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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Congressional Library. Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper That's THE BEE VOL. XXXIII NO.5 WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY JULY 6, 1912 THE NEW PRESIDENT A Man With a Record. Washington. D. C. June 29, 1912. To the Editor: More than a year ago a man who has served as a member of one of the faculties of Howard University for almost as many years as I have lived in the world, wrote me as follows: "I have long known that in Howard University I have the finest opportunity to serve my fellow man that my life will ever afford." These words of a man who has faced for thirty years scorn, obloquy, diction and every species of littleness of heart on account of his connection with Howard University's Law Department, come back to me with peculiar force at this time when announcement is made of the election of Rev. Dr. Stephen Morrell Newman, a white man, to the presidency of Howard University. The man who penned the words is himself a member of the white race. I do not know Dr. Newman, and except that I know he was pastor of the First Congregational Church, this city, during the time I was a student in the College. Department of Howard University. I never heard of him. I therefore reproduce here a sketch of his career as printed in the Washington Herald this morning: "Dr. Newman is sixty-seven years old. He was born at West Falmouth, Me., Nov. 21, 1845. He was graduated from Bowdoin College in 1867 (the very year, Howard University was founded), receiving the degree of A. B. The degree of A. M. was conferred upon him by the college in 1870. He then entered Andover Theological Seminary, from which he was graduated in 1871. The degree of D. D. was conferred upon him in 1887 by Bowdoin College. Was Pastor and Teacher. "Dr. Newman was married August 15, 1871, to Miss Louis McManus, of Brunswick, Me. He was pastor of Trinjarian Congregational Church at Taumont, Mass, from 1871 to 1878. He was then called to the First Congregational Church of Rinon. Wis. where he served as pastor from 1878 to 1885. In 1885 Dr. Newman came to Washington as pastor of First Congregational Church. He remained at the church twenty-one years, until 1906. In 1008 he was appointed president of Eastern College, Front Royal, Va. He remained at the head of the institution for nearly two years. From 1909 to 1911 he was president of Kee Mar College for Women at Hagerstown, Md. * * * "Dr. Newman was professor of mathematics and biology in Rinon College from 1880 to 1882, and was professor of church history in the theological department of Howard University from 1887 to 1891. "He is a member of the Washington branch, American Institute of Archaeology, the American Ornithologists' Union, the American Historical Association, the American Fern Society, Sullivant Mess Chapter, Colonial Society of America the Delta Kappa Epsilon and the Phi Beta Kappa. He is a Republican in politics." From the foregoing sketch of his life it is seen that the new president of Howard University has been busy in the furtherance of the great uplift among mankind practically since the day of his graduation from Andover Seminary. Having had varied service in many fields, Dr. Newman now comes to Howard University, an institution attended almost entirely by colored men and women, where he will find a proposition different from anything he has ever tackled in his life. He seems to be richly endowed with the gifts of educational equipment, and he brings a ripe experience, all of which he will need every moment of the day and night in his new duties. : In the first place, Dr. Newman succeeds a man of almost matchless energy, an orator, a scholar literally steeped in the lore of the ancients as well as in the culture of his own times, a Sforza-like (even if somewhat impressive) doer of things, and a man of rare excellence. Bishop Thirkield was a dynamic force in the life of Howard University, and, indirectly in the life of the Negro race in America. If Dr. Newman lacks any of the above mentioned qualities, barring that of impulsiveness, he is doomed. On the other hand if he has them, or others of a cognate character; if he will remain at all times within hailing distance of the student body and the alumni; if he will view the people among whom he has now cast his lot from the angle of a sympathetic determination to "pitch right in" and help them; if he proves to be something of a good mixer; if he will nail to the mast any and all efforts, regardless of whence they come, to humiliate and "hound" dawg the Law School; if he will give the Medical School to understand once for all that while it is a noble part of Howard University it falls a million miles short of being all of it, then the future augurs nothing but good for the new president, and under his guidance the Alma Mater will stride forth to newer and finer achievements. Dr. Newman is to be congratulated upon his elevation to the presidency of Howard University, for it is an elevation, and if he doesn't think so, let him resion now. As to whether Howard University is to be congratulated it remains to be seen. Yours very sincerely. JAMES C. WATERS, JR. 1330 T. St. N. W. HEAD OF HOWARD. Former Pastor of First Congregational Church. Chosen by Trustees of University. Has Had Long Experience as Minister and Teacher—Many Persons Considered for Position—Board Remains in Session Eight Hours. Rev. Dr. Stephen Morrell Newman, now located at Boston, who for twenty-one years was pastor of First Congregational Church here, was elected president of Howard University last week to succeed Dr Wilbur P Thirkield, who recently resigned to accept a bishopric in the Methodist Episcopal Church. The selection was made by the board of trustees of the institution from a long list of prominent educators after nearly eight hours of deliberation. Embodied in the resolution providing for the election of Dr Newman, was a clause making honorable mention of the following persons, who headed the list of candidates for the position: Dean Kelly Miller, Dean George William Cook, Dean L. B. Moore, and Paul Bartch, of the Smithsonian Institute, all members of the faculty. Considered Many Candidates. At 10 o'clock in the morning the committee recently appointed for the nomination of a president met and began a consideration of names. After long discussion, the full board of tru-tees was called to order by Chief Justice Stanton J. Peele, of the United States Court of Claims who was chairman of the special committee. Biographies of candidates were read, photographs were passed around. "Who's Who in America" was consulted and reconsulted, and almost continuous discussion was interpollated. Bishop Thirkield's resignation became effective yesterday. He will leave shortly for the South to assume his duties as bishop. It is expected that Dr. Newman will come to Washington at once to take charge of the university. Dr. Newman is sixty-seven years old. He was born in West Falmouth, Me., November 21, 1845. He was graduated from Bowdoin College in 1867, receiving the degree of A. B. The degree of A. M. was conferred upon him by the college in 1870. He then entered Andover Theological Seminary, from which he was graduated in 1871. The degree of D. D. was conferred upon him in 1887 by Bowdoin College. Was Pastor and Teacher. Dr. Newman was married August 15, 1871, to Miss Louise McManus, of Brunswick, Me. He was pastor of Trinitarian Congressional Church at Taunton Mass., from 1871 to 1878. He was then called to the First Congregational Church, of Ripon, Wis., where he served as pastor from 1878 to 1885. In 1885 Dr. Newman came to Washington as pastor of First Congregational Church. He remained at the church twenty-one years, until 1906. In 1908 he was appointed president of Eastern College, Front Royal, Va. He remained at the head of the institution for nearly two years. From 1909 to 1911 he was president of Kee Mar College for Women at Hagerstown, Md. After severing connections with the college he lived in Hagerstown for a short time and then went to Boston, where he is now living. Dr. Newman was professor of mathematics and biology in Ripon College, from 1880 to 1882 and was professor of church history in the theological department of Howard University from 1887 to 1891. Associated with Societies. He is a member of Washington branch, American Institute of Archaeology the American Ornithologist's Union, the American Historical Association, the American Fern Society, Sullivant Mess Chapter, Colonial Society of America, the Delta Kappa Epsilon, and the Phi Beta Kappa. He is a Republican in politics. WHAT I SAW IN THE CITY ON THE LAKE. A Busy City and Wide-Awake People—They Will Eat and Dress—Charles Letts a Fashionable Resort. Many Washingtonians There. (A Delayed Letter.) I had mapped our great things on my arrival in the great city, but I assure you that a delegate must be on the alert. I am busy. I am compelled to watch the enemies within and without. There are many tricks played, and you can't tell when one will be played on you. My one thought is the nomination of President Taft and the selection of Mr. Chapin Brown, National Committeeman for the District of Columbia. Some one is flirting with Sidney Bieber. He would like to succeed himself, but there is no more show of him succeeding himself than it is for me to walk across Lake Michigan upon my head. There are all kinds of Rumors that Chapin Brown will not be selected. There is but one way to defeat, and that will be either by death or being kidnapped. There is no danger of me being kidnapped, because I have company always. I have been on the go ever since I landed in this Windy City. I have met everybody of note. The man who is a great factor and assistance to the Taft forces, is our prospective National Committeeman, Chapin Brown. He doesn't allow a mosquito to pass him without investigating the THE MUSICIAN reasons why. I feel confident that the Republican party of the District of Columbia will be satisfied with him. I have a few moments today to be quiet, so I have decided to take in the city. You can ride at least 20 or 25 miles for five cents. You get tired riding in the electric cars. I have been to every point of interest. Doing Well. The colored citizens are doing well. Many of them are in business. Jas. B. McGwinn, formerly of Washington, D. C., has a fine business. His wife, Mrs. Mary McGwinn, is great help to her husband. My friend James continues to believe in the Seven Day Adventist, and he never forsakes his church. My friend Charles Lett is conducting a high-class place. He keeps up his reputation in treating his customers and friends in apple pie order. He is just as young looking and active as ever. My friend James Madison Vance and myself dined at this popular resort a few evenings ago. Speaking of Vance, he is the same shrewd politician, and as handsome as ever. The Louisiana politicians have always made a reputation at all Republican conventions. In going the rounds I dropped into Moffett's, 57 East Congress street and had a setting. This is one of the leading, if not the leading photographer in Chicago. I also ordered a picture of the great convention to be sent to my good old friend Maxfield, who never forgets me when he goes out of the city. After ordering a setting I took the elevator, and to my surprise I met Miss Mattie Williams, who is an elevator operator. I was astounded to see a female running an elevator. Miss Williams was asked a few questions, and in language polished and refined impressed me that she was far above her station. No teacher of language could be any more refined and lady-like than this young girl. She seems to be about 19 or 20, and she informed me that she is from St. Louis, Mo. She has been in the employment of this firm for several years. She must have been extremely young when she came to this place, or my eyes have deceived me or my judgment of age needs repairing. Notwithstanding she is right on the job. she is right I saw my old friend W. H Smith, formerly manager of the Howard Theater. He is doing great business in the theatrical world. He is too busy to not quit. He told me so much, and my time was so short and my memory so treacherous that you will have to imagine what he said about the Howard Theater, Washington. He has promised to write me a story about the passing of the Perkins Theater, of which he was one time manager. He has enough of Washington. I anticipate great times in the convention tomorrow. All kinds of rumors are in circulation, but if you want to see a great man, and one that doesn't care, whether Roosevelt comes to Chicago or not, you ought to see Manager McKinley. He is just going to nominate President Taft, or turn Lake Michigan in another direction. I have been interested in the Platform Committee. I want to see a lynching plank inserted. There are all kinds of planks to be offered, from what I understand. I have met a few of the representatives of the Islands in the persons of Mater Fajajo, Porto Rico, and Mr. Sasthenes Behn, of San Juan, Porto Rico. These gentlemen are delegates. Mr. Edgar C. Snyder, of the Omaha Bee, is a wide-awake individual. He is never quiet. I find him to be an affable gentleman. I cannot forget to mention the fact that I saw Mrs. Ida B. Wells Barnett. She is as active and as determined as ever. She has not only grown stout, but very pretty. She is still fighting for the cause of the Negro and I regret that I shall not have an opportunity to see her again before I leave. Nobody roes hungry in Chicago. There are eating places almost in every square on State street, Wabash Avenue; in the business section, Congress street and many more important streets. The people have no time to attend to one another's business. Regrets are expressed everywhere for our good friends Napier and Johnson. Notwithstanding the accident to them they are still on the job. My friend, Ralph W. Tyler is at headquarters. Ralph has a level head. Col Johnson is on crutches, but he will make any kind of sacrifice to nominate President Taft. I met R. R. Horner in front of the convention, and after we had a walk and ramble together, he said that he had gotten Houston's record. He can't serve on the Board of Education remarked Mr. Horner; he (Houston) is a citizen of Chicago, and I am going, to file the record of the court with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. No., Sir. Houston can't serve on the Board of Education. While talking with Mr. Horner, a South Carolina Negro delegate by the name of Andrews came up to me and asked me about an article that had appeared in The Bee and whether I had read an article in his paper in answer. Had it not been for my size this Negro would have, no doubt, raised his hand, but he thought that cowardice was the better part of valor. O! what I would have done to this chap the Negro press of South Carolina would have been writing libituary notices now. My friend Bieber has all his cohorts here. I could only see one of them in a position, and he didn't remain long. He was Dr. Howard. He was placed as assistant sergeant-at-arms in the delegate section, and very near the writer. It was too hot there for the Doctor. I didn't see him but once, and where he went I don't know. Bieber was in evidence every minute or so. He was a nervous man. I occupied the seat that he had selected for himself. Wilder can be heard from every hour in the day. He needs to be braced up. His shoulders are on an inclined position. He hasn't lost his appetite, because I met him frequently at meals. He needed a hair cut when I saw him last. I changed my meal quarters because I got tired looking at him. He left town unbeknown to his associate Bieber. Both had been telling everybody that they met that they would be scatd. Wilder had a tale of woe to tell everybody he met. Some would listen, while others would tell him that they were too busy. Wilder, I understand, will attend a school of politics. REWARDED FOR KILLING A NEGRO. Committee Waits Upon the Commissioners. Committee of the Blaine Invincible Republican Club, headed by Francis, appeared before Commissioner Rudolph June 18, 1912, protesting the procedure adopted by the police department in a recent case of rewarding William Beck for killing Reed Adams. William Beck was exonerated by the coroner's jury. the Corbett's jury. The Washington Herald, in publishing the protest made by the Blaine Invincible Republican Club, stated that this man heard the shots, fired by Thrift, the policeman, as he was being pursued by Adams; went to his home and got his revolver, and came back and killed Adams. To the well thinking man, if Reed Adams wanted to kill Thrift or any one else, he certainly had plenty of time to do it; because he had between the time of Beck going home, according to statement in the Herald, getting his gun and coming back to the place where the killing was done. The parties concerned were on the move all the time, and it does not appear that Adams was as bad as they made out he was. The following protest was presented by the committee. Honorable Commissioners, District of Columbia, Washington, D. C Gentlemen: It has been brought to our notice through the newspapers of the adoption of a proposition by the Metropolitan Police Department of this District to compensate one William Beck for shooting down a human being. We appeal to you for protection to stop the matter at once for the following reasons: First. We make this appeal not because the deceased was a colored man, but because he was a human being. Second. Taking for granted that he was a bad man, and had a bad character, yet he had not committed a crime which warranted the taking of his life, because as appears in the paper herewith enclosed marked "Exhibit A." there was a crowd present to witness the act which gives us further right why this procedure should not be promulgated by the police department. Third. The man for which the police department is collecting funds as testimonial marked "Exhibit B," is shown by a news article marked "Exhibit A," to be named William Beck, and he is alleged to be of a questionable character, having been just released for an assault with a deadly weapon. Further, this man Beck was violating the District of Columbia law as to carrying dangerous weapon. Now, therefore, we come with the facts as above-mentioned, and earnestly ask of you as a man, to stop at once the police department's action, from soliciting funds from its members and citizens to compensate William Beck for killing a human being. Thanking you very much for steps you may take in the premises. Committee from the Blaine Invincible Republican Club, organized since 1876, and tax payers, D. C. A CALL. gro League of America, Greet- The National Civil and Political Ne- ing: The members of the National Civil and Political League of America and other friends of good government who believe in protecting the civil and political