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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. XXXIII KO² WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY JUNE 15, 1912 THETUSKEGEENEGRO A Model. A 'Plea for Social Service And Industrial Service—Booker T. Washington's Work Liberally Praised. Dr. Frederick Burke, president of the San Francisco State Normal School, has prepared a statement for the San Francisco Examiner which has stirred California educational circles to the depths. He makes a plea for civil service, social service and industrial service. Then we shall have, he says, men and women fitted by character and training to be citizens of working ability, world knowledge and real effectiveness in life. He has invented a new phrase, "school-scholars," and he flings at them rony denunciation, and the charge that they are not the men that things in life, that they are rather am-glorious ornaments. He urges as a fit model for the educational system of California the work being done by a black man. Dr. Purke says: "Down in Tuskegee there is a black man's school. It was established by Booker T. Washington, a black man who came up from slavery so hurriedly that he fortunately did not have time, to familiarize himself with the white man's pedagogy. All wherewith he had to clothe his school, pedagogically, was home-made common sense. "After a quarter century this system of education has proved successful beyond the most optimistic hopes, while the Anglo-Saxon schoolmen, with far simpler problems and with libraries of ancient pedagogy, have ignominiously failed. "That Negro school at Tuskegee has transformed several hundred of helpless, shiftless Negroes into intelligent, self-supporting men and women whose social and moral habits and ideals are worthy of respect. "The exercises employed are the pursuits of life themselves—social, moral, vocational and industrial. Booker T. Washington did not use algebraic exercises as a means to train his scholars to reason clearly concerning hog rearing; he used hogs. Carpentry With Saw. "Carpentry was not taught by means of the twelve sacred models of manual training, chut, but by actual carpentry. The school exercises were identical with life-pursuits. "Here, by ignorance of pedagogic preconceptions, was wrought out the greatest education experiment of the nineteenth century, and the only one which the modern world spirit may call its legitimate offspring. "It does not follow that the school upon Fifth Avenue should teach the rearing of pigs nor the cultivation of cotton, but whatever it is that the Fifth Avenue child will be called upon to do in intelligent life, that let the school teach him. "The pupils of Tuskegee escape from the barren exercises in the grammar of dead tongues and in the school of logic of pedantic mathematics because they are black. But for the pupils of Fifth Avenue there is no escape—because they are white. They must bear the white childs burden." ILLINOIANS SPLIT. Friends of Cyrus Adams Resent Criticisms of Charley Hall-Intimated That Protest May Follow. That colored men from Illinois who are employed in the government departments here are not all a unit, and that there are two factions of them is shown by the attacks, verbal and otherwise, which it is alleged Charles E. Hall, colored clerk in the Census Office, has been making on Cyrus Field Adams, Assistant Register of the Treasury, appointed from Illinois. Some of Mr. Adams' friends, tired and incensed by the alleged constant criticism of Mr. Adams by Mr. Hall, have begun to speak out, and say they mean to make an issue of whether a Civil Service employee has the right to continually criticise and belittle a Presidential appointee who has done nothing to the critic. Mr. Adams, it is said, has paid no attention to the criticism of Hall, nor to his continual attempts to groom some, one for the place. One of Mr. Adams' friends, however, in an interview given to The Bee said: This man Charley Hall has been intriguing against every Presidential colored appointee who has come to Washington of late. He started in by intriguing against Mr. Cheatham, when he was Recorder of Deeds, resorting to despicable measures to get Cheatham dismissed that he might profit in a promotion; he has been knocking Mr. Adams for the past six years; he knocked Mr. Vernon, and has not even spared Judge Terrell, and the other colored officials. But with all his intriguing and knocks, he has not been able to secure a promotion, and no man can get promotion who goes at it by the 'knock' route Charley Hall does a lot of talking about Illinois, and is constantly trying to give campaign managers, Taft and anti-Taft, advice as to how to run campaigns, and yet he has not been out to Illinois, the State he is accredited to, to vote in eight years, while Mr. Adams never fails to go home to vote at, elections, and never fails to make contributions to the campaign fund of his party. I question whether Charley Hall is eligible to vote in his State now, he has been away from it so long without exercising his right to vote. It is about time to squelch Mr. Hall and put a stop to his knocks, and if he is wise, being a Civil Service employee, he will be as quiet as a lamb from this time on or there will be something doing. Mr. Adams has some friends who stand by him, and among those friends are the Illinois Senators, members of the lower branch of Congress, and the Secretary of the Treasury, in whose department Mr. Adams is a conscientious official. Mr. Adams has remained in office in spite of the knocks of Charley Hall, and if certain rumors are correct he possibly will be in the service long after Hall is not. Mr. Adams' friends don't propose to permit Hall to continue with his senseless and selfish knocks any longer without a protest, and that protest when it come will be emphatic and conclusive." The Bee has not been apprised as to what form the protest will take but it has been intimated that the case. If there is a case, may be one for the Civil Service Commission to handle. Mr. Adams, in addition to being Assistant Register of the Treasury, which he has held for three terms, is also editor and proprietor of The Chicago Appeal, one of the oldest colored papers, that has always supported the Republican party, State and national. CHARITY DANCES, BALLS, ETC. There is a so-called "charity" group of individuals in this city who delight in giving "society" balls under the guise of charity dances. That the cause for which these dances have been given is a worthy one, there is no doubt; but that the principles under which these affairs have been given were founded upon gross hypocrisy is becoming more and more apparent every day. One of these a-la-400 "charity" hops was given on May 7th. According to those in charge, it was a financial failure, and why? It was not advertised to any great extent. Tickets were not printed; posters were not displayed. And what was the reason for such an act of omission? Simply to discriminate against the public. To keep away common people. To make it an exclusive affair. And yet, it was for "sweet charity's sake;" still they hesitated to take the money from some poor charitable soul whose social standing was not 100 per cent according to judgment of these Christian-like (?) society folk, who have no conception of the meaning of "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." Inasmuch as the affair of May 7th was a financial failure, though not a social failure, these "exclusives" were determined to give another "charity" dance early in June. It took place on June 6th. This is, briefly, the writer's report on this event It has been learned that the hall was donated, and that two musicians of the orchestra which was engaged, donated their services. It was noticed that tickets had been printed for this event, which had been passed out with the admonition of "discretion" as to whom they should be sold. The writer believes there were about seventy-five (75) "society folks" present, who seemed to be more to desport scenic garments, and the like, than to contribute to "charity," judging from the very small amount of ice cream which was sold. At the close of this second "brilliant" affair, the writer observed several of those in charge endeavoring pleasantly and otherwise (mostly otherwise) to cut the wages of the musicians, and to force them to play overtime. The writer has seen charity volunteered, and begged, but never demanded by threats of injury to business. Just because the "sports" present had bought cream at a ratio of about one in every ten, some of those in charge actually demanded one musician to contribute his fee to "sweet charity," and when he demurred, his business as a musician was threatened. Strange to say, some of these people are in business themselves. The Bee wonders how much they have given to charity? Here is a prayer that some one will really give some meritorious charity dances in the future, where real charity shall exist unguised. Jabez Lee. (From Washington Post, June 11.) Jabez Lee, lawyer and real estate agent, was born in Windsor, N. C., in 1882. At the age of 8 years he was working on a farm for five cents a day and board; at 15 he was still receiving a pittance. He then came to Washington and entered the first grade of the public schools, completing all grades in five years. He entered the business department of the A. M. T. High School in 1902, and graduated with honors in 1904. All this time he was working mornings and evenings to pay his way. In 1904 he entered the law department of Howard University, graduated three years later, and was admitted to the practice of law in the District of Columbia in 1908. 'Beginning his practice with deskroom in the offices of another lawyer, Mr. Lee's business has increased until he now occupies a modern suite of offices at 609 F Street Northwest. When he began his business and professional career he held a clerkship in the government printing office, to which he was compelled to devote eight hours a day. This present year he has been enabled to give this up, and is devoting all of his time to the affairs of his own office. Let The Bee follow you. PRESIDENT DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, A deserving compliment to this Educator. THE CLOSING WEEK A GREAT WEEK ON LINCOLN HEIGHTS. Principal Burroughs' Success. On Friday, June 7, the National Training School for Women and Girls, Lincoln Heights, D. C., closed a record breaking year. A year of marvelous progress and splendid work, but faintly describes what has been done on Lincoln Heights since the opening of the school last October to the close on Friday afternoon when hundreds of friends assembled on the campus to witness the closing exercises. Commencement week was opened with a great sermon by Dr. Walter H. Brooks, on Sunday afternoon, June 2, and followed each evening by exercises in the chapel in which students took part. The concert on Monday evening was of the highest order. The school has made an enviable reputation for good singing, and though there are no male voices we heard with delight during last week Handel's Hallelujah Chorus rendered by young women, together with such masterpieces as Mendelssohn "I Waited for the Lord," Waldmeister "Happy Hearts," Rubinstein "Voices of the Woods," Denza "Good Night," and Rossini "Inflammatus." The plantation songs were most effectually rendered. The exercises given by the various departments during the week showed superior training. There was not a poorly rendered nor common place address given. One of the most notable features throughout the week was the personal appearance of the The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. MISS YANNEH BURROUCHS MISS NANNIEH. BURROUGHS. young women. While their dresses were extremely simple, they were well made and looked well on the girls. Another noticeable feature was the fact, that there was not a bad looking head in the crowd, the hair dressing was simple and becoming. And to the credit of all concerned there were no bandages and big bows worn on the heads. There was no display of jewelry, silk hose, cheap pump, and white shoes. The girls did look good about the feet, but they all wore either good button shoes or sensible black ties. Friday was a record breaking day—friends of both races throughout the city came to witness the closing exercises. The principal address, was delivered by Mrs. P. J. Bryant, of Atlanta, Ga. She is the vice-president of the National Organization that owns and operates the school. Her address was a masterpiece. Mrs. S. Willie Layten, president of the Convention, was present, and made a short address, Major R. R. Wright, president of the Georgia State College, came to see what had been accomplished and to wish the promoters of the institution unbounded success. He made a captivating speech full of hope, encouragement and sympathy. There were many distinguished persons present, and the people of the District of Columbia are showing their appreciation for the school by turning out in full whenever anything is given. The graduates are as follows: Missionary Training Class—Diplomas Miss Florence Brown, Massachusetts; Miss Delia Wilhimena Rudolph, Africa. Certificates. Miss Kathryne Mae Johnson, Illi- ```markdown ``` nois; Miss Etta Versa. Texas; Miss Belle Battle. Colorado; Miss Nettie Washington. Texas; Miss Fannie Blackburn. Ohio. Fourth Normal—Diplomas. Miss Kathryne Mae Johnson, Illinois; Miss Delia Wilimigena Rudolph, Africa; Miss Etta Versa, Texas. Certificate Miss Belle Battles. Colorado: Miss Nettie Washington. Texas. Business—Diplomas. Miss Savannah Ashe. Connecticut; Miss Kathryne Mae Johnson, Illinois; Miss Marion Dozier. Florida. Certificates. Miss Belle