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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Congressional Library. Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper-That's THE BEE SHEPARD'S WESTERN GREAT ITINERARY Eight States Visited. Thousands Hear Him. Triumph of Religious Education WILL RETURN TO DURHAM FOR THE CLOSING EXERCISES VOL.XXXII NO 50 (By Charles Alexander) It is one of the peculiar things about the growing city of Los Angeles, California, that every day brings to it men of distinction and prominence in various walks of life. Here it is that the citizens greet the banker, the railroad magnate, the scholar, the great lawyer and men representing varied interests nearly every day in the week, but thousands of these great men come and go unnoticed because their lines of work have not been of a universal character for the uplift of humanity. Not so in the case of the visit of Dr. James E. Shepard, the educator, president and founder of the National Religious Training School at Durham, North Carolina. Dr Shepard arrived in Los Angeles on Thursday evening. April 25th, and remained just five days. It will be interesting to the readers of our journal to know the manner in which Dr. Shepard was received and entertained. On arrival, he found at the post-office a tremendous pile of letters which had accumulated during the week. He chose Friday to answer these letters. On Saturday he delivered an address before the Quakers of Los Angeles County at their quarterly meeting in the First Friends Church of this city. Just after his address, Mr. Harry Mitchell, the real estate dealer, took Dr. Shepard, Mr. Charles Alexander, of Boston, Rev. J. T. Hill, pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Los Angeles, and Lawyer Charles S. Darden, of Los Angeles, on an automobile tour of the city and Pasadena. Before reaching Pasadena, the party was taken to the great Cawston ostrich farm, where the gentlemen not only witnessed the remarkable exhibition of ostriches carrying men on their hacks, but also an exhibition no less remarkable, of the manufactured plumes of various colors plucked from the ostriches on this wonderful farm. The party proceeded to Paseadena, the most beautiful city in America, where Dr. Shepard met for the first time Dr Robert Freeman, pastor of the Pasadena Presbyterian Church, said to be the wealthiest and finest church in Southern California. Dr. Shepard also met Dr Robert J. Burdette, the distinguished Baptist preacher. After leaving Pasadena, the party was taken to several of the smaller towns on the outskirts of Los Angeles. On Sunday, April 28th, Dr. Shepard preached at the South Park Presbyterian Church, of which Rev. G. W. Palmer is pastor. The audience which greeted him there was composed of a fine type of citizens, and they demonstrated considerable sympathy and interest in the work in which Dr. Shepard is engaged. At a clock the Doctor delivered an address before the colored branch of the Y. M. C. A., taking for his subject, "Life and Its Purpose." At 7:30 in the evening, he delivered an address on the Religious Education of the Negro, in the Pasadena Presbyterian Church, before about 2,000 people. His appeal on this occasion was eloquent and forceful. He urged that the proper education of the Negro race in America was that of the heart as well as of the head, and that missionaries should be taught to redeem the dark continent as well as to do social settlement work in the large cities of our own country. On Monday, April 20th, at 10:30 o'clock, Dr. Shepard delivered an address before the Ministers of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the First M. E. Church. On this occasion he made a very profound impression, and the Ministers agreed to accord him co-operation if he should find it convenient to visit the Pacific coast again in the near future. At 8 o'clock in the evening, Dr. Shepard was the principal speaker at an educational mass meeting held in the Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church, of which the Rev. E. W. Kenchin is pastor. On this occasion distinguished men of the white race as well as those representing the more thoughtful and progressive element of the colored race, occupied seats upon the platform, such men as Dr. S. Hecht, Rabbi of the Temple B'nai Brith, Dana W. Bartlett, the most beloved man of Los Angeles, Mr. D. E. Luther, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Rev J. T. Hill, pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Mr. J. L. Edmonds, editor and publisher, Col. Allen Allensworth, founder of the Negro community at Allensworth, California, W. R. Taylor, Fqq., lawyer, Rev. E. W. Kenchin, pastor of the Wesley Church, Rev. E. F. Henderson, Rev. T. M. Tillman, pastor of the A. M. E. Church of Pasadena, Honorable Theodore H. Jones, of Chicago, Rev. S. L. Harris, pastor of the colored M. E. Church, Mr. Chas. Alexander, field secretary of the National Religious Training School, Mr. H. McDowell, and Rev. R. H. Wade. The program rendered at the mass meeting was especially interesting. A chorus of 50 voices under the leadership of Mr. W. V. Howard, rendered a selection. The scripture lesson was read by the Rev. J. T. Hill, after which the church choir rendered another selection and then the presiding officer, Mr. Alex- ander. introduced Dr James E. Shepard. Dr. Shepard made a profound impression, engrossing the closest attention of has audience from the very beginning and at times thrilled them with enthusiasm in the subject which he discussed before them. He predeed conclusively that religious training is the most important phase of education for the lowly masses of the people of the South at the present time, and especially for the religious leaders such as ministers of the gospel, teachers in Sunday schools, social settlement workers, missionaries for the home and foreign fields and others who are to engage actively in the work of uplift of the colored race His witty stories were captivating, but were always brought in to enforce an argument or to emphasize or elaborate a point. After Dr Shepard's address, Mr. Luther, of the Y M. C. A., Dr. Bartlett, Rabbi Hecht, Col. Allensworth and others spoke briefly. A substantial contribution was taken up for the benefit of the institution which Dr. Shepard came to Los Angeles to represent. On Tuesday afternoon Dr Shepard was entertained at luncheon by Dr. and Mrs. Jos. L. McCoy. The company composing the party was Col. Allen-worth, Mr. Alexander, Dr. Shepard and Dr. McCoy. At 3:30 o'clock in the afternoon, Dr. Shepard, Lawyer· Cerutti, Dr. Kenchin and Lawyer Tyler composed a party of which Mr. Robert Owens was host, and took an automobile trip to Venice, Santa Monica and the Soldiers' Home. This was a delightful outing, and Dr. Shepard and Mr. Alexander are under many obligations to Mr. Owens for his thoughtfulness and his hospitality. Mr. Owens is said to be the wealthiest colored man in Southern California, and he bears this distinction with ostentation and with good sense. On Tuesday evening perhaps the most brilliant affair that has taken place among the colored citizens of Los Angeles for many years was the banquet tendered to Dr. Shepard by fifty of the leading business and professional men. This banquet was under the auspices of the Colored Men's Business League of Los Angeles, and was served in the spacious dining hall of Mr. Dawson, the caterer, on San Pedro Street. Brief addresses were delivered by many of the gentlemen present, but the principal address was delivered by Dr. Shepard. This was in the nature of a heart to heart talk in which he pointed out the wonderful progress made by the race during the past fifty years. His utterances on this occasion were greeted with tremendous applause, and were endorsed from beginning to end. Those present at the banquet were: Rev. Jos. L. McCoy, D. D. Rev. E. W. Kinchen, D. D. Rev. J. H. Hill, D. D.; G. W. Wickliffe, Esq., attorney at law, Mr. Eugene Walker, Mr. Morgan E. Robinson, Mr. M. V. Thomas, Mr. Ed. Manning, Mr. Elmer Waller, Mr. T. A. Greene, secretary of Y. M. C. A., Mr E. P. Hall, Mr. Geo A. McCullough, Mr. M. Hall, Mr. H. A. Reeves, Mr. D. L. Smith, Mr. Thos H. Skinner, Y. M. C. A., Mr. L. Watson, Mr H. J. Wise, Mr. H. J. Holigan, Mr. J. H. Shackleford, Mr. J. W. Coleman, Mr. W. R. Taylor, Mr A. D. Lacey, Mr. W. H. Spigner, Mr Chas. S. Darden, Rev. J. D. Gordon, Dr. J. S. Outlaw, Prof Chas. Alexander, Col. Allen Allenworth, Dr. A. C. Garrod, Mr. Stephen A. Childs, E. Burton Ceruti, Esy, attorney at law, Dr. J. Alexander Somerville, Mr. Noah D. Thompson, Mr J. A. Evans, Mr. J. L. Means, Mr Sherman W. Overton, Mr. S. S. Irvin, Mr J. M. Scott, Mr. S. H Greer, Mr W. A. Shields, Mr. W. H. Rozier, Mr Wm. Kinard, Mr Ivan Saunders, Mr J. Lucius Jarrett, Mr. C. R Bailey, Dr. James E. Shepard, guess of honor. Much credit for the success of this banquet is due Mr. Fred Roberts, the toastmaster, and Mr. T. A. Greene, general secretary, Y. M. C. On Wednesday May first, at noon, Dr. Shepard and Mr. Alexander were the guests of the Federation Club in the Wright and Callender building, where Dr. Shepard delivered an address on religious training. This luncheon was rather informal, and the men and women after the address, came forth and gave Dr. Shepard a very hearty handshake. In the afternoon Dr. Shepard was the guest of Dr. Outlaw, one of the most successful physicians in southern California. In the evening he was the speaker at the meeting in the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church. During the five days the Dr stayed in Los Angeles, he was kept extremely busy from morning until night. He left on Thursday morning. May 2d, perfectly satisfied that he had made a great many friends in this community. Engagements were made for him covering Friday, Saturday and Sunday, of this week, but urgent business in New York City required his attention, and these engagements will be filled by his representative, Mr. Alexander The National Religious Training School, of which Dr. Shepard is the president A. OYSTER ACCEPTS Y.M.C.A. DEDICATION Messrs. L. M. Hershaw, John T Howe and D. E. Wiseman, Washington, D. C. Gentlemen: I am at a loss to know why I should be singled out for a testimonial (as you say in your letter of the 4th inst.), by "the colored citizens of the District of Columbia," unless it be due to the accident of my being president of the local Board of Education. Were it not for the responsibility to the public which necessarily rests upon the president of the board, I might heitate to accept your gracious invitation from my fellow citizens, as being due to my official relations to the public schools of the District of Columbia. I therefore accept your invitation and thank you for the same. And, let me add, I have personally an abiding interest in the equal welfare and the equal progress of all the schools of our people. My platform is: "The best is none too good" for our children. Very sincerely yours. Very sincerely yours. (Signed) J.AMES F. OYSTER, President. Board of Education. Odd Fellows Getting Ready for the B. M. C. The thirty lodges of the Grand United Orders of Odd Fellows of the District are engaged in electing their delegates to the 15th session of the B. M. C., which meets in September, at Atlanta. The delegates are not instructed for any particular candidates, but after the list is completed, they will get together from time to time and agree upon a policy that will net the District the best results, both as to offices and legislation desired. It is understood that the local delegation will be a unit for Benjamin J. Davis, of Atlanta, for Grand Master, and for William H. Houston, of this city, for Grand Secretary H. P. Slaughter, who has made a fine record, will be retained as editor of the Odd Fellows' Journal. It is predicted that the headquarters of the Order will be moved from Philadelphia to Washington, which is nearer and more accessible to the main body of the Odd Fellows of the country. A new office building will probably be erected, to accommodate the general officers, the Journal's printing plant, and for outsiders, as a revenue producer. A "wild-cat" rumor comes this way that Rev. E. P. Jones' hat is in the ring for another "try" for the Grand Mastership, and that he will go to Atlanta with the solid Mississippi delegation behind him, together with all others who do not care to follow the administration program. It is said that the Jones slate will carry J. C. Needham, the present incumbent, for Grand Secretary, to offset the candidacy of Mr. Houston, who is presumed to be the favorite son of the Davis combine. There will be a pretty fight at Atlanta, if the Davisites and the Jonesites lock horns in dead earnest. A big crowd will be there Colored Social Settlement. The directors of the Social Settlement have decided to continue their campaign through the summer to raise $5,000 with which to pay off the debt on the Settlement building, 18th and L Street Southwest. Ralph Wormley Dead Raiph Wormley Dead. Ralph Wormley,a local politician and long life resident of this District died last Friday, May 10th. He was buried from the Third Baptist Church Saturday afternoon. Mr. Wormley was also a contractor. Y. M. C. A. BUILDING TO BE DEDICATED Sunday, at 3:3d P. M.