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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. XXXV, NO. 13 WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1914 Deep Laid Scheme of Odd Fellows Comes to Light Johnson's Defeat Predicted—A Aolt if Necessary—Can't Deliver the Goods— Ben Davis Crushed—No Hopes Hold Out—"Trouble in Boston"—Will it be a Riot? Special to The Bee. Philadelphia, Pa.. Aug. 24.—At the meeting of the Sub-Committee of Management, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, recently held in this city, your correspondent was an interested spectator, and, as matters went, there was nothing out of the usual routine of these meetings, except possibly during the closing minutes of the last day's session, when Grand Master Morris on the eve of final adjournment gave each of the members opportunity to "say a parting word." This feature, at the time and of itself, was of no more than passing moment, save for the grim humor which emanated from the "swan songs" of some of the speakers, and the added fact that the scene was in such striking contrast to the closing minutes of the sub-committee meeting held in July, 1912, just prior to the Atlanta B. M. C. And it would not be of interest now, except in the light of "a little leak" that came out here last week. This leak, the closing minutes of the recent sub-committee, the lurid articles now appearing in the papers in the interest of the Davis-Lincoln Johnson-Houston combination, and the grandmastership make a story that is both interesting and illuminating, and that is what I am now going to write about. It is just here proper to note, however, that in all other things except the bare fact of them all being in the meeting together the two factions were "in hostile camps," as Henry Lincoln has put it. That there are two factions is not to be gainsaid. Ever since the Atlanta B. M. C. lines have been tightly drawn. On the one side are Deputy Grandmaster Henry Lincoln Johnson, Grand Directors Hays, Howze, Noel and Sheehy—in all five. This is what is known as the Ben Davis-Lincoln Johnson-Houston combination or Ben Davis forces. On the other side are Grandmaster Morris, Grand Secretary Needham, Grand Treasurer Julius C. Johnson and Grand Director W. David Brown—in all, four. This minority on the sub-committee is known as the Morris forces, Grand Director Brown was, prior to the Atlanta B. M. C., allied with the Davis forces, working as a lieutenant under Associate Justice Will Houston, who made such a miserable failure in managing Davis' campaign for the grandmastership. Brown's transfer to the Morris camp was due to the fact that the members of the New York delegation soon after arriving at Atlanta saw the rottenness of the Davis-Houston outfit and took their stand to help save the order from them. In doing so Brown was necessarily taken with the rest of the New York delegation, and he and the other New Yorkers (with one exception, as I have lately learned) have ever since and are now sticking steadfastly with the Morris forces. The Morris forces are in the minority on the Sub-Committee of Management. This has put Grandmaster Morris to the very ends of even his extraordinary genius at critical times during the sub-committee meetings to prevent the recklessness of the majority from bringing disaster to the order. I recall that in two or three instances Grandmaster Morris has forestalled the majority in their efforts to vote large and unwarranted expenditures by firmly telling them even if they did so vote, he as grandmaster would not sign an order to pay the money. In that way he has saved the order thousands of dollars. Now reverting to those "swan songs"—and they were some swan songs, too. Well, Henry Line., whose attitude towards Grandmaster Morris at the sub-committee meetings had been everything but respectful, started the grim humor by telling how "extremely pleasant" had been his association with the "brethren," how much he regretted that they would not be together after January 1, 1915, and how on his part he was perfectly willing to step out of the place of deputy grandmaster and give away to a successor. In turn he was followed by Grand Directors Hays. Howze, and Sheehy, all of whom, with their voices attuned to the song of the dying swan, said they had done their best as officers and knowing full well that their official career was at an end, they would say farewell. Grand Director Noel, who is on the Lincoln Johnson slate for grand treasurer, with but little more optimism than those who had preceded him, but whose voice betrayed a lingering hope that he might possibly land, in saying his farewell conveyed the impression that the future was not so bright to his chances. Then came Grand Secretary Needhad. Grand Treasurer Johnson and Grand Director Brown. They spoke of their official relations as members of the Sub., and before saying the word "farewell" left the impression that they would leave their future to the judgment of the voters at the B. M. C. These three were followed by the judges and officers of the Supreme Court, the Editor of the Journal, and District