Battles, Colorado; Miss Delia Rudolph, Africa. Dressmaking—Certificates. Miss Irene Amelia Malone, N. C.; Miss Frankie Turner, Georgia; Miss Sallie Johnson, Virginia; Miss Nettie Washington, Texas; Miss Hazel Price, West Virginia; Miss Mary Coleman, Alabama. Millinery—Diplomas. Miss Annie Webster French, W. Va.; Miss Estelle Washington, Texas; Miss Bettie Reid, Mississippi. Hair Dressing and Maicuring—Diplomas. Miss Mary Coleman, Alabama; Miss Mittie Hayes, West Virginia; Mrs. Dannie Addison, Washington, D. C.; Miss Lillian Day Corbett, New York; Miss Annie Roach, West Virginia. Certificates. Miss Lucile Spencer, Ohio; Miss Marion Dorier, Florida; Miss Bertha Watson, Illinois; Miss Alice Pierre Alexis, Hayti. Domestic Science—Diplomas. Miss Ruth Corinne McNorton, Texas; Miss Estelle Washington, Texas. A RECORD BREAKING RALLY At the Ebenezer M. E. Church—Total Amount Raised in a Sixty-Day Effort, $2,804.05. June 2d and 9th, the Twelve Tribes reported as follows: Napthali. Mrs. George E. Miller, captain, S172. captain. $322 Zebulun. Mr. Peter Butler, captain. $315 Levi. Rev. W. H. Dean, captain. $286 Simeon, Miss Ella Hickman, captain, 8348 Benjamin, Mrs. Amelia Spriggs, captain, $200 Judah, Mrs. Nannie Ware, captain, $205. Asher, Miss Mary Griffin, captain, $200. $204. Reuben. Mrs. Estelle Jordan. capt. Steg. 8. Gad, Mrs. Emma Gilbert, captain. $175. Dan, Mrs. Virginia Allen, captain. Soo. Joseph, Mrs. Eliza Thomas, cap- tions. tam, $89. Sunday School, Mr. Rudolph Wheeler, superintendent, $75. Epworth League, Mr. Grant Coun- tee, president, $88. Rev. W. H. Dean, the pastor, the official board, and members thank the many friends who aided us in this effort on the bonded debt. Ebenezer church is situated at the corner of Fourth and B Streets S. E. This is the largest collection that has ever been made at this church. They Sailed for Africa. On Saturday last. Miss E. B. DeLaney, of Florida, who spent five years in British Central Africa, and Miss Susie E. Taylor, of South Carolina, sailed for the west coast of Africa, as missionaries of the National Baptist convention. Rev. L. G. Jordan, who has served as head of the Foreign Mission Department of the convention, passed through the city en route to the headquarters at Louisville, Ky., and called at The Bee office. Rev. Jordan says that at no time in all the history of their work have the colored Baptists been in better shape to do work in foreign fields. More friends are being made for the work, more persons are hearing the missionaries, and more young people are attending their schools. OFF FOR CHICAGO. Special Train Over the B. and O. Today. W. Calvin Chase, delegate-at-large, and Dr. C. H. Marshall, alternate, from the District of Columbia, accompanied by a delegation from North and South Carolina, and local representatives from this city, will leave the city at 1:25 this afternoon over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad for the National Republican Convention! Among those who will accompany the District delegate, are Dr. George W. Cabiniss, Jesse Foster, Dr. John W. Morse, James W. Gray, M. T. Clinkscales, Thomas L. Jones, A. C. Williams, Dr. J. B. Williams and others. Important News Happening of the Week DEVOTED TO GENERAL INTEREST (By Miss G. B. Maxfield.) Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson won in his contest before the National Committee. The Treasury Department may require the banks to have more capital. Aaron Bradshaw, the Tait delegate from this city, left for Chicago, Ill., Monday night. Representative R.° C. Wickliff was killed on a railroad track in Potomac Park Tuesday. His wife was in the House gallery at the time. She fainted when she was told. In Washington, Pa., James Ribarik, who was condemned to die for the murder of a man and his wife, attempted to kill his daughter a few moments before he had to be hanged. Transport workers in England refused to strike when a general order to strike was given. In the Des Allemonds section in Louisiana, the flood is endangering the lives of the people. An effort may be made to impeach Judge Cornelius Hanford, of Seattle, Washington. The sub-committee of the House of Representatives is investigating the charges. There is a division in the Senate over the abolition of the Commerce Court. Mr. Anthony, of Kanass, thinks that the President will be nominated and elected. The Washington base ball team has made a record on its Western tour. President Noyes is to be congratulated. Attorney Jabez Lee had a fine compliment paid him in the special edition of the Washington Post Tuesday morning. Wm. Barnes, Jr., has arrived in Chicago, Ill. He immediately conferred with the political bosses. Major R. R. Wright, of Georgia, is determined to have a colored fair association and a Negro Exposition. The Senate will vote on the Lorimer case July 6th. There is much doubt whether his seat will be declared vacant. Prof. Kelly Miller is being strongly urged for the presidency of Howard University. Also the names of Roland P. Faulkner, assistant director of the census, and H. B. F. Macfarland, former Commissioner of the District of Columbia. By the will of the late Sir Julius Charles Wernher, of London, England. $2,500,000 was left to charities. Of this amount $1,250,000 is given to South Africa, for the establishment of a university near Cape Town. There has been a bill adopted, according to a dispatch, permitting women to practice law in Russia. The North Washington Citizens' Association, at its last meeting held in the Church of the Advent, adopted the following resolution: "That no member shall sell or rent property to colored persons unless forced to do so by virtue of the fact that adjacent property is already occupied by colored tenants." It is claimed the association is actuated by economic conditions. OFF FOR CHICAGO. Delegate Chase and Friends Leave Today. W. Calvin Chase, Editor of The Bee, and one of the Taft instructed delegates, and Dr. Charles H. Marshall, alternate delegate from this city, will leave on the W. Calvin Chase special over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad Saturday afternoon at 1:25 P. M. for the National Republican Convention at Chicago, Ill. The Taft District delegate will be accompanied by Dr. Geo. W. Cabaniss, James W. Gray, J. O. Holmes, Rev. S. L. Corrothers, Attorneys Thomas L. Jones, M. T Clinkscales, Dr. J. B. Williams, Dr. John W. Moss, Assistant U. S. District Attorney Jas. M. Cobb, and a delegation from the Atlantic City Republican League, headed by James A. Lightfoot, chairman; W. W. Watson, of South Carolina; A. C. Williams, of Georgia, and others. Another Jolt for Negro Democrats. (From Wagnas (Okla.) American.) Not content with excluding Negro Democrats from participation in the Democratic primaries held in the District of Columbia to elect delegates to the national Democratic convention at Baltimore. Colorado Democrats have just pulled off a stunt in evidence of the solemn truth, that no Negroes are wanted in the Democratic party. Out in Colorado, a Negro named J. D. Harkless, was duly chosen delegate to the Democratic convention at Baltimore, but he has been ruled out by the white delegates, who declare no Negro will be allowed to accompany the Colorado delegation. These stubborn facts might puncture a tire of an automobile, but not the hide of the human pachyderms making up the great unwanted Negro Democratic contingent. From all accounts, if the freight rates can be met for these noted curiosities and celebrities, a side show at Baltimore will be pulled off beside which "The Pike" is negligible in consideration. If you want a live paper, read The Bee. It Was Quite a Puzzle Even to Its Inventor Before He Learned to Control It. Dynamite is a Greek word for powder. Its chemical name is nitroglycerin. It was discovered in a laboratory in Paris by A. Sobrero in 1847. Sobrero escaped death a hundred times by the closest margin and was never able to learn how to handle the explosive with any safety. About 1855 Alfred Nobel, a Swedish engineer, learned how to explode the liquid by detonation. Nobel Bros. of Hamburg that year sent a young man to America to introduce its use to miners. He met with no success, and a tin can of the liquid left by him in a New York hotel when thrown into the street wrecked the hotel, injuring many and causing the neighborhood to rain glass. It was known commercially at this stage as "glonlon" and blew up by accident a West Indies packet at Colon, killing fifty people and destroying property worth a million dollars. Then its use was prohibited by law. It will burn at certain temperatures if the quantity is small. When exploded it instantly expands 10,000 times; the gases require 10,000 times the space of the liquid. At last Nobel learned to soothe and quiet the liquid by causing it to be absorbed in infusorial earth. It was this preparation that in 1506 was called dynamic by Nobel. When it explodes the force plunges first downward and then rebounds upward. Unless confined it has little tendency to lateral pressure. This is one of its great peculiarities. Louisville Courier-Journal. "CROSSING THE BAR." "It Came In a Moment," Said Tenny-son of His Great Song. Parallel to the thoughts on immortality and the hereafter as Dr. Lowry expressed them is Lord Alfred Tennyson's noble death song, "Crossing the Bar." One of the three greatest death songs ever written, it comes to us as a sublime prayer, a humble petition, a sacred belief of a great man. It was while crossing the Solent with his son Hallam late one October's afternoon that the words came to the mind of the poet, who had just recovered from a splege of sickness. Reaching his home, he at once sat down and penned the lines. Showing the poem to his son, he declared, "It came in a moment." Three years after the birth of the lines Sir Alfred passed away, but the prayer he uttered on that memorable afternoon remains a fitting memorial not only to the English poet laureate, but to the memory of those who have gone before us and who helped to lay the foundation of our liberal faith and liberal education. In it are blended the unfaltering trust and belief of all humanity. The last lone man on this terrestrial sphere will utter no grander words when he sets sail to seas unknown than those dropped as faith's anchor by the silent man of the yester age: I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar. —"Songs Inspired by Sorrow," George Leon Varney, in National Magazine. A Wonderful Painting. In the Wiertz gallery in Brussels is a wonderful painting, dating from the time of Waterloo, called "Napoleon In Hell." It represents the great marshal with folded arms and face unmoved descending slowly to the land of the shades. Before him, filling all the background of the picture with every expression of countenance, are the men sent before him by the unbridled ambition of Napoleon. Three millions and seventy thousand there were in all—so history tells us—more than half of them Frenchmen. They are not all shown in the picture. They are only hinted at. And behind the millions shown or hinted at are the millions on millions of men who might have been and are not—the huge widening wedge of the possible descendants of the men who fell in battle. A Primitive View of the Bullfrog. The frogs in America, it must here be observed, make a most singular noise, some of them being absolutely whistling, while others croak so loudly that it is difficult at times to tell whether the sound proceeds from a calf or a frog. I have more than once been deceived by the noise when walking in a meadow. These last frogs are called bullfrogs. They mostly keep in pairs and are never found but where there is good water. Their bodies are from four to seven inches long, and their legs are in proportion. They are extremely active and take prodigious leaps.—From an Old Book of Travels. Love Letter of a Kaffir Dear Miss E. Naabeni-I have great confidence in thundering the width of my opinion that I shall thank for kindness if you will give me the privilege of lettering with you concerning love as your most winning face has drawn my serious attention to you, and that I shall appreciate you in anticipation of an early reply and also terminating this with supreme of high enunciation SAMBO. Not What She Meant "Dear teacher," wrote little Edith's mother, "please excuse Edith for not coming to school yesterday, as she fell in the gutter. By doing the same you will greatly oblige her mother."—Youth's Companion. Electric Light Globe Electric light globes may be cheaply frosted or colored by dipping in a thin solution of white shellac and alcohol, to which may be added any desired dye. Is Something Akin to Sailing Through a Picture Frame of Rocky Bluffs. Getting into the harbor of Port Arthur is something like an Alice in Wonderland trick. One sails through a picture frame—the rocky bluffs at the mouth, barely wide enough for a stout ship to squeeze through without lacing—wondering how there can be room for a ship to anchor between the frame and the picture itself, a small hamlet somewhat Swiss or Norwegian in homelikeness. But once behind the frame the wonderland unfolds. The small basin of water becomes a lake-like body, delightfully protected behind sheltering cliffs. The little hamlet reaches out into two big towns, one on either side. The old town to the east contains the older Russian buildings, barracks, storehouses and the like. Here also now are the small Japanese shops and the poorer classes of Japanese dwellings, semi-Japanese in construction, with the ramshackle Chinese quarter on the outskirts. The new town to the west is an open, modern European or American residence section, built largely by the Russians in the palmy days, imposing government buildings erected by the Japanese, a hospital, a shady park and a well run modern hotel.