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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. 48 WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1914 THE TAU DELTA SIGMA Fraternity—Big Meeting at Howard Theater Sunday, April 26. The Tau Delta Sigma Fraternity of Howard University Law School gave the citizens of Washington an unusual treat on Sunday, April 26, at Howard Theater. The program was as follows: Presiding Officer—Judge Robert H. Terrell, District Municipal Court. Overture—Orchestra. Invocation—Rev. F. I. A. Bennett, pastor Calvary P. E. Church. Foreword—Robert B: Crumpler, president of Fraternity. president of Platency. "Battle Hymn of the Republic" (Audience join in)—Orchestra. Introduction of Speaker—Hon. Arthur A. Birney, former U. S. District Attorney. Address—Hon. Wm. E. Borah, U. S. Senator from Idaho. "Star Spangled Banner"—Orchestra. Benediction—Rev. F. I. A. Bennett. Music by the Howard University. Orchestra—H. B. Wallace, Director. All of the speakers and the orchestra received hearty applause. The public showed their appreciation of the effort of these law students by their presence, their silver offering, their attentive interest, and their great ovation to the principal speaker of the afternoon. Judge Robert H. Terrell presided. The address of Mr., Robert B. Crumpler, president of the Fraternity, was an intelligent and timely foreword to the students, the race and the country, so ably did he present in the brief time allotted him the foreword of what the Negro seeks and demands in this country, that it called from Senator Borah a tribute, referring to him as the "brilliant young speaker who preceded me," and a quotation from his address that the achievement of our purpose is not a question of fifty years, but fifty times fifty years. Hon. Arthur A. Birney of the Faculty in a most pleasing and entertaining address introduced Senator Borah, who was given a wholesome cheer and college applauds. Senator Borah addressed the assembly on the subject of the progress of the Negro in fifty years, reading a prepared statement of compiled statistics showing what the Negro had accomplished since his emancipation. The Senator made mention of statements he had PETER H. HOWARD THEATER. SUNDAY, APRIL 30TH. made on the floor of the Senate, that the Negro had made more progress in fifty years than any other race in such a time. No one can successfully contradict this statement. "I show from the figures that I have presented to you that I was correct. I also stated that you were a patriotic people, defenders of your country and the flag—not unmakers of the system of our great American institutions. There are some few men today who believe the fathers of our Government did not properly prepare this great nation for its future and they believe they must remake it; but I believe that Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton and all the founders of this republic, together with Abraham Lincoln, founded and established a republic the political science of which cannot be bettered by mankind. I know that in the various industrial and economic questions there must be changes and an adaptation to conditions as exist, but the fundamental principle of a government for the people, of the people, cannot be changed. You have proved by the facts I have stated your capacity for citizenship—the work you have done in educational lines, which the power of government, the protection of the home, the character that makes for good citizenship, that not only your leading people, but the great masses of your people are interested in securing the advantages of the schools that will make you a factor in this government. I will not discourage a young man of your race who has the courage to take up the great profession of law or study the ministry to be a teacher, but I want to impress upon you that what you want to do is to get a firm hold on the industrial features of this land. Buy land, get a home and keep it; never sell it unless you get more than it is worth. Your devotion to this country is significant; you have had a part in all of the struggles of war from the American Revolution, having fought for the people who enslaved you—working in the day tilling the soil, feeding the soldiers of the army who were fighting for a continuation of slavery, at night laying across the door to protect the women of the men who were at war. I notice that in the research I have made I find no Negro men manufacturing or distilling liquor. If I had my way I would put in the penitentiary for life a man who establishes or sells liquor in a colored community. He makes and sells to your people the stuff that destroys your reason, and many crimes that are charged against your people are the result of this hellish, fendish liquor that you purchase. You can beat him at his game by not buying it, and not receiving him in the society of your people, young man. If I or any other white man commits a crime, I or the other man is held responsible for the same; but if one of your people commit a crime it is charged to your whole race. Now, starting in life, remember that your acts are for your mother, sister, wife, and children and they suffer for your deeds. I believe, as I stated on the floor of the Senate, that the Fifteenth Amendment is a farce because it has never been enforced; it is a fraud practiced upon the Negro. A promise made and not kept is worthless. If the issue of the rights of the Negro to the ballot is ever openly presented to the Congress I shall be found on the side of the Negro. I want to say to you, have self-reliance, learn to trust yourself, ascertain what is right, act and vote according to what you believe is for your best interest. I would like to have you all vote the Republican ticket, but I would rather see you vote the Democratic ticket than have to make you vote the Republican ticket, because somebody makes you do so; but I don't see how you can vote the Democratic ticket. Sections should have nothing to do with this question; every man, north or south, should have the right to vote." When Senator Borah finished the audience of more than 1,500 persons standing waved their handkerchiefs and cheers for five minutes. Judge Terrell asked for a Chautauqua salute, which was heartily given. The students of Howard gave their yell and handcap ending with Borah, "Borah is all right." It was truly a big event for the Tau Delta Sigma Fraternity. The members of the Fraternity are: James B. Morris, James M. Stockett, Robert B. Crumpler, Thomas H. Reid, Chester H. Crumpler, David C. Coleman, Lemuel A. Wilson, F. Morris Murray, David Wells, Mortimer Harris, Josiah T. Settle, Chas. E. Lane, Geo H. Murray, Samuel Z. C. Westerfield. T B. Smith, Walter L. Davis, Andrew Jackson, Jackson L. Davis, Jas. H Richardson, Frederick J. Hamilton, Abram Venable; Judge Robert H. Terrell, Frater in Facultate (From Columbia, S. C., State.) The vote in the Case. Twenty thousand out of sixty-five thousand land owning farms are doing what they can to promote condition of affairs in South Carolina, what does he see He sees about ten per cent of the fifty per cent of them landless. They are mistaken men, they are sadly wrong, but it is a fact that they white men illiterate and more than When one of them considers the races and who wish to see it established in politics and in social life, this equality. It is with facts that we are concerned. In the Northern part of this country are a few, a very few, scholarly and earnest men, some of them rich, who believe in the equality of the negroes. Ability to read and write or ownership of property taxed at $300 the qualifications for suffrage. The negroes sending larger numbers of children to school than the whites are sending. Acres of land owned by negroes increasing in number while acres owned by whites decrease. Negroes qualifying for suffrage in rapidly increasing numbers both by acquiring education and acquiring lands. The habit of going to school less general among whites in the white counties than among negroes in counties having negro majorities. The constitutional restrictions on suffrage adopted in 1835 operating as a powerful incentive to negroes to learn and to save. Negroes listening to their wise leaders who preach and teach that the man who owns property and has trained intelligence can take care of himself regardless of his color. White men of South Carolina refusing to enact compulsory school attendance laws, so allowing illiteracy to breed illiteracy. Finally, he sees white men maintaining a primary election system to which all white men, regardless of education or property, are admitted and which takes the place of the M. H. H. SUPERINTENDENT ERNEST L. THURSTON. general elections, so that the illiterate and propertyless white man ceases to care whether he is a qualified elector or not. Seeing these things in South Carolina, the Northern fanatic, believing in race equality aware that race problems do not settle themselves in a generation, sits patiently and waits, smiling that South Carolina thinking to perpetuate white ascendancy, adopts and practices the only policy that might, in time, endanger it. To exclude any white man from the primary would be to administer a bitter dose to him. Therefore, don't administer it to him—though it would save his children from the ignorance that blinds his father. The truth remains that from no good motive, South Carolina is doing more for her pegroes than for her white people. ALUMNI MEETING OF THE A. M. T. S. Members of the Armstrong Alumni Association held their third regular meeting in the gym of the school Thursday evening, April 30 last. Quite an interesting program was arranged by the executive committee, as follows: Address by Prof. Alain L. Locke; remarks by D. L. Stevens, presiding officer and by Principal G. C. Wilkinson; vocal solos by Miss M. Still, and Mr. Jacob Jones; instrumental solos by Miss Ruhy Holland and Mr. Louis Brown. This was followed by an informal reception. The school was beautifully decorated with flags and school colors, and the school spirit predominated amid the immense crowd as of yore. The following are the officers: President, Mr. Roscoe A. Vaughn, Class of '04; First Vice-President, Mr. Herbert Stevens, Class of '10; Recording Secretary, Mr. Arthur Johnson, Class of '07; Assistant Recording Secretary, Mrs. J. I. Ezelle, Class of '08; Fiancial Secretary, E. Mabry; Corresponding Secretary, Charles Wesley; Treasurer, Mr. Arthur Albert; Custodian of Records, R. Davis; Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr. Bernard Quiller; Executive Committee, Mr. Herbert Stevens. Mjs Norma E. Boyd, Miss Jessie C. Mason, Mr. William A. Henderson and Mr. N. Sparks. DEATH OF MRS. LEE. Wife of Rev. James H. Lee. After a Lingering Illness, Died Wednesday April 29th. Mrs. Harriet Lee, the wife of Rev. James H. Lee and niece of Mr. M. C. Maxfield, who died last Wednesday, April 29, after a lingering illness, was buried from the Third Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Wm. H. Howard, pastor of Zion Baptist Church. Dr. Howard paid the deceased a most eloquent tribute, reviewing her life and character from childhood and reciting many interesting incidents in her life. Almost every Baptist minister of note was present and spoke feelingly of her. Rev. J. I. Loving was master of ceremonies. Rev. Jarvis sang a most feeling hymn which drew tears from the eyes of the auditors. Many societies of which the deceased was a member, had representatives present and participated in the ceremonies. The interment was at Harmony Cemetery under the directions of the James Brothers. The deceased leaves a husband, two daughters and a fond son. SCHOOL FOR NURSES. Graduating Exercises May 5. Dr. Williams attends the Graduate Williams' Address to the Graduates. The graduating exercises of the Freedmen's Hospital Training School took place in the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel at 8 o'clock last Tuesday evening, May 5, in the presence of a large and appreciative audience. The address of Dr. W. L. Williams was scholarly, pointed and practical. Music was furnished by Smith's orchestra. Program. Overture—Isle D'Amour, orchestra. • March—The Whip, orchestra. Invocation. Rev. D. F. Rivers, D. D., Pastor of Berean Baptist Church. Piano solo—(a) Prelude and Fugue, Bach; (b) Gavotte, Bach, Miss Pearl Christmas, of the Washington Conservatory of Music. Address, E. D. Williston, M. D. Violin solo—Elgie, Massanet, Mr. J. M. Johnson. Presentation of diplomas, Rev. Stephen M. Newman, D. D., President of Howard University. Music—Druid's Prayer, orchestra. Graduates Carrie Lena Byrd, Virginia; Laura Aurelia Cargile, Georgia; Ophelia Elizabeth Clark, Indiana; Alice Veronica Jackson, Maryland; Blanche Lillian Jordan, Arkansas; Ethel Mae Minor, District of Columbia; Maud Ernestine Mundin, Virginia; Adaline Robinson, Arkansas; Willie Belle Shelton, Virginia; Lena Smith, Virginia; Edna Sylvia Thompson, New Jersey; Amanda Evalina Varner, Georgia; Olive Glennie Walker, Michigan; Lula Howard Williamson, North Carolina. COACH THERESE' LEE RoEllen R. PoEllen Who of Boston, Baltimore, New York, Chicago or Washington knows not Coach Therese' Lee? She is one of the splendid array of athletic girls turned out by Dr. Dudley Sargent's Normal Training School of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and with years of experience under the exacting tutelage of that pioneer in the field of physical education for the race. Miss Anita J. Turner, she is making high school athletic history for Washington girls. As an exponent of the terpsichorean art and as a teacher of the light fantastic steps many successful amateur performances in this city have attested. Miss Lee stepped into a new path last year and several victories have come to her along the team basketball route, with Armstrong and M street as factors. She is a member of the High School Games Committee, and with Misses Campbell and McAdoo of Armstrong and Misses Perry and Kirkland of M Street form the consultation committees of the athletic associations of the high schools for girl athletics. Coach Lee promises indoor and playground baseball and field games as competitive features for girls in the near future. In a game replete with instances of good and bad play Commercial High School baseball team defeated M Street High School nine by the score of 10 to 6 on Friday. Horad of Mott School pitched a good game and although he was touched up for a total of 6 hits, his effort was all that could be wished for. Had M Street's infield given Brewer the support due him a better fate awaited him. M Street played an in-and-out game, splashes of major form and then some rank bush league attempts. Commercial has just as slick an infield as the two former champion high school teams of other years located at Phelps, Swann, Turner, Collins, and Captain Parks look better balanced than either of the other two short field players. The Summary: M Street. Player R. H. E. Adams, 3b 1 2 2 Hardy, lf. 0 1 0 Costin, c. 1 0 0 Diggs, 2b. 0 0 2 Odell, rf. 0 0 0 Coates, 1b. 1 1 0 Lewis, cf. 1 0 0 Hammond, cf. 0 0 0 Jackson, ss., 3b. 1 2 2 Tompkins* 0 0 0 Brewer, p. 1 0 0 Miles** 0 0 0 6 6 6 Commercial. Player R. H. E. Parks, 3b. 2 3 0 Taylor, lf. 0 0 0 Gordon, rf. 1 2 0 Turner, ss. 1 1 0 Collins, 1b. 2 2 1 Swann, 2b. 2 0 1 Dean, cf. 1 0 0 Horad, p. 1 1 0 Lee, c. 0 1 0 Walker, c. 0 0 0 10 10 2 *Tompkins batted for Hardy. **Miles batted for Costin. Umpire, Mr. J. F. N. Wilkinson. PASTOR'S WIFE IS DEAD. Well-Known Worker Among Colored People for Years. Cleveland, O., May 4. Mrs. Waterloo Bullock Snelson, 44 years old, wife of Rev. Floyd G. Snelson, pastor of Mt. Vernon A. M. E. Church, died at noon yesterday, at St. Anthony's Hospital, after an operation. The funeral will be held at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church at 1:30 P. m. next Friday, Rev. Ira A. Collins officiating. The body will lie in state from 8 A. M. until 1 P. M. Friday at Mt. Vernon A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Snelson was a native of Atlanta, Ga. She married Rev. Mr. Snelson on Christmas night, 1890, and accompanied him in his ministry in Georgia, California, Kansas, Missouri, Massachusetts, Bermuda Islands and Columbus. While in the Bermuda Islands she proved to be one of the most able women visitors there and, because of her educational attainments was frequently a guest at British social functions. Since coming to Ohio she became identified with numerous forward movements among her people, not only in Columbus, but in other cities of the state. Only a week ago Mrs. Snelson was requested to take charge of the women's suffrage movement among the colored women in Ohio, and at the same time was appointed by Governor Cox to represent the state at the national educational congress which will convene in Oklahoma next July. Besides her husband she is survived by a son, who is editor of the Columbus Independent; three daughters, one a teacher in the Girls' Training School at Dayton. Fla.; another married and living in Pittsburgh, and the third a 7-year-old child. MEMORANDUM Dr. W. S. Montgomery, supervising principal, acting as the agent for a number of contributors, recently presented to the Board of Education $200, which has been collected as a nucleus of a "Scholarship Fund" to be devoted to pupils in the colored high schools. This fund is a memorial to the late George F. T. Cooke, former superintendent of the colored public schools of the District of Columbia. This fund is the outcome of the gifts and the labors of Mrs. M. V. Datcher, sister of the late George F. T. Cooke. The prizes are to be awarded to graduates of the four-year course who have the highest scholarship and deportment in the M Street High School and in the Armstrong Manual Training School. Each school is to have three prizes, the first being that of $50, the second $30, and the third $20. The Board has accepted and holds this fund for disbursement as above outlined. THAT VERDICT. In the suit of Bailey vs. Weatherless, Grand Master F. A. A. M., in which the plaintiff sued for $10,000.00 because he had been separated from Freemasonry, the jury gave the plaintiff Bailey a verdict for $250.00 damages. Bailey, before being separated from the Masonic Craft, had been associated with Masons for a period of 46 years, during which time he paid into Eureka Lodge No. 5, F. A. A. M., the sum of 276.00 The verdict, therefore, returns to Bailey the money he paid into Eureka Lodge, and thereby leaves him entirely outside of the Masonic Order with no claims of any kind whatever upon it. All parties to the litigation should now be satisfied. L. C. Bailey, the plaintiff, is the ex-Treasurer of the Capital Savings Bank, which failed in 1902 for $80,000.00. PROF.W.H. RICHARDS His Letter of Commendation WHICH COMES NEAR RETURN- REV. ROSS A DISAPPOINTMENT. Rev. I. N. Ross Asked to be Returned. Letter of Prof. W. H. Richards. 525 Florida Avenue N. W. Washington, D. C., April 29, 1914. Bishop Levi J. Coppin, Baltimore, Md. Reverend and dear Bishop: I have the honor to commend Dr. I. N. Ross for re-appointment to the pastorate of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, this city, for another year, and on the following grounds: 1. The difficulty in finding another man who combines in himself in equal degree the qualities to meet the requirements of the most exacting station in the connection: the fervid piety and sterling character; the fine tact and sense; the sound body and superb physique and presence and the fascinating gifts of speech; the unquailing courage, the varied interests, the large sympathy, the knowledge of men, the magnetism that wins friends and the loyalty and unselfishness that holds them. All these Dr. Ross has and is blessed with an ideal wife. 2. Washington is a strategic point, and Metropolitan pulpit ought to represent uncompromising principle and voice the genuine feelings and aspirations of Negro Americans. 3. Metropolitan needs money—several thousand dollars for improvements and repairs and she must reduce her debt, as well as enlarge her activities. But money is hard to raise here, as the city has no commerce or manufactories; our own people are appealed to for funds as they are nowhere else in the country, and they can never feel assured of steady employment or income. 