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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper-That's THE BEE Y. M. C. A TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY STIRRING ADDRESS BY SENATOR WORKS, ATHLETIC EXHIBITION AND WATER CARNIVAL TO CONSTITUTE AN ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM. Twelfth Street Branch a Civic Center and Potent Agency for the Social and Religious Uplift of Colored Washington. Thrilling Story of Struggle and Achievement—Association's Initial Year a Phenomenal Success—Largest Enterprise of Its Kind on the American Continent—Firm Financial Footing Shown by Facts and Figures. Secretary Johnson's Constructive Work the World's Wonder—What the Y. M. C. A. Means to Washington and the Race—Enduring Monument to Negro's Self-Helpfulness—Rallying Point in Campaign for Christianity. Bread Scope of Effort for Men of Today and Men of Tomorrow—Eminent Forces Who have Helped and Are Helping the Substantial Men at the Association Helm—How You May Enlist in the Army Today. CLASS AND FIRST AID TO THE INJURED. In its initial year the Association has as an everlasting tribute to the broad. VOL. XXXIII, NO. 49 Y. M. C. A TO CELEE STIRRING ADDRESS BY SENATOR TION AND WATER CARR AN ATTRACTIVE Twelfth Street Branch a Civic Center and Religious Uplift of Thrilling Story of Struggle and Achie- a Phenomenal Success—Largest the American Continent— Shown by Facts Secretary Johnson's Constructive Wor- Y. M. C. A. Means to Washing Monument to Negro's Se- Point in Campaign Bread Scope of Effort for Men of Today Forces Who have Helped and Men at the Association Enlist in the A In the forefront of the agencies that make for the moral and religious uplift of the people of this community is the 12th Street Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association. The officers and members of this very helpful institution are making elaborate preparations to celebrate the first anniversary of the dedication of their new $100,000 home at 1816 12th street, northwest, and all over the District the deepest interest is being manifested in the event. It will be recalled that one year ago, on May 19, Hon. Henry L. Stimson, then Secretary of War, representing Hon. William Howard Taft, President of the United States, stood on the front steps of this magnificent structure and delivered, in the presence of an immense throng, an address of dedication that was voted a masterpiece of sincere eloquence, and which still rings in the ears of all who were fortunate enough to have heard it. In November of 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt laid CLASS AND FIRST AID the corner-stone amid impressive ceremonies. For the "Anniversary Season" the management of the Y. M. C. A. has arranged a most attractive program, and its features are so varied as to set forth with striking fidelity the numerous interests and diversions which the organization is in a position to offer to its friends and supporters. Beginning at 3:30 Sunday afternoon, May 18, there will be an address on a timely theme by Senator John Downey Works, of California. Music will be furnished by the Academy Quartet, Miss Olive Wells, vocalist, and Prof. Joseph H. Douglass, violinist. For Monday May 19, at 8 p. m., a Gymnasium Exhibition is announced. It will embrace an athletic pageant, fancy tactics, rhythmical calisthenics, apparatus performance and contests. Tuesday, May 20, at 8 p. m., there will be a Water Carnival, consisting of swimming races, tub races, fancy diving and various water "stunts" in the big swimming pool. Parlor social and games, a musical and literary program and dainty refreshments are included in the very alluring program offered for the occasion, and the indications are that the spacious building will be crowded throughout the three big days of the celebration. No pains will be spared to insure the comfort of all who attend. An especial invitation is extended to the ladies. The Beginnings of a Successful Career. In its initial year the Association has won many friends to its cause. At the outset many well-known people wondered whether it could withstand the strain and stress of life in the Nation's Capital; expressions of hope were flanked by prophecies of disaster. But the excellent financial showing, the large and growing membership and the countless benefits it has bestowed upon the community more than allays whatever apprehensions anyone might have had, and the enthusiasm displayed by the influential forces it has brought to its support bespeaks a successful career in the future. The 12th Street Branch had its inception in the demand of this cosmopolitan city for an active, efficient and aggressive agency for the moral, mental and physical development of the men and boys of the Negro race. The need of such a center of practical Christian effort was sorely felt, and, through the persistent and well-directed agitation of a faithful group of determined men ID TO THE INJURED. a nucleus of this Y. M. C. A. was formed, and from the seed planted in fertile soil has grown the largest organization of its kind among colored people in the entire country and owning outright the largest and costliest building, and the finest equipment to be found anywhere. The story of the struggle of the Association for a firm footing in this community, now familiar to the majority of our citizens, reads almost like a tale from the "Arabian Nights." It is a recital of unceasing toil and painful sacrifice, of Spartan courage under apparently insurmountable difficulties, and of sublime faith in the happy outcome of their labor of love. By turns the history of this constructive movement has shown phases that have been humorous, pathetic, and sometimes tragic—but always thrilling and inspiring. In the bright lexicon of these indefatigable pioneers there was no such word as FAIL. What is covered here in a paragraph more than fill President Eliot's famous "5-foot shelf," if told in detail and actual credit should be given to each individual and each element that contributed to the sum total of the achievement that today stands as a towering monument to Negro skill and promotion. It is a source of never-ending pride that in this massive structure, costing complete over $100,000, every brick was laid by colored men, and much of the work that could be performed by our race was given over to colored hands. Of the total cost, $27,000 was contributed by the colored citizens of Washington which will stand as an everlasting tribute to the broad, ```markdown ``` LEWIS E. JOHNSON, Executive Secretary 12th Street Branch Y. M. C. A. ```markdown ``` public spirit of our people at the Nation's Capital. Mr. John D. Rockefeller gave $25,000, and Mr. Julius Rosenwald gave a like sum. The remainder was made up by the Central Y. M. C. A. of this city. It is significant of the intense desire of the race for self-helpfulness that Henry W. Chase, a hard-working colored man and an ex-slave, gave $500 in "cold cash" to this building fund. Coning at a period when inspiration was needed, this splendid contribution, as a noble example to others, was easily worth thrice its face value. No stronger evidence of the cohesive power of racial consciousness has ever been presented in the American Continent than that shown by the colored people of Washington throughout the stirring campaign for the money with which to erect this glorious temple for the salvation of our rising generation. This concrete revelation of our capacity and willingness to do big things for ourselves has engendered within us a courdelee that will work untold good to our race here and elsewhere for all time to come. It will encourage those of the other race to come to our rescue as a people worth saving. THE H. W. Chase, Who Gave $500 Financing a Campaign for Christianity. Financing a campaign, for Christianity is not less practical than financing a railroad or any other great business project. To succeed, the managers must bring to bear energy, experience, knowledge of the possibilities of a dollar and how to expend every cent to the best advantage. All this the Y. M. C. A. directorate has done to a "queen's taste." The financial statement given out by Secretary Lewis E. Johnson, who has proven to be pre-enimently "the right man in the right place," makes a showing that is little short of phenominal. The total expense of maintenance for the current year, exclusive of the secretary's salary, which is paid by the Central Association, is shown to be over $8,200, every penny of which has been collected and paid, with a comfortable balance left to the organization. Such a feat in financiering is calculated to make the prosiest of business men to "sit up and take notice." It is no small triumph to open a new enterprise in a problematic field, pay from the actual receipts of that business an expense account of, over $8,200 and have something left for next year's "nest egg." Three items of expense alone would stagger the average man, sailing over an untried sea of commercial effort. The Association's electric light bill for the year was $1,124; the expenditures for coal was $704, and the water rent called for $206. The latter account, which is made to cover the weekly change of water in the immense swimming pool of 42,000 gallon capacity emphasizes the fact that the Y. M. C. A. believes that "cleanliness is next to godliness," and does not deal parsimoniously in its bathing facilities. Of the receipts it is worthy of especial note that from the membership fees there has been collected from men the handsome sum of $2,024.75, while the boys have paid in $501.50, which, with $152 sustaining fund paid by individuals, brings up the Y. M, C. A Building amount received for memberships to the marvelous total of $2,678.25. On the membership rolls are 425 men and 200 boys, more of each than are carried on the books of any similar organization in the land. Both in finance and in numbers interested the record made by the Washington Association is unparalleled in the history of the Y. M. C. A. movement. Another exceptional item is the amount of $3,300.01, paid in as rentals by the 65 men occupying the two floors of dormitories in the building. The full statement of the Association's finances will prove instructive as a proof that the organization has a firm hold upon the elements it is designed to serve and that it possesses a rigid backbone that will guarantee it long life and an increasing power for usefulness. Grand total from May 1, 1912, to April 30, 1913. Total ... $8,205.14 RECAPITULATION. Receipts. Balance on hand, May 1, 1913 ... $ .56 Receipts ... 8,585.95 Total ... $8,586.51 Expenditures. Total vouchers ... $8,205.14 Check No. 140 ... 2.16 Balance on hand April 30, 1913 ... 379.21 Total ... $8,586.51 Boys in the Gymnasium. What the Y. M. C. A. Means to Corored Washington. The Twelfth Street Branch of the Y. M. C. A. means a larger spiritual and productive life for colored Washington. Here is a Negro population of 100,000 souls, with many avenues of temptation open night and day, and with a limited number of uplifting institutions that appeal to the fertile imagination and immature taste of our impressive youth. The Y. M. C. A., with its unique equipment and varied activities, is acknowledged to be the most efficient of the enterprises now in operation for the all-round development of men and boys. It stimulates Christian fervor and religious growth through its great men's meetings every Sunday afternoon and through Bible classes during the week days. The Saturday night Bible class for Sunday school teachers in the various churches is an appreciated feature. The Interdenominational Sunday School Lesson is demonstrated and teachers are taught how to present the lesson most effectively to their pupils. It promotes the general health and physical development of the man in a scientific manner through its gymnasium classes, swimming pool, health talks, and instructs by lectures how to render "first aid to the injured." A strong, healthy body is a priceless asset. The evening educational classes and lectures enable the man or boy to sup- THE FEDERAL BANK OF THE UNITED STATES Total ..... Dormitory rentals ..... Contributions ..... Laundry ..... Cafe ..... Boys' Social ..... Incidentals ..... Pocket Ball ..... Bowling ..... Religious Work ..... Social Department ..... Rentals ..... Physical Department ..... Telephone ..... EXPENDITURES: House ..... Office ..... Membership ..... Physical Department ..... Educational Department ..... Religious work ..... Boys' Department ..... Cafe ..... General supervision ..... Laundry ..... plement his previous training by putting to good use the idle hours of the evening. Those who work during the day may thus more fully equip themselves for business and professional life by special study. A man's earning capacity is increased and his usefulness as a citizen is immeasurably reinforced by an education that gives both skill and character. The two must go hand in hand. The automobile classes are exceptionally popular, as this is an age of motoring and the experienced chauffeur is in steady demand at the best of wages. The association expects to open a class of this kind this fall. An "Open Door" to the Life Beau- tiful The informality and freedom of spirit in the social gatherings are an incentive to the young men, who might otherwise seek the dangerous diversions of the saloons. The Y. M. C. A., in furnishing a high-purposed environment, in contrast with the places of vice and degredation, affords one of the most potent arguments for its continued existence. The importance of the boy in the uplift of the race cannot be overestimated. He is "the man of tomorrow" and his welfare must be safeguarded in every possible way. Ample provision is made for boys of all ages and tendencies, and they are taught the saving value of good conduct, and they are organized into groups for special training. The principles of the gentleman and honesty, industry and integrity are emphasized and their pleasures are adroitly directed into right channels. The prohibition of gambling, drinking and bad conversation, together with an agreeable social contact with real men cannot fail to have a beneficial effect upon all who place themselves within the purview of this noble institution. Employment has been secured for many men out of work and students are helped to work their way through school. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. The regenerating atmosphere of the Y. M. C. A. is proving to be of vast benefit to the churches in this community. At the Sunday meetings, which are attended by from 200 to 2,000 men, there are made countless decisions to lead Christian lives, and these converts become members in the various churches in the city. The fraternal spirit existing between the Y. M. C. A. and the local ministry is happily shown in the use by a number of the churches of the great swimming pool for baptismal purposes. The Extension Committee is furnishing speakers to Christian Endeavors, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and other auxiliary bodies of the churches. The aim is to broaden men spiritually, mentally and physically. The spirit of service to humanity is emphasized, and the gospel that all men are brethren is preached from every angle. If you are efficient in any line, and are high upon the ladder of prosperity, help the other fellow who is down and needs your aid. The association aims to be an "open door" to the life beautiful. Strangers and visitors are cordially welcomed at all times. The Y. M. C. A. as a Civic Center. Not only is the Y. M. C. A. a Christian organization, an educational institution and a health resort, but it is a civic center of the most generous (Continued to page 8.) LAWYER KING In the West Indies—Received a Royal Welcome—Views the Panama Canal—The Loyal Knights of Malachites. Special to The Bee. Special to the BOC Kingston, Jamaica, May 1.—The following is an address of welcome delivered to L. Melendez King by Venus Lodge No. 1. Kingston, Jamaica, on May 1 and Mr. King's reply in part. Mr. King, when en route to Bocas del Toro, Panama, stopped by Kingston to make an official visit to Venus Lodge. Mr. L. Melendez King, Attorney-at-Law, Grand Supreme Governor Loyal Knights and Ladies of Malachites. Honored Sir—We, the members of Venus Lodge No. I, of Loyal Knights and Ladies of Malachites, welcome you to Jamaica, the land not only of wood and water, as the name typifies, but of sunshine; celebrated for its scenery, proverbial for its hospitality and famous for its cordiality. We welcome you as a member of our race, as a member of the great family that has peopled that heaven, blessed continent erstwhile known as the "Dark Continent," but which could only now be entitled to that epithet if the ebon hue of its aboriginal inhabitants be considered. We are proud to claim relationship with such a continent, magnificent and unsurpassed in its physical features, unrivaled in its boundless resources. Africa our Fatherland! We welcome you as a representative of the American section of this great Negro race, a race that is perhaps more potential in physical stamina and in mental vitality than any other known race; so that those whose prejudice or ignorance led them hitherto to say that the Negro race was nbt as physically or intellectually strong as the Caucasian, have now to sing a different tune, in view of present-day facts. We hail you as coming from the land and of the race that produced a Frederick Douglass, a Booker Washington, a Phyllis Wheatly and hosts of others too numerous to mention. We welcome you as a member of the noble profession to which you have the honor to belong, one of the three most honored and learned professions known to modern civilization. We are proud of the place you occupy in the legal arena of your country and trust that your success shall increase from more to more. We are proud to inform you that there are many members of our race who are filling similar positions in this colony; in fact, we may, with justifiable pride, say that our race specializes in this and in the other two learned professions, the ministry and medicine, in that of law they have practically "taken it by storm" and have filled the highest places of honor that the bar can offer in a British Colony. our race claims two (2) of the four (4) K C's in this THE NEW YORKER island, and the present mayor of this city is not only a member of our race, but of the bar and of our order. We specially welcome you as the executive chief of the important Order of Malachites with which we are connected, and congratulate you on the confidence reposed in you by the members of the fraternity in your homeland in raising you to this post of honor, and trust that all Malachites will have cause to rejoice over the wisdom of the choice. The success that attended Sister Davis' mission here, the confidence reposed in her by us, and the way she pioneered the movement so as to organize right in the principal town of this island, and among the intelligent class of such a lodge as Venus No. 1, argues well for better days to our race. We cannot say that the growth has been phenomenally prolific as far as numbers are concerned, but we do not believe in things or causes which spring up like mushrooms or Jonah's gourd, for they generally decay as rapidly; if our progress is slow, we warrant it is sure. We trust that the organization shall be the beginning of an effort which, not only the members of the race in your mighty Republic shall link together with those in our little island, but shall embrace those of every cline, when not only the Oriental and Occidental shall meet, but with them the Austral and Boreal. We highly appreciate the effort which you and your colleagues have made in the preparation of the constitution for our guidance, but we must also impress upon your minds the fact that conditions differ widely in America from those obtaining in the West Indies and a study of our local conditions will convince you that many alterations will be necessary if our lodge and the order generally is to live and thrive. We have already brought to the notice of the Grand Supreme-Lodge the specific points on which this constitution is considered unsuitable to our island and we feel sure that since in the past that body has shown a disposition to be conciliatory, our recommendations will, be carefully weighed and all practicable modifications to existing laws will be made. We trust your brief stay in the island shall prove of great benefit to you. Year by year we have thousands of people from your country of the other race coming down here as tourists, but the number of colored American tourists is small. We trust that your visit shall stimulate and encourage others of our race from the northern shores to visit us from time to time. We trust that you shall have a pleasant journey to the other places in your itinerary, and a favorable return to your home, friends and duties. We extend every good wish to you and hope that you shall see fruits from this your welcome visit to our shores and to