rights of the Negro American citizens, are respectfully invited and requested to meet in the city of Washington, District of Col- umbia, on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 16th and 17th, 1912, at 12 o'clock noon. Each subordinate league and district organization are entitled to three delegates. The present political condition of the country demands united action on the part of the colored Americans, and a wise leadership. That the re-election of President Wm. Howard Taft is the only solution of the Negroes in this country. A comparison of the two platforms of the two great political parties, con- vinces us that one, the Republican platform, guarantees that protection of life, liberty and property; while the Democratic platform, is eloquently silent. As to the two candidates for President, Wm. Howard Taft, the exponent of universal Liberty and exponent of the constitutional amendments, and Woodrow Wilson, heads a party whose principles are race discrimination, disfranchisement and a violation of our constitutional amendments which insure life, liberty and protection of property. We therefore urgently request every colored American who has a vote and believes in equality of citizenship, to urge upon the citizens in their respective States and territories to take an active part in the coming political contest. Signed: W. CALVIN CHASE, Chairman, Executive Committee. JABEZ LEE. JOSEPH H. STEWART, A. P. PRIOLEAU, W. T. DENNY. P. K. FONVILLE. J. T. SOUDERS. JOHN F. COLLINS, J. LOUIS TAYLOR, REV. P. A. WALACE. SYLVESTER L. CORROTHERS. President The National Civil and Political Negro League of America. ANNOUNCEMENT. Negro Year Book and Annual Encyclopedia. The Negro Year Book, which has just been published under the auspices of Tuskeree Institute, is the result of a systematic attempt to supply the growing demand from all parts of the United States and many portions of the Old World for accurate and concise information in regard to the history, progress and present status of the Negro race. It is based to a large extent on the inquiries that have come to the institute and have been turned over for reply to the Department of Research, of which Monroe N. Work, the author of this work, is the head. Among the subjects treated in the work are: "A Review of the Negro in 1911." "The Economic Progress of the Negro." "The Negro in the Religious PARAGRAPHIC NEWS (By Miss G. B. Maxfield.) It is estimated that between 400 and 500 persons were killed, and property loss of $1,400,000 entailed by a tornado which struck Rejina, Canada. Judge J. J. Bird, colored, of Springfield, Ill., who died a few days ago, was singularly honored. Resolutions of condolence passed the Legislature of that State, and made a part of the House records, and more than $6,000 was subscribed for the erection of a monument to his memory. Over 150,000 visitors were at Chicago for the Republican convention. The coldest weather for June was witnessed in Colorado Springs, when the thermometer reached 37 degrees above. After July 1st any trunk measuring 45 inches high will have to be reduced, or an excess of so much per inch in weight will be charged, as so many trunks are larger than the regular size. One thousand dollars annually is to be given Fisk University to be used for current expenses of the school. This sum was left by Mrs. John Hay, widow of the late Secretary of State, John Hay. Six thousand dollars is the accumulation of Catherine Simons, a colored woman who spent much of her life as a cook. This sum was left to be divided among institutions for her race. It is said that St. Louis colored people have $1,000,000 in real estate. Colored people own today $6,000,000. They have 135 private high schools, 30,000 teachers, 82 banks, about 300 newspapers and periodicals. Their illiteracy has been decreased 47 per cent. There are among them 1,500 lawyers, 2,500 physicians several thousand clergymen, and 2,000,000 children attending school. Speaker Champ Clark was voted the confidence of the House of Representatives, Monday by a unanimous vote. Miss Clark, the daughter of Speaker Champ Clark, received the plaudits of the American people when she demanded her father to reply to the attacks made by Mr. Bryan upon her distinguished father. C. C. Curtis, National organizer of the National Personal Liberty League was one of the assistant sergeant-at-arms at the Baltimore Democratic National Convention. Bob Hunter was killed, and Flinn Huttinger was seriously injured at Luna Park, Cleveland, Ohio, at the Motordrome. Hunter's neck was broken beneath his machine. Huttinger suffered a broken knee cap. At Auburn, N. Y., Monday, Charles Stephens, editor of the Skanestaless Free Press, and Wm. Tapp, were killed, and John Dean, of Auburn, probably was fatally injured when Mr. Dean's touring car skidded off the road. Two cases of yellow fever were reported June 22 in San Juan Bautists, capitol of the State of Tobasco, Mexico. The Judges of the District of Columbia Supreme Court will not appoint a successor to Mr. W. L. Houston until October at which time Judge Barnard will return. Col. Wm. F. Stone, sergeant-at-arms of the National Republican convention has returned to Baltimore. Md., from Chicago, Ill. He was highly clated with the convention arrangements. Dr. C W. Childs is a candidate for a member of the Board of Education to succeed Mr. W. L. Houston. Dr. Newman was Dr. John R. Francis' selection for president of Howard University. Prof. Sigmund, of Berlin, has founded an anti-suffrage association. This move has alarmed the suffrage advocates. Robert Pellham, Jr., is regarded as a journalistic genius. He is a man of remarkable ability and ingenuity. The defeat, of Cecil Lyons, of Texas, is universally indorsed by the citizens of the State. Judge Benjamin Davis was given a royal reception on his return to Georgia last week from the Chicago, Ill., Republican National Convention. "Negro Education." "Negro Soldiers and Heroes." "A Chronological History of the Negro in America." It contains directories of Negro banks. Negro towns, business leagues, hospitals, newspapers, and National and Fraternal organizations. There are also carefully classified lists of books and articles relating to the Negro The Year Book, which is bound in paper, has 229 pages. The information is arranged in a concise, systematic form so as to make it easy of reference. The book is not published as a business venture, although it may be so later, provided it finds a sufficient number of readers. In order to determine whether there is sufficient demand for the Year Book to warrant its continued publication in succeeding years a price of 25 cents has been placed upon it, postage, 5c. A considerable reduction will be made to persons desiring ten copies or more. Address, Negro Year Book Company, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Legend of "the Poor Sinner's Bell" That Was Cast In Breslau In the Year 1386. The poor sinner's bell is a bell in the city of Breslau. In the province of Siliesia, Prussia, and hangs in the tower of one of the city churches. It was cast July 17, 1386, according to historic records. It is said that a great bell founder of the place had undertaken to make the finest church bell he had ever made. When the metal was melted the founder withdrew for a few moments, leaving a boy to watch the furnace and enjoining him not to meddle with the catch that held the molten metal, but the boy disobeyed the caution, and when he saw the metal flowing into the mold he called the founder. The latter rushed in and, seeing, as he thought, his work of weeks undone and his masterpiece ruined, struck the boy a blow that caused his immediate death. When the metal cooled and the mold was opened the bell was found to be not only perfect, but of marvelous sweetness of tone. The founder gave himself up to the authorities, was tried and condemned to death. On the day of his execution the bell was rung to call people to attend church and offer a prayer for the unhappy man's soul, and from that it obtained the name of "the poor sinner's bell." SEEING A, PURPLE COW. Perfectly Natural Under Certain Conditions, Says an Artist. H. Anthony Dyer, painter of water colors, was explaining the matter to some possible buyers of his wares. "Suppose while you are in the country in summer," said he, "you chance upon a Holstein cow grazing on a hillside. Holsteins, of course you know, are black and white. The pasture is green. Off at one side is a gray unpainted barn. Do you stagger with surprise when you notice that that cow is purple? Not a bit of it. If it were not purple you might reasonably consult an oculist. That would be a sign that your eyes needed attention. "But you may never have tried to figure out why the cow is purple. Here is the answer: The complementary color of the green pasture is red. The sight of green always suggests red, although we don't realize it. Flooding the scene is the yellow sunshine. The yellow, the red and the green combine so that the grazing neutral colored cow purple, and purple it undeniably is, as you must admit when next you encounter one under such circumstances. Nevermore, therefore, may you sing with Gelett Burgess: I never saw a purple cow. I never hope to see one. —New York Press. The Bug Bible. The bug Bible was printed in 1569 by the authority of Edward VL, and its curiosity lies in the rendering of the fifth verse of the Ninety-first Psalm, which, as we know, runs, "Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night nor for the arrow which fleth by day." but in the above version it ran, "So thou shalt not nede to be afraid of any bugges by night." Ludicrous as this sounds, it is not etymologically without justification. "Bug" is derived from the Welsh word "bwg," which meant a hobgoblin or terrifying specter, a signification traceable in the word commonly in use today—"bugbear"—and Shakespeare once or twice uses the word in this primary sense, notably when he makes Hamlet say, "Such bugs and goblins in my life." Daffodil Superstitions Daffodils are not only poisonous and libelous, but most unlucky flowers, especially when single specimens are encountered. Herrick, who must often have gone through the experience without much harm happening, declares that— When a daffodil I see Lastly, safely burled. In Herrick's own Dervon to this day if you place a single daffodil on the table of a farmhouse the farmer will jump up and exclaim, "Now we shall have no young ducks this year." The evil spell can be broken by increasing the single flower to a bunch.—St. James' Gazette. Queer Nest of the Tontobane. The oddest of all birds' nests is the one built by the tontobane, a South African songster. It is built of cotton and always upon the tree producing the material. In constructing the domicile the female works inside and the male outside, where he builds a sentinel box for his own special use. He sits in the box and keeps watch or sings nearly all the time, and when danger comes in the form of a hawk or a snake he warns the fainily, but never enters the main nest. A Dodger. "Bibbles is a great man to try to dodge a responsibility on technicalities." "Yes. He once signed a pledge. Then he forget about it and called in a handwriting expert to prove that the signature was a forgery."—Washington Star. Various Ships. Ostand—Pa, what kind of ships are courtships? Pa—Soft ships, my son. Ostand—And what kind of ships call the sea of matrimony? Pa—Hardships, my son. London Tit-Bits. Neither despise nor oppose what thou dost not understand.—William Penn. Orders From the Bench Often Make a Batter Unpopular With the Fans. One of the charms of the game is its unexpectedness, the fact that you never can tell what's going to happen until it is history. Do you know what "inside ball" really is? Most "fans" think they do, but few really do know. In fact, it is a very interesting sidelight, both on the game and on the American character, to realize that nine out of ten people who see a ball game see only the flesh of it, never realize the skeleton on which it is built, never see the heart beating nor watch its lifeblood flow. You go to a game and shout yourself hoarse. "Hit it out, you, you 'bonehead!' What yer standing there for? Think this a pink tea? They're all perfectly good—hit 'em.' And the player at the plate, hearing, longs to obey—for all players love to hit—yet holds himself in. "Make him give you three balls. Then hit!" are his orders from the bench from the baseball general ordering the game. A man is on third. There is but one out. Hits have been few and far between, but a long fly will score the man. How get a long fly? By meeting one which "cuts the heart of the plate" square and fair. How get the pitcher to serve such a ball? By "working" him until three balls have been called, when the fourth ball must come over the plate or the batter he given pass; hence the orders. If they go wrong, if the pitcher succeeds in getting three strikes across before three balls, the batter strikes out, and a groan goes up from the crowd. But the batter knows, and the pitcher knows, and the team knows, and the players on the bench know that the man at the plate struck out because he was obeying orders. World Today. TOLD IN FEW WORDS. Shortest Robber Story In History, as Narrated by Voltaire. In his study of "Seven Great Statesmen" Andrew D. White describes the work done in the eighteenth century by the French minister Turgot against the vicious system then prevailing of "farming out" the taxes. A great combination of contractors resulted, who grew enormously rich at the people's expense, not, however, without able criticism. This syndicate assumed the character of what in America of these days would be called a "combine," and at the head of it were the farmers general, wealthy, powerful and, as a rule, merciless. Their power pervaded the entire nation, from the king's apartments at Versailles to the cottages of the lowliest village. To those men and their methods Voltaire had made a reference which ran through France and indeed through Europe. A party of Parisians were amusing each other by telling robber stories. Presently Voltaire, who had been listening quietly, said: "I can tell a robber story better than any of yours." The whole room immediately became silent and listened to the greatest personage in the French literature of the eighteenth century. Voltaire after clearing his throat began as follows: "Once on a time there was a farmer general." Then he was silent. Presently all began to cry out: "Why do you stop? Go on, Tell us the story." "I have told the story," said Voltaire. "Do you not see that my statement implies the greatest robber story in history?" What Is a Bath? What is a bath? Is it the simple bath of hot or cold water and soap, or the Turkish bath of hot air or the Russian one of steam, or the mud bath of Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, or the compressed air bath of Relichenball, or the baths of wine favored by famous beauties, or the sun bath of modern hygienists, or the Laplander's plunge into the hot blubber of a just killed whale, or the bath of asses' milk, to provide which for his consort an Earl of Portman bought cheap the Portman estate north of Oxford street as a farm to keep a herd of asses? Now, which of these is a bath?—London Chronicle. "The Almighty Dollar" The idea of the forceful phrase "the almighty dollar" is much older than the time of Washington Irving. Ben Jonson's "Epistle to Elizabeth, Countess of Rutland," commences thus: Whilst that for which all virtue now is Whilst that for which all virtue now is sold. When Tennyson Sat Up Nights. We have had Alfred Tennyson here; very droll and very wayward, and much slitting up of nights till 2 or 3 in the morning with pipes in our mouths, at which good hour we would get Alfred to give us some of his magic music, which he does between growling and smoking, and so to bed. -Fitzgerald's "Letters" (ISSS). Had Misjudged Him "Does your father ever kiss your mamma, Willie?" asked the lady who had once been the gentleman's sweetheart. "Yes, every morning when he goes away to the city." "Dear me! And to think that I once loubted his courage!"—Chicago Record-Herald. Creditors have better memories than lebtors.—Franklin. v The Famous, Actress' Deception Which Cost Banker Fould a Thousand Louis. Rachel, the fairous actress, did not neglect any means of turning a more or less honest penny. In his new life of her Francis Gribble tells the following story of a guitar: Rachel first saw and admired it in an artist's studio. "Give it to me," she said. "I want to pretend that it is the guitar on which I earned my living as a street singer." The jest seemed a pleasant one, and the artist handed over the instrument. Rachel embellished it with ribbons and hung it in her own apartment, where it duly attracted the attention of Achille Foulde, the banker. Hearing its story, he expressed the wish to possess it. "Very well," said Rachel, "you can have it for a thousand louis." "Five hundred," said the banker, trying to bargain. "No, a thousand," said Rachel, expressing her disdain for those who haggled. And the banker actually paid a thousand louis for the worthless knickknack. It is said that he learned the truth when he tried to sell his treasure at the Hotel Drouot-and that the discovery of the hoax nearly sent him into a fit on the floor. MEASURING THE EARTH. Erasosthenes Made the First Attempt and Did Fairly Well. The earliest attempt to measure the circumference of the earth was made by a Greek, Erastosthenes, who was born 276 B. C. He found that at Syene the gnomon, or uprightspillar, used by the Greeks to measure the height of the sun in the sky, showed the sun to be exactly overhead at midday at the time of the summer solstice, while at Alexandria the gnomon cast a shadow upon the same date, showing that the latter point was one-fifthle of the earth's circumference north of Syene. Erasosthenes reasoned correctly that the length of the shadow at Alexandria bore the same relation to the circumference of the small circle described from the top of the gnomon as a center that the distance between the two cities bore to the circumference of the globe. This latter was 5,000 stadia, or about 625 miles, which when multiplied by fifty gives 31,250 miles as the circumference of the earth. This result is not quite correct, but as nearly so as could be expected from the first rough attempt to estimate it.