4. Dr. Ross has touched the life of this community at many points and always for the better. Its needs constitute the exigency that will justify you in departing from the rule. His troops of friends promise cooperation and give assurance that the coming year will be more fruitful, in good works, than the preceding ones if you can find a way to return him. Respectfully yours, WM. H. RICHARDS, Prof. Howard University Law School. BETHEL LITERARY Miss Madre Elected President. Bethel Literary and Historical Association held its thirty-third annual election Tuesday night, May 5. Mr. S. M. Dudley declined a third term. The following officers were elected: Miss M. A., D. Madre, president; Mr. A. S. Pinkett, first vice president; Mr. Sylvester L. McLaurin, second vice president; James A. Alston, recording secretary; Miss Parthenia Woodson, corresponding secretary; Miss J. R. Bush, treasurer; Prof. William H. Richards, lecturer and counsellor; Miss A. D. Bell, librarian; Clarence E. Allen, marshal, and Rev. C. H. Stepteau, chaplain. The Bee congratulates the society on its splendid selection of officers. Miss Madre is a wide-awake and hard working woman. Lawyer Scott Wins. Anthony A. W. Scott, who made such a strong fight against outside opposition to go as a delegate to the B. M. C. of Odd Fellows, which will meet in Boston, Mass., won't out last week by four votes. He defeated the entire combination. Attorney Scott is not pledged to any candidate for grand master. Mrs. E. A.Williams of Merchantville, N. J., one of the most dashing and prepossessing widows in New Jersey, was royally entertained while she was on a visit to this city. Miss Rachel Bice, who is undergoing treatment at the Providence Hospital, is doing well. She will be out in a few days. Bethel Literary and Historical Association. The society will close its season with a grand violin and song recital by the Douglass Concert Co., consisting of Miss Olive Mae Wells, contrato; Miss Maline Thomas, soprano; Mr. J. Emanuel Jones, tenor; Mrs. Joseph Douglass and Miss Eva Dykes, accompanists. Tuesday, May 12, 8 P. M. at Metropolitan A. M. E. This will be beyond question one of the finest musical events of the season. Admission, 25 cents. Orchestra Concert; Benefit of Y. C. W. C. A. There will be an orchestra concert given by the Corda Club, a string orchestra of thirty young ladies, Miss G. A. Fraser, director, at the Y. M. C. A. Assembly Hall, Thursday, May 14, 1914, from 8 to 10 P. M. Address, Dean L. B. Moore, Howard University; response, Mr. Louis Johnson, Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Aupices of Library Committee. Friends are invited. Admission 25c. CREATION DRAMA'S AUTHOR AT TEMPLE ANOINTED TO BE KINGS. Jesus the Head—The Church the Body, Special Training For Office—Who May Qualify For Election—Terms and Conditions to Be Met—Patient Continuance In Well-doing—Characterlikeness to Christ the Necessary Qualification—Suffering With Christ. Three Classes That Enter Race For Prize—Only One Will Be Successful. New York City, May 3.—Pastor Russell was at home today, and in the forenoon occupied the rostrum of his Temple Theater on West Sixty-Third street, just off Broadway. The Temple is the headquarters of Pastor Russell's increasingly famous Photo-Dr. New York City May 3—Pastor Russell was at home today, and in the forenoon occupied the rostrum of his Temple Theater on West Sixty-Third street just of Broadway. The Temple is the headquarters of Pastor Russell's increasingly famous Photo-Drama of Creation. It was here that this charmingly instructive Story of the Bible in Moving Pictures was launched last January, and it is still being exhibited to large audiences, every afternoon and evening, Sundays included. When the Pastor is absent from the city on Sundays, The Temple pulpit is occupied in the forenoon by one of his able assistants. Readers of Pastor Russell's worldwide, syndicated sermons are familiar with the rapid increase of productions of the Story of the Bible in films, panoramas, etc., as exhibited in his Creation Drama, it being produced now in the principal cities of the country. Pastor Russell's theme this forenoon was based upon the text: "If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow Me."—Matthew 16:24. God purposed from before the foundation of the world, said the Pastor, to establish a Kingdom for the blessing of all kind. In His infinite Wishty night and foreseen the enm and its penalty of death. new His own great Plan would set aside this curse bring in a blessing to the in family. dom, the Pastor explained, Terent from any other in that its Monarch will be not only a King, but also a Priest. For this reason, he declared, Christ is said to be a Priest after the Order of Melchizede, who was a priest upon his throne. Christ is to be both King and Priest at the same time. His anointing with the Holy Spirit at Jordan was to represent His induction into the place of favor where in due time He would be the authorized King and Priest, recognized as such by the Almighty God. "The Pastor then showed that the condition upon which God would appoint any one to the office of King and Priest was this: The one accounted worthy of this high honor must first demonstrate his obedience to the Father even unto death—an obedience that would respond to any requirement that the Father might please. When Jesus made a consecration of Himself at Jordan, He offered Himself to meet the conditions. As He said of Himself later, "I came not to do Mine own will, but the will of My Father." The work to be done was first to prove Himself worthy to be the great King, the great Priest; and thus He would be given authority to bless the world. Secondly, this very sacrifice of Himself, by which He would demonstrate His worthiness to be the great Priest upon His Throne would be a Sin-offering on behalf of humanity, to pay the Ransom-price for the world, and thus to set aside legally and justly the penalty which God had pronounced against Adam and which affected all his posterity. The Pastor next pointed out Jesus' steps in fulfillment of God's Plan. At the age of thirty years our Lord consecrated Himself to do the Father's will, saying, as foretold by the Psalmist, "Lo, I come: in the volume of the Book it is written of Me, I delight to do Thy will, O My God!" (Psalm 40:7.. 8) Then for three and half years the Master was thoroughly tested to demonstrate that He had really meant all that He said when He made that concession Vow unto God. When on Calvary He cried, "It is finished." He referred to His demonstration of loyalty and obedience to the Father's will. His fulness of laying down His life in the Father's service. His work as Purchaser of the world, was finished. The Gospel Call. Continuing his argument, the Pastor declared that God raised Jesus from the dead on the third day in order that He might be a Prince and a Savior. (Acts 5:20, 31.) But although more than eighteen centuries have passed since then, the world is still unsaved. The speaker then showed that during this time God has been calling a class out of the world for a special purpose. This special call of the Gospel Age is to the effect that as many as hear this Message, are privileged to become, upon certain conditions, members of this special class which God is select ing—this "Body of Christ, which is the Church" The Pastor then stated the terms and condition upon which any one is eligible to membership in the Body of Christ: The Father gives the invitation while the High Calling of this Age is open. He nominates those who accept the call, but each must elect himself by compliance with the terms and conditions. The speaker explained that the call is a drawing toward God—a desire to come near to Him. Some have it from birth, others get it at their mother's knee, others through a hymn, a book, through hearing the Scriptures, etc. Whatever thus points to Christ as the Way to God constitutes a call, an invitation. Walking In the Narrow Way. Walking In the Narrow Way. Those who have heard the call, continued the Pastor, must learn that the first step is to turn away from sin. Next they must learn that God has made provision through the death of His Son whereby sins may be forgiven. To those who take these two steps the Savior says, "If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow Me." The speaker explained that to deny one's self is to give over one's self-sufficiency, one's desire to do his own will, and to accept instead the Divine will. It is just as if the person had died; he is no longer his own. He has died to all earthly ambitions, hopes, alms and desires, and receives in their stead new ambitions, hopes, alms and desires. The Pastor next showed what it is to take up the cross. One just starting in the narrow way to life will not know what his cross is to be. But gradually he will perceive that it is the crossing of self-will with the Divine will. This will be manifest in various ways, which may not be fully understood at first; but if the consecration was genuine, every trial will sooner or later prove to be a blessing, and the child of God will learn to rejoice in what once seemed to be tribulation. Then the Pastor explained what is meant by following Christ. This signifies patient continuance in bearing the cross. The one walking in the narrow way must demonstrate to Divine satisfaction that the character is fixed for truth, loyalty to God, to His Word, to the principles of righteousness. This does not mean that the flesh is to be perfected, the Pastor claimed, but the New Creature—the new will. God well knows that in fallen human nature there dwells no perfection. Whatever is done in spite of one's eneavors to do right results from fleshly weakness, and is not counted as sin. But whatever wrong is done willingly is sin. The weaknesses of the flesh, of the fallen nature, are covered with the robe of Christ's righteousness. Therefore it is the New Creature's privilege to go on from grace to grace, thus becoming more and more a copy of God's dear Son, our Lord and Savior. The Church, Which is Christ's Body. According to the Pastor, all who have taken these steps have come into the Body of Christ, the Church, which is composed of all begotten of the Holy Spirit. These were begotten of the Spirit at the moment when they presented their bodies living sacrifices in Jesus' name. Then they were immediately accepted of God and became members in the Body of Christ, all of whom have the same anointing as that of the Head of the Church. In the case of the Apostles there was a particular manifestation on the day of Pentecost. The Holy Spirit, which had first come upon Jesus the Head, on that day flowed down upon the shoulders, so to speak, the Apostles being the first members of the Body. Since then, all who come into the Body come under the same anointing, as members in particular of the Body of Christ, related to Jesus as New Creatures in Christ, to whom old things have passed away and all things become new. We are not to speak nor to think lightly of any one whom God accepts into this Body and who has, through consecration, received the begetting of the Holy Spirit. The Glorified Body of Christ. The Glorified Body of Christ. The Spirit-begotten Body of Christ, the Pastor thinks, will not be altogether the Body of Christ in glory. He believes that some who are now on probation will prove to be unworthy to be members in that glorious Body. Only those who, after having been begotten of the Holy Spirit, shall press faithfully on to the end of their course, will become the real kings and priests of the future. He then explained why some will fall to make their calling and election sure to permanent membership in the Body of Christ. These, he declared, will be of two classes. One class who fall to make their calling and election sure to membership in the glorified Body of Christ are those who turn away from the holy commandment, who return to wallowing in the mire of sin. For this class, St. Peter says, there remain only the blackness of darkness—the Second Death. (2 Peter 2:17, 21, 22) These have had all their share of the blessings and have misused them; and so there is nothing further for them in God's Plan. The other class who also fail to reach the goal of membership in the glorified Body of Christ are those who have neither denied the Lord that bought them nor returned to wallowing in the mire of sin, but who have lacked zeal. These have failed to persevere so faithfully in the narrow way that the Father could count them copies of His Son Jesus and receive them to the Heavenly Throne and glory. These are variously pictured in the Bible. In one of our Lord's parable they are designated "foolish virgins." The Pastor then explained briefly the import of this parable. The word virgin means pure one. The entire Church of Christ is pure. The wise virgins are those of the Church who will use present opportunities and blessings so wise. by that they will make their calling and election sure. They will be wise enough to lay aside every weight and besetting sin, and run with patience the race set before them. The foolish virgins are those who, after having given up the world and having accepted Christ, will nevertheless try to hold on to the world, while walking slowly toward the Lord. If this class keep on in the narrow way at all, they will eventually be conquerors, yet they will not be those "more than conquerors" to whom abundant entrance into the Kingdom will be granted. These foolish virgins have been all their lifetime subject to bondage because of their fear of death of the flesh—the old nature. They are not courageous enough to follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth, although they are loyal, faithful. These; the Pastor believes, will get the secondary prize. Instead of being on the Throne with our Lord, they will be before the Throne; instead of wearing the crown, they will have only a palm branch. When the foolish virgins shall have passed through the great tribulation mentioned in Revelation 7, they will be a grand class. But they might be in the highest class if they were more zealous. It remains with themselves to make their calling and election sure. God nominated them, but they fall of election because they fall to have sufficient zeal, love and earnestness to gain the great prize of jolt-heirship with Christ in the Messiah-Kingdom. These different classes, the Pastor declared, are all one Body at the present time; for all are called in the one hope of their calling, and there is no decision yet as to the two classes. All who receive the Holy Spirit are one company now. But at the end of this Age the great Master will make the division between the two classes of virgins—between the wise and the foolish, between the Great Company and the Little Flock. At the present time, however, all who are begotten of the Holy Spirit belong to the probationary Body of Christ. But after the division shall have been made, only the Little Flock will be of the permanent Body of Christ—the Church in glory, clothed with glory, honor, and immortality. Suffering With Christ. Next the Pastor discussed various texts which declare that all the followers of Christ must suffer in the flesh, even as Jesus suffered. He pointed out the nature of our Lord's sufferings, who was 'mislunderstood, shudered, misrepresented, etc. While the followers of Jesus cannot possibly expect to suffer in all the ways that the Master suffered, nevertheless they have similar experiences to His. It is a mistaken idea, the speaker maintained, to believe that suffering is a sign of Divine dispensure. No Christian thinks that the Father was displeased with our Redeemer, on the contrary, as the Scriptures say, Jesus was holy, harmless and separate from sinners. And yet our Lord suffered much—it pleased God to bruise Him, to put Him to grief, to put Him to shame. The thought is not that the Father took pleasure in the sufferings of His Son, but that in the great Divine Plan it seemed wisest and best that He should subject the Son to severe tests in order that both angels and men, looking back at Jesus' experiences from Jordan to Calvary, could see that He was faithful unto death; and in order that the reward of Jesus' obllence might be manifest—that all might see the condition upon which God gives His choicest blessings. To all eternity this will be an incentive to any who may have the opportunity of serving God; such will know that whoever renders service to Him and endures suffering for righteousness' sake will have the spirit of glory rest upon him and will be amply rewarded. The Pastor then dwelt at length upon the privilege of suffering with Christ. He quoted Scripture to demonstrate that only those who suffer with Christ shall reign with Him. Those who are dead with Christ shall live with Him on the spiritual plane, partakers of His Divine nature, sharers of His glory. All these blessings are conditional upon their demonstrating that they are worthy to be members of His Body, and are actuated by His spirit. Some are privileged to suffer more than do others. In presenting this thought, the Pastor used the diamond as an illustration. A large diamond requires much more polishing than does a small diamond; yet a large diamond is worthy of much polishing. Our Lord and St. Paul were large diamonds. Therefore they were subjected to much affliction, much difficulty, in order that they might show forth more fully the praises of Him who called them to His marvelous glory. The Pastor concluded his discourse by calling attention to the wonderful blessings and privileges that are coming to the world today and to the increased knowledge and light upon all subjects, but especially upon the Word of God. He declared that God's people see as never before the lengths, breadths, heights and depths of God's character and Plan; and that even the world are coming to see something of His goodness and His wonderful arrangements. The eyes of the world are opening more and more widely and the delusions that have been upon the world are rapidly disappearing. This is the dawning of a New Day. But with the increase of light comes increased responsibility. When God gives us a certain amount of the light of Truth, it is for us to demonstrate whether or not we appreciate it, and whether or not we have been loyal to what, we have received. If we take the steps of appreciation and obedience, we thus evidence our readiness for more light. And so we may go from grace to grace, from knowledge to knowledge, from creeping like a child to walking like a man—until we all come to the full stature of a man in Christ Jesus. TRAVEL 620 MILES ON SKIS. Russian Soldiers Cover Distance In Twenty-three Days. St. Petersburg.-The three officers and sixty-four noncommissioned officers and men of the Ismailovsky Guards regiment, who have reached Tsarskoe Selo from Archangel on skis have accomplished a remarkably fine performance, having covered the distance of more than 620 miles in twenty-three days. Most of the country traversed was hilly and thickly wooded. The wind had cleared away most of the snow over a considerable stretch and intermittent thaws impeded the progress of the party. On two occasions packs of wolves hovered around the skiers. In some of the remoter districts the appearance of the skiers caused much excitement among the peasants, some of whom took them for a band of escaped convicts. Others believed that that were the advance guard of a foreign army invading Russia, and in several villages the children ran away and bld themselves in the woods. The greatest difficulty experienced by the party was in the transport of provisions and reserve skis. These were carried on horseback, but numerous relays of horses had to be requisitioned. The equipment of the men weighed about twenty pounds. GIRL IS A CANDIDATE. Oregon Woman Wants to Be County Treasurer—Her Platform. Astoria, Ore. — Though two women have thus far declared their intention to run for county offices, only one has filed. Miss Kate Kelly, scarcely out of her teers, daughter of William Kelly, who is expected to file for the nomination of state senator on the Democratic ticket, filed her petition with the county clerk, announcing her candidacy for county treasurer. Miss Kelly two years ago managed her father's campaign for councilman. Kelly lost by twelve votes, though he was running against an experienced politician and did not enter the race until the last minute. In her platform she says, "If I am nominated and elected I will during my term of office perform the duties of such office faithfully and with due regard to the interests of all the people of Clatson county." As her policy she declared for "honesty, efficiency and economy, prompt and courteous treatment to all." Mary McRae is circulating a petition for county clerk on the Democratic ticket. RADIUM ORE VEINS IN SILVER MINES "Enough to Supply the World;" Says Commissioner. Denver.