—Address by Hon. Henry Lewis Stimson, Secretary of War—Great Work by Colored Iden. Announcement is made by the officials of the Twelfth Street Y. M. C. that the formal opening and dedication of the new building will take place Sunday afternoon, May 19th, at 3:30 P. M., at the new building, 1880 Twelfth Street. Hon. Henry Lewis Stimson, Secretary of War, will deliver the principal address. President Taft had promised to dedicate the building, but was prevented from doing so by his Ohio trip. Music will be furnished by the Amphion Glee Club. If the weather is fair, the exercises will be held on the outside of the building. At the conclusion of the address, the building will be thrown open for inspection. The program for the week is as follows: Sunday—Dedication Day—3:30 P. M. Address—Hon. Henry Lewis Stimson. Secretary of War, U S. A. Music—Amphion Glee Club. Inspection of building. Music—Salia Mandolin Club. Monday—Minister's Day—11 A. M. Conservation service, conducted by the Allied Ministers' Unions. Association Night—8 P. M. Addresses by prominent Y. M. C. workers of the country. Reception to contributors, campaign workers and members. A special welcome is extended to pioneer workers in the Y. M. C. A. movement. Music—Valia Mandolin Club. Tuesday—Military Night—8 P. M. Exercises under the auspices of the First Separate Battalion, N. G., D. C Music—Azalia Mandolin Club. Wednesday—Athletic Night—8. P. M. Apparatus Exhibition by an expert team from the Central Association Various athletic and aquatic sports. Music—Amphion Glee Club. Thursday—Fraternal Night—8 P. M Reception to Members of fraternal, benevolent, civic and religious organizations. Speaking. Music—Elk's Glee Club. Friday—School Night—8 P. M. Reception to students of the public schools, their parents and teachers to the students and professors of Howard University, and all other educational institutions. Speaking. Music—Harmonica Quartette. Saturday—Ladies' Night—8 P. M. Exercises under the auspices of the C. Y. W. C. A. Reception to lady subscribers, mothers, wives and sisters of members, and all women's organizations Music. Sunday, May 26—Men's Meeting. Special address by Dr M. W. Clair pastor, Asbury M. E. Church. Music—Elks' Glee Club. The building contains four floor and a basement, and the total cos will be over $100,000. It is the most conspicuous edifice north of F-Street n Washington. Its four granite columns at the entrance stand as four stair wart sentinels extending a cordial welcome to all who approach. In the basement will be found a barber shop. Turkish bath, the social rooms, swimming pool (50 x 20 ft. in length, 4 to 6 ft deep), the shower baths, lockers and furnace room. The swimming pool contains 42,000 gallons of water and a hot water heater, has been installed that has a capacity of 10,000 gallons per hour. One enters the building on the first floor into a beautiful spacious lobby with reading room on the south side and home parlor with open fire place on the north side of the building. There are 44 dormitory rooms, and the prices range from. $6.00 to $12.00 for single rooms, and $10.00 to $16.00 for double rooms, per month. The building is fitted throughout with electric lights and steam heat. The membership fee is $4,00 and $8,00 per year for men, and $4,00 per year for boys-12 to 18 years of age. One of the most comforting thoughts in regard to the erection of the building is the fact that every brick in the building was laid by a colored contractor, and that a colored man, Mr. W. Sidney Pittman, is the architect. These facts, taken into consideration, with the payment of $27,000 by colored people of Washington, makes the building a monument to the skill, the industry, the brains and the loyalty of the members of the Negro race. Two conspicuous subscribers to the building fund were Mr. John D. Rockefeller and Mr. Julius Rosenwald, of Chicago, who gave $25,000 each. The Central Association of this city paid the balance necessary to make $100,000. RACE WELL REPRESENTED. In the Government Service—President Named Colored Man for Highest Place Yet Attained by the Race—15,000 Afro-Americans Draw Nearly $10,000,000 Annually. There are more Afro-Americans in the service of the United States Government, under the Taft administration, than ever before in the history of the country. President Taft Gives Race Highest Office Yet Attained. To President Taft is due the credit for having appointed a colored man to the highest office ever held by one of the race in the government service. When Mr. Taft named Hon William H. Lewis, of Massachusetts, Assistant Attorney General of the United States, he did a thing unprecedented in the annals of the nation for this is a near-cabinet position. An Afro-American's Name on All U. S. Paper Currency and Bonds. One of the most important offices in the Treasury Department, that of Register of the Treasury, has been continually filled by colored men, under Republican appointment, for more than a quarter of a century, while under Democratic administrations during that time no Vro-American was considered worthy to occupy that position. The place is now held by Hon. J. C. Napier, of Tennessee, who was appointed by President Tait. The importance of this office is indicated by the fact that the signature of the Register is attached to all paper currency and bonds issued by the Government. Some Others in High Places. Among the other colored men- holding good places in the govern- ment services, who were appointed by President Tait or at his sug- sition, or retained by him are the following: H. W. Furniss of Indiana. Minister to Haiti: Dr. W. D Crum of South Carolina. Minister to L. Beria; Charles W. Anderson of New York. Collector of Internal Revenue New York City: Joseph E. Lee, Collector of Internal Revenue, Jackson- ville, Fla.; Henry Lincoln Johnson of Georgia, Recorder of Deeds, Dist rict of Columbia; R. W. Tyler, Oi- ho, Auditor for the Navy Department; Whitefield McKinlay, Collector of Customs, Washington; Chas. Cottrell, of Ohio, Collector of Customs, Hawaii; Robert H. Terrell Judge Municipal Court, District of Columbia; J. E. Bush, Receiver Land Office, Little Rock, Ark.; T V McAllister, Receiver, Land Office, Jackson, Miss; Nathan Alexander, Register Land Office, Montgomery Ala.; W. C. Matthews, Assistant U. S. District Attorney, Boston, Mass; S. L. Williams, Assistant U. S. Disti- ct Attorney, Chicago, Ill.; James A. Cobb, Special U. S. District At- torney, Washington; Gen. Robert Smalls, Collector of Customs, Bea- fort, S. C.; Mrs. E. P. Booze, Post- master, Mound Bavon, Miss; Thomas Richardson, Postmaster, Port Gibson, Miss.; W. T. Vernon, Supervisor of Indian and Negro Schools; W. D. Johnson, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, etc. The list is not complete, but it is long enough to show that the Afro- American has not been overlooked in the matter of Presidential appoint- ments. The highest salary paid an Afro-American is received by the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States to Haiti, whose salary is $10,000 per annum. A number of government officials receive from $2,500 to $5,000 per year. Clerks are paid from $900 to $1,800. The total number of Afro-Americans in all branches of the service of the United States Government, is around numbers 15,000 and the aggregate annual, salaries paid amount to nearly $10,000,000. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS Important News Happening of the Week DEVOTED TO GENERALINTERESTS Rachel Johnson, who was a slave in the household of President Andrew Jackson, and later a servant at the home-head of General Lee, during the Civil War, died at her home in Maryland at 105 years old. In 1866 the death rate in New York was thirty in a thousand; last year it was fifteen; the great decrease is due to organized health service, which is street in the enforcement of sanitary rules and laws. The City Park Commission, of Nashville, Tenn., has bought a beautiful tract of 34 acres, which will be used as a park for the colored people. It lies between Fisk University and the State Normal School. Perhaps the most notable race enterprise to be found in Philadelphia is the Douglass Hospital, located at the corner of Lombard and Sixteenth streets. Allison Demery, the colored servant of Abraham Lincoln, died at Galesburg, Ill., Anril 20 of pneumonia. The African Methodist Episcopal Church is said to contain more men of ability than any other denomination. Its growth has also been wonderful. In 1787 there were 42 members; in 1906 there were 494,777 members. Andrew Carnegie has donated $12,000 for a library building for colored people' of Savannah, Ga. The colored Americans can now boast of 57 banks owned and controlled by themselves, and are being well patronized by our people. In Georgia a Negro was lynched for promoting a "to Africa movement." Reports show that in 1911 the value of property on which Negroes paid taxes was Arkansas, $20,500,000; Georgia, $32,534,437; North Carolina, $28,600,000; in Virginia, $27,000,000; and in Texas $50,000,000. The total value of property owned by Negroes in the United States is estimated to be about $600,000,000. Thus far not one of the lynchers in Coatesville, Pa., have been indicted. Remember this is the State of Pennsylvania. There is a movement on foot in New Jersey to employ the State convicts on county roads, building and repairing them. This will relieve the State of the cost of maintenance. Charles Ramsey, colored, unearthed a box containing $500 in gold coin and paper while spading for onions. Jonathan Ramsey, a former slave, had buried it twenty years ago. Prince Von Choo, Traidos, the new Sinnese Minister to this country, has arrived. He was educated at Cambridge University, and speaks English fluently. That the Negroes of South Africa as well as American are rapidly becoming victims of tuberculosis, was a statement made by Bishop J. Albert Johnson, of South Africa, before the annual conference which convened in Kansas City, Mo. The National League for Civic Federation of Women, which met in New York at the Waldorf-Astoria, Mrs. Gilbert Jones declared that the women should not expect to vote, because of one of the basic ideas of our government: one man, one gun and one ballot. The sun is said to shine in Colorado more days in the year than any other habitable part of the country. The most perfect teeth seen have been in the mouths of very poor children who know nothing of a tooth brush. That Japan is strongly endeavoring to maintain peace and harmony with this country is shown by a communication at the State Department in which it was stressed the Mikado's government is happy to participate in the Panama Pacific Exposition at San Francisco in 1915. The defeated candidates for delegates in this city have given notice of a contest. Assistant Attorney General W. H. Lewis will speak at Durham, N. C. this week. Efforts will be made to raise an endowment fund for the National Religious Training School at Durham, N. C. Public Printer Donnelly will not tolerate race discrimination in his office. Architect Pittman Commerds Colored Texans W. Sidney Pittman, architect, returned this week from a business trip to Houston, Texas, where he is erecting a college building and other structures for leading commercial institutions. He states that his sojourn was in every way satisfactory, and he is enthusiastic in his commendation of the strong business and fraternal spirit he found existing among all classes of the race in the Lone Star State. The people he found to be thrifty, industrious and cultured, and he was deeply impressed with the beautiful homes, fine schools and prosperous business enterprises that greeted him at every turn. Mr. Pittman is a graduate of Tuskegee Institute and Drexel, and has put up some of the most substantial buildings in the country. He is now engaged on the plans for the new $100,000 Masonic Temple soon to be erected in this city. WHITE HOUSE APPOINTMENTS. Many Worthy Colored Promotions Made. When the President assumed office March 4, 1909, six colored messengers and laborers were employed in the Executive Office, as follows: In the reorganization of the office in 1911, Anderson and Ayler were transferred to positions in the Departmental service. Joseph Boardley was afflicted with tuberculosis, and the President had him transferred to a good position in the War Department in New Mexico on the advice of his physician. He died there. Since the President's inauguration three colored employees have been added: Arthur Brooks, William Pannell, and Harry L. Mickey. In the Executive Mansion the following colored men, in addition to several others who are still on the rolls, were employed at the time the President came into office: Pinckney. Duncan was transferred to the Treasury Department at an increased in salary; Amos was made an inspector in the customs service at New York at an increased salary; Brent was transferred as a clerk to the city post office at an increased salary; Reeder was transferred to the State Department, and Pinckney was given a place as messenger in the Executive Office. All these places were filled by the President with colored men. In addition the President appointed the following colored employees at the Executive Mansion: Anne Brooks. When the President came into office there were five colored coachmen and hostlers at the White House stables. On account of changing from carriages to automobiles, chauffeurs and footmen were employed, but places were found in the Departments for four of these colored coachmen and hostlers. The other two voluntarily accepted positions in New York. In his speech at Salisbury, Md., today, Colonel Roosevelt pharsically asked "every decent colored man in this State to see to it that no colored man sells his vote in this primary" and declared "that unscrupulous white men are willing to debauch the colored man, taking advantage of his needs; the colored man who sells his vote is doing immeasurable harm to his own race." In these words Colonel Roosevelt places a very low estimate upon the honesty and integrity of the colored men of Maryland. He seems to think that they are human chattels to be bought and sold. His words do not comport with the known boasts of his adherents, who have openly declared that no matter what the Taft people do legitimately to influence colored voters through the usual methods of meetings, literature, etc., they will see to it that the colored men are delivered bodily to the Colonel on election day by the use of the large slush fund at their disposal. It is a well known fact in Maryland, which the Roosevelt people have not attempted to disguise or dispute, that they, well heeled with the money of Perkins and the interests and are using it freely in behalf of the Colonel. Also that additional funds were intended to be forthcoming had Massachusetts declared for Roosevelt, in order to more vigorously carry on the campaign to debauch colored voters in Maryland. The Taft victory in Massachusetts put a crimp in their plans, and now Col. Roosevelt realizing that Maryland is lost to him, assumes the attitude of a purist and insults every intelligent and self-respecting colored man in the State. It has been known for some time that "unscrupulous" white men in Maryland would try to corrupt all classes of voters, but the colored men have been forewarned of the attempt and have indignantly resented such efforts. They will go to the polls on Monday and vote their preference for President and for Taft delegates. The percentage of literacy among the colored people of Maryland is higher than in the States of the South and these intelligent men are capable of exercising their hard-carved right of suffrage and will exercise it in behalf of the man in whose keeping they know their real interests will be safeguarded. Mr. W. P. Bayless, formerly of the Census Bureau, is on the staff of The Courier, at Pittsburgh. Miss Ray Bailey, the popular vaudeville artist, is at the St. Regis. Judge Robert H. Terrell went to Pittsburgh Sunday night. Mr. John Braithwaite, secretary to Bishop Walters, is spending a few days in the city. Mr. J. W. Henderson, editor of the New England Torch Light, at Providence, R. L., is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Jarvis, 944 T Street N. W. Mr. Henderson's paper is giving Malarious Fever. "Myself and whole household had suffered very much for some time with Malarial Fever. 'Elixir Babek' has cured us perfectly, so that we en-Elixir Babek, a splendid remedy for Causing loss of appetite, headache and bilious attacks prevented by such ailments. to. D. C. Va. Elixir Babek, 50 cents, all drugjoy at present the best of health."