has under him forty servants, consisting of valets, governesses, maids, grooms and gardeners. William Watson, the English poet, will be America's chief literary guest at the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, which is to be held in New York City February 7th. The celebration will last two days. The "Lily Whites" Routed. The "Lily-Whites" Routed. Much joy is expressed in local political circles over the news that the "lily-white" Republicans in Louisiana were signally routed a few days ago by the "black and tans," led by the valiant Walter Y. Cohen. By a decision of the Supreme Court of Louisiana, it is ordered that the candidates named by Mr. Cohen be placed on the official ballot. The "lily-whites" opposed this recognition. The victory carried great weight in the political equation of the South, and the fight made by Mr. Cohen will probably be repeated in other States by colored leaders, who are determined not to be eliminated by a faction of poor whites, who wish to make color a prerequisite for party honors. Word comes from all of the Southern States that "lily-whism must go!" If fairplay is denied in the States, the Negro Republicans intend to knock at the door of the Chicago convention, with credentials that will open up something that will not be wanting in liveliness. 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. 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The captain of the boat, a determined fellow, went ashore in the hope of persuading them to refund, but they declined. Without further ceremony the captain, assisted by his crew and passengers, some 200 or 400 in number, made fast an immense cable to the frame building where the theft had been committed. Then he allowed fifteen minutes for the money to be forthcoming, vowing that if it were not produced within that time he would put steam to his boat and drag, the house into the river. The thieves knew that he would keep his word, and the money was promptly produced. PRESENCE OF MIND. The Earl Kept His Head, and the Highwayman Lost His. In "Sporting Days and Sporting Ways" Ralph Nevill relates two incidents of the early nineteenth century in which English highwaymen figure: "In August, 1819, Lady Stanley, traveling from York accompanied by her servant, was stopped by a highwayman, when the maid in her alarm took up a bottle of ginger beer, and the cork flying out made such a report that the highwayman instantly galloped off in great alarm." Lord Berkeley's encounter with one of the famous "gentlemen of the road" had more serious consequences: "Being driven over Hounslow Heath he was awakened from sleep by his coach being brought to a standstill and a threatening face looking in at the window. "I have you at last, my lord," said a grusf voice, "though you said you would never yield to a robber. Deliver!" "Certainly," was the carl's reply, "but tell me first who is that looking over your shoulder? "The highwayman turned his head to look and at the same moment Lord Berkeley shot him through the head dead." The Lion of St. Mark. The Lion of St. Mark. The symbol of the Venetian republic—the famous lion of St. Mark—is made of bronze. There is a tradition among the Venetian people that its eyes are diamonds. They are really white, agates, faceted. Its mane is most elaborately wrought, and its retracted, gaping mouth and its fierce mustache give it an oriental aspect. The creature as it now stands belongs to many different epochs, varying from some date previous to our era down to this century. It is conjectured that it may have originally formed a part of the decoration of some Assyrian palace. St. Mark's lion it certainly was not originally, for it was made to stand level upon the ground and had to be raised up in front to allow the evangel to be slipped under its fore paws. The Very Oldest Inn Which is the oldest inn in England? The title deeds of the Saracen's Head at Newark date back to 1511, and local antiquaries cite documentary evidence to prove that the Seven Stars at Manchester existed before the year 1550. There is even a legend that the wife of Earl Godwin stayed at the Fountain at Canterbury in 1023. "But what are all these compared with the Fighting Cook at St. Albans, mentioned in 'Old Country Inn,' and said to be the oldest inhabited house in England? A few years ago its signboard modestly chronicleled the fact that it had been 'rebuilt after the flood.'" The Tree Frog of Paraguay. In the manner of disposing of their eggs many species of frogs exhibit remarkable peculiarities. A tree frog, native of Paraguay, makes its nest in a bush overhanging a pond. The lower ends of a number of leaves are drawn together and fixed in that position by a number of empty egg capsules. The eggs are also covered with a shield of empty capsules to protect them from the sun and air. When the eggs are hatched the plug at the bottom appears to fall out and the tadpoles tumble into the water. A Way to Do It. Mrs. Binks—The people in the next suit to ours are awfully annoying. They actually pound on the wall every time our Manie sings. I wish we knew of some way to drive them out of the flat. "Why not have Manie keep on singing?"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Out of His Class Dissatisfied Patron—Gentle disposition! Why, he wants to bite the head off every dog he meets. I've been swindled! Dog Merchant—You didn't ought to keep dogs at all, mister. The animals you ought to keep swiv your temperament is silkworms!—London Punch. Timely. Howell—He doesn't know much. Powell—No; he couldn't tell a dog watch from a cuckoo clock.—Exchange. G A Quoer Decree of Divorce Issued by a French Judge—Confusion of an English Court. Some years ago, it is said, a legal blunder of a most extraordinary character was committed in one of the divorce courts in Paris. By some misapprehension on the part of the presiding judge, whose papers and mind had got confused, he actually mistook the name of an advocate who had been arguing a petition for the name of the petitioner himself and in granting and signing the decree of dissolution of marriage of the petitioner unwittingly substituted the advocate's name for the petitioner's and thus divorced the lawyer from his wife instead of granting the prayed for release of the advocate's client. As the lawyer had no desire for separation from his wife and as there was no process for annulling an absolute decree for divorce, even to meet such a remarkable case, it became necessary through this judicial error for the man of law to remarry his spouse without delay, and this he did. A somewhat similar error was committed in the English court of chancery. There had been a litigation over some property, which was held by one man and claimed by another of the same name. In evading some order of the court the holder of the property had committed a contempt, and on this being called to the attention of the judge an order issued for the summoning, not of the guilty party, but of the claimant of the same surname, and the order, a very severe one, was actually in execution before the error was discovered.—New York Press. BOOKS IN OLD ROME. Trained Slave Copyists Turned Them Out Quick and Cheap. There were in Augustan Rome established publishing houses which not only turned out large numbers of books, but many editions of them and at an incredibly small price. That their arrangements were businesslike may be inferred from the testimony of Horace. He relates that when an author failed to please the metropolis the publishers shipped the entire edition of his works to the provinces, and if he still failed as a writer they made arrangements to bring them back again and sell them as paper to the pastry and spice shops. One great firm in Rome had over 2,000 trained slave copyists, and their work was swift and cheap, for Martial writes that they had ready an edition of a thousand copies of his "Epigrams" in just one hour, to be sold at 10 cents a copy. The exceedingly large reading public which all this indicates must have been many years in growing, and one may assume that Rome had long been a city of readers. Atticus, the publisher of Cicero, had a great many modern methods in the conduct of his business, and the fact that Caesar's "Commentaries" were very quickly dispatched to the outposts of civilization shows that the machinery of distribution was also well organized. Thus we may conclude that the advertising and publicity department was in good shape.—Bookman. Husky Dogs of Labrador All along the coast at every Eskimo encampment and about the cabins of the liveyears are numbers of husky dogs. In winter these animals pull the sledges and form the sole means of travel or communication from settlement to settlement. During the summer they are not fed by their owners, but are left to seek their sustenance as best they can; hence the hungry brutes range the land near the coast and add to the problems of Labrador, as they permit no creature to live that they can pull down. If a horse were to be turned out to grass overnight only its bare bones would be found in the morning. Even to human beings they are sometimes dangerous when night begins to fall, and on occasion when hard driven by hunger they have been known to attack children in the day. Considering they are hardly ever fed in the summer, one only wonders that there are not more ill deeds to set to their account. —Wide World Magazine. A Tramp's Story. "You say you were once the editor of a newspaper?" "Yes, lady, and it was a very bright little sheet, if I do say it." "How does it happen, then, that you are forced to ask at back doors for meals?" "It is merely a case of the irony of fate. I had a printer who was near-sighted, and one afternoon when he made up the paper he got a wedding notice and a murder trial mixed, so that after describing the costume of the bride it said the condemned man almost collapsed when sentence was pronounced."—Chicago Record-Herald. Strict Golf. "You mustn't touch the ball. Use a stick." "How am I going to get it out of a mudhole with a stick? Caddy, go over to the clubhouse and borrow a pair of tongs."-Pittsburg Post Hard Work. "A mounted policeman must have a hard time." "How sq?" "It can't be an easy matter to sleep on horseback."—Judge. Saving Money. Mrs. Muggins—Don't you ever try to save any money? Mr. Muggins—Sure. I saved $4 today. Borrowell struck me for $5, and I only let him have $1. Philadelphia Record. DRUGS OF ANTIQUITY. Some of the Doses That Mankind Had to Swallow Thousands of Years Ago. It is admitted that the oldest medical work known is the Ebers papyrus, discovered by Georg Ebers in his journey to Egypt in 1872-3. It is a scroll twenty yards long and a foot wide and has been studied and translated by Von Oefele and reviewed by Von Lippmann. It was written about 1850 B. C., though some of the material of which it is a compilation dates back to about 3700 B. C. The medical substances mentioned include copper—once more costly than gold and silver—lead, iron, antimony, carbon, sulphur, salt, soda, gypsum and other minerals; milk, fats from many animals, wax, and the horn, blood and other portions of domestic and wild animals; castor and other oils, honey, ralsins, grapes, figs, dates, wine, beer, linen, flax, lanolin, papyrus, numerous resins, caraway, fennel, dill, mellot, watercress, peppermint, coriander, lettuce, endive, absinth, pomegranate, calamus, aloes, safflower, crocus, indigo, henbane, mandrake, opium and other plants and vegetable products. In preparing drugs solids were grated or powdered In a stone mortar. There were many processes of treating them, such as roasting, baking, pressing, steeping, warming, boiling in various substances, macerating with lye, evaporating and fermenting with yeast. Liquids were filtered and clarified. Some recipes contain two or three ingredients, but others have as many as thirty-seven materials. GIBRALTAR. The "Key of the Mediterranean" Has Had a Stormy History. England has been in possession of the rocky promontory of Glbaltar since 1704. From that time to this it has been a crown colony under the administration of a governor. By reason of its important strategical position it is called the "key of the Mediterranean." Gibraltar has had a stormy history. In 711 the rock was taken by the Arab chief Tarik, who called it Jebel-al-Tarik (Hill of Tarik) and built a fortress on the promontory. Part of these rulns are still extant. In 1309 it was taken by the Castilians, only to be recaptured by the Moors in 1333. It was held by them until 1462. Following the taking and sacking of Gibraltar in 1540 by Barbarossa, extensive military works were built there by order of Charles V. In 1704 the promontory was captured by a combined force under Sir George Rooke and the Prince of Hesse-Darmstadt, fighting for the Archduke Charles of Austria. The moment it fell into their hands the British admiral threw off the alliance with the Austrians and took complete possession of the works. British possession since that time has been unbroken, although it was under a Spanish siege for nearly three years and eight months, beginning in 1779. Twice the garrison was on the point of falling because of the starvation of its defenders. Right on the Job. At the time Dewey captured the Philippine Islands there was only one lighthouse in operation in the Philippine waters—that on Cape Melville, Balabac island, south of the island of Palawan and marking the entrance between the China sea and the Sulu sea. As is the custom in time of war, the Spanish authorities had ordered all lighthouses to have their lights extinguished when it was discovered that an attack on Manila was threatened by the American navy. It appears that this order was carried out at all other places except at the lighthouse mentioned above, where the order was never received. The keeper of this light kept his light burning up to June 30, 1890, without assistance, and was paid for his services from May 1, 1890, to that date by the Philippine government.—Philippines Monthly. Fourierism Fourierism was a social system founded by Charles Fourier, born in France 1772, died 1837. Fourier advocated co-operative industrialism, coupled with the idea that society should be organized into "phalanges." The phalange was to number about 1,600 persons, who were to live in a common building, with a certain portion of soil for cultivation. The staple industry was to be agriculture, but the various groups might devote themselves to such as were best suited to their tastes. Several attempts were made to carry out Fourier's theories, but the result in each case was failure—New York American. His' Motto. "You go around borrowing money all the time and yet you seem to be prosperous." "I am." "How do you manage it?" "My motto is, 'Always put off till tomorrow those you have done today.'"—Toledo Blade. Lots of Practice. "Junkins, your wife is the most brilliant conversationist I know of." "Well, she's had lots of practice. She goes to a theater box party two or three times every week."—Chicago Tribune. Calling a Bluff. Father—I never smoked when I was your age. 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CURIOUS DOMESTIC PETS. Musical Insects and Waltzing Mice Very Popular In Japanese Households. Among the many curious domestic pets of the Japanese are their musical insects and waltzing mice. Hung up in the verandas of Japanese houses may be seen small, exquisitely cut bamboo cages, from which in the hush of dawn and at the close of summer days proceed quaint little whistlings, tinklings and trills. Usually it is at evening that the Japanese sit at their ease to listen to the music of their imprisoned insects. One called the "suzu-mushl" gives out, it is said, a kind of trill so delicate and clear as to sound like an etherealized bird's song. One species of Japanese mouse may be said to waltz through the greater part of the waking hours of its life, never tiring, though its feet wear out in the process. This peculiar little rodent is black and white and has plink eyes. Its chief peculiarity is that at a time when baby mice of other species are just beginning to move about this terpsichorean mouse is already able to waltz. Put together, these Japanese dancing mice will waltz in couples, and at times more than two will join in a mad whirl. So rapid is the movement of the dancers that it is difficult to distinguish their heads, from their tails. The Japanese says that waltzing seems to be as essential to the happiness of this mouse as midair somersaults are to the tumbling pigeon. An upright peg forms a convenient pivot round which the mouse can whirl, but it is said that without any such guide they would not in several minutes cover an area larger than a dinner plate, and they easily spin under a tumbler. -New York Herald. AN UNFOUGHT DUEL. The Way the Father of His Country Avenged a Blow. It is narrated that on one occasion in his early manhood Washington came very near the settlement of a dispute, so common in those days, by fighting a duel. But as he was the one who should have issued the challenge he had the still greater courage to apologize and admit that he was in the wrong. It was in the town of Alexandria, where the young Virginia colonel was quartered with his troops, that an election dispute occurred, and in the heat of the party excitement Washington told a Mr. Payne that he lied. That gentleman at once replied with a blow that knocked the young colonel down. Word having reached the barracks that their beloved commander had been killed, his soldiers rushed to the city to avenge him. He met them, however, quieted them, and they returned to their quarters. Mr. Payne, on receiving a note from Washington the next morning asking him to call at his lodgings, supposed it was, of course; to give the colonel opportunity to demand "satisfaction" for the blow he had received the day before. Imagine his surprise when, instead of finding pistols or swords ready for a duel, Washington greeted him with outstretched hand, saying: "I believe I was wrong yesterday. You have already had some satisfaction, and if you deem that sufficient here is my hand. Let us be friends."