—New Orleans Times-Democrat MARINE JUNKMEN. Carrier Snails Load Their Backs With All Sorts of Refuse. The carrier snail is to the sea what the junkman is to the land. It receives its name from its habit of carrying foreign objects on its back. Nothing comes amiss to the carrier small if it is not too big. Castoff shells of small mollusks, bits of broken coral, tiny stones and even fragments of broken glass dropped overboard from passing vessels are cemented firmly to the edges of the growing shell, nor is this curious creature satisfied when the shell is completely covered, but continues to add to its collection by fastening new pieces to the old ones already piled upon its back until it is no longer able to move beneath its burden. As it is an inhabitant of tropical waters swarming with voracious fish, crabs, etc., there is method in its madness. Its hungry enemies pass it by, unable to distinguish it from the rocks and shells on the sea bottom. Some of the snails show a preference, for tiny pebbles all of one shape and equal size, others accumulate only shells of one kind, and one picked up off the coast of Japan had its portable house entirely roofed with glass.—New York Press. Curious Anticipations Many peculiar anticipations have been cited against patent applications. At one time a congressman took the patent office lock inveted by one of his rural constituents. The lock was an exact copy of a lock figured in "Price on Locks," showing the lock used on a gate of ancient Thebes, thousands of years before Christ. The congressman, after examining the illustration which was shown him by one of the officers, exclaimed that he didn't care who that fellow in Thebes was—he certainly stole it from his constituent. On another occasion an application for a patent was filed for a flower basket whose construction corresponded in detail with the Scriptural description of the ark in which Moses was placed in the bulrushes, which we are told in the second chapter of Exodus was an ark of bulrushes daubed with slime and with pitch. This is also probably the first recorded instance of a re-enforced concrete structure.—Scientific American. Books and Beeches At a sale in New York a bibliophile said: "Book is a word that comes from the German buche, or beech. But what connection has a book got with a beech? I'll show you." The bibliophile led the way to a superb Caxton that had just been sold for $3,500. "This volume, you see," he said, "is bound in boards—not pasteboards—real boards, beech boards. That is how all books were bound when printing began. Yes, when printing began in Germany, each incunabulum, or early book, was bound in buche—in beech boards half an inch thick, covered perhaps with leather, tipped and clasped with brass and studded with precious or semi-precious stones." Told Him So. "See here, landlord," said an angry tenant after he had signed the contract for a year, "this house is full of sewer gas." "Yes. You asked me if there was gas in every room, and I said there was."—London Tatler. Where They Parted. Meyerbeer and Rossini, in spite of all their rivalries, were the warmest of friends. Rossini once said, "Meyerbeer and I can never agree." When some one in surprise asked why he replied, "Meyerbeer likes sauerkraut better than he does macaroni." One Method. "Do you always keep a-smilling about your daily duties?" "Naw; I look grouchy. Then I ain't asked to do no extra work."—Washington Herald. LEON'S LIQUID POMADE 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 Goldheim The Young Man's Tailor 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 Rd. 'Anacostia, D. C. MADAME K. L. COLEMAN Ladies' Nurse --- FOOTBALL IS DANGEROUS. At Least It Was For the Man Who Tried to Introduce the Game Into Turkey. It is, or was until recently, a difficult matter to be a sportsman in Turkey. One Rechad Bey tried it, with a result weird enough to serve as a basis for a detective story or a comic opera. The young Turk had organized a football team among his friends, together with some Greeks and Armenians, and began practicing. Not very long after, in the middle of the night, police came to his house and carried him off to Scutari. There he was submitted to a long interrogation as to the club and the game of football. The authorities were convinced that they had found a great plot and that the club must be a secret society. A special messenger was sent for the ball, and that was duly examined and found to be an internal machine. The rules of the game were considered to be another piece of damning evidence, and still worse were the sweaters and colors of the club. After long deliberation the culprit was sent to the higher police authorities in Stamboul, who went through a second long examination and came to the conclusion that the empire had been saved from disintegration by the early discovery of a great plot. They dispatched the whole matter to be inquired into at the sultan's palace at Yildiz, and a special commission took the matter in hand. After much careful thought and examination of the evidence of the crime it was decided that there might not be nothing in it, but that it must not be committed again.—Harper's Weekly. UNWRITTEN BOOKS. Stories Planned and Promised That Never Saw the Light. The Bookman republishes a paper by Professor Brander Matthews entitled "Unwritten Books" that was first printed many years ago. Professor Matthews speaks of the projected books and plays that never saw the light and have been read, like billis in congress, by title only. Mollere planned a comedy under the title "L'Homme de Cour," which was to be his masterpiece. Nothing is known of it today. Richard Brinsley Sheridan intended to write a follower to "The School For Scandal" and "The Rivals." The subject was "Affectation." It never went beyond a few random notes. For years the paper covers of every new book that Victor Hugo issued continued to announce as soon to be published a romance entitled "La Quan-quengrogne." Many posthumous volumes of the French poet's writing in prose and verse have been sent forth by his literary executors, but of this oddly entitled fiction nothing has been heard. In 1862 Alphonse Daudet announced as in press a volume of short stories to be called "La Pentameron." The book remained unpublished and apparently unwritten. The younger Dumas has left on record more than one reference to a comedy to be called "La Route de Thebes," planned before "Francillion," but never given to the public. Roasting an Egg. Every boy and girl down on the farm in times gone by used to roast eggs, pieces of meat and potatoes in embers in the old wood cook stove or in the big open fireplace. Barns were searched for hens' nests, and the fine, fresh eggs were wrapped in heavy paper. The paper was dampened, and several thicknesses of it protected the eggs from scorching. You know, wet paper in a ball is hard to burn. Well, the wrapped up eggs were put on the live coals and partially covered by them. In from five to fifteen minutes the egg was roasting hot and ready to eat with salt, pepper and butter. A pin hole was made in the big end of the egg so as to let the steam escape to keep it from bursting the shell and the meats from running out. If you have never as a small boy roasted such eggs you have missed one of childhood's greatest joys.—New York Press. How It Got There. A gamekeeper was going over his master's estate one morning, when he encountered a gentleman of the poaching class. The gamekeeper noticed that the other's hat was bulging in a curious manner. After subjecting the hat to an examination he found a fine young phasant. "How did this get here?" the gamekeeper asked, glaring at the culprit. "Blowed if I know," growled the poacher, gazing at the pheasant with an apparent look of great perplexity. "The blooming thing must have crawled up my trousers leg."—London Tit-Bits. A Loan In Fancy "You won't run any risk in lending me a thousand francs. I am writing a novel that is sure to go. You know as well as I do what an imagination I have." "Well, you'd better imagine that I have lent you the money, then."—Pelle Mele. The Worm Turned Her Dad—No, sir; I won't have my daughter tied for life to a stupid fool. Her Sultor—Then don't you think you had better let me take her off your hands?—Boston Transcript. The Ruling Passion. Reporter (at front door)—There is a rumor that Mr. Greatman has just died. Is this true? Butler—Yes, but he has nothing to say for publication. -Life. A 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 extraordiary 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 Where to Buy The Bee. LADIES' NURSE 3335 Sherman Avenue N. W. Phone Columbia 466. him says English cut clothes are riding off popularity this spring with it. And it is to these young men, using this particular advertisement, most every tailor in this country to make these narrow shoulder, unpainted only a few—a very few—have mastered have succeeded because we have come along these lines for a number of only say we can produce a perfect-fitted English model suit, but we guard or ask no pay. Can we do more? 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Daily Ration of Rum and the Astonishing Story of a Stellid Sentry and an Innocent Grass Plot. *In Europe there is perhaps nothing more astonishing to the American mind than the persistency with which certain old customs are maintained. The Romans, for instance, keep up the saturnalia of their ancient pagan ancestors in a harmless way, and the Florentians go on one morning of the year to catch crickets in the grass simply because the Etruscans did the same thing 2,000 years ago. John Bull has always had an affection for the old ways. So persistent he in keeping to the forms and traditions of the past that his French neighbor over the way has dubbed the United Kingdom a "museum of antiquities" among modern nations. It is somewhat odd that the Norman French of Edward the Confessor should still be the language, the legal voice, of parliament, but so it is in a way. Whenever a bill has passed the commons the clerk before he forwards it to the house of lords writes upon it, according to the ancient usage, "Soit baille aux seigneurs" (Let it be sent to the lords). If it is sent from the peers to the commons it beers the like indorsement, "Soit baille aux communes" (Let it be sent to the commons). Should a bill pass both houses it needs only the royal assent to become a law. Here the Norman French appears again. The commons, summoned by the usher of the black rod, are admitted to the bar of the house of lords to hear the statement of his majesty's commissioners. When all are assembled the lord chancellor makes a sign to his assistant, who reads the title of the bill and then says in a loud voice, "Le rol le veuil" (The king wills it). In the case of financial bills the form is this: "Le rol remarche ses bons sujets, accepte leur benevolence, et alnsi le veuil" (The king thanks his good subjects, accepts their faith and so wills it). For private bills the form is, "Soit fait comme il est desire" (Let it be done as is desired). Sometimes, if the bill is of special importance, the sanction of his majesty is given in person. In such a case the king, seated on the throne at one end of the chamber, bows his assent as the clerk reads the title. The inflexibility of Russian official orders has resulted in some queer and needless fixtures in the official system. Quite a ludicrous discovery of this sort was made by the Empress Catherine, who was the mother of that Emperor Paul who was assassinated in 1801. Catherine at one time was inspired by some passing whim of economy to scrutinize the imperial housekeeping accounts. To her amazement, she found among other queer items that "one bottle of rum daily" was charged to the heir apparent. Inasmuch as her son, Naslednik, then a young man, had never evinced any signs of intemperate habits, his mother was greatly astonished. Going over the accounts to ascertain how long this sort of thing had been enduring, she found to her still greater astonishment that the said expenditure went back to the day of his birth, and indeed, far beyond it. So, it appeared, the heir to the throne had not only been charged with drinking over thirty dozen bottles of fine Jamaica rum ever since he was born, but for a long time before that. It is hardly necessary to add that the empress made a thorough investigation of this queer entry. Finally, by the aid of an antiquarian, she at last reached the original entry. A century or so before the imperial physician had prescribed for the Naslednik of the period, "on account of a violent toothache, a tearpoonful of rum, to be taken with sugar." This dose was given for several days in succession, and the nurse in charge had deemed it more fitting to the imperial dignity, as well as more profitable to herself, to purchase a new bottle of rum each day. No one had ever given the order to discontinue the purchase, and it had gone on for a century, the rum having constituted one of the perquisites of the court nurse. When Bismarck during the term of his mission as ambassador at St Petrusburg was walking one afternoon in the summer garden he met the emperor, who invited the diplomatist to continue his stroll with him. Soon Bismarck noticed a sentry stationed in the middle of a large grass plot. He asked what the soldier was doing there. The czar did not know. The aid-de-camp did not know. So inquiry was made of the sentry himself. Every official gave the same answer, "it is ordered," but nobody knew by whom. A sentry had always stood guard in the middle of that innocent grass plot. The archives were searched, but in vain. Finally an aged official was found who gave the explanation. He had had it from his father that the Empress Catherine had once seen a snowdrop ready to bloom in that plot and had ordered a sentry to stand guard and allow no one to pluck it. For more than a century the watch had been maintained because "it was ordered" and because no one had ever dreamed of disobeying the order or questioning any one as to the reason therefor.