—New York Mall. Mexico's Way With Women. Mexico's Way With Women. Woman's place in Mexican life is the inevitable mingling of the Moorish ideas of the Spanish conquerors and the savage ideas of the natives, the Milwaukee Sentinel says. The Castilian hides his wife and daughters behind stone walls and the picturesque lattices of romance, and he is their lord and master. On the other hand, the Indian tribes are, of course, still bound by the spirit of the ancient savage customs. Historians tell of one of the baptismal ceremonies of the Meshic tribes, who fought their way to supremacy long before the Spanish arrived on the scene. To ench boy baby the priests chanted this command: "Thy profession and faculty is war, thy obligation to give the sun to drink blood of the enemies and the earth corpses of the foes." To the girl baby they said with far less ceremonial: "You are to stay within the house, as the heart does within the body. Our Lord enshrines you in that place, and your office is to fetch and to grind malze in the metate." Jokai's Joke. At a banquet held in his honor in Torda, Maurus Jokal was called upon to propose the toast of "The Ladies." He made an excellent speech, during which he continually toyed with the brown curls upon his forehead. Finally he said: "I raise my glass in honor of the gracious ladies of Torda. May they all live until my hair grows gray." His audience drank to the toast, but it was easy to see by the faces of the ladies present that they did not think much of the compliment. Jokal rose again from his seat and took from his head a magnificent brown wig, showing an entirely bald head beneath it. "My hair," he added, "will never grow gray." And the ladies, who had not known of his baldness, were more than pacified. Plants Without Roots. The "flower of the air" is a curious plant found in China and Japan. It is so called because it appears to have no root and is never fixed to the earth. It twines around a dry tree or sterile rock. Each shoot produces two or three flowers like a lily—white, transparent and odoriferous. It is capable of being transported 600 or 700 miles, and it grows as it travels, suspended on a twig. 4 A Fidgety Age. Repose of manner was considered at one time essential to the well bred woman, but this is an ideal long consigned to the past. Every one tidgets in these restless days, no one has time to sit still nor to listen for more than a minute at a time without being bored and showing it.—London Queen. Generally. Figg (sententiously)—To him that bath shall be given, you know. Fogg —Yes, the man who has a head gets ahead, I've noticed.—Boston Transcript. True men and women are all physicians to make us well.—C. A. Bartol. LEON'S LIQUID POMADE A An Excellent Perfumed Toilet Preparation Will Soften and Invigorate Your Hair 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. None genuine without the Red Top. PRICE 15 CENTS. For sale by all druggists, or drop us a card if your druggist does not carry it. M. LEON GOLDSMITH CO. 429 R Street N. W., Washington, D. C. Goldheim says English cut clothes are riding on a great wave of popularity this spring with the young men. And it is to these young men we are addressing this particular advertisement. Almost every tailor in this country is endeavoring to make these narrow shoulder, unpadded English coats, but only a few-a very few-have mastered the art. We have succeeded because we have concentrated our efforts along these lines for a number of months past. We not only say we can produce a perfect-fitting, gracefully-draped English model suit, but we guarantee our work to you or ask no pay. Can we do more? 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It had washstands with decorated pottery on them in all its more expensive rooms so that a guest sojourning there need not go down to the common washroom for his morning ablution and dry his hands and face on a jack towel. There were combs and brushes in the rooms, too, so that if one wanted to smooth his hair he was not obliged to resort to the appliances of that sort that were hung by chains to the washroom walls. Moreover, if a man going to the Bates House for a sojourn chose to pay a trifle extra he might have a room all to himself. But all these subjects of wonderment shrink to nothingness by comparison when the proprietors of the Bates House printed on their breakfast bills of fare an announcement that thereafter each guest's breakfast would be cooked after his order for it was given, together with an appeal for patience on the part of the breakfasters—a patience that the proprietors promised to reward with hot and freshly prepared dishes. This innovation was so radical that it excited discussion hotter even than the Bates House breakfasts. Opinions differed as to the right of a hotel keeper to make his guests wait for the cooking of their breakfasts. To some minds the thing presented itself as an invasion of personal liberty and therefore of the constitutional rights of the citizen. - Edward Eggleston's "Recollections." A FRAGRANT TRAIN. Cut Flower Limited Express a Unique Feature in France. Every night during the winter months a special train, popularly called the "Rapide des Fleurs"—the cut flower limited express—of ten cars, leaves Toulon for Paris over the line of the Paris, Lyons and Mediterranean railway, carrying cut flowers in baskets and cardboard boxes from all stations on the line from Nice to Toulon to the Paris markets. Certain cars are switched off to Frankfort, Berlin and Munich; others continue to Brussels and others to Calais, where their perishable freight is rushed to the markets of London and Manchester. Certain shipments reach St. Petersburg and Vienna, and the facilities thus offered the flower growers of southern France are unique in the transportation world. A special train crew sorts these tens of thousands of parcels en route, the eight or ten sorters handling the baskets as carefully as the mails are handled. The cut flower industry of southern France began with the impetus first given by Alphonse Karr, the cultivar jardinier, as he was known when he settled in St. Raphael in the latter part of the last century. Today the violets of Hyeres, like the roses and carnations of Antibes and the narcissus and Roman hyacinths of Olloules, Le Pradet and Carquileranne, are found in the shops of Paris scarce eighteen hours after they were growing in the open air on the Mediterranean shores. Cuteness of Madmen. In Sir William Butler's autobiography there is an amusing story about six insane soldiers who escaped while the corporal who had brought them on board the trooper was leaving at Durban and who mingled with the 1,500 sane men on the decks. The problem of the voyage was to find who were the six madmen. By the time the boat reached Cape Town twenty-six men were officially under observation, and not one of the six was among them. In the end the crazed half dozen were identified as those who had taken an especially eager part in the innatic hunt. Not His Language. Lord Robson, at the dinner of the Glamorgan society, told the story of a Welsh witness in a Glamorganshire case who, having been sworn to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, was asked if he could speak English or would like an interpreter. "No," he replied; "I can speak some English, but I cannot speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth."—St. James Gazette. Good Fellowship Biggs—You should join our club, old man, if only for the good fellowship of the thing. Miggs—I intend to. Brown, one of your members, took my name only last week. Hasn't he said anything about it? Biggs—No; we don't speak to each other.—Boston Transcript. Dangers of Carelessness. Lion Tamer (to assistant)—You've left his cage open again. One of these days some one will come along and steal him.—London Opnion. A Household Jewel. "Is your new man competent? "Very. She can even fool agents and peddlers into believing that she's mistress of the house."—Detroit Free Press. NAVAL GUN POINTERS. Introduction of the Telescope Sight and Crossbar Has Worked For Greater Efficiency. Perhaps very few outside of the service know of the important part that the telescope and the crossbar sight have played in the development of target work. Before the recent introduction of the telescope and the crossbar the gun pointer strained his eyes in the impossible effort to adjust their focus to three widely separated objects simultaneously, the rear sight a few inches away, the front sight a dozen feet distant from the rear one and the target anywhere from 1,500 to 13,000 yards. Ordnance experts worked over this problem, and the result was the introduction of the telescopic sight and the crossbars—two pieces of crossed wire at the end of the telescope. When these "cut" on the target the gun pointer-presses his electric button and the gun does the rest. It is eminently spectacular, this great gun battery practice. This is from a description given to the writer by an umpire whose station was on one of the ships towing the target: "Through the glasses you could see a needle-like flash from the firing ship, a vessel so far distant that her outline was but an indistinct blur upon the horizon. Having caught the flash, the glass is dropped, the eye goes to the stop watch, and you begin to count—one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven—and about then you will hear a faint drone which in the next fraction of a second swells into a mighty roar—the roar of an express rushing at the rate of thirty miles a second. With the roar come a flying of splinters from the target, a geyser leaping a hundred feet in air, then another and another, as the ricocheting shell glances from wave to wave, and then, last of all, the faint, farro boom of the gun which had hurled the missile."—Harper's Weekly. DECORATED HIS SHIP. Sir John Had Little Paint and a Fine Sense of Humor. It is not often the administration of England's naval affairs is attended with any humorous features, but on one occasion at least an officer of the royal navy contributed quaintly to the archives of the admiralty. Once, before the days of steel ships, the allowance of paint in the royal navy was very small, and sometimes the officers had to pay large sums in order that their ships might maintain a decent appearance. Sir John Phillimore resorted to a funny expedient either to soften the heart of the navy board or, if that proved impossible, to express his opinion. He painted one side of his yellow frigate black and white and used the rest of the black paint in printing on the other side in large letters. "No more paint!" The navy board wrote to call his attention to the impropriety of his conduct and signed themselves, as they did officially, "Your affectionate friends." Sir John made reply that he could not obliterate the objectionable letters unless he were given more paint and signed himself, in turn, "Your affectionate friend, John Phillimore." The naval authorities then called his attention to the impropriety of the signature, to which Sir John responded, acknowledging the letter, stating he regretted that the paint had not been sent and ending, "I am no longer your affectionate friend, John Phillimore." His frigate was permitted to retain her original yellow, and thus the navy board punished Sir John's impertinence. The Last Laugh. Hogan was railing a clock. He was fairly successful in disposing of tickets in the shop where he worked, but he ran up against trouble when he canvassed his neighbors. Dropping in at a neighbor's house, he tried to sell a ticket on the clock. "It's a fine timepiece and it'll luk foline on yer whatnot er mantel," says Hogan cajolingly. "Gwan, the old clock doesn't run," replied the neighbor. "Well," drawled Hogan, changing front completely. "well, perhaps yez won't win it and then ye'll have the laugh on the fellow who does."—Milwaukee Free Press. Largethening the Day. A couple of laborers who had been working at the waterworks got into conversation. "I say, Bob," exclaimed one of the men, "you are a bit of a scholar. Can you tell me who it was that ordered the sun to stand still? "I don't know," replied Bob. "Some son of a gun of a contractor who wanted a big day's work out of the laboring man, you can bet."—London Answers. Could Imitate. Pater—Can you give my daughter the comforts to which she has been accustomed? Sultor—Yes, sir. I've breakfastasted at your home, and I'm certain that I can complain about the coffee, read the paper, demand the discharge of the cook and announce that I dine at the club.—Toledo Blade. Making It Pleasant For Her. Elderly Relative (sniffing)—Bartha, is it possible that you allow smoking in your parlor? Married Niece—Certainly, auntie. You can smoke your pipe here if you like.—Chicago Tribune. They are as sick that surfeit with too much as they that starve with nothing.—Shakespeare. 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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 1 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 immunity and with reservation. Thousands of the best and well known colored people have visited this city and do visit it now, but they have no place of dignity to go with their families and feel at home. Dr. Booker T Washington, about a year ago made a special plea to the Negro Business League of this city to see to it that a hotel be erected, for the accommodation of the colored people; that when he, Dr. Washington, comes to the city he is compelled to go to some private home. The Lexington Hotel has been erected at the southwest corner of twenty-first and L streets northwest. It is a beautiful three story edifice to contain every modern convenience and accommodation for guest.. THE LEXINGTON HOTEL. The Front Entrance Will be on L, St. The entrance to the Rathskeller will be on L street or main entrance leading to the basement. The Rathskeller will be fitted up equal to any in the United States. the L street entrance. The Buffet Cannot be Surpassed. The dining-room which will be large and commodious with a seating capacity for one hundred and fifty guests. The barber shop will be managed by a first class tonsorial artist with every modern convenience. The billiard parlor, office, lobby and waiting room will be unsurpassed. The waiting parlor will be on the first floor, handsomely furnished. There Will be Thirty-Eight Large Airy Bed Rooms and Nine Baths. There will be at least two private bath rooms connected with the suite of rooms on the second and third floors. The Lexington Will be Conducted on the Basis of Any Up To Date First Class Hotel. The banquet hall which is sp 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- spended 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- rton, 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..... Six months..... Three months..... Subscription monthly.... ONE CHARLES BANKS. The closer we are to greatness the more commonplace it appears, and the less appreciative we are of it. The closer we are to crime the more horrible it appears, and the greater is our denunciation of it. For that reason the really great have no monuments built in their honor until years have passed. And for the above reason punishment for crime should not be defined until our outraged feelings have had a chance to cool off in days of reflection. When one Charles Banks, delegate-at-large from Mississippi, a few days before the Chicago convention convened, announced in the most inconsistent letter imaginable that he felt justified in disregarding his absolute instructions to vote for Mr. Tait, a mighty wave of denunciation of him swept across the country, and Negroes who hold honor higher than money felt another Judas has been resurrected to discredit the race. The Pee preferred to wait until the facts had all come out, and until sober reflection precluded a hasty pronouncement of judgment before delivering its opinion of Mr. Banks. The more we study his thinly veiled letter, and the farther we get from the date he made his unwarranted, and ignominious flop, the more he appears, to us, as a discredited man among his people. Referred to always as one of the most dependable, honest and upright business men, he has not only disappointed his friends, but he has caused their heads to bow in remorse. Before the Chicago convention he stood as a paragon of virtue. Before the convention adjourned he stood as a reproach to many. It may be that he did not turn for cash, and it may be that a few thousand dollars did not influence him to violate his positive instructions, but he will never be able, even if his life is spared an hundred years, to convince many of the race, both North and South, that his sudden change did not bear all the car-marks of bargain and sale. The whole story will come out some day, and we opine when it does one Charles Banks will sink lower in the estimation of former stalwart friends and the race in general. From a towering figure of credit to the race he has shrunken to a pigmy, and all because he failed to keep a pledge he had given and reaffirmed. Mr. Banks has been judged and found wanting; now let us forget the over-rated man from Mississippi. THIRD PARTY. Theodore Roosevelt, after his defeat in Chicago, Ill., declared that he would start a new party. A man who is an honest Republican, after having been defeated by his party, would not join or start an opposition party because he was honestly defeated by his own party. Mr. Roosevelt is selfish, and no one will deny it. He is not a good Republican because he has already asserted that if Wilson is nominated he would not start another party. If talking will start another party in opposition to the President, then Mr. Roosevelt will start that party. What has been the history of new parties in this country? Not since the foundation of this republic has one been successful. Their lives have been short. They could not stand the political tests. The people have gone off under some pretext or another, but they have soon returned. A change of administration always brings on a money panic, and no one knows this better than the American people. Had we not better let well enough alone? It is not evident from existing conditions in the Democratic House of Representatives and the Demo- cratic National Convention that the Democratic party cannot govern this country? Bryan is like Roosevelt. Both started out to kill the bosses, and if we are not mastaken, after they had killed the bosses, as they thought, both committed suicide. Roosevelt will never again control the Republican party. Bryan has wrecked the Democratic party. Can't the American people see that it cannot agree on any proposition? The alleged third party will soon be a party of the past. SENATOR NEWLANDS. Senator Francis J. Newlands, of Nevada, is in Baltimore for the purpose of attending the Democratic National Convention, and assisting in the framing of a party platform for this year's national election. It is said that Senator Newlands will urge a plank disfranchising all of the Negroes of the United States and providing for their colonization in Africa. The spirit of secession and rebellion are yet incased in the bosom of certain Democratic representatives. This Democratic Senator from Nevada, who has failed to make a record in Congress and, whose ability is too meager to make a record, has adopted that old ancient scheme so often heard of in this country, of attacking the Negro. Old Ben Tilman abused the Negro to such an extent and so long, until God