the Knights and Laries of Venus Lodge No. 1. Hoping that your future will be bright and that the organization under your governorship will greatly flourish, we are yours in justice and benevolence, A. L. WALCOTT, S. G. T. A. AIKMAN, S. L. G. J. W. MILBOURN, S. S. RACHIEL McKENZIE, S. T. Attorney King's Reply. Supreme Governors, Officers and Members of Venus Lodge of the Loyal Knights and Ladies of Malachites of the World, Kingston, Jamaica—Judging from the distance we are from home, this is in reality an organization of the world in the fullest sense of the term, especially so because just now we are in the act of stretching our hands across the broad Atlantic to bind our people of Liberia into this great cause and plant there the banner of the Malachites, where we hope to see her waive throughout eternity. As we look into your faces, we truthfully regard ourselves in the language of our ritual, as "kinsmen from a far country." You reside on the beautiful Island of Jamaica and pay homage to the great King of England, upon whose dominion the sun never sets. We hail from the distant shores of America, where we honor the stars and stripes, emblematic of power and dominion. We are doubtless both proud of our country and would shed blood on battle fields in defense of its honor and glory. This is as it should be. Stand by your country. Defend its flag. Our great organization encourages loyalty. Your blood is my blood—your flesh my flesh. Malachites More Than Kinsmen. Malachites More Man Kinsmen. We are more than kinsmen. When upon bended knee, with hands upon the sacred book, you took the oath, we became brother and sister Malachites. No, you are my brother; I am your brother. Sister Davis is your sister; you are her sisters and brothers. Scope of the Work love wi brother in California to a brother in New York, a brother in New York to a brother in Jahnaica, a brother in Jamaica to a brother in Panama and so on the world around, until the distress sign of one brother or sister will be felt and heard by all. Weaker Races Prev of Stronger. Weaker races are of stronger. Weaker races have always been made the prey of stronger races. Our race is no exception to the rule. We are everywhere suffering from some form of injustice—if not in one way, we are in another. This organization stands up and demands justice. It asks no favors, but just every-day justice—fair play. This, every fair-minded individual is willing to accord. Industrial Feature It proposes to foster and encourage industry and economy among our members everywhere. This consists in the establishment of various business enterprises wherein the boys and girls of the race will find employment. Benevolent Feature Special stress is placed on the benevolent feature. It provides for its members in sickness, accident and death. Its terms are by far more liberal than most organizations. We wish all subordinate lodges to guard carefully the treasury for the sick. Fifty per cent, of the monthly dues must be placed in this treasury each month. This is absolutely imperative. This fifty per cent, must not be used for any other purpose and must always tally with the number of members. Five per cent, is to be used for hall rent, remaining forty per cent. to be sent to the Grand Lodge. Malachites. How Planned. For years fraternal associations have been known and patronized by our race. Some have been good, some bad; some have failed, while others have succeeded. In each case there has been seen elements of good and elements of bad. In organizing this lodge, the history of other lodges was thoroughly examined with a view of adopting whatever of good could be found in any and all, and of leaving out the bad, and thus avoid pitfalls. We believe our plans and principles are as nearly perfect as it lies within human power to make them. However, we gladly welcome suggestions of subordinate lodges from time to time, and request the lodges to suggest new ideas. As I have said, our fraternal institutions have been of great benefit to the race. They have filled a long-felt want. They have, however, all had their faults. Show me a man without a fault and I will show you a tree never shaken by the wind. We have carefully noted the glaring shortcomings of the older organizations and are striving to steer clear of their pit-falls. Unnecessary Time Spent. It is to be regretted that some of the older organizations at Grand Lodge and other meetings have spent so much valuable time in trying to elect one candidate or another to office or defeat some other equally as capable. This, together with social affairs and the adjustment of internal differences, have not infrequently consumed the entire time. They go to conventions thinking about but one thing, and that is, who is going to be elected to office—the highest ambition being to serve some personal interest. How good it would have been if some of the older organizations, in addition to electing officers, taking care of the sick, and burying the dead, had at an early date, in the advocacy of discriminatory measures, gone on record as opposed to Jim Crow car laws, lynch laws, all forms of peonage. Suppose they had advocated equal opportunity for the race in all lifes of employment? I dare say that if more attention had been paid to such real beneficial things, such wholesale encroachments would not have been made on our civil and political rights. So, to establish a mighty organization adopting the good and eschewing the evil of the older ones, is the peculiar work of the Malachites. It goes further and protects along all lines, acting as a lifeboat in time of storm. People's Organization There are absolutely no bosses. It is the people's organization. No grafting. Its officers are paid for services and no more. In its dealings with its members there are none so high, if in the wrong, whose course it will not attack, and none so low, if in the right, whose cause it will not espouse. Our principles are so broad and comprehensive that those who once hear them are immediately won over and at once become Malachites. The organization is gaining ground rapidly. Its success is assured. It is here to stay. Many thousands will be converted to its principles. Our cause is just and will prevail. Man's Personal Ambition, Nothing; Principles Everything. No member's personal ambition will be allowed to interfere with the advancement of the order. I founded this organization and am its Grand Supreme Governor, but the only grounds upon which I can claim a right to remain at its head is that I now stand and have always stood for the great principles upon which it is based. If the time should ever come when in your calm and well-considered judgment I attempt to use the order for selfish ends, then I will gladly surrender my commission. Cannot Succeed on Beds of Roses. We do not expect easy sailing. Our course must be beset with quagmires. We will have our setbacks, but always keep your eye on the goal. One thing we don't fear—that is splits. There can be no split in this organization because there never was and never will be but one Grand Order of Malachites in the world and its headquarters are in We. ters are in war are not infringing either in or out the great phoph the way, will ha his objection w ruled in the cou Combination Now, my friends, in conclusion, all other races have succeeded only through successful combination, and our race is no exception to the rule. United we stand, divided we fall; union forever and justice to all. Mr. King left by steamer Tivives for Panama. SOLD OUT BELOW COST. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs Talks of Political Leaders. A number of our papers are beginning to abuse the men who voted the Democratic ticket last fall. Not a single plum has fallen and several men have lost their jobs. The races have been segregated at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and a number of "disappointments" rather than "appointments" are said to be in store for Negro Democrats. Now, the fact of the matter is that we sold out below cost. The Negroes who made the deal were a cheap lot of politicians who cared no more for their race than an elephant cares for ants. They are men who hold up lamp posts between campaign and get off a lot of hot air on the race problem and make their living off of political campaign hand-outs and preachers who get hand-outs supplemented by good salaries from pastorates. By this arrangement they realize that they will not suffer very much from any change that may come. Those who pay their salaries are hard-working women, who get about as much washing to do under a Democratic administration as they do under a Republican administration. The class of Negroes who are really affected by their acts contribute very little to their support. They do not worship them, nor call them "blessed." For this reason our preacher-politicians and lamp-post props have few friends to favor and many enemies to punish. These men are selfish and mercenary. They seem to be "mad" at somebody about things, and the whole race is to be flayed alive. We are in a worse fix now, politically, than we have ever been since freedom, and it is all due to the fact that we have had incapable leaders. They have lacked vision, courage and the spirit of sacrifice, a devotion to principles that must characterize the leaders of a race. We have a job lot of puppets, pigmies, compromisers, shammers and drift-wood. Most of our leaders (?) are a cheap lot of cowards, who are hungry for office and honor. The brave, sensible, honorable men who are fighting battles of the race, for the sake of the race, may be counted on your two hands, with a few fingers left over. Nine-tenths of our leaders are engaged in the "hooodoo" business. They have roots and herbs to sell. They are working at the race uplift business because they can make money. The business is growing less and less profitable. [Image of a man in a formal shirt and pants, standing with his hands on his knees.] however, because the people are beginning to see. What must we do to be saved? is a question that we ask with a great deal of solicitude. There are enough Negroes who are not posing as leaders, to fight the battle for the race very effectively at this time. They are sane, sober, industrious, courageous, self-sacrificing, intelligent toilers, who do not realize what a great company they may form to mold sentiment against the mercenary, self-seeking leaders, who have never done any practical work to improve the condition of the masses. This company of people can mold sentiment in favor of fair play and just treatment of a struggling people. There is in every community of any importance men of this type. They are quiet and comparatively unknown, outside of their community, but they are worth their weight in gold to a people in the condition that we are at this time. We need leaders just now who have influence enough to get audiences with the best men and women in their communities and to so impress them with the dependence of one race upon the other for real and permanent development that they will be constrained to co-operate in every practical and possible way to bring about mutual respect and mutual protection It is very necessary that we hold the positions that we have under the feal government, and that we hold any other positions of trust and honor. It is just as necessary that we give ourselves unreservedly to the task of molding public sentiment in favor of fair treatment. This work cannot be done by politicians who are hungry for "pje" and who would sell a little piece of Paradise for a political plum, but it must be done by those members of the race who are not standing around with their hats in their hands and their India rubber spinal columns half bent begging for political scraps. The demand must be made by the members of the race who are chucked full of a day's work and can do it so well that The Two "Dark Days" There are two "dark days" mentioned in the annals of New England. The first occurred on Oct. 21, 1716, when it suddenly became so dark soon after noon that the people were forced to use artificial lights to do their ordinary work. This strange condition of the atmosphere lasted about three and a half hours. Again, on May 19, 1780, there was a remarkable darkening of the atmosphere, but the phenomenon did not come on so suddenly as that upon the earlier date. The darkness in this latter instance began between 10 and 11 o'clock on the morning of the day named and lasted throughout the day. The darkness extended from the northeastern part of New England westward as far as Albany and southward to Pennsylvania. The most intense and prolonged darkness, however, was confined to Massachusetts, more especially to the seaboard. It is said to have come from the southwest, but there is no mention of it made in the history of Ohio or the Virginia. The exact cause still remains one of the unexplained mysteries. "Warned Off" the Turf. To be "warned off" is the most severe sentence that can be imposed on any one in England connected with the turf. Not only does it debar a man from owning, training or riding horses, but until the committee decides to revoke the punishment prevents him even from showing himself on any race course. This is so owing to the fact that the decision of the national hunt committee is registered automatically by the racing authorities in France and Ireland and of course by the Jockey club. Like the national hunt committee, the stewards of the Jockey club also reserve to themselves the right of summoning any rider whom they suspect of sharp practices or even carelessness to appear before them and, unless the explanation given proved satisfactory, to "suspend" any community is glad to have them. They are the merchants, ditch-diggers, farmers and a few in the professions. Deliverance must come and it will come only through this class of Negroes. Justice and fair play is all any Negro should ask, and any Negro worth living is willing to fight and die for these sacred rights. Our politicians have done more to make the race the nonentity that it is, than the rankest enemy outside the race. NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL NOTES. The closing exercises of the National Training School for Women and Girls, Lincoln Heights, will be held on Thursday and Friday, June 5 and 6. The exercises are to be most interesting. Thursday is Field Day and the program will begin at 1 o'clock and run through the entire day. On Friday the closing exercises will be held at Howard Theatre at 4:30 p. m. The laundry has been built, but not equipped. We need twelve stationary tubs, a large laundry stove, and a simplex ironer for flat work. The equipment will cost about one thousand dollars. We must begin our canvass for this equipment at once. We are being asked on every hand whether we are going to take summer boarders or not. We plan to take a certain number of ladies who are seeking a place where they may have a quiet, restful, but pleasant vacation in the suburbs of the city. We cannot take persons whom, we do not know, or who are not recommended by persons with whom we are acquainted. Don't fail to witness the commencement of the National Training School at Howard Theater Friday, June 6, at 4:30. The first part of the program is to be a Folk Entertainment. You will enjoy this treat. or punish the orender in some other way.-London Answers. Turner's Carelessness. Perhaps the most prolific painter who ever lived was the great Turner. When he died his house in Queen Anne street, which he had not occupied for a long time, was found to be full of masterpieces all going to rack and ruin. Even the famous "Crossing the Brook," one of the priceless treasures of the National gallery in Trafalgar square, was there, with large pieces chipped off it. Many of Turner's masterpieces which he had refused to sell for "love or money" were almost ruined by the damp coming from defective windows and cellings. There were, besides the oil paintings, literally thousands of water color drawings "chuking about the place," any one of which would draw a little fortune at this moment from the pocket of an American millionaire. By his will he left them all to the nation.—London Spectator. FIRST SMILE IN THREE YEARS Convict Who Grinned Hasn't Speken In That Time. Stockton, Cal.—"Silent" Carson, the convict who was brought to this city for investigation by aliensists and who has not been known to utter a word during the three years that he has been under sentence of death for participation in a prison break, is reported to have smiled at one of the hospital attendants, and this may break down the obstacle that has prevented his execution on a charge of murder. Physicians who have had Carson under observation say this is the first display of any emotion on his part of which they have any record and that conclusions heretofore accepted as proving him insane may be reviewed. Carson is being subjected to a new and original system of investigation by several physicians. WROG TO WATCH BASEBALL Harvard Expert Says Spotsters Get Too Wrought Up. 'Cambridge, Mass. - Beware. O ye baseball fans, for you are the product of a radically wrong attitude toward athletics. Witnessing professional baseball contests tends to harmful excesses and immorality. Thus spoke Harvard's world famous strength expert, Dr. Dudley A. Sargent, recently. He said in part: "The excitement attending ball games as they are played at present is harmful. Our baseball fans nowadays are devotees of a game in exactly the same sense as are those fascinated by watching a roulette game or other games of chance. "Attendance at these games means that thousands of men and boys an even women become unduly excited over the athletic prowess of professional players. They leave the backgrounds with nerves tingling and spirits exalted if the game goes we and the question is. What outlet of those men and women find for the emotions thus aroused? I am tempted to leave the subject with an interrogation point. "There is nothing wrong with a big game as such more than there with a theatrical performance such, but such games arouse emotion without furnishing a motor outfit. This would not be the case if the game were actually played instead watched. We are overdoing one phase of the so called love of sport. "There is nothing in this hothor form of athleticism, and the less have of it the better." BISHOP PREPARES TO DIE Chooses Grave, Orders Cross and Cal Monument Maker. Trenton, N.J.-Bishop McFaul of Catholic diocese of Trenton, in g health, is preparing for death. He l just chosen his last resting place ordered his monument, going about business as though it were an ev day incident. For his grave Bishop McFaul, chosen a plot of ground in front Morris hall, a home for aged women Lawrenceville, erected by the bisl several years ago. Denns Dooley, a marble cutter, somewhat shocked when Bishop Faul ordered him to make a Cc cross to be placed over his grave till the bishop assured him that he no intention of dying soon. IS DONE WITH PULPIT BECAUSE OF CRITI Fort Smith, Ark.-Members of congregation of the Hemphill Preserian church have been balloting; whether they will accept the restion of their pastor, the Rev. J Hicks, just now a floorwalker hoslery department of a big department store. The preacher is hoping they accept his resignation, for a taste of floorwalking has spoiled him for the pulpit. Hicks' advanced ideas of theology invited criticism among his flock, and without apologizing he resigned. Many of his church members, however, sympathized with him, and the ballot was taken as the best means of determining his relative popularity. The preacher and W. G. Burton, department store head, are close friends. Burton not long ago commented on the lack of help during the Christmas rush of last year. "Hire me." Hicks said. "If they accept my resignation I'll need the money to meet old obligations." "You're on." the merchant said. And Hicks went to work. The floorwalker went home tired the first night of his new work, which was a Saturday night, and the next morning he preached a sermon on "Why I Designed, or Cogs In the Wheels of Progress." Hicks is a deep student and until he took his new job never knew anything familiarly but theology. Some of the more stald members of his congregation regard his latest venture as the most daring and unconventional thing he ever attempted, but it is not his first departure from convention. $5,000 WHEN HE EARNS $1,000 Uncle Leaves Legacy Under This Condition to Nephew. Minneapolis, Minn.