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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 TAFT GETS 296 TO 29 FOR ROOSEVELT OVER 500 DELEGATES. PRESENT. PRESIDENT TAFT THE CHOICE. FIERY SPEECHES. WILD ENTHUSIASM. DR. CORROTHERS ELECTED PRESIDENT. VOL.XXXII NO48 TAFT GETS 296 TO 2 The Great National Congress tion Foz OVER 500 DELEGATES, PRESE CHOICE. FIERY SPEECHES. CORROTHERS ELECTED PRESID The great National Congress of colored Americans called to meet in the city April 29 and 30, convened in Galbraith Church. The first session was held Monday night, with Dr. S. L. Corrothers in the chair. There were fully 500 men present, representing every State and Territory in the Union. The delegate commenced arrival Sunday night, and the residence of the promoter, Dr. Corrothers, was literally stormed. The congress was composed of lawyers, doctors, preachers, bishops, and politicians. The first indication was that the Roosevelt forces were in the majority, but the final count proved otherwise. Attorney Geo. F. Collins, of this city, assisted by Attorney J. Lewis Taylor, who, after having been appointed on the Committee of Resolutions, left the committee because he was not permitted to explain his vote after having been defeated in his objections to induce the remination and election of President Roosevelt. He was among the most active objectors upon the floor of the conference. The temporary organization, which was made permanent, was completed Monday night by the election of Dr. S. L. Corrothers president, Attorney Jas. H. Stewart, secretary; Rev. Minkins, correspondent secretary; and Aaron Pronen, treasurer. After the Monday night's meeting Dr. Corrothers and the members of his church tendered a reception to the visiting delegates. There were fully 600 people at the reception. The congress reconvened Tuesday with Dr. Corrothers in the chair. While the Committee on Organization and Resolutions was out, addresses were made by several of the visiting delegates. Among whom were Rev. R. A. Walace, of Philadelphia, Pa.; Rev H. M. Mickins, of Indianapolis; Ind.; R. D. Evans, of Texas; Rev. S. P. Drew, W. F. Denny, of Richmond, Va., and others. The committee, composed of W. Calvin Cha-e, chairman, Win F. Denny, secretary; A. S. Williams, of Atlanta, Ga., Dr. Fauntly and J. Louis Taylor, made its report. The discussion of the committee's report was exciting and lively. About a dozen or more delegates were upon their feet at once. It was as much as the chairman could do to hold the congress. About six Howard University law students, headed by Attorney Geo. F. Collins, created a great deal of enthusiasm and excitement before the adoption of the committee's report. Rev. S. P. Drew delivered a strong speech urging the adoption of the committee's report. He was wildly applauded during the delivery of his address. Mr. Prelan also supported the committee's report in a strong address. A substitute was offered by the pastor of the People's Congregational Church, but it was voted down, and when the final vote was taken the result was 207 for the adoption of the report and 29 against its adoption. The congress then went wild. The applause and enthusiasm was deafening and it lasted fully 15 minutes. Editor Chase handled the administration end of the fight, with the result as above stated. Report made by Chairman Chase was as follows: Committee's Report. The Resolution. At a race conference of nearly five hundred delegates held at Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church, Monday, and Tuesday, ringing resolutions endorsing President Taft for renomination and re-election were adopted. The meeting was called for the purpose of considering the attitude of the Afro-Americans of the country in the present contest. After careful consideration of the questions involved, the delegates, who represented all shades of political opinions, voted to work for and vote for the renomination and re-election of President Taft. The Committee on Resolutions was composed of W. Calvin Chase, District of Columbia; J. C. Denny, Virginia; J. Louis Taylor, District of Columbia; A. S. Williams, Georgia; and Rev. P. K. Fonville, Pennsylvania. The following resolutions were adopted by an overwhelming majority: Whereas, We the representatives of the colored citizens of the United States, representing every State and territory, have assembled at the capital of this great republic in national conference for the purpose of discussing the best methods to be adopted to ameliorate the condition of the suffering millions of our fellow citizens and indorse and recommend to the suffrage of the colored American race the man who could in our opinion, best represent all the people, and especially the colored American citizen, in the high office of Chief Executive of our government, and Whereas, it is true that some mis- takes have been made in dealing with the South, but those mi-takes were due to the policy advanced by bad leadership or by men whose selfish ambition was paramount to the rights of the Negro in those States where Jim Crowism, race discrimination and disfranchisement were enacted into laws by Democratic legislatures and for which the Republican party is not responsible, and Whereas. The greatest evil which new confronts us and which, if enacted into law would be a menace to our constitutional government, is the recall of judges, and Whereas such a doctrine, if it should triumph, would inaugurate retroactive legislation, nothing more or less than the repudiation of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, which would take from the Afro-American his vested rights, which have cost millions of lives and rivers of blood. It would place into the hands of the Southern oligarchy, a weapon with which to blot out the decisions against peonage, which have been rendered under the administration of William Howard Taft; and. Whereas, If the doctrine of ex-President Theodore Roosevelt should prevail in the recall of judges, few judges would be brave and courageous enough to interpret, con-true and uphold the Constitution, and the rights of the Afro-American would be endangered, and Whereas, The Southern States, which uphold the doctrines of States' rights are daily violating the amendments to the Constitution, and the people of those States would not hesitate to recall the judges who have convicted and sentenced the violators of the laws against peonage, and Whereas, The Thirteenth Amendment, Section 1, declares: "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. Section 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation," and Whereas, A Democratic Congress has neither attempted nor will attempt to enforce by appropriate legislation laws against the peonage system, which has been a menace to the colored people in certain Southern States, and the judges who have rendered decisions against this heinous crime would certainly be recalled if the doctrine of the recall of judge-obtains, and Whereas, The last great amendment to the Constitution is being violated daily, without any effort on the part of Congress to cure the evil, and would be wiped out completely if the doctrine of the recall of judges were enacted into law. The Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; reads: Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, and Whereas, No effort has been made by the Democratic House to enforce this amendment to the Constitution, therefore be it Resolved, That we the representatives of 12,000,000 people warn our fellow citizens against the pernicious doctrine of the recall, which means second slavery and havoc to the peace of society and to the progress of our government, and the denial of all the vested rights of the colored American, both political and civil; be it further Resolved, That in view of the existing conditions, we hereby endorse William Howard Taft for renomination as President of the United States and urge upon all patriotic citizens, who believe in good government, to vote for his renomination and re-election. Further, be it Resolved. That this national congress shall be perpetuated and known and styled "The National League of American Negroes," organized for their advancement and the protection of their civil and political rights. Resolved. That the officers of this League shall consist of a president, fifteen vice-presidents, recording secretary, corresponding secretary, treasurer, chaplain, and an executive committee of fifteen, of which a sub-committee of five shall be appointed and known as the Legal Bureau. This League shall meet once every year at such time as may be designated by the executive committee, in the city of Washington, and that each year an appeal shall be made to Congress demanding that the Constitution of the United States shall be enforced, and the appeal may also contain any other matter which may tend to aid the colored American. Resolved. That the executive committee shall prepare a constitution and by-laws for the government of the League. M. Roosevelt Congress Called but Indorses Taft. 500 National Delegates Enthusiastic. Taft Vote to Date 433—Necessary to Nominate 540—Yet to be Elected 333—Taft will get 200, Making a total of 633 for Taft. Resolved. That each State shall organize a subordinate League and elect three delegates to the national league convention to be held under and by virtue of the call of the president, by direction of the executive committee. The following officers were elected: President, Rev. S. L. Corrothers; vicepresidents, Dr. J. H. McMullen, New York; Dr. P. A. Wallace, Pennsylvania; Dr. C. S. Whitted, Rhode Island; Dr. G. W. Johnson, Massachusetts; Rev. J. H. Batecheler, New Jersey; G. L. Johnson, Ohio; J. R. Clifford, West Virginia; Rev. H. J. Cullis, Illinois; Rishon G. L. Blackwell, Indiana; Dr. W. H. Young, Tennessee; Walter L. Cohen, Louisiana; Dr. M. D. Lee, South Carolina; Rev. J. B. Colbert, Kentucky; Dr. B. C. Shaw, Missouri; Nick Chiles, Kansas; treasurer, A. P. Prioleau, South Carolina; secretary, Joseph H. Stewart, District of Columbia; corresponding secretary, Dr. D. M. Mickens, Indiana; chairman of the executive committee, W. Calvin Chase, District of Columbia. Bishop Walters in Town Bishop Alexander Walters, of New York City, in charge of the Washington Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church, delivered an eloquent sermon Sunday morning at John Wesley A M. E. Zion Church, 18th and L streets Northwest, on "Faith in God." Rev. C. C. Alleyne, the pastor, was also assisted in the services by Rev. J J Pierce, director of the Zion missionary work in Liberia, and principal of the denominational school at Monrovia. Mrs. Florence Randolph, of Jersey City, an ordained minister of the Zion Church. Mrs. Lelia Coleman-Walters, wife of the Bishop, and R W. Thompson, a general correspondent, were introduced and spoke briefly. Bishop Walters, accompanied by Mrs. Walters and his son, was en route to the General Conference of the Zion church, which opened its quadrennial session at Charlotte, N.C. Wednesday morning. The Zion church is one of the oldest of the colored branches of Methodism in the country, having been organized in New York City in 1796 by James Varick. Abram Thompson, Peter Williams, Christopher Rush and others. It has grown to a membership of about 600,000, and owns, property worth fully $8,000,000. There are ten episcopal districts, embracing forty-one conferences, and the Charlotte conference will have something over 400 delegates. The deliberations will cover upwards of three weeks. There are two vacancies on the bench of Bishops, to be filled by this body Dr J. S. Jackson, of Philadelphia, financial secretary of the connection; Rev C. C. Clement, editor of the Star of Zion, the official organ; Rev W. L. Lee, of Pittsburgh, and Rev S. L. Corrothers, of this city, are prominently mentioned for episcopal honors. Rev C. C. Alleyne, also of this city, is being pushed forward for the editorship of the Star of Zion, and John C. Dancy, former Recorder of Deeds for the District, is named as a possible candidate for business manager of the publishing house at Charlotte · Dr. Shepard Honored. Los Angeles, Cal., April 26. Dr. J. E. Shepard, who is in the city, and will be given a royal banquet by the citizens of Los Angeles, Cal., Wednesday night. It will be the greatest event in the history of the great west. Dr. Shepard delivered three addresses last Sunday to large audiences. The Bee is the people's paper. Why don't you have it sent to your home? DR. SHEPARDS ANNUAL COM- MENCEMENT. Noted Speakers to Participate in Graduating Exercises of National Religious Training School, May 15 to 23—Dr. Parkhurst, Assistant Attorney General Lewis and Dr. Steckel—Getting Ready for Coming of President Taft. (Special to The Bee.) Dr. J. E. Shepard issued invitations to friends all over the country to attend the annual commencement exercise of the National Religious Training School, which begin May 15 and close May 23. Noted speakers will participate and the entire program is to be of the highest order of excellence. A large attendance is expected, and arrangements are being made to accommodate the throng, which unavailably comes to Durham to witness this extraordinary event each year. The program in detail is as follows: May 15—Closing prayer and testimony meeting, 8 P. M. May 16—Literary contest by young ladies, 8 P. M. May 17—Oratorical contest by the young men, 8 P. M. May 19—Annual sermon, 3.30 P. M. Rev. C. E. Maddry, pastor Tabernacle Baptist Church, Raleigh, N. C. May 19—Address to undergraduates, 8 P. M. Dr. James E. Shepard, principal of National Religious Training School. May 20—Annual musicale, 8 P. M. May 21—Address before the Y. W. C. V. and Y. M. C. A., seven missionary societies, 8 P. M., Rev. W. E. Steckell, pastor Dayleston Presbyterian Church, Dayleston, Pa. May 22—Class Day and tree-planting, 3 P. M. May 22—Address before the literary societies, Hon. W. H. Lewis, Assistant Attorney General of the United States, Washington, D. C., 8 P. M. May 23—Commencement exercises, 10:30 A. M. Commencement address by Rev Charles H. Parkhurst, D. D. pastor Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York City. Dr. Shepard is now on a long Western tour, reaching the Pacific Coast. He has spoken to large audiences in Chicago, Des Moines, Omaha, Denver, Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and other points. He will return to Durham early in May, to receive President Taft, who comes to speak for the N. R. T.'s faculty and student body about that time. This will be a red-letter event in the history of this celebrated institution. $ ^{0} $SLAVERY IN AFRICA Interesting Christian Endeavor Meeting. One of the most interesting Christian Endeavor meetings of the year was held at the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon, when Mrs. G. C. Campbell, formerly a missionary in Africa, spoke. Mrs. Campbell, with her husband, spent six years in the African wilds, and her intimate association with the work made her talk valuable and instructive. Mrs. Campbell said that the African tribes each have what is known as a guest house. This house is kept exclusively for visitors to their clans and no members of a particular clan is permitted to dwell therein. And neither are visitors permitted to sleep in these houses over night; they must seek other quarters in which to