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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper That's THE BEE VOL. XXXIV, NO. 34 WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1914 BOOKERWASHINGTON At Hartford Speaks in the Interest of Hampton—Pays High Tribute to Dr. Frizzell and Major Moton—Southern Sociological Congress Meets at Atlanta—Result of Movement to Bring Two Races Together. Hartford, Conn., Jan. 29.—An audience which filled every seat in Foot Guard Hall was present last Wednesday evening to hear Dr. Booker T. Washington and his associates speak in the interest of Hampton Institute. The Doctor was greeted with prolonged applause, and he said: in part: "This nation owes a debt of gratitude to the Hampton Institute and to Dr. Frissell, its principal, which it can never pay. But for the opportunity afforded me by the Hampton Institute, it would have been impossible for me to have gotten the training which has fitted me in some degree to do the work which I have been attempting to do at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama all these years. What the Hampton Institute did for me, it has done for thousands of men and women of my race. The Hampton Institute is but a type of several big institutions which are maintained through the co-operation of Northern and Southern white people as well as the colored people themselves. "We have now reached the point where we can begin to see and measure some of the great, big, fundamental results of education in influencing the uplift of the millions of Negroes and the attitude of the Southern white people toward the colored people. "Among other things that are fundamental for the well being of any race, Hampton Institute has taught my race how to live, taught it how to survive from a physical point of view. Despite all that has been predicted and said to the contrary, the Negro race in this country is increasing at a healthy and normal rate. "In recent years, through the leadership of Major R. R. Moton of the Hampton Institute, there has been inaugurated a great health campaign in Virginia which has now extended to other Southern States. In this campaign colored people are taught how to keep their bodies strong and healthful, how to keep their premises sanitary and clean. Only a few weeks ago, the Governor of Virginia was one of the speakers at a meeting in Richmond where the principal of the Hampton Institute. Major Moton. and others were present, the object of which was to teach the colored people of that State the importance of observing the laws of health and cleanliness. "As a result of this health campaign started in Virginia, we had at the Tuskegee Institute a few days ago the State health officers from Alabama and Louisiana present at a conference with delegates from nearly every Southern State, all bent upon getting lessons which they could use in teaching the colored people to keep their bodies strong and healthy through cleanliness and sanitation. "The leadership and importance of the Hampton Institute is shown again in teaching our people how to get property and how to keep property. Not only in getting and keeping property to minister to the material side of life, but to use it in promoting morality, religion and everything that is fine and beautiful. Through this leadership and guidance we have already gotten 20,000,000 acres of land; we pay taxes on over $700,000,000 worth of property in the South, and we have built and paid for nearly 700,000 homes. And the Negro is extending his activities into every line of business, the dry goods business, drug store business and banking business. We have over 10,000 little grocery and dry goods stores, 350 drug stores, and 53 banks. Hampton, too, has taught us that along with property getting and mind training there must go moral and religious progress. It is very seldom that a man educated at any of our industrial schools, colleges or universities is found in prison or in indifference. Thirty-three per cent of all the colored people in the country belong to some Christian Church. It is true that in their religion they have weak points, but this is true, however, of all races. But the mere fact that practically one-third of the colored people have identified themselves with some religious organization indicates that the race is making progress that is commendable in this direction. "No other spot furnishes such a common meeting ground as is true of the Hampton Institute. Here the white man and the black man from all sections of the world feel free to come to study its methods and discuss the problems relating to the progress of our country. "If I were asked to name the most important function in which the Hampton Institute is of service to the people of this country, I should say it is in bringing about co-operation between the white people and the black people of the South. This co-operation is made possible largely through the fine, unselfish, gentle Christian character of Dr. Frissell, the principal of the Hampton Institute. No person can meet him but to love and respect him for his unselfish and at the same time courage- ous devotion to the interests of both races. All classes and races feel safe in following where Dr. Frissell leads "At the Hampton Institute within recent months all the State superintendents of education in the South have had a meeting. More recently, representatives from all the State universities in the South have met on the Hampton grounds to consider the duty of the white people toward educating the Negro. "Growing out of this movement to bring the two races together for friendly discussion on the grounds of the Hampton Institute, only a few months ago we had the Southern Sociological Congress in Atlanta, Ga., an organization composed of 300 of the leading white men and women and about 100 of the leading colored men and women. For the first time in the history of the South, so far as I know, these people met in the same room, discussed from the same platform in a free, frank, open way the problems relating to the progress of both races. Through this co-operation between the races, in which Hampton has been the leader, we have now reached the point where we can speak frankly and openly concerning one of the practices which has held back the progress of this country and made us hang our heads in shame. I mean the disgraceful and barbarous practice of lynching human beings without trial before judge or jury. A public sentiment within the past few years has been, exercised among governors, judges, newspapers and the leading spirits of the South to such an extent that I am glad to say that lynchings are decreasing year by year. At one period in recent years these crimes reached the number of 150. During the past twelve months the lynchings have decreased to fifty-one, or thirteen less than we have had in any year within the last thirty years. "All, however, is not done. There is still ignorance and narrowness and prejudice in sections of the South. In some of the counties of the South Negro children have only 56 cents spent on them from the public school fund for their education for a year. In some of these counties the schools are in session only two and three months out of twelve, and the teachers receive only $12 or $15 or $18 a month for their services. The brave, modest, Christian men and women whom Hampton and other institutions are sending out to show the masses of our people how to help themselves and to convince the Southern white people that it is worth while to educate the Negro are changing these conditions. In proportion as Hampton is supported, changes will come still faster in the near future than they have in the past. "The appeal for money which the Hampton Institute makes to you is not in the interest of Hampton alone, but Hampton is teaching the whole country how to solve one of our vexing problems. Hampton is leading the way, and in proportion as Hampton succeeds the work of every other institution in the South of whatever denomination is made easier and more successful. When you support Hampton you are supporting an institution whose influence is worldwide." Daughters of the Sphynx. Daughters of the Sphynx. Last Wednesday the Daughters of the Sphynx and Nobles assembled at their Mosque, Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, and installed officers, after which the court presented Daughters Ray, matron, with a finely embroidered fez; Daughter Jorden, past matron, fine silver drinking cup; Daughter Brent, fine pair of kid gloves. After remarks, etc., Nobles and Daughters repaired to the Hall of Refreshments and partook of a fine repast. Members present from the various courts. Among the prominent Nobles present were: Noble W. I. Heron, grand potentate of Mecca; Alee Temple; past potentates, A. Oglesby (33), Daniel Williams (33); past grand potentates, D. F. Seville (33), Rev. Peter Lucas (33), J. S. Brents (33), and others. Daughter Rebecca E. Brents, the Illinois deputy for the District of Columbia, was in charge. It is with much regret we announce the departure of the Unseen Temple of Noble Daniel Taylor (33), of Texas. Bro. Taylor has been employed at the Capitol and was a well known citizen of South Washington. Rev. Dr. Sayles had charge of the body. The funeral arrangements were under the supervision of the members and senators from Bro. Taylor's State (Texas). Rest in peace. The Illustrious J. G. Jones (33), grand master of the General Grand Encampment of K. T. for the United States and Canada, instituted January 7 and 8, 1914, at Baton Rouge, La. Three subordinate commanderies of Illinois, of which the Illustrious Jones is grand commander for the State. On January 8, 1914, they, in Masonic Templar convention, organized St. Joseph grand commandery of K. T. for the State of Louisiana and jurisdiction. Prominent brethren from all parts of the State were present. After the usual routine the Sir Knights repaired to the banquet hall. IN DEMAND. Crowds to See Him. Rockville, Conn. Feb. 4.—So great was the demand for tickets to hear Dr. Booker T. Washington, who spoke at the Union Congregational Church Thursday evening, that it was necessary to arrange for an overflow meeting in the Methodist Church. The program given at the Union Church was reported at the Methodist Church the speakers going from the former to the latter. In addition to Dr. Washington the speakers were Major Moton of Hampton Institute, and the Rev. Percy C. Thomas, pastor of Union Congregational Church. Mayor S. Tracy Noble, who has visited Hampton Institute, was one of the speakers at the Methodist Church. The Hon. Charles Phelps presided at the Union Church and the Rev. John H. Buckley at the Methodist Church. Hartford. Conn. Feb. 4.—Dr. Booker T. Washington and Major R. R. Moton addressed two large audiences here on the evening of January 28 in the interest of Hampton Institute. At Foot Guard Hall the audience was composed of white and colored people, and later the two widely known educators delivered addresses before a fine audience at the Shiloh Colored Baptist Church, where the auditors were of both races. Every seat was taken in Foot Guard Hall where Dr. Washington and Major Moton first spoke. Aside from the addresses by such eminent representatives of the race, the meeting had the added feature-of songs by a group of Hampton students, and motion pictures showing the career of a model student of the institution. Talks were also made by two representative clergymen of Hartford, the Rev. Ernest deF. Miel, rector of Trinity Church, and the Rev. Rockwell Harmon Potter, pastor of Center Church. Dr. Washington was introduced by Major Moton, commandant at Hampton Institute. Dr. Washington, who was greeted with loud applause on his appearance, spoke in high praise of the work at Hampton, and discussed conditions in the South as they affect the Negro. Dr. Washington spoke before the inter-churchmen at the Allyn House earlier in the day in an address remarkable for its native humor and forceful sincerity. In attendance were prominent citizens of Hartford, including Mayor Louis R. Cheney, who also spoke. Harvey B. Brainard was chairman of arrangements. Boston, Mass., Feb. 3. In the will of the late Benjamin Leeds, filed here last week, provisions are made for $235,000 in public gifts. Among the legatees the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, which has been left a bequest of $25,000. O! FOR A LINCOLN. Lincoln's gone, and this great nation still revers the memory Of a noble, great, good patriot who said, "All men must be free!" Of a brave, true, honest statesman, who was fearless, rugged, bold. Of a kind and gentle father endowed with a heart of gold. Thus our Lincoln. Lincoln's gone—ten million black folks love and honor his great name, Hope and pray his spirit of freedom may break out a living flame In the hearts of all of the people of this land from shore to shore, Till race hatred and injustice die the death forever more. Great good Lincoln. Lincoln's gone, and we the freedmen feel his absence year by year; For the heritage he left us is to us more precious, dear. And the heritage is fading, slowly fad day by day. Green-eyed monsters from the Southland long to take it all away. Dear old Lincoln. Lincoln's gone, and this great country has left his ideals far behind; Prejudice is hovering around the White House, good "old Abe" was color blind. In the grand old halls of Congress Sumner's voice is no more heard. Jim crow statesmen roar and sputter, men whose consciences have been seared. God bless Lincoln. Lincoln's gone, and so is Garrison, Douglass, Grant and all of the rest. Who thought that untrammeled freedom for all people would be best. Now there is a new (found) freedom (strange idea of liberty). Which believes that certain people should be made half slave, half free. Hear! Oh! Lincoln. Lincoln's gone—our martyred Lincoln—cut off ere his work was done. There's been none who'd dare to finish his great mission—no, not one. And ten million humble black folks bear injustice, grievances, sore. Lifting not one hand to strike back, praying, watching, hoping for Another Lincoln. Christian Endeavor. Berean Christian Endeavor, corner Eleventh and V Streets Northwest, was crowded Sunday. The subject of the evening, "Growth of Our Endeavor," led by the president, Mrs. Eva Jackson and others. Little Miss Roberta Cochran presided at the piano. Leading address was delivered by Dr. Lucy Moten, principal of Normal School No. 2, who very instructively outlined the great benefits and four purposes of the Christian Endeavor work, and the very important duty of parent to child and the church. Dr. Moten spoke as only Dr. Moten can, and all present felt the great need of getting busy for Christ and humanity. Mrs. Leon S. Wormley recited beautifully "Day Is Done," by Longfellow. Master Robinson's paper on "What a Child Can Do for the Master" was good. Miss Alice Nelson's rendition of "Redemption" was fine. Mrs. George Murray spoke on behalf of the mothers and the comfort derived from encouraging a child's desire to help others. Attorney Shelly J. Davidson very befittingly spoke for the church, thanking Dr. Moten for the valuable services given and complimenting the indefatigable efforts of President Jackson. Vice President Leon S. Wormley and the rest of her able supporters in being the present effulgent rays. The music of these meetings are selected and led by Mr. Geo W. Jackson. This Christian Endeavor is drawing large crowds because of the very splendid talent brought forth to entertain. Next two Sundays the Salvation Army has been invited to lead the meetings. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORS. A Large -Meeting Last Sabbath- Many Excellent Speeches. Last Sunday evening was the occasion of an exceedingly large attendance at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church at the Christian Endeavor hour to listen to a special program which was rendered by the Christian Endeavor Extension Committee of the District of Columbia. Mr. James Moss, of Shiloh Baptist Church, chairman of the committee, had charge of the exercises for the evening and delivered a short introductory speech. Devotional exercises were conducted by the president, Miss Anna Payne. The following speakers addressed the society in short ten-minute talks: Mrs. McIntree, of Nineteenth Baptist Church; Miss Sadie Gaskins, expresident of the First Baptist Society; Miss Emma B. Hall, ex-president of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Society, and a delegate to the International Convention held in Los Angeles last year. Her talk was exceedingly interesting and she spoke of the growth of the Endeavor work here at home and in foreign countries, laying special emphasis upon what is being accomplished by the darker races in China, Japan, and in Africa. Mr. A. Williams, Jr. of Metropolitan A. M. E. Society, then gave a short talk on "Fellowship," after which the leader brought the meeting to a close. The singing was conducted by Mr. Gilmore, of Shiloh Baptist Church, and Mr. J. D. Wilson, of Metropolitan Church. All denominational ties were swept asunder and Endeavorers from all parts of the city united to make it a grand success. The Extension Committee is doing wonderful work in building up fallen societies and establishing new societies in the alleys of the District of Columbia. The chairman, Mr. James Moss, deserves much credit for the success which the committee has attained. A special program has been arranged for next Sunday and one and all are cordially invited to be present. HOWARD LAW STUDENTS. Election of Officers—A Strong Organization The select charter members of the Tau Delta Sigma, the first organization of its kind in the country, formally installed its first officers Sunday afternoon, January 25, at the Twelfth Street Branch Y. M. C. A. They have recently ingoved into their palatial Fraternity home at 417 T Street Northwest. The great enthusiasm shown both by the members of the society and the university officials destined this school organization to be one of the bright lights of the profession it represents. 'Time nor money has been spared to perfect this as one of the strongest Negro fraternities in the United States. The following officers were installed: Robert Banks Crumpler, Virginia, president; James Matanorana Stockett, Jr., Rhode Island, vice president; David Ervin Wells, New Jersey, secretary; James Breddie Morris Georgia, correspondring secretary; Lemuel Alphonso Wilson, District of Columbia, treasurer; Alfred Henry Collins, Virginia, chaplain; Theophilus Burton Smith, Massachusetts, sergeant-at-arms, Executive Committee; Harris Cherion Crumpler, Virginia, chairman; James Anderson Richardson, District of Columbia; Mortimer Melhorne Harris, Alabama, Membership Committee; James Matanorana Stockett, Jr., Rhode Island, chairman; Josiah Thomas Settle, Tennessee, and David C. Coleman, Virginia. House Committee; Lemuel Alphonso Wilson, District of Columbia; chairman; Thomas Harris Reid, Virginia, and Charles Ernest Lane, District of Columbia. After the installation, refreshments were served. The guest of honor was Secretary George William Cook, of Howard University, an alumnus of the Law Department. THE COLORED CLERKS And Unskilled Laborers in the Chicago Postoffice, Who Number Some Seven Hundred, Are to Go. (From the Illinois Idea.) "The reason, as given by the incoming postmaster and the outgoing one, is that less than 2 per cent of this number of clerks of the colored race will register or vote. The Negro clerk goes upon the theory that he got in the service upon his merits and he is too good and too high-class a gentleman to register and vote. But the incoming postmaster is now compiling the wards and, precincts in which these 700 Negroes reside, and he will be in possession of the information desired, so as to see who is registered and who is a voter. "The Idea agrees with the incoming postmaster, and the outgrowing one, too. If these men are not interested enough in their jobs to register and vote they ought to be fired. However, the Negroes in the postoffice can make good and be retained if they register on February 3 and vote on February 24. There is a way to evade the Cityi Service law without violating the spirit and the letter, and it will be done with these men who regard themselves too refined and too big to help those who helped them." A person who doesn't think enough of his citizenship to register and vote should be fired. Give the citizens of this city the election franchise and he will vote. M STREET HIGH SCHOOL Only One in the Country. M Street High School is perhaps the only colored high school in the country that awards sweaters and letters to those who have won the honor of being a representative athlete in good scholastic standing on the track, baseball, basket-ball, or football team. The girls are also awarded sweater and letter for playing on the winning class basket ball or track team. In football the honor is shown in form of a red block "M" on a black neck sweater; for basket ball honors boys are given coat sweaters, black block on red sweaters; girls are given red "M" on white sweaters; for track, boys are awarded white coat sweaters bearing red block "M's." The ceremony took place last week and sweaters and honors were awarded as follows: Football—Fred Randall, E. Marshall, Ernest Johnson, Diggs, Bowie Tyler, Dent, Nicholas, Brooks, Oscar Randall, B. Ross and Marion Johnson. Basket Ball—Toomer, Simms, Lacy, Gilnore, Slade, Brown, Tyler, Track—Lacy, Logan, Pollard and Miller. Girls' Basketball—Mary Webb, Ethel Evans, Edna Prout, Rebecca Carter, Iola Robinson, Miriam Williams, Lorraine Hall. Middy Blouses—Julia Pride, Emnia Wallace and Marvel Jones. Sweaters will be sent to those boys and girls who graduated last June and are now at various colleges about the country. EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION Big Meeting at the Metropolitan Church February, 12. The 103th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln will be celebrated under the auspices of the National Emancipation Commemorative Society, at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, Rev. M. W. D. Norman, D. D., pastor, on Thursday evening, February 12, at 8 o'clock. Addresses will be delivered by Hon. William S. Greene, Representative in Congress from Massachusetts; Rev. James E. Churchman, the peerless orator of New Jersey; Rev. M. W. D. Norman, pastor of the church, and others. Music will be rendered by Miller's band, and resolutions will be offered memorializing Congress to make Lincoln's birthday and the 22d day of September national holidays; also for a National Exposition of Colored Americans to be held in the District of Columbia in the near future. At this meeting announcement will be made of the committee of one hundred to formulate plans for the National Exposition. Mr. Scott Mr. Emmett J. Scott, private Secretary to Dr. Booker T. Washington and Ex-United States Commissioner to Liberia, was in the city this week the guest of Dr. A. M. Curtis. He left for Tuskegee Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Scott had been to New York as the representative of Dr. Washington at a meeting of the Jeanes Fund Committee. He was dined by Ex-Auditor R. W. Tyler before he left. He paid The Bee's office a visit before he left. Previously Acknowledged. Captain Anderson, $10.00. Lawyer Fountain Peyton, $5.00. Donations for week ending January 31: Mrs. B. K. Bruce, $2.00; Mrs. J. R. Wilder, $1.00. Clothes.-Mrs. Julia Costin, three coat suits; Mrs. A. J. Watkins, baby clothes; Mrs. Rebecca Colen, two coat suits; Mrs. Thomas 'Walker, two white spreads and one blanket; Misses Madden, two pillows; Mrs. Elzie Hoffman, baby clothes. Elizabeth Ricks Foundation. PRESENT CONDITIONS Mass Meetings. "Awake thou that sleepest and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give the light./ So rang out the prophete voice over the ancient hills of sleeping Judea, unheeding Judea, that but a short time before had ring with the triumphant "Hosanna to the Son of David," but which, before the pacans of praise had died away, or the palm branches withered in the road, had changed from "a multitude keeping holiday" to a turbulent mob of frenzied friends, crying, "Crucify him! crucify him!" It was the incarnate Truth they sought to destroy with the brutal violence of their unhallowed hands; it is truth today that men seek to destroy, and, like those of old, will not yet believe that "Truth crushed to earth shall rise again: The eternal years of God are hers; But Error wounded, writhes in pain, And dies among his worshippers." In our day, even though the distant boom of the cannon and the reverberating echoes of flying shot and shell are still fresh in the memories of thousands of living human beings, there has arisen a "New Slavey"—a new form of tryranny by which Might hopes to triumph over Right. Shall it succeed? The southern whites and those who are southern in sentiment are as ready now as ever to swear allegiance to the old Confederacy—do they not boldly flaunt their profoundest principles in support of "the cause" under the very eaves of the capitol of the nation—and are as bitterly opposed to the progress of the colored people as when they pressed upon their shrinking shoulders the galling yoke of bondage. Their defeat has filled them with resentment and revenge, and since they are utterly powerless to bring retribution upon the heads of the northern supporters of the Union, they can and do measure out vengeance with no uncertain hand to the former victims of their cupidity and lust. Not satisfied with regulating conditions between the races in their own section of the country according to their barbarous and perverted ideas of order and law (lessness), they labor more zealously than ever did a missionary—and this with no discredit to 'the missionary—to proselyte every section of the country, to strive for the universal promulgation of their perfidious principles, and finally, in this twentieth century of unparalleled progress along all other lines, to monopolize the government of the United States. It has been said by one of our friends that several prominent southern men have publicly expressed opinions in favor of equal rights and justice, and some have even undertaken to combine precept with practice in making an effort to bring this to pass. We are deeply grateful to them for their courageous stand; we revere them as does the Christian world the martyrs of old; but may we not be forgiven if, having suffered so long, we can not yet, with the optimistic vision of our aforesaid friend, see the "awakening of the southern conscience" in the efforts of these several individuals; but with no less appreciation, we can regard these few noble souls of "finer clay" and awakened conscience as individuals who may always be found sooner or later championing the "cause that needs assistance." The south has always been most liberal in declaring "friendship"(?) for us. Even during ante-bellum days it made no effort to conceal that fact, and since that time, it has fully succeeded in allaying the fears of our northern friends who at first were not quite, so sure of the professed "friendship"—those at least who could not satisfactorily be proselyted. Yet sentiment unfavorable and inimical to our best interests has been steadily growing and spreading itself like the green bay tree" in David's graphic picture of the wicked man. Does anyone attempt to deny that the South is responsible for this? It does not deny; it glories in the fact, and, like the vampire, sucks the blood of its victim without compunction. We are awakening to the immediate peril that confronts us! Our friends are awakening! It is not yet too late! The battle has only begun! Let this be a bloodless war—if possible—but let it be unremitting. It has been said of old that "The pen is mightier than the sword;" but whatever the weapons needed, the clarion call of ghosts of ancient vanquished wrongs comes ringing down through the dim cycles of ages past: "Now's the day and now's the hour: Who can fill a coward's grave? Who so base as be a slave? By oppression's woes and pains, By our sons in servile chains, We will drain our dearest veins, But they shall be free." The downtown hotel men held a special meeting at the Majestic Theater last Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of discussing what steps they should take to give the best and quickest service After the show at the Majestic; it was decided at the meeting that the hotel men would work in harmony with the proprietor of the Majestic Theater and make things as pleasant for the numerous theater parties that are now planning down town. Every effort shall be exerted upon my part to give the patrons of the Majestic Theater, not only the best colored vaudeville acts and road shows, but the best white material in the form of stock companies and road shows that the circuits can afford. Our $1,800 heating plant has just been completed, which will add to the comfort of the house. Our ushers, with their polite services, and special maids for ladies, are selected from the best material of Washington. Matinees, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 2:15 P.M. Eveningperformances beginning at 8:15. We are featuring our Sunday concerts at 3:15 P.M. Dallas Washington The New Hudnell Hotel, Sixth Street, below Pennsylvania Avenue, under the management and control of Mr. Dallas Washington, is one of the best appointed houses in the city. Well heated rooms, prompt service, and the choicest of wines and liquors. Special attention given to theater parties. Call after the show at the Majestic. 1. Philadelphia House Our dining room, bar and cafe services are reinforced special for the purpose of accommodating theater parties. Foods, drinks, services and prices the same as ever. From the Majestic Theater to the Philadelphia House after the show. See our beautiful Palm Garden. TESTIMONIAL A town hotel men held a special meeting at the Majestic last Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of discussing how they should take to give the best and quickest show at the Majestic; it was decided at the hotel men would work in harmony with the producers of the Majestic Theater and make things as pleasant as theater parties that are now planning down to on my part to give the patrons of the Majestic Theater, not only the best material in the form of stock companies and road shows that the circuits can afford, but add to the comfort of the house. Our ushers, with their polite service material of Washington. Saturday, 2:15 P. M. Evening performances beginning at 8:15. We are 1 FRANK BROWN Manager and Lessee of the Majestic Theater. Theater Parties Theater parties receive first-class services, immediate attention and high-class goods. We are making special efforts to please theater parties. Call after the show at the Majestic. Always glad to see my old friends. SOUTHERN HOTEL. 