—"Colorado has enough radium bearing ore to supply the world," says Thomas Rt. Henaheh, state commissioner of mines, in announcing that carnotite has been found in considerable quantities in the silver ores of Eagle county, in the western part of the state. "If you had told me a month ago that carnotite and silver could be found together I probably would have laughed at you," he said. "But it certainly is mixed with the silver in the Eagle ores. Of a shipment of twenty-five tons of ore recently made, five tons were carnotite. "The shipment gave eight-tenths of 1 per cent of uranium, from which radium is extracted. It is probable that if the carnotite ore had been shipped by itself without mixture, it would have shown 4 per cent uranium." The discovery is the first of carnotite in veins underground. The carnotite which has been located in Montrose and other counties composing what is known as the "radium field" has all been on the surface. In Eagle county the carnotite is mixed with the silver ore in the underground veins. The pitchblende of Gillpin and Clear Creek counties has hitherto been the only underground radium bearing ore found in the state. A report in regard to the number of radium claims located in Montross county states that ninety-seven have been located in the county this year in comparison with 105 in 1913. Up to Dec. 31, 1913, there had been in all 196 claims filed in the county. 90 YEARS IN SUNDAY SCHOOL And Paxton Never Missed It Once In Sixty-four Years. St. Louis. A state wide contest for continuous Sunday school attendance was won by William McClung Paxton, ninety-four years old, of Platte City, Mo., who produced certificates from ministers and others to prove that for sixty-four years he has not missed a Sunday. He has been attending Sunday school for ninety years, but there was a break in his record just prior to 1850. GOLF RECORD IN JERSEY. Youth Kk& Opusam In Tree While Showing Skill With Clubs. West Orange, N. J.-In the rear of his mother's home, on top of First mountain, James Tolley was surprising his friends by his skill with his golf clubs. Tolley drove one ball high among a patch of trees and heard a strange sound. Looking aloft, he saw an animal tumbling to the ground. It was an opossum. The ball struck it between the eave, killing it. BILL REFERRED TO TRADE BODIES RECOMMENDATIONS MADE Initiated by Chamber of Commerce of United States on Report of a Special Committee—Voting to Be For or Against Seven Recommendations. Result to Be Made Public. Washington. — A referendum relative to the proposed interstate trade commission bill recently reported into the house of representatives by the committee on interstate and foreign commerce was initiated by the chamber of commerce of the United States of America. It goes to the 434 commercial organizations in forty-seven states, and the votes of these organizations, when recorded, will be made public. The referendum is based on the report of a special committee composed of two business men. The committee presents its recommendations in such form that the membership of each organization is enabled to express its opinions by voting for or against the various proposals. The seven definite recommendations to be supported or rejected are: That there be created an Interstate trade commission of at least five members, appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate, not more than a mere majority, whom shall be of the same political party. That jurisdiction of the commission in conducting investigation extend to all corporations engaged in interstate or foreign commerce except such as are amenable to the Interstate commerce commission. (It has not been judicially determined whether or not banks are engaged in interstate commerce, but it is not understood to be the purpose of the all ill creating an Interstate commerce commission made banks among the corporations placed within the jurisdiction of the commission.) That the commission should not now be given authority to advise applicants concerning the legality of proposed contracts, contracts, or agreements Sherman act. That the annual reports of the commission if required, should at the outset be confined to those of the larger corporations (say, to those having capital resources of $50,000 or more or to those having an annual revenue of $10,000 or more and to such other class of corporations, and the commission may officially determine. That in the annual reports made to the commission corporations ought not to be required to disclose trade processes, shop costs, classification of sales and profits among particular articles, names of customers, and other information. That the publication of facts obtained by the commission be confined to such as are to the public interest. That congress should direct the commission to investigate and report to congress at the earliest practicable date on such matters including the Sherman act to allow a greater degree of cooperation in the conduct and for the protection of the foreign trade In suggesting that the membership of the commission should be composed of five members rather than three as proposed in the present house bill, the committee argues that since a large proportion of interstate business of importance is now transacted by corporations the duties of the commission will be so important that so small a membership as three is inadequate. The committee also concludes that a commission may earn a greater degree of popular confidence for nonpartisanship and impartiality than a departmental official can hope to attain. The committee also is convinced that the larger commission would provide for different points of view and opportunity for the inclusion of business experience. The committee believes that there should be no discrimination as to the kinds of corporations with which the commission deals, since such a limitation might develop a suspicion of favoritism. It says, "Neither size nor any arbitrary standard of classification is a sure criterion of lawfulness or unlawfulness under the antitrust acts or under any other laws." The committee is convinced that the general jurisdiction of the commission should not extend to persons and partnerships, giving this reason: "As a matter of business judgment, individuals and partnerships as such will not engage in interstate or foreign trade on a scale sufficiently large as to have the potentiality of effecting a restraint of trade or creating a monopoly. Before their business assumes a character or a volume that creates possibilities of illegality under the antitrust acts they are under a practical necessity of adopting the corporate form with its limited liability and other advantages." BIG SUFFRAGE RALLY. Resolution to Be Adopted Sent Out In 20,000 Circular Letters. Washington—Twenty thousand circular letters, containing the wording of the resolution to be adopted at the nation wide demonstrations, were sent throughout the country, urging suffragists to call upon congress to pass the Bristow-Mondell resolution giving women the right to vote. A copy of the resolution that is to be adopted at the demonstrations is to be sent to every member of the senate and house. The letters were sent out from the headquarters of the Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage here in response to hundreds of queries that have been received. FRUIT * TRADE DOUBLED. In Last Decade Imports Were $355, 000,000, Exports $220,000,000. Washington. - Foreign trade of the United States in fruits and nuts practically doubled in value in the last decade, the total imports having been $365,000,000 and exports $220,000,000. Imports rose from $24,500,000 to $48,750,000 and exports from $19,750,000 to $33,750,000 in the period from 1903 to 1913. Figures made public by the department of commerce and labor show that imports of fruits and nuts for the first two months of 1914 aggregated over $0,000,000 in value, or 20 per cent more than those for a like period of last year, while exports amounted to $4,000,000 in value, or about 30 per cent less than a year ago. The sharpi decrease in exports is accounted for by the shortage in the Pacific coast fruit crops in the past year. The domestic food supply was supplemented last year by $22,000,000 worth of fruits and $16,000,000 worth of nuts from abroad and in addition over $4,000,000 worth of fruits and nuts from Hawaii and $3,500,000 worth from Porto Rico. TWO TOES HIS FRAT FEE. Student Loses Them While Stealing a Qualifying Ride. Kansas City, Mo.—Cameron Reed of Cambridge, Mass., gave two toes as part of his initiation fee in a fraternity at the University of Missouri, where he is a sophomore. Reed, with three other students, came to Kansas City riding the brake beam in order to qualify for the fraternity. Only those who have traveled "a thousand miles without a cent" are eligible to membership. The students boarded the rods of a train to make their return trip to Columbia. Reed fell as the train started, and a wheel crushed his foot. He was taken to a hospital, and two of his toes were amputated. KEEPS HIS TREASURE IN A MARINE BANK Snorky Dives to Bottom of River When Funds Are Low. Washington.—Snorky draws checks on the First Submarine bank of southwest Washington. He indorses them with a file and wrench and cashes them with a cable. Snorky, known to his mother and two or three others as Edward Thomas, is sixty years old and is to the Seventh street wharves in Washington what a beach comber is to the water front at Apla. One day about a decade ago they were shunting freight cars down in the old Jersey yards by the gas works when a switch engine ran off a trestle and plunged into the eastern branch of the Potomac. The water is pretty deep at this spot, and securely embedded in the mud bottom of the river the engine reposed as peacefully as a Spanish galleon at the bottom of the Caribbean until Snorky came along. As a child Snorky had taken a liking to the water, so when the story of the submerged freight engine came to his ears he saw visions of wealth. Going to the point on the railroad trestle from which the engine was reported to have plunged, Snorky dived into the turbid Anacostia river, as the eastern branch is known, and started a submarine investigation. It took two or three dives to locate the engine, but Snorky eventually found it and made an inventory. He filed a claim with Neptune for the engine or such parts of it as he desired and returned to the surface to equip himself with such tools as he might need. Calling on the junk dealer, he made a dicker with that individual. The junkman agreed to advance tools if, in return, Snorky would give him an initial option on all goods to be replaced from the deep. The covenant was made, and Snorky dived again. He plied file and wrench and screwdriver until he had detached the chokest and most easily obtainable portions of the engine. Then he attached a cable and rose to the surface. Standing on the trestle, he hauled away at the cable until there appeared the beautiful brass bell of the locomotive. This he disposed of profitably and earned his first reward from out the junk dealer's greasy cash drawer. Ever since he has sold the engine piece by piece to the dealer. MOVES HOUSE TO DIE HAPPY. Shifts It From Vermont to Massachusetts, Where It Formerly Was. Pittsfield, Mass. — Eleazer Larabee has moved his house from Vermont into Massachusetts because he was born in Massachusetts and wants to die in the old Bay State. When he built a home in Willamstown he supposed that he was in the state. Then government surveyors came along and changed the state boundary after he had paid taxes to Massachusetts for several years. Larabee then had a new cellar dug over in Massachusetts and moved his residence into the Bay State. The change cost him $1,000. Millions For Chewing Gum. Troy, N. Y.—Americans spent $0,000,000 more for chewing gum last year than they did on foreign missions was the complaint made by Methodist minister in conference her. . Am poet Sap = — Z 2 27 ca SS £ —— LN te TO : : = AS . . SR vm: With fi i =a eae g ; Wy / moN\ wile of Houston ‘Martin fs in Cooper 2 Pe a e/Z5. " eek ie \ ~ | Hospital “with ‘small chance of her| (4 Va & i Fa. eee very. e shots were fi SES Tay SF, AER CR Benes [ths eroman' S also-sent| | N/ oh) We eG A CNEL 7 RG [ae bateeetoe Pa VS Ai Sead ; f i 8 sin Js Oe . 4 7 a dying condition in th " DS SUIS ad OIE sae Ee Sw vaen| VL A - 5; . -year-ol james E, Willis 3 E F Sets ry fe 1 7: << grandson of Alien ‘5. Puna ne | \ See pao Poctie eae ect Se VOASEN Suiee Fe, and so badly injured that he ded | (| bn BENET Mf i * shortly after beiny tken'ta the Dare | Ne" :| SSeeeROS = . lass Hospital. i Done = bo ROLF YE ey LZ a wis Andrews m4 2 eG 2 NG oo eee was sentenced on} Avy \ ms Gg Bs TZN SA for 20 gears for kalfiag and shone | (| WEE ~The . : ‘ tle A ing Nel ees eta se) ol AAI om last January, over SAE | ~ SA WE of. | the seaseh the prettiest weddings of BARN oy STE Nee , the drawing soon oe een ¥ i) ; the ‘drawing room of the beautifull | Are the his AK home.of Mr. and Mrs. Lora Harris at| | for fac os aR ee epee : on Wellneetag crests at, 888 o'clock} |: pimples a wween Me, Walter pe caput 2, Be | | nleron ri Mis: i kt Boauche ey, sand Miss] | this ad ERO Aad Say COR TRE SRI a erie, erates eet ete F the season's happiest and gayest for the most delicious ice cream sodas and refreshing drinks. Ever “the place where everybody mects every- body else,” 1912% Fourteenth Street. Mrs. Sarah Parker of 78 O Street N W..1s visiting her daughter, Mrs. Viola Thornton, in Philadelphia. Dr. W. S. Loftin, of 1523 M Street NX. W., has returned much benefited by his trip to Atlantic City. ., Mrs. Lofteus, wife of officer John Lofteus, who has been ill for some time has improved and will be able to be out soon. . Mr. Nobel Thomas, of the Record- er’s Office, has returned from New York City, where he was called to at- tend the funeral of his father. Mrs. T. J. Houston, mother of At- torney Houston, who*has been very iM, is rapidly improving. Mrs. K. Bertha Hurst, wife of Bish- op Hurst, was in the city Wednes- day, attending the meeting of the Current Topic Club, which was held at the residence of Mrs. Daniel Mur- ray, 934 S Strect N. W. Normal School No. 2, will- hold their graduating cxercises on June 12, 1914, at the new $250,000 school build- ing on Georgia Avenue near Fair- ‘mont Street. The annual competitive drill of the high school cadets will be held at the American League Ball Park, June 4. Judges have not been chosen yet. Commencement exercises of the M ' Street Manual Training, Business and Vocational High Schools will be held in Convention Hall, the carly part of June. z The marriage of Miss Mary Ellen McKenny, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McKenny, to Mr. David Lewis Cooper, of Gordonsyille, Va. took Race aces April 2ist, at 5:30 P. j. at 1401 First Street Northwest. Rev. Johnson, of Alexandria, Va.,. officiated in the presence of relatives and friends. After the ceremony was performed the happy couple and friends entered the dining room, where a magnificent table was spread. A beautiful wedding cake was the: central decorrtion. Mr. James B. Wright, of 406 Elm Street, is very ill, having been con- fined to his bed for the last six weeks. Mr. Wright is an old resident of the Park, having lived there for the last ‘eighteen years. 7 Buy the highest grade drugs, med- icines and toilet articles at Board's Pharmacy, 19124 Fourteenth Street. Satisfaction, or your money back, Mrs. Cornelia Watkins’ surprised’ her husband, Mr. Thomas Watkins, : last Friday evening, May 1, by giv- ing a reception to his many friends on that occasion of his birthday anni- versary. Mr, WatKins was surely sur- prised when he returned at 8 o'clock to find his house full of his friends. His daughter, Miss Ella Watkins, who assisted her mother, promised not to reveal the age of her father as he de- sires to remain in the’Young Men's Club a little longer. Mrs. Laura V. Contce, who has been quite ill, is improving slowly. Mrs. Jennie Richardson McGuire, who has been sick for several weeks, is fast improving and will be able to be out soon. Doctor Clarence A. Gray, of this city, hae returned from visiting a sick relative in Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. M.C. Maxfield, who has been quite il for the last two weeks, is able to be out. - The Atlanta University ‘Club held an informal reception at the residence of Mr. Joseph Douglass. An interest- ing program was arranged and all the Atlantans of the city attended. The evening was pléasantly spent. Mrs. Helen E. Toppen. who was taken quite ill last week and taken to the Homeopathic Hospital, is improv- ing. She intended to make her fu- ture kome with her son and daughter- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred W. Top- pen, of 1208 Walter Street, S. E. Miss Alice R. De Solos was the guest of Miss Gonevia B. Maxfield, while passing through the city. Mrs. Ida R. Richardson, truant of- ficer in the public schools, who has been quite ill. is able to be out again. Miss Maria Madre was in Balti- more, Md., last Sunday. Dr. James E, Shepard, who passed) through the city last week for his home in Durham, N. C. Miss Laura Hammond has moved to 12906 R Street N. W. Ex-Auditor of the Navy Ralph W. Tyler will be in the city this week after an extreme Southern and Avests ern trip. Everywhere he has gone he has been royally received and enter- tained. Ex-Gov. P. B. S. Pinéhback, the nestor of politics, is looking the very picture of health, notwithstanding .a slight attack of rheumatism. The editor of the Bee and Mr. James M. Gray, enjoyed a clam chowder with him at Pap Gray's new up-to- date feed house Monday afternoon. The Governor is the very image of Andrew Carnegies W., is able to resume her duties at Stoneleigh Court, where she’ is em- ployed by Miss Laura Sayles. Mis: Sayles is a lady of integtity and is a friend to the friendless, regardless of color Miss Oncida Brown,. of 718 23d ‘Street N. W., is on the sick list, but is better now, and will soon be out again. The suit in the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia of James Edward Alden against James H. Wil- lis, to recover the sum of $276.20, for band property, was won by the for- mer. Attorneys, W. S. Culbertson for plaintiff, and Thos. Jones for de- fendant. Miss Florence Gordon has returned to her-home, 945 T Street N. W., from Freedmen’s Hospital, where she had undergone a very critical operation. She is doing well, Mrs. Gypsy Taylor Mayhew of New York City, is in town, the guest of her mother, Mrs. Susie A. Foun- taine of 1124 18th Street N. W. Jackson-Brown Marriage. At e330 F. ah. Wednesday evening, April 29th, soft strains of Mendels- sohn’s “Wedding March,” played by Prof. Wm. Braxton, were ‘heard in the ‘beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Jackson, 3305, Georgia avenue Northwest, and in & few minutes the bridal party entered the parlor, beau- tifully decorated with palms and flowers. The groom, Mr. Everett L. Brown, attired in conventional black, was es- corted by his groomsman, Dr. Robt. B. M. Wilson; then came the, bride, leaning on her father’s arm, attired in a handsome white embroidered tulle gown with white satin and beaded lace trimmings, tulle cap shaped veil, car- rying a shower bouguet of bride's roses and sweet peas. Her adorn- ments were a gold cross and. chain and. solitare diamond ring. gifts of the groom. The maids’in attendance were the sister of the bride, Miss Alice V, Jack- son, and Miss-Wille Brown, sister of the groom, both carrying bouquets of pink carnations, And in the presence of many relatives and friends, Rev. I. N, Ross, pastor of the Metropoli- tan A. M. E. Church, united the happy couple in the holy bonds of matri- mony, while the soft sweet strains of “O Promise Me.” filled the room. In the receiving party were Dr. Robt. B. M. Wilson, D. D. S.; Miss Alice V. Jackson, in’a canary. satin gown, with a drapery of dew drop chiffon: Miss Wille Brown, in a white crepe de chene gown with shadow lace trimmings; Mr. Linwood True- heart. Miss Beatrice Butler wore a pink messaline and shadow lace gown; Mr. Hyde Wade; Miss Glads Butler wore tango and shadow lace gown; Mrs. Nettie Jackson Jones, in a sap- phire messaline gown; Miss Jessie C. Mason wore a white crepe de chine with shadow lace drapery: Miss Val- erie Chase wore white chiffon gown and flower trimmings and Miss Edna Thompson in a beautiful gown, The dining room was a scene of beauty. Mr. A. H. Underdown served the reception. Mrs. George Beckley, cousin’ of the groom. sang a very apropriate solo, “To Hate, To Hold, To Love.” as- sisted at the piano by Miss Edna Thompson, of Freedman's Hospital. Among the many presents received were a handsome case of silver knives, folks, teaspoons and table- spoons ‘given by the groom’s mother, Mrs. Mary Brown and sister, an aunt, Mrs. Nanie Smith, and a cousin, Miss Mary Walker. Mr.