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IF ITS NEWS, ITS IN THE BEE FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. VOL. XXXIV, NO. 29 HEADS THE SCHOOLS ERNEST L. THURSTON IS SELECTED TO SUCCEED DAVIDSON. Hot Fight Precedes Vote—Board Has Struggle Over Men at an Executive Session—Matters are Smoothed Out, However, and Ballot is Made Unanimous, but Only for Unexpired Term—Continuance in Office Depends Upon Success Mr. Thurston Winn—Farewell to Davidson. Recreation Centers Discussed—Dr. C. W. Childs Plays Tweedledee and Tweedledum—Dr. Marshall Selects the Winner—Communication from W. Calvin Cnase on the Recent Examination. Was Referred to a Special Committee. Ernest L. Thurston, assistant superintendent of the public schools, was unanimously chosen superintendent of the District school system by the board of education at a special meeting held yesterday afternoon in the Franklin building. Mr. Thurston, who succeeds Dr. William M. Davidson, resigned to become head of Pittsburg schools, was elected to fill the unexpired six months of Dr. Davidson's term. The meeting at which the selection was made immediately followed a two-hour executive conference of the board, in which the qualifications of candidates were considered. James B. Larner nominated Mr. Thurston at the open meeting and Dr. C. W. Childs seconded him. President Henry P. Blair put the question and then declared the election unanimous. The board delegated the retiring superintendent and Vice-President Ernest H. Daniel, of the board, to notify the new superintendent. The board then adjourned. Hot Fight at Conference. The real fight for the superintendency was made at the executive conference, where every member of the board voiced his or her opinion as to the best fitted candidate. The names of Mr. Thurston, Emory Wilson, principal of the Central High school, and Stephen E. Kramer, supervising principal of the third division, were the only ones mentioned during the meeting. All three were classmates at Central High School, graduating in 1880. Relations are reported to have been strained among the members of the board during the conference, and when J. B. Larner nominated Mr. Thurston for the position, and William T. Galliher seconded his nomination, there were two members of the body who at first refused to agree with the majority. But rather than have friction apparent, the matter was discussed further, and without putting it to a formal vote, it was finally decided that Mr. Thurston should be elected for the unexpired portion of the Davidson term, with the understanding that if his services are successful he will be continued in office. Dr. Davidson Says Farewell The members of the board and school officials present at the meeting congratulated Mr. Thurston on his appointment, and A. T. Stuart, called the father of the local school system, congratulated the board on its selection. Dr. Davidson then addressed the members of the board in a little farewell talk, and told them he had never had such hearty support from any body as they had given him. "I wish to tell you all good-by," said he. "My term of office here has been most happy, and has been made so by the help which you ladies and gentlemen have given me. I wish to thank you for your support, and to tell you that my heart is too full for utterances of my true feeling. God bless you all. and good-by." President Elair, on behalf of the board, thanked Dr. Davidson for his faithful services, and wished him a most successful future. Vice President Daniel offered the following resolution, which was signed by every member of the board: "The board expresses its deep sense of regret at the resignation of Dr. William M. Davidson, and in recording this action on its permanent minutes extends to Dr. Davidson its affectation regard and warmest good wishes for success in his new field of activity and in all the days to come." Regret Col. Ross' Death. Resolutions of regret at the death of Col. Burton R. Ross, military instructor, were adopted by the board and copies were ordered sent to Mrs Ross and her daughter. Col. William M. Yater, of Eastern High School, will fill the position made vacant by the death of Col. Ross until another instructor can be obtained. The committee on school sites after a hearing relative to the selection of a school site at Woodbridge, reported its unanimous opinion that the site at Eighteenth and Twentieth and Newton and Monroe streets be recommended. The board indorsed the action of the committee. Various citizens' associations have been odds over this matter. Dr. Davidson discussed the recent action of the recreation committee which met at the White House under the leadership of Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the President. The committee recommended that the buildings under the direction of the school board be opened for the public under board supervision. Dr. David- son recommended that a committee on recreation, composed of one ber selected by the commissioner one by the committee in charge on the municipal playgrounds, and one by the school board, be appointed consider the matter of centers. His recommendation must dorsed by the board Dr Charles H Marshall is vored a District man from the Dr. Davidson tendered his resituation, and his choice has always been Prof. E. L. Thurston. He believ in Prof. Thurston as being the best man to be selected as the success of Dr. Davidson. Dr. Childs has made an active campaign against Prof. Thurston He, Childs, charged Prof. Thurston having made a speech some time against the colored people and when Prof. Thurston confronted Dr. Childs with his charges, he Childs, had to take water. In all of the conferences that have been held by the board, Dr. Childs has one man who has gone out of his way to attack Prof. Thurston and prejudice if possible, his associates against him. Dr. Childs went so far as to assure his candidate, Mr. Wilson, that he was the only man who could control Dr. Marshall. In the conference of the Board of Education before the vote was taken on the selection of a superintendent Dr. Childs made a most bitter attack upon Prof Thurston, and when he was convinced that he would be selected as the successor of Dr. Davidson, he Childs, asked permission to second the nomination. There was no objection by those who were loyal to Prof Thurston to allow Dr. Childs the privilege of retracting all the bad things he had said against Prof Thurston. Dr. Marshall and Mrs. Harris were a unit for Mr. Thourston, and it was the loyal support of Dr. Marshall and Mrs. Harris gave to Prof. Thurston that made the victory complete. Dr Childs in his Tweedledee and Tweedledum politics lost out. He had nothing good to say about any candidate but Mr. Wilson, and all others looked bad to him. Mr. Thurston has been a success in every position he has held in the schools. He is a man who has won his way by industry, ability and perseverance. He is in every way qualified, and the best evidence he has been right on the color question. He has at no time in the history of his career ever by word or action, said or done anything derogatory to the colored people, and when Dr. Childs tried to influence the other two colored members of the Board of Education by such argument and charges he failed. The policy of the new superintendent is to have honest dealings in the schools and fair play given to those who are entitled to it. The charges made against the examining committee by Attorney W. Calvin Chase, was referred to a committee, and no doubt the report will not be confirmed by the board. TUSKEGEE AND ITS WORK. Mr. Wallace Speaks—The Baking Business Discussed. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, December 22, 1913. Tuskegee Institute, during the present year, has been inviting successful colored business men and women to deliver talks to the student body telling in detail some of their efforts in establishing themselves in business and as to how they have succeeded. The third of this series of talks was given December 18 to 20 by Mr. W. A. Wallace, a successful baker, located on State Street, Chicago, Ill. Mr. Wallace has struggled against many hard conditions, but has placed his business upon a very firm foundation. During his visit to Tuskegee Mr. Wallace spoke to the teachers and students employed in the Institute Boarding Department; to the seniors and A Middle students in the assembly room, Academic Building; to the young women of Dorothy Hall, where the girls' industries are located; and enjoyed the rare privilege of being permitted to meet with the Tuskegee Woman's Club, where he also spoke. He was also present at the meeting of the Twentieth Century Club Saturday evening, December 20, and took part in the discussion of a paper by Mr. D. C. Smith, auditor of the Institute, entitled "The Origin or Foundation of the idea that Industrial Education is an Inferior Sort of Education." Mr. Wallace spoke in part as follows: The baking business in this country has become a great industry, and the ingredients that go to make up the material that compose the composition of the doughs for the production of bread, pies, cakes, etc., is being given the attention of experts in scientific and chemical analysis, as to the effects of various wheats and mixtures of flour; of the nature of the climatic effects upon the grains and ultimately on the breads. Schools of this kind are operated by large milling concerns through which they obtain practical results of the product of their mills and thus are in position to say to the public "we know our flour will do what we claim." Milions of dollars are invested by large companies in the procuring of the best an. most sanitary means of producing the best baking in the cheapest manner. For instance, we have in our parts the great Ward-Corby million-dollar concern with bakeries in many large cities; the Heissley-Junge Company, Schultz Company, and H. H. Kohlsaat Company—all having thousands invested in this business and all doing business, giving employment to hi'dreads of men and wo- WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, D.C. SAT. SUPERINTENDENT ERN The Unanimous Choice of the Board Schools. A Popular Educator. A WASHINGTON, D.C..SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1914 M. B. SUPERINTENDENT ERNEST L. THURSTON. The Unanimous Choice of the Board of Education for Superintendent of Schools. A Popular Educator. A Man for the People. SUPERINTENDENT ERNEST L. THURSTON. The Unanimous Choice of the Board of Education for Superintendent of Schools. A Popular Educator. A Man for the People. men, and through creating, through this means, an opportunity for a livelihood for those who must work for others in order to live. Most of these large companies are corporations, representing the monies of several individuals combined and operated by their selected heads. There are some concerns that make a specialty of two things for instance the Moody & Waters Pie Company, Case & Martin Pie Company, and another, making nothing but doughnuts, demonstrating that the industry has its many branches, all of which will yield fruit if properly handled. Out of this condition there has come to us the lesson that out of co-operation and concentration there is a greater prospect of a realization of beneficial returns in individual efforts on small means. This has been thoroughly demonstrated in all branches of enterprise by those who have been the big wheels in making this country roll on to prosperity and development. Chicago is a great city in many ways. In its rapid growth, in its commercial enterprises, in its great size, its numerous inhabitants, its mixed population, its high buildings, its variety of enterprise and its three great divisions; practically three cities in one; North, South and West Sides. On the West Side are principally Irish and foreigners, the rich and American on the North and the Jew and the Negro on the South. With the latter I have had to deal. It is estimated that there are sixty thousand Negroes. Among these there are about eight hundred in some kind of business or profession. Most of them manage to get some kind of living out of these efforts. A very few are doing a regular systematic wholesale business. Among the few who are doing a regular systematic wholesale store to store trade, is the W. A. Wallace Bakery Company, incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois. It has six years of existence as a company and six years as an individual enterprise. On June 28, 1902, we opened our doors to do business in a borrowed capital of $50. When I say we, I mean myself and my wife, who has ever been a great help to me in all my efforts. I would here assert, to do not lightly appreciate the services of a good woman. Not knowing exactly what kind of business we were going to run, we placed a few goods on our shelves, opened our doors and waited for business. It did not come very rapidly until we began to go after it. Boarders were taken in, lunchcooks served, a soda fountain put in, and together with our groceries we pushed off. After a while Mrs. Wallace began baking a few loaves of bread and a few rolls. They being very well liked, the trade gradually grew. At that time I was working in the postal service at night and lending such of my time as I could at the store in the day. Our business grew from our kitchen gas stove to a twenty-loaf gas oven and then to an eighty-loaf portable coal oven. I then resigned from my government position, bought a horse and wagon and took full charge of the bakery business. Stores to the number of 75 were secured as customers by my solicitations and insistence, 65 of which were run by white people doing business in the black district. Our deliveries were made every day except Sunday and Christmas. It mattered not whether the thermometer was 100 degrees above zero or 20 degrees below, rain or shine, our wagon has gone north. In order to expand our business and provide ourselves with larger facilities for service, and thereby prove of some benefit to others, I concluded to form a corporation, so on the 25th day of Aa- EST L. THURSTON. of Education for Superintendent of Man for the People. gust, 1903, we incorporated. The following year, the great money panic was over the country and at the end of about 16 months we found ourselves nearly $1,000 in debt and still doing business. A heavy problem was on our hands; a heavy weight on our hearts. I called directors' reeeting after directors' meeting, but no inquiring in sight (Finally I included this thing must not fall on my hands. Out of this hole we must come. I borrowed $100, moved the business to another location, and in one year turned the tide, cleared up the indebtedness, paid back the loan and declared 10 per cent dividend on capital invested. In our fight for existence we have had to contend with unions, with cut rates by the big firms, with knocks because we were Negroes, with distrust from our own people and jealousy from others, by the help of God, whom we serve, we have gone forward. Two years ago we recapitulated for a larger amount, to meet the greater needs and demands of the larger business. This part of my talk I shall consider as merely an introduction that you may know that he who dares is he who does. I am a graduate of a college in Pennsylvania known as Lincoln University, but never have I permitted that fact to interfere with my doing what I found necessary to further my business interests. I say this in order to impress the following, namely, education of whatever nature is only of use as you may use it, thinking no honest work too menial to do in order to accomplish a higher purpose. This is the process through which great and strong men are developed. Once Garfield trotted the tow path, once Lincoln split rails, once Douglass rolled casks, but these things are no longer remembered except to their credit. Cake baking in bake shops is quite different from cake baking at home. We have always found it difficult to obtain cake and pie bakers among our people in Chicago, who understand what is known as profit baking. There are several reasons for that in our city. One is we don't produce them, and the other, those that come our way soon find other fields of employment, because they cannot get employment at their trade, and colored bakeries where they employ outside help are very scarce. A knowledge of baking pies and cakes at a low cost and yet make them fit to eat, is in itself a good asset to any one who has in him the get-up necessary to do with. If I were to tell you, or the greater part of your mothers, that good cakes can be made out of lard or compound, you would probably look at me with an air of disbelief. Nevertheless, it is so, and some bakeries do it. A good pie maker is a prize worth having and seems to be scarce in our parts. All we have had we have had to show how to make them, both good and cheap for private family baking will not do in the bake shop, among ordinary people, people who want more quantity than quality. I see in the baking business large opportunities for the man who can furnish the capital and.knows the business, for in most colored communities the baking is all furnished by white bakeries. Because of the lack of opportunity to work in these shops, or to do business among them, this ought not to be. We should be able to furnish ourselves with any article we use. In conclusion, I will say my years of experience have convinced me that there is great opportunity for the Negro in the bakery business. There is no reason why there should not be established throughout the country hundreds of bakeries managed by Negroes in which millions of dollars of our capital could be invest- ed and where thousands ci our people would receive employment. THE EMERGENCY FUND. Good Work of the Teachers—Needy Teachers Assisted. Report of the Teachers' Temporary Emergency Retirement Fund Committee. To the Voluntary Contributors of the Teachers' Temporary Emergency Retirement Fund. The committee authorized by the Body of Teachers through its representatives and the General Assembly of Teachers at the meeting of November 6, 1913, herewith presents its report. Below is a summary of the income from Normal School No. 2, the High and Vocational Schools, the various departments of the school system, the 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th Divisions, including the attendance officer. Normal School No. 2.....