311 Pennsylvania Avenue. Rooming and boarding by the day or week. First-class wines and liquors. Comfortable rooms. Extra services. Special for theater parties. No waiting, no delay. Prices the same. OTTOWAY HOLMES. Rooming and boarding by day or week. First class wines, liquors and cigars. Up-to-date services and extra forces. Special for the accommodation of theater parties. Quick services, best goods and the same old charges. Glad to see my old friends at any time. Yours as ever, OTTOWAY, That's all. Academy Cafe Aaron Gaskins, 320 Eighth Street N. W. We wish to state for the benefit of our patrons that we have not lost sight of the gact that quick services are necessary to make theater parties a success. The same will be found at our old corner. We'll be waiting for you after the show at the Majestic. The image provided is extremely blurry and difficult to read. It appears to be a grayscale photograph with a speckled texture. Due to the low resolution, no specific details can be accurately identified. Gray's Dining Room Cafe and Saloon 1313 E Street Northwest Same services, same material, same prices, but special attention to theater parties. Call after the show at the Majestic. Yours as ever, JAMES GRAY, Alexandria Boy. THE BEE Published at 1209 Eye St. N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR. Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTAB. SHED 1880. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance... $2.00 Six months ... 1.00 Three months ... 5.00 Subscription monthly ... 20 SPECIAL NOTICE. - Subscribers to whom bills have been recently sent, from and after this issue, The Bee will be discontinued, if remittance is not made on or before Friday, February 13 this month. - Kindly read this notice and don't fail to abide by it accordingly. FOLLOW TROTTER'S EXAMPLE IF WILSON WILL PERMIT The Bee in many cases has disagreed with our Boston friend, William Monroe Trotter, but truth compels us to state that Mr. Trotter is the one man in the United States who has had the courage to follow the way in fighting segregation The Bee led. He is the one man who went directly to the President of the United States, faced him with the evidence and told him like a man just what he thought of his actions. He made a mistake, hence he had to correct it. Mr. Trotter had the evidence in his hands, showed the evidence to the President, and the President acknowledged to Mr. Trotter that he did not know that racial segregation had gone to the extent that it had. Trotter is one of the two or three black Americans whom the present President of the United States has allowed an audience. Other people have made speeches about segregation, have talked about the President, but Trotter went to the White House, demanded a hearing and got it. We very much wish that others would pursue the same policy if President Wilson will permit. We would like to see others go directly to the President with the evidences of discrimination and tell the President face to face, as Mr. Trotter did, what he thinks of his policy of racial segregation. It is folly to be telling somebody in New York about our difficulties when we live within a stone's throw of the White House and can go there and demand (but not necessarily receive) an audience. We hope that we shall soon hear our citizens allowed to face the Président just as Mr. Trotter did. With all the education and wealth possessed by our people here in Washington, it is a shameful and childish exhibition of weakness for us to have to send to Boston for Mr. Trotter to come here every time we want to get up a demonstration against segregation. So far as we can discover, not a single colored citizen of Washington has gone to the White House direct with complaints. They waited for others to act for them as if they were so many children. It is not necessary for us to sit still and let some one else plead our cause when we are perfectly able to speak for ourselves. SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATION. The South Carolina Legislature has passed a law prohibiting white persons from teaching in schools and colleges for colored children. This kind of doctrine is a return to the days of slavery. South Carolina always was a troublesome State, anyway. The Bee has no cause to despair because the colored people in this country continue to pray for such men as Governor Blease, Hoke Smith and last, but not least, Benjamin Tilman, ex-Senator Raynor of Maryland and others. God answered their prayers for Raynor and today Benjamin Tilman is lingering under their prayer. Vardaman will soon be called to his re- ward because the Negroes continue to pray for him. Vardaman is more disturbed about the welfare of the Negro than the Negro is about him. The laws of South Carolina will not impede the progress of the colored race. If slavery failed to keep the Negro down, with the entire United States against him, does Governor Blease believe that he and his little State can do it? Never, in this world. The Negro is coming, notwithstanding the laws of segregation. The Negro will occupy a prominent place in history notwithstanding the prejudices of historians. South Carolina may pass laws prohibiting white people from teaching the Negro, but that will not tessen the Negro's intelligence. We have Negroes in South Carolina who are able to teach white people, and Governor Blease included. Perhaps this segregation law may be a blessing undisguised. Every law that is evaded separating colored people from the white people has been a benefit to the colored people, with but one exception. We are coming, notwithstanding the Governor of South Carolina. CIVE COLORED LAWYERS A CHANCE. Right here in Washington there is segregation and discrimination of a kind that calls for the expenditure of money right at home. Charity in this case begins at home, not in New York. It is hardly possible for a colored man under ordinary circumstances to be accommodated in any hotel in Washington. Colored people cannot enter the restaurants and be served. Even the restaurant at the Pennsylvania Station discriminates. When colored people want to go to a theatre they must be segregated, usually in the gallery. Why do not some of our friends who have recently become overenthusiastic about sending money to New York, employ some of the best colored lawyers right here in Washington and give them the opportunity to test some of these cases in the courts? We wish that some of our zealous friends would go into a theater and go through the experience of being put out if necessary. We wish that they might go into the main dining room of the Pennsylvania Station and demand service, and if they are not served bring a suit and put the matter in the hands of our best colored lawyers here in Washington. This is not academic treatment of the case, but practical treatment which the situation demands. It is perfectly silly to overlook these conditions that surround us right here in the District. Let us begin to clear up matters at home. Give the colored lawyers right here at home a chance to show what they can do and receive some of the money that is now going away from Washington to be used by white lawyers. MORAL HYPOCRITES MORAL HYPOCRITES. The greatest hypocrites and immoral vampires are those who cry out the loudest against immorality. The removal of the denizens of the red light district from a segregated portion of the city of Washington and compelling them to find quarters elsewhere, and live the life of saints, reminds The Bee of the devil correcting saints. The Bee has known of legislators passing laws against immorality and at the same time many if not all of them are living in open adultery with colored mistresses. There has been more political hypocrisy inaugurated by political hypocrites under the present administration than there has been since the foundation of this government. The recent bill passed by Congress, compelling the females in the red light district to move out, will tend to establish fashionable sporting houses/in the residential sections of the city. This bill will be just as disastrous to the city as the recent excise law that the moralists have passed to satisfy the vanity of a class of religious and temperance hypocrites. Take the man or woman who preaches temperance and religion, and The Bee will point out to you devils in sheep's clothing. Now these females have been compelled to leave the red light district and go elsewhere. Where will they go? There is no doubt that many of these women will reside next to or very near to those who voted to abolish the red light district. The Bee is opposed to the abolition of this section of the city as/well as the new excise law. Both are momental farces. NEGRO EDITORS. There are colored editors in the United States who have and are doing something for the elevation of the colored race. There are some others who are nothing more than trimmers and apologists. The real editors in this country among colored Americans are: John Mitchel, of the Richmond Planet; Cris J. Perry, of the Philadelphia Tribune; W. E. King, of the Dallas Express; Roscoe Conklin Simmons, of Memphis; Tenn., Sun; Fred Moore, of the New York Age; Harry C. Smith, of the Cleveland, O., Gazett; John Murphy, of the Afro-American, Baltimore, Md.; Benjamin J. Davis, of the Atlanta, Ga., Independent; W. M. Trotter, Boston Guardian, and a few others are what we may call real editors. In this city there are only two real newspaper correspondents, men of education and wide newspaper experience, namely, L. M. Hershaw and F. M. H. Murray. They will compare favorably with any white newspaper correspondents in this country. Their letters are effectual and influential. The foregoing newspaper men have and can mould and create public sentiment. The Bee is preparing to make some necessary improvements, and in a few weeks it is hoped that the National Capital will have a paper equal to any in the United States. The Bee endeavors to publish the news and defend its people against cruel and unjust oppression. THE NEGRO FARMER We have just received a copy of The Negro Farmer, an eight page publication, published at Tuskegee, Ala., in the interest of the Negro farmer. It contains the endorsement of the most influential men in the South, such men as Governor Earl Brewer, of Mississippi, Emmett O'Neal, of Alabama, O. B. Colquitt, of Texas, Wm. Hodges Mann, of Virginia, and others. The Negro Farmer no doubt will be a great help to the Negro farmer throughout the South. If its advice is taken and the paper is closely read, there is no doubt of its success and assistance to the struggling colored farmer. The Bee places it on its exchange list and wishes it success and prosperity. The Bee and not the Guardian first took up the cudgels against segregation. Booker Washington and not Trotter is doing the most for the colored race. The Bee applauds the Guardian when it is right; Booker Washington applauds Trotter when he is right. Why on earth does Trotter insist upon failing to recognize in Mr. Washington an apostle of righteousness? He may be useful but he can never be great. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Mr. Vardaman, of Mississippi, is consulted about appointments in the District of Columbia. National Committee Costella, who is the logical Democratic representative in the District of Columbia, has been displaced by James K. Vardaman, of Mississippi. Whenever an idea strikes President Wilson that he would like to name a Negro for a presidential office in the District of Columbia, he sends for Vardaman, the most inveterate Negro hater in the United States, and if he disapproves of the appointment his Highness embraces the subterfuge that he would like to appoint a competent colored man, but Senator Vardaman will oppose his nomination. President Wilson may give this rot to a backwoodsman, but no intelligent American believes it. He is only fooling himself and not the country. Vardaman-represents or misrepresents the State from which he claims to represent. The Bee will not say that he was elected, but that would, he a libel on the State in the face of so many colored Americans not allowed to vote. If it were left to the entire vote in the State of Mississippi, James K. Vardaman, the new Democratic apostle, would be elected certainly to remain at home. Why should Mr. Wilson consult Vardaman? What has he to do with the appointments in the District of Columbia? Judge Terrell is not only the strongest indorsed man for reappointment, but he is the most competent judge upon the bench. The white members of the bar say this. The very best citizens, regardless of politics or religious creed, have indorsed him, but the Senator from Mississippi objects. Here is a white and colored population of over three hundred and fifty thousand people and the only opposition to the reappointment of Judge Terrell comes from one or two colored candidates for his place, who are not even being considered by the administration. Can Mr. Costello go to the President and dictate Mississippi appointments? Just let him try it and if ever you heard a braying ass, one would be heez-1. Hoffman Concert The four soloists as announced for the Hoffman Band Concert, to be given at the New Howard Theatre, Sunday evening, February 8, are as follows: Hopkins, cornetist. An added feature of Thomas Singing Class under the personal direction of Prof. Joseph T. Newman. Concert begins at 4:15. Public Men And Things (By the Sage of the Potomac.) Here is just a bit of dark carbon sheet tragedy. Mebbe some of these mothers with a bituminated coal complexion, or some of those with a sort of jaudice complexion—"jest yaller," will profit by it. And mebbe some of these chocolate marooned dabs what blow foam off of beer to help swell Haurch's bank deposits, and who stand around corners just windjamming, will get a hook on it, and commence keeping an eagle eye on their tenderfoot daughters. To start the ball of yarn unraveling, I wanter say I've just always sort o' looked with suspicion on these here so-called matinee dances what's held up in True Reformer's Hall. I mean these here semi-public and quasi-social hops what's caused more military weddings than Mexican soldiers what fell at the battle of Chihuahua. And I'm givin' you the straight dope. It was some time early last fall, just ain't got the exact callander date, cause I never keep books on anthracites—I was passin' by that True Reformer's Hall—and come to speculate that there name is mighty appropriate if you only kn how many chocolate-drop Eyes. been started down the rapids when attended these here dances in that hall. But I'm gettin' too far off the log. To duplicate, I repeat I was passin' by True Reformer's Hall early last fall when a bevy of yallar, brown and coffee-colored chromos in tight dresses, and a gang of sap-headed coffin-nail smokers came trooping down the steps and out of the hall. They had been dancin' the bunny hug, the grizzly bear, the tango and them other dances what starts the hot blood of youth into passion-like dreams. One young s. h.