rest. These guest houses, after becoming unfit to house the visitors to their tribes, are then turned over to the tribe to be habited by them. Slavery exists in Africa, the speak- er stated, and the free African hold-slaves. The method which missionaries and other visitors to African slave hold of telling slaves from free owners is by the receding forehead. The slaves are, of course, required to all the heavy work. And a portion of the heavy work consists in trying burdens upon their shoulders which are strapped around their foreheads. The great pressure there causes the forehead to recede. In response to an inquiry by one of the audience as to whether the missionary stagnes in their teachings to discourage slavery, the speaker replied that slavery had not proved the great hardship and had not caused the great suffering among the slaves in Africa that it had caused in this country, and the missionaries did not feel disposed to attempt to weed out this practice. The speaker told the story of a little nine-year-old African boy whom she and her husband brought to this country to remain during such time as Mr. Campbell should recover from the great African fever. This boy remained in America with them for eleven months, after which time they returned with him to Africa. He had not been home long before he was taken with appendicitis and died. The father of this boy had thirty wives—for bigamy is a great practice in Africa. The missionaries had been totally unsuccessful in their efforts to christianize this chief, and consequently unsuccessful with his whole tribe. They had hoped, therefore, that this boy's return to his native home after spending nearly a year in civilization would be the means of educating the whole tribe. Great was the disappointment, therefore, when he was taken sick and died. But, a very strange thing happened, Heretofore, the father of the boy had not permitted himself nor his tribe to receive the teachings of the Bible, but when his much-loved child died he was anxious to see what was to be done in the funeral service. Much to the surprise of Mrs. Campbell, the chief ordered his entire tribe to the funeral service. One can imagine that there was no room for outsiders when the chief with his thirty wives and their offsprings gathered in the church. However, this proved the missionaries' opportunity to preach the gospel to heathen who had never permitted themselves to hear it before. And the preacher and his wife did not permit the opportunity to go unnoticed. The death of this boy, which had seemed such an unfortunate thing, proved to be the turning point in the heathen lives of these Africans. The speaker gave several translations of the African tongue into English, which interested her audience. She also told several humorous incidents connected with her work. After they left the African fields for home the last time, they brought an African girl. She had been told much about the Americans and wagerer to know more. Owing to lack of accommodations at their stopping place, this girl was compelled to sleep in the room with an American. The speaker stated that the Africans sleep with a light, even though it be but a candle for, as they say, they must see how to sleep. The African girl seeing that the American woman had made no light before going to sleep, undertook to do so herself. When she had lighted a candle she espied a set of false teeth in a cup of water upon the dresser. Being eager to learn and copy American fashions, she hailed this discovery with glee, and started in in earnest to remove her own teeth. She had a beautiful set of natural teeth, but she thought that the American should not get the better of her, and she tugged and tugged to remove her natural teeth. The speaker stated that this girl did not sleep at all that night for trying to remove her teeth. And she could not eat the next day for her mouth was too sor. The audience was very much anticoo when the speaker said that the African chief gave as his reason for not being a Christian the fact that he had thirty wives. The Endeavor choir, which has just been organized, was highly commended for the creditable showing which it made at its second appearance. The choir is undertaking to sing several selections each Sunday. The meeting was presided over by Mrs M P Heath, the president of the society. The other officers are Miss Edith Sayoy, vice-president; Miss Ellen Lee, secretary; and Miss Jessie Parks, treasurer. SAYS NEGROES BEAT HOOK. New York Publisher Felicitates Colored Race On Its Victory. Oswald G Villard, president of the New York Evening Post Co., in an address tonight at the opening of the fourth annual conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, declared the most significant indication of the advance of the Negro in the last year was the defeat of Judge William C Hook, of Kansas, for the United States Supreme Court. "There can be no question that Judge Hook would be today upon the Supreme bench, even after his intolerable 'Jim Crow' car decision," said Villard, "had not the so-called 'black cabinet' of Mr. Taft waited upon the President and notified him that if this wrong were done to colored Americans, no colored man would speak in the President's behalf during the Presidential campaign and that he could count upon the certain hostility of thinking colored people of the country." PARAGRAPHIC NEWS Important News Happening of the Week DEVOTED TO GENERAL INTERESTS In order to promote educational relations between United States and Latin American union plans have been formed to establish July 1 a section on education. The study of Spanish and Portuguese and the history of Latin America in the colleges of this country will be urged. For the first time the Paul Revere bell in the city of Bath, Me., did not ring last Monday. The fifteen pound tongue fell out. The bell is a genuine Paul Revere and nearly a century ago hung in the steeple of the old North Church in Bath, Me. The total enrollment of Tuskegee is 1,000, which is slightly under the total enrollment for last year, says the Tuskegee Student. An interesting feature of the conference which met at Tuskegee, was the variety of interests, religious, social, educational and scientific represented there. There are 41 colored Y. M. C. A.'s in the United States. The total membership is 9,554. In the hope that Maj. Archibald Butt, supposed to have been lost on the Titanic, may be aboard some boat and unable to communicate with his mourning friends, the War Department will not enter on its records that he is dead until May 15. The nineteenth anniversary of the birth of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant was celebrated last Saturday night at the Metropolitan M. E., Church by the Department of the Potomac, G. A. R. The church was decorated with large American flags. St. Louis has a concrete building fifty-seven feet high, which is entirely without windows. The illumination is by means of skylights in the roof. It is said William O. Peterson, ninety-seven years old, who has been a preacher for seventy years, has been taken to the alms house in Springfield. Mass., to end his days. Over 23,000 Negroes have emigrated from the State of Kentucky in the past ten years; this is due to the lack of educational facilities, it is said, so Lexington has just completed a fine public school for Negroes at a cost of $80,000. Capt. Charles L. Mitchell, who died at Roxbury, Mass., was the first Negro in the North to be elected to a State Legislature. He was a member of the General Court of Massachusetts in 1866, and was one of the oldest civil war veterans in Boston. The Negroes of the State of Alabama operate 10,200 more farms than they did a decade ago. They control about 3,000,000 acres of land and about $10,000,000 worth of farm property. Rev. C. V. T. Richeson, the condemned pastor to be executed May 19 for the murder of Avis Linnell, has become a Roman Catholic, according to rumor. The Secular League has petitioned Congress to remove all the theological reference in oaths required of Congressmen entering government service, and especially "in the presence of Almighty God," does not meet the approval of the league. Women of the nation plan a memorial to Titanic's heroes, and Mr. Taft gives the first dollar toward the proposed fund. Distribution of the $25,000 estate of Benjamin Dilley, a bachelor hotel keeper of Wilkesbarre, Pa., left a will, which cannot be divided among his cat, until the death of his pet cat. The cat is in excellent health and shows signs of reaching a ripe old age. The Shepard Ministerial Conference. The ministers of the country should turn out en masse next July at the National Religious Training School, Durham, N.C., and make "The Shepard Conference" a redletter event in the history of the race. Dr. James E. Shepard, president and founder of the institution, has extended the hospitalities of his school for a week, without money and without price, to all who will come and lend their aid toward the solution of the problems that beset the Negro people today: Economies, civics, moral uplift, sanitation, hygiene, social service, reform in the home life and education of every conceivable type will have a place upon the rich and varied program. The conference will open July 6. Those who plan to take part should notify Dr. Shepard at once, to enable him to make the necessary preparations and formulate his order of exercises. Many noted divines in all sections of the country have already signified their intention to be present, and each mail is bringing in additional acceptance. The success of the Conference is assured, even thus far in advance of the date of assembling. The Bethel Literary. The Bethel Literary announces an illustrated lecture by Prof. Thomas Jesse Jones. Subject, "The Social Survey of Washington." Tuesday night, May 7, 1912. This will be the last program of the present session, and the annual election of officers will take place at 7:30 P. M. on the same evening. An Incident of the Great Naval Battle Off Santiago. The Thundering Boom of the Oregon's Big Gun In Opening the Attack on Cervera's Fleet Proved Too Much For the Nerves of the Old Veteran. "It's a remarkable thing," said the captain, "that almost always in any great event of exciting experience, even one in which human lives are involved, there is likely to be some little minor feature with a humorous side to it that will call forth a smile, if not a sudden burst of laughter. It seems as if in such trying moments, one's feelings seek a quick vent and seize upon any little incident as a safety valve." This particular piece of philosophy was expressed by the grim old captain of our steamer as we were lazily churning along the lower coast of Florida. "I never get down on these southern seas," continued the captain. "without thinking of that 3d of July, 1898, when our fellows pushed the Spanish fleet up on the shore after their attempt to steal out of Santiago harbor. "I was first officer of the Dasher, one of the auxiliary steamers that the government had chartered and rushed into service. We had been engaged in carrying provisions from Tampa down to the ships of the fleet, and it was ticklish business, too, because no one really knew up to the last few days just where the Spanish fleet actually was, and we expected to be overhauled and captured almost any time. "This particular trip had been an eventful one, and after rounding Cape Malal, on the eastern end of Cuba, we soon sighted our splendid fleet of fighters ranged in that fatal semicircle round the entrance of Santiago like a pack of hounds watching for a fox to come out of his hole. It was a great sight, I tell you! The smoke was lazily curling up out of each stack, showing that steam was up and everything ready for the spring from the leash the moment the fox showed his head. "We had our orders and in a short time were close alongside the big old Oregon, which, you remember, had just made that wonderful trip round the Horn to take part in the fracas. I don't believe there ever was a hotter day even in the tropics than this Sunday, the 3d of July. Things were simply sizzling everywhere, and the ocean itself seemed to be steaming. "After we had warped alongside and, the crew had begun carrying aboard the consignment of bread, potatoes, onions and other stuff I stepped into the captain's room to see if I could get any comfort out of the electric fan which was working overtime. I had just spoken to old Admiral, the captain's pet tomcat—and a huge fellow he was—who was lying on the floor stretched out as wide as possible, fairly gasping for air, when, holy mackerel, there were a concussion and a deafening roar which sent me sprawling and nearly knocked my head off. All I remember seeing that instant was a big cat going almost to the ceiling, with a tall as big around as a grapefruit and every leg, claw and hair standing straight out. The Oregon had let go one of its big forward turret guns right alongside of us, for the Spanish fox had started out of its hole. "In just one instant everything on earth in the way of activity seemed to be doing. I rushed to the door, and the thing that caught my eye was that old tomcat going aft on the upper deck like a streak of greased lightning, with every sall set to catch the wind and fairly clawing at the deck in his effort to make time. "In almost less time than it has taken to tell you that one shot had grown into a deafening roar from almost every gun in the fleet that could bear on the fox. Our lashings had been cut loose, and away went the fleet in that dramatic rush to victory for us and death to the Spaniards. "As my captain and I stood on the bridge and watched the sight he turned to me and said: 'Knight, I'm an old man and haven't but a few years more to live at best. I'll give the rest of my years to see this sight to the finish, and, by the gods, I'm going to follow 'em!' And he gave the signal for full speed ahead. "Say, but that was a sight! No man who saw it will ever forget it. The race was all in front of us, the Spartans running for cover and putting up the best sight they could in their half baked condition and our fellows plugging them fast and furiously. "We followed until the fight was all over and then came about to return to Santiago. The captain gave orders to serve supper in the officers' mess, for neither of us in the excitement of the day had thought a thing about eating. As we sat down to our meal he turned to me and said: 'Knight, have you seen my old tomcat Admiral? I've hunted for him all over the ship.' "Well,' I replied, pulling out my watch and looking at it, 'if he has kept up the pace he was making when I saw him last going aft on the upper deck he's due in about six minutes now on his third lap around the world.' "We never did see old Admiral again, and the captain mourned him till his dying day."