—H. A. Ogden in St. Nicholas. Catching the Speaker's Eye. Catching the speaker's eye. The practice of "catching the speaker's eye" dates back to the session of 1640, when a heated dispute arose between members of the house, several of whom claimed precedence of speech. It was then decided that whoever first caught the speaker's eye should have the right to address the house. This rule worked smoothly until 1658, when Sir John Trevor was elected to the chair. The new speaker was afflicted with an abominable squint; consequently two members would often catch his eye simultaneously and decline to give way to one another. To obviate this a further rule was framed to the effect that the speaker should call by name upon the member priltyleged to address the house. So every holder of the office has to possess a good memory for names as well as keen eyesight.—London Chronicle. The Cruel Wolf Spider One of the most unnatural things in nature, if the expression is allowable, is the manner in which the young of the common wolf spider treat their mother. After the little creature has laid her eggs she envelops them in a silken covering, so as to make a ball about the size of a pea, and this she carries about with her wherever she goes and will defend it with her life. When the young are hatched they climb on her back, giving her a monstrous appearance, and ride about until nearly half grown, and as soon as they discover their strength they fall to and devour their mother. His Last Request As the doomed man was led to the scaffold the sheriff asked: "Have you any last request to make?" "Yes," said the wretch. "I would like to have a pair of suspenders." So they assigned two hangmen to the job instead of one.—Baltimore Sun. Just Like Henry. * "But why do you cry so, Frau Maler?"* "The sight of Vesuvius reminds me so of my poor dear Henry. He, too, was always smoking."—Fllegende Blatter. BRIGNOLI IN A RAGE n Unappreciative Audience and the Famous Italian Tenor's Sympathetic Servant. Brignoll, the famous Italian tenor, always expected an encore, no matter where or what he sang, and if it was not forthcoming he was off in a rage instantly. In some small town he sang his favorite song, "Com e Gentil," a serenade from Donzettli's "Don Pasquale," with unusual care and walked off the stage perfectly satisfied, pausing at the wings to listen to the applause. To his utter amazement there was not a sound of approbation. He strode into the dressing room muttering that he would not respond to an encore; he would refuse to sing another song. Still the house remained silent. "No," he cried to those about him; "I refuse to sing again. I refuse to respond to the encore." Barbagelata, who was more clever than the ordinary servant, humbly approached and said: "Signor Brignoll, you sang that like an angel. The people could not appreciate it." The old fellow nearly wept. "Barbagelata," he exclaimed, "give me your hand. I did not know you were such a musician. Tagliapetra, I must introduce you to Barbagelata, my servant," turning to "Tag," who stood near by. "He's a great musician," went on Brignoll, still in a temper. "He appreciates my singing more than all those fools." INSTANT DEATH. It Is Not So Quick but That the Mind Has Time to Act. It is questionable if such a phenomenon as instant death is known to the scientist and investigator. Physicians and surgeons tell us that death by gunshot wound is the easiest mode of terminating life; yet, rapid as such a mode of taking off must necessarily be, the body has leisure to feel and time to reflect and on rare occasions even to act. On the first attempt of one of the adherents of the Spanish monarch to assassinate William, prince of Orange, the ball passed through the bones of his face and brought him to the ground. In the instant which preceded stupefaction, however, he was able to frame the notion that the ceiling of a room had fallen in and crushed him. Another question in this connection is that of probable pain. Although numerous instances could be cited in support of the view that the mind acts in cases of so called instant death, it by no means follows that the infliction of a fatal blow is attended by the least semblance of pain or a single pang of fear or regret. Unless death results immediately, however, the pain may be as varied as the nature of the injuries. Winning a Fur Coat The artist Hans Canon once painted a Russian prince in a magnificent fur mantle which took his fancy so greatly that he endeavored to hit on a plan by which he might retain possession of it. On sending home the portrait he omitted to return the garment, and to the letter requesting him to do so he made no reply. One day when looking out of a window he saw the prince coming toward his house. Hastily slipping into the garb, Canon sat down in an armchair near the fire. The prince, who had come for his coat, started on seeing Canon groaning and trembling at the fireside. "What is the matter with you?" he asked. "Oh," groaned Canon, "I don't know what it is, but I feel so weak and wretched, and I cannot get warm. Two days ago my brother died of smallpox, and I am a bit nervous about myself." The artist kept the coat. Diedrich Knickerbocker It may be that a Dutchman named Knickerbocker did live in the early history of New York, but if he did there are no records extant to prove it. The truth is, the name was created by Washington Irving, who applied it to all residents of New York in his time who happened to be descended from the early Dutch settlers. Irving used this quaint Dutch character in his "Knickerbocker History of New York" to burlesque the early days of the city. The volume purported to have been the work of Diedrich Knickerbocker and gave an amusing and satirical account of the early Dutch settlers. Records of the period tell us that the book bitterly offended their descendants, who never forgave Irving for his fling at them—New York Times. Boiled Oysters. In "Social Life In the Reign of Queen Anne" Swift writes to Stella, "Lord Masham made me go home with him to eat bolled oysters," and then he obligingly adds the recipe: "Take oysters, wash them clean—that is, wash their shells clean; then put your oysters in an earthen pot with their hollow side down; then put this pot, covered, into a great kettle of water and let it boil. Your oysters are then boiled in their liquor and do not mix with water." "When you were a little boy and fellers called on your sister, did they ever give you a nickel to go out and play?" —Kansas City Journal. Changed Color. Howell—You were the dark horse in the convention, weren't you? Powell—No. I was a blond jackass. —New York Press. Knowledge is more than equivalent to force. —Johnson. 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. 11 1974 THE LEXINGTON HOTEL A Great Colored Hotel at Last The colored Americans are to have an up-to-date first-class hotel with every modern-convenience with buffet, barbershop, kitchen, billiard parlors, office, lobby and waiting room, automobile to convey guests to and from the Union Station, etc. A Long Felt Want Fulfiled. Nathaniel Ruffin, a well known citizen is sole manager. Ever since the foundation of this government the colored citizens of this city have been in need of a first class hotel where families and guests from other cities may go with impunity and with reservation. Thousands of the best and well known colored people have visited this city and do visit it now, but they have no place of dignity to go with their families and feel at home. Dr. Booker T. Washington, about a year ago made a special plea to the Negro Business League of this city to see to it that a hotel be erected, for the accommodation of the colored people; that when he, Dr. Washington, comes to the city he is compelled to go to some private home. The Lexington Hotel. has been erected at the southwest corner of twenty-first and L streets, northwest. It is a beautiful three story edifice to contain every modern convenience and accommodation for guest.. Incorporated Under Act of Congress Approved June 26,1887 CAPITAL and ASSETS over $50,000.00 THE LEXINGTON HOTEL. The Front Entrance Will be on L St. The entrance to the Rathskeller will be on L street or main entrance leading to the basement. The Rathskeller will be fitted up equal to any in the United States. the L street entrance. The Buffet Cannot be Surpassed. The dining-room which will be large and commodious with a seating capacity for one hundred and fifty guests. The barber shop will be managed by a first class tonsorial artist with every modern convenience. The billiard parlor, office, lobby and waiting room will be unsurpassed. The waiting parlor will be on the first floor, handsomely furnished. There Will be Thirty-Eight Large Airy Bed Rooms and Nine Baths. There will be at least two private bath rooms connected with the suite of rooms on the second and third floors. The Lexington Will Be Conducted on the Basis of Any Up To Date First Class Hotel. The banquet hall which is so much needed in this city for the accommodation of first class visitors and patrons will be one of the features of this hotel. The automobile will run to and from the Union Station to the hotel for the accommodation of the guests. This has been just what the city has needed for a long time for the Colored Americans, who visit here. Whenever a person intends to visit the city, a card to the manager of the hotel will be promptly re- sponded to, and the guest or guests be driven immediately to the hotel in the hotel's automobile which will meet any train that comes into the Union Station or Steamboat wharf. The erection of this hotel in the city of magnificent distances will be an honor as well as a benefit to the colored people. Almost any city in the South has a first class hotel and the people in Washington have determined not to be behind in meeting the demands of strangers and visitors. Capital Stock. The company is incorporated with a capital stock of fifty thousand dollars, of this amount the company has decided to sell fifteen thousand dollars of it. A greater opportunity has never been offered the people of this city, who are enterprising and wish a good investment. The Sole Manager. is Mr. Nathaniel Ruffin, a well known citizen of Washington, who is known to the president of the United States, to the cabinet officers and other public men of character and influence. He needs no introduction to the people, because he is prominently connected with some of the best, strongest, and leading organizations in the city. For honesty and integrity and influence among his people no better man could have been selected for the position of manager. The country is asked to keep its eyes on The Bee for advertisement and full particulars, of the opening of this new up-to-date hotel and for other particulars address Nathaniel Ruffin, manager, the Lexington Hotel, first and L street, N.W. Washi-ghton, D. C. FRANK HUME, INC. Importer and Wholesale Dealer in GROCERIES AND LIQUORS. 454 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C. d-16-3t Telephone, Main 3148. ELGIN CREAMERY CO. HEADQUARTERS FOR Butter; Eggs, Cheese, Coffee and Tea. 220 Ninth Street N. W. Washington, D. C. d-16-3t Phone North 3229-M. Private Dining Rooms. CHEAPER BOARD THAN ANY HOUSE IN THE CITY FOR THE MONEY. 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 3887, 950 Louisiana Ave. N. W. d-16-1t PRICE LIST FOR CITY DELIVERY M. J. COLLINS Family Liquor Store. Wholesale and Retail. 1435 H Street N. E. Washington, D. C. Telephone Lincoln 2760. elephone Connection. C. S. FAUNCE, 454 NEW YORK AVL., N. W. WOOD, COAL, AND ICE. THE BEE W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR Entered at the Post Office at Wash ington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance...$2.00 Six months...1.00 Three months...$8 Subscription monthly...$.99 HOWARD UNIVERSITY. There are many Negro colleges, throughout the land, that are known as institutions of higher education, and all of them are doing good work, and assisting to solve this race problem. But the one college that stands out distinctly as the biggest, greatest and best of the educational institutions of higher education for Negroes, is Howard University. Although there are scores of industrial institutions in the country, we only hear of Tuskegee and Hampton, and that is because these two institutions have so far forged ahead of all their sister institutions as to admit of no comparison. Just so with Howard University. There is no other colored institution for higher education that even nearly compares with it. Wilberforce, which at one time was the great Negro university in this country, has been forced to fall behind Howard. There is no other institution of learning in the country so admirably situated as Howard. Right here at the Nation's Capital where is centered all its great public buildings, its incomparable library, and its greatest statesmen, scientists and publicists. Howard University not only furnished unequaled educational opportunities, but unusual inspiration for the young Negro who is striving to prepare himself to climb the ladder of fame. From President Thirkield, who is energy, earnestness and faithfulness itself, down to the humblest and ill-paid attache of this great institution there is nothing but earnest efforts, deep interest, and splendid equipment for the work upon which they are engaged, except in one or two exceptions. It is hoped Howard's usefulness will never diminish or her fame become impaired. It is the pride of the race, and every indication gives promise that Howard University will become one of the greatest institutions of learning in this or any other country. Our duty is to boost and boom Howard because Howard is boosting the race. DISTRICT DELEGATE. When the editor of this newspaper announced his candidacy for delegate to the next Republican Convention, subject to the decision of the voters in this District, he did so openly. In announcing his candidacy he said nothing against others who might aspire or who then aspired to be a delegate. And he announced himself as being for the renomination and election of President Taft. A man who desires to be a delegate who, while pushing his own claims, will step out of his way to try to injure his competitor by digging up ancient matter not germain to present conditions, not only does not deserve the support of the voters of this district, but might not be trusted to stand loyal for President Taft. The editor of this newspaper wants no office. We did not announce our candidacy in order to be inposition to ask for office. We announced our candidacy: first, because we are unfalteringly for the renomination and election of President Taft, and secondly because of the urgent requests of many friends to stand for delegate. The columns of this newspaper, beginning before the Chicago convention which nominated President Taft, down to the present, is really the only argument we need to use to establish the fact that this newspaper and its editor approve and support President Taft. The editor of this newspaper has been battling, for many years, for the cause of the Republican party. We have been battling for it when some others have been selfishly amassing vulgar gold, and too disinterested in the race or party to give either thought or time. The fact that the colored physicians, the pharmacists, the lawyers, the ministers, and the plain people have indorsed us, and will vote for us is the evidence we offer to support the statement that we are the choice of the colored people of the district. TAFT'S NEW PRECEDENT. President Taft has greatly increased the confidence in which the race holds him by his calling his colored appointments in