*Brown is a teachef at the Blue Plains Industrial Home, D. C., his wife was employéd at The Bee office as social and brief writer. Her pres- ent from the office was a handsome parlor lamp. . ‘Mr. and Mrs. Everett L. Brown will reside at the home of the bride's parents for a while, Sunday afternoon, May 3d, quite a number of the friends of the bride and groom called, PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Philadelphia, Pa., May 6. Mrs. Martha A. Pipes has returned to her home in Barclay, Md. She has been here since Feb. 10. While here she was a guest of her daughter, Mrs. Harriet A’ Gardner, 866 Fields Street. Mrs. Sarah F, Middleton, aged s0 years, died Thursday morning at the home of her old friends, Mr. and Mrs Fisher, 1847 N. ‘Woodstock Street, and was buried on Monday, May 4, from Central Presbyterian Church, Dr. John B. Reeves, assisting. She had heen ill eight weeks and was a de- vout Christian. Mr, Edward Johnson and W. A. Monde of Brooklyn, N. ¥.. spent sev- cral days in the city sight seeing. While here they were guests of Mrs. Sadie Young, 1221 Pine Street. «9 Mr. Louis F. Edley, of Lynchbutg, Va. departed this life on April 27, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Louise Rivers, 1803 Sharswood Street. Mr. David R. Edley of Quebec, Canada, and Mr. Steve Edley of To- ronto, returned home on Monday, May 4, after spending two weeks in the city. With five bullets in her back, the wife of Houston Martin is in Cooper Hospital with small chance of her recovery, The shots were fired by the woman's husband, who aJso sent three into his own body and is in a dying condition in the hospital. Jealonsly is the cause. Five-year-old James E. Williams, Brandson of Allen D. Purnell, No. 1420 Lombard Street, was struck by a trolley car on “Friday afternoon and so badly injured that he died shortly after being taken to the Doug- lass Hospital. Lewis Andrews was sentenced on Thursday to the Eastern Penitentiary for 20 years for killing and shooting William, Beasley in a saloon at 18th and Smith Streets last January, over 50 cents. One of the prettiest weddings of the season was that consummated in the drawing room of the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs, Lora Harris at 1800 N. Taylor Street, at 8.30 o'clock on Wednesday evening, April 29, be- tween Mr, Walter Harris and Miss Harrict Beauchamp. The bride wore a gown of white charmeuse satin with a tulle veil and a cap effect of old lace and a wreath of orange blossoms, carrying an arm bouquet of white sweet peas. She was attended by Miss Olivia Taylor who was exquisitely gowned and carried a bouquet of pink Sweet peas. Mr. Harold Cottman was best ‘man. The ceremony was pere formed by Rev. F. J. Handy, pastor of Zoar M. E! Church. The beauty of the house was added to by the lower floors being decorated with sweet peas and carnations of varicgated hues, the effects with the entrancing music reminded one of fairyland. A reception immediately followed, ‘after which the bride and groom left on their honeymoon. They were the re- cipients of many costly and useful Presents, prominent amongst them was a hand-embroidered centerpiece, worked and presented by her dearest girl friend, Miss Lizzie E. Johnson. Those in ‘attendance were the Misses Lucy Miles, Ida Mills, Anna Harmon- son, Addie Ballad, Addie Evans, Ruth Harris, Sara Bell; Mesdames Addie Waters, Clarence Fountain, Jolly Harris, Mary Maddo, Maggie Keel- ing, Emma Harris, Frederick War- rick, Mr, Walter Cottman, Mr. Sam- uel Cottman, Mr. Charley Cottman, Mr. Howard Strickland, Mr: Sessman, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Outen, Mr. and Mrs. James Jarrell, Mr. and_ Mrs. Lora Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Evans, Mrs. Frederick Warrick. FAIRMCUNT HEIGHTS. THE HOTTEST BUT MOST FRIENDLY CONTEST EVER HELD HERE, While the school law of the State of Maryland expressly states that “The board of district school trustees shall be composed of three persons, residents of the school district and County where said school my be lo- cated, who shall be appointed by the County School Commissioners on the first day of May, or at their first meeting thereafter, which must be held “during the month of May in each year,” thé citizens and taxpayers of the Fairmount Heights School Dis- trict felt that they should exercise the right to recommend their choice to the honorable Board_of County School Commissioners. This is true, and especially so, when the Commis-, sioners request such recommendation, as it is the case this year. Prepartory to holding a _ mass niecting for electing the choice of the people and for the purpose of har- monizing matters, a call was issued and the meeting held Thursday night, April 30, at the public school house. The meeting was called to order by Sergt. Frank Coalman, the chairman. Mr. T. M. West invoked divine bless- ing, and Mr. Charles E. Payne, the secretary, read the call, stating the object of the mass meeting. The school house was packed to its ut- termost capacity. The only business to be transacted being the nomination and clettion of those to be recommended, the fol- lowing gentlemen were placed in nomination: Messrs. Richard A. Tightman, Frank Coalman, James F. Armstrong, Joseph J. Woodward, W._S. Jones, Wm. H. Addison and Charles E. Payne. Mr. Richard A, Tilghman re- spectfully declined the nomination be- cause of his inability to serve. The voting by written ballot began, which resulted in the election of Mr. Jo- seph J. Woodward, Mr. James F. Armstrong and Mr, Frank Coalman, Those elected or recommended wili he certified to the County School Commission and their appointments looked for with the high hope of much being done in the interest of education in this school district. The New Pastor at the M. E. Church Arrived. Rev. C, C. Nelson, the pastor of the M. E. Church here, arrived Sunday May 3, and took hold of the church with a firm hand. His officers and members received him with glad hand, and they are looking forward to the most successful year of the church. The pastor preached a most excellent sermon at 11 A. M. and 8 P. M._ He was present at and took an active part in the Sunday School and Epworth League. Rev. G. R. Stennett, who preached April 26, was out again May 3. The Grand May Day Concert. The grand May Day concert at the M. E. Church May 1, was quite a success notwithstanding a like en- gagement was held at the Baptist Church at-the same hour. Mrs, Ada Armstrong assisted by many friends, worked faithfully for the success of the concert, which was for the bene- fit of the M. E. Church. The following persons here are on the sick list, but seem_to be on the mend: Mrs. George Shumate, Mrs. Addie B, Mullins, Mrs. Dawson, Ethel Hart, Mrs. S. Edwards, Mrs. Helen Cardozo, Mrs. Georgia Silence, Em- ma L. and Gladys Armstrong and Jennie F, Armstrong. "A Sie ek, ob a ee a re ee Gi oe e av LZomenes N 3 iad Pea al eet or Riz As“ yeas Se ey a oe Ta eS Aan ee BARNARD'S COMPLEXION CREAM AND SOAP Are the best beauty aids. Fine, for facial flaws, tan, sunburn and pimples. - 25¢’ Batnard’s Come plexion Soap free if you cut out |- this ad and send or bring 25c to the People’s Drug Store you may have 2 25¢ jar of Cream and a 25c cake of Barnard’s Soap. PEOPLE'S DRUG STGRE ith and K Streets N. W. Bring or Send this coupon. | i Fellows’ Supreme Court; left the city this morning for Winston-Salem, N. C., where he will deliver the address tomorrow at the annual thanksgiving exercises of the Odd Fellows. A banquct by the leading members of the Order and the citizens will be tendered him tonight in that city. _ WEST WASHINGTON. - ihe sermon to the several lodges and houscholds of Ruth Council and Patriarchie on Sunday evening at Mt. Zion M. E. Church, will be preached by Rev, W. C. Thompson and not the pastor as reported to our cor- respondent, in our last week's issue. Minerva House of Ruth, 1518 G. U. of O. F.. was visited by District ‘House of Ruth on Monday evening. District Most Governor, Mrs. Barber and others delivered interesting ad- dresses, and were, after the speech- making, tendered a banquet which was greatly appreciated and enjoyed. The Young Men's Protective League gave one of the most enz joyable entertainments on Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows Hall on M Street, which 98 largely patronized, The hall was heautifully decorated with flowers, plants and flags. ‘The lcutertninmnent was a very brilliant af- air. Mr. Arthur Boston was the Com- mittee Chairman who made the guests welcome. Rey. W. D. Naylor, who has been attending the A.M. E. Church con- ference which adjourned on Monday. has been returned to Ebenezer A. M. E. Church on Q Stréet N. W. Rev. Naylor’s work of last year warranted his re-appointment when he had done such excellent service and the congre- gation is to be congratulated. Death of Mrs. Sarah J. Smallwood. An Ardent Church Worker. Funeral services were held.on Sun- day afternoon at Miles Memorial M. E. Church over the remains of Mrs. Sarah J. Smallwood, whose déath oc- curred on Wednesday, April 29, at her late residence, 649 Acker Street. Mrs. Smallwood was one of the founders of the church and was held in high esteem as was shown by the’ large number of persons in atten- dance. The exercises were solemn and impressive. Rev. L. B. Rosser of- ficiated, assisted by Rev. Lane and Rev. Dean, Mrs. Stocks sang a solo, “Face to Face. Resolutiois from the Ladies’ Crispus Attuck Association were read by Mrs, Jennie Coleston and in behalf of the church by Mrs. Egleston, Mrs. Bell and Mr. John F. Genus. Many floral offerings were presented. Interment at Iar- mony Cemetery. FALLS CHURCH NOTES. Rey. John Barnett, who has been visiting in Aurora, N. Y., returned home Monday. Miss Maude Thomas of Alexandria, Va., visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Thomas here Sunday. Mr. L. Luvernis Lee and Miss Edna Artwick visited friends in Merrifield, Va., Sunday. Mr. Charles Henderson of Wash- ington, D.C. visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Henderson Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. -William Simmons spent Sunday on their farm two miles this side of Fairfax, Va.> . Mrs. Robert Lee and daughter An- nette of Aurora, N, Y., arrived here Monday to be with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. John Barnett. Miss Essie Tyree, who' has heen ill for a month of more, was able to go driving Sunday in company ‘with Mrs. Ollic Lee Ewing, Mr. Russell Lee and Miss Annie E. Henderson. ” __ Mr. Ralph Green of Washington, D. 'C., is spending a week .with Mr. Al- bert Simmons. 7 Mr. and Mrs, Louis Summerall visited friends at West Falls Church Sunday. Mrs. Elijah Dixon and Mrs. George Thomas called on Mrs. Fannie Taylor Thomas who remains quite ill. Mrs. Ida Stevens spent Wednesday in Washington, D. C- Mr. and Mrs. William Lee has as their guest Sunday Mrs. Roscoe Ewing of Washington, D. C. Mrs. William Thomas and _ little Miss Margrette, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Everett Thomas and Master George. Miss Annie E. Hendersoh spent Friday last with her cousin, Miss Ze- nobid P. Chew, of Washington, D. C. Mr. dward Lee of Cleveland, Ohio, arrived here Saturday to be the guest of his father, Mr. Ruben Lee, for an indefinite stay. Rev. G. W. Powell, who has been suffering with an attack of neuralgia during the past week, is reported to be much better to the gratification of his many friends. , ALEXANDRIA NEWS. ‘The exercises of the Junior League of Roberts Chapel M. E, Church, on last Sunday afternoon, under the di- i ~~ : ta > i A \ a \ ae a y cal ee ae lr 7 Ses Nathaniel Guy Emily Janefer Taylor By Request . The Renaissance Players Will Repeat THE “COMMON ENEMY” , at the Majestic Theatre 9th and Pa. Ave., N.W. + “e Friday, May 22, 1914 Z . Tickets on sale at Napper’s Drug Store, 7th & Fla. Ave., N. W. Prices: 20c, 25c, 35c, 50c. Boxes 50c, 75c. Secure tickets at once. Nathaniel Guy, Director W. D, Nixon, Business Manager Leti A. Cottman, Advertising Manager S. Dz Milton, Stage Manager Laura B. Glenn, Make up Art st WHO alte Cor. 63d and Eastern Avenue, (Chesapeake Junction) Is |—which will open about APRIL 1, 1914—- % |When you want drugs or anything that drug| stores sell, you can make assurance of secur:| * ing right quality and right service doubly, sure by coming to our store. YOUR Begin trading here with the intention off remaining a customer only so long as you| RECEIVE COURTEOUS TREATMENT; GET : WHOLLY RELIABLE GOODS; FIND WHAT YOU WANT, AND ARE SATISFIED WITH PRICES, I—T his is a fair proposition. If you are not DRUG- acquainted with us ask your neighbor, or bet- G IST ter yet ask your physician about us. 4 H. EDGAR LEWIS” - . ~ >) Formerly with Tyree and Co. i a 5 . Telephone Connections eases NA rection of Miss Maggie E. Evans, the able superintendent of that depart- ment, were very interesting. The little tots acquitted themselves very creditably in the rendition of solos, duets, recitations, etc. ‘ | The cradle roll was augmented by ‘the cnrollment of the following, viz. infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Clar- ence Hawkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E, Colbert, infant daughter of the late Rev. A. G, Islar and Mrs. Islar, son of Mr.“and Mrs. Geo. Fran- cis, twins of Mr. and Mrs. John Washington of Gum Springs, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Byron Hopkins and several others. Mrs. Evans has one of the best Junior .Leagues in the Washington Conference.» o Miss Russ of Wilmington, Del, was the guest of Miss Mary E. Dorsey on Sunday. CORRECTIONS. The report of the marriage of Miss Baltimore, should have read: Miss Theresa Althen Baltintore. daughter of Mrs. Dorothea F. and the late Sam- uel A. Baltimore, and sister of Mr. Wm. A. Baltimore. Bee of April 25, 1914, , ‘Pap Gray. The article in The Bee of May 2. 1914, concerning Mr. James W. Gray, should have read that he is familiarly called Jim Gray or Pap Gray and not Jerry Gray. = High Class Apartments FOR RENT Modern Building >. Beautiful Apartments Attractive inside and outside. Well designed, best of service. Hall and Janitor service. 7 j Five and six rooms, all outside, por- celain bath and sinks. Plenty of closets.” Up-to-date equipment. First Class Location Convenient to tars, in good section, pleasant street. Good surroundings and outlook and location, which will appeal to nice people. The Minerva 1838 4th Street, N. W. AGENTS SHANKON AND LUGHS RENTING SERVICE 713 14thSt,N.W. MM 2345 COLEMAN PARK ~ * Open for the Season. Don’t fail to read the advertisement of Coleman Summer Park, seen else-* where in this week’s Bee. This is one of the most delightful resorts in this city. Don’t fail to select your dates. - SLATTERY’S DRUG STORE, 6Ist and C Streets N. E. Washington, D. C. Pure Drugs and Chemicals. Pre- scriptions Compounded only by registered and reliable pharmacists. Perfumes and Toilet Articles. Sat- isfaction or money refunded. SUMMER BOARDERS —THE DENNIS HOTISE. | ‘ The Dennis House will open the first day of June to daily, weekly and monthly summer boarders. The resort is situated on the Chesapeake |Bay, Anne Arundel County, Md. There are many pleasures to be had—fishing, bathing and other summer amusements. For further information write to Mrs. Joshua M., Dennis, Shady Side P. O., Anne: Arundel County, Md. . ee COLUMBUS LUNCH J. A. Pruitt, Prop. 638 North Capitol Street One Block from Union Station. Home-made Pies, Cakes, Pud- dings, Etc. ee __ All Baked in Our Own Ovens. Steaks, Chops, Roasts, Ete., and Dairy Lunch Dishes. Good Coffee our Specialty. 628 North Capitol St. NW. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Opens June 15—Ocean House. Closes September 15. Sea Isle, N. J. shies known as the Gordon Sea View. The only hotel for colored _peo- ple fronting on the Atlantic Beach. Fishing, boating, bathing, amuse- ments, band concerts twice daily. Special rates for June, July and September. Write for rates. MRS. LUCY LEE, 5_Plain’Street, ‘Elmhurst, N. Y. MEXICO A FOURTH AS LARGE AS U.S. Interesting Fats About Repub ~ Tie In the South, ‘POPULATION 1S 1,000,000. City of Mexico 264 Miles by Rail Weat of Vera Cruz and Ie 7,400 Feet Above Sex Level—Reached by Two Different Railway Lines. Washington.—The following Informa- ton concerning Mexico was given, out by the National Geographic soclety In Washington the other day: ‘ It Is interesting ‘to note that the area of Mexico is practically as great as that of the United States between the Mississippi river and the Atlantic coast, the great lakes and the gulf of Mexico, varying In altitude from seu level to 18,000 feet. Its climate Is af- fected by these elevations and by # range of eighteen degrees of latitude. ‘Twelve hundred miles is the distance traversed in passing south from Jua- Tez, on the northern boundary, to the capital, and 900 miles more to the southeastern boundary. The gulf of Mexico and Caribbean sea coast Hae extends for 1,700 miles, while the Pa- elfic ocean and gulf of Callfornia touch 4,000 mifes of Mexican coast. . Prior to 1836 Mexico, as a Spanish colony, and the United States covered approximately equal areas, but the Texas secession and the result of the Mexican war added nearly 1,000,000 square miles to our territory, and the extent of Mexico now Is less than one- fourth that of continental United States. Mexico has still territorial ex- Panse equal to the aggregate of Aus- trla-Hungary, Germany, France, Great Britain and Ireland, The total area of the republic, 767,000 square miles, is less than that of Texas, California. Montana, New Mexico and Arizona combined. ‘The average density of population of Mexico approximates twenty per square mile, the most thickly populated portions outside of the federal districts belng the states of Tlaxcala and Mexi- co, the former being less than Dela- ware in size and of about the same density of population, and the latter being nearly ns large as New Hamp- shire, but with more than twice the number of inhabitants. The federal district, modejed after the District of Columbia, but of ‘eight times greater area, 18 surrounded by the state, of Mexico, the large population of ‘the capital, 470,000. materially aiding in bringing the average to more than 1,200 Per square tnlle. During nearly 300 yéars subsequent to the conquest by Cortes Spain doml- nated Mexico. A century ago a bold effort for freedom was started, which eventually resulted in the republic of Mexico of today. More than half of the first century of Mexican indepen- dence was abortive. one coterle after another coming into temporary power and a number of those acclaimed rul- ers, after brief rezimes, meeting igno- minious death at the hands of the peo- ple they sought to govern. The form of government adopted by. Mexico follows In general that of the United States, having executive. Judi- clal and lectsiative divisions, Euch of the twenty-seven states Is represent- ed in two hovses of congress, compos- ed of senators and deputies. Congress holds two sexsions each year for limit- ed periods. Each state has Its governor nnd lezislature and is sub- ‘divided fate districts or counties, over each of which a “Jefe politico” is placed. the districts having subsidiary Municipalities, with magistrates, pre- sliding officials and councils, The so called autocratic feature of the gor: ernment way be largely due to the fact that governors hold oMice with ay Proval of the president. that jefe po Uticos have similar relations with the governor and that the officers of the municipalities are generally controlled by the fefe politicos. 