—Frank Presbrey in Chicago Record-Herald. A QUICK TWIST. A Good Reason Why the Watchful Owl Did Not Wring Off Its Own Head. Boys who have tried to "put salt on a bird's tail" generally come to the conclusion that birds can "see behind them," and some may half believe that the heads of these little creatures are bung on pivots. How easily one could conceive such a notion is illustrated by the experience of a Maryland man who had read a story about an owl wringing its own neck by looking at a man who was walking around him. The Marylander decided to experiment along these lines and so procured a fine specimen of an owl and placed him on a post. It was not difficult for the experimenter to secure the owl's attention, for the bird never diverted his gaze from the man while the latter was present. The man began walking rapidly around the post a few feet from it, keeping his eyes fixed upon the bird all the while. The owl's body remained motionless, but his head turned exactly with the man's movements. When the man was halfway round the owl's head was directly behind. Three-quarters of a circle were completed, and still the same-twist of the neck and the same stare followed the man. One circle and no change. On the man went, twice around, and still that watchful stare and steady turn of the head. Three times the man went around, and he began to wonder why the owl's head did not drop off, when all at once the man discovered what he had failed to notice before. When the man reached a distance halfway around from the front, which was as far as the owl could turn his head to follow the experimenter's movements with comfort, the owl whisked it back through the whole circle so instantaneously and brought it facing the man again with such precision that the latter failed to detect the movement, although he was looking intently all the while at the bird. The Marylander repeated the experiment many times afterward on the same bird, and he had always to watch carefully to detect the movement of the readjustment of the owl's gaze. Philadelphia Record. SOBERED AND LABELED. The Pre-Raphaelite Treatment For Drunken Genius. Nothing in Mr. Ford Madox Huefer's "Ancient Lights" is more amusing than the account of his illustrious grandfather's efforts to reclaim the many drunken geniuses of his acquaintance. It appears that he "was in the habit of providing several of them with labels, upon which were inscribed his own name and address. Thus when one of these geniuses was found incapable in the neighborhood he would be brought by cabmen and others to Fitzroy square. The poet, being thus recaptured, would be carried upstairs by Charlotte and laid in the bath and would be reduced to sobriety by cups of the strongest coffee that could be made (the bath was selected because he would not be able to roll out and injure himself). And, having been thus reduced to sobriety, he would be lectured, and he would be kept in the house, being given nothing but lemonade to drink until he found the regime intolerable. Then he would disappear, the label sewed inside his coat collar, to reappear once more in charge of a calman." Whistler was not among the wine-bibbbers, but he had other peculiarities. "Upon one occasion," says Mr. Hueffer, "Mudox Brown, going to a tea party at the Whistlers' at Chelsea, was met in the hall by Mrs. Whistler, who begged him to go to the poulterer's and purchase a pound of butter. The bread was cut, but there was nothing to put upon it. There was no money in the house, the poulterer bad cut off his credit, and Mrs. Whistler said she dare not send her husband, for he would certainly punch that tradesman's head." A Nice Sandwich For a Pink Tea. Various counties in England have their especial brand of sandwiches. In some apple and meat are mingled together; in others the customary slices of bread are supplanted by slices of parkin. Devonshire perhaps can boast the most luscious sandwich of all English counties. To make a Devon sandwich a "split" or scone is cut in half, each side is buttered, then jam is spread upon the butter, upon that again a thick coating of marmalade. Finally clotted cream is added with equal liberality, and the split, thus swollen beyond recognition, is ready for consumption.—London Globe. Cupid In Caledonia An ancient Scotswoman rallied her daughter. "Meg...for why canna ye encounter Sandy boy but ye must go red as red?" she asked. "Mither," the girl shyly confessed, "he glares at me that fiercely I maun deem he's in loo' wi' me!"—Woman's Home Companion. Just Like His Dad. "Bliggins says he has one of the smartest and handsomest youngsters in the country." "Yes," replied Mr. Growcher; "that's what comes of so many people thinking, it necessary to tell a man that his children take after him."—Washington Star. "Did the prisoner go beyond well defined ethical bounds in his defense?" "Nope. He just went to fail."—Exchange. AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE BUILDING THE AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO. is a real home company, organized and incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia, and has been doing a life, health, and accident insurance business in Washington for nearly twenty years. THE AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO. has paid over 7,000 claims to its policy holders, amounting to over $250,000.00. THE AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO. owns the largest building owned by any insurance company in Washington. D. C.. and is one of the first companies to comply with the new insurance law. THE AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO. issues Policies in FULL BENEFITS and INCONTESTABLE from date of issue, and payable ONE HOUR AFTER DEATH. His Objection. Mrs. Richquick—John, I want you to buy a new parlor suit. Mr. Richquick—Maria, I've been agreeable enough so far to get different clothes for morning, noon, afternoon and night, but I'm consarned if I'll change 'em every time I go into a different room—Brooklyn Life. Musical Sounds and Noise. It is a curious fact that musical sounds fly farther and are heard at a greater distance than those which are more loud and noisy. If we go on the outside of a town during a fair at the distance of a mile we hear the musical instruments, but the din of the multitude, which is so overpowering in the place, can scarcely be heard, the noise dying on the spot. To those who are conversant with the power of musical instruments the following observations will be understood: The violins made at Cremona about the year 1000 are superior in tone to any of a later date, age seeming to dispossess them of their noisy qualities and leaving nothing but the pure tone. If a modern violin is played by the side of one of those instruments it will appear much the louder of the two, but on receding a hundred paces when compared with the Cremona it will scarcely be heard.—London Globe. The Nebular Hypothesis. The nebular hypothesis is the name generally given to the theory put forth by the celebrated Laplace in "Systeme du Monde" in the year 170G. His idea was that the solar system was evolved mechanically from a vast diffused revolving nebula, and that nebulae were the early stages in the formation of planets and their satellites by cooling, condensation and contraction, according to certain laws of mathematics. This theory was accepted by Sir William Herschel and, though at first bitterly opposed in many quarters, is now generally accepted by astronomers and scholars and is taught in most schools and colleges.-New York American. Two Machines. "Bubbles has bought two new machines—one for himself and one for his wife." "That's generous." "Well, you see, her machine keeps his going." "How's that?" "Hers is a sewing machine."—Baltimore American. "Have you spoken of our love to your mother yet?" Not yet," murmured the dear girl. "Mother has noticed that I've been acting queer of late, but she thinks it's billiousness."—Pittsburg Post. Not the Same. Solicitor (cross examining)—Now, didn't you tell the prisoner that you doubted his veracity? Witness—No. I merely told 'im 'e was a bloomin' liar.—London M. A. P. I've never any pity for conceited people, because they carry their comfort about with them.—George Ellot. Incorporated Under Act of Congress Approved June26,1887 CAPITAL and ASSETS over $50,000.00 10 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: ```markdown ``` 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 tensorial 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. THE BEE Published at 1109 Eye S., N. W., Washington, D. C. 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...$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months.....1.00 Subscription monthly.....1.00 A MOST OUTRAGEOUS ARREST. Sunday night, April 21st, 1912, about 11:30 o'clock P. M., Mr. Benjamin Locke, a senior in the college department of the Howard University, was accosted at the corner of Fourth and Florida Avenue, Northwest, near his home by a young 'white man who claimed to be a stranger in the city, and was seeking to find his way to the 100 block on Bryant Street Northwest, Mr. Locke was asked by this person to direct him to his destination, which he did, going as far as First and T streets Northwest, where the stranger was joined by two other persons, and the three then turned upon Mr. Locke, demanding his money at the point of a pistol. Mr. Locke began running and crying, murder! and police! attracting a large crowd thereby, some of whom appeared to know the three bandits. A telephone message was sent to the police. When they arrived Mr. Locke was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct in spite of the fact that he was beaten and bruised; his hat smashed, and his clothes torn. He was required to leave $20 collateral to prevent being locked in a cell. The lieutenant in charge of No. 8 Police Station would not listen to a complain from Mr. Locke, charging these young toughs with assault, but compelled him to deposit $20 for calling on the police for aid when he was about to be robbed. When the case was called in the Police Court neither police nor complaining witnesses appeared, and Mr. Locke's $20 was returned to him through the order of the assistant corporation counsel. The alleged stranger in this case is the son of a police officer (Otto Sontag), living at 74 V Street Northwest; Elias Purdy, 62 V St. Northwest, and H. L. Sevonshon, 2020) First Street Northwest, are the other two—all members of a gang of young toughs who infest the neighborhood in which their homes are located. BRUCE FAVORED. Again has Prof. Roscoe Bruce been justly and effectively defended. This time the colored ministers of this city, aware of the injustice did him, aware of his innocence and his worth and value to the public schools, have gone on record as favoring him, and incidentally as censuring the three colored members of the Board of Education who mistook self-fulness, narrowness, and petty jealousy for public weal. The lie believes, and it has stated so time and time again, that the parents and pupils have the largest interest in our public schools—that the schools were designed for the pupils, and no man or set of men or incompetent board members have a right to subordinate that interest and these schools to their own censurable self-fulness. When the day arrives that our public schools, instead of being conducted for the benefit of the pupils, shall be made a pawn for and by selfish colored board members and their piratical associates, it will be time to abolish the public schools or banish such board members and their piratical associates. It's the duty of every parent and every unselfish citizen to stand by the public schools and against all such who, to achieve their own selfish ends strive to inject discord when peace and harmony ought to prevail. The public schools are maintained for the pupils attending them. THE CONGRESS. The recent Congress of colored Americans that met in Galbraith Church last Monday and Tuesday nights was called by the promoters of the candidacy of Col. Roosevelt. It was a representative body of men, who believed in the civil and political advancement of the colored American. Dr. Corrothers, the promoter of this congress, was unable to prevent the indorsement of President Taft. The administration forces was led by the Editor of The Bee, and the support that Rev. S. P. Drew gave is entitled to consideration. His services were most valuable, and that he reinforced the forces of the administration to a successful termination. The Bee must give him credit for good work. The Taft forces outnumbered the Roosevelt supporters two to one, and the defeat they met with was taken most gracefully. Dr. Corrothers was elected president of the neworganization without a dissenting vote, which was an evidence of the confidence his supporters had in him, notwithstanding what has been said against him by his enemies. The new organization will be an effective one and it is hoped that its membership will increase to one hundred thousand. There is no reason that it should not. OUR SCHOOLS The Lee is anxious to know whether the colored assistant superintendent of the public schools is to be permitted to control and manage exclusively the colored schools as the law directs, or is he to remain a figure-head, otherwise an under-secretary to the white superintendent of schools? This question The Lee proposes to thrash out if it takes all the summer. If the colored people are not to have control of their own schools as the law directs, then the people must act and act quickly. As conditions now exist, the colored assistant superintendent has no say. He can only suggest. His teachers consult the white superintendent. The colored people need three strong representatives on the Board of Education. Will the Judges of the Supreme Court give them? Let us see, and if we must, we must invade again the enemy's camp. The Bee may also have to agree with Mr. R, R. Horner as to this political business in our schools. The Bee has a bomb and it may explode. TAFT HITS BACK It was hardly to be expected that even so great an admirer of peace, and such a shining exponent of gratitude as President Taft is that he would forever maintain silence in the face of the merciless attacks from the man who recommended him to the people as the best equipped man for President. President Taft, mindful of the dignity and proprieties of his office, remained dignified silent as long as he could, and then, thoroughly aroused, and his peaceful nature goaded to resentment, he spoke out, and plainly too, at Boston. That Boston speech, in which he replied to Colonel Roosevelt, was due the public, and due the man. It was right that he should defend himself, and with the best weapons at his command. That he defended himself successfully, and that his defense pleased the people is evidenced by the commendations that have been heaped upon him. It is unfortunate that there should be strife between the President and Colonel Roosevelt, but President Taft did not engender that strife. The fault is not his. NEGROES OUGHT TO DRIVE PLOWS, NOT AUTOS, SAYS JUDGE. Macon, Ga.