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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper-That's THE BEE VOL.XXXII NO52 GOOD MAN WANTED GOOD MAN WANTED The Kind of Man Needed MAN AS DR. THIRKIELD'S SUCESSOR. No Sky Rocket Wanted-A Solid Man-Higher Education-No Industrialism. To the Editor: In connection with the unholy scramble for the presidency of Howard University which began in this city several months ago, and became acute yesterday, within ten minutes after the news of Dr. Thirkield's elevation to the bishopric was received, I beg leave to submit the following memorandum. I speak as an alumnus of two colleges of Howard University. I therefore speak for myself and for as many others of the alumni of Howard as entertain views identical with my own. At the proper time it will be found that there are hundreds of graduates and students of Howard University who think the same things I think in respect of the matters referred to herein. In the first place, last place and forever, let the clarion note be sounded that no Booker-Washingtonized, "back-to-the-farm," industrial education fanatic is wanted as president of Howard University. It is to be hoped that this truth, if no other, will sink into the very bottom of the hearts of those charged with selecting a successor to President Thirkield. Howard University is dedicated to the higher education of colored men and women. Here at the seat of the National Government, with its Congressional aid, its superb faculty, its growing and enthusiastic student body, Howard stands like Stromboli, seen by the millions afar off. It is the one institution in America of its kind where men and women of every race and cline are welcome. Within its doors every man may enter without let or hindrance, and pursue his course from beginning to end without once being made to feel the effects of invidious distinctions and galling discriminations. In addition to the kind of man mentioned above, there are some others who are not wanted. First among these is the time serving, self-seeking, intellectual sky-rocket specialist. Such a man is well versed in cults, isms and theories, but as a practical man he has the grace of Caliban. He soars beyond the heights where sits the eagle's aeric. Howard University needs a president who can get within hailing distance of the student body. Let if be remembered that the eagle isn't the only bird that soars. In the technique of that aerial art the buzzard is equally proficient. We admire the man who can turn a phrase or dazzle us, at times, with scintilating discourse replete with syllogistic climaxes, but when it comes to the selection of a man to head the leading educational institution of the race, the colored people want a plain, common-sense educator; that's all. Another aspirant whose claims are to be cast into the junk heap (and there are several of this class already "on the job") is the educational parvenu. Let the Board of Trustees of Howard University elect one of these chaps to the presidency of the institution and I warrant that in less than one year the Alma Mater of whom we all are proud, will be as blasted as any defunct "nymphe du pave" that ever became the slave of an "apache" in Paris. Disorder, ending in total disruption, such will be the result. If it be true that "the best laid columns of mice and men gang oft agley," it is a good thing, for if ever it was planned to hand an educational "lemon" to an un-suspecting student body and alumni organization, those who train their glasses on Howard University will very soon see that the coup planned by certain pin-heads in this city in respect of the presidency of Howard University ranks second only to the conspiracy of Catline. The young men of the Negro race are sick and tired of having their birthright bartered away by a lot of handkerchief heads. We have borne it so long it is now time for every decent, respectable worm on earth to turn. We, therefore, call on the trustees of Howard University to give us as President Thirkields successor a man who will be at once a polished gentleman, a finished educator, a practical man and a true believer in the capacity of the Negro race. Let him be also a good mixer and a fearless spokesman, and if he be one who has consecrated his life to the ideal of "culture for service," he will be the man around whom the young men of the race will rally, students and alumni, alike, and we will make him the greatest president of a university upon the face of the globe. Very sincerely, JAMES C. WATERS, JR. 1339 F Street N. W. May 23, 1912. Eight: Day Dedicatory Program of the Y. M. C. A. Closed With a Monster Men's Mass Meeting in the New Gymnasium. The opening exercises of the new Twelth Street Y. M. C. A., which lasted eight days, were brought to a close on last Sunday with a men's meeting in the new gymnasium, the attendance taxing the seating capacity of the main floor and both the balcony and the running track that encircle the "gym." About a thousand men were present. Introductory remarks were made by the secretary, Mr. Lewis E. Johnson, and devotional exercises were conducted by the chairman. The following pastors were introduced, who congratulated the members of the association on their grand building and tendering their aid and co-operation. Rev. I N Ross, pastor of the Metropolitan As M E. Church; Dr. Fickling, of Boston Mass.; Rev. Simon P W. Drew; Rev. Lampkins; Rev. C. H. Young; Rev Quinn, of Baltimore, and Dr. A. C. Garner. Rev M. W. Clair delivered the address of the afternoon. He portrayed the strong character of Joseph and made an earnest appeal to the men for right living and the cultivation of an unassailable character The 'Elks' Glee' Club rendered several selections, and the congregational singing, under the direction of Mr. J. T. Layton, was one of the features of the afternoon. After the meeting, a number of men joined the association and inspected the building Saturday night, Ladies' Night, was one of the best evenings of the entire week, the house being crowded with ladies, and they presented a very beautiful sight, dressed in their white dresses. The exercises were under the auspices of the C. Y. W. C. A. and Mrs. Bettie Frangis, president, presided. The program consisted of musical selections by Miss Lottie Wallace, Miss Nettie Murray, a piano solo by Miss Williams, of the Treble Clef Club, and addresses by the following named ladies: Mrs. Daniel Murray, representing the National Kindergarten Association; Mrs. Rosetta Lawson, the Home of Friendless Girls; Miss Merritt, the Young Women's Christian Association; Miss Cooper. Social Settlement; Miss Lelia Pendleton, Social Purity Club; Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, Relief Corps; Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford, N. A. A. C. P.; Mrs. B. K. Bruce, W. C. T. U.; Mrs. Daisy Glenn, the Ben Lindsey Social Center; Mrs. Geo. W. Cook, Storer College, Miss Bundy rendered a piano solo, representing the Conservatory of Music. The Baptist Union Missionary Society was represented. Friday night was school night. Addresses were made by Mr. Roscoe C. Bruce, assistant superintendent of schools, Mr. Hawkins, principal of the Baltimore High School, Mr. Williams, of Hampton Institute, and Prof. L. B. Moore, of Howard University. Thursday night was fraternal night. Addresses were made by Mr. Harris, representing the Odd Fellows, Mr. N. E. Weatherless, deputy, representing the Masons, and Mr. James Langhorne, representing the Knights of Pythias. It is estimated that between fifteen and twenty thousand people have inspected, the building during the past week. Although it was not intended to put the dormitories into service until June 1, the demand was so strong last week that a number of rooms were thrown open for immediate use. Elder Lewis C. Sheafe will address the Y. M. C. A. next Sunday, and the Harmonica Quartette and the Miller Musical Family will render the music. HOWARD UNIVERSITY Program for Commencement Week, 1918. Friday. May 31. The School of Theology. Annual Alumni Conference, 11:30 A. M. Alumni Reunion and Iuncheon, 1:30 to 2:30 P. M. Graduation Exercises, Rankin Memorial Hall. 8 P.M. School of Liberal Arts, Class Day Exercises. 3 P.M. Saturday, June 1. Normal Training Classes, Class Day Exercises, 8 P.M. Baccalaureate Sermon, Dr. Oliver Huckel, of Baltimore, 4 P. M. Monday. June 3. The Academy Class Day Exercise 7:15 P.M. The Teachers' College Alumni Reunion. 7:30 P. M. Tuesday, June 4. The Commercial College, Class Day Exercises. Graduating Exercises. The Normal Training Classes, the Academy, the Commercial College, 8 P. M. Wednesday, June 5. Alumni Day. Business session, 10 A. M. Annual address, Prof. H. C. Scurlock. 12 M. Luncheon to University Alumni, Main Hall, 1 P. M. Breaking of ground for the new gymnasium building, 3 P. M. March by classes to Commencement Exercises, 4 P. M. ment Exercises, 4 P. M. Alumni Banquet, Miner Hall, 8 P. M. Commencement, conferring of degrees, address by the Hon. William H. Lewis, Assistant United States Attorney General, University campus, 4:30 P. M. Death of Mrs. Storun. Mrs. E. E. Storun, wife of the late James Storun, who died this week, was buried Wednesday afternoon, the 20th inst. Mrs. Storun was a highly respected citizen and her death is a great loss to the community. Mr. Wm. H. Brown, her son, who is now living in New York City, attended the funeral. He has the sympathy of a large circle of friends and The Bee especially. M. H. PRESIDENT WILLIAM H. TAFT. Has 570 Votes and More in Sight MINISTERS'ALLIANCE'COSTELLO SWEEPS Excitement Among the Brethren—Revs. Brooks and Waldron Discuss the School Question—Letter from the Colored Board Members—Rev. Garner Sustained. There was lively set-too at the Ministers' Meeting this week. Rev Waldron pre-ented letters from the three colored members of the Board of Education, which he wanted read, but Rev. Garner objected, which caused Rev. Waldron to leave his chair as presiding officer, and in an exciting manner declared that he wanted the letters from the three colored members of the Board of Education read. Rev. Bennett got the floor and declared that the whole matter was a closed incident. After much debate it was decided to read the letters. Mrs. Harris stated in her letter that the ministerial committee never called upon her. Rev. Tunnell made a similar statement. Mr. Horner stated that the committee called to see him, but he didn't have the time to discuss the school matter freely with it. Rev. Brooks took the floor and said that somebody has lied. Rev. Garner remarked that he didn't think that his committee should be reflected upon, and so far as he was concerned he was satisfied that every colored member of the Board of Education had been given an opportunity to tell all he knew concerning the school question. For a few moments it looked as if a physical scrap would be indulged in. There were only a few moments left before adjournment, which time was consumed by Rev A. C. Garner, who talked the time away, which resulted in an adjournment without action. The sole action of Rev. Waldron was to have the three letters read, which he accomplished, and Rev Garner was determined to defeat further action, and sustain his committee, which was done. [Name] Rev. W. P. THIRKIELD, President of Howard University. Elected Bishop The Little Napoleon Too Much for Them—Negro Democrats Vote. Walter J. Costello, the leader of the Clark jorges, won a victory in the primaries last Monday The Newman forces represented what is known as the silk stocking Democrats, who like silk stocking Republicans, are out of reach of the people. In the 8th district many colored men calling themselves Democrats voted the Democratic ticket. These alleged colored Democrats were Republicans who voted in the late Republican primaries. W. J. Donnovan was at the local of the Democratic party in this district. Two of the boxes in the Republican primaries were taken, one of them was found, but the other has never been found. Two of the boxes in the Democratic primaries were taken possession of by the police and are at police headquarters. The judges of two other districts absolutely refused to give out a statement as to the results, and the unofficial figures of the Democratic primaries held in the District show that the Costello ticket, instructed for Champ Clark, carried twelve of the twenty-two legislative districts by large majorities. Walter J. Costello, leader of the faction, claims three of the four districts returns from which had not been made public at last accounts. This makes a total of fifteen districts for the Costello wing of the party. Edwin A. Newman, Democratic national committeeman, carried four of the districts, according to unofficial figures, and claims one of the districts results from which have not been made public. The Darr-Carr-Benton facton, generally considered to be in favor of Woodrow Wilson for the Democratic nomination, carried one district, the Twenty-second. The Harmon forces likewise carried one district, the Ninth. The Unofficial Returns. The unofficial returns, as given out by the representatives of the various districts are as follows: First District—Costello, 370; New- mum, 382. Nineteenth District—Costello, 295; Newman, 189; Darr-Carr-Benton, 56. Twentieth District—Costello, 233; Newman, 58; Darr-Carr-Benton, 76. Twenty-first District—Judges refused to give out-unofficial statement to the public. Twenty-second District—Costello, 187; Newman, 111, and Darr-Carr-Benton, 19. Holds Up Certificates. The figures are unofficial, as J. Fred Kelley, chairman of the Democratic Central Committee, absolutely refused to open the certificates submitted to him by the judges of the various districts. Mr. Kelley, with the bundle of envelopes containing the certificates in his coat pocket, contended that the resolution adopted by the central committee provided that the official returns should be opened by the committee itself. Members of the Newman faction supported him in this stand. Representatives of the Costello faction, shouting and shaking their lists in the very face of the chairman of the committee, declared that they would not leave the room until the certificates were opened. Wrangle at Outset. The returns were received in the office of Mr. Kelley, on the second floor of the Ouray Building, Eighth and G Streets Northwest. It had been intended that the returns should be made at old Masonic Temple, but at the last moment plans were changed. This caused much complaint from the Costello forces, who contended that Mr. Kelley was attempting to manage the primaries with an iron-hand rule. Costello had the workers with him, and those colored Democrats who voted, except in the 8th district, supported the Costello ticket. The happiest men in the fight were L. C Moore and C. C. Curtis, whose voting number was 33 for the Costello ticket THE ZION BAPTIST Brilliant Services Last Sabbath. There was a large congregation present last Sabbath morning at Zion Baptist Church, Rev. J. W. Howard, pastor, preached a most eloquent and logical sermon. For three quarters of an hour, Rev. Howard spoke. His test was the 6th chapter of Romans. He was pointed and logical. Rev. White read the scripture lesson, and the choir sang sweetly. This is one of the largest choirs in the city. Rev. Howard is certainly loved by his people, and when a request is made for funds to pay off the indebtedness of the church the people never fail to respond. Official Ballot Taken at Election for Bishops at Charlotte, N. C. May 1st, 1912—Nine Ballots Cast Because of Dead-Lock. The leading delegates were Dr. J. S. Jackson, the financial secretary; G. C. Clement, of "The Star of Zion," Charlotte, N. C.; R. C. Bruce, of the Sunday School Literature; and Dr. S. L. Corrothers, of Washington, D. C. Ballots as Cast. First Ballot—Jackson, 165; Clemont, 75; Bruce, 72; Corrothers, 59. Second Ballot—Jackson, 146; Clemont, 91; Bruce, 94; Corrothers, 41. Third Ballot—Jackson, 102; Clemont, 99; Bruce, 148; Corrothers, 45. Fourth Ballot—Jackson, 165; Clemont, 76; Bruce, 149; Corrothers, 45. Fifth Ballot—Jackson, 158; Clemont, 74; Bruce, 132; Corrothers, 73. Sixth Ballot—Jackson, 178; Clemont, 69; Bruce, 123; Corrothers, 122. Seventh Ballot—Jackson, 172; Clemont, 63; Bruce 130; Corrothers, 119. Eighth Ballot—Jackson, 180; Clemont, 69; Bruce, 139; Corrothers, 125. Ninth Ballot—Jackson, 169; Clemont, 67; Bruce, 123; Corrothers, 120. See Blue Beard, at True Reformers' Hall, June 14. Go on the Angler, June 7th. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS Important News Happening of the Week DEVOTED TO GENERALINTERESTS (By Miss G. B. Maxfield.) The colored Y. M. C. A. building, which has just been completed at the cost of $100,000. John D. Rockefeller and Julius Rosenthal gave $25,000 each, the colored citizens of the city subscribed $27,000, of which amount $24,000 has been paid, and the white Y. M. C. A. gave the remainder. One thousand four hundred Negroes are employed in the Treasury Department, receiving salaries that aggregate more than $1,000,000. Declaring that the pension bill for District firemen and policemen, which has passed the Senate, is a makeshift, District Auditor Alonzo Tweedale said six years from now the District would have no pension money. What is needed is an indefinite appropriation by Congress each year. It takes just one minute and 48 seconds to close one of the 488-ton electrically controlled steel lock gates of the Panama Canal, according to the report of the first test. The great lock leaf, 54 feet high, 65 feet long and 7 feet thick; the like of which has never been seen in any other canal. It is under perfect control, and is swung without noise or vibration. The American Red Cross Society faces a deficit of $10,000 on account of the International Conference held here recently. The cost for holding the conference was $30,000, and Congress appropriated only $20,000. A mob of 2,000 persons, May 25, witnessed the burning at the stake of Daniel Davis, who is alleged to have confessed to the assaulting of Carrie Johnson, both of Tyler, Texas. A mob of two hundred more was reported to be en route to Waco, Texas, in search of an alleged accomplice. Democratic politicians in New York City were puzzled when they learned that William Jennings Bryan had written letters to his closest friends in the East, which is construed only to read that he is an active seeker for the nomination at Baltimore. The colored normal school, which is to be erected on Georgia Avenue just above Howard Place, will be of colonial style, having a width of 187 feet and a depth of 190 feet. It is to cost $200,000. Plans have been accepted and it will probably be occupied September, 1913. Col. John R. Baldwin, treasurer of the Roos-evelt campaign in Maryland, reported the cost of the Colonel's primary in Baltimore. It shows a total of $15,450.69 contributions, and $15,337.71 disbursements. Opium smuggling across the Mexican border has grown so recently that Secretary of Treasury MacVeagh will confer with custom officers, about its suppression. This is the only source practically, of illegitimate traffic in this country. By a vote of 557, thirty-eight more than necessary to elect the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected as bishops Dr. W. P. Thirkield, president of Howard University, Bishop Thirkield will be a great loss, not only to Howard University, but to the entire colored race, and his place will be hard to fill. Mrs. John Hay, widow of the late Honorable John Hay, who was Secretary of State in the Cabinets of both President McKinley and President Roosevelt, has agreed to give to Fisk University one thousand dollars annually for five years, to be applied to current expenses of this great school. Three large contributions were received by the Woman's Titanic Memorial Association toward the erection of an arch in in the National Capital which will typify "Woman's Tribute to Heroic Manhood". The largest contribution amounted to $5,000. Germany has launched a steamer much larger than the Titanic, containing every comfort and every precaution for safety has been considered. The most extraordinary coal mine in the world, as well as the smallest, is situated on a tiny island in the Japan Sea; it has just sufficient room upon its surface for the shafts and machinery. The workings, which are very extensive, extend in all directions under the sea. The Cleveland Plain Dealer says nineteen hundred and twelve will be recorded as an important year in American history. IT IS RUMORED. That a certain lame lady teacher tried to make the Oyster testimonial a failure. That the fake delegates of Georgia, headed by Rucker, will get the black-eye at Chicago. That the holters at Chicago headed by Roosevelt, will receive a lesson shortly. What can that teacher gain who endeavored to make the Oyster testimonial a failure? She was always thought highly of by the genial Captain, and aided when she needed aid. Why did she come to the committee meeting and offer her services? Dr. Tunnell will have to go. His successor has been decided on. A few changes in the schools would help matters mightily. All St. Lukes have a holiday June 7. 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: 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 footment 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. Bavless, 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 billious attacks prevented by such ailments. to. D. C. Va. Elixir Babek, 50 ceqts, 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. BOGUS ANTIQUES. 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 guilt-bility 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 boiling 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—chilblains, 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 out-wit anybody. "As for pictures, it was easy to find an old canvas or an old panel for a Loreno. 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 sepia; 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 thirsty 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 battery 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 Botticelli." "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. "That editor is terribly slow at reading manuscript." "Think so? Why, I know the time he weht through twelve stories in less than a minute."4 "Gracious! When was that?" "When the elevator broke."—Philadelphia Press. Appropriate to the Occasion. "My tailor always has a touch of the appropriate in his work." "Yes; I've known him to press mourning suits with sadirons."—Baltimore American. 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. LEPROSY IN INDIA. 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 watched 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 1709 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 circumcution, 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 A A1 Excellent Perfumed Toilet Preparation Leon's Liquid Pomade is an excellent hair dressing. Softens 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. 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. Imported and Domestic Suitings Made to Your Measure, $15 to $40 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. Reeves', 626 T St. N. W. Jones, 1020 You St. N. W. Gray, 12th and You St. N. W. Board & McGuire, 1912½ 14th St. N. W. Simmons', 20th and K Sts. N. W. Throckmorton, 1500 14th St. N. W Morse's, 1904 L St. N. W. Smith, 28th and Dumbarton ave. Leonard Blagburn, 201 Morris R1. Anacostia, D. C. 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House & Herrman. 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 jobber. 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 we mastered the art. We concentrated our care of months past. perfect-fitting, grace- guarantee our work? We Feature measure, for 20 shown so many attrac- e have scoured the wool- sh 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, measure, 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 pur 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 a 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 a.1 domestic cigars. 306 Four-and-a Half Street S. W., Washington, D. C. --- District Delegate Says He Was Urged to Bolt—Tells of Dixon's Talk—Taft Delegate Declares Refusal is Reason for Contest. Would Not Sign Repudiation—District Republican Asserts Roosevelt Manager Planned to Publish It Broadcast. That Senator Dixon, manager of the Roosevelt campaign, has made overtures to W. Calvin Chase, one of the two Taft delegates in the District of Columbia, in an effort to have them both sign a repudiation of President Taft, is the statement made today by Mr. Chase. Senator Dixon was shown the statement made by Chase this afternoon. He declined to make any comment whatsoever in regard to it at this time. W Calvin Chase's statement is as follows I accompanied a prominent Georgia politician to the residence of Senator Dixon about three weeks ago and remained with him two hours or more. He wanted me to repudiate President Taft and declare for Theoreore Roosevelt. He was anxious that I should prepare a document similar to the one prepared by the two bolting South Carolina Taft delegates, which, he said, would have a great effect upon the country. He outlined to me what the Roosevelt committee intended to do. He declared that the Georgia delegation, headed by Col. Lincoln Johnson, would not be admitted to the convention. He also spoke of certain delegates that had been elected in Virginia and what would be done with them. He assured me that Roosevelt had control of the National Committee, and if I would prepare a repudiation of President Taft and bring it to him next morning he would have it telegramed throughout the country. He assured me that I would not lose anything, and that it would be better for me to do this, because I would get privileges from Theodore Roosevelt that others would not get, Bradshaw, Too. He was anxious that Aaron Bradshaw, the other Taft delegate from the District of Columbia, should join me in the repudiation. Of course, Bradshaw knew that I as going to confer with Senator Dixon. After I had the interview, which lasted two hours or more, I was requested by Senator Dixon to have Mr. Bradshaw go to the Senator's residence the next morning. When I told Bradshaw what Senator Dixon wanted, Bradshaw became frightened. The next morning, while Bradshaw was in my office, Senator Dixon called me on the telephone and said: "I have been waiting for you and Bradshaw since 9 o'clock and it is now 10:30." I turned to Bradshaw and told him what Senator Dixon had said. Bradshaw requested me to ask the Senator what assurance he, Bradshaw, would be given that he would not be discharged. Bradshaw knew, of course, that he would not be touched; but we wanted to find out the interest certain District government officials have in the candidacy of Theodore Roosevelt. When I put the question to Senator Dixon the night previous and also on the morning he telephoned to me I was assured that Bradshaw would not be disturbed in his position at the District building. This satisfied both of us in what we wanted to know. Contest Result of Retusar "Had we declared for Roosevelt there would be no contest. I am thoroughly convinced of the methods that are being resorted to by the Roosevelt managers. Right or wrong—if you are for Roosevelt there will be no contest. I have more to say of Senator Dixon denies what I have charged against him. My existence doesn't depend on my being admitted to the Chicago convention, and if I am not admitted it will not be because I was not elected, but because the Roosevelt clan are in control of the temporary organization. I am for the renomination and reelection of President Taft because he deserves it and because the fight against him is cowardly." Suiney Bieber, one of the defeated candidates for the District delegation to Chicago, is preparing to file a contest against the Bradshaw-Chase delegation Bieber is at present National Republican Committeeman for the District of Columbia, and is confident that he has considerable strength with the committee. In the papers which Bieber is preparing are affidavits from two men who allege that the ballot box in one district was tampered with; and other affidavits have been prepared with a view to strengthening the Bieber-Wilder claim that the Bradshaw-Chase people juggled with the polling places in other ways. Regarding this Calvin Chase said today: Sauve Rieber Named Board. Says Bieber Named Board I don't know why Messrs. Bieber and Wilder filed such a contest. These two were defeated at the polls by the voters who favored President Taft! The defeated candidates cried 'fraud' the moment the vote was announced by the returning board. Sidney Bieber, national committeeman for the District, selected the election board that arranged for the election of delegates. I had nothing whatever to do with the appointment of any one member of the board and neither did I name a judge. I selected several names of good men for election judges, but not one was appointed. It is a fact, however, that both Bieber and Wilder submitted two complete lists of judges through Bieber's 'man Friday,' Andrew J. Thomas, his special member of the election board, and who refused to sign the majority report of the judges of election." CHASE COMES BACK AT SENATOR DIXON. To the Editor: I read with a great deal of merriment the statement of Senator Dixon, chief of the Roosevelt headquarters, in your issue of May 17, in reply to my charge against him. It is quite natural for him to deny what I charged against him because I caught him in a trap. Mr. Rucker, to whom the political prophet referred in his denial, came to my office and I didn't have much trouble in finding out what I had been looking for that Saturday. He was my man, and I used him to my advantage. I led Col. Rucker to believe that I was a Roosevelt, admirer. He bit immediately, and asked me to go with him to see Senator Dixon. He made the engagement and set the time. He called for me and we had a carriage to carry us there. I was ushered into the spacious library of this distinguished prophet, and enjoyed one of his perfectes. I found him very talkative. I was convinced with a little diplomacy I could find out what I wanted. I not only found out what I wanted but more I agreed with all he said. Had I dissented I would not have found out anything. He was convinced that he had two Taft delegates, and was willing to do and say anything. I protested that Bradshaw was afraid of being dismissed from the District government it be repudiated President Taft. I was assured by Mr. Dixon that Bradshaw would not be disturbed. There was volumes in this declaration. The Senator asked me whether Bradshaw could be trusted. I assured him that he could. "If you and Bradshaw will come to my house in the morning with the document repudiating Taft, I will send it to the press