—New York Press. MODERN OCEAN LINERS. Numberless Safety Devices and Double Hulls That Defy Hidden Rocks and Derelicts. In the hands of a skillful marine architect much more has been accomplished with steel construction than the mere economy of space. The safety of vessels at sea has been enormously increased until in the highest type of modern ocean liners the element of danger is virtually eliminated. The marvelous ingenuity displayed throughout this great fabric of steel in guarding against every possible contingency of the sea comes to the average landsman as a surprise. A great liner of 50,000 tons may be controlled by a single hand. The complicated machinery for safeguarding the ship is practically automatic. The bottom of the great hull of the inner is doubled, the inner shell being strong enough to float the ship even if the outer hull be completely torn away. It is exceedingly unlikely that water would ever reach this inner shell, through accident to the main hull, but the precaution is taken so that if it should strike a hidden object it will prove absolutely invulnerable. The shipwrecks of the past caused by running upon hidden rocks, derelicts and icebergs are thus completely eliminated.-M. B. Cea in Cassler's Magazine. STARTLED THE BISHOP. An Untimely Royal Letter and the Message It Conveyed. One night at 3 o'clock the bishop of Orleans was roused by a royal courier who had in hot haste brought a dispatch from his majesty Louis XV. The bishop imagined that something terrible had happened. Tremblingly he opened the package and read: "Monsieur the Bishop of Orleans—My daughters wish for some preserved Orleans quinces. Pray send some. If you have none I beg that you will"— In this part of the letter there was a drawing of a sedan chair, and underneath the chair the king's letter continued thus: "Send immediately into your episcopal town and get them, and, monsieur the bishop, may God have you in his holy keening. Louis." Lower down on the page was this postscript: "The sedan chair does not mean anything. It was drawn by my daughter on this sheet of paper, which I happened to find near me." Greatly, relieved, the bishop hurried a courier into Orleans, procured the preserves and sent them to his royal master—Thomas E. Watson in "The Story of France." Value of New Ideas Some large business firms employ a man whose sole duty it is to read every trade journal, every technical paper or pamphlet and every magazine in order to get new ideas about the conduct of their business. Such information is laid each day before the heads of the various departments, who in turn pass it down the line to men under them and see that the new idea is tested. By this means each worker is kept in touch with what other men are doing in his particular line, and so his personal efficiency is increased. Almost everything can be done in a manner a little better than the present way, and modern business demands to know and practice the best. Dlogs enes carried around a cup to drink water out of till one day he saw a dog lapping water with his tongue. He threw away his cup and afterward drank water out of the palm of his hand. He got from the dog a new idea—Louisville Courier-Journal. Gold That Blackens. Blackening of cafts and shirt fronts by the rubbed off gold is a matter of much annoyance to jewelers when their customers come back, thinking they have bought brass. The skin on the neck as well as on the fingers is frequently discolored by fourteen carat, eighteen carat and, some say, pure gold. An expert says that even in the case of pure gold this coloration of the skin is not due to any particular properties of the metal, but, rather, is the result of chemical changes in the body or, rather, in the perspiration and natural oil of the skin—Exchange. Globe Trotters Plus. A number of tourists were recently looking down the crater of Vesuvius. An American gentleman said to his companion: "That looks a good deal like the infernal regions." An English lady, overhearing the remark, said to another: "Good gracious, how these Americans do travel!"—Lippincott's. A Change of Name. "Who can give a sentence using the word. pendulum?" asked the teacher. Little Rachel's hand shot up. The teacher nodded encouragingly. "Lightning was invented by Penjulum Franklin."—Everybody's. On account of its great strength drawn glass is used for many purposes. 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"I have taken up the three bottles of your 'Elixir Babek,' and have not felt so well and entirely free from pain in limbs for five years. Please send me on dozen more."—Mrs. E. Higgins, Jacksonville, Fla. Elixir Babek 50 cents, all druggists or Kloczewski & Co., Washington, D. C. Cured by that wonderful remedy Elixir Babek. Once used, nothing else will be even considered. It removes the strongest and most obstinate Fevers. "I have used 'Elixir Babek' for past eight years as a preventative and cure for Malaria. I take pleasure in recommending it to my friends.—P. A. Simpson, W. U. Tel. Co., Washington, D. C. Elixir Babek 50 cents, all druggists or Kloczewski & Co., Washington, D. C. and LaGrippe. Rapidly disappear on using Elixir Babek, a preventative for all Malarial Diseases. "I recommend 'Elixir Babek' to all sufferers of Malaria and Chills. Have suffered for several years, have tried everything, but failed, until I came across your wonderful medicine. Can truly say it has cured me."—George Insoe, Company G, 4th Batallion. Elixir Babek 50 cents, all druggists or Kloczewski & Co., Washington, D. C. For Malaria, Chills, Fever. Colds and La Grippe take Elixir Babek, a preventative against Miasmatic Fevers and a remedy for all Malarial Fevers. "I have used 'Elixir Babek' for four years for Malaria, and found all that it is claimed for it. Without it I would be obliged to change my residence, as I can not take quinine in any of its forms." - J. Middleton, Four-Mile-Run, Va. Elixir Babek 50 cents, all druggists or Klozeczewski & Co., Washington, D. C. 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 me?" "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 Incorporated Under Act of Congress Approved June26,1887 CAPITAL and ASSETS over $50,000.00 THE MUSEUM THE LEXINGTON HOTEL THE LEXINGTON HOTEL A Great Colored Hotel at Last The colored Americans are to have an up-to-date first-class hotel with every modern convenience with buffet, barbershop, kitchen, billiard parlors, office, lobby and waiting room, automobile to convey guests to and from the Union Station, etc. A Long Felt Want Fulfiled. Nathaniel Ruffin, a well known citizen is sole manager. Ever since the foundation of this government the colored citizens of this city have been in need of a first class hotel where families and guests from other cities may go with impunity and with reservation. Thousands of the best and well known colored people have visited this city and do visit it now, but they have no place of dignity to go with their families and feel at home. Dr. Booker T. Washington, about a year ago made a special plea to the Negro Business League of this city to see to it that a hotel be erected, for the accommodation of the colored people; that when he, Dr. Washington, comes to the city he is compelled to go to some private home. The Lexington Hotel. has been erected at the southwest corner of twenty-first and L streets, northwest. It is a beautiful three story edifice to contain every modern convenience and accommodation for guest.. ```markdown ``` THE LEXINGTON HOTEL. The Front Entrance Will be on L St. The entrance to the Rathskeller will be on L street or main entrance leading to the basement. The Rathskeller will be fitted up equal to any in the United States. the L street entrance. The Buffet Cannot be Surpassed. The dining-room which will be large and commodious with a seating capacity for one hundred and fifty guests: The barber shop will be managed by a first class-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 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-ghton, D. C. THE BEE Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance... $2.00 Six months..... 7.00 Three months..... 7.00 Subscription monthly..... 7.00 HOWARD'S PRESIDENT. Assuming that the colored members on Howard University's trustee board, actuated by race pride and race interest, will contend that the time has surely arrived for the selection of a colored president for Howard, a calm, considerate study of the claims of the various candidates and their availability is properly in order. The Bee is loath to believe that even one colored member of the trustee board will so disregard the appeals of the race, or the advancement of the race, or will evince such lack of confidence in his own people as not to press for selection some one colored educator for president of this distinctively colored student institution. There is not a colored man who has been mentioned for the presidency of Howard but what possesses some strong points, and not one but who, perhaps, would make a wise and efficient executive. The Bee, in common with others, has its favorite, and we discover that our favorite is the people's favorite, if popular, expressed sentiment, which we have gone to the pains to ascertain, counts as an indication of popular choice. Howard University is the largest, best known, and really best of the several colored institutions for higher education. It has a national reputation. Its alumni, spreading themselves over forty-eight States, give it a national reputation. Its next president should be a colored educator with a national reputation. He should be a man possessing the ability to handle practical college problems. He should be a progressive man in the very prime of life. He should be the highest type of the moral Christian gentleman—one without a single leopard's spot. And if possible to secure an alumnus possessing all the needed requirements, he should be a graduate of Howard, in order to give proper encouragement to the present student body and the students who may enter in the years to come. There is at least one man who meets all these specifications, and that man is the one who for twenty years has been potent in shaping the internal workings of the university—Prof. Kelly Miller. As dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the country has seen it develop, in five years, under his direction, from the smallest department at Howard to the largest, and has seen its courses strengthened, enlarged and harmonized with the requirements of the college world. If merit, efficiency, loyalty and faithfulness is deserving of reward then, by every right of reason, by every right of service, Prof. Miller is deserving of, and ought to be made Howard University's next president. We know his elevation to the position he has earned will be commended by the race everywhere, and we believe under his direction Howard would continue to advance. He has proved a success as a dean, and if he has been faithful in few things why not as a reward, and in order to stimulate others—faculty and students, make him ruler over many? Prof. Kelly Miller's reputation and fame as a leading educator and writer has really given Howard much of the fame that institution enjoys. Prof. Miller is full size for the exalted position, and the time is ripe, indeed overdue, for the selection of a colored man for president of Howard University. FOOL FRIENDS. Dr. W. V. Tunnell, of Howard University, is one of the three colored members of the Board of Education. He is a receptive and active candidate for reappointment. That's his prerogative. Some of his fool friends, in order, as they think, to force his reappointment, are circulating the rumor that Dr. Booker T. Washington is opposed to his reappointment, because he, Dr. Washington, wishes to dominate and control the public schools of Washington. A more ball-faced lie never was conceived in a diseased brain. Another incredible rumor circulated by some of Dr. Tunnell's fool friends, who are likewise Machiravalian suspects, is that the colored office-holding contingent, as such, are opposing the reappointment of Dr. Tunnell. That is another lie out of the whole cloth. Dr. Washington is perfectly ignorant of Dr. Tunnell's ambition to be reappointed, and if he were conscious of it he would be unconcerned as to whether he succeeded or failed. The domination or control of the Washington colored schools is as far from Dr. Washington's aim as the Swiss mountains are from Patagonia. He is too busy and preoccupied with larger problems, and problems nearer at hine. Dr. Washington never stands for or opposes men except as men stand for or are opposed to race developing principles. There is no vital principle, race-wide in its bearing, that hinges upon Dr. Tunnell's reappointment or his failure to secure reappointment. As to the colored office-holding contingent, as such, opposing Dr. Tunnell, that is simply an opiate-produced dream. Some of them, though we are not apprised of which ones, if any, may be opposed to Dr. Tunnell. That is their prerogative. But- if opposed to him it is not as office-holders, but on more substantial and reasonable grounds. It is a truism that the colored men who are continually crying down and discrediting colored office-holders are the very same men who have been constitutional and continual office-seekers without, success. There is a small contingent of disappointed near-do-wells who lack the energy to lift themselves up, who, in order to prejudice people in their selfish behalf always set up the threadbare and thumb worm argument that Dr. Washington is opposed to that which they favor. Dr. Tunnell can well exclaim—"deliver me from my fool friends." His fool friends can do him and are doing him more harm than possible active enemies. Dr. Washington has no desire to control Washington colored schools. He likes to solve problems, but he is not seeking a consignment of trouble like the Washington colored schools. PROPHET DIXON. In ye olden times when prophets made predictions their names were household words and their prophecies created a sensation. You could always rely on what Prophet Daniel, Moses, and others said. But, our more modern prophets don't seem to make the right kind of prophesies. There seems to be no truth in the prophesies of prophets. There seems to be no Divine power in the prediction of Senator Dixon. He did not possess the power to foretell that was so characteristic of the ancient prophets. A few of the prophecies of Senator Dixon will no doubt be interesting 'reading to the readers of The Bee. 1. That Roosevelt would carry New York. 2. That Roosevelt would sweep Ohio. 3. That Roosevelt would carry Massachusetts. 