—that's for sap head—had his arm around the waist of a piece of driftwood. She was a rather pretty filly, with a mouth full of pearls, a complexion that ran a sort of zig-zag race between Tom Jones and Jim Cobb's complexion—a rich brown—course Cobb calls his'n a mulat. Well, this bit of driftwood stood for it. The bunny hug, the grizzly bear, the tango, and them other suggestive gymnasts just caused her to stand for it. As they moved off—the sap head coffin-nail smoker inchin closer and to her, I just sort of ruminated to myself: "And the devil's workin' early. Some mother will have a chance to have tear-swollen eyes some of these days." The bit of driftwood kinder attracted me—petite, but plump form, nice head of hair—none of them 'after usin' 'Hairvim' kind, either, and an assortment of 17 or 18-year-old beauty played hide-and-go-seek about her tansalizing brown face. And she looked so innocent. And she was just as innocent as she looked. Now here's chapter second. About two months later I was on a car coming down the avenue from the Capitol—just ordinary street car—no automobile. A little bit of brown in glad rags sat in the seat just in front of me. Couldn't see her face, but she kept pearing out o' the window like she was lookin' for somebody. Pretty soon she touched the button, and the car stopped at—well, I won't give the name o' the street, and she alighted. Standin' on the corner was the self-same s. h. that's for sap head—what I saw comin' out o' the True Reformer's Hall one afternoon early last fall. When this bit of brown in a "15 marked down to $6.29" Hecht outfit turned her face, after meetin' this s. h. that's for sap head—I recognized the same attractive-face, the same petite, plump form what I'd glued my peepers on in front of True Reformer Hall early last fall. Pretty soon they, turned, and, rubber-necking back, I saw them disappear in the stairway of one of them there alibi hotels what rents the same room out a half dozen times in a night or day. Now comes chapter three and the finale—pronounced “finaway” by members of the Mucilage Club. A few weeks ago some mother’s resume of hope just shuffled off this coil what they call life. One of those excremes—there them warts on the profession what some folks erroniously calls “doctor,” for a small fee he undertook to save the girl’s character. He hungd—she croaked ex delicto. And that poor thing was the same, bit of driftwood, the same tantalizing cross between Tom Jones and Jim Cobb’s complexion, what I had seen come out o’ that matinee dance one afternoon early last fall. When I heard of her death I just communicated to myself the thought that that sap-headed coffin-nail smoker’s passion scorched a line o’ blackness where it touched what before had been all that was fair, and burned it away to ashes gray. If these mothers what gads about gossipin’ about other people’s business would-only tag their daughters and keep them away from them there True Reformer dances there wouldn’t be much work for them there reprobates who make a livin’ chookin’ off one life to save one. If some of these tight-skirted pigeons what comes in ‘assorted colors keep on sayin’ Oro pro nobis to every time they have a feelin’ to go to a mantine dance—one of them there near-infernos—a “ten-twenty” cent dance called matinee for an alibi, more young girls might reach the age of consent before their chastity had been tied to the chariot of immodesty and dragged around the track of ruin. Just keep on, mothers, letin’ them there “sweet sixteens” of yours go to True Reformer Hall dances without chaperones, and you’ll be weepin’ briney tears some day. And that ain’t no sugar-coated averment to juggle with either. I hate to write tragedies. This here one touched me. Mebbe that pretty little bit of rich brown, now let’s hope, a sort o’ sweet incense from the hope what’s dead, is playin’ on a golden harp away up yander along side the Virgin Mary—she ought to be if she ain’t. But if I had my way I’d do just like Simon Peter Drew did, put hell back in the Bible just to hold forever that there sap-headed cigar- ette dude what caused her ruin, and that there disgrace to the medical profession what caused her death. I'm warnin' you mothers and you chocolate-colored dads. One of those white-cravatted, long-tailed felbows what some people calls clergymans, preached a sermon recently somewhere in New York, in which he said these descendants of Ham were dancing themselves to hell. I ain't next to all he knows, and don't know how many hell will hold, but I'm next to the dope that these True Reformer Hall dances, without chaperones, has danced character out o' a lot of chocolate-colored bits of driftwood, and that the good, bad and indifferent assembled there on equality; and that a whole lot of cigarette dudes without a suspicion of decency or morality go there and dance with the innocent daughters of parents who called themselves in haunt gaut society. I just as soon see a daughter of mine go to a dance in that section what the Kenyon law cleaned out as to see her go to some of these True Reformer Hall dances without chaperones. If you doubt me, take a perep in en one o' them—that's all PARAGRAPHIC NEWS. General Samuel 'Armstrong, benefactor of humanity, started Hampton Institute forty-five years ago with two teachers and fifteen students. The Institute has gleaned much success since then. The public library for colored, of Tulsa, Okla., is being recognized by the public as a great institution. The President of Haiti and his wife have fled from the capital and taken refuge aboard the German cruiser, Vineta. Admiral Schleys flagship, Brooklyn, goes into commission, at the League Island Navy Yard. It has not been used for ten years. The ship has been assigned to the Atlantic reserve fleet. Chicago, Ill., has the longest street car ride for a nickel in the world—a trip of twenty-eight miles. Giosons New Standard Theatre in Philadelphia, Pa., opened last week with the attraction of Leubric Hill's "Darktown Follies." The theatre is owned by Afro-Americans. Dinizulu, King of the Zulus, died on January 18. He was noted for his wonderful heroism and military genius. Frederick J. Douglas, a Topeka, Kan., colored man, has received from this city a patent on his invention of an improvement on the steam slide valve blocks of all steam engines. It is a work of three years. The house Livingstone built for himself while a missionary in South Africa is being looked after. The ruins have been fenced round and the raw brick walls have been covered with iron to protect them from the weather. The president of the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railway has for his secretary a colored man, Mr. Walter B. Wright. Mr. Wright's home is in Cleveland, Ohio. The Japs still fear another eruption and earthquake. Geologists are of the opinion that Sakurajima will continue its explosion for a month. There is to be a paper. The Negro THE GREAT EVANGELIST. A Remarkable Woman in Town—Crowds Flock to Hear Her—Women and Children Fall at Her Feet—The Greatest Singer of the Age-Dr. Reed, Her Husband, Leads Revivals—His Effective Work Among the People Great. Mrs. Daniel L. Reed, one of the most convincing women evangelists in the Baptist denomination, has just closed one of the most successful revivals in the history of the First Baptist Church, West Washington, Rev. E. E. Ricks, pastor. Many people flocked to hear her gracious words. Many souls born into the kingdom. At this writing Mrs. Reed is in the midst of a great revival at Zion Baptist Church, F Street Southwest, between Four and One-half and Third Streets, Rev. W. J. Howard, D. D., pastor. Commencing Sunday, February 8, Rev. and Mrs. Reed will conduct evangelistic meetings at the Israel tween F and G Streets Northeast. Sunday, Felruary 15, they will commence a great revival in the Providence Baptist Church, G Street, between Four and One-half and Third Streets Southwest, Rev. A. Sales, D, D., pastor. Many requests have come to Rev. and Mrs. Reed from the various THE WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM MRS. DANIEL L. REED, The Famous Woman Evangelist, Assisted by Her Husband. Farmer, published in the village of Greenwood, near Tuskegee Institute. It will be devoted exclusively to that number of the race interested in the tilling of the soil. The Negroes of Portsmouth, Va., have organized a financial institution known as the Mutual Savings Bank. The capital stock of the concern is to be no less than $10,000 and not more than $25,000. BIG MASS MEETINGS And $15,000 Campaign Thursday, February 12, at 8 P. M.—Lincoln's Birthday Celebration. There will be a Lincoln's birthday celebration at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, N Street Northwest, between Ninth and Tenth Streets, under the auspices of Henderson National Memorial Civil Rights League of America, on Thursday, February 12, at 8 p. m. Noted orators of the Senate and House of Representatives, Congressman Julius Kahnn, Congressman Geo. A Neely and Dr. S. P. W. Drew will speak. Wednesday, February 18, at 8 p. m. Congressman Geo. R. Görman and Congressman Clyde H. Tavenner will speak. Wednesday, February 25, at 8 p. m. Senator John D. Works and Dr. W. H. Brooks, pastor of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, will speak on "The Case of the Colored Man." Her Work Commended January 17, 1914. Mrs. Elizabeth Ricks. Buena Vista . Heights. Anacostia. D. C. Dear Madam: I received your interesting letter of the 15th inst. enclosing folder in regard to the proposed Home. I know there is a great field in the District of Columbia for work of this kind. My short experience here has demonstrated it to you. Me may count upon our cooperation, and be assured of our appreciation of the aid your society would render the unfortunates with whom we have to deal. The receipt of your letter was most timely. The girl whom you yesterday consented to take for us temporarily was in immediate, need of just such a shelter and we were at our wits' end for such a place. On Saturday evening, January 31, a stag was tendered Mr. Howard Emmett Primas, of Camden, N. J., now a student in Howard Medical School, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Carter, 1019 V Street Northwest, Washington, D. C. The stag was given in honor of the twenty-first anniversary of the birth of Mr. Primas. The evening was spent playing games and in speechmaking. At midnight an elaborate luncheon was served. Those present were: Mr. H. E. Primas, of Camden, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Carter and daughter. Washington; Mr. Gibbs; Mr. Quick; Mr. Norwick; Mr. Nelson; Mr. Yule; Mr. Howard Brown, of Camden, N. J.; Mr. Charles Polk, of Lawnside, N. J.; Mr. Bellinger, of Charleston, S. C.; Mr. W. Powe, of Darlington, S. C.; Mr. Oliver Johnson, of Pennsylvania; Mr. Winthrop, of Charleston, S. C., and Mr. Selden, G. Chapman, of Camden, N. J. All the friends of Mr. Howard E. Primas are of Howard University. After wishing Mr. Primas many happy birthdays, his guests returned to their homes. churches to conduct evangelistic services. Mrs. Reed is without doubt one of the sweetest singers in the race. J. H. REV DANIE L L REED A Successful Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Va. REV DANIE L L REED A Successful Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Va. A Stag. The Week in Society You believe in drugs and medicines of quality. The best is none too good for your health. Every drug used in the compounding of your prescriptions should be selected with the sole aim of giving you health and service—the kind that your doctor knows to be good and safe. Give your doctor the greatest cooperation by taking your prescriptions to Board's Pharmacy, 1912½ Fourteenth Street N.W. Mr. Daniel Hensen, of this city, spent several days of last week visiting friends and relatives in Baltimore. Md: Miss Edna Jackson, of Baltimore, Md., finished her course in training at Freedmen's Hospital Friday, January 30, and has returned to her home. Miss Kitty Blythewood Bruce, of the College of Arts and Sciences, Class of '17, Howard University, won the $10 gold piece for rendering the best selection for honors for declaration in Andrew Rankin Chapel Friday night. The Misses Blanch and Margaret Dent have returned to their home in Buffalo, N. Y., after spending several weeks in this city and Springfield, Ohio. Miss Mary Herbert, of Phoelus, Va., who spent last week in this city, has returned to her home. Mr. Richard Green, of the Treasury Department, is accompanying Secretary McAdoo and his party in the West. They are conducting hearings on federal banking questions. Mr. H. T. Manly, of this city, was in Durham, N. C., on business last week. He is expected back there again this month to become a member of the Reformer force. Mr. W. T. Francis, of St. Paul, Minn., after spending a few days in this city last week, stopped in Chicago, Ill., en route to his home. While there he was the guest of Mr. A. C. Harris. Dr. S. Lua Syckes, of Cumberland, Md., is in this city attending dentist conventions. Mrs. Waldenmir Shaller, of this city, was called to Cumberland, Md., on account of her niece, Kathleen Royland. Dr. Amada Gray, of this city, was in New York last week a delegate to the drugrists' convention. "High Brown" face powder is now all the rage. Buy the genuine at Board's Pharmacy, 1912½ Fourteenth Street N. W. Miss Emma Williams, a well known writer and poet, has connected herself with The Bee. Miss Williams is not only an accomplished journalist, but an accomplished musician. She succeeds Miss Graham. Miss Alice Suydam will give a house-warming Monday, February 16, at her new home, 1139 New Jersey Avenue Northwest. The Thimble Club gave a reception Sunday afternoon from 4:30 to 6 o'clock. It was a very fashionable event. Miss Retta Carter, of Rockville, Md., was in the city last week, the guest of Miss Laura Hammond. Mrs. M. E. Washington, of Procton. Vt. arrived in the city last Thursday and will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Maxfield. Sergeant Louis Houston, of the Twenty-fifth U. S. Infantry, with his wife are visiting her mother, Mrs. Minnie Oden, of 413 N Street Northwest. Mr. Houston, who has eighteen years of service to his credit, is on a four-months leave, having recently been stationed at Seattle, Washington, and Honolulu. Mrs. Houston is a native of this city. They are the recipients of many pleasant favors by their friends of former days. A. Charming Birthday Party. A Charming Birthday Party The home of Dr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Marshall was the scene of a charming young people's party on the evening of Thursday, January 29, the occasion being the celebration of their daughter Geraldine's thirteenth birthday. The house, beautifully decorated with choice flowers, was filled with pretty, attractively dressed misses and gallant youths still in their teens, none of them more attractive than the pretty, dark-eyed maiden in whose honor the guests had gathered, and whose grace and sweetness drew many an admiring glance and comment After dancing and some old-fashioned games, the young guests repaired to the dining room to the strains of a lively march, exclaiming with delight at the beautiful sight which met their eyes. The table, glittering with glass and silver, bore for its chief attraction the handsome birthday cake, decorated in pink and white and surrounded with pink candles in keeping with the general scheme of decoration. The flowers, fancy cakes, bon-bons and ices were all in, harmony with this scheme. Fruit punch, cake, creams and ices were served in lavish abundance by a bevy of young ladies. On the third floor were displayed numerous beautiful and dainty gifts, testifying to the popularity of Miss Geraldine, the remembrances coming from her present and former teachers, youthful friends and older friends of the Doctor and his amiable wife. A unique feature was the birthday book presented by her teacher, Miss George, in which the guests inscribed their names under the appropriate dates. Assisting Mrs. Marshall were Misses Rebecca Ware, Juanita Howard and Maggie Dorsey, Mrs. Cecelia De Nellottz and Mrs. Eugene Clark. The guests were: Misses May Miller, Margaret Smith, Ruby and Myrtle Collins, Lucille Lee, Gladys Johnson, Rebecca, Dorsey, Lillian Thompson, Maurice Thomas, Lynier Price, Olivette and Henrietta Davis, Elsie Hughes, Clarabelle Davenport Charlotte Ware, Bessie Pierce; Messrs. Robert Sewell, Newton Miller, Aaron Russell, Raymond Naylor, Flavius Lucas. Joseph Stewart and Herbert Marshall. Among the grown-ups enjoying the interesting affair were: Misses Josie Weston, Maude Smith and Sallie Weston and Messrs. John H. Williams, Clyde McDuffie and Eugene Clark. FALLS CHURCH NOTES. --- Sunday School at the Second Baptist Church was well attended Sunday. The Christian Endeavor hour was one of unusual interest, the tople for discussion being "The Unfriendly Neighbor." Luke 11:1-13. The meeting was addressed by Mr. Aleck Taliaferro, Mr. E. B. Henderson and Rev. G. W. Powell. The pool which has been installed in the basement of the church has been completed. Baptising will take place Sunday, the 9th, at 11 6'clock. Rev. Moses Strother, who preached during the revival meetings, will preach his farewell sermon at 8 o'clock Sunday evening. The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Bailey, who died Friday evening, was preached Sunday at the Galloway Chapel by Rev. Colbert. Mrs. Bailey has been a member of the said church since she was 12 years old, and proved to be a faithful worker during that time. Rev. Colbert preached a very effective sermon, which was taken from Romans 8:18. He was assisted by Rev. Askew, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Merrifield, Va. The Epworth League hour was given over to the Silver Star Improvement Club. A very interesting sacred program was rendered, at which time the said club realized the sum of $10.45 through a public collection. Mrs. Isaac Fitzhugh and daughter, Alberta, spent Sunday here visiting friends. Mrs. Chester Tinner has returned home after having a pleasant stay with her aunt in Washington, D. C. Mrs. James Lee and Mrs. William Lee spent Friday in Washington, D. C. The many friends of Mrs. Fannie Taylor Thomas regret to hear of her continued illness and wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. Talbert Thomas, of Washington, D. C., was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas, Friday. Miss Marie Hall is stopping with her cousin, Mrs. Frank Marshall. Miss Frances Simmons, who has been ill for several weeks, is now convalescing. Miss Simmons is with her parents at the Lexington Apartments, Washington, D. C. Miss Katie Simmons and Master William Simmons visited friends here Sunday last. Mrs. Charles Taylor, of Merrifield, Va., is quite sick at the home of her granddaughter, Miss Edna Artwick. Miss Annie E. Henderson spent Sunday in Washington, D. C., as the guest of her cousin, Miss Zenobia P. Chew. Rev. G. W. Powell attended the Alumni meeting of the Theological Department of Howard University, of which he is an alumnus, on the 27th, at the Y. M. C. A., in Washington, D. C. WEST WASHINGTON, ```markdown ``` A very large and enthusiastic meeting was held at the First Baptist Church, Twenty-seventh and Dumbarton Avenue Northwest, on Sunday evening, to enter protest against the transfer of the liquor license from Twenty-eighth and O Streets to Twenty-eighth and Dumbarton Avenue Northwest. Rev. E. E. Ricks, the pastor of the church, stated the object of the meeting. Addresses were made by Mrs. Julia M. Layton, Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson, Dr. Creed M. Childs and Dr. Chas. H. Marshall. The concensus of opinion was the change was desired because the law will prevent the present occupancy of the establishment on account of a nearby church. The place located is near the Odd J-Fellows Hall and Phillips' Public School. A committee was appointed to present the protest to the Excise Board of the District. As the result of the recent revival which has been conducted by the woman eyangelist, Rev. Mrs. Reed, at the First Baptist Church, more than forty converts were baptized by the Rev. E. E. Ricks, the pastor, Rev. Reed, assisting. The Epworth League of Mt. Zion M. E. Church will have very interesting exercises on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p. m. Mrs. Cora Doye will preside. Christian Endeavor of the First Baptist Church exercises on Sunday at 6 o'clock will be discussed on "Decision Day." Everybody invited to participate. Death of Alexander Payne. Mr. Alexander Payne, for a number of years an employee in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, died on January 14, 1914, after a short illness with pneumonia at the residence, 1419 New Jersey Avenue. Private funeral services were held on Friday, the 16th inst., Rev. Mr. Best officiating. A committee of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and True Reformers (Masonic) were in attendance. The remains were taken to Louisville, Ky., the home of the deceased, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Laura Payne, and Mr., Mrs. Chas. E. Payne, son and wife. There public services were held in the First Baptist Church and was largely attended. Rev. J. H. Frank officiated. All of the lodges of which he was a member were represented. Interment in Easter Creek Cemetery. The Orpheus Dramatic Club, under the management of Mr. C. W. Thompson, and Mr. James L. Turner, advance agent, are rendering very great assistance to the several churches. The company is rendering the beautiful sacred cantata, "Esther, the Beautiful Queen," and are now preparing another sacred one, soon to be introduced. HALLS HILL, VA. The public school here promises to be of marked success under the management of Prof. L. C. Baltimore, principal, with Miss Beatrice Thomas and Miss Emma Holmes first and second assistants. Their efforts are being strongly supported by the School Improvement League. Therein is shown the relationship between the home and school. The Fire Department Association, which is in operation here, has had no occasion for service as yet. All concerned may congratulate themselves. The Sunday School enrollment of Calloway M. E. Church was unusually large Sunday morning. Everyone seemed to be interested in the lesson. Mr. W. R. Hyson is superintendent. Rev. W. S. Stennett, of Washington, D. C., now a student at the Howard University, preached at 11 o'clock a wonderful sermon from the text, Acts 1:1. The subject was "The Gospel a Story of Beginnings." This was expressed with great emphasis and zeal, and was greatly enjoyed by all. He was afterward entertained by Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Hyson. Bro. J. F. Williams, the local preacher here, very ably filled the pulpit Sunday night, using for his text words found in Luke 24:32. Did not our hearts burn while he talked with us? A very large congregation was present. Rev. Queene being absent here, was to serve his regular first Sunday engagement at Langley. Several persons have been added to the church during the revival season. The sick are all improving. Mr. Rhubottom has built a house and store combined. The fourth quarterly conference convenes at Langley, Va., February 7. Rev. Dr. C. E. Hodges, district superintendent; Rev. C. E. Queene, pastor. MARLBORO MD Miss Lily Simmons, of Washington, D. C., spent Sunday with her parents, near this town. Mr. Hillary Jackson, of Washington, D. C., spent Sunday with his parents. There will he a grand concert given at the Union M. E. Church on February 24 by the jolly four, and if you want to see the fun don't wait to walk, but run. Mrs. Elza Parker gave a dance at her home on January 28, which was a grand success. Miss Annie Lee spent Monday with Mrs. Susie Gant. Mrs. John Griffith and little son spent Tuesday with her sister, Mrs. William Sedgwich. Mr. James O. Carter, of Baltimore, spent a few days with his brother, Rev. Virgil Carter. Last Sunday was go to church day and it was well attended. VIENNA NEWS. Miss Nannie Belle Minor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Minor, was among the graduates of the public school in Washington, D. C., last Friday. Miss Viola F. Carter, daughter of Mrs. Florence Jackson, was married Friday, January 30, to Mr. Irwin Harrod, of Steelton, Pa. Last Sunday being Communion Day, the First Baptist Church was crowded. All seemed filled with the Spirit, both day and night. Rev. Taylor, acting pastor of the First Baptist Church, together with seven deacons, visited Sister Josephine Pollard, who has been ill for three months, and administered the Holy Sacrament. Miss Blanche Carter will spend the rest of the week in Washington, D. C., with her sister. A NOVEL ORDER. Attorneys Martin and Scott to Show Cause Why They Should Not Furnish the Plaintiff a Copy of Their Notes. Attorneys W. H. Richards, of Howard University, Joseph H. Steward Hewlett and Tignor have caused a rigid order to be issued to show cause why Attorneys Scott and Martin should not give up their stenographic notes taken at a recent trial and paid for by Messrs. Scott and Martin. Some time ago Messrs. Hewlett and Tignor were retained as attor- neys in a civil suit, but before the suit came up for trial the plaintiff sent them an order rescinding the contract under which they were employed. The attorneys were satisfied and refused to abide by the order to rescind, hence they brought suit on the contract for five hundred dollars, and a jury, before Mr. Justice Wright, brought in a verdict against them. During the trial Attorneys Scott and Martin, who represented the defendant, who was a woman employed, as stenographer to take notes for their client, and now comes the plaintiff's attorneys and asks the court to compel them to give up their own property. ALL-HIGH FIVE By E. B. Henderson, Chairman of High Schools Games Committee, P. S. A. L. Player. Position. School. Wiseman ..... R. F.... Armstrong Hopkins, Capt..L. F.... Commercial Walter Smith .Center..Armstrong Lacy ..... R. G.... M. Street Wm. Smith ..... L. G.... Armstrong For the second year Armstrong Manual Training School basket ball team has carried off premier honors in the series for the local High School championship. Coaches Clifford of Tech, Compton of Commercial and McDuffie of M Street High School deserve much credit for the work done by them in the interest of the basket ball teams Of the players entered in the series and playing throughout the series, the writer selects the five players mentioned above as a team of players that with practice would prove superior to any other five from all standpoints of the game. Hopkins was the four-goal toser, par-excellence, and registered more field goals than did his rival Wisman, his record being 20 goals made and 14 missed, while every other player missed more than he made. Walter Smith of Armstrong was the best of the centers in the field. Mrs. Maud Cuney Hare. Many of the friends of Mrs. Maud Cuney Hare, of Boston, will be delighted to learn that they have an opportunity to hear her again in this city on February 27 at the Howard Theater. Mrs. Hare has appeared in Washington on several occasions and has delighted her audience on each occasion. The Washington Conservatory of Music always presents programs of the highest order. On February 27 it will present two of New England's most prominent artists in a recital—Mrs. Maud Cuney Hare, pianist, and Mr. Wim. H. Richardson, baritone soloist, at the Howard Theater. George Bundy Dead. George E. Bundy, formerly of the District, and a brother, of Lawyer James F. Bundy of our city, died suddenly at Philadelphia, Pa., January 26, 1914. Mr. Bundy was still in his thirties and was a theatrical manager of decided ability. He was widely known and highly respected. His funeral, held at Philadelphia, was large and impressive, several thousand people viewing his body, which laid in state in the Elks' Hall. His remains were brought on to this city and buried beside that of his father, at Payne's Cemetery. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Rhoda Bundy, and, as his nearest of kin, his mother, Annie Bundy, and his brother above named, both residents of our city. Mr. Lewis at Tuskegee. Tuskegee Institute, January 31, 1914. Mr. Cary B. Lewis, the well known newspaper correspondent of Chicago, was present at the recent Farmers' and Workers' Conferences, held at Tuskegee Institute, January 21st and 22nd. He remained for several days thereafter, doing considerable newspaper work for various Negro and white papers. Mr. Lewis writes not only for a number of the best-Negro journals, but also for the Chicago Tribune, one of the strongest papers in the West. He was at Tuskegee once before during the celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the school, in April, 1906. Great National Meeting. Wednesday, February 25, there will be a great national meeting of representative colored Americans to be held at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, to take into consideration the elimination of the Negro from public office. Delegates representing every State in the Union will be present. Look out for it. Mr. White to Marry. Mr. J. A. White, a well known business man in this city and a good Churchman, will soon be married to a young belle in Alexandria, Ya. The young lady who is to be his future wife is from one of the best known families in Virginia. The marriage will take place very shortly. The registration of pupils of the Washington Conservatory of Music is the largest enrolled at this time of year for a number of years. It reports to date equals the number of the entire year past. Expert Optician I wish to announce that I am now located. af 1117 You Street Northwest, where I will treat all cases of refraction and eye strain. If you are now wearing glasses and they don't suit or need adjusting come in and I will tell you exactly what is wrong. Consultations free. Residential calls by appointment. Dr. Chas. A. Miller, Graduate Optician, 1117 U Street Northwest, Washington, D. C. WALTER G. OBANNON. LAWYERS' CLUB, Is now an up-to-date Stag Salo'n, where the best treatment and service will be given his patrons. 480 Louisiana Avenue Northwest. MAJESTIC TER FORMERLY FORD'S OPERA HOUSE 9th and Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest One-Week Beginning Feb.9 Greatest Colored Show on Earth Return at this Theater Rogers& Creamer's Negro Players Musical Company, under same management as "Black Patti" In their new three-act musical comedy, "TheOld Man'sBoy Twenty-five big musical Song Hits. Forty singers, dancers, jesters ```markdown ``` The statue depicts a man standing on a pedestal, holding a sword in his right hand and a shield in his left hand. He is wearing a helmet and a cape, and his posture is upright and confident. The statue is set against a backdrop of trees and a building. Prices, Balcony 10, 15, 25cents Ma.inee- 25cents The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a person standing on steps in a garden or park. The person is facing the camera, and their posture suggests a relaxed or contemplative stance. The background consists of a grassy area with trees and shrubs. ROGERS and CREAMER These remarkable negro players who are now making such a great hit in Baltimore, Md. and are now playing to packed houses and who recently played in this city, and engaged for a return date beginning Monday, Feb. 9th, 21 the Majestic Theatre. This troup made such a favorable impression in this city that the management of the Majestic Theatre has decided to give the citizens of the city another opportunity to see this great troup. Most of the reserved seats are sold for the following week. Secure your seats now. Miss Burroughs Speaks. Miss Nannie Burroughs will speak at Douglass Hall Sunday, February 22, in the interest of the Elizabeth Ricks Foundation. Other-prominent speakers will be present. LAWYER NIGHT. Tuesday Evening, February 10, at John Wesley A. M. E. Z. Church. President Dudley of the Bethel Literary is always doing what he can to entertain the literary people in this Ochestra 25, 35, & 50c. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a building with a staircase. city. Tuesday evening, February 10 W. Justin Carter, Esq., of Harrisburg, Pa., will be the principal speaker known and designated by President Dudley as Lawyers' Night. The Bee hopes that every colored member of the bar will be present and give dignity to the occasion. The literary will be held in John Wesley A. M. E. Z. Church, Eighteenth Street, between L and M Street Northwest. Speaking will begin at 8 o'clock. Now Ready VARDAMAN UNMASKED A Defense of the Colored Race By Dr. George H. Richardson, M. D., L. L. D. A Reply to The Mulatto. By Prof. H. E. Jordan, Of the University of Virginia. James K. Vardaman, of Mississippi, et al., Published under the auspices of The Washington Bee. Address: The Washington Bee, 1109 Eye Street N. W. Washington, D. C. Or Dr. Geo. H. Richardson, 309 Eleventh Street N. E. Price: 15 cents per copy. Seven (7) copies for $1. This country is overcrowded today with men who are forcing themselves into the public eye, preying upon its impulses and fleecing its pocketbooks under the guise of race problem solvers. They travel in cliques, establish headquarters in the large cities; but the perfidy which they practice upon the public reverberates with such rapidity as to keep up a perpetual confusion within their ranks. Every now and again there is a rumpus, an exchanging of epithets in the press, a breaking up and a division, after which the prime movers call together another clique, change the name and with new pathos start out again on their avowed determination to keep up a confusion. The methods employed are indignation meetings, holding celebrations in honor of dead heroes, resolving, protesting and urging the people to petition for the reform of conditions for which they are in many ways responsible. As a finis of these meetings they pass the hat around for the coin and tell the people that there is something beside money that they should live for. If you have carefully studied the political situation from the time that the children of Israel left Egypt down to, present segregation policies introduced by the Democratic party now in power at Washington, you will admit that politics, generally speaking, are of such a vacillating nature that they never were, are not now, and never will be, controlled by, man; and that any changes which have brought beneficial results to any depressed race from this source have not resulted from any vicious tactics, or vituperative agitation, but from time and patience, coupled with a manly presentation of the cause of complaint by reliable, rather than spurious, representatives and a rare occasion, operated and culminated by the hand of destiny. Men who engage in the race problem business on the political basis are usually men who have been educated beyond their means. They believe that the Negro should be accorded every consideration except the one, which has been the foundation upon which every other race has made its place in the world and that is, by controlling its own industries. Yet they must live and, too, upon these industries. They imagine themselves clothed in a dignity and elegance superior to other men, that to work at honest employment is a reflection upon their station in life, so they scheme to get by on their wits. The political phase of the race problem question with its precarious vicissitudes presents an issue for every minute in the day upon which the race problem solvers may direct the attention of the public while they pull the coin into the hat. This field of operation presents so many points for plausible argument that a professional race problem solver will be em- WONDERFUL PROGRESS BEING MADE BY NEGROES OF LITTLE ROCK. Negroes' Wealth There Reaches One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars—Judge Gibbs, Clear of Mind, Tells About the Growth of Arkansas' Metropolis. LITTLE ROCK, ARK.-About four hours' ride, out of Memphis, almost due west, brings one to this metropolis of Arkansas, a city in which the 20,000 Negroes, who live and thrive here, constitutes nearly one-half of the total population. Little Rock is so far in the southwest, so far off among the pines and hills of the State whose name (part French and part Indian) implies "bend of the smoky water" that but few of us who live east of the Mississippi know how rapidly our race is forging to the front in this section. The per capita wealth of the Negroes of Little Rock averages $29.10. When you consider that Arkansas is still largely a farming State; that this city with less than 75,000 population is the most pretentious municipality in the State, and that these Negroes here are but fifty years removed from slavery, and only twenty years removed from a period when school facilities stood only for the antonym for encouragement, this per capita wealth is a wonderful achievement. The material advancement of any people emphasizes M. B. the educational progress, the opinion of the counter agitator to the contrary notwithstanding. But to prove that the Negroes of Little Rock are as eager for brain wealth as they are for material wealth it can be said that there are seven public schools and two colleges, for "higher education," here in this community of 20,000 Negroes, and seventy-eight teachers in the public schools and fifty instructors in the two colleges. There are fifteen Baptist, twelve Methodist churches, and one each of the Catholic, Congregational, Presbyterian and Episcopal denominations, to inculcate Christianity and high moral ideals into this hustling Negro community. ployed all his life, become famous or infamous according as he impresses the public, and end his work without having accomplished anything for the race or himself. In summing up their arguments, we can but conclude that they are a class of men who are living in advance of their age. They are in too much of a hurry for the things which are to come. They should go off the earth now and come back again a few hundred years hence when they will find things arranged to their liking. There is another class of race problem solvers who do not imagine the world as it used to be, or as it ought to be, but who take it just as it is and make the most they can of it. They realize that in order to live for something, there must be something to live with, and put forth every effort to possess themselves of something to live with, in order to have something to live for. They believe first in honest employment, second in honest co-operation, third in honest accumulations, fourth in the control of a part of the world's industries as the stepping stones to political recognition. These are elements of the environments of life which are absolutely under man's control. They furnish the money for the campaign funds and the money which pays the politician for the performance of his official duties. The fame of the man who reaches the top of the political ladder is short lived. The next climber throws him back from whence he came and he seldom climbs again. The man who climbs the ladder of wealth always finds plenty of room at the top with no one to dispute his claim. The former race problem solver imagines himself one of the chosen few spoken of in the fifth book of Moses with reference as follows: "When the Lord thy God shall have brought thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, to give thee great and goodly cities, which thou buildest not; and houses full of good things, which thou filledst not, and wells digged, which thou diggedst not; vineyards and olive trees, which thou plantedst not; when thou shalt have eaten and be full;" and now that he is brought into the land, and finds that the curse in the first book of Moses, "Thou shalt earn thy living by the sweat of thy brow" must be fulfilled before he can enjoy these things which other hands have provided, he keeps up such a whining that the latter race problem solver, who has resolved to work out the problem rather than talk it out, finds obstacles in his path. Nevertheless the race problem solver who believed in working out the problem, has in fifty years' inhabitation of the land of his fathers worked out $7000,000,000 worth of milk and honey. What can the other race problem solver show for occupying space on the land since the war?—Boston Reliance. The Negroes here are engaged in practically every line of business the dominant race is engaged in, save banking, and they are succeeding because of co-operation and their racial pride. The Negroes here have $350,000 invested in business enterprises, and own a trifle over one million dollars worth of real estate. A very encouraging showing indeed. There are three lawyers, real lawyers here, who enjoy a splendid practice; ten physicians who are the equal of any other ten that might be picked from among the white devotees of Esculapius; three skillful dentists and ten retail merchants, not including, a jeweler and the three very excellent drug stores conducted by F. B. Coffin, W. O. Foster and W. F. Kellar. Little Rock has the only full-fledged, active colored female real estate dealer and broker, I have met up with in my travels, in the person of Mrs. J. S. Pankey, and she holds her own along with F. A Young the successful masculine real estate man of this city, who also is colored. There are a number of grocery stores conducted here by men of the race, but the two most successful, and really up-to-date ones are those conducted by Luther Moore, who is also president of the local Negro Business League, and J. I. Blakely, Mrs. Helen Fleetwood, Mrs. Jennie Miller and Mrs. M. E. Jeffries, who are modists with a very large clientel, with Mrs. Pankey form a quartet of energetic, intelligent and successful Negro business women. In my more than ten thousand miles traveled I have only met up with two Negro wholesale commission merchants, and little Rock has one of these two in W. T. Taylor, who does a business of about sixty thousand dollars gross per annum. John E. Bush, National Grand Secretary of the Mosaics, is reputed to be the wealthiest Negro here, and he is also one of the most public spirited and progressive. The splendid Mosaic temple, but recently dedicated, and rivaling the fine Odd Fellows' temple at Atlanta, is a tribute to the energies and race interest of Mr. Bush. Few communities can boast of such public spirited men as John E. Bush, Attorney Scipio Jones, C. R. Jordan, R. W. Jackson, Luther Moore, W. T. Taylor, and others, who reside here in this city. In the local Negro Business League Little Rock has a fine organization for the promoting not only of business among the race, but is assisting to advance the race along every honorable and desirable line. The progress being made by the race here is most encouraging, and it demonstrates the power in organization and co-operation. One who visits Little Rock cannot leave without calling upon that old patriarch, that one of the three remaining of the "Old Guard," Judge Mifflin W. Gibbs. More than ninety years have rendered the Judge's motor members—his legs, a bit weak and uncertain, but his mind, still unclouded by years is as keen as ever. I dropped in on him while here, and listened to his story of Little Rock's growth from almost a pine forest when he first located here to a most pretentious commercial city; listened to his story of the progress of the race, and the part he has played in 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. 2. Department of Theology. 3. Commercial Department. 4. Literary Department. 5. Department of Music. it, from the time he was one of the "Fortyniners" who went with the "California or bust" crowd in 1849 in quest of gold nuggets, down to the present time when his race controls more than a million dollars of real estate, and has more than $350,000 invested in business in this city he has seen grow, figuratively, from an acorn to an oak. Before the Judge retired, and that was a number of years ago, he was reputed to be one of the wealthiest Negroes in the United States. Some years ago he told me that he had fifty thousand dollars when he married—more than sixty years ago—and had never had a dollar less since. How much had been added to that $50,000 he did not say. A Philadelphia by birth, a rugged southern westerner by adoption, he possesses still all the charm and conservatism of the natives of the city of Brotherly Love. From him I learned much about Little Rock, much about these, among the finest, most hospitable and most progressive, of our race who are registering a high water mark of business success out here in Arkansas' metropolis. The many beautiful homes owned and occupied by Negroes here, the splendid business houses in Ninth Street, in the vicinity of the Mosaic temple, owned and operated by men and women of the race, and the high order of intelligence to be found among these twenty thousand Negroes is evidence of a wonderful progress with which but few of us who reside east of the Mississippi have any idea of. Race prejudice only serves to redouble the Southern Negro's efforts and the magnitude of his achievements, and these achievements are surely, slowly perhaps, reducing to a minimum this prejudice. They are solving the problem in Little Rock—not discussing it. IRON PRODUCTION BREAKS RECORD Output of Mines Greater Than In Big Year 1910. EIGHT PER CENT INCREASE. Estimated That Sixty Million Long Tons Were Produced In Past Twelve Months—Leading Mines Show Great Increases—The Type of Ore That Was Mined. New York.-The quantity of iron ore mined in the United States in 1013 is estimated to have been between 84,000,000 and 60,000,000 long tons. This estimate is based on preliminary reports from twenty-five of the largest iron producing districts, whose combined output is about 51 per cent of the total iron ore mined in 1012. The average increase in output shown by these twenty-five companies was 8 per cent over that for 1912, and if this increase should be maintained by all the iron companies in the United States the total output of iron ore for 1913 should reach 59,500,000 long tons. At any rate, it appears almost certain that the former high record of iron ore mined, 57,014,096 long tons, in 1910, was surpassed in 1913. In the Lake Superior district, where about 85 per cent of the domestic iron ore is mined, the increase in production corresponded closely with that for the United States in general, or about 8 per cent, thus indicating a total production for that district of about 50,000,000 long tons compared with 46,368,878 tons in 1912. The year 1913 is therefore a record year for production and shipments in this district also. The preliminary figures indicate that the shipments of Lake Superior ore by water will exceed 40,000,000 long tons, which, together with the all rail shipments of more than 800,000 tons, bring the figures for total shipments of lake ore very close to the tonnage of ore mined and indicate that not much change has occurred in the stocks of ore at the mines in the lake district. These stocks amputed at PURHAM, N. C. and women 6. 7. 8. artment is W. C. A. women Home and 7. 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Hematite constitutes about 90 per cent of the output. Only a very small fraction of 1 per cent of the output is siderite, the production of brown ore and magnetite together constituting nearly 10 per cent of the total. TO PLUG INSANITY LOOPHOLE. Would Let Jury Pass on Madness Given as Crime Defense. New York. After twelve months' consideration of the subject of insanity as a defense to a criminal charge the committee on the law of insanity has made its report to the Society of Medical Jurisprudence. The committee found that, while criticism of the present method of procedure was general, no one was ready to offer suggestions for its improvement. TOO HONEST FOR CONGRESS. Ohio Representative Declares He Won't Run Again. Canton, O.-In announcing that he would not be a candidate for re-election Representative J. J Whitacre, Democrat, of the Eighteenth Ohio district, declared that "no man who wants to be intellectually honest has any business in congress. "All I've done since I've been down in Washington." Mr. Whitacre went on, "has been to sit around and try to look wise, and that's what any man has to do who isn't willing to barter his convictions for political expediency. "I can't stand that sort of business. I thought there might be a chance for an honest, wide awake, frank and open business man in congress, but I was quickly disillusioned." 