7 ‘The church and state are independ ent. aml congress cannot pass laws Prohibiting or establishing any. rell sion. Of the 16,000,000 inhabltants two-fifths claim descent from ancient tribes or families which are accepted as the bass of Mevican history. two Afths nre of native and foreign blond the remainder bein; classed under the common appellation of “forelzn.” The Chty of Mesico, 264 tiles by ratt west of Vert Cruz and 7.400 feet alti tude. fs reached hy two rll rontes climbing through the hot lands throu diffentt mountain passes. one of whieh closely follows the trail taken by Cor tes In 1519, by General Winfleld Scar: with American troops in 1847 and ove which, fifteen years later, the invad ing French troops passed. It is the Most populous city. * St. Panl, Minn —A sparrow that dix covered a way to warm {ts tocs dur ing a recent cold snap is blamed for the destrnetion of x barn, beloneing to T. 0. Wallen of Wilmington, Hous ton county. A report on the fire re celved br State Fire Marshat C. B. Keller says that the sparrow plucked a live emb r from a hontire and car- Hed it th Its nest in the wares of the Walden bam The ember ser fire £9 the nest. an} th sie destroyed. th barn With acu Een i SEEKING LAFITTE TREASURE. ‘Two Parties Have Chart Disclosing the Hoard's Whersaboute; Gueydan, La.—An expedition, headed by Captain J. D. Bonnin, from Guey- dan. is In the wilds of White lake, south of this place, in search of the treasure of Pirate Jean Lafitte. ‘The party is composed of Dr. J. Milton White, Adam Brasseavx and K. P. Foote: Captain J. D, Bonnin, a de scendant of one of the oldest families of Vermilion parisb, has a chart and map left him by his grandfather short. ly before bis death, describing the lo callty of the famous treasure. t On thelr trip the Gueydan parts launch was bit by the steamer Bobby White. One end of the boat was dam aged, In White lake also are Frederi: Mackenzie, magazine editor, and Charles Tenney Jackson, novelist. Thes claim to have the real Lafitte chart and started thelr hunt from New Or. Jeans three weeks ago. Still another party is on the treasure hunt, having started from Abbeville, La. Its identity has been kept secret, however, CLIMATE’S EFFECT ON WHEAT Soil ts Seconcary. ‘Washington. — Experiments conduct- ed by the department of agriculture demonstrate that climate is the chief factor In determining the varying characteristics of wheat grown in dif. ferent regions, it was announced, ‘To ascertain this experimenters grew wheat for six years in California, Kan. sas and Maryland on sojl taken from each of these stated. ‘The results show: ed that all wheat grown In Callforsia, for example, was much allke, whether raised on soll of that state or on soll imported from Kansas and Maryland On the other hand, it differed cons{der- ably from the Kansas and Maryland wheat, no matter on what soll these were grown. In other words, it is stat ed the wheat grown on the three solls in one Jocallty was similar in compost- tlon and appearance, but quite differ. ent from the same wheat grown on the same soils In the two other localities. SENORA HUERTA’S Urges Dictator fo Hold on to the Presidency, Mexico City.—The daily Ife of Se. nora Huerta, wife of the dictator who rules Mexico with an {fron band. Is most Interesting. Like ‘her busband, she is fond of the social whirl and en- tertains on a lavish scale- Even while the country 1s torn with the war, her husband facing deposition at the hands of the United States on one side and : ® ae e AR snag ~ pay Var eF Stoeen ad : oa bere . RR IN ' 7 is . Be = . X ey soo? SS 3 eo sa Nhe AN Fhoto by American Press Association. devia does. , the rebel troops on the other, Senora Wuerta docs not give up her social ac- tivities. . +Sbe {s fond of the things that her husband likes. On Sundays she at- tends the buljtights, so popular in Mex- feo, and, like her husband, mingles freely with the masses. She can be frequently scen in the Mexican cafes In the evenings wining, dining and dancing. and one would little realize the great cares that hang over the shoulders of ber soldier husband. She loves her children dearly. Her Son was recently married. The cere- Mony was performed about the time | Americay Charge d'Affaires O'Shaugh- nessy was handed bis passports br the Mexican minister df foreign relations Although representative of a hostile government. O'Shaughnessy, who is a close friend of the dictator's family, Was ursed to remain in Mexico City Not as an official representative of the United States government, but rather a8 a private citizen, and attend the marriage of Senora Huerta’s son. Her life is full of activity. She looks not to tomorrow and Ilres only for to- day. It is she, desirous of retaining the highest social position in all Mex- ico and of residing in the National pal- ace, who urges the stanch old Indian to hold on to the last to defy the pow- ers of the civilized world and Sight for | the retention of the position stained hy blood of his predecessor, FOREIGN MISSION BOARD MEETING. * Soe Wats Anstl an: , One of the most important ses- sions of the Foreign Mission Board of the African Methodist Episcopal Church was’ held here today, ‘pre- sided over by Bishop C. S, Smith, and the report of Secretary J. W. Rankin,>D. D., showed that the peo- ple are becoming more and more in- rterested in the cause of missions. Roll call showed the following pres- vent: Revs. A. L. Murray, Jersey City, N. J; S.'S. Morris, Richmond, Va.: C. §." Williams, Cincinnati, Ohio; N. J. McCracken; Chicago, [i; H.C. Buren, St. Joseph, Mo.; W. D. John- son, Plains, Ga.; D. H. Johnson, Ab- deville, S. C.; J. W. Washington, New ‘Orleans, La. J. A. Lindsay, Memphis, Tenn; R. S. Jenkins, Ft. Worth. Texas; A. S. Harris, Cocoa, Fla.; C. R. Tucker, Oklahoma City, Okla; T. s\. Smythe, Chicago, Il; Mrs. Lo L. Turner, Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Baltimore, Md. Among the tisitors introduced were Bishops Evans Tyree, D. D., Nash- ville. Tenn.; W. H. Heard, D. D., West Africa; Prof. W. S. ‘Searbor- ough, president Wilberforce Univers- ity, Ohio; Bishop H. M. Turner: Rev. B. W. Arnett, pastor Bethel A. M. E. Church; Charles Stewart. In calling the Board to order Bish- op C. S. Smith delivered a short ad- dress, outlining the businéss to come before the Board and urging the members to give their attention. He appointed a number of committees and then presented Dr. J. W. Rankin, the corresponding secretary, who made his report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1914, showing that the people had contributed for for- cign missions $19,000 more than the previous year. Secretary Rankin reviewed the work in West Africa and reported all the conditions in which he found it by his personal observation. He had gone far into the African work, visit- ing raat of the mission stations, and was well posted on the needs, there fore was better prepared to make rec-| ommendations to his Board. His visit was worth much to the church and race and will result in greater activities among the churches in the future for the redemption of Africa. Other foreign fields will be visited and studied by the Secretary. : After telling about the missionaries in foreign fields, their work and ac- complishments, reviewing the home mission work, especially among the women, Dr, Rankin then rendered his financial report, showing that there had been collected in the past 12 mdhths" for foreign missions $50,- 122.69, for home missions $29,341.77, the largest amount ever raised in tlie history of the department, On the foreign fields there had been expend- ed $45,555.80, Mrs. Mary F. Handy, president of the Woman's Parent Mite Mission- ary Society, and Mrs. L. L. Turner, president of the Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Societies. ren- dered their reports through Scere- tary Rankin, who commented on the good work heing done by them. Both departments made good reports. Special stress was put on the home work by Secretary Rankin. The re- port of the auditing committee was made, by the Rev. Dr. J. \. Lindsay, in which he commended the system of bookkeeping, and every cent was properly accounted for. . Bishop W. H. Heard said that it was a fortunate thing that the Sec- retary had been able to visit Africa, and thought that it should have been done years ago. He spoke of the African’ work, and said’ that he was glad to be home to look in on his friends. | Bishép Evans Tyree, D. D., M. D., was introduced and delivered a short address. He was the guest of Secre- tary Rankin. Tn the afternoon the reports of the committees were heard, appropria- tions were made and the Board ad- journed sine die. OUR GREATEST CAPTAIN OF INDUSTRY. (From State Journal, Madison Wis.) "We have a habit of measuring nien by material standards. We judge a man reat by his, possessions: rather than hy. his principles, bythe things Which “he. has, rather than by” the things which lie does. Tt is a com ‘paratively small thing, by our mod- ern standards, to do arent work for fiumianity. but we think it very, Mie ‘and important to own a railroad, a ” BERS feats eR Ge Ce ea ie 5A Ee, NE Aad FER ; pees eo, i ee” MR cea Fa Ri We pig we nee. esa J ag eke tee coal mine, a rolling mill or a field of oil wells. We honor the man who acquires “title to a virgin forest and quickly undoes the beautiful construc- tive work which nature has used so many years to do. Let a man make an automobile so successfully that he can afford to divide a part of the “swag” with? his laboring men and the newspapers herald him far and wide, and properly so, as a great captain of industry. “Captain of Industry!” what a term to toy with! How we lionize our “Captains of Industry.” Yet all our great manufacturers, our builders and pilots of foundries and railroads will he buried and forgotten when the name of Booker 8. Washington will be remembered and honored with a fixed place in history, because he, the nigger, has heer’ the greatest Captain of Industry which America has yet produced. Beside him your Rocke- H & He mar 7th and Eye Sts., N.. W WHEN IN COUBT ALOUT YOUK | Beautiqul Tounge: - ~ : ° ! Morris Chairs Writing Desee ’’. Household Furniture Music Bozes Beda of all kinds and descripticn, Hewseand Herrmann is the place | Fine Bedsteads and sattresses * tovisit. 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Phone, North 4017, feflers, and Rogers, your Fricks and your Fords, crumble into insignifi- éance. Fighting his way> up from slavery he has come to be the great Captain of Industry who is making a whole race industrious. Instead of finding ways to make men work lor him, he has done the bigger thing of making men find ways to work for themselves. He has benefited no small group of workers through a gencrous “divy” of dividends. He has faught men how to be their own cap- tains, to. pilot their own destinies from cabin to cottage. Booker T. Washington's work is the most conspicuously inspiring story of industry and éducation in the world today. It is a great story. You should hear it. He will tell it tonight at the Congregational church. If you would know what a real Cap- tain of Industry is, go. W. SIDNEY PITTMAN Making Good in Dallas, Texas—Rec- ognized as a Leader, and His Abil- ity as an_ Architect Rewarded. Negroes of Texas Appreciative of Men and Women of the Race Hav- ing Ability. Dallas. Texas. May 2—The success which W. Sidney Pittman has at- tained in this city. and State is very pleasing to his friends, Roth Mr. Pittman and his wife entered right into the life of this city on arriving here, and participated p- > mently in every movemen tr the adsau-ement — Co Ss S54] ey = eg ar 28 eS. ky Pe pee I) vi : so Sg i yr ETE alee Be ee ' hes Y s bras” EM P a Aes aes. jaa seg ye SEBS ee eens tc fee ee es Bess of the race. Mr. Pittmans ability as an architect is being fully recognized here, not only by members of his race but the whites as well. The new U. B. F. building being erected at Sun Antonio was planned hy him. and when the plans were submitted to the city architect for his approval, not only did he not have to make a change, but he remarked, in passing on the drawings, plans and specifica. tions, “He's a sure enough architect.” The Local Negro Business League was reorganized here by Mr. Pittman, and it was he who took charge of the arrangements for the meeting ad- dressed by Ralph W. Tyler recently and the banquet in honor of the for- mer Navy Auditor which followed. While here Mr. Tyler was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pittman. Dallas’ gave Mr. Tyler a rousing re- ception and showered honors upon him. Editor King, of, The Dallas Ex- Press. is one of Mr. Pittman’s warm- est friends, supporters and boosters. The Local ,Business League here. through the efforts of Mr. Pittman, was not only reorganized, but the membership was increased to 100 and in the brief space of a iweek a good treasury was made. W. Sidney Pitt- man has got this town because he has proved his worth as a Icader and har- monizer of men here. He has welded all factions into a harmonious whole » HALLS HILL. VA. Certainly no one can doubt the “resurrection” of the body, for as we be the regular course of nature, as it acts upan the trees and plants, when in autumn and .wintér, they are dis- robed of their beauty and apparently die. and remain in that state until at the call of nature this same body comes again, clothed more beautiful than hefore by miraculous. preserva- tion of the inner life which is and can only be done by the power of God. who says, as in Adam all die. so in Christ shall all be made alive and we shall be changed. The funcral services of Miss Elten Honesty. which were to be held on Wednesday last. at the Mt. Salvation Raptist Church, of which she was a member, were postponed until Sunday on account of the absence of the pas- ter. who was away at the time, and not receiving the message sent him. The three sisters, Miss Anna, Emma and Sadie, who were in New York, did not arrive until quite late, there being a mistake made in the telegram so the body of the deceased was kept over until Sunday. Miss Anna and Sadie Honesty have returned to New York. Miss Emma Honesty remaining. Miss Mary Ferguson is at home in the country after a recent illness. She is much improved, The Mt. Salvation Baptist church held their regular communion services in the afternoon. The funeral, which was held in the morning, added to the solemnity of the occasion. Sermons were preached at 11 and 3” o'clock at the Calloway Mz E. Church by their able pastor, Rev. C. E. Queene, which were very inspiring and helpful. The subject for the ‘morning was the Rible words as found in Matt. 6 ch. 36 v. In the evening, Phileman, tst, 18 v. Text, “If he hath wronged thee, put that to my ac- count.” | The School Improvement League ‘will give a comical concert Friday, May Ist. . | Ladies, Aid Society met at Mra Katie Rhubottom’s Tuesday evening. Mrs. Lottie Chin, president. ° es —— Pocket Billiards, Tel.-Lin. 1059, . HOTEL WEST | European Plan Home Like Rooms - ELLIOTT C. WEST, Prop. Sanitary Barber Shop, RA. Nelson, -Mgr. Visit Our Dining Room Finest Wines and Liquors 11 to 19 E Street N. W. Washington; D. C. Upen Sutebas 7 ao eo 6215 pom. LEE’'S LUNCH ROOM Geo. h, Lee. Prop: 1231 E Street N. W. © Meals 5c and. Washington. D ‘( “My wife and I recommend Dr. Milee’ Nervine for Fite and spasms We have a boy whe is mine years old now, and hax had spasms since he was two years ol) We: had trled everything Wr knew nad also took him to different doctors who said If would only be a. short. time until these fits would kill him. They would not allow him to go to school, finally my wife commenced to give him. 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More Seer toneanine ie SeUpeaece eet teste McCALL’S MAGAZINE 236-246 W. 37th St, New York City | ewsenps om nag eae Roe en Legal Notices WENDELL P. STAFFORD, Justice. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. A. W. SCOTT, Attorney. C. S. Hill, Attorney. Supreme Court of the District of Col- lumbia, Holding Probate Court— No. 20367, Administration. This is to Give Notice: That the subscriber of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters testamentary on the estate of Amanda R. Bowen, 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 17th day of February, A. D. 1915; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 26th day of February, 1914. (Seal) CARROLL A. BROOKS, Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. C. S. HILL, Attorney. Wm. I. Lee, Attorney. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court.—No. 20680, Administration. This is to Give Notice: That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia; Letters Testamentary on the estate of William Walker, 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 13th day of April, A. D. 1915; otherwise, they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 13th day of April, 1914. (Seal) CARRIE WALKER, 1418 Swann Street N. W. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. WILLIAM I. LEE, Attorney. C. S. WILLIAMS, ATTORNEY. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. No. 32,567, Equity Docket No. Adolphus Brooks, Plaintiff, vs. Janie Brooks, Defendant, John Wallace, Correspondent. The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from Janie Brooks, defendant, naming John Wallace as correspondent on the ground if adultery. On motion of the plaintiff, it is this 8th day of April, A. D. 1914, ordered that the defendant, Janie Brooks, and John Wallace, cause their appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default; provided, a copy of this order be published once a week for three successive weeks in the Washington Law Reporter, and the Washington Bee, before said day. By the Court, WENDELL P. STAFFORD. Justice Seal. True copy. Test: J. R. YOUNG, Clark. By F. E. CUNNINGHAM, Assistant Clerk. Joseph 'H Stewart, Attorney. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court. No. 19770, Administration. This is to Give Notice: That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters testamentary on the estate of Winfield Carroll, otherwise known as Fielder Carroll, 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 20th day of March, A. D. 1915; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 15th day of April, 1914. MARY CARROLL, 511 Second Street Southwest. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. JOSEPH H. STEWART, Attorney. EDWARD H. HILL, JR., ATTORNEY. Supreme Court, of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court. No. 20670, Administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber of the District fo Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters Testamentary on the estate of Annie V. Winston, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 27th day of April, A. D. 1915; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Give under our headline bldc. Given under my hand this 27th day of April, 1914. IDA R. THOMAS, 1205 C Street S. W. Seal. Attest: WM. C. TAYLOR, Deputy Register of Wills of the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. WM. W. W. Lowest Prices Best Work TRIANGLE PRINTING CO BOOK AND JOB PRINTING Specialty made of Constitutions and Pamphlets BUSINESS OFFICE and PLANT, 1109 EYE STREET. N. W. 