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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper-That's THE BEE MASTERLY PLEAF FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DR. JAMES E. SHEPARD THRILLS AN IMMENSE AUDIENCE BRILLIANT YOUNG EDUCATOR ACCORDED TREMENDOUS OVATION BY AUDIENCE OF WASHINGTON'S MOST SUBSTANTIAL CITIZENS-HON JOHN C. DANCY'S HAPPY INTRODUCTION. WORK OF NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL.AT DUR HAM EXTOLLED-PLAN, SCOPE AND INFLUENCE OF THE NEW PROPAGANDA-DR THIRKIELD'S ENTHUSIASTIC ENDORSEMENT. ONLY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CAN SOLVE PROBLEMS THAT NOW VEX HUMANITY—THE BIBLE NATURE'S FOUNDATION. DR. SHEPARD GUEST AT ELABORATE DINNER AT TRUE RE FORMERS' HALL-AUDITOR TYLER ADMIRABLE TOAST- MASTER-ENCONIUMS THAT OFFER ENCOUR- AGEMENT AND CHEER TO PAINS- TAKING WORKER. CKOICE MUSIC, TOOTHSOME MENU, COMPANIONABLE GUESTS, WHOLE-SOULED HOSPITALITY, FEAST OF RESAON, AND IDEAL SKIES RENDER VISIT OF RACE LEADER A DELIGHTFUL MEMORY. WOL.XXXII NO43 MASTERLY PLEAF FOR RELEAS DR. JAMES E. SHEPARD THRILLS BRILLIANT YOUNG EDUCATOR OVATION BY AUDIENCE OF SUBSTANTIAL CITIZEN DANCY'S HAPPY INC WORK OF NATIONAL RELIGIOUS T HAM EXTOLLED—PLAN, SCOR THE NEW PROPAGANDA- ENTHUSIASTIC ENG ONLY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION THAT NOW VEX HUMA NATURE'S FOUR DR. SHEPARD GUEST AT ELABOR FORMERS' HALL—AUDITOR TY MASTER—ENCONIUMS THE AGEMENT AND CHE TAKING WO CHOICE MUSIC, TOOTHSOME GUESTS, WHOLE-SOULED H RESAON, AND IDEAL SKI RACE LEADER A DELIC Tuesday was "Dr. Shepard Day" in the District of Columbia. "The freedom of the city" was given, without reservation, to the brilliant young exponent of the new propaganda of religious education. Right royally did he wield the scepter that an appreciative people placed in his hands. A luminous chapter has been written into the history of the thought and action of the men and women who "do things" in this community. They have experienced a thrill and an inspiration that have made them better and stronger because of their contact with the magnetic president of the National Religious Training School, which has the thriving city of Durham, N. C., for its habitat. Dr. Shepard Impresses Bethel Literary Society. Emphasizing the fundamental and far-reaching value of religious education as the primary solvent of the race's variegated problem. Dr. James E. Shepard addressed a large and thoroughly representative audience Tuesday evening at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, under the auspices of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association. His hearers were made up of the bone and sinew of the Nation's Capital, and the rare quality of the message delivered was best attested by the close attention that was given to it from beginning to end, and the frequent and spontaneous applause that greeted the salient points with which it fairly bristled. Introducing the speaker, former Recorder John C. Dancy paid a glowing tribute to the man and his work, and told of the marvelous progress that had been made toward building up a Negro "Mecca" at Durham, on a spot that two years ago was an untouched field—now tense with a throbbing activity that betokens, everlasting good to the race Dr. Shepard was warmly received and at the conclusion of his powerful address he was accorded an ovation that made the welkin ring, compelling repeated acknowledgments at the hands of the orator before peace could be restored. The speaker was presented with a huge bouquet of Queen Beatrice Roses. The National Religious Training School and its peerless founder have been enthusiastically endorsed by the substantial citizens of Washington, recognized as the most critical community between the oceans. A Brilliant Program Presented. Mr. A. D. Washington. Bethel Literary's energetic chief executive, presided with dignity and firmness. Associated with him on the platform was a coterie of leaders, typical of the ministerial, educational and professional and business life of the District. A fine musical program was presented, embracing songs by a young ladies' chorus from Miss Nannie H. Burroughs' National Training School, at Lincoln Heights, D. C., and selections, classic and popular, by the Amsterdam Orchestra of ten pieces. Among the songs that particularly impressed the great audience was "The Negro Has Fought Every Battle But His Own." It was composed by Miss Burroughs, and was rendered with telling effect. led by Miss Ophelia Porter, of New Orleans, La. Following Dr. Shepard's masterly presentation of the plans and purposes of his propaganda, Dr. W. P. Thirkield, president of Howard University, delivered a supplementary address in support of the educational system advocated by the speaker of the evening, and drew upon the history of the ages to prove that underlying all permanent development there must be a basis of the principles laid down in Holy Writ and a fervent recognition of the doctrine of the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. Dr. Thirkield predicted a glorious career of usefulness for the National Religious Training School at Durham, the work of which he had viewed, at close range during an exceedingly pleasant and profitable visit to the school last year. He was enthusiastically applauded. Former District Commissioner H. F. Macfarland, Register J. C. Napier, Archdeacon W. George Avant, and Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, who sat upon the platform, also voiced a hearty approval of the "Shepard idea." Upon motion of Editor W. Calvin Chase, of the Washington Bee, a vote of thanks was tendered the distinguished speaker, and the musicians who had assisted in making the evening an enjoyable one. Dr. B. F. Watson invoked the divine blessing, and Dr. M. W. Clair pronounced the benediction. After adjournment, the rostrum was besieged by the throng, eager to grasp the hand of Dr. Shepard and wish him "God-speed." He was overwhelmed with congratulations upon his forcible, comprehensive and convincing deliverance—the best that has been heard here in many moons—if ever It was a "Shepard Night," with a vengeance. 10 DR WP THIRKIELD Indors Dr. Shepard Dr. Shepard "Dined" at True Reformers' Hall. Prior to the big meeting at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. Dr. Shepard was taken on an extended "sightseeing tour" of this "City of Magnificent Distance," by Attorney A. W. Scott, and was then the guest of honor at a complimentary dinner in the main auditorium of True Reformers' Hall, tendered by fifty of Washington's progressive men of affairs. It began promptly at 5:30 o'clock. Mr. Ralph W. Tyler made an admirable toastmaster, his introductions being unusually felicitous and tinctured with characteristic humor. The speeches, all of a high qrder and abounding in commendation of Dr. Shepard's unselfish, painstaking and productive labors for the race, were as follows: Toasts. Toastmaster—Mr. Ralph W Tyler. Welcome—Mr. Jas. A. Cobb. "Who is to Shepherd all nations. The life of Jesus is to lead and guide all nations into green pastures." Freedom of the City—Atty. A. W. Scott. He is a stranger in our midst; give him the freedom of the city. Religion—Rev. I. N. Ross. Thy duty is love to your fellow man. Education—Prof. Kelly Miller. "Education is not that which smothers a woman with accomplishments, but that which tends to consolidate a firm and regular character—to form a friend, a companion, a (Continued to page 5.) WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY MARCH 30, 1912 [Image of a man in a suit with a tie, looking serious and holding a document]. THE GREAT EXPOUNDER OF A NEW PROPAGANDA THE GREATEST OVATION EVER ACCORDER AN AMERICAN BY THE BETHEL LITERARY. ONE HUNDRED QUEEN BEATRICE ROSES PRESENTED BY THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS Important News Happening of the Week DEVOTED TO GENERALINTERES John Patrick, a chief gunner's mate in the U. S. Navy, re-enlisted on board the U. S. S. Franklin at a monthly rate of $100.31. Patrick is a Negro and has had over twenty-seven years' service. He will soon be eligible to retire on a handsome annuity. The. Rev. Francis Grimke will be the principal speaker at the meeting of the New York Historical and Literary Society at St. James' Presbyterian church, March 27. His subject will be "The Measure of a Man." Robert Marshall, the only colored member of the Saratoga County Republican Committee, has been appointed by the Republicans to the office of fire clerk in the State Senate at Albany. Mr. C. S. A. Baker, a colored man of Detroit, Mich., has sold, his patent of a friction heater for street cars to a Canadian company for $160,000. Baker conducted his experiments on a street car in Detroit, Mich. By the will of Mrs. Alice A. Hicknearly $160,000 was left to charitable and educational institutions. The New York Orphan Asylum is left $10,000. The Reverend Father Planterigne, the colored Catholic priest, in an address before the Catholic University in this city said: "Never imagine that the colored people are satisfied as long as there is a Jim Crow sign on the confessional or on the pews or on a side door for them to go in. The great leakage in the Catholic Church is due to this very fact." Mrs. Robert E. Barry, the first nurse to go to the front from New York when President Lincoln issued the call for volunteers in 1861, died last week in Pasadena, Cal. She was eighty-six years old. The National Negro Business League reports that a colored business directory of Savannah, Ga., published by Whittier H. Wright, contains the names of 332 colored men doing business in that city. The corner stone of Bunker Hill Monument, in Charlestown, Mass., was laid by General LaFayette June 17, 1825, who was then the nation's guest. Daniel Webster delivered the oration on the occasion. The convicts in New Jersey rebelled against drinking water from the Delaware River, which resembles lemonade, on account of mud and dirt. Sheriff Madden decided that the protest was justified and ordered bottled spring water. Miss Eliza Tyler Stowe, the last of the daughters of Harriet Beecher Stowe, died last week at her home in Simsbury. She was born at Walnut Hill, near Cincinnati. Her twin sister died several years ago. The first section of the General Grant testimonial statue, which will occupy a site in the Botanic Garden at the foot of the Capitol grounds, has arrived in the city, and active preparations for the erection of the bronze will begin very soon. President Taft's order for a systematic inspection of all government buildings to improve sanitary conditions, has revealed the interest Mrs. Taft, who is taking an interest in men and women who serve the numerous government departments. According to Commissioner Rudolph, there is no need in the District for the establishment of a municipal bureau to care for fatherless families as that class of work is now being performed effectively, by the Associated Charities, the Judge of the Juvenile Court and his probation officers. A colored Salvation Army is to be seen on the streets of Knowville, Tein. It is said they are attracting a great deal of attention. It is the edict of the Navy Department that wireless messages shall hereafter be known as radiograms. Andrew Carnegie has given a trophy valued at $750 to be awarded to the best cotton grower in the United States. Mr. Carnegie makes a special consideration of his award that colored people be permitted to contest for the prize. Twenty-three industrial schools have been directly or indirectly founded by graduates and former students of Tuskegee Institute. These schools are employing about 150 teachers, nearly one-half of whom are graduates or former students of Tuskegee. Mrs. Alice M. Dismukes, colored, who has charge of the laundry at Fisk University, has recently given $1,000 of her wages toward the erection of a single building in which music may be taught. Miss Dismukes is greatly interested in music. Oh, for more sacrificing colored women. Matt Henson, who accompanied Peary on his expedition to the North Pole, has written a book descriptive of the journey, and his hardship and experiences. "A BIG DAY ON THE HILL." On Sunday, March 31st at 3 o'clock "Pioneer Hall," 'the beautiful new building on the campus of the National Training School, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, president, Lincoln Heights, D. C., will be dedicated. Many great events making for the uplift of the entire race, have transpired at the National Capital, but this is the first and only institution in the world, founded and operated by the women of the race, for the training of women of the race. The institution has not only a claim upon the women for what it is doing for them, but upon the men, because it lives to develop ideal housekeepers and home-makers. Those Who Will Attend Dedication. First: All women and women's organizations are invited. Second: Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, secretary of the Independent Order of St. Lukes, and all members of the St. Lukes' Organization in this city. Third: Pastors of the city. Fourth: The choir of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church will furnish the music. Fifth: All men who are interested in the development of the highest type of Christian womanhood. Sixth: The Hon. W. O. Bradley, of Kentucky, will deliver the principal address. Seventh: The Washington Colony of Kentuckians. DECLARED OFF. The testimonial by Miss Jean Kelly, announced for April 4, at the Metropolitan A M. E. Church, has been declared off on account of Miss Kelly's departure for a year's tour abroad. Big Stick Club. Attorney John W. Moss, of Hillsdale, has organized a Taft Big Stick Republican Club. It will make its appearance soon. PRESIDENT TAFT'S OFFICIAL RECORD IN THE MATTER OF REPRESENTATION FOR THE COLORED RACE Because a few colored postmasters, whose salaries all together did not total 5,000, were displaced in the South the impression has gone abroad that President Taft has accorded less representation to, the race than any previous Republican President. The Bee has carefully looked into the matter, and as a result finds that the representation, in the way of official patronage, now enjoyed by the race under President Taft, in quantity and quality, is greater than under previous Presidents. It appears that the great rumpus raised over the dropping of four of five little inconsequential postmasters by Postmaster General Hitchcock, without the knowledge of the President, has permitted the larger and finer appointments, made by the President, to be overshadowed. For instance, more attention has been given to the dropping of Postmaster Wilson, at the little town of Florence, S. C., who had held the office for nearly a quarter of a century, than was given to the unusual appointment of Whitfield McKinlay as Collector of Customs in this city, which position has a maximum salary attached five times the salary of the Florence, S. C., postoffice. Postmaster Wilson's office, for rank and prominence, was not comparable to the position now held by Mr. McKinlay, who, by the way, is also a native South Carolinian. In the classified service, in round numbers, there are one thousand more colored employees in the government service than at the beginning of President Taft's term. In the matter of promotions there are more colored clerks enjoying higher grade of salaries than at the beginning of President Taft's term. As to patrons directly or indirectly conferred by the President, or which is considered, and are Presidential appointments, The Bee has prepared the following list of colored officials serving under President Taft, each and every one of which are Presidential appointments with the exception of Mr. Vernon and Mr. W. D. Johnson's appointments and these two places were given the race by the suggestion of President Taft: S. Laing Williams, of Chicago, who, holding over from the last administration as Special Assistant U. S. District Attorney, in charge of Naturalization, was appointed a regular Assistant U. S. District Attorney. Congress failing to appropriate for the continuation of special assistants in charge of Naturalization, Mr. Williams would have been dropped had not the President, desiring that the race have