—"If Negroes will stick to their plows instead of learning to operate autos, they and the South will be better off," declared Judge W. H. Felton, of the Bibb Superior Court in refusing to dismiss a warrant against George McDonald, a Negro chauffeur, who was charged with having used his employer's machine without permission. "It depreciates the general efficiency of the Negro race for some of them to be employed as chauffeurs," added the judge. Well, all of the Georgia crackers are not dead as yet. Yes, the faster the Southern black man rises, the more the Southern crackers dislike it. Of course, every Southern white man is not envious of the Negro. There are some good ones among all nationalities. Not only is the Negro going to ride in autos, but they will build air ships and everything the white man has. The Georgia cracker belongs to the last decade. THE ANGLER. The citizens of this city ought to feel congratulated. Col. Lewis Jefferson has again catered to their wants by giving them another boat. The Angler is a new boat, equal, if not better than the River Queen. Her first trip will be made tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, and those who want to avail themselves of an enjoyable afternoon should take this trip. Col. Jefferson guarantees protection to everybody who may take this trip. The boat has been put in first-class condition throughout. The grounds have new buildings, pavilion, and everything else to meet the demands of the people. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS. The citizens of Fairmount Heights need to congratulate themselves on the reappointment of the colored trustees of that place, headed by Mr. James H. Armstrong. The appointing power in Maryland complimented the board, and more especially Mr. Armstrong, of the excellent work that has been done. The Bee congratulates the board on its reappointment, and its victory is proof of the confidence the officials of Maryland have in this board of trustees that has done so much for the citizens of Fairmount Heights. THINKS BRER TROTTER IS "SKEEFER." It is being noticed that the usually pugnacious Boston Guardian is giving the Washington Bee's dynamic magazine a wide berth. Has Brer Trotter reached the conclusion that "discretion is the better part of valor?"—The Freeman. The editor of The Bee and editor of the Guardian have no cause to fight. The Bee has the highest respect for Editor Trotter. Guardian is like The Bee, scared of no man, but will condemn wrong whenever found or seen. See? THE ANGLER The first excursion of this new boat will go down the river tomorrow afternoon, at 2 o'clock. It will be a great trip. Taft will be nominated. He is a true public servant who puts the public before self. The Bee is the people's palladium. Were it not it would not have survived all these years. The appointment of Wm. C. Mathews as Assistant District Attorney at Boston, by President Taft, was another splendid recognition of the colored lawyers. No previous President has ever paid the legal fraternity the high tribute President Taft has. The Negro grafter who have been levying assessments, or striving to levy upon both Democracy and all factions of the Republican party indiscriminately, are a band of thieves who ought to be, for the good of the race, marooned on some deserted island. Or better still, incarcerated behind iron bars. Rev. C. C. Alleyne will return from the Charlotte General Conference and hold his regular services all day tomorrow at John Wesley. A. M. E. Zion Church. Dr. Alleyne is confident of his election as editor of The Star of Zion. Rev. W. E. Shaw, in charge of the Zion Church work at British West Africa, accompanied by two native African boys, left Sunday night for the General Conference at Charlotte. N. C. Miss Ellie Middleton, of 338 C Street Southwest, is among the visitors in attendance at the Zion General Conference, Charlott, N. C. Prof. and Mrs. George W. Cook areudent Babaists SAYS EVERY ONE GOES TO HELL. Well-Known Bible Student Has Original Ideas on Final Destination. Declares Hell is Grave—Asserts That Nowhere in the Bible is There Anything That Connects Hell With Fire. Alfred I. Ritchie, a Bible student of wide reputation in the United States and Canada, declares that everyone goes to Jelll Mr. Ritchie has some interpretations on the Bible that appear sensational and along a new line. In an interview yesterday he gave out some interesting information regarding various prominent Bible subjects that require more than ordinary consideration to obtain their full meaning. "I have a new cure for infidelity," declared Mr Ritchie. "To prescribe the remedy we must find the cause, which I believe is the inability of the people to understand how a God of all Lore and Wisdom and Justice, and having Power, could permit present conditions and conduct human affairs as proclaimed by the dominant creeds of Christendom. Unbelievers choke at the idea of the great Creator providing an eternity of any kind of torture of His own creatures, especially if He was gifted with the foreknowledge that most of the human family go there, and that He had all Wisdom to plan otherwise, and 'all Power to do as He pleased. Truly the general religious teaching on this line is a foe to reason and the mother of doubt. The Bible Glorifies God. "The Bible, taken as a whole, presents no such idea of our blessed heavenly Father, but praises, glorifies and exalts His holy character. And so, when understood, it will be as natural for average human beings to emulate and praise God as it has been in all human history for them to worship as leaders and heroes those who have shown greatness of character, either in power or wisdom or benevolence. When rightly shown the character of our God will compel the admiration and loyalty of the masses in innately more than the character of a Caesar, or a Napoleon, or an Edison, or a Bryan, or a Roosevelt. What is the reason that the character of God is so little reverenced, that the Holy Name of Him self and the Saviour are made the commonest "ens" words? We answer that it is because His character is blasphemed by the erroneus "hell" teaching of deceived Christianity. "Well did Pastor Russell, of the Brooklyn, N. Y., Tabernacle, say, 'If the Bible does teach that eternal torture is the fate of all except the saints, it should be preached, yet, thundered, weekly, daily, hourly! If it does not so teach, the fact should be made known, and the foul stain dishonoring God's Holy Name removed! I understand a free copy of this pamphlet, "Food for Thinking Christians," which examines every mention of hell in the Bible, can be had by addressing him. "Everybody goes to hell. Why? Because hell is the grave, or death condition, to which good and bad alike go to remain until the blessed time of resurrection, judgment, and restoration to perfection of all the obedient. The Hebrew word sheol is positively the only "hell" word in the Old Testament. Its Hebrew definition is the unseen state, or the place of the dead. It occurs sixty-five times, and nowhere is the word fire associated with it. No Work in SheoL "Solomon said. 'There is no work nor device, nor knowledge in sheol,' and he adds, 'whither thou goest.' Why? Because all in hell are dead. Referring to the resurrection, the Revelator says 'death and hell (marginal reference reads "or the grave") delivered up the dead (not the living) which were in them.' "Sheol is translated twenty-nine times as 'hell,' three times as 'pit,' and thirty-three times as 'grave.' In the revised version, 'sheol is translated as 'hell' only about twenty times out of the sixty-five times, and its Greek equivalent, 'hades,' occurring eleven times in the New Testament, is not translated as 'hell' at all, but is leit untranslated, because the Bible revisers knew it did not mean, eternal torment. "Only sixteen out of the sixty-six Bible books use the word 'hell,' in the English translation. St Paul wrote fourteen books of the New Testament, but never mentioned 'hell fire.' John never mentioned in his gospel, nor in his three Epistles, nor did Peter in his two Epistles, nor Ruth, Ezra, Nehemiah; Esther, Jeremiah, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Obadiah, Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zachariah, or Malachi. Strange that all these holy apostles and prophets did not harp upon the danger of falling into that 'take of fire which is supposed to be the doom of billions of humanity! "No wonder that men turn away in disgust, full of fear and doubt." No wonder that church pews are empty and no one seems to care! No wonder that hundreds of thousands are intudels, or are fast becoming such! The sure cure, the only cure, is to get a knowledge, of God's true character, to for know Him is to love Him. With present-day Bibles, Bible helps, concordances, Bible dictionaries, and studies in the Scriptures, no one need be in the dark." RACE DISCRIMINATION Advice of Colored Clerks. Editor. The Bee: Under the caption "Race Discrimination," in your editorial column last week, I beg to inform you that you forgot something. You say the War and Navy Departments will not tolerate a colored man higher than a messenger. The Postoffice, you say, is full of prejudice and race discrimination, etc., etc. But you forgot about the Interior Department, Mr. Editor, for there is no department of the general government where the colored employees must suffer more from Negrophobia than in the Interior Department. There is not a single colored clerk, to my knowledge, in this department proper. Its chief clerk, Clement S. Ucker, is a so-called Republican from that nest of good? Republicans and friends(?) of the colored race—the State of Ohio. The Bee is always very interesting. We couldn't live without it. But speaking of all this race discrimination being carried on by Democrat chiefs, in the various departments we are forced to ask, how can these things be? Is not this a Republican administration? Why should the administration pay such little attention to the debt of gratitude it owes to its Republican friend as to turn them down and give these places to Democrats? The discrimination, then, that the so-called Democratic chiefs are handing out to the colored employees in the departments here in Washington is but a taste of what the Chief Magistrate are the colored brothers in the South. The little chiefs in the departments dare not go over the wishes of the "Big Chief" in the White House. Selah. Coming back to the friends and enemies of the colored race, it becomes us to be fair in all our dealings with both sides of the question at issue. All sensible and truthful men and women of the race will admit that all Democrats are not our enemies; neither are all Republicans our friends. If, as many of our near sighted would-be leaders of the race claim, the Democrats are our enemies, would it not be wise in us to seek their friendship? I tell you the signs of the times point straight to the fact that the race has lost the sympathy and friendship of scores of the leading ones in the Republican ranks. The sad day has dawned upon us when a white Republican runs the risk of committing political suicide when he dares to rise up and speak in behalf of the colored race, even before an audience made up entirely with Republicans—Republicans, too, who have professed to be true friends of the colored citizens of this country. Where, O. where, we ask, is that grand old man who stood up in the halls of the National Congress and dared to defend the rights of the colored soldiers who were robbed of their rights by both of the men who today have blackene. each other's character before the civilized world in their eager desire to rule or ruin this great Republic Where is Joseph B. Foraker today? Did the Democrats kill his political influence and usefulness as a great national public servant? No; this dirty deed was done at the behest of the Negroes' so-called Republican friends high up in the councils of the boasted party of Lincoln and Grant. This talk about all Democrats being enemies of the colored race is all rot. Even when Senator Foraker was treading the winepress alone—without any Republican bold enough to stand up and be counted with him—in his efforts to give back to the colored soldiers their rights which had been wrongly taken from them by our good friends? President Taft and want-to-be-President Roosevelt, combined, that so-colled arch enemy of the colored race—Senator B. R Tillman—thundered to the civilized world that it was wrong to treat the Negro soldiers that way Said Senator Tillman: "You had no business to have the Negro soldiers in the army; but in as much as you have them there you ought to treat them right." Go with me now over to the House of Representatives, and here we find another generous Democrat who stood up and spoke for the colored soldiers, while our so-called Republican friends sat, like sheep dumb before the shearer, and refused to open their mouths in behalf of the black boys who saved both Roosevelt and the flag at San Juan Hill. VTwas Hon. Richmond P. Hobson, of Alabama Yes, the colored people have friends in the Democratic party, and if, they be wise they will start, and start now, to make more friends in that party. JOSEPH C. CUNNINGHAM. FOOTLIGHT FLASHES. (By Artic.) Will II. Vodery, the eminent composer and musical director, will spend the month of June here The Howard Dramatic Company gave two creditable performances of the German comedy, "For One Night Only," Thursday and Friday evenings at the Howard, for the benefit of the Howard University gymnasium fund. Mr William Gilbert managed the affair. Frank and Bessie Brown, now in New York City, are rehearsing a class musical sketch for the "big time" circuits this summer. They are among the races cleverest artists, and are favorites in Washington. S. H. Dudley deplores the selection of title made by the Walker-Hogan-Cole Theater managers in New York City. The intent is all right, as he says, but it is loading the muzzle of name too tight. There is a general impression among the theatrical people who come here that the name will be changed before the house attempt to open. Miss Minnie Brown, the "Ten Dark Knights," the Griffin Sisters, Carita Day and Salem Tutt Whitney are headed this way. "Black Patti" is to have a new play next season. The motif will be furnished by Will Cooke and the book will treat of the recent complications between Turkey and Italy over Tripoli, the scenes being laid on the African coast. The masquerade carnival by the Amphion Glee Club Monday night at Odd Fellows' Hall was an enjoyable affair. The Amphions have their first "moonlight" for the season underlined for June. Manager H W. Smith, of the Blue Mouse, has been on the sick list The Chelsia is trying it again. The "ginger girls," Effie King and Lottie Gee, are booked for an early return to Kearney's Fairland. Miss Daisy Peters Martin, the leading lady of the Smart Set this year, is new to Washington, but made a pronounced hit and won a warm place in the affections of our people during her two weeks' stay. Mr. Dudley has discovered a jewel in Miss Martin. She is handsome, lively, reads and dresses her part to a piety, and sings and dances with a vim that has nothing in common with "doll care." She reminds one of Lulu Glaser, "the vital spark," in her palestest days. Miss Martin is a Philadelphia girl. It is the opinion of all who watched her conscientious work that she has a brilliant future before her. S. H. Dudley, the premier comedian, has leased the Minneapolis Theater on U. Street, and has signed Mr. Lew W. Henry, the Howard's capable stage manager, as director in charge. After extensive repairs the house will open in June, putting on white vaudeville and photo plays. If Mr. Dudley can perfect his chain of Negro theater according to plans he has in mind, he may retire from active stage work after next season, and become a producing manager of the Frohman-Hamstermien type, following the broad-gauged ideas launched by Col. Jack Haverley, of other days, and amplifying the labors that George W. Walker, Ernest Hogan