—Jacob Elberly, Fairfax Court House, gifts or Lloczewski & Co., Washing- Mr. Joseph H. Jones has the finest cigar and news stand in the city. The Bee is on sale there. In Italy Dealers Have Brought the Art of Forgery of Old Curios to Perfection. There are dealers in curios, a crafty set of tradesmen, all over Europe, but it is in Italy that they have carried the art of deceit and forgery, the substitution of modern products for ancient, to the acme of perfection. Verona, Venice, Siena and Rome swarm with shops in which lurk these dealers in the antique, and they are keen to spot any American that may pass their way. Next to the American in guilliblity is the Englishman, but he does not so freely give up his money. Sir James Yoxall, the English connoisseur, thus describes one of these dealers: "He knew how to crackle new ivories by holling them like eggs, how to cook new pictures in the oven, how to smoke new prints and how to green new bronzes with nitrate of potassium. It was so amusing to see the things age in a minute! He would bring a new earthenware dish out of the over, burning hot, and plunge it into iced oil; result, contraction, chill—chibialns, so to speak—and the enamel all cracked into the wrinkles of age. And then he would rub the surface upon a dirty paving stone till signs of wear and tear appeared that might outwit anybody. "As for pictures, it was easy to find an old canvas or an old panel for a Lorenzo. It was when the artist's work was over that the real science and art began—first of all, a wash of varnish that had been colored with sepla; next, on the more raised portions, rubbings with licorice juice to attract the files. He could even imitate fly marks with india ink. A few drops of salty water left on the canvas would produce moldiness and mildew. A needle deftly used would cover the picture with a network of cracks." THE BANK OF ENGLAND. Classed as a Tavern and Has the Right to Retail Beer. In the census records of the city of London the Bank of England is classed as a tavern. This is because it has the right in common with some other old established city businesses to sell beer by retail. The power to do this was granted it by charter under the great seal in 1694, and it has never been taken away from it. The bank could therefore, it it chose, start in business as a public house to morrow, or it could send round a special "Bank of England brand" of, say, bottled stout, delivered in its own drays at your door, with a facsimile of the chief cashier's signature on the label of each bottle as a guarantee of purity. The dean and chapter of St. Paul's cathedral can also lay claim to a similar privilege, with the right, in addition, to brew their own beer. Paul's brew house formerly stood at the corner of the entrance to Doctor's commons from the churchyard, and an average of between 60,000 and 70,000 gallons of "strong ale" were brewed there every year. The sale of this, however, was confined to the cathedral precincts. They must have been thirty souls, those old time ecclesiastics. But, then, it must be remembered that in those days tea and coffee were unknown and beer was drunk at every meal. Even very little children had their allowance, two quarts a day, sent up to the nursery regularly each morning from the buttery below. -Pearson's Weekly. Trade In Skeletons The principal center for the distribution of articulated skeletons for purposes of study by the medical profession is in Paris, from which point they are shipped to every part of the globe. The price of a well mounted articulated skeleton varies from $50 to $300. This difference has little to do with the condition of the subject while alive. In the cheap skeletons only the barest framework is offered, but in the expensive specimens every detail is worked out with sedulous care, and often both the nervous and the circulatory systems are shown.—Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. A Preference. "After all," said Mrs. Oldcastle as they were returning from the picture gallery to the drawing room. "I think my preference is for Bottell." "Well," replied her hostess. "I can't say that mine is. For me it doesn't seem that there's anything to beat good old fashioned raspberry jam."—Chicago Record-Herald. Quick Work. "That editor is terribly slow at reading manuscript." "Think so? Why, I know the time he went through twelve stories in less than a minute." "Gracious! When was that?" "When the elevator broke."—Philadelphia Press. Appropriate to the Occasion. "My taller always has a touch of the appropriate in his work." "Yes; I've known him to press mourning suits with sadirons."—Baltimore American. Fitting Procedure. If you want money, go to strangers. If you want advice, go to friends. If you want nothing, go to relations.—Lippincott's. Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater. Possession pampers the mind; privation trains and strengthens it. The "Untouchables," Whose Life Is Spent In the Lowest Depth of Human Woe. The "untouchables" of India reside in little huts made of palm, leaves or mud, without windows, and with a single doorway, usually so small that even a child must stoop in order to enter it, containing absolutely no furniture, except a few rudely baked earthen pots and pans. Generally there is no bedstead of any kind, the whole family sleeping huddled up on the bare dirt floor, which is commonly plastered with cow dung. A few rags cover their persons, and these are worn night and day. Their financial condition precludes eating more than one meal a day, and this oftener than not is far from hunger appeasing and is seldom calculated to appeal to the palate. For this wretched existence they must work hard and long hours. On account of the filthy condition in which they live disease is rampant among them. According to the last census, eighty-eight out of every 100,000 people of the depressed classes are afflicted with leprosy. In the matter of education they are as deficient as they are in every other virtue. According to the report of the director general of public instruction of Bombay, barely five out of 1,000 of the pariah children of the presidency of school going age attend school. In one word, these fifty-three odd millions of Hindus are not only socially but also intellectually, physically, financially and morally submerged. Saint Nihal Singh in Southern Workman. FREEZES THE LUNGS. When Intensely Cold Air Is Breathed In Through the Mouth. "I asked an Alaskan pioneer who was crossing to his old home in Sweden what happened when the thermometer goes down to 60 and 80 degrees below zero," said a Seattle man. "At 60 degrees below," he said, "the exposed ears, hands or nose will freeze in going a quarter of a mile under ordinary circumstances, but the children go to and come from school as usual without suffering from the cold, provided their faces and hands are protected. "They soon get used to it. But caution must be used to avoid drawing the cold air into the lungs, and it is dangerous to breathe through the mouth. More die from pneumonia brought on by freezing the lungs in that way than from any other form of exposure. Horses are protected by, breathing bags, which extend down from the nose of the animal about eighteen inches and are open at the bottom. The breath which is exhaled warms the air in the bag before it is inhaled and drawn into the lungs. And men wear a 'parky' or headdress which extends over the face and affords similar protection. "In the Canadian districts the northwest mounted police regulate the treatment of horses on the freight wagons and stage lines in a most humane manner, so as to prevent them from suffering in this way."—Washington Herald. Slavery In Scottish Mines Slavery lingered in the Scottish mine until the very eve of the nineteenth century. Mr. Hackwood, in "The Good Old Times," draws a picture of the Scottish miner's unhappy lot in the past: "From about the year 1445 until 1775 the miners of Scotland were bought and sold with the soil. It is stated in old chronicles that bloodhounds were kept to trace them if they left their employment and to aid in bringing them back. By statute law miners were bound to work all days in the year except Paschal and Yule, and if they did not work they were to be 'whipped in the bodies for the glory of God and for the good of their masters.' Not until 1775 was the first law passed in an attempt to better this state of things, but it was 1700 ere the law gave the working miner of Scotland his complete freedom."—London Chronicle. The Word "Terse." "Terse" is a word that has an understood meaning nowadays. Shadwell in the fourth act of "The Humorists" (1671) put this question into the mouth of one of his characters: "Must I stay till by the strength of terse claret you have wet yourself into courage?" It is probably an allusion to what is still sometimes called "Dutch courage"—bravery inspired by alcohol. Claret was in those times imported in "tierces," and "terse" may be a condensed form of that word; also "terse claret" may have been a drink that did its business without any circumlocution, like the terse speaker or writer. Circular Plates. All our plates are circular in shape. Now, a square or oval plate would be just as convenient. Is there any reason why plates should be of their present shape? It seems that if we dip into the far past we may discover the cause. Our remote ancestors ate their food off flat pieces of wood cut from a tree trunk. The tree trunk being cylindrical in shape, the earliest plates were therefore roughly circular, and the shape has been used ever since. Taking Her Down Miss Elderbud (triumphantly)—Just think of it! At the ball last night I listened to five declarations of love. Her Friend—How mean of you, Alice! Who was the pretty girl you were sitting near?—Boston Transcript. Good breeding is a letter of credit all over the world. LEON'S LIQUID POMADE T. H. Will Soften and-Invigorate Your Hair Leon's Liquid Pomade is an excellent hair dressing. Soitens and invigorates the hair, removes dandruff and relieves irritated scalp, giving rich, long and luxurious hair. It is the best preparation you can use on your head. Perfectly harmless, and can be used every day if desired. For sale by all druggists, or drop us a card if your druggist does not carry it. M. LEON GOLDSMITH CO. Goldheim says English cut clothes are riding on a great wave of popularity this spring with the young men. And it is to these young men we are addressing this particular advertisement. Almost every tailor in this country is endeavoring to make these narrow shoulder, unpadded English coats, but only a few—a very few—have mastered the art. We have succeeded because we have concentrated our efforts along these lines for a number of months past. We not only say we can produce a perfect-fitting, gracefully-draped English model suit, but we guarantee our work to you or ask no pay. Can we do more? As a Special Easter Offering We Feature a Suit, Made to Measure, for Never before has any one establishment shown so many attractive fabrics at such an attractive price. We have scoured the woolen markets for extraordinary values which we could offer at this extraordinary price. Our efforts were well rewarded, and now we show all the novelty cloths, as well as the staple blues and blacks, which we will tailor to your measure for as little as $20. And, remember, we guarantee the fit or we ask no pay. If you are not quite decided as to what style or what pattern you want for this spring, we offer our wide experience and extensive displays to aid you. Goldheim The Young Man's Tailor Where to Buy The Bee. Smith's, 4th and Elm St. N. W. Pope's Pharmacy, 1319 H St. N. E. Jackson & Whipp's, 1513 7th St N. W. Board & McGuire's, 9th and You Sts. N. W. Board & McGuire, 1912% 14th St. N.W. Simmons', 20th and K Sts. N. W. Throckmorton, 1500 14th St. N. W Morse's, 1904 L St. N. W. Smith, 28th and Dumbarton ave. Leonard Blagburn, 201 Morris RL. Anacostia, D. C. Printing. If you want first-class printing done in the most artistic manner, send it to W. Calvin Chase, Jr. for estimates. Office, 1109 Eye Street, Northwest, residence 1212 Florida Avenue, Northwest. Phone N. 2642 Y, M. 4078. Every job will entitle you to a free notice in The Bee. m says English cut clothes are riding off popularity this spring with And it is to these young men, big this particular advertisement most every tailor in this country to make these narrow shoulder, unpainted only a few—a very few—have mast have succeeded because we have come along these lines for a number of only say we can produce a perfect-tipped English model suit, but we guard ask no pay. Can we do more? Special Easter Offering We a Suit, Made to Measure, Only $20 before has any one establishment shown us at such an attractive price. We have satis for extraordinary values which we canary price. Our efforts were well rewarded the novelty cloths, as well as the staple he will tailor to your measure for as little we guarantee the fit or we ask no pay. We are not quite decided as to what style for this spring, we offer our wide expert days to aid you. Imported and Domestic Suits Made to Your Measure $15 to $40 m The Young Man's Tailor enth Street Imported and Domestic Suitings Made to Your Measure, $15 to $40 --- 420 R Street N W.. Washington. D. C. J. A. ANDERSON M.CDANIEL SOCIAL SERVICE LUNCH Meals at all Heaps. NEVER CLOSED LADIES' TABLE 1531 14th St. N.W. Washington, D. C. THE HOME OF GOOD CHEER and Satisfaction. All Beverages Absolutely pure at D. RIORDAN, New Jersey Ave and L St. N. W. Washington. D. C. The next oldest house in the city is House & Herrman. If you can't be satisfied elsewhere, call at this house. To the Druggist: This coupon is redeemable for 5c. from your local job- ber. Druggist's Name..... Address..... This coupon and 10c. is good for a 15c. bottle of Leon's Liquid Pomade at all druggists. Please sign name and address below. Name..... Address..... Date.... ing on a great with the young men we are ad- sement. This country is en- er, unpadded English be mastered the art. We concentrated our period of months past. perfect-fitting, grace- guarantee our work We Feature ensure, for 20 shown so many attrac- e have scoured the wool- we could offer at this rewarded, and now we staple blues and blacks, is little as $20. And, re- pay. style or what pattern experience and exten- Suitings, ensure, 0 LADIES' NURSE MADAME K. L. COLEMAN Ladies' Nurse - 3335 Sherman Avenue N. W. Phone Columbia 466. BEST IN THE CITY. Why do you go elsewhere and buy your ice cream when you can get better at Murrays. Murrays cream is pure and is delivered to any section of the city. -This is an old established firm. First class meals at all hours in the day may be had at Murrays—1216 U street, northwest. Ice cream cut, $1.20 per gallon. Plain ice cream at 90 cents per gallon. His large and commodious dining room will accommodate any number of people. Phone M. 6396; James Enright, Brookland Rye, fine wines, liquors, all domestic cigars. 306 Four-and-a-Half Street S. W., Washington, D. C. --- An Incident of the Great Naval Battle Off Santiago. SCARED BY THE FIRST SHOT 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, 1888, 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 Malibu, 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 hardly 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 grampruit 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 sail 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 fight 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 Spaniards running for cover and putting up the best fight they could up 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 flying 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 hung 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. SQBERED AND LABELED. The Pre-Raphaelite 'Treatment For Drunken Genius. Nothing in Mr. Ford Madox Hueffer'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 told 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 cabman." Whistler was not among the wine-bibbers, but he had other peculiarities. "Upon one occasion," says Mr. Hueffer, "Madox 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 had 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 well beyond recognition, is ready consumption.—London Globe. An ancient Scotswoman rallied her daughter. "Meg, for why canna ye encounter handy 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 jail"—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 pavable 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 1600 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 1706. 