as nearly equitable representation as possible, promptly had Mr. Williams appointed a regular Assistant U. S. District Attorney at $2,000 per annum. Mr. William H. Lewis, of Boston, Mass., also Special Assistant in charge of Naturalization, because of the failure of Congress to appropriate for such positions, was likewise appointed, at the President's direction, regular Assistant U. S. District Attorney, at $2,500. Later, as all are aware, President Tait appointed Mr. Lewis Assistant Attorney General. at $5,000 per annum, the highest place in the Judiciary, to which a Negro has attained in this or any other country, whose population is not exclusively a Negro population. Upon the resignation of John C. Dancy, who had been Recorder of Deeds for eight years previous, H. L. Johnson, of Georgia, was appointed to succeed him, at $4,000 per annum. Upon the resignation of W T. Vernon, as Register of the Treasury, the President appointed J. C. Napier, of Tennessee, to the place, his salary being $4,000 per annum. Mr. Emmett Scott, of Tuskegee, was appointed one of the three Commissioners of Liberia, to report upon the internal conditions and needs of that black republic. This was position, though while temporary, of great honor, and requiring men of a very high order of intelligence, and adaptability, and the selection of Mr. Scott evidenced the President's confidence in colored men to fill any position. The President, upon executive order, appointed James M. Alexander, cashier to the Collector of Internal Revenue at Los Angeles, Cal. This position is under Civil Service, but the President, who has refrained more than any previous executor, from making appointments to Civil Service branch upon executive order, made this appointment. Because of the special qualifications Mr. Alexander possessed for the position, and because, as he stated in the order making the appointment, the colored people of California had not adequate representation in the government service. At his direction Captain W. T. Anderson, Chaplain for the 10th Cavalry, was promoted to the rank of Major. Charles A. Cottrill, of Ohio, was appointed Collector of Customs for Honolulu at a maximum salary of $4,000 per annum. Whitfield McKinlay was appointed Collector of Customs for this district, at a maximum salary of $5,000 per annum. These two positions, together with the position to which Mr. Lewis was appointed, are new positions opened to the race, no colored man having previously held either of these offices. The President appointed Dr. Crum, of South Carolina, Minister to Liberia, at $5,000, and Mr. William Bundy, of Ohio, Secretary of the Legation there, at $2,000. Ex-Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback was appointed at the President's direction, to a position in the Internal Revenue Service, at New York, at $10,00 per diem, and later covered in under the Civil Service, making his position permanent. W. T. Vernon, of Kansas, was appointed at the President's direction, Supervisor of Indian and Negro Schools in Oklahoma. W. D. Johnson, of Kentucky, was appointed, at the President's direction, to a position in the Agricultural Department. Among the Colored officials in the service at the time of his inauguration, President Taft has retained R. H. Terrell, Judge of the Municipal Court, in this city, at $2,500; James A. Cobb, Special Assistant District Attorney for this city, at $2,000; Ralph W. Tyler, of Ohio, Auditor for the Navy, at $4,000; Cyrus Field Adams, of Chicago, Assistant Register of the Treasury, at $2,500; Charles W. Anderson, Internal Revenue Collector at New York, at $4,500 per annum; Nathan Alexander, Register of the Land Office, at Montgomery, Ala., at $1,500; Robert Smalls, Collector of Customs, at Beaufort, S. C., at $1,200; Joseph E. Lee, Internal Revenue Collector at Jacksonville, Fla., at $4,500; Dr. Henry Furniss, Minister to Haiti, at $10,000 per annum. Also the eight colored men who are in the Consular Service have been retained by the President. The above enumerated positions represent an aggregate of twenty-nine Negro officials appointed or retained by President Taft, whose salaries total $90,000 per annum. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. There are educations and educations in this country; but, of all the several species—literary, industrial or what not—I know of none more vitally important to material success—none more promotive of peace and brotherhood among men, of real manhood and good citizenship—than religious education—the kind of education of which Dr. Shepard is the distinguished exponent. If you take care of the heart and the head, you will not have much trouble with the hand. "Knowledge is power," we are told: a great good power, or a great bad power, according to the state of the heart or the conscience directing it; hence, the importance of religious and moral education. If a man is to be a bad man, it is eminently better that he be ignorant; for, then, he will be less capable of doing harm. I would not detract anything from the education of the hand; but, standing out clear and strong, like a Materhorn, as chief and paramount of all is that of religious education. Religious education (or heart education, if you please) is what the Negro needs. It is what the white man needs. It is emphatically what the poor white people of the South need. I speak of them especially, because they are pre-eminently the Negro-hating class. With religious education the trouble making white man and the trouble-making Negro would entirely disappear from the community, and peace, in her glory and supremacy once more and forever would be established. Bethel Literary Announcement. The annual debate between Armstrong Manual Training and M: Street High schools will be held under the auspices of Bethel Literary and Historical Association next Tuesday night, April.2. The subject, "Resolved, That capital punishment in the United States should be abolished," will be discussed in the affirmative by a picked team of three young men from M Street High School, while the negative side of the question will be defended by a similar team from Armstrong. Music for the occasion will be furnished by students from both schools. Change of Front. John H. Murphy, editor of the Afro-American Ledger, will direct the Roosevelt fight in this city. He will be assisted by a number of prominent citizens. Hugh E. Macbeth, editor of the Baltimore Times, is one of the enthusiastic supporters of the Colonel. The Republican organization of the Seventeenth ward met at the home of Councilman Harry S. Cummings a few evenings ago, and endorsed President Taft for a nomination. Every available space in John Wesley M E Church was taken last Sunday, when Rev. Ernest Lyon preached to local Knights of Pythias on Charity. Attorney Thomas L. 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G has the distinguished h A Song and By the Remarka Miss Jessie Wonderful Young Miss Muse won a sweeping w Music this year when, of the three the Lockwood scholarship for merit Miss Helen G Brilliant Young Miss Hagan also won a sweeping Music this year, when she was aw merit in instrumental music. The Man Who made the mule Laugh In The merry Musical Ha Ha DR. BEANS FROM BOSTON A SCREAM EVERY MINUTE AND SOMETIMES TWO Series of Artists Recitals Recital No.1 The MusicalEvent The most interesting event of its kind that has taken place in Washington since the memorable debut of either Mme. Marie Selika, Sisseretta Jones (Black Patti) or Samuel Coleridge Taylor Mr.R.G.Doggett Miss Muse won a sweeping victory at the Yale Conservatory of Music this year when, of the three scholarship winners, she was awarded the Lockwood scholarship for merit in vocal music. Miss Hagan also won a sweeping victory at the Yale Conservatory of Music this year, when she was awarded the Morris Steinert prize for merit in instrumental music. Mr. Roland M. Hayes Remarka Mr. Hayes has recently won such been awarded a three years scholarsh of Music, and since his stay at the Co ssism and love for his art that he has the Conservatories abroad. Remarkable Young Tenor. Mr. Hayes has recently won such distinction as a singer that he has been awarded a three years scholarship at the New England Conservatory of Music, and since his stay at the Conservatory he has shown such enthusiasm and love for his art that he has been given a scholarship in one of the Conservatories abroad. ```markdown ``` Mr. Roland Hayes All seats reserved. To secure go selections early Mail orders address N, W., when accompanied by return p All seats reserved. To secure good ones, patrons are urged to make selections early Mail orders addressed to Mr. R. G. Doggett, 408 T St. N. W. when accompanied by return postage, will receive careful attention. Mr. Carnegie Gives Agricultural Trophy. The officers of the American Land and Irrigation Exposition, which was held in New York City last fall, and which is to be held again. November 15 to December 2, 1912, in the 71st Regiment Armory, New York, announces that Mr. Andrew Carnegie has just given a trophy valued at $750.00 to be awarded for the best cotton grown in the United States. Mr. Carnegie makes a special consideration of his award that the colored people of the country may be permitted to enter into this competition. The prizes for staple products, to be awarded at the coming exposition, will be the handsomest in the history of the world's agriculture. The Exposition will be open for sixteen days, and it is confidently expected that over half a million people will attend. In addition to the prizes already offered, others are as follows. President Stilwell, of the Exposition, has already donated to the Exposition a $1,000 trophy for the best exhibit of white potatoes; Mr. Horace Havemeyer has given a $1,000 SMART SET Amusements Mrs. Gabrielle L. Pelham Mrs. Mary Church Terrell Admirable Speaker Subject: The Artistic Gifts of the Negro Metropolitan A. M. E. Church M street, between 15th and 16th sts. Friday Eve'g Apr.12, '12 at 8:30 o'clock RESERVED SEATS in the horse shoe, $1 and 75c ADMISSION 50c, 35c, and 50c On sale at J. R. Mayor's Drug store, 501 Florida ave., daily from 8 to 10 P.M. Week of recital 10A. M. to 5 P. M. and 8 to 10 P. M. grown anywhere. The exact terms of the awards and full list of prizes, together with any information regarding the various competitions, will be sent upon application by Mr. Gilbert McClurg, general manager, the American Land and Irrigation Exposition, Singer Building, New York City. The colored people are especially urged to enter for the Carnegie trophy for the best cotton grown as Mr. Carnegie desires. Where, Oh, Where? (From the Topeka Plaindealer.) Where would this country expect the Negro to be in case of war? The States won't allow them to form.State militia companies, therefore the Negro is not in duty bound to fight for a country that don't want him or makes no preparations to equip him to fight. He is bartled from Annapolis and West Point. The white man wants all the money and all the prize cup for the best exhibit of sugar beets, and the Exposition Management will offer a $1,000 prize for the best exhibit of apples—twenty-five boxes of any variety or varieties THE honor Now let him do the fighting Bahai Leader May Address Bethel Literary. It now seems highly probable that Abbas Effendi, the leader of the Bahai movement, will be present in time to address the meeting of Bethel Literary on April 23. We are advised that this distinguished Persian will sail from Alexandria, Egypt, on March 25, arriving in New York about April 10. He is expected to arrive in Washington in time for the sessions of the Persian-American Educational Society, May 18, 19 and 20. His coming to America is looked forward to with much interest, and his appearance at Bethel Literary will doubtless cause an unusual meeting. It is understood that arrangements have been made to have him address many notable gatherings in various cities, among them the Mohonk Peace Conference, the largest Baptist Church in Philadelphia, and a Jewish Synagogue in Baltimore. THE BEE WOULD LIKE TO SEE All colored theaters let the people know what they are doing by placing an "ad" in the colored papers. Some Negro policemen appointed. The District Commissioners' salary raised. Aaron Russell reinstated. A testimonial given in recognition of the valuable service rendered the race by Mr. Richard Green, in the Treasury Department. Dr. W. P. Thirkield elected to the M. E. Bishopric if he wants the job. Political, religious and social sharks shelved. The Bee's delinquent subscribers pay up. Peace in the Washington schools. Phelps school given a name suggestive of the special work that is being carried on under its roof. Our respectable, industrious girls give loafers and dudes the "frozen face." More Negro business establishments on U street and upper 7th St The rascals brought to justice and the True Reformers thoroughly rehabilitated. John C. Dancy "recalled"—to the government pay roll. Lawyer Thomas L. Jones enforced in a snug berth in the Department of Justice. Assistant Attorney General Lewis "win out" against the bourbons of the American Bar Association. The local Negro Business League revived. Lawyer R. L. Waring continue to wear the gracious smile that has been illuminating his classic countenance for the past fortnight. Our "swell" gentlemen organize a first-class uptown club and stop hanging around some people's places of business for diversion. Col Henry Lincoln Johnson given fair play by our New York contemporaries. Ground broken for the new Masonic Temple at roth and U Streets Some promotions of colored men in the War, State, Navy and Agricultural Departments. Chentinz T. Wang, who is expected to be appointed Minister to the United States, to represent China, the newest of the world's republics, is well known here, both in diplomatic and educational circles. Preparations are being made for a national exhibition in connection with the fifteenth international congress on hygiene and democracy, which will be held here during the last three weeks in September. The Spanish Government is deciding upon placing an army of 16,000 blacks, to be officered by Spaniards, to take part in the Moroccan campaign. 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There are several styles to suit the requirements of all stout figures. Style 770 (as pictured) medium high bust, long over hips and abdomen. Made of durable coutil or batiste, with lace and ribbon trimming. Three pair hose supporters. Sizes 19 to 36. Price $3.00. Other REDUSO models $3.00 per pair upwards to $10.00. sul, ips nes. so quire- SECOND TERM FOR MR. TAFT Records of Able and Fearless President and of Rough Rider Are Carefully Correared. Ilya compared To the Editor of the Arizona Republic, Feb. 26. 