and Bob Cole inaugurated for the elevation of the Negro Thespian. Mr. Theodore Pankey, the well-known character actor and vocalist, spent last week in the city. He is one of the best-informed theatrical men in the country and has some surprises in store for the footlight folks. Two Big Facts Tersely, Told. Dr J. E. Shepard's new propaganda of religious education scored heavily in Washington. President Taft will be renominated and re-elected -The Florida Sentinel I heard it said in exclusive aduoid cirtles, that Prof Jennifer, whose palpitating heart forced him to take a leave of absence, is keeping his car pretty close to the ground waiting to see if anybody touches off a bomb. The Professor, who always reminds me of an aqueous solution, has been somewhat nervous for weeks. He has been about as nervous as Roscoe Prince has been happy. And this drives me to resuscitate and resurrect that old moss-covered saying that people in glass houses ought to be darn careful how they throw stones. And Prof Bassett, the peculiar genius who haunts old White Top's domains, had better keep his lamps trimmed and burning and shiny regularly on his own side. Somebody right now may be holding four beautiful queens against his bob-tail flush. There's going to be a ground swell soon. The Southern Hand Laundry Don't you want a first-class laundry service? If so, patronize the great Southern Laundry. See advertisement in another column of The Bee Mention this paper when you call. The Citizens' Shop. The Citizens' Tonsorial Artists may be seen doing business at the Citizens' Barber Shop, 1021 You Street North-west. Mr. McMullen, the genial proprietor, believes in having first-class and up-to-date artists in his shop. Every-citizen of note may be seen at this shop. It is on the boulevard, where all Washington promnade. Ask J. S. Jones for The Bee. The Week in Society Your doctor wants your prescriptions filled right. He wants results. Neither you nor the doctor will be disappointed if your prescriptions are filled at the drug store of Board & McGuire, 1912½ 14th St., and 9th and You Sts. N. W. They employ four graduates in pharmacy, skilled and experienced, and you get the results in perfect service. Mr William H Brown, formerly of this city, but now living in New York, paid a visit to this city last week to see his mother, who is quite ill at her home. Will is looking well, grown beyond recognition. He was greeted in the Union Station last Sunday by The Bee just as he was about to board the Royal Blue for New York. The Bee understands that this favorite son of Washington is captain of the 10th election district, 21st assembly, and a wide-awake politician. Mr. J. Finley Wilson, General manager, advertising and distributing agent of Dr. Coleman's Hair-Vim Chemical Company, is in the city and speaks of the glowing success this great hair tonic is meeting with throughout the country. Mr. Wilson is genial and enterprising young man. Prof. Wm H. Jackson, A. B., of Newbern, N. C., recently elected commissioner to the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church, U. S. A., which meets in Louisville, Ky., on the 10th inst., will be a visitor in the city on his return, the guest of Mr. l. E. Dunn, 624 L. Street Northeast Dr. J. R Francis delivered an address before the Medical Society of Baltimore, Md., last Tuesday. Rev. A. B. Callis, of Baltimore, Md., preached last Sunday at the Mount Carmel Baptist Church Rev. A. J. Tyler, pastor of Mt. Airy Baptist Church, of this city, has returned from Pittsburgh, Pa., where he has been conducting revival services. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Taylor, of Spokane, Washington, entertained in honor of Miss Bessie Sims, of this city, and Miss Marion Potter, of Boston, Mass. Mrs. Byrdie E. Gordon, who has been visiting Washington, Pa., was pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Wm. Bolden, while there. The Southern Beauty Culture School, of which Mrs. L. R. Pollard is president, held their fourth annual commencement exercises at the Second Baptist Church last Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Mr. Maurice Rousseille, of this city, has been appointed permanent grand secretary of the True Reformers. Miss Flossie Cook, of this city, is the guest of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alphonso P. Cook, of Buffalo, N. Y. They met at Dr. Morse's Gem Drug Store and saw themselves in front of that beautiful fountain, 19th and L streets Northwest. Rev. James H. Lee, for many years pastor of the Third Baptist Church, has sent in his resignation. Much regret is voiced among the members. Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford were in Trenton, N. J. last week. While there they stopped with Mrs. Rutherford's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simpson Dr. J. E. Proctor, of Trenton, N. L, spent a few days in this city. Sergt Ward, of the 9th Cavalry, who has been living in Denver, Colo., will make this city his permanent home Sergt. Ward has been placed on the retired list of the U. S. Army. Miss Wilmuna Tate, of this city, is visiting her mother, Mrs William Tate, of Richmond, Ind. Mr J. T. Walton, of this city, visited Savannah, Ga., to attend the marriage of Miss Raven Garey and Mr R. E. Pharow. The people of Birmingham, Ma., are making elaborate plans to entertain William H. Lewis, the assistant attorney general, May 20, at which time he will speak at the celebration at the Alabama State Fair grounds. Mr. Jas H. Howard, of Harrisburg, Pa., wife of the editor of, the New Era, will spend the month of May as the guest of Mrs. L. B Smith, 1300 R Street Northwest. The graduating exercises of the Southern Beauty Culture School were held Thursday evening, May 2, in the Second Baptist Church. With the coming of delightful weather the favorite promenade on Fourteenth street is becoming more fashionable than ever, and the crowds of happy, laughing, satisfied people never forget to stop in at their favorite old stand at Board & McGuire's drug store, between T and U, for the most crisp, sparkling and delicious ice cream sodas in the city, and the most joyous sundaes that pure fruits, nuts and ice cream ever produced. Join the laughing throng and be happy. There will be a woman's night at the Common Welfare Club Saturday, May 4, 1912, at 8 P.M. The meeting will be held at St. Mary's Parish Hall, 23d Street, between G and F streets Northwest. Dr. A. M. Curtis will deliver an address. His subject will be, "Infant Mortality in Washington." 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. Dr. James E. Shepard's Western minery is being watched with the deepest interest by the religious and educational elements of this community. Since the eloquent and convincing lecture here by this magnetic apostle of religious training his career has taken on a personal aspect and his success is more and more a source of general gratification. Within the past few days, Dr. Shepard has addressed large audiences in Chicago, Omaha, Denver, Salt Lake City, Des Moines and Los Angeles. His ministerial conference, to be held at the National Religious Training School, Durhung, N. C., July 6, bids fair to be one of the truly • "big events" of the year. Clergymen of national note will take part in the discussion of the problems vital to the well-being of the race. Dr. John W. Moss is now prepared to serve you with soda water and the best cream manufactured in this city. Ralph W. Tyler is taking a months vacation, quietly resting in his old home at Columbus, Ohio. If the Republicans elect the next President, James A. Cobb is slated to marry. John C. Dancy hesitated too long taking a choice between Taft and Roosevelt to be "called back again." It is reported on good authority that Bob Waring's days for writing political letters are over. His letters failed to produce results, and the Roosevelt headquarters dropped him from the pay roll. When in the neighborhood of Dr. Moss' drug store, call in. It is so refreshing to be able to drink a delicious glass of soda water. MISS LUMPKINS MARRIED. A Brilliant Nuptial Reception On Wednesday, April 10, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo W. Lumpkins, 189 T Street Northwest, was the scene of the marriage of their eldest daughter, Lucy E. to Mr. Richard T. Johnson. The parlers were beautifully decorated with cut flowers. The bride's only attendant; her youngest sister, Miss Clara Lumpkins, attired in pink silk and carrying a huge bouquet of pink carnations, was the first to enter the parlor. She was joined by the groom and the best man, Mr. Channing B. King. The bride followed immediately on the arm of her father, who gave her in marriage. The bride was radiant in white messaline, trimmed with old point lace and pearls. Her flowers were bride's roses and lilies of the valley. The bridal party entered to the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March, rendered by Mr. James R. Minor. During the wedding ceremony, could be faintly heard the echo of "Love Confiding." Preceding the bridal entrance, O. Perfect Love was beautifully sung by Mr. Jolin Williams. The bride's parents, two sisters, Miss Hattie and Esther Lumpkins, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Geo Lumpkins, Jr., and Miss Maude E. M. Greene, received with the bride Rev. Lee, of the Third Baptist Church, the bride's pastor, officiated The ushers were Messrs. James R. Minor, John Williams, and Harry Ricks. The presents were numerous and costly. Immediately after the reception, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. H. Johnson left for their home. 4439 Polk Street, Kenilworth, D. C., where they will be pleased to see their friends after the arst of May. 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 Guests of Baltimore Dentists. The Roht T Freegman Dental Society, of the District of Columbia, held its regular monthly meeting Saturday, April 27, in Baltimore, as guests of the Baltimore dentists. Dr. Park Tancil, of Washington, read a very scientific and instructive paper on "The Mandible and its Relation to the Skull." Going into detail, comparing the lower jaw of the lower animals and pre-historic man to the present man. After a discussion by all present a supper was served by Geo. E. Frev, the Baltimore caterer. At the meeting plans were made for the organization of a Tri-State Dental Society comprising the States of Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, Dr. D. A. Ferguson was unanimously elected chairman. Among those present were Drs. Frey, Cherry, Wilson, Russell, Gwathney, Tancil, Hamilton, Francis, Edwards, Barrier, Fraser, R. C. Wormley, C. S. Wormley, Lofton, Gray, Gaskins and Butcher, of Washington, Drs. Ferguson and Ramsey, of Richmond, Va., and Drs. Brown, Baker, Jones, Anderson; Brown and Avery, of Baltimore, Md. Miss Julia L. Butler, an almost life-time resident of (712 So. Fairiax St.) Alexandria, who left the city for Miami. Fla., January 1, was married in Miami, March 1, to Mr. James W Roberts, of Key West, Fla. They are established in a neat little cottage, No. 632 Fifth Street, Miami. Long life and much happiness to them are the wishes of their many friends. Rev. F. J. Gill, of the C. M. E. Church, Oklahoma, filled the pulpit at Alfred Street Baptist Church for Rev. Dr. Alexander Truatt Sunday evening. "Out in the world wandering in sin" was the subject by Rev. Stewart H. Brown, D. D., last Sunday morning for the second sermon of his "series of seven sermons," which he is now preaching especially to young men each Sunday morning. The ideal spring morning, accompanied with its brilliant sunshine and the song of the birds, together with this incomparable cloquence, yet compreensible and helpful advice of Dr. Brown to the young men, made saints and sinners alike feel happy and glad to be present. In view of the fact that these sermons receive no advertisement, except the announcements made by the pastor from the pulpit, the increase in the attendance and interest manifested is exceedingly remarkable. The subject of the sermon next Sunday morning will be, "The Young Man in the Gutter" Mrs. Bertha Mansfield and Mrs. Mary L. Robinson were in Warrenton Tuesday, April 30, to attend the marriage of Miss Evelyn Jackson to Mr. Thomas Ford. Miss Bessie Baltimore has undergone two successful operations at Freedman's Hospital. Though not permitted to leave the institution, yet she is able to walk around the room and is in a cheerful condition. It is expected that she will be home again in a few weeks. Mr. Irving Carter continues quite ill at his home on South Washington Street. Rev. Dr. Stewart H. Brown will preach to the Bible class at Alfred Street Baptist Church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mr. Henry Buckner is arranging special music for the occasion, and a large crowd is expected. Mr. John Pritchett is yet at Freedman's, receiving treatment. Old Johnnie makes a very good patient. 'His friends here and in Washington have been very attentive to him, he being one of the popular ones of the G. P. O. force Mr. Claude Cooper, of New London, Conn., is visiting his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Norris Cooper father, IA, and Mrs. Norris Cooper The Ice Men's Association "carried hope the bacon" from their ball on Wednesday night. The committee conducted the affair very creditably. Messs. Walter Elzey and J. Taylor managed the floor, while Messs. Seaton, Webb and Courtland Gaines managed the finances. The prize was won by Mr. Reginald Payne. The blee is on sale at George ll. Lane's barber-shop (by David Wairi). 194 N. Columbus street, and Miss. Julia Brown. 200 X Payne St Hon. Frances S Carmody and his worthy associates have opened the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank at the District Line, near Fairmount Heights. The president and officers of this bank are men of integrity and high financial strength. The bank is one of the great necessities in this community, and holds itself out to accommodate all depositors and borrowers who can furnish endorsers owning real estate. All the citizens should patronize and encourage the officers by giving the bank their patronage. Mr. and Mrs. A. J Choates, formerly residents of Fairmount Heights, moved back into the community and occupy their beautiful home on Clark and Eastern Avenues Mrs. Frances R. Walter, the sister of Mrs. Choates, will arrive in a few days and make her home here Mr T. M. Redman passed through here Sunday. April 28. Mr. John Spencer is making extensive repairs to one of his tenement houses. Rev. Owen G Sprague, who graduates from Gammon Theological Institute, April 25, and the newly appointed pastor of the Fairmount Heights M. E. Church, arrived Sunday, April 28, and preached a sermon long to be remembered. His All of Fairmount Heights showed text was: "Go Forward." Gen 14-15, their appreciation by being in full force. Both of the sister churches were well represented. In deed and in truth the people of Fairmount Heights are uniting for the unfit of the whole community. Mrs Payunter, the wife of Mr. John H. Payunter, Mr and Mrs. R. D. Mallin, Mr. and Mrs. Charity, Mrs. Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Nichols, Mrs. J. S. Johnson, Miss Henry, Miss Gay and Miss Gray was among the special guests Sunday at the M E. Church. Rev. Robt. A. Hart, who has been attending the theological department of Howard University, will graduate this spring. His standing in his class first-class. The faculty of the department have selected Rev. Hart to represent the theological department in the graduating exercises of the University. There was a men's meeting held at the Presbyterian Church Sunday, April 28, at 3 o'clock. The music and speaking were excellent. The following participated in the speech making: Messrs. F. Coleman, Wm. B. Bruce, H. E. Dunn, Peter R. Lee, H. J. Caphehart, J. H. Clinton, Gen. L. Mayfield and James F. Armstrong. The pastor. Rev. Thompson, sang a special solo, which showed culture and experience. BARNARDS COMPLEXION CREAM the use of Barnard's Complexion Cream. Freckles, Tan and Liver spots are quickly removed by its use. The best flesh cream for bleaching the skin. Attractive offer to agents. Special offer free; a 25c cake or Barnard's Clearo Complexion Soap free to every one purchasing a jar of Barnard's Complexion Cream and presenting this advertisement On sale at all firstclass drug and department stores. Prof. Nalle Entertains Mu-So-Lits. The officers and members of the Mn-So-Lut Club were hand-only entertained Tuesday evening by Prof John C. Nalle, at his residence, 1308 You Street Northwest. A delightful menu was served by Mrs. Nalle and daughter. Plans were discussed looking to the acquirement of a club home, and a very attractive proposition will be presented to the full club membership at the regular meeting next Friday evening. Mr. G. Luther Sadgwar presided. The officers of the Mu-So-Lit Club are: President, Robert A. Pellham; vice-president Charles J. Pickett; corresponding secretary, R. W. Thompson; financial secretary, W. H. Haynes; recordive secretary, Alfred P. Lewis; treasurer, Dr. C. Sumner Wormley. The executive committee includes: G. Luther Sadgwar, chairman; John C. Nalle, Shelby J. Davidson, M. Grant Lucas, I. D. Woodrow, G. Smith Wormley and Charles E. Hall. 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. Seventh Annual Meet. The seventh annual meet of the Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association will take place on the campus of Howard University on Decoration Day. The meet promises to be the best the association has ever had. There will be eleven track events, and relays will be arranged to meet the needs of those who attend for spectacular races. There will be no elementary school events in this meet as formerly, for the Public School-Athletic League will hold outdoor field games on June 8th. Two secondary school championships are involved in this meet. The scholastic Championship of the Middle Atlantic States and the High School Championship of the Public School Athletic League of this city are at stake The local school boys are keyed up over the event as it is expected this year that the competition will be closer than ever, and the outcome is much in doubt. The strongest appearing contenders seem to be M Street, Arimstrong and Howard Academy. Tech has captured honor for two successive years, but this year M Street High seems to have a good chance to take over the championship. Captain Burwell, of Armstrong seems to have the field all to himself in the 100 and 440. Roosee Taylor and Ira Warf are stronger and more experienced, and should be able successors to Otis Walker. Duckett, a freshman, and Hunt, a junior, seem destined to finish among the leaders in whatever they start in. Randall, of M Street High, Logan, Johnson, Miller, Dickinson, and Lofton, are a few whose ability is most marked It is confidently assumed by the M Street coach that Randall will set new marks in the shot event. Dickinson and Miller expect to score high in the events. Howard Academy boys have been so much overshadowed by collegiate events in the past two or three years that a true line on the Preps is not obtainable This year, however, they are branching out on their own hook in a manner that betokens surprises. Baltimore promises to be in line this year with a number of dark horses A new physical director is putting a lot of life in things over in the Memorial City. Local boys are planning to keep the Dunbar boys, of Baltimore, from having such a walk-away in the open events. The first of the three. handsome placques donated by the teachers of the high schools will be contended for at this meet by the high schools of this city, while the large I. S. A. A. silver cup will be awarded the winner of the scholastic meet The events are: 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash, 440 yard run, 880 yard run, one mile run, 120 yard high hurdle race, 220 yard low hurdle race, running high jump, running broad jump, shot put, and one mile relay race for scholastic athletes. For open athletes there are: a 100 yard dash, 440 yard run, one mile run, handicap, and 100 yard run, novice. POLITICAL POINTERS. New Hampshire has "plumped" for Taft. Massachusetts, Ohio, Maryland and "We could tell you fifty reasons —why it will be to your advantage to buy Furniture and Carpets from us. Just one is sufficient We make it possible for you to have everything necessary for home comfort AT ONCE. Anything you wish will be charged on an open account which is made payable as your circumstances may suggest. Come where you can read every price and do the buying before there's a question about how or when you desire to pay. PETER GROGAN and Sons Co The Wilberford KARL F. PHILLIN Apartment 43, The Cameroon Lowest Prices TRIANGLE PR BOOK AND JO Electric Power Presses Specialty made of Const BUSINESS OFFICE and PLANT PHONE M Uptown Office: 1212 Phone: North The WilberforcianOrchestra KARL F. PHILLIPS, DIRECTOR Apartment 43, The Cameron Vt. Ave. & T st.,N.W. Specialty made of Constitutions and Pamphlets BUSINESS OFFICE and PLANT. 1109 EYE STREET. N. W. PHONE MAIN 4078 other States will do their full duty by the administration. W. D. Johnson is back from Kentucky and reports that things are "all skegee" in the blue Grass State. She will give practically a solid vote for Taft. Cheering news comes from Indiana, where Dr. Sumner A Furnus, has been elected an alternate delegate-at-large on the Taft ticket, and J. X Shelton, a big business man is an alterate from the Indianapolis district. The invincible Freeman is giving Taft earnest support. Charlie Pickett and Charlie Hall say "The tight in Illinois is not over. It has just begun. Keep your eye on how things will look when we get to Chicago. The Chase escort club will go to the convention from Washington with Taft banners-flying galore from every masthead. The New York Age, the Kentucky, Reporter. The Wagoner (Oklahoma) American, the Mobile Weekly Press, the Florida Sentinel, the Zanesville Advocate, the Boston A vocate, the McDwell (W Va.) Times, the Omaha Enterprise, the Texas Freeman, the Durham Reformer, the Mosaic Guide, Little Rock, Ark., Danville (Ky.) Torch Light, the St. Paul Appeal and the Indianapolis Freeman are a few of the strong race papers that are sturdily standing up for the renomination of President Taft. Of course the Washington Bee is at the head of the line. Rev. J. E. Wood, editor of the Danville, Ky. Torch Light, is one of the "Big Four" from the Blue Grass State. Walter L. Cohen will "put it all over" the Louisiana vily-white at Chicago. He is as full of ginger as an egg is full of meat Charlie Anderson will be a tall figure at Chicago. He is Elihu Root's alternate, and will probably sit in his stead on the delegation while the great New York Senator is in committee wrestling with the platform. The literary bureau will get into real action after the nomination is "sewed up" and the fight for the ballots of the people begin. The boys are sharpening up their pencils in anticipation of a sure-enough "scrap." Banks, Howard and the rest of the Mississippi fellows know where they are "at" and can be depended upon to "deliver the goods." Making idle claims on street corners and in bas rooms win no delegates. The people are ruling. They will continue to rule. The Matthews appointment was a "beaut" Watch for more hot shots from the center of the diamond. Roddenbury's vile speech in the House the other day, in antagonism to Negro federal employees, ought to convince the fussy colored folks that this is a time when the race must stand together—or all is lost. A Democratic triumph means, a cleaning out of Negroes in the departments at Washington. Senator Newlands, who advocated the deportation of the Negro to Africa or to some far-off island in the sea, is a Democrat. Nui sed! No Republican member of Congress or of any State Legislature cianOrchestra OPS, DIRECTOR on Vt. Ave. & T st., N.W. Best Work PRINTING CO. OB PRINTING Linotype Composition Institutions and Pamphlets T. 1109 EYE STREET. N. W. MAIN 4078 2 Fla. Ave.. N. W. th 2642-y FairviewPark Formerly Lakeview Park UNDER MANAGEMENT OF LewisT. Thomas 946 Tea Street, N. W. Open for engagements Beginning May 1st Meals to Order at all hours. Open from 6:30 A. M. to 8 P. M. Open Sundays, 7 A. M. to 6:15 P. M. LEE'S LUNCH ROOM GEO. H. LEE, PROP. 1106 E St. N.-W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Meals 15c. and 25c. 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. has introduced a jim-crow car law or a disfranchising measure. What say the Democracy, for which some of our colored friends pretend to stand-sponsor? No administration has ever been more responsive to the wishes of colored Americans than that headed by William Howard Taft. The agitators said they wanted an expression against the lynching evil. They got it, straight from the handle. What next? Harry S. Cummings and Rev. Ernest Lyon have the situation, well in hand over in Maryland. They have the people at their back, reinforced by a "Stone" wall. The delegates from the South will "stay put." Men of honor will not hold the instructions of their people. Leaders should not forget that safety lies in unity. Selfishness, jealousy and greed for personal credit will wreck the vessel, even with port in sight. Let us get together for the final pull! Napier and Johnson have done their duty in Tennessee and Georgia. They are leaders of the "true-blue" stripe. You will find The Bee in every honest family's home in this city. If you don't see it, it is an oversight. Have it sent to you. WORK WITH DEATH. Powder Makers Toil In Constant Peril of Their Lives. THEY DON'T WANT VISITORS Men Callers Are Permitted In the Plant Only With Extreme Reluctance and After Drastic Precautions, and Women Are Absolutely Barred. In all the vocations in which a man can make a living in the United States there is none more perilous than the manufacture of gunpowder and none in which the public, which usually suffers severely in case of accident, takes so small an interest. The word gunpowder itself carries a suggestion of peril which is reflected in all the superstitions of the men who work in the trade. The men who work in powder plants are a study in themselves. Probably in no other, business do the human agents take more precautions against disaster with such pitiful results. Men who work in powder plants are in constant fear of death. They are face to face with peril every second. Instead of growing hardened to it, as do the laborers in many other fields of danger, they appear to be the most superstitious class of men on earth. They are well paid. A man who has nerve enough to work at this trade is worthy of his hire. He can command $10 a day, sometimes $20. He practically makes his own rules, since he is the one to suffer from an infraction of them. His every suspicion is respected by his employer. He cannot dictate the hours of labor, since that is a matter eternally in dispute, as in other kinds of labor, but he can dictate the conditions under which he works from the moment he enters the factory until he leaves. These superstitions seem absurd sometimes, but they are the law of the gunpowder factory. If you are an employer you break the law at the risk of financial loss; if you are a fellow employee you violate it at the risk of your life. One of the first laws among the employees is that of self preservation. They have a deep-rooted fear of the casual visitor. Few men have gone through a gunpowder plant out of mere curiosity. They are not wanted and are told so frankly. If they succeed in obtaining the permission of the superintendent or possibly of some one higher in authority they are subjected to an extraordinary ordeal before they are admitted to the sacred precincts. First they are searched, and no police official is more adept in the art of "frisking" than is the outer guardian of the average gunpowder plant. Every piece of metal, from pocketknife to garter clasp—every coin, match, suspender buckle, everything that could possibly strike a spark, is removed. The hatband of the most fashionable derby is examined with care to see that it carries no metal initials. And this examination is not carried on alone by the official whose favor you have gained. A representative of the employees takes an active part in the examination, and if he has any doubts he will politely request you to strip to the skin. Once inside the powder factory you are under even more careful scrutiny. Your shoes are taken away, and you are provided with felt slippers. Convinced that on your person there is no piece of metal which under any provocation could strike a spark, you may feel at liberty to ream around, but you are not. Your every movement is watched carefully, and should you make a gesture calculated to inspire distrust you would be hustled out of the building and told to leave the neighborhood within a given time. I had a graphic illustration of the extreme care taken by these men to prevent an accident and to save their own lives. After having been carefully searched and after having surrendered everything which might come under the classification of metal I was admitted to the plant. Secure in the knowledge that I was thoroughly "disinfected," I assumed a nonchalance which I was far from feeling as I watched the various processes of making gunpowder. I was so well at ease that I drew a toothpick from my pocket and calmly picked my teeth. Instantly I was thrown to the floor and while two husky men held me a third searched my clothing. When finally I was released it was explained to me that they feared the toothpick might be a match. Laboring under the constant fear of death, the employees grow extraordinarily superstitious. Once allow a woman to set foot within a powder factory and the entire force will quit. It is one of the axioms of the trade that a woman brings misfortune, and it is useless to argue the question. A woman photographer for a newspaper on a "Sunday assignment" once was admitted into an Illinois powder factory by an inexperienced official, and the next day the plant was shut down. The employees struck. 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Without it I would be obliged to change my residence, as I can not take quinine in any of its forms."