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. "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?" "Here is a sewing machine."—Baltimore American. Mother's Diagnosis. "Have you spoken of our love to your mother yet?" "Not yet," murmured the dear girl. "Mother has noticed that I've bees 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 Elliot. Incorporated Under Act of Congress Approved June26,1887 CAPITAL and ASSETS over $50,000.00 THE MUSEUM 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, billard parlor, 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. THE LEXINGTON HOTEL. The Front: Entrance Will be on L Sta. The entrance to the Rathskeller will be on L street or main entrance leading to the basement. The Rathskeller will be fitted up equal to any in the United States. the L street entrance. The Buffet Cannot be Surpassed The dining-room which will be large and commodious with a seating capacity for one hundred and fifty guests. The barber shop will be managed by a first class tonsorial artist with every modern convenience. The billiard parlor, office, lobby and waiting room will be unsurpassed. The waiting parlor will be on the first floor, handsomely furnished. There Will be Thirty-Eight Large Airy Bed Rooms and Nine Baths. There will be at least two private bath rooms connected with the suite of rooms on the second and third floors. The Lexington Will be Conducted on the Basis of Any Up To Date First Class Hotel. The banquet hall which is so much needed in this city for the accommodation of first class visitors and patrons will be one of the features of this hotel. The automobile will run to and from the Union-Station to the hotel for the accommodation of the guests. This has been just what the city has needed for a long time for the Colored Americans, who visit here. Whenever a person intends to visit the city, a card to the manager of the hotel will be promptly re sponded to, and the guest or guests be driven immediately to the hotel in the hotel's automobile which will meet any train that comes into the Union Station or Steamboat wharf. The erection of this hotel in the city of magnificent distances will be an honor as well as a benefit to the colored people. Almost any city in the South has a first class hotel and the people in Washington have determined not to be behind in meeting the demands of strangers and visitors. Capital Stock The company is incorporated with a capital stock of fifty thousand dollars, of this amount the company has decided to sell fifteen thousand dollars of it. A greater opportunity has never been offered the people of this city, who are enterprising and wish a good investment. The Sole Manager. is Mr. Nathaniel Ruffin, a well known citizen of Washington, who is known to the president of the United States, to the cabinet officers and other public men of character and influence. He needs no introduction to the people, because he is prominently connected with some of the best, strongest, and leading organizations in the city. For honesty and integrity and influence among his people no better man could have been selected for the position of manager. The country is asked to keep its eyes on The Bee for advertisement and full particulars, of the opening of this new up-to-date hotel and for other particulars address Nathaniel Ruffin, manager, the Lexington Hotel, 21st and L street. N.W. Washi-gton. D C Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D.C., as second-class mail matter. MR. ROSCOE CONKLING BRUCE. We quote the following from Mr. DuBois' magazine: "Every colored member of the Board of Education in the District of Columbia voted to dismiss Roscoe Conkling Bruce, the present assistant superintendent in charge of the colored schools. The white members voted to sustain him. It is suggested that this vote is indicative of the interests which Mr. Bruce serves." This is a needless and mean slur at Mr. Bruce. Dr. DuBois contends that there should be no differences on account of races. We are all one race and one man is as good as another. If this contention is true, why does Dr. DuBois draw the line between what the white trustees do and the colored trustees do? Why didn't he say that the majority of the Board of Education voted to sustain Mr. Bruce? Dr. DuBois belongs to a class of colored people who in one breath condemn and slur at white people, and with another breath are begging money from them. If Mr. Bruce should drop out from his position in Washington today. Dr. DuBois would be among the first seeking to incur the good-will of the white trustees in order to get the place now held by Mr. Bruce; he has made several unsuccessful attempts in the past. Dr. DuBois should be the last man in this country to slur at and condemn all white people as he is constantly doing. No man is more indebted to the white people in the United States than is Dr. DuBois. Instead of sluring and condemning them, he should fall down upon his knees for what they have done for him. Through the good graces and generosity of white people, Dr. DuBois was put through the public schools in Massachusetts; practically every dollar incurred in educating him at Fisk University was begged from white people: after graduating at Fisk he was sent to Europe on the money of white people, his present salary is being paid by white people; what he is attempting to do is being financed by white people. Dr. DuBois, without the aid of white people tried to organize the Niagara Movement and keep it going, it soon died; without the aid of white people he published The Moon, or tried to do so: it soon died; without the aid of white people he tried to publish The Horizon; it soon died. Everything that he has attempted without the aid of white people has died, and if such liberal and generous-hearted white people as Mr. Oswald Garrison Villar and Mr. John Milholland were to cease to aid him toorrow and cease paying his salary, both he and his venture would drop out of sight. It has been proven over and over again that Dr. DuBois has not sufficient following among the colored people of this country to sustain him in his insane policy. Wherever he has succeeded, it has been through the aid of white people and not through the aid of colored people. Dr. DuBois, let us say again, should be the last man in America to slur at or abuse white people. MARYLAND DELEGATION. The Maryland delegation elected to the National Republican convention has been elected, and notwithstanding the noise that the editor of the Baltimore Times and Afro-American Ledger made for Roosevelt delegates, neither got a peep-in, not even as an alternate. The Negroes consist of at least one-third of the Republican vote in the State, or at least they hold the balance of power, but this power was not of sufficient importance to have one of their number elected a delegate or an alternate delegate. They were too busy showing their ingratitude to President Taft, who was the only man to come to their aid when the Democrats of Maryland were about to disfranchise them. Perhaps the Republicans who had the selection of the delegate were aware of the treachery of the Negroes to Mr. Taft, hence they were afraid to elect one on, the delegation. The Bee will make no attack on any Republican who has been friendly to the Negro. Mr. Roosevelt has done some good for them and could have done better. Mr. Taft has done some good and is doing good. The Republican party is the Negro's friend, and the colored voter should act wisely in the coming campaign. There are some good Democrats in this country as well as some bad ones. The bad Democrats out number the good. Roddenbery, of Georgia, is a Negro-hating Democrat, and declared in a recent speech in the House that all Negro messengers should be sent to the farm and their places be given to white men. We find a Negro editor editing a Democratic journal, and praising the good qualities of this Georgia Negro hater. There are some Negroes who love you better, the worse you treat them. This is so all through life. The worse you treat some wives the better they love you. So it is with sweethearts. The worse you treat your sweetheart the better she will love you. The Democratic party has done everything to its males and females imaginable, and, yet the Negro seems to love it. That is, some Negroes. The Democrats of Maryland have made every effort to disfranchise the Negro, and the moment he had a chance to elect a Republican mayor of Baltimore, Md., he voted the Democratic ticket. The Bee ventures the assertion that no Negro Democrat will be placed on the Maryland Democratic delegation. Let us see. DISTRICT CONTEST? The Bee notices in a local daily that the defeated candidates for delegates to the National Republican Convention intend to file a contest. Upon what grounds these defeated delegates file a protest The Bee would like to know. The Bee has been informed that a certain individual has secured from certain local denizens about twenty perjured affidavits to be protested to the National Republican Committee. These denizens had better swear to the truth, because it will be fatal to them, if they have sworn to false affidavits. The Bee has been further informed that the affidavits will not be handed over until the procurer has been paid. If it is the policy of the Roosevelt Committee to contest regularly elected delegates because they are not for Mr. Taft, it should remember that similar methods have been and are being resorted to by the Democratic party. Mr. Sidney Bieber knows that he was not elected, and could not be elected, notwithstanding that he had certain members of the police and fire department behind him. If there was a vote taken today, Bieber and Wilder would receive two-thirds less votes than they received on the day the election of delegates were held. Was there any fraud in the last election? If so, who committed it? Who snatched the ballot box from Judge John A. Moss in the first district? Who was it that assaulted Judge Moss? Who perpetrated the fraud in the 17th and 18th districts? We have the names of two hundred citizens in those districts who voted for the Taft delegates, and yet only five were counted for them. Who committed the fraud? Who was it that went to the 14th district and invited over 200 colored men to the bar room across the street? The Taft Delegates didn't Who did? Echo answers. Who? The voters know. The bar tender knows. Who attempted to bribe the judges in the 3d, 4th, 5th and 6th districts? Who invited the voters to the bar rooms? Mr. Sidney Bieber appointed or recommended the appointment of the three judges of election. The Editor of The Bee had nothing to do with any one of the appointments. He had nothing to do with the naming of the judges of election. Bieber would not repudiate the acts of his own judges because they didn't return him as the successful candidate. If the District delegates would declare for ex-President Roosevelt there would be no contest filed. The Editor of The Bee knows what he is talking about, and at the proper time he will say more. The half hasn't been told. INGRATITUDE. Will the colored voters of Mary First, do they believe that they showed their gratitude towards President Taft in the recent contest in that State? Was it not President Taft who came to their rescue when, the Democratic party in the State attempted to disfranchise them? Was it not the good Cardinal Gibbons who backed up President Taft when he made an appeal to the more intelligent white voters in the State to defeat the disfranchise amendment? How soon do we forget that "gratitude is the fairest flower that blooms in the human heart." The price of liberty is a nonenity to the ungrateful. The many defense that President Taft made for the colored Americans of the State of Maryland was reciprocated by those who voted against the President for his renomination. It was the Catholic Church that voted solidly against Maryland mob law and disfranchisement and the attempt of the politicians to discredit the President because he favored the Catholic Church, which is alleged, is unchristianlike and cowardly. The Bee has always maintained that mob riots are attended by all church denominations except the Catholic Church, and in no mob do we ever find a good Catholic aiding in burning the Negro. There may be some feeling among Catholics against the Negro, but it is not so perceptibly shown as it is among other church denominations. Some white Presbyterians and white Methodists will not commune with the colored brother. If all other denominations manifested the same interest in their members as the Catholic Church, The Bee is of the opinion that conditions in this country would be better. There are bad men and women in all denominations, but The Bee has found in the State of Maryland, and especially among the white Catholics, a feeling of brotherly love toward the colored citizens. We have experienced a friendly feeling in that State towards the colored people that doesn't obtain in such a Republican State as Pennsylvania. In the State of Pennsylvania there is a growing prejudice against the colored citizen. The State is Republican in name and nothing more, so far as the colored citizen is concerned. The colored citizens in the State of Maryland should reflect. TAFT AND ROOSEVELT. The two names for consideration among the colored voters are President Taft and ex-President Roosevelt. Just how the voters argue and reconcile it can only be explained by using their own argument. Those who are voting and working against the renomination of President Taft say, that the President, in his inaugural address, asserted that he would appoint no colored people in the South who were objectionable to the white people. And on the other hand those very voters have declared and are supporting a party that makes every effort to disfranchise them. The argument that is made against Mr. Roosevelt is that he discharged, without cause or evidence, colored soldiers, who had served with honor and distinction, from the army and refused to reinstate them after their innocence had been established. Two parties and three men for candidates for the Presidency. Two Republicans and one Democrat, from whom the colored voter must select. Objection is made to Mr. Taft and his Southern policy; the Negro soldier to Mr. Roosevelt, and race discrimination to certain Democratic candidates. Now, these candidates have caused no little thought among the Negro voters. Many of them have brushed aside the discharge of the Negro soldiers by Mr. Roosevelt and have determined to defeat Mr. Taft if they can. Now, would it not be well and advisable for the colored voter to weigh carefully every act and thought before putting them into execution? Has President Taft been guilty of any act which has effected the constitutional rights of the colored Americans? Taft or Roosevelt, which? VIRGINIA BOODLERS. Some time ago a delegation of Virginia colored men arrived in this city and went to the Taft headquarters and demanded money to keep them from calling a rump convention in the State as a set-off to the regular convention that had been called by Congressman Slemp. The committee gave the boodlers no encouragement. We see by the daily press that application has been made to the chief of police at Richmond, Va., asking for police protection against an alleged