all over the country. I must have this document before the Massachusetts primaries. It will have the same effect as the election in Illinois and Pennsylvania had" he said. I led him to believe that I would come with the document. He went so far as to outline what I should say. I was advised to find Bradshaw that night. I told him that I would. As a matter of fact Bradshaw was waiting for me at my office. I was informed by Mr. Dixon that he had everything. He told me what he intended to do with the Virginia delegates and what the committee intended to do with the Georgia delegation, headed by Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson." He was an easy mark for a great national political manager. I was thoroughly convinced that an amateur in politics could run a campaign better than he was running the Roosevelt campaign. He readily answered every question I asked him, and I found out everything I went for. I was to return to him the next day with the Signed document. I was promised everything. I did not call at the hour, 9:30 A.M., the next day, as I promised, so he 'phoned me. Previous to the 'phone call which caught me, he had 'phoned three-times to my office. When he did catch me Bradshaw was in my office and requested me to put a certain question to him, which I did, and he readily "but" to our satisfaction. This question caused him to smell a mouse, so he said that he would have a friend present. I immediately said I would come with Bradshaw, but he would come alone. Neither had any idea of going. That day he called up four or five times. If this statement is doubted the telephone company will correct it. He left word, if Mr. Chase can't come to him he would come there. He was desperate, and he has been desperate ever since. Wednsday, May 15, this week, he sent a message to George W. Hall for me to come to his office at once. Will he deny this? Will he deny that Rev. S. L. Corrothers, a few weeks ago, 'phoned him from my office, and he was informed by Corrothers that he was making a deal with Chase to vote for Roosevelt? Was not his answer "All right?" In this connection will he deny that Rev. Corrothers offered me $700 to turn The Bee over to Roosevelt, and $1,000 later on? Is it not a fact that I would only publish matter for the Roosevelt committee as advertising matter and not coming from the paper? I found Senator Dixon an easy man to handle. I gave him to understand in plain English that I wanted none of his money. Will he deny this? He is like all other politicians that cannot use me. I am a good fellow if I can be used. I am the Lord's anointed, if I will do what I am asked to benefit others. He only found out that I was so bad when he could not use me. Why would this bad man's document have such a telling effect on the country, if he had given it to Senator Dixon and when he has been convinced that I caught him in his own trap he has suddenly found him so bad? In speaking about the jail, I venture the assertion that there are many Senators who, no doubt, ought to be in jail, and there have been many who have been sent to jail. It depends on what they go to jail for. Many an innocent man is sent to jail and many a guilty Senator is only waiting to be sent. I started out to catch Mrs. Dixon, smart as he claims to be, and I caught him. He did endeavor to influence me to repudiate Mr. Taft. He did make me promise, and I am thoroughly convinced that the Roosevelt campaign committee, controlled by Senator Dixon, will resort to anything to win this fight, and in this fight I am prepared to meet him, notwithstanding the millions behind him. W. CALVIN CHASE. Achy feeling, pain in Limbs and all Malarious indications removed by Elixir Babek, that well known remedy for all such diseases. "I have taken up the three bottles of your 'Elixir Babek' and have not felt so well and entirely free from pain in limbs for five years. 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Middleton, Four-Mile-Run, Va. Elixir Babek 50 cents, all druggists or Kloczewski & Co., Washington, D. ( What a wonderful country is India! There is only one India. Its marvels are its own. There is the plague, the black death. India invented it. The car of Juggernaut was also India's invention. So was the suttee, and within the time of men still living 800 widows willingly and, in fact rejoicingly burned themselves to death on the bodies of their dead husbands in a single year. And 800 would do it this year if the British government would let them. Famine belongs especially to India. India has 2,000,000 gods and worships them all. On top of all this she is the mother and home of that wonder of wonders, caste, and also that mystery of mysteries, the Satanic Brotherhood of the Thugs.—Churchman. Setting Her Right. "The pretty and petulant wife of a congressman stood for a moment before the window of the receiving teller in a Washington bank, then tapped the window with her parasol, exclaiming: "Why don't you pay attention to us?" "We pay nothing here, madam," was the reply. "Please go to the next window." - Denver Republican. Painless Extraction of Teeth Filling and Crowning Dr. Robert L. Peyton SURGEON DENTIST First Class Work Guaranteed 1229 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Washington, D. C. Gas Administered Hours 9 to 5 5th and G STREETS, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 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, billiard parlors, office, lobby and waiting room, automobile to convey guests to and from the Union Station, etc. A Long Felt Want Fulfiled Nathaniel Ruffin, a well known citizen is sole manager. Ever since the foundation of this government the colored citizens of this city have been in need of a first class hotel where families and guests from other cities may go with impunity and with reservation. Thousands of the best and well known colored people have visited this city and do visit it now, but they have no place of dignity to go with their families and feel at home. Dr. Booker T. Washington, about a year ago made a special plea to the Negro Business League of this city to see to it that a hotel be erected, for the accommodation of the colored people; that when he, Dr. Washington, comes to the city he is compelled to go to some private home. The Lexington Hotel. has been erected at the southwest corner of twenty-first and L streets, northwest. It is a beautiful three story edifice to contain every modern convenience and accommodation for guest. THE LEXINGTON HOTEL. The Front Entrance Will be on L St. The entrance to the Rathskeller will be on L street or main entrance leading to the basement. The Rathskeller will be fitted up equal to any in the United States. the L street entrance. The Buffet Cannot be Surpassed. The dining-room which will be large and commodious with a seating capacity for one hundred and fifty guests. The barber shop will be managed by a first class tonsorial artist with every modern convenience. The billiard parlor, office, lobby and waiting room will be unsurpassed. The waiting parlor will be on the first floor, handsomely furnished. There Will be Thirty-Eight Large Airy Bed Rooms and Nine Baths. There will be at least two private bath rooms connected with the suite of rooms on the second and third floors. The Lexington Will be Conducted on the Basis of Any Up To Date First Class Hotel. The banquet hall which is so much needed in this city for the accommodation of first class visitors and patrons will be one of the features of this hotel. The automobile will run to and from the Union Station to the hotel for the accommodation of the guests. This has been just what the city has needed for a long time for the Colored Americans, who visit here. Whenever a person intends to visit the city, a card to the manager of the hotel will be promptly re- sponded to, and the guest or guests be driven immediately to the hotel in the hotel's automobile which will meet any train that comes into the Union Station or Steamboat wharf. The erection of this hotel in the city of magnificent distances will be an honor as well as a benefit to the colored people. Almost any city in the South has a first class hotel and the people in Washington have determined not to be behind in meeting the demands of strangers and visitors. Capital Stock The company is incorporated with a capital stock of fifty thousand dollars, of this amount the company has decided to sell fifteen thousand dollars of it. A greater opportunity has never been offered the people of this city, who are enterprising and wish a good investment. The Sole Manager. is Mr. Nathaniel Ruffin, a well known citizen of Washington, who is known to the president of the United States, to the cabinet officers and other public men of character and influence. He needs no introduction to the people, because he is prominently connected with some of the best, strongest, and leading organizations in the city. For honesty and integrity and influence among his people no better man could have been selected for the position of manager. The country is asked to keep its eyes on The Bee for advertisement and full particulars, of the opening of this new up-to-date hotel and for other particulars address Nathaniel Ruffin, manager, the Lexington Hotel, 21st and L street. N.W. Washi-gton, D.C. =f "Eg ~ “gt : a ex =! . an 3 “Oe a 1 g = nee. Sa pce ete me, Se we TN ee ene ew Nelo el wwe, cel cate See tees MeRie’ se 6 AEE et nee Sole ete ani eet are! «0 et a 8 Go é * we - Published ’ at 5 Sz, N. W. Washington, nop Eye 5; Ne epee a “w. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR. Eotered at the Post Office at Wash: ington, D.C, as second-class ‘ pi sec ci ESTABLISHED 18a mag ee TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance... $20 Six MOMthA,.....sceceeseeeereee 1 Three momths...c..sccsseceesser & subscription momthiy.....0.0. 5 (Se REN ROOSEVELT’S BID. In his address to the New Jersey colored Republicans, Théodore Roosevelt tried to impress them that he has always been their friend. This is all rot. He dem- onstrated his friendship for them by his unwarrantable attack on in- nocent colored soldiers, The car- toon on the front page will demon- strate the love'that he had and has for the colored citizens. Now is the time for the colored Americans to act and not be fooled by Roose- velt’s subterfuges. The colored American should show his man- hood. This is the time and the hour. He has suffered long enough the outrages of false leadership. The colored voter must act for himself, He is sensible enough to act and think for himself. The discharge of the Negro soldiers without trial and those who were not within five hundred miles of the alleged blow-up of Brownsville, Texas, should be a lesson to all loyal and patriotic colored Ameri. cans. Let every colored voter think quickly and ask himself the ques tion, if he can vote for Theodore Roosevelt, should misfortune nomi. nate him. This bid for the colored vote, by Mr. Roosevelt, in New Jersey last week, is another act of political deception. We see the opening of a new era for the col ored American. The time is fas approaching when the colored vote will be known, not by his color; bu bv what he does. DR. THIRKIELD. It is to the regret of The Bee that Dr. W. P. Thirkield, president of Howard University, is to retire from the presidency of that institu- tion by virtue of his election as a bishop. There has never been a man at the head of that institution who has done as much for it as Dr. Thirkield. Who will be his succes- sor? The Bee would suggest to the trustee board of Howard Uni- versity in the selection of a-succes- sor to Dr, Thirkield, it will pick out a man as strong in personality, influence, character and education as he is. No weak man should be selected his successor, and neither should sentiment be allowed to en- ter the discussion for a successor to him. Before the retirement of Dr. Thirkield a rousing testimonial reception should be tendered him, He deserves it, A committee of representative citizens should be appointed to make the necessary arrangements, The Bee would suggest that Dr. John R. Francis take the matter in charge and call around him a work- ing committee, which can be en- larged to one or five hundred, Let the reception take place on the cam: pus of Howard University. The - Bee. while it regrets the retiremen of Dr. Thirkield, extends its com gratulations and’may.he be as suc cessful in his new field of labor a: he has been as president of How ard University. ROOSEVELT. When Theodore Roosevelt went through Ohio last week and attack- ed the Editor of The Bee he fail- ed to call the attention of the Ohio voters to the character of his Rough Rider appointments. He also failed to inform the voters that he was a member of the Civil Service Commission that found C Hi. J. Taylor guilty, and very soon after this verdict he resigned from the Commission. - The rumor was at that time, that President Cleve- land was displeased, and another rumor was that Mr. Roosevelt re: signed the Commission because President Cleveland refused to re: move Taylor. Taylor remaine¢ throughout the Cleveland ,adminis. tration. It was the failure of the removal of Taylor that caused The Bee to write the editorial entitled “Our Defense.” which was the ba- sis of the celebrated libel suit. Theodore Rosevelt knew that he had investigated the charges against Taylor. O! butwhy didn’t he explain this to the Ohio voters? Teddy didn’t object to the Editor voting for him for Vice President Jin 1900 when he was a delegate to the Philadelphia Convention. Neither Teddy nor Dixon would have objected this time if the Edi- tor of The Bee had consented to do what Senator Dixon wanted done. ~ DISTRICT DELEGATES. Theodore Roosevelt has no faith in Dr. Wilder and less in Chase, so he would prefer that the entire Dis- trict delegation be thrown out. Wilder proposed to President Taft that he was for him, and would vote for him. But, the adminis- tration didn’t accept him. Wilder since he was repudiated by the administration, has declared for Roosevelt, but Teddy doesn’t be- lieve him, hence he would prefer that the entire District delegation be thrown out. This will not be done to satisfy the, whims of Teddy. He must take his medicine and accept his defeat more becom- ingly Teddy would have every delegate that is opposed to him thrown out of the convention. This of coitrse will not be done. “Me Too” Senator, Dixon claims more votes for Teddy than there will be delegates. This is noth- ing strange for this politica prophet Dixon. * WAKE UP. Ever since the emancipation of the Negro. h¢ has been asleep. It is now time for him to wake up. There is danger ahead, and unless the Negro opens his eyes he will fall into a pit. There never was a time when the. colored voter has been in such demand as he is now, The Northern Democrat is anxious for the Negro vote. The Southern Demograt continues to denounce him and demand that he be placed in the position of a serg ora slave. It is quite evident that both wings of the Republican party want him, but so far as Roosevelt is concerned the Negro had better stay clear of him, Remember his door of hope policy that was so prevalent at the begin: ning of the Roosevelt administra. tion, and how quickly it banishec soon after his visit South. -The colored voters should not forget s¢ soon. Wake up, colored voters and cease sleeping at your post. SPEAKER CLARK. Speaker Clark, Mr. Costello and his friends, would not stand for Negro Democrats “being _ barred irom taking part in the primaries. In the Sth district an attempt was made to run ina large number ‘of colored Republicans who had par- ticipated in the recent Republican primaries, but Mr. Costello was'too shrewd for his political enemies. The Costello Democrats gave it out that all colored Democrats would be permitted, to vote. Col. L. C. Moore, an original Negrq Demo- crat, hustled his forces ‘Yor the Costelto ticket. Col. Moore is now jubilant, 5 THE REPUBLIC. The nomination of Theodore Roosevelt means the dissolution ‘of this republic. He has no love for the Negro except to use him. ‘As an evidence, of his hatred. for the colored people is his discharge of the colored soldiers, and - the statement he made to the Senate. Colored Americans should not for- get so soon. This is a republic which stands among the foremost in this civilized world.» The time hae now come for the colored man to act and throw away sentiment, Roosevelt has done nothing to pro tect the Negro in the South an} more than any one else. - DIXON'S BLUFF. Senator Dixon. the campaign bluffer of Theodore Roosevelt, will wake up and find himself’ in the soup. Dixon has been claiming everything in. sight. He hasn't claimed himself as yet. for fear that the would be lost as he lost_ his: State. As a bluffer Senator Dixon is the head and front of his chief, Theodore Roosevelt. The ex-Pres- ident may bluff some people, but he can't bluff all the people. His bluff as to what he intends to do at Chi- cago doesn't frightén our little In- diana chief, New. The councils of the I. O. St. Luke in the District of Columbia will go to Washington Park Friday, June 7th, on the Angler. Boats leave at 1, 4 and 7 PM. Trip. 25 cents. Public Mend Things (iy the sage of the Potomac.) & Twas amused as T was standing in, iront of Union Station to see a taxi cab roll up contaming Cavin Dele- gate Chase, two large satchels and his usual amount of lugeage, en route for his annual visit to Durham, D. C. to the commencement of Dr’ Shep- ard’. Religious Training Schoo! It seems strange about the wonderiul in- Auence these two men have over ach ether Chase, a lawyer, editor and politician, and Shepard a teacher, preacher and educator, The saying must be true thar it takes twa oppe- sites to get on together However, there seems to be a genuine iriend- ship existing between these two men, dating back to when Shepard gave his first cheque, for The Bec. While watching and musing how delegate Chase could leave Washington just now in the mjdst of the great pen batile raging With the Honorable Senator, who, although he has noth: ing to Say, sat up and took notice: hurried and found out “I don't want him, because [can’t use him.” T caught sight of a federal office holder looking as if meditating whether to resign or come out and. declare his choice, or continue to make eyes hth ways, 2. a ® Now, seriously “talking, have _ you noticed of watched the antics of the Federal office holders? Have you no- ticed that unesplained vacant stare when you get to talking about the political situation? They surely seem on the anxious seat. The bread and Hutter brigade with but a few excep- Jtjons, have not come out as yet and declared for their choice, When they J speak, it is ina whisper with a very soft pedal attached. Rut when it J comes to nerve, watch the movements Hof Ralph W. Tyler and Col, Henry | Lincoln Johnson. They possess the bravery which is seldom seen or dis- played during these political brain: storms, and, by the way, T have just been in formed that my friend Ralph is quite ill at his home in Columbus, | Oliv. as the result of overwork, which | Uhope is not serious Big e | My friend Armond W. Scott. whe | meets occasionally with us at the em: {J porium down town where every ong .|knows more than the other, and every Jone seems to he next to the real ‘Jscems to be very quiet. Armond is {holding his own and keeping his ow s|counsel, while Clinkscates keeps. vers :| busy: with his brief business, | T firmly {believe Bob As We See [t Waring i *) endeavoring to comply with the Chris {tian precepts. Influence is a real t| benefit any time; the second edlities f| As It Now Is. is likely to appear. t ‘ vie Te Speaking of books, this seems to b e}a banner year for Negro authors .| Mrs. Pendlcton’s “Narrative of th :| Negro” is making such a hit and sell "ling so fast that it has influenced m3 friends Joseph IL. Stewart, tw com -lplete his book on the Negro Race d| Just when it will be given to th e| printer Tam unable to say, but fron p{the action of my friend Stewart. PT presume the time ix not far distant “I This brings in remembrance my an cient friend Brother Maxfield: wh seems to he enchiinted with the wor af the Negro soldiers, and can te you as the: National Training itl Sing. “every battle fought and won, do fate, place and results has at la rficeided to stop talking on this, ii dlouly subject. to get them together o s.|paner. in book form Bro. Maxtiel +e now soliloquizing whether. to gis S} the Negro soldiers. the American N vi}iere. or the ancient Negro the mo: {prominent place. Whenever ye {want a diversion during the tryin My political times. drop_in and see ho Ol happy Brother, Maxticld will be, en s.|phasizing the fact that the 23th Ts it|iantry. the bravest soldiers ever dre Ne their swords, hhave been unjustly. dea ey ith, and the time is not far dietas >. | Mtien all wrongs shall be righted D- eo? ie] Right here, the latest report is th: | Wilder is busy in New Jersey. | Ju haw many conyerts this opinionate political physician has made for’ th Uvemiscer of the black troops. the pe ple would like to know. The denizer tn the 1th and 18th districts in Sout _ |AWashington have 3, high regard fi re] the promises made by the Biche of Wilder ticket. As you heard, Tiebi orlexpects to be admitted to the co Yention, in the event that his cand or{ date succeeds in obtaining the Feat ‘d number of delegates. " Neither | Ze|nor Wilder will succeed otherwis he| The National Committeeman for t ¢,| District. which Bieber is figuring | : [heing, will be given to a man who b T=] he confidence and respect of the pe ic| fies and in. the language of t st| Psalmist, “will do them good and nm ne| eviliall the days of Ins Wife” * an} -patking about the Roosevelt crov tit seems so strange that the Hon o-{able Senator Dixon did not see a nyfof Delegate Chase's faults until {could not use him. It is the gene opinion among Us Folks that if | Tlonorable Senator wants to thr mud he could hase done’a wor should be a general ‘clean sweep teith some of the members of the Board of Education. Prof. Tunnell will be the Srst retired. Dr Tunnell graces the faculty of Howard University _ with! credit, but when it comes to the Board’ of Education, he got hooked up with the wrong fellow. Oh, well, vacan- ciey will exist untit perfect harmony exists in the colored schools. Dr. Davidson means to lave this peace, sweet peace. Watel this paper as a prophet Between wow and the next school : car all_objectionables will be remove Dr. Davidson is determined| to have the avs'stant principal recog- nized as th Tad of the gcolored schools Ts coming school year tranquility vill exist as,never before. aoe Well. if you want to hear politics| discussed you should’ drop in MeMul- en's, the Dew Drop Inn, on Avenue de Nigg- My friend Mack had made afew bets with his “friend Childs. Child thinks that Teddy will be nom- inated. Poor iellow, he will meet his waterloo. I rather ‘like Childs, and I do hate to see him loose his money, for he seems so anxious to accumu- late, but it is never too-late to learn. Rigitt here { am forced to ask about the Democratic league. Why is it so quiet? What has become of little Charley-Curtis, and his Me, I and All Personal Liberty League, and the lit tle influential politician Charley Burns? I have heard_but little con- cerning the Negro Democrats who opened up headquarters on You Street, but were given no quarters in the local Democratic primaries. This first shock was so great until it will take another one equally severe to arouse them to the starting point again, tat Sunday I took a stroll up on Hovw- ard Hill, just to get a line on what activity there was among the aspir ants dor President Thirkield’s job. T met a friend who usually keeps his ears to the ground, and his eyes peeled, and as a result is usually next to what is going on. I asked him if any of the faculty members were aspirants for president of Howard to succeed Preay Thirkield. “Are any of them aspirants?” he snickered, “why didn't you ask me if there are any who are not aspirants, Now there is Kelly Miller, of course he is. the best known, and has the widest rept tation, Fact is, Prof, Miller is. the only one with ‘a national_ reputaion Well Prof. Kelly Miller is as. busy asa sailor in a storm. Til bet i vou happen in his house now you will find hint sending ont complimentary copies of "Race Adjustment” to ever} one whom he thinks has some inf ence, and he is senting out more let ters than_the Roosevelt headquarter: sent out in this campaign.” “How about Geo, Cook?” I asked. “Well. he said, “George is more than busy jtle’s go three typewriters going. an by Monday he will have another it commission. George means to Tan Jéhe jot even if he has to recall hi Jtemperance convictions, And Proi J Moore. why, that man is turning ixeaven and earth toviand. | He fnre J that he will have at least, one trus A tee for him. and that is his brother in-law. Dr. Jim Waring. Then ther Ji Prof. Torinelly who, har an ey peeled toward the prize, and ash thinks that possibly. they may run th -J steam roller over him next month fo “| choal hoard member. if he can lan ‘the presidency of Howard it = Jinore than make up fer the tos Hee sell is Tying sort of low Th \Tinnell is lying so i wit SJiact’ ig everybody cor “t awae Iniversity. excel e[iloward. Ua tfdate. and there are =| erenteide who may take a shine 5 n| fe PNeard that Charley Curtis, mig] pit, | heard that bi herty League efxet is Rersenat coh, and. Ge eVintorse dim for the he os we Ferby. Col Poe Rev. —— if Jin Kine for it And Rev. Bt al nets to look like a politic zpever kets ttached to its m3 Z} with a few dollars Hearn ow. Wi nce after it fr Sy thinking of wil “| Houston is seriously hig cr -] aeswving, his, candidacy fur the Cr “I Seerctaryship of the Odd Fer 4 | Secretarystin Or eh of president tf going after Bruce is debatin "Ttoward. Roscoe ree the gam whether or iach Top.” whe b tfand ever Tr that the principalship gins to feel, that the Ninn veal TP Armstrong is ett oe a jab fe dy] Sime eccupation. may Ma Tired f Cfin, WT. Vernon eet ihe hands “| three different places at ne ye =| fic church conference. and sO! Uy i} Paite Teft acl times AS UE MG TL indian and Neato sclOrls ON ein Hahoma and dren em me. th jefean te Tonk the utitudamize, Ver [want a prexy 10 More looking fe rips the pebble, To ehurch conferen rl ancy says if his ‘a good job | e jected him to ta had not clacton oifeht for the pla ¢ | would get in inteke ‘the job would re | However, he tne e thim because Miya Tittle CeO Tr jst has to dress | ‘S] college president Io Freteclass citize ne] nm and then TT Ye'clothes. Tt h m{and Dancy Just Woe Horner may f heen whispered Pr he is not. th he a candidate, but WM on has felt he was primarily intended for; president of Howard. Chase, not to| be out done, has entered Dr. Shep- ard as a contingent candidate, There; is just_a suspicion that Thirkield' may sugeest his own successor, and in that case, why the Howard contin- gent might as well go'and sing their song to the Aztecs Well, it is a real sftug job to go aiter. There is about $7,000 per year hung on to it, and that is not ty be sneezed at. They tell me that the mail of the trustees is pretty heavy now, all the aspirants “writing them love leters every day. . coe And there is another contest on that is‘looming up pretty strong. and that is for the presumed vacancy on the school board, Dr. Tunnel must resign to be consistent. If he doesn't resign he may find that some one has been selected to succeed him, Believ- ing that he will"resign there area score of candidates, Dr. Francis, who has served before on the board, “is touted as a lively expectant. Henry Egon. who has been the tenth mem- er of the board by self-appointment, believes he has been designated by Providence to succeed Tunnel. It is whispered that Dr. Marshall is peep- ing over the garden wall at the place, and that Bill Houston has erected a lightning rod up on the side of the Dietz Building so that the lightning can easily run into his room and. hit kim, Then there are about four other wide-awake individuals, including Dr. Childs, who believe they are built especially for the Board of Education tae Now with these two contests on, the one for president of Howard Uni versity and the other for member o} the school board, Washington will be so interesting for the next few weeks that ptomain poisoning, and acute in digestion is liable to carry off severa prominent ‘individuals during the nex month. I heard, third-handed, tha |Dr. Francis, Rev. Grimke, Dr. More |land and J.'C. Napier, four member: Jof the Howard trustee board, wer |thinking seriously of leaving town t [escape the seige, and in fact they. sa; }Dr. Moreland has already slipped th Jtown. Any day next week you see : [procession moving up Howazd Hill why that’s Charley Curtis’ Persona | Liberty League out getting signature Jive his candidacy, Uf you see smooth, sleek gentieman, in disguise Jmoving up Georgia avenue, with Jsart of touchy-touch feeling abou ‘Jhim, why that’s Rev, Corrothers ou | getting a line on the job. Tt is rathe expected that George Cook will d ‘Jiust_as Col. Roosevelt does, accep “amy support offered him, and that. be -|ing truc. ever Judg@Terrell can hel -|boost George if he want} to, withoy s|fear of having his servites refuse :) Prof, Miller has lightening rods du up ail around his house: has remove his front gate, and took the lock o his front door, so as to make every i] body welcome who calls to help hin Ii Prof Moore. imitating Teddy and a slother candidates. is smiling on every -|hody. Tom Jones is not a candidat >|but if Armond Scott becomes a cat si didate, just het your last two-bits th: “iTom will enter as a full-fledged car -sdidate. Conferences will he held 2 lover the city during the next fe lwecks, and if yon are not asked i ton conte af them why, just set it dow ¢|vou ain't as hig as a first-moon_pe TIitefore he was elected bishop Thi Wield wasn't so many. Now he ] ereat, just hechuse he is going tor Isign Tam going to offer a larg Mize crayon drawing of the next ore Mident to the person who first guess {| correctly who he will be. That's li pet ain't it? M STREET HIGH SCHOOL WINS. Largest Attendance in the History of the School. | Amid the cheer of several thousand persons. mainly the pupils of the School. Conipany A. of the Mi Street Hieh School, carried off the honors in the finest-conipetitive slrill ever wit- -nessed by. ant Only a Washington ait [dience, but any audience. The cadets had drilled twice cach week since Tast Sietaher, and their. youn Hearts were Afled with the glories of a victory OF cource alf cannot win and it takes g good soldiers heart to stand A de- feat ‘The high school cadets, wha wwere not fortunate enough to win the Coveted prize conducted themselves [ithe honor not only to themselves. [Int te the school and the nation whom they represent And it might be said |scith ine credit, to these hays