$2.00 M St. High School.....15.00 O Street Centre.....1.20 Department of Music.....2.00 Department of Drawing.....1.70 Dept., Domestic Science.....2.40 Dept., Domestic Art.....3.00 Dept., Manual Training.....1.25 Tenth Division.....26.00 Eleventh Division.....33.31 Twelfth Division.....34.18 Thirteenth Division.....27.90 Total amount collected ..... $150.14 Disbursements. Total amount disbursed .....$150.14 Miss Shelton received from the 10th Division prior to the rendition of this report .....$21.85 From the T. T. E. R. F. .....34.36 This report has been audited by a competent committee of teachers. 1. To devise ways and means for the creation of a Teachers' Retirement Fund. 2. To give immediate relief to the disabled and recently retired teachers and to be able to meet future emergencies of a similar character. 3. To unite the efforts of this organization with those of the T. B. and A. A. by merging the two bodies into one because of the increased "Strength in Union." Results accomplished by the Teachers' Temporary Retirement Emergency Fund-Committee: 1. The creation of a retirement fund by voluntary contribution of $150.14. The adoption of the voluntary plan for future use, but a plan on a basis of one-fourth of one-tenth of the basic salary of each teacher is offered as a suggestion for said contribution. 2. Immediate relief has been given to Misses Dyson, Fisher, and Shelton, teachers who were formerly connected with the schools, but who are now permanently retired, by the disbursement of these funds, $150.14. 3. The two bodies have been merged. 4. A harmonious committee consisting of representatives uniting the entire school system in a common cause. Officers and Members of Committee. E. A. Chase, chairman, Twelfth Division. C. E. Watson, secretary, Department Domestic Art. Dr. M. E. Gibbs, treasurer, Tenth Division. Dr. L. E. Moten, Normal School No. 2. I. G. Richardson, Attendance officer. G. R. Simpson, M Street High School. M. E. Hijllman, Armstrong Manual Training. J. M. Saunders, O Street Vocational. A. C. Newman, Cardoza Vocational. M. C. James, Department of Music. C. K. Wormley, Department of Drawing. S. E. Clark, Department of Domestic Science. J. F. N. Wilkinson, Department Manual Training. M. Grant Lucas, Eleventh Division, J. Syphax, ThirteenthDivision. The School officers of the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th Divisions and the various branches of the school system are: Professor-R. C. Bruce, assistant superintendent; Mr. J. C. Nalle, Miss M. P. Shadd, Dr. W. S. Montgomery, and Mr. J. F. Walker, supervising principals of the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th Divisions respectively. The T. T. E. F. C. will collect no more money for this purpose since the T. B. and A. A. has assumed the responsibility of pensioning disabled and retired teachers. Pensions for November and December are now due. Sunday Concert. Don't fail to attend the Sunday concert by the Hoffman Band at the Howard Theater Sunday, January 11. Go early and secure a good seat. RECEIVES OVATION RECEIVES OVATION For Dr. James E. Shepard—A Great Speech by a Great Educator—Miss Nannie H. Burroughs Pays the Southerner a Great Compliment. Without manuscript Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham, N. C. held his audience spell bound last Sunday afternoon before the Baptist Sunday School Union. His subject was the Uplift Force of the World. He argued graphically, logically and eloquently what was necessary to uplift mankind. He showed that the Sunday School was the great educator and without it the church would not be a factor. He gave many beautiful illustrations, and showed what the Sunday school was to humanity. The consensus of opinion was that it was the greatest speech ever delivered by man. Rev. Taylor, the pastor of the church, delivered the welcome address to the delegates representing over fifty Baptist churches in this city. His address, as it always is, one of life and encouragement. Dr. Taylor is one of the most popular pastors in this city. Mr. W. Calvin Chuse is introduced and shaded a few entertaining remarks. An Expert. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, president of the National Religious Training School of Lincoln Heights, was introduced and in one of her characteristic speeches she characterized Dr. Shepard as being an expert in Sunday school work, and a man who has done something. Miss Burroughs said she had been to Durham, N. C., and spoke in the White Rock Baptist Church, of which Rev. Shepard, Dr. Shepard's father, was pastor. She never in her life had seen such a royal reception, and the most remarkable incident was the interest the best white people in Durham take in the work of the Negro. When she spoke the white population was largely represented and gave her a royal reception. The white people of Durham, N. C., are less prejudiced against the Negro than many white people in this city. I want to congratulate Dr. Shepard for such an excellent address unto our Rev. Shepard could deliver such an address. Rev. W. D. Jarvis opened the exercises with scripture reading. His reading of the scriptures made a very strong impression. Miss Ida C. Plummer, the secretary, deserves great credit for the success of the meeting. She is one of the most active Sunday School workers in this city. SHOW ME THE MAN. By Anna Lawrence Lucas. Show me the man With grit and dare, Who upholds right And doesn't care What public sentiment May he— He's the man Show me. This is the man We yearn to see Who is bent not By Society. A forceful man, fit For example— We're searching now For a sample. Show me the man Who is not afraid To speak his mind— Is not waylaid By prejudice and Petty greed— Show me this man We need. NEW YEAR By Annie Lawrence Lucas. Old year, you'll be leaving, The hour draws nigh, Some will be joyous, While others will sigh. Some will look back To sorrow and pain; Others to gladness, Would live it again. Pray tell me, Old Year, Where do you go? With our burdens of sorrow, Disgruntle and woe. Are they marked against us In that Book of Fate, Awaiting our judgment When we enter the gate? Old Year, let me look O'er the Past, once more, There are things I've done, I would not do oer. "Too late," said the Old Year, "To undo what's done, But if really penitent, Forgiveness is won." So start in the New Year With cleanliness of heart And have no regrets, When it shall depart, For New Year will bring joy, If we will receive, And strive to be faithful, To Trust and Believe. RAPID PROGRESS IN PORTO RICO Under American Guidance Is- land Has Greatly Improved. sumed charge there has been wonderful progress on the island of Porto Elico, notably in the dissipation of ignorance that prevailed under Spanish rule, giving place to modern intelligence through the education received in the American school, which has spread all over the new territory acquired by the United States. Commercially the island is one of the most prosperous sections of the world, and only more American capital and brains are awaited to bring millions more out of its soil resources. An extensive educational work is done by the museums throughout Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, large collections of exhibits being sent out to schools. To get material for the school exhibits and for the general exhibit in the buildings of the museums in West Philadelphia William L. Fisher was PETER H. GOVERNOR TAGER OF PORTO RICO. sent to Porto Rico, and he brought home many things that will be placed in the school exhibits and a large quantity of new specimens that will be put on exhibition in the museums; also a great deal of material for lectures. More articles of growth that show the progress of the island are still to be shipped to the museums. All the specimens Mr. Fisher brought home and ordered shipped will do much to advertise the new section of Uncle Sam's domain, declared the museum's emissary. Where formerly the Spanish had ruled the island for what they could get out of it, taxing the people to the top limit and leaving them poor and ignorant. Uncle Sam has made the taxes much less, and all the people are better off, with good schools all over the island, a condition that followed the efforts of United States Commissioner of Education Martin G. Brumbaugh, the present superintendent of the Philadelphia schools. The schools are now all over the island, in the cities and country districts, and new buildings where the young may be instructed are being erected in every direction. When the United States government took charge of Porto Rico Spain transferred just one school building. In the country schools the teachers are natives, and in the city schools the superintendents and principals are Americans, with the majority of the teachers native, the latter having been taught at a good normal school at Rio Piedras. The instruction in the schools is in Spanish up to the fifth grade, with lessons in English. After that the instruction is in English, with lessons in Spanish and other languages. In the lower grades the textbooks are in Spanish, and in the higher grades they are in English. Mr. Fisher stated that one great improvement in Porto Rico has been in road construction. Up to the time the island came into the possession of this country Spain had built only a military road across the island for the purpose of moving the army. It was found by Mr. Fisher that since 1898 the road building under Uncle Sam had progressed so rapidly that now there are over 1,000 miles of first class macadam roads in Porto Rico, opening up agricultural sections in all parts of the country. There are about 400 miles of railroad as against a few scattered pieces of railroad under Spanish rule, the present roads being connected up into a trunk line that extends about two-thirds the distance around the island. The telegraph and telephone have been installed practically all over the island. 请护... NOSE WORTH $1,750. 84. Leuia Girl Wine Suit Against a "Beauty Specialist." St. Louis.—A tiny photograph, smaller than a postage stamp, was the evidence upon which a jury in Circuit Judge Fisher's court based a verdict awarding Miss Edna Schonlaub, twenty years old, a judgment for $1,750 against Dr. James Taylor Pinkstaff, a "beauty specialist." Miss Schonlaub sued for $10,000 damages on the ground an operative to show operation marred. Pinkstaff her petition in her notice $50 and that in writing her utility of well and d. This, tired her. to show operation marred. Pinkskin in her telling her unity of well and d. This, ired her. FINDS "DEAD" WIFE ALIVE. Man Identifies Aphasia Victim—Sees Plot in Illness. Newark, N. J.-Harold Garrison of Irvington, N. J., visited the City hospital and identified the young woman who was brought to the institution apparently an aphasia victim as his wife, Florence Garrison, twenty-four years old. Garrison said that he had been separated from his wife for two years. He beard that she was in an institution in Rhode Island and thought she was dead. He visited her sister in Brooklyn and learned otherwise. Garrison says he believes she was brought here and abandoned by her relatives. The woman was found at noon near Center market. She carried a card on which was written: "Please send this woman to the city dispensary. She can't talk." WITH BLANK MIND HE MYSTIFIES A COLLEGE Man Can Only Remember Three Events In His Life. Pullman, Wash.—The most remarkable case of lost identity ever brought to the attention of the instructors in psychology at the State college is that of a man about thirty-five years old of studious inclina- avery blotted from his memory with the exception of three items. Summerville says that he remembers clearly that his parents were drowned in the Galveston flood. Besides this, he has a faint remembrance of seeing Maude Adams, the actress, and of being a member of a surveying crew in central Washington some months ago. An examination of Summerville by the college professors in psychology shows that he has an acquaintance of surveying instruments, but that he is deficient in a knowledge of mathematics essential to the practical surveyor. He has proved an industrious student and spends much spare time in the college library reading works on history and science. He seems familiar with textbooks on botany and trigonometry. Summerville is tall and well built and speaks with a southern accent. He is paying his expenses at the college by day labor on the new college building. HAM BACK AFTER 54 YEARS. Civil War Soldier Repays Man Who Assuaged His Hunger. Rahway, N. J.-Thompson Thorne was surprised to find a bag of potatoes at his back door. In turning the bag over to look for an address he discovered a fifteen pound ham. Under the ham was a note which read: "This is returned to you in honor of the fifty-fourth anniversary since you gave a ham and potatoes to an old hungry soldier at Valley Springs. Va., during the late rebellion." Mr. Thorne in talking of the affair said he was the commissary sergeant at Valley Springs. He recalls the circumstances, but never knew who received the bag of potatoes and the ham. The potatoes and ham had been purchased at a local grocery by a stranger, who refused to give his name or address to the merchant. FARMERS' WIVES BLAMED. High Prices of Eggs Laid to P. Methods of Handling. Atlantic City, N. 3.—In discussing their annual convention here the t. prices of eggs members of the American Warehousemen's association applied some of the blame at the door farmers' wives, who mostly charge of the poultry. It was declared that many wives of the farmers do not know the proper method of handling eggs and do not realize the necessity of promptly gathering and shipping them. According to reports made by representatives of forty-five of the largest warehouses in the country, there was a shortage of 340,000,000 eggs on the 1st of December. --- BROOKLYN TABERNACLE BIBLE-STUDY ON John 3:15—Dec. 23. "For God who loved the world that He gave His Only Blessed Son, that whoever beliech on Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." THE closing of the year is properly considered an opportune time for balancing books, carrying forward profit and loss, and determining for the future. We may safely say, however, that no human soul can strike a thoroughly satisfactory balance of accounts unless Jesus has been partner and counsellor. And every one finding himself perplexed and discouraged, we would have know how to begin the new year right by now. aright, by entering into covenant relationship with the Redeemer, who declares, "Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden; and I will give you rest." DEVIL Today's Study is full of helpful instructions. The very first lesson is that "God so very first lesson *Creealdal Image of God.