paralyzed, his tongue and disabled him, in such a manner that he found it a wise thing to let the Negro alone. Whoever heard of Newlands before? It is always a country Senator or a backwoods member of the lower House of Congress who is a failure at his home, and who wants to distinguish (?) himself among his constituents that takes the Negro as his text. It would be a good act on the part of the Democratic convention in Baltimore, Maryland, if it should adopt a plank in its platform disfranchising the Negro. Speaker Champ Clark seems to be the idol of Negro Democracy. He, as well as his supporters, have been extremely fair toward the Negro. THEODORE ROOSEVELT. When the late Senator Mark A. Hanna predicted several years ago that the day would come when Theodore Roosevelt would be a menace to and split the Republican party, little did the present-day politicians believe it. There is one thing certain: that it was not intended that this republic should be turned into an empire or a kingdom to be ruled by an emperor or a king. The nomination and election of Theodore Roosevelt meant one or the other. The recent Chicago convention was thoroughly organized by men who believed in the perpetuation of a republic. Mr. Roosevelt had but one thought and one ambition: His one thought was his nomination, and the other a ruination of the Republican party if defeated. Every man was a thief or a soundrel who did not support him. The advice he gave the colored delegates in the South, and the attempt of his managers to force them to betray their trust will go down in history as the greatest piece of demagogery of the age. The Negro in the South could not be purchased. The Louisiana delegation was one of the models of the convention. The Georgia delegation was par excellence. The Negroes in the South for once could not be purchased, and Theodore Roosevelt and his third party movement will have a page in political history. DR. STEPHEN MORRELL NEWMAN. While The Bee favored Prof. Kelly Miller above any other Negro candidate for president of Howard University, no better man could have been elected president of Howard University than Dr. Stephen Morrell Newman, formerly pastor of the First Congregational Church in this city. Dr. Newman is no stranger to the people in this city. His many eloquent sermons in defense of the Negro and his stand for him at the First Congregational Church are yet fresh in the minds of the American people in this country. While The Bee is pleased at this selection, it yet maintains that a Negro should have been selected as President of that institution. Some people argue that the time is not ripe for a Negro to be president of Howard University. If President Taft deemed the time ripe for him to appoint a Negro assistant Attorney General of the United States, it is claimed the time was not ripe to appoint a Negro Internal Revenue Collector for the State of New York; it was claimed that the time was not ripe to appoint a Negro assistant United States Attorney. In all of these positions the Negro has demonstrated his ability to manage. In the appointment of this distinguished educator the race has a friend. PRESIDENT TAFT. There is no doubt but that President Taft will be elected. A careful canvass made by The Bee shows that the sentiment is favorable to the election of the President seems to be prevailing everywhere. So far as the colored voters are concerned, they cannot go elsewhere than to remain in the Republican party. The Democratic party doesn't want the Negro, an I there is no use of disguising this fact. President Taft, the colored voter will see, has made the best President of the United States since Lincoln. He deserves to be commended for his deeds. He has done for the colored man what no other President has attempted. The Pee nulty believes that President Taft will continue to do more for the colored citizens than he has ever done. The colored voters should not so soon forget the course that Mr. Roosevelt persued in the discharge of those Negro troops. This alone should convince the colored Americans that the defeat of Roosevelt was a God's blessing. There are many reasons why Mr. Taft should be elected. If the colored voters would stop and consider for a moment they would be convinced that the record of the President entitles him to a reelection, and it is the firm belief that he will be. NEGRO DEMOCRACY. The Democratic convention has nominated Wilson, of New Jersey, for President, and Marshall, of Indiana, for Vice-President. Mr. Wilson has but little, if any, appreciation for the Negro, and Marshall less. The Democratic platform is silent on the civil and political rights of the Negro, and those alleged colored Democrats who went before the Democratic platform committee and urged a plank in behalf of the Negro, failed. The Bee advises every Negro in this country to support the regular Republican nominee. The platform of the Republicans has a plank in its platform in behalf of civil and political rights. The Democratic platform holds out no hope for the civil and political rights of the Negro. What can they expect from that party: as governor of New Jersey, what recognition has Mr. Wilson given the Negro? If any Negro can support the Democratic party and such a platform, he must be after revenue only. CHARLES BANKS. * The Mound Bayou, Mississippi, Demonstrator, Charles Banks, who exposed himself at Chicago, Ill. has come out in a long statement claiming that it is his defense. The country has no use for Banks, and if he only know just how much he is thought of by the people he would cease making statements. Manager McKinley, above all men, is an honest and honorable man. Charles Banks, of Mississippi, who at one time had some standing with the Republican party, had died an ignominious political death. This same man Banks was in the office of The Bee some few months ago and left a circular, but didn't want his name to appear. Will Mr. Banks deny this? Has he the same opinion of the Democrats in Mississippi now as he had then? He begs the question and apologizes for his conduct in his article of defense. Banks, who could have been a benefit to his people, is now a dead factor. NATIONAL CONFERENCE. Elsewhere in The Bee will be seen a call for a national conference under the auspices of the National Civil and Political Negro League of America. This conference is to indorse the re-election of President Wm. Howard Taft. There is no middle ground for the Negroes to take in the present political contest. Every man who believes in an honest and pure government should without any hesitancy take part in this great national gathering. READ THIS "I am proud to say that no Negro has ever entered Princeton as a student since I have been president. "WOODROW WILSON." If this was Mr. Wilson's attitude towards the Negro while he was president of Princeton, what will be his attitude towards Negroes if he should be elected President of the United States? Whoop her up for Taft. The Democrats are in the field with an anti-race candidate for President. That President, Taft should be proud of the courageous and firm stand for him made, by colored delegates, goes without saying. President Taft's colored officials who were in the thickest of the fight, and who bore the brunt of the battle, are all known to him, and he appreciates the work they did. There is no need to particularize, for the honor is sufficient to go around. That third party movement is a bit of moon-shine. No third party was ever propagated by a set of disappointed office seekers and disappointed office holders. It takes a broad-guaged principle upon which to found a new party. Pincho, Garfield, et al., were the white men whom President Taft felt he could successfully conduct his administration without. Rucker, Horner, Wilder, et al., are the colored men whom the President thought would be better off outside of office than in, hence their joining hands with Roosevelt. They are a lot of selfish sorevelts. DEATH OF MRS. EVA BROOKS. A Good Woman, a Faithful Wife and a Kind Mother—Hundreds Pay Her Honor—Revs. Howard and Toliver Preach Eloquent Sermons—Appropriate Remarks by Revs. Grimke and Jarvis. Mrs. Eva Brooks, wife of Rev Walter H. Brooks, died at her residence 801, Twenty-second street, June 26th ultimo, and was buried from the 19th Street Baptist Church Saturday morning, and was interred in Woodlawn Cemetery. The church was packed with the reentrantative people in the city, including ministers, regardless of denomination. Rev. W. J. Howard the well-known pastor of Zion Baptist Church, and Rev. I. I. Toliver, assisted by Rev. F. J. Grimke and Rev. W. D. Jarvis, conducted the services. The singing was under the direction of Dr. Walker, and the music was excellent. Mrs. Brooks was a most amiable and loving woman, who was loved by all who knew her. She was born in Tallahassee, Fla., some 52 years ago, and entered into the rest which remaineth to the people of God Wednesday, June 26 1912. She was a member of the 19th Street Baptist Church, having transferred her membership to this body from the First Baptist Church of Richmond, Va., of which she was a member from her childhood to the year 1883. Her parents, Rev. James H. Holmes and Mrs. Maria Holmes, were devoted to her, as she was devoted to her children. Of the ten children which she gave to the world, six survive her, the youngest being not vifteen years of age. To her sis- A. ters, Miss Mabel Holmes and Mrs. Julia Dawson, of Richmond, Va., and her brother, Robert, of Richmond, and her brother Dr. John H. Holmes, of Winchester, Kv., she cherished the tenderest affection. Her husband regarded her as a balance-wheel in his life, as well as a companion and source of pleasure. She will be missed as a pure and blessed consort, a devoted mother, a loving sister, a friend and kind neighbor, but the sad loss, which we have experienced is her eternal gain. FROM THE FAMILY. Only a Step. Only a step removed And that step—into bliss! Our own, our dearly loved, Whom here on earth we miss Not shrouded in the dark, But veiled by ourest light; Each safely anchored bark Now hidden from our sight. Not hushed the pleasant song That used to greet our ear; But 'mid the angel throng Sounding more sweet and clear. Not passed away the love So rich, so true, so pure; But perfected above. And ever to endure Only a step removed: We soon again shall meet Our own, our dearly loved, Around the Savior's feet —Sarah G Stock. You will find The Bee in every honest family's home in this city, If you don't see it, it is an 'oversight. Have it sent to you. Public Men And Things (By the Sage of the Potomac.) Roscoe Conkling Brite, who has been in a nervous state for about two years, and bordering on nervous prostration for the past six months, said that he feared his duties as assistant superintendent of the schools would preclude his incurring another son or of Horner-Tunnell displeasure by throwing his hat in the political ring, and since another distinguished Harvard man had had his hat kicked out of the ring, he would just-passively sit tight, and watch his own little $3,000 job. Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, who loves politics only when it is about three thousand miles away from him, said his bosom friend Walter Pinchback was a Taft man from away back yonder, and he guessed he would have to play billiards according to Walter's instructions. Walter Pinchback said he was right with Dr Wormley and the Doctor was with him, so that made a pair of crouches whom Taft could bet on when the race began. Dr Will Davis said he had not been out of his drug store in so long that he really did not know who was running, but that he would sell rough on cars, on prescription to Roosevelt men if Tatt men would pay him the market price. *Cyrus Fields Adams, who of late has been passing as a colored man with 97 per cent of white blood in his system, said that he had held office three or four terms by adapting himself to prevailing conditions, and he would immediately begin work on that* ancient Negro campaign book of his, and would defer marriage for another half century. Oliver Randolph and Ocea Tavlor when pressed for their position in this campaign, said: "Hist, there's Chase coming; we 'dassent' say a word." Dr. Wilder, late two-time candidate for delegate, and late dreamer after the Haitian ministership, had not sufficiently come to, after the terrible bump William Calvin Bee Chase gave him to talk intelligently, and simply muttered in an incoherent way that he was still a standing candidate for delegate to the next National Convention. BRIGNOLI IN A RAGE An Unappreciative Audience and the Famous Italian Tenor's Sympathetic Servant. Brignoli, the famous Italian tenor, always expected an encore, no matter where or what he sang, and if it was not forthcoming he was off in a rage instantly. In some small town he sang his favorite song, "Come e Gentil" a serenade from Donizetti's "Don Pasquale," with unusual care and walked off the stage perfectly satisfied, pausing at the wings to listen to the applause. To his utter amazement there was not a sound of approbation. He strode into the dressing room muttering that he would not respond to an encore; he would refuse to sing and other song. Still the house remained silent. "No." he cried to those about him; "I refuse to sing again. I refuse to respond to the encore." Barbagelatin, who was more clever than the ordinary servant, humbly approached and said: "Signor Brignoli, you sang that like an angel. The people could not appreciate it." The old fellow nearly went. "Barbagelata," he exclaimed, "give me your hand. I did not know you, were such a musician. Taillapletra. I must introduce you to Barbagelata, my servant," turning to Taz, "who stood near by. "He is a great musician" went on Brignoll, still in a temper. "He appreciates my singing more than all those fools." INSTANT DEATH. It Is Not So Quick but That the Mind Has Time to Act. It is questionable if such a phenomenon as instant death is known to the scientist-and investigator. Physicians and surgeons tell us that death by gunshot wound is the easiest mode of terminating life; yet, rapid as such a mode of taking off must necessarily be, the body has leisure to feel and time to reflect and on rare occasions even to act. On the first attempt of one of the adherents of the Spanish monarch to assassinate William, prince of Orange, the ball passed through the bones of his face and brought him to the ground. In the instant which preceded stupefaction, however, he was able to frame the notion that the ceiling of a room had fallen in and crushed him. Another question in this connection is that of probable pain. Although numerous instances could be cited in support of the view that the mind acts in cases of so called instant death, it by no means follows that the infliction of a fatal blow is attended by the least semblance of pain or a single pang of fear or regret. Unless death results immediately, however, the pain may be as varied as the nature of the injuries. Winning a Fur Coat The artist Hans Canon once painted a Russian prince in a magnificent fur mantle which took his fancy so greatly that he endeavored to hit on a plan by which he might retain possession of it. On sending home the portrait he omitted to return the garment, and to the letter requesting him to do so he made no reply. One day when looking out of a window he saw the prince coming toward his house. Hashty slipped into the garb. Canon sat down in an armchair near the fire. The prince, who had come for his coat, started oh seeing Canon groaning and trembling at the fireside. "What is the matter with you?" he asked. "Oh," groaned Canon. "I don't know what it is, but I feel so weak and wretched, and I cannot get warm. Two days ago my brother died of smallpox, and I am a bit nervous about myself." The artist kept the coat. Diedrich Knickerbocker. It may be that a Dutchman named Knickerbocker did live in the early history of New York, but if he did there are no records extant to prove it. The truth is, the name was created by Washington Irving, who applied it to all residents of New York in his time who happened to be descended from the early Dutch settlers. Irving used this qualit Dutch character in his "Knickerbocker History of New York" to burlesque the early days of the city. The volume purported to have been the work of Diedrich Knickerbocker and gave an amusing and satirical account of the early Dutch settlers. Records of the period tell us that the book bitterly offended their descendants, who never forge Irving for his fling at them—New York Times. A Card. Dr. James R. Wilder, Delegate at Large to the Republican National Convention, Chicago. III. June 18, 1912. The above is Dr. Wilder's card that he distributed before he left for Chicago. After his arrival he was not allowed a peep in. He is now a wiser man. The Weeksin Society Your doctor wants your prescriptions filled right. He wants results. Neither you nor the doctor will be disappointed if your prescriptions are filled at the drug store of Board & McGuire, 1912% 14th St., and 9th and You Sts. N. W. They employ four graduates in pharmacy, skilled and experienced, and you get the results in perfect service. Mrs. Emma Custis and Mrs. Maria Edmondson, who have been visiting in the city have returned to their home in Parkersburg, W. Va. Mr. J. M Payne, of this city, spent a few days in Charleston, W. Va., last week. Dr. R. L. Jones, of Charleston, W. Va., was called to this city on account of the illness of his mother. Misses Flora and Nellie Shaw, of Cumberland, Md., are visiting relatives in this city. Mrs. Macie Bolden left the city Wednesday for Chicago, Ill., where she will be the guest of friends for a month. Mr. R. Hayes Jones, of this city, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Minetree, of New York, last week. Miss Mamie McCullough, a teacher in Charlotte, N. C., who has been visiting in the city is now the guest of Rev. and Mrs. W. D. Battle, of York, Pa. Mrs. Anna J. Cooper, formerly of this city, sailed last Thursday morning from New York for Paris, where she will take a summer course at the University of Paris. Mrs. Cora Fisher, of this city, is visiting Mrs. Geo. Cole, of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Emily Boyer, a stenographer at Madam Burruss, Missionary School, is visiting in Richmond, Va. Miss Ella B. Stewart, who has been stopping in this city, returned to her home in Richmond, Va., last Saturday. Mrs. Mary E. Booker, of Amelia, Va., is a visitor in the city. Mr. John Carter and wife, who have been spending a short while in this city, have returned to their home in Lancaster, Pa. Miss Addie Howard, of this city, left for Philadelphia last week, where she will remain all the summer. Mrs James Monroe left the city last Saturday for Atlantic City, N. J. They met at Dr. Morse's Gem Drug Store and saw themselves in front of that beautiful fountain, 19th and L streets Northwest. Mrs. Leonora Hooker, who has been the guest of Mrs. Agues Hodges, of this city for the past two weeks, has returned to her home in Hampton, Va. Misses Mary Jackson and Marion Robinson have returned to the city, after a most enjoyable stay in Norfolk, Va. Miss Edith Scott left the city last Saturday for Asbury Park, N. J. Among the guests that registered last week at the Hotel Dale, Cape May, N. J., were Mr. Maurice G. Clifford and Mr. William G. Limus, both of this city. Mrs. J. W. Brown and children, of Charlotte, N. C., are in the city for a few days. Mrs. Mary Ewell, of Richmond, Va. is in the city on account of the serious illness of her brother. Dr. William Howard. of this city, is in Chicago visiting friends. Mrs. A. M. Curtis, of this city, was a visitor in Chicago, last week. Mr. J., Turner Layton is spending a few days in Atlantic City. Mrs. Catherine Johnson, who has just finished a course at the National Training School of this city spent a few days in Chicago, visiting her aunt while en route for Louisville, Ky. Mr. Cassius Grant left the city last week to witness the marriage of his sister, Miss Anna Elsie Grant. Mrs. W. E. Sterrs, of Decatur, Ala., is visiting in the city. Mr. Minor, of this city, is a visitor in Detroit. Mich. Dr. C. H. Wilson, who has been studying at Freedmans Hospital for a short time, returned to his home in Montgomery, Ala., last week, to continue his large practice. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gordon, of Norfolk, Va., are visitors in the city. Mrs. M. A. Clarke, who has been in the city all the winter, will return to her home in New York City, after spending a pleasant time. Her many friends regret her departure. Miss A. L. Costin will leave the city Saturday to visit her relatives in Providence and Newport, R. I. Mr. John Jones, of this city, is visiting in Richmond, Va. Auditor Ralph W. Tyler was called home to Columbus, Ohio, last week, on account of the serious illness of his mother. Mrs. Mary E. Jones, and children, Miss Clance and Georgia, are at Niagara Falls, N. Y. They will remain for some time, and from all reports they are having a delightful and enjoyable time. Dr. James F. Shepard, of Darham, N. C., was in the city a few hours Monday, having come from Richmond, Va. Mr. W. Calvin Chase and a number of his friends attended the Democratic Convention in Baltimore. Md., last week. Mr. C. C. Curtis, president of the National Personal Liberty League, was one of the assistant sergeant-at-arms at the Democratic convention in Baltimore, Md. He extended many favors to Editor W. Calvin Chase and friends. Rev. Walter H. Brooks left the city Thursday for Asbury Park, N. J. He will be gone two weeks. Prof. W. S. Montgomery left the city for Virginia this week. Dr Charles H. Marshall, who has been visiting his sick brother in Virginia, has returned to the city. He reports his brother in a very serious condition. Recorder Henry Lincoln Johnson returned to the city last week from Chicago, Ill. 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. Mr. and Mrs. Pryor and little son Bernard, left the city Tuesday last for Asbury Park. On their way they stopped over a few days in Baltimore and Philadelphia. Miss Estelle V. Kennedy, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Kennedy, of this city, was married at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church Saturday evening, June 29, 1912, to Mr. James Arthur Jackson, of Charleston, W. Va. A very pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Mrs. Long, in Corcoran street Northwest, last Wednesday evening. Her little daughter Thelma, celebrated her fourth birthday. Games were played and stories were told to the little ones, after which refreshments were served. Those present were Lillian Whittenham, Grace Marshall, Vivian Madison, Dorothy Brice, Ruth Craige, Winifred and Aneta Frye, Mary Brown, Meers. Anitole Wilson, and Norman Gordon. Mrs. Long and daughter will leave for Ocean City, Md., where they will spend the summer. Rev. and Mrs. Scott, of Lynchburg, spent a few days last week with Mrs. M. Beard, of Church street. Mrs. E. G. Frye, of Corcoran Street, has been quite ill, but she is able to be out again now. It is now Dr. Robert T. Douglass. 1020 You Street Northwest. Call and have your feet examined. Mrs. Mattie Jackson, of 17th street, will leave for Pittsburgh Monday, to spend the summer. Mrs. George Booker and children, of Cleveland Avenue, have gone to Virginia to spend the summer. Mrs. Julie W. Shaw, director of Domestic Science in the Armstrong Manual Training School of this city, will have charge of the domestic science department of the summer school conducted this month by the Institute for Colored Youth at Cheyne, Pa. Dr. Lucy E. Moten, principal of Normal School No. 2, will be one of the delegates to represent the District at the National Congress of Colored Educators, which is to be held in Texas on September 24. Miss Gemina Quillan has returned to her home in Pueblo, Texas. Hon. J. C. Napier, Register of the Treasury, who was injured on a street car in Chicago about two weeks ago, has returned to the city, somewhat improved. Messrs. George Cole, Chas. C. Cole and Mr. Daniel B. Cole, of Virginia, were visitors in the city last Sunday. Mrs. Amanda Scott, of this city, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. A Williams, of Charlotte, N. C. Miss Ethel Saunders, of Jersey City, is in the city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mamie Dorsey. 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." The marriage of Prof. Ernest Just and Miss Ethel Highwarden, which took place at the home of the bride's mother, 1903 Third street, Wednesday evening, June 26, was a very pretty affair. The bride, a petite bit of sweetness in white, was given away by Mr. Ralph W. Tyler, a long-time friend and associate of her deceased father. Rev. Michell, rector of St. Mary's Church, performed the beautiful Episcopal ring service in the presence of about fifty guests, following which a Wedding reception, to which about 150 guests were invited. Many beautiful and useful presents attested the high esteem in which the couple is held. Prof. Just and his bride left the same night for Massachusetts, to spend their honeymoon. The groom is one of Howard University's most efficient faculty members, and the bride has been a most successful teacher in our public schools. Ralph W. Tyler was suddenly called to Columbus, Ohio, last Friday, where he is at present, by the sad announcement that his mother was nearing the end. Miss Clara Shields, one of our public school teachers, was married last week to Mr. Allen Sidney Davis. They were the recipients of a large number of gifts. They will make their future home at 1518 10th Street Northwest. Dr. Milton Francis and Miss Beatrice Lewis were married Saturday, June 29th Miss Beatrice Wrigely was married Tuesday evening, July 3 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. ```markdown ``` The graduating exercises of the Junior League of Mt. Zion M. E. Church took place Wednesday evening, June 26, 1912. The following are the graduates: Miss Helen Talbot, Miss Sadie Fairfax, Miss Edith Bowman, Miss Rosa Thompson, Miss Edith Jones, Miss Viola Carter, Miss Fredonia Watts, Miss Dora Williams, Miss Ethel Deneal, Miss Elnora Brown, Miss Daisy Smith, Miss Martha Bruen, Mr. Geo. Ferguson, Mr. Charles Hayes and Mr. Theodore Alexander. Program. Processional, Organ—Mr. Louis N. Brown. Apostles Creed. Invocation—Rev. W. N. Holt. Chorus—Class. Work of the League—Miss Sadie Fairfax. Duet—Misses Dora Williams and Edith Jones. The Junior League—Miss Virginia Alexander. Violin Solo—Mr. Geo. Ferguson. Roll Call—Secretary, Miss Otelia Luckett. Presentation of Diplomas—Rev E. S. Williams, District superintendent Mrs. Louise Brown, Junior superintendent; Mr. Wm. Cruso, Senior superintendent; Rev. D. W. Hays, pastor. The First Baptist Subday School attended the Mt. Zion M. E. School on Sunday last in a grand union service. Mr. Joseph N. Lawson, the superintendent, made an excellent address in which he urged the reorganization of the schools in a union, and it is expected that in the near future the union will be perfected. Mr Lane acted as chorister for the schools. Recent Deaths. Mrs. Maria Johnson, the widow of the late Mr. Louis, Johnson, died on last Thursday after a lingering illness. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from Mt. Zion M. E. Church, and was largely attended. Rev. D. W. Havs officiated. Interment, Mt. Zion Cemetery. Miss Mary Bass, a very well-known young lady of this section, died very suddenly here last Friday. Her illness was but of a few days, which was quite a shock to her many friends. The funeral services was held Monday afternoon from the residence of Mrs. M. Wright, her grandmother. Rev. D. W. Hays, of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, officiated. Interment, Mt. Zion Cemetery. Personal. Mr. Edward Johnson, of New York, is spending a few days here, he having been summoned on account of the death of his mother. Miss Georgia Mitchell is at home for the season, she having returned from Maryland, where she is a successful teacher, and taught there for a number of years. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS. The citizens met Friday night at the Public Hall and adopted the constitution for the United Citizens' Association of Fairmount Heights. The member-ship was increased to thirty-six citizens. The citizens are already rejoicing over the fine prospect of union. When the male citizens perfect their organization the prevailing opinion is that the fair sex of the community will form themselves into an auxiliary to the United Citizens' Association, or form a body having a full corps of officers; both bodies assisting each other in whatever effort the other may put forth. This, would guarantee the future success of Fairmount Heights. It would not be long before the citizens could boast of paved sidewalks, worked streets and electric lights. M. E. Church. The Sunday school was well attended June 30. Mr. James A. Campbell, the superintendent, reorganized his forces, assigning new teachers and other workers. The outing for the children will be given during the month of July. Rev. O. C. Sprague preached Sunday morning; also Sunday night. All the services were well attended. The special effort of the Busy Bee Working Club, July 1, proved a success. Rev. Dr. E. S. Williams, D. D., gave a full account of the recent general conference, which was attentively received. Mrs. H. B. Cardozo sang a beautiful solo. Mrs. I. C. Cole, Mrs. S. Toles and Miss Lillian Knight played the piano. Rev W. H. Addison and Mrs. Edward Brisco sang a duet. Mr. W. A. Brooks sang his maiden solo, which brought down the house. The Busy Bee's kept up their renunciation by their faithful work They are Mrs. Ada Armstrong, Misses M. Blake, Alice Snowden, Alberta Snowden, Cornelia Gardiner, Hattie Barnes, Nora Barnes, Ella Braxton, Phoebe Hart, James Armstrong, Jr. J H Snowden, with James F. Armstrong as manager. The special effort is being put forth to purchase a church bell. Rev. O. C. Sprague will preach a special sermon to the club at the M. E. Church. Mrs Addie B. Mullin and other faithful workers of the Presbyterian Church purchased a fine bell for the church. Such energetic persons are of great value to any congregation 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? SOMETHING NEW. S. H. DUDLEY THEATER; 1213 You Street N. W. Opens June 1st, with high-class Vaudeville and Photo Plays new every night. The best acts each week, clean and up-to-date. Bring your family. We are here to please. TOMBS OF SAND. Secrets of the sands of Cape Cod are constantly being disclosed by the sea. In the many storm tides that flood the desolate beaches the hulks of stanch ships lost along the coast on the half hundred miles of beaches between Monomoy at Chatham and Wood, End at Provincetown are frequently exhumed from tombs of sand. Sometimes a wreck appears that has been buried a century or more, as in the case a few years ago of the bones of the British frigate Somerset, whose timbers of oak were disclosed to view back of Provincetown, near the life saving station in Dead Men's Hollow. The Somerset was lost on Peaked Hill bars Nov. 2 or 3. 1778. Once a vessel is gripped by the sands the process of entombing her goes on with great rapidity, the craft appearing to sink steadily in the yielding beach. All around the doomed vessel the sand piles up in great drifts, like snow. Every crevice of the hull is quickly filled. The sand rises in a solid barrier outside it and flows about it as the tides flood the shelving beaches. Finally it sweeps over the wreck, and the process of entombing goes on until the entombed craft is covered many feet deep.—Boston Globe. SURE TO BE MISSED. A Famous Cook's Lament on the Death of His Royal Master. The most successful book that was published by William Harrison Alsworth during his first year of business, says Mr. S. M. Ellis in his biography of the English author and publisher, was a cookbook. It was "The French Cook," by Louis Eustache Ude, "the Gill Blas of the kitchen." This unique study of the culinary art brought in a handsome sum to the astute young publisher who had purchased the copyright, and the book was in the hands of every gourmet in London. Ude had been chef of Louis XVI., of Mme. Letizia Bonaparte and then of the Earl of Softon, at a salary of 300 guineas a year. At another time he presided over the culinary department of the Crockfords, but his favorite master was Frederick, duke of York. When the royal gormand died his bereaved chef pathetically ejaculated: "Ah, gon pauvre duc, how much you will miss me, wherever you are gone to!" CURIOUS DOMESTIC PETS. Musical Insects and Waltzing Mice Very Popular In Japanese Households. Among the many curious domestic pets of the Japanese are their musical insects and waltzing mice. Hung up in the verandas of Japanese houses may be seen small, exquisitely cut bamboo cages, from which in the hush of dawn and at the close of summer days proceed quiet little whistlings, tinklings and trills. Usually it is at evening that the Japanese sit at their ease to listen to the music of their imprisoned insects. One called the "suzu-mushl" gives out, it is said, a kind of trill so delicate and clear as to sound like an etherealized bird's song. One species of Japanese mouse may be said to waltz through the greater part of the waking hours of its life, never tiring, though its feet wear out in the process. This peculiar little rodent is black and white and has pink eyes. Its chief peculiarity is that at a time when baby mice of other species are just beginning to move about this terpsichorean mouse is already able to waltz. Put together, these Japanese dancing mice will waltz in couples, and at times more than two will join in a mad whirl. So rapid is the movement of the dancers that it is difficult to distinguish their heads from their tails. The Japanese says that waltzing seems to be as essential to the happiness of this mouse as midair somersaults are to the tumbling pigeon. An upright peg forms a convenient pivot round which the mouse can whirl, but it is said that without any such guide they would not in several minutes cover an area larger than a dinner plate, and they easily spin under a tumbler.—New York Herald. SUMMER RESORTS ```markdown ``` ROOMS AND BOARD FROM. $1.50 ma PER DAY. UP TO $3.00 PER tha DAY. Our rooms for $3.00 per day are $) exceptionally fine. They afford ocean roo view and private dining room. -We $4 Excursions! To Escape Heat o Excursions! Picnics!! To Escape Heat of City, Go to ADAMS' ELECTRIC PARK West Annapolis, Md., 90 minutes' ride from Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad. Thirty of 10 acres is magnificently located on high ground not rounded on three sides by salt water, fine shade, constant pavilion, flying hores swings and boats for crabbing. All Societies, Organizations, Clubs, and Select Excuse advance dates for a day's outing at this cool, dear historic Annapolis. For terms and further particulars see J. H. Co'en St. N. W., 5 to 7 P. M., or W. C. Martin, Room 5, 50 9 A. M. to 1 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 absence dates for a day's outing at this cool, breezy, shady Park. Bear historic Annapolis. For terms and further particulars see J. H. Co'eman, 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. Ear away back in the days when the English language was in its infancy there were poets who wrote of the blossoms on the trees in the spring. They didn't write "blossom," however, but used the word "blow" and made it rhyme with snow and flow. When they wished to sing of the beautiful mass of apple or hawthorn flowers they called it the "blowth." This word is found in the dictionaries, which assert that it is obsolete, but it is very much alive in Rockingham county, N. H., and York county, Me. The orchardist thereabout speaks of a "full blowth" or "light blowth" on his trees in May and predicts a good or poor "set" of the fruit in consequence. "Orts" are supposed to be refuse of some kind, but in the valley where the Piscataqua river mingles with the sea "orts" is the name for "swill."—Exchange. A Dublin eccentric a short time ago entered a purveyor's shop and bought a ham. Having paid for his purchase, he requested that it should be hung outside the shop door, saying that he would call back for it. The customer then paced up and down, outside the shop till a policeman came in sight, and just as the man in blue caught his eye he grabbed the ham and bolted. The constable, however, soon collared the thief, as he thought, and hauled him back to the shop. Having explained the nature of the alleged crime to the shop assistant, he asked the latter to charge the offender. "But," said the assistant as he realized the joke, "it's his own ham. He was quite at liberty to take it in any circumstances he chose."—London Answers. Weatherwise Birds and Fish The seagull makes a splendid living barometer. If a covey of seagulls fly seaward early in the morning saltors and fishermen, know that the day will be fine and the wind fair, but if the birds keep inland, though there be no haze hanging out toward the sea to denote unpleasant weather, interested folk know that the elements will be unfavorable. Of all weatherwise fish the dolphin is the most remarkable. During a fierce gale or a storm at sea the mariner knows that the end of it is near if he can see a dolphin or a number of that fish sporting on the high sea waves. "I'll never believe in phrenology again." "Why?" "We had a phrenologist in our house the other night and got him to feel the cook's head. He said her bump of destruction was small."—Chicago Record-Herald. Easy. "Women," remarked the grocer, "are not hard to please." "So?" interrogated the bachelor. "Yes," continued the grocer. "All you have to do is to let them have their own way."