'Sir: In common with a majority of the Republicans of Arizona, I believe, who desire to see the control of the national government retained by our party, I want to compliment you on your able leading article and editorial in Sunday's paper anent the third term ambitions of ex-President Theodore Roosevelt: While a few Republicans may be displeased with the stand of Mr. Taft on the recall of the judiciary, the great majority of them, whether they agree with him on this question or not, honor him for his unequivocal stand and respect him the more for standing by his guns. Mr. Roosevelt, while President preached against these same things and went so far to send Mr. Taft, his Secretary of War, into Oklahoma to advocate their repudiation. Then, when the time came to veto that constitution which Mr. Taft had called a zoological garden of inaccuracies at Mr. Roosevelt's behest he failed to do. Mr. Roosevelt rode into popularity on a wave of denunciations of everybody and everything — by preaching from the housepots his superiority to all others. In now trying to secure another nomination, he inferentially sets himself up as better than George Washington and Thos. Jefferson If Gen. Grant, the most popular man of his time was unable to secure a third nomination, I don't believe Roosevelt will succeed in doing so. Further, I believe if he is nominated, he will be defeated. The American people are not fools. They have had enough of this "better than thou doctrine." Declaring from every stump his high morality and his respect for the law, Theodore Roosevelt has done more to, create a national distrust and disregard for the law by his arbitrary executive acts than all the Presidents we ever had. The laws presume every man innocent until proven guilty. Yet the great Theodore discharged two entire troops of soldiers" because he could not find the half dozen miscreants that shot up Brownsville. Here he actually reversed the law, saying to these men that to secure reinstatement and the pensions that your fifteen to thirty years of faithful service entitles you, that you must prove your innocence. When the joint statehood question came up, he declared boldly that the people of Arizona had no rights congress was bound to respect, that he "knew it was best for the two territories and that it must pass. Then, the committee of Arizona men showed him how little he knew about it Until shortly, his position on a great many public questions was an equivocal one. His speech in Phoenix on the recall of the judiciary was of this description—it can be construed either for or against the law. His writings on woman suffrage are of the same order. Trimming his sail to the passing breeze, he has had such phenomenal success, that the American people have discovered upon what this our Caesar has fed that he grew so big. As you, so aptly said, Mr. Taft by so conscientiously trying to carry out the pledges of the Republican national platform, has richly deserved a renomination and he will get it. On every proposition advocated by his party, he has rung true and sound. His administration has been a wonderfully successful one and typical of the best thought of the American people. He has reduced the running expenses of the Government by many millions of dollars. He has placed the postoffice department on a self-sustaining basis for the first time in the history of the nation. He has extended the free rural delivery system. He has extended the Civil Service. He has secured more convictions of violators of the anti-trust laws than all his predecessors combined. He has taken advanced steps to secure world-wide arbitration, that will make his name immortal. He has advanced the cause of reciprocity, that handmaid of a protective traff, that its greatest exponent, the lamented William McKinley died advocating in Buffalo. He has done as much as President McKinley did to cement the remission of the North and South by appointing to high and lucrative positions of honor and enrolment Southern white Democrats (some of the Republican war horses think, too much). He has encouraged rural education of both the whites and blacks in the South, giving of his valuable time service on the board of trustees of Tuskegee and Jeannes fund (and this is not the least of his achievements). While deprecating unnecessary waste and expense in maintaining the army and navy, he has been a consistent and firm friend of both these arms of the national defence. He has stimulated in the hearts of officials and laborers alike a consuming desire to complete the Panama Canal in the shortest possible time, consistent with perfection and permanence. He has been as firm and sturdy a friend of the reclamation of the arid lands of the West, as he has been of the swamp laands of the South. On thee and all other problems that confront the American people, he has been a straightforward, staunch and dependable advocate. If thus carrying out the policies of his party which were endorsed by the American people when they elected him, he fails to secure a renomination, then, indeed, is gratitude in his party dead. If nominated he will be elected, because the American people are not fools. If he should be defeated it will be because they prefer for a time, a Democrat who typifies policies that are the antithesis of the ones that President Taft stands for. If they prefer a Democrat to the big grave, able man that now occupies the position, I say let them have him and the quicker they get him the better. Respectfully, WM. P. CRUMP. The Epworth League was favored with an interesting program. Quite a number of visitors and friends were present. Among them were: Miss Isabella Robinson, Miss Gertrude Henry, Miss C. Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Williams, Mr. S. Miller, of Cedar Heights, and others too numerous to mention. The "dove of peace" hovers over Fairmount Heights. The citizens are in good fellowship, and the future outlook for the continued development of the community is very bright. The Methodist, the Baptist and Presbyterian churches are doing great work, and their Christian influence is being felt in every section of the community. The Presbyterian Church is beginning to take on new life with the incoming spring season. On Friday night last, a highly enjoyable ministerial concert was given for the benefit of the church, and on last Sunday evening a week ago, the members and visitors were entertained with a delightful song service. Mrs. Helen Cardozo received many compliments for the beautiful solo she so beautifully rendered on this occasion. The appearance of the Rev. Dr J Milton Waldron, of Shiloh Baptist Church, of Washington, seems to have been the signal for a large attendance at the rally Sunday meeting at the Public Hall last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The seats were all taken, and Dr. Waldron delivered himself well. Rarely is Fairmount Heights ever fed with such wholesome, inspiring mental and spiritual food. All were profoundly impressed who heard him. The good Doctor also gave promise of some material help to the little First Baptist Church, whose struggles to erect a building he came to help, and will come again in the near future. Mr. R. S. Nichols reports a growing and successful Sunday school work at the First Presbyterian Church, where he presides as Sunday School Superintendent. When Bro. Nichols took hold of the work a few months ago the school was struggling with difficulty for lack of proper leadership. Since his connection with the work the school has grown and prospered beyond expectation. The teachers of the public school here attended the Prince George County Teachers' Institute, which held its sessions at Bowie, March 14 and 15, 1012. It is rumored that very soon the trustees of the new school building, which is completed all but the plastering and trimming out, will announce a dedication program. Chairman R. S. Nichols, of the building committee, along with W. Sidney Pittman, the architect, and two other members of the building committee, W. S. Crouse and Frank Coalman, inspected the building last week in a body, and authorized a payment by the county treasurer to the contractor of one thousand dollars on account. On the fourth Sunday in this month the Rev. Ray Carter, the blind evangelist, will preach for the First Baptist Church at the 3 o'clock rally service in the Public Hall. On the fifth Sunday at the same place and same hour, the Rev. Dr. B. J. Askew, of the Macedonia Baptist Church, of Anacostia, D. C., and his choir, will come out and conduct the services. He will be assisted by the Rev. W. M. Howard, of the M. E. Church, of Fairmount Heights, and his choir, and also Rev. J. T. Clark, of the Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, of Washington. Mr. C L. Marshall, the grocery merchant of the community, has shown great interest and has rendered good service in the rally now going on for the building of the new Baptist Church. He and his family have given of their means and he has caused others to give. He is largely instrumental in securing the services of the Rev. Askew, who is to come out and assist in the good work on the fifth Sunday. The trustees appreciate his services. Business and professional enter- prises are beginning to seek answers of activity in Fairmount Heights with amazing swimmers. The people are waking up C. S. Williams has be- gin building a blacksmith shop in joining his home on the hill. Albert Miller's shoe shop is busy day and night. Dr E. M. Boyle has come out and opened up offices, and it is said by those that know him that he is well qualified. The new Odd Fellows lodge has already begun talking about building a hall. Brother J T Tranwell is talking of building a confectionery store, and Brother Tranwell does not talk much. He is a big, broad hearted man of small statue, but very kind and energetic. And Brother B. S. Carter, widower, is going to build a home this spring, and begin a small truck farm on his group of lots. Lawyer H V. Plum- PREACHERS—WHO THEY ARE. What The Bee is Preparing for the People—Those Who Should Be in the Pulpit. The Bee will begin the publication of a series of articles of the Interdecomnational Preachers' Association, and who the preachers are, what they stand for, and the good or bad they are doing in this community. Rev. A. C Garner will be The Bee's first subject. Right You Are. (Advance Citizen." Springfield, Ill.) That Republican who thinks a Negro editor can live on his pittance should broaden his views on the right of the Negro press. Yes, we carry Democratic announcements and publish their articles just as we would do yours if you would pay. You are not filling your government position on patriotism, and we can't live on it any more than you can. See? Mr. Joseph H. Jones has the finest cigar and news stand in the city. The Bee is on sale there. The American Home Life Insurance 5th and G STREETS, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 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THE AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO. issues Policies in FULL BENEFITS and INCONTESTABLE from date of issue, and payable ONE HOUR AFTER DEATH. 3 THE LEXINGTON HOTEL THE LEXINGTON HOTEL A Great Colored Hotel at Last The colored Americans are to have an up-to-date first-class hotel with every modern convenience with buffet, barbershop, kitchen, billiard parlors, office, lobby and waiting room, automobile to convey guests to and from the Union Station, etc. A Long Felt Want Fulfiled. Nathaniel Ruffin, a well known citizen is sole manager. Ever since the foundation of this government the colored citizens of this city have been in need of a first class hotel where families and guests from other cities may go with impunity and with reservation. Thousands of the best and well known colored people have visited this city and do visit it now, but they have no place of dignity to go with their families and feel at home. Dr. Booker T. Washington, about a year ago made a special plea to the Negro Business League of this city to see to it that a hotel be erected, for the accommodation of the colored people; that when he, Dr. Washington, comes to the city he is compelled to go to some private home. The Lexington Hotel has been erected at the southwest corner, of twenty-first and L streets, northwest. It is a beautiful three story edifice to contain every modern convenience and accommodation for guest... Incorporated Under Act of Congress Approved June26,1887 CAPITAL and ASSETS over $50,000.00 THE LEXINGTON HOTEL. The Front Entrance Will be on L St. The entrance to the Rathskeller will be on L street or main entrance leading to the basement. The Rathskeller will be fitted up equal to any in the United States the L street entrance. The Buffet Cannot be Surpassed. The dining-room which will be large and commodious with a seating capacity for one hundred and fifty guests. The barber shop will be managed by a first class tonsorial artist with every modern convenience. The billiard parlor, office, lobby and waiting room will be unsurpassed. The waiting parlor will be on the first floor, handsomely furnished. There Will be Thirty-Eight Large Airy Bed Rooms and Nine Baths. There will be at least two private bath rooms connected with the suite of rooms on the second and third floors. The Lexington Will be Conducted on the Basis of Any Up To Date First Class Hotel. The banquet hall which is so much needed in this city for the accommodation of first class visitors and patrons will be one of the features of this hotel. The automobile will run to and from the Union Station to the hotel for the accommodation of the guests. This has been just what the city has needed for a long time for the Colored Americans, who visit here. Whenever a person intends to visit the city, a card to the manager of the hotel will be promptly re- sponded to, and the guest or guests be driven immediately to the hotel in the hotel's automobile which will meet any train that comes into the Union Station or Steamboat wharf. The erection of this hotel in the city of magnificent distances will be an honor as well as a benefit to the colored people. Almost any city in the South has a first class hotel and the people in Washington have determined not to be behind in meeting the demands of strangers and visitors. Capital Stock. The company is incorporated with a capital stock of fifty thousand dollars, of this amount the company has decided to sell fifteen thousand dollars of it. A greater opportunity has never been offered the people of this city who are enterprising and wish a good investment. The Sole Manager. is Mr. Nathaniel Ruffin, a well known citizen of Washington, who is known to the president of the United States, to the cabinet officers and other public men of character and influence. He needs no introduction to the people, because he is prominently connected with some of the best, strongest, and leading organizations in the city. For honesty and integrity and influence among his people no better man could have been selected for the position of manager. The country is asked to keep its eyes on The Bee for advertisement and full particulars, of the opening of this new up-to-date hotel and for other particulars address Nathaniel Ruffin, manager, the Lexington Hotel, 21st and L street, N. W., Washi-gton, 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, Fruit, and Vegetables. Telephone, Main 3887, 950 Louisiana Ave. N. W. d-16-1t PRICE LIST FOR CITY DELIVERY M. J. COLLINS Family & Liquor Store. Wholesale and Retail. 1435 H Street N. E. Washington, D. C. Telephone Lincoln 2760. elephone Connection. C. S. FAUNCE, 454 New York Ave., N. W. WOOD, COAL, AND ICE. THE BEE W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance...$4.