—J. Middleton, Four-Mile-Run, Va. Elixir Babek 50 cents, all druggists or Kloczewski & Co., Washington, D. C. PLANT CULTURE. Don't Do the Watering In the Evening Just Before Dark Nor During Cloudy Weather. The following article was prepared by representatives of the national council of horticulture to stimulate interest in gardening: While plants can stand great extremes in temperature, corresponding extremes in moisture surely will tend to ruin if not to kill the strongest of them. Water should be given only when needed, then in such quantity that the soil is soaked. Soft stemmed plants, especially those with large leaves, need much more water than hard wooded, slow growing varieties, and, while the former kind easily recover from drought, the latter usually suffer permanent injury from extremes. Heavy clayey soils sour easily, while light loamy soils dry out quickly, and unless carefully watched the plants in such soil soon will wilt. In either case it is better to water thoroughly and only when needed than to water sparingly and often. The season and time of day should be considered in watering. Plants not in active growth should be watered sparingly until they have regained their foliage. Watering in the evening, just before dark, will greatly aid the growth of fungous diseases, as the foliage will continue wet through the night. It also causes "damping off" of young cuttings and plants. Never water during heavy, cloudy weather. PHYSICAL STRAINS. Men Over Forty-five Should Take No Excessive Exercise. The physical decay of men over forty must be more frequently mentioned lest we forget the fact that our physique was evolved for only thirty-five or forty years of strenuous use, says American Medicine. It was not so long ago that forty-five was extreme old age-counting time in the large way of evolution. Lengthening of life has been possible only because civilization has let up the physical strains, so if we continue them we must expect to break as of old. Athletes stop their efforts merely because they are beaten by younger men, but the nonathletic seem to think that it is necessary to keep up excessive exercise, though the tissues simply cannot stand it. There is, then, no mystery in the large number of damaged hearts now being found, and they will continue to increase in number and severity until the medical profes slon succeeds in impressing the lesson Let us repeat it over and over again until every man over forty or forty-five realizes that he has lived his allotted time of physical vigor and must ease up the strains to retain his health. There is no reason except abuse why so many men break at fifty-five or sixty. 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W. of all kinds and description, House and Herrmann is the place to visit. There is no other house of its kind in the city where the people can be satisfied. This is house that will satisfy you. Only Typewriter Sold Which is Guaranteed for Two Years. Two Dollars per Month Will Rent the Wellington. WILLIAMS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, "BABEK" CURES MALARIA Kloczewski & Co. Gentlemen—I wish to state that two bottles of "Elixir Babek" I purchased of you at the recommendation of a friend has proven of incalculable benefit to my daughter's health. I deem it the best, indeed, the only, remedy I have yet come across for Malaria, and offer this testimonial voluntarily. Yours truly, P. SHARP. I have tried "Babek" for the last four years, both as a preventive and cure for Malaria, and found it to be more than is claimed for it. Without it I would be five months old. I have sold 3,600 bottles of "Elixir Babek" for $10. Chills and Fever. My customers speak well of it. Yours truly, HENRY EVANS. 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Two of the best known drug stores in the city. Drugs and toilet arcles of all kinds .TYREE'S We claim for this preparation she the reliability insured by the use of pure chemicals, skillfully combined. A valuable remedy in general Debility, and fortifies the system against the rapia waste of Pulmonary and Scrofulous diseases. TYREE & CO. 15th and H Sts., N. E. OPEN ALL NIGHT Where you change the cars for Chesapeake Junction. n, N. C. Fosters DYE Works FOSTER'S DYE AND CLEANING WORKS. (You Street, between 17th and 12th Streets, Northwest.) Business and Display Office, 11th and You Streets, Northwest CALL AND INSPECT OUR WORK. Ladies' suits a specialty. Gentlemen's suits cleaned, pressed and sponged. Gloves cleaned. All goods look like new when they leave our works FOSTER'S DYE WORKS. Go To HOLMESI HOTEL 333 Virginia Ave., S. W. West Afro-American Accommodation in the District EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN Good Rooms and Lodging [50c, 75c and $1.00. Comfortably Heated by Steam. 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J. H. DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third St. N. W. Phone, Main 3200. Carriages For Hire. Four hundred or more the bar, because the com is never heated. The steel heating plate is cold, stone, plaque, or flame the bar for gasheater. The Ammonia comb is raced from the bar the bar after the bar is heated the com is back to a place and is held by a turn of the handle. The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling from less a cover and can be carried in a basket. May Shampoo Drier $10. Magic Alcohol Heater $50. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Astoria Pharmacy The Astoria Pharmacy, Third and G Streets N. W., is doing a rushing business now. Dr. Armstrong, the proprietor, makes a specialty in trying to please his many colored patrons. They are swarming in his store, in order to be in time for Christmas gifts. Dr. Armstrong comes from an old Virginia family with a heart bigger than that of any beef you may kill. This is one of the few drug stores in which people are treated right. The Term Philosopher. The word "philosopher" is said to have originated with the celebrated Pythagoras, who was born about 570 B.C. The word means a lover of wisdom. Pythagoras must have been a very remarkable man, for it is certain that he made a profound and lasting impression upon his time. He was the originator of the idea that nature is a harmony and that its varied phenomena are all brought about by unerring and universal laws and are an expression of nothing less than the universe itself. True to the name he gave himself, Pythagoras is said to have devoted his whole life to the acquisition of knowledge to the end that he might impart it to others without money and without price. He was one of the noble influences of antiquity, and the effects of his unselfish labors are still visible among men.—Exchange. A Quaint Introduction. A Quant introduction. Clarence King, the ethnologist, once wrote from San Francisco to John Hay the following letter of introduction: 'My Dear John—My friend, Horace F. Cutter, in he next geological period will go east. It would be a catastrophe if he did not know you. You will 'swarm in,' as the Germans say, when you meet. Lest I should not be there to expose Mr. Cutter's alias I take this opportunity to divulge to you that the police are divided in opinion as to whether he is Socrates or Don Quixote. I know better; he is both." The Macgregors were forbidden to use their family name in 1003. The proscription was removed by Charles II., only to be inflicted again in the reign of William and Mary. It was not till 1622 that a royal license to use the name was granted to Sir Charles Macgregor, up to then known as "Murray." In the early years of the seventeenth century every man's hand was raised against this persecuted race and they could be mutilated and slain with impunity.—London Spectator. Here is an old Turkish riddle which has been handed down for many centuries and yet has never been answered: "There was once a beggar who always dreamed he was a pasha, and there was a pasha who always dreamed he was a beggar. Which was the happler?" "Everybody worries about money." "Oh, I don't know. Some men are so rich"— "That's just it. Poor men worry because they can't get money, and the rich man worries for fear that it will get away from him."—Philladelphia Ledger. Each day is a stone in the great temple of life. Aim to hew the stone so that it will be four square to every wind that blows. A H. Underdown Employment Emporium. Reliable help furnished. Employment secured. 1742 14th Street, N. W. Phone North 864. Dec. 1-tf Magic Shampoo Drier Co.. NEW THE SEWING MACHINE OF QUALITY. 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. 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Buy from your dealer, or by mail from McCALL'S MAGAZINE 236-246 W. 37th St., New York City New—Sample Copy, Premium Catalogue and Pattern Catalogue Dvd, on request. ```markdown ``` PROPRIETOR OF The Moose House 625 D Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Special Liquor Sale Every Saturday. The Macgregors. A Turkish Biddle All Have Troubles MOLDED HIS DEATH TOLL. Legend of "the Poor Sinner's Bell" That Was Cast In Breslau in the Year 1386. The poor sinner's bell is a bell in the city of Breslau, in the province of Silesia, Prussia, and hangs in the tower of one of the city churches. It was cast July 17, 1386, according to historic records. It is said that a great bell founder of the place had undertaken to make the finest church bell he had ever made. When the metal was melted the founder withdrew for a few moments, leaving a boy to watch the furnace and enjoining him not to meddle with the catch that held the molten metal, but the boy disobeyed the caution, and when he saw the metal flowing into the mold he called the founder. The latter rushed in and, seeing, as he thought, his work of weeks undone and his masterpiece ruined, struck the boy a blow that caused his immediate death. When the metal cooled and the mold was opened the bell was found to be not only perfect, but of marvelous sweetness of tone. The founder gave himself up to the authorities, was tried and condemned to death. On the day of his execution the bell was rung to call people to attend church and offer a prayer for the unhappy man's soul, and from that it obtained the name of "the poor sinner's bell." SEEING A PURPLE COW. Perfectly Natural Under Certain Conditions. Says an Artist. H. Anthony Dyer, painter of water colors, was explaining the matter to some possible buyers of his wares. "Suppose while you are in the country in summer," said he, "you chance upon a Holstein cow grazing on a hillside. Holsteins, of course you know, are black and white. The pasture is green. Off at one side is a gray unpainted barn. Do you stagger with surprise when you notice that that cow is purple? Not a bit of it. If it were not purple you might reasonably consult an oculist. That would be a sign that your eyes needed attention. "But you may never have tried to figure out why the cow is purple. Here is the answer: The complementary color of the green pasture is red. The sight of green always suggests red, although we don't realize it. Flooding the scene is the yellow sunshine. The yellow, the red and the green combine to tint the grazing neutral colored cow purple, and purple it undeniably is, as you must admit when next you encounter one under such circumstances. Nevermore, therefore, may you sing with Gelett Burgess: I never saw a purple cow. I never hope to see one. —New York Press. The Bug Bible. The bug Bible was printed in 1549 by the authority of Edward VI., and its curiosity lies in the rendering of the fifth verse of the Ninety-first Psalm, which, as we know, runs, "Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night nor for the arrow which flith by day," but in the above version it ran, "So thou shalt not be afraid of any bugges by night." Ludicrous as this sounds, it is not etymologically without justification. "Bug" is derived from the Welsh word "bwg," which meant a hobgoblin or terrifying specter; a signification traceable in the word commonly in use today—"bugbear"—and Shakespeare once or twice uses the word in this primary sense, notably when he makes Hamlet say, "Such bugs and goblins in my life." Daffodil Superstitions Daffodils are not only poisonous and libelous, but most unlucky flowers, especially when single specimens are encountered. Herrick, who must often have gone through the experience without much harm happening, declares that— When a daffodil I see When a daffodil I see Hanging down her head to me. Guess I may what I must be First, I shall decline my head; Secondly, I shall be dead; Lastly, safely burled. In Herrick's own Devon to this day if you place a single daffodil on the table of a farmhouse the farmer will jump up and exclaim, "Now we shall have no young ducks this year." The evil spell can be broken by increasing the single flower to a bunch.—St. James' Gazette. Queen Nest of the Tentobane The oddest of all birds' nests is the one built by the tontobane, a South African songster. It is built of cotton and always upon the tree producing the material. In constructing the domicile the female works inside and the male outside, where he builds a sentinel box for his own special use. He sits in the box and keeps watch or slings nearly all the time, and when danger comes in the form of a hawk or a snake he warns the family, but never enters the main nest. A Dodger. "Bibbles is a great man to try to dodge a responsibility on technicalities." "Yes. He once signed a pledge. Then he forgot about it and called in a handwriting expert to prove that the signature was a forgery."—Washington Star. Various Ships. Ostend—Pa, what kind of ships are courtships? Pa—Soft ships, my son. Ostend—and what kind of ships sail the sea of matrimony?' Pa—Hardships, my son.—London Tit-Bits. Neither despise nor oppose what thou dost not understand:—William Penn. HAIR VIM TRADE MARK HAIR-VIM is an ideal and elegant hair dressing. Especially prepared for persons who appreciate the ideal and elegant appearance of their hair. It makes the hair soft, silky and glossy, and greatly promotes its luxuriant growth. It cures dandruff, stops falling hair, and prevents the dandruff germ. 25cts the box; the bottle, by mail, 30 cents. ANNOUNCEMENT THE BOOKS OF THE PALATIAL IRON STEAMER ANGLER. ARE NOW OPEN FOR CHARTING AT THE OFFICE WATER AND N STREETS SOUTH TO WASHINGTON PARK AND LOWER RIVER LANDINGS FOR SEASON, 1912. SPECIAL RATES FOR EARLY Southern Ha Why Can't We Have a Colored Laundry. loving Colored Pe The Southern 2031 7TH STREET, N. W. and prove that the Negro can supp WORKS OF THE HAL IRON STEAMER NEW OPEN FOR CHARTER OFFICE AND N STREETS SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON PARK AND RIVER LANDINGS FOR 1912. RATES FOR EARLY CHARTERS. LEWIS JEFFREY Southern Hand Laundry Why Can't Washington Colored Laundry. WANTED 100,000 moving Colored People to patronize the Southern Hand Laundry. 7TH STREET, N. W. NEAK FLORIDA na: the Negro can support himself. Pho ANGLER Why Can't Washington Have a Colored Laundry. WANTED 100,000 race loving Colored People to patronize 2031 7TH STREET, N. W. NEAR FLORIDA AVE. and prove that the Negro can support himself. Phone North 1847 Chas. H. Jarvins & Son FISH POULTRY AND OYSTER DEALERS, 930 C Street Northwest, and Center Market. Phone, Main 4480. Washington, D. C. TIMOTHY J. HANLON 1300 H Street, N. E. Washington, D. C. Cars to the Northeast Section and Suburbs pass the door. THE ASTORIA PHARMACY (W. ARMSTRONG) Fresh Drugs. Third and G Streets Northwest. Drugs and Preparations always fresh. rhone Main 3252. The Best in the City. If you want a first-class tonsorial service, go to the Citizens' Barbershop, 1024 You Street Northwest. Ask for the boss, McMullen. Every artist is a gentleman. Clean service on every customer. It is an up-to-date establishment. You will meet the people there. Mention The Bee. --- TER SUTHWEST ND OR Y CHARTERS. LEWIS JEFFERSON, General Manager. ```markdown ``` Hand Laundry Washington WANTED 100,000 race people to patronize Hand Laundry NEAR FLORIDA AVE. ort himself. Phone North 1847 Those Useless Questions. "How did you get the bruised face?" "It was caused by the hatrack last night." "Accidentally?" "No; I think it attacked me purposely."