—Chicago News. By the work one knows the workman—La Fontaine. School and Chautauqua q o u s t o n i n g u p a p l a t o s s e r i v e m m i n g t o s u n i t i e s a p e n t a t e The National Religious Training the guests of the school for one week beginning July 6, 1912, and closing July 15, 1912, for the purpose of discussing the following and kindred questions: What is the moral condition of the people of your community? Is crime on the increase? If not, what is the cause of its reduction? What is the sanitary condition? What effort, if any, has been made to improve the sanitary conditions? Is the death rate increasing? To what extent do you co-operate with the Civic Improvement Leagues? Has settlement work been con- ducted to any extent in your community, and with what results? --- Odd Word Survivals. Tricking the Bobby. Faith Destroyed. "Why?" 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 $) 50 to $15.00 per week. We have rooms without board from $2.50 to $4.00 per week. s! Picnics!! Seat of City, Go to ELECTRIC PARK. s' ride from Washington on the Wash- electric Railroad. This beautiful Park on high ground near Annapolis. Sur- fine shade, constant cool breezes, large hats for crabbing, fishing, &c. ubs, and Select Excursion Parties should ing at this cool, breezy, shady Park. ers see J. H. Coleman, agent, 1522 12th Martin, Room 5, 503 D St. N. W., from What has been the effect of the Temperance Organizations, and have you co-operated with them? To what extent has the work of the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. been effective in your community? Do you approve of them? What is the general fitness of the city and country school teacher? What has been the attitude of the day school teacher towards the church and Sunday school? What is the real religious condition of your people? Revivals, how conducted? Rev. J. Jesse L. Hurlbut and Rev. Dr. W. Y. Chapman will be in charge of the expository features during conference week. All ministers who intend attending this conference should make it known at an early date, addressing the President, National Religious Training School, Durham, N. C., so that reservation can be made for them. There will be no charge while in attendance upon the conference. The Summer School and Chautauqua of the National Religious Training School will open July 3, 1912, and continue for six weeks. The most complete and most up-to-date Summer School for the colored race in the United States. For particulars and terms, address President James E. Shee rd, Durham, N. C. A Deserving Compliment. (From the Pharmaceutical Era.) A Southern Woman of marked ability—a Michigan State Department worker—a brilliant Empire State woman pharmacist—successful Minnesota woman. Mrs. Julia P. Hughes - Coleman, Phar.D., was born in North Carolina, and received her preliminary education at Scotia Seminary, Concord, N.C. In 1807 she was graduated from Howard University Pharmaceutical Department as president of her class. Not being satisfied to drop her studies at this point she took special postgraduate work at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 1898 and 1899. Mrs. Coleman has the distinguished honor of being registered in six States and the District of Columbia as well. She has owned and conducted drug stores in Pennsylvania and Virginia. The manufacturing end of her business always appealed strongly to her, and, in 1900 she gave up the retail drug business to devote her time to priate manufacturing business. She is now proprietor, president and manager of Hair-Vim Chemical Co., Inc., in Washington, D. C. This company is successor to the Columbia Chemical Co., of Newport News, Va., of which Mrs. J. P. H. Coleman was also president. Sometime since Mrs. Coleman was granted a patent on a straightening comb, which irons the hair as it is being combed. A number of pharmaceutical and toilet specialties are successfully marketed by this lady. She is a member of the National Negra Business League, and Pharmaceutical Secretary of the National Medical Association. PURITY ICE COMPANY. Purity Ice Company, 5th and L. Streets N. W. Near the K Street Market. JOHN McGAW, Proprietor Speiser's Freckle Cream, and Skin-Bleach. Large 506 Jar, 39c. O Donnell's, 904 F St. N. W. Mr. Joseph H. Jones has the finest cigar and news stand in the city. The Bee is on sale there. --- DR. COLEMAN. One of the Most Closely Calou lated Plays In Baseball. WORKING A DELAYED STEAL The Way This Clever Trick, That Was Invented by Harry Stovey, Used to Be Pulled Off by "Big Bill" Lange. Anson's Wanted Sacrifice Bunt. "Base stealing, the gentle art of sprinting and 'hitting the dirt,' is the finest drawn and most closely calculated play in baseball and the one that, above all others, reveals the mathematical exactitude of the national game," says Hugh S. Fullerton in the American Magazine. "A player who can run eighty-five feet in three and one-third seconds from a flat footed start ought to reach second base exactly tied with the ball, nine times out of ten starts. If the play is perfectly made by the runner, pitcher, catcher and baseman. The slightest inaccuracy or hesitation decides the play. "It seems a simple matter to run ninety feet while a ball is being thrown sixty-eight feet and caught and thrown back approximately 132 feet, caught again and held in position to touch the runner. Yet there are art and science in the feat. "There were great base runners in the old days. This was chiefly because in the early days stealing second base was the chief aim of the game. Mike Kelly, Billy Hamilton, who in two successive seasons stole over 100 bases, and 'Big Bill' Lange, who stole 100 times in one season, were all great runners who would be great under present conditions. I recall vividly Lange's one hundredth stolen base, which established his record. He was on second base with no one out, and Chicago needed one run to win the game. Anson was at the bat, and, after his stolid, businesslike style, he poked down a perfect sacrifice bunt and went lumbering toward first base. Lange started for third base, stopped and trotted back to second. Halfway to the bench Anson discovered where Lange was and came near having a stroke of apoplexy. Lange had deliberately permitted his captain to sacrifice without advancing. Then by a wonderful dashing start Lange stole third base, scored on a fly, and the game was won. Because he won the game Anson forgave him, but the modern player who attempted such a thing would be suspended and fined. "The most effective steal ever devised is the 'delayed' steal, which, although used during the early development of the game, was neglected for many years until revived by Manager Chance of the Chicago Cubs. It was used with great effect by Bill Lange and appears to have been invented by Harry Stovey, a wonderful base runner of the early days. The theory of the steal is to catch the catcher and the infielder unprepared and out of position, and its success lies entirely in its unexpectedness. "Lange, the leading exponent of the delayed steal, made it after this fashion. As the ball would be pitched he would leave first base at top speed and sprint as hard as he could perhaps twenty-eight to thirty-five feet, then stop short, hesitate and act as if he had blundered and intended to try to regain first base. If he succeeded in drawing the throw to first base he proceeded to second at top speed. But in the great majority of cases the catcher would not attempt to throw to either base, but would keep motioning as if threatening to throw, and all the time Lange would be edging back, inch by inch, toward first, jockeying with the catcher. The catcher, satisfied that danger was just and that it was useless to throw to first, would relax from throwing position, ease down his arm and get ready to toss the ball back to the pitcher. The moment Lange saw the arm drop and the catcher change the position of his feet he would dash at top speed for second pase. The catcher would leap back into throwing position, raise his arm again and throw, provided the shortstop and second baseman had not deserted the base and walked back toward their regular positions. If they lost a fraction of a second in recovering the base Lange would bent the ball. The fatal hesitancy of the catcher and baseman gave him his opportunity. "Stealing third base from second is much easier in reality than stealing second from first, although it is attempted much less frequently. The runner 'moving up with his arm' can take more than twice the lead from second base than from first, and, besides that, it is much easier to gain a flying start. It has, however, been declared bad judgment to steal third except in close games with one out and the opposing pitcher going well and preventing hitting. In such cases, where one run will win or tie, stealing third is advised by many. It is more difficult to see the pitcher's movements from behind him than from one side. Still, the runner need not start as quickly, but can start at top speed when he sees the pitcher swinging his arm, advance a third of the way to third base and then retreat in safety because the catcher's throw is much longer. Also he is in much better position to take advantage of any alight slip in the work of the battery." Wife's Mother, of Courca. Mabel—If your grandma has lost all her teeth, how does she eat? Willie— I heard pa say she had a biting tongue. QUAINT MARRIAGE NOTICE. William Cullen Bryant Broke the News Gently In a Letter to His Mother. The following letter from William Cullen Bryant to his mother, quoted by Professor Chubb in "Stories of Authors," indicates that the author of "Thanatopsis" could enjoy his little joke on occasion: "Dear Mother—I hasten to send you the melancholy intelligence of what has lately happened to me. Early on the evening of the eleventh day of the present month I was at a neighboring house in this village. Several people of both sexes were assembled in one of the apartments, and three or four others, with myself, were in another. At last came in a little elderly gentleman, pale, thin, with a solemn countenance, pleuritic voice, hooked nose and hollow eyes. It was not long before we were summoned to attend in the apartment where he and the rest of the company were gathered. We went in and took our seats. The little elderly gentleman with the hook nose prayed, and we all stood up. When he had finished most of us sat down. The gentleman with the hooked nose then muttered certain caballistic expressions, which I was too much frightened to remember, but I recollect that at the conclusion I was given to understand that I was married to a young lady of the name of Frances Fairchild, whom I perceived standing by my side and whom I hope in the course of a few months to have the pleasure of introducing to you as your daughter-in-law, which is a matter of some interest to the poor girl, who has neither father nor mother in the world." SHIELDED THE LADY: A Tactful Head Waiter Balked an Of- fering Hotel Guest To illustrate an incident that occurred in a hotel uptown the other night, where, if you are not known, you have to produce some sort of patent of absolute respectability, construct a rectangle, lettering the imaginary diagonal corners A, B, C and D: A represents a solitary male person dining. B represents a comely person of the opposite sex seated at another table with a party. C represents a head waiter and D a group of the unemployed waiters. Let the line AB represent an admiring look that travels continuously. BA represents a look of annoyance. CA and CB are comprehending glances directed by the head waiter. The point C moves toward D, making a triangle. After a whispered direction a figure which may be termed O, because it represents a particularly rotund wafer, moves from the point D until it reaches a point on the line AB. C moves back to position. A finds that his ogle stops at O, which he cannot see through, and calls O to take an order. Thereupon C motions toward D, when another wafer, traveling on the line DA, effects a junction with A and goes off at a tangent. A cranes his neck, stretching to one side or the other, but it cannot get past O. The result is that A finally sees what is up, finishes his coffee in sheepish disgust and leaves the room. —New York Sun. Astrology With Risks: Formerly they had rough and ready modes of testing claims to supernatural powers. "Dost thou know where thou wilt pass Christmas?" asked Henry VII. of an astrologer. He could not tell. Whereupon the king's grace, which did love a merry jest, made answer. "Then I am wiser than thou, for I know that thou wilt spend Christmas in prison." John Galeazzo, duke of Milan, is said to have made even merrier at the expense of an astrologer who foretold him that he would die early. "And how long do you expect to live?" he inquired of the prophet. "My lord, my star promises me a long life." "Never trust to your star, man; you are to be hanged today," and the duke took care that his own prediction should be fulfilled. Killing One Fly. Every fly begins as an egg deposited in some kind of organic filth. It hatches into a tiny maggot within a few hours, begins to feed and grow, completes its growth and comes out as a perfect fly in possibly ten days. It then requires at least fourteen days to mature its first batch of eggs, and it may live to mature and deposit at least six layings, of from 120 to 150 eggs each. This means that in killing one fly we may be preventing the hatching of nearly a thousand others.—Youth's Companion. Two Kinds of Curiosity Philanthropic Visitor (to jailbird)—My friend, may I ask what it was that brought you here? Jailbird—The very same thing that brought you here—the desire to poke my nose into other people's business, only I used generally to go in by way of the basement window.—Exchange. Meah. Miss Mugley-I always try to retire before midnight. I don't like to miss my beauty sleep. Miss Pepprey-You really should try harder. You certainly don't get enough of it. Two Sides. Willis—Why don't you go to church? Gillis—Too far. Why don't you go! Willis—We live next door to one, and I hate to get all dressed up just. to go that little way.—Puck. National Religious Training School The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a landscape with trees and a building in the background. 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. This department intended especially for the training of Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Secretaries. Settlement workers, Deaconesses, and for Home and Foreign Missionaries. House & Herrmann of all kinds and description, House and Herrmann is the place to visit. There is no other house of its kind in the city where the people can be satisfied. This is house that will satisfy you. Two Dollars per Month Will Rent the Wellington. Rental Applies on Purchase. Manufactured by the WILLIAMS MANUFACTURING CO BABEK CURES MALARIA WHAT PROMINENT PEOPLE HAVE TO Washington, D. C. I wish to state that two bottles of "Elixir Babek" mention of a friend has proven of incalculable benefit the best, indeed, the only, remedy I have yet come nominal voluntarily. Yours truly, 509 Eleventh St. N. W. "BAB CURES I READ WHAT PROMINEN Kloczewski & Co. Gentlemen:—I wish to state that two b at the recommendation of a friend has pro health. I deem it the best, indeed, the only and offer this testimonial voluntarily. "BABEK" CURES MALARIA Kloczewski & Co. Gentlemen: I wish to state that two bottles of "Elixir Babek" I purchased of you at the recommendation of a friend has proven of incalculable benefit to my daughter's health. I deem it the best, indeed, the only, remedy I have yet come across for Malaria, and offer this testimonial voluntarily. Yours truly, F. SHARP. I have tried "Babek" for the last four years, both as a preventive and cure for Malaria, and found it to be more than is claimed for it. Without it I would be obliged to change my residence, as I cannot take quinine in any of its forms. J. MIDDLETON, 1000 Maryland Avenue, S. W. Washington, D. C., April 9, 1900. Kloczewski & Co. Sirs: Within the last five months I have sold 3,600 bottles of "Elixir Babek," for Malaria, Chills and Fever. Our customers speak very well of it. Yours truly, HENRY EVANS, FOR SALE BY ALL DRUCCISTS. NEW YORK CANDY KI 1506 7th St. N. V Fresh Candies Da YORK CANDY KI 506 7th St. N. V Fresh Candies Da CANDY KITCHEN 1506 7th St. N. W. Fresh Candies Daily Good Chocolate Candy 15c lb. PURE ICE CREAM FLOWE WERS FLOWERS FOR FUNERALS KRAMER, THE FLORIST Buy from the wan who grows his own Flowers 916 F-722 9th-Center Market THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL Training of young men and women in successful operation. Training. This department of Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Deaconesses, and for Home and & Herr and Eye Sts., N. T. ABOUT YOUR Furniture Hesse and Herrmann is the place house of its kind in the city be satisfied. This is will satisfy you. WELLINGTON ABLE TYPEWRITER You Save $40.00. EASY TERMS. Guaranteed for Two Years. the Wellington. CTURING COMPANY, Washington, D. C. BEK" MALARIA T PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY: Washington, D. C., April 11, 1900. bottles of "Elixir Babek" I purchased of you men of incalculable benefit to my daughter's remedy I have yet come across for Malaria, Yours truly, F. SHARP. 1000 Maryland Avenue, S. W. Washington, D. C., April 9, 1900. Kloczewski & Co. Sirs: Within the last five months I have sold 3,600 bottles of "Elixir Babek," for Malaria. Chills and Fever. Our customers speak very well of it. Yours truly, HENRY EVANS. 292 F. St., N. W. DY KITCHEN St. N. W. indies Daily Good Taffy 10c lb. $1.00 gal. 30c qt. RS FOR RALS HE FLORIST grows his own Flowers DURHAM, N. C. and woven 6. 7. 8. The women, W, C. A. Home and. The Fo Lerrn Sts., N. W TON E. Coat, 40 Suits Pro 1532 ROBER . T Co FOR S RIST Flowers 6. Department of Literary Training 7. Department of Industries. 8. Extension Home Classes. There are special scholarships for deserving young men and women, in the Departments of Theology and Religious Training. The next Summer School and Chautauqua will open July 1, 1012. For further information and catalogue, address rmann N. W. Beautiful Lounges Morris Chairs Writing Desks Music Boxes Beds Fine Bedsteads and Mattresses If you want a first-class Bed-room suite, call after you have been elsewhere E. MURRAY The : Up-to-date : Cafe FIRST-CLASS PLACE FOR MEALS Ice Cream, cut, $1.20 per gal. Plain Ice Cream 90c per gal Public and private receptions served in our large dining room. E. Murray . 1216 You St. N. W. THE ENTERPRISE CLEANING AND PRESSING. CO. The Proper Cleansing and Pressing of Gent's Clothii. Our Exclusive Work. 75c per Suit. Coat, 40c. Pants, 20c. Vest, 15c. Suits Pressed, 35c. Four for $1.00. 