attack of lily whites. These boodlers know that they have no grounds upon which to call a convention to elect contesting, delegates. The Bee knows that this is the plan of the Roosevelt committee, and if the National Committee will do its duty these boodlers will be sent home or jailed after they arrive in Chicago. These are the methods that are being adopted throughout the South by the alleged followers of Col. Roosevelt. The American people should not tolerate such political tactics. THE OYSTER TESTIMONIAL. The testimonial to Captain James F. Oyster, which is to take place in the 19th Street, Baptist Church Wednesday evening, May 22d, will no doubt be one of the largest and imposing demonstrations that has ever taken place in this city. Captain Oyster has, on all occasions, been very friendly disposed towards the colored schools, and there has never been a time that he has refused to give whatever assistance to a teacher or any school official. The citizens of Washington are always grateful to those who aid their schools, and protect their interest. It is hoped that every citizen who has a spark of appreciation for what Captain Oyster has done for the schools will come out. The musical and literary program will be interesting, and The Bee is confident that every patriotic citizen will avail himself of the opportunity to be present. RACE ENCYCLOPEDIA. Mr. Daniel Murray has issued a very interesting prospectus of his Encyclopedia of the colored race. If his six volumes are as interesting as his prospectus, no colored American should be without it. Mr. Murray is an interesting writer and the colored Americans are indebted to him for bringing before the world such a concise history of them. All nationalities have a written history, except the Negro, and when there is one that has taken the time, trouble and expense to write a history of his people, he should be encouraged. Mr. Murray deals with the colored race, beginning with Hagar (the mother of Ishmael). If the compiler, Mr. Murray, gives to the world what he claims, no family should be without this great Encyclopedia. DUDLEYS THEATER. S. H. Dudley, no doubt one of the best comedians in the United States has purchased the Minneaha, 1213 You Street Northwest. It will be connected with the chain of theaters owned and controlled by Mr. Dudley in many of the big cities in this country, namely, Chicago, Indianapolis, Louisville, St. Louis, New York, Baltimore, Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Kansas City, and elsewhere. The Minneaha is centrally located at 1213 You Street Northwest, on the fashionable boulevard. Mr. Dudley has selected Mr. Lew W. Henry as his acting manager, who will give the people high-class vaudeville and motion photo plays. Don't fail to visit this theater. NEGRO DEMOCRATS. There has been no explanation coming from the Negro Democrats of the action of the white local Democrats who have barred Negro Democrats from participating in their primaries. The Editor of The Bee asked a wellknown local Democrat why Negro Democrats are barred from participating in his primaries? His reply was, if the right kind comes the local Democrats will permit them to take part. This is certainly a reflection on the recent converts to Democracy. Will the original Negro Democrats explain? Come out of your hole, gentlemen, and explain. The Bee hopes that the men who are going around the city visiting the judges of election will succeed with their game. Bethel Literary Elects Officers. The Bethel Literary and Historical Association, organized thirty years ago by Bishop Daniel A Payne, has elected as president Mr. S. M. Dudley, a young lawyer of this city, a native of Mobile, Ala., and who is also connected with the departmental service here. Mr. James C Waters, Jr., re-elected assistant secretary, is detailed as "press agent." of the organization. The other officers, all re-elected, are: Vice-president. E. G. Evans; corresponding secretary, Edward L. Scott; recording secretary, Miss Mary Curtis; treasurer, Miss Mattie R. Bowen; librarian, Miss Marie A. D. Madre; lecturer and counsel. Prof. W. H Richards; chapain, Rev. I. N. Ross. Public MenAnd Things While the coffee was petcolating through the coffee percolator in a certain Northwest home the other morning, the following sixteen-inch gun talk percolated through the room, urged on by a certain husband, and sort of side-stepped by a certain wife who is corrugated with the idea that she is, was, or ought to be the real cheese cloth in a grain of society dust. Just how the family secrets got circulated through pennsylvania society, I don't know, but I heard a large size speckle chicken I ever say that he believed a boarder told it to some Eleventh street lady, and that lady just wirelessed it all over town. You know a boarder can cause more or less disturbance and embarrassment, even when he is spotted with his board. As an illustration, I was passing Dr. Amanda Gray's home three or four years ago when New Thomas was walking too and fro up and down the front sidewalk, smoking a cheap cigarette. "Taking a little smoke before retiring, eh?" I said pleasantly. "Yes, you know this is the Doctor's night at home." "Ali," I said. "presume she won't stand for the weed in the house." "That she won't," he called back. Well, I never thought of it any more for about three weeks, and one day I was in the old coinage factory at Twelfth and You, to get one of Dr. Curtis' rebate prescription-filled, and just to have a little fun, I remarked to the Doctor: "Understanding you won't let Nevil Thomas smoke in the house." She gave me a quizical apothecary's benzote of soda stare for about two seconds, then her little eyes snapped just the same as a circus rubber balloon snakes when a match touches it, and she says, she says to me: "Who told you that?" saying in a sort of tincture of iron tone of voice: "Why, he meant no harm, only jesting, I presume, he told me." I finally got cleared for action. "We don't sell no cheap stuff like a hazer at college. Well, I saw I had made a mess of it, and so excited was I that when I handed her over the bottle to be filled with one of Dr. Curtis' old-time prescriptions. I forgot to tell her just to duplicate, and instead said, "Dr give me a half pint of gin." If I hadn't done it before I certainly had gone and done it now. When I asked the originator of the total abstinence brigade, and founder of the white ribbon brigade for a half-pint of gin she gave me a curvature of the spine stare that broke my face all up so as to look like a scrambled egg. But it sure learned me a lesson. I will never, so long as I live, bring back home the home a boarder drops. We are all right now, me and the Grays Dr. Amanda and Dr. Arthur, both of whom are the salt of the earth, but I often think how that little historical schrimp Nevil Thomas came near putting me in bad. I might have made it up with Art, because he just won't get on the outs with anybody who plays as classy a game of whiskey as I do, but for Dr Amanda, if she ever puts you in the smoke house, it's there you stay until resurrection. But here I am now rambling. Now I started out to tell, something on a swell lady in banana peel society. Now getting back to the coffee percolator, just as the coffee was percolating through the reservoir of the coffee pot, the master of the house entered the kitchen, and sitting down, urged his honeybunch to do likewise, when she had sitzen herself on a natural cushion on the chair, he proceeded to unlimber his talking machine, and to hand her a small line of canned imitation of minnie balls that would hold her for a while. "Look here, my turbined fascinating brown, you'll have to cut a few of these whist clubs out, if you expect to stay in my happy home. Last night you giggled in here about 10 clock, telling me what a splendid time you had had at your night card club, and three times this week I have had to eat delived crabs for dinner just because your afternoon card clubs did not close up in time for you to get home in time to get my dinner. Now, this has been going on all last fall and winter. There has got to be some let up or there must be a break. Now if you expect to stay in these clubs all summer, my advice to you is to go and consult Tom Jones about a divorce, because I have already consulted Armond Scott, and he says I have got the easiest case to ever go for trial. Just to show you that I still love you, I have advised you to get Tom Jones as your lawyer. Tom doesn't like Armond, and Armond has never been known to send Christmas presents around to Tom, so each will fight hard to win his case. Now, if you will give me half a show I want to live with you, and live happy, but I can't stand ancient deviled crabs as a steady diet for dinner. You just naturally got to get these high glitternations about afternoon conservations out of that head of yours; and you just got to get to thinking that you don't even look like a social leader, and that, my little stipend won't buy pins for a leader of society. Now, my dear Corcoran Art Gallery imitation. I have spoken pleasantly but gravely, and as the coffee has now about percolated through the percolator, we will proceed to go at our first meal of the day, after which I shall go to work, leaving you to coagitate over my few remarks." DR. JAMES E. SHEPARD IN CALIFORNIA. (Continued from page 1.) and founder, is designed to give training to the preachers and social settlement workers of the race Dr. Shepard has traveled extensively in Europe, Asia and America, and he is regarded as one of the ablest educators and most eloquent orators of his race. For eight years he was the field secretary of the International Sunday School Association, comprising a number of the orthodox denom- inations, and during that period he organized through the Southern States. State associations, composed of the various denominations among the colored people. Dr. Shepard is regarded as a safe leader, a wise counselor, a man of upright character, and of commanding personality. It is said by old citizens in this section of the country that not a single colored man in the last twenty years that has visited Southern California and attracted more favorable comment and attention, than Dr. Shepard on this, his first visit to this coast. This is the strongest evidence that Dr. Shepard's fame is well founded in good deeds and that the institution of which he is the head, is one designed to do a tremendous amount of good in the world for the uplift of a lowly element of the body politic. While in Los Angeles, Dr. Shepard was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J H. Shackelford, of 11S East 34th St. The Shekelfords are successful furniture dealers, and have one of the most attractive and beautiful homes of any colored family in the city. Prof. Alexander, field secretary of the National Religious Training School, made his headquarters at the Y. M. C. A., 831 San Pedro St. where he had a very comfortable room. The following statements concerning Dr. Shepard's address is taken from "The Liberator." of Los Angeles: Dr. James E. Shepard. Wesley Chapel never had a more representative audience than the one which packed its spacious auditorium last Monday evening, to hear and pay homage to Dr. James E. Shepard, the distinguished educator and orator. Although an orator of high rank. Dr. Shepard wasted no time in that direction, but made an argument in favor of a Christian education, supplemented by facts and illustrations which fell like a great light upon his audience, bringing to its vision many new and beautiful scenes. Discussing education, based upon industrialism, he showed how little of real worth a hundred blacksmiths would be to the spiritual uplift of a community. To be what they ought to be, they should be fitted for something higher than hammering iron. He told how the mighty kingdom of Egypt, based upon materialism, was enjoying great prosperity 10,000 years before history was born; and yet there is not a man in that country today, that the people will trust with leadership. So fleeting is materialism that the power of Egypt has so completely vanished that that country is ruled by foreigners. Rome and Greece were both used as illustrations of the mutability of nations whose education failed to recognize Christianity as a necessary asset. The Christian training of the Jews was used in contrast to the nations who knew not such training. Though claiming no national existence, the Jews are financing the nations of the earth. The Christian training having preserved the Jewish race down through ages, it will do the same thing for our race. We have too much waste material in the jails and chain gangs. If this material is to be preserved, our youths will have to be given Christian training. He made a strong appeal to the young people, to respect the religion of their fathers and mothers, telling how religion had sustained them through the long years of slavery, finally delivering them from the house of bondage. His tribute to the Bible was a masterpiece of eloquence, which gave that grand old book of books a warmer place in the bosom of his hearts. He sharply criticised the tendency shown by some members of the race to lose interest in its welfare as soon as they accumulated a little wealth." This tendency, with a lack of self-control, constitutes a peril, and until the lessons of self control are learned, our race has about as much as it can safely handle." It was a great speech, the greatest of the kind ever delivered to a colored audience in this city. It literally sparkled throughout with gems of thought, full of enthusiasm, hope and inspiration. He dealt with the emotional side of some Negro's religion, showing its inconsistencies and its failures, when it touches the business side of life. His description of some of the antics of emotional religion, as practiced by some of our people, created considerable amusement. Dr. Shepard is one of the key men of the race and is rendering a service of inestimable value to the Negroes, and deserves their loyal support everywhere. His school at Durham, N.C. is turning out ministers of the gospel fully equipped for the work of race uplift. The demands upon his school for trained young women to engage in settlement work in the big cities is greater than the supply. It is the duty—an imperative duty—of the colored people, everywhere, to aid Dr. Shepard's school, as there is a rapidly growing need for his graduates wherever Negroes live in any considerable numbers. Dr. Shepard not only deserves the support of the Negroes, but the support of the white people as well; for his work for the uplift of the man at the bottom, must make stronger the man at the top. The interests of the white and black races in this country are so interwoven, that they must advance or retrograde together. There ought to be some way to keep Dr Shepard on the lecture platform, as he is too big a man to be confined to any single locality. His wholesome, inspiring talks should be heard everywhere by everybody Buffet Service. Mr J. J. Ronayne, who secured the saloon formerly run by Mike Kane, 436 L. Street Northwest, has made extensive improvement. The place looks entirely new, and he is conducting one of the cleanest saloons in this city. His Buffet Lunch from t2-to 2 P. M. cannot be surpassed for the money. The Week in Society Your doctor wants your prescriptions filled right. He wants results. Neither you nor the doctor will be disappointed if your prescriptions are filled at the drug store of Board & McGuire, 1912% 14th St., and 9th and You Sts. N. W. They employ four graduates in pharmacy, skilled and experienced, and you get the results in perfect service. Prof. Dunn and Dr. Kerson spent Friday in Baltimpre. Miss Perzelia Williams, of Richmond, Va., will reside with Mrs. E. Carter while in this city. Mr. Will Vodery, son of Mrs. Sabina Vodery, of Philadelphia, Pa., will spend the month of June in this city. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, assistant superintendent of public schools here, will deliver an address to the graduates of the colored high school of Baltimore, at the commencement, which will take place June 21st. Mr. James H. W. Howard, editor of The New Era, was in Harrisburg, Pa., last week. Mr. W. Justin Carter, of Harrisburg, Pa., attended the testimonial and banquet to Prof. Geo. W. Cook, of Howard University. Mrs. Dora Leetcher, of this city, was entertained by Mrs. John Jackson, while in Harrisburg. Wm. H. Lewis, Assistant Attorney General, and Robert H. Terrell were in Pittsburgh last week, the honor guests of the Loendi Club. Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford were in Princeton, N. J. last week, guests of Miss Sarah Leigh. An immense audience that completely filled the spacious music hall witnessed the exercises of the Ithaca Conservatory of Music, in connection with the graduation recital of Miss Clarice Jones. Miss Annie Robinson, who is the niece of Dr. Allen, has returned to her home, much pleased with her trip. Mrs. J. H. Fletcher, of Long Island, and Mrs. Joseph E. Hearn, of this city, were in Philadelphia last week. They were the guests of Mrs. W. E. Page. Miss A T. Howard was in Philadelphia last week. James H. Hayes, Esq., was in Richmond, Va., last week, on business. Prof. L. B. Moore, of Howard University, will deliver an address May 24th at Reading, Pa. They met at Dr. Morse's Gem Drug Store and saw themselves in front of that beautiful fountain, 19th and L streets Northwest. Mrs. Alice Dixon, who has been the guest of Mrs. R. L. Chichester, of Philadelphia, Pa., has returned to the city. TheM Street High School will hold its annual commencement in the assembly hall of said school, it is said. Miss Naomi Toppen entertained a few friends at her home. 45 Hanover Street, last week. Watch this paper for the June weddings. The recent address of Miss Nannie H Burroughs in Pittsburg, in the interest of the Young Men's Christian Association, was fraught with hope and encouragement Her theme was "Be a Man." Mr. John Burke spent a few days with his brother James and wife, in Williamsport, Pa. The graduation exercises of the nurses of the Freedman's Hospital took place in the Andrew Rankin Chapel. Mr. W. Sidney Pittman, who has been to Texas on professional business, has returned to the city. These are terrible days Judge W. I. Houston left the city last Friday for Atlantic City, N. J. where he delivered an address. Dr. Booker T. Washington passed through the city last Saturday en route for New York City and Kansas City, Kansas. Attorney A. W. Scott addressed two Odd Fellows' meeting last week. Mrs. Blanche C. Drew accompanied her mother-in-law, Mrs. Drew, to New York City Monday, where she will remain about a month. Read The Bee if you want a live natter. Members of Alpha Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity of Howard University, gathered about the banquet board for an initiatory dinner Friday evening, May 3d, at the St. Regis Hotel. The Omega Psi Phi is the first Greek letter fraternity founded by Negroes at a Negro college. Its members are all students of Howard University. Rev. Grimke, pastor of the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church, has gotten out a pamphlet, "A Call for a Revival Within the Church." Mrs. Annie Hunter, of this city, is the house guest of Mrs. Charles Stokes, of Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs. Sarah Gates, of this city, is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. West, in Boston, Mass. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell lectured in Oklahoma last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Alphonso Cook, of Buffalo, N. Y., who have been visiting friends in this city, returned to their home this week. Miss Cabiniss is visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mitchell, of Charleston, W. Va. 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. Mrs. Benjamin Proctor, who has been quite ill is improving. Little Ruth Loftieus, daughter of Officer and Mrs. J B. Loftieus, expects to entertain a few of her friends at her first musical recital very soon. She is making wonderful strides along this line. Mrs. Bettie Francis is assisted by an energetic corps of ladies in the Young Ladies Christian Association work. Don't fail to attend the Oyster testimonial, at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church next week. Your subscription bill will be sent to you. Please have your money ready and remit promptly. Dr. John W. Moss is now prepared to serve you with soda water and the best cream manufactured in this city. Mrs. Henry P. Payne and her little son, Henry Jr., of Pittsburg. Pa. spent a pleasant fortnight here as the house guests of Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilder. They have now gone on to Sumter, S. C., to visit Mrs. M. C. Gass, the sister of Mrs. Payne. Miss Hene Johnson, of Pittsburg, Pa., is to take a position here as clerk in the office of the National Benefit association, 609 F Street Northwest The large number of employees carried on the rolls of this immense institution is one of the strongest object-lessons in the value of sustaining business enterprises controlled by colored men. Register J. C. Napier, without noise, fuss or bombast, is doing a phenomenal amount of constructive work for the unlift of the race. Lawyer W. L. Houston, a public-spirited and highly useful citizen, is mentioned as suitable timber for the Board of Education to succeed Dr W. V. Tunnell, whose term expires June 30. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell is lecturing in Oklahoma.. Word comes that the marriage of Mr. Lester A. Walton and Miss Gladys Moore, of New York City, will take place July 4. Mrs Nonie Bailey Hardy, the popular contralto of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church choir, is touring Jamaica with Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis. She is "making good." Miss Mamie Chinn, of 2011 9th Street Northwest, will spend tomorrow with friends in Baltimore. The local branch of the National Negro Business League is to be revived. The Universal Pleasure Club is daily growing in popularity. Watch for its complimentary function. It will be the event of the season. Among the friends who were entertained last Thursday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Boston, 2020 13th Street, were Mrs. W. T. Smith, of New York City; Capt. and Mrs. L. H. Johnson, Mr and Mrs. W. J. Abrams, W. E. L. Sandford, Mrs. Rosa B. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Lucus, Mr. Wm. B. Harris, and Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Harris. 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. Mr. Harry Arnold, formerly of this city, now of New York, is in the city for a few days. The Chesterfieldian Harry's locks are being sprinkled with snow flakes. Miss Emma Kibbie has been confined to her home on account of her foot. Prof. Webster Davis left the city last week for Richmond. Mr. Geo. W. Hall, a member of the law department of Howard University, will leave the city for his home next week. Mr. Hall will take up the practice in his State. He has a host of friends who will regret his absence. Mrs. Harriet Gibbs Marshall, president of the Washington Conservatory of Music, is spending ten days at Atlantic City. The latest report is that Auditor Tyler is sick in Ohio. Don't forget the Oyster testimonial Wednesday. May 22, at the 19th St. Baptist Church. Every grateful citizen will attend the Oyster testimonial Wednesday. May 22. Hon. O. B. Zantzinger, one of the foremost and highly cultured citizens of Prince George's County, who has during the last three or four years rendered such valuable service on the Board of County School Commissioners of Prince George's County, was elected president of said board. May 1, 1912 Hon. Frederick Sassceer was re-elected secretary of the board. Mr. Sasserc is the worthy county superintendent of public instruction, also the examiner of teachers. Hon Hugh Perrie is also a gentleman of high character and a member of the school board. With gentlemen of such high character and integrity at the head of the public schools of the county is a guarantee in itself that all the schools of Prince George's County will run the same length of time, and that each child will be given an equal opportunity of public education. The Home Builders' League, G. U. O. O., of Fairmount Heights, Maryland, had their annual or thankgiving sermon preached at the M. E. Church Sunday night, May 12, 1912. The sermon was preached by the Rev O. C Sprague, who delivered a masterly sermon, after which an appreciative offering was made. Every square inch of space in the church was taken, and many were unable to gain admittance. Mr. C. H. Fonville has let the contract for the erection and completion of his residence, which will be a fine eight room dwelling with cellar, furnace and all modern improvements It is located near Addison and Eastern Avenues Northeast. Fairmount Heights is on a boom. The joint committee representing the Fairmount Heights and the Progressive Citizens' Associations has been called to meet at the home of Mr James F. Armstrong, Wednesday evening, May 15, 1912 The members of the joint committee are Messrs. John S Johnson, James A Campbell, James F. F Armstrong, C H. Fonville Dr F. F. J Cardoza, and Rev. A. H. Strother. Each member of the committee, when representing the sentiment of his respective association, as well as when speaking as to his own personal sentiment, assures and guarantees the successful outcome of the negotiations now on foot to bring the people in this community together in one strong, effective body. This movement is being greatly aided by the three churches and the Home Builders' Lodge of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of Fairmount Heights. ALEXANDRIA NEWS. (By R. H. Brooks, 723 So. Fairfax St.) Mother's Day was observed at Alfred Street Baptist Church Sunday morning with a service of a most high class order. The program, at the 11 o'clock service, included addresses by Mrs. Daniel Murray and Mrs. Wattleson, of Washington, D.C., and Miss Mary Vernon; vocal numbers by Miss Halley Edmonds, Miss Lila Edmonds and Mrs. Bessie Dove. The pastor, Rev. Alexander Truatt, who has been attending the convention at Norfolk, was on hand, and preached in his usual instructive way at the evening service. The rally at Ebenezer Baptist Church tomorrow promises to be a remarkable event in the annuals of the church's finances. Rev. E. R. Jackson will preach at the morning service, and the evening service will consist of a service of song. The fourth of Rev. Dr. Stewart H. Brown's series of seven sermons to young men was delivered to a large and attentive audience of men and boys on Sunday morning. On next Sunday morning the subject will be "The Young Man Returning." The whole series is selected from the "Prodigal Son," and is indeed very entertaining and instructive. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham D. Cephas, 311 N. Alfred Street, was the scene of a most beautiful surprise on Tuesday evening. The occasion was a reception tendered the members of Ebenezer Baptist Church choir, of which Mr. Cephas is a member. Immediately after the regular weekly choir rehearsal was concluded, Mr. Cephas informed the choir that he would like each member to come around to his residence. Upon their arrival they found that instead of a business meeting, as some had erroneously surmised, a real treat awaited them, and covers had been laid for each member and several friends of the choir. On other occasions Mr. and Mrs. Russel Coles, Mr. Edgar J. Johnson and others have given such surprises, which can be regarded as one of the many secrets of the phenomenal success of this grand band of singers of which Mr. Edgar J. Johnson holds the enviable position of choir master. These occasional functions are effective in the stimulation of the congeniality which is so prevalent among the members of the choir. The hostess was most successful in her endeavor to make the occasion a most gala one, and no one left until a late hour and everybody was happy. The Odd Fellows Fair continues to draw large crowds. Mrs. Virginia Wood and her grandchildren, Ruth and Winifred Henry, are the guest of Mrs. Woods' mother, Mrs. Welford, on Patrick Street. Mrs. Phoebe Brooks continues quite ill at her residence on South Royal Street. Mrs. Cora Conway, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lewis Reading, of Wilmington, Del., returned home Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Murray, of Washington, were the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Henry Murray, during the week. The lecture, by Dr. Brown, at Roberts Chapel on Thursday evening, under the auspices of the Methodist Brotherhood, was a grand success. The Methodist Brotherhood expects a large crowd at their anniversary service tomorrow evening. Rev. Dr Stewart H. Brown will deliver the sermon, and Richard H. Brooks has arranged a special musical program, which will be rendered by the choir, accompanied by Miss Martha E. Buckner, presiding at the organ, Mr Herbert Lucas, at the piano, Mr. W. Calyin Chase Jr., cornettist, Samuel H. Webb, violinist. The Bee is on sale at George H. Lane's barber shop, No. 103 N. Columbus street, by David Wair, and S. H. Dudley Theatre S. H. Dudley Theatre High Class Vaudeville and Motion Photo Plays 1216 U Street, Northwest Lew W. Henry. Acting Mahager HAVE YOU HEARD IT? WHAT? SOMETHING NEW. S. H. DUDLEY THEATER, 1213 You Street N. W. Opens June 1st, with high-class Vaudeville and Photo Plays' new every night. The best acts each week, clean and up-to-date. Bring your family. We are here to please. S. H. DUDLEY, Prop. (Smart Set Co.) LEW. W. HENRY, Mgr. Price, 10 Cents. Beauty Cream Guaranteed or money re- refunded BARNARD'S COMPLEXION CREAM BEAUTIFUL SMOOTH SKIN follows the use of Barnard's Complexion Cream. Freckles, Tan and Liverspots are quickly removed by its use. The best flesh cream for bleaching the skin. Attractive offer to agents. Special offer free; a 25c cake 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 first-class drug and department stores. Miss Julia Brown. No. 200 N. Payne street. WEST WASHINGTON. Odd Fellows' thanksgiving services were celebrated Sunday afternoon and evening at Mt. Zion M. E. Church, 20th Street Northwest. The afternoon service was under the auspices of the juvenile branch. Mr. Louis Brown was the master of ceremonies and the sermon was by M. V. P. William Walker. Address was delivered by Rev. D. W. Hays. The music was furnished by the junior choir. Mr. Leroy Gaikins, leader. The evening service was under the auspices of Potomac Union Lodge 892, Columbia Lodge 1376, Union Light Lodge 1965. Young Men's Progressive Lodge 4156. Queen Sheba H. H of Ruth, and Minerva H. H of Ruth. The auditorium was crowded with the members and friends of the Order. The