conference with him. No other President has gone as far as President Taft has gone in this matter. Recognizing his colored appointees is recognizing the race. Colored men are in better position to give the President, or any of his advisers, the real facts about the race than any white man can hope to be. There is no doubt but what President Taft has greatly pleased the race throughout the country by calling to the White House to confer on questions near and important to the race such men as hold high office here in Washington. The precedent has been set by Mr. Taft, and it is a splendid precedent. It was a just recognition of competent, earnest, race-loving colored officials. The Bee joins in the general praise bestowed upon the President, by the race everywhere, for having called into conference the colored men whom he conferred with on last Wednesday and Thursday evening. That good will result from it there can be no question. The colored officials themselves are profuse in their praise of the honor the President paid the race, through them, and of the very cordial treatment accorded them. If white officials would but get in touch with colored officials more frequently, it would not be long until the understanding between them would innure to the great benefit of the race. President Taft has set the precedent. HE WILL NOT CHANGE The Sage of the Potomac stated last week that Attorney Thomas L. Jones had made certain resolutions for the year 1912. He takes no exception to the reference except he doesn't want it understood that he meant any reflection on those who live in the alleys. The Sage means to make no personal reflection on any one, and it is regretted that any one should be so tender in his make-up to become offended with the Sage of the Potomac, Mr. Jones informed The Blee that he hasn't made any resolutions and don't intent to; that he will live through the year of 1912 as he lived in 1911. OUR SCHOOLS. The opposition to the passage of our school bill by the Democratic leader, Mr. Johnson, of Kentucky, must be of great consolation to the Negro Democrats of the country, and the Democratic league in this city. The colored and white children are in need of more school buildings. Will the members of the Negro Democratic League explain the attitude of the Democratic party in the House of Representatives towards the passage of a bill that will give white and colored children more school buildings? This must be encouraging legislation to Negro, Democracy. HOUSE DEMOCRATS There yet remain in the House of Representatives Democrats who have no love or respect for colored Americans. Just what inducements the Democratic party offers those who are inclined to support the Democratic party The Bee would like to know. The Democratic South is against the Negro. It seems to The Bee that any Republican for President is a great deal better than any Democrat. Of course there may be a few exceptions. The Bee is for the renomination of President Taft and the Republican party. The man who will sell his liberty for gold will betray his people. SOUTH Were the four colored citizens in Georgia guilty or not guilty? If guilty should they have been killed without a trial? America is a great republic, and the South the gems of civilization. It is the garden spot of the world for lynching colored citizens. Crimes will become so heinous in the course of time that every flower will weep blood and give an odor of death. The streets will be filled with the carcasses of the murdered, and the lamp posts will be the only witnesses to the crimes. Everybody got tired of cold weather. "A man once did sell the lion's skin while the beast still lived was killed while hunting him." The man who fails in everything he undertakes generally finds fault with the successful man. Some men become so great in their own estimation that they can see nothing commendable in the acts of others. Lynching of colored citizens continues to exist in the South, and in States controlled by the Democratic party. That the editor of this newspaper should be indorsed by the colored physicians of this city for delegate to the Republican National Convention when a physician was a receptive candidate, is a high tribute which he appreciates. The starting of the vocational school in this city greatly pleases the masses of our people. That the vocational school will prove a great factor in preparing many young men and women for earning a livelihood no one doubts. Hundreds of boys leave school because they are unable to perse to the end, and these must be looked after, and it's the vocational school that will offer them hope. The persistent rumors that Postmaster General Hitchcock is to leave the cabinet somehow causes no regret amping the colored people of the country. Whether justly or not, nevertheless the colored men of this country have become obsessed with the idea that the Postmaster General is not particularly interested in the colored man. President Thirkeild, we know, has the highest admiration for Prof. Roseo C. Bruce, and never loses an opportunity to praise his administration. While President Thirkield by his words and actions is offering encouragement to the colored assistant superintendent of our colored schools, Dr. Tunnel, a member of Howard's faculty, is exerting himself to have Prof. Bruce removed. Is Dr. Tunnel in harmony with his president? It appears not. THE TICKET TO VOT FOR. The Ticket That the Twenty-two Districts and Other Organizations Have Indorsed. National Delegates. Aaron Bradshaw. (21st District). W. Calvin Chase. (9th District). National Alternates. Dr. William Tindall, (1st Dist). Dr. Chas. H. Marshall (4th Dist). The foregoing is the ticket that the Republicans of the District of Columbus have indorsed, and it is for the renomination and election of President Wm. H. Taft. Death of Mrs. De Mond. Death of Mrs. De Mond. Mrs. Alice Douglass, De Mond, after a long illness, died at the residence of her sister, 128 Virginia avenue S. W., at the age of 35 years, 5 months and 22 days. She was a devoted Christian, having joined the Holy Trinity Baptist Church in Brooklyn, X. Y several years ago, and had been very active in the church to the time of her illness. Those who survive her are a devoted husband, Andrew De Mond, a loving mother, Sarah Douglass, a brother, William Douglass, a sister, Mrs. Irene Harper, a grandmother, Mrs. Rose Weatherson, Mrs. Della Douglass, her sister-in-law, a brother-in- law, Mr. Thomas F. Harper, Mrs. Maria Douglass, her aute, George Douglass, Mrs. Emma Douglass, Mr. M. Ricks, her cousins, and hundred of relatives. The funeral services were held Monday at 2 o'clock P. M., at the First Baptist Church, Sixth and G Streets Northeast, Rev. H J Robinson, pastor. Rev. Robinson preached a very impressive sermon. He was assisted by Rev. A Willbanks, D D Letters of sympathy were received from Atlantic City, X. J: Brooklyn, N Y.; Danbury, Coun, and Williamsport, Mrs. De Mond was one of the best known young women in this city, and her connection is with one of the oldest families in the Southwest. Interment, Harmony Cemetery. DEATH OF JACOB DIEMER. A Well Known Citizen Passes Away. Mr. Jacob Diemet, who for a number of years kept business in D Street and then in Louisiana Avenue near the courts, died this week, after an illness of three days. Mr Diemet has been in ill health for a long time, and a few weeks ago he injured himself seriously. His condition improved, however, and his friends thought that he would be himself again. Mr. Diemet was a man who was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was kind hearted, liberal, and at all times ready to assist his fellow man. He knew no man by the color of his skin. He was popular with all colors. One of his great charities was, he wanted you to keep your promises with him and there was nothing too good for him to do. The floral tribute from the members of the bar was beautiful. Public Men And Things ( By the Sage of the Potomac ) When the contest was on for delegate to the national convention of 1904, I asked Perry Carson, the tall political scion of the Potomac, who he was for. Old Perry permitted his brow to wrinkle a bit, stroked his chin, and said: "Well, you see the Blaine Invincible ain't decided on other one of the men who is out." Perry thus spoke columns. The Blaine Invincibles would decide on who would be his candidate; and he would first decide on who should be the Blaine Invincibles candidate. How times are changed. The Blaine Invincible Club still exists, but only in memory. Those good old days of hustle for candidates are gone. Andy Gleason isn't here either, to enlist things. When I read the announcement that the Blaine Invincibles had indorsed some one for delegate, I thought, now if Old Perry was only living, what hustling there would be, and what excitement when the money began to flutter, the red wine began to flow, and the ballots began to drop. The Blaine Invincibles now are but pathetic reminders of old Perry Carson, who knew more politics, and could play the game better than any body around here. You could not get Perry to unlumber his guns, and suck his hounds into the tray for amuse-ly louse one hundred dollars. You had to talk to Perry in four figures, so he could talk to his henchment in at least two figures. But in those days Perry was boss, and the southwest was his to call. When I think of old Perry with his six-foot-six of maguayne colored t-shirt and bones, of his nerve, long-headedness and cunning, and then look upon the post-talcid size fellows who would like to mitigate him. I can't help but sing to myself, in low, plaintive voice, "the melanohyda days have come, the saddest of the year." Many was the time I used to talk with Perry about his battles, and several times I found myself on his staff. But he never talked in three figures. He wasn't that cheap, and he knew he had something to give in exchange. Times be changed. * , * I dropped in Gaskin's suds emporium Wednesday night, and found the bar obliterated from view by a lot of thirsties. After finally nudging my way in to a place just wide enough to reach my hand, I called for an acquaintance sandwich. Now an acquaintance sandwich is about four fingers of sourmash with a dash of peppermint in it. I stood there for a few minutes, talking to several old habitats who are making things come easy for Gaskins, and it wasn't long before we got to talking about politics. "Whose your candidate for delegate?" one sidewheeler asked. Now I've got to stop and explain a "sidewheeler." Well, a sidewheeler is a fellow who usually hangs around a bar, and sidles up to it every time a fellow comes in for a "mile" whom he knows. I didn't want much time with him, so I said: "I can't got no candidate." "What do you think of Harry Clark?" he said, putting on enough steam to get within two feet or the bar. Well, I didn't want to get in no jam, and thinking that Harry might have one or two boomers in the crowd, I simply said: "Oh Harry's clever enough." At that he opened up on Harry, and as loud and as fast as Harry himself can talk, if he had been there, he would have called for time, and allowed them to count him out. Now, speaking about Harry Clark, it has always appeared to me that that's a mighty good flower going to seed. The fellow is as bright as Agamaldo, but he is so darned stuck on chasing willow. Every tour year Harry borrows a pen and some paper and begins to write breery stuff for the newspapers, stop you at the corners, and tells you just how you can win if you organize, and just how impossible it is to win without him. Every four years Harry is an oracle. Hear him talk and you surf would think he had New York pinned up in one yest pocket, Pennsylvania up in the other, and the country just tucked away in his inside overcoat pocket. If I ever become Secretary of State I am going to send Harry to one of the Central American countries that have a revolution every three weeks, just so he can get action. But Harry Clark is a mighty bright fellow, let me whisper into your nutmeg. He knows as much law as the next fellow, but he just can't keep on intimate term with it. I mean, if he would only just as much as he talks he would be one more humming bird on the island of somewhere. It Harry Clark would take my advice, and I have given it to him a time with and without—with and without offering him an opportunity to inspect and sip a bit of bourbon rye—and just buckle right down to the practice of law, and quit chasing phantoms, and quit imagining he has political influence outside of his own hat, why Harry would make them all sit up and take notice. He could eat up a lot of our seven-jewelled lawyers. But I guess it's the nature of the critter to go off on a phantom chase every four years. And that reminds me that there are two other political wiseacons who insist the classic precincts of this one third colored populated town who imagine they are real influential politicians with a countrywide following. Now, there is little Charley Curtis who runs a Personal Liberty League all by himself on a nicely engraved letterhead. There ain't nothing to it but Charley, and he ain't much—that is, he ain't very big, avoiduposely speaking. I'll bet Charley Curtis is now getting busy, right while I am penning this, to apply for pitcher's position in the big league. Chayley thinks he fools some people, and he's a right nifty little sawed-off, with his league, but gradually they are getting on to the fact that it's all his, and he's all of it of. But it takes a pretty clever populist to run an organization all by himself, without any other officers or members, and get by with it year in and year out. You are a wine sap. Charley, (that's a pretty fair apple) for being able to keep up your league so long without ever publishing either your batting or fielding averages. I dropped into Walter Pinchback's the other evening, and found the usual bunch of "experts" pushing the ivories over the green cloth. Down at the end table, the same old crowd of Slossons. Hopkens, Sethaefers, and Vignaux were doing as much talking as shooting. Doc Sum Wormley is trying awfully hard to work up in the Slosson class, and if he keeps at it for a few more years he will be a fair player. Bud Gaskins has just got it into his noodle that he ought to be a billiard expert, and the boy will keep at it until he pays for a few tables. But really, Bud-Dr. Gaskins, I beg his pardon—is coming lots faster than I thought he would. When Doc Gaskins began to shoot billiards, I shot a few games with him; from the way he handled his cue, and the frequent number of times he stopped to pull at that little two-for-a-nickle goates of his, I thought he wouldn't learn in tour centuries. But the tooth-puller is playing a pretty fair crub game, both of pool and billiards for a movie. I get around to Walter's once or twice a week any way, and often three times a week, and always meet the same old faces—faces that require no masks. The fact that they are regular shows that Walter is catering just right for real gentlemen's trade. Glennie Hughes is just as regular as the Fourteenth street cars. Always on schedule time, rain or shine, sick or well. THE WOMAN PAYS. "The Women Win" Under this caption a New York editor felicitated the women school teachers of that city upon the successful termination of their light for equal pay. A few days later, the elections having been held, in a general summing up by a prominent woman suffrage agitator, the speaker referred proudly to 1911 as the Golden Year of the woman's rights-movement, showing that besides new entrances into territory heretofore exclusively held by men, the women had won full suffrage in five States and limited suffrage in districts, counties and municipalities too numerous to mention. The New Year opens with a rebuff. Press advices from New York City, are to the effect that Sheriff Harburger's recent appointment of Mrs. Chas, H. Truax and other women as deputy sheriffs of New York County are void because the appointees are not voters. And now I suppose the gage of battle will be picked up again with renewed vigor and—bitterness. Laying aside my field glasses, as it were, and retiring to my den with my cigar, amidst the silent coterie of friends gathered there, out of the intimate there comes to me this question: "Has woman won anything worth while? Is she really the gamer?" And straightway answers in myrald form come trooping in upon me like Tinker-Bells, nymphes and elves about the House Peter built for Wendy. That "the woman pays." is an axiom as old as humanity itself. Its beginning antedate the stone age; it is as fundamental as Euclid's definition of a curve. Whether as a tireless rose exchanging her rugged life and her virtue for the voluptuousness of an odalisque of some "Ottoman pasha" whether as Katherine Clemons, former actress, winning from Howard Gould a decree which gave her the largest alimony ever awarded