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The following comment is upon the same, from the Seattle, Wash., Daily Times: The evidence submitted by Elder Webb tending to prove that the Saviour of mankind was a black those who oppose the proposition upon their proof. Now that the chain of evidence presented by Mr. Webb seems so complete; it is strange that none of the delvers in the Biblical records have advanced the proposition before. Combination of both books prepaid. Send money order, express o J. M. Webb, 3519 State Street, G Combination of both books and pictures for $2.00, postage prepaid. Send money order, express order, or registered letter to Elder J. M. Webb, 3519 State Street, Chicago, Ill. Will submit terms to agents. DEPARTMENT LEAGUE. Grand Opening May 4th. The Colored Departmental League will open its season Monday, May 4, on the Monument grounds, south of the Municipal Bathing pool. The league was represented by five strong teams made up of employees of the government, and it was the desire of the league to have a strong competition between the clubs. The opening game was played by the War and Navy and Agricultural clubs, and a hard game is expected. The league is composed of clubs from the Interior. Post-office, Government Printing Office, Agricultural and War and Navy Departments'. Mr. Harley, one of the best arbiter in the District, officiated. M. N. Corbett, formerly president of the Metropolitan League, was head of the colored Departmental League in the same capacity. Jas. L. Hunt is secretary of the THE Y. W. C. A. Quarterly Report Shows Great Results. The quarterly meeting of the C. Y. W. C. Association was held Monday evening April 27.at the Second Baptist Church. The president, Mrs. Bettie G. Francis, called the meeting to order. Prayer was offered by Miss Barrier. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Mrs. Calloway, acting secretary, Miss Le Berta Gray, secretary, being detained at home by sickness. Reports of the various committees Not only was Christ a Negro, but it seems that Solomon, who has been held up through all the ages as the personification of wisdom, had Ethiopian blood in his veins also. A new book entitled "The Black Man Was the Father of Civilization." This book defends its title exclusively by the Bible and therefore has nothing to fear. This book is illustrated with many pictures. Price, $1.00 by mail. The following comment is from the Seattle Daily Post Intelligencer: Elder J. M. Webb, evangelist of the Church of God, in his book describes the black man as the father of all civilization. He takes the Bible to show that the fathers of the church and all the great leaders, even the Greatest One, was black. Mr. Webb's work is able and thoughtful. Whether the Anglo-Saxon believes him or not, Mr. Webb writes what he believes to be true about his race and their place in Biblical history. Combination of both books and pictures for $2.00 postage prepaid. Send money order, express order or registered letter to Elder J. M. Webb, 3519 State Street, Chicago, Ill. Will submit terms to agents. were read and adopted. The speaker of the evening, the Rev. J. C. Moorland, was then introduced by the president. Dr. Moorland gave a very interesting and delightful talk on Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. work. He told of the necessities of the Homes; their needs, why they should be established in every city; how they safeguard the yupin boy and girl alone without any one to care for them. His remarks were listened to with the deepest attention by the members, who thoroughly agreed with him. PARAGRAPHIC NOTES John Hickerson, well known in Washington as a driver of a goat team which drew a wagon bearing various advertising signs, the most famous of which was, "Base Ball Today," died Wednesday at the George Washington University Hospital. The last words the little cripple uttered were the names of the four-footed friends who had drawn him around the city for so many years. Mayor Lois Weber, of Universal City, Cal., is the only woman mayor in the world. According to the Navy Department 39 United States vessels are now at Vera Cruz. Judge Latimer and probation officer Clark, visited the Colored Industrial Home, Blue Plains, D. C. They found the Home too small; no Men Admire Women with Beautiful Hair! NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING will make you proud of your hair It is unsurpassed for making harsh, kinky and stubborn hair—soft, glossy and luxurious. It not only beautifies the hair—but also keeps it in good condition. Price, 25 and 50 Cents Everywhere NELSON MFG. CO., RICHMOND, VA. 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This beautiful park of 10 acres is magnificently ground near Annapolis, surrounded on three sides fine shade, constant cool breezes, large pavillion, swings, steam launches for seeing the historic scenery, crabbing, fishing, etc. ADAM'S ELECTRIC PARK ADAM'S ELECTRIC PARK West Annapolis, Md., 90 minutes ride from city, on the W. B. and A. Electric Railroad. This beautiful park of 10 acres is magnificently located on high ground near Annapolis, surrounded on three sides by salt water, fine shade, constant cool breezes, large pavillion, flying horses. swings, steam launches for seeing the historic scenery, and boats for crabbing, fishing, etc. New dining room seating 40 people. Electric lights over entire grounds and new station for passengers, thus avoiding ferry across the creek. For terms and further particulars call or drop a postal to Jas. H. Coleman, 1522 12th St. N. W. Hours 4 to 7 P. M. Electric lights over entire grounds and new station for passengers, thus avoiding ferry across the creek. For terms and further particulars call or drop a postal to Jas. H. Coleman, 1522 12th St. N. W. Hours 4 to 7 P. M. provisions for girls, and the boys' quarters deficient. It is hoped Congress will be asked for funds, for the enlargement.of the Home. In South Africa, gold is being mined at a depth of more than 5,000 feet, and it is believed that the shafts can be sunk yet, 3,000 feet more. The girls of Hampton Institute are learning the best methods of washing, ironing and mending. They handle 40,000 pieces of work each week. No outside work is done in the Hampton Institute laundry, only that of students, and teachers, and that for dairy, kitchens, dining-rooms, dormitories, and the boarding department. Gen. Daniel Sieckles, the last of the Union corps commanders of the Civil war, died at his home, Fifth Avenue, New York, Sunday night. Much laughter was created on the Avenue Monday, when the musicians in the circus parade, on passing the White House began playing "Here Comes the Bride." The United States has more cattle than any other country, except India, and it is the world's greatest importer of hides and skins. It is said the American telephone service is superior to that of Great Britain, but the latter is being improved rapidly. Australia has nearly 300,000 acres of untouched forests. 4 P. M. and 10 P. M. instead of the one which has been made at 7 P. M. On last Sunday, at 10 P. M. a collection was made for the purpose of a test, and 10,000 first-class letters were found deposited in the letter boxes within the three hours that had elapsed. This was a sufficient reason, in Postmaster Praeger's judg- There are 8,729,592 telephones in use in the United States. There are 1,435 institutions for the care of children in the United States. Two collections of mail are to be made Sunday from letter boxes, at NEW THE SEWING MACHINE OF QUALITY. If you purchase the NEW HOME you will have a life asset at the price you pay, and will not have an endless chain of repairs. Quality Considered it is the Cheapest in the end to buy. If you want a sewing machine, write for our latest catalogue before you purchase. The New Home Sewing Machine Co. Orange, Mass. For sale by Gustave Oppenheimer, Cor. E and 8th Sts. N. W. CHAS. S. WILLIAMS, ATTORNEY Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court, No. 20277, Adminiestration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters Testamentary on the estate of Edward Columbus Younger, 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 subscribir, on or before the 23d day of April, A D. 1915; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 23d day of April, 1914. GEORGE L. YOUNGER, 1451 Q Street N. W. Seal. Attact: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. CHAS. S. WILLIAMS, THOMAS WALKER, ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court—No. 20010, Administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration C. T. A. on the estate of Maria A. Constead, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 30th day of April, A. D. 1915, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 30th day of April, 1914. DAISY C. SMITH. 7028 Lamont St. N. W. Seal. Attest: JAMES TANNER. Register of Wills of the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. W. C. Martin, Attorney. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court.—No. 20746, Administration. This is to Give Notice: That the subscriber, the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the estate of Rosa Berry, 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 4th day of May, A. D. 1915; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 4th day of May, 1914. (Seal) WILLIAM J. HOWARD. 100 Massachusetts Avenue N. W. JAMES TANNER Attest: JAMES TAYMER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. W. C. MARTIN, Attorney. New Ready VARDAMAN UNMASKED A Defense of the Colored Race By A. 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. ment, to warrant a change in the Sunday mail collection. Eight Catholic priests have volunteered to serve in the American army or navy in case of war with Mexico, their names having been sent to the President. They are as follows: Rev. John J. Brady, New York; Rev. Hugh Ryan and Rev. Theodore Petterse of the Catholic University, Washington, D. C.; Rev. P. Sherman P. Freeland, Pennsylvania; Rev. Wm. Colbert, Winnebago, Minn.; Rev. James A. Harvey, Crossingville, Pa.; Rev. Leo Panichi, Christopher, Ill.; and Rev. Francisco Vasquez Gomez, New York. THE BEE PUBLISHED at 1109 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. ESTABLISHED 1880 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance...$2.00 Six months...1.00 Three months....50 Subscription monthly....20 . THE NEXT CONTEST. The next political contest will be a hot one. Just who the nominee of the party—that is, the Republican party—will be is a question that is vexing the politicians. If Col. Roosevelt is willing to take his chances in a Republican convention, there is no reason that he could not become a candidate. If, on the other hand, he refuses, there will be a repetition of 1912 convention. Will the party go to Col. Roosevelt or will he come to the party? Then, again, there are many Progressive Senators who have never left the party, but they have left Col. Roosevelt. Senator Borah's recent speech, calling for the repudiation of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution has not been explained to the full satisfaction of the colored voters. The Bee is satisfied that the colored Americans have no better friend to them than he is. Senator Borah is a vote-getter. He knows how to reach the masses. He has both eloquence and logic. The commom people, who are the real voters, will follow him. He will no doubt be a factor in the next presidential contest: There is every reason to believe that the Republican party will win, if the proper man is named by that party. On the other hand, if there should be a split in the Democratic party there is no telling what the result will be. The followers of Speaker Champ Clark are sore with Secretary Bryan for the part he played in the Baltimore convention. The Clark forces have no use for him. Undoubtedly there will be an effort to nominate the speaker in the next Democratic convention. If he fails and Secretary Bryan should attempt to control the convention as he did in 1912, then a split will occur in that convention and the party. Speaker Clark has a large following among the colored voters, who have great faith in him. There are but few colored men, if any, who have any faith in the Democratic party, especially Southern Democrats, who have shown their animosity and antagonism to the colored Americans. There has never been an administration, bad as many of them have been, that has ever drawn the color line and discriminated against any class of citizens on account of their color but the present one. The idea of a government discriminating against its citizens on account of their color. How long can an administration that represents such a party exist? What government but the American government would allow one section of its country to control the entire nation? The very fact that the South enters the electoral college with solidarity, there is but little for the Democratic party, east and west, to do but to control a few of those states to enable the Democratic South to control. Will the American people continue to be the slaves of an ungovernable South? Just witness, if you please, the present condition of this country. What a mockery the Mexicans have made of it. Why, if Japan should tackle this present government, what would this country be? The next contest, therefore, will be one that will be memorable. It will be as memorable as the present condition is in Mexico. This country is now the plaything and ridicule of all other nations of any power. Will some prophet tell us what man to name? Certainly there will be something for the politicians to consider a suitable man for the next contest. (From the Daily Post, May 5.) Senator Borah on May 2 offered in the Senate the following resolution which is so eminently in accord with the spirit of our institutions that it is exceedingly difficult to perceive how any Senator can vote against it: "Whereas, the three political parties now represented in the executive and legislative departments of the government, and which alone will have to do with pending legislation, went before the voters in the last national campaign solemnly committed to the policy and the justice of exemption of tolls from American vessels engaged in coastwise trade; and "Whereas, the three candidates for the Presidency individually declared in favor of the justice and the wisdom of such policy; and "Whereas, it is now deemed by some the part of wisdom, notwithstanding such pledges and platforms, to impose tolls upon American vessels engaged in coastwise trade; and "Whereas, national honor and the fundamental principles of representative government require that we deal in the utmost good faith with the electorate, and that all public servants carry out the pledges solemnly made to the people and upon and by reason of which pledges they are delegated to act for the people; and "Whereas, at the approaching November election the entire House of Representatives and thirty-two members of the Senate are to be elected, all of whom must be elected by popular vote; and "Whereas, in this way a referendum for all practical purposes may be had upon this important question heretofore submitted to the people; and "Whereas, no injury of any moment can possibly arise or be incurred by reason of delaying the passage of this bill for the next few months: Therefore, be it "Resolved, that a vote upon H. R. 14385, providing for the repeal of that portion of the act of August 24, 1912, providing for the exemption of tolls upon vessels engaged in coastwise trade shall be postponed until after the convening of Congress, December 7, 1914, to the end that this matter may again be submitted to the voters of the United States whose right and privilege it is to finally determine this question." Senator Borah favors consulting the people. Senator Borah knows well the condition the Republican party found itself in during the campaign of 1912 was brought on by its failure to carry out the platform pledges given in 1908 in the manner, and spirit that the people understood they would be carried out. Every Democratic member of the United States Senate is well aware of the calamity to the Republican party that followed as the result of its failure to carry out its platform pledges. It is not possible for the Democratic party to escape the political disaster that it will merit if it repudiates the platform pledge and the candidates' promise as to the tolls exemption on American coastwise vessels passing through the canal. Let them indulge in no illusory visions as to that fact. The great majority of the American people is against repeal. The vast majority of the rank and file of the Democratic party is strongly patriotic and favors a policy of Americanism. The vast majority of the rank and file believes implicitly in every plank of the platform and is opposed to this proposed repeal. If some Democratic Senators doubt it, why not then consult the people once more and let them again pass upon the question in accordance with Senator Borah's resolution? Let the Senators of the United States take counsel with the voters. They make Senators and Presidents now. DON'T WORRY. There is no necessity to worry about The Bee. The Bee will enter its thirty-fifth year June 2, 1914. It has the confidence and respect of all business people and the respectable people in the United States. It has the confidence of the business people because they know its value. It has the respect of all the people because they know that it is a fearless publication and will defend their every interest. The Bee gives light wherever it goes and brings sunshine to wives, husbands and sweethearts. It is the organ of the people because it has withstood the attacks of the enemy, demagogues and shysters. First-class business houses advertise in The Bee because it Only first-class business houses are permitted to enter its columns; hence, its patrons may always depend on the houses whose businesses are advertised in this paper. The Bee will not publish fake business or fake schemes. It deals with public men and measures that pertains to the public. It will protect society against mongrels and imposters and warn the people against frauds and fraudulent schemes. The people in this community know that all kinds of fraudulent enterprises have sprung up in this city and The Bee has frequently and repeatedly warned the people against them. In many instances some people would rather support a fraudulent enterprise than they would a legitimate business. Thousands of dollars have been lost by the people by not heeding the advice of The Bee. There is no reason for legitimate enterprises to fail. In business firms conducted by colored people should be able to compete with those of the more fortunate races of people. When The Bee says that, it means in prices and the quality of goods. There seems to be a great uneasiness about The Bee. This publication is for the people, irrespective of their condition. The poor as well as the rich shall be treated and given the same consideration. A man's or woman's condition, if he or she is respectable, shall receive the same consideration and the fallen as well as the depraved shall receive its sympathy. The policy of The Bee is to uplift the fallen and warn the people against frauds and schemers. Don't worry. THE COLOR LINE There are too many Negro teachers in the colored schools in this city who are anxious to be regarded as white or too white to be called colored, or to be identified with the colored race. The Bee has in mind two or three persons in particular who have become obnoxious to our school system. One individual, who is a male, patronizes white lunch rooms and white barber shops, and yet he wants to teach colored children in a colored school. He is at the head of one of our schools. Is such an individual qualified to teach Negro children? It is notoriously known that this individual is a Negro at the head of a Negro school and is just as prejudiced against a Negro as a southern Cracker. He should be made to resign because he is ashamed of those he would teach. A Negro, because he has a light complexion, must arrogate to himself superiority over those who may be a little darker than he is. Such a person is not fit to teach Negro children. A Negro teacher who is too white to admit that he is colored and then want to in a colored school is not fit to teach in a Negro school. There is too much of this sham business carried on in our school and it should be stopped at once. There stopped at once. There was a Negro doctor in this town who died and whose wife is now parading the public streets, with a black veil over her face to keep from speaking to her former associates. She was once a teacher in our schools. The Bee doesn't care how white a Negro attempts to make himself, but it does, care and will see to it that these shams shall go where they belong, among the mongrels, because the white people don't want them and the black people are satisfied with their color and society. The reason there is so much "Jim Crowism" in this city today is on account