that Honurs are Meeting things but | the [training to make Deiter men of therm pliysieally and morally ig far more te Jbe prized than the winnins of a cnm- petitive drill. The competitive deill of the separate battalion af cadets was generally com [ded to he the best and most superh [fe the history of the organization, The {fact that this was a “free drill.” cou: fled with the additional fact that the [Park held more than twice as many [Pebple as in previous years, contribu. fade make the 18th annual competi Tee “icill the most spectacular eve |iinesced, Never before have | s¢ [many colored people—approximatels /eooo-—ascembled together to de Jincnor to an occasion But such wa Jere in this case and it is true als ||that a more orderly assemblage 0 persons has never been known. | P One of the most beautiful spectacle Hof the drill was the gorgeous gown: ‘which a number of the ladies wore :| "They afforded a beautiful backgroun s|for the green swards of grass on thy -| drill field and as one stood on th tl drill field and looked back at ro -|upon row of people and the donbl atgeck of humanity, 2 scene whicl could not be duplicated anywhere wa I} presented. | "The High Schoo! Cadet Corps en -|joys the distinction of being the oul Jone of its kind in the world. No [|where can there be found a publi L{school which has a cadet corps com $}posed entirely of colored boys. Th ¥| high school cadets drill under the red El ular army drill regulations. (This ye S| was the frat, competitive drill unde [the recently issued regulations. | Be | this proved go. barrier to the captair and cadets; they carried out each con of mand with such clock-like precisio di that one could easily confuse ther alwith s company from the regul: t.barmy. ‘judges, and drew for the order in “ which they were to report on the drill eld. The companies came upon the ficld in the following order: B.A. D, E F G. aud C. Companies A, B, and G are from the M Street High School, the remaining companies are at the Armstrong School and the business ‘department of that school, The drill was enlivened with pop- / ular airs rendered by Hoffman's band -At the conclusion of the drill of the last gompany the judges repaired from the field to decide upon the winner The drilling was so close that it took the jadges some time to come t> a conclusion, _ : During this time the battalion under“ command of Major Clinton Wood. passed in review, headed by the band. Captain James F. Oyster was the rez viewing officer and as the battalfon 8 staff and each company passed the re- viewing officer, “eyes right” were exe- cuted as the military salute After passing in review the battalion form- ed line to await the decision of the judges. It was a breathless moment that spectators as well as cadets experi- enced while waiting to receive the re- port of the judges. Adjutant Free- man, who was to take the news back to the winning company, was seen tw advance from the battalion line and slowly, but with strict military cadence wind his way to the front and center Jand up to the judges. The waiting was for a moment, but it seemed hours Jto the nervous throngs. After receiv- | ing the order to march a certain com | Pany to the front, the adjutant exe {cuted “about face’ and marched t> |the center of the battalion. Withour | hesitating and with a sharp turn to i] the left he proceeded to the M Street |cadets. This brought forth an ‘ap- fplause which could be heard for -|squares away. Marching past several s| companies, he proceeded to Company ] A and ordered Captain Arthur Logan »{to march’ his company to the front |The enthusiasm of the spectators did {not surpass that of the boys in the j| winning company, for the) juggled ,| their hats and in some cases jumped Ijsix feet from the ground. They ;| were truly boys after all, |. The company was marched to the | ffont where the Teachers’ Medal was a] pinned by Captain James F. Oyster. t| president of the Board of Education, t{upon the breast of Captain Logan r| The Teachers’ Medal was donated by othe teachers in the colored public t)schools in 1898. and is put in competi; -Jtion each year It is solid gold and pjof handsome design. The ¢medal is t] studded with four small diamonds .Jand one large one. The captain re- n|ceiyed a gold medal which becomes i] his personal property. Each lieuten- | ant in the winning company received -|a_silver medal, and the cadets a sttit- ..| ably inscribed ‘badge. il Great credit ix «due Major Arthur -|Rrooks for the splendid showing of ,| the high school boys. From the time [he took hold of the separate battalion tof high school, cadets it has made \-| steady and efficient progress until Ijnow the high school cadets of the x] city af Washington are second to n| none in the world. The annual com- n|petitive drill is a grand tinale, but a.| during the year Major Brooks works ;-| with untiring zeal to make better men is|of high school boys. And judging e-|from the conduct and manhood ot e-|those who look back with pride t s-|the days when Major Brooks wa: cs|their instructor in the cadet corps, h-| he has succeeded admirably well. Thi cadet battalion, unlike any other or: ganization, teaches a boy to be obe S.|dient to the instructions of Is su: perior officer whether that officer he ofja corporal or the major of the bat talion. And_aside from the lau o} obedience the boys are greatly ben nit efited physically. Many a boy has en he| tered the battalion a nervous ‘and et| physical wreck, but with the persist rsfent effort of Major Brooks and hi it-l corps of officers, the boy has grows th]to he an excellent specimen of man ts] hood. i‘ st]. The chairman “of .the board o ce| judges at the drill was Lieutenan Nf] John E. Green, 2sth Infantry, U.S. \ es] who was ordered here by the Secre je-| tary of War from Wilberforce Uni ha] versity, where he is military com he| mandant. The other tuw judges wer e3| Lieutenants Brown and Davis, fron es. the National Guard of the District mf A feature of the drill was the ex id] tended order which came at the en at}of each company's ‘program. Th he} company would advance upon a de | tachment of men from the Nations to] Guard, which was deployed in _ th n-| covered stand at one end of the fel Some spectacular maneuvering wa ite] witnessed as each company advance m-| by squads and platoons and fired upe rh] the imaginary enemy. he| The Guardsmen rendered _yeoma st-| duty as sentinels around the field. he] ‘The battalion staff officers are ny] Major Clinton Wood, Armstron pu-| School (business department) ti-|” Adjutant J. W. Freeman, M Stree er| High School. : 7 so] Quartermasters, with rank of liet ely| tenants: George W. Saunders. Arm dol strong School: Milton Ward. 3 --- The Week in Society Your doctor wants your prescriptions filled right. He wants results. Neither you nor the doctor will be disappointed if your prescriptions are filled at the drug store of Board & McGuire, 1912½ 14th St., and 9th and You Sts. N. W. They employ four graduates in, pharmacy, skilled and experienced, and you get the results in perfect service. An invitation has been received from the faculty and gradating class of the high school department of the Princeville Public Schools of Tarboro, N. C., for the commencement exercises June 3, 1912. Henry A. Braxton, of the Treasury Department, left the city for Richmond, Va., to attend the commencement exercises of the Hartshorn Academy, from which his daughter, Miss Caroline M. Braxton, graduates this week. Miss Mary Burkhart, of this city, will spend the summer in Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. W. H. Marrow, who was called suddenly to this city-on account of the death of her step-father, has returned to her home in New York. Dr. George Marshall and Miss Catherine Mason, of this city, were recently joined in wedlock. Announcement of the marriage has just been made public Miss Nellie Johnson and Miss Maude Hood, of this city, are among the visitors at the conference Mrs. Martha Scott, of this city, has returned home after a most enjoyable visit to Baltimore. She will leave next week for Colasset, R. L. where she will spend the summer Mrs. Louis W. Easley, of this city, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Sampson, of Baltimore, Md. A reception was given last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Eula Taylor, of 637 W. Hoffman Street, Baltimore, Md., in honor of Mrs. Anna Cooper and daughter of this city The evening was pleasantly spent. They met at Dr. Morse's Gem Drug Store and saw themselves in front of that beautiful fountain, 19th and L streets Northwest. Mrs. Clara Gray, of Baltimore, Md., who has been spending a few weeks in this city with her sister, Mrs. R. Carter, has returned home. Mr. Charles Cole, of this city, spent Sunday in Annapolis, Md., guest of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Simms. Miss Lucy Robinson spent the week over in Baltimore, Md., the guest of Miss Beatrice Proctor. Mrs. Beulah Johnson, of this city, spent a week in Baltimore, Md., the guest of her sister, Mrs. John Armstrong, of 1830 Druid Hill Avenue. Mrs. Preston C. Slowe, of Philadelphia, Pa., is in the city, stopping with her parents, also sister, Mrs. Clarence Gray. Mr. Charles George, of Philadelphia, is in the city on account of the death of his brother. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Beatrice L. Taylor, of Richmond, Va., to Mr. Walter B. Evans, Jr., of the same city! They will be at home Wednesday, June 26, at Maxton, N. C. Miss Taylor is the daughter of Rev. W. L. Taylor, former Grand Master of the True Reformers. Joseph H. Evans, of this city, is the guest, of Chas. Fisher, of Pittsburg, Pa. Dr. A. M Moore, of Durham, N. C., spent a few days in the city last week on business for the North Carolina Mutual Provident Association. Mrs. Sophia Simmons and daughter, Mrs. Ida J. Anderson, of Carlisle, Pa. are visiting relatives here. They are the aunt and cousin respectively of Mrs. Annie C. Cromwell, Richard T. Conn, and W. Harry Conn This week they are with Mr. and Mrs. Conn, of 12024 Carrollbury Place, Southwest. Mrs. W. H Green, of this city, spent a week in Durham, N. C., the guest of Mrs. F. A. Winslow. Mrs. Green founded the Voorhees Industrial School at Denmark, South Carolina, and was assistant principal. The school now has property valued at $150,000, and an endowment fund of $91,000. Miss Lillian E. Jones, of Meridian Hill, spent Decoration Day in Manassas, Va. Read The Bee if you want a live paper. The Charles R. Douglas Post will have charge of the exercises at Harmony Cemetery May 30. Invitations are out for the commencement exercises of the National Training School for Women and Girls June 7. Mr. M. C Maxfield spent Saturday and Sunday in Baltimore, the guest of friends. Mrs. Storum, the wife of the late Prof. Storum, was buried last Wednesday from her residence on 17th street. Miss Emma Stevens, formerly of this city, but now residing in Philadelphia, is here for a week, the guest of her sister, Mamie Stevens. The stork visited Fairmount Heights last week and left at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pittman a fine daughter. Miss Eva Duckett, of 50 P Street --- Week in Society Northwest has returned home, after a most successful school term in Delaware. When in the neighborhood of Dr. Moss' drug store, call in. It is so refreshin to be able to drink a delicious glass of soda water. Mr Walter Davis, of Howard University, was in Norfolk Sunday visiting his mother. Register J. C Napier is attending the State Convention in Tennessee. Dr S. S. Thompson feels like himself again, being refreshed by the calm zephyrs of the Atlantic ocean. Mr Ralph W. Tyler has gone to Atlantic City for two weeks stay to recuperate from his recent severe illness. Editor Chase returned from Durham, N. C., last-week, highly plea-ed with his trip. Cards are out for the 20th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Langster, Thursday evening, June 6th from 7 to 10 o'clock at their home 2225 Fourth Street Northwest. It will be a most brilliant affair. Dr. James E. Shepard will arrive in the city from Durham, N. C., en route for New York this morning. Seasons may come and seasons may change, but the crowds go on forever at the two drug stores of Board & McGuire, 1912% 14th St. and 9th and You Sts. N. W. Two places Prof. Roscoe C. Bruce delivered the commencement address before the \grictultural and Mechanical College of Tallahassee, Fla. He will return to the city Monday. Miss Gonevia B. Maxfield spent Decoration Day in Gettysburg, Pa. S. H. Dudley Theater, formerly the Minneaha, 1213 You Street, will open its doors Saturday, June 1. The prettiest little theater in Washington, owned by S. H. Dudley, late of Smart Set Company, and will exhibit the best Vaudeville and the latest photo plays that can be gotten. The management promises the amusement lovers a clean, moral and refined show, new pictures every night, and new acts every week. It will be a pleasure to any lady, gent or child to visit this cozy little play house, the coolest place in the city. The opening bill will be Hunter and Chappell, who recently played Hammerstein's 42d street Theater and was a big success; King Williams and his educated dogs; the only act of its kind. This act is worth the admission alone. Slator and Allen, refined sketch artists, direct from B. F. Keath's Union Square Theater, one of the biggest hits in vaudeville. We wish to announce that we will play the best that can be gotten. Owing to the size of the stage Mr. Dudley has selected a thorough manager in Lew W. Henry, who will be courteous and hospitable and make it pleasant for all. Come out and you will go home with a smile. This house has been donated to the Garner school for a benefit matinee Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 P M. All the receipts go for a playground for the children. Mr Dudley is always in for helping the children, which is his pleasure. 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. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS. The Fairmount Heights and the Progressive Citizens' Associations met at their respective meeting places Monday night, May 27, for the purpose of discussing basis of federation. Some progress was made. The following citizens may be easily classed as federalists: Frank Coalman, Charles E. Payne, Edward Briscoe, T. M'West, J. A Campbell, C. H. Fonville, James F. Armstrong, Wm. G. Silence, Rev. A. H. Strother, E. L. Silence, W. A. Brooks, W. H. Addison, Wm. B. Makel, S. M. Lewis, W. S. Pittman, Dr. F. J. Cardoza, W. S. Crouse, John S. Johnson, John W. Medley, Mrs. Helen Cardoza, Messrs. Thomas, J. P. Ware, Rev. A. Garner, B. Evans, Miss Cropper, R. S. Nichols, Mrs. S. M. Lewis, W. B Cole, C. L. Marshall and a few others. A party of men and boys met at the M. E. Church Friday night and spent quite a time preparing for a kitchen and dining room. Among the boys were: Clarence, Brown, O'Donald Armstrong, Sadie Jones, Oakley Silence, Willie Day, and others. They will repeat their performance Wednesday night, May 20, and have refreshments. Rev. Washington preached at the M. E. Church Sunday at 11 o'clock. It was the most instructive sermon preached at the church here since those very instructive sermons preached by Revs. Dr. Williams, Dr. M. W. Clair, Dr. I. N. Ross, Dr. W. J. Tyler, Dr. E. P. Thomas and Dr. G. A. Davis. Rev. Washington is in charge of the Social Settlement work in the District of Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Marshall, who keep an up-to-date grocery-store. --- Mrs. W. D. Utz, Col. S. M. Lewis, Mrs. J. S. Johnson and many other visiting friends were seen in the congregation May 26. Elder and Mrs. Lewis C., Sheafe visited the community Monday, May 27 They called in to pay their respects to baby Armstrong, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Armstrong. Elder Sheafe is doing excellent Christian service in Washington and elsewhere. It is his purpose to build a home for the aged. The Editor of the Washington Bee, the Hon. W. C. Chase, has been invited to be present at the dedication of the public school here, which takes place the latter part of June, 1912. ```markdown ``` A large number of the friends of the Ladies of the Heliotrope Circle was their guests on Thursday evening May 23, at the residence of Mrs. Maggie Thomas, 2612 P Street Northwest, in a Leap Year Tea, from 6 to 10 P. M. The parlors were decorated with palms, flowers, etc., and presented a brilliant scene. The handsome costumes of the circle added much to the beauty of the occasion, who semicircled in the reception room to receive the guests, clad in the usual evening attire. Among the many present were Rev. and Mrs. D. W. Hays, Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford, Mr. and Mrs. Andrick, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Turner, Mrs. Lillie Bunday, Mrs. Mapion Kent, Mrs. Florence Vessels, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. P. Butler, Mrs. Mattie H. Smith, Mrs. Jennie Looke, Mrs. Geo. Ouden, Miss Dora Holme, Mrs. Delia-Banks, Mrs. Louise M. Brown, Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Carter, Messrs. R. Richardson, Earnest Pinn, Louis N. Brown, Chas. S. Pryor, Miss Sewell, Mr. and Mrs. A. Boone, Dr H. B. Marlin, Mr. F. Garner, Jas. L. Turner, Wm. Beckwith, Mr. and Mrs. D. Carroll, Mrs. M. Howard, Miss M Morgan, Mrs. E. Holt, Mrs. L. Palmer, Mrs. H Morgan, Mrs. R. Foster, Mrs. L. G. Williams, Mrs. Sarah Smith, Mrs. Alice Harris, Mrs. Hanie Boyd and others. The Preachers' Alliance Meet. The regular monthly meeting of the Preachers' Alliance Association of the Distric of Columbia was held Monday, May 27, and was largely attended. After the regular business of the association, a very interesting paper was read by Mr. H. Murray, of Alexandria, Va. A discussion of much interest was indulged in by the members present. Among them was Rex. Walter H. Brooks, Rev. Garner, Rev. Corrothers, Rev. M. Beckett, Rev. I. N. Ross, Rev. Wiseman, Rev. M. W. Clair, Rev. K. Harris, Rev. D. W. Hays, Rev J. M. Waldron, presided; Rev. E. E. Ricks, secretary. The Preachers' Alliance is to be commended for its apparent usefulness in the community, which is of an harmonious character, whose principles are to co-operate in waging war against vice and immorality, etc. After the close of the meeting a committee of ladies invited the ministers to an excellent spread, which was highly appreciated. Mrs. Louise Brown, Mrs. E. North, Mrs. Jennie Locke, Miss F. Hays, Mrs. E. Williams, Mrs. Maggie Thomas, was the committee in charge. Among the Churches. The pastor and members of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, O Street Northwest, are arranging to make some very necessary improvements on the church. The basement and entrance to the main auditorium is to be included in the repair, which, when finished, will add much to the building in appearance and architecture. The Usher's Association of Mt. Zion M. E. Church will present on Monday evening June 3d, an Indian drama in three acts. Proceeds for the benefit of the June rally. Mr. Silas Richards is the president, and promises an evening of enjoyable pleasure. Personal. Mr. William Jones has been elected assistant leader of the Mt. Zion M. E. Church choir. Mt. Zion M. E. Sunday school is now going on a journey from Jericho to Jerusalem every Sunday morning. The exercises are well attended. The musical features of the exercises are highly entertaining. Th public is cordially invited to go on the journey. Mrs. Garner will present a drama entitled "Blue Beard," at True Reformers' Hall Friday, June 14th, at 8 P. M. for the benefit of Plymouth Church. GARFIELD NEWS. Through the efforts of Mr. Harry Lewis, Rev. Naylor, pastor of Allen Chapel, was presented a $25 suit of clothes. The contributions were made by the members of the church and the community. On Tuesday evening the last meeting of the Garfield School Home School Association was held in the Assembly Hall. The following program was rendered: Program. Piano Solo—Miss Allie Henry. Chorus—(a) Sanctus,Handel. (b) A Prayer, Handel. By the Eighth Grade pupils. Folk Sorigs and Dances by the kindergarten pupils. Bass Solo, Selected—Mr. R. C. Orme. Piano Solo—Mrs. C. E. Harris. Address—Mrs. Julia M. Layton. Subject. Regular attendance necessary for advancement in school. Chorus—(a) Love Song. (b)—The Scarlet Seraphim. By the Eighth Grade Pupils. An operetta entitled "Jack the Giant Killer," was given in the Allen Church last Friday night under the direction of Mrs. A. T. Young and Mr. Harry Lewis. This effort was a great success, as the church was crowded. The Garfield school will close with S. H. Dudley Theatre High Class Vaudeville and Motion Photo Plays 1216 U Street, Northwst Lew W. Henry, Acting Manager 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- funded WHAT? BARNARDS COMPLEXION CREAM BEAUTIFUL SMOOTH SKIN follows the use of Barnard's Complexion Cream. Freckles. Tan and Liver spots are quickly removed by its use. The best flesh cream for bleaching the skin. Attractive offer to agents. Special offer free; a 25c cake or Barnard's Clearo Complexion Soap free to every one purchasing a jar of Barnard's 'Complexion Cream and presenting this advertisemen' On sale at all first-class drug and department stores. June 7—A musical consisting of Folk Songs and Dances by each class. June 14—A drama, called "The Ugliest of Seven," will be given for the benefit of the playgrounds. June 19—Commencement exercises, at which time Prof. Roscoe C. Bruce will address the class, and Mr. J. E. Walker, supervising principal of that division, will preside. Miss Jones' Success. Buralo, N. Y., May 23 Miss Clarice Jones, by special invitation from the Guild Club of St. Augustine Catholic Church, took part in a musical tonight. Miss Jones played three pieces. It was a great musical success, and Miss Jones was the central figure in the entertainment She will return to Ithaca tomorrow, from which institution she will graduate June 10th. Reception to Prof. Nalle. The teachers of Prof. John Nalle's division tendered him a testimonial last Friday night. He was presented a loving cup. One of the speakers said that he had just returned from Ohio where he assisted in killing the bosses, and he proposed to help kill the school bosses. "Me too," cried the other colored board member. The New Born. Mr. and Mrs. W. Sidney Pittman, of Fairmount Heights, were presented with a fine baby girl weighing seven pounds. Mother and baby are doing well and father is happy. Resolutions Protesting Against the Intervention of the United States in Cuba. Whereas, The black Cubans made up the bulk of the Cuban army in the late struggle with Spain for the freedom and independence of the Island Republic and gave to the cause of liberty that intrepid General Jose Maceo, and Whereas, These black Cubans loyally and heroically co-operated with the United States in its effort to help free Cuba from the yoke of tyranny and oppression, and Whereas, These black Cubans because of discrimination and oppression on the part of their own government, and in order to free themselves from unbearable economic conditions are forced into open revolt in order to secure justice and equality before the law, and Whereas, The black Cubans have at all times proven themselves patriotic, industrious and manly, and only resorted to arms when they failed to secure by peaceful means their rights. Therefore be it Resolved, That we, the Evangelical Ministers' Alliance of Washington and vicinity, representing a hundred and fifty churches, do deplore the break in the peaceful march of Cuban affairs by internal strife between citizens of the same country, and hope that they may be able to amicably adjust their affairs without resorting to the sword. Resolved, also, that we deprecate the action of the Executive Department of the United States in meddling with the internal affairs of the 1 ROOMS AND BOARD FROM $1.50 ma PER DAY UP TO $3.00 PER th DAY. Our rooms for $3.00 per day are $9 exceptionally fine. They afford ocean ro view and private dining room. We $4 The House Pristly Marked P We can tell you fifty re —why it will be vantage to buy Carpets from us. Just o is suff We make it po to have everything for home comfort. Anything you charged on an which is made your circumstance gest. 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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 KARL F. PHILLIPS, DIRECTOR Apartment 43, The Camero BLUE E Mrs. Garner will presen BLUE E At True Refe Friday Evening, June 14 For the benefit of Plymouth 43, The Cameron Vt. Ave. & BLUE BEARD turner will present a drama BLUE BEARD True Reformers H ning, June 14th benefit of Plymouth Congregation Apartment 43, The Cameron Vt. Ave. & T st.,N.W. BLUE BEARD Mrs. Garner will present a drama entitled BLUE BEARD At True Reformers Hall Friday Evening, June 14th At 8 P. M. For the benefit of Plymouth Congregational Church Cuban nation, and that we solemnly protest against the using of the land and naval forces of our country to aid in the suppression of a long suffering and outraged people who are contending for their God-given right. Be it Resolved, also: That we denounce as unjust and un-Christian the race prejudice engendered in Cuba by American white men, which is largely responsible for the wrong now being suffered by the black Cubans. Be it Resolver further. That we petition the Congress of the United States to immediately take such action as will prevent the use of the land and naval forces of this country in aiding or abetting any particular party in Cuba, or in any way to hinder the efforts which the black Cubans are making to secure justice for themselves and equality before the law, and to improve their economic conditions. Be it Resolved. Finally: That copies of these resolutions be sent to the President of the United States, to the Foreign Relations Committee on Military Affairs and to the Committee on Cuban Relations of the United States Senate. To the Military Affairs Committee and Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, and to the press of the country. Respectfully submitted by and unanimously passed by the Evangelical Ministers' Alliance of Washington and Vicinity, Washington, D.C., May 25, A.D. 1913 J. MILTON WALDRON. President. REV. CORROTHERS RETURNED Greeted by a Large Congregation Sunday—Great Sermon Tom- orrow. Rev. S. L. Corrothers, who came very near being elected bishop, re- turned to the city last week. He preached Sunday to a large congre- gation, who gave him a great ovation. Tomorrow morning Rev. Corrothers will preach a special sermon. --- E. E. RICKS. Vt. Ave. & T st., N.W. BEARD ont a drama entitled BEARD formers Hall th At 8 P. M. th Congregational Church Englewood A New Subdivision For Particular People NEAR Fairmount Heights Get in on the ground floor on a good paying proposition. Stock can be bought at the rate of $11.50 per share—$1 down and $1 per month. Any purchaser of stock may use amount paid for stock as part purchase price on lots when full paid if desired. LOTS FROM $80 TO $275 For further information see or address Capitol Consulting Co. Real Estate, Investment, etc. 639 F Street, N. W. Robert A. Polham, Manager Shelby J. Davidson, Attorney There is no man in this country who has greater love for his race than Dr S. L. Corrothers. While he was at the General Conference in Charlotte, N. C., he held his-forces, and his greatest exponent was Rev. Fonville. At a public meeting held at Charlotte at which all the candidates for the bishopric spoke, Dr. Corrothers carried off the laurels. The executive committee of the new race organization met last evening. W. Chase, chairman, and Rev. S. L. Corrothers, president of the national body. There is a great deal of work to be done by this organization, and it is likely to have 14 or 15 branches within the next 30 days. There will be special services at Galbarith Church tomorrow morning. Gallant, Defense for the Soldiers—Speech of Hon. Martin B. Madden, of Illinois, in the House-of Representatives, Friday, May 10, 1912. The House having under consideration the bill (H. R. 24016) granting pensions and increase of pensions to certain soldiers and sailors of the Civil War and certain widows and dependent children of soldiers and sailors of said war— Mr. Madden said: Mr. Speaker. The gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Roddenbery) rises in his place today for the first time to defend the white veteran soldier of the Civil War. His defense comes in the form of the following amendment: Provided. That after July 1, 1912, no pension under this act or under any 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. It will be remembered that it is the gentleman from Georgia who has fought every pension bill offered on the floor of this House ever since he became a member of Congress. He has taken the pains to express his opposition to every bill for the relief of the men who fought to preserve the Union. It will not do for him to come now in the guise of the Civil War veteran's friend in order that he may better express his hatred for the Negro. No; the white soldier of the Civil War needs no defense at the gentleman's hands, and his denunciation of the Negro will fall far short of accomplishing its purpose. His professed interest in the white man who fought to preserve the Union is well understood here. The gentleman deceives no one but himself by what he says. The hearts of the American people beat with gratitude for the men who fought to save the flag. They, look to their Representatives here to pass such laws as will provide the means to keep them from want for the few remaining years they are to be with us. The country owes them a debt of gratitude which it can repay. Mere money in the form of pensions is no payment. Every other comfort the country can possibly give should be theirs. Some seem to think that pensions are granted in the nature of a charity. Not at all. The country is great because it is covered by a single flag, under the protecting folds of which every citizen is free. The people from Georgia no less than every citizen of the North have reason to thank God that the Union arms prevailed in the great civil conflict. The people of Georgia and of every Southern State are today enjoying the blessings of liberty and prosperity which could not have come to them but for the success of the Northern armies. Yes; the gentleman from Georgia should today be proclaiming his appreciation of the sacrifices made by the Union soldiers, black and white, instead of pouring out his denunciation on their heads. He the friend of the Union soldier? No, no; not he. He heads what purports to be a letter from a white man against the Negro. Here it is: Dear Sir: I write to thank you for your * * * speech printed in the Record of April 15. It did surely hit the nail on the head—one of the best I ever read on the subject. If it had included the national