* is that "God so loved the world." The difficulty in the past has been that we have not emphasized the Love of God. How could we, when our eyes of understanding were misdirected by our creeds away from the God of the Bible to a creedal image picturing the Heavenly Father in most Satanic colors—more loveless than any demon we can possibly imagine. But while we have gotten away from "the doctrines of demons," as St. Paul calls them (1 Timothy 4:11, Christendom still holds up those horribly slamorous creeds before the world, hindering them from getting even a glimpse of "the Love of God, which passeth understanding;" and giving them, instead, terrible misrepresentations of Dytine injustice. But God's people are awakening to the Truth, and gradually gaining courage to assert it. We are now met with the difficulty that the world has so thoroughly believed our blasphemy of the Divine character that they can scarcely believe the gracious Message of the Bible—the Message of Divine Love. Our text illustrates our former blindness. It does not say, as once we supposed, that God gave His Son to save us from eternal torture. Quite to the contrary, it declares that His mission was to save from perishing. When brute beasts die, they perish. God has made no provision for their survival. raint, but also of the unjust—the unjustified, whose eyes of understanding have not yet opened to see the grace of God. Thus we read, "As all in Adam die, even so all in Christ shall be made alive." "Since by man came death, by a man also [Christ Jesus] comes the resurrection of the dead"—"every man in his own order." "The Better Resurrection." The chief resurrection to glory, honor, and immortality is only for those called during this Gospel Age, who lay aside every weight and run the race with patience. These salinity ones will constitute the Royal Priesthood, who with Jesus as Royal Chief Priest, will bless the world, resurrecting mankind from sin and death conditions, during His Messiah Religion. The Divine Plan is purposely so arranged that none can obtain everlasting life except through personal rela- tionship to Christ, the Redeemer, and faith in His redeeming blood and obedience to His counsels. This being true, the heathen are yet unsaved. None living before Jesus came into the world are saved. The great mass of GOD'S BLESSINGS WHO WASH CHRIST DAY WORLD-WIDE houship to Christ, the Redeemer, and faith in His redeeming blood and obedience to His counsels. This being true, the heathen are yet unsaved. None living before Jesus came into the world are saved. The great mass of "Testified in Due Time." our friends and neighbors, yea, of our own families, are still unsaved; for they have not come into vital relationship with the Savior. "He that hath the Son hath life; he that hath not the Son shall not see life." "Testified in Due Time." St. Paul, commenting upon the fact that Jesus died a Ransom-price for all, declares that this will be testified in due time. (1 Timothy 2.5, 6.) God's due time for the testimony to reach the world evidently has not yet arrived. The testimony began when Jesus "brought life, and immortality to light through the Gospel." "So great salvation began to be spoken by our this blindness. r the blessed in m the true light What a bless- fore us on be! We thus see race and bless- rch, the saints that He has a this blindness, r the blessed in m the true light What a bless- fore us on be- ! We thus see race and bless arch, the saints hat He has a blessing for the world, although a dif- ferent blessing from that provided for the Church. The latter are to have life on the Divine plane, sharers of the glory, honor and immortality of the Master, while the world, obedience during the Med- dom, may reattain earl perfection, lost by Adam, I by Jesus at Calvary. HOMAGE TO HOLY NAME OF JESUS Jesus the Center of God's Favors for Church and World. The Foundation of Blessings Was Laid at Calvary—God's Favor to the Elect Began at Pentecost—It Will Cultivate at Jesus' Second Coming—Then Will Begin the Blessing of the Non-Elect—Christ and His Church Will Reign a Thousand Years—A Royal Priesthood—For the Restoration of the World to Human Perfection. The Wilfully Wicked Shall Be Destroyed In the Second Death. Philadelphia, Pa. Dec. 28. — Pastor Russell preached here twice today, to a crowded house, as usual. We report one of his discourses from the text. "I have sworn by Myself * * * that unto Me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear." (Isaiah PASTOR RUSSELL PASTOR RUSSELL every tongue shall swear." (Isahah 45.23.) Pastor Russell said in part: The Scriptures declare that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow and every tongue confess, to the glory of God. Our careless reading of this passage has led some to assume that the bowing knee and the confessing tongue will be a mere formality while hearts are still in rebellion. But a careful reading notes the fact that these acts will be to the glory of God. Further, we find our text quoted in the New Testament with the assurance that every knee and every tongue will include those in Heaven as well as those on earth. (Philippians 2:10, 11.) In other words, the glory of Jesus and the great work which, as the Father's Representative, He will yet accomplish, will bring Him fame, glory and homage amongst angels and men. The question arises. When will this be, and how will it be brought about? Nearly nineteen centuries have passed since Jesus came into the world to be man's Redeemer, and as yet comparatively few knees bow and few tongues confess, on earth, to the glory Human theorizing has led us in the past into grievous misunderstanding of the Divine Word and Plan. It seems necessary for the people of God to first realize to some extent the confusion and error into which we unwittingly drifted and to feel heartily ashamed of our unreasonable conclusions—human creeds. Many are now reaching the place where in anguish of heart the cry goes up for the Bread of Life and the Water of Life—the Truth—the correct understanding of God's Word. Some have already reached this condition, and others are gradually coming to it. But alas, still others, caught in the snare of the Adversary, have had their faith dashed to pieces upon the rocks of Higher Criticism and Evolution. The central teaching of the Bible is that the death of Jesus was necessary as man's redemption-price. This is clearly set forth by Jesus and the Apostles, as it was previously shown in the types of the Law, that "without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sins." The worldly-wise scout at the thought that the shedding of blood is necessary to man's forgiveness and the rolling away of the curse. But perhaps some of our objections have been illogical, for many have not stopped to think that the phrase, "shedding of blood," is merely another way of saying a sacrificial death. Then, too, our minds were prejudiced by the unreasonable theories of the past, which claimed that the death of the Creator was necessary for the cancelation of the sins of His creatures. But the Bible presents no such illogical statement. It assures us that the penalty upon our race was neither eternal torture nor purgatorial suffering, but "Dying, thou shalt die"; that this sentence of death was placed upon Father Adam, and by process of heredity came down through six thousand years to us—his legacy of evil, sorrow, weakness, alienation from God, death. Is not the Bible logical in its declaration that the Supreme Judge could not set aside the death sentence of His own Court and yet be just? If Adam as a sinner was unworthy of eternal life and died under that sentence, he is no more worthy now. Moreover, his children, inheriting his sin and weaknesses, are no more worthy of life than was he. There can be no forgiveness of Original Sin and no one can be granted a second opportunity for life everlasting except by a redemption—a payment of the original penalty. As from the first God designed one Redeemer for the race, so He provided that only Father Adam should be on trial, and that only he should be sentenced. Thus God prepared the way for redemption—that "as by a man ```markdown ``` came death, by a man also should come the resurrection of the dead; for as all in Adam die, even so all in Christ shall be made alive—every man in his own order"—the Church being of the first order, or resurrection.—1 Corinthians 15:21-23. Not the Father, but the Son, Died. When we get rid of the foolish, unscriptural idea that Jesus was His own father, we can understand the facts. The Heavenly Father did not die for man's sin, nor did He compel His Son to die for us. On the contrary, the Scriptures assure us that He presented the matter to the Son, and that the latter voluntarily carried out the work. Nor was this contract without reward. For the joy set before Him our Lord endured the cross, despising the shame, and is now glorified at the right hand of the Heavenly Father. (Hebrews 12:2) The Logos was created a spirit being—not a man, a human being—and could not be man's Redeemer except by leaving His glorious spirit plane and becoming a man—"the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a Ransom for all."1—Timothy 2:5, 6. In the past we have been too careless in our study of the Bible. Now we see that the word Ransom, untilituron in the Greek, signifies a corresponding price. And this is what was necessary for man's redemption, and what Jesus provided. As bulls and goats could not be a corresponding price because of inferiority to man, so an angel, or even the glorious Logos Himself, could not have ransomed man, could not be a corresponding price, because not on the same plane of being. Thus the Scriptures explain that it was necessary for the Logos to become a perfect man in order to effect the ransom of Father Adam, giving a corresponding price for his human life. How simple it all is when we accept the plain statements of God's Word! Knowing that the Scriptures tell that God has provided redemption for the whole world in Christ, Christian people have been trying to make themselves believe that the entire world has been blessed through Christ ever since He dled, "the Just for the unjust." Some even go so far as to imagine that in some way or other He must have accomplished some blessing of the millions who died during the four thousand years before He tasted death for every man. How foolish we were in trying thus to deceive ourselves! Plain honesty would have helped us all a great deal. We should have said, it is plain enough that the millions of the four thousand years before Christ died got no blessing through Him; and that the masses of humanity, including the hundreds of millions of heathen, during the nineteen centuries since He died have received no blessing from Him. In hon less that none except have yet received a hands of Jesus. ils candid admission. looked more carefully an explanation, and id the sooner have become enlightened; but, deluding ourselves and claiming that all mankind are having a fair trial, we have increased our darkness. Disobesty is never advantageous. It is especially disadvantageous when exercised along the lines of religion. Now, as we become more honest with ourselves and the facts, the darkness begins to flee away; and the true teaching of the Bible begins to shine out luminously. "The Election Obtained It." St. Paul draws our attention to the fact that God proffered certain great blessings to the Jewish people in their Law Covenant, which they were unable to acquire because of inherited weaknesses common to mankind. He tells us that when Jesus came, Israel's testing came; and that in rejecting Him they rejected the chiefest of God's blessings, but did not cut themselves off entirely from His favor; for God's gifts and calling to Israel have not been abrogated. He says, "Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for [the highest favor of God]; but the Elect obtained it, and the rest were blinded."—Romans 11:7. Here we have the key. God is making an election, or selection, from amongst mankind. He desires a Little Flock of extremely faithful, self-sacrificing, salient ones, to be joint-heirs with their Redeemer in a great work which Divine Wisdom and Love have laid out for Him. This Little Flock, the Elect, are to be "Heels of God and joint-heirs with Jesus Christ" their Lord, in the Messianic Kingdom. That Kingdom, when set up in great power and glory, invisible to men, yet all-powerful in their midst, will bring to pass all the glorious promises of the Bible. St. Peter declares that at the Second Coming of Jesus will come Times of Resituation, times of blessing mankind in his earthly home, turning it into a paradise and bringing mankind back into the image and likeness of God. That great work is to be done by the Elect—The Christ—Jesus the Head and the Church His Body—Jesus the Bridderoom and the Church His Bride. Bride Makes Her The work of electing been an individual one far nearly nineteen God, who is rich in W the various members during this period and dors, as His servants, other, to build one an most holy faith. Thu tures declare, the B' ginning to get the eyes of our understanding opened to the grievous mistake which our forefathers made and handed down to us. The mistake was in supposing that the Elect would be all that would be saved of the human family, and in not seeing that the Elect, now being called, are to constitute God's New Creation, not only far higher than perfect men, but higher than angels and cherubim. In other words, God took advantage of the reign of Sin and Death amongst humanity to select from amongst the redeemed human family some jewels of character, to constitute what He termed a royal diadem in the hand of our Lord. With the completion of this diadem class, this Royal Priesthood class, this class that is to be made partakers of the Divine nature in the First Resurrection, the work of God for the human family will be only beginning; whereas we once supposed that there it would have ended. We now see that not until the Elect shall be glorified will God's blessing even begin to come to the non-elect—all of whom, as Adam's children, were redeemed by the precious blood of Christ. Only the Elect have been dealt with thus far. The great mass of mankind, blinded and defended, through the bewildering influence of error, have been led captive by Satan at his will. Only the comparatively few have escaped the condemnation which is upon the world, by accepting Christ and becoming members of the New Creation through Him. Messiah's Campaign Beginning. When we get the right focus on the subject, we perceive that Messiah's great campaign against the reign of Sin and Death is only beginning. The Bible informs us what His procedure will be. First the Redeemer will take unto Himself His great power and begin His reign. Second, the first work of His Reign will be the binding of Satan for a thousand years. Then will follow the scattering of ignorance and superstition fostered by the Prince of Darkness. The great Prince of Glory, as the great Sun of Righteousness, will shine forth to chase the darkness away. The Redeemer Himself tells us that the Church will be with Him, parts of that Sun of Righteousness, that glorious Kingdom of God so long promised and prayed for: "Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is done in Heaven." "Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the Kingdom of their Father."—Matthew 13:43. Satan is an enemy of God and of righteousness, and his destruction is foretold. But, from the Bible standpoint, man is not to be so considered. In an official, or legal way all sinners are enemies toward God and toward righteousness, in that they have dowicked works. But in reality, as the Bible points out and as our experience confirms, mankind are not enemies righteousness and of God, but simplified, confused captives and slave of Satan. Sin and Death. It is recognition of this that God provide a redemption for Adam and his race. In recognition of this also God has provided for the thousand years of Messiah's glorious Reign. During the period Adam and all mankind have an opportunity of coming to life everlasting and to the earthly, hums perfection, lost by disobedience, are redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus. Do we not see, then, that as the Gospel Age has been the time for selecting the elect class, so the Messianic Age, which is to follow this, will be the period in which the Elect will Jesus as their Head will bless all the non-elect7-as God declared to Abram, saying, "In thee and in thy Seal shall all the families of the earth I blessed." (Galatians 3:3, 16, 22). God blessing through Messiah's Kingdo will not mean to the world joint-held ship with Christ, or the Divine nature or a seat in the Throne. But it will mean a full opportunity for thorough enlightenment and for full assistance out of all the bondage of sin and death into the glorious liberty of the sons of God—everlasting life. The Battle and the Battlers. Jesus, the Captain of our salvation was the first great Victor in conflict with Sin, Satan, Death. He was crowned because of His loyalty to God and His faithfulness even unto death. His victory was won by dying a martyr. Similarly, all of His followers of this Gospel Age must prop their loyalty unto death, if they would be His associates in the Messianic Kingdom. For nineteen centuries Satan, Sin and Death have seemed to triumph while in reality, from the Divine standpoint, Christ and His Church were triumphing. Their triumph will be manifested in the First Resurrection, when will occur the "General Assembly of the Church of the First-born, written in Heaven." Then the battle will take on a new phase. No longer will the victors die, but the foes will perish during the thousand years of Christia will put down sin and death, nately lifting up mankind r their weights and burdens man perfection. In His Day, ous shall flourish, and the shall be cut off in the Second and the program! What honor it reflects upon the Creator, ed the Plan; upon the great who is the Executor of that I upon the Church of the First-borns, who are to be associates with the Redeemer in the execution of that Plan! 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Attendin funeral was a delegation of No citizens from Mound Bayou added by the venerable Isaiah Mon And now comes the unusual happening for the South—a really unheard of thing in Mississippi. At the grave of the victim, just before "Ashes to ashes and dust to dust" was solemnly said, the white minister called upon the Mr. Montgomery, the man who founded the town in which this white man was killed by a Negro but two days before, to make some remarks, which he did, speaking appropriately. That in Mississippi, a Negro could kill one white man and wound another without being lynched, and that Negroes could attend the funeral of the victim without being lynched, and that a Negro was called upon to speak at the grave of the white victim of a Negro's shot, shows how conditions are improving in the South and especially in Mississippi. The white men, it was established were the aggressors, but this has heretofore, never been accepted as a paliating circumstance. 