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months.....9.00 Subscription monthly.....8.00 PRESIDENT TAFT. The appeal of the Negro preachers that was issued from the Roosevelt headquarters and published in The Bee of last week, has called forth a letter to The Bee from St. Charles, La. This appeal is signed by men who denounced President Roosevelt because he discharged those unfortunate colored soldiers who were alleged to have taken part in the Brownsville, Texas, riot a few years ago. It will be remembered that Dr. Corrothers, who is the chairman of the committee on arrangements, was the leading factor in the Negro revolt against ex-President Roosevelt, has now joined in a movement to have him nominated for President over Mr. Taft. Let us review briefly this appeal. In this appeal Dr. Corrothers and his supporters asks that Col. Theodore Roosevelt be given a chance, because he discharged the Negro troops who were charged with having blown up Brownsville, was done in a hasty passion, while the act of President Taft's, that is, the declaration of his Southern policy, was deliberate. The Bee will ask Dr. Corrothers this question: When ex-President Roosevelt issued the order of dismissal of the colored troops, did he not immediately leave the country for Panama? Did not Mr. Taft, then Secretary of War, held up the order of dismissal to enable him to write to Mr. Roosevelt requesting a revocation of the order of dismissal? Whose act was deliberate, the act of Mr. Taft or Mr. Roosevelt? Mr. Taft, at the risk of being rebuked and dismissed from the Cabinet, of his own volition, withheld Mr. Roosevelt's order until he could be communicated with. What was the result of the hold up? Mr. Taft was rebuked by Mr. Roosevelt for not having carried out his order of dismissal. The Bee must confess that Mr. Roosevelt was the first to hold up to the Negroes of this country the idea that a door of hope and a square deal were to be given to them. But how much of a square deal did they receive, and what became of the door of hope of which he so frequently made mention? What has the Southern Democrats held out or offered the Negroes in the way of bettering their condition and contrast—to the alleged declaration of Mr. Taft about Southern appointments or his Southern policy. The Bee is satisfied that the so-called Southern policy of Mr. Taft, if there is a Southern policy, has not appeased the wrath of Southern Democracy. Then again, these colored ministers say that they want Mr. Roosevelt, and in every State in the South lily white Republicans under the Roosevelt banner have repudiated Negro Republicans. Negro Republicans are not invited to their councils, and neither are they permitted to discuss political issues with them. A few weeks ago Dr. Corrothers and his adherents were supporting the Democratic party, and today he is associated with a Democratic journal published in this city in the interest of the Democratic party. Does this new affiliation of Dr. Corrothers mean that he and his supporters have joined hands with the Democratic party and that Col. Roosevelt is being backed by white and Negro Democrats? The most amusing and the most ridiculous thing on record today is the communication of Mr. R. L. Waring, better known as "We See It," sent to Ohio Republicans. A few weeks ago he was a Taft Republican, then he became a progressive. After having been weighed in the balance by the Taft Republicans and found wanting, he then united with the so-called progressives, and is endeavoring to convince Ohio colored Republicans that Col. Roosevelt is the man. What means this change of heart on the part of as "We See It"? Brother Waring has no doubt seen something that has caused him to change convictions so soon. The Bee is of the opinion that they have all seen and received something as well. "BILL" HOUSTON. Nigh on to a half century ago an all-wise Providence dug out of the hills of Kentucky a bit of humanity and christened it William L. Houston. Providence endowed this bit of humanity with an overweaning ambition, a genial disposition and with native ability. Early in his existence this bit of humanity brought forth from the hills of Kentucky was nicknamed "Bill," and "Bill" he is to this day. There is always something approaching the generous, the affable and that touch of human nature which makes for friendship in the man whom we can familiarly call "Bill," "Jack," or "Jake." We feel so much closer to the fellow who responds with a smile to the nickname of "Bill," or "Jack," and we always feel like boosting, instead of knocking, the fellow whose panegyric is followed by: "What's the matter with Bill?" Now "Bill" Houston, with his long stride, genial nature and golden smile is as much an indegene of Washington as if his peepers first beheld the beauty of wine, women and song under a Washington sun, for he has developed right here within the classic precincts of the national capitol, and has resided here continuously for a number of years, except for about two short, history-freighted years spent in Chicago during which time he planned, built and lubricated the steam roller he ran with such precision during the B. M. C. meet in Baltimore. Just now Mr. Houston, between the intermittent practice of law and drawing the salary of a member of the Odd Fellows' Supreme Court is overhauling his steam roller preparatory to entering it in the Grand Secretary race at the next meet of the B. M. C. And right now, and from this angle, it looks like he will win the prize, for somehow or another, about the boy who is distinguished by the nickname "Bill," and carries that familiar surname up to and through manhood's state, there clings the aroma of friends, and there clusters about him the leaves of success. And with all his faults, whether they be few or many, we like the half-centennarian who signs himself "William," but responds with alacrity and good naturedly to just plain "Bill." A. BLOW TO. NEGRO RIGHTS. There are three propositions put forward by the alleged "progressives," the adoption of which will spell retrogression for the Negro. These three propositions are the Initiative and Referendum, the Recall of Judges and Decisions of Primaries. They are, to the Negro, propositions which adopted, 'will mean woe for the Negro, and render the Negro, as a voter, in the North just as impotent as has his brother in the South been made by the Southern Democrats. The referendum is a high sounding word, and because of this fact, many people are deceived into the belief that they are beyond its reach. Suppose in to any community a question of denial to the Negro of certain civil rights was proposed under the referendum, what would happen? A majority of the people being white, and more or less infected with color prejudice, would vote away from him certain vital privileges. Under the Australian system of voting, where secrecy is jealously preserved, our rights could be voted away by white men, regardless of party affiliation, who profess friendship for us. As to the recall; suppose a Southern State should pass a law disfranchising the Negro. The law would immediately get into the courts and on appeal to the Supreme Court, if held to be unconstitutional, and the right to recall decisions existed, the decision of the court would be taken before the people and reversed, and the constitutionality of the law confirmed and the Negro would be out of politics, and out of his rights forever. There is hardly a State in the South where the entire white vote would not be cast for the Negro's disfranchisement, and what would be true of the South might obtain also in the North, under the Recall of Decisions. As to Primaries, it is a regrettable fact that in every Northern State where the primary system of nominating, State, county or municipal officers has been adopted, it has as effectively destroyed the chances of a Negro being nominated as the forty days' and nights' flood destroyed every living thing on the face of the globe. . THE NEGRO CHURCH. Is the Negro church on the decline is a question often asked. That it is on the decline, at least in moral and Christian uplift, there can be no doubt, and those responsible for this decline are those ministers who trail their robes in the filth of politics. A gratifying political preacher is more harmful to a church than a leper is to a community. He is a hypocrit of the worst sort. He prates about religion and the goodness of God, pronounces against sin while all the while his itching palm is extended for the filthy thirty pieces of silver, obtained under false pretenses from party managers. Just now each and every political candidates' headquarters is besieged with grafting Negro preachers who, lying about their astuteness, influence and power in politics; are asking for the thirty pieces of silver which Judas coveted and received. In some instances, certain Negro preachers with long hair, or pompadored hair, and the sleek, sly, deceptive manners of a fox, are working two headquarters at the same time, and, for the money they receive can turn no service. Until the Negro church is purged of political preachers and bishops, grafting preachers and bishops who, in the name of the people, are asking and receiving money from political parties, the Negro Church cannot hope to make the progress it ought to make, nor can it fill the mission it was designed to fill—that, of moral and religious uplift. Of all the abominable curses with which the race and the church is afflicted with the grafting, political Negro bishop and preacher is the most paralyzing. It is the duty of the Negro pew to drive from the pulpit the political grafting preacher, and until this is done the Negro Church will continue to decline. RELIGIOUS TRAINING. Those who heard Dr. James E. Shepard last Tuesday evening at the Metropolitan Church were well paid for their presence. It was one of the most cultured and one of the most distinguished audiences that has ever assembled in that historic edifice. His argument is unanswerable. his eloquence was equal to Demosthenes, and logic as convincing as Plato. For an hour he held his audience in a trance. Bethel Literary has never listened to a speaker of such matchless eloquence. Dr. Thirkield, who is always eloquent, logical and interesting, indorsed the propaganda of Dr. Shepard. Every new theory that has been advanced by promoters of new industries were knocked in the head last Tuesday. His logic was so convincing that his propaganda went above all others. Every utterance was a point, and every point and comparison were demonstrated by sound reason. The application of his propositions were too convincing to be contradicted. His demurrers were substantiated by established rules and facts and convincing logic. He took up every kind of education and industry; and showed that his propaganda was the most-feasible, and he was backed up in this by that eminent and distinguished scholar, Dr. Thirkield. The ovation given Dr. Shepard by the people of this city was a deserving one. If you go to his home in Durham, N. C., you will see his great work. He has some of the best teachers that can be found, and his work speaks for itself. Those who failed to hear this great oration missed a treat. A REMARKAMLE YOUNG MAN In another column of this week's Bee will be found the announcement of a song and piano recital under the auspices of Mr. R. G. Doggett. Mr. Doggett is a young man of electric energy: he plans to build up an excellent musical bureau which will fill a long felt want in this city and give the lovers of high-class music an opportunity of hearing the greatest artists of the Negro race from time to time. Mr. Doggett, it will be remembered, was the young man who, as president of the H. C.-F.-D.-A., W. & G. Club, gave the remarkably successful George W. Walker memorial last May. He enjoys the friendship and confidence of such distinguished footlight favorites as Mine. Sisseretta Jones (Black Patti), J. Leubrie Hill and J. Rosamond Johnson. He has done scientific research work on the Negro and the Stage, for over fifteen years, and so impressed was Mr. J. Rosamond Johnson with his work that he paid him a handsome sum to spend the summer with him and manage his press notices and assist him in general with his many theatrical duties. We expect great things from him in the near future, because he possesses in a great measure those requisites necessary for a successful theatrical man—a rare intelligence pertaining to every department of the stage, a determination to succeed, a love for his work, a capacity for-learning, and common sense. CAPTAIN JAS. F. OYSTER. There is no member of the Board of Education any more loyal or fair to the teachers in the public schools than Captain James F. Oyster. He has the respect and confidence of the people, who know that he has done and is doing all in his power to advance the public school system. He doesn't discriminate, and neither is he a man to draw the color line on any proposition. There is hot a colored teacher in the schools who would say that Captain Oyster is not fair and just to him, and he has done everything in his power to give the teachers their just dues. The uncalled for reference to him before the Commissioners last Saturday is not indorsed by any citizen in this city. He believes in doing for the colored schools as he does for the white schools, and there is no member of the school board better liked than he is. The three colored members of the Board of Education don't represent the people, and it will be fully demonstrated in a few weeks. There is to be a public meeting held shortly by the representative citizens of Washington, who will ask the judges of the Supreme Court to appoint colored representatives on the Board of Education to represent the people in deed and in fact. TAFT LEADING. The week's result in delegate-getting shows President Taft away in the lead. President Taft's lead is so great now that all thoughts of defeating him for renomination has flown, and consideration is now being given to the campaign to follow the nomination and which must result in his re-election. From every section of the country comes the most encouraging news. Opposition is giving away to support, and indifference is giving away to enthusiasm. The President is growing in popularity each and every day. As near approaches the time for holding the convention he appears to the people as the safe, sane, strong leader and President that he is. To use a familiar saying, "it's all over but the shouting," and even now we can hear the first vibrations produced by the mighty and enthusiastic shout for William Howard Taft. The interests of the country, of labor as well as capital, and the rights of men, the white man as well as the colored man, demands the re-election of President Taft. His renomination is safe, his re-election assured. THREE GUARDSMEN. The three colored members of the Board of Education remind us somewhat of the three guardsmen, or the "Three Musketeers," in that they are always spoiling for a fight. But unlike the Three Musketeers, they have not a single victory to which they can point with pride. After the defeat, and just defeat, of their effort to stop the wheels of progress and injure the public schools by securing the removal of an efficient assistant superintendent, and in view of the fact that they said, in the beginning, if their contention was not supported they would resign, there is nothing left the three colored members but resign. Not one of them has displayed the ability and character most needed as representatives of the race. Not one of them has proven true to the best interests of the race. The best service they could now render would be to resign. VICTORY FOR TAFT. The progressives wanted primaries, and when they got them, now they cry out fraud. There was an example in this city, and all the frauds that existed were perpetrated by the progressives. They went so far, in this city, as to steal their own ballot boxes. Every time the progressives have a fight they cry fraud. The defeated should take their medicine manfully. MR. JUSTICE STAFFORD. On account of illness Mr. Justice Wendell Phillips Stafford was prevented from being present at the Metropolitan Church last Tuesday evening. Judge Stafford is a friend of humanity and the Ameri- can people will be gratified when such a man is placed on the bench of the Supreme Court of the United States. JUDSON TO GO The latest rumor is that Major Judson, the Engineer Commissioner, will be sent to the Philippines. His efficient and valuable services is greatly needed in that country, more so than they are in this city. President Taft is right to send such a valuable and important man to a country that will appreciate his services. MISS BURROUGHS. Every citizen will attend the dedicatory exercises of Miss Nannie Burroughs, at Lincoln, D. C., tomorrow. Let everybody attend. She is a noble woman and deserves to be encouraged. RECORDER JOHNSON. The frame-up against Recorder of Deeds Johnson fell through, and the perpetrator of the dastardly conspiracy will suffer. Wait and see. REGISTER NAPIER Register J. C. Napier gives a glowing account of his trip with Dr. Washington through Florida. The Bee will contain a grapic account of his trip in its next issue. It is-the consensus of opinion that Dr. Shepard proved his case. WASHINGTON CONFERENCE. A Great Meeting of Ministers—Rev. Clair and Others Returned—Brown Removed. The 40th session of the Washington conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, was held in Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church, Fourth and D streets Southeast, Rev. S. H. Brown, D. D.. pastor, last week Bishop W. F. Anderson, D. D., L.L. D., presided with grace and dignity. This is one of the best and most progressive conferences of the denomination among our people. Rev. S. H. Norwood was elected secretary; Rev. W. S. Jackson was elected statistician, and Rev. M. W. Clair, D. D., was elected Treasurer. The various reports rendered showed that the conference was making marked progress along all lines. The conference is composed of 160 ministers, representing about 3,000 members. Dr. Clair reported that during the year the conference had raised $23-$21.00 for the various benevolent causes—a creditable increase over last year. The General Conference is to meet in Minneapolis in May. The Washington conference delegates are: W. C. Thompson,N.E. S. Williams, D. D. M. J. Naylor, D. D.; reserves, M. W. Clair, D. D., and I. L. Thomas, D. D. This is the law-making body of the church, and is composed of 820 delegates. The following are the appointments in this city: Asbury—M. W. Clair. Bennings—W. J. Tyler. Central—J. P. Thomas. Deanwood—To be supplied (A. Randell). Ebenezer—W. H. Dean. Fairmount Heights—O. C. Sprague. Haven—W. H. Barnes. Mount Vernon—J. E. Roberts. Mount Zion—D. E. Hays. Nash—G. A. Davis. Simpson—W. S. Jackson. Tennallytown—John Barnett. Union Mission—R. A. Hart. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs. Tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, president of the National Training School for Women and Girls, will hold dedicatory exercises at her school, to which a large number of representative people will attend. Mr. Pittman Leaves. Mr. $^W$ Sidney Pittman left the city Wednesday afternoon for Texas where he will arrange plans for a great college. He will be gone until next week. The Bee wishes him success. Editor Slaughter. Editor Slaughter is making the Odd Fellows' Journal a success. The Bee congratulates its able contemporary, Editor Slaughter is one editor who knows that there is room enough in this world for all humanity. A Worthy Promotion. Mr. Fielding L. Dodson, one of the best known employees in the Pension Office, has been promoted by Commissioner Davenport, to chief messenger to him. Mr Dodson is no doubt one of the most competent employees in the department, and Commissioner Davenport never fails to promote those who are worthy of recognition. The Bee, as well as Mr. Dodson's large circle of friends, congratulates him. Tag Day. Tag day for the benefit of the Social Settlement, will be Easter Monday. Every patriotic citizen ought to purchase a tag for this worthy cause Song Services Song services at the 15th Street Presbyterian Church will be held tomorrow, Sunday, March 31, at 8 o'clock, under the auspices of the Helping Hand Circle. Excellent music will be rendered. Public Men And Things (By the Sage-of the Potomac) On picking up the noon edition of the stinging Bee last Saturday, between the hours of 6 and 8 P M., I observed that Bob Waring, my old college friend, and erstwhile blue-coated guardian of Seventh and F street corner, had taken his typewriter in hand, and edited a few letters off to get a line on the political situation. It appears that my old college chum 15 a Teddy man. Mighty queer how some fellows can see miracles and change over night Now I recall along about four years ago, Bob Waring was doing as much hollerin' again Teddy as a bellowing牛. But, of course, any man can change his opinion after he gets a glimpse of a cloud with a silver liming. Bob is a patriot. And this reminds me that Rev Corrothers too, is busy now working the political game to save souls from Hades by the ordinary religious route. I met the Right Reverend, who pastes his hair down close to his scalp with pomade, the other day and he handed me out a line of independent political talk, spiced with a few Democratic superlatives that sounded to me like that old song they used to sing: "I done paid him in advance." But Rev Corrothers, like his bishop, Alexander Walters. as his all know, is a man of millionaire possessions and so does not have to accept any provender from political bosses. It is repeated softly in select circles that the Right Reverend uses his own, personal, individual money in all his political undertakings. Of course some people will believe in revelations, but I just have such a peculiarly constructed coconut that I can't get it through my skull that any colored divine is so unselfish, and so race-interested as to refuse to pick up a stray ten or fifty spot handed up by politician. But with all of his feebleness, along political lines, Rev Corrothers ain't so awfully bad. As I once before narrated, he is a likely fellow, with some mighty goo parts, even if he does have capacious pockets in his trousers adapted for bills of large denominations. I really like him. He fills a mission in life. Well sir, that was an awful jolt they handed my dear good friend Horner at the last meeting of the board. And the lemont they handed Tunnell was about four degrees tarter than a lime. And Mrs. Harris—well, my gallantry for the fair sex won't permit me to discuss her further than to say she just naturally got the wrong view through a bad pair of glasses. I was up on the half a couple of times this week, and if Tunnell had heard some of the bon mots thrown at him he would have concluded that he had missed his calling when he went on the board. The fact is the ex-head of King Hall, a now defunct Episcopal school of which he failed to make a howling success, as a member of the school board has been a dismal failure. He reminds me of the old colored fellow down in the mountains of Virginia who, when asked who he was for, replied "I ain't for, I'm agin." The trouble with Tunnell is he started to win fortune and fame, and snatch popularity out of the mealstom of trouble by hugging a delusive hope that some day he might rule the roost. Now I know both him and Littl Lord Fauntleroy well. I used to matriculate under him in history, and used to confab with L. L F on terms of equality in or at various social functions, when I was a beau bromel before the charley horse clinched my under pins, and I can say without fear of contradiction, even by Kelly Miller, that when it comes to that serum they call brains, the teacher of history at Howard isn't in the same county with the unkempt-vandyed individual who was named after Roscoe Conkling. But somehow, Prof. King Hall Tunnell has got it into his West Indian gray matter that he's powerful just because he possesses a megaphone voice that is as musical as a volley fired by Madero's army. Some people do say that Tunnell was led to slaughter by the more persuasive brain of a product of Warrenton, Va. Now these two gentlemen, during the remainder of the time allotted to them to vivariate around these diggings, ought to imitate that little bivalve they call a clam, and just have nothing more to say. I wonder what old Hague Tribunal Kelly Miller is saying now that his peculiar friend and faculty associate went down with a dull, sickening thud. Kelly's prognostications, like the Allens, down in Virginia, went wrist. But Kelly meant well. He really thought that both Tunnell and Horner could hit safe in the first inning, and make the bleachers believe they had a chance to sneak over one run. But neither one of them could connect with the public favor hit, and it was just three strikes and out. My friend West India Tunnell would confer a favor upon Howard, by getting the cramp out of his right hand long enough to pen one of those instruments in writing they call a resignation from the board. My friend Horner, I suppose, will continue on like a bull in a china shop, doing the disturbance act. But their days of usefulness, on the board, will, from this time on, represent, like an unknown quantity. Really both of these men have it in them to be useful fellows, if they will ever get their minds off themselves. 1 * * I was over in Baltimore last week, and while over there two or three individuals with mauve complexions asked me about Tom Jones Now I ain't had Tom in this column since he found fault, with something I said in connection with him, and in which I meant no reflection either on his eloquence or cuff-throwing away propensities Well. I told these Baltimoreans that Thomas was getting the money, living on Eazy Street, and enjoying the best that is in life. I also averred that the loquacious attorney was a leader at the bar, and I (Continued to page 8.) The Week in Society Your doctor wants your prescriptions filled right. He wants results. Neither you nor the doctor will be disappointed if your prescriptions are filled at the drug store of Board & McGuire, 1912½ 14th St., and 6th and You Sts. N. W. They employ four graduates in pharmacy, skilled and experienced, and you get the results in perfect service. An invitation was received to attend the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Institute for Colored Youths, Cheyney, Pa., to be held at Friend's Meeting House, Philadelphia, Pa. Prof. Hugh M. Brown is the principal of said school. Rev. W. A. Taylor, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of Newport News, Va., passed through the city while here he w.s the guest of Attorney Jabez Lee. Rev. Taylor called at the office of The Bee before leaving the city. W. T. Vernon and Rev. I. N. Ross were among the speakers at Sharp Street Memorial Church in Baltimore. The local lodges of Knights of Pythias held thanksgiving services there. Mrs. Herazette Ryder Rice, of Liberty, Md., has been visiting her sister and mother, Miss Jane and Mrs. Senie Ryder, of 1904 L Street N. W. Miss Comora Carter will visit friends in Baltimore Sunday. Mrs. Lucy Lewis, of West Virginia, has been the guest of Rev. M. W. Clair during the past week. Miss M. Edithie Cooper, who is the assistant supervisor of practice in the Baltimore schools, is spending a few days with Mrs. H. B. Quander, of 2423 Georgia avenue N. W. Miss Olive Madello is in the city a few days, the guest of her mother, Mrs. Senia Madello, of 1904 9th St. N. W. Mr. Clarence Burke and Mr. James Carper, of Baltimore, were visitors to the city last week. Miss Mary E. Baltimore, who has been visiting in Harrisburg, Pa., left for her home Tuesday. Dr. Stephen J. Lewis, of Harrisburg, Pa., spent a few days in the city last week. Mrs. C. W. Posey and Mrs John Lovett, of Pittsburg, Pa., were among the visitors to the city who attended conference Mrs. Henry P. Payne, of Pittsburg, Pa., accompanied by her little son Henry Jr., is visiting her sister. Miss Erminine F. Shinn, in this city Mr. T. T. Stulze, of Winston-Salem, N. C., will be in the city in a few days. The vacancy in the position of chief clerk of Freedman's Hospital, held until recently by Mr. Harry H. Cardozo, will be filled in a few days by Surgeon-in-Chief Warfield. Miss Arsine Elizabeth Jones and Mr. William E. Cobb are assistant clerks in the hospital Mr. Abner McMurtry, of Burgin, Ky., near Lexington, has succeeded the late Mr. Shermonte L. Brooks, in the appointment division of the Treasury Department. Mr. Arlington B. Chaney, of New Bedford, Mass., is visiting his family at 1910 Eleventh street N. W. He may locate here in the near future. Mr. George H. C. Williams, formerly of the Armstrong Manual Training School, and later principal of a thriving industrial and agricultural school at Bowie, Md., is in the psychological ward of the Washington Asylum for observation and treatment. His condition is due to overwork. Mr. James M. Harrison. Norfolk's popular lawyer, poet and editor, spent last Sunday in the city. Washington is to have colored ball this summer at Union League Park, 'tis said. Rector T. J. Brown preached an able sermon last Sunday evening at St. Luke's P. E. Church taking his argument from the text: "Where we would do good, evil is always present." Mr. Clarence Mayo sang the offertory. Mrs. Bessie Austin, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs S. A McKinney, left the city last week. 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. Mrs. M. E. Beard, of 1624 Church Street Northwest, entertained a few friends last evening in honor of her house guest. Mrs. Sharper. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jones, of 007 S Street, entertained a few friends Tuesday evening to meet Mrs Sharper, of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Sharper, of Pennsylvania, will leave for her home Saturday. She has had a pleasant stay, and enjoyed the beautiful city. The Richards Literary Club met at the residence of Miss Munday, 1004 Ninth Street Northwest, on last Thursday after the routine of business, the club listened to and enjoyed an instrumental solo by Miss Munday, which was followed by an essay by Miss H. J. Moore, on the "Work of Titian." The club was then ushered to the dining room, where a very dainty repast was enjoyed by all. Rev. J. P. Ureagw of Atlanta Ga. Rev. J. P. Uragg, of Atlanta, Ga., and Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins were the guests of Mrs. Henrietta Tyler, of 321 T Street N. W. during their visit to Conference last week. 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 wears a smile that will not come off. The Bee is the people's paper. Why don't you have it sent to your home? Rev. B. T. Perkins, of Roanoke. Va. was the guest of Miss Hattie Savage, of 1837 Fourth street. Revs. R. E. Jones, of New Orleans, La, and W. W. Lucas, of Meridian, Miss, were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Williams, of 1316 G St. N. E., last week. Revs. M. C. B. Mason, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and W. H. Brooks, of New York City, were guests of Mrs. Hannah Beason, of 2462 P Street N. W. during their recent visit here. Rev. W. H Dean, of Lynchburg, Va. is the guest of Rev. Harris, of 41 D Street S. E. Mrs. Johnson returned to her home in Virginia on last Thursday, after spending several weeks in this city with relatives. Miss L. Middleton left for her home in Virginia on Saturday after a pleasant stay of a week in this city, visiting her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Middleton. Miss Violet A. Kibble is still confined to her home because of illness, but is improving. Rev. C. J. Jacobs, of Sumter, S. C., was the guest of Mrs. Maude Thompson, of 1838 Fourth street. Rev. E. W. S. Peck, of Baltimore. Md., spent a few days in this city and was the guest of Mrs. Mary Mitchell, of 336 G Street S. E. Rev. I. L. Thomas, of Baltimore, visited Mrs. Annie Gardiner, of 64t R. St. N. W. Rev. Ernest Lyon, of Baltimore, was the guest of Mrs. Irene Chapman, 409 Fourth Street N. E., as were Revs. C. Y. Trigg and D. D. Turpean Miss Mattie E. Brown, who has been quite ill, is improving. Miss Jessie C. Mason is able to sit up, and within a very few weeks she will be out Mr. James W. Armstrong was a valuable delegate to the Methodist Conference last week. 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. Sarah Bryant, of Chicago, prominently identified with the rescue work of her community, is spending a few weeks with her sister. Mrs. James E. Buckner, at "The Cameron." Major Charles Young is temporarily located at the St. Regis, in 14th street. Mrs. C. W. Childs continues ill at her home, 1911 L Street N. W Mr. A. E. Manning, editor of the Indianapolis World, has been spending a few days in the city on business. Dr. John Hurst is at home again from a trip to Mississippi. Rev. I. N. Ross' prospects for the A. M. E. Bishopric are said to be improving day by day. His friends place him in the winning list with Drs. J. M. Conner and John Hurst. Lieut T. H. R Clark will read a paper on "Thaddeus Stevens" at Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church Monday night. They met at Dr. Morse's Gem Drug Store and saw themselves in front of that beautiful fountain, 19th and L streets Northwest. Reporter Thomas J. Brown, of St. Luke's P. E. Church, is suffering with la gripe. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis sails from New York City today for Kingston, Jamaica, to appear in a series of dramatic recitals under the management of Prof. T. Ellis Jackson. Mr. Arlington B. Chaney returned last Saturday night to New Bedford, Mass., after a pleasant visit to his family. Mr. John C Daney has just concluded a highly successful speaking tour of the Southeast, his itinerary embracing Norfolk, Va. and Elizabeth City, Raleigh. Washington, Newbern, Goldsboro and Wilmington, N. C. He addressed large audiences at every point visited, and greatly encouraged the people by his optimistic presentation of the issues of the day. The officers and members of the executive committee of the Mu-So-Lit Club will be entertained next Wednesday evening by Mr. R. W. Thompson, at his residence, 1004 S Street Northwest Mr. Uriah Sumpter Richards is singing in Baltimore The most illustrious potentate 33d degree Mason. John Fr acis Wilkinson, is confined to his home sick. WEST WASHINGTON The Men's meeting at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon was largely attended. The men's mu- sical program was highly entertaining. Mr. Henry Johnson presided. The Crispus Attucks Relief Association celebtaed its ninth anniversary Sunday evening at Mt. Zion M. E. Church. The reappointment of Rev. D. W. Hayes, pastor of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, by the distinguished Bishop, W. T. Anderson, L.L. D., on Sunday night at the closing of the Washington annual conference, has caused great rejoicing among the members and friends of the pastor, as was shown by the constant stream of visitors at the parsonage to offer their congratulations in the reappointment of Dr. Hayes, which seems to have been a two-fold significance: first, by the acknowledgment of the services of a scholarly and refined gentleman of the best type in the Christian ministry, of which any church should feel with pride of such a possession. Second, because it will remove congestion of a tyranalical influence of long standing in the church, and cause a spirit of more Christian activity, and will be helpful and productive for the best interests of the greatest number. The Bee correspondent congratulates the pastor and church, and predicts a successful year of administration. ALEXANDRIA NEWS. (By R. H. Brooks, 723 So. Fairfax St.) The funeral of Mr. Robert Burke, who died at his residence, 517 So. Columbus Street, Sunday, March 24, took place from Alfred Street Baptist Church Wednesday, March 27, 3 P. M. Rev. Alexander Trannat officiating, assisted by Rev. S. M. Johnson. The deceased was born in Thoroughfare, Virginia, in the year 1851, and came to this city when quite a youngster. Here, as a baker's apprentice, he soon became a baker of no mean ability, and during his sojourn here, he, with his artistic work and novel ideas, practically laid, what might be termed, the chief corner stone of what is now acknowledged to be the largest white confectionery business in the city. About thirty years ago the deceased went in business for himself at 517 So. Columbus street. His thorough knowledge of the business, together with his personal supervision, has won for him during these years a place among the most successful confectioners in the city. His pies, which were his specialty, are sold in wholesale lots to lunch room and restaurant keepers all over town. The deceased was a most highly respected citizen, and the senior deacon in his church. He leaves a widow and the following children: Boyd, Wilbur, Henry, and Misses Nellie, Lottie, Bengile, Blanche and Julia; also four nephews, Robert and William Burke, of this city, and William and Henry Burke, of Washington. It is understood that the confectionery and bakery will be managed by the sons. The meeting at Hallowell School on tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock for the purpose of organizing a branch of the Colored School Improvement League in this city promises to be a phenomenal success. Mr. John F. Baker, the principal, Mr Rosier D. Lyles, Mr. P. H. Lumpkins and the teachers of the girls' school, are working hard in a combined effort to make the meeting what it should be. A quartet from Hoffman's Concert Orchestra will accompany the singing. Rev Stewart H. Brown, D. D., who has so successfully conducted the affairs of Ebenezer M. E. Church, Washington, D. C., during the past three years, has been appointed by Bishop William F. Anderson, D. D. L.L. D., to look after the helm of Roberts Chapel. Dr. Brown entered the ministry about twenty-three years ago, when he was quite young, and now ranks among the leading divine of the M. E. Church. It is said that he is a good business pastor, having paid $4,500 on the main debt of Ebenezer Church, besides keeping up all current expenses, which, in a church like Ebenezer, must be no small item. During his administration 250 members have been added to Ebenezer. Dr. Brown is not narrow, and is always pleasant, kind and ever ready to work for the uplift of fallen humanity and the, betterment of God's Kingdom here on earth. In sending Dr. Brown to Alexandria, the Bishop evidently had considered the needs of the charge, in view of the fact that no progress has been made since Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins, D. O., was sent from Alexandria to Wheeling, W.Va. more than a year ago. Dr. Jenkins, prior to his removal, had paid a big church debt, organised a prosperous chapter of the Methodist Brotherhood and had planned the erection of a Young People's Building on the lot adjoining the church. Just at this time, when the church and community needed him most, he was sent to Wheeling. So effective was his work among the boys of Alexandria that one Baptist preacher has recently said: "If Dr. Jenkins had stayed here, we would have but few young people left in the Baptist Churches here." It is expected that Dr. Brown, being, as he is, a trustee of Morgan College, member of the Examining Board of the Conference, and possessing all the other qualifications of an ideal pastor, will take up the good work where Dr. Jenkins left off. The young girls will doubtless be very much in evidence tomorrow morning to greet and welcome the pastor's son, who graduates from Morgan College in May. Mrs. Mary L. Robinson was ill for a few days this week at her residence. 725 So. Fairfax St. Mrs Delilah Murray continues ill. At the meeting of the Young Men's Bible Class Monday night, Mr. Edw. P. Dixon presided. Addresses were made by the president, pastor, Rev. Truatt, Rev. G. O. Dixon, Mr. Geo. Lane and several other speakers. The Bee is on sale at David Wair's barber shop, 106 N. Columbus St. and Miss Julia Brown, 200 N. Payne Street. OVATION TO DR. SHEPARD. (Continued from page 1.) wife."—Hannah More. Let the World be Enlightened. The New Propaganda—Prof. Geo. Wm. Cook. The Hope of the Negro Race—Mr. Henry Lincoln Johnson. "Still groans the helpless millions in their chains. "Still is the arm of the oppressor strong." The Ministry—Rev. M. W. Clair. "Purity and virtue be thy guide." The Legal Profession—Asst. Atty. Gen. W. H. Lewis. "In this let truth and honor be thy guide." Response—Dr. James E. Shepard. To all of the delightful enconiums. Dr. Shepard gracefully responded. His life, a simple one, was not given to many social entertainments, but for this whole-souled extension of hospitality—the first of its kind he had ever accepted—he was profoundly thankful. He was deeply touched by this evidence of support in the work he was trying to do, and it would ever be a source of encouragement when difficulties haunted his pathway. Music was furnished by the Amsterdam Orchestra. The tables were handsomely decorated with flowers and sparkling candelabra, and each gentleman wore a crimson carnation boutonnier. The committee in charge of this splendid function was made up of Messrs. W. Calvin Chase, chairman; R. W. Thompson, secretary; W. Sidney Pittman, treasurer; John C. Daney, Armond W. Scott and Thomas L. Jones. Mr. E. Murry, the popular caterer, served the diners up-to-date. The Menu. The toothsome menu, which, coming at the regular dinner hour, was "as welcome as the flowers that bloom in the spring, tra-la." It was prepared by that prince of caterers, Mr. Emanuel Murray, and was as follows: Dinner Bears Roast Turkey Cumberberry Sauce Radishes Sweet Potatoes Green Peas Celery Punch The Guests. Among the guests, aside from those already mentioned, were: Rev. T. J. Brown, Dr. G. W. Cabanis, Dr. C. W. Childs, J. W. Curry, W. Calvyn Chase, Jr, John C. Dancy, Jabez Lee, Dr. Charles E. Lane, J. Henry Lewis, J. B. Loftis, George H. Lee, M. C. Massfield, Dr. Charles H. Marshall, Hon James C. Napier, J. Moria Saunders, Edward L. Scott, George C. Scurlock, H. C. Tyson, A. D. Washington, Thomas Walker and others. Special guests were Archdeacon W. George Avant, of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Eastern North Carolina, with headquarters at Newberne, and Mr. Charles C. Amy, general superintendent of the Durham Textile Mill, of Durham, N. C. Masterly Plea for Religious Education. Dr. Shepard said in part, With "Religious Training, the Hope of the Negro Race" as a text, Dr. Shepard pointed out the necessity for "foundation work" as a prerequisite to permanent progress, and argued convincingly that only through an education based upon the Bible, with its Christian precepts and the universal application of the Golden Rule, can permanent advancement be made along any line of human endeavor. "A common ground—nothing upon which all of us are agreed, all united, is what is needed," declared the Doctor. "The desire for happiness is common to all men. The perfection of life's ideal, the fulfilment of cherished hopes—these constitute the goal we are all seeking. We differ widely as to the means, but the end sought is the same. In this era of temptation to stray after false gods, to be swayed by the intensely materialistic aspect of life, it is essential that the right start be made—that the correct foundation is laid at the beginning. Happiness, culture, education, development—must come from within. Character is more than external veneer. There is no such thing as laying character upon meat from without. It cannot be fastened upon an individual. We are following a false system if for one moment we believe that we can lift into a permanent state of serviceability an individual race or nation by external means. Manual dexterity or purely intellectual grasp add little to the sum of human happiness if self control and obedience to the ethics of society be lacking. Self-respect, sense of duty to fellow-man, conscientious fulfillment of just obligations—these are fundamental in the relation of man to his environment and with his kind. "Of what permanent value would he a thousand blacksmiths to a community, trained to the external forces alone? What do they add to the civic righteousness and what do they add to the moral tone of the sphere in which they move? A community of people who keep the law simply for fear of punishment are at heart law-breakers. But a community who are restrained from crime because a Power within tells us that it is wrong—abhorrent to the sense of right-doing—is anchored in a harbor of safety." "Make the Man First—He Will Make the Living." "Make the man first," said Dr. Shepard: "the he can be depended upon to make the living. Christian education tells a man that he is a man—the noblest work of God—gives him a consciousness of his divinity and inculcates an undying self-respect. No constitutional enactment can rob him of this possession. No curb can be placed upon his aspirations." Dr. Shepard quoted statistics to show that there is a wave of crime sweeping over the land, which will engulf the nation if corrective influences are not applied in time. Chris- -why it will be to your advantage to buy Furniture and Carpets from us. 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 tian education, he claims, will take up the waste material found in the jail, in the chain gang, in places of immorality, in the slums and will make useful men and women of those not yet awakened to a proper realization of their power and possibilities for good. A man who can be awakened to his limitations and weaknesses can be saved. We fail to do our duty if we neglect to throw out the lite-line to our struggling brother. "Wealth, property, and the possession of vast stores of facts are desirable and stair for much, but the direction of these treasures is likely to be dangerous to the well-being of the nation without the saving power derived from Christian education Until a people can become masters of themselves it is a doubtful experiment to entrust them with the control of unlimited wealth. Note the tendencies of combinations of capital today, and determine for yourselves whether our condition would not be improved if those in control of the necessities of life could be brought to see their plain duty to humanity, rather than to the gratification of their lust for money and the sordid power it generates. Christian education will develop a new standard of efficiency in all walks of life; it will evolve practical lessons of work and induce a realization of the true dignity of labor; it will insure the right control of capital and honest dealing with the man who must earn his bread in the sweat of his face; it will bring new ideals and alleviate战 projudices; it will lift up the man farthest down by inspiring sympathetic co-operation on the part of the man on the mountaintop. Above all, Christian education will produce unselfish leadership—the one thing needful to the Negro millions of this land of ours. Let us not forget the injunction: "Seek ye first the Kingdom of Heaven and all else will be added unto you!" Keeping the Goal in Sight. Dr. Shepard told of "the greatness that was Greece and the pomp that was Rome," and emphasized the truism that mere culture and mere wealth do not make for enduring happiness or lasting prosperity. Reliability, loyalty, freedom to grow spiritually and morally, and to follow the bent of God-given talents, unrestricted by hampering laws, or unjust customs, will work a moral revolution in any land. America was founded on the desire of the Puritan fathers for religious liberty. Wealth, the higher education, manual skill and the arts and the sciences came afterward—a natural development. Emotionalism was described as a Negro characteristic. Is it not the part of wisdom," asked the Doctor, "to control and direct this precious asset to the end that good and not harm will be done by the natural exuberance of our racial spirit? There can be no accomplishment worth while without emotionalism. Enthusiasm is emotionalism. We must have it, but it must be controlled by powers derived from Christian education. Concluding. Dr. Shepard quoted from Sidney Lanier's immortal verse: "As the marsh hen secretly builds in the watery sod. Behold I will build me a nest on the greatness of God: I will fly in the greatness of God as the marsh hen thies. In the freedom that fills all the space 'twixt marsh hen and the skies. By so many roots as the marsh grass send in the sod. I will heartily lay me hod of the greatness of God" "Postscripts. One hundred Queen Beatrice roses were presented Dr. Shepard by Mr. Jesse Powell, manager for F. J. Kramer, the greatest florist in the world. Dr. Shepard has a duplicate key to the city's favor that he can keep for all time. Commissioner Macfarland enjoyed every moment of the evening. Dr. Shepard's stories were all short and to the point, and "went across" in good shape. Prof. Cook surprised everybody by his easy familiarity with Biblical texts and ecclesiastical lore. Mr. Maxfield did not have an opportunity to say a word for "Old Glory," but there will be other occasions. The North Carolina colony was Beauty Cream Guaranteed or money re-refunded BARNARD'S COMPLEXION CREAM BEAUTIFUL SMOOTH SKIN follows the use of Barnard's Complexion Cream. Freckles, Tan and Liverspots are quickly removed by its use. The best flesh cream for bleaching the skin. Attractive offer to agents. Special offer free; a 25c cake of Barnard's Clearo Complexion Soap free to every one purchasing a jar of Barnard's Complexion Cream and presenting this advertisement PEOPLE.S DRUG STORE. On sale at all first-class drug and department stores. out in force. They are a loyal legion. Mr. Dancy's introductory remarks were in that polished orator's usual happy vein. Photographer Scurlock was on hand to give the diners a prominent place in history. President Thirkield came in for his customary "big' hand." Miss Burroughs' singing girls made a pronounced hit. They reminded the old-stagers of the Fisk Jubilee Singers in their palmiest days. President Taft is to pay Dr. Shepard's school a visit in April or May. A signal victory for the "Christian statesman." Archdeacon Avant, with his handsome countenance and fine athletic figure, was the cynosure of all eyes. The earnest plea for "unselfish leadership" scored heavily. Straws show the way the wind is blowing. The mooted question, "What is the matter with the educational methods of today?" seems to have been satisfactorily answered. It was one of the "truly great" meetings of Bethel Literary's