1537 Fourteenth St. N. W. ROBERT DOUGLASS, Manager. North Mountain Sana- torium "COLORED CONSUMPTIVES SITUATED AT NORTH MOUNTAIN BERKELY CO., W. VA. Elevation 1200 Feet P. Franklin Scott. Samuel Gray. Supterintendent Medical Director For further information apply to Dr. Sam'l Grav Martinburg. W. Va. Open all the Year Dr. W. S. Richardson 316 41-2 St. Southwest 14th and R Sts. N. W. Two of the best known drug stores in the city. Drugs and toilet ar- cles of all kinds .TYREE'S Compound Syrup of Hyphosphites A valuable remedy in general Debility, and fortifies the system against the rapid waste of Pulmonary and Scrofulous diseases. It is one of the Best Tonics for persons in advanced years. TYREE & CO. 15th and H Sts., N. E. OPEN ALL NIGHT Where you change the cars for Chesapeake Juaction. PRESIDENT JAMES E. SHEPARD. Durham. N. C. We claim for this preparation the the reliability insured by the use of pure chemicals, skilfully combinea. DRUGGIST Fosters DYE Works FOSTER'S DYE AND CLEANING WORKS. (You Street, between 11th and 12th Streets, Northwest.) Business and Display Office. 11th and You Streets, Northwest CALL AND INSPECT OUR WORK. Ladies' suits a specialty. Gentlemen's suits cleaned, pressed and sponged. Gloves cleaned. All goods look like new when they leave our works FOSTER'S DYE WORKS GO TO HOLMES' HOTEL 333 Virginia Ave., S. W. Fast Afro-American Accommodation in the District EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN Good Rooms and Lodging 150c, 75c and $1.00. Comfortably Heated by Steam. Give us a call. James Ottoway [Holmes, ] Proprietor [Washington, D. C. Phone] Main 2315 HIRSH'S SHOE STORES Washington's Best and Most Upto-Date Shoe House. Phone Main 4471. 1026-1028 Seventh St. N. W. Washington, D. C. SMITH'S PARK PHARMACY 4th and Elm Streets N. W. LE DROIT PARK. The Only Up-to-Date Druggist South of If you want fresh drugs and carefully compounded prescriptions, the Park Pharmacy is the place to go. Toilet articles of every description. Assorted candies of the finest and best makes. Holiday souvenir cards and cigars. The latest and most up-to-date Soda Fountain, and all kinds of fruit syrups. Wm. L. SMITH, 4th and Elm Streets N. W. LeDroit Park. Phone Col. 2578. Wholesale (Baked Goods) Retail. Pound and Fruit Cake, 15c. Best to be had. James H Winslow UNDERTAKER AND EMBLAMER ALL WORK FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REASONABLE TWELFTH AND R STREETS, N. W. James H. Dabney James H. Dabney James H. Dabney FUNERAL DIRECTOR HIRING, LIVERY, AND SALE STABLE. Parties, Balls, Receptions, Etc. class style. Satisfaction guaranteed. Third Street Northwest. Phone call for Stable, North 3274M. FREEMAN'S ALLEY. , 1132 Third St. N. W. Carriages For Hire. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER Carriages Hired for Funerals, Parties, Balls, Receptions, Etc. Horses and carriages kept in first-class style. Satisfaction guaranteed. Business at 1132-Third Street Northwest. OUR STABLES IN FREEMAN'S ALLEY. MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE PAID SEND MONEY BY POSTOFFICE MONEY ORDER. body can have a beautiful and luxuriant head of uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the is the hair, removing the dandruff; and it will be the curliest head of hair. cause the comb is never heated. The steel heat- flame of the alcohol or gas heater, from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heat- y a turn of the handle. ling irons has a cover and can be carried in a Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Minneapolis, Minnesota. WARNING! I MEAN IT! We Keep Open House the Year Round; and We Keep it in Order WHISKEY Bottled by JOHN CASEY 4th and H Streets, N. W. Washington, D. C. The Best in the City. The Best in the City. If you want a last-class tonsorial service, go to the Citizens' Barbershop, 2024 You Street Northwest. Ask for the boss, McMullen. Every artist is a gentleman. Clean service on every customer. It is an up-to-date establishment. You will meet the people there. 'Tention The Bee. Cars to the Northeast Section and Suburbs pass the door. THE ASTORIA PHARMACY (W. ARMSTRONG) Fresh Drugs. Third and G Streets Northwest. Drugs and Preparations always fresh. Phone Main 3252. TIMOTHY J. HANLON 1300H Street, N. E. Washington, D. C. Chas. H. Jarvins & Son. FISH POULTRY AND OYSTER DEALERS, 930. C Street Northwest, and Center Market. Phone, Main 4480. Washington, D. C. "BUNTS." Short Hits as Seen by The Bee's "Man on the Bleachers." John C Dancy never fails to land on his feet. Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson is "the goods." General Henry Forrest will stand "see high" at the Atlanta B. M.C. "ice high" at the Atlanta B. M.C. "Billy" Clifford is watching his chance to come back from the minors into the "big league." The Elks are looking wise since the Supreme Court overruled the injunction of the Georgia court against the use of the title "Knights of Pythias" by colored men. Isn't it a cruel paradox that a Republican Justice, Holmes, should offer a dissenting opinion in such a case, while the ex-Confederate "Chief Justice, White, should favor the Negro's side? The Elks will move next on the nation's highest tribunal The President of the United States said me mighty good things about the colored man's educational opportunities the other night while commending Bishop Thirkield for the latter's intensely practical labors in the training of Negroes as leaders in professional and business life. William card in the National Shovelers' Union. THE SEWING MACHINE OF QUALITY. If you purchase the NEW HOME you will have a life asset at the price you pay, and will not have an endless chain of repairs. Quality Considered it is the Cheapest in the end to buy. If you want a sewing machine, write for our latest catalogue before you purchase. The New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass. TheOlympiaDancingClass COLEMAN'S PARK 2d Street, bet. M and N, S. E. ADMISSION 15 CENTS YALE ORCHESTRA Music for all occasions, address Geo. S. King, 416 3d Street, S. E. McCall's Magazine and McCall Patterns For Women Have More Friends than any other magazine or patterns. McCall's is the reliable Fashion Guide monthly in one million one hundred thousand homes. Besides showing all the latest designs of McCall Patterns, each issue is brimful of sparkling short stories and helpful information for women. Save Money and Keep in Style by subscribing for McCall's Magazine at once. Costs only so cents a year, including one of the celebrated McCall Patterns free. McCall Patterns Lead all others in style, fit, simplicity, economy and number sold. More dealers sell McCall Patterns than any other two makes combined. None higher than 15 cents. Buy from your dealer, or by mail from McCALL'S MAGAZINE 236-246 W. 37th St., New York City News—Sample Copy, Premium Catalogue and Pottery Catalogue Pam. 0012107 MARK TWAIN 1850-1937 Telephone M.in 810 CHOICE PROPRIETOR OF The Moose House 625 D Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Special Liquor Sale Every Saturday. SALAMANDER SUPERSTITION. How the Reptile May Have Got Its Reputation-For Being Immune Against Fire. There is a very ancient belief that the reptile known as the salamander is proof against fire. It is not known how this superstition had its rise, but it will probably always continue to be held by some people, although it has been conclusively shown that the fire-proof qualities of the creature exist only in imagination. Dr. Stejneger, reptilian expert at the Smithsonian institution, tells a story which may furnish a reason for the continuance of the belief in question. "Once I was camping out," he says, "with a party of friends, hunting and fishing. We had lighted a big fire, using for fuel several old logs. While we were seated around watching the progress of some cookery in which we were engaged a young lady at my side gave a little scream and pointed into the flames. I looked, and there was a small salamander crawling right out from among the glowing embers. It walked away unhurt and made its escape. "Now, that salamander had occupied a hole in one of the logs used for fuel. Several species of its kind live in old tree trunks. Doubtless this one found that it was getting uncomfortably hot and crawled out. Being moist and allmy, its body was protected from injury by fire long enough to enable it to escape through the embers. But the sight of the lizard deliberately making its appearance from the midst of the fire was certainly very surprising. Any ignorant person might easily have been led to imagine that the creature was fireproof. It seemed to me quite probable that the superstition took its origin from just such occurrences."—New York World. MEN WHO MAKE SAFES. Closely Watched After They Resign or Are Discharged. A number of years ago two prospective safe breakers succeeded in obtaining employment in two different safe factories, worked over a period of years in the various departments, gained all the information that they desired and, subsequently working together, managed to baffle the safemakers by their skill in opening complicated safes in different parts of the country. The police were at loss to understand how the safes had been opened, and only upon the apprehension of the two men several years later was it learned that the jobs had not been "inside" ones, as was originally suspected, but had really been the work of two men who had been initiated into the mysteries of safecraft and had put their knowledge to criminal use. This put the safemakers on their guard, and an exceedingly complicated system was immediately put into force, whereby not only was the pedigree of every workman looked into closely, but the work among the employees was so separated that no one man or two men could gather enough information about a safe to put it to dangerous use afterward. Furthermore, when an employee is discharged or when he voluntarily leaves his position his actions are watched, and, although safe companies refuse to discuss this particular point, it is a matter of record that any former employee of a safe company who is possessed of intimate information regarding the secrets of that company's safes is kept under constant surveillance.—Harper's Weekly. Our Modern Factory Spoon. For our modern factory made spoon the stock is first rolled and cross rolled to get the graded thickness that is needed. The spoon outline is then obtained by means of cutting out dies. The blanks thus formed are struck up by another set of dies, which ornament the front and back and even bend the spoon into its proper shape, at the same time stamping the required "sterling" and the maker's mark. If a spoon is made by this latest of processes the sterling mark can be found raised on the surface instead of incised, as was the case when the marking was done separately.—Handicraft. Casualties of the Cradle. The burden of Prussia's military state, not spared even to the babes in their cradles, has proved too much for some of the younger members of the royal families. In "The House of Hohenzollern" Mr. Brayley Hodgetts mentions that the two sons whom the first crown princess of Prussia bore her husband (at the beginning of the eighteenth century) both died in their cradles, one from a nervous shock caused by the salute from heavy guns with which his arrival was heralded and the other from the burden of a golden crown which was placed on his head after baptism. Coin Profiles. Where a face is used on a piece of money it is always in profile, because the cameo is more readily struck with the die in that manner and if a full or three-quarter face were represented the nose of the gentleman or lady would get damaged in circulation and produce a ridiculous effect. Stayed That Waya. "Hello, Stubbs! Haven't seen you for months. The last time we met, I remember, you were trying to break into literature. Did you succeed?" "Yes, and I've been broke ever since."—Boston Transcript. To fret and fume is undignified, sulcidally foolish and theologically unpardonable.—Robert Louis Stevenson. BALANCE INTRA DE RENTA HAIR-VIM is an ideal and elegant hair dressing. Especially prepared for persons who appreciate the ideal and elegant appearance of their hair. It makes the hair soft, silky and glossy, and greatly promotes its luxuriant growth. It cures dandruff, stops falling hair, and prevents the dandruff germ. 25cts the box; the bottle, by mail, 30 cents. HAIR-VIM SOAP is cleansing in its effect and beautifying in its results. Especially adapted for shampooing the hair, and fills every requirement for use in the toilet, bath and nursery. 25cts the cake. BEAU-TE-VIM CREAM—Is a restorer, preserver, beautifier and bleach for the skin. Lubricating the surface, giving it life and adding brilliancy to the complexion. 25cts the box. Braids, puffs and transformations made to order. All grades of hair perfectly matched. ANNOUNCEMENT THE BOOKS OF THE PALATIAL IRON STEAMER ANGLER, ARE NOW OPEN FOR CHARTER AT THE OFFICE WATER AND N STREETS SOUTH TO WASHINGTON PARK AND LOWER RIVER LANDINGS FOR SEASON, 1912. SPECIAL RATES FOR EARLY C DOUGI Chiropody BKS OF THE HAL IRON STEAMER NEW OPEN FOR CHARTER OFFICE AND N STREETS SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON PARK AND RIVER LANDINGS FOR 1912. RATES FOR EARLY CHARTERS. LEWIS JEFF DOUGLASS Hiropody Park ANGLER THE BOOKS OF THE PALATIAL IRON STEAMER ANGLER, ARE NOW OPEN FOR CHARTER AT.THE OFFICE WATER AND N STREETS SOUTHWEST TO WASHINGTON PARK AND LOWER RIVER LANDINGS FOR SEASON, 1912. SPECIAL RATES FOR EARLY CHARTERS. LEWIS JEFFERSON, General Manager. DOUGLASS Chiropody Parlors 1020 You Street Northwest (Upstairs) Corns, Bunions and Ingrowing Nails Treated (Upstairs) Bunions and Ingrowing Nails Treated With! Corns, Bunions and Ingrowing Nails Treated Without Pain. Lame or tired feet—Foot Massage. Office Hours Phone 9 A. M. to 6·P. M. North Sunday by Appointment. 9 A. M. to 6 P. M. Sunday by Appointment. ROBERT T. DOUGLASS, Proprietor. "A RARE CHANCE" TO IMPROVE YOUR MIND AND YOUR HEAD going away from Washington. Attend the SUMMER AND CHAUTAUQUA, at the NATIONAL TRAINING LINCOLN HEIGHTS, for FIVE WEEKS, beginn Some of the best teachers have been secured. "A RARE CHANCE" IMPROVE YOUR MIND AND YOUR HEALY AWAY FROM WASHINGTON. Attend the SUMMER AUTAUQUA, at the NATIONAL TRAINING HEIGHTS, for FIVE WEEKS, beginnine best teachers have been secured. TO IMPROVE YOUR MIND AND YOUR HEALTH without going away from Washington. Attend the SUMMER SCHOOL AND CHAUTAUQUA, at the NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, LINCOLN HEIGHTS, for FIVE WEEKS, beginning JULY 8th. Some of the best teachers have been secured. 6 ac. kn. Dr. S. N. Vass, Bible and Sunday School Methods. Dr. D. Webster Davis, Race Junk Other courses to be taught are SKIRT and SHIRTWAIST MAKING, MILLINERY, MANICURING and HAIRDRESSING. MAKING, MILLINERY, MANICURING and HAIRDRESSING LINCOLN HEIGHTS is an ideal health resort—though in the suburbs you can enjoy all modern improvements—baths, electric lights, telephone. Large, airy, clean rooms and splendid board. For terms call up the Institution—Lincoln 1777. WHY SUFFER WITH PILES. Browns Pile Remedy is used successfully for Internal and External Piles. Remedy No. 1. An ointment, makes soreness, inflamation and initiation vanish. To be used together. Both for 500 postpaid. J. C. BROWN, Registered Pharmacist 609 Third Street. N. W. Washington, D. C. St:RegisHotel 1832 14th Street N. W. Near the corner of 14th and T. In the heart of the quietest and most refined neighborhood. The finest and best equipped house, owned and operated by colored management. Our rooms and apartments represent the standard of comfort and beauty. Dining room, finest in the city. Quick and polite service. Reasonable rates. Ice cream and soda fountain. GRACE T. MERCER ROBERT ALLEN Phone North 2340 1917 4th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Ox Marrow. We want our readers to patronize us; it helps all around. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. advertises in this paper, and when you want a first-class dressing for kinky, harsh and unruly hair, go to your druggist's and get a bottle of Ford's Hair Pomade, 25c or 50c a bottle. H. K. FULTON'S LOAN OFFICE No. 314 Ninth Street, N. W. Loans made on Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Etc. If you want to buy a good watch, diamond ring, or jewelry of any kind, look at our stock first. You! Why pay 10 per cent when you can get it for 3 per cent. M. K. FULTON BURNSTINE LOAN OFFICE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, GUNS, MECHANICAL TOOLS LADIES' AND JENTS' WEARING APPAREL. OLD GOLD AND SILVER POUGHT. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES FOR SALE. 361 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKES MARCH, KNIFY OR CURLY HAIR GLOUSSY SOFTER AND MOIST PLIABLE, EASY TO COME AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE TH. LENGTH WITH PERMIT OR EXCELLED FOR PREVENTING HAIR FROM FALLING OUT BANDPUFF AND ITching OF SCALE BEWARE OF IMITATIONS GET THE GENTLE PUT UP IN 25* AND 50* BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE TRY FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION. MAKES THE SKIN WHITER IMMEDIATELY UPON APPLICATION. WILL NOT IRRITATE THE MOST DELICATE SKIN. UNEXCEILLED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU, WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING FREES. SMALL SIZED BOTTLE. 25A LARGE SIZED BOTTLE. 50A THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 222 LAKE ST. DEPT. 284 CHICAGO, IL AGENTS WANTED. LEGAL NOTICES JONES AND WARING. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding a Probate Court—No. 18,963—Administration Docket 45—In Re Estate of Augustus Stewart, Deceased. Application having been made herein for Probate of the last Will and Testament of said deceased, and for Letters Testamentary on said estate, by George Washington Blake, it is ordered this 7th day of May, A. D. 1912, that Daniel Stewart, his heirs and the unknown heirs of John H. Stewart, and all others concerned, appear in said Court on Thursday, the twentieth (20) day of June, A. D. 1912, at ten o'clock A. M., to show cause why such application should not be granted. Let notice hereof be published in the "Washington Law Repotter" and "The Washington Bee" once each of three consecutive weeks before, the return day herein. WRIGHT. Justice. THOMAS L. JONES, ROBT. L. WARING. A true copy. Attest: JAMES TANNER. Register of Wills. ATTORNEYS MARTIN AND LEWIS. Supreme Court of the District of Col- umbia—Holding Probate Court— No. 18910, Administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, letters testamentary on the estate of Edward Mentague, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 27th day of May, A. D. 1913, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 3rd day of June, 1912. MARY E. MONTAGUE, Anacostia, D. C. Attest: JAMES TANNER. Register of Wills for the District of Columbia. Clerk of the Probate Court. W. C. MARTIN and W. H. LEWIS. JOSEPH H. STEWART, ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court. No. 1,9068, Administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia. Letters of Administration on the estate of Mary S. Brown, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 18th day of June, A. D. 1913; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 18th day of June, 1912. Register of Wills of the District of of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. THOMAS WALKER, PRESIDENT. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court—No. 18,970, Administration Docket. Estate of Lucy B. Evans, Deceased. Application having been made herein for letters of administration on said estate, by Rosetta Benjamin, it is ordered this 26th day of June, A. D 1012, that Charles H. Hope, Lucy H. White, Mary Hope, Margaret Hope, Charles H. Hope, 2nd, Cora Hope, Merritt Hope, Jr., Carneius Hope, Cecil Hope, Susie Digus, Anna Blue, Leckie Thomas, Mary Lester, Nannie B. Lester, Sidney Lester and James Lester, and all others concerned, appear in said Court on Monday, the 5th day of August, A. D. 1012, at 10 o'clock A. M., to show cause why such application should not be granted. Let notice hereof be published in the "Washington Law Reporter" and the "Washington Bee" once in each of three successive weeks before the return day herein mentioned, the first publication to be not less than thirty days before said return day. Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia. Clerk of the Probate Court. THOMAS WALKER DINING ROOM. J. A. Anderson, Social Service Lunch, Meals to Order, Ladies' Table. 1531 Fourteenth St. N. W. Washington, D. C. Buffet Service Mr. J. J. Ronayne, who secured the saloon formerly run by Mike Kane, 436, L Street Northwest, has made extensive improvement. The place looks entirely new, and he is conducting one of the cleanest saloons in this city. His Buffet Lunch from 12 to 2 P. M. cannot be surpassed for the money. Read The Bee if you want a live paper. DOCTORING A DIAMOND. Clover Trick That Makes a Yellow Stone, Appear Clear Blue White and Perfect. "Let me show you a little trick that I would advise you not to put into practice," said a jewel fancier to a number of friends the other day. The conversation had turned to diamonds during the midday luncheon, and the expert had been holding forth on his favorite subject. The little group of St. Louisans were interested still more when the speaker drew a big solitire from his finger and beckoned a waiter across the cafe. "Bring me a glass of water and an indelible pencil," said he when the servitor came over to the table. "This is a trick that is essentially crooked," said the jewel fancier, "and will get by nine times out of ten even when the examiner is an expert at judging precious stones and detecting trickery. It will make a yellow 'off color' diamond look like a stone of the very first water. Pawnbrokers innumerable have been fooled by this same trick, as it is extremely difficult to detect even with a powerful glass." The expert took the pencil and allowed the indelible lead to dissolve in the glass of water. In a couple of minutes the water was as blue as indigo water. "Now watch," said the man who knew the lore of jewels. He took the ring and dropped it into the glass. Its brilliancy was dimmed by the hazy, bluish water until it looked like a dead stone. "Now, you noted," said the demonstrator, "that the diamond I placed in there was a bit yellow. It will be a clear bluish white when it comes out of its bath." At the end of a minute the stone was taken out. The top of the gem was dried with a soft handkerchief and then the ring was waved to and fro for a few moments. It was held up for inspection. Not a gleam of yellow was to be seen. The stone was apparently a magnificent blue white gem that any one would be proud to own and love the pledge. "It is the blue pigment deposited on the back of the stone that has made the difference," said the jewel expert. "The deposit is so silmy that a strong glass cannot detect it. You cannot see it from the rear of the mounting and only a bath of alcohol will remove it. It will stay on the gem for weeks if it is not removed in that way. It used to be a favorite trick of many folks who now and again had to put a diamond into the hands of a pawnbroker. "The trick is called 'doctoring a stone,' but, as I said in the beginning, I would not advise you to try it. I don't know what the law on such matters is in Missouri, but there are states where a person convicted of such an offense would serve a long penitentiary term for his cleverness."—St. Louis Republic. How Artificial Furs Are Made. The raw pieces of pelt are frozen and the skin carefully shaved off, thawed and sent to the tanneries to be made into leather. The frozen fur which remains is allowed to thaw slightly at the bottom, so that a small part of the hair is freed from ice. This thawed portion is then covered with a solution of rubber, which is allowed to set. The result is that large seamless pieces of fur are obtained much cheaper than those which come with the natural skin. These same artificial furs are said to be more lasting than the real, because they are immune from the attacks of moths.—Paris Nature. Values. We have just got the market price of wives doped out, not to a penny, but close enough. The research work came to an end when we put the subject of marriage up to a prominent bachelor. "But," we asked, "you'd give a counterfelt half dollar for a better half, wouldn't you?" He acknowledged that he would. So, you see, were getting right down to cases—New York Journal. The Point of View. "I suppose your clerks are all Republicans?" "No," said the merchant. "I hire the best men, irrespective of their politics." "What a queer way to run a business!" commented the politician—Louisville Courier-Journal. THE DENNIS BOARDING HOUSE On the Bay. Open July 1st. Good Table. Boating, bathing, fishing, crabbing. Price for adults, six dollars a week. Children, according to age. MRS. JOSHUA M. DENNIS, Shady Side Postoffice, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. DEAD SEA WATER. It Contains 23 Per Cent of Solid Matter, or More Than Double That of the Red Sea. The Dead sea contains 23 per cent of solid matter and is bulk for bulk heavier than the human body. Many believe that it is impossible to swim in this sea, and even in Jerusalem ridiculous fables are told as to the impossibility of bathing there and that no animals or vegetation can exist near its shores. So far as swimming is concerned, the excessive buoyancy of the water simply renders it difficult to make much headway, but a swim is both feasible and enjoyable. Care should be taken, however, not to let the water get into the eyes. Indeed, did Palestine belong to any power but Turkey probably the northern shore of the Dead sea would be a popular bathing station. No doubt the chloride of magnesia which enters so largely into the composition of the water would be found to have medicinal and curative properties. Perhaps a better idea of the density of the water of this inland sea may be realized from the following statistics: In a ton of water from the Caspinn sea there are eleven pounds of salt; in the Baltic, eighteen pounds; in the Black sea, twenty-six pounds; in the Atlantic, thirty-one pounds; in the English channel, seventy-two pounds; in the Mediterranean, eighty-five pounds; in the Red sea, ninety-three pounds; in the Dead sea, 187 pounds.—World's Work. JOHN BANISTER. An English Violinist Who Won Fame In the Seventeenth Century Public concerts owe their direct encouragement to John Banister, who had won fame by his playing on the violin and who succeeded the celebrated Baltzar as leader of Charles IL's band of twenty-four violins. Pepys, in an entry in his diary for February, 1667, tells us the court gossip, of the day—"how the king's vailin Banister is mad that the king hath a Frenchman come to be chief of some part of the king's musque." Banister's concerts at the close of the year 1672 were advertised in the London Gazette as follows: "These are to give notice that at Mr. John Banister's house now called the musick school), over against the George tavern in White Fryers, the present Monday will be musick performed by excellent masters, beginning precisely at 4 of the clock in the afternoon, and every afternoon for the future precisely at the same hour." Four years later on we read again, "At the academy in Little Lincoln's Inn Fields will begin the first part of the parley of instruments, composed by Mr. John Banister." The admission was at this time as a rule a shilling, and these concerts seem to have been held pretty regularly down to within a short time of Banister's death, which took place in 1679.—London Graphic. The Peanut. The common peanut originally came probably from tropical America. Peanuts were introduced into the United States in the days of the colonies. Botanically the peanut belongs to the same group of plants as beans and peas, but the peanut matures its fruit or nut under the surface of the soil, not above ground, as do most other leguminous plants. Properly speaking, the peanut is a pea rather than a nut, the term "nut" having been added on account of its flavor, which is similar to that of many of the true nuts. The peanut is known under the local names of goober, goober pea, pindar, groundpea and groundnut. Reasonable Request "Ladies and gentlemen," appealingly began the village handy man, advancing to the front of the stage and addressing the few patient persons who remained of the audience which had assembled to witness the beautiful pastoral drama. "The Mad Miller's Daughter." written by the hamlet's accomplished authoress and presented by home talent performers, "I am requested by the members of the company to ask you to remain until the end of the play. In the next act, which I solemnly assure you is the last, the villain gets his due and is slain without mercy, and we want witnesses."—Puck. They Might Do Worse The German proprietor of a Brooklyn delicatessen store has got far enough along to pun in English. A writer in the New York Sun reports the fact. Hanging in the window of the little shop is this advertisement: "The best you can do is to buy our wurst." A Borrower. "Has Dinguss any occupation?" inquired Ruggles. "Yes," said Shadbolt. "He's a solicitor." "Solicitor? For what?" "Small and unsecured loans."—Chicago Tribune. A Surprised Poet Wife—What is the matter, dear? Haven't they published your poem? Poet—Oh, yes, that's all right, but they're actually selling the paper at a penny, as though there was nothing unusual in it—London Tit-Bits. Waiting. "De man dat puts in too much time learnin' to wait patiently," said Uncle Eben, "is liable to git out o' practice foh doin' anything else."—Washington Star. FOR SALE—REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Desirable lots in beautiful FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS, high, healthful, and on the trolly line. One car ticket takes you to any part of the city. Three CHURCHES, two PUBLIC SCHOOLS, a large PUBLIC HALL, and other attractions make Fairmount the most desirable residence location near Washington. Lots sell for from ONE HUNDRED to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS, on easy monthly payments. No interest, no taxes: Fairmount has already a population of over 600, and growing rapidly each year. Come out and see it and you will be pleased and locate among us. When your lot is paid for we will build you a home, which you pay for in small monthly payments. Take H street cars and go east; get off at 58th or 61st streets, and walk one square north, or call on or write the undersigned and we will call for you, take you out and show you over Fairmount. I also have several beautiful residences in Fairmount for sale on easy monthly nayments. Now is the chance to own your home for less than your rent costs, you. JAMES ARMSTRONG, Fairmount Heights. Or Address Benning, D. C., R. F. D. No. 3, Box 157. Englewood A New Subdivision For Particular People NEAR Fairmount Heights Fairmount Heights Get in on the ground floor on a good paying proposition. Stock can be bought at the rate of $11.50 per share $1 down and $1 per month. Any purchaser of stock may use amount paid for stock as part purchase price on lots when full paid if desired. LOT5 FROM $80 TO $275 For further information see or address Capitol Consulting Co. Real Estate, Investment, etc. 639 F Street N. W. Robert A. Pelham, Manager Shelby J. Davidson, Attorney For Sale—A Desirable Building lot located in a good colored settlement at BURRVILLE, D. C., cheap to quick buyer. Cash or terms. Address C: C. Jennings, 327 St. Paul St., Baltimore, Md. FOR SALE—AT SACRIFICE. 8 rooms and bath, a.* m. i., fine condition; excellent neighborhood; lovely home; $4,450. Inquire 124 S St. N. W. Wanted at The Bee office, two first-class stenographers and typewriters. Call after 5 P. M. Must come well recommended. 'WANTED—BOYS. Boys who want to earn money should call at The Bee office every Friday afternoon and secure The Bee and sell it to the people. More money is earned from selling The Bee than from any other paper in the city. For Rent. Furnished Rooms at 1916 Eleventh Street Northwest. All modern conveniences. FOR RENT. Thomas Walker, Atty., 506 5th St. N. W. 1 6 room frame, water in kitchen, $15.50 1 6 room frame, water in kitchen, $15.50 1 5 room brick, store and dwelling, $20.00 1 6 room brick, all modern imp., $22.50 1 3 room frame, water, $10.00 1 9 room frame, front and back porch, $20.00 1 7 room frame, all modern imp., $22.00 SUMMER BOARDERS. Catlet, Va. Summer boarders. Forty miles from Washington, on Southern railroad; about a square from Calet. Good water. Terms. Board and lodging, 75 cents per day. Always ready to make patrons pleasant and happy. Ladies and gentlemen only. Open June zoth. MRS. KATE McGUIRE, R. F, D., Catlet, Va. SUMMER BOARDERS. Boarding for the Summer in the Mountains. Rates from $4.00 to $6.00 per week. Write for further information. ROBERT E. ADKINS. Braddock Heights, Md. made of Constitutions and Pamp OFFICE and PLANT, 1109 EYE STREET PHONE MAIN 4078 Uptown Office: Phone: North 2642-y Specialty made of Constitutions and Pamphlets BUSINESS OFFICE and PLANT, 1109 EYE STREET. N. W. PHONE MAIN 4078 Horner's Perfect Pasteurized Milk and Cream. Raw milk if desired, Our Specialty. Fine grades of Creamery Butter. Fresh laid eggs. Eight wagons give you prompt, reliable and efficient service. Corner Eighth and M, Northwest. Phone, North 1872. C. B. HORNER — PROPRIETARY We could tell you fifty rea —why it will be advantage to buy F. Carpets from us. Just or is suffi We make it possi to have everything for home comfort "The House of Mainly Marked Frices." We could tell you fifty reasons —why it will be to your advantage to buy Furniture and Carpets from us. Just one is sufficient We make it possible for you to have everything necessary for home comfort AT ONCE. Anything you wish will be charged on an open account which is made payable as your circumstances may suggest. Come where, you can read every price and do the buying before there's a question about how or when you desire to pay. PETER GROGAN and Sons Co The WilberforcianO Come where, you can read every price and do the buying before there's a question about how or when you desire to pay. PETER GROGAN and Sons Co VilberforcianOrch The WilberforcianOrchestra KARLIF. PHILLIPS, DIRECTOR Apartment 43, The Camerone Vt. Ave. 43, The Camerone Vt. Ave. & Apartment 43, The Camerone Vt. Ave. & T. st., N.W. Meals to Order at all hours. Open from 6:30 A. M. to 8 P. M. Open Sundays, 7 A. M. to 6:15 P. M. LEE'S LUNCH ROOM GEO. H. LEE, PROP. 1106 E St. N. W. Meals 15c. and 25c. SPECIAL REMOVAL NOTICE Has moved to its new and spacious home at 1837 Vermont Ave. N.W. This building has been remodeled for the school purpose, and will be open all the year to those who wish to learn Beauty Culture. Call or address the Principal, MRS. L. B. POLLARD. 'Phone Connections. We are promoting and financing The People's Brick Company, one of the most needed and best paying enterprises in the town. Our reference: The Bank of Mound Bayou, or any citizen. Your money will earn 7 per cent from the time it is invested, and much more in the verv near future. For complete information address: The Security Investment and Enterprise Corporation, Mound Bayou, Miss. m-11-aug-11 Drug Stores. Dr. E. L. Robey has a string of drug stores: one at Fairfax, Va., one at Herndon, Va., and one at H and North Capitol Streets Northwest. In all of his stores the very best drugs and other articles are found. Everybody is treated alike. Dr. Frank A. Robey has charge of the Washington store. North Capitol and H Streets Northwest. Mention The Bee. --- Linotype Composition institutions and Pamphlets 1109 EYE STREET. N. W. IN 4078. 2642-y Dairy Coupon Present! this coupon to driver or office and a 5 per cent discount on your milk if at retail prices. HORNER'S DAIRY 8th and M St. N. W. RIETORS — C. F. HEIM should you reasons be to your ad- tion Furniture and one efficient possible for you being necessary art AT ONCE. you can read de the buying question about you desire to pay. GIROGAN Ins Co cianOrchestra HIPS, DIRECTOR Strong Vt. Ave. & T. st., N.W. Wonderful Results on Short Notice. I have used your Pomade. 'It' the best thing I ever used for making curly hair lie smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes, of Pineville, S. C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh stubborn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion for the complexion. Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and get the genuine (Ford's), manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. For sale by Nichols' Pharmacy, Corner 19th Street and Penn. Ave.; S. A. Richardson & Co., 7th and Q Sts, N. W.; Morse's Pharmacy, 19th and L Sts. N. W.; W. S. Richardson, 316 Four-and-a-Half St. S. W.; Daniel H. Smith, 28th and Dumbarton Ave. N. W.; J. F. Simpson, corner 7th St. Rhode Island Ave. and R St. N. W.; Singleton's Pharmacy, 20th and E Sts. N. W.; Market Pharmacy, corner 20th and K Sts. N. W.; John R. Major, 716 7th St. N. W.; Ideal Pharmacy, 11th St. and N. Y. Ave. N. W.; R. A. Veitch, corner 20th and M Sts. N. W.; E. E. Cissell, 10th St.; and N. Y. Ave.; W. P. Herbst, Penn. Ave. and 25th St. N. W.; Hutton & Hilton, 22d and L Sts. N. W.; R. W. Duffey, Penn. Ave and 22d St. N. W.; Whiteside Pharmacy, 1921 Pa Ave. Board & McGuire, corner 9th and U Sts.; F. M. Criswell, 1901 7th St. N. W.; Quigley's Pharmacy, corner 21st and G Sts. N. W.; Daw's Drug Store, corner 23d and H Sts. N. W.; Howard Pharmacy, 10th and R Sts. N. W. People's Pharmacy, 7th and Mass. Ave. N. W. ROBEY'S PHARMACY North Capitol and H Sts. N. W. Prescriptions our Specialty. A full line of Schaflint Specialties. j-8-6-mo. JUSTH'S OLD STAND 619 D Street, N. W. It's the fine quality of our stock that brings our customers and keeps us busy; best tailors make the most of the slightly used suits we sell at $3 to $10, and now and then we strike a manufacturer who "favors us." Pays any man well to know us. JUSTH'S OLD STAND, 619 D. One Price. ---