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It costs just 39 cents to distribute a dollar's worth of food in this city The bureau, of food supply of the New York Association For Improving the Condition of the Poor has been conducting a cost of living inquiry and has made public a report showing that 61 cents represents the cost of food on its arrival at the terminal markets here, while the rest of the consumer's dollar is divided between wholesaler and retailer in the process of getting the food to the consumer's kitchen. "Every consumer," Bailey B. Burrett, who directed the inquiry, said. "is amazed at the constantly diminishing quantity of food that his dollar brings to him, and every producer is equally amazed at the small proportion of the consumer's dollar that finds its way into his pockets." The remedy, the report asserts, is a reorganization of the food distribution system based on the result of careful experiments with the economic efficiency of various methods of retail distribution. These experiments, it is set forth, should be made by a group of individuals with no thought of profit. Cow in Woman's Lap. Cow in Woman's Lap. London.-C. Sims of Holbeach, Lincolnshire, met with a remarkable accident while motorcycling in South Lincolnshire with Mrs. Sims in his side car. A cow moves across the road in front of the motorcycle and was taken up in the side car, where it reposed on Mrs. Sims' lap. The cow gave Mrs. Sims a somewhat violent "kick" on the cheek, which, it is stated, "left a headache." The extra weight then tipped up the side car, and the cow slipped off its seat. TO END ROBBERY OF INDIAN MINORS Secretary Lane Pushes Cresade In Oklahoma. TO MAKE COMPLETE INQUIRY Some Lawyers and Guardians Have Already Been Indicted For Embarking Estates Funde—Commissioner Sells Aiding In Prebo—Cheating of Children a Disgrace, He Says. Washington—Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane and his director of the bureau of Indian affairs, Cate Sells, have launched a vigorous campaign against prominent persons in Oklahoma who, it is alleged, have been robbing the minor Indians of the five civilized tribes out of their birthrights. "I am determined that the Indian minors in Oklahoma shall have better protection," said Secretary Lane. "Their property rights must be safeguarded. "They are on an average the richest children in the United States and have less protection for their property rights than the children of any other state. It is estimated that, while the approximate cost is 3 per cent to settle a white minor's estate, the expense of administering the estate of an Indian minor is at least 20 per cent. Guardian fees, attorney fees and other expenses make up this charge. In many cases gross misappropriation of funds has been found. "Where there has been misappropriation of funds there will be prosecutions." The tribal attorneys of the Five Civilized Tribes have been directed to act at once on cases of alleged frauds. One tribal attorney wired as follows to Secretary Lane: "Began presenting evidence to grand jury on indictments in matters affecting management of Creek minors' estates. Grand jury just returned true bills against two prominent business men for embezzlement, one prominent I attorney for embezzlement; another prominent attorney for obtaining money under false pretenses and against guardians in other cases." Later telegrams told of the indictment of two attorneys on a charge of embezzling funds of Creek minors in their hands as guardians, the indictment for embezzlement in cases of two other guardians, the indictment of three leading attorneys charged with practicing deceit upon the court in obtaining approval of exorbitant allowances as attorneys' fees and an indictment against the guardian and former district court clerk for embezzlement of Creek minors' funds. The situation in Oklahoma, Mr. Sells says, is a disgrace to the nation. In forty counties, he says, there are from 800 to 1,500 probate cases pending, and 85 per cent of these involve Indiana. It costs seven times as much to settle an Indian minor's estate as it does the estate of a white child. It is charged by Secretary Lane and Mr. Sells that guardians for the Indian minors are almost universally appointed without regard to fitness or responsibility, the purpose being to benefit some other person who would rob the minor. Bonds have been made in many cases without regard to the solvency of the bondman. Mr. Sells declared that in many cases no actual reports have been made by those settling estates, and on final settlement the minors found themselves without property. In numbers of instances guardians absconded and bondsmen were insolvent, leaving the minors destitute, charges upon the public. This sort of thing has gone on so long, explained Mr. Sells, that there seems to be a common understanding that the property of an Indian minor is common prey. The blame for this state of affairs has not been definitely fixed. The judges of the courts have been handicapped by the enormous amount of probate work and could not give the attention to the matter of minors' estates that it deserved. Mr. Sella has instructed the tribal attorneys to pay attention not only to the tribal affairs, but the individual troubles of the Indians. Assistants will be given to tribal attorneys so that there will be no lack of counsel. The investigation will extend to every probate case. A list of all the cases handled and a history of such case are being prepared. Entered at the Post Office at Wash ington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. STAB'ISHED 1880. One copy per year in advance.....$2.00 Six months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... .50 Subscription monthly ..... .20 NEW SUPERINTENDENT. Prof. E. L. Thurston, as the successor of Dr. W. M. Davidson, was one of the best appointments that could have been made. Prof. Thurston is a gentleman and a man of great force of character. Prof. Thurston has a thorough knowledge of our schools. His temperament meets all the requirements of a superintendent, and it is the firm belief of The Bee that he will make a first-class superintendent. He knows the duty of a superintendent. He has come from the bottom and has reached the topmost round of the ladder. Prof. Thurston will find the teachers loyal to him as they were to Dr. Davidson. We believe that Prof. Thurston will do everything in his power to advance the interest of the colored schools. The Bee, as well as the people, extend their congratulations to Dr. Charles H. Marshall, who from the very beginning advocated the selection of a home man, and his choice has always been Prof. Thurston, and to him his selection is largely due to Dr. Marshall and Mrs. Harris, who have an opinion of their own, although The Bee has not always agreed with Mrs. Harris, but in the selection that the board has made, both deserve the highest commendation of the people. Our public schools are the best in the United States. Our teachers are men and women of the highest intellect and faithful and half paid public servants. The Bee hopes that Prof. Thurston will use his efforts in behalf of the teachers' retirement bill. These faithful public servants have given the best days of their life in behalf of the youth. Being poorly paid and then to be retired without a pension are sufficient reasons to discourage educators. PUBLIC PRINTER FORD The attacks that have been and are now being made upon Public Printer Ford by his recent enemies will not in the least injure him. Mr. Ford is in all respects very fair, and especially toward the colored employees in his office. The colored people have no reason to complain, and the few who have been unjustly treated, but immediately rectified by Mr. Ford, have every reason to believe that he will be a good official if he is let alone. Those who have made the trouble and are making the trouble, are the secret enemies or the so-called hold-over employees in his office. The colored employees have nothing to fear at the hands of Mr. Ford, but those who are doing everything to embarrass the Public Printer. Mr. Ford is a good man who is liked by those who are doing their duty. The advice of The Bee to the colored people is, to do all in their power to uphold the administration of the Public Printer. Some few weeks ago a colored employee in the Government Printing Office was recommended for dismissal, but as soon as the record of this young colored man, with all the facts, were laid before the Public Printer, he immediately vetoed the unjust action of the understropper. So it can be readily seen that the Public Printer is not to blame for acts which seem to be unjust to the public eye. The Bee has every reason to believe that the Public Printer means to do what is right, just and proper towards the deserving employees in his office. TEACHERS' REPORT. In another column of this paper will be found the report of the Teachers' Temporary Retirement Fund Committee. From the viewpoint of comprehensiveness and success in its results, it is the best fundamental movement looking toward the final pensioning of teachers that has ever been in the schools. The Bee offers its most hearty congratulations to the teaching corps and to the committee for their uniting determination to show their will and desire in the face of such violent opposition to so good and worthy a cause by a few ambitious and selfish persons belonging to the T. B. A. A. In their greed to get possession of the funds collected by this worthy body, the T. T. E. R. F. C. violated the law of the District of Columbia and that of their own body, which requires an organization to publish in some paper an account of an additional amendment to their constitution several times prior to its adoption, and to notify its members several times previous to this. The amendment reads that the Provisional fund will be raised by entertainment, while they have flooded the schools with circulars asking for voluntary contributions. The Bee would suggest that these people would make as their New Year's Resolution a study of their own constitution and that of the law of the District of Columbia. HOME RULE Great credit should be given to Dr. Charles H. Marshall, a member of the Board of Education, for the excellent fight he made for the selection of a home man for the superintendency of the public schools. From the very beginning Dr. Marshall, in a public interview, advocated a local man. With a population of most three hundred and fifty thousand certainly a competent man could be found sufficiently qualified and competent to be put in charge of our schools. From the very foundation of our schools, invariably, with but two exceptions, they have been local men. Mr. Thurston was the logical man from the very start. DR. SHEPARD Those who failed to hear Dr. James E. Shepard last Sunday afternoon, missed a great treat. What this distinguished educator doesn't know about Sunday school work is not worth knowing. His address last Sabbath was full of logic eloquence and sound advice. For one hour he held his audience spell bound. THE NEGRO IN BUSINESS. It is very gratifying to see the unison that seems to exist among colored business men and women in this community. Almost in every section of this city business houses among the colored people are on the increase. Let the good work go on. THE CHURCH WILL. (From the Memphis Sun.) From the alarming pages of the very few of our esteemed contemporaries edited by colored men, particularly the Chicago Defender and the Birmingham Wide-Awake, we are astonished to learn that the will drawn, made and left by the late R. R. Church, of Memphis, has been broken, set aside, changed by some order or decision of a Memphis Court. The Sun is a Memphis newspaper, and its editor is a citizen here. We are alive to the happenings of these environs, come by chance, by gossip's free and anxious tongue, or through channels of responsibility. We are somewhat informed upon the business and the findings of the several courts hereabouts, and certainly we have followed with double interest the legal skirmish with respect to the affairs of the late R. R. Church. We weigh our word: the will left by Mr. Church has not been broken by any act of the courts of Tennessee, nor has that will been in question before any court in Tennessee or in any commonwealth. News to the contrary is false and misleading, and at ugly variance with the facts. If we are permitted to advance an opinion we will say that in all likelihood that document, now the tattler's toy and the gossip's morsel, will not suffer change by order, finding or decisions of the courts of law of Tennessee, now nor ever. The reputable journals edited by colored men, that are evidently acquainted with both the law of Tennessee with respect to will-breaking and the sturdy powers of R. R. Church until the moment of his taking off, and that failed to discern an ocean of trouble in a stream of annoyance, have our respects and also congratulations upon their refusal to print as news what is exactly not the truth, and what is in open conflict with the truth! Not Satisfied Mr. and Mrs. John Ricks are in New York with their sister. Mr. Ricks' placed his furniture in the home of Miss Mary Edmons, 3434 Rock Creek Road. Mrs. Ricks is very much dissatisfied, because she directed her husband to place their furniture in storage. (By the Sage of the Potomac.) I never had so much fun in all my life when I heard that our friend, W. Calvin, had been invited to the last meeting of the Mu-So-Lit Club. He was to have been the special guest of Mr. M. Grant Lucas. Many were waiting to see the ebony journalist come in. Did he come? No. I left and decided to go to the Hiawatha. There I found him seated in the Hiawatha. Calvin was too foxy for the Mu-So-Lit. \*\*\* Speaking about Calvin, he has instructed all tenderfeet to keep his name sacred. He knows them better than they know themselves. \*\*\* Now, if you want to see a fine gentleman, a man who doesn't know a man by the color of his skin, talk with my old friend, Ex-Auditor Petty, of the District government. He is one man who has the highest respect for honesty and merit. \*\*\* I passed Armond Scott a few days ago and asked him if rumor was true that he and our successful friend, Thomas L Jones, intended to keep open house New Year's day. Tom is more diplomatic than Armond. Tom can think and look at you and mean volumes, but Armond must use a grape and canister. \*\*\* Speaking about Armond, I understand that he is envious of Thomas because he has been given an automobile. Clinkscales remarked to a bunch of lawyers the other day that Tom had been purchasing an automobile for such a length of time and not actually paying for one, he decided to give him one. Clink, who has a large heart and an accommodating brief writer for a number of lawyers, decided to purchase an automobile for Tom. You should see it. It is not decided whether Tom will take his numerous guests in it or not. He has a house full, and you can just bet that he is not worrying himself. You know Miss Jones is some entertainer. She reminds me of Asfuria. She can give you a better jelly than her husband. She is a pleasing hostess. \* \* \* I heard Dr. Shepard last Sunday. He is what you may call a speaker. I bet you two corn cakes that he can take nothing and make something of it if he wants to do so. He is what you may call some talker. I understand that Dr. W. M. Norman taught this brilliant young Southerner. This accounts for his brilliance as an orator. Dr. Norman is some 'orator, you know. He is a drawing card. \*\*\* The committee to which was referred the Glenn matter will not bring in a whitewash report. Mrs. Harris is on that committee and also Mrs. Rhodes—two excellent women. You know that Mrs. Harris will not stand for wrong-doing. I feel confident that Mr. Glenn will not be an examiner next year. THE CURSE OF SLAVERY IN THE UNITED STATES. (Continued from The Bee of December, 20th, 1013.) It is a very serious question on my mind, and to do justice to the memory of a great man, I think I can just venture to relieve any pressure by saying that, Frederick Douglass did not approve nor was he in accord with a movement which he must to have foreseen was improper and would be in time an impediment to the race, and would in time be questioned by future generations of colored citizens of the United States. The spirit of rebellion for the just and equal rights of the descendants of the African in the United States, was very prominent and pronounced in his make-up, thus he could not have been in accord or in favor, with a movement which meant to forever make a Negro out of an American citizen, or an American citizen be a Negro. It seems to me, since nature had endowed him with all of its refined touches, he must to have concluded that, in truth, and in the very nature