a woman, whether as independent contractor, drawing a magnificent wage as principal of a Washington public school; whether as Helen Stanton Blatch, impatiently casting out her husband with the assurance that she can earn her own living as a civil engineer—always and everywhere, the woman pays. For what ever she gets, human life exacts of woman the price, and she is allowed no part in determining what that prized shall be. not do the bound volumes disclose a single case where she has been permitted to escape payment. The pendulum, having swung from the hard condition of the common law to the fruition of the wholesome movement which culminated in the Married Women's Acts of 1848 and thereafter, seems now approaching a dangerous extreme. To-day for a man to express an opinion that woman's highest sphere is in the home, as a wife and mother of a family, is to call down on his head impressions, more dreadful than the wallings of the bends on the Brocken Yet, in this same quant doctrine, I here and now do reaffirm my humble belief and the gods in Wallaalla know I shall never apologize for this subscription. It occurred to me that I too, might be permitted to contribute a mite to the general discussion which the so-called Woman Question has newly aroused. Hence these lines. To thereak commonly called "suffragette," that sexless, petticoated caricature of a woman, who goes stalking up and down the land, a malodorous disseminator of lawlessness and vultuperation, to this creature I propose to give no place in this article. The waste of time and energy involved in a mere mention of her would be wholly inexusable were it not for a desire to drive home, by specific reference, the fact that in a discussion of woman's interests, the miserable suffragette, in my opinion, has no place Woman suffrage, it would seem, has come to stay. Its adjustment as a part of our national polity will be worked out in the ultimate triumph of whatever is best. The suffragettes, however, are a queer lot, whose propaganda will in the end follow the usual course of misdirected effort, like the mother of "Nana's Daughter," drowning in the filth of Paris. I trust no reader will gather from these lines any idea of "sour grapes," to use the vernacular. For, to be perfectly frank, the writer of this article will be satisfied to see "the sweet young things" make early time and brave the wintry blast to their dear heart's content. For him the question is devoid of any purely private interest. His greeting is, "Good 'cest to 'em all—long may they wave!' As for marriage, that is the one human institution before which the writer stands in silence and awe, so profound, indeed, is his respect for it. It should be remembered, however, that matrimony is only one phase of this question which, in these days, is as broad as civilization itself. Commander Miss Booth says: 'Gambling, smoking, drinking, woeful neglect of home and children are characteristics of the modern woman, and bridge whist nends are as bad as drunkards. Too much desire for independence is the worst sign of the times, for no human being is competent to live without straint.' Commander Booth's voice rings out in clarion tones, the echo answering back, 'Mark me, she'll pay' Disregarding Mark's scheme and flouting all human custom, like Lady Macbeth crying 'Heaven unsees me!' woman seems to be following mainly some Jezebel's plan to effect, not merely her own elevation, but the dual debasement of man, remembering not the while that Jazebel was eaten by the dogs. Maybe there are those who will view these words as pergrinations of an over-wrought mentality. It so, I say to them that they need only to take a cursory glance about them to see that a species of moral neurosis has already set in. Upon the stage, "The New York Idea, "The Easest Way," and other plays, present telling expositions of pathologic conditions actually existing, while "The Price" is additional evidence that the woman does pay. In literature woman is constantly being presented as a shattered idol or made the butt of ridicule. "Has not Robert Chambershown utter contempt for the whole sex by his libel called "The Common Law?" What of the woman in "Man and Superman" "Pooch, pooh," say the writers. "What do we care for the women? We'll not only insult them as often as we like, but we'll serve up our insults in halt morocco and gilt and let the skirts buy 'em at $1.50 per." For example— "What are you going to do?" asked Farwell. "I am going to live with this man," said Victoria in a frozen voice. "I neither love nor hate him. I am going to exploit him, to extort from him as much of the joy of life as I can, but above all, I am going to draw from him, from others, too. If I can, as much wealth as I can. I will store it, live it, bee-like, and when my treasure is great enough, I will consume it..." Farwell remained silent for a minute. "You are right," he said. "You can still be free, so do not shrink from the means. You are a woman, your body is your fortune, your only fortune, so transmute it into gold." The fush of shame and indignation will mount every woman's check as she reads these lines just quoted, but—who cares? Thus has woman been presented again between the covers of a book, and the man who wrote it actually rakes in a harvest of gold, garnered for him by the very woman he defames. From real life comes Nat Goodwin saying he was so afraid his wife would not win her divorce suit against him that he got busy all over again making evidence for her. Women claiming to be casting out their husbands because they "just want stand" for this and that sort of conduct on the part of the man, are clogging the divorce mills. Meanwhile, the men, indifferent, are singing up their sleeves and mating to them selves. "Huh, good rudeness." Peering at it were, into the future, I try to catch a glimpse of the scenes attending the pay day. I having triumphed only too well, I seem to see her whom we have always respected, coming like the woman in Balzac's story, with the expectation of being a wife, and being told that she must be mistress of nothing, and like that other woman—the stay. Kissed of the fellowship and sweet communion of kindred spirits without which life is not worth living, denied the privilege of virtuous wifehood and the right of honored motherhood, despised and despaired, she is living out the damnation of heaven though still in the flesh. Dr. Chalmers DaCosta, the insecurity expert, Mrs Ellen Key, Robert Hichens, Sir Gilbert Parker and many others of the world's deepest thinkers, have sounded notes of warning and advice to the women, in vain. They seem to have gone mad with the exhilaration of their wild chase after independence I find myself wishing at times that some "power walt the gritte go" the woman to see the grandeur of that higher and nobler life of which Cardinal Gabbon speaks, and which seems to me to have been summoned up by Dryden when he said— "He raised a mortal to the sky. She brought an angel down JAMES C WATERS, JR A: New Move. Key, S. N. Brown, pastor of Lincoln Memorial Church, has made an innovation over all other churches, by having moving picture illustrations of the sermons that will be preached. The first sermon will be preached to tomorrow night. A. I. Gaskins. Gaskins' restaurant, at 320 Eighth Street Northwest, is no doubt one of the best places in the city to be accommodated. Mr. Aaron J. Gaskins, is a polite and dignified gentleman. He conducts an up-to-date cafe, where dinner parties are served in first-class style. Private dining room for parties of three or more. Anything cooked to order The Independent Order of St. Luke. Sunday, January 28th, at 3 o'clock P.M., there will be a fraternal meeting of the Independent Order of St. Like, held in the New Howard Theater. Representatives from every fraternal organization in the city will be present. This is the greatest fraternal organization in the country today that women control. No citizen should miss this meeting. At three o'clock the meeting will be called to order. 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, 1912% 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. Mr Frank Turner, late of the Census Office, has returned to his home in Indianapolis, Ind. Dr. J. S. Jackson, financial secretary of the V M., E. Zion Church, passed through the city Saturday night, en route to his home in Philadelphia. He had been attending the Zion Bishops Council at Fayetteville, N. C. Dr. Jackson received much encouragement in his race for the Bishopric at the hands of the present members of the bench during the sitting of the council. The, "Saturday Night Whist Club" was entertained last week by Mrs. R. W Thompson at her home, 1004 S Street Northwest The previous week, Mrs. J. E. Buckner, of the Cameron, was the hostess. Tonight the club will meet with Mrs. Unicee B. Chaney, 1910 Eleventh Street Northwest. Former Recorder John C. Dancy has returned from Fayetteville, N. C., where he attended the Bishops' Council of the A. M. E. Zion Church. He delivered a series of lectures while in North Carolina. Mr. J. T. C. Newsome is planning to locate in Kansas. Mrs. Isabel L. Lacey, of the Treasury Department, is confined to her home, 1423 Swain Street, with an attack of la prippe. It is said that Major Arthur Brickks could have been appointed Military Attache of the United States at Montroya, Liberia, had he been willing to accept the post. Dr. J. W. Morse is about tired of "deer hunting" and has decided to offer his best cream and soda to the public at surprising prices. He wear a smile that will not come off. Theater managers would do well to put a quietus on that gang of half-grown young men, who make the life of respectable patrons miserable by their noisy demonstrations and silly chatter throughout the show. People who cannot conduct themselves in an orderly fashion should not be permitted to remain in any theater and spoil the evening for those who want to hear what is being said on the stage. The Colored Citizens' Northeast Association indorsed the candidacy of Dr. J. R. Wilder for delegate to the national convention at its meeting last Monday night. Mr James V. Hackney, of the Marine Hospital Service, has been visiting friends in Raleigh, N. C. He saw many signs of prosperity among the colored people of the "Old North State." Dr. Charles H. Shepard, the successful physician of Durham, N. C., and brother, of Dr. James E. Shepard, and Prof. Pearson arrived in the city Tuesday morning from Durham, N. C. on route for New York. Dr. Charles Shepard is one of the pleasing and entertaining young physicians of the South. While in the city he and Prof. Pearson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Lee, 1203 T Street Northwest. They met at Dr. Morse's Gem Drug Store and saw themselves in front of that beautiful fountain, 19th and L streets Northwest. Miss Lillian Gray has returned to her home in Philadelphia after an enjoyable visit of three weeks in this city and Leesburg, Va. Mrs Gertrude Thomas and daughter have returned to their home in West Chester, Pa. after a pleasant visit to this city. Mrs. Mary Dorsey, of 1320 W. Carey street, Baltimore, announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss Carrie Dorsey to Mr. Robert Emouls, of this city. The wedding is to be next month. Mrs. R. H. Lewis and Mrs. Marea Roper, of 706 Howard Avenue, Anaosta, entertained a bridge party of three tables Wednesday afternoon, in compliment to Mrs. Simpson, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. R. F. Taylor and Mrs. Estelle Coleman have returned to New Rochelle. N. Y. after an enjoyable stay of several weeks in this city with friends. Mrs. Rose Williams has returned to Boston after a pleasant sojourn in this city. Edward Jemer, formerly of this city, but now residing in York, Pa., in Palm Beach, Fla. If you want hot soda, don't fail to call on Dr John W Morse, 10th and L streets Northwest. Messrs W Calvin Chase, Jr. Vincent and Maurice Thomas, spent last Thursday evening in Baltimore. Chris Perry, of Philadelphia, Pa., spent a few days in this city recently. Mrs R L. Middleton, with her two children in company with her cousin, Miss Bessie Thomas, of Jersey City, left the city Sunday afternoon last for Richmond, Va., where they will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. L Johnson, during the next fifteen days. Mr. St. Julian Stevens is again at his home in Richmond, Va., after filling a temporary position in the Census Office in this city. S. W. Scott, Jos. Mahoney and Seasar D. Lounes, of Myersdale, Pa., are visiting in this city. Mrs. Anita Grandier is visiting in New York City, N. Y. Harry Mann, of this city, is spending several months in Charleston, S.C. Mr. Jas. H. W. Howard, of Harrisburg, Pa., is spending several days here on business. Mr. John F. Collins, of Harrisburg, Pa., is here on a business trip. Misses Marion and Hattie Wyatt visited their parents in Charlottesville, Va., recently. Mr. and Mrs. Lucas, of this city, spent several days in Gordonsville, Va., last week, visiting Mrs. Kitty Brown. Mrs. Mazie Pointxter, of this city, spent several days at her homestead Drs. Board and McGuire, 14th St. N. W., and 9th and You Streets N. W., continue to treat their patrons in a manner that continues to draw them. in Gordonsville, Va., recently. Mrs. Laura Jackson, of this city, is visiting Mrs. H. Rodgers, in Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Nora Waring has returned to Philadelphia, Pa., after a pleasant visit to this city with friends. Messrs. E. E. Jones and Larry Delaine are now at their homes in Sumter, S. C., after completing a successful year's work in the Census Office, this city. "A special program will be rendered by the Washington Conservatory of Music at 4:30 P. M. tomorrow afternoon at Saint Monica's Episcopal Chapel at their lyceum, South Capitol and I. Street Southwest. All are welcome. Prof. J. W. Cromwell was in Philadelphia, Pa., the early part of last week. The llee is the people's paper. Why don't you have it sent to your home? Miss Bessie Thomas, of Jersey City who is visiting relatives and friends in Richmond, Va., will spend several days in this city on her return. Rev. J. Hollin Powell, of Brooklyn, N. Y., spent a few days in this city last week visiting relatives, while en route from Richmond, Va., where he made a business trip Rev. I. N. Ross was in Atlanta, Ga., last week. Mrs. Wm Pannell is visiting her parents in the South Mrs. R. L. Middleton and Miss Bessie Thomas are the recipients of much social attention in Richmond, Va. The moving picture sermon at the Lincoln Temple Church last Sunday evening was a success. The church was well filled Prof. A W. Craig handled the machine. If you want a live paper, have The Lee sent to you at once. 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. Jackson and little son Philip, wife and child of Dr P. C. Jackson, of New Bern, N. C. are in the city; accompanied by Miss Irene Heron, of Jamaica, B. W. L. visiting the Rev D. E. Wiseman and family. Hon and Mrs. W. D. John-on entertained at dinner Wednesday evening January 17, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Magowan, of Kentucky. Coverers were laid for eight. Those invited were Mr. and Mrs. Magowan, Mrs Julia Hamilton, Mr. West Hamilton, Mr William Dulaney and Mr Henry Heath. After dinner the guests played "Pit" until a late hour. Among those that came later to take part in the game were Mr. Gordon, Mrs Thomas and Miss Janie Cole. Prof John T. Layton and Mrs. Lucy V. Blagburn will be among the singers at the great fraternal mass meeting to be held at Howard Theater Sunday afternoon January 28, at 3 o'clock. The public is cordially invited to attend. He was in the West End, and he was told to carry his doctor's prescription to Dr. Morse, 19th and L Streets Northwest. At Howard Theater next Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, A. E. Weatherless will speak for the Masome fraternity. Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson will speak for the Odd Fellows. The Elks will be represented by Mr. Robt. P. Rhea as their speaker, and Mr J. S Johnson will do the honors as spokesman, for the Knights of Pythias. This will be a splendid gathering of societies as guests of the Independent Order of St. Luke. All the ministers and their congregations have been invited to be present Plenty of good music. Mrs. Julia M. Layton will represent the Daughters of Gallations and deliver an address at the great fraternal mass meeting next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, at Howard Theater. All the ladies are especially welcome at this meeting. Don't be persuaded; you will not have to be, if you try Dr. Morse's new cream. Gone North. Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham, N. C., passed through the city Tues- THEATERS FORD DABNEY'S THEATER NINTH AND YOU STREFTS N. W. Up-to-Date Moving Picture Theater. Pictures Changed Daily. Admission 5 cents. JAMES H. HUDNELL, Manager day night en route for the North, where he is booked to fill several engagements. Brooks-Mitchell. New York City, Jan. 25. Miss Antoinett A. Brooks, the youngest daughter of Rev. Walter H. Brooks, was married to Mr. Louis Mitchell, who was a former resident of Washington. They are located at 241 West 143d Street, this city. The announcement of their marriage was the occasion of congratulations by their many friends in Washington. Mr. Louis Mitchell is no doubt one of the greatest musical artists in this country, and wherever he goes he is a favorite. Miss Brooks is well known in Washington and is very popular among a large circle of friends. An Evening at Home. On Monday evening, January 8, the spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Mickey, was the scene of a surprise birthday party in honor of Mrs. Mickey. The color -cheme was pink and white, the table being beautifully decorated in pink carnations and candelabras. The menu consisted of sandwiches, chicken salad, cocoa, cream, cake alf funch. Among those present were Mrs. W T. Johnson, of Richmond, Va.; Mrs. Fields, of New York; Rev D. T Rovers, Dr. and Mrs. R W. Brown, Dr and Mrs. W S. Naylor, Mr. and Mrs. C B. Lee, Mrs. R. T. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs J C Coates, Rev. and Mrs Hogan, Mr. J. S. Carter, Mr. and Mrs W H Henderson, Mr. and Mrs R. Perkins, Mrs H K. Freeman, Mrs S A Boyd, Mrs L J. Strand, Miss Helen M Bird, Miss Jimmie B. Bugg, of Lynchburg, Va.; Rev D. L. Reed, Messrs C V Richey, T Spriggs, J W. Perkins, K L. Miller, R C George, T K. Dickerson, H. Braxton, R W. Jones, and R Dean, of Richmond, Va. String music was furnished by Messrs Perkins, Miller and George M. Mickey was the recipient of many beautiful presents. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS. the men's meeting and rally held at Coutee's Chapel, Burrville, Sunday, January 21, 1912, at 3 o'clock, was a great success. The Epworth League of the M. E. Church was well attended. The exercises were in charge of Mrs. F. Addison. "Strength of Revolt Against Wrong" was the subject which was discussed by Mr. J T Slater. Miss Berdell Boozer, Mr Wm. Cook, Mrs. Elizabeth Cook, Mrs. Boozer, Miss Labella Robinson, Miss Elhora Barnes, Miss Gertrude Heinry, Rev A Garner, Mrs. Georgia Grinlin, Mr. James, Mrs. Lewis and Mr. Thomas R Lloyd. Dr W. W Jones was unanimously elected president of the N. E. County Suburban Citizens' Association, at their last regular meeting. The First Presbyterian Church has a new pastor. The community welcomes the Reverend and wishes for him success. The fifteenth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Payne was an enjoyable affair. Many of their friends in Fairmount Heights and Washington, D. C., were present. Dr J. A. Porter, physician and surgeon, has opened offices at 733 St Catherine Avenue, Burrellville Celebrated Their Crystal Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Payne, of Fairmount Heights, Md., celebrated the anniversary of their fifteen years of married life on Tuesday evening, January 19, 1912, in their beautiful home, which was decorated with palms, flowers and Chinese lanterns. The guests were received in the spacious parlors of the home of the couple, accompanied by Miss Estella I. Hawkins and Mr. Smith I. Adams, who acted bridesmaid and best man at their marriage ceremony. Many handsome crystal gifts were presented. The dining room was the source of much pleasure, where refreshments were served in abundance. Among the many present were Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Nixon, Mr. and Mrs. C H. Fouville, Mr. and Mrs. R S Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Crouse, Mr. and Mrs. J H. Paynter, Mr. and Mrs. W R Parker, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Mullin, Mr. and Mrs. J. Merritt, Missos E. F. Merritt, Julia Young, Estelle I. Hawkins, Lilliam Knight, Susie Marshall, A. Travis, Messrs. W. Sidney Pittman, Richard Milton, Jno. Dillard Herdon Jones, Smith I. Adams, Dr Francis I. Cordozo, Jas. L. Turner Stewart M. Lewis, Thos. N. Brown R. A. Tilghman, Chas. Coles, C. L. Marshall, Wm. Coles, Mesdames R Johnson, C Hargrove, W B. Coles F. Lee, C Snowden, D. Wetz and J George. Miss Carrie Patten, who has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. Mollie Stewart, during the illness of her father, has returned to her home in Harrisburg, Pa. St. Luke at Howard. Don't miss that great mass meeting to be held at Howard Theater on Sunday afternoon, January 28th, 3 o'clock, under the direction of the Independent Order of St. Luke, Representa- tives of the various fraternal organizations, including the Masons, Odd Fellows, Elks, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Jerusalem, Sons and Daughters of Moses, Galilean Fishermen, Daughters of Gallations, have been invited to be present and deliver brief addresses. The musical program will be rendered by some on the best talent in the city. The program will be published next week. Everybody is invited to attend. (By R. H. Brooks, 723 So. Fairfax St.) Some of the Masome fraternity of the city have purchased a site at the corner of Alfred and Wolf Streets and will in the near future, supply a long-felt want—a Masonic Temple The revival meetings at Alfred Street Baptist Church continue to meet with great success. On Sunday, the Rev. S. L. Johnson assisted by the pastor, Rev. Alexander Truntat, and the Young Men's Bible Class, conducted a men's meeting Mr. P. H. Simpkins, Isaac Buckner, Bathus Bailey and Mr. Gauce each sang solos. These numbers, together with some choral singing, constituted the song service. After the program of song was concluded, Rev. Johnson gave the men a most interesting heart to heart talk, and every one went home feeling very much benefited. On the afternoon of Friday there was a meeting for women. There will be another men's meeting next Sunday. The Methodist Brotherhood held their regular monthly public meeting at Roberts Chapel Sunday. Mr. Leon Baltimore delivered the address of the afternoon, which was highly appreciated by all present. The male choir, under direction of Whitfield H. Brooks, furnished the music. Among the numbers rendered by the chorus was "Gloria," from Mozart's 12th, which the chorus sang very effectively. Their next public meeting will be held Sunday, February 18, 4:45 P. M. The Friday night dancing class at St Mary's Hall on So. Royal Street, is a "classy" affair. The boys and girls look forward to it each week with joyful anticipation. Mr. F. H. M. Murray is out again after a severe illness. Rev. S. M Johnson has just closed a series of successful revival meetings at his church, Zion Baptist. Mr. Jas. Lumpkins is improving. Mrs. Matilda Cooper continues quite ill at her residence on Queen Street. Mr. John Coleman, of Gibbon St., is quite ill with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. F. Morris Murray were the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. M. Murray and Mr. John Murray. Mr. W Calvin Chase. Jr. was in the city last week on business. While here, he called on Mr. Thos H. Brown, our popular undertaker. Grand Chapter. A large delegation of the Grand Chapter of the State of Maryland and Jurisdiction arrived in this city Wednesday morning from Baltimore. Md., to attend the annual session of the G. C. of D. of C. Among those whom The Bee met on their way to the hall were Mrs. Rosetta Smith. Miss Annie J. Caldwell, Mrs. James W. Nichols, past grand matron, Miss Anne L. Martin, royal grand matron, Mr John W. Martin, grand sir warder, Mr Geo. D. Brown, Mrs. J. W. Martin, Mrs. Harriett, Blake, grand matron, and no doubt one of the most influential women in the organization; Miss A. L. Martin, Mr J. W. Martin and others. The following was the program of exercises Wednesday afternoon. Introduction of grand officers. Response to welcome address—Hon. Lady Caldwell. Presentation of flowers to Cabinet of D of C—Lady Stewart Presentation of Bible to G. C. of D. C—Lady Maggie Unlur Presentation of vases to representatives—Lady Harriet Blake. Presentation of photo to G. C. of D. C.—Sir John W. Martin. Mrs. Maggie C. Upshur, Grand Secretary of the Baltimore Chapter, in neat little address and well chosen words on behalf of the Grand Chapter, of Baltimore. Md., presented a Bible to the Grand Chapter of this city. Mrs. A. P. Scott, another of the active members of the Baltimore Chapter, was in attendance, and took an active part. This well known benevolent organization of Maryland was well represented, at the session held in the Masonic Temple, and every one took a lively interest in the proceedings. A reception was tendered the strangers, which was largely attended The Christian Endeavor conference will be held at the First Baptist Church, 27th Street and Dumbarton Avenue, on Sunday evening, January 28, 1912, at 6 o'clock, Rev E. E. Ricks, pastor. Good music and a special program will be presented Miss Sadie A. Gaskins is president of the Christian Endeavor Society of the First Baptist Church. A very large congregation attended the service of Mt. Zion M. E. Church on Sunday morning, Rev D. W. Hayes preached an eloquent sermon. The trustees collection was the largest for several quarters, towards the church debt, and the members, through the efforts of the pastor, are endeavoring to liquidate the debt on the church. MammothFratetnalMeeting At the New HOWARD THEATRE T St. near 7th SUNDAY, JAN. 28, 1912, AT 3 P. M. The highest officers of the Mass Jerusalem, Knights of Pythias, Elk to attend, with their high dignitaria public inspiration and a fraternal up Public invited. Silver offering at the door. 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Just one is suff We make it possible to have everything for home comfort. Anything you are charged on an which is made your circumstance gest. Come where every price and before there's a how or when you PETER G. and Son "The House of Platly Marked Prices." We could tell you fifty reasons —why it will be to your advantage to buy Furniture and Carpets from us. Just one is sufficient We make it possible for you to have everything necessary for home comfort AT ONCE. Anything you wish will be charged on an open account which is made payable as your circumstances may suggest. Come where you can read every price and do the buying before there's a question about how or when you desire to pay. PETER GROGAN and Sons Co Artist Course of Recital. Melville Charlton, organist of a course of recitals since December 15th, at the Conservatory of Music, T Street Northwest, give one of his by Miss Luha Vere Childers, Con University; Miss Ruth Grimshaw, violin cello. Miss Gladys Fearing, presenter W. C. M. Junior Artist Course. "Melville Charlton is an organ played standard works by Bach, G appreciated."—The Musical Courrier. "Mr. Charlton's aims as an equipment is admirable and his man New York Herald. "Mr. Charlton's piano composition talent."—William C. Macfarland, co-relation of Organists. "Melville Charlton is a fully possessing clean, steady as well as him to render the most difficult manner. I therefore take great place the greatest confidence in him of the National Conservatory of Music of Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh. Charlton, organist of New York, who has held titles since December 11, 1911, in this city, conservatory of Music, Mrs. Harriett Gibbis Northwest, give one of his great recitals. He has Vere Childers, Contralto, director of Miss Ruth Grimshaw, W. C. M., '10: Mr. Judys Fearing, presenting a composition by Senior Artist Course. Charlton is an organist of pronounce and works by Bach, Grieg and Widor, and—The Musical Courier. Charlton's aims as an organist are serious, admirable and his manner in interpretation derald. Charlton's piano composition indicates that B. William C. Macfarland, ex-President of the organists. Charlton is a fully equipped musician, steady as well as brilliant technique, the most difficult compositions in an therefore take great pleasure in recommendest confidence in his abilities."—Chas. I. Real Conservatory of Music of America and Institute of Pittsburg. Melville Charlton, organist of New York, who has been giving a course of recitals since December 11, 1911, in this city, will, February 5th, at the Conservatory of Music, Mrs. Harriett Giblis Marshall, 1902 T Street Northwest, give one of his great recitals. He will be assisted by Miss Lulu Vere Childers, Contralto, director of music, Howard University; Miss Ruth Grimshaw, W. C. M., 10; Mr. Leonard Jeter, violin cello. Miss Gladys Fearing, presenting a composition by Mr. Charlton, W. C. M. Junior Artist Course. "Melville Charlton is an organist of pronounced talent. He played standard works by Bach, Grieg and Widor, and was sincerely appreciated."—The Musical Courier. "Mr. Charlton's aims as an organist are serious. His technical equipment is admirable and his manner in interpretation judicious."—New York Herald. "Mr. Charlton's piano composition indicates that he has creative talent."—William C. Macfarland, ex-President of the National Association of Organists. "Melville Charlton is a fully equipped musician in every way: possessing clean, steady as well as brilliant technique which enables him to render the most difficult compositions in an authoritative manner. I therefore take great pleasure in recommending him, as I place the greatest confidence in his abilities."—Chas. Heinroth, Prof. of the National Conservatory of Music of America and official organist of Carnegie Institute of Pittsburg. Marshall Candidate for Delegate. Dr Chas, H Marshall, in an interview with The Bee correspondent, stated that he had been spoken to by friends, and was considering the matter as to whether to enter the race for delegate Dr. Marshall is exceedingly strong in the West End, and should he consent to enter the contest will have the support of this section The Chase, Bradshaw, Tindall and Marshall slate will receive the support of the 3d, 4th and 5th District in the primaries. The workers are very earnest in their endeavors to bring out a full vote, yet the day appointed for the election is very inconvenient to the working men A "Send-Off for Miss Stewart. Miss Daisy E. Stewart, of Indianapolis and Chicago, who has just retired from the classical force of the Census Office, was given a delightful "send-off" Monday evening at the apartments of Miss Wilhelmina B Tate, corner Vermont Avenue and U Street. A number of the friends of Miss Stewart were present to wish her "bon voyage." Card games were indulged in and a dainty menu was Best Work PRINTING CO. OB PRINTING Linotype Composition Institutions and Pamphlets 1109 EYE STREET. N. W. AIN 4078 should you reasons be to your ad- tion Furniture and one sufficient possible for you being necessary at AT ONCE. w wish will be open account payable as aces may sug- you can read do the buying question about u desire to pay. HIROGAN ns Co New York, who has been giving a 11. 1911, in this city, will, February Mrs. Harriett Gibbis Marshall, 1902 is great recitals. He will be assisted extraito, director of music, Howard W. C. M., 10; Mr. Leonard Jeter, being a composition by Mr. Charlton. Organist of pronounced talent. He scribes and Widor, and was sincerely organist are serious. His technical manner in interpretation judicious." — Action indicates that he has creative ex-President of the National Ass- equipped musician in every way; has brilliant technique which enables compositions in an authoritative pleasure in recommending him, as I has abilities." — Chas. Heinroth, Prof. music of America and official organist served by the hostess Miss Stewart leit at midnight for New York City, where she may decide to locate Remind your friends of the great meeting at Howard Theater on Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. January 28th. Nine leading fraternal and benevolent orders of the city will participate in the exercises, which will consist of a fine musical program and brief speeches by the representatives of the various societies. A silver offering to defray the expenses will be received at the door. The general theme of the speakers will be "Cooperation Among Negro Secret Societies." Come one. Come all. 