sermon was delivered by P. N. F., Rev. E. E. Ricks, D. D. pastor of the First Baptist Church. The oration was by P. M. V. P. Thomas H. Wright. Addresses by Lawyer A. W. Scott and others. The music was furnished by the newly organized choir. Mr. J. E. Jones, leader. Mr. Louis N. Brown, organist A solo by Miss Olive M. Wells and M. J. Delaney were the main musical features in the program. M. V. P. Geo. A. Carter. M. V. P. John Walker, ex-Grand Director Jas. L. Turner occupied seats in the altar. Deputy Grand Master Chas. Hill presided. Miss Catherine Smith, mistress of ceremonies. May Flower Reception. The Young Men's Protective League gave one of the most delightful entertainments of the season at Odd Fellows' Hall, M Street Northwest, Wednesday evening. May 8th. The attendance of the members and friends of the league was very encouraging to the committee of arrangements, and a pleasant evening was spent by the many happy couples who enjoyed the excellent music of the Monumental Orchestra. The league is one of the most popular organizations in the city, with a membership of 500, with a seven thousand dollar bank account West Washington Personals. Mr. Thos. George, a well-known business man of this section, died suddenly on Tuesday last, and was buried Friday afternoon from the residence. The funeral was largely attended. Union Light Lodge. G. U. O. of O. O., of which he was a member, attended in a body. Rev. D. W. Hays officiated. Interment. Mt. Zion Cemetery. Deanwood, D. C. The First Baptist Church. Deanwood, D. C., Rev. G. G. Mills, pastor, and Jno. B. Dillard. Sunday school superintendent, held very interesting exercises last Sunday afternoon. May ```markdown ``` A GREAT REAT RA A GREAT RALLY $5,000 GRAND UNITED RALLY AT COSMOPOLITAN BAY Beginning Sunday, May 12. Special Mr. Joseph D. THURSDAY, MAY 16—SENATOR Special Mus. Sunday, May 19—St. Luke's Day 8 P. M., Mrs. P. P. MAY 23—CONGRESSMAN CLOSING GRAND EVENT Joseph H. Douglass, our greatest ductor of Howard University. Concert- company of selected artists and famou- tist Church, Monday evening, June 3. Admission. Reserved Seats. Dr. S. P. W. Dr. We can tell you fifty re- why it will be vantage to buy H. Carpets from us. Just o is suff We make it po to have everythi for home comfort Anything you charged on an which is made your circumatand gest. Come where every price and o before there's a o how or when you PETER G. and Son The Wilberford KARL F. PHILL Apartment 43, The Camer Sunday, May 12. Special Music by Mr. Joseph Douglass. MAY 16—SENATOR BLAIR IN SPECIAL Music. By 19—St. Luke's Day. A. C. Garrison 8 P. M., Mrs. P. B. Anderson. 13—CONGRESSMAN THOMAS BELLING GRAND EVENT OF THE SUNDAY EVENING, June 3, 1912. Douglass, our greatest master of the Harvard University Concert Orchestra, will selected artists and famous singers, at C. Monday evening, June 3, 1912. Seats. Dr. S. P. W. DREW, PASTOR. "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 WilberforcianOr KARL F. PHILLIPS, DIRECTOR t 43, The Cameron Vt. Av. Sunday. May 19—St. Luke's Day. A. C. Garner. Dist. Asso. 8 P. M., Mrs. P. B. Anderson. Joseph H. Douglass, our greatest master of the violin, and conductor of Howard University Concert Orchestra, will appear with his company of selected artists and famous singers, at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, Monday evening, June 3, 1912. Admission. 25c. Reserved Seats. 35c. DR. S. P. W. DREW. PASTOR. "The House of Mainly Marked Prices." We could tell you fifty reasons —why it will be to your advantage to buy Furniture and Carpets from us. Just one is sufficient We make it possible for you to have everything necessary for home comfort AT ONCE. Anything you wish will be charged on an open account which is made payable as your circumstances may suggest. Come where you can read every price and do the buying before there's a question about how or when you desire to pay. PETER GROGAN and Sons Co The WilberforcianOrchestra KARL F. PHILLIPS, DIRECTOR Apartment 43. The Cameron Vt. Ave. & T st.,N.W. 12th. The program of exercises was as follows: Invocation—Rev. G. G. Mills. Welcome Address—Miss Leona Kenee. Solo—Mr. Edw. Williams, Zion Baptist Sunday School. Recitation—Miss Margie Lee Turner Address—M C Maxfield, 10th St. Baptist Church. Solo—Miss Dorothy Robinson Quartette—Led by Mr. Thos. Walker. Zion Baptist. Recitation—Miss Ethel Robinson. Mt. Moriah S. S. Recitation—Willie Doctor. Recitation—Miss Bessie King. Solo—Mr. Geo. Lomax. Mt. Horeb Baptist S. S. Recitation—Henry Pierce. Address—Mr. W. Thos. Soders. Recitation—Miss Lelia Thomas. Recitation—Miss Corrine Minor Reading—Miss Luella E. Briles. Zion Baptist S S. Recitation—Miss Clara Sergent A Dutch Supper. Miss Flo May Tyson, of 914 T Street Northwest, is one of the most entertaining hostesses in the social circle. Aside from her social qualities, she is an up-to-date business woman, which has won the admiration of all with whom she comes in --- Bryan's Villa TWOSQUARESFROM READING STATION All modern conveniences and ocean view. Terms per day or week, reasonable NOAH B. BRYAN. Proprietor T RALLY Special Music by Choir, led by in Douglass. VOTOR BLAIR IN AN ADDRESS. Music. Day. A. C. Garner. Dist. Asso. P. B. Anderson. AN THOMAS PARRAN. EVENT OF THE SEASON The greatest master of the violin, and con- cert Orchestra, will appear with his famous singers, at Cosmopolitan Bap- te 3, 1912. 25c. 35c. DREW, PASTOR. could you reasons be to your ad- day Furniture and one efficient possible for, you anything necessary comfort AT ONCE. you wish will be an open account made payable as instances may sug- here you can read and do the buying a question about you desire to pay. GROGAN Sons Co orcianOrchestra PHILLIPS, DIRECTOR Meron Vt. Ave. & T st., N.W. FairviewPark Formerly Lakeview Park UNDER MANAGEMENT OF LewisT. Thomas 946 Tea Street, N. W. Open for engagements Beginning May 1st contact. Her Dutch Suppers are always enjoyable social events. The most enjoyable social function that has been given by her this season was the Dutch Supper last Wednesday night. Among those present were: Misses Florence West, Smith, Bell, King, Johnson, White and Eva Jackson, of Boston, Mass.: Mr. and Mrs. Molard, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. King, D. J. Cottrell, of Philadelphia; Pa., Messrs. Johnson, James Jones, George Williams, Wm. H. West and brother, John D. Dreok, L. McLynne. Tarborough and Patterson Supper was served at 11:30 P. M., after which dancing and games found the guests in the wee hours of the morning Dr. J. E. Shepard, of the National Religious Training School, will erect two more new buildings. --- 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 roam 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 super-titious. 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. The plant remained idle until an entire new force was recruited.—Chicago News. Natural Longing. However old, humble, plain, desolate, afflicted, we may be, so long as our hearts preserve the feeblest spark of life they preserve also, shivering near that pale ember, a starved, ghostly longing for appreciation and affection. 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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.' 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Fest Afro-American Accommodation in the District EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN Good Rooms' and Lodging 150c; 75c and $1.00. Comfortably Heated by Steam. Give us a call. James Ottoway | Holmes, Proprietor | Washington, D. C. Phone|Main 2315 HIRSH'S SHOE STORES Washington's Best and Most Up-to-Date Shoe House. Phone Main 4471. 1026-1028 Seventh St. N. W. Washington, D. C. SMITH'S PARK PHARMACY 4th and Elm Streets N. W. LE DROIT PARK. The Only Up-to-Date. Druggist South of Howard University. If you want fresh drugs and carefully compounded prescriptions, the Park Pharmacy is the place to go. Toilet articles of every description. Assorted candies of the finest and best makes. Holiday souvenir cards and cigars. The latest and most up-to-date Soda Fountain, and all kinds of fruit syrups. Wm. L. SMITH, 4th and Elm Streets N. W. LeDroit Park. d-16-3m Phone Col. 2578. Wm. C. McCURDY DEALER IN Wholesale (Baked Goods) Retail. Special Xmas Price Pound and Fruit Cake, 15c. Best to be had. 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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 200 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 quiet 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 the next geological perial 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 1603. The prescription 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."—Philadelphia Ledger. Each day is a stone in the great temple of life. Alm 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. NEW THE SEWING MACHINE OF QUALITY. NOT SOLD UNDER ANY OTHER NAME. 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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 flithe by day," but in the above version it ran, "So thou shalt not nede to 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 gge through the experience without much harm happening, declares that— 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 burtled. 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 .burch.-St. James' Gazette. Queen Nest of the Tenthane 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 sings 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. Ostand—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. 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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. Phone 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. 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 initiative, copying men, but will become completely, perfectly and proudly women.—A Woman's Letter in London Times. Neither Hot 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 rott! Your father is too sympathetic. Pupil—No, ma'am, but he's got the rheumatism in both arms. — Lippincott's. One Better. 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-Bite WARNING! I MEAN IT! We Keep Open House the Year Round, and We Keep it in Order WHISKEY Bottled by JOHN CASEY Bottled by 4th and H Streets, N. W. Washington, D. C. WHY SUFFER WITH PILES. Browns Pile Remedy is used successfully for Internal and External Piles. Remedy No. 1. 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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 soe 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 APPARAL. OLD GOLD AND SILVER POUGHT. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES FOK SALE. 361 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKES HARSH, KINNY OR CLURY HAIR GLOSSY, SOFTER AND MORE PLAIN. EASY TO COME AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE. 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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, sagally 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. Attest: 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 Columbia, Holding Probate Court. No. 18,850, Administration Docket. Estate of Willis Hunnicut, De- reased. Application having been made herein 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. 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's 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. JONES AND WARING. Attorneys. TIGNOR AND TIGNOR, ATTORNEYS. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probat 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 DougJass Ave., Anacostia, D. C. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. TIGNOR AND TIGNOR Attorneys. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. Charles Baker, Plaintiff, vs. Sophia Baker and John C. Curtis, Defendants. No. 30,027. Equity Doc. The object of this suit is to obtain 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, 1918, 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. HARRY M. CLABAUGH, Chief Justice. A true copy. Test: By T. E. CUNNINGHAM. Assistant Clerk. 25c full quart Selected as of most perfect quality ONLY AT 909 7th St. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding a Probate Court—No. 18,963—Administration Docket 45—In Re Estate of Augustus Stewart, Deceased. Application having been made herein for Probate of the last Will and Testament of said deceased, and for Letters Testamentary on said estate, by George Washington Blake, it is ordered this 7th day of May, A. D. 1912, that Daniel Stewart, his heirs and the unknown heirs of John H. Stewart, and all others concerned, appear in said Court on Thursday, the twentieth (20) day of June, A. D. 1912, at ten 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 Washington Bee" once each of three consecutive weeks before the return day herein. WRIGHT, Justice. THOMAS L. JONES, ROBT. L. WARING. NEWS IN A NUT SHELL. Two prominent New Yorkers, former Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, and A. C. Howard, were in town last week. J. Leubrie Hill's company, which has just closed "My Friend From Dixie," are rehearsing "The Blackville Corporation." for presentation next week at the Howard. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the tragedy queen, continues to prosper in Jamaica. "Crumbley, Davis and Ray Bailey went big" at the Howard last week. S. H. Dudley will be here in person to open his new theater. New W. Henry, as acting manager, is getting the bookings in line. Hudnell's, the Hiawatha, the Foraker, Kearney's Fairland and the Blue Mouse are all doing finely, and standing room is at a premium nightly. T. Spencer Finley, the premier comedian, is filling an engagement in Norfolk, Va. The Y. M. C. A. will have a preliminary opening this month, but the formal dedication will await the convenience of the President of the United States, who is to deliver the dedicatory address. Mrs. J. P. H. Coleman, president of the Hair-Vim Chemical Company, is planning to enlarge her business. A plant is to be erected in a nearby suburb, and her preparation can be manufactured on a scale that will enable her to keep up with the orders that are coming in too rapidly to be satisfactorily handled with her pres-ent limited facilities. Mrs. Coleman is one of the race's cleverest business women, and is sure to succeed in her new venture. William Pannell, of the White House staff, accompanied the Pres-ident on his strenuous Ohio itinerary. President Taft has now 450 delegates, only 90 short of a majority. His friends are confident that thee will be forthcoming during the present week. Mr. Willie Buckner, of Chicago, was here last week with the famous "White Soy" club of the American League, of which he is the official trainer. He is the only colored man in the country employed in this capacity by a baseball club of any of the major leagues. He was the guest of his brother, Mr. James E. Buckner, formerly of Louisville, Ky. Mr Richard Green, of the Treasury Department, has gone to Dublin. N II with Secretary Franklin MacVeagh, to supervise the arrangement of the Secretary's beautiful summer home at that picturesque place. Mr. Green has been connected with the Department for forty years, and has served under seventeen Secretaries, enjoying the unlimited confidence of each. He is now chief of messengers at $1.00 per annum. Mr. Green is personally acquainted with more men of national prominence than any other Negro is the departmental service, and in dealing with them is a courtier par excellence. Hon. W. H. Lewis, Assistant Attorney General of the United States, will deliver the address to the literary societies of the National Religious Training School, Durham, N. C. May 22, in connection with the annual commencement exercises. His subject will be "The Majesty of the Law." Register J. C. Napier is to perform a like service for Willerforce University in June, speaking on "The Negro as a Factor in the Economic Development of America" Prof. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, assistant superintendent of the Washington schools, is to deliver the address to the graduates of the Baltimore Colored High School June 21, at the Lyric Theater. The "Down and Outs." Dr D. Webster Davis, Richmond's favorite preacher, philosopher, educator, author, orator and humorist, sounded a thrilling note of cheer for the "Down and Outs" last Friday evening in the presence of a brilliant audience at the Metropolitan Baptist Church. His theme was devoted to the men and women who have failed in life, telling them why they were "down and out," and gave them some wholesome advice as to how they might again "get into the game." The lecture was replete with eloquent flights, homely philosophy, bright bits Lowest Prices Best Work TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. 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Dr. Davis returns early next month, bringing a brand-new lecture on a theme of unusual importance. Negroes Want Vocational Training. The Page-Wilson bill, which aims to advance the work of vocational training, is being warmly advocated by the experienced educators all over the country, and it is earnestly hoped it will become a law at this session of Congress. The colored people want their share of the moneys appropriated, and an effort is being made to have an amendment adopted that will insure such division, in the interest of the colored children in sections where they might be unprovided for in the absence of a specific clause. Prof. Kelly Miller has written a strong memorial in advocacy of the measure, and a committee made up of Register J. C. Napier, Dr. A. C. Garner, Dr. J. Milton Waldron, and Dr. John Hurst recently appeared before the Congressional Committee and made a clear and convincing argument setting forth reasons why an amendment should be incorporated for the protection of children of the Negro race. Vocational training is one of the speediest systems calculated to make the masses self-supporting, regardless of race or color WANTED TO JIM CROW COL ORED SOLDIERS. Democratic Congressman Roddenbery, of Georgia, Makes Unsuccessful Attempt to Segregate Afro-American Veterans. Republican Congressman Madden, of Illinois, Defends the Race and Calls Man a Coward Who Wrote Letter to Roddenbery Objecting to "Niggers." Congressman Roddenbery, Democrat of Georgia, made an unsuccessful effort to compel the Government to create "Jim Crow" soldiers' homes throughout the country in which Afro-American veterans can be cared for. The House had under consideration at the time the conference report on the Sherwood pension bill. Rodden bery offered an amendment, which provided that no pensions shall be allowed inmates of national soldiers' homes unless whites and blacks are cared for in separate domiciles and grounds. To support his contention Rodden bery read a letter from an inmate of a Western soldiers' home, who said he is compelled to live with "niggers" The name of the writer was withheld. Mr Madden, of Illinois, in replying to the Georgian, characterized the writer of the letter as a "coward" This brought Rodden bery to his feet His face flushed with anger He replied that the letter was signed The following is the text of the Rodden bery amendment: "Provided. That after July 1, 1912, no pension under this act or under any other act, general or special, shall be paid to a pensioner of African descent until such time as all inmates of national soldiers' homes of African descent are consolidated, removed, and domiciled in a national soldiers' home at a place separate and apart from any other such home occupied by any other soldiers and veterans of the Civil War or other wars. "Provided further, That after July 1, 1912, all inmates of national soldiers' homes of African descent shall be domiciled at a distinctly separate home maintained exclusively for such inmates." COLORED RACE HAS HIGH IDEALS. Said President Taft in Recent Address—Believes that Race Needs Men in Learned Professions—College Education Essential to Full Development. * * * Every once in a while you will meet a man, whose vision is a bit clouded, who talks about the waste of money in teaching men of your race the curriculum of an academic institution. Instead of sending them to the university, the claim has been made that they should be sent to manual training institutions. Such a man has never thought deeply on the subject and does not understand that as a race which is striving upward and onward you need many who shall be leaders—men who shall figure in the learned professions many of them as physicians, as lawyers, and especially as ministers. Linotype Composition Higher Education Essential to Race. Now it is highly essential that all of the men of your race and any other race who are to occupy the learned professions shall be equipped with a complete education and those of us who are responsible for the coming of your race to this country are equally responsible for furnishing the means by which they shall lift themselves. (Hearty applause) It is essential that we should encourage those who aspire to be the leaders of your race as far as possible, and furnish the means for higher education such as are supplied by Howard University, by Fisk University and other institutions established for the higher education of your race. Now these people who are worrying about the waste of money on that account, need not sit up at night on the subject, for I have looked into the amount of money that is invested in those institutions and there is not anywhere enough money to furnish the education that is needed by the colored people of this country. (Ap plause) Advocates Government Aid. Of course, it is well to have voluntary contributions where you can get them but where you can not get them they ought to be pieced out with the governmental appropriations. (Ap clause.) Believes Race Has High Ideals. I believe in-the higher education of the Negro so that the leaders of the Negro race may have high ideals, and I believe they have. I believe that they subscribe, as perhaps some others in our community life do not, to the majesty of the law and have respect for constitutional authority. (Hearty applause.) and for our institutions under our Constitution as they are. (Hearty applause.)—President Tait at Howard University meeting. Dr. Francis Captures Baltimore. At the annual meeting last week of the Maryland Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association, at Allen A. M. E. Church, in Baltimore, Dr. John R. Francis, of this city, delivered an informing address on "Health and Longevity." Dr. Francis held that death would be devoid of terror and agonies and that men would pass away as naturally as they are born, if the laws of health were faithfully observed, and that their days would be "long in the land." Some of the agencies that tend to shorten the life of individuals, as stated by the learn- J. B. H. DR. JOHN R. FRANCIS. ed Washingtonian, are drinking of alcoholic drinks, smoking, over-eating, not bathing regularly, lack of exercise, loss of sleep and unnecessary excitement in the conduct of one's business, social, or political affairs. Excesses of every kind were condemned, and accidents causing loss of life were cited as exceptional cases beyond control of the individual. The address was highly praised by the medical fraternity of the Memorial City. VICTORY FOR LEE AND SCOTT Rev. Willis Outnumbered. Attorneys Armond W. Scott and Jabez Lee won a signal victory in the Police Court Wednesday, May 15th, for the anti-Willis people of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church. The case was entitled "The District of Columbia vs. George W. Davis and George W. Banion." May 10th, 1912, a business meeting was held at the church for the purpose of turning out all persons who voted against Rev. James E. Willis. When the meeting was called to order at 9:15 P. M. there were a thousand persons present. Willis had four hundred and forty-seven of them and the rest were the opposers of Willis. The pastor found in the early stage-of the meeting that his position as pastor was in jeopardy, and he proceeded immediately to intimidate his opposers by having them arrested. The defendants were arrested be- cause they dared to ask Willis a question of information. Attorneys Scott and Lee made a splendid fight and won the day. Judge James L. Fugh dismissed the case upon hearing the testimony of four government witnesses. DR. C. W. CHILDS Will Address the Public Schools. Dr. C. W. Child, f. the city will deliver an illness to the grad. of the public school at Durham, N 100 C. next week Prof Pearson is the principal of the schools at Durham, N. C. and is one of the best known educators and progressive men in the State of North Carolina. Very Complicated Aunt Kate—What brings that young Mr. Stevens to the house, so often? Mildred—Well, his mother's stepfather married a second cousin of my father's great-aunt. We're trying to figure out what relation that makes him to me, and it can't be done in one evening. St. Louis Times. Keeping Tab on Dad. "What does your father do when you ask him any questions?" asked one small boy. "He generally says, 'I'm busy just now; don't bother me.'" replied the other "Then when I go out of the room he looks in the encyclopedia."—Washington Star. Breaking the Record The Caller—I hear that you've been to a party. Mabel. Did you dance much? Mabel (aged eight)—I should say I did. I danced two quadrillions. —Cleveland Plain Dealer. We ought to call in reason, like a good physician, as a help in misfortune.—Epictetus. FOR SALE. Desirable lots in beautiful FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS, high, healthful, and on the trolly line. One car ticket takes you to any part of the city. Three CHURCHES, two PUBLIC SCHOOLS, a large PUBLIC HALL, and other attractions make Fairmount the most desirable residence location near Washington. Lots sell for from ONE HUNDRED to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS. on easy monthly payments. No interest, no taxes: Fairmount has already a population of over 600, and growing rapidly each year. Come out and see it and you will be pleased and locate among us. When your lot is paid for we will build you a home, which you pay for in small monthly payments. Take II street cars and go east; get off at 58th or 61st streets, and walk one square north, or call on or write the undersigned and we will call for you, take you out and show you over Farmmount. I also have several beautiful residences in Fairmount for sale on easy monthly payments. Now is the chance to own your home for less than your rent costs you. JAMES ARMSTRONG. Fairmount Heights. Or Address:Bemning, D.C., R. F. D. No. 3, Box 157. For Rent—Furnished Rooms. 008 S Street N. W.—Nicely furnished, well lighted; all modern improvements; terms very reasonable. Call at once. Dr. Shepards Trip. the great Western trip of Dr James E. Shepard has just been received and will appear next week. It is prepared by Charles Alexander, one of the greatest writers of the age. It is written exclusively for The Washington Bee. INVEST YOUR MONEY MOUND BAYOIL We are promoting and financing The People's Brick Company, one of the most needed and best paying enterprises in the town. Our reference The Bank of Mound Bayou, or any citizen. Your money will earn 7 per cent from the time it is invested, and much more in the very near future. For complete information address: The Security Investment and Enterprise Corporation, Mound Bayou Miss. m-11-aug-11 22d Anniversary. No good citizen should miss being in the 23d anniversary edition of The Bee next June. 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. '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. 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. 1100 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 that from any other paper in the city. FOR RENT AND FOR SALE. For Rent—1010 7th St. N. E., 6 rooms and modern bath; corner house; fine condition. Price, $19, to good tenant. FOR SALE—AT SACRIFICE. 8 rooms and bath, a. m. i., fine condition; excellent neighborhood; lovely home; $4,450. Inquire 124 S St. N. W. For Sale. For Sale—A Desirable Building lot located in a good colored settlement at BURRVILLE. D. C., cheap to quick, buyer. Cash or terms. Address C. C. Jennings, 327 St. Paul St. Baltimore, Md. JUSTH'S OLD STAND 619 D Street. N. W. It's the square deal all around that keeps its busy. When a man buys here once the worth and value brings him back again, and if there's a fit for you in a tailored slightly used suit, $3 to $10, or coats and vests, $2 to $5, there's money saved sure. One price. Justh's Old Stand, 610 D. The National Religious Training School and Chauctauqua. 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 community? 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. 's. Jesse L. Hurlbut and Rev. Dr. W. Y. Chapman will be in charge of the expository features during conference week. All ministers who intend attending this conference should make it known at an early date, addressing the President, National Religious Training School, Durham, N. C., so that reservation can be made for them. There will be no charge while in attendance upon the conference. The Summer School and Chautauqua of the National Religious Training School will open July 3, 1912, and continue for six weeks. The most complete and most up-to-date Summer School for the colored race in the United States. For particulars and terms, address President Jame E. Shee-rd, Durham, N.C. Wonderful Results on Short Notice. I have used your Pomade. " the best thing I ever used for making curly hair lie smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes, of Pineville, S. C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh stubborn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion for the complexion. Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and get the genuine (Ford's), manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. For sale by Nichols' Pharmacy, Corner 19th Street and Penn. Ave. S. A. Richardson & Co., 7th and Q Sts. N. W.; Morse's Pharmacy, 19th and L Sts. N. W.; W. S. Richardson, 316 Four-and-a-Half St. S. W.; Daniel H. Smith, 28th and Dumbarton Ave., N. W.; J. F. Simpson, corner 7th St. Rhode Island Ave. and R St. N. W.; Singleton's Pharmacy, 20th and E Sts. N. W.; Marke' Pharmacy, corner 20th and K Sts. N. W.; John R. Major, 716 7th St. N. W. Ideal Pharmacy, 11th St. and N. Y. Ave. N. W.; R. A. Veitch, corner 20th and M Sts. N. W.; E. E. Cissell, 10th St. and N. Y. Ave.; W. P. Herbst. Penn. Ave. and 25th St. N. W.; Hutton & Hilton, 22d and L Sts. N. W.; R. W. Duffey, Penn. Ave and 22d St. N. W.; Whiteside Pharmacy, 1921 Pa. Ave. Board & McGuire, corner 9th and U Sts. F. M. Criswell, 1901 7th St. N. W.; Quigley's Pharmacy, corner 21st and G Sts. N. W.; Daw's Drug Store, corner 23d and H Sts. N. W.; Howard Pharmacy, 10th and R Sts. N. W. People's Pharmacy, 7th and Mass. Ave. N. W.