of things, no argument on the part of any one, could produce in or on American soil, a Negro. This conclusion I have reached, after many years, from time to time, reading and studying the life story of that most wonderful by nature, great half-breed colored man. His keen sense of justice, his repugnance to human slavery, with all of its ear marks of survivility and servitude, was a most dreadful thing to Douglass. Yes, we have a right to honor Fred Douglass. All honor also to Mr. John B. Russworm and Rev. Samuel E. Cornish, the fathers of Afro-American journalism. See the "Afro-American Press," a book published by I. Garland Penn, in 1891, and you will see that, as long as 1827, black men in the United States showed their repugnance to the word Negro, not because they desired to be cautiousians, or white, but because of its repugnance in a land where the human came to get—to find—his share of freedom and equality. Where the white man sought refuge from the tyrants of the old world, Europe. Equality, and the fact that all men were created equals, was their bone of contention. Mr. Russworm and Rev. Cornish, in their "Freedom's Journal" first issue published in New York March 30, 1827, the principal subject discussed was "People of Colour." This article was their examination of the nature of slavery as a legal institution. The question arises: What prompted those black men, as long ago as 1827, to use the term "People of Colour" in discussing—the African mind you—and the slave question? To all of those endowed with the spirit which prompted them and later prompted Frederick Douglass, Wm. Lloyd Garrison, John Brown, Stanton and others of their stripe, even to this very day, the question is self-explanatory, that's all. That council or convention of self-appointed delegates, or representatives, colored men, which met in Chicago or elsewhere, in 1883, was in error when they decided to give, or distinguish the generations of colored citizens of the United States as Negroes. The most proper proceeding for the convention or council was to have put themselves in record by seriously questioning to better still, compete, ignoring the white man's dictionary deinition, the word Negro, to be applied to that class of persons as citizens or the United States. Impact, it would have been far better for us, if that question would have remained open, far better, but at no stage of man's existence is it too late to correct the errors of the past. The white man or white race in the United States seldom speaks or write of themselves as caucassians. In fact, there are millions of such people in this country who do not know that such a word as caucassian applies to them as a race. Many of them do not know that there is such a word in the English language or dictionary. Even if they did, they would not and do not go crazy about it. All they want to know is that they are simply and solely Americans. The red man's Americanism sinks into obscurity when it comes to the white man's idea of his Americanism. Then why should we, of the African descent as citizens be termed Negroes, and go wild over it? The word applied to us should be as obscure today in our Americanism as residents, as citizens, as the word caucassian is with the other races of people as citizens of the United States. If not, ask yourselves why not? According to the status of many a nationality in this country today, whom we can not consider as worthy as we, that word, or name Negro, carries too much prejudice among the masses of ignorant whites. It should be discontinued by us. First, because, in reality, as citizens of the United States, it is a misnomer, Secondly, it gives no special distinction to us, which could superceed our simple Americanism. Prejudice and the rebels' cause, which seems to cherish the horrors of the past, should be made to vanish. Do not forget; it is false to think that we are subjects to this government as Negroes. We are as much in truth, in reality and in fact as any other persons, citizens, American citizens. How can we American citizens be a Negro? Many answers to the question can be found, but would they not be based on theory, governmental policy and fabricated prejudice? Sure. This new phase of my argument will sound strange, I know, but yet it is true. I seldom come in contact or see an Indian, but nevertheless I love, and honor him. I love his past history, as sad as it is, or was. Would to God my people, the colored people, or the African in America had made such a record of determined bravery in his race's own defense. We too, more so than the Indian, would have proven to the whites the fallacy of his superiority and artificialness of his Christianity, civilization, education, intrepidity and all other things which do not fit or agree with his indifference to the just and human rights of the millions of us African descendants in this country today. Yes, with all of our—I mean the colored citizens—education and other bright qualifications, now placed in contact, remired contact, with our oppressors, is of very small consequence to us when we stop long enough to think to give serious consideration to our surroundings. How much preferable, if it would have been if at a certain period of our ancestors oppressions in the United States, they would have done as the Indians; fought to the last ditch! To have sacrificed platoons, companies, regiments, yes, divisions of brave black warriors in preference to all of this artificial education and unchristianized civilization! Yes, our contact with all of this artificial stuff is demoralizing indeed. I surely do envy the bravery and independence of the American Indian. Their history is real, beautiful. Because of the fact that they have not erected billions of dollars in churches, schoolhouses and other buildings, such as the capitol of the nation and the States in which the oppressions of a people is planned and executed. Leo died; but he died with a history. The colored persons who cannot see all of this is yet deficient, and I pity him, or them, because I think I know what two hundred and forty-four or five years of a cruel slavery inflicted into them by being handed down from one generation after another. It is not an ideal hope that evolution, the monster leveler of all things, will some bright day reach all the descendants of the Africans; whether his stay be in the United States or any other country. In some way it will reach them. All of this reminds me of Marat and ("les cans-culotts") of France, during the oppression of a certain class of people. It took many years 'tis true, Oh, but when evolution had touched those persons whom they then called (les sans-culotts" of France). No human can write or paint the picture of it. Evolution had completed that portion of its work in that section of the globe, that's all there was to it. Mr. Editor, notwithstanding that most reasonable excuse I just made above—evolution, the master leveler of all things—yet there are a certain kind of colored persons I do honestly detest, despise and abhor. It is that fellow who belongs in that class the white man calls a good "nigger." When I come in contact with one or recognize in him that "good nigger," I shudder; I shun him; I am afraid of him; because I know he is harmful. His very touch or contact with things is poisonous. His existence or presence in our midst is as dangerous as the presence of the most deadly serpent. That's my candid opinion of that thing known by the white man called a "good nigger." It is reasonable for me to suppose that there are many of my race who do not like my propagation of radicalism, anarchism, revolutionaryisms, or any name we might choose to give or to name it, are afraid of it because of the dangerous things which lurks in it, but there need not be any unusual alarm. Radicalism, anarchism, revolutionism, socialism, and all sorts of isms, in so far as the black man is concerned is of a daily occurrence to him. If he only knew it, those of many of those who know it, seem not to be paying serious attention of its danger. Some day it will be so virulent as I make all of our race in this country stand up and take notice. Will it be too late? I hope not. God rant that it will not. Do not, I pray, forget "les sans-culotts" of France. I because I ask, dare to ask in a determined and manly way. For justice, humanity and fair play; the white man. Gives me hell! Gives me hell, wrapped in the garb of Christianity? each day. Thus, who is to blame for my and others of my stripe's radicalism? I for one am a Creole, a part French and a part African, either makes a pretty fair combination. When aroused, the French of it is hard to control. The Africanism is as determined as L'Overture, Menelik, or Hanibal. That combination has never been known to willfully nor tamely submit to any indignities. It will protest in spite of creation. Thus it is not hard to understand my utter repugnance to any and all things which looks like servility and human equality for this and succeed ing generations of us African descendants in this country. Yes, slavery was a curse indeed, to the United States, and of which the breach can never be healed, with all the reunions at Gettysburg. P. L. CARMOUCHE. Detroit, Michigan. NEGRO SEGREGATION IS BEST FOR THE BLACK RACE. (Yazoo City, Miss., Sentinel.) The following editorial in a recent issue of the Jackson Daily News, is a full endorsement of the position taken by Senator Vardaman for many years. Senator Vardaman took the initiative in the segregation of the races in government positions, and to him more than to any other one man is due the inauguration of this policy under the present Democratic administration. The News says: The Springfield Republican cannot understand why some Republican Senator or Congressman has not introduced a resolution calling for an investigation relative to the Negro segregation in the departments at Washington. There is only one answer, and that is that the Republicans know that it is best for the Negro that this be done. "The Wilson administration was sure to confront issues of this character," says the Republican. "For years, under Republican administrations, there was a steady weakening of the safeguards for the protection of Negro rights. It is a significant commentary upon Republican concern for the colored race at this time that no Republican Congressman has introduced a resolution of inquiry or censure relating to the Negro segregation in the departments. Had this thing happened during one of the Cleveland administrations, the Republican attacks would have been fast and furious. But the President cannot afford to forget his obligation to protect this class of citizen, simply because there is less insistence than formerly upon the maintenance of the political and civic equality of the races. It is his duty to raise anti-Negro aggression in Federal affairs An executive order abolishing the segregation system that has so suddenly sprung up would do the President a great credit, and reassure the colored race." The Southerner has always looked upon the Northerner as a white man and believed that if he better understood what he was talking and writing about, a large part of his enthusiasm for the colored brother would ooze away. The Southerner will tax himself to educate the progeny of the black man, but he does not want to ride in a sleeping car with him. He will enjoy the sumptuous repast that Aunt Dianah has cooked, but he is not going to sit in the same pew with her at church or the same box at the theatre. Negroes down in this country know this. They know that they are going to get half the sidewalk and all of anything that is coming to them, but that they must shinny on their own side. And that is about what has happened yonder in Washington, which city, by the way, is the Negro's paradise. The Negroes who have wormed their way into the departments realize that another era has dawned for them. As the Republican says, it is a significant commentary that no Republican Congressman has introduced a resolution of inquiry. That very fact ought to be full and sufficient notice that the Negro has not measured up to the theoretical appreciation of his former political friends, and it ought to teach him further that he is out of place. That is the fact, and by setting him to one side the Wilson administration is really doing him a kindness. Thus he will not be imposed upon, and most assuredly, he will not be allowed to lord it over anybody. MR. AND MRS. J. D. BALTIMORE Celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of Their Marriage—A Brilliant Affair, Some of Those Present—Presents Numerous and Beautiful. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Baltimore was the scene of a beautiful affair Tuesday night, Dec. 30, when they celebrated the fifth year of their happy marriage. The parlor and dining room were decorated beautifully with holly, evergreen, fern and cut flowers. At 8 o'clock Rev. Walter H. Brooks offered an invocation of prayer, and made a very complimentary address in which he congratulated the couple and wished for them success and happiness in the coming years as the five years past. There was a steady throng of friends from 8 o'clock to 10:30. Mrs. Baltimore wore a magnificent gown of canary charmeuse, trimmed with real lace, fur with an over draping in the form of a tunic of spangled silver. In her hair she wore a bird of paradise. Her ornaments were diamonds and pearls, and carried a wreath of bridal roses. Mr. Baltimore was dressed in the conventional black. Mrs. S. D. Milton, sister of the bride, of matron of honor was tastefully gowned in black velvet with ermine trimmings and lace. Mrs. Ada Matthews-Rose acted as bride's maid and was attired in Heliotrope Charmuse crepe de chene with trimmings of lace and pearls. The table was artistically arranged. Mr. Wm. A. Baltimore received the guests in the dining room, where they were served by five young ladies of the Campfire, who are buds. A unique feature of the affair was the wooden service for the refreshments. Among some of the presents were: Sewing table, Mr. and Mrs. Powell; nut set, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Newman; book case, Mrs. S. C. Pleasants & Sons; waste basket and silver tea ball, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Butcher; serving tray, Misses Estelle and Lizzie Lee; tabourette, Mr. and Mrs. Alen L Deans; pedestal, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Freeman; sewing cabinet, Mr. and Mrs. Milton; jardinerie stand, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. S. Pierce; folding table, Mrs. E. S. Lee; A. M. Pettiford, Ada M. Rose, carved magazine case, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Baltimore; Arabian card basket, trimmed with turquoise and topaz, Mr. and Mrs. F. Bryan; carved tray, Mr. and Mrs. Lassiter; Arabian flower basket, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis. Japanese fruit tray, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Murray; Japanese nut bowl, Dr. and Mrs. Beckley; Japanese nut bowl, M. V. Tibbs; Japanese fruit bowl, Mrs. C. M. Thomas; hall chair, Miss Mariam Whitley and Miss Florence Jackson Mahogany picture, Mr. and Mrs. Ja Townsend, Cincinnati, O.; mirro Mr. and Mrs. Ed. H. Smith; card tray, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Wilkinson; knil and fork box, inlaid wood, Miss Get trude Tibbs; inlaid knife and for box, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lewis carved and painted picture, Mrs. Arna R. Watson; imported potato masher, Mrs. M. E. Burgess; jewel case, Mrs. and Mrs. Ashton; salad fork and spoon, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cowan, Mrs. M. E. Griffin; salad spoon and fork, and many other presents too numerous to mention. The groom's present was a handsome silver hair brush and comb set, gold carved brace, and a cucoo clock. WITHOUT A CAUSE. ____ : (From the Memphis Sun.) Ralph W. Tyler has a pretty accurate aim, and possesses plenty weapons of defense, and needs no battler to take his side. But the Sun is anxious to get the records straight, and keep them straight as we go along, and therefore, without defending Mr. Tyler, we do come to the rescue of history in the making. Former President R. W. Thompson, of the Press Association, has a wide reputation as a man of peace, and as being able to warm at once Gabe E. Parker and J. C. Napier to the expanse of his expansive bosom with equal affection without breathing a breath of devotion more on one than on the other. Mr. Thompson, we discern, from Ralph W. Tyler alone withholds that bountenous love and grace so long the main elements in his prepossessions and in his predilections. In a recent issue of a newspaper, Mr. Thompson thus assaults the former Auditor of the Navy Department: "The failure of National Organizer Ralph W. Tyler to attend the sessions of the National Negro Press Association is the subject of much unfavorable comment at the hands of the members of the craft throughout the country. It is the consensus of opinion that a national organizer of the Business League should foster each of the league's affiliated bodies, especially when he is being paid a liberal salary for promoting the organization's influence in every possible direction. As a newspaper man and press agent for the league Mr. Tyler owed the association his support, whether he liked the then president or not. It is an open secret that Mr. Tyler narrowly escaped a vote of censure at the hands of the brethren of the press." As a matter of fact, the Press Association was piqued because of Dr. Washington's inability to attend its final session, and not because Mr. Tyler found it impossible, under the great burden of his work, to mingle with the brethren. In all his biggate talk ingulged by the members of a very wonderful body, Mr. Tyler's name was seldom called. All the criticism, fathered the most part by T. Thomas Fortune, both in street harangues and against the side board of the dispensary of the Road side Hotel, was directed against the league as such and against the president and not the organizer of the league. That Mr. Tyler had, or still nurses, any disliking of R. W. Thompson we know not enough to say whence nor whither. That's between them, Washington gentlemen, heaven have mercy on the breed, as they are, or profess to be, over the deceiving cup. "It is an open secret that Mr. Tyler narrowly escaped a vote of censure," relates Mr. Thompson. That may be, but with his own eyes the editor of the Sun saw the indictment as drawn and printed and signed by the outraged defenders of the faith. Nothing was therein written of Mr. Tyler. All was aimed at Dr. Washington, as intended from the beginning, and as boasted by Mr. Fortune, who held up the delegates between joys to express himself upon men and things, the past, present and the future. Soberer heads, led, we understand, by Plummer Young and by Mr. Thompson 7himself, suppressed the paper and saved the honor of a very noble profession, as some may not hold it to be. Mr. Tyler is going along, proving to be the best organizer the league ever had, and the league lives on as the most useful organization of colored men in all the country, and Booker T. Washington goes along reviling not again when he is reviled, true to his friends, the drunk and the sober, and true to his people as even the "Press Association" will admit when the brethren are at prayers; dry prayers. eee ees—“‘“‘<‘<a . . 