Grand Master Ingram, of Georgia. Judge Ben Davis began his say with the brusque declaration that he had "no swan song to sing" and that there "is going to be trouble at the B. M. C." This fortified the next speaker District Grandmaster Ingram, who had written several letters from Georgia to Philadelphia, New York and other places, saying that he was just awaiting the opportunity to get to the B. M. C. in order to help to rid the Order of the bosses in his State. This fact was secretly known to several of those present; and, while they were not surprised, they were more than amused when Ingram, after thanking Grandmaster Morris for the courtesy of calling on him and probably having in mind the $100 per month that he gets as District Grandmaster of Georgia, boldly declared that he was going to the B. M. C. "to back up the forces that paid him the money that bought him the meat that made the blood course through his veins." Grandmaster Morris concluded the speaking by saying that he had ever striven to do his duty as grandmaster, and that he was now ready to adjourn Now, this little scene, as hinted before, was in striking contrast to the closing minutes of the July meeting two years ago. Then everything seemed so lovely to the Davis forces that it was a pet expression with Davis and Houston that with all the Georgia vote and the campaign organization with Houston at its head, "nothing except death could prevent Ben Davis from being elected grandmaster and Houston grand secretary at Atlanta." At that time there were no swan songs sung. On the contrary, Davis and Houston played the part of real bosses on the last day of the Sub. meeting, July, 1912, they gave out their orders that the Sub. not adjourn until they could come in from the Supreme Court and "have an understanding" as to the things to be done at Atlanta; and so it was; and so, too, the members of the Sub. (who had been put in office at Baltimore by Davis and Houston) were only too willing to have it so. So, when Davis and Houston went in to have this "understanding" every man of the what is known as the Davis forces gave the salute of obeisance and the "aye, aye, sir" of the willing servitor. Then in their hauntiness Davis and Houston proceeded to outline the program for Atlanta, in which all acquiesced except Grand Master Morris, who said he would not agree to the things proposed to do: Grand Secretary Needham, who of course, was not willing to agree to put Houston in his place as grand secretary; and Grand Treasurer Johnson, whom Davis and Houston had decreed to oust in order to give Grand Director Sheehy the job of grand treasurer. Now things are quite different. Neither Davis nor Houston was elected at Atlanta, yet neither of them is dead, physically, at least; although Houston has told it around Philadelphia that "Davis is a dead one, so far as the Order is concerned;" and may be he knows, as he was chief cook and all in managing his own and Davis's campaigns. No sooner was the Atlanta B. M. C. over than Davis was out in print alleging that Morris had robbed him and saying that God would right the wrong and that he would be elected grandmaster at the next B. M. C. (which has since then been scheduled for Boston). For some reason or other Davis seems to have given up his part of the bargain to right the wrong, and he is now backing Henry Lincoln Johnson, who last winter announced himself as "the next grandmaster" just as Davis had advertised himself for more than a year previous to the Atlanta B. M. C. as the next grandmaster. I suppose from the fact that Johnson announced himself last winter as "the next grandmaster" that the delegates who were elected subsequent thereto in the month of May will have nothing to say about it, and so far as the grandmastership is concerned there is no need of them spending good money to go to Boston. And here is where the "leak" comes in, along with the significance of Judge Ben Davis' assertion that "there is going to be trouble at Boston." Now, although Georgia may have as many as 150 votes, in Boston that will stick to Linc., I am in a quandary as to where he hopes to get any more votes other than 6 or 8 that Noel, one of his candidates for grand treasurer, and the possibly 2 or 3 that Nelson, one of his candidates for grand secretary may be able to deliver. All the information that I have from all parts of the country causes me to be in this quandary. Everything points me to believe that both Johnson and Davis fully realize that Johnson will not have enough votes at Boston to get a "look in;" so they have set themselves about M. H. DR. JAMES E. SHEP \RD, President of the National Religious Training School, at Durham, N. C., announces that this school scheming to get in or hold on by other means. It was the best thing that ever happened to them when the B. M. C. at Atlanta adjourned before the election was completed. Had the voters been given the full chance, none of the Davis forces would now be on the Sub-Committee of Management. Well, here is the "leak," and the story comes from one on the inside. The Davis forces were quartered at the home of James