—After he earns $1,000 "by his own efforts" S. E. David of Los Angeles will receive $5,000 under the will of his uncle, the late Spencer E. Davis of Minneapolis, just filed "S. E. Davis is not a bad young man, but good and too freehearted," commented the uncle in the will. Mr. Davis died April 7 on a train returning from Pasadena, Cal. His estate is estimated at $110,000. He was the founder of the Monitor Drill works at St. Louis Park. The widow will receive the home and other real estate. Women Hold Five City Jobs. Kansas City. Kan. - With the appointment of a woman as city clerk in this city five important positions under the government of this municipality are now held by women. Miss Laura A. Jost was appointed city treasurer, 'Mra. Merle Addison Cutler and Miss Bather Bower, deputy treasurers, and Miss Beulah Belta, city clerk. PENTECOST NOT GREAT JUBILEE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. What the Day of Pentecost Signified. It Was but a Foretaste of Greater One to Come—Why It Game When It Did—Why the Greater Blessing Will Come, and When—Are There Signs That It Is Near?—Times of Refreshing—Times of Restitution—I Will Pour Out My Spirit Upon All Flesh." Boston, Mass. May 11. — Pastor Russell gave two addresses here, under the auspices of the INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION. We report one of these, from the text: "Upon the servants and upon the hands." PASTOR RUSSELL Boston, Mass. May 11. - Pastor Russell gave two addresses here, under the auspices of the INTEN- TIONAL BIBLE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION. We report one of these, from the text: "Upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour PASTOR RUSSELL upon the maids in those days will I pour out My Spirit. After this I will pour out My Spirit upon all flesh."—Joel 22:8, 20 The Pastor called attention to the fact that he had transposed the two parts of this text to make their meaning more apparent. He declared that the Prophet unquestionably taught two outportions of the Holy Spirit, only one of which has yet come. The one generally commemorated today by Catholics and Episcopalians is the first of these—the pouring out of the Holy Spirit on God's faithful servants and handmaidens. The second one is not to be upon the same class, but upon all flesh—not upon the Elect, but upon all mankind, the non-elect. The Pastor remarked that Pentecost was a Jewish festival celebrating the harvest. On that day, nearly nineteen centuries ago, God poured out His Holy Spirit upon His waiting servants and handmaidens, in the upper room at Jerusalem. That event was important, not only to those who then participated, but to all of God's people from then until now. Prior to that day of Pentecost, no one except Jesus had ever received spirit begetting- the Holy Spirit of sonship. Prior to that date, God held all humanity at a distance from Himself, declaring that because they were sinners, He could not accept them as sons, that first their sips must be applauded for. Pastor Russell polled out that this alienation from God had continued for more than four thousand years before Jesus came. Adam was called a son of God, but after him no one was styled a son of God until Jesus. During all that time, Abraham alone was styled a friend of God, because of his devotion, his faith. But a friend is not a son, and none other than Abraham had even so high a title as friend. The Jews had the honorable title of servants of God, attaining that through the Law Covenant, under Moses. Not only do the old Testament Scriptures not refer to the Jews as sons of God, but the Jews themselves have never claimed such a relationship. On the contrary, after Jesus had received the Holy Spirit and had begun His ministry. He poke of Himself in being the Son of God, and this the Jews presented. Caking up stones to stone Him. The declared it blasphemous to claim so close a relationship to Jehovah. It gain, we read of the discipline before Jesus' death. "The Holy Spirit was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet christified." - John 7:30. From these testimonies of the Bible We Pastor deduced 'that it was neces- sary for Jesus to 'Whish His sacrifice for sins, and to 'ascend on High, into the presence of lighovah God, and pres- ent the merit of His sacrifice on be- half of the Household of Faith, before the Apothetes or any of the Church could be recognized of God. The de- sire which Jesus had awakened in their hearts was that they might 'be- come His footstep followers in doing the Heavenly Father's will—even to the extent of laying down their lives for the Truth, for righteousness. And so His disciples declared that they had left off to follow Him. Before leaving them, Jesus admonished that they should not attempt to begin their work until after receiving the Father's recognition of them as sons. He said, "Tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem until ye be endured with power from on High." While He was with them, He breathed upon them and gave them of His Holy Spirit and power, by which they healed the slick, cast out demons, etc. But when He left them, they had not this power, or authority, and must wait until the Father gave it to them directly, even as He gave it directly to the Lord Jesus, at the time the Holy Spirit came upon Him at His baptism. "When Pentecost Was 'Fully Come.' For ten days the Apostles and other faithful brethren tarried, praying in the upper room, waiting for the promised demonstration of Divine acceptance that would indicate to them that Jesus had appeared in the presence of God, and had made satisfaction for their sins, and that the Heavenly Father had accepted, Jesus' sacrifice on their behalf, and by the begetting of the Holy Spirit—would recognize them as sons of God—not as human sons, however, the sonship-to which Jesus and the Church have been begotten during this Gospel Age is on a far higher than human piano—far above the angelic, also. St. Peter explains that our begetting is to the "Divine nature"—2 Peter 1:4. Without the begetting there could be no ultimate birth to the Divine nature in the resurrection. Thus it was with Jesus. He was begotten of the Holy Spirit, quickened by the Spirit, and gradually developed during the three and a half years of His earthly ministry. But He was not born of the Spirit until His resurrection, as we read: "He was the First-born from the dead"—"the First-born amongst many brethren." The Church are begotten of the Holy Spirit under the same Covenant of Sacrifice, that it faithful they may attain to the same Spirit birth by a similar resurrection. St. Peter explains that while the gift of the Holy Spirit was from the Father, it would not come to the Church direct, as though ignoring the Lord Jesus. He says of Jesus, "being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit. He bath shed this forth." (Acts 2:23). Again he says, "Who is gone into Heaven, and is on the right hand of God, angels and anguifles and powers being made subject unto Him." (1 Peter 3:22). The Pentecostal blessing, therefore, was a double attestation. It proved that Jesus as the great Redeemer accomplished, in a manner pleasing to the Father gave Him to do. It proved that those who received the Spirit were accepted as sons of God their original sin being canceled through the merit of Christ's sacrifice. And although the miraculous manifestations of God's favor have not been repeated during this Age, we know that all of the same class are partied in the same blessing. "The God and Father, of our Lord Jesus Christ * * * which according to His abundant mercy bath begotten us again" (1 Peter 1:3). While we are required to "Walk by faith and not by sight," nevertheless our faith has its sure footing in that original Pentecostal manifestation. We, as well as the Apostles, can realize that the sacrifice of Jesus was acceptable to the Father, and that we have been accepted through our Redeemer as members of His Body, which is the Church. It is because the Church is one Body although of many members, that no repetition of Pentecost has been necessary. As soon as we by consecration come into the one Body, we are sharers in all the blessings that belong to that Body, the start of which came on the memorable Pentecost Day. "By one Spirit ye were all baptized into one Body, which is Christ." Jesus the Head of The Christ, The Messiah, first got His blessing, which was completed on the plane of glory. Then He made application of His merit for all those who desire to become members of His Body, of the Bride of Christ. This was the foundation necessary for Divine acceptance of the Church. On this basis, the gathering of the Church has progressed for now nearly nineteen hundred years. Soon, we be lieven, it will be completed. The last member proving faithful and passing beyond the veil, the Body will be complete in glory—united to the Head, or under the other figure, the espoused virgin Church, united to her Lord, will be the Bride, the Lamb's Wife. The Greater Jubilee. Pentecost represents to the Church liberation from the thraldom of sin and death, as well as introduction into the family of God. Thus it signifies the beginning of all the blessings which the people of God have known as the fruits of the Spirit—meekness, gentleness, patience, long-suffering, brotherly kindness, love, joy, peace—fellowship with God and our Lord Jesus Christ. Galatians 5:22, 23. Nevertheless, the Pastor explained those wonderful blessings are not complete. The resurrection—that glorious change from imperfections in the flesh to perfection on the spirit plane—will be the consummation of all the Church's hopes, and that consummation, although near, we believe, has not yet been attained. God has purposely deferred the secondary outpouring of His Holy Spirit—that upon the world, "all flesh"—until the establishment of His Kingdom That will be a great Jubilee. It was by Divine appointment, typified in Israel's experiences. During the fifthth year, every Israelite was set free from bondage and debts of every kind, and had a fresh start. Thus was pictured how during Messiah's glorious reign as Mediator of the New Covenant, God on account of Jesus' sacrifice will cancels the sins of the whole world, and grant release from all weaknesses, and assistance back to the fulness of Divine favor. In other words, the Jubilee of Israel typified the coming Times of Restoration of all things, when Jesus the Head and the Church the Body, as The Messiah, will reign for a thousand years, for the purpose of blessing all the families of the earth and uplifting them out of sin, weakness, deprivation, mental, moral and physical. Oh, what a Jubilee that will be! No wonder St. Peter, in describing it and telling us that it will begin at the second coming of Jesus, also tells us that it will be Times of refreshing from the Divine presence. It will be the world's Pentecost. The Holy Spirit will then be poured out upon all flesh. We are not to understand, however that it will be done unconditionally Rather, we may surmise that the conditions on which it will be open to all flesh will be that only those who desire the blessing will receive it. But who would refuse such a favor when fully enlightened respecting it. When fully aware of its import and possibilities? We cannot, of course, know in advance how this outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon all flesh will be manifest in the beginning. We merely assume that the first manifestation will be in connection with those worthy patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and all the Prophets. They have already been tested and proven loyal to God. They have merely been walking, "sleeping" until the completion of the Gospel Church. As St. Paul says, they cannot be perfect, nor enter upon their reward until we first are perfected and enter upon our higher reward, as the Spirit Kingdom—Hebrews 11:39, 40. The Elect and the Non-Elect Our text is in full harmony with all the Scriptures in indicating that God has special blessings for His Elect-His servants and handmaidens of this Gospel Age. Not only do these receive the Holy Spirit first, but to them its manifestation is different from what it will be with the non-elect, by and by. As already pointed out, the Holy Spirit fits and prepares the Church for glory honor and immortality on the spirit plane. But the Holy Spirit's operation upon the world in the next Age will be totally different. Then its work will be the perfecting of all who will of the human family—an earthly blessing. We are not to forget that God was as well pleased to make Father Adam an earthly being, perfect, in His own image and likeness, a little lower than the angels, as He was pleased to make the angels of a higher order, in His own image and likeness. The Church, now being begotten of the Holy Spirit to the Divine nature, is to be far above angels, but it is the same Holy Spirit which operated in all God's creative work, whether of angels or of men, or of the Church of the First-born. Adam undoubtedly had the Holy Spirit of God in his perfection. Mankind in general, during the thousand years of Messiah's Kingdom, will be receiving more and more the Holy Spirit of God. Its operation in them will be the perfecting of their flesh. Thus the Lord declares it, "I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh." (Ezekiel 11:10.) The Scriptures speak of Adam in his perfection as crowned with glory and honor, and set over the beads of the field, as earth's underlord, or king, responsible only to the Almighty (Psalm 8:4:9.) Sin disarranged all this as we have seen, but God has provided the Redeemer. His work of a thou-sand years, the pouring out of the Holy Spirit upon the world of mankind, will result in bringing all the willing and obedient back to human perfection—to that which was lost in Adam, and redeemed at Calvary. What This Does Not Mean. This does not mean, said the Pastor, that the Holy Spirit will be forced upon any; but merely that God's Spirit will be available to all flesh, even as in the present time it is available to all His servants and handmaidens, in proportion to their love and zeal. So the world's progress back to perfection will depend largely upon their appreciation of the call of God and of the privileges extended to them. "The gift of God is everlasting life through Jesus Christ our Lord." This gift will not be given to any except to those who demonstrate their desire for it, on God's terms. The wicked will not be granted everlasting life at all On the contrary, we read, "All the wicked will God destroy." "It shall come to press that every soul that will not obey that Prophet [Messiah] shall be destroyed from amongst the people." Neither does this great generosity our God's part in the forgiveness of sins and provision for the return of human life mean that slims of the present life will go unnoticed. We may be sure that it is because we are incompetent to judge as respects the guilt and responsibility of others that the Lord has so strenuously guarded His people, saying, "Judge nothing before the time." We may be sure, therefore that any judgment we might form, or other men might form, would be more or less defective, proportionately different in God's judgment. In God's judgment respecting wickedness, we perceive that He takes into account all the circumstances—the importance, the superstition, the hereditary taints and weaknesses, etc. From God's standpoint any transgression of His Law is sin, but the seriousness of the sin depends upon the wilfulness with which it is committed. The Lord will deal justly with all of our mice, and the Church, associated with Him in glory and in the work of judging, will then be fully competent for that appointed work. So we read, "Do you not know that the saints shall judge the world?" 1 Corinthians 6:2. The Scriptures, therefore, warn everybody, "Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap" This indicates that our words, our thoughts, our deeds, all have a bearing upon the future life. While only the spirit-begotten are yet on trial for life or death eternal, nevertheless the world's words and deeds have either an elevating or degrading influence upon their consciences. Accordingly their opportunity in the future will find them either lower or higher, with more or less steps to retrace, in order to attain the perfection of character in the flesh. Surely all who rightly appreciate the Church's Pentecost of nearly sixteen centuries ago will rejoice to see the Divine arrangement for the world's Pentecost, under Messiah's Kingdom Nor can it do harm to let the Truth be known. The lack of the knowledge of the Truth and creedal misrepresents have doubtless led many to despair, and robbed others of peace as well as joy. By these means the Heavenly Father's character has been slandered. It is time to tell the world about the Love of God. It is time that Christians should remember that it was not fear that drew them to God, but, as St. Paul declares, "The love of Christ constrained us."-2 Corinthians 5:14. When Memory Returns Wanderer Is In South Dakota. Brookings, S. D.-As Edward Jernustad, a farmer, was driving to town he saw a man staggering along the road and then fall unconscious. Jermstad put him in his buggy and hurried to Brookings. When the man regained consciousness he escaped in the temporary absence of a doctor, but was captured and confined in the county jail. For two days he refused to talk, but finally stated he was A. J. Buhlman and his home Chicago. The last thing he remembers, he says, he was in Chicago, and he has no idea how he came to be in Brookings. He has no baggage; and trainmen do not recollect the man being a passenger. Reports from Volga are to the effect that a stranger answering Buhlman's description was in that town a day or two before he appeared here and that his peculiar actions attracted attention COST OF LIVING ONCE HIGHER Bean Soup Was $1 a Plate in Early California Days. Palo Alto, Cal.-Proof that the cost of living has gone down considerably since the early days of California is produced by E. F. Welshbaur of this city, who has unearthed a bill of fare provided the gold miners in 1840 by the El Dorado hotel, Placerville. Among the delicacies mentioned are: Bean soup, $1 a plate; sauerkraut, $1; hash, low grade, 75 cents; hash, 18 carat; $1; roast beef, plain; $1; with ong potato (fair size), $1.25; beef, tame (from the states), $1.50; roast grizzly, $1; two potatoes, medium size, 50 cents; two potatoes, peeled, 75 cents. A notice at the foot of the bill of fare tells patrons that meals are payable in advance and that they will find gold scales at the end of the bar. SEEK CONTINENT IN REGIONS NEAR POLE Crocker. Land Expedition Will Start North In July. New York.—Plans for the invasion of Crocker Land, which was sighted by Peary from Cape Thomas Hubbard in 1906, are rapidly progressing. When the exploration party sails from Sydney, N. S., on the whaler Diana in July, under the leadership of Donald B. MacMillan, the explorers will include a selsmograph and a complete wireless outfit in their equipment, which will be thoroughly up to date. Electricity will also be utilized for lighting, cooking the meals and heating in the remote regions of the far north. It is proposed by members of the expedition to establish a selsmograph station at the home headquarters on the shore of Flagler bay, which will be in charge of Ensign Fitzhugh Green U. S. N. The object of the expedition is to discover and explore the unknown area north of the present map of the arctic regions and if conditions are favorable to penetrate the Greenland ice cap. When the expedition was first planned MacMillan was a co-leader with the late George Borup, whose death by drowning about a year ago of Crescent Beach, Conn., caused a temporary delay of the starting of the party. According to Peary, who was accompanied by Messrs. MacMillan and Burup on his dash to the north pole: "Of unexplored regions in the north there are remaining but two of first importance, the inland ice cap of Greenland and the area represented by the large blank space on the map bounded by Bering strait, the pole, the western border of the arctic archipelago and the known open sea north of Siberia. The theories of the coastal experts have it that within this region lies an undiscovered arctic continent or a series of large islands, the whole not greatly distant from Banks island, Prince Tattrick island and Grant Land (the western limit of the arctic archipelago), while tradition among the Eskimos strengthens the theories in fixing the southern edge of the unknown land not far north from Point Barrow and America." Several thousand dollars have recently been contributed to the expedition fund. The American Geographical society has added $3,000 to its previous subscription of $6,000 and Zenas Crane has increased his subscription by $2,500. Other subscriptions include $1,000 from George B. French and $100 from Colonel D. L. Brainard. The University of Illinois has made an appropriation which provides for the addition to the party of an expert zoologist Dr. M. C. Tanquary, a graduate of the university. It is also proposed to establish a meteorological station on Bache peninsula. This equipment will be provided by the weather bureau. MacMillan has known the hardships of the polar regions and has voyaged off the coast of Labrador in an open canoe studying the Eskimos of that country. UNIQUE HONOR TO A WOMAN. Miss Harper Receives a Diploma in Tropical Medicine. London. - Miss Frances Margaret Harper, the first woman to gain such distinction, has received a diploma in tropical medicine and hygiene. This is granted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. JILTS PRINCE ON EVE OF WEDDING Princess of Baroda Says "No" to Maharajah's Son. BOTH FAMILIES VERY RICH Gaekwar's Only Daughter, the Fair Indira, Abandons Her Native Land Rather Than Marry Distasteful Suitor—"Most Beautiful Princess of India" Visited United States Twice. Bombay, India.