0 he, : ae ae . \ ; ie od eek, oad: *N Ve Piva ve i rik ae 1 ' Se ie MIG _* A =—=———s— C= High-grade candies that are hand somely boxed, fine perfumery tha: carries and holds the rarest odors o the sweetest flowers, are appropriate and acceptable gifts for ati occasions An assortment of the finest, moder. ately priced, at Board’s Pharmacy 1912% Fourteenth Street Northwest Ruth L. Smith, who has beer 1 New York is in the city her sister. s Burk, of T Street, are ai isiting their parents, : Ella Lee, daughter of Rev H. Lee, who has been living ham, Mass. for a number o| as been called to the city on accumut of the serious illness of her mother, and arrived lést week. She will probably leave next week. One of the most pleasing young operators at_ Howard University, is Miss Ethel Douglass, a graduate of that institution. _* Hon. J. C. Dancy, of this city, and G Elder Bennett, of Statesville, were in Charlotte, N. C., last week. \_ Mrs. Mamie Willis, of Cleveland, Ohio, left last weck for Roanoke, Va. Washington, D. C, and. Greenville, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Walker, of Leesburg, Va. spent Saturday, Dec. 20th in this city shopping. Queen Mary and Deborah Courts, of Hannibal, Mo., gave quite a re- ception in honor of Mrs. C. R. Mc- Dowell, G. M. A. M., of Hannibal, Mo., and Mrs. Cornelia Russell, P. G.M. A. M., of this city. Miss Alinc Sheffey, who has been teaching near Charlottesville, Va., is -home for the holidays. Miss Clarice Jones, teacher of mu- sic at Livingstone College, is spend- ing the holidays with her_ parents, {ir and Mrs. Thomas L. Jones. Miss Valeric E. V, Chase, of this city, is spending her holidays in Phil- adelphia, Pa. : Mr. Edward Frazier, a.student at Howard University, is visiting rela- tives in Baltimore, Md. Senator Moses Clapp, Oswald Gar- rison Villard, Justice Wendell Phil- lips Stafford and Rev. I. N. Ross, were, the speakers at the memorial meeting for Charles Sumner, cqual rights champion, at the Metropolitan A.M. E. Church Tuesday night: » Mrs. Estelle E. Epps, aSsisted by Mesdames Jeanctte Dewey, Susan Langhorne, Celestia Mack, Mary Whitley and Emma Murray, will re- ceive New Year's at 1317 Tenth St. N.W., from 6 to 11° P.M. . Mr. W. S. Duffield has been grant- ed an absolute divorce from Jennie F. Duffield through his attorney, Mr. Randall Mackey. The decree was granted June 27, 1913. Mr. Joseph H.’ Maxwell, of this city, has been visiting his parents in Sa- vannah, Ga. Migses Collicr, of 1126 Lamont Street, have as their guest for the holidays, Misses Dent, of Buffalo, N. Y. These ladies have been highly en- tertained, day and night, since their arrival Xmas eve. Miss ‘Hazel Banks, a very prepos- sessing young lady of Cumberland, Md., is in the city the guest of Miss Rena Middleton, 338 C Street South- west. Mr. Robinson Scott, brother ‘of Attorney A. W. Scott, of Wilming- ton, N.C. is in the city and is his guest, 1922 Eleventh Street North- west. | Mr. A. Randall has returned from New York City after a pleasant sy Mies Norma E. Boyd, of Montello , Awo--- Northeast, gave a_ surprise t her home on Christmas 1 honor of her sister, Miss ve Boyd, a teacher at Berk- About twenty young peo- syed dancing, after which re mts were served in abundance. ssts were Mrs. Green, of Nor- yolk, Va, the house guest of Miss Boyd, Misses N. Bailey, Ella Albert, Jessie C. Mason, Marie Hurd, Ollie Clemmons, O. Kebble, M. Watson and L. Speller, Messrs. Robinson, * Savoy, Stewart, Scott, Walker, Goode, Speller, \Wooding, Drs. Brown, Lewis and Jackson. Miss Mary Massey returned to Pe- tersburg Institute this week after 2 pleasant visit here with her mother, | Mrs. E. Masscy. | W. Ernest Lewis was home dur-| ing>the holidays visiting his parents, and friends, . Miss Inez Harris, of Hartshorn College, Richmond, Va. spent. the holidays with her mother at 1812 Fourth Street Northwest. Mr. John Wilkinson spent the holi- days in New York City. Mr, Ernest O. Dickerson spent the past ten days in Boston. ‘Miss V. B. Adams spent her vaca- tion in Virginia and Pennsylvania. Dr. David A. Lane, of Bowdoin Col- lege, Maine, was home for the holi- days. Miss Genevieve Boyd and- Mrs, Green will leave Sunday for Norfolk, a. Dr. Brown. of Richmond Va. ite 26 was largely attended by many friends and old “grads.” of the school ‘All seem happy and merry. The as sociation is doing well, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hall, of Philadel phia, visited friends in this city dur. ing the past week. Mr. Dolohue, of Chester, Pa., spent the holidays here: * Mrs. Maria Siscoe, of Jersey City Heights, spent her vacation’ in Low- dan County, Virginia, and in this city. Mr. O. C. Thornton spent part of the holidays in Pittsburg, Pa., with his parents. Mr.. R. H. Rutherford returned from Patsburg Monday, where he spent an enjoyable visit. Miss Masie French is home from Virginia for the holidays. . Mr, JH. Jones, of Mitcheliville, Va., is the guest of friends in this city. Miss Esther Middleton has been spending her holidays in Philadelphia, a. Miss Bessie Mitchell, of Philadel- phia, is spending this weck here as the guest of Miss Esther Middleton and Miss Pauline Graham. . Miss L. V. Hammond, of 1111 Eye Street Northwest, was the guest at 4 musical social at her sister's, Mr, and Mrs, Chas. W. Johnson, of Rockville, Md. on Tuesday evening, given in honor of their ‘daughter, Miss Ella Johnson, who is at home for the holi- days. . Mrs. Thomas L. Jones has as her guests for the holidays Mrs. John J. Jackson and Mrs. Archibal Singleton, of Ithica, N, Y., and Misses Lillian and Gertrude Perry, of Evanston, Ill. On Monday, December 29, Mrs. Jones and Miss~Jones, of 1901 Vt. Ave. gave a luncheon in honor of their guests, Mrs. J. J. Jackson, and Mrs. A. Singleton, of Ithica, N. Ys and Misses Lillian and Gertrude Per- ry, of Evanston Ill, Mrs. John J. Jackson, Mrs. Archibal Singleton, of Ithica, New York, Misses Lillian and Gertrude Perry, of, Evansville, Ill, and Misses Blanche and Margaret Dent, of Buffalo, were delightfully entertained by Mrs. Thomas L. Jones and Miss Jones, of i901 Vermont Avenue Northwest, Wednesday evening. The guests of Mrs. Thomas Jones and Miss Jones are being royally en- tertained during their stay here. Wednesday afternoon they wert on a. long automobile trip seeing aur city. Every day and evening bring them some new pleasures, - Penn-Franklin. | _Dr. and Mrs. 1. Garland Penn, of Cincinnati, Ohio, announces the en- cagement of their eldest daughter, ‘Miss Wilhelmina B. Penn to Mr. William M. Franklin, of New York; son of the late Bishop Franklin, of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, The soloists for the Hoffman band concert at the New Howard Theater Sunday, January rith, are as follows: Mrs. Lucy Blagburn, soprano. Mr. Louise N. Brown, pianist. Mr., Jaco# Hopkins, cornet. Concern Starts at 4:15 P. M. Another beautiful new ballad will be taught those in the audience with full band accompaniment. ,, The Metropolitans held their an- nual election Thursday, December 11, at the residence of Mr. Talbert. Dow- ling, 1936 Third Street Northwest. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mr. Steven O. Plummer, President. Mr. Geo. A. Younger, Vice-Presi- dent. Mr. J. Raymond Cole, Secretary. Mr. John W. Matthews, Treasurer. Mr. Wm. R. Duiguid and Mr Tal- bert IF Dowling were appointed as members of the executive board. iter “the installation of officers the cith was invited to the dining room where an elaborate menu had been prepared. Menu. Lynnhaven Bays on Half Shell Celery . Olives Hot Bullion Lobster a la Neuburg Roman Punch . Roast Turkey Cranberry Sauce Potatoes in Cream . French Peas alla Vents Pineapple Salad French Dressing Ice Cream, Metropolitan Style Cheese, Black Coffee with Brandy. Martini, Budweiser, Cigars, Cigarettes The evening was spent in pure Met- ropolitan style, song and cheer. Addresses were made by the presi- dent-elect, also the ex-president, Mr. Wilson T. Fletcher. The closing address was made by ‘Mr. John W. Matthews, toastmaster ‘and master of ceremonies. 1 Ee SE ie SS ee ae ee x x . WEST WASHINGTON. % w SR SE SE EE Se rE I SE EE St Death of Mrs. Hailstock. Mrs. Mollie J. Hailstock, nee Saun- ders, the wife of Mr. Charles J. Hail- stock, of No. rorg Whittingham Pl., Deanwood, died on Monday evening after a short illness of prevmania. Mr. William Saunders, her father. being one of the pioneer citizens of Deanwood; her funeral took place Thursday at 10 o'clock from Zion Baptist Church, Deanwood. Many floral offerings were presented. Rev. Mills officiated, assisted by Rev. Ran- dall and others. The watch-night service of Mt. Zion M. E. Church commenced at 8 o'clock on Wednesday evening, and the fol- lowing service was observed. 8 o'clock, praise meeting; 9 o'clock, me- morial exercises; sermons, Rev. Ja- cob, Rev. A. Hughes, Dist. Supt. at 10:30 P. M. Rev. E. E. Ricks, of the First Bap- tist Church, and Rev. Naylor, of Eb- enezer A. M. E, Church, also con- ducted watch-night services. The Sabbath School of Ebenezer A. M, E. Church conducted very. in- teresting Christmas exercises on Sun- day afternoon. Addresses were deliv- ered by Wm. H. Brown and Rev. D. Naylor. Miss Josie Brown, conduc- tress. Burial of Mre BWailetact Mrs. Moliic J. Hailstock, nee Saun- ders, died quite suddenly on Monday, December 22, after a few days’ ill- ness at her home. Wittingham Place, Deanwood, and was buried Thurs- day (Christmas). The funeral ser: vices were held at Zion Baptist Church, Deanwood, Rev. Broadus, pastor. Rev. Chas. Strother deliv- erey a very touching eulogy over the deceased from the 16th chapter of Job. Other remarks were made by Rev. Tyler, Rev. Randall and Rev. Broadus. The funeral was largely attended. Many among them were her school associates of early days. Many floral offerings were present- ed. She leaves a husband, Mr. J. Hailstock, and 2 venerable father, Mr. Wm. Saunders, one of the pio- neer citizens of Deanwood, two sis- ters and a brother. /\, the pall-bearers .were Messrs. Jas. Watson, John Dillard, Arthur Jes- ‘sup, Geo. Doctor, Thos. Bias ‘and Thomas Stocks. Interment, Bain’s cemetery. : A very enjoyable and unique en- tertainment entitled “\Vanted, a Daddy," was given on Monday even- ing at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, O Street Northwest, for the church rally. Mrs. Daisy Magruder was the conductress and is to .be compli- mented for excellent performance of the children under her charge. A handsome sum_was realized. ‘The regular Christmas gathering of the Sabbath school of Mt. Zion M. E. Church was lad Saturday evening, which was enjoyed by the scholars, who each received a present from a mammoth Christmas tree erected in the school room, where excellent Christmas carrol was sung. St. John Lodge of Good Samari- tan had their annual sermon preached to them_on Sunday night by Rev W._C. Thompson, at Mt. Zion M. E. Church, at which time many were in attendance. Watch night services were held at Mt. Zion M. E. Church, and the fol- lowing program was ‘observed: 9 P. M., prayer mecting, led by Wm. Douglass and John Bell; 9:30, ser- mon by Rev. Geo, Ja€obs; 10 P. M., experience meeting, conducted by David Hutchins and Joseph Fairfax; 10:30 P. M., memorial services for twenty members who had died during the year, Jas. L. Turner onducting, with appropriate remarks. The last year sermon by Rev! W. A. C Hughes, District Superintendent. Benediction by Rev. W. C. Thomp- son, pastor. Personal, - Mrs. Clement Ferguson, of M Street Northwest, whose illness was reported Mst week at hospital, has improved and returned to her home. Mrs. Alice Beason Green and her hushand is in town visiting her mother, Mrs. Hannah Beason, of P Street Northwest. ene RE ERMAMABAER RE x => ¢ FALLS CHURCH NOTES, ¥# # SEE ee ee eee et eo Sunday school at the Second Bap- tist Church was well attended Sun- day, despite the inclement weather. Part of the time was devoted to re- hearsing for Christmas * exercises, which were held Monday night, De- cember 29. Church took in at the regular hours. Rev. G. W. Powell's sermon was very interesting, and there were many” helpful thoughts gathered from it. Miss Lucille Crutchfield, of Wash- ington, D. C, a student of the Arm- strong’ High School, will spend the holidays with Mrs. ‘Susie Campbell. Misses Hannah and Katie Stone. students of the Manassas Industrial School, will spend their vacation with their mother, Mrs. Dora Stone. Mrs. George Gorham was visited Thursday by Mrs. Louise Smith, of Deanwood. D. C. Master Ollie Turner, of the Manas- sas Industrial School, will spend the holidays with his relatives here. Messrs. Samuel and Eugene Comp- ton, of Washington, D. C.. were the guests of Mr. Edwin B, Henderson Sunday. . Master Thomas Miller has returned home after successfully undergoing an operation at Freedman's Hospital. Mrs. William Simmons expects to visit frends in Fauquier. County dur- ing the holidays, | Mrs. William Taylor, of | Fairfax, spent Friday and Saturday in Wash- ington, D. C. : Miss Pearlgeneva Taylor, who is a student of the Manassas ‘Industrial school will spend her vacation with her parehts, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor. Song Services at Asbury. On Sunday evening, Dec. 28, the choir of the Asbury M. E. Church, under the direction of Mr. Robert W. Johnson, rendered one of the most successful musical services in the his- tory of that famous organization. A large audience was delightfully entertained by the wonderfully in- spiting choruses, which were rendered with a precision and finish _ that showed careful preparation and intel- ligent interpretation. , The soloists were Mr. Bvas, Misses ‘Mason and Jackson and Mr. Burris, all of whom did excellent work. A duet for contralto and tenor, by Miss Price and Mr. Gibbs was delightful, and the quartette by Miss Tyler, Mrs Hayden and Messrs, Richardson and Hairston was very effective. Mrs. Estella V. Jarvis was the or- ganist, and Mr. Berwardin Smith, vio- linist. Waiters’ Association Entertainment The officers and members of the New Ebbitt Waiters Association were tendered an elaborate stag midnight dinner at the residence of Captain and Mrs. Robert T. Murray, Jr., of 1445 Q Street Northwest, Monday, December 29. At 12 midnight the guests were en- tertained with music and card play- ing, after which they passed into the dining room, where 2 very toothsome dinner was served, the menu consist- ing of: Manhattan Cocktails. Grape Fruit. Maraschino. Mock Turtle a la Regan Duff Gordan Sherry* Jumbo Squab Sauce a Ja Fritz - Red Cap Sparkling Burgundy Fricassee of Chicken ala Murray Potatoes au Gratin. French Peas. Mumm's Extra Dry.