of these color shams sticking their noses where they are not wanted. Now, if a Negro wants to pose as white, why doesn't he go where he can be recognized as white? This class is injurious to the masses of colored people. It may be an honor to this class of Negroes to be white where they are not known. A company of them were disgraced at the door of a certain theater in this city a few years ago. Their only visible means of support is by and through the colored people or being identified with the colored race and sneaking about at night time with powdered faces and latest hair wigs. Renovate our schools and get rid of them. DR. THURSTON The address of Dr. Thurston to the teachers last week was replete with good sound logic. The most striking features about his address were the advice he gave to teachers concerning children, why they don't do as well as some others in their homes, and persons occupying positions or persons assigned to teach subjects that they know nothing about. There is too much of this kind of business going on in our schools to which The Bee de- sires to call the attention of the superintendent. Take, for instance, our Armstrong Manual Training School, that has a head with no trade. The O Street Vocational School—a clerk taken from a desk and placed at the head of a trade school with no trade and neither has he any knowledge of a trade of any kind. The Board of Education should carefully look into both of these schools, because if it doesn't The Bee will lay the entire matter before the District Committee of Congress. What can any man or woman teach what he or she doesn't know? Can you take a carpenter and assign him to a printing office, or the bricklayer? Dr. Thurston has the right idea of practical education. There are many reforms needed in the colored schools and that at once. Assistant Superintendent Bruce should make these changes at once. The O Street Vocational School is in need of a practical head and a man who knows no color. The Bee is making these friendly suggestions for the good of the schools and before Congress takes these subjects up for consideration. OUT OF THE HOUSE OF BONDAGE This is a new book by Prof. Kelly Miller, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences of Howard University. The Boston, Mass.. Herald pays this distinguished educator a deserving compliment. This new book contains 242 pages, most artistically compiled. It is printed in clear and bold type. The Neal Publishing Company published the book. The table of contents: Oath of Afro-American Youth a Moral. Out of the House of Bondage. The Physical Destiny of the American Negro. Fifty Years of Negro Education. Negroes—Professional Pursuits. The Negro in the New World and the Conflict of Color. The Ministry. The Ultimate Race Problems. I See and Am Satisfied. The book sells for $1.50. THE LOCAL NEGRO The question has been asked, What is the local Negro doing in business and otherwise? The Bee has made a careful observation and finds that in many instances, especially the Negro drummists, they are doing well. The Negro has some of the finest drug stores that can be found anywhere in the United States. The Negro bank and the Mechanic's Laborers' Union take the lead. The most successful real estate, legal operator is Mr. Thomas Walker, who is able to retire any time, but he likes to be busy. The local Negro could do better if he would unite. There is yet some jealousy which is slowly dying out. TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE hundred bills to subscribers were mailed to them this week, calling their attention to their overdue subscription. If YOU don't want to be placed on the DEAD HEAD list for the inspection of our visitors, kindly send your check, or a postal money order. Also, if you desire to have a copy of our special Edition, pay up. Those who pay up at ONCE, and send in addition one dollar more will be sent a receipt for one year's subscription. Now is the opportunity to take advantage of our special offer. The Bee will be the greatest race paper in the United States. If the United States makes terms with Huerta, what will become of Villa? Carranza is not one of those kind to quit so near the diadem; he certainly will not throw it away. There is no reason why the citizens of Washington should not elect a delegate to Congress. The best man will be elected, no matter what his politics may be. Attorney A. W. Scott will go to All news matter must be in The Bee office not later than Wednesday evening of each week. Advertisements taken in as late as Thursday noon. We go to press Friday morning. Readers of The Bee will kindly remember this. The Bee, with Prof. Richards and this entire community, had hoped that some way might have been found by which Dr. Ross could have been returned. But not so. Now, Bishop, we take this opportunity to thank you for the consideration you have given in letting him stay the full limit of time. You have our confidence and we will do our duty now as in the past. PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS (By the Sage of the Potomac) I just read in the Sunday paper where they just gone and imported apples over to France, cut 'em up and make champagne out of them and then ship the champagne back here to sell in Jim Gray's quiet retreat, and Aaron Gaskin's hole in the wall for $4.50 per cork. Some of these dapper cigarette fiends who make about six dollars a week and blow themselves for a cold bottle to atomize some broiler will save their money if they just put it into a cider press and go up agin the old fashion apple cider at 5 cents a quart. Them there French are real smooth ones when they can work our own apples back on us as champagne after doping them with a little acid and carbonated water. No more champagne for me at $4.20 per throw. Just plane apple cider will do your uncle the Sage. That corner at 7th and You where Doc Napper's new mint is established is sure gettin' to be some more headquarters for the chocolate drop, and Doc. Napper aint doin' a thing but fillin' them up with soda, sundae and creditin' up the right side of the ledger with a snug balance. It sure did show enterprise when Doc. Napper moved out of that hole in the wall down there on Seventh street, and got on a corner where everybody can see his goods. There's nothing like bein' where the people can see you and see what you are doin'. Doc. told me that his business just had about doubled itself since he moved up where people can see him without calling on a policeman to direct them to his place of business. Now when he was around there on Seventh near T it took just about a whole day to locate his hole in the wall. I'm goin' to ease over to all these druggists another proposition what is this: If you will just advertise in The Bee you will do heap more business than what you is doin' now. Advertisin' will sell gold bricks to a preacher and chocolate complexion kiddies to white folks. All you got to do is to advertise properly. Now speakin' on this advertisin' proposition, I notice that white merchants recognize anthracite newspapers as real banged up mediums, and if the shrewd white merchant uses them for advertisin' his, wares I can't see for my life why these charcoal lozengers can't recognize a good thing when they see it. Last Monday I drapped into Chase's Weekly Sting office to go over the exchanges, and I, just for curiosity, went through their advertisin' columns to find how many white merchants were usin' them. In twenty chocolate weeklies examined I counted 416 white men's advertisements, and only about 62 dinges' advs., showin' that the white merchant knows a good thing when he sees it while a chocolate colored individual what's in business is too slow to catch on. But the chocolate lozenger sure likes to have a colored newspaper puff up for nothin'. When a colored newspaper has somethin' nice to say about the near statesman which a seal-brown complexion, or about the anthracite colored merchant, they go around to their neighbors and borrow their papers, mark the items and send it off to show their friends out of town how popular and prominent they are in town. But to pay for an advertisement why that's agin their ethics. If all the merchants here would advertise in the anthracite paper, and you know there aint but one—The Bee, William Calvin would sure give you some more newspaper. And you sure would get the worth of your money when you advertised in The Bee. Now William Calvin didn't ask me to write this. I here these Odd Fellows are just whetting their 'knives gettin' ready for that Boston meetin'. Link Johnsing done got the grandmaster bee buzzin' in his bonnet and means to go up agin Ed Morris for that $1200 job of bossin' these anthracite Odd Fellows. If Link expects to heat out smooth Eddie Morris, he will have to go some, and then go some more. for Ed Morris is a three hundred hitter, knows how to make the squeeze play, the run-and-hist stunt, and is just a hundred per center on field plays. Now Linkaint never been counted a heavy hitter in the bush league, and his hitin' down at Atlanta two years ago was simply turrible—just hit out a few fungo hies, and his coachin' for Ben Davis' team was away off. They done told me that Bill Houston is goin' to coach for Link, but he don't hanker after the job. He just as leave stay home and coach his law practice. As near as I can learn, and John Goins eased the news over to me, Ed Morris is goin' to captain and play first for his own team. Hennie Slaughter is goin' to caper around short, and he's some more short stop let me promise you. Maj. Jackson's goin' to play second, Jim Needham will be on third; Joe Jones is expected to kinder take care of left field, a good man has been picked for center field who hails from Mississippi, and a Georgia peach, whose name is under cover will take care of right field. They aint settled on the catcher yet, but John says they have two cracker jacks they can sign up any day. John Goins will print the score card and announce the batters and keep score, and if he does, Link Johnsming needin' expect to be credited with no two baggers unless the ball goes out of the lot. I forgot to say that Armond Scott is goin' to be one of Ed Morris' pitchers, and Armond's been practicin' for whole year on that "fadeaway drop" of his which he will feed to every one of Link's batters. Say, let me promise you that the game down in Bosting next September is just goin' to be a walkaway for Ed Morris' team. Knowin' Ed Morris' line up as I do, if I was Link Johnsming I sure would refuse to play; I'd just write Ed a letter sayin' "I declare you champion without a struggle." Link's队aint in no condition to play; they aint fast enough on the bases, and can't hit Morris' pitchers, while that Morris team, is just lightenin' on the bases, every one of it is a three hundred hitter, and they sure can play inside ball to a fare-you-well. Ben Davis just knew he had to shove somebody in as a martyr, and as Link has stood for white clerks in his office chargin' him and his anthracite clerks with everything in the calendar of crimes without even takin' it seriously. Ben just thought Link would stand for bein' shoved in the game agin Ed Morris. Early bettin' on that September game between the Morris Excelsior and the Johnsning Charley-horses is 100 to 1 on the Morris team with no takers. Hennie Slaughter told a personal friend the other day that they (Morris' team) is sure gon' to make the Johnsming bunch look like a hecoop after a dark complexioned individual passed through it between the small hours of 2 and 3 A.M. All these Washington Odds will go down to Boston as rooters for the Morris bunch, so John Gonis savs, and John ANACOSTIA NEWS. Mr. William Wilkerson, Jr., a student at St. Paul's Normal and Industrial School at Lawrenceville, Va., has returned to that institution after a two-weeks stay at his home here. The "Bachelor Bees" of Anacostia, D. C., gave their May reception at Douglas Hall, corner Howard and Nichols Avenue on Friday evening, May 1, 1914. The reception was from 8 to 11:30 P. M., and was largely attended by their many friends. Music for the occasion was furnished by the Dawson's Exclusive Society chestra. Miss Beatrice Wilkerson is president and Miss Isadore Blagburn sec-Orchestra. Branch No. 1 of the National Sewing Council held a meeting at Douglas Hall on Friday evening, May 8, 1914. The meeting was largely attended. Mrs. M. Webster, president; Mrs. Moxley, secretary. The Anacostia Mastadon Minstrels will hold their first meeting at Douglas Hall on Monday evening, May 25, 1914. The Anacostia Citizens' Association will hold its regular meeting at Old Fellows Hall, Sumner Road, on Monday evening, May 11, 1914. Rev. M. H. Davis, pastor of Campbell A. M. E. Church, made a very pleasing report at the conference held in Baltimore, and it was very highly appreciated and received. He reported 69 conversions, 79 probationers, and 8 accessions, an increase over all previous years. He had many offers to go elsewhere, but chose to return to Camphell. Rev. J. E. Scott returned to Hillsdale A. M. E. Church. Miss Mazie Smith and Miss Maud Wilkerson entertained some friends at a Tango Dinner on Wednesday, May 6, at the residence of Miss E. Smith, 101 Howard Avenue. SOUTHWEST NOTES. Miss Effie M. Middleton will leave for Princeton, N. J. May 22, to visit her friend, Mrs. Hattie Harris, who is teaching there. Mrs. Maud B. Chew has a most interesting baby girl. Prof. J. T. Newman still holds his own in the musical world. Dr. George H. Murray continues to occupy bachelor quarters and remain on the bachelor's list. Dr. Willia Harris is one of the best known female druggist in the United States. She is a business woman of ability. The Harris blend tonic is a popular remedy. The Zion Baptist Church, Rev. W. J. Howard, pastor, held interesting services last Sabbath morning. Dr. Howard is a very good worker in the Southwest. There is some dissatisfaction among the members at the Metropolitan Zion Methodist Church. There is a rumor that a new pastor would be acceptable. Rev. W. H. Nelson of Israel Bethel is doing good work. His membership is increasing. THE OLDEST INHABITANTS. One of he most brilliant affairs that has ever been given in this city was the banquet of the oldest inhabitants of this city. The address of Mr. John T. Paynter was a masterpiece of oratory. Full particulars next week. Rev. C. H. Stepteau succeeds Rev. I. N. Ross, who goes to benezer A. M., Church, Baltimore, Md. MOUNTAIN VIEW. Mr. W. W. Martin has issued a very fine booklet of Mountain View Summer Resort. This resort will open June 15 and continue to September 15. Write W. W. Martin, 1816 12th Street N. W. until June 15. After that date address him at Mountain View House, Harper's Ferry. W. Va. The only and finest resort on the Potomac. BLUE READY FOR MEXICAN WAR To Him Is Intrusted. Duty of Supplying Vessels. FOUGHT IN CUBA IN 1898. By Giving Cubans Whisky He Was Enabled to Draw Map Showing Exact Location of Spanish Vessels—Story of Brave Exploits and His Promotion In the Service. Washington. — Do you remember what the governor of North Carolina said to the governor of South Carolina? Well, the application of that immortal principle made Victor Blue famous. Just now he is Rear. Admiral Blue, in command of the bureau of navigation of the navy department. That bureau is to the navy a good deal what a peculiarly broad gauged train dispatcher, with collateral authority over the general manager, might be to a railroad. It practically runs the department. During the war with Mexico it will be Blue's duty to see that the ships are provisioned and coaled and manned. Between times he will give the commanders their sailing orders. The chief of this bureau is the eyes and legs and right hand of the average civilian secretary of the navy. When he was Lieutenant Blue, Sampson's fleet was lying outside Santiago harbor waiting for Cervera's fleet to come out. It didn't come. No one was even positive that it was in. He went ashore alone, depending on the guidance and escort of the Cuban patriots who were camped in the tall grass thereabouts. The patriots had been badly skinned up that day in a sharp skirmish with the Spaniards The Cuban chief was one of the grouchiest Cuban chiefs Blue had ever encountered. Wounded patriots were lying all over the camp groaning. Leutenant Blue asked for guildes and an escort. "Not a man!" said the savage gener al. "Not a one!" He meant it. That was obvious. So Blue didn't argue the case with him PETER H. BURGESS REAR ADMIRAL VICTOR BLUE But in his slender baggage were two bottles of the best whisky that ever softened the heart of man. "My general," said Blue softly "will you join me in a toast to Cuba libre?" Would he? He did. Blue handled the bottle and filled a tincup so full of whisky that it dribbled down the sides. The general began to gaze on him with misty and affectionate eyes. "My general," said Blue, "before I go, will you not join me in a toast to the allies—the United States and fair Cuba?" The general did. In another tincup ful of whisky that was charged with conversation and love. Pretty soon he put his arms around Blue and kissed that young gentleman. "A man you asked me for," wept the general, "and I refused you. Alas cheu! Take 100 men my hero!" Blue took eight men and wriggled through the tall grass until he came to the precipitous edge of Santiago harbor. Sparkling in the darkness below him he saw the lights of Cervera's ships. He reported to Sampson, but that was not enough. Sampson wanted the position of every ship mapped, so that the Americans could elevate their guns and shell them over the hills which locked Santiago harbor. Blue went back another night in danger of his life at every wriggle through the grass—and climbed a tree which overhung the harbor's edge. There he managed by a miracle to make a perfect map of the position of the Spanish ships. Between times he had to come down out of the tree and boot his impetuous patrols into giving up their guns. The tree hung directly over a populous Spanish fort, and Spanish soldiers were within easy potting range. His Cubans wanted to get a few scalps before they went back to the jungle. Blue's map making struck them as academic and absurd and a waste of time. For that exploit Blue was Jumped five numbers in rank, for "extremord nary heroeslm." He had fairly divided the Santiago honors with Lieutenant Hobson, although the latter's feat was more spectacular. "He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous in much."