—A profound sensation was caused here by the sudden breaking of the projected marriage of Princess Indira, only daughter of the reigning gaekwar of Baroda, to Prince Jitendra, son of the maharajah of Cooch Behar, which was to have been celebrated in Calcutta. At the eleventh hour the princess suddenly announced her intention to break off the match to her parents and her afflianced and immediately after ward set sail for England. Elaborate preparations had been made for the ceremony, in which descendants of two of the most prudent native rulers in India were to have been muted. The bitch in all probability occurred owing to the family of the native princes of Biroda/belonging to the na- 55 THE GAARKWAR OF BARODA. tion which at one time was one of the chief branches of the Maharatta con federacy ruling a great part of India while the royal family of Cooch Behar is said to have come from a tribe of aboriginal descent and to have laid claim to divine origin in order to conceal its low caste. This difference is caste would constitute a barrier to a Hindu marriage. The maharajah of Cooch Behar was educated in England, and so was his son, Jitendra, who was made bankruff in London in 1911 for a small debt which was afterward paid and his bankruptcy rescinded. The young Princess Indira is also a familiar figure in the British Isles. the mullahance of Baroda is the author of "The Position of Women in Indian Life," and has advanced ideas on the subject. The gaekwar has written several books and is a man of high education. The gaekwar of Baroda and his wife the "most beautiful woman in India," visited the United States in 1906 and in the summer of 1910. With them on their last trip was Prince Jalsink, then a junior in Harvard, where he was called "the guek," and the Princess Indira Rajal. The Princess Indira loasted as "the most beautiful princess in India," and as her father's wealth is a byword she is also considered the "greatest catch." During his stay in the United States the gleekwar and his son wore conventional English clothes. The mahairance and Princess Indira went unveiled, but wore their native robes. Both mother and daughter motored every day. The mahairance was never out with the priceless pearl collar and earrings and the great diamond bracelet that are the most valued pieces in the gleekwar's storied treasure house. The princess was then eighteen year old. She was slender and small. She had big, soft brown eyes, velled long, silky lashes, and her complexion was the color of rich cream. Through her secretary she told an interviewer that she had never danced in her life. "It would not be considered decent for the princess to waltz or two steps even with another girl, and it would be unthinkable for her to dance with a man," explained the secretary. "She has never gone in for the more violent athletics either and looks with wonder on your tall, muscular young women who swim and fence and stride over golf courses." The princess admitted, through the secretary, that she had never met a man except the members of her own family. She loved the theater and saw all the modern plays from the seclusion of her box. Met and Defeated All / Cameras on Thanksgiving Day, 1866. San Francisco.—Lovers of old Spanish names, now seeking to haye the designation "Yerba Buena" restored to Goat Island, in San Francisco bay, may find that at least the physical semblance of the hated goat will remain. The navy department not only has granted permission to the Associated Naval Veterans to erect a fifty foot statue of a goat of the top of the island, but zgrees that it may be a "pagan" goat or a "goat rampant" or both. Permission to install, erect or superimpose the goat has been received by Commodore Browne, of the Associated Veterans from the secretary of the navy. The news caused some discomfiture among members of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, who have begun a movement to have the name, changed to Yerba Buena. A resolution memorallizing the federal government to make the change is now before the legislature. HIEROGLYPHICS IN OLD CAVE. Carved Pictures of Indians Crudely Drawn Are Found. Ogden, Utnh.—With what appears to be prehistoric hieroglyphics carved on its walls, a mammoth cave, rivaling the famous cave of Kentucky, was discovered in this vicinity. Thomas Whitaker, a rancher, made the discovery. He will head a party of University of Utah professors on a tour of investigation. The cave is located in the mountain near Promontory point, eighteen miles from Ogden, and probably never has been visited by white men, as the surrounding country is a bleak desert. The front chamber of the series is 75 by 150 yards, 41 feet high, and the walls bear pictures of Indians, crudely drawn. There is an Indian legend current in this locality to the effect that a great battle was fought years ago between tribes near the point, the vanquished having disappeared in a cave. DOG'S WHINES CLEW IN MURDER MYSTERY Lead to Discovery of Skeleton of Missing Woman. Harrington. Del.—Following their dog into the cellar of an abandoned and partly ruined house on the Delmar road, two sons of U. Grant Nicholson made a discovery that led to a partial solution of the mystery surrounding the disappearance ten years ago of Mrs. Ann Maloney, who at that time lived alone in the house. The boys were attracted by their dog whining as if he had discovered an animal, and when they reached their pet it was pawing at the ground. Lighting some matches, the boys found what looked to them like human hair protruding through the earth. The boys run home to their father, who summoned neighbors, and the men, with spades and pikes, soon disinterred a human skeleton, to the skull of which the hair was still fast. (On examining it Dr. J. S. Strickland, who lived here at the time of Mrs. Maloney's disappearance, decided it was hers and showed the farmers a mark on one of the bones which, he said, might have been made by an ax. At the time Mrs. Maloney disappeared it was thought that she had been murdered for her money, and a negro was arrested on suspicion, but was discharged when no trace of the woman could be found, and the belief grew that the woman had moved from the velvinty, as she had talked of doing. PORK AND PIES BY MAIL Sent From England to British Woman In California. San Francisco.—There seemed to be only one thing lacking to make living in southern California one long dream of happiness to Mrs. Fred C. Cline, and that one thing was an old fashioned home made pork pie, the kind she used to eat when a girl in her English home in Retford. In a letter she sent to her cousin at Retford Mrs. Cline made mention of this, and the other day a somewhat bulky package was deposited at the Cline home by the postman. It bore postage amounting to 2s. 3d., or the equivalent of 54 cents in American money, and snugly packed inside were one pork pie and five old fash loned English mince pies. The package had come from Retford by parcel post and was delivered in excellent condition. APPETITE OPENS JAIL DOORS. Magistrate Lets Man Go When He Shows He's Hungry. Philadelphia.—Charles Miller, forty-two, of Pittsburgh ate his way out of a police station. The man was arrested for stealing two bottles of milk and two loaves of bread and was taken before Magistrate Hughes. The stolen articles were still under his arm. "I was hungry," said Miller when asked why he stole. "Show me," said the magistrate. Thereupon Miller devoured the bread, drank the milk and walked from the station a free man. Incidentally he also accepted some money from the magistrate. Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. TERMS OF·SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance... $2.00 Six months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... -50 Subscription monthly ..... -20 RECORDER OF DEEDS. The Bee will not attempt to discuss the tempest in a teapot that the so-called Fair Play Association is making over female fusses in the office of the recorder of deeds. Recorder Johnson, the clerks must admit, is the most humane recorder of deeds that has ever had charge of that office. If the clerks, the Bee means more particularly the white clerks, want to be fair, they must admit that Mr. Johnson treats all of them gentlymenly and fairly. There are quite a number of fair-minded white women in the recorder's office, and it is not believed that all of them signed the paper against certain colored clerks. It is to be regretted any one colored clerk should have accosted any one about the segregation of the clerks in that office. It is only a tempest in a tea-pot and notling more. If any affidavits have been made against any clerk in the recorder's office its outsiders without first having submitted the complaint to the recorder should be reprimanded. It is not believed that Miss Denny's alleged offense warrants her dismissal and it is hoped that Recorder Johnson will settle this female row without injury to anyone. There is Miss Noyes, a finer lady doesn't exist in the office than she is. She is one female who belongs to the more fortunate race that has no prejudice against colored clerks, and no one comes in closer or nearer contact with them than Miss Noyes, the head comparer. The refined and educated white man or woman doesn't think that he or she is better than anybody else. The colored females in the recorder of deeds office are highly educated. Many of them are college and normal school graduates and so far as ability and education are concerned, they far surpass many of the white clerks. It is doubtful whether there is one white female clerk in the office of the recorder of deeds that is a college or normal school graduate, and just what gets it into their heads that they are superior to the colored clerks the Bee doesn't know. If the editor of the Bee could be placed in Recorder Johnson's shoes forty-five minutes, Senator O. Gorman would be either satisfied or displeased. The Bee doesn't endorse, however, impoliteness or disrespect of any employee to another. If the colored clerk is in the wrong, she ought to be badly enough to go to the other clerk and apologize. If both are wrong it is their duty to go to the recorder and apologize for any wrong doing. Then again, if there are white male or female clerks in the recorder of deeds office who think themselves superior to colored clerks, let the colored clerks remain to themselves. If a colored clerk is not good enough for a white clerk to speak to, a colored clerk, when he or she is met upon the public streets outside of the recorder's office the colored clerk should treat the white clerk with the same degree of indifference when he or she meets the white clerk on the inside. A highly cultured white man or woman has no color prejudice. If colored women are so obnoxious to white men why are they continually pursed by them? Let no colored woman allow herself to be insulted by any white man. Our colored women are always in danger. No respectable colored woman very seldom escapes from the insults of white In another column we publish letters in answer to queries addressed to Senator Ben Tillman by Nick Chiles, editor of The Topeka Plaindealer, with the view to ascertaining as to whether and to what extent the Senator has modified his views in the race question. It seems that Editor Chiles' letters were inspired by "the opinion that he (Tillman) is growing more favorable to the cause of the black race" and that, therefore, a frank acknowledgment of a change of heart would be speedily and gloriously forthcoming. Dead sea fruit! The Senator came back reiterating, boasting, blustering, threatening and evading. He likes the Negroes "much better in their places than dagoes, but out of their places he has no use for them." He blusters and brags about white supremacy and threatens the race with the awful consequences of extermination if it accepts any other hypothesis. He boasts that "the white man is the superior race of the world," objects to the admission of the Mongolian on the ground that the "races are not assimilable" and seeks to belittle the Negro in comparison with the Japs, etc., etc. Finally he charges the Republican party with cowardice and insincerity in its endeavor to establish the principles of equality before the law without regard to race or color and throws down the gauntlet before fifteen hundred millions of unaroused giants., from whom he learned his A B C's, with a debonair which would do credit to a quixotic knight and in true cavalierly impudence informs the editor of the Plaindealer that "it is not worth while for you to write me any more letters, for I shall not notice them by replying." Indeed! In replying to Tillman we feel like according to him the protection similar to which the skunk is provided against his hunters. But lest we forget, we desire to say, while plugging our olfactories, that it matters but little what he thinks of us, in our place or out of it. Strange as it may seem, he, will not live always—at least in a state of white supremacy. It might be well to remind the "chick," two-thirds of whose shell is still clinging to its unclassified body, that more than two thousand years before Christ was born, six hundred years before letters were introduced into Greece, one thousand years before the Trojan war, fifteen hundred years before Rome was founded, great architectural works existed in Egypt; that its civilization four thousand years ago was higher than that of China or Japan today; and that the literary and scientific accomplishments, the proficiency in the industrial and fine arts exhibited by that people remain the wonder and admiration of the world. To this Tillman will reply that Egypt has nothing to do with the Negro; but Herodotus says otherwise and the least liberal Egyptologist has been compelled to admit that "the ancient race of Egypt was probably partly Asiatic and partly Negro." As to the political rights of the Negro, we agree that "political rights are simply morals applied to public affairs—the rules of right and wrong which apply to individuals and communities alike, and that oppression by an individual is detestable, but oppression by law is worse. "Hard and inscrutable when the law to which a citizen naturally looks for protection becomes itself a standing peril. As Montesquiew puts it, "the man is drowned by the very plank on which he thought to escape." Tillman still holds the plank, but the Negro is already "on board." Ta Ta! Our good friend, Attorney A. W. Scott, electrified Convention Hall last Sunday evening. There were fully six thousand people crowed in the hall and many hundreds turned away. Recorder Henry Lincoln Johnson will exercise his perogative as recorder of deeds. If there is any speaking to be done he will do it. The latest report from the colored democratic headquarters is that President Wilson will make two-colored democratic appointments in a week or two or soon after the adjournment of Congress. Mr. Patterson, we understand, is slated to succeed Register J. C. Napier at the expiration of his term of service. The ministers in the colored churches should urge their members to subscribe for and read the Bee. Revs. Dr. Brooks, Corrothers, Norman, Jackson, Clair, Mitchell, Johnson, and others are in a position to do great good for the people. There are to be three hundred discharges in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in July. Will history repeat itself? Director Ralph had nothing to do with making the order of segregation of the races. It comes from higher up. There will be no segregation in hell or heaven. men, no matter how much the colored woman rehikes them. colored woman reuses them It is the honest colored woman who resents an insult from any white man and it is the demi monde who embraces his overtures. The Bee would advise the colored women of the recorder's office to respect themselves and be loyal to their chief, no matter what may come. This race prescription cannot last very long. The time will soon come when the last shall be first and the first last. Our colored women, for beauty, refinement and education far surpass those who, today, would have the colored men and women acknowledge their inferiority. Such is the conception of fools and asses. The Bee is proud of its female. Real beauty can always be found in the colored race, so let us be contented in mind. Because of the tempest in a teapot, this so-called Fair Play Association wanted the Citizens' Association of Georgetown to recommend a white man recorder of deeds. All administrations, democratic and republican, have always given this particular office to some colored man. There are numbers of colored men who supported Mr. Wilson fully competent for the place. Two of the best qualified lawyers for the office, if a change is to be made at the expiration of the term of Recorder Johnson, would be A. B. Casey or Ralph W. Langston, the son of the late John Mercer Langston. These men have not only dignity but reputation, and would reflect credit upon the race they represent. The Bee would like to see Recorder Johnson remain and those white women who made affidavits will regret the day when he retires. Why not let well enough alone? Have The Bee sent to your home JUDGE STAFFORD SUSTAINED. Judge Stafford of the District Supreme Court was sustained, in the Green case by the Court of Appeals. The Bee at the time the appeal was noted stated that the lower court would be sustained. The Bee gave common sense reasons. No man, no matter who he may be, should allow a plea of guilty for a hienous crime to escape the gallows. Green committed a most brutal criminal assault upon a woman which should not be allowed to go unpunished and by death at that. The attorneys in the case, Messrs. Gaskins and Macdonald, are to be commended for the able defense they made for their client. ATTORNEY KING The Bee congratulates its old and reliable friend, Attorney L. M. King on his safe passage to Jamaica, West Indies and Panama, and his return to this country. Elsewhere in the Bee will be read with interest the address of Attorney King. Attorney A. W. Scott surprised himself last Sunday evening before an audience of Odd Fellows and citizens numbering from five to six thousand people in Convention Hall. The seating and standing capacity of the hall was taxed to its uttermost, and in front of the hall as well. James Brothers. The entire front page of the Bee will contain a history of the great James Brothers, two of the most progressive and up-to-date funeral directors in the city. It will contain a history of their business, fully illustrated by cuts of the interior and exterior of their new up-to-date quarters. This great firm, in addition to their new building they are about to purchase a new electric undertaker's car. Watch the front page for the James Brothers. Public Meat And Things Public Meat And Things \*\*\* But speaking about rumors, and talk factory gossip, this town is sure one more "biggest circus on earth." There are more rumors flying around here than were plant lice flying in the air last week. I suppose you done heard that old Dame Rumor is about due for a jacking up, ain't you? Well, let me whisper it to you softly, amid the darkness of seclusion, that in a few days a whole bunch of rapid-firing gossipers is likely to be congregated around the District Attorney's office hunting bondmen, cause something is doing. There has been so much talk, and so many rumors running mad that one or two nervy guys what won't stand being talked about, are corralling a lot of evidence that is going to be dumped into the court hopper pretty soon, and then there will be an end to this doggasted rumors and gossip. Why, it's getting so that a woman what ain't been dead for fifteen years is liable to be shamefully talked about, and a fellow what's been hitting the trail of probity seven days in a week is liable to be painted a roue red. If some morning you wake up and find the newspaper on your front stoop with a big account of warrants issued by the wholesale for a bunch of unfettered gossipers who have been telling everybody they met "confidentially" that Mr. So-and-So is a hookworm varmin, and that Mrs. Youknow is a decayed apple in the garden of Eden, just remember that I tipped it off to you. Take it from me, there's going to be some big doin's pretty soon, and you had better get a Yale lock and put on your mouth, if it has the habit of opening too often, and you had better touch a green persimmon to your tongue if it has been in the habit of lolling 'around' into other peoples' affairs too often. As old Aristocles once said, when they were debating the excise law in the Roman senate, "H—I about to be raised." If you have got a cyclone cellar, you