4. That Roosevelt had a majority on the National Committee. 5. That every Southern delegate would flop to Roosevelt. 6. That Senator Root would not be temporary chairman of the National Convention. It can be seen whether Mr. Dixon is a good prophet or not and whether he can be relied on to give the correct political forecast. The Bee has never seen a prophet so quiet. COLORED K. P. VICTORY. The decision handed down by the United States Supreme Court in the case brought by the colored Knights of Pythias of Georgia against enjoining them from incorporating their lodge, was a big victory for that order throughout the country. The white Knights of Pythias of Georgia had enjoined the incorporation of the colored K. P. Lodge in that State. The colored K. P. order in Georgia carried the case to the United States Supreme Court. Chief Justice White, a Democrat, and a Southerner, handed down the decision, holding that there was not a scintilla of evidence in the record to show that the public had been deceived, or the property rights of the white order had been interfered with by the existence of the colored order for twenty years. This decision is not only an encouragement to the colored Knights of Pythias, but it constitutes an en- couragement for all members of the race, regardless of the fact whether or not they are members of this order. Justice Holmes, of Massachusetts; and Justice Lurton, of Tennessee, dissented. FREE HAND FOR BRUCE. To get the best results, Assistant Superintendent Bruce ought to be given absolute control of the colored schools, and then held directly responsible for results obtained. The idea of two or three colored board members butting in on matters which bear on the personnel, and about which they know nothing; and the idea of a grouch-infected set of teachers, who seek their own selfish promotion forming a cabal to work in harmony with an unharmonious trio of board members is repugnant to the best interests of the schools. Let Mr. Bruce have a free hand, and if he succeeds reward him with support. If he fails, then seek for his successor. But he cannot be expected to obtain the best results, or to do himself credit if his hands are to be tied. If a steam roller could be brought into use in the colored schools for a brief spell, some of the discreditable opposition to a capable assistant superintendent might be crushed out, and peace, so much desired in the interest of pupils, for whom the schools are maintained, might follow. CUBAN PATRIOTS. The Negroes of Cuba are fighting for an independence that may cost dear to the Cuban republic. The Negroes of Cuba are oppressed, and so far as the Negroes committing assaults upon white women, there is no truth in it. This report is circulated to prejudice the people against the Negroes. It is not believed that the Cuban Negroes would be guilty of bratality upon any female, white or black. No nation or race of people who fight for freedom or liberty would be guilty of brutality upon women. The Cuban Negroes must have cause to fight for their freedom. They are oppressed, and it is hoped that the United States will see that justice is done to the oppressed of Cuba. The Cuban Negroes fought to throw off Spanish oppression, only to be met with Southern American prejudice. The prejudices of the South is permeating the atmosphere of Cuba. The Southern cracker is in Cuba, and if he can subject the Cuban Negroes he will do so. Let the Negroes of Cuba have their independence. PROFESSIONAL CLUB. Every State and prominent city in this country has some kind of a club. The city of Washington, District of Columbia, where title and wealth are supposed to be supreme, has no kind of a professional club. There are a few individual clubs or quasi social organizations, but no real professional club. This thought was suggested by The Bee's distinguished and young friend, Dr. Daniels, who is entitled to the credit for the timely suggestion. Why not have a professional club? It should be a club, indeed and in fact. A club of real live. active professional men. Not the office or sun-down doctor, lawyer, or dentist, but real live. active. professional men. Nothing would better permeate the social atmosphere of this city. New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Pittsburg, Pa., have first-class clubs. At the Capital of this nation there certainly ought to be a first-class social club. GEORGIA REGULARS When the Taft steam roller struck the Georgia bolters last week, H. A. Rucker, the chief bolter, was struck so hard that eye glasses have been unable to discover his whereabouts. If he is in Chicago, Col. Johnson has not been able to place his eagle eye on him. After the argument of Col. Johnson before the committee hearing the contests there was nothing more to say. The Bee congratulates the regulars, and bids farewell to the Georgia bolters. The Bee is surprised at Col. Lyons. A friend in need is a friend in deed. Do you understand, Capt.? THE TIMES. For three months or more the Washington Times has been kicking itself to death. If The Times only knew what impression it is making upon the people it would not waste so much of its valuable ammunition. Its shots are not at all effective. The Taft bombs continue to roll out into the enemy's camp, and every once in a while you will see a political head fall. The Times predicts a Roosevelt bolt. Well, suppose he does bolt! He will only kill himself. GEORGIA BOLTERS. H. A. Rucker and his Georgia bolters were completely knocked out by Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson last week. Col. Johnson delivered and argument that electrified the members of the National Committee. So convincing was the Colonel's argument that the vote was almost unanimous. [Of course, the bolter-looked like skinned rabbits. This must have been a blow that stunned poor old Senator Dixon. ROOSEVELT LOSES Ex-President Roosevelt loses his fight for renomination. The people did not want him. As a matter of fact, Mr. Roosevelt didn't oppose President Taft because he had committed an offense, but because Mr. Roosevelt was angry with him on account of an imaginary grievance. Has President Taft betrayed the country or angered Mr. Roosevelt? President Taft has done everything in his power to improve his country and advance every interest of the people. Mr. Roosevelt has lost. DAVIDSON. Some one has suggested the name of Dr. Davidson for president of Howard University. If he were president would he permit the several deans to run their own departments, or would he run them? The people want charge of their own public schools. Dr. Davidson, do you propose to allow the colored superintendent of schools to manage the colored schools, as the law directs? Please answer. BEN·DAVIS. Why is Ben Davis, attacked? What offense has he committed that has caused so many dogs to bark? He is a success in journalism, and master of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. The attack made upon him some time ago by Collier's Weekly was most cowardly. His enemies may abuse him, but Ben Davis is their master. NOT SO (From the Texarkana.) Editor Chase, of the Washington Bee, advises the Negro voters of this country to stay clear of ex-President Roosevelt, since the Colonel attacked him in the Buckeye State." You misunderstood The Bee's editorial. Bro. Jones. Read it again. The steam roller was a crusher. There are a lot of voteless colored Roosevelt men around Washington. There are a greater lot of voting colored Taft men out in the several States. Henry Lincoln Johnson scored heavy at Chicago. He made a hit in presenting his argument before the National Committee. If anybody can, the Georgian can. It will never do to elect some small, affeminine white man as president of Howard University. If a white man is chosen he should be a great big man, and a great big white man cannot be found who will accept. Our own Wm. L. Houston is fairly burning up the cinder path in his campaign for the grand secretarialship of the Odd Fellows. Up to date Willie Bill Houston has the other candidates looking like distance flags. Taft's nomination, which The Bee has never doubted, is now a foregone conclusion, even with the anti-Taft people, and they are all getting ready to hop the bandwagon as soon as it appears in sight. And Taft's election is just as certain as his nomination. The country will demand it. Silly articles from the pen or pencil of the fellow hankering for self-laudation characterizing certain blocks largely peopled by respectable colored people, as "quality row," "millionaires' row," etc., are not pleasing to the permanent. property-owning residents of these blocks. They have protested against it, and rightly, too. One would imagine that the entire world was in danger of collapse and that Mr. Roosevelt was the only individual that could say it. Ask J. S. Jones for The Bea. (By the Sage of the Potomac.) The Presidential contest at Chicago is a mid-summer's night dream compared with the presidential campaign up on Howard Hill. The latest news brought into the camp of the insurrectors is that Dr. Thirkield wants Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones, who used to compile sociology figures in the census office, elected to succeed him. Now I met Dr. Thomas Jesse down at Hampton, where he used to instill into the students the nobility of the shovel and the hoe, and in all my life I never met a more docile, sincere or earnest little woman. But the idea of making Tommie president of Howard strikes the natives on the hill like "the blow that killed father." Then, they tell me, that Dr. Thirkield's second choice is Dr. Parks. Well that would be a solar plexus that would knock out all the "dark --- hopes." I can't think that the colored trustees would tail for anything like this. If they are just looking around for a two-by-four white man to fill a heavy timber white man's job I can't see why most of the members of the Mu-So-Lit Club don't get into the game and become active candidates. If the trustee board is going to turn down colored men like Kelly Miller, Dr. Tunnell, L. B. Moore, Geo. Temperance Clark, and Prof. DuBois for some pale face when you will have to hunt through the city directory to find his name, then colored students at Howard who have been carrying a bundle of hope around might just as well sell their hope outfit to the junk man. I can't figure out, according to my chronological atlas, what's the use of injecting a lot of hope into colored students if the next day you are going to give them a cathartic to clean the hope bacilli out. By reason of my complexion, which is a cross between Dr. Freeman's and the dancing wonder, William Wilkinson. I have just naturally, got to endorse the idea that a colored man ought to succeed Bishop Thirkield. I don't want anybody to hypnotize me with hope, and chloroform me with ambition, and then give me a knock-out drop before I come too. No white hope for president of Howard for me. Give me a dark hope. MAJOR LYNCH. He Frightened the Democrats. (Washington dispatch to the New York Sun.) WASHINGTON, D. C., May 29. For the first time in many years a Negro occupied a seat on the floor of the House today. As a result Southern Democrats were very much agitated. Under the rules of the House the Negro was entitled to the privileges of the floor. The man was John R. Lynch, of Nateche, Miss., who is now a paymaster in the army, and who represented the Third Mississippi District in the House in the Forty-third, Forty-fourth and Forty-seventh Congresses. He was also temporary chairman of the Republican National Convention in 1884, which nominated James G. Blaine for President. Representative Ben Humphries now represents the Third Mississippi district, but he did not welcome his predecessor today. Lynch occupied a seat on the Republican side of the chamber, and remained in the House about an hour Lynch appeared at the Capitol shortly after the House convened and presented him-elf at the main entrance to the chamber, asking admis- 5 sion. He was stopped by Doorkeeper Heart-sell, of Georgia. Lynch remained at the door while Heart-sell rushed in to Speaker Clark to ask what he should do under the circumstances. The Speaker called Representative Sisson, of Mississippi to the rostrum and asked him if Mississippi had ever been represented in Congress by a Negro named John R. Lynch. Mr. Sisson recalled the services of Lynch, and the Speaker issued a pass authorizing Lynch to enter. While Lynch was in the rear of the hall talking with several old Republican Members, it was noised among the Democrats that the former Mississippi Congressman was in Washington laying plans to run for the United States Senate from Mississippi just as soon as the constitutional amendment for the direct election of Senators is ratified by the State. It is the contention of Southern Democrats that the ratification of the amendment in the form that it has been passed by Congress will result in the enfranchisement of the Negroes who have been disfranchised by the operation of the "grandfather clause." There are more Negroes in Mississippi than in any other Southern State, and if they should be enfranchised it is expected by the Southern Democrats they might easily elect the United States Senators from that State Thomas H. Wright, Jr., Dead. Thomas H. Wright, Jr., the son of Mr. Thomas H. Wright, Sr., of the department of Justice, died at the residence of his parents 916 20th street Northwest, last Tuesday. He was buried Wednesday afternoon from his father's residence, and interred in Harmony Cemetery. Woodson for the Legislature. A telegram received by Bishop Thirkindt, announces that Attorney George H. Woodson, a graduate of the law department of Howard University, class of '05, now practicing his profession at Des Moines, Iowa, has been nominated by the Republicans of his district for the State Legislature, the first colored man in Iowa to be so honored. 