—Verse 10. BECAUSE the, Pharisees were the leading exponents of the Law, Jesus pointed many of His parables against them, while He comparatively ignored the irreligious Jews—the Sadducees, who made no profession of faith. Today's lesson was spoken as a rebuke to the spirit of the Pharisees, who bound heavy burdens upon others, but shirked them themselves, while pretending hearty obedience to the Law. In olden times, more than now, it was the custom for rich men to appoint stewards. Such a steward had absolute control of his master's goods. The one mentioned in our Lord's parable was extravagant, wasteful, unsatisfactory. His master concluded to dispense with his services, and asked him to render up his accounts. On his books were certain debtors who apparently could not meet their obligations. The steward concluded to scale off these debts, so that the debtors could pay before he turned over his office to his successor. One owing a hundred bath of oil was told to scale it down to fifty; another owing a hundred measures of wheat, to scale it down twenty per cent.; etc. Such a use of his authority made him friends amongst those favored; and hislord complimented the wisdom displayed. Hypocrisy of the Pharisees. Jesus condemned the Pharisees for taking an opposite course. He declared that they sat in Moses' seat as interpreters of the Law; and that, had they followed this steward's course, they would have made friends of publicans and sinners, by encouraging them to do their best to comply with the Law. Instead, they bound heavy burdens upon the people, discouraged them and alienated their sympathy. ```markdown ``` All this was hypocrisy; for they knew their own poecrisy; for they Jesus Teaching by knew their own Parables. inability to comply with the Law, which is the full measure of a perfect man's ability. Their proper attitude would have been to confess their own shortcomings, to strive to do their best, to cry to God for mercy and to teach the people to do similarly. Thus they would have been better prepared for the Gospel. As it was, they were hindering both themselves and others from becoming Jesus' disciples. Applying the Parable. When God's people give themselves to Him, they give also their earthly rights and interests, and become merely stewards of their time, talent, influence, wealth, etc. These stewards have God's approval in the use of all earthly things to the forwarding of their spiritual interests. As they use earthly opportunities for advancing Heavenly interests, this will be reckoned to them for wise stewardship. Being found faithful in the use of earthly things in God's service, they can be safely entrusted with a share in Messiah's glorious Kingdom. Their unselfishness, their willingness to sacrifice, will be the basis of Divine approval. Whoever selfishly appropriates the things of which he is steward will not be trusted with the future great things. Whoever sacrifices will thus demonstrate his faithfulness, his loyalty, to God; and to such the greater things will be entrusted. Would God entrust the riches of the future life to any who now prove themselves unfaithful, selfish, covetous, using present blessings for self-gratification? Surely not! Serving Two Masters. There are two great impelling powers; one evil, the other good. God is the Good Master; Satan, the evil master. God. His Spirit and His teachings, are represented by the word Love; Satan and his course by selfishness, covetousness, mammon. Through Adam's fall the whole world has lost the Spirit of God, and has been under Satan's domination for centuries. The spirit of selfishness, covetousness, has gotten hold upon mankind, so that only with great difficulty can its power be broken. A But here comes in the Gospel proposition. God desires some faithful souls to The Unjust Newcard, faithful souls to be associated with Jesus in dispensing His blessings. He offers this great prize of the Kingdom, to those who demonstrate that they have the right spirit. Whoever accepts the Gospel call turns his back upon sin, selfishness, and all works of the flesh and the devil related thereto, and sets his face Godward. Then he must demonstrate not only that he prefers right to wrong on equal terms, but that he is willing to suffer the loss of all things that he may be on the right side, on God's side. Then comes the trial, the testing. He seeks to serve God and to gain the Divine reward. But he finds in his flesh a tendency to appreciate the rewards of mammon. selfishness. This brings about the great battle. One or the other must conquer. But God has promised grace sufficient in every time of need, although He requires us to do all that we are able. HAD MADISON'S RAZOR. Prisoner Said He Was Fourth President's Great-great-grandson. Savannah, Ga.-F. A. Madison, who says he is a direct descendant of President Madison, was locked up here after a street fight and after he had surrendered a razor which he said originally was the property of James Madison. The prisoner was held as a witness and then released. Madison, who was a stranger in Savannah, was set upon and beaten by two men whom he said he did not know. His cries for assistance brought a policeman, who arrested one of the men, but was unable to catch the other. Madison also was taken to the station, and as he was being searched the policeman found the razor in the prisoner's pocket. "Officer, please let me keep that," pleaded Madison. "It's against the rules," repiled the policeman. "Can't you let me have it? I wouldn't take anything for it," begged the prisoner. "James Madison was my great-great-grandfather and that razor and the family Bible are all of his possessions that we have left in the family now. I have been hungry and broke and without a place to sleep, but I have never parted with that razor." He took the razor with him when he was released. WOULD DECIMALIZE TIME. Frenchman Proposes Twenty Hores and A Thousand Chrones For a Day. Paris.—A suggestion is made in the current Revue Bleue for the purpose of bringing the chronological system into line with the decimalization of money, weights and distance. The new proposal involves the division of the day into twenty periods, called horses, instead of twenty-four hours, each hore being similarly divided into fifty periods, called chrones, each chrone—about one and a half minutes—being the thousandth part of a day—as the gram and the meter are the thousandth part, respectively, of the kilogram and kilometer. The chrones are further subdivided into centchrones, the equivalent of a second. The deviser of the plan asserts that the new system would facilitate marine observation, besides simplifying calculations of time generally. The French government, however, shows no inclination to adopt the idea. HISTORY OF MARTHA WASHINGTON WILL Morgan Tells How Document Came Into His Possession. Washington.—The first authoritative explanation of the manner in which J. Plerpoint Morgan came into possession of the Martha Washington will, to regain the custody of which the governor and citizens of Virginia have threatened legal measures, was given out by Mr. Morgan. "The will of Martha Washington was taken from the Fairfax courthouse in 1862," Mr. Morgan said, "by a colonel of the Union army, who rescued it from destruction by his men. This officer retained it in his possession for thirty years and shortly before his death in 1892 gave it to his daughter who, thirteen years later, in 1903, sold it to the late J. Plerpoint Morgan. "This account she related at the time of the transfer. She stated that her father's regiment garrisoned Fairfax Court House in 1802 and that he had headquarters in the courthouse. Another command had previously occupied the place, and the men had broken open the safes. The doors were littered with papers which the colonel's men used in making fires. Entering headquarters one day he found his men shovelling papers into a stove. He stopped them, and in examining the papers found the Martha Washington will. "He carefully preserved the document throughout his life, and on the evé of his death gave it to his daughter." The correspondence shows that Mr. Morgan suggested to the governor of Virginia two plans for the preservation and exhibition of the Martha Washington will. One is that Mr. Morgan would present the will for public exhibition at Mount Vernon, the other is that the will be preserved by the congressional library at Washington. With both of these suggestions Mr. Morgan couples another, that George Washington's will, now Virginia's property, be exhibited with it. MARRY AT LONG RANGE. Woman In Holland and Man In Wisconsin Are Curiously Wed. Superior, Wls. — Johannes Jacobus Kuyk, after a wedding ceremony preliminaries for which lasted several months, is a married man. His bride was Miss Maria Louise Grotendorst of Holland. They were married by mall. The bride is expected to arrive from Holland June 13. Final papers uniting the couple have arrived from Holland. A number of officials took part in the ceremony. When Mrs. Kuyk arrives she will be accompanied by Miss Nellie Rees of Holland, who is to become the bride of G. Kuyk of Grand Rapids, Minn., a brother of the Superior man. BIDS $500,000 FOR A BABY. But Rich Virginian's-Offer is Spurned by the Child's Mother. Washington. -- According to women connected with the Florence Crittenton mission, which is having a baby exhibit here to help raise funds for a summer camp and hospital for babies, a wealthy man from Richmond, Va., offered to endow the mission with $500,000 if he was permitted to adopt a boy infant he had seen at the exhibit. Mrs. Kate Walter Barrett, national president of the Crittenton mission, said that the Richmond man told her that the boy, who is known as "Baby Frank," resembled a portrait of one of his ancestors. "Arrange for me to adopt him and I will have my lawyers draw up the papers turning over that amount of money to the mission at once," Mrs. Barrett quotes the man as saying. Mrs. Barrett said she told the man that the babies at the exhibit were not for sale and that, she knew "Baby Frank's" mother would not consent to an adoption. In a statement Mrs. Barrett said that many persons who had visited the exhibit had remonstrated with the baby's mother because she refused to part with him. Almost all of them said, in substance, according to Mrs. Barrett: "They ought to think of the child and its future. This man is rich and can give the child every advantage." TO DRINK RUM 214 YEARS OLD That's What Wistar Institute's Directors Will Do In 1992. Philadelphia.—Jamalca rum 214 years old is promised to the directors of the Wistar Institute of Anatomy. of the University of Pennsylvania at the centenary of the institute. But the only directors who will be allowed to drink it will be those who are in office in 1992, when a dinner will be arranged for them for the specific purpose of drinking the rum. The centenary of the institute will be in 1992. A bottle of Jamaica rum was left unopened in this city by British officers upon their evacuation of Philadelphia in the War of the Revolution, and its history since that time is recited upon a card tied to the neck. The card was written by Isaac Wistar, founder of the institute. Mr. Wistar inherited the bottle from his uncle, Franklin Jones. In 1894, two years after he founded the institute, he presented the bottle to the institute, with the request that it be held for the centenary celebration. The bottle is of green colored glass and holds about three pints. Paris.—Recommendations by the international calendar commission at the meeting to be held in Berlin shortly by the International Association of Academies include the adoption of a perpetual calendar and a fixed, unchangeable date for Easter. The commission also advocates giving thirty-one days to June and September, thirty days to February and cutting down other months. The idea is to give to each month an equal number of working days, and it has been so arranged that the first, fifteenth or thirtieth of the month never falls on Sunday. So far as Easter is concerned, the commission will take no action unless it is sanctioned by the religious authorities. M. Lecolinte, director of the Royal Belgian conservatory, one of the men interested, says the warmest partisans of the proposed reform are not utopians, but practical men. They are, he says, financiers and business men. M. Lecolinte recalled that at a meeting of chambers of commerce the German delegates declared that German commerce lost millions of francs when Easter came in March. The two academic semesters, separated according to universal custom by Easter, are declared also to cause inconvenience in teaching, while spring vacations are apt to come during bad weather when Easter falls too soon. As to the actual division of the year, it is true, say those interested, that one is accustomed to the anomalless, but that it is nevertheless highly desirable to do away with them. BRIDAL HAT 59 YEARS OLD. Eler Wears it on Every Anniversary of His Wedding. Jamesburg. N. J.—When he was married fifty-nine years ago Matthew Eler, now eighty, promised his bride he would wear the silk hat he wore then on every anniversary of the wedding. Mrs. Eler died sixteen years ago. Eler wore the hat the other day. The hat is a little less shiny than it was when Eler was a bridegroom of twenty-one, and it is slightly out of fashion. But he has kept it carefully and, with the exception of the year of Mrs. Eler's funeral, has worn it but once each year. Eler, who is one of the oldest pensioners on the relief fund of the Pennsylvania railroad, said that he hopes to wear the hat on many more anniversaries. "I bought it from John S. Stewart of New Brunswick, who died at the age of eighty-four two months ago," he said. "I remember the day well." KOREA A GREAT NATION LONG AGO Explains Why Advancement of Nation Has Been Retarded and Why Japan Has Forged to the Front—Expresses Great Hope For Future Under Guidance of Japan. Washington. - George Kennan, explorer and lecturer, recently communicated to the National Geographic society at Washington the information that Korea built steel clad battleships 250 years before the Monitor and Merrimac were created. The Hermit Kingdom was using movable type and astronomical instruments from the twelfth to the fifteenth centuries, and employing explosive bombs long before they were known in Europe. He points out that the famous Japanese Satsuma pottery was made originally by Korean workmen, who were imported into the milkado's kingdom. These facts are cited by Mr. Kenan to show the terrific downfall experienced by Korea. He traces her course from her pinnacle of civilization ```markdown ``` GLORGE KENNAN. to the depths of degeneracy and expresses great hopes for her future under the guidance of Japan. "While Korea was sinking Japan was rising until the island kingdom, all by her own efforts, became such a world power as to defeat a great European nation," he says. "The Koreans were a mainland people. They had taught the medieval Japs all the civilization they had. But by reason of their geographical location they were invaded by vastly inferior peoples, the Mongols and the Manchus. "Korean was influenced to establish demonology as her religion, her blood was weakened by being crossed with that of people vastly beneath her, and her spirit was broken by the indigities heaped upon her by the more powerful invaders. She was under the influence of China, which adopted the semisacred books of Confucius as its national system of education 2,000 years ago. The knowledge of his works and the ability to recite long chapters of his writings were made the chief requirement of the aspirant for honors. As a result, the study of the sciences, mathematics and the phenomena of nature was dropped; the memory was overcultivated and the reasoning power stultified. The habits of the Koreans became uncleanly; they grew indifferent to dirt and smells. "Japan, on the other hand, was never invaded in her history. Her blood was never intermingled, and her stock was allowed to remain pure. Her national character was developed without outside influence The Shinto religion of the empire has as its cardinal principles purity of body, spirit and environment. Japan was not exposed to the scourges and plagues that Korea's dirt and flth brought upon her. The feudal system sprang up in Japan, causing authority to be respected and discipline to be developed "In 1910 Japan annexed Korea. Prior to that time as many deaths as 900 a day occurred in the city of Seoul alone. Shortly afterward not as many people died from the plague in the whole kingdom in one year. Japan forcibly vaccinated 5,400,000 people in one year. One hundred and sixty-eight courts were established, giving authority to 13,000 gendarmes. Hundreds of miles of roads are being built. After estation on an extensive scale is being carried on. "To encourage the silkworm industry $3,000,000 mulberry tree seedlings were set out in one year. State and private banks were established. The postal savings system was installed and one in every six families has a savings account. The people, at first suspicious, have learned that they will get their money back whenever they ask for it. In the first year after the Japanese occupancy the rice crop was doubled, and the wheat and barley crops grew from 14,000,000 to 36,000,000 bushels. The Japanese have built a model village in every province and are encouraging the people to build similar villages throughout the kingdom." ATTACKED BY WILDCAT. Animal Killed In Air as It Leaped on Shoulders of Warden. Bangor, Me.-The life of Game Warden E. S. Hodgkins was saved recently in the woods near here by the quickness and unerring aim of William Ryer, proprietor of a set of sporting camps at Hound Brook lake. The two men had been hunting wildcats with dogs and had killed two of the animals. They were standing under a tree when Mr. Ryer chanced to look upward. Perched on a branch directly above the game warden was another cat, as large again as either of those that had been killed. The animal was creeping slowly forward, his lips drawn back over his glittering teeth and the look of a demon on his savage face. Just as Ryer's eye caught the cat the animal gave a start and leaped full for Warden Hodgkins, still unconscious of his danger. Ryer, shouting a hasty cry of warning, whipped his 38 caliber revolver from his holster and fired while the cat was in the air. The bullet struck the animal between the eyes, and he dropped dead. "It was the closest call I ever had, and I never want another like it." Warden Hodgkins said in telling of the affair. SURGEONS MAKE AN EYELID. Patient Had Been Burned About the Head When a Child. Baltimore.—A rare operation in optical surgery was performed at a hospital here when three large pieces of skin were taken from the arm of Miss Sarah Trego to make a new lid for her left eye. It is thought the sight of the eye, which was rapidly falling on account of exposure, will be saved by the operation. Already the grafted skin has started to take root, and the patient can partly open and close the eyelid. After the skin was taken from Miss Trego's arm the scarred tissue surrounding the eye and the membrane of the lid were removed. In the denuded area the skin of the patient's arm was grafted. BROKE LAST YEAR, NOW WORTH $83,000 Borrows $6, Goes to Alaska and Makes Fortune. Portland, Ore.—Dead broke less than a year ago and working at odd jobs cleaning basements and yards in this city and now worth $33,000, all of which was secured through his own efforts, is the experience of W. B. Connell, an Alaska miner. To H. A. Davie, deputy city attorney of this city, is largely due much of the credit for the good fortune which has befallen the lucky miner. Connell came to Davie last July with the story that he knew Judge Davie, the local attorney's father, who was formerly a judge in British Columbia. He had a hard luck story and pleaded for work. Davie gave him some odd jobs cleaning the yard and basement in his home, for which he paid the man $2. After the work was completed the stranger asked for $6 for railway fare to Seattle, from which place he intended to go to Alaska. The man appeared to be honest, and he gave Connell $6. That was the last heard of the man until a few days ago, when he received a letter written from the White Horse river, Yukon territory. Connell said that he had reached Alaska and had gone to the Chisana gold fields and there had located on three claims. "I have sold the three claims," writes Connell, "to a New York syndicate for $83,000—$12,000 cash. $40,000 in three months and the remainder in six months. So, taking everything into consideration, I have not done so awfully bad since last July, when I was flat broke. I shall certainly make it my business to visit Portland and see you and your family. I have a notion to quit the mining game, as $83,000 will keep me if I use it as it should be used. "By the way, I have a couple of nuggets to send you and your wife and also one for your sister. I often thought of you and Mrs. Davie. She was very kind to me when I was cleaning out your basement. This is a real happening in a miner's life—broke one day and plenty of money the next." Concluding his letter, Connell said the Chisana country was no place for a poor man, because all the claims were staked and prices of everything are "sky high" HAS KEY TO ALL LANGUAGES. French Teacher Invents System of International Correspondence. Paris.—A teacher named J. Orsat has invented an ingenious system of international correspondence. Every word in the French language is referred to by a number, and a corresponding number is given to the same word in all other languages. Thus a merchant desiring to write to a foreign customer need only turn the words of his own language into numbers, and the customer can retranslate the numbers into the words of his language. Dictionaryaries based on this system in all tongues are being prepared. M. David, the minister of commerce, has given his approbation to the idea. M. Orsat does not believe in the practicability of a spoken universal language. 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