had better get to it right today, if you have been dealing in gossip margins on commission. You done heard me, and that's final. \*\*\* Link Johnson, went fishing the other day, and just because he happened to be away from the office one day, these cheap skates what call themselves "Democratic Fairplay Association." went after Link in the newspapers. It sure is tough when a fellow what sticks as close to his job as Link does, hardly ever going out of his office even to smile, must be muckedraked just because he tries to economize by catching his own fish. I ain't seen Link, but his man Friday down there at his office has said there ain't nothing to this dope that there is trouble in that office. Dutton, the paleface what's been running the office for eight or ten years, said there has been trouble. I wouldn't hunch much if one one took me off to Harmony Cemetery some dark night, stopping at Madra Park en route, and whispered to me that if they were head of that office they would make out a few rules for Dutton to go br, and those rules would contain the expressed clause that Dutton ain't the whole show. If there is really any grounds for suspecting friction-down there, there are a whole lot of near-sighted people who think that the friction has come from Dutton not giving the colored women a square deal. I see by the morning Negro-Hater, that's The Post, that Link Johnson has promised to investigate Link ain't got long to stay on the job nowh, and if I were him, I would begin cleaning house at the top, and then stop right there, after I had penalized the trouble-maker. No use in speculatin' on staying. ODD FELLOWS. Annual Thanksgiving Service of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America, at Convention Hall, Washington, D. C., Sunday, May 11. The annual thanksgiving services of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America was held at Convention Hall Sunday night. May 11. The meeting was scheduled to begin at 7:30 o'clock, and the great auditorium was filled to its overflow long before that hour. It was estimated that there were fully eight or nine thousand people in the audience, and it was also estimated by many of the oldest citizens to be the largest gathering of our people at one time in the history of the District of Columbia. The people were presented with a magnificent program; consisting of many beautiful musical numbers. The statistics of the order were read by Mr. William I. Lee, District Grand Secretary, and Miss Hattie McIntosh, District Worthy Recorder. The oration of the order was delivered by Armond W. Scott, Esq, P. N. F., Old Ark Lodge No. 1695. The sermon of the evening was delivered by Rev. Dr. Winfield Henri Mixon, of Selma, Ala., and it was a masterpiece of rhetoric, logic and oratory. He covered himself in glory, and the people of Washington will long remember the splendid and scholarly sermon delivered by that intellectual giant, who hails from Selma, Ala. The Bee congratulates the Committee on Arrangements for the splendid showing made through them by the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. There has been nothing but praise of them heard on every hand. Every branch of the order was represented on this occasion, from the Juveniles to the Patriarchs, and the showing made demonstrated clearly that the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows is the greatest fraternal organization among our people in this country. We print below in full the masterly address delivered by Lawyer Armond W. Scott, who held the vast audience spellbound from the time he began until he took his seat. (Continued to Page 7.) ELEVENTH ANNIVERSARY. Dr. Corrothers' Success. Sylvester L. Corrothers. D. D., will close his eleventh year's labors at Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday, May 18. The friends and citizens are invited to join us in our services, at 11 a. m. to hear a sermon "upon the virtues and victories of faith" at 8 p. m. on the subject "A Nightless City." Monday night, May 19, the Clink-scales-Tyler Choral Society will give a sacred concert. All these services the public is cordially invited. Week-end Arrivals at the Hotel Dale, Cape May. The Sub-committee of the Negro Press Association convened at the Hotel Dale Saturday, May 10. The committee voted to hold their fifth annual meeting Monday, August 18, 1913, at the above named hotel at 12 o'clock noon. PARAGRAPHING NEWS Important News Happening of the Week DEVOTED TO GENERAL INTEREST The Regulars want the Progressives to return to the Republican fold. Secretary Bryan says there is no need for wars. Peninsula fruits and vegetables in Laurel, Del., is damaged to the amount of $11,000,000. Not a peach, pear, cherry or blackberry crop will grow there this year. Edward Holahan, of New York, was sent to the penitentiary for six months for beating his wife. Hon. John S. Wise, of Virginia, a noted lawyer, died. May 12 at the home of his son in Princess Anne, Md. He was one of the most prominent politicians in the State of Virginia at one time. State Senator Stephen J. Stilwell, who was acquitted by the Senate for bribery, has been indicted by the New York grand jury. Charles W. Anderson, of New York, has not been succeeded by Mr. Wood, the leader of Colored Tammany, as yet. Mr. Anderson continues to be invited to social and political functions in which the leaders of the world take part. Clarksburg, W. Va., witnessed a sensation Monday, May 12, when the husband of Mrs. Griffin Prichard took his 17-year-old bride and fled with her against the protest of her mother. Last Sunday was Mothers' Day. How many thought of the mothers who are dead and those struggling mothers who are living The tariff fight in the Senate is to be a very warm one. The Republican and Progressive parties will in all probability come together. Chairman Underwood is hard at work solving the committee chairmanship and other committee appointments. The London suffragette leader, Miss Flora Drumond, is too ill to appear in court. She is charged with conspiracy. The others charged with the same offense have surrendered. Two attempts have been made to wreck an Erie Railroad train about four miles north of Patterson, N. J. A cow broke up a baseball game in St. Louis, Mo., Sunday, May 11. A runaway truck killed a 11-year-old school girl in Brooklyn, New York, Monday, May 12. One of the most successful musical directors in this country is Prof. John T. Layton, of the public schools in this city. Color should not be a bar to the elevation of man or woman. Merit should be the necessary requisite for the advancement of the worthy. Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, is a philosopher as well as a mathematician. Dr. John R. Francis, one of the most eminent physicians in this country, is steadily improving and it is the hope of the physicians that he will be able to be up and out in a few weeks. Major Charles R. Douglass, the last son of the late Frederick Douglass, was one of the best diplomats in the service when he was United States Consul at San Domingo. A revolution is looked for at any time in the Haytian Republic. Russia and other foreign countries have their eyes upon this Negro Republic. Daughters of Sphinx. On Monday evening, May 12, at the residence of Mrs. Minnie Berkley, 2223 L Street Northwest, a meeting was held under the auspices of the Oriental Court No. 5. Ancient and Arabic Order of. Daughters of Sphinx, Mystic Shrine, for the organization of a court choir, with about twenty members or more present. Mrs. Berkley, Most Worthy Grand Matron, presided. The title of "Oriental Choral Society, D. S." was adopted and Wellington A. Adams was chosen by acclamation as the director. The following officers were elected: President, Miss Annie Lee; vice president, Miss Josephine Corbett; secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth Poindexter; assistant secretary, Miss Ollie B. Smith; treasurer, Miss Sarah Adams; librarian, Mr. William Jones. A committee was appointed by Miss Lee to draw up rules for the body to be reported at their next meeting. Refreshments were served, after which they adjourned. Win Fight The movement to segregate the Negro in the departments and "Jim Crow" them in Washington is to be fought." Dr. Corrothers has the pledges of several prominent Senators and Representatives to join him in a movement to check this evil. There will be a meeting held at Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church, Sixth Street between L and M Streets Northwest, Monday, May 19, from 4 to 7 o'clock. Every man and woman opposed to the abuse that is now being heaped upon the colored citizens are invited to attend. There will be present several members of Congress who are with the Negro and will participate in this conference. The public is invited. The Weekly Society From one of the most beautiful, sanitary and down-to-the-minute soda fountains in Washington, the W. L. Board Pharmacy, successor to Board & McGuier, at 1912½ Fourteenth Street Northwest, is dispensing to large crowds delicious soda drinks and ice cream dainties. They could not improve their sodas, so they improved their fountain. The highest quality in everything is the motto of this store. Mrs. G. E. Cannon and Miss' Minnie Smith, of Jersey City, N. J., spent the week-end in this city. Mr. James Brown and Mr. Moses H. Dade, of this city, were in Baltimore, Md., recently on business. Mrs. William Cornish, of 1138 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore, Md., has as her guest Miss Anna Clarke, of this city. Mrs. Bessie Johnson, of Westmont, Pa., entertained last Thursday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Zenith Bunday, of this city. Mrs. Lucile Smith, of this city, has been called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Springs, of Charlotte, N. C., who is quite ill. Special services were held on Thursday, May 1, at Asbury M. E. Church, Eleventh and K Streets' Northwest, in commemoration of Ascension Day, under the auspices of Mt. Calvary Commandery No. 4, Knights Templar, assisted by the other three commanderies, namely, Simon Commandery No. 1, Heiderson Commandery No. 2, Gethsemane Commandery No. 3, Order of exercises Processional, "Onward, Christian Soldiers," choir; Scripture lesson, Rev. Aguila Sayles; invocation, Rev. W. J. Howard; anthen selection, choir; responsive reading, Prelate and Knights; "The Apostles' Creed," Prelate and Knights; sermon, Rev. M. W. Clair; offertory, choir; introduction of officers; benediction, Rev. Arthur Randall; recessional. Refreshments were served in the basement of the church after services. Miss Georgia C. Jones, of this city, and Mr. William H. Tucket, of Pittsburgh, Pa., were not married April 30, 1910, as the paper stated last week, but were married April 30, 1913. The Misses Jackson, of Baltimore, Md., who were in the city to attend the graduation exercises of the nurses from Freedmen's Hospital, spent several days with Miss Grace Tanner in C Street Southwest. Mr. Walker Clair, of this city, spent last Sunday in Baltimore, Md. The graduating class of 1913 of the Armstrong Technical High School held their annual class dance Friday, May 10. The dance was an excellent affair and very well attended. Mr. Roscoe Bruce, Assistant Superintendent of Schools in this city, will deliver an address to the graduates of the Whitted High School in Durham, N. C., on Monday, May 30, 1913. Mrs. J. M. Avery and children left Durham, N. C., en route to this city to visit friends. Miss Edith Merriwether, of this city, who has been teaching the school term in Durham, N. C., spent the week-end visiting friends in Raleigh, N. C. Attorney Chas. S. Darden, of Los Angeles, Cal., while visiting in this city was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Miss Nellie Johnson, of this city, is visiting friends in Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Walter Pinchback and Miss Fannie Butler were guests at dinner Sunday at the home of Miss Celestine, E Street, in Philadelphia. Mr. James, Stevens, of this city, visited the home of his parents last week in Hannibal, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens held a reunion in honor of their son's twenty-first birthday. Rev. A. H. May, of Omaha, Neb., is expected in this city Sunday. Attorney A. W. Scott, accompanied by his brother, Dr. Arthur S. Scott, of Philadelphia, left the city Wednesday morning to attend the graduation of his brother at Raleigh, N. C. Dr. Scott will remain in the city two or three days after his return. Attorney L. M. King is in the West Indies. He visited the Panama Canal Zone last week. Attorney T. L. Jones left the city last week on a visit to his recently married daughter, who is now living in Detroit, Mich. Dr. A. M. Curtis is up and out again, and is himself again. He is receiving the congratulations of friends. Dr. John R. Francis, who has been so dangerously ill, greatly to the surprise of eminent physicians in attendance and the entire medical faculty of Howard University and to the gratification of his score of friends in this country, has apparently passed the danger mark and it is the hope that he will be able to be out in a few weeks. Dr. S. R. Davis, an ex-interne of Freedmen's Hospital, has returned to his home in Pittsburgh, Pa., after spending several days in the city visiting friends. Dr. Davis was here to the graduating exercises of the nurses of Freedmen's Hospital. Dr. Davis is making quite a success in his professional calling. Miss Sadie Eaton, of Raleigh, N. C., was in the city attending the grad- uating exercises of the nurses last week. Quality and good service. You will always find at Board's Drug Store, 1912 1-2 Fourteenth Street Northwest. Mrs. Helen Howland Price, of Brooklyn, N. Y., was in the city last week to witness the graduation of her sister, Miss Elizabeth Brown Howland, from the Freedmen's Hospital Training School for Nurses. Mrs. Annie Morris, who has been indisposed, is rapidly convalescing. Miss Nettie Smallwood and Mrs. Chas. Tolson, of Philadelphia, Pa., visited this city last Sunday, the guests of Mrs. and Misses Smallwood, of 913 R Street Northwest. Rev. W. C. Brown, of John Wesley Church, as well as other denominational pastors and delegates, will leave Tuesday for the usual conference which meets at Carlisle, Pa., Wednesday, May 21. DR. AND MRS CURTIS Celebrate Their Silver Wedding Anniversary—Washington's Society Turns Out En Masse to a Most Notable Affair—Beautiful Decorations and Many Elegant Presents, and Handsome Gowns. Brilliant illuminations, an artistic arrangement of exotics and varied-blooded blooms, whose aroma permeated the air, and last, but not least, an assemblage of beautiful women, stunningly gowned, and gentlemen in evening attire—summed up, that was the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Curtis, which was celebrated at their home in Thirteenth Street last Monday evening, May 12. Twenty-five years is but a short span when connubial bliss and an interesting family contribute to make but minutes of hours and but days of years. Twenty-five years ago Dr. and Mrs. Curtis plighted vows, for weal or woe. Weal has followed their lives, and success and happiness accompanied them through the long, short journey. "From eight till ten" read the invitations received by friends to assist them in celebrating their silver anniversary, and from the initial hour until past the limit hour there was a veritable crush of Washington's society to wish the another anniversary twenty-five years hence. The house was most attractively decorated. In the front parlor, in which was assembled the receiving line, there were graceful palms, banked artistically, and aromatic blooms enhanced under effulgent lights. In the dining room, over which a bevy of misses presided, carnations and roses of varied hues fairly ran riot. The table was a dream of loveliness with its centerpiece of vari-colored carnations, and sweet peas, here and there, to help make up a most artistic floral scheme of decoration. In the receiving line were Dr. and Mrs. Curtis, their sons, Dr A. L., A. M. Jr. and Merrill, daughter Gertrude, and Miss Eleanor Curtis sister of the Doctor, Mrs. B. K Bruce, Mrs. R. H. Terrell, Mrs. Chas I. West, Mrs. Chas, Pickett, Mrs. William Lofton, Mrs. Arthur S. Gray Mrs. Alfred Lewis and Miss Louise Wormley. Presiding in the dining room were Miss Pearl Lewis, Miss Lillian Evans, Miss Dorothy Waring and the Misses McKinlay. Mrs. Curtis received in a handsome gown of oyster white panne brocaded velvet trimmed with rhinestone and crystals, and with court train of silvered pink panne velvet. If esteem can be estimated by the number of handsome presents—and it can—then, judging from the very large number of presents, beautiful silverware of every description, Dr. and Mrs. Curtis must number their friends by the hundreds. Rarely has there been seen such a beautiful display of beautiful and magnificent silverware, ranging from silver tea services of exquisite design to bits of silver conceits which lend attractiveness to the sideboard and china closet. Friends from near and afar were represented by handsome presents, which attested the high esteem in which the couple is held. Attending in the presents were Mrs. R. C. Bruce, Mrs. Walter Pinchback, Miss Blanch Nalle, Miss Helen Gordon and the Misses Terrell. The gowns worn by the ladies in the receiving line were the acme of the mantumaker. Toute ensemble, the affair was one of the prettiest and most notable ever given in Washington. During the hours of receiving fully four hundred guests called to congratulate the couple on having passed twenty-five years of happy married life, and to wish them many happy returns, and the many ladies present, exquisitely gowned, gave to the affair a bewildering scene of beauty which, in after years, will be recalled by the Doctor and his twenty-five-year bride as a most gratifying epoch in their lives—lives which were crowned with happiness and which have culminated in happiness, and a most interesting family. very lively. Just now our people are coming out and buying homes very fast. Sunday, the 12th, was a good day in Zion Baptist Church. The pastor, Rev. E. Thomas Broadus, delivered a splendid sermon on "Baptism" at 11 a.m. At 1 p. m. seven were baptized. Rev. Tylers (Mt. Airy) at 3 p. m. gave fellowship to seven, assisted by Rev. E. Blackwell. Rev. Broadus leaves this week to serve his Virginia church on the third Sunday. Zion is on the move. Rev. Mills of the First Baptist Church is doing well. His people love him. Rev. A. Randall of the Deanewood M. E. Church keeps his work well in hand. He is a splendid all-around Christian. Rev. Broadus will be with Rev. Blackwell of the Beulah Baptist Church on the fourth Sunday at 3 p. m. with his choir, which is one of the best in this section. Miss Jennifer's Tour. Miss Jewel Jennifer, the pianist who graduated last May from the Washington Conservatory of Music, is now making a tour of the South, visiting colleges and universities with Mrs. H. G. Marshal, the president of the conservatory. Miss Jennifer's rare musical talent is winning deserved conconions wherever she appears. She is the daughter of Professor and Mrs. William Jennifer, of 445 Second Street Southwest, this city. FALLS CHURCH NOTES. It may be said for the Second Baptist Church people that there was "a great day in Zion" for last Sunday. The "Mothers' Meeting" Department of the church ended their two-weeks evangelistic services with satisfactory results for the church. After a short Sunday School service, the pastor led quite a long line of officers, members and visiting church friends, including six candidates for baptism, down to the water, where there was already awaiting their arrival a good crowd of interested church people. The baptismal services were impressively performed by Pastor Powell. On returning to the church covenant meeting took place followed by communion. The covenant meeting was conducted by Sisters Susie Campbell and Lena Dixon, the president, and vice president, respectively, of the "Mothers' Meeting." The congregation was a large one and the spirit of the meeting good. As the outcome of this revival thirteen members—six by baptism and seven additions—were read into the church membership during the day. At the night service the "Mothers' Meeting" was addressed by Miss Riddle, a white lady mission-worker of Falls Church. She gave excellent, helpful advice to the mothers. This day being Mothers' Day throughout the land, Revs. Powell and Barnett, Sisters Campbell and Dixon gave talks on the subject. The choir rendered spiritual singing. A rising vote of appreciation for the address of Miss Riddle was given by the entire congregation. The morning services at Galloway M. E. Chapel began with Sunday School at usual hour. Owing to the baptizing there were only twenty-three pupils present, but the usual interest was shown and the lesson reviewed and explained by the pastor, Rev. Dr. Colbert. There was also a short address by Rev. Barnett. Class No. 1 still keeps the banner. The school was visited by Miss Edna Lucas, of