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. Hon. Wendell Phillips Stafford delivered the annual address at the commencement exercises of the Berean Manual Training and Industrial School, Thursday, June 13, in Philadelphia, Pa. Prof. Brawley, of Howard University, will return to Atlanta, Ga., to be Dean of his Alma Mater. Rev. W. J. Howard preached the Baccalaurate Sermon for Prof. Hill's industrial school, at Clifton Forge, Va. Mr. Herman Dear, one of the members of the faculty of the Virginia Seminary and College, of Lynchburg, and also a professor of science in that institution, has returned to the city and was greeted by his many friends. Mr. Charles S. Pryor was the guest of friends at Brentwood, Md., Sunday last. Miss Hattie Wyatt, a student of Howard University, returned to her home in Charlottesville, Va., last Saturday. Mr. W. T. Andrews, editor of the Defender, of Sumter, S. C., left last Thursday for his home, after a pleasant vi-it here. Miss Alice Willis has the honor of being the first woman to receive a certificate of graduation from the Howard Theological Department. Miss Ania J. Johnson, of this city, was the guest at the Hotel Glen Oaks, of Holly Beach, N. J. Messrs. Howard Brock, Isem and Wilson, who have been attending the Medical School of Howard University, have returned to their homes in West Chester News. Pa. Mr. Charles George, who was called to this city on account of death, has returned to his home in Philadelphia. Pa. Miss Mabel Rhone, a, student of Howard University, has returned to her home in Clarksburg, W. Va. Hon W. H Lewis, of this city, will be the guest of Col John R. Marshall during the Republican National Convention. They met at Dr. Morse's Gem Drug Store and saw themselves in front of that beautiful fountain, 19th and L streets Northwest. Mrs. Sadie Snowden Wilson, of Boston, Mass., who is now visiting her brothers, in Baltimore, Md., will spend a few days in this city before returning home. J. F. Barnes, of Jersey City, who has been here visiting his daughters for a short while, has returned home. The third annual commencement of the Washington Conservatory of Music will be held this evening, June 15 at the Howard Theater. Mr. Louise H. Portlock, of Norfolk, Va., won the annual contest of the ancient history club of Howard University. Miss Madie A. Tynes, of the city, was the guest of Mrs. J. E. Crawley, of Smithfield, Va., last Thursday. Rev. M. C. Maxwell, of this city, spent a week in Savannah. Ga. Mr. Frank Callan, who has been residing in this city for a year, is spending a few days with his parents in Savannah, Ga. Mr. Alexander Carey, of this city, was called to Savannah. Ga., on account of the illness and subsequently the death of his father. Mr. Thomas Jones, of this city, is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wright Jones, of Charlotte, N. C. Mr. E. P. Ladry, of this city, has been transferred from the Department of Agriculture to Savannah. Mrs. J E. Smith, of this city, who has been visiting Prof. and Mrs. F. J. Anderson, of Charlotte, N. C., will return this week. Mrs. Lenoora Hooker, of Hampton, Va., left her home Tuesday for this city, where she will spend two weeks. Mrs. Maggie Martin, of Newport News, Va., is in the city. She expects to spend two months with her aunt, Mrs. Anna B. Slayde. Mrs. Bertha Jones, of this city, has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Everett, of Harrisburg, Pa., for the past ten days. She will return home Wednesday. Mr. Alexander Sample, a student in the Medical School of Howard University, spent a day in Harrisburg, Pa., with relatives. Mr. W. H. Craighead, of Harrisburg, Pa., was in the city last week. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Collins, of this city, moved to Harrisburg, Pa., where they intend to make their home. Dr. C. H. Crampton, of Harrisburg, was in the city last week to attend the commencement exercises of Howard University. Dr. Stephen J. Lewis, of Pennsylvania, was in the city last week, the guest of friends. Read The Bee if you want a live paper. Miss Hallie Minor, of 3305 Sherman Avenue Northwest, is the guest of M. H. Heater, of Chicago, Ill. Michigan University from which institution he has just graduated. When-in the neighborhood of Dr. Moss' drug store, call in. It is so refreshing to be able to drink a delicious glass of soda water. Mrs. F. D. McEarland, of 46 State Street, Chicago, has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. Sarah Palmer, of 1030 Third Street Northwest, for the past three weeks. She left for Chicago last Monday. Mr. George Kellum has returned to his home in Dover, Delaware, on account of sickness. Mrs. Anna Bell Ramer, who was brought to this city to undergo an operation, has returned to her home in Martinsburg, Va. much improved Miss Berch, of this city, who has been teaching in Kansas City, was the guest of Prof. and Mrs. G. S. Murray, of Jefferson City, Mo., last week. Mrs. Lottie McFarland, of Chicago Ill., was called suddenly to this city on account of the illness of her sister. Mr. Joseph Cooper, of the War Department, is visiting friends in Columbia, S. C. Mrs. Elizabeth Veal, of Portsmouth, Va., is in the city, spending a few days with her relatives. Mrs. Sadie F. Clark, who has been confined to her bed for the past eight weeks with a severe attack of pneumonia, left for her home in Wytheville, Va., last Saturday night. Her friends wish her a speedy recovery. Attorney W. C. Martin left his office quite ill Monday morning. He has improved, however. 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 Dr. J. E. Shepard, C. C. Spaulding and others will arrive in the city today en route for the National Republican convention. Miss Hattie E. Hamer, who has been teaching in Winston, N. C., is in the city, and is stopping with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Adams, of 519 Second Street Southwest. Mrs. A. L. Dillard, of Goldsborough, N. C., is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Adams, of 519 Second Street Southwest. Miss Luhi Alston, niece of Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman, is in the city. Miss Alston will be an assistant to Dr. Coleman in her great hair business. It is now Dr. Robert T. Douglass, 1020 You Street Northwest. Call and have your feet examined. Go to Dew Drop, in—J. S. Jones, 1020 You Street Northwest. After the show and throughout the summer evenings you will find the big crowds promenading Fourteenth street, where they fall into the ever popular drug store of Board & McGuire, 1912½ Fourteenth street, or else you will find them at the busy corner at Ninth and You Streets. Two places "where everybody meets everybody else" Miss Florence L. Anderson, of Brockton, Mass., is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Gep. W. Cabaniss. Miss Hazel Banks, of Cumberland, Md., is spending several weeks in the city, the guest of Miss Irene Middleton, of Southwest Washington. Dr. J. W. Morse is about tired of "deer" hunting, and has decided to offer his best cream and soda to the public at surprising prices. He wears a smile that will not come off. Dr. W. H. Davis, expert stenographer, is in Chicago, taking testimony in the delegate contests before the Republican National Committee. Prof. Charles H. Moore, national organizer of the National Negro Business League, is expected here soon. mess League, is expected here south Dr. W. Bruce Evans is recovering from a severe attack of inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs. James B. Walker and Mrs. Rosa Johnson, of 908 S Street Northwest, are in Casenova, N. Y., for the summer Mr. Edward Tolliver and Miss Goldie Chappelle, prominent members of the Southern Smart Set Company, were guests last week of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, of 908 S Street Northwest. They left Sunday for New York City, for a visit to Mr. Tolliver's mother, Mrs. J. C. Roper The Boy Scouts, headed by Mr. Charles A. Marshall, held a "flag day" celebration Thursday evening at the Israel Baptist Church, 11th street Northeast. Mr. S. H. Dudley has been stopping at the Gilt Edge. Register J. C. Napier went to Chicago last Saturday, to attend the convention, and assist in clinching the nomination for President Taft. Mr. and Mrs. Turner entertained in honor of their cousin, Mrs. Green, of Philadelphia, who has been visiting here. The evening was pleasantly spent and a delightful repast was served. Mrs. A. B. Robinson, who has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Kaziah Reed, of 1614 Eleventh Street Northwest, has returned to Charlotte, N. C., where she is now residing. Mr. William Johnson, brother of Miss Florence Johnson, spent a few days in this city the guest of his parents last week. THE HARRIS-KEMP NUPTIALS. Editor of Amsterdam News Weds Brooklyn's Social Leader. Friends in Washington have received the following announcement: Agnes Louise Kemp and Mr. George Wesley Harris married Wednesday, June fifth, Nineteen Hundred Twelve, Trenton, N. J. At home Saturday, June 29, 118 North Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, N. J. Miss Marguerite Allen Young. Miss Young, of the senior class, 1913, at Howard University, left the city last week for her home, Chicago, to spend her vacation and to be present at the graduation of one of her brothers from the Northwestern University, which took place on the 12th inst. Miss Young completed her freshman and sophomore years here when she returned home to enter the Berlitz School of Languages, to get a more complete knowledge of French, German and Spanish, of which she is making a specialty. She was graduated from that institution last summer. While there, a complete college course, with all expenses paid, to several eastern colleges was offered. Eighteen persons applied; among them was Miss Young, and after a competitive examination won the prize. Having completed two years of the course at Howard, and it being her original intention of graduating from Howard, she returned here last fall for that purpose. Although she was given by her parents her choice of Oberlin, her mother's alma mater, Wellesley, or any institution she might select, she chose Howard. Miss Young, by her charming personality and amiable and, sunny disposition, has won the hearts of everybody at the University, and is universally popular. She is a niece of ex Senator George C. Smith, of the Treasury Department, who for .27 years was the confidential secretary of the late Senator Bruce. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS. The Joint Committee. The joint committee of the Fairmount Heights and the Progressive Citizens' Associations held an extraordinary meeting Thursday night, June 6, 1912, and made final arrangements for the consolidation of the two organizations. This committee is composed of Messrs. James F. Armstrong, John S. Johnson, James A Campbell, C. H. Fowville, Rev. A. H. Strother and Dr. F. J. Cardoza. The joint committee passed an order requesting Messrs. Frank Coalman and Charles E. Payne to issue the call for the joint meeting of the respective citizens associations. Friday night, June 14, 1912. The notice of the call has been posted, and we have every reason to believe that the union will be perfected at the time stated in the call. Successful Entertainment. Mrs. Will Thomas assisted by the other teachers of the M. E. Church. The engagement proved a financial success. The M. E. Church. The Sunday school hour was spent in placing the finishing touches upon the children preparatory to the Children's Day exercises. Rev. O. C. Sprague, the worthy pastor, preached at 11 o'clock A. M. Many practical lessons were taught in the sermon. After the sermon there was held an old-fashion class meeting. The Holy Spirit was manifested in the hearts of all those present. Seven visitors from Washington D. C. were present. At 7:30 P. M. the Children's Day exercises were held, which far surpassed any of previous years. The benevolent collection was gratifying to the pastor and his co-workers. The audience far exceeded the expectation and preparation of those in charge. Extraordinary arrangements had to be made for the comfort of the multitude of people. The vast concourse of people were graced with the presence of Rev. Dr. E. S. Williams, D. D., the most worthy District superintendent* of the Washington district of the Washington annual conference. Rev. Dr. Williams has just returned from the general conference of the M. E. Church, which met in Minneapolis. Minn., during the whole of the month of May, where he was attending as one of the ministerial delegates sent by the Washington Annual Conference, and honor coveted and sought by the most noted pastors or members of said conference. The much deserved distinction given Rev. Williams was justly due by reason of the fact that he has rendered and is still rendering faithful and sacrificing service to the church while pastoring, and most especially since being district superintendent. He has extended the borders of Methodism to a greater extent than most of his predecessors. He spends much of his time in establishing new work and in strengthening weaker work already established. Surely Dr. E. S. Williams is being led by the hand of the Spirit of God, as great success always crowns his efforts. The Busy Bee Working Club was organized a few days ago at the M. F. Church, with the following members: Mrs. Ada Armstrong, Miss Marie Blake, Miss Alberta Snowden, Miss Alice Snowden, Miss Florence Green, Miss Lillian Knight, Miss Ella Eraxton, Miss, Phoebe Hart, Master James Armstrong, Master John Henry Snowden, Mr. James F. Armstrong. This club was organized for the purpose of raising a church bell fund and to assist in raising the pastor's salary. All who desire to aid in this S. H. Dudley Theatre 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? 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. work are invited to join the Busy Bee Working Club. Mrs. Alice R. Dorsey, one of the most prosperous citizens of Fairmount Heights, entertained a large company of friends at her home June 9. Among them were Mr. Scott Mayo, Mr. Clarence Mayo, Mr. Austin Grant, Miss Christmas and Miss Joutes and others. These parties were from Washington. D. C. The guests enjoyed to the full the many good things placed before them by Mrs. Dorsey. The beauty of the home almost fully persuaded them to remain a season, one of the guests remarked on leaving: "Believe me, I could come up here any time." Another said: "I feel like a new person." Still another said: "We've had a lovely time I'll see you tomorrow." Presbyterian Church. A grand rally for church pews was inaugurated at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday. Rev. T. E. Davis stated clerk of the Presbytery, preached. These services, which are held at 3 o'clock, will be continued by various ministers, of the city. Rev. T. J. Smith, former pastor in charge, will preach June 16. The singing school, of which Mrs. H. E. Cardozo is leader, and Mrs. I. C. Cole pianist, held an important meeting a few nights ago, and decided that future sessions be held between the hours of 7 and 8 o'clock, instead of between the hours of 6 and 7 o'clock. We are glad to report that Elder T. N. Brown is improving somewhat from his recent slight paralytic stroke The Sunday school is thriving and enthusiastic under the management of Mr. P. S. Nichols. Visitors are cordially welcome. Have The Bee sent to you ALEXANDRIA NEWS. (By R. H. Brooks, 723 So. Fairfax St.) Mrs. Sallie Kyer was buried from the Third Baptist Church Monday, June 10th. Her husband, Mr. William Kyer, two sous, Messrs, William, Jr., and Elmore Kyer, and two daughters. Misses Ollie and Ethel Kyer, survive her. The deceased had been a faithful member of the church for many years and was held in the highest esteem in the community. She had been in poor health for a long time. The services were conducted by Rev. D. G. Henderson, D. D., who was assisted by Rev. Alexander Truatt, of Alfred Street Baptist Church, Rev. Samuel Ross, and Rev. Clark. Interment was made in Bethel Cemetery. Dr. Brown and his able corps of officials, are making great preparations for the $400 rally June 23d, at Roberts Chapel M. E. Church. The public schools will close next Tuesday with appropriate exercises and awarding of medals, prizes, etc. Mr. John F. Parker, principal of Snowden School, and Mr. P. H. Lumpkinis are arranging the musical program. Mr. Harry Brown, son of Rev. S. H. Brown, D. D., is home again. Mr. Brown graduated from Morgan College this session with high honors, and will enter the medical department of Howard University the coming season. Mr. Brown is a valuable addition to the young machinery of Roberts Chapel. The Children's Day exercises of the Alfred Street Sunday school were held Sunday evening. June 9, at 8 P. M. The church was crowded, and the little folks acquitted themselves in a manner which reflected great credit on those who had instructed them. The annual sermon of the I. B. P. O. E. was preached at Shiloh Baptist Church Sunday evening, at 8 P. M. The members of the order presented their usual fine appearance. The church was filled to its capacity. Mrs. George Piper, of Panama, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Matilda Cooper, and her sister, Mrs. J. W. Lumpkins, of 810 Queen Street. Mrs. Gertrude Walch, of Baltimore, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Jane Braxton, on South Washington Street. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hopkins' two small sons who have been quite sick, are improving. Mr. Victor Craig, of New York, is spending some time with his mother, Mrs. A.2 B. Craig, of Fairfax Street. The Children's Day services at Roberts Chapel on tomorrow evening promise to be exceptionally fine. Mr. F. H. M. Murray, with the assistance of Mr. P. H. Lumpkins and Miss Martha E. Buckner, have been drilling the children for some time, and it is safe to say that they will eclipse even their past remarkable record. SATURDAY, JUNE 15 1:25 P. M. FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP will be thirty-one ($31) dollars. A special sleeper will be attached to the train at Pittsburg, Pa. Lower sleeper will cost $2.50 and upper $1.90. There will be no change from Washington until the arrival of the special at Pittsburg, and there it will be a change to a sleeper from Pittsburg to Chicago. Remember the day and date, Saturday, June 15th at 1:25 P. M. Those who are going on this train are requested to notify any of the delegates, or call and purchase their tickets at The Bee office or S. B. Hege, District Passenger. Agent, B. and O. Railroad, 15th and New York Avenue N. W. SPECIAL TRAIN AND RATES TO CHICAGO Messrs. W. Calvin Chase, Aaron Bradshaw, Delegates-elect from the District of Columbia to the National Republican Convention, Chicago, Ill., June 18-22, 1912. GENTLEMEN: For the accommodation of you gentlemen and associates, estimated at from 25 to 50 people, Washington to Chicago, in connection with the above-mentioned convention, beg to say, we will arrange to attach a strictly first-class coach for your exclusive accommodation to our train No. 5, leaving Washington at 1:25 P. M., June 15th, for movement Washington to Pittsburg, and an extra sleeper in regular service to the same train, Pittsburg to Chicago. This train is due to arrive in Pittsburg at 9:30 P. M. As previously advised, the rate authorized for the Chicago convention is $31.00 for the round trip; tickets to be sold and good going June 14th to 17th, inclusive, and valid for return to July 5th. The through Pullman rate is $4.50 for a lower and $3.60 for an upper berth. From Pittsburg to Chicago the lower berth rate is $2.50 and an upper $1.90. We will use our best endeavors to see that your trip over our line is made pleasant and comfortable in every respect. SUMMER RESORTS ```markdown ``` ROOMS AND BOARD FROM $1.50 PER DAY UP TO $3.00 PER DAY. Our rooms for $3.00 per day are exceptionally fine. They afford ocean view and private dining room. We S Excursions To Escape Hea Excursions! Picnics!! To Escape Heat of City, Go to ADAMS' ELECTRIC PARK West Annapolis, Md., 90 minutes' ington, Baltimore and Annapolis Elec. of 10 acres is magnificently located on rounded on three sides by salt water, the pavilion, flying horses swings and board. All Societies, Organizations, Clubs secure at once dates for a day's outing near historic Annapolis. For terms and further particulars, St. N. W., 5, to 7 P. M., or W. C. M. 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. West Annapolis, Md., 90 minutes' ride from Washington on the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad. This beautiful Park of 10 acres is magnificently located on high. ground near Annapolis. Surrounded on three sides by salt water, fine shade, constant cool breezes, large pavilion, flying horses swings and boats for crabbing, fishing, &c. All Societies, Organizations, Clubs, and Select Excursion Parties should secure at once dates for a day's outing at this cool, breezy, shady Park, near historic Annapolis. For terms and further particulars see J. H. Coleman, agent, 1522 12th St. N. W., 5, to 7 P. M., or W. C. Martin, Room 5, 503 D St. N. W., from 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. The Bee is on sale at George H. Lane's barber shop. No. 104 N. Columbus street, by David Wair, and Miss Julia Brown, No. 200 N. Payne street. A grand exhibition drill will be given Tuesday, June 18, 1912, between Georgetown Patriarchie No. 42, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, and the Knights of Pythias, of Washington Park. Capt. N. G. Mitchell and his command have arranged for an excellent outing for the occasion. The special service in the grand June rally of the Groups of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, will begin Sunday, with interesting exercises. The large clock of amounts contributed during the week has reached the six hundred dollar mark, and before the close of the rally the pastor, Rev. D. W. Hays, expects to succeed in raising one thousand dollars. Special music by the Senior and Junior choirs. The Bee can be had at Smith's drug store, Dumbarton Avenue and 28th Street Northwest. The agent will call. Please be ready to pay your subscription. Adams Electric Park. Elsewhere in The Bee this week will be read with interest an advertisement of a new park, known as Adams' Electric Park. This park is located on the Washington, Balfimore and Annapolis Electric Railway, West Annapolis, Md. It is a new pleasure park for the colored Bryan's Villa Bryan's Villa TWOSQUARES FROM READING STATION CAPE MAY, N. J. All modern conveniences and ocean view. Terms per day or week, reasonable NOAH B. BRYAN. Proprietor make special rate for guests weekly; that is, those who wish to have weekly rates, which will be from $9.50 to $15.00 per week. We have rooms without board from $2.50 to $4.00 per week. is! Picnics!! at of City, Go to ELECTRIC PARK. I ride from Washington on the Wash- electric Railroad. This beautiful Park is high, ground near Annapolis. Sur- fine shade, constant cool breezes, large ats for crabbing, fishing, &c. os, and Select Excursion Parties should ing at this cool, breezy, shady Park, see J. H. Coleman, agent, 1522 12th Martin, Room 5, 503 D St. N. W., from people, where they can go and enjoy good salt water breezes. good salt water breezes. Why not give a picnic to this park? The management, in speaking of this park, says: This new pleasure park contains 10 acres of high land, surrounded on three sides by salt water. The large pavilion will accommodate over 700 persons and the constant cool breezes from the surrounding salt water, together with the good shade, excellent drinking water, swings, flying horses, boats for fishing and crabbing, makes this an ideal place for picnics, excursions, etc., for churches, lodges, organizations and private parties. Excursionists to this park can also visit Annapolis, the Capitol of Maryland, and there see the many objects of public and historic interest mentioned in the accompanying circular. Special arrangements have been made with the W. B. & A. Electric R., R. Co. to run excursions to this park at reduced rates. For further information as to arrangements, rates, etc., see Jas. H. Coleman, agent, 1522 12th St. N. W. 5 to 7 P. M., or Wm. C. Martin, Room 5, 503 D St. N. W., 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. Conference With the National Colored Democratic League. A call has been sent out by the Colored National Democratic League with headquarters at Washington, D. C., to the colored committeemen and representatives of every Democratic Club in the country connected with the league, to meet in Baltimore on June 24th next. The plan of representation is to be one committeeman at large from every State with a conference to be elected by every club. --- Most of the Raw Material Used by Them Is Bought From the Government. Jewelers derive their gold supply from various sources, such as old jewelry, banks and refineries, but the greater part of the raw gold used by the manufacturer comes from the government. From the refiner the gold comes to the factory in the form of buttons or granules. The refineries employ the waste of the jewelry shops and by burning off the material portions and subjecting the result to certain processes recover much gold that otherwise would be lost to the trade. For many years there was a steady drain on the gold coin in circulation, caused by the use of the coin by jewelers in search of raw material. The fact that our government turned out a coin that after passing through the assay office was of twenty-two carat fineness, only two grains below the pure gold standard, and had also been worked over, the silver and copper forming the alloy having been mixed thoroughly in the gold before the coin was minted, made the gold