Howard, Eleventh Street below Lombard. So one night during the meeting of the Sub. Judge Davis got his "boys" together, and, feeling sure that no spies were around, he told them that it was about time to be sizing things up. He, of course, expected them to be able to at least give him something in the way of encouragement, since by his grace and that of Houston, most of them were drawing good salaries for little or no work. When W. T. Francis, clerk of the Supreme Court and who draws about $500 a year, was called upon to say what he could do toward helping to elect Linc., he said: "Well, there are only three lodges in my State, and I am delegate from my own lodge, but I think the other two will be against us. The others were in turn called upon by Chief Justice Davis. Harry Cummings, the attorney general of the Supreme Court, who draws about $1,000 per annum in salaries, fees and perquisites, was told that Maryland (which had already endorsed Morris and his friends) would have about 110 votes in Boston, and he was asked what he could do in the way of delivering votes. He replied that he could not make and definite promises about the others, and, as for himself, he had not yet gotten credentials. Grand Director Howze, who was two years ago voted $300 on motion of Line. Johnson to reimburse him for the money he had spent suing the order in Alabama and who at one time was put out of the order and driven from the Atlantic City B. M. C. by the then Grand Master Houston, seemed to take some delight in saying that he was "out of it." as he was ineligible for re-election; and, besides, the Alabama District Grand Lodge had indorsed the course of Grand Master Morris, and, too, would have only a small delegation in Boston, and therefore he could not assure them of any support. Grand Director Sheehy, who made Davis and Houston promise to make him grand treasurer at Atlanta so that he could have a salaried job, said that he, too, was "out of the running" and the Floridians had indorsed Brother Mays for a place on the sub-committee; and, of course, he would have to stick with them. Grand Director Noel, who is now slated for the office of grand treasurer in the hope of giving him a salaried job, said that they might have 10 or 12 delegates from West Virginia and that he was doing all that he could to keep them in line. (On the outside, Noel told a friend that he was a little afraid that the boys might get away from him.) Grand Director Havs said that Ohio did not have a very large delegation, but that he might be able to keep them in line—if he got something. Judge Will Houston, who made such a monumental fizzle in managing Davis' campaign for the grand mastershin, and who was able to deliver Davis one vote at Atlanta, said will resume September 29th This school will open under brilliant auspices. The Bee wishes Dr. Shepard much success. that he was not a delegate, but that he might get them a vote or two from the District of Columbia, although he was not sure. He said that he could, however, deliver them quite a number of votes from some of the southern states as he had a very large following down there. This is about the only real encouragement that Davis had so far gotten from the bunch, and it was calculated to make most any one feel that, after all, Houston was worth the eight-year job that Davis had given him at $000 per and all the rest he could get if he could do what he claimed. But Davis was dubious. It so startled him that he said: "Do you mean to tell me that you could not get credentials from your own jurisdiction, and yet you can deliver two or three other States?" What States are going to let you deliver them? Bob Nelson, who cannot get enough votes out of Pennsylvania to support a flea, tried to make Davis believe that he could deliver the whole State of Pennsylvania in exchange for the job of grand secretary which Line. had promised him. That was a good piece of talk, but Davis looked a little wan while Nelson was saying it. Davis knew that he himself could not possibly count on more than 200 votes from Georgia and he quickly saw that they could not depend on putting Line, in his votes. He thereupon set forth his ideas about how to control things, and, with many suggestions from the others present, figured it out along the following lines: The Davis forces might, in accordance with Davis' prophecy that "there is going to be trouble at Boston," stir up a "rough house" and at least have another "hold over" if they could not do any better; and, in event that Grand Master Morris and the delegates decided to stay in Boston until an election was held, the Davis forces might, with the aid of their friend, Lawyer Bill Lewis, get out an injunction or in some other way unhorse Morris, let Deputy Master Johnson preside and rule everything their way. Another idea advanced was that they could claim unfairness on the part of Grand Master Morris then bolt the meeting and gather somewhere else, invite some "big man" from Tuskegee or somewhere else to preside, organize a split order, and make Line, grand master anyhow. Then it was also suggested that in event Morris were elected