Washington, who remained till after preaching. Mr. R. Fitzhugh and wife came down Sunday on a visit to his parents, Mr. Isaac Fitzhugh and Mrs. Kate Fitzhugh. They were well entertained, returning on the evening excursion train from Washington to Philadelphia. Mrs. Kate Fitzhugh is a devoted mother and was an ever active member and worker in the church "Mothers' Meetings." Mrs. Pearl Harris, of Vienna, Va., and Miss Mabel Brown were the guests Sunday of Miss Frances Tinner. Mr. Percy Taylor came out from the city Saturday evening last and spent the Sabbath with his parents, Mr. Henry Taylor and wife, Mrs. Georgia Taylor, our enterprising and successful lady merchant. Mr. Charles Hyson, of Merrifield, Va., and Mr. Charlie Coats were guests Sunday of Miss Frances Tinner. Mrs. Rose Redman was in attendance at the baptismal, covenant and communion services of the Second Baptist Church, of which she is a devoted member, Sunday. She has now gone for a fortnight's stay in Williamstown, Mass., and other points north, visiting many of the Falls Church folks that are residing in Massachusetts points, also stopping in New York. She has many friends, we hear, and is widely known throughout that section. On her return trip, which we trust will be a safe and pleasant one, she will visit Miss Emma Tinner and Miss Julia Cakey in Germantown, Pa. Mr. Edward Lee, who has been occupying the house of Mrs. Sarah Henderson, has rented and moved into the house recently completed and owned by Mrs. Almira Honesty. Rev. Dr. G. W. Powell, the faithful and popular pastor of Second Baptist Church, left on Tuesday morning to attend the great meeting of the Virginia Baptist convention of churches, holding sessions at Richmond, Va., beginning with Wednesday, May 14. We trust this, his first trip to Richmond, will be an enjoyable one in every sense and that the good Doctor will return clothed in some of the official honors of the Virginia Baptist State work. MERRIFIELD, VA. NEWS. Mr. Walter Hunter, who has been a resident of New York City for the past five years, recently returned home on account of illness. He is better now and getting about and expects to remain at home. Mr. Edward Turper's mother, Mrs. Toliver, is very ill at his home here. She has been at the hospital, but because of the seriousness of the case was removed to her son's home. Her condition is very critical. Mrs. Jennie Bailey, one of our oldest citizens here, and who has been very ill for four years, is now convalescing. Her friends are indeed pleased to note her recovery. Mr. Jerry Hodge, of Rosslyn, Va., has purchased a home up here, making extensive improvements thereon. He and his family are now occupying this home and are proud of it. He has three acres and a four-rooome house, the purchase being consumated through our energetic and enterprising merchant, Mr. C. V. Hepson. Mrs. William Bundy, daughter of Mrs. M. Luckett, is now at home to stay until June 1. The executive committee of the local lodge, Blue Ridge No. 8,500, G. U. O. of O. F., met Montay night to audit its accounts for the past two years. Everything was found O. K. the lodge in a very prosperous condition and a neat balance in the bank. Mr. Owen Johnson is chairman and Mr. C. V. Hyson is secretary, of this committee. Mr. and Mrs. Dutch announce the marriage of their daughter, Rosetta, to Mr. James, Williams at the home of the bride's parents, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The bride is a graduate of Armstrong High School, Washington, D. C., and the groom is one of our respected young men. We wish them much happiness as they sail on their journey of matrimony. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Ferguson and family have moved to their home here. We are very glad to have them again, as they are active workers in the community. A lively interest is being manifested concerning The Bee. Several subscribers have been made for it and others are expected. They may be obtained through Miss M. E. Ferguson. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS. The extended school term of the Fairmount Heights School is progressing nicely. Three teachers are being employed. The trustees, teachers, parents and friends of the school are raising the funds with which to pay the expenses of the same. The picnic, which will be held Monday afternoon and night, May 19, 1913, will be one of the greatest ever held here. Invitations have been extended to the friends in Washington, D. C., to be present. The services of the M. E. Church were interesting as usual. Quite a number of friends in the community and from Washington, D. C., were there. Mr. R. S. Nichols, on behalf of Mrs. Laura Nichols, Mrs. Lavinia Briscoe, and Miss Lillian Knight, presented to the stewards of the M. E. Church, to be applied on the pastor's salary, the handsome curse of twelve ($12.00) dollars, for which the church gave a rising vote of thanks. The thanksgiving sermon of the Home Builders Lodge of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows was preached at the First Baptist Church, May 11, 1913, by Rev. J. D. Pair, pastor of one of the Baptist churches at Arlington, Va. Rev. Pair gave the lodge some timely advice which, if kept, will be of great good to Fairmount Heights. Under the heading of the Fairmount Heights News last week it was stated that the petition taken through Upper Marlboro, Md, by Wm. H. Addison and others asking the removal of the trustees of the Fairmount Heights School bore the names of Messrs. R. D. Mullius, Wm. Dorsey and W. O. Dawson. Upon investigation it is stated by the gentlemen mentioned that they did not sign the petition, that they had not authorized anyone to sign their names to any paper and that they did not know anything about the matter. Evidently the names were forged to the paper by Wm. H. Addison, as it was he that presented the writing to the School Board. Upon further investigation it was found that the patrons of the school are satisfied with the administration of the trustees and that they are doing excellent work. It was found that the trustees of the school, since their appointment, have secured for the community sufficient money to purchase four building lots and erected thereon a nine four-room school building. They have secured all the necessary equipment, books, desks, fine heating apparatus; they have secured also the entire equipment of the Huntsville school including the school house and grounds. The trustees have been careful in appointing teachers, always appointing graduates of the high and normal schools of Washington, D. C. They visit the school from time to time and sign the reports of the teachers. They have taught in the school the branches authorized to be taught by the laws of the State. Excellent services are being held at the First Presbyterian Church here. It is the hope that Rev. McCary will accept the call to the pastorate of the Church. ALEXANDRIA NEWS. --- On Friday evening, May 2. Miss Stokes and Miss Mary E. Dorsey were hostesses at a moonlight party at St. Mary's Catholic Hall. The hall was beautifully decorated, the color scheme being yellow and white. A large number of guests were present, among them being many from out of town. Miss Stokes was becoming gowned in a cream charmeuse, with blue chiffon drapery and rhinestone trimmings. Miss Dorsey was attired in a beautiful gown of Nell-rose charmeuse with white spangled net drapery. All who were present spent a most delightful evening—so much so that the Washington guest left for the midnight train with much regret. The funeral of Mrs. Henrietta Truhart, who died suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nannie Dishman on Saturday, took place from Alfred Street Baptist Church HOTEL DALE CAPE MAY, N. J. This magnificent hotel, located in the heart of the most beautiful seashore resort in the world; replete with every modern improvement, superlative in construction, appointments, service, and refined patronage. Orchestra daily. Garage, bath houses, tennis, etc., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Send for booklet. Tuesday, May 6. After a long illness Mr. Lewis Jones, of South Fairfax Street, died Friday morning. The deceased was a member of Beaulah Baptist Church, from which place he was buried. The body of Master Russell Franklin, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Franklin, was brought to this city from Washington Tuesday, May 6. Services were held in Wheatley's Chapel and interment was made in the family lot in Bethel Cemetery. Rev. Joseph Wheeler, pastor of Roberts Chapel, officiated. Mrs. William King and Mrs. Frank Chinn, both of Boston, are the guests of their mother, Mrs. Rebecca Chinn. A sermon was preached to the Daughters of Union Sunday evening, May 4, by Rev. W. H. Howard, pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Washington, D. C., at the Alfred Street Baptist Church. The collection amounted to $25.16. WEST WASHINGTON. --- Many prominent members of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and of the Household of Ruth were the guests of Rising Sun Lodge No. 1365 on Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows Hall, M Street Northwest, in honor of a reception tendered to Rev. W. H. Mixon, of Selma, Ala., who delivered the annual thanksgiving sermon Sunday, May 11, 1913, at Convention Hall, where ten thousand attended. Mr. W. C. Martin was the toastmaster and the following made addresses: Wm. B. Harris, H. P. Slaughter, W. I. Lee, Samuel Watson, Thos. H. Wright, David Warner, W. J. Abrams, Rev. I. N. Ross, Rev. Garner, Rev. Wm. Howard, James L. Turner, Mrs. Mary Douglass, Miss Fannie Powell. Rev. Mixon responded and declared himself delighted with the very kind treatment and pleasure he had enjoyed during his visit in Washington. More than one hundred diners were seated at the tables and enjoyed the menu served by Caterer Murry. Mr. James H. Coleman was the chairman of the Committee on Arrangements. Mothers' Day was celebrated by the First Baptist School on Sunday morning and presented the following program before many mothers who were present: Welcome address, by the pastor, Rev. E. E. Richs; greetings to mothers and fathers, Elzaphant McCoy; poem, Blanche Wallace; paper, Sadie R. Johnston; solo, Miss Martha Harris; addresses, Mr. Geo. A. Parker and Mr. James N. Lawson, superintendent. Death of Geo. Evans. The funeral of George Evans, a highly respected fraternal man, took place from Nineteenth Street Baptist Church Monday afternoon and was largely attended by several benevolent organizations and Masonic Order. The Young Men's Protective League was represented by Nathaniel Ruffin, acting president, and Thos. F. Lewis, Lee Tinsley, H. H. Thornton, Walter Todd, Wm. H. Johnson, D. Coquier and Arthur F. Boston, Rev. Walter Brooks officiated. Many floral offerings were presented. Interment in Harmony Cemetery. The Phillips Public School held exercises in Mt. Zion Church Wednesday evening. The program was lengthy, but interesting. One of the most picturesque affairs of the season was the reception of the Intermediate Class of Freedmen's Hospital given in honor of the Seniors at the Nurses' Home last Wednesday evening. The Home was very elaborately, yet beautifully and tastefully decorated. Miss L. R. McHale, superintendent of the nurses, who were a beautiful gown of black crepe de chine, trimmed in black maribou, was a charming hostess. Miss McHale was assisted by Miss E. M. Irwin, assistant superintendent of the nurses. Miss Irwin wore an elaborate white net over pink silk, trimmed in white lace. Among those present were Dr. W. A. Warfield, surgeon-in-chief of Freedmen's Hospital, and Mrs. Warfield, Dr. and Mrs. S. L. Carson, Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Brooks, Dr. A. Murtis, Sr., Dr. C. W. Childs, Dr. Ralph Stewart, Dr. Wm. Howard, Dr. Tignor, Dr. J. E. H. Taylor, Dr. L. Downing, Dr. T. E. Jones, Dr. Arthur Curtis, Jr., Dr. G. Barbosa, Mr. Henry, Price of New York, and Miss Spencer of Howard University. The affair was made memorable by all present. The Seniors were all very elaborately dressed. Miss M. Barnes wore yellow satin draped in marquette; Miss Henry, Nile green charmeuse, trimmed in shadow lace; Miss A. Meridith, pink satin; Miss J. N. Russel, pink satin, draped in white chiffon, with blue forget-me-nots; Miss A. E. Davis, white charmeuse. A dainty menu consisting of chicken salad, rolls, olives, almonds, bonbons, assorted cakes, ice cream and fruit punch was served, by Mr. A. H. Underdown. The graduating exercises of Freedmen's Hospital Training School for Nurses was held in the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel last Thursday night. The graduates were: Misses Cecelia Green, Pearl B. Berkeley, Roberta Garrott, Elizabeth Howland, Elizabeth Wingate, Alice Davis, Bessie Lawson, Frances Elliott, Emily Jordan, Edna Jackson, Etta C. Kemper, Minnie Ockery, Josephine M. Russell, Mayme Barnes, Eva G. Henry, Angie G. Meredith, Maude H. Anderson. Rev. M. D. Williams, the pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, delivered an eloquent sermon Sunday last to a large congregation. Many visitors from Vienna, Va., were present at the 8 o'clock service. The Sunday School was well attended at 3 p. m. Rev. M. D. Williams, Mrs. Carrie Conic, Mrs. Belle Brooks, Miss Juda Brown and Prof. James E. Jackson were dinner guests of Mrs. Altonia Payne Sunday. Mrs. Ellen Gray, Mrs. Ella Green and Mr. Benjamin Rumer were the guests of Mrs. Ada Murray Sunday. Mrs. Josephine Pollard and little Helen, of Five Oaks, Va., were the guests of Mrs. Fannie L. Neal Sunday. Mr. Henson left Tuesday morning for Cleveland, Ohio, where he has accepted a position with a large business firm. Mr. and Mrs. William Harton, of Chantilly, Va., called on their daughter, Mrs. Gertie Hunter, last Saturday. Mrs. Ella Marshall is on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. Tattin Payne, Misses Emma Horton, Bertie Horton, Mrs. Willie Gaskins and Mr. Arthur Pearson, of Washington, D. C., were the guests of Mr. James T. Hunter last Sunday evening. Misses Myrtle Payne, Virginia Conic, Sarah Conic and Elizabeth Conic were visitors of Mrs. Belle Brooks Sunday evening. Mr. Lester Harris, of Vienna, Va., called on his sister, Miss Madge Harris, Sunday evening. With the change in the temperature Sunday night, a heavy frost came which did quite a damage to the early gardens. Strawberry and tomato plants suffered the most. At the First Baptist Church the 3 o'clock Sunday School hour was, as usual, full of life. The lesson study by the several classes proceeded regularly. The superintendent announced the receipt of the children's program and boxes and envelopes were distributed for the Children's Day collection. A grand time is expected. The Young People's Meeting at Union Baptist Church progresses nicely. The pastor was present to aid President Mills in the evening program. Anticipation of a grand evening next Sunday is full of "eager expectancy. Several solos and duets with violin music, too, are slated for the occasion. Some renditions by visiting friends from other points have been promised. We hope to give a good report. Rev. J., N. Beaman, pastor of the Union Baptist Church, preached at 11 o'clock a. m. and 8 p. m. Rev. Beaman is an earnest, forceful and persuasive speaker, and deserves great credit for his efforts in this community. The farmers in this community are through planting corn and are now giving special attention to their gardens. The early vegetables are doing well. The several government departments afford very good positions to several of our young men. There are eight who are commuters on the two electric railroads. Mr. Joseph Miner, who is employed in the United States Treasury Department, spent Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Miger. New York, May 10—Mr. Charles W. Anderson, the silver-tongued orator of the East and Collector of Internal Revenue, New York, has been named a member of the commission to arrange for the celebration in honor of the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Mayor Gaynor made the appointment. E. W. DALE. OWNER. FAIRFAX, VA., NOTES VIENNA, VA., NOTES. Mr. Anderson Honored Rea ae LO : IR ET Ae EE PARTING LSS ae THE GIFTS OF WHITSUNTIDE. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11—May 11. “There are dicersitice of gifts, but the same Spirit." ~ Verse }. HITSUNTIDE, or Pentecost. marks a period in God's great Program next in im- portance to the events con- nected with our Lord Jesus; namely. Wis baptism and anointing of the Holy Spirit at Jordan, His Gnishing His vow of consecration at Calvary, His res- urrection und glorious spirit-birth, as partaker of the Divine natute When Jesus consecrated His life at Jordan. and symbolized it In His water baptism, God accepted the sacrifice, and bestowed upon Him the Holy Spir- It Ip begetting power. Thenceforth He was the Son of God tu two sehses—according to the flesh, and according to the Spirit But in God's order. the spirit - begotten One was to trl- umph by fully offering up the Seshly one. This work was accom- plished at Cal- vary, where Je Ce ao faze DS Jerr water immer sion and Spirit-Be getting. is le on Oeball of tho word. After Jesus’ ascension, He appeared in the Father's .presehce, and made satisfaction for the siis of the Church alone—those who would accept the Fa- ther's call to walk in Jesus’ footsteps. As for the world, their sins are still upon them. The only way to obtain forgiveness, therefore, is to become a disciple of Jesus. ‘The Scriptures show us that God bas a different time and way for dealin with the world. He will deal with the aworld through Christ's Millennial Kingdom. scattering their darkness. forgiving their sins and uplifting them to human perfection. Meantime, He deals with the Church only, and It Is the Church that the Apostle discusses i today’s lesson. The Church began its existence :t Pentecost. Hence Whitsuntide marks an important event in the Church's af fairs. Unti} our Lord’s presentation of His merit on thelr bebalf, they were like the remainder of mankind—con demned In Adam. When the Pente costal blessing came, it manifested the Father's acceptance of Jesus’ sacrifi¢ ag satisfactory for the sins of tht Churéh—the Housebold of Faith. The Gifts of the Spirit, We are to distinguish between the gifts of the Spirit and the frults of the Spirit. The fruits of the Spirit are de velopments of heart and character coming more or less slowly, accordins to the personality and environment vu! the spirit-begotten one. These fruits of. the Spirit. the Apostle says, can bh seen—are manifest—meekness. rcentle ness, patience. long-suffering, brother Jy-kinuness, love. These fruits must be developed I our bearts They will be manifestec in our thoughts, words and deeds = The riper the Christian, the riper the fruits If no fruits appear, then there is ne Christian “If any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of [1is* But these fruits may be so overshadow ed by wenknes<es of the flesh that st may Dot see to what extent he {3 fiziit ing a good fixht against the world, thr flesh and the Devil, ~ When Pentecost came, the disciple- «Were not prepared to manifest immed ately ripe fruitage of the Spirit. Uy to this time they were natural men We see, then, why they could not have & manifestation, of the fruits of the Spirtt. But it was necessary that thes have some indication of God's favor God manifested HIs acceptance o! their consecration by the bestowment of certain gifts, which were not fruit: of the Spirit in any sense. These gift were widely distributed in the earls Church, and were miraculous. Som spoke languages of which they had nce previous knowledge: some had the gif! of interpreting these languages: some received the gift-of healing: some hac power for otber miracles. These gifts served a three-fold pur pose: (1) They manifested God's favor thereby proving that Christ’s redemp tion work had been satisfactory (2 “bhey proved thar God was with the disciples, and thts would induce lov ets of God to In vestigate the Go pel. @) They as sured the disci ples that God war leading them These experi ences were neces sary The earls Church could not walk by falth as we do. The hat no Ribles. Ther WES * WS 3 A Daan a5 RYAS wektes f i Ds = 4 rN "WSs He Pentecost Manifested God"s Acceptance of Jesus’ Sacrifice. had no instruction, except such as came through these channels. St. Paul ex plains the matter in today’s lessou Through the operation of these gifts the brethren obtained fellowship and instruction. God taught them In almost the onl} possible way in which they could re celve Instruction, but very differentls from that In which He has since In etructed His people. Such instructior 4s no longer necessary. and hence n longer given. We have the Scriptures Divinely provided helps, with which as St. Paul declares. the man of Go¢ may be thoroughly furnished unte every good work. Instead of the gifts we hare the fruits of the Spirit, the phief of which is Love. LONG STAY FOR ‘TROOPS. ‘On Border Six Months at Least, Says General Wood. Galveston, Tex. — Major+ General Leonard Wood. chief of staff. has de- clared that the second division of the United Ntates army will remaln mobil- ized at Galveston and Texas City “un- til the causes of the mobilization are removed.” " “1 do not know just how long the division will remain mobilized.” be sald, “nor does any other man know. 1 am sure the stay will be a long one, six months or more.” *General Wood, who was on a tour of inspection of border camps, visited Fort Crockett here and expressed sat- isfaction with regard to conditions. Training of the men in maneuvers and Mobilization would be valuable to the army, he declared, and he directed that the greatest attention be given to the solution of the transportation problem. He insisted that the exolving of a new plan for the distribution of supplies for an army in the field was all important MAILED A GREEN COCOANUT. ——wy et Case Where Postoffice Carried Package Containing Liquid. Indianapolis, Ind—"Guess you'd bet- ter handle tals carefully. Sounds lke it might break,” sald a postman as he gingerly handed a big brown package over the desk of a hotel here. The clerk looked first at the package, then at the postman, with a puzzled expression on bis countenance. He picked up the package and shook it. ‘There was a sound of dashing water, then he saw the lubel, “Palm Beach cocoanut,” and he lauglied. It was not a patent bottle or an ostrich egg. It was Just 1 cocoanut, but different in appearance from the kind offered tu the local market. The smooth outer shell had not been removed, and the label and postage were pasted right om the nut. The cocoanut weighed three pounds, and it cost 24 cents to send it by par- cel post from Palm. Beach, Fla. The nut was sent to Homer I. Cutsinger. SECOND TRIAL SOON FOR.SZABO MURDER Burton W. Gibson to°Be Tried = In Newburg This Time, Newburg, N. ¥.