* Fruit Salad a la Moscow Plum Pudding—Hard and Brandy Sauce. Candiés. Nuts. Raisins. Neufchatel Cheese, Saltines. Demi Tasse Coffee, Brandy and Creme de Menthe. - Among the honored guests were Secretary Thomas J. Regin, repre- senting Mr. W: J. Swift, head waiter and manager of the dining rooms of the New Ebbitt; Mr. Frank Moscow, service inspector; Captain Fritcher: Mr. S. C. Height, toastmaster; ‘Mr. R.eDeRcef Miller, president of the New Ebhitt Waiters: Association; Mr S. P. Dickerson, vice president; Mr W. H. Brown, financial secretary: Mr. Tames Harris, recording secretary; Mr. James W. Davis, business man- ager; Dr. H, H, Rhinehart; Mr. Ed- ward Love, of Danville, Va.; Mr Tohn Lacy, of Culpepper, Va; R Phil. Robb, Esq. and Mr. James Shepard. . MARLBORO, MD., NOTES. Mrs. Mary Johnson is spending the Christmas holidays with her grand- parents. The U. M.E, Sunday School will shake their Christmas tree on Tues- day, December 30. Mr. William Colbert, of Pennsyl- vania, is visiting his father, Mr. Rich- ard Colbert. Miss Grace Pye,’ of Baltimore, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Catherine Sedgwich. Mrs. Harriet Sriggs died at her home December 20, Miss Mary Hill, of Washington, D C., is visiting Miss Susie Curtis. Miss Jenater Dver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs: William Dyer, was married to Mr. Alexander Swan, son of Mr. William Swan on Christmas night. The bride was dressed in white satin and carried a beautiful bunch of White carnations. The bridesmaid was dressed im cream peau de soire silk, trimmed in pink, and ,carried' pretty pink carnation flowers. The groom was dressed in a black box coat suit, and the best man also. After the ‘ceremony they had a little supper. There were pres- ent Rev. V. Carter, Miss Susie Lee Miss Ada Thomas; Mrs. Davis, Mrs Susie Rawlings. Miss Hattie Deville, Miss Folson, Mrs. Lena Deville, Mrs Harriet Lee. Miss Annic Lee, Mr and Mrs. William Sedgwick, Mr. Lo- renzo Young. Mr, James Ford, Mr Charles Jones. Mr. Andrew’ Swan and Mr. William Folson. ; HALL’S HILL. VA. Sunday morning, though it was very cloudy and a light fall of rain, yet a very good number of pupils were in attendance at the appointed hour for Sunday School at Calloway M. E. Church, and a very extended rehearsal was engaged in preparatory for the exercise, to be rendered Christmas night, the 28th inst. At ‘5 o'clock the teachers again met the children and were honored with the presence of Mr. W. Johnson, from Ivy city, who assisted with his cornet and will bein attendance next Sun- day. . ‘The Brotherhood is taking on new life and will be given a song service the’ first Sunday in January by the Junior Choir of this church. Sunday evening at 8:30 we were fa- vored with a very lovely sermon by Rev. C _E. Queene, who used for his text words found in 11-12 verses of second chapter of Luke, recalling the song of the angels with the message to the shepherds, following the star with their gifts, so they came with haste and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe, lying in a manger. Mrs, Frances Felder, of Orange- burg, S.C. is visiting her son, Mr. E. A. Felder, in High View Park. Mrs. Jennie Saunders and husband Mr, Williams “Saunders, ‘spent the most of Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Onesty. - ‘There was a very fine concert given here in Hicks Hall Friday night, De- cember 19. The Sunday School of Mt. Salva- tion Baptist Church is in a very pros- perous condition under the assistance of Mrs. Marion Mooney, and, being ably assisted by Mr. D.’ Banderson, who is one of the I¢ading merchants here. . During the past week much inter- est was engaged in in this section ia preparation for Christmas, in order to be prepared to properly celebrate His Holy day and at an early hour, while it was yet dark, on Christmas morning earnest worshipers were found wending their way to the churches of their choice to talk and sing of the birth of Christ—thus such persons were better prepared to re- main indoors, and receive the show- ers that began early and lasted all day—being followed by strong north- erly winds. ‘ Sunday morning was fair, and the Sunday school at Calloway's Chapel was as usual At 11 o'clock Rev. C. E. Queene preached a glorious ser- mon from St, John, first chapter, 14th ve ee * gas made Ge . The Fa. WOW UUGaEE T st.near7th,N.W. The Theatre for the People Week of Monday January 5 J. Lubrie Hill - And the DARKTOWN FOLLIES in MY FRIEND FROM KENTUCKY = - E dl wl , FORMERLY FORD’S OPERA HOUSE th and Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest Under Colored Management > _ MR. FRANK BROWN , neem Opening Night MONDAY EVEN NG, JANUARY 5th, 1913 - a High Class Play 9th and Pa. Ave. , Close to all car lines < ‘ A Happy i jNew Yearto your : 190000090 9900900099999009 99> apoesovo ssesssoaneooht q THANKING YOUU FOR YOUR LIBERAL “ & ¢ PATRONAGE AT OUR DANCES FOR 1913, & AND HOPING TO CONTINUE THE SAME, . 4 WE REMAIN & 4 : YOURS RESPECTFULLY, & 4 The New Ebbit Waifer’s ss'nis : THE LARGEST AND STRONGESTES 4 COLORED HOTEL ORGANIZATION SY i SOUTH OF NEW YORK. 3 , ? RAE ee ee ey worth League being the next feature was highly favored. besides the reg: ular service several distinguished per- sons were present and took active parts. A very favorable address was siven by Mr. H. Joy, of Washington, D.C. Mrs. Richard Payne, from Langley, read a paper on the regular topic. 7 High View Park was richly repre- sented in the league Sunday evening by Mrs. D. B. Anderson, a lady whose general manner make a fa- vorable impression. Though a resi- dent here for three or four years, she for the first time displayed the rich, scholarly talent of her possession in a_paper she read on the subject, “Things to Be Remembered and Things to Be Forgotten.” The ma- terial used in its composition is the property of intelligent. thoughtful minds and was instructive in every word and line, implying matter both ancient and modern. For lack of time comments were condensed, with expfessions from the pastor. At 8:30 o'clock the church was filled with ‘eager persons to witness the Sunday School. A well prepared pro- gram was rendered, with recitations and music, that was perfect in every way, being favored with cornet mu- sic by Mr. Johnson, from the M. E. Church, at Ivy City, which was a rare treat. Miss Marguerite Jones, of the District of Columbia, was present be- ing an afternoon guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Hyson. The Misses Viola and Annita Hy- son are visiting friends at Floris, Va. ‘Mr. Walter Hyson, son of the pres- ent superintendent, is striving to rove himself worthy of the call and fas the co-operation of those who would “look up, lift up.” Miss Viola Hyson, Junior, organist, Wt ekewaa ths mnmnatteriata at ihe aan, ple for her services in the musical Portion of the Christmas exercises. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Upshur ‘are here from Pittsburgh, visiting: their Parents and will remaiik through the ‘holidays. Mrs. Mary Moten is at home again, after undergoing a serious operation in the Freedmen’s Hospital. Little Ruth Ferguson had a severe fall Monday. Dr. E. T. Morten was called in. We hope it is not serious. Miss Emma Carpenter is visiting her parents here on leave from her school in ‘Baltimore. This being the fourth Sunday, was regular Communion Day’ at Mt. Sal- vation Baptist Church. Rev. C. E. Coleman, pastor, was present to de- liver the Christmas story to his peo- ple, who heard and received it glad- ly.” Rev. Coleman is very highly ¢s- teemed by his people and his general attitude ‘showed the reciprocation thereof. The Sunday School had their exercises “and tree Tuesday night. Deacon Wm. Hungerford, superin- tendent,, is slowly improving, while Mr. DB. Anderson and Mrs. Ma- tion Mooney are keeping the banner afloat to the breeze. ATTORNEY BUNDY STRICKEN. Taken Suddenly Il With Hemor- thage—A Sneeze Caused the Break- ing of a Blood Vessel. : Attorney James F. Bundy, one of the best known and progressive mem- bers of the bar, was suddenly stricken Monday by the breaking of a blood vessel, and a severe hemorthage. Two physicians were called in. and fonnd NEEDSANITARIUMS FOR WHITE PLAGUE American Institutions Compared With Those In Germany. NURSES HERE ARE BETTER. In Many Respects This Country Leads, While In Others There Is Room For Great Improvement—Seaside Sanitariums Beneficial For Bene or Glandular Tuberculosis Patients. Wallingford, Conn. — The state of Connecticut, which has been priding itself on the excellence of its institutions for the fight against tuberculosis, has much to learn from Germany, according to the report of Dr. Stephen J. Maher of New Haven, chairman of the state tuberculosis commission. Dr. Maher went to Berlin to attend the recent conference, and his report to Governor Baldwin shows in what respects Connecticut is remiss. First of all he pleads for a seaside sanitarium. Germany, Dr. Maher says, leads the world in the number and variety of its sanitariums. This is largely due to the fact that half or more of the population is enrolled in sickness and disability insurance companies; hence it is advantageous to the organizations to cure their tuberculosis patients as soon as possible. American sanitarium equipment compares favourably with that which Dr. Maher saw abroad. The German sanitariums are of brick or stone, while in this state they are entirely of wood. The grounds about German institutions C. J. GOVERNOR BALDWIN OF CONNECTICUT. are carefully groomed, while here the erection of buildings and systematizing of management have bitherto engrossed attention. German sanitariums make a feature of X ray machines and a tiled douche room, neither of which Connecticut buildings have. To the douche room patients must go every day for a vigorous hose douching. Dr. Maher thinks American nurses are better, quicker and more attentive to details. The wards for infants are wonders in Germany. They are of glass and tile and are really large incubators, with elaborate contrivances for regulating temperature and ventilation. All milkids served pasteurized or sterilized. All babies are carefully tested from birth with tuberculin for evidence of talm of tuberculosis. America leads Germany in its open air treatment of patients, and it does not place a limitation upon the stay of a patient. In Germany the patient remains no longer than four or six months. At the end of that time the improved cases are supposed to know how to continue the treatment at home and the unimproved are sent home as incapable of receiving further benefit. The patients then remain in care of friends until the end. If the incurable has no home the insurance company sends him, as a rule, to the general hospital of the district. Germany, however, is ahead in forest schools and seaside sanitary hospitals for bone or glaucular tuberculosis patients. DREAM LOCATES WILL Document Lost For Many Years Found by Dead Man's Sister. Decatur, Ill.-Miss Helen Locklin of Bement, Ill. has finally presented at her lawyer's office here a long lost will, drawn by her late brother, Frank Locklin. She had dreamed of its location and by finding it saved her home and truck garden from sale to satisfy a judgment she had obtained herself. Frank Locklin died in 1810, leaving three sisters. Helen had long helped him make a living and expected that the will would bequeath her the home. No will could be found. A week or two ago a dream gave her a clew which led to her recovery of the document. Student Climba High Stack. Oberlin. O.-The freshman class of Oberlin college hosts of an amou mous steeplejack who at night climb ed to the top of a new 175 foot smoke stack being erected for the college heating system and decorated the stack with the class numerals. Only recently two workmen fell from the smokestack and were killed. GEORGE USURPER THIS QUEEN SAYS Claim That Maria Teresa's Title to Throne Is Better. Still Maria is Happy With Her Bavarian Throne and Title—Her Eldest Son is Now Forty-four Years Old. No Other Royal Family is Richer Than This In Remantie Legends. London—Occasionally a letter passing through the British mall bears another stamp along with the usual one. The customary one, which has on it the picture of King George V., is placed upide down, and the other occupies the normal position. The stamp of King George is the one which assures the letter's delivery, but the other to the knowing clerk is an unmistakable sign that the sender belongs A. MARIA TERESA, QUEEN OF BAVARIA to those who denounce the present reigning family as illegal and maintain that the throne belongs to a certain old woman who now shares another throne with her husband, for this extra stamp bears the picture of Maria Teresa, now queen of Bavaria. The recent change of rulers in the little kingdom of Bavaria, when the diet removed the insane King Otto from the throne and called as his successor Prince Ludwig, formerly the regent, brings to mind once more that contention against the legitimacy of the enthroned British dynasty. It announces that there are still Jacobites who persist that the rightful ruler is this wife of the Bavarian king, who is also a direct heir to the regal state of Charles I. of England. But if these legitimists do now and then assemble to drink toasts to Queen Mary IV, and do use their own postage stamps, thus proclaiming themselves traitors, nobody in England worries and nobody outside the empire knows such a party exists except as a memory arises from history book days or when, as now, attention is attracted to one involved in this contention. Year by year those who give allegiance to Maria Teresa as the rightful queen of England become fewer. Long ago the Jacobites ceased to trouble the minds of those who wear the crown. To all but themselves the whole matter has become little more than a romantic idea. Now that Maria Teresa wears one crown it cannot but mean a shadow to the enthusiasm of those who decorate the statue of Charles I. on the anniversary of his execution. It makes still more remote any chance that this descendant of the beheaded monarch or any others who may come after her will ever wear the British crown. She and her husband are firmly fixed on the throne of Bavaria. Their oldest son, Prince Rupert, is now forty-four years old and popular among the people. He, too, has a son, a bright, handsome little fellow, twelve years old. Thus the line reaches unbroken generations into the future. But yet the Jacobites have hopes. Eagerly they watch the marriages and births in this Stuart line, hailing each new arrival as king or queen or heir to the throne, and eagerly, too, they watch the Hanoverian line, hoping that some breach may appear and they be given a chance to gather their strength and force their own "ruler" into his or her "rightful" place. Among us there are few who pay any attention to the study of lineage, but ancestry is too important a thing with kings and queens to be passed over lightly. So it is that the legitimists are able to trace the blood of their Queen Mary back through all the Intricacies which come at last to Charles I. And, too, it is equally important to them in an opposite way that they can trace the descent of George V. through the Hanoverian line to Elizabeth, a sister of Charles I, and daughter of James I, which makes the descent of this line one degree more remote than that of the Stuarts. Among all the royal families none is richer than this one of the Bavarian queen in its romance, legends and bewildering claims. National Religious Training Schoo THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL Offers superior advantages for the training of young men and women in many departments of work. The following Departments are in successful operation. 1. Department of Religious Training. This department is intended especially for the training of Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Secretaries. Settlement workers, Deaconesses, and for Home and Foreign Missionaries. Offers superior advantages for the in many departments of work. The following Departments are 1. Department of Religious intended especially for the training Secretaries. Settlement workers, Foreign Missionaries. 2. Department of Theology. 3. Commercial Department. 4. Literary Department. 5. Department of Music. PLANS FLEET OF DIRIGIBLES. German Inventor Would Carry 300 Passengers Across the Atlantic. Vienna.-The German airship inventor, A. Boerner, is here trying to raise capital to finance a line of transatlantic dirigibles, each capable of carrying 300 passengers and of crossing the Atlantic in fifty hours. French experts state that the new airship certainly is the most practicable yet designed for long voyages. The inventor says it will bring Vienna within sixty hours of New York. The ships are to be as luxurious as the Imperator, with a length of 800 feet and a width of eighty. There are to be 300 cabins, dining and smoking rooms, a promenade deck, kitchens and electric lights. Built in a semi-rigid car running the entire length of the ship will be thirty-four motors of 150 to 200 horsepower each, so arranged that no ballast will be carried. Engine breakdown or explosion will be theoretically impossible. Three separate gas bags in a single envelope will lift the ship. The ship will be able to make a nonstop flight of 4,000 miles at an average of sixty-eight miles hourly, landing without external aid. It can descend on the water, along the top of which it can travel thirty-five miles hourly with no danger of a wreck. Boorer is trying to raise sufficient money to build six ships, requiring $5-000,000. HOW MANY TOES ON TURKEY? The Question is a Puzzler in Smith County, Kan. Smith Center, Kan.