current year Assistant Attorney General W. H. Lewis was the wit of the dinner, and Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson was the optimist word-painter. The audience was beautiful to look upon. It was a "good luck" night. The skies were ideal. Can't we all find a "common ground" upon which all mankind may meet in sympathetic co-operation? Let's try! "No curb shall hamper our cherished aspirations," says the North Carolina educator. The N. R. T. School, but two years old, has eleven imposing buildings. Isn't that "going some?" W. Silidney Pittman is the designer of the school's buildings, and the supervising architect in charge of their erection. Washington's progressive clergymen have given as an answer that they will attend the great Ministerial Conference at the N R T School, Durham, July 6. Prof Kelly Miller sat like a philosopher Dr George W Cabaniss is a genial companion. Mr. Philip Waters, clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals, of the State of West Virginia, known far and wide as "the boy orator of the Kanawha," came up from Charleston last week to attend the M. E. Conference. He was royally entertained while here. Major John C Buckner, of Chicago, was, in town several days of last week. Abdul Hamid, In Fear of His Life Changed His Sleeping Place Every Night An interesting reminiscence of Abdul Hamid, the former sultan of Turkey, who was known as Abdul the Accursed and by several other more or less unpleasant titles, is given in the description of a visit to Yildiz Kloek by Colonel (Count) Gleichen in the Household Brigade Magazine. "The house was a perfect labyrinth of small rooms," he writes. "In no fewer than seven of these rooms were beds on which the sultan used to sleep—not ordinary beds, but large couches, sloping at a considerable angle from the head end downward, so that, covered with a quilt or two, his majesty could sleep in a semi-upright condition and spring up at a moment's notice to be ready for anything. "No one knew in which of the seven rooms the sultan was going to sleep, for he changed his resting place every night for fear of hidden dangers. Along the main passage which led past many of these rooms a most ingenious arrangement existed for giving warning of the approach of any one. The floor was composed of loose planks under the carpet, so that merely to walk along it started a clanking sound which must invariably have waked a light and nervous sleeper." OYSTER ISLANDS. Their Growth Is Exactly Analogous to That of Coral Reefs. Oyster islands similar to those formed of coral are found in several parts of the world. The islands in Newport river and Beaufort harbor, North Carolina, says a writer in the Century Path Magazine, have been discovered to have as base a reef to which the spawn were attached and above this layer upon layer of oysters, vegetable growth and debris brought by the action of the waves and winds, all of which finally grows high enough to rise above the surface of the water. This growth is exactly analogous to that of the coral islands of the Pacific. The islands near the mouth of the river Tagus, in Portugal, are said to have been built up in this way also. Here, where there is such a quantity of oysters that 100,000,000 a year would scarcely be missed if they were removed, the expanse of water just beyond the river's mouth is dotted with oyster islands. As in the case of the coral reefs, which on the seaward side may be covered with living, growing coral, live oysters thrive in the same waters where the accumulation of dead generations has served to form the islands. Muscles May Move Themselves. Albert von Haller, a Swiss surgeon of the eighteenth century, was the first to point out that the muscles of our bodies have an automatic action. Before Haller's time it was believed that the muscles could not contract or swell up of themselves, but were drawn up by the nerves of volition. Haller discovered that this is not so, but that a muscle, if irritated, will draw itself together automatically, even when it is quite separated from the nerves, and this has since been proved to be true by a great number of experiments. So that, though it is true our nerves are the cause of our moving, because they excite the muscles and so cause them to contact, yet the real power of contraction is in the muscle itself. The body of man is full of wonders, not the least of which is this automatic power of contraction in all muscles. - Louisville Courier-Journal. The Comma. The point on which most writers are at odds with the compositor is the comma. He is too fond of this particular punctuation point. He takes a delight in breaking up the flow of a sentence with his artificial pauses. We all say, "Why then did you do it?" in one breath. It is the compositor who says, "Why, then, did you do it?" It is possible to be too hard on the comma. It has its undeniable uses. Edward Cloud in his memoir of Grant Allen tells the story of a compositor who dissented very strongly from that writer's moral philosophy and had to "set up" an interview with Allen in which the sentence occurred, "He is happily married." He salved his conscience by printing it "He is, happily, married." -London Chronicle. A Cheerful Liar. One time the late ameeer of Afghanistan naked the English diplomatic agent at his court to give a description amid a circle of Afghan boys of the largest gun in England. The Englishman described the 10) ton gun, and when he had finished the ameeer observed to his admiring subjects. "I have seen a gun the cartridge of which was as large as the gun which has just been described to you." It would never do for an ameeer to be astonished, much less to confess himself beaten. One Idea Developed. Browning-How is your new club for the exchange and development of ideas getting along, old man? Greening-Not as rapidly as we had expected. So far it has developed the idea in each member that he is the only man in the bunch who has any ideas worth while.-Chicago News. The Whole Period. "There is a period in a woman's life when she thinks of nothing but dress." "What period is that?" "From the cradle to the grave."—Puck. If the thief lacks opportunity he thinks himself honest—Sterne. Achy feeling, pain in Limbs and all Malarious indications removed by Elixir Babek, that well known remedy for all such diseases. "I have taken up the three bottles of your 'Elixir Babek,' and have not felt so well and entirely free from pain in limbs for five years. Please send me on dozen more."—Mrs. E. Higgins, Jacksonville, Flu. Elixir Babek 50 cents, all druggists or Kloczewski & Co., Washington, D. C. MACARONI DANDIES. Grotesque Fashions In England In the Eighteenth Century. Dandyism developed a new phase of quiet richness during early Georgian times, and the court exquisites were stately figures in finely laced shirts, long skirted coats and gold clocked stockings. The hats worn by the bean were modified reproductions of those in fashion at Versailles, and the art of wearing them was shown in the tilt. In fact, different angles in the tilt identified the wearer's status and locality. In 1772 dandyism became again paramount. A band of young bloods returned from an extended tour abroad, and while in Italy they had contrived to get several new ideas about dress into their somewhat empty heads. Fired with an ever growing sense of their own importance as arbiters of fashion, they formed themselves into a group known as the Macaroni club, in contradistinction to the good old fashioned Beefsteak club of London. The Macaronies dressed their hair in enormous side curls, with a hideous knocker-like twist at the back. With this exaggerated colfure a tiny hat was worn, which it was correct for the wearer to raise with his tasseled cane. A soft white handkerchief was tiled in a huge bow under the Macaroni's chin. His coat was short, and his tight knee breeches were made of striped or flowered silk. Thus garbed, with innumerable dangling seals, two watches at least, silk stockings and diamond buckled shoes, the dandy walked abroad, eminently satisfied with himself and quite convinced that his appearance was greatly envied. "Beau Brummel and His Times." Pretty Heavy Umbrellas. The great objection to umbrellas 100 years ago was their weight, and when it is stated as a matter of fact that the very smallest umbrella then weighed no less than three and a half pounds it will probably be admitted that the objection was a justifiable one. Instead of the thin rainproof fabrics which how form the covering of umbrellas nothing better was known than leather or oilcloth. 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DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third St. N. W. Phone, Main 3200. Carriages For Hire. Geo. W. Murray South Washington Druggist 2d & D Sts. Southwest PEOPLE'S DRUGGIST CHRISTMAS Articles AGAINST THE PREACHER. Rev. S. L. Corrothers and His Ministerial Associates Condemns Louisiana for Taft—A Hot Letter From the South. From the Roosevelt headquarters at Washington, D.C. March 13, 1912, today gave out a statement prepared at a conference of Negro ministers in Washington, claiming to represent 400,000 Negro voters, declaring for Mr. Roosevelt as the friend of the Negroes. The statement is signed by Bishop J. S. Caldwell, of Philadelphia, A. J. Warner, of Tennessee, G. E. Blackwell, of Indianapolis, E. Tyre, of Nashville, and G. W. Clinton, of Charlotte, N. C., and by over thirty Negro ministers from various cities. The petition is addressed to the Negro voters, and urges them to do all they can to aid Colonel Roosevelt's nomination, and do all they can to capture the defeat of William H Taft, who thinks that 10,000,000 Negroes should accept his appointment of an assistant attorney general and a collector of customs, as a panacea for his degrading Southern policy If the Negro bishops and ministers are "correct in their signed statement that the colored voters will not support President Taft if he 15 nominated," said Senator Dixon, in a statement tonight, "it means the certain loss of fifteen electoral votes in Indiana, 29 in Illinois, 18 in Missouri, 3 in Delaware, 8 in West Virginia, 24 in Ohio; 10 in Kansas, and 8 in Maryland." With the elimination of these 115 electoral votes, the nomination of Mr. Taft would mean political suicide, so says Senator Dixon. Yes, for argument sake, I will admit that Mr Taft's appointment of an assistant attorney general and a collector of customs did not satisfy the 10,000,000 of colored Republicans of this country. But how about Mr Rosevelt discharging the colored soldiers who saved him and his New York regiment at San Juan Hill, and what about him discharging them without giving them a trial by the military law, and where were all of these ministers and bishops when Mr Rosevelt was President of this country, when so many of their race were burned at the stake and lynched under his administration; and he, as chief magistrate of this nation, he. Rosevelt, never said one word in his message to Congress or otherwise about it; and there were more Negroes lynched and burned under the Rosevelt administration than were under the McKinley administration and Harrison together, and still these great protecting and alarming ministering angels have the audacity to ask their colored brothers of the Northwest to help them defeat an honorable man as President Taft for Mr. Rosevelt, because he failed to appoint a goodly number of their race to office in the South. The honest colored voter would rather for Taft not to appoint any colored man in this country than to be treated as we were treated under this saint and protecting angel these ministers have so recently discovered. While I highly respect the ministers of the gospel, and I believe all of the colored Republicans respect them, yet I don't believe that the honest colored voter will answer their roll call in this coming campaign against President Taft, for Mr. Rosevelt because they will keep the Brownsville, Texas, coincidence in view whenever the name of Colone Rosevelt is mentioned as a possible candidate for the Presidency, and they have that right. Don't you think so, brother ministers? --- carefully compounded 491 Penn, ave., N. W. OUR $2.50 AND $3 SHOES ARE THE BEST MADE. SIGN OF THE BIG BOOT WM. MOREL AND, PROF. NEW THE SEWING MACHINE OF QUALITY. HOME NOT SOLD UNDER ANY OTHER NAME. If you purchase the NEW HOME you will have a life asset at the price you pay, and will not have an endless chain of repairs. Quality Considered it is the Cheapest in the end to buy. If you want a sewing machine, write for our latest catalogue before you purchase. The New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass. 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Office, 1109 Eye Street, Northwest, residence 1212 Florida Avenue, Northwest. Phone N. 2642 Y, M. 4078. Every job will entitle you to a free notice in The Bee. THE BEE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW. Who are the Roosevelt men in.the federal service? When will that 11th street wedding take place? Will it be S. J. Davidson, Judge Robert H. Terrell or the principal, Dr W. Bruce Evans, for "inauguration year" president of the Mu-So-Lit Club? Why didn't Ben Davis and T. Thomas Fortune fight it out with blank cartridges at fifty paces instead of handing down their papers with a rancorous personal quarrel? Did Champ Clark withdraw that invitation asking Negroes to participate in his birthday reception? --- Washington, D. C. Printing. The Astoria Pharmacy, Third and G Streets N. W., is doing a rushing business now. Dr. Armstrong, the proprietor, makes a specialty in trying to please his many colored patrons. They are swarming in his store, in order to be in time for Christmas gifts. Dr. Armstrong comes from an old Virginia family with a heart bigger than that of any beef you may kill. This is one of the few drug stores in which our people are treated right. Where to Buy The Bee. Smith's, 4th and Elm St. N. W. Pope's Pharmacy, 1319 H St. N. E. Jackson & Whipp's, 1513 7th St. N. W. Board & McGuire's, 9th and You Sts. N. W. Board & McGuire, 1912½ 14th St. N. W. Smith, 28th and Dumbarton Ave. Leonard Blagburn, 201 Morris R1. Anacostia, D. C. For rent, nice large, sunny rooms, furnished or unfurnished. Modern conveniences. Apply 1438 Rhode Island Avenue. N. W. For Rent Seven room brick, 1957 Fourth St. Northwest, LeDroit Park. Rent. $20.50 per month. By Thos. Walker, 506 5th St. N. W. no-25-3t FOR RENT. A three-room flat, suitable for two ladies or gents' bachelor quarters. Fine light airy rooms. Heat and light furnished. Apply 1224 You Street, N. W. Roome For Rent. One large front room (unfurnished) with heat, light and other privileges, and one hall room for rent; excellent location; reasonable price. 1520 Corcoran Street N. W. An Opportunity. I can start any honest or energetic boy or girl in a pleasant and profitable business if they are willing to do a little work after school hours. For information write Mr. A. R. Stewart Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Free Information An up-to-date financial plan to riquidate church debts with ease and certainty. Free information to all ministers and church workers. 