coin particularly attractive to the jeweler. The manufacturer experienced no trouble when the gold coin was used, inasmuch as the alloy always had been combined with the metal, and all that was necessary for the commercial utilization of the coin was to alloy it sufficiently to bring the gold down to the point required; also, from the jeweler's viewpoint, a lot of time and difficulty was saved, inasmuch as this scheme did away with much bookkeeping and rendered unnecessary the trying up of considerable amounts of money in the purchase of raw material to be held as stock. Later, however, the government made up the pure gold in brick or bar form, and it is in that shape the greater bulk of the supply is now derived. Thousands of dollars pass between the banks and the manufacturing jewelers every year in the forms of bars of gold, the banks handling these for the benefit of their clients. The bricks vary in value according to weight from $200 to $500 and come with the government assay office stamp as a guarantee of purity and fineness.New York Press. STANDARD MEASURES. The Old Bucket and the Half Bushel Basket Ware Allike. Farmer Giles had heard rumors of the short weight scandal; but, as for himself, he was honest in thought, word and deed. He was naturally incensed when an apple buyer from the city objected to his half bushel measure. "Ive used that red bucket five years," he said, "and I know it's correct." "A dozen years' use wouldn't affect its correctness," was the reply. "Have you any other reason for thinking it is correct?" The farmer controlled his anger and after a moment's thought led his critic to the corncrib and showed him a basket woyen from hickory splits. "That measure twice full fills this," he said. "And this holds exactly a bushel." "How do you know it does?" "Because Bill Sullivan made it, as he makes baskets for everybody, and he said it was a bushel." Still the man was not satisfied. They went to interview Bill. "But how do you know the pattern holds a bushel?" "How do I know? I'm sure of it. I made it originally to hold two of this half bushel basket." "And this half bushel basket?" Bill frowned and pulled his hair in an effort to remember. Then his face brightened. "Why, yes," he said, "I'm sure of it. I tried it one time, Gilles, by that old red bucket measure of yours!"—Youth's Companion. The Way to Bake Beans. To make baked beans soak one and one-half plints small white beans overnight in soft water. In the morning drain and parboil, but not enough to crush the beans. Place in the bottom of a bean pot several slices of bacon (salt or fresh pork), then put in about half the beans, over which sprinkle salt, a heaping spoonful of brown sugar or New Orleans molasses, then more slices of the bacon. Over this place the rest of the beans, with the salt, sugar or molasses and bacon on top. Cover with soft water and bake at least eight hours, though they are better if baked all day. Add soft water as needed. The High Hatbox. If you keep your hatbox on a high shelf in a closet you may find the following suggestion worth trying: Slit open the two upright edges of one side of the hatbox, so that when the cover is raised this side will drop down as if on hinges. This will allow you to remove or replace the hat without taking the box from the shelf.—Harper's. Hla Sincerity. "I was surprised when I heard that Grabrox had joined the church." "I wasn't. I happened to be present when he and his business partner shook dice to see which member of the firm should join."—Indianapolis Journal. In His Line. "He is building an immense artificial mountain on his country estate." "Well, I guess it comes sort of material for him to put up a bluff."—Puck A Custom Quite Popular at One Time In This Country. WOMEN ALWAYS THE VICTIMS. In Colonial Days Ducking Stools Were Common In Maryland, In Virginia the Penalty Was Often Inflicted, and Georgia Sinned as Late as 1819. Nowadays if a woman forms the habits of talking too loud and too longer insists upon saying unpleasant things in wrong places and at wrong seasons there are several things which may happen to her. If she is a person of some social standing her husband may get a divorce, or if she belongs in one of the lower strata he may leave her without that little formality. If she makes life too unbearable for the neighbors she may possibly be arrested and fined. If she lives in England and interrupts the proceedings of parliament, calls names, chases dignitaries to cover whenever they show themselves in public and knocks off policemen's helmets she is called a suffragette and sometimes imprisoned. But even the most "obstinately opprobious and virulent woman," to quote the stately Addison, may be confident that she will escape the punishment mated out to her sister of old. What ever happens, she won't be sentenced to the ducking stool. In many ways modern life is tame and lacking in dramatic incident for a self assertive lady, and even the English suffragettes complain that they are not taken seriously enough. No such claim could have been made in the past, say between the fifteenth and eighteenth centuries, when far more rigid views prevailed on the subject of feminine self repression. In those days magistrates were unanimous in the conviction that "meekness is ye choosest ornament for a woman," and it was held a crime to speak "discornfully" of those in authority, civil or ecclesiastical. A woman must not even indulge in too great freedom of speech in the privacy of her own home and neighborhood. Sometimes she did, and then she was attended to in a simple yet spectacular manner. She was bound securely to a stout chair firmly fixed to the end of a long beam, arranged to work up and down on the principle of the seesaw, on the edge of a river or pond. On the bank at the other end a man worked the contrivance by means of a strong chain, and she was given a ducking, which lasted until justice was satisfied or reform was promised, the populace of course gathering in large numbers to assist at the function. In England the practice was so general that each town had its ducking pond conveniently located where petty offenders of various kinds were disciplined. The pond for the western part of London was what is now a portion of Trafalgar square, Charing Cross. Many of the old ducking stools are still in existence as curiosities. In the days of their activity they were kept in the church'porches, where they doubtless pointed a moral as to the haughty spirit which goeth before a fall. The first colonists brought the institution to this country, although it never flourished in New England. In fact, there are no authentic records of the actual use of the ducking stool in these colonies, although a number of women were sentenced to be so punished. They had, however, other methods of treatment for ladies of a shrewish disposition, one of these being the wearing of a cleft stick upon the tongue. In the central and southern colonies the custom was quite popular. 'In the seventeenth century ducking stools were in every county in Maryland, and in 1775 one was placed at the confluence of the Ohio and Monongahela rivers. In Virginia the penalty was often employed, and in 1634 a Thomas Hartly of that colony wrote, it is said, to Governor Endicott of Massachusetts, giving a detailed account of a ducking administered to "one Betsey, wife of John Tucker, who by violence of her tongue had made his home and ye neighborhood uncomfortable." After describing the machine he adds: "Ye rope was slackened by ye-officer, and ye woman was allowed to go down under ye water for ye space of half a minute. Betsey had a stout stomach and would not yield until she had allowed herself to be ducked five severall times." After she promised to "sin no more" Betsey was untied and allowed to "walk home in her wetted clothes, a hopefully penitent woman." The ducking stool prevailed longer in America than in England. In the old country it does not seem to have been used later than 1809, but in Georgia women were ducked for scolding as late as 1810. It is interesting to note that in 1824 a woman in Philadelphia was sentenced to be ducked, but the decree was not carried out, as it was "deemed obsolete and contrary to the spirit of the times." A writer on colonial customs states that one of the last indictments for ducking in this country was that of Mrs. Anne Royall in Washington, a lobbyist, who "became so abusive to congressmen that she was indicted as a common scold before Judge William Cranch and was sentenced by him to be ducked in the Potomac. She was, however, not subjected to the ducking indignity, but was released with a fine."—Bellman. When our hatred is too better it places us below those whom we hate.—La Rochefoucauld. National Religious Training School THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL, DURHAM N. C. Offers superior advantages for the training of young men and women in many departments of work. The following Departments are in successful operation. 1. Department of Religious Training. 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Washington, D. C. Special Liquor Sale Every Saturday. White Colored. convenience of the 12,000 persons who will be present when President Taft is renominated. The speaker's platform will occupy the same position as four years ago—at the south end of the main auditorium. Behind the platform will be an elevated structure of seats reserved for the 2,000 distinguished guests of the convention. In front of the speaker's platform, and on one level, will be the seats of the 2,156 delegates and alternates, the latter to be seated directly behind the principals. The remainder of the seats on the ground floor will be for the actual participants and the press, and the galleries will accommodate the visitors. The band stand will be suspended at the north end of the hall. The 500 active newspaper men who will be here from all parts of the country to "cover" the convention will occupy two stands, abutting on each side of the speaker's platform. Another feature which is being carefully looked after is the safety of those in the hall in case of fire. Although the building is fireproof, having a main facade of stone and arches of steel, no chances are being taken. Eleven exits have been arranged, half leading into Wabash Avenue and others leading into the alley. Robert T. Lincoln, so of Abraham Lincoln, is under consideration for appointment as permanent chairman of the Republican National Convention that will assemble at Chicago June 18. Mr. Lincoln was Secretary of War from 1881 to 1885 and served as Minister to Great Britain from 1885 to 1893. GREET TAFT CORDIALLY. Crowds Close in on President, Compelling Impromptu Reception on New York Street. President Much Pleased—Is Forced, However, to Seek Shelter with Brother's Law Partner to Escape His Enthusiastic Admirers. New York, May 20. President Taft held an impromptu but enthusiastic reception in upper Fifth Avenue late yesterday afternoon. He had started from his brother's house in Fifth Avenue, and tired of riding in an automobile, wanted to take a quiet stroll. But he had hardly turned north into the avenue, before people recognized his familiar figure, and pressed forward. Others joined those, and in a few minutes fully 1,000 people surrounded the President, each desirous to shake hands with him. The secret service men could not force a way for him to walk on the avenue and patrolmen who hurried up, were equally powerless. Finally it was necessary to stop in John L. Cadalader's home, while Secretary Hilles telephoned for the President's car so that Mr. Taft could escape from this remarkable and spontaneous demonstration. The President was visibly pleased with the cheers and salutations, and the famous Taft smile was well in dence as he stood talking to his broth evidence as he stood talking to his brother, while the patrolmen made a lane to his automobile. Fifth avenue was filled with its customary Sunday afternoon throng, and President Taft had not gone fifty feet north on the thoroughfare before some one recognized him and said so loudly. The word floated through the crowd, and a swarm of people followed in the wake of the President. Automobiles, handsoms and carriages swung in close to the sidewalk and people began to wave their hats and handkerchiefs and cheer. Mr Hilles said last night the President had been very much pleased with the demonstration accorded him. "He never had any idea he would attract so much attention on the avenue when he started out." said Mr. Hilles. "Only two Secret Service men went with us. The President does not care for policemen as an escort, except when he goes out at night to a dinner and they are needed to help get through the traffic. Ordinarily he thinks it makes him look too conspicuous. So today we never had any thought there would be any need for them." Tells in Magazine Article What He Is Trying to Do. New York, May 26. "What I Am Trying to Do," an article by President Taft, appears in the current issue of the World's Work. It deals with tariff revision, business prosperity, arbitration and independence of the judiciary. The President asserts that he is willing to go before the people for a verdict on his veto of the three tariff bills passed by the House in extraordinary session last year; that no charge yet made against him has gone nearer to his heart than that he, by enforcing the anti-trust law, was hurting business; that he intends, so long as he can raise his voice, to continue to favor general arbitration, and that the Republican party would lose caste as a defender of American civilization should it take up the judicial recall as one-of its tenets. 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