—Burton W. Gibson will shortly be placed on trial for the second time charged with murder In having strangled Rosa Menschik Szabo in a rowbout at Greenwood lake, July 16 last. ‘The previous trial of the lawyer took place last November at Goshen, Urange county, before Judge Arthur S. Tomp- kins and a jury of farmers. There seemed to be erery indication of cou- viction, Dut the jury disagreed. It was later Iearned that jurymen were af: fronted by the fact that the prosecu tion was+conducted by Assistant Tis trict Attorney Isidor Wasservogel of New York county. . “Orange county bas as able lawyers as New York county,” sald one. “At the next trial there will be an Orange county jury, an Orange county judxe and an Oninge county prosecutor.” District Attorney John Wilson will conduct the case in person. It {s sald new witnesses have been discovered and the testimony of some ‘who appear- ed for Gibson may be impeached, The fact that Gibson will be tried again, in spite of the expense, indicates that the prosecutor believes he bas a@ very strong case. . Gibson will be arralgned before Judge Tompkins in Newburg instead of Goshen. CATCHES PUMA WITH ROPE. Mountain Lion’ Measures Nine Feet . From Nose to Tip of Tail. Montrose, Colo.—A mountaimlion, the largest ever captured in this part of the country, was caught by Uri Hotch- kiss, hunter and trapper of Colona, six milés east of here. The lion stands three feet high, is niue feet from tip of nose to end of tail and weighs 146 pounds. Hotchkiss heard of the lion and, in company with his son George and Roy Humphrey. started out with a pack of dogs. The dogs tre¢d the Non. Hotch- \dss climbed the tree armed only with a@ rope. The lon chased him down several times, but finally he threw the rope around the beast’s neck. 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Scott, the orator of the evening, delivered the following address: Master of Ceremonies, Members of the Patriarchy, Members of the Past Grand Masters' Council, Members of the Executive Committee of District Grand Lodge No. 20, Members of the District Grand Household of Ruth, Members of the Order, and Ladies and Gentlemen: We have gathered ourselves together tonight in this vast assemblage pursuant to a general law, passed by the Fifteenth or Baltimore biennial Movable Committee, which calls upon all Odd Fellows, to meet in the second Sunday night of May, order to offer up our thanks and gratitude to the Grand Master of the diverse for the blessings which He is bestowed upon the members of our Order, and the Order in general, during the past year, and there has been no year during the existence of our Order in which we have received greater blessings than those which we come to this splendid Order during the past year. It was the desire for mutual improvement and the general uplift of our persecuted and oppressed brethren that actuated a small number of Negroes in the cities of New York and Philadelphia, even many years before the Civil War, to organ- and maintain literary societies. The leading one in New York was known and styled as the Philomathean Institute, and the one in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Library Company and Debating Society. And it was through this medium that the nucleus was germinated, from which, only a short time thereafter, grew into full fruition, the first lodge of colored Odd Fellows in America. This lodge was named Philomathean Lodge No. 646, and established and set apart by Peter Odgen in the City of New York, on the first day of May, 1813. The splendid examples of perseverance, courage and self-denial which was exhibited by the few men who first conceived the idea of establishing the Order of Odd Fellows among the Negroes in this country have served through all the years, as a constant stimulus and inspiration to men and women who have the interests of this Order at heart, to spur them on to greater and grander achievements. Like all pioneers of new Minneapolis, Minnesota truths and new movements, they were first buffeted on, and their efforts were opposed on every hand. They petitioned the white Odd Fellows of New York City for a dispensation on behalf of the Philomathean Institute, and their petition was treated with contempt. They made another effort, but they were again repulsed. It was about this time that Peter Odgen, a colored man, who was steward of a ship sailing between New York and Liverpool, arrived in New York and heard of the unsuccessful efforts of the colored men to obtain admission to the white Order of Odd Fellows in this country. Himself already being an Odd Fellow, and a member of Victoria Lodge No. 448, Liverpool, England, he used his influence to dissuade the men from making any further effort to obtain membership in the white order in this country. He assured them that he hailed from a land which knew no man by the color of his skin or the texture of his hair, and whose people stood ready and willing to extend the glad hand of Friendship, Love and Truth even across the briny ocean, and welcome their brothers in black into the mysteries and benefits of their Order. He convinced his anxious brothers that, England would not turn a deaf ear to the appeals of a struggling race seeking truth and light. And just as soon as Peter Odgen reached British soil again he presented to Victoria Lodge in Liverpool the request for a dispensation to establish the first lodge of colored Odd Fellows in America, which request was immediately granted without the slightest hesitancy or reservation. Thus the splendid foundation was laid upon which has been erected the magnificent superstructure of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of America, dedicated to the principles of Friendship, Love and Truth, and the progress of the Order has kept apace with the spirit of the time, until we now have a membership of nearly five hundred thousand (500,000) and hundreds of thousands of dollars in money and property. The pioneers of this movement were actuated by the spirit enunciated by the words of that matchless poet: "You cannot bridle the tongue, You cannot conquer the will- You cannot make me hate man, For man's my, brother still." By a strange concatenation of circumstances, the vessel to which Peter Ogden was attached was named "Patrick Henry," the man whose entire life and efforts may be summed up in that ever memorable expression uttered by him. in Richmond, Va., in 1776, and which will live as long as time endures—"Give me liberty or give me death." Peter Ogden was imbued with the same spirit. He dreaded the idea of seeing his brethren voluntarily humiliating themselves, by seeking recognition from men who only treated them with scorn and contempt. He wanted them recognized as men and by men. He wanted liberty and he wanted it to come from the fountain head, whose stream had not been polluted by the virus of caste-prejudice and proscription. He wanted them to start out under such circumstances that the influence would go down through future generations and inspire the men and women of the race to stop short of nothing less than to demand and secure every right guaranteed to us both by the laws of God and man. And thank God some of us have caught the inspiration. On the 21st day of February, 1844, the first Sub-committee of Management was chosen and a short time thereafter a dispensation was granted and Lodge No. 710 of New York City was established and set apart. It was not long before the Order began to extend its influence and membership, and today we have lodges in all parts of the civilized world. We will not attempt to give you statistics or to go into the details of facts and figures as to the progress made by this splendid Order from 1843 up to the present time. Our time is too short tonight, and you all THE NEW YORKER ATTORNEY A. W. SCOTT. are too familiar with its entire history. We have flourished as even the green bay tree. We have relieved the sick and distressed and buried the dead. The appeals of the widows and orphans have been heard and answered, and our coffers have been filled with money. But alas! the glitter of gold has from time to time lured into the membership of the Order a few unscrulpulous and designing men whose only object was to filch the treasury. Caring nothing about the qath and obligation solemnly made at the sacred altar, but bent upon taking every advantage available to further their own personal ambitions and gain. They may be fittingly characterized as "Fraternal Blood Suckers," who will sooner or later.sap out the life and vitals of any organization in which they are allowed to remain. And I am sorry to admit that this splendid organization of ours has been so infested and infected. Since the organization of the first lodge of this Order in this country up until only a few years ago, all the business of this—the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows—has been successfully carried on and attended to by the Annual and Biennial Movable Committee and the Sub-committee of Management. And they did their work excellently and well. But, unfortunately for the best interests of this Order, there were a few men in control who thought that there was too much money in the treasury, and that there ought to be some means set on foot whereby it could be put into circulation, and in some alleged legal manner draw therefrom large sums of money for their own use and personal benefit, upon the theory of rendering alleged services. Needless offices with large salaries attached were created over the protest of thousands of humble members of the Order, who, after all, are the very web, woof and bone and sinew of the Order, and who bear its burdens and pay the money which enables it to live and flourish. In the due course of human events there was created at the instance of a few men a Supreme Court of the Order, consisting of a Chief Justice and three (3) Associate Justices, whose salaries are as follows: Seven hundred dollars ($700) a year for the Chief Justice and six hundred dollars ($600) per year for each of the three (3) Associate Justices, and their traveling expenses and other expense incident to said meetings, to be charged up to the Order. The Justices meet twice a year, thereby drawing about one hundred dollars ($100) per day as compensation. The office of Attorney General was also created with a salary of five hundred dollars ($500) per year. Also numerous other offices, which are no earthly use or service to the maintenance of this Order or the conduct of its business. The people began to become restless and dissatisfied. They saw that if something was not soon done, this Order, which is so dear to every member, would soon crumble and decay. "Fraternal Cancers" had begun to eat their way into its vitals and radical remedies had to be resorted to, or all was lost. Through the acumen and bulldogged tenacity of Henry P. Slaughter, that honest son of toil, the erudite editor of the Odd Fellows Journal, a full expose of the rottenness of a few men who are members of this Order was heralded to the world and soon a nation-wide movement was set on foot to stamp out this evil, and thus enabled the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows to march on to the lofty heights of fraternalism, which God and Peter Ogden intended and destined it to reach. Men and women were aroused as they were never before. And they caught the spirit and fire of the words of William Lloyd Garrison: I will not excuse. I will not retreat a single inch—And I will be heard." And God was in the movement. There was no let up and no earthly power could stop them until they had cleaned out the "Augean Stables." Finally, a mighty phalanx of more than two thousand (2,000) brave and determined men of this Order, like Sherman, marched on through Georgia, until they reached Atlanta, where their efforts were crowned in victory. It was in this place that God raised up a Moses, who was soon to lead "I will not equivocate. the Children of Israel out of the land of bondage. It was at this time and at this place that there appeared upon the scene that moral giant, that mighty tower of strength, who stood there as a bulwark against the onslaught of the enemy. He electrified and aroused the people as they were never arecused before, and the influence of his eloquence, like the influence of the moon upon the waters, raised the tide of the multitude, till, overleaping all bounds, it-burst forth with such impetuosity that it swept from the leadership of this Order those men who would have otherwise accomplished its downfall. I refer to the orator of the evening, the Rev. Dr. Winfield Henri Mixon, of Selma, Ala. For all these blessings we meet here tonight to thank God from whom all blessings flow. I therefore call upon you tonight, ladies and gentlemen, to rise up in your might and assist us in carrying on to completion that splendid reform movement which was so effectively started at Atlanta. Let it be understood in every subordinate lodge that every man who is sent as a delegate to the next Biennial Movable Committee shall go solemnly bound to cast his ballot to abolish the so-called Supreme Court, the office of the Attorney General, and every other sinecure with which this Order is now hampered. Then and not until then will we cease to wage warfare; then and not until then will this Order flourish and enjoy happiness, tranquility and prosperity. And, in conclusion, let me admonish you to look up, take courage, and remember that right will always ultimately triumph. I leave with you, therefore, these beautiful lines of Park Benjamin: "Press on! there's no such word as fail: Press nobly on; the goal is near— Ascend the mountain, breast the gale! Look upward, onward—never fear! Why shouldst thou faint? Heaven smiles above. Though storm and vapor intervene; That sun shines on, whose name is Love. Serenely o'er shadow'd scene." HUSBANDS LEARN TO SEW. 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The object of this suit is to correct a certain deed from Harriet Freeman to Henry Fuller and Hannah Fuller dated the nineteenth day of August, nineteen hundred and two, conveying the south half of lot lettered "K" of Wright's Subdivision of lots numbered respectively, sixty-four (64), sixty-five (65), sixty-six (66), and sixty-seven (67), of Wright and Cox's Subdivision of part of Pleasant Plains. On motion of the plaintiff, it is this 24th day of March, A. D. 1913, ordered that the defendants, Sandy Fuller, the younger, Maggie Fuller, Archie Fuller, Beatrice Fuller, Garfield Fuller, Dora Cornish, Florence Burke, and Sarah Washington, and Catherine Jones, cause their appearances to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication of this order, and that the defendant, James Henry Fuller, if he be living, and his unknown heirs, devises, and alienees, if he be dead, cause their appearance to be entered herein on or before the first rule day occurring after the expiration of three months from the day of the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided a copy of this order be published for three months, once a week for three successive weeks during the first month, and twice a month during each of the two succeeding months in the Washington Law Reporter and the Washington Bee. (SEAL) JOB BARNARD, Justice. A true copy. LEE AND KING, ATTORNEYS. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court—No. 9403, 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 c. t. a. on the estate of Jane Lowry, 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 30th day of April, A. D 1914, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 2nd day of May, 1913. JAMES TANNER. Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. PERRIE W. FRISBY, ATTORNEY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. No. 31624, Equity. George Scott, Plaintiff, vs. Mary Scott, alias Mary Barnes, alias Mary Martin, Defendant, and John Martin, Co-respondent. The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the defendant, Mary Scott, alias Mary Barnes, alias Mary Martin, on the ground of adultery with John Martin, the Correspondent. On motion of the complainant, it is this 20th day of April, 1913, ordered that the defendant, Mary Scott, alias Mary Barnes, alias Mary Martin, defendant, and John Martin, Correspondent, cause their appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided, a copy of this order be published once a week for three successive weeks in the Washington Law Reporter, and the Washington Bee before said day. (Seal) THOS. H. ANDERSON, Justice. W. CALVIN CHASE, ATTORNEY In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia.—No. 31779. Equity. Lucy A. Montgomery, Plaintiff, vs. James E. Montgomery, Defendant, and Lucy Houff. Co-respondent. The object of this suit is to secure for the complainant, Lucy A. Montgomery-an absolute divorce from the bond of marriage between her and defendant, James E. Montgomery, on the grounds of adultery with Lucy Houff. On motion of the complainant, it is this seventh day of May, 1913, ordered that the defendant, James E. Montgomery, and Lucy Houff, co-respondent, cause their appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided, a copy of this order be published once a week for three successive weeks in the Washington Law Reporter, and the Washington Bee before said day. (Seal) Justice. A True Copy—Attest: J. R. YOUNG, Clerk. By F. E. CUNNINGHAM, Assistant Clerk. THE BANNEKER SCHOOL.. Interesting Exercises. A large and enthusiastic gathering of the parents and friends of the pu- 25c full pint Of exquisite taste and unrivaled quality Only at 999 7th St. No branch stores pils of Banneker School attended the meeting of the Benjamin Banneker Home and School Association held in the school Thursday evening, May 8. Rev. L. E. B. Rosser pronounced the invocation and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, after which an address was made by Dr. Louise Taylor Jones, Medical Inspector of Schools, who spoke to the parents or the importance of giving children proper food, especially by stressing care in feeding infants. Miss Caroline Hunt, Food Expert of the Agriculture Department, also addressed the meeting, taking as her theme the properties of food and the kinds of food needed to build a strong body. The principal, John C. Payne, spoke to the parents on having a high standard of morals for boys as well as for girls. Other speakers present were Prof. A. C. Newman, Mr. R. H. Ashton, Supervising Principals J. E. Walker and Dr. W. S. Montgomery. Music was furnished by the Boy Scout Band and Miss Lena Johnson. After heart-to-heart talks by the parents, refreshments were served and the meeting, which had been presided over by Mr. S. W. Garland, the president of the association, was dismissed by the benediction pronounced by Rev. L. E. B. Rosser. THE COMPETITION DRILL Lieut. Green, Chairman of the Board of Judges—Principal Newman's Great Success. First Lieutenant John E. Green, Twenty-fifth Infantry, U. S. A., and commandant of cadets at Wilberforce University, Ohio, has been ordered by the Secretary of War to report to Washington for duty in connection with the annual competitive drill of the high school cadets. Lieutenant Green will be chairman of the Board of Judges for the drill. The high schools are already getting "into the spirit" of the occasion and the cadets themselves will experience—most of them—their first firing with blank cartridges on Monday on the campus of Howard University. The extended order in which the firing takes place will be under the direct supervision of Colonel Brooks. To Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Brooks belongs the highest praise for the service which he has rendered the boys of the high schools and the community. He took the battalion when it consisted of one company and gradually built it up through his perseverance and soldierly skill to the six companies of which the organization now consists. The Separate Battalion of High School cadets is not a mere "tin soldier" organization. And it is not established for the purpose of making soldiers out of boys. The prime purpose of the organization is to make better young men physically, especially. Many a young fellow with weak tendencies towards being round shouldered have been inestimably helped through the training which the battalion affords. The boy who was inclined to walk in an ungainly manner has seen in himself (and his friends have noticed) the marked improvement which his membership in the battalion has made in his walk and his general bearing. And again, the battalion teaches the first law of a military organization—the law of obedience. It teaches a boy the respect for authority. When a lad learns to respect the authority which a position invests in his own classmates and schoolmates, it is easy, for him to submit to the authority of those in higher official circles. And respect for others is retroactive. These things Colonel Brooks has inculcated into the cadet corps. He is looked upon as the Father of the high school boys and is genuinely admired by all of them. He is not alone their instructor but their friend. The printing for the competitive drill is being done by the class in printing at the O Street Industrial School. This class, under the excellent tutorship of W. Calvin Chase, Jr., is a unique addition to the public school system. The competitive drill is giving the class opportunity for practical work in the subject in which they are being trained for a livelihood. Arthur C. Newman, principal of the Cardozo Vocational School, is the general manager of the drill. W. W. Martin. Harpers Ferry, W. V. Mr. W. W. Martin, who has recently leased Myrtle Hall at Storer College as a summer hotel, has been fortunate enough to secure the services of Miss A. V. Smith, a member of Storer College Faculty, as matron of the hall. Miss Smith will pay special attention to the comfort of the ladies. There is no doubt but that Miss Smith's amiable and congenial manner will be appreciated by all those who visit Harpers Ferry this summer. Booklets containing full particulars may be obtained by addressing W. W. Martin, Y. M. C. A. Building, 1816 Twelfth Street. Tempest in a Teapot. Recorder Henry Lincoln Johnson is fully able to settle the tempest in a teapot between the two females in his office. He will follow his own advice and not the advice of those who claim to be his friends. There is perfect harmony among nine-tenths of his employees. Almost the entire force of white employees will support the recorder, and no so-called Fair Play. Association is going to intimidate him either. He is everywhere prepared. proportions. It touches every fiber of the social and industrial and religious life of the people through a multiplicity of organizations to which it offers an "open door." It is the natural forum of the masses—the rallying point of every forward movement in the community. Among the many progressive assemblies that utilize the Y. M. C. A. as their meeting place are: The Interdenominational Ministers' Union, the Ministers' Alliance, the Federated Civic Associations, the Business League, the Commercial Council, the Lindsay Center, the Arkansas Club, the Emancipation Celebration Committee, the Inaugural Public Comfort Committee, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Public School Athletic League, the Christian Endeavor Union, the Local Medical Society, the Welfare Club and others. Addressed by Speakers of International Note At various times since its dedication the Y. M. C. A's big mass meetings have been addressed by some of the most eminent men known to the times in which we live. They have been of both races and of all creeds. Among those of international note might be mentioned President Theodore Roosevelt, President William Howard Taft, William Jennings Bryan, Ambassador James Bryce of England, Dr. Booker T. Washington, and Senators William E. Borah, John D. Works and Reed Smoot. Recently the association was honored by a visit from Mr. Julius Rosenwald, the Chicago merchant-philanthropist, who expressed himself as particularly pleased with the local building, and was proud that he had been in a position to give the $25,000 that made possible its completion on a scale adequate to the needs of a city like Washington. The building here is the first of the big Y. M. C. A. homes to be established, and necessarily it is looked upon as a model for all of the other communities who aspire to a place in its class. Mr. Rosenwald agreed to give $25,000 for the next five years to the colored people of every city that will pledge itself to erect a $100,000 Y. M. C. A. home. Chicago, Indianapolis and several other cities have followed the national Capital in complying with the conditions exacted. The Men at the Helm. An institution is said to be but the "lengthened shadow of some great man." The local Y. M. C. A. is the result of the earnest, painstaking and consecrated labors of a number of great men—great because they have done and are doing great things. The association was fortunate in being able to secure the services at the psychological moment of Mr. Lewis E. Johnson, of Cleveland, Ohio, who came here fresh from a monumental Christian work among the miners at Buxton, Iowa. He is a young man of high character, of tireless energy and of altruistic spirit. To him, more than to any other single individual, the erection and equipment of the Washington Y. M. C. A. home is due. Modest and unassuming, he has made himself a power among all classes here, and has paved the way for even greater things in the future. In addition to the onerous duties of supervising the building of the Y. M. C. A., Mr. Johnson took a full course in the Law Department of Howard University and graduated with honors from that institution last June and was admitted to practice before the District bar. The Committee of Management, upon whose broad shoulders the lion's share of the deliberative labors of the association rests, is made up of such substantial men as E. J. Morton chairman; O. A. Williams, vice chairman; Benjamin Washington, secretary; George A. Rohinson, treasurer; Géorge W. Beasley, Dr. G. W. Cabanis, George M. Cook, L. E. Dogans, U. W. Hall, Dr. J. H. Johnson, M. S. Kooned, James Langhorne, Prof. John R. Hawkins, L. R. Mellinger, Samuel Middleton, N. R. Newman, O. T. Taylor, R. W. Turner, M. L. Walker, E. C. Williams, Zeph P. Moore and H. W. Chase. How Friends May Help the Cause. Besides the enrollment of yourself as a member, according to the very comprehensive plan outlined below, friends are helping the cause in another practical manner. A number of people are paying the membership fees of poor boys who reside in the alleys. For instance, W. C. Evans is paying the fee for one boy and the Misses Young are paying for three boys. Dr. M. E. Gibbs, principal of Stevens School, and Miss F. C. Lewis, principal of John F. Cook School, have put fifteen boys each into the association from their respective schools and paid their fees. Others are signifying their intention to assist the movement in this practical manner. Cost of Membership for Men. Full membership, $8 per year. All privileges: Reading room, library, social parlors, game rooms, lectures, committee service, shower baths, swimming pool, private locker, gymnasium classes, individual exercise, private physical examination, Bible classes, privilege of renting dormitory rooms, and entertaining educational classes. Limited membership, $4 per year—same privileges as full membership, without swimming pool, shower baths, private locker and gymnasium privileges. If a man spends for tobacco or liquors 200 per week, he spends $10.40 per year. Membership in the Y. M. C. A. costs $8 per year. Sustaining membership (patron or contributing membership), $15 per year. Same as the $8 membership, except that you sustain the work and make it possible for the work to exist. In order to reach the masses, the fee is put within their reach. (See list posted of 'Sustaining Members.) Non-resident student membership, $5 to good school wear. 1953- good during school year. Howard University Y. M. C. A. membership, $4 for school year, but does not include dormitory privilege. Summer membership, good during June, July, August and September, with all privileges: Men, $4; boys, $2. Dormitory membership, with all privileges, $1 per month. Cost of Membership for Boys. 12 to 18 years of age, $4 per year —full membership. Practically same as eight-dollar membership for men, within the hours specified in the schedule. 8 to 12 years of age, Cadet Department, $2 per year. Every Saturday, 10 to 12 a.m. Members received at any time. No "red tape." No initiation ceremony. No go to robe. Just fill out application blank and hand in at the office. Interdenominational or non-sectarian. Any man who wants to do what is right can join. The Physical Department of the association is under the direction of Mr. W. H. J. Beekett, a graduate of the Association Training School, Springfield, Mass. Mr. B. L. Marchant has charge of the Boys' Department. Mr. Marchant was formerly an instructor at Howard University and secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at that institution. Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson is the matron having charge of the forty-four bachelor apartments in the building. HOLMES HOTEL. Largest Negro. Hotel in the County Great Improvement, Etc. One of the most quiet and one of the most progressive men in, this city is Mr. James O. Holmes, proprietor of the Holmes Hotel,' 333 Virginia Avenue Southwest. This is no doubt the largest hotel conducted by colored men in this country. Mr. Holmes has remodeled his hotel and added several large rooms. This hotel has now sixty rooms or more, with all modern convenience and up to date in every particular. The summer garden has been enlarged and newly painted. New electric lights have been installed and a new platform erected for musicians. Every room in the house has been newly painted and renovated. The inside reception room leading to the summer garden is being put in good shape. The bar has been beautifully touched up, which now gives the front entrance a fascinating appearance. Mr. Holmes has adopted white uniforms and the banner of the Holmes Hotel inscribed on the collar and sleeves. There is an excellent cafe connected with the hotel, where the guests are served with meals in good order. There is no man in this city any more appreciated than Mr. Holmes. He is doing all in his power to conduct a first-class, up-to-date hotel for his people. The Holmes Hotel is, no doubt, the oldest and one of the best known hotels in this country, and if he continues to improve his place of business the people in the Southwest will have a right to feel proud of having the only colored up-to-date hotel in the city for colored people. Children's May Carnival The most pleasing and artistic performance ever given by children in this city was presented at the Howard Theater Saturday, May 9, at 330, by 100 children in a May Carnival. The stage presented a summer garden with a floral throche and a May pole. The charming May Queen, Miss Bertha Williams, was beautifully dressed in white and silver with a floral coronet of flowers set with brilliant stones. Her graceful dance and salutations were all that could be desired in a May Queen. The star of the entertainment was Master Eugene Mars Martin, violinist of New York—the greatest 8-year-old prodigy of the race. His technique, interpretation and stage presence at once captivated the large audience assembled and merited hearty encore. All pronounced his playing marvelous for one so young. All the numbers were so much enjoyed that special mention is difficult in this short mention. The Indians (6 and 12 years of age) in their interpretation of Rosamond Johnson's Red Shawl received much applause, as did the Japanese and Italians. The handsome doll, the Porto Rican dance by Maurice Thomas and the song and graceful dance of little Thelma Watson. The most pleasing numbers were the twelve little maids led by Carol Carson and the artistic dance song by Misses Grace Williston and Stella Spinker. Unusual praise is given the Moor dance by Ruth Gray, Edna Thompson, Bertha Taylor and Maud Bryant. This dance was as near professional excellence as could be found on the amateur stage. The grace and precision of movement and the national interpretation brought the greatest applause of the evening and reflected great credit upon both the talent of the young girls, but upon the skillful guidance of Miss Theresa Lee. To the thinking mind this Carnival is a step in the right direction. Our children must have more entertainments that are wholesome and instructive and their talents brought to the front, inspiring old and young alike. The Washington Conservatory of Music, under the able management and untiring energy of its president, Mrs. Harriet Gibbs Marshall, is receiving the highest commendation of all. Following is the cast: Italians—William Escoffery, William Wilkinson and Lloyd Webb. Indians—Mary Brown, Othello Thompson, Sarah Pehlam, Gorham Fletcher, Gertrude Martin, Marion Murray, Canton Brent, Robert Brooks, Lorenzo Wilson, Thelma Watson, Waldo Webb, Vivian Simmons and Thelma Smoot. Japanese—Harry Mickey, Sumner Fletcher, Alice Lewis, Edith Butcher, Edna Holmes and Bernard Walton. Little Maids—Mary Brown, Clara Harris, Grace Harris, Constance White, Hilda Webb. Carol Carson, Blanche Douglas, Doris Ridgleye, Gladys Tinney, Gladys Brooks, Beatrice Boyd, Alys Grant and Bernice McDonald. Queen's Attendants—Nellie Butcher, Mildred Davis, Alice Woodson, Margaret Reynolds, Agnes Holmes, Bernice Ellis and Dorothy Davis. Moors—Edna Thompson, Ruth Gray, Bertha Taylor, Maud Taylor, Maud Bryant; Dorothy Alexander and Gladys Alexander. Trumpeters—Sheffield Gill and Clark Carson. Boy Scouts—Edward Page, Henry Brown, William Welch and Horad Washington. Shepherdesses—Genevieve Lewis, Gladys Moran, Vallarie Turner, Vermel Turner, Hettie Corrothers, Gertrude Cornish, Louise Cornish, Emma Sewall, Sarah Arnold, Ethel Stitt, Evelyn Brooks, Fairfax Green, Pauline Minor, Thelma Smith, Ophelia Thomas, Pearl Minor, Alida Taylor and Eunice Dale. Villagers—Ellen Dixon, Florence Snowden, Ethel Skinker, Mae Miller, Portia Garner, Helen Williams, Sadie Wade, Marion Hawkins, Madeline Rose, Margaret Horgan, Louise Williams, Minerva Freeman, Ally Lysons, Ophelia Davidson, Thelma Brooks, Eden Berny, Lilian Wilkerson, Althea Chapman, Alveta Menard, Mooni Dale, Ellen Dixon, Bertha Taylor, Margaret Stewart, Viola Christian and Gladys Wilkinson SPOILSMEN Are Wearing Mask of Civil Service. Fair Play Association Wants to Get Republicans Out, Democrats in—O'Gorman's Part Cited—Trouble in Office of District Recorder of Deeds Brings Out Explanation. When is a spoilsman not a spoilsman? When he is a member of a "fair play" association organized to "investigate" frauds in the Civil Service. Developments in the last few days point strongly to the existence of a political spoilsman wolf in the wooly raiment of a National Democratic Fair Play Association, organized here in Washington April 10 by people who came to Washington from different parts of the country along about April 1. The "association" is composed solely of Democrats. Its officers claim for it a membership of about 500 vaguely located "all over the United States." Its avowed object, announced on its stationary, is the "investigation of fraud in the Civil Service system" and "race segregation on government service." Its watchword is scriptural, supposedly: "Ye shall know the truth." Initiation Fee Paid. The "association" is not incorporated. Its members, according to its "national" officers, pay an initiation fee of $1 and annual dues of 50 cents. Only Democrats are eligible for membership. What these members expect to get for their pains is not clear, unless the reply of Roy M. Harrop, secretary and treasurer of the "association," to a question put to him last night, may be taken as an indication. "Would not the members throughout the country who might desire a position here in the government service feel that they had a right to expect you to represent their interests here?" Mr. Harrop was asked. "Oh, yes, that's the idea; if there are any positions open for them," he replied, hastening to add, however, "but the purpose of the association is to clean out the Civil Service and expose the frauds we know exist there." Ernest D. Martin, of Missouri, a former State Senator, is president of the organization. Mr. Martin was not in his room at the National Hotel last night. Mr. Harrop, who hails from South Dakota, was in Mr. Martin's room and spoke for the organization. "Are the officers of your organization paid? Mr. Harrop was asked. "No," he replied; "we serve without pay. The money received in initiation fees and dues goes for the expenses of the organization." "It must be pretty expensive for you and Mr. Martin and other officers to stay here in a hotel without pay, isn't it? "Yes, but we want to see these frauds in the Civil Service detected and corrected." "How do you detect these frauds?" "Oh, we just go into the departments and pick them out." "I should think the departments would object to that." "They can't. The frauds are matters of public record. We can see when the people were appointed, who appointed them, when promoted, and when demoted." "Have you any Civil Service people in your organization?" "Oh, yes, some." "I suppose you get a good deal of information from them." "Yes, they furnish us with virtual affidavits concerning cases which come under their observation." "Are you furnishing Senators Overman of North Carolina and Pomerene of Ohio with the information upon which they are acting in demanding a civil service investigation by the Senate?" "Yes, we gave them their information." In the last few days the "association" has made an unsuccessful attempt to pull Senator O'Gorman of New York into the position of backing its program. It happens that Senator O'Gorman is not a spoils-off, but a financial secretary, Frank Oliver, told Mr. Martin so in a few nouns. words. An important plank in the "platform" of the "association," which has been printed and given wide circulation, declares in favor of the segregation of races in the government service. Mr. Martin discovered that the office of the Recorder of Deeds of the District is presided over by a colored man, Henry Lincoln Johnson, formerly an attorney in Georgia and the Republican leader in that State. Johnson is a Taft appointee. Martin also discovered that white and colored women work side by side in the copying room of the office. There are about the same number of white clerks as colored, the office being generally looked upon as a political offering to the colored race, and as one where the head and the clerks shall be largely of that race. Martin ran across a white woman who declared she had a grievance. The white woman is twice the size of the colored woman. She declared that she had been threatened with bodily injury by a colored woman, who worked next to her. Martin got in touch with "Col. Kyle B. Price, who signs from Alabama, and who is carried on the stationery of the "association" as chairman of the executive committee and who, by the way, is only an elevator conductor at the Capitol, and learning that the young woman in question originally came from New York, had Price take him to see Senator O'Gorman. They interviewed Mr. Oliver instead. Mr. Oliver said he would take the matter up with Johnson, the recorder. Johnson and every one in the office denied any knowledge of the trouble alleged and Johnson gave Mr. Oliver satisfactory assurances that the matter would be investigated, and justice be done. Martin, thinking to make capital out of this routine interest manifested by Senator O'Gorman's office, spread the story around that Senator O'Gorman has demanded the resignation of the colored woman in question, and in addition has, indirectly, at least, indorsed the "plank" in their "platform" calling for segregation. He has been told, and in the presence of Johnson, that Senator O'Gorman is interested only in seeing that no injustice is done to one of his constituents, and that the Senator has no intention of being dragged into the "fair play" movement, so-called. 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