1223 S street, Washington, D. C. no-1-3-m Martin's Cafe, 11th and You Streets Northwest, is setting meals at reduced prices. First-class in every particular. BEST IN THE CITY. Why do you go elsewhere and buy your ice cream when you can get better at Murrays. Murrays cream is pure and is delivered to any section of the city. This is an old established firm First class meals at all hours in the day may be had at Murrays—1216 U street, northwest. Ice cream cut, $1.20 per gallon. Plain ice cream at 90 cents per gallon. His large and commodious dinning room will accommodate any number of people. --- House & Herrman. The next oldest house in the city is House & Herrman. If you can't be satisfied elsewhere, call at this house. Healy's Healy's Capsules for colds and grip. Third and Massachusetts Avenue N. W. Sure cure. 25 cents. What do the Negro, Democrats think of one Mr. Roddenbury, "of Gawgy, sah?" If Charlie Pickett isn't a real "wise guy?" How about a banquet for Secretary Lewis E. Johnson, just after the dedication of the new $100,000 Y. M. C. A. that he has worked so hard to build? Where is one Napoleon Bonaparte Marshall? Texas has more newspapers than any other State in the Union. Twenty-nine in all published by colored Americans. --- -Finest remedy known for indigestion 75c a bottle, 50c full pt. Only at Family Quality House 909 7th St Phone M.274 NoBranch Houses Cars to the Northeast Section and Suburbs pass the door. THE ASTORIA PHARMACY Fresh Drugs. Third and G Streets Northwest. Drugs and Preparations always fresh. phone Main 3252. At a recent meeting of the Mu-So-Lit Club, Garnet C Wilkinson, of the faculty of the M Street High School, gave "efficiency and systematic training" as the greatest need of the leaders of today in the church, in the school room, in medicine, at the bar, in business and in the industries. Assistant Register of the Treasury, Cyrus Field Adams is looking the picture of health. NOTICE The election of Officers of the Women's Union Christian Association will take place Tues.April12 Houses for Rent. Several houses at Burville, D. C., for rent. Large garden tracts to each house and good water. Four, five and six rooms; 4-room, $8.00; 5-room, $10.00; 6-room, $12.00. Apply to Thomas Walker, 506 5th St. N. W. For Sale. FOR SALE-6-room, 18-foot brick house, all modern improvements, concrete cellar, high ceilings. Only colored family on street. Am moving to country. H. D. WOODSON. 18 Quincy Pl. N. E. Between Q and R. Rooms for Rent or Flat. Lady going away permanently would like respectable married couple to take parlor front room, and afterwards to take nice sunny 3-room, modern flat, at $12.50. Call evenings or Sunday afternoon, 2142 N. Y. Ave. 2d Fl. right. 20-30-11. Rooms. Rooms wanted by a young man in the government service, nicely furnished; room with board if satisfactory, in a refined private family, living in Northwest section, within half hour's walk of State, War and Navy Building. Address and state terms. V. E. C., care of The Bee. m-16-tf WANTED—BOYS. Boys who want to earn money should call at The Bee office every Friday afternoon and secure The Bee and sell it to the people. More money is earned from selling The Bee than from any other paper in the city. WANTED Woman' presser for dresses and suits—in alteration room of The Louvre. 1115 F Street N. W. Apply Manager. m-31-18 WANTED. Maid for suit department. Must have previous store experience. Apply Manager. The Louvre, 1115 F. St. N. W. m-30-11 WONDERFUL RESULTS ON SHORT NOTICE I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making curly hair lie smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of Pineville, S. C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh stubborn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion for the complexion. Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and get the genuine (Ford's) manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. For sale by Nichols' Pharmacy, Corner 19th Street and Penn. Ave.; S. A. Richardson & Co., 7th and Q Sts., N. W.; Morse's Pharmacy, 19th and L Sts. N. W.; W. S. Richardson, 316 Four-and-a-Half St. S. W.; Daniel H. Smith, 28th and Dumbarton Ave., N. W.; J. F. Simpson, corner 7th St., Rhode Island Ave. and R St. N. W.; Singleton's Pharmacy, 20th and E Sts. N. W.; Market Pharmacy, corner 20th and K Sts. N. W.; John R. Major, 716 7th St. N. W.; Ideal Pharmacy, 11th St. and N. Y. Ave. N. W.; R. A. Veitch, corner 20th and M Sts. N. W.; E. E. Cissell, 10th St.; and N. Y. Ave.; W. P. Herbst, Penn. Ave. and 25th St. N. W.; Hutton & Hilton, 22d and L Sts. N. W.; R. W. Duffey, Penn. Ave and 22d St. N. W.; Whiteside Pharmacy, 1921 Pa Ave.; Board & McGuire, corner 9th and U Sts.; F. M. Criswell, 1901 7th St. N. W.; Quigley's Pharmacy, corner 21st and G Sts. N. W.; Daw's Drug Store, corner 23d and H Sts. N. W.; Howard Pharmacy, 10th and R Sts. N. W. People's Pharmacy, 7th and Mass. --- Goldheim says English cut clothes are riding on a great wave of popularity this spring with the young men. And it is to these young men we are addressing this particular advertisement. Almost every tailor in this country is endeavoring to make these narrow shoulder, unpadded English coats, but only a few—a very few—have mastered the art. We have succeeded because we have concentrated our efforts along these lines for a number of months past. We not only say we can produce a perfect-fitting, gracefully-draped English model suit, but we guarantee our work to you or ask no pay. Can we do more? As a Special Easter Offering We Feature a Suit, Made to Measure, for Never before has any one establishment shown so many attractive fabrics at such an attractive price. We have scoured the woolen markets for extraordinary values which we could offer at this extraordinary price. Our efforts were well rewarded, and now we show all the novelty cloths, as well as the staple blues and blacks, which we will tailor to your measure for as little as $20. And, remember, we guarantee the fit or we ask no pay. If you are not quite decided as to what style or what pattern you want for this spring, we offer our wide experience and extensive displays to aid you. Public Men and Things (Continued from page 4.) had no reference to any other bar than the legal bar, and that in spite of the fact that peculiar-eyed Clinckscale was no longer a "brief" tenent of his office, and in spite of the fact Bob "As We See It" Waring might be battling around in the chair made vacant by Clinck, Tom was getting about all the business he could handle. Now Thomas, after I handed you all these beautiful, rose-scented pieces of confectionery, you really ought to be good, and smile on me benicently over afterwards. You just got to hand it to Mrs. Hattie Gibbs Marshall for being the real cheese when it comes to getting up a real, simon-pure, high class concert. That one she arranged for at Howard Theater last Friday evening was a jewel. I got in a little late, because my little honey-bunch took so long to arrange her Hair-Vim straightened hair, and adjust her made-over gown, but I certainly enjoyed it all. The singing was fine, the audience a beauty, and the music handed out was of the 24-karat kind. And Harry Williams, as a leader, was a peach. I like the way he waves a baton. He's a real find for Washington. Now I said I enjoyed it all. Well, there were two things that had sort of dampening effect. One of them was spoiling a high-class concert with a lot of cheap-john advertising thrown on a curtain. That never ought to have been stood for. And the other had feature was the appearance, on the stage of Howard Theater's announcer. I don't know what his name is, but I do know he is a real nightmare. He came out, and right off the bat got all tangled up with the English language—just knocked, biffed and cuffed dear old Pure English about as if it was a rag baby. If it had been a vaudeville entertainment he would have been a howling success, but his appearance, following some exquisit music finely rendered, made a fellow think of what a kid once said when he was asked what is down beneath us. The kid, contemptuously replied, "Oh, hell." If the manager of Howard Theatre would either give his announcer a course in English as taught by a correspondence school, or gently, but firmly, suggest to him that as an announcer he is very much onion, a delightful and delicious favor would be conferred upon a suffering public. The next time Mrs. Gibbs Marshall contracts for the Howard Theater for a high-grade concert. I suggest that she have it stipulated in the contract that the Howard Theater announcer is to be incarcerated, submerger and enveloped in total silence, and removed to the outer edge of town. He is a fit, when it comes to making a masse shot on the English language Smart Set. It must occur to any one at all acquainted with the name of the foremost members of the theatrical profession, especially with the extremely popular contingent who will fill the world with mirth and music, that the Smart Set with S H Dudley in his new comedy success, "Dr. Beans. Only $20 there has any one establishment shown such an attractive price. We have s for extraordinary values which we can price. Our efforts were well reward novelty cloths, as well as the staple tailor to your measure for as little guarantee the fit or we ask no pay. It not quite decided as to what style this spring, we offer our wide exper to aid you. Imported and Domestic Suit Made to Your Measure $15 to $40 The Young Man's Tailor th Street --- from Boston," which will be the special attraction at the Howard Theater for two weeks commencing Monday, April 8, has made more than unusual demand upon them, inasmuch as the long list of entertainers announced is strictly characteristic in this respect. In fact, "Dr. Beans from Boston" appears to have exercised some sort of magic spell, so as to be able to corral so many of the really bright particular stars of musical comedy. The stupendous aggregation comprises no lesser talent than Henry Troy, James Burris, Daisy Martin, Alberta Ormes, Jessie Harris, William Ramsey, Frank DeLyons, Arthur Talbot, Roley Gibson, and Ella Bevans, as well as a goodly number of comedians and singers who have attained to the highest ranks of delightful entertainers. Then again, "Dr. Beans from Boston" is said to be still further fortified in its powerful organization by the introduction of fifty pretty, active girls and trained chorus men, all of whom contribute with intelligence and discretion towards the astonishingly pleasing mixture of fun, frolic and music that has made laughter gained by legitimate methods throughout an entertainment of quantity as well as quality. Fifteen song hits are introduced during the action of the play. Matinees will be on Thursday and Saturday. Banqueted at the St. Regis. The monthly meeting of the subcommittee of management, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, consisting of Acting Grand Master Henry Lincoln Johnson, Grand Secretary James F. Needham, and Grand Treasurer Julius C. Johnson, convened in Washington Wednesday of this week, for inspection of the Odd Fellows' Journal office. This duty was imposed on the Monthly Board by the Sub-Committee of Management at the time it was determined to move the Journal and printing plant to Washington. A banquet was tendered these distinguished Odd Fellows by local members of the order. Included with them as honored guests, at the festive board, was Major General John C. Buckner, of Chicago, III., the staff head of the military branch of the Odd Fellows, known as the patriarchy. Attorney General of the Order, Harry S. Cummings, was also present as an honored guest The banquet was held in the Marble Room of the St: Regis Cafe, Wednesday evening, and there were thirty diners. Associate Justice W. L. Houston acted as master of ceremonies. In addition to those already mentioned were the following officers of the District Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia: District Grand Master W. B. Harris; District Deputy Grand Master Chas. S. Hill; District Grand Treasurer Geo. A. Carlter; District Grand. Director Geo. M. Cook, and District Grand Chaplain. Maj. Burrill Wood. Ex.District Grand Master Jas. H. Coleman, and Major Swan were also present. Others present were Editor Slaughter, of the Odd THE HOME OF GOOD CHEER and Satisfaction. All Beverages Absolutely pure at D. RIORDAN, New Jersey Ave and L St. N. W. Washington, D. C. m-30-2t J. A. ANDERSON M. MCDANIEL SOCIAL SERVICE LUNCH Meals at all Hours. NEVER CLOSED LADIES TABLE 1531 14th St. N.W. Washington, D.C. Fellows' Journal, John N. Goins, W. O. Davis, S. H. Wilkins, Walter J. Abrams, Quartermaster Edgar Stavling, former Deputy Grand Master Chas. Horner, Thos. D. Tucker, former Grand Director, David Warren, W. Sidney Pittman, Noble Thomas, Dr. W. L. Thomas, Gen. Henry L. Forrest, Geo. F. Collins, John H. Simms, H. H. Naylor and Joseph A. Manning. A seven course dinner was served and speeches were made by all present, except by General Forrest, who recited Anthony's Oration. A Good Program Rendered The young ladies oratorical contest which took place last Monday evening under the auspices of the Alpha Phi Literary Society, of Howard University, was a grand affair. The Following is the program: March. Invocation—Dr. Pezavia O'Connell. Solo, Selected—Olive M. Wells. Remarks—President Alpha Phi Literary Society. Oration, "The Idea of Liberty in this Generation"—Helen Lee. Piano Solo, Chopin—Carrie R. Burton. Oration, "The Awakening of China"—Lois Johns. Solo, Selected—Jacob E. Jones. Oration, "Selma Lagerloef's Debts" Myra L. Davis. Solo, "The Swallows," Cowen—Agnes A. Adams. Oration, "The Slums of Washington—A Plea"—Florence L. Swann. Music, "The Bill of Fare," Zollner—Quartette. Decision of Judges. Decision—Mrs. W. P. Thirkield, Mrs. Judges—Mrs. W. P. Thirkield, Mrs. G. W. Cook and Mr. T. M. Gregory. All of the young ladies did well, and it could be seen much research and study had been given each subject. The first prize was given Miss Lois Johns, and the second was given Miss Myra L. Davis. New Pastor. Rev. Arthur Randall, the new pastor of the People's Congregational Church, is in the city, residing at 1140 N. J. Ave. N. W. Mrs. Randall, who has been sick is improving. I ANGLER THE BOOKS OF THE PALATIAL IRON STEAMER ANGLER, ARE NOW OPEN FOR CHARTER AT THE OFFICE WATER AND N STREETS SOUTHWEST TO WASHINGTON PARK AND LOWER RIVER LANDINGS FOR SEASON, 1912. SPECIAL RATES FOR EARLY CHARTERS. FLOWERS FOR FUNERALS KRAMER, THE FLORIST Buy from the wan who grows his own Flowers Lowest Prices Best Work TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. BOOK AND JOB PRINTING Specialty made of Constitutions and Pamphlets BUSINESS OFFICE and PLANT, 1109 EYE STREET. N. W. PHONE MAIN 4078 Uptown Office: 1212 Fla. Ave.. N. W. Phone: North 2642-y The Jane B The Jane Freeman Booth School in Cooking, Sewing, Shampooing, Special course in the making of For further particulars, address MRS. JANE B 1914 Third Street, Wa Phone N. 7681. The Jane Booth School The Jane Freeman Booth School of Industries announces courses in Cooking, Sewing, Shampooing, Manicuring, Millinery. Special course in the making of Braids, Puffs, Dyeing, &c. For further particulars, address MRS. JANE F. BOOTH, 1914 Third Street, Washington, D. C. Phone N. 7681 FOR SALE AT ONCE. One half or all interest in the Mt. Clemens Hotel and Eureka Mineral Bath House (For colored people exclusively) which is the only hotel and bath-house combined, owned and operated by a colored man at any of the health or summer resorts in the United States. A good proposition for a hustling young man with money. For particulars. write Geo. I. Hutchinson, Prop., 218 Welts St., Mt. Clemens, Mich. Baltimore and Ohio THE OFFICIAL ROUTE to the TWENTY-FIFTH Quadrennial Conference A. M. E. C. Kansas City, Mo. MAY, 6-27, 1912 CHOICE OF ROUTES: VIA ST. LOUIS OR CHICAGO Go one way and return the othee For full information call on or address S. B. HEGE, District Pass'r Agent 1417 G St. N. W. near 15th st., Wash. Lunch Room. The new Social Service lunch room will be ready to open this evening. If you want a first-class lunch, don't fail to go to the Social Service Lunch Room, 1531 14th St. N. W. Booth School School of Industries announces courses Manicuring, Millinery. of Braids, Puffs, Dyeing, &c. Press F. BOOTH, Washington, D. C. St.RegisHotel 1832 Fourteenth Street N.W. Washington, D. C. One of the finest appointed dining rooms in the country, owned by and managed for colored people. The excellence of St. Regis meals cannot be surpassed. The service is courteous and quick. St. Regis dinner patties are fashionable, served in our private dining rooms. Special attention paid to Banquet service. Our steam heated, well lighted rooms are not surpassed for beauty and comfort. Spacious tile bath rooms, with all modern appointments. MRS. GRACE T. MERCER, Proprietress. JUSTH'S OLD STAND. Workingmen, pulling yourself up by your boot-straps is hard; seeing you near shoes, but here's news: Slightly used suits $3 to $10; do they meet with your views? One price. Justh's Old Stand, 619 D. DECLARED. OFF. The testimonial by Miss Jean Kelly, announced for April 4. at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, has been declared off on account of Miss Kelly's departure for a year's tour abroad.