—Kansas City Journal. Feminine Ideals. I look for the day when women will cease to be imitative, copying men, but will become completely, perfectly and proudly women.—A Woman's Letter in London Times. Neither Not Nor Company. Neither Rot Nor Sympatry. Teacher — Willie, did your father cane you for what you did in school yesterday? Pupil — No, ma'am. He said the licking would hurt him more than it would me. Teacher — What rot! Your father is too sympathetic. Pupil — No, ma'am, but he's got the rheumatism in both arms. — Lippincott's. Prima Donna—I have here a certificate from a doctor to the effect that I can't sing tonight. Manager—Why go to all that trouble? I'll give you a certificate that you never could sing! London Tit-Bits WARNING! I MEAN IT! We Keep Open House the Year Round, and We Keep it.in Order Bottled by JOHN CASEY 4th and H Streets. N. W. Washington, D. C. One Better. WHISKEY WHY SUFFER WITH PILES. Browns Pile Remedy is used successfully for Internal and External Piles. Remedy No. 1. An ointment, makes soreness, inflammation and initiation vanish. Remedy No. 2. An internal remedy to aid the ointment by expelling the poison caused by constipation. To be used together. Both for 500 postpaid. I. C. BROWN, Registered Pharmacist 609 Third Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. St.RegisHotel 1832 14th Street N. W. Near the corner of 14th and T. In the heart of the quietest and most refined neighborhood. The finest and best equipped house, owned and operated by colored management. Our rooms and apartments represent the standard of comfort and beauty. Dining room, finest in the city. Quick and polite service. Reasonable rates. Ice cream and soda fountain. GRACE T. MERCER. ROBERT ALLEN Buffet and Family Liquor Store Phone North 2340 1917 4th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Ox Marrow. We want our readers to patronize us; it helps all around. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. advertises in this paper, and when you want a first-class dressing for kinky, harsh and unruly hair, go to your druggist's and get a bottle of Ford's Hair Pomade, 25c or 50c a bottle. H. K. FULTON'S LOAN OFFICE No. 314 Ninth Street, N. W. Loans made on Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware. Etc. If you want to buy a good watch, diamond ring, or jewelry of any kind, look at our stock first. You! Why pay 10 per cent. when you can get it for 3 per cent. H. K. FULTON BURNSTINE LOAN OFFICE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, GUNS, MECHANICAL, TOOLS LADIES' AND GENTS' WEARING APPAREL. OLD GOLD AND SILVER POUGHT. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES FOR SALE. 361 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. 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ATTORNEYS BECKETT AND GRAY. Supreme Court of the District of Supreme Court of of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court. No. 17805. Administration. No. 17895, Administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the estate of Mary L. D. Cooper, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 27th day of March, A. D. 1913, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 27th day of March, 1912. E. R. JAMES, 2319 L. St. N. W. JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. THOMAS BECKETT and AUGUSTUS W. GRAY, Attorneys. GEO .F. COLLINS, ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Col- umbia, Holding Probate Court. No. 18,850, Administration Docket. Estate of Willis Hunnicut, Deceased. Application having been made herein in for probate of the last will and testament of said deceased, and for letters testamentary on said estate, by Mildred Hunnicut, it is ordered this 8th day of April, A. D. 1912, that Dollie Thomas and all others concerned, appear in said Court on Tuesday, the 21st day of May, A. D. 1912, at 10 o'clock A. M., to show cause why such application should not be granted. Let notice hereof be published in the "Washington Law Reporter" and "The Bee" once in each of three successive weeks before the return day herein mentioned, the first publication to be not less than thirty days before said return day. JAMES TANNER Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. ATTORNEYS JONES AND WARING. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court. No. 18543, Administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, letters of administration on the estate of Lucy Robb, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the voucher thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 17th day of April, A. D. 1913, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 17th day of April, 1912. SUSIE P. ROBB, 1431 11th St. N. W. Attest: JAMES TANNER. Register of Wills of the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. TIGNOR AND TIGNOR, AT- TORNEYS. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court. No. 18004. Administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the estate of Andrew Payne, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 26th day of April, A. D. 1913, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 26th day of April, 1912. SARAH PAYNE. 2 Donglass Ave, Anacostia; D. C. Attest: Register of Walls for the District of Columbia. Clerk of the Probate Court. TIGNOR AND TIGNOR. W. L. HOUSTON. ATTORNEY In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. Charles Baker, Plaintiff, vs. Sophia Baker and John C. Curtis, Defendants. No. 30.927, Equity Doc. The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bonds of marriage with the defendant, Sophia Baker, on the grounds of adultery with correspondent, John Curtis. On motion of the plaintiff, it is this 26th days of April, 1012, ordered that the defendant, Sophia Baker, cause her appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided, a copy of this order be published once a week for three successive weeks in the Washington Law Reporter, and the "Bee," before said day. By T. E. CUNNINGHAM. Assistant Clerk. Christian Xander's Cooking Rye Whisky 40c quart 20c pint Clean, Wholesme, Quality without an equal 909 7th St. Family Quality House BRUCE EXONERATED. What the Omaha Enterprise Thinks About Supt, Davidson and the Washington Schools—Peace Restored. (Editorial, Omaha Enterprise.) Superintendent Win. Davidson, of the public schools of the District of Columbia, has exonerated Rosecock Cookling Bruce, the colored assistant superintendent of colored schools, and has given him full power to manage the colored schools in the future. This ends a long drawn out controversy over this question. It, was urged against the young man when he came to his present work that he was too young, that he was opposed to those who had gone before, and that he wanted to industrialize the whole school system. All these charges have been found untrue, according to Dr Davidson, and we may now hope for a reign of peace in the schools, such as they have not enjoyed since the days when Geo. F. Cook had charge of them. We knew Dr. Davidson when he was here, and believe in his high purpose and his sense of justice; he is above petty politics and politicians in school work. And if he has put an end to the reign of terror which has existed, in the Washington schools of twenty years, he deserves a crown. We congratulate him upon the service he has rendered, and Mr. Bruce upon his vindication. We hope for him a brilliant future. BRIEF NEWS For the Busy Readers of The Bee. "Bishops Conner and Hurst" and "Editor" Roman will be among the creations of the A. M. E. General Conference now in session at Kansas City. There will be some "his doings" at Chicago, between the 3d and 20th of June. A fellow who has a faculty for figuring out combinations, says: "If Taft is nominated at Chicago the ticket will be 'Taft and Sherman.' If Roosevelt should win out, who knows but that another 'old ticket' will be brought forward—Roosevelt and Fairbanks? Think it over." "Bishops" J. S. Jackson and George C Clement are guessed by those who are on the inside of the A. M. E. Zoon General Conference at Charlotte, N. C. The Church of Varick could not do better than to promote the c-worthy gentlemen. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst, of New York City, will be the commencement iterator May 23, at the National Religious Training School at Durham, N. C. and Hon. W. H. Lewis, Assistant Attorney General of the United States will speak before the literary societies on the 22d. Major R. R. Moton, of Hampton Institute, is to be the commencement orator this year at Tuskegee Institute, and Hon. J. C. Napier is to address the literary societies at the Wilberforce University commencement. Mr. John L. Jackson, who for thirty years was employed in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing died on last Thursday, April 25th. Mr. Jackson lived at 2527 Meadow Avenue Northwest, and had been sick for ten months. He was highly respected in the Wetting Division, where he worked. He was buried last Sunday from Shiloh Baptist Church, of which he had been a faithful member for forty years. Rev. Dr. Waldron and others officiated. His friends in the Wetting Division sent a beautiful pillow of flowers, on which was inscribed m flowers. "At Rest." Hon Henry A. Rucker, of Atlanta, Ga., for thirteen years Collector of Internal Revenue for the District of Georgia, was in the city last week on business. He shook hands with a host of Washington friends, chaperoned by Col. Judson W. Lyons. Mrs. Sarah A. Bryant, after a pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs. James E. Buckner, of the Cameran, returned Monday to her home in Chicago. At the recent financial rally at Shiloh Baptist Church, the women raised over $500, excelling the men, who brought in $260. Last Sunday's report meeting was addressed by Miss Nannie H. Burroughs and Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, who aramed their hearers, a high pitch of enthusiasm. Dr. D. Webster Davis, Richmond' favorite preacher, educator and humorist, will deliver a lecture next Friday evening at the Metropolitan Baptist Church. Subject. "Down and Out." After the meeting Dr. Davis will be a special guest of the Mu-So-Lit Club. J. Leubrie Hill's "My Friend From Dixie," one of the strongest attractions on the road, is drawing crowds at the Howard Theater this week Mr. Hill ranks with Ernest Hogan, George Walker and S. H. Dudley as a playwriter and dramatic producer. Mr and Mrs James L. Neill, of 900 T Street Northwest, will be "at home" Saturday evening from 8 to 10 o'clock in honor of Mrs. John W. Work, Nashville, Tennessee; Mrs. W. B. Merrill, Chicago, Ill.; and Miss Bessie Green, Lexington, Ky. Register J. C. Napier goes to Nashville, Tennessee, next week to attend the State convention, which sits on the 14th. He has rendered yeoman service in holding the State solid for the remination of President Taft. Recorder Henry Lincoln Johnson is likewise doing excellent work along the same line in Georgia. Napier and Johnson are the administration's trusted men in the campaign that is going on among the colored citizens of the nation Testimonials in honor of Capt. J. F Oyster, president of the Board of Education, and in honor of Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, president of the National Training School for Women and Girls are in process of incubation. Both are deserving of all the honor that a grateful race can bestow upon those who have served it well. Hon. Thomas L. Grant, of Charleston, S. C., brings word that the South Carolina delegates to the National Convention will remain loyal to their instructions and plump their votes for President Taft. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson are domiciled at the residence of Mrs. Clara Hartman, 1313 T. Street Northwest. Mr. F. D. Henry, late of the Postoffice Department, has been appointed chief clerk of Freedman's Hospital, succeeding Mr. Harry A. Cardozo, resigned. Secretary MacVeagh, with characteristic liberality, this week promoted Mr. James S. Brooks, and transferred the efficient young man to a sung berth in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Bishop Walters announces that the annual conference of the Philadelphia and Washington District of the A. M. L. Zion Church will be held at Salisbury. Md. week beginning June 12. Mr. A. J. Thomas has purchased the commodious home at 635 T. street, and has fitted it up as a home for the theatrical people. A parlor, with piano, and a cozy reading room, stocked with new-papers and magazines; are attractive features. "The place will be known as the "Howard Annex." Mr. Franklin F. Johnson, of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger, ran over last Thursday. He is now in New York City. Mr. Edward H. Lawson has severed his connection with the New York Age as Washington correspondent and financial representative. Mrs. Elizabeth A. Shippen, now has full charge of the Boys In Distrual School at Hanover, Va., has returned to her work, after a pleasant visit here. This school was founded by the late John H. Smyth, a sometime Minister to Liberia, and is one of Virginia's most potent agencies for the reform of so-called incorrigible colored boys. Counselor Thomas L. Jones is delivering some effective speeches in Maryland this week in advocacy of the renomination of President Taft; The National Religious Training School and Chauauauqua. Extends a cordial greeting to the ministers of all denominations to be the guests of the school for one week beginning July 6, 1912, and closing July 13, 1912, for the purpose of discussing the following and kindred questions. What is the moral condition of the people of your community? Is crime on the increase? If not, what is the cause of its reduction? What is the sanitary condition? What effort, if any, has been made to improve the sanitary conditions? Is the death rate increasing? To what extent do you co-operate with the Civic Improvement Leagues? Has settlement work been conducted to any extent in your community, and with what results? What has been the effect of the Temperance Organizations, and have you co-operated with them? To what extent has the work of the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A been effective in your continuity? Do you approve of them? What is the general fitness of the city and country-school teacher? What has been the attitude of the day school teacher towards the church and Sunday school? What is the real religious condition of your people? Revivals, how conducted? Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Hurlbut and Rev. THE LEGEND OF THE WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN Dr. W. Y. Chapman will be in charer of the expository features during conference week. All ministers who intend attending this conference should make it known at the date, stressing the President, Natl Dr. W. Y. Chapman can be in charge while in attendance upon the conference. 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