they could take the matter into civil courts, have the election nullified on the score of Morris' ineligibility and in that way get Line, in. They agreed also to use the newspapers freely from then until the B. M. C. and, villify Morris and his friends, so as to create a prejudice against them. But Linc. must be put in at all hazards is their slogan. We will all see what happens at Boston. OUR SCHOOLS. Why Charges Are Necessary—Good Teachers Asked to Be Transferred. The recent investigation in the High School concerning the marking down of good and competent teachers only demonstrated the fact that Superintendent Thurston should transfer the principal instead of allowing those teachers who have col- lege degrees to be transferred or demoted. How is a teacher able to mark teachers who have never taught? Similar conditions exist in the O Street vocational school. There is a man who has never taught school in his life; knows nothing about trades, but yet he attempts and does mark down teachers who have trades and professions. The Armstrong Manual Training School is in need of a new head. The people will not tolerate these condition in the schools and they call upon the Board of Education to make a few changes. Transfer the principal. WILL OPEN SEPTEMBER 29. National Religious Training School. Dr. James E. Shepard and His Great Corp of Teachers—Many Improvements. Durham. N. C., Aug. 25. The National Religious Training School of Durham, N. C., of which Dr. James E. Shepard is president, will open Tuesday, September 29th. Dr. Shepard has made quite a number of new improvements and has added several new acquisitions to his teaching corps. DR. S. L. CORROTHERS Ministerial Agitator and Politician En Tour—Preached to Packed House Sunday Morning and Evening at His Old Church—Church Overcrowded—Ovation for the Doctor. Rev. Sylvester L. Corrothers, formerly pastor of Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church, paid a visit to the city last week and was drafted into service the moment he arrived. It was announced that he would occupy the pulpit at Galbraith Church last Sunday morning, which was the signal for a packed house. Every available A space in the church was filled and anxious were the people to hear him. He was compelled to forego an important engagement to occupy the pulpit at Galbraith Church Sunday night. Standing room was at a premium. Both sermons were eloquent and logical. He received a great ovation at both services by the people. In speaking to a Bee representative on Monday morning Dr. Corrothers said among other things that Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania would carry the State and he re-elected to the Senate that he will stump the entire State for him. In speaking of the colored vote in the State, he was confident that his people were anxious for the State to go Republican and he was confident that Senator Penrose would have a sweeping victory. He will return to his home in Philadelphia today. SUN DOES MOVE. Wilson Out—Fortune In—Coleman and Fortune Editors—Newspaper Displaces Hair Vim. The Washington newspaper that made its appearance a few months ago with sound symbols, beating of drums and flourishing trumpets has changed hands. P. Thomas Fortune, who has been editor of at least four or five papers, succeeds Finley Wilson. It will now be Fortune and Coleman, with R. W. Thompson as a contributor. Thompson has been trying to get Fortune in this city for some time to edit another person's paper. Hair Vim Coleman and Fortune occupied seats in Box B at the Smart Set show, last Monday night. Just what Editor Finley is going to do now and what becomes of the so-called contract that has been advertised for some time. The Bee is indoubt. Finley is flown in Norfolk trying to defeat Attorney Scott. It is quite likely that Mr. Neval Thomas will continue as one of the contributing editors. Summer Session Closed. Willie S. Co. Avr. Abbeville, S. C., Aug. 26. The summer session of the educational conference held at the Ferguson and Williams College, Abbeville, S. C., closed Wednesday, August 19, 1914. Much good work was accomplished by this conference, under the directorship of the college principal, Miss E. V. C. Williams, assisted by Miss E. A. Chase, of Washington, D. C. BUSINESS LEAGUE Dr. Washington Lionized by Thousands HUNDREDS COULD NOT GAIN ADMISSION (From Daily Phoenix) Muskogee, Okla., Aug. 22. Captivating more than one thousand representative white people last night at the Gailey theater with his altruisms and humor of expression, Booker T. Washington, world-famous Negro educator, spoke for one hour and twenty minutes. Repeatedly, he elicited applause. Almost as many as heard him were turned away because of the lack of seating capacity. Washington painted the progress of his race since emancipation in his inimitable manner, thanking the whole people of the north and south, and especially of Muskogee, for their aid in the black man's advancement, told of his own life from his birth as a slave to the present, and explained the work and intentions of his school, Tuskegee Institute, in Alabama. With reiteration