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. I. & E. Corporation, Mound Bayou, Miss. Don't Fail. To the Republican Voters of the District of Columbia. We, the undersigned, constituted an election board by the Republican National Committee, to direct and supervise the election of delegates and alternates from the District of Columbia to the Republican National Convention to be held in the city of Chicago on Tuesday, June eighteenth, nineteen hundred and twelve, under and by virtue of the authority vested in us by the said Republican National Committee, do hereby adopt and promulgate the following regulations and arrangements for holding and governing said election: Official Call of the Republican National 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, John Lewis Smith, Esquire, and Mr. Andrew J. Thomas, of the District of Columbia. This Board shall have authority to fix the date of said election, subject to prior provision herein, and to arrange all details incidental thereto; and shall provide for a registration of the votes cast, such registration to include the name and residence of each voter." In accordance with the requirements of this official call notice is hereby given that the election of delegates and alternates to the next Republican National Convention to be held in the City of Chicago on Tuesday, June eighteenth, nineteen hundred and twelve, will take place on SATURDAY, TENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, nineteen hundred and twelve. Every male citizen of the District of Columbia twenty-one years of age or over, without regard to past political affiliation, who believes in the principles of the Republican Party and indorses its policies, and who has resided in the District of Columbia for one year next prior to the date of the registration and election herein provided for and has resided for two months next prior thereto in his voting precinct, and who does not claim citizenship elsewhere shall have the right to vote. The District of Columbia shall be divided into twenty-two election precincts corresponding with what has formerly been known as the legislative districts. The voting places shall be hereafter designated. Prior to the election, this election board shall appoint for each polling place three citizens of known integrity as a board of judges whose duty it shall be on the day of the registration and election to determine the qualifications of the voters as herein prescribed, to receive, count, announce and return the ballots to a Returning Board hereinafter provided for. Said board of judges shall choose one of its members as chairman and another as clerk. The Election Board shall, prior to the election, select three citizens, qualified voters as hereinbefore prescribed, as a Returning Board. The polls shall be kept open during such hours of the day, as this Election Board shall hereafter determine. No person will be eligible to vote who shall not have registered. The Election Board will furnish ballots printed in plain type which shall contain the following words only: "For delegates and alternates to the Republican National Convention in the City of Chicago, Ill., June 18, 1912. Delegates Alternates" Each board of judges shall ascertain and determine the qualifications of any person offering to register. If the right to register and vote is challenged 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 challenge is made no other vote shall be received by the board until it shall have determined the qualification of the person whose right is challenged. The Returning Board shall choose one of its members as chairman and another as clerk. At the expiration of two hours from the close of the polls, said returning Board shall convene to receive the returns from the several boards of judges at such place as may be hereafter designated. Said Returning Board shall unseal the Each board of judges shall keep a registration record, upon which shall be entered before the vote is deposited, the full name of the voter, his street and the number of his residence. No voter shall be allowed to deposit his ballot until such registration is fully completed. Ten minutes prior to the closing of the polls, the chairman of each board of judges shall announce that the polls will be closed at the time hereafter to be fixed by this Board on Election. At the close of the polls, each board of judges shall open the boxes and openly count the ballots cast and made a return thereof, to be signed by them, or a majority of them, which returns shall state the name of the persons for whom ballots are cast, the number received by each, and shall thereupon make a public declaration of the results. The board of judges or a majority of them immediately after making such declaration shall seal up all the ballots and over their names shall address and deliver the same, duly certified, together with the registration record, to the Returning Board within two hours from the time of such sealing. In no case shall the board of judges adjourn until its duties are completed. packages of ballots and tabulate the returns as made by the boards of judges. No appeal shall be allowed by the Returning Board from a decision of the board of judges relative to the qualification of a voter. When the Returning Board shall have completed its tabulation, it shall openly 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 Board a statement over their signatures showing the names of the persons for whom votes have been cast and the number received by each candidate. This Election Board, or a majority of them, shall give to each of the two candidates for delegate and to each of the two candidates for alternates on the ballot receiving the greatest number of votes a certificate of election as delegates and alternates, respectively, to the Republican National Convention. To secure recognition under this call each ticket must be complete, consisting of two candidates for delegates and two candidates for alternates, and must be indorsed in writing by at least one hundred citizens of the District of Columbia, to be filed with the election board at its office in the Union Building, 619-21 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 Election Board on or before January thirtieth, 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. February first, nineteen hundred and twelve. The money so subscribed will be used to defray the expenses covering the purchase of registration books, printing of ballots, compensation of judges of election and clerks, registration and voting booths, and other necessary expenses. The Finance Committee will make all disbursements, and after this election is closed an accounting will be held and any unexpended balance remaining in the hands of the Finance Committee will be returned to the candidates representing each ticket, every ticket to receive its pro-rata of the surplus. Changes or amendments to these regulations may be made in the discretion of the Election Board. LEONARD P. 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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 7th ;WHEN IN DOU Household of all kinds and description, House to visit. There is no other where the people can house that w A New ouse & B 7th and Eye WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT YOUR household Furnit and description, House and Herrman it. There is no other house of its kind in where the people can be satisfied. This house that will satisfy you. New Direct House & Herrmann 7th and Eye Sts., N. W. of all kinds and description, House and Herrmann is the place to visit. There is no other house of its kind in the city where the people can be satisfied. This is house that will satisfy you. A directory of all the Negro business places in the cally arranged. If you are not registered with this Company sen our representative will call. To do business you must be known to the busin story of all the Negro business places in the world. are not registered with this Company senditative will call. business you must be known to the busines A directory of all the Negro business places in the city, alphabetically arranged. If you are not registered with this Company send us a card, and our representative will call. To do business you must be known to the business world. THE DOUGLASS DIRECTORY CO. 609 F St EUGENE R. JAMES E. R. Ja (Late of Mo UNDERTAKERS 609 F Street N. W. R. JAMES J. ART . R. James & E. (Late of McKenzie; Scott) UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALM 1824-6 L St. N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. CHAPEL - SHOW ROOM VISIBLE WELLINGTON VIS Only $60.00. SOLD ON Only Typewriter Sold Which is Two Dollars per Month Will Rem Rental Applies on Purchase. SIBLE WELLINGTON VISIBLE TYPEWRITE SOLD ON EASY TERMS. Writer Sold Which is Guaranteed for Two per Month Will Rent the Wellington. Dies on Purchase. ed by the WILLIAMS MANUFACTURING COMP. North St. N. W. VISIBLE WELLINGTON VISIBLE WELLINGTON WELLINGTON VISIBLE TYPEWRITER Only Typewriter Sold Which is Guaranteed for Two Years. Two Dollars per Month Will Rent the Wellington. Manufactured by the WILLIAMS MANUFA 509 Eleventh St. N. W. TYREE'S Compound Syrup of Hyphosphites WILLIAMS MANUFACTURING COMPANY. We claim for this prepara tion the reliability insured by the use of pure chemicals, skilfully combinea. A valuable remedy in general Debility, and fortifies the system against the rapid waste of Pulmonary and Scrofulous diseases. It is one of the Best Tonics for persons in advanced years. TYREE & CO. 15th and H Sts., N. E.. OPEN ALL NIGHT Where you change the cars for Chesapeake Junction. Phone M. 6396, James Enright, Brookland Rye, fine wines, liquors, and domestic cigars. 306 Four-and-a Half Street S. W., Washington, D. C. --- THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL training of young men and women in successful operation. Training. This department is of Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Deaconesses, and for Home and & Herrn and Eye Sts., N. W. BEST ABOUT YOUR Furniture use and Herrmann is the place house of its kind in the city be satisfied. This is will satisfy you. Morris M Fine If you su Directory business places in the city, alphabeti- this Company send us a card, and known to the business world. DIRECTORY CO.,reet N. W. James & Bro. (Kenzie;Scott) AND EMBALMERS The Pr of C clus Coat, Suits F OM - PHONE: MAIN 428 WELLINGTON IBLE TYPEWRITER You Save $40.00. EASY TERMS. Guaranteed for Two Years. the Wellington. CTURING COMPANY, Washington, D. C. Chas. H. Jarvins & Sons FISH POULTRY AND OYSTER DEALERS, 930 C Street Northwest, and Center Market. Phone, Main 4480. Washington, D. C. Dr. W. S. Richardson 316 4.1-2 St. Southwest 14th and R Sts. N. W. Two of the best known drug stores in the city. Drugs and toilet arcles of all kinds A H. Underdown Employment Emporium. Reliable help furnished. Employment secured. 1742 14th Street. N. W. Phone North 864. Dec. 1-tf DURHAM, N. C.. J. ARTHUR JAMES 6. Department of Literary Training 7. Department of Industries. 8. Extension Home Classes. There are special scholarships for deserving young men and women, in the Departments of Theology and Religious Training. The next Summer School and Chautauqua will open July 7. 1912. For further information and catalogue, address PRESIDENT JAMES E. SHEPARD. rmann N. W. Beautiful Lounges Morris Chairs Writing Desks Music Boxes Beds Fine Bedsteads and Mattresses If you want a first-class Bed-room suite, call after you have been elsewhere E. MURRAY The : Up-to-date : Cafe FIRST-CLASS PLACE FOR MEALS Ice Cream, cut, $1.20 per gal. Plain Ice Cream 90c per gal Public and private receptions served in our large dining room in our large dining room. E. Murray 1216 You St. N. W. THE ENTERPRISE CLEANING AND PRESSING. CO. The Proper Cleansing and Pressing of Gent's Clothin Our Exclusive Work. 75c per Suit. Coat, 40c. Pants, 20c. Vest, 15c. Suits Pressed, 35c. Four for $1.00. ROBERT DOUGLASS, Manager. North Mountain Sana- torium COLORED CONSUMPTIVES SITUATED AT NORTH MOUNTAIN BERKELY CO., W. VA. Elevation 1200 Feet P. Franklin Scott, Samuel Gray, Supterintendent Medical Director For further information apply to Dr. Sam'l Grav Martinburg, W. Va. Open all the Year For Sale 'ROSENARY' Preparation to straighten hair, guaranteed to be harmless. Will not injure head or scalp. Continued application will take kink out. Curly hair will be made straight. Price, one dollar. Address the E.Ed.F.SalesCo. THE BEE Office, Wash., D. C. Northwest Cafe. Regular Board—$11 per month. Half month—$6.00. Regular breakfast—20 cents. Regular dinner—25 cents. Big special Sunday dinner—35 cents. The above are the popular prices at the Northwest Cafe, 11th and. You Streets Northwest, on the Boulevard. Mr. A. H. Cooper, whose advertisement appears in another column of The Bee. If you want first-class work done, don't fail to go to Cooper's. Read his announcement. There is a new directory that is to be published by Miss Jeannett Carter. Attorney L. M. King is president of the company, Dr. Julia H. P. Coleman is secretary, and Miss Jeannette Carter is treasurer. This is what the colored people have been needing for a number of years. This directory will contain the names and residence of the colored people in this city and their business. A. H. Cooper. Douglass Directory. Fosters DYE Works FOSTER'S DYE AND CLEANING WORKS. (You Street, between 11th and 12th Streets, Northwest.) Business and Display Office. 11th and You Streets, Northwest. CALL AND INSPECT OUR WORK. Ladies' suits a specialty. Gentlemen's suits cleaned, pressed and sponged. Gloves cleaned. All goods look like new when they leave our works. FOSTER'S DYE WORKS. GO TO HOLMES' HOTEL. 333 Virginia Ave., S. W Best Afro-American Accommodation in the District EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN Good Rooms and Lodging $50c, 75c and $1.00. Comfortably Heated by Steam. Give us a call. James Ottoway Holmes, Proprietor Washington, D. C. HIRSH'S SHOE STORES Washington's Best and Most Upto-Date Shoe House. 1026-1028 Seventh St. N. W. Washington, D. C. SMITH'S PARK PHARMACY 4th and Elm Streets N. W. LE DROIT PARK. The Only Up-to-Date Druggist South of Howard University. If you want fresh drugs and carefully compounded prescriptions, the Park Pharmacy is the place to go. Toilet articles of every description. Assorted candies of the finest and best makes. Holiday souvenir cards and cigars. The latest and most up-to-date Soda Fountain, and all kinds of fruit syrups. Wm. L. SMITH, 4th and Elm Streets N. W. LeDroit Park. Phone Col. 2578. Wm. C. McCURDY Wholesale (Baked Goods) Retail. Pound and Fruit Cake. 15c. Best to be had. Stand 662-3. Center Market. [ = . — i? . James H Winzslow UNDERTAKER AND EMBLAMER, ALL WORK FIRST CLASS, TERMS MOST REASONABLE , . TWELFTH AND & STREETS, N. W.. James H. Dabney FUNERAL DIRECTOR. a " Hirrnc, Livery, anp Sate STABLE, ; Carriages Hired for Funerals, Parties, Balls, Receptions, Etc. | Horses and carriages kept in first-class style. Satisfaction guaranteed. Business at 1132 Third Street Northwest. Phone for Office, Main 1727. Phone call for Stable, North 3274M. OUR STABLES IN FREEMAN’S ALLEY. J. H. DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third St. N. W. . Phone, Main 3200.0 Carriages For Hire. Geo. W. [lurray South Washington Druggist : 2d & D Sts. Southwest PEOPLE’S DRUGGIST Prescriptions corapoundea CHRISTMAS rez" HOLTMAN’S OLD [STANG FINE BOOTS AND SHOES 491 Penn. ave... N. W.; QUR faso9 AND 33 SHOES ARE THE BEST MADE. SIGN OF THE BIG BOOT WM. MOREIJ.AND. PROP. THE SEWING MACHINE OF QUALITY. NOT SOLD UNDER : ANY OTHER NAME. WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. Ifyou purchase the NEW HOME you wil bivea life assetat the price you pay,and will nb thave an endicss chaln of repairs. Sn (ekg! iL as [2] Considered rat tess it is the NYOSA LAY >aNgaS Cheapest * Neb Sw fas in the end Nees” tobuy. If) ve wautas wingmachine, write for our Lit st catulugue Lefore you purchase. The New Home Seiing Machine Co., Drange, Mass, ad OVER 65 YEARS’ | EXPERIENCE | ‘Trape Marks Desicns Copyvricuts &c. Anyone sending a sketch and deveription may ARS etenaing atteten and geeertiin a None strictiyconSdential. HANDBOOK on Hatents sunt free, Cidest agency for securing patent Fe free Cee tree re ee aire special notice, witout charce, In the Scientific American, lostrated weekle. st etre Abangeor ayy eeenuse iene yar Ss wear: rour mouths, $l Sol id byall newsdcalers MUNN & Co,2et2%2¢s. New York ‘Branch Ofice, 65 F St, Wasbington, D.C. * COSTELLO'S. ~ * | S:xth and G Streets .N. W.. Washingten, D. C. | =—_—e6—~e~~~_~_~&r eee | TheOlympiaDancing Class Every Thursday Evening AUDITORIUM HALL 8th St. bet, EandG, S.E ADMISSION « 15 CENTS YALE [ORCHESTRA Music for all occasions, address eo. S. King, 416 3d Street, S. E, Ox Marrew, | We want our readers to patronize us; it helps all around. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. advertises in this pa- per, and when you want a first-class dressing for kinky, harsh and unruly hair, go tG your druggist’s and get a bottle of Ford's Hair Pomade, ase or 50c 2 bottle. ———— Printing. If you want first-class printing done in the most artistic manner, send it to W. Calvin Chase, @& for estimates. Office, 1109 Eye treet, Northwest, residence 1212 Florida Avenue, North- west, Phone N. 2642 Y, M. 4078. Every job will entitle you to a free notice in The Bee. * RRA nnn .Have You Seen BEAUTIFUL FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS? Conceded By All to Be the Most At- tractive Suburb of Washington. Sixty-First and C Streets Northeast, on Columbia Electric Railroad. Two beautiful: churches, a_ large new public school and’a splendid pub- lic hall, attest the push and enter- prise of its citizens, e 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 atttactive suburb free of charge. Do not miss this opportunity to get a home. Easy payments. No interest. No taxes. Loans secured for those desiring tc build. JAMES F. ARMSTRONG, . Agent. 