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 coconut, 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. The Milk In the Coconut 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, 1910. For further information and catalogue, address DANIEL FREEMAN'S NEW MODERN STUDIO 1833 14th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. FINE PHOTOGRAPHS, CRAYONS AND PASTELS Any Size and All Kinds. 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. 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W Beautiful Lounges Morris Chairs Writing Desks Music Boxes Beds Fine Bedleads and Mattresses If you want a first-class Bed-room suite, call after you have been elsewhere A Hundred Pound Sturgeon Pulls Boat to Camp. Boise, Ida.—Lashing a 100 pound sturgeon to a raft when he found it too heavy to carry and forcing the big member of the finny tribe to haul him into camp, where later the sturgeon was served up to a crew of hungry men, is the latest fish story that has reached Boise. It was brought to this city by Frank Maxwell, an engineer of the forest service with headquarters in Boise. A large crew of men is stationed at the Ox Bow tunnel on the Snake river between Idaho and Oregon. A rancher named McPherson notified the foreman in charge of the camp that if he would send some of his men up he would give him a fish. Thinking that one man could manage a single fish without trouble, the foreman sent one of his Austrian laborers after it. When he arrived at the McPherson ranch, however, the Austrian found the sturgeon. As the fish was still alive the Austrian built a raft from logs, leaving an opening in the middle for the fish to swim, and then lashed the sturgeon securely to the raft. Pushing the craft from the shore, he allowed the fish to propel him into camp, several miles below. A fish menu was served at the camp that night. $797,948,900 FOR NAVIES. Seven Powers Spent This Last Year on Building Battleships. Washington.—Just $797,948,900 was expended last year in warship construction by the seven naval powers of the world, the United States standing second in the list with appropriations of $140,500,643. Great Britain spent $225,713,459, while Germany, was not far behind the United States, with an expenditure of $111,270,025. Japan took last place, having spent only $48,105,151. These facts appeared in the navy year book for 1913, issued as a public document by the senate naval committee. Great Britain held her place as the first naval power with 2,591,291 tonnage, allowing for the completion of the vessels now built or building. Germany ranks second with a tonnage of 1,228,208; the United States is third with 921,544 tons; France fourth, with 876,155 and Japan fifth with 702,099. ENDS STRIPED GARB IN NEW YORK PRISON Woman Commissioner Also nts Longer Sentences. York—Commissioner Katherine is of the department of corre- mounted that she would abolish the surped uniforms for both men and women prisoners. The announcement followed a three hours' inspection of the city prison on Blackwell's island. "I am not a bit fussy about my own clothes," she said, "but I cannot help 1870 think how like a flock of zebras these men and women look running about. I don't believe you can encourage much self respect in a man or woman who is put into one of these ugly uniforms." Dr. Davis said she would substitute the striped uniform for men with a gray cloth suit. Ginghams of different hues will replace the women's uniforms. Miss Davis believes the commitment system of the courts can be improved. "Sentences should be longer," said Dr. Davis. "The present sentence is frequently so short if does not act as a corrective." WATCHES APPENDIX CUT OUT Jackson (Miss.) Patient Refuses Anesthetic For Operation. Jackson, Miss.-Warren Pullen, a prominent business man of Jackson, was operated on here for appendicitis. He refused to take an anaesthetic while the surgeons removed his appendix and stood the ordeal well. Mr. Pullen's nerve during the operation was remarkable, and he watched the work of the surgeons with much interest. BROOKLYN TABERNACLE BIBLE STUDY ON PRINCE OF DARKNESS V8. PRINCE OF LIGHT. Luke 11:14-26, 33-36-Feb. 8. "Look therefore whether the light that is in thee be not darkness." -Luke 11:35. HOWEVER much the worldly-wise may scoff at the idea that there is a personal devil, prince over a demon host of spirit belongs—rebels against God's government—let us always remember that this is the Bible teaching from Genesis to Revelation. The Bible explains that Satan was the first transgressor; that previously he was a cherub, who lost his loyalty to God through pride; and that he seduced into disobedience those whom the Bible designates a demon host. Everywhere the Scriptures set forth that this demon host are associated with our earth, and are not in some far-off fiery furnace torturing dead. A The Bible indicates that God does not lack power to deal with these rebels; but that He is permitting them for a time to manifest the fruitage of sin, anger, malice. Satan—Prince Occr a Demon Host. for a time to test the frultage of sin, anger, malice. hatred, envy, strife, as a lesson for angels and men. They are under certain limitations. Scripturally styled "chains of darkness." Since the Deluge they have not been permitted to materialize as men. But they have sought intercourse with humanity; and their victims are said to be obsessed. When their victory is complete, the victims are said to be possessed of the demon and insane. It is estimated that fully one-half of the insane are demon-possessed. As in the past intercourse was sought through witches, necromancers, etc., so today intercourse with humanity is sought through outlja boards, planchettes and mediums. Deceived by demon doctrines inculcated in the Dark Ages (1 Timothy 4:1), humanity neglect God's testimony that the dead are asleep and "know not anything." "Their thoughts perish." until their awakening in the morning of the New Dispensation. Today's study introduces the Master delivering a man from demon possession. The people rightly understood the difficulty; but being opposed to Jesus some declared that the demons obeyed Him because He Himself was the Prince of Devils. Others said, Your miracles are all earthly; show us some sign from Heaven. Jesus showed that for Satan to cast out his own hosts would signify warfare in the demon camp, which would imply that Satan's house was divided and would soon fall; consequently such an argument should have no weight. To those who realized that He was casting out demons by the finger of God, the power of God, there should be no doubt that this was evidence of special favor from God, corroboration of His testimony that the power of God's Kingdom was being exercised in their midst. When Israel rejected Christ, the Kingdom offer was taken from them, and they were set aside for a time. The Message has since gathered another Israel-drawing first all "Israelites indeed," and then the saintly of every nation. Jesus' power in casting out demons showed that He was able to deal with Satan; and that, had the Kingdom then been set up, Satan and his angels would have been restrained. However, in view of the foretold rejection of Jesus and the Kingdom, the work of binding Satan delayed until Jesus' Second Coming. Then He will deal with Satan and all who have cultivated sin and Satan's spirit. The Binding of Satan. Jesus pictures Satan's control of the world, likening him to a strong man armed and guarding his palace. He can maintain control until a stronger overcomes him and takes possession. Thus Jesus foretold that His Messianic Kingdom will be stronger than that of Satan and will blind him. The result will be the deliverance of mankind from the curse of sin and death, which has been upon humanity for six thousand years. Jesus likened the world to the poor demoniac whom He had released from Satan's grasp. Similarly, all who accept Christ are delivered. But Jesus declares that Satan will seek to regain control of such through the spirit of the world-pride, anger, hatred, strife, works of the flesh and the Devil If Satan be not resisted, the blessings received from the knowledge of God larly, all who accept Christ are delivered. But Jesus declares that Satan will seek to regain control of such through the spirit of the world-pride, anger, hatred, strife, works of the flesh and the Devil. If Satan be not resisted, the blessings received from the knowledge of God will become an injury; and such a person will be worse than before he came into relationship with Christ. The Master emphasized this, declaring that the light of Truth, the grace of God received, must be let shine to the glory of God. Otherwise, the light would become extinguished and the darkness would prevail. The eye represents intelligence; and so long as we have the true enlightenment, or intelligence, the whole body is blessed thereby. The eye, the light, here represents the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit, which has the greatest power to bless. Its loss would mean even greater darkness than we experienced before coming to a knowledge of God. FLOWERS For FUNERALS 916 F, 722 9th and Center Market THE NEGRO FARMER THE NEGRO FARMER Something New: Something Needed A Paper That Helps People to Become Better Farmers is an Aid to the Church, the School and to the Secular and Religious Papers It has been decided to publish at Tuskegee Institute Post Office, Every-Other-Week for the present, a national farm paper to be known as THE NEGRO FARMER. It will be published in the interest of Negro landowners, tenant farmers and of those who employ Negro labor. There is no other strictly farm newspaper in the world devoted to the interest of Negro farmers. Many of the white farm newspapers enjoy huge circulations and there is no reason why a farm paper in the interest of Negroes should not prove equally successful. In fact, occupying an exclusive field it should enjoy a success far beyond that of the usual farm publication. It is proposed to circulate this paper among the 2,000,000 black farmers of the United States. The paper will be eight pages, of about the size of "The Country Gentleman." DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON STATES: The Tuskegee Institute has n this new publication, but some of are interested in its success and complish great good but will be is backed by a strong organization advance to assure its publication NEGRO FARMER have my er The success of this project sensible lines upon which it is be The Tuskegee Institute has no financial interest or control over this new publication, but some of the active officers of the institution are interested in its success and believe that it will not only accomplish great good but will be a paying investment. The paper is backed by a strong organization and funds have been provided in advance to assure its publication. Those in active control of THE NEGRO FARMER have my entire confidence and good will. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. The success of this project is assured because of the solid and sensible lines upon which it is being laid out. All the capital stock has been subscribed for. The subscription price is $1.0 vertisements are invited. Clubbing papers will be arranged for on a ready to receive Subscriptions and The first issue of the paper Address all communications to: THE NEGR TUSKEGEE IN The subscription price is $1.00 a year and Subscriptions and Advertisements are invited. Clubbing rates with important Negro newspapers will be arranged for on a satisfactory basis. We are now ready to receive Subscriptions and Advertisements. The first issue of the paper will appear February first, 1914. Address all communications to: 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. ABOLISH THE ALLEYS. Race Duty—Baptist Ministers Meet. The Ministers' Alliance of Washington and Vicinity, made up of all the associations of preachers in Washington held an interesting meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Building Monday of last week. Dr. D. E. Wiseman presided, and Rev. Dr. W. C. Thompson was secretary. Insurance Commissioner Nesbit and Mrs. Wood spoke on the bill to abolish alleys in the District of Columbia. The preachers took a lively interest in the matter. Mrs. Layton was enforced for probation officer at this meeting. But the real meeting among preachers that beautiful Monday was in session at Zion Baptist Church, Southwest, at Bro. Howard's church. It was the weekly meeting of the ```markdown ``` RO FARMER Something Needed as People to Become an Aid to the Church, the Secular and Relig- Papers to publish at Tuskegee Insti- ner-Week for the present, the known as THE NEGRO published in the interest of farmers and of those who There is no other strictly world devoted to the interest farm newspapers enjoy huge to reason why a farm paper is should not prove equally impying an exclusive field it beyond that of the usual apposed to circulate this pa- black farmers of the United be eight pages, of about Gentleman." to financial interest or control over the active officers of the institution believe that it will not only ac- caying investment. The paper in and funds have been provided in Those in active control of THE site confidence and good will. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. This assured because of the solid and ing laid out. 00 a year and Subscriptions and Ad- rates with important Negro news- satisfactory basis. We are now Advertisements. will appear February first, 1914. O FARMER STITUTE, ALA. Baptist Ministers' Union. Mr. Archibald Grimke read a paper interpreting race duty in the present crisis. Dr. J. Milton Waldron was on hand and the presence of the newly exalted head of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was evidently not pleasing to the Dr. With such a feeling as one on the outside might feel to one on the inside, Dr. Waldron attacked Mr. Grimke on some of his religious inferences. The Union, however, stayed the interference of Dr. Waldron until the end of the address of Mr. Grimke, then the fun commenced. There were live times that ran close to great confusion. Dr. Waldron's veiled allusions to personal matters were forced out by the brethren, and he was not allowed to proceed without cutting out personal references of all kinds. Drs. Norman, Sayles, Clark, Jarvis and others held the floor against Dr. Waldron till he agreed to leave such matters as the color of a man's wife out of his argument. Mr. Grimke was serene throughout. But we will have to give Dr. Waldron credit for drawing out of Mr. Grimke a beautiful confession of faith, which, however, once stated left no argument for our good. Doctor when things calmed down Mr. Grimke withdrew. Then the committee that had been sent out to investigate the N. A. A. C. P. made its report. The report condemned the treatment accorded Dr. Waldron personally, but commended the Association. Drs. Norman, White, Sayles, Lampkins and a few others opposed the adoption of the report. Rev. Drs. Howard, Ricks, Clark, Jarvis and Mrs. Julia Layton favored the report. 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On motion of the plaintiff, it is this 29th day of January, 1914, ordered that the defendants, Viola Loraine Jeffrey and Joseph Dunston, cause their appearance to be entered here-in on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided, a copy of this order be published once a week for three successive weeks in the Washington Law Reporter, and the Washington "Bee," before said day. ASHLEY M. GOULD, Justice. A true copy. Test: J. R. YOUNG, Clerk, By F. E. CUNNINGHAM, Assistant Clerk. LYONS AND WALKER AT- TORNEYS. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court—No. 20445, Administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, letter of administration on the estate of Ellen N. Ricks, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All person having claims against the decease age hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber on or before the 8th day of January A. D., 1915: otherwise they may be law be excluded from all benefit or said estate. Given under my hand this 8th day of January, 1914. JAMES RICKS. 1512 Church St. Attest: JAMES TANNER. Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. CHAS. H. HEMANS, ATTORNEY. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—No. 32319, Equity Doc. 70. Thornton Robinson, Plaintiff, VS. Ruth Robinson and Hughy Hines, Defendants. The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the defendant, Ruth Robinson, on the grounds of adultery with the correspondent, Hughy Hines. On motion of the plaintiff, it is this 21st day of January, 1914, ordered that the defendants Ruth Robinson and Hughy Hines cause their appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided, a copy of this order be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Washingto Law Reporter, and the Washingto Bee, before said day. WENDELL P. STAFFORD, Justice. A true copy. Test: J. R. YOUNG, Clerk. By F. E. CUNNINGHAM, Assistant Clerk. THOMAS WALKER, ATTORNEY Supreme Court of the District of Columba, Holding Probate Court- No. 19871. Administration. This is to give notice that the sub scriber of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letter testamentary on the estate of Mary S Harding, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 19th day of January, A. D. 1915 otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefits of said estate. Given under my hand this 19th day of January, 1914. JAMES H. BROWN, 1638 Montello Ave. N. E. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. THOMAS WALKER Attorney. Pocket Billiards. Tel. Lin. 1059 HOTEL WEST European Plan Home Like Rooms ELLIOTT C. WEST., Prop. Sanitary Barber Shop, R. A. Nelson, Mgr. Visit Our Dining Room Finest Wines and Liquors 11 to 19 E Street N. W. Washington, D. C. MARLBORO, MD. Miss Susie Lee spent the week's end with friends in Washington. Miss Annie Lee has returned from her visit in Baltimore, Md. Rev. Virgil Carter will preach at Union M. E. Church Sunday; February 1st, 1914. Little Miss Susie Curtis spent the week's end with little friends in Washington, D.C. Miss Annie Diggs, of Upper Marlboro, died at her home Sunday. January 25th, 1914. She is survived by a mother, father and three brothers NOSE WORTH $1,780. St. Louis Girl Wins 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 aued for $10,000 damages on the ground of having been disfigured by an operation on her nose. The picture was introduced to show how she looked before the operation and how her beauty had been marred. Her petition alleged Dr. Pinkstaff agreed to correct a deformity in her nose for $35 and that in treating her he injected an excessive quantity of paraffin, causing the nose to swell and her eyeballs to become irritated. This, she alleged, permanently disfigured 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 heard 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, intelligent and of studious inclinations, who enrolled in the department of civil engineering at the beginning of the college year. He gives the name of William Summerville, but the college authorities have no proof that that is his true name. Every recollection of his past life is 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 waft 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 Poor Methods of Handling. Atlantic City, N. J. - In discussing at their annual convention here the high prices of eggs members of the American Warehousemen's association placed some of the blame at the door of farmers' wives, who mostly have 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 list of December. MORE DATA TO AID RATE RULING PROVISIONS FOR ECONOMY. New Information Sought Includes Revenues Derived From Transportation of Different Commodities and Interlocking Boards and Contracts—Seventy-nine Questions Submitted, Washington—Railroads of the United States seeking authority to increase their freight rates on an average of 5 per cent are requested in an order issued by the Interstate commerce commission to submit detailed information concerning their financial operations. An inquiry into the rate case was begun several weeks ago, and the rail roads told their side. The shippers who are fighting the proposed increase are yet to be beard. The commission has gone over the evidence submitted by the railroads and has asked for sup plemental data. The commission's order issued does not foreshadow delay in the promulgation of a decision in the application for authority to increase railroad freight rates. It indicates that the commission does not intend to decide the case merely on the ex parte statements of railroad managers. The new information sought by the commission covers these questions; Revenues derived from the transportation of different commodities and the practice of the railroads in granting to shippers special service or allowance in connection with transportation service. Economy in methods of purchasing equipment, materials and supplies, their uses and practices in connection with various transportation operations. Financial history and transactions of carriers. Conclicting interests, particularly the financial interests of directors, officers and employees in the business transactions to which the carriers are also parties. Contracts made between the carfliers and sleeping car and parlor car companies and the results of such contracts. Also general information not embraced in circulars heretofore issued by the commission. Seventy-nine questions bearing on rates are submitted to the railroads. The answers must be made before Jan. 31. "Elaborate and helpful contributions from the carriers' accounts have been submitted by the railroads with a view to diminishing net returns from operations and lessened net income," said the commission in an announcement explaining its inquiry. "These statements do not furnish fully the data deemed by the commission to be necessary to determine the general course to be pursued. The carriers are therefore further ordered and directed to furnish the commission at the earliest date possible the information called for and to verify such information under the oath of the officer under whose direction and supervision the returns are made." The commission explains some of the various groups of questions that are asked carriers as follows: "Questions regarding revenues and the conservation thereof are designed to secure data concerning the possibility of increasing revenues otherwise than through a general increase of freight rates. The questions relate in part to the terminal allowances made by railroads, particularly to the larger industries, and to the free service, the legality or propriety of which has been from time to time questioned. These services and allowances include allowances to terminal railways owned by industries, free switching, lighterage, loading and unloading freight, free warehousing, reconsignment, especially favorable rates and special train service, billing in transit privileges. "Questions relative to economy are designed to secure data concerning the possibility of increasing the net revenues through economies in operations These include possible savings in the purchase of materials and supplies through standardization and otherwise; also possible savings in the use of materials and supplies and particularly in the consumption of coal. There are also questions designed to secure further information as to the causes of increased operating costs and means of avoiding them Certain of the questions are designed to secure data with a view of determining to what extent and under what circumstances the increase in the size and weight of equipment results in economy and greater net operating income." TUNNEL 150 FEET TO ROB. Bank Thieves Pierce Concrete Walls and Get $3,700. San Francisco.-Cracksmen tunneled 150 feet and pierced the concrete walls of the First National Bank of Oroville vault. They obtained $3,700 in silver, but were unable to blow open a steel safe in which was a much larger amount of gold and currency. The base from which the robbers worked was the cellar of f building occupied only when lodge meetings were held at night. TO POLE BY AEROPLANE. Shackleton Will Have Sledges Drawn by Airship. London.—The keenest interest is felt in the news that Sir Ernest H. Shackleton, who already has written his name indelibly on the antarctic roll of fame, is about to lead another British expedition to the south pole. The main object of the expedition will be to cross the antarctic continent from sea to sea, making the south pole the halfway home on the great journey and thus at one stroke recover for Britain the prestige and place in polar exploration that were hers till four years ago. This will be the biggest polar journey yet attempted and will open up in the Weddell quadrant a vast unexplored region which is still blank on the map. It is notable that no attempt to reach the south pole has yet been made from Weddell sea, the point of departure for the new expedition, all other journeys having been made from Ross sea, on the other side. Till the Smoke Rose. In the third century there was an emperor of Japan who, mounting to the summit of a hill during a period of hard times and poor crops, observed that no smoke was rising from the clumped cottages in the valleys below him. The villagers could not afford fires; besides, most of them had no need to cook. He surveyed the some thoughtfully and, descending, gave orders to remit all taxes for a period of three years. Before the time was over his palace fell into decay and parts of it into ruin; the rain came through the roof, and more than once he was brushed as he slept. But he made no complaint. At the end of three years he climbed the hill once more. Everywhere, from more numerous cottages, blue spirals drifted upward to the sky. He smiled as he descended, and the taxes were restored. But it was not with tax money that the palace was repaired, since the grateful people raised the needed sum as a thank offering.—Youth's Companion. The Supercriti Provest Hawkins of Oriel college, Oxford, declares the Right Hon. W. G. R. Russell in "Edward King, Brittish Bishop of Lincoln," was never happy unless he could find some fault to criticise in the undergraduates who came before him. Among other things, the record of chapel attendance was always on his table and referred to for praise or blame. One day when King, who was an Oriel man and who seemed to have been a happy combination of George Herbert and Saint Francis de Sales, was before him the provost consulted the record. "I observe, Mr. King," said ha, "that you have never missed a single chapel, morning or evening, during the whole term." He paused, but instead of a word of praise, which might reasonably have been expected, he continued severely: "I must warn you, Mr. King, that even too regular attendance at chapel may degenerate into formalism." Limit For Women and Girls Under New Pennsylvania Law. Harrisburg, Pa.—Pennsylvania's new woman's employment law is now in effect. The limit of hours of labor for women and girls is fifty-four a week, except in the home and on the farm. The new law prohibits the employment of women or girls for more than six consecutive days and not more than ten hours in any one day. Forty-five minutes must be allowed for the midday meal and a rest period of the same length after continuous employment for six hours. Night employment is limited to telephone operators over eighteen and to managers, superintendents, clerks and stenographers. The department of labor and industry, Commissioner Jackson says, will be reasonable and work to bring about the conditions required by the statute without entailing unnecessary hardship. The law will cause many changes in industrial and mercantile establishments. Its applicability to theatrical people will be worked out after advice from the attorney general's department. Having purchased the business of Mr. James Winslow, I am now prepared to supply his former patrons and the public in general with b grades of Coal and Wood, and moderate prices. Prompt and reliable service can always be assured, and a trial order is invited. Phone North 413. Fresh Fish and Oysters. Adjoining the Coal Office has also been opened a stand where the public 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 supplying oysters for church festivals, banquets, etc. Family trade a specialty Remember the Location. v220 R Street N. W. Phone. N. 413. HAIR VIM TRADE MARK 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. CO. 1234 You St., Wash., D. C. QUINADE GROWS HAIR. REMOVES DANDRUFF SEND FOR SAMPLE QUINASOAP THE IDEAL SHAMPOO 50AP THOROUGHLY CLEANSSES THE SCALP QUINACOMB HAIR STRAIGHTENER SHAMPOO DRYER QUINAPE 25¢ QUINASOAP 50¢ QUINASOAP 25¢ AT ALL DRUGISTS SEEBY DRUG COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. Printing The Triangle 1109 Eye Str Telephone North 7615. HARRY L. TIGNOR, Attorney and Counsellor at Law 541 Florida Avenue N. W. Washington, D. C. Phone, M. 7096. Hoffman Band—Howard Theatre February 8th. The celebrated Hoffman Band concert will take place at Howard Theater Sunday afternoon at 3:30. The concert is sacred. FQR RENT BY THOMAS WALKER. 1005 Maryland Ave. S. W., 10 rooms, all improvements, reduced to.....$20.50 106 Benning Road, 6 rooms... 8.40 05 Benning Road, 7 rooms... 12.00 2654 15t St. N. W. 7 rooms... 17.50 2437 Ga. Ave. N. W. 6 rooms, hall, bath, Latrobe, range. Will be thoroughly cleaned up; $20.50. 235 W St. N. W. 1115 N. J. Ave. S. E., 7 rooms and bath, $20. 249 W St. N. W., 6 room brick, $15.50. THOMAS WALKER, 506 Fifth St. N. W. Phone M. 4662. For Sale. Fr Sale—Three lots, 25x120 feet each inner Fifty-third and Dayton Strig Northeast, two blocks west of National Training School, $600. Address "N," Bee office. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, with or without board. Miss Hammond, 1111 Eye St. N. W. Rooms. Furnished rooms with heat, light, and plenty of hot water for a gentleman or two in a quiet family. 1622 Vermont Avenue N. W., City. THE CALIFORNIA FRUIT & DELICATESSEN-CO. A. H. Underdown, Manager, 1226 You Street Northwest, Washington, 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. CULTIVATE YOUR HAIR. Mme. C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower For sale at the branch office 1123 First Street Northwest. Dec. 13 tf Rooms by the Day or Week Meals at all Hours NEW HUDNELL Americah and European Plan FINE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS P. Dallas Washington, Proprietor Successor to Hudnell & Washington 107 Sixth Street Northwest Washington, D. C. Call Main 3322 JUSTH'S OLD STAND. If you can do better or buy lower, why, it is wise to do so; but it can't be done! and many a man will say so. Our stock is open for inspection; goods marked in plain figures, sold low so that the buyer comes again. We have new pants, $2 to $3; 25 per cent more buys no better, and $3 to $10 for a slightly used overcoat is cash well spent. One price. Justh's Old Stand, 619 D. Trade With the House That Trades With You. KIDWELL & TURNER FRESH—MEATS—SMOKED Poultry a Specialty 916 Louisiana Ave. Northwest Phone Main 228