he declared that the Negro would never leave the south for two reasons: first, that he did not want to and, second, because the southern white man did not want him to. John H. Mosier introduced the speaker, then remained on the platform with six other white men, L. J. Roach, C. W. Dawson, W. M. Eicholtz, T. W. Croshy, W. J. Crump-and C. F. Owens, and a local Negro merchant, T. J. Elliott. In his introduction, Mr. Mosier-asserted that Washington needed no introduction as he was world-famous, but that he introduced him through courtesy rather than necessity. At the close of the address, Mr. Mosier publicly thanked the speaker in behalf of the audience for his speech. "I want to thank you, my friends, for the fine, fair and generous manner in which you have treated my race in your beautiful new state," declared the speaker. "I can discover how the black man has been treated by looking into his face. If he looks discouraged, he has not been treated well; if he has the light of joy in his eyes, then he has been well-treated. There is all evidence of prosperity here. I thank you for the splendid schools you have prepared for my people and for their commercial opportunities. That parade yesterday, which would do justice to any people of any race, would have been impossible without such treatment. "There has been much talk of sending the Negro back to Africa. Once six hundred left Savannah on such a trip, but the white people did not realize that six hundred Negro babies were born that very morning in the South before breakfast "There have been propositions to put the Negroes on a certain territory. If this were done you would have to put a wall around them to keep them in. Yes, and you would have to build five more walls around to keep the white man out. "The Negro has some advantages and some disadvantages. You will find in American history that he was the first to come to this continent because he had a pressing invitation and his passage paid. We are an obliging race. Would it not be right for us to stay? The white man and the black man, my friends, can work out their destiny here together. "I was born in 1858 in Virginia. I don't know the exact place or the exact day, but I was born somewhere and at some time, I am sure." Then Washington told of how he had crawled on his hands and knees in a coal mine in West Virginia to listen to two men talk about a school, how he had tramped miles, a penniless country boy, afraid of the city, to Richmond and then to Hampton, where he had started to school, undergoing hardships to gain an education. Then of how not long ago he had gone back to Richmond and how the city council and the state legislature had adjourned to listen to an address by him." Telling of the work done at the Tuskegee institute, Doctor Washington emphasized the fact that practical things are taught, and not so much THE SIGN OF THE SON OF MAN IN HEAVEN "Then All the Tribes of the Earth Shall Mourn." IMPORT OF GOD'S PROPHECY The Character of the Sign—Its Effect Upon the Whole World—Why Mourn It. Messiah's Kingdom Brings People Blessings—Israel's Mourning Particularly Foretold—Its Blessed Results. Similar Blessings For All Nations. The Day of Trouble a Plowshare to Prepare the Hearts of Mankind For Designed Messianic Blessings. August 23.—Notwithstanding the summer heat a goodly congregation greeted Pastor Russell today. His Photo-Drama of Creation, whose beauty and instructiveness are more and more appreciated as the days and weeks go by. continues to be presented PASTOR RUSSELL both at home and abroad. The Pastor's topic was from a text we have never before heard discussed in the pulpit—"Then shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven; and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of Man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory."—Matt. 24:30. The speaker pointed out that various suggestions have been made by scholars respecting the import of this prophecy by the Master. Some guessed that the sign would be a Cross in the sky. Others thought that it would be Christ Himself, who would appear in some wrathful form to humanity, causing dismay. The Pastor surmised that his hearers had read the published reports of his sermon of last Sunday respecting the Second Coming. of Christ in its two phases—the Parousia, or invisible presence, followed by the Epiphania, or bright-shining in flaming fire, or judgment. He asked his hearers to remember the findings of last week—that we cannot say that the sign of the Son of Man in heaven will be His Parousia. On the contrary, the Parousia of Christ will not be known to the tribes, or families, of the earth in general, but will be known only to the most saintly ones of the Church of Christ. Consequently, the sign of the Son of Man must in some sense stand related to His Epiphania, or shining forth in the "faming fire" of judgment, which the whole world of mankind will recognize. The hearers were reminded that the word "sign" is of broad meaning; for instance, crepe is a sign of mourning; the Cross represents Christianity; the Crescent, Mohammedanism. In other words, a sign is merely