home it would have been perfect. Here the niggers have one of the most prominent barracks and tables in the home. They are in the first row of seats on the camp grounds, the first to be seen on entering the gates, and the last on going out. * * * I am informed it is worse in other homes—they even sit side by side at tables—not even a table by themselves. Oh, the nigger And when the old veterans are had away they are laid side by side by a nigger. They do not even then have a place of their own to meet their Maker. It surely is what Gen. Sherman said of war—in the national homes. I hope to live long enough to take you by the hand and personally thank you again for what you said, and what you think of the nigger. I will have to ask that my name be not mentioned. * * * It might make trouble for me. Late of New York Volunteers. He omits the name. Why does he not give that? Who knows who this man is? We are refused his name. Mr. Speaker, I think the man who wrote that letter the gentleman from Georgia has just read is a coward or he would have signed his name to it. Mr. Roddenbery. The gentleman might not be willing to make that remark to the face of the old man. This is the first time I ever heard aspersions cast on the old soldiers here. The Speaker. The gentleman from Georgia is out of order; the gentleman from Illinois has the floor. Mr. Roddenbery. The soldier's name is signed to it. Mr. Madden. Then the gentleman from Georgia ought to have read the name. The men against whom this amendment is leveled fought to preserve the Union no less than the men they are associated with in the soldier's homes. The black man fought for the preservation of the Union—as valiantly as the white man fought—and every consideration that is due the white man for services rendered to the Union at the time of its direst need ought to be given to the black man who rendered like service. I am astonished that any man on this floor would introduce such an amendment as this to a bill seeking to pay pensions to soldiers who served their country. I can not sit here without saying a word in opposition to such an amendment. It ought not to be considered by the House for a moment. I hope with all my heart that every vote in the House will be cast against it. No men fought more bravely than the black men. They are entitled to their full share of credit for preserving the Nation. You say their liberties were at stake? Yes; and so was the liberty of every other person in the land. Thank God the close of the war brought liberty alike to the North and to the South, to the whites and to the blacks, and that today we live in a land where slavery is no more, where every citizen is a sovereign. I grieve to see the gentleman from Georgia express such bitterness toward the Negro. He should be one of the Negroes ablest defenders. He should be advocating measures to help the Negro to help him-elf. The Negro has made wonderful progress considering his lack of opportunity. He is a good citizens, a gallant soldier. He should be encouraged, not reviled. Who led the successful charge at El Caney at San Juan Hill? Was it not the Negro? Who questioned his color then? Did anyone revile him? Not at all. All praised his valor, all applauded his intrepidity. He is brave, he is fearless, he is easily led, he makes a good soldier, he is entitled to be honored no less than his white brother. The black veteran soldier should receive the same tender care in his declining years that we are proud to accord to the white men who rendered equal service to the Nation. We should know no color in administering to the wants of those who gave their all in defense of the country. Who made the Nation great? Who made us one people, inseparable now and forever? Who questioned the color of the soldier's skin when he enlisted to fight for the preservation of the Union? (Applause.) No man cared whether he was black or white. The question then was, Was he a patriot, was he willing to give his life, to the service of his country? He offered all he, had when he offered his life. The country owes him a debt of gratitude for the work he did in the dark days of trouble. Gentlemen, strike down the color line. Defeat the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia, and let the news spread into every home in this broad land of the free that Congress will tolerate no discrimination in the treatment of the country's veteran soldiers on account of the color of their skin. (Applause). NAPOLEON CARICATURES. The First Was Drawn by a Fellow Student of the Future Emperor at Brienne. Napoleon in caricature is one of the most prolific of subjects. Indeed, European political caricature from 1798 until 1815 may be said to have been Napoleon. Although in France this form of pictorial art was rigidly suppressed, Gilray and Rowlandson in England and a score of artists in Germany and Austria were depicting the great emperor as the most infamous of monsters. The first known caricature of Bonaparte was drawn years before the first consulate, when the Bourbons still sat upon the throne of France. It is reproduced in Norwood Young's "The Growth of Napoleon." Young Bonaparte's years at the military academy at Brienne were not happy ones. He was a Corsican, and at that time Corsica was a recently conquered province. The cartoon, which was drawn by a schoolmate, represents the future emperor standing, a severe and determined look upon his face, with both hands on the top of a musket, resting the butt on the ground. A smaller figure behind him, an old man whose nose nearly reaches his chin, is pulling him back by his wig. Napoleon's feet face in two directions—one forward, the other backward. 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HIRSH'S SHOE STORES Washington's Best and Most Upto-Date Shoe House. 1026-1028 Seventh St. N. W. Washington, D. C. SMITH'S PARK PHARMACY 4th and Elin 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. Stand 662-3. Center Market. DEALER IN James H Winslow UNDERTAKER AND EMBLAMER ALL WORK FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REASONABLE TWELFTH AND R STREETS, N. W. James H. Dabney James H. Dabney FUNERAL DIRECTOR HIRING, LIVERY, AND SALE STABLE Parties, Balls, Receptions, Etc. class styie. Satisfaction guaranteed. Third Street Northwest. Phone call for Stable, North 3274M. FREEMAN'S ALLEY. , 1132 Third St. N. W. Carriages For Hire. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE PAID. SEND MONEY BY POSTOFFICE MONEYORDER. You can have a beautiful and luxurious head of hair uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the hair, removing the dandruff; and it will be the curliest head of hair. Because the comb is never heated. The steel heat-flame of the alcohol or gas heater. From the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated a turn of the handle. Using irons has a cover and can be carried in a Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Carriages Hired for Funerals, Parties, Balls, Receptions, Etc. Horses and carriages kept in first-class style. Satisfaction guaranteed. Business at 1132 Third Street Northwest. OUR STABLES IN FREEMAN'S ALLEY. Minneapolis. Minnesota. Astoria Pharmacy The Astoria Pharmacy, Third and G Streets N. W., is doing a rushing business now. Dr. Armstrong, the proprietor, makes a specialty in trying to please his many colored patrons. They are swarming in his store, in order to be in time for Christmas gifts. Dr. Armstrong comes from an old Virginia family with a heart bigger than that of any beef you may kill. This is one of the few drug stores in which people are treated right. The Term Philosopher The word "philosopher" is said to have originated with the celebrated Pythagoras, who was born about 570 B.C. The word means a lover of wisdom. Pythagoras must have been a very remarkable man, for it is certain that he made a profound and lasting impression upon his time. He was the originator of the idea that nature is a harmony and that its varled 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. 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 period will go east. It would be a catastrophe if he did not know you. You will 'swarm in,' as the Germans say, when you meet. Lest I should not be there to expose Mr. Cutter's alias I take this opportunity to dysluge 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. The Macgregors were forbidden to use their family name in 1603. The prescription was removed by Charles II., only to be indicted again in the reign of William and Mary. It was not till 1822-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. A Turkish Riddle 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?" All Have Troubles "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. 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Save Money and Keep in Style by subscribing for McCall's Magazine at once. Costs only 50 cents a year, including any one of the celebrated McCall Patterns free. McCall Patterns Lead all others in style, fit, simplicity, economy and number sold. More dealers sell McCall Patterns than any other two makes combined. None higher than 15 cents. Buy from your dealer, or by mail from McCALL'S MAGAZINE 236-246 W. 37th St., New York City News—Sample Copy, Premium Catalogue and Pattern Catalogue Dus. on request. O Special Liquor Sale Every Saturday. MOLDED HIS DEATH TOLL Legend of "the Poor Sinner's Bell That Was Cast In Breslau in the Year 1386. The poor sinner's bell is a bell in the city of Breslau, in the province of Siliesia, Prussia, and hangs in the tower of one of the city churches. It was cast July 17, 1386, according to historic records. It is said that a great bell founder of the place had undertaken to make the finest church bell he had ever made. When the metal was melted the founder withdrew for a few moments, leaving a boy to watch the furnace and enjoining him not to meddle with the catch that held the molten metal, but the boy disobeyed the caution, and when he saw the metal flowing into the mold he called the founder. The latter rushed in and, seeing, as he thought, his work of weeks undone and his masterpiece ruined, struck the boy a blow that caused his immediate death. When the metal cooled and the mold was opened the bell was found to be not only perfect, but of marvelous sweetness of tone. The founder gave himself up to the authorities, was tried and condemned to death. On the day of his execution the bell was rung to call people to attend church and offer a prayer for the unhappy man's soul, and from that it obtained the name of "the poor sinners 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 fleth 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 gone 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 hurried In Herrick's own Devon to this day if you place a single daffodil on the table of a farmhouse the farmer will jump up and exclaim, "Now we shall have no young ducks this year." The evil spell can be broken by increasing the single flower to a bunch. St. James' Gazette. Queer Nest of the Tontophane. Queen Nest or the Tontobane. 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. "Bobbles is a great man to try to dodge a responsibility on technicali- tion." "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. Vàrieua Shipa. Ostand—Pa, what kind of ships are courtships? Pa—Soft ships, my son. Ostand—And what kind of ships sail the sea of matrimony? Pa—Hard- ships, my son.—London Tit-Bits. Neither despise nor oppose what thou dost not understand.—William Penn. HARD TO READ HAIR-VIM is an ideal and elegant hair dressing. Especially prepared for persons who appreciate the ideal and elegant appearance of their hair. It makes the hair soft, silky and glossy, and greatly promotes its luxuriant growth. It cures dandruff, stops falling hair, and prevents the dandruff germ. 25cts the box; the bottle, by mail, 30 cents. ANNOUNCEMENT THE BOOKS OF THE PALATIAL IRON STEAMER ANGLER, ARE NOW OPEN FOR CHARGE AT THE OFFICE WATER AND N STREETS SOUTH TO WASHINGTON PARK AND LOWER RIVER LANDINGS FOR SEASON, 1912. SPECIAL RATES FOR EARL Southern Why Can't We Have a Colored Laundry. Loving Colored People The Southern 2031 7TH STREET, N. W. d prove tna: the Negro can supp BOOKS OF THE NAL IRON STEAMER NEW OPEN FOR CHARTER OFFICE AND N STREETS SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON PARK AND RIVER LANDINGS FOR 1912. RATES FOR EARLY CHARTERS. LEWIS JEFF Gener Shern|| Hand Laun Why Can't Washington Colored Laundry. WANTED 100 moving Colored People to patroni The Southern Hand Laun 7TH STREET, N. W. NEAK FLORIDA na: the Negro can support himself. Pho ANGLER THE BOOKS OF THE PALATIAL IRON STEAMER ANGLER, ARE NOW OPEN FOR CHARTER AT THE OFFICE WATER AND N STREETS SOUTHWEST TO WASHINGTON PARK AND LOWER RIVER LANDINGS FOR SEASON, 1912. SPECIAL RATES FOR EARLY CHARTERS. LEWIS JEFFERSON, General Manager. Why Can't Washington Have a Colored Laundry. WANTED 100,000 race loving Colored People to patronize The Southern Hand Laundry 2031 7TH STREET, N. W. NEAR FLORIDA AVE. d prove tna: the Negro can support himself. Chas. H. Jarvins & Son FISH POULTRY AND OYSTER DEALERS, 930 C Street Northwest, and Center Market. Phone, Main 4480. Washington. D. C. TIMOTHY J. HANLON 1300,H Street, N. E. Washington, D. C. Cars to the Northeast Section and Suburbs pass the door. THE . ASTORIA PHARMACY * (W. ARMSTRONG) Fresh Drugs. Third and G Streets Northwest. Drugs and Preparations always fresh. 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. --- TER SUTHWEST ND OR BY CHARTERS. LEWIS JEFFERSON, General Manager. Hand Laundry Washington WANTED 100,000 race people to patronize Hand Laundry NEAR FLORIDA AVE. Those Useless Questions. "How did you get the bruised face?" "It was caused by the hatrack last night." "Accidentally?" "No; I think it attacked me purposely."—Kansas City Journal. Feminine Ideals: I look for the day when women will cease to be imitative, copying men, but will become completely, perfectly and proudly women.—A Woman's Letter in London Times. Neither 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 rot! Your father is too sympathetic. Pupil—No, ma'am, but he's got the rheumatism in both arms. — Lippincott. 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 I MEAN IT! We Keep Open House the Year Round, and We Keep it in Order WHISKEY JOHN CASEY 4th and H Streets. N. W. Washington, D. C. Phone North'1847 One Better. WARNING! Bottled by WHY SUFFER WITH PILES. Browns Pile Remedy is used successfully for Internal and External Piles. Remedy No. 1. An ointment-makes soreness, inflammation and initiation vanish. Remedy No. 2. An internal remedy to aid the ointment by expelling the poison caused by constipation. To be used together. Both for 500 postpaid. J. C. BROWN, Registered Pharmacist 609 Third Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. St.RegisHotel St.RegisHotel 1832 14th Street N. W. Near the corner of 14th and T. In the heart of the quietest and most refined neighborhood. The finest and best equipped house, owned and operated by colored management. Our rooms and apartments represent the standard of comfort and beauty. Dining room, finest in the city. Quick and polite service. Reasonable rates. Ice cream and soda fountain. GRACE T. MERCER. ROBERT ALLEN Buffet and Family Liquor Store Phone North 2340 1917 4th Street, M. W. Washington, D. C. Ox Marrow. We want our readers to patronize us; it helps all around. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. advertises in this paper, and when you want a first-class dressing for kinky, harsh and unruly hair, go to your druggist's and get a bottle of Ford's Hair Pomade, 25c or 50c a bottle. H. K. FULTON'S LOAN OFFICE No. 314 Ninth Street, N. W. Loans made on Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Etc. If you want to buy a good watch, diamond ring, or jewelry of any kind, look at our stock first. You! Why pay 10 per cent, when you can get it for 3 per cent. M. K. FULTON BURNSTINE LOAN OFFICE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, GUNS, MECHANICAL TOOLS LADIES AND GENTS' WEARING APPARAL. OLD GOLD AND SILVER BOUGHT. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES FOR SALE. 361 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKES MARSH, KINKY OR CURRY HAIR GLOSSY, SOFTER AND MORE PLUSIBLE, EASY TO CMB AND PIT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT CHECKLED FOR PREVENTING HAIR FROM FALLING OUT, GAMBOY AND ITching OF SCALE BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, GET THE GENERAL, PUT UP IN 25+ AND 50+ BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S MAKE OR EVERY PACKAGE TRY FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION, MAKES THE SKIN WHITER IMMEDIATELY UPON APPLICATION. WILL NOT IRRITATE THE MOST DELICATE SKIN. UNEXCELLED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES. SOLD BY DRUGGSTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU, WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PICKS: SMALL SIZE BOTTLE 25 x LARGE SIDE BOTTLE 30L THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 22 LAKE ST. DEPT. 284 CHICAGO, IL AGENTS WANTED LEGAL NOTICES. JONES AND WARING. 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. Attorneys. A true copy. Attest: JAMES TANNER. Register of Wills. FairviewPark Formerly Lakeview Park UNDER MANAGEMENT OF LewisT. Thomas 946 Tea Street, N. W. Open for engagements Beginning May 1st DINING ROOM. J. A. Anderson, Social Service Lunch, Meals to Order, Ladies' Table. 1531 Fourteenth St. N. W. Washington, D. C. 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 12 to 2 P. M. cannot be surpassed for the money. M Street Wins (Continued from page 4) The boxes about the park were filled with many well known personages, among whom were: Captain James F. Oyster, President of the Board of Education, Henry P. Blair, F. H. Daniel, Superintendent Wm. M. Davidson, assistant superintendent of white schools, Ernest L. Thurston, Assistant Superintendent of colored schools, Roscoe Coconkling Bruce, Prof. G. W. Cook, of Howard University, Dr. John R. Francis, Dr. C. W. Childs, J. C. Napier, Achibald Grimke, Rev F. J. Grimke, Judge Wm. I. Houston, L. A. Cobb and others. COMMISSIONER DON'T KNOW? The Bee Knows That Its Finding Was Guilty as Charged. The Editor of The Bee sent a letter to the Civil Service Commission May 25th, to get official report in the C H. J. Taylor case. This is the case in which ex-President Theodore Roosevelt took part and found Taylor guilty. The Bee also knows that the late Grover Cleveland was President of the United States and appointed Taylor, and when the unanimous report went to him he failed to adopt the recommendations of the Civil Service Commission. Mr. Roosevelt will not deny that he found Taylor guilty, and he failed to tell the Ohio voters so when he attacked the Editor of The Bee. The Letter. United States Civil Service Commission. Washington, D. C. The Commission is in receipt of your letter of May 25, 1912, in which you inquire what the finding of the Commission was in the case of Chas. H. J. Taylor, Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, on charges filed against him in 1894, and who were the Civil Service Commissioners that acted upon his case. The records of the Commission show that in August, 1894, an investigation of charges against Mr. Taylor and others was conducted by direction of the Commission, and the report of Commission Proctor, together with the documents in the case, was submitted to the President. At THE LEGEND OF THE MISSING MAN REV. SYLVESTER I. CORROTHERS Who came near being Elected Bishop page 21 of the Eleventh Report of the Commission, there is a brief re- ference to the Taylor case, but there is not indication of what action was taken thereon other than that the re- port was submitted to the President. The Commissioners at that time were, John R. Proctor. Theodore Roosevelt, and Charles Lyman. By direction of the Commission. Very respectfully, Signed. JOHN A. McILHENNY., FOR'S Desirable lots in MOUNT HEIGHT, and on the trolly line takes you to any p. Three CHURCHES SCHOOLS, a large and other attraction the most desirable tion near Washington from ONE HUN HUNDRED DOLL While touring abroad a certain citizen of New York found this item in a list of police regulations posted on a highway in Ireland: "Until further notice every vehicle must carry a light when darkness begins. Darkness begins when the lights are flt."—Saturday Evening Post. The Family Orchard. "Could I interest you in our orange grove proposition?" "Nope; I have already put all my money into a fruit orchard. "Where?" "On my wife's hat."—Houston Post. Next Best Thing. "Yes; I have just done Europe." "Can you give me a list of hotels to go to?" "No; the best I can do is to give you a list of hotels to keep away from."—Louisville Courier-Journal. The beautiful seems right by force of beauty and the feeble wrong, because of weakness.—Browning. CAPTAIN GREEN WINS. Defeats Smith and Eubank—The Popular Ohioans Named for the Assembly. Cleveland, O., May 27. Captain Wm, R. Green, of Ohio, the son of Hon. John P. Green, has been nominated for the General Assembly of this county. He was nominated in convention Saturday, the 25th. H. T. Eubank, and Harry C. Smith, editor of the Cleveland Gazette, were his competitors, and contested every inch of his nomination. Harry Smith received two votes. Captain Green is one of the most popular young men in Cleveland, and it is quite evident that he will be elected. --- J. H. RECORDER HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON Who Put the Georgia Bolter to Flight Illuminating. 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 H 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 Fairmount. 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 Benning, D. C., R. F. D. No. 3, Box 157. 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 Enter- prise Corporation, Mound Bayou. Miss. m-11-aug-11 33d Anniversary. No good citizen should miss being in the 33d anniversary edition of The Tree new 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. FOR SALE Specialty made of Constitutions and Pamphlets BUSINESS OFFICE and PLANT, 1109 EYE STREET. N. W. PHONE MAIN 4078 Uptown Office: 1212 Fla. Ave.. N. W. Phone: North 2642-y Horner's Dairy Horner's Dairy Perfect Pasteurized Milk and Cream. Raw milk if desired. Our Specialty. Fine grades of Creamery Butter, Fresh laid eggs. Eight wagons give you prompt, reliable and efficient service. Corner Eighth and M, Northwest. Phone. North 1872. UNWRITTEN LAWS. Man Dare Not Place Them Upon the Statute Books. THE SHIP CAPTAIN'S CODE It Demands That the Skipper Shall Go Down With His Vessel if She Be Lost, and It Is Held Sacred—The Iron Law of the Army and Navy. There is a class of unwritten law which does not and cannot become written law, says Case and Comment, because it approaches so near the danger line, that man dare not recognise it to the extent of publishing it and declaring it as a part of the positive law. It is the unwritten law of the sea that a captain must go down with his ship. Men dare not write it into the contract, and nations dare not incorporate it in their navy or marine regulations, yet the tyrants of the sea know the law and believe that to obey it better their service, and there are few instances of its being disregarded. It is the unwritten law of the army and navy that an officer shall not seek cover, or at least shall not show apprehension of danger to his person in time of battle and in the presence of enlisted men or common sailors. In the Franco-Prussian war nearly 4,000 officers of the German army were killed, and the great majority of them gave up their lives because they believed in this law of conduct. In obedience to this law Farragut bound himself to the mast, Lee rode at the head of his charging column at the bloody angle, and Lawton walked coolly in front of the line and was shot in the preemence of his men. $ ^{7} $ The law of the right of revolution has been much talked about and much written about. Every intelligent citizen believes that he has the right under certain conditions to oppose the established government of his own land and join in an effort to establish another in its place. Just prior to and during the war between the states there was much discussion in this country by learned men on either side of the right of revolution and the "other power" and the "greater law." The law justifying one person in the killing of another has required the serious consideration of every country. Every criminal code provides certain punishments for homicide, and many of them graduate the punishment with minute particularity, according to the circumstances of the killing, so that any one of six crimes may be involved in a single tragedy. Such codes also attempt to define what killing is justifiable and what is excusable and with their interpretation by the courts attempts to describe the only conditions under which one human being can kill another and not be guilty of crime. The Hebrew code almost stands alone in its recognition of man's desire to kill and his right to have that desire and that climax of all satisfactions which come to him who under great provocation slays another. It is not at all strange that in this branch there should be an extended code of unwritten as written law, unwritten now and always to be unwritten for the reason that the recognition given by its embodiment in the statutes would be taken as a license by dishonest men and would result in harm rather than good. It is an unwritten law among the officers of the army that if a subordinate officer kills a superior officer because that officer has publicly degraded him by striking him or by other action equally humiliating then the court martial will not convict. During the war between, the states on a memorable occasion at Louisville, Ky., General Nelson said to General Davis: "How many men have you?" General Davis replied, "About"—giving an approximate number. Nelson said: "You an army officer and say 'about!' Why don't you know how many men you have?" And with that he struck Davis in the face with his glove. Davis shot and killed him, and the court martial acquitted Davis. . C. B. HORNER --- s Dairy Coupon Present this coupon to driver or office and a 5 per cent discount on your milk if at retail prices. HORNER'S DAIRY 8th and M St. N. W. JUSTH'S OLD STAND 619 D Street, N. W. It's the square deal all around that keeps us 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, 619 D. On a table in the waiting room or a specialist is an inlaid box. When one opens it—and most visitors to the specialist do—a smaller box is found and one hot so large inside that. This continues until finally the last is reached, a tiny thing with a slip of paper inside it. On the paper is a single word, "Curiosity." "I keep it there to amuse waiting patients," explained the specialist. "If there was only one who went through the scale of boxes he might feel sore about it, but he or she leaves the box closed for the next comer, and when there are quite a few in the waiting room it gets to be a pretty good joke, and I can hear laughter as the latest arrival gets stung. I picked the box up on a trip to India and happened to leave it in the waiting room one day. Now it stays there all the time."—New York Sun. The pegging or marking of drinking cups was introduced by St. Dunstan to check the intemperate habits of the times by preventing one man from taking a larger draft than his companions. But the device proved the means of increasing the evil it was intended to remedy, for, refining upon St. Dunstan's plan, the most absurd ones were required to drink precisely to a peg or pin, whether they could nobly take such a quantity of liquor or not. "What does the man do over there at the desk who seems to be working so hard?" "He checks the cash." "And what does the man do who is leaning back in the easy chair smoking?" "Oh, he cashes the checks."—Baltimore American. "Happiness," declaimed the philosopher, "is the pursuit of something, not the catching of it." "Have you ever," interrupted the plain citizen, "chased the last car on a rainy night?"—Toledo Blade. As a race we sleep too little. An infant's life is nearly all sleep. Gradually as the child grows older the hours of sleep are shortened to half the day or about eight hours. Youth until the age of twenty is reached requires fully ten hours' sleep. Although nature demands fewer hours' sleep in summer than in winter, it has been proved that eight hours of sleep are required for the average adult in good health. By this, explains the Pittsburgh Dispatch, is meant not simply eight hours in bed, but that amount of good, sound, restful sleep night after night. Our power to work is intimately related to our ability to sleep, and there is no more reliable indication of sound health than the capacity to sleep naturally, and the more active and energetic the waking life the deeper the sleep. His Light Diet. The actor's sense of humor is always uppermost. He will jest about his hard luck, his ill luck or almost anything that offers an opportunity for a joke. Generally, too, he has courage—the courage to smile when his heart is heavy. A comedian, who was known to be in desperate straits, was invited to a social gathering one evening. When the poor actor arrived he was seen to be thinly clad, although the weather was bitter cold. He looked also as if he had not had any too much nourishment for some time. The hostess greeted him cordially. "I am so glad to see you," she said. "How well you are looking." "Yes," replied the comedian; "the wind has been very nutritious of late." Saturday Evening Post. --- Peg Tankarda An Exception. Our Sleep. 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. 1. LEE'S, LUNCH ROOM GEO. H. LEE, PROP. Meals 15c. and 25c. WANTED-BOYS Boys who want to earn money should call at The bee once every Friday afternoon and secure The Bee and sell it to the people. More money is earned from selling The Bee than from any other paper in the city. FOR RENT—THREE CHEERful and bright rooms,1342 Corcoran Street, N. W. Joseph H. Hawkins 1509 S ST., N. W.—Four unfurnished rooms, l. h. k. Adults only, private family 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 SACRIFIGE. S 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. For Rent—Furnished Rooms. 908 S Street N. W.—Nicely furnished; well lighted; all modern improvements; terms very reasonable. Call at once. The National Religious Training School and Chautauqua. 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 6f the day school teacher towards the church and Sunday school? What is the real religious condition of your people? Revivals, how conducted? Rev. 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. 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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. Ciswell, 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.