494 La, Ave. N. W., or with W, Sid: . ney Pittman, the Architect, the of ' fice of The Bee. A unique feature of the new St. John’s Congregational Church of Springfield, Mass., and which is col- ored, 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 tc John Brown, who, when he lived in Springfield, attended Standford Con- ‘gregational Church, from which St John sprung. Only 35 lynchings known to be suct beyond doubt, according to the re ports, occurred in the United State: in 1911. In previous years the num After an experience of forty year: as coroner-for the city of Richmond Dr. W. H. Taylor has for the cleventl time been elected for a term of fou years. ’ . McCall’s Magazine & and McCall Patterns For Women Have More Friends than any other magazine or patterns. McCall'sis 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. Eerncteny Manee?stowes Cone only cents a vear, inclading aby one of the celebrated McCall Patterns free. McCall Patterns Lead all others in style, Gt, fprphouy, economy ‘and number sold. More deal sell McCall Patterns than aay other two malescombioed. ‘None higher than iseests, Boy from your deater, or by mail from ¢ McCALL’S MAGAZINE 236-246 W. 37th St, New York City Feremtampie Copr, Froian Coniens| ead Pomern Catniagee Bre, Telephone M.sin 810 ‘_ & , CHOICE : 7 Wines, Liquors a ; wal Cigars. J. H. Kennedy PROPRIETOR OF Whe Wloose House | * 625 D Street,N. W- i Washington, D. C. tarSpecial Liquor Sale Ev- | ‘ery 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 NANDER & PLUGGE. Importers, Rectifiers, and Dealers in Wines, Liquors, High-grade Sherries, Rhine & Clarets 1317 Seventh Street N. W. Washingten, D. C. TELEPIONE NorTH, 528 WILLIAM CANNON WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS Purrissima Whiskey a Specialty + 1225-27 Seventh St. N. W. sWashington, D. C. ————— ROBERT ALLEX Buffet and Family Liquor Store Phone North 2340 ‘ 1917 4th Street, N. W. Washiagtos, D. CG . 7 4 H. K. FULTON’S LOAN OFFICE . No, 314 Ninth Street, N. W. Loans made on Watches, Dia- monds, Jewelry, ‘Silverware, Ete. If you want to buy a good watch, diamond ring, or jewelry of any kind, look at our stock first. .You! Why pay 10 per cent, when you can get it for 3 per ceat, @ KX. FULTON BURNSTINE LOAN OFFICE GOLD AND SILVER WATCH- ES, DIAMONDS, JEWEL- RY, GUNS, MECHANICA}. TOOLS LADIES’ AND | 3ENTS’ WEARING APPAR- KL . OLD GOLD AND SILVER! BOUGHT. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES FOR SALE. 363 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. 9 es \FORD aed 2 i ¥ Ss 4 HAIR POMADE RAMA MAKES HARSY.AIKKY OR CURLY HAR a GLOSSY SOFTER AND MORE PUABLE,. & V7 EAST TOCOMB AAD PUT UP AN ANT STILE. THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT ONEXELED FOR PREVENTING HAIR FROM FALLING OUT. DANDRUFF AND ITOFIEG ‘OF SCALE BEWARE OF IMITATIONS,GET THE GENGINE,PUT UP IH 25eANO S0e BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S MANE ON EVRY PACKAGE, =e ° ,8@ | @ TRY FORD'S ROYAL WHITE ‘SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION. MAKES THE SKIN WHITER IMMEDIATELY UPON APPLICATION. WILLNOT IRRITATE THE MOST DELICATE SKIN. UNEXCELLED | FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES.° 0 & SOLD BY DRUGG:STS.IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU, WE WHUL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PRIES,SHALL SUED GOTTLE, 25 LARGE SED BOTTLE 30, THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. B32 LANE _ST.OEPT. 264 CHICAGO, ILL. : =~ AGENTS WANTED. J. M. ARENDES & BRO. DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF —— PORK PRORUCTS AND’ FRESH TRIPE . MY SPECIALTY. 286-87-88 Center Market. 3 Eastern, Market. Rooms, Rooms for rent at the Carteron Apt. 41, 1902 Vermont Avenue N. W Gas, steam heat, sanitary bath, tele phone and cafe at your service. | OSS = [Fete So GeO ee EY sie, Tr ae Se ee rm SS tc 2S RG ah ge Nia p. ‘4 a ee EG Ft ig gpm EEG, Po ete Soe he ER em rhe on] Xe 7 aN Bis. etd: ZF CIT RA 4 , Set sae ran) fe * Lipa: pet ES mFS \ are eR Ton GB) Seer A= INA Seeger Piet aE he =S pees open al 2 a ee eg al (7 aa Pee dees cy DIVA DIE RNA eee ie 8 E Feo ge ea aa aie, SS a a aan E > MAKES THE HAIR GROW . HAIR-VIM 1s an ideal and elegant hair dressing Especially prepared fur persons who appreciate the ideal and elegant appearance vf their hair. - . It makes the hair soft, silky and glossy, and greatly promotes its luxuriant = growth. It cures dandruff, stops falling hair, and prevents the dandruff : ame : germ. 25cts the box; the bottle, by mail, 30 cents. . ‘ : HAIR-VIM SOAP is cleansing in its effect and beautifying in its results. aa : . Especially adapted for shampooing the hair, and fills every tequirement for use in the toilet, bath and nursery. 25cts the cake. ' _ BEAU-TE-VIM CREAM—Is a ‘restorer, preserver, beautifier and . 5 8 » bleach for the skin. Lubricating the suriace, giving it life and adding brit- a 7 liancy to the complexion. 25cts the box. ‘ = = . ae = OWL CORN SALVE—A panacea for all foot evils.. One box con- . vinces the most skeptical. Try it. 1octs. a box. - * All preparations on sale at all first-class drug stores. If your draggist- _. hasn't this, drop us a card. = % active agents wanted. everywhere. 7 . z . Braids, puffs and transformations made to order. All grades of hair z perfectly matched. . - . © . = Free advice given for your hair needs. % Mss “ Hair-Vim Chemical Co., Inc:, Newport News, Va. Successor to Colum- . : bia Chemical Co. a . Mrs. J. P. H. Coleman, Phar. D., president and manager, 1113 U St. _N W., Washington, D.C. 7 | Liberal commission paid Phone N 3259-M. > ——— ? eee READ WHAT PROMINENT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY: Washington, D. C., April 11, 1900, Kloczenshi & Co, Gentlemen :- [ wish to state that two bottles of * Elixir Uabek " I purchased of you 4 at the reconmendation of a friebd has profen of incaleuluble benefit to my daughter's 4 health. deem it the best, indeed, the only, remedy I have yet come across for Malaria, ¢ and offer this testimonial voluntarily ‘Yours truly, F.USUARE. 4 I have tried 2 Babek for the last four 1000 Maryland Avenue. s.W yeurs, both as a preventive and cure for Washington, D.C., April 3, iup Malarta, and found it to be more than Kiezewshi& Co. Sire:—Within the last 1s Claited for it. Without it T would be five minths F hase sokl 3600 battles of | obbgel to change my resilence. a4 lean- “Ehixir labek.” for Malaria, Chillx and « not tke quinine in ang of its forms, Fever. Our customers speik sery. well | 4. MIDDLETON, of it. “Yours truly, HENRY EVANS, ‘ Four-Mile Itun, Va, SPSL NW. 4 Ee ‘ z BA ‘ = 3 FOR SALE BY ALL DRUCCISTS. ‘ . Gaskin’s Restuarant _. A. J. GASKINS, Pror. i Taman fap a dozen years for its Cuisine Seryice and Liquid Refresh- ments, A quiet, attractive place to Lunch or Dine. , After-the-theater parties a Specialty. Private diniing roonis for parties of three or more. * No, 320 Eighth St. N. Ww. ‘ . - Washington, D. © Sp Phone M. 1033. + JACOB J. DIEMER LADIES’ oe ROOMS.» "3 PHONE MAIN 204i tbat TeatmesergfRTER FRI AR he: Buffet and Restaurant. . . JACOB J. DIEMER 4 Summer Garden. . Favorite Brands of Whiskeys. Perfect. Brew on Draught. 480 La. Ave. N. W., Washington, D. C. . New York Candy Kitchen 7 « CHRISTMAS Ad . 2 7 atthe - NEW -YORK CANDY KITCHEN . 1g06 Seventh Street Northwest . | Fresh Candies Daily , : Special Candies, 8 cents per pound, 3 pounds for 25 cents. Special Candies, rs¢ per pound, 2 pounds, 25c. Five pounds Candy, $1.00. : ; Six pounds Candy, $1.00. . 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. l * 1506 Seventh Street Northwest ~ Among the latest deputy sheriffs sworn in in-New York is Joseph H. Venig, known the country over a> “Circular Joe,” former bookkeeper and proprietor of famous gambling establishments. f President Taft, officers of the army and navy, and many others in official life will be present at Arlington Na- tional Cemetery next April,.when the remains of the: men who perished in the destruction § the Maine are laid to rest. . » Senator Claude A. Swanson. of Virginia, was the principle speaker at the joint celebration of the birthday of Gen. Robert E. Lee, and Gen. Stonewall Jackson. United Confed- erate Veterans and associated Confed- erate Organizations were present. A petition signed by about 2,300 women, wives, daughters and rela- tives of army officers stationed, at various army posts in the United States and its possessions, asking fot the restoration of the army canteen will be presented to Congress. The statement that there were 35, 00 former Japanese soldiers in Ha- waii, who would support Japan if that country and the United. States went to war, created a deep impres- sion on the House Committee on Military Affairs. ‘The town of Franktin, Wis., is pay- ing $s00 per annum for support of 2 school where there is but one pupil. This fact was reported by the county superintendent. The spring convention of the Re- [publican party in the State of New York, to elect Jelegates to the Re- ‘publican National Convention will be held in Rochester, April 9. The omission in’ the treaty of Ge. neva, of any provision for the protec. tion of the Red Cross workers ir civil wars will be the principal topic of discussion at the ninth internation al Red Cross Congress here nex we Astoria Pharmacy The Astoria Pharmacy, Third and G Streets N. AW., is doing -a rushing business now. Dr. Armstrong, the proprictor, makes a specialty in try- ing to plegse his many colored pat- rons. They are swarming in his store, in order to be in time for Christmas gifts. Dr. Armstrong comes from an old Virgonia 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. _Whete 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. note & McGuire, 19124 tqth St. Simmons’, 20th and K Sts. N. W. Throckmorton, 1500 14th St. N. W. Morse’s, 1905 L St. N. W. Smith, 28th and Dumbarton Ave. Leonard Blagburn, 201 Morris Rd., Anacostia, D. C. - For Rent. | For rent, nice large, sunny rooms, furnished or unfurnished. Moderne conveniences, Apply 1438 Rhode ‘Island Avenue, N. W. For Rent. Seven room brick, 1957 Fourth St, Northwest, LeDrot Park. Rent, $20.50 per month. By Thos. Walker, 306 sth St. N. W. NO-25-3¢ 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. Raome For Rent. One large front room (unfurnisned) with heat, light and other privileges, and onc hall room for rent; excellent location! reasonable price. 1520 Cor- coran Street N. W. ; An Opportunity. I can start any honest or energetic boy or girl in a pleasant and profit- able business if they are willing to do a little work after school hours. For information . write Mr. A. Ie. Stewart, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Free Information, An up-to-date financial plan to li- quidate church debts with ease and certainty. Free information to all ministers and church workers. 1223 S street, Washington, D. C. no-t-3-m Martin's Cafe, 11th and You Streets Northwest, is setting meals at reduced ptices, First-class in every particular. J REST IN THE CITY. Why do you go clsewhere and buy your icecream when you can get bet- ter at Murrays. Murrays cream is pure and is delivered to any section of the sty, This is an old established firm First class meals at all hours in the day may be had at Murrays—1216 U greet northwest. Ice cream cut, $1.20 per gallon. Plain ice cream at 90 cents per gallon. His large and commodious dinning room will ac- commedate any number of, people. House & Herrman. The next oldest hoitse 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. 23 cents.” May Dr. W, J.- Gaines, Bishop of the First Episcopal District of the Afri- can M. E. Church, died at his home in Atlanta, Ga., at the age of 71 years. He was interested in educational work of his race, and the founder of Morris Brown College. He had been Bishop jor thirty years. _ The Spanish Government is decid- ing upon placing an army of 16,000 blacks, to be. oficered by Spaniards, to take part in the Moroccan cam- paign. ——_——_- Mr. Joseph H. Jones tas the finest cigar and news stand in the city. The Bee is on sale there. Christian Xander's Direct Importation of ST. JULIEN A Delicious BORDEAUX CLA RET, Dozen, $4.50 Family Quality House 909 7th St Phone M.774 NoBranch Houses 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. Somnolent," "Mr. Hannis 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. ON SHORT NOTICE I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making curly hair lie smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of Pineville, S.C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh stubborn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion for the complexion. Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and get the genuine (Ford's) manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ih. For sale by Nichols' Pharmacy, Corner 19th Street and Penn. Ave.; S. A. Richardson & Co., 7th and Q Sts., N. W.; Morse's Pharmacy, 19th and L Sts. N. W.; W. S. Richardson, 316 Four-and-a-Half St. S. W.; Daniel H. Smith, 28th and Dumbarton Ave., N. W.; J. F. Simpson, corner 7th St. Rhode Island Ave. and R St. N. W.; Singleton's Pharmacy, 20th and E Sts. N. W.; Market Pharmacy, corner 20th and K Sts. N. W.; John R. Major, 716 7th St. N. W.; Ideal Pharmacy, 11th St. and N. Y. Ave. N. W.; R. A. Veitch, corner 20th and M Sts. N. W.; E. C. Eissell, 10th St.; and N V. Ave.; W. P. Herbst, Penn. Ave. and 25th St. N. W.; Hutton & Hilton, 22d and L Sts. N. W.; R W. Duffey, Penn. Ave and 22d St. N. W.; Whiteside Pharmacy, 1921 Pa Ave. Board & McGuire, corner 9th and U Sts.; F. M. Criswell, 1901 7th St. N. W.; Quigley's Pharmacy, corner 21st and G Sts. N. W.; Daw's Drug Store, corner 23d and H Sts. N. W.; Howard Pharmacy, 10th and R Sts. N. W. People's Pharmacy, 7th and Mass Ave., N. W. Read The Bee. SPECIAL NOTICE The National Colored Democratic League, under the auspices of the Democratic Congressional Committee, has opened permanent headquarters at 1022 "YOU" St. N. W. second floor, which, in addition to being the National Headquarters, is the home of the local Democratic organization, and it is earnestly desired that all colored Democrats who have not registered, shall do so at once. It is very important. DO IT NOW. The office and reading rooms are open day and evening. All are welcome. CHARLES L. BARNES, Washington awaits the coming of the mid-winter season of the executive committee of the National Negro Business League. Dr J. E. Shepard speaks before Bethel Literary Society February 20, at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. A banquet at Odd Fellows' Hall will follow the exercises at the church. Mrs. Lillian B. Henderson, of Indianapolis, Ind., is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Tignor, of 921 Street Northwest. Mrs. Henderson is prominently identified with the work of the Flower Mission, a leading charity organization of the Hoosier Capital. She is en route homeward, after a visit to her friend, Miss Cora Hardin Turner, in New York City, who has been seriously ill. After a period of two years of consideration, the Central Board on Officials of the Football Rules Committee of the United States has appointed four colored men on the list of qualified officials, whose names will appear in the limited list published in the Football Annual. The men thus honored are: Garnet C. Wilkinson, Edwin B. Henderson, A. Kiger Savoy and Morton P. Robinson, all connected with the public schools of this city. They are the only four colored men of the country whose work has entitled them to the distinction noted and received official sanction. A "Douglass Dinner" is talked of as a fitting method of observing the anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglas. February 14-St. Valentine's day also. Assistant Attorney General W. H. Lewis has been on an extended tour of the South and West. He is in big demand as a speaker.' The new $60,000 addition to the Armstrong Manual Training School has been completed, and the structure is now conceded to be one of the largest and most completely appointed buildings of its kind in the country. The municipal architect is at work on the plans of the new W Street High School, provided for by Congress. It will be the most expensive school building yet provided for the District, surpassing the cost of the present record-holder, the new Normal School No. 1, which involves an expenditure of $240,000. The M Street High School is to be for the use of colored pupils, and will be located on First Street, between N and O Streets. The Cardoza Vocational School has been opened to students, with a large enrollment. President Taft has been asked by the colored clergy of Cincinnati not to attend the forthcoming religious exposition in Cincinnati. Negro Christians are excluded from participation in "The World in Cincinnati" scheme, and the colored ministers do not wish the President to appear to give his official sanction to the narrow-gauged policy persuaded by the so-called "Christians" in control of the project. The colored men's branch of the Y M C. A. will be dedicated about the middle of April. It is expected that President Taft will deliver the dedicatory address. Work is being pushed on the structure. Quite a number of colored believers in the Bahai faith attended the lecture of Mrs. Mary Hanford Ford last Friday evening at 1219 Connecticut Avenue. She spoke on "The Bahai Movement in the West." Abdul Bala, the leader of the Bahai religion, is expected to visit Washington in the spring. The chief exponent of the faith among colored Washingtonians is Mr. L. G. Gregory, of the Treaury Department, one of the race's brightest young men. President W P Thirkield, of Howard University, delivered an interesting lecture in Andrew Rankin, Memorial Chapel Thursday evening on "Sunny Days in Athens and Southern Greece." The excellent bill at the New How- dler Theater this week embraces the Royal Singalese Troup of genuine East Indians from Ceylon, in native songs and dances and magic; the Four Samoan Girls in neat specialty; George Sandifer and Ora Criwell, who have just joined hands as a sketch team; Thomas and Ward, a clever duo, and the photo plays and Prof. Ross' nonpareil orchestra Manager A. J. Thomas is filling the Capital's prettiest playhouse nightly with Washington's best people. J. Leubrie Hill's "My Friend From Doyie" is scheduled for February 12. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the talented elocutionist, sails from St. George's, Bermuda, on the "Oceana" February 3. She will begin immediately to rehearse W. Edgar Eaton's emotional drama, "Christophe," making the initial production in New York City, if present plans work out satisfactorily. Miss Davis has met with phenomenal success on her return trip to Bermuda. She is enthusiastic over the beautiful island and its hospitable people. Invitations have been received from Editor M. M. Lewey, asking prominent citizens of Washington to join the party which is to make a Corresponding Secretary. tour of Florida with Dr Booker T Washington, beginning March 1 and continuing one week. The colored political authorities are not worried over the Presidential situation. They are "lining up" for the renomination of Taft. It is given out, in passing, however, that the Negro leaders here and the White House managers are not enamored of the visits of a groups of grafting pretenders, who are coming forward with wild-cat scheme to "elect Tatt and save the nation." It is said that the "acid test" will be applied to all of the alleged "good schemes" that these confidence sharks insist upon presenting hereabouts. This will not be a fruith year for "smooth workers" of days gone by. An Over-Crowded Church. Lincoln Temple, Rev. Sterling X Brown, pastor, presented a spectacle on last Sunday night, not usual at Sunday night services. Before the doors were open people crowded about the doors and soon the auditorium was filled, and it was necessary to throw open the adjoining rooms to accommodate the people. The people came to hear and see the moving picture sermon. The sermon was forcibly illustrated by the pictures. It was an impressive service all through. We venture to say one church has settled the Sunday night service. These moving pictures are to be, as we understand, a special feature every Sunday night. East washington. At a meeting of the East Washington Colored Citizens' Association, called by J. R. Boyd, of the District Building, met in Rev. Bennett's Church, 11th and G streets Northeast, Monday Last, and indorsed Dr. Wilder as an independent candidate to the Republican convention SOUTH WASHINGTON Blaine Invincible Club. The Blaine Invincible Club held a meeting last Sunday in its headquarters in South Washington J R Boyd, of the District Government presided. Frank Walls, chairman of the committee who was sent out to investigate certain gentlemen, as to whether Dr. Wilder would be acceptable to them, reported. Mr Walls, the secretary of the club, stated among other things that he had not found one person to whom Dr. Wilder sent the committee who wanted him as a candidate to the convention, but he did find that Editor W Calvin Chase was the man. It was moved and seconded that the report of Mr. Walls be adopted. Mr Boyd the president, objected. The meeting adjourned, subject to a call by the secretary. At the Howard Tomorrow All the ministers and their congregations are cordially invited to attend the mammoth joint fraternal meeting to be held at Howard Theater on Sunday afternoon, January 28 at 9 o'clock. Prof. Jno. T. Layton will have charge of the musical part of the program, and brief addresses will be made by representatives of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Elks, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Jerusalem, the Sons and Daughters of Moses, Galean Fishermen and Daughters of Gallations. A silver offering will be taken at the door to detray expenses. WANTED—AGENTS. Wanted, Agents—Men and women solicitors and boys with wheels. A. H. UNDERDOWN, N-11-1f. 1742 14th St., N. 'v. Eastening Battery Wires. There are two ways of doing almost everything, and this is especially true of fastening battery and coil terminal wires. One way is wrong, and the other is to twist the bare end of the wire around the terminal as the hands of the clock move and then tighten in the nut. The reason for this is because the screw thread is right handed; therefore the tendency of the tightening nut will be to twist the wire around the terminal tighter than it was. Should the wire be twisted the other way the nut would tend to untwist it and it would slip under the nut and very likely get a very poor hold.—Boston Herald. Cars to the Northeast Section and Suburbs pass the door. (W. ARMSTRONG) Fresh Drugs. Third and G Streets Northwest. Drugs and Preparations always fresh. Phone Main 3252. AMAZING LINGUISTS. A Wonderful Teacher of Spanish and an Equally Wonderful Master of Arabic. An amazing incident happened in one of the higher schools in France a few years ago. A certain deputy of great influence went to the minister of public instruction and asked a place as schoolteacher for one of his constituents. The minister said the only place vacant was that of teacher of Spanish. The deputy told his friend this and remarked that it was a pity he did not know Spanish. To which the postulant replied: "Spanish? Why, Spanish is my specialty! I shall be glad to take the professorship." So he was appointed. He bought a Spanish grammar and began teaching it to his pupils, doing his best to keep a lesson ahead of the class. But it was pretty poor Spanish he was teaching, and he was very well aware of this. Everything went along smoothly, and the end of the term approached when the class was to be examined by a severe and exacting professor from the university. The teacher trembled in his shoes as the dread day drew near. The day came and with it the examining professor. The scared teacher put his class through its paces, painfully conscious that Cervantes would never have recognized as Spanish this language the pupils were speaking. The grim professor listened in impassive silence. Then he asked a few questions and gave the members of the class a few sentences to translate into Spanish. As life pupils answered the teacher felt that he might as well hand in his resignation. But when all was over the professor congratulated him on his success and the class and the rapid progress it had made. The professor did not know a word of Spanish! Emanuel Arene used to tell the following story: A certain Marseillase boasted so long of his knowledge of Arabic that at last he came to believe he knew it. One day an Arab was arraigned in a Marsellese police court on a charge of murder. He began to speak in his own defense, but as no one there could understand a word he said the judge demanded an interpreter. The boaster was sent for and told to interpret what the Arab said. He listened gravely to the man's defense. Then he turned to the court and said: "He confesses everything." And so the Arab was found guilty—New York World. AMERICA VESPUCCI. She Asked Congress For Citizenship and "a Corner of Land." A decided sensation was created at Washington during the Van Buren administration by the appearance there of a handsome and well dressed Italian woman who called herself America Vespucci and claimed descent from the navigator who gave his name to the continent. Ex-President Adams and Daniel Webster became her especial friends, and she soon was a welcome guest in the best society. In a few weeks after her arrival she presented a petition to congress asking, first, to be admitted to the rights of citizenship and, secondly, to be given "a corner of land" out of the public domain of the country which bore the name of her ancestor. An adverse report, which soon was made, is one of the curiosities of congressional literature. It enlightened the petitioner as "a young, dignified and graceful lady with a mind of the highest intellectual culture and a heart beating with all our own enthusiasm in the cause of American and human liberty." The reasons why the prayer of the petitioner could not be granted were given, but she was commended to the generosity of the American people. "The name of America, our country's name, should be honored, respected and cherished in the interesting exile from whose ancestor we derive the great and glorious title." Later it was discovered that the woman was an impostor.—Perley's Reminiscences." Man and a Wife. The primary impulse of all creatures is possession. It is this that causes a chicken to tear around the yard with a piece of meat in its mouth and all the other chickens after it. Of course it cannot possibly eat the meat. It hasn't time, but the instinct of possession makes it grab and keep it. The same is noticeable among beasts. They like to get a great piece of meat in their mouths and then growl. It is this instinct in man which provokes him to matrimony. He wants something to guard and growl over. So he seeks a hollow tree, a caye or a house and a wife.-Puck. Squabs. A squab grows enormously the first twelve hours and still more rapidly after the third day. Squabs are at first sparsely covered with long filaments of down, the root of each filament indicating the point from which each future feather is to start. 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The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel hea- ting bar which trons the hair is alone, put into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater. The Aumann Caught from the neating bar, then, after the bar is bea- ted the trons the back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. The Magic Heater is also for curling trons, having cover and can be carried in a head bag. Magic Shampoo Drier 110. Magic Alcohol Heater 800. Liberal terms to acces- sor. Write for literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota. Not a Celebration. George Ade was out walking with a guide in Kloto, Japan, when he observed a great procession approaching, and he paused while it passed. The people wore gay apparel and carried banners with Japanese inscriptions Their faces were grave. They were mournfully shouting to the accompaniment of tomtoms, cymbals and drums. It was a long procession. Ade took off his hat with due respect to the unknown dead. Finally he turned to his guide and asked: "Buddha?" The guide shook his head. "Shinto?" inquired Ade. Again the guide shook his head. "Was not that a funeral procession?" asked Ade. "No," said the guide. "That's a way of advertising. It is tooth powder for sale." Chicago Record-Herald. His Word For It. There was an old lecturing dominie who was strong in astronomical similitudes and calculations. "Arcturus," he would declare. "Is 792,648,925 miles distant from the sun." "But, dominie," some surprised auditor would interrogate. "How in the world do you arrive at these specific figures?" The answer would come with crushing dignity and the tone of intellectual superiority: "I assert it, sir. Disprove it if you can." A Champion. "And what is this," we ask, gazing at what seems to be a table of some sort neatly framed and hanging upon the wall in the home of our suburban friend—"a baseball chart?" "No," he says. "That shows I was the champion last year." "The champion what?" "Well, you see we keep score on all who catch the $226 every morning, and, as you see, my catching average for the year was .987."—Chicago Post. Unpleasant Suggestion "I wish." said the girl thoughtfully. "that you wouldn't use that expression 'launched upon the sea of matri- mony.'" "And why not?" asked the young man anxiously. "Well, you know what kind of time I always have on a sea voyage."— Stray Stories. Restraint. "So you think a woman has a sense of humor?" "Yes," replied Miss Cayenne. "But she has schooled herself to suppress it. Common politeness forbids a woman to laugh every time her husband says or does something ridiculous."—Washington Star. Considerate. Hamm--do you recognize the profession? Ticket Man Yes, but if you'll stand out of the line quietly I won't give you away.-Toledo Blade. The Retort Courteous James Itssell Lowell was once a guest at a banquet in London where he was expected to reply to a toast. The speaker who preceded Mr. Lowell said many contemptuous things about the people of the United States, avowing and repeating again and again that they were all braggarts. As American minister at the court of St. James Lowell could hardly overlook this speech, so as he rose he said smilingly: "I heartily agree with the gentleman who has just spoken. Americans do brag a great deal, and I don't know where they got the habit, do you?" Big Mouthfuls "Yes," whispered the man who knows everybody. "the big chap over there at the third table is a great gormand. He's a mountain in the financial world, you know." "I'm!" commented the quiet observer. "Instead of a mountain he looks to me like a great gorge."—Chicago News. Boiling Alive. The last instance of boiling to death took place in Persia in 1890. The offender was guilty of stealing state revenues and was put into a large caldron of cold water, which was slowly heated to the boiling point. His bones were distributed as a warning among the provincial tax collectors. 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 uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the hair, removing the dandruff, and it will curliest head of hair. Use the combie never heated. The steel heat-flame of the alcohol or gas heater. On the nearing bar, then, after the bar is heated a turn of the handle. Long irons, has a cover and can be carried. Alcohol Heater 800. Liberal terms to use. Minneapolis, Minnesota. W. F. REITH Dealers in all Kinds of N. Auth Provision Co.'s Products. Bacon, Lard, Pork, Beef, Lamb, Veal, all kinds of Sausage. Fresh and Corned Pork. 30, 31, 32, North-East Market. Phone, Lincoln 2508. d-9-3t YEATMAN'S DRUG STORE Seventh and H Streets N. E. Prescriptions and Medicines. d-9-2t FRITZ HOHMANN'S SALOON FINEWINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS Cor. Fifth and L Streets Opp. Convention Hall We Grow Our Own Flowers. Greenhouses, Anacostia, D. C. Phone, Lincoln 193. F. H. KRAMER Wholesale and Retail Rose Grower Introducer of the World's Famous Rose, "Queen Beatrice." 916 F Street N. W. "The Electric Light Stands," Center Market. Branch, 722 Ninth Street N. W. Private Branch Exchange, Main 2372 and 2373, which will connect you with any of our stores. DR. W. E. LINDSAY. CHIROPODIST. Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails and all ailments of the feet given immediate relief Office, 2138 Newport Pl. Hours, 5 to 8 P. M. Sundays, 1 to 5 P. M. Will call by appointment. JUSTIFS OLD STAND. Workingmen, you cannot help thinking, how the dollars keep shrinking, unless you see us for a slightly used suit or overcoat: $3 to $10 deal is made as quick as winking. Get wise. Pay one price. Justh's Old Stand, 610 D Street. Now is the time to secure your early dates for the coming excursion season down the Potomac. See the picture of the new colored boat. It is iron clad and one of the safest and fastest excursion boats upon the Potomac. Charter now. Headache and Bilious Attacks Caused by Malaria, removed by the use of Elixir Babek cure for such ailments. "I have used Elixir Babek in my family for sixteen years, and found it even more than you claim for it in treating cases of Chills or Malarial 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 The Angler.