-The number of toes possessed by a normal turkey remains a matter of conjecture in the district court of Smith county. Two men were before the court charged with stealing seven big gobblers and hens from a neighbor. The plaintiff identified his fowls by holes he had thoughtfully made in the web between the toes with a harness punch. "How many toes has a turkey, anyway?" asked counsel for the defense. The plaintiff had never counted them. One witness guessed four, another guessed three, and a poultry dealer of twenty years' experience admitted he did not know. SCOURGE OF LEPROSY IS ON THE INCREASE There Are Now 700 Victims Isolated In Hawaii. New York.-Leprosy is on the increase, according to the statements of various scientists studying the disease in different parts of the world. In Paraguay the number of cases doubled within ten years, says Dr. J. W. Lind say, an Englishman. There are 600 lepers at Molokai, in Hawaii, and 100 isolated in Honolulu. The last quoted report of the disease in the United States places the number of leprosy cases at 140. In German East Africa the disease is on the increase. Dr. Albert Serra of the University of Cagliari, Sardinia, says that many more leprosy cases exist in Sardinia than the statistics record. Most of the lepers of Hawaii are isolated on the fertile peninsula of Molokal after they have been subjected to six months' observation at the Honolulu hospital. Much freedom is allowed them in Molokal. They are allowed to marry and to live with their wives in separate cottages. Children are not allowed to remain with an infected parent, however. The question whether leprosy may be inherited is yet an open one. Dr Marcus Rabinowitch of the Karkoff hospital, who has conducted researches through several years with the blood of lepers, is authority for the statement that there exists in the blood of all lepers he has examined a distinctive DURHAM, N. C. and women 6. 7. 8. Apartment is W. C: A. Home and women T F se & 7th and IN DOUBT ABOU nold F tion. House and is no other house of people can be satisf se hat; will satisfy House & Herrmann 7th and Eye Sts., N. W of all kinds and description. House and Herrmann is the place to visit. There is no other house of its kind in the city where the people can be satisfied. This is house hat, will satisfy you. pacific. These stars are not round it in the heart of an unborn child whose mother had died of the disease. WATCH HANGS IN TREE A YEAR Owner Then Finds It After Many Persons Have Passed. — Georgetown, Del.-Lost a year ago, a gold watch owned by Wilfred White, a Georgetown merchant, was found by the owner after it had hung in sight of many persons for a year without being discovered. After White had been gunning last year with a number of friends he found he had lost his watch and fob. He retraced his steps through the whole day's trip, besides advertising, unsuccessfully. Recently White and the same party took a similar trip through the same section. The lost watch was found hanging on a twig. It was in good shape and as soon as it was wound began to keep good time. POVERTY NEAR GEM MINE. Almshouse Property Adjoins Arkansas Diamond Digging. Murfreesboro. Ark.-Diamonds and poverty do not go hand in hand in most parts of the world, but here in Pike county, the home of the only diamond mines of any size in the United States, the greatest of chums are the county poor farm and the diamond bearing property. All that separates the county farm from the diamond property is an imaginary line, on one side of which is supposed to be wealth, on the other side poverty. But to Aunt Polly Cox, the only inmate of the county farm, there is no wealth and there is no line. PRINCE TO ENTER ARMY. Charles of Roumania tp Complete Military Training to T. Military Training In Two Years. Berlin.-Prince Charles, eldest son of the crown prince of Roumania, will enter the German army on Jan. 1 as lieutenant in the First Foot guards at Potsdam to complete his military education. The prince, who is twenty years old, is to remain with the regiment two years. King Charles of Roumania, who is a Hohenzollern prince and was born at Sigmarlingen, Germany, always has had a high opinion of the German military system. The Milk In the Cocoanut. South Africa natives along the Orange river have a way of producing "milk," which, primitive as it is, vies in ingenuity with the method of those who believe in the synthetic production of what the journalist, hardup for a synonym, has been known to call "the lacteal fluid." After cutting the top from a cocoanut, the native places the nut over hot ashes, so that the warmth may cause the fat and "butter" contained in the husk to be absorbed by the milk. This changes the milk's quality and gives it a palatable taste. In order to deal with several nuts at a time the natives construct rough "holders" from old iron hoops. The ashes are placed under the grating and the nuts set in it. Obviously there must be no actual fire beneath the nuts or they would be burned away and the milk be lost—Argonaut. There are special scholarships for deserving young men and women, in the Departments of Theology and Religious Training. The next Summer School and Chautauqua will open July 3, 1919. For further information and catalogue, address Groups, Flowers and Copying Interior and Exterior Views. ALL WORK FIRST-CLASs AND GUARANTEED NOT TO FADE ALL WORK REDUCED. Lessons Given in Retouching and General Photography: Pictures and Picture Framing. A Handsome LARGE PHOTO FREE with each Order of Photos and Post Cards. Studio on ground floor; 25 feet operating room; two dressing rooms with steam heat. SITTINGS MADE RAIN OR SHINE. YOU ARE INVITED TO CALL Phone North 224-7 It's time to be thinking about new Furniture and Carpets. Look through your home and see what will be needed—then come to US. Here is a store where you will realize that a feeling of good will pervades every business transaction. We take more than a mere buying and selling interest in our customers. We're interested in their homes and in their desire to make them comfortable and attractive. Our experience and advice is valuable to them, both in this direction and in the matter of economy. Our interest takes the helpful form of making it possible for them to have the things they want, the qualities that will show the most value, and to have them when they want them. We tell you not to hesitate in saying that you wish your purchases charged. We're not going to bind you with notes of any description nor charge any interest. Here it is simply an open book account, such as you carry with your greeter—except that we do not ask you to pay in a lump sum at the end of the month, but divide the account into such amounts as will suit you. We make these arrangements with you; we make them according to your statements and wishes; and we do not go outside our store for information regarding your private affairs. PETER GROGAN & SONS CO. 817-823 Seventh St. N. W. Lowest Prices Best Work TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. BOOK AND JOB PRINTING Electric Power Presses Linotype Composition Specialty made of Constitutions and Pamphlets BUSINESS OFFICE and PLANT, 1109 EYE STREET. N. W. PHONE MAIN 4078 Uptown Office Phone North 234-7-9 PRESIDENT JAMES E. SHEPARD, Durham, N. C. Herrmann e Sts., N. W Durham, N. C. Herrma e Sts., N. W Beautiful Lounges Morris Chairs Writing Desks Music Boxes Beds Fine Bedsteads and Mattresses If you want a first-class Bed-room suite, call after you have been elsewhere DANIEL FREEMAN'S NEW MODERN STUDIO 1833 14th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. FINE PHOTOGRAPHS, CRAYONS AND PASTELS Any Size and All Kinds. . - "ale & 7 Pe Bie See ee ——————— SS SS nr ——te ate t : : ee Ss rt. ie, wt , ea ca ; x ¥ ‘ wen | 7 : - — 7s aevey ft ar iy 8 = x, Corny aa pa FSS a a € x Fs AS Pie, le se i PMs Ei Sey x. é° aes macs eS co eae xo : Se oe ae RS a a ae EE SOP Ee” RNS SOR PP NM fees AU Sf Do RT aoe ree fess a ag ; oe EN on DeMES r Ne) Neer ff a RR ye ee ae 5 ES. jo gl = A oe FSIS ae AS. BS Rae <3.’ peimcga ss | 51a Tn - 3s ia ahi a fee 2 a ee i; RS Pe ws eee. Na ee eco ‘ Seaf% yee Ie hee : pe ce Cee cog Ca 2g eae f= Sea Se TS Brita Al Care tS i sia? Se pri ee fan, Peo Sie a tates ey. Ee 3 pee : . 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The object of this suit is fo obtain a divorce from the defendant, Edward Steward on the grounds of adultery with the co-defendant, Rosa Fitch. On motion of the plaintiff, it is this 3rd day of December, 1913, ordered that the defendants, Edward Steward and Rosa Fitch, cause their appear- ance to be entered herein on or be- fore the forticth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidavs, occur- ting after the day of the first publi- cation of this order; ‘otherwise the cause wilk 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 Ree before said day. ASHLEY M. GOULD, Justice. A true copy—Test: J. R. Young, Clerk. By F. E. CUNNINGHAM, . Assistant Clerk, Fountain Peyton, Attorney. Supreme Court of the District_of Co- lumbia, Holding Probate _Court— Estate of Isaac Toliver, Deceased. No 20365. Administration Docket. Application having been made herein for probate of the'last will and testament and of said deceased, and for letters Testamentary on said es- tate, by Mamie E. Toliver, executrix, it is ordered this 18th day of Decem- ber, A. D_ 1913, that Robert William Toliver, Calvert, Texas. Clement I. Toliver, New York City, N. Y., and all others concerned, appear in said Court on Monday, the 26th day of January. A. D. rary, at 10 o'Inck A, M.. to show cause why. such applica- tion should not be granted. Let no- tice hereof be published in the Wash- ington Law Reporter and Washing- ton Bee once in each of three succes- sive weeks before the return day here- in mentioned, the first publication to be not less than thirty days before said return day. WENDELL P. STAFFORD, Justice. (Seat) Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. FOUNTAIN PEYTON, Attorney, CULTIVATE YOUR HAIR. Mme. C, J. Walker’s Wonderful Hair Grower For sale at the branch office— 1123 First Street Northwest. Dec. 13 tf GHRISTIAN — XANDER Anicot Wine 309 7h St, Newly Remodeled, Steam Heat, Electric Bells, First Class Accommodations. Local” and Long Distance Telephones. Telephone Main 5865. PIEDMONT HOTEL 489-491 Missouri Ave, and 103- 105 Sixth Street N. W. BUFFET, DINING ROOM POOL ROOM AND BARBER SHOP. Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco, Visitors: Take Pa. Ave. Cars at Union Station, get off at Sixt Street and walk one half block South. _ CHARLES W. EDWARDS, Proprietor. | CHAS. H. JAVINS & SONS Dealers in Fresh Fish, Oysters, Terrapin | Poultry, Game, Etc. ‘ Center Market, B St. Wing.. Oyster House, 930 C St. N. W Phone, Main 4480. JAS. D. DONNELLY, Wholesale Wines, and Groceries, 1406 Eye Street Northwest, Just Off t4th Street Northwest, Washington, D. C. , CALVIN C. CARROTHERS. Mrs. Mary E, Stout, of Arkan- Sas, Is very anxious to communi- cate with Calvin C. Carrothers. who formerly lived in Washing- ton and who may still be in the city. Any information to this end will be greatly appreciated: Ad- dress 1124 Vermont Avenue. Tel- ephone, North 7951. 12-13, 20, 27 td oO o bs zB ag 4 cs es A = 3 ky , ~dene! 2 @ °®@ oe. Ss Sant . AH o a! . cy A. D, POWELL * Dealer in _ Coal, Wood and Ice. Having purchased the business of ‘Mr. James Winslow, I am now pre: pared to supply his former patron: and the public in general with bes grades of Coal and Wood, and a moderate prices. Prompt and relia ble service can always be assured and a trial order is invited. Phon North 413. Fresh Fish and Oysters. Adjoining the Coal Office has alse been opened 2 stand where the pub: lic can secure fresh fish and oysters Our oysters are shucked daily on the premises and can be obtained by the pint, quart or gallon. Special attention given to supply- ing oysters for church festivals, ban- quets, etc. Family trade a specialty. Remember the Location, 1200 R Street N. W. Phone, N. 473. ‘Telephone North —e HARRY L, TIGNOR, Attorney and Counsellor at Law 541 Florida Avenue N. W. Washington, D. C. Phone, M. 7096. Dr. Smith's drug store, Fourth and Fim Street, is where you. may set fresh drugs and prescriptions com- nonnded hy a first-class registered pharmacist. FOR RENT BY THOMAS WALKER. loos Maryland Ave. S. W., 10 * rooms, all improvements, reduced to 0... seceees ae $20. 5C 106 Benning Road, 6 rooms... 8.40 '05 Benning Road, 7 rooms... 12.00 2654 15th St. N. W. 7 rooms... 17.50 2437 Ga. Ave. N. W., 6 rooms, hall, bath, Latrobe, range. Will be thor- oughly cleaned up; $20.50, 235 W St. N..W. 1115 N. J. Ave. S. E., 7 rooms and bath, $20. 330 Bryant St. N. W., § rooms, $12.50. $ 902 First Street S. W., 5 room brick, 11.50. . 249 W St. N. W., 6 room brick, $15.50. + THOMAS WALKER, 506 Fifth St. N. W. Phone M. 4662, 2 For Sale, For Sale—Three lots, 25x120 feer each, corner Fifty-third and Dayton Streets Northeast, two blocks: west of National Training School, $600 Address “N,” Bee office. . rs FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, with or without board. Miss Ham- mond, 1111 Eye St. N. W. For Sale—Organ in good condition; looks like new and nearly as good as new. High top and mirror in front. Will sell for forty-five dollars ($45). Suitable for private family or church. Can be seen at 433 R Street North- west. . For Sale—Lot at Hyattsville, in home subdivision, two hundred twen- ty-five dollars ($225). Owner is will- ing to make terms to suit. Apply to the office of The Bee, or 433 R'Street Northwest. * Room For Rent. | 1316 S Street N. W., nicely fur- nished, second-floor front room; well heated and gighted; reasonable. M. HENNESSY. 316 Ninth Street Northeast. This is one of the best places in the city to purchase your holiday wines and liquors. Hennessy has everything first-class. , First-class meals three times daily. Breakfast, lunch and din- ner. 316 Ninth St. Northeast. THE CALIFORNIA FRUIT & . _ DELICATESSEN CO., A. H. Underdown;, Manager, 1226 You Street Northwest, Wash- ington, D. C. Phone, North 864. Estimates for serving Weddings, Receptions, Dinner and Tea Parties cheerfully given. Dainty China, Silverware, Glassware, Tables and Chairs for rent. 1 JUSTH'S OLD STAND. Why do we buy such immense quantities? Well, there’s a fine ‘chance to sell and make a profit, and so it goes. When we talk of slightly used overcoats at $3 to $10 they are here and worth the cash. Same applies to new pants, $1,50 to $3, and they are selling, and that’s the main thing. One ‘price. JUSTH’S OLD STAND, 619 D. PHONE, Main 4471. * HIRSH’S SHOE STORES SHOE DESIGENRS AND BUILDERS, * 1026-1028 7TH ST. N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C, GOOD WORK OF The Alfred Jones SchooL Appropriate exercises, marking the beginning of the festive season were held at the Alfred Jones School, Tuesday, December 23. Christmas carols, Christmas trees and a well prepared program in which the pupils of the school participated were features of the entertainment. Compositions were read by the pu- pils of the Seventh and Eighth grades as a result of the work of their joint Janguage study of the lives of great men and works of art on the following subjects: a. Confucius, b. Moses, ce. The Life of Mary. d. The Life of Christ. J. F, OYSTER BUTTER, CHEESE, EGGS sotiGbi, Biaat ee treaics New Year at Morses DRUG STORE. 7 MMRGEE GGT: Ge ee ee ‘ THE GEM DRUGGIST. If you want fresh candies, If you want the best domestic and imported perfumeries, If you want anything in the toilet article line, > If you want imported and domestic cigars, < ° If you want first-class goods that you pay double prices down- town, If you want the best manufactured ice cream and soda water, with fresh fruit syrup made daily, If you want your prescriptions prepared by first-class tegistered pharmacist, - Dr. John W. Morse, 1904 L. Street Northwest, is the place. . Select a Fresent from Seventh and Eye Streets Northwest. This is the Housé that will guarantee satisfaction to its patrons. Anything in the line of household goods. If you fail elsewhere, call and inspect our -great variety of goods. One of the oldest established firms in this city. ; + HOUSE & HERMAN, ; Seventh and Eye Streets Northwest. aaa a Gr SEATRE Ve The Hair Dressing of quality and merit. For Men Women and Children - Sold at all drug stores - 25c per box. Agents make big money handling our goods ’ Write for terms and territory ; HAIR VIM CHEM. CoO. 1234 You St., Wash., D.C. ‘|e WU7 @ , ; . , {ed _ Sv ied eto) Amar AN =a a B11 oe PZ iS be PT aCe La + a , QUINASOAP Jae" ; THE IDEAL SHAMPOO SOAP 7 Leet Sept aC an Ss) TOU IN Eee) V5} a) “ ay Posts) LA ies oe aa ie | Lanna) Rel at-y a) CROs (O11 een ae Oe A Christmas drill, conducted by Emma Saunders, 2 pupil of the Eight grade, and a Shepherd's exercise by the Seventh grade, completed the ex- ercises by the children. Rev. Mayhew, of the British W. I, delivered the scason’s address, which was well received by all present. _ Rev. Chestnut offered the invoca- tion. z Williana Young and Anna_ Cole, pupils of the school, were pianists. lise E. A. Chase, principal, presid- ing officer. Mrs. Ada Bozemon Jones, relict of Andrew J. Jones, and formerly 2 teacher in Lincoln school, this city, died in Philadelphia, Pa., on Decem- ber 13, and wes buried from her late residence, 2129 Fitzwater street, on Monday, December 15, having sur- vived her Iate husband but six months. The interment was in Oakwood cemetery, Troy, N. Y., wheres her parents are buried. _ Death of Mrs. Jones.