an indication. So when we read of the "sign of the Son of Man in heaven," the thought might properly be that something will occur indicative of the presence of the Son of Man—that He has taken to Himself His great power and has begun His Reign. Since the Son of Man is to be revealed in faming fire, taking vengeance, it follows that this sign must be some sign of vengeance, some indication of righteous indignation against wrong. The question, then, arises. How would such a sign, or indication, appear in the sky, in the heavens? The Pastor replied that this is not the thought. On the contrary, he urged his hearers to remember that the Bible repeatedly uses the words heaven, mountain, sea, in a symbolical manner—the earth representing organized society; the mountains representing kingdoms, as the backbones of this organized society; the seas representing the restless masses of humanity, continually seeking to swallow up the social "earth." In the same symbolic terms the heavens represent the ecclesiastical powers of the world—churchianity. The sign appearing in the heavens, the Pastor believes, signifies that the beginning of Christ's judgments will fall upon the ecclesiastical systems of our day. The flaming fire of judgments will first manifest itself in ecclesiastical affairs and circles Mankind will gradually become awakened to the thought that a new Government is in control, and that its policy will be the law of "judgment to the line and righteousness to the plummet." Since unrighteousness is prevalent as a result of man's fallen condition, the consciences of the whole world will be awakened, quickened; and fear, dread, will come upon all classes everywhere. This will be not only because they will see the primary sign of Christ's righteous judgments in religious circles, but because they will see Him coming—drawing nearer and nearer in judgment; and they will recognize that they, too, must shortly be involved. Hence there will be mourning because of Him. Furthermore, it will be remembered that all the families of the earth have very crude and incorrect views of Messiah and of the object of His Second Coming and Kingdom. The "doctrines of devils," brought into the church creeds during the Dark Ages, have so made void the Word of God that the majority of mankind fear the Almighty, dread Him as their Almighty Foe, instead of realizing Him to be the God of all grace and the Father of all mercies, "from whom cometh every good and perfect gift." The eyes of the world have been blinded to the goodness of God. Terrible dread in the hearts of humanity will lead to the wall of fear as they perceive Christ's righteous judgments encircling all the earth— "The signs and grounings promised To precede a second birth." Not knowing of a "second birth" and all the glorious blessings which Messiah's Kingdom is designed to bring to mankind, human hearts will be filled with dread and apprehension. Only those who are truly the Lord's and are rightly informed respecting the Divine Plan of the Ages will be able to lift up their heads and rejoice, knowing that their "deliverance draweth nigh." "The Heavens Being on Fire." St. Peter apparently described this sign of the Son of Man in the heavens, revealed in flaming fire. His words are, "The heavens being on fire shall be dissolved," and "the earth also [shall take fire] and the works that are therein shall be burned up." (2 Peter 3:10-12.) Let us not make the mistake of our forefathers in supposing that these descriptions mean a literal burning of the literal earth. Let us, on the contrary, realize that the symbolical earth and the symbolical heavens are to catch fire and pass away with a great comotion, while the physical earth will remain practically as it is, and will begin to undergo the transforming influences of Restitution under the new King, the Restorer of all things—Jesus and His glorified Church. It will be noticed that St. Peter mentions the fire as coming to the heavens before it reaches the earth, in just the same order that Jesus stated the matter. The sign, manifestation, of the flaming fire of judgments will appear in the heavens; and subsequently the sign of the Son of Man in judgment will be seen coming nearer and nearer to earth's affairs, with a view to purging them absolutely from everything sinful, selfish, unjust. We are told that the elements will melt with fervent heat. We see the Capitalistic element and the Labor element separating, the one from the other. We see the preparations for the great conflagration, the great Time of Trouble. We sometimes speak of it in this language, saying, "Things are getting very hot." They will presently be so hot that spontaneous combustion will set in. And the fire of that Day will be so extreme and its results so drastic as to fulfil the Master's words that unless those days of tribulation should be shortened no flesh would survive. But because of the Election, because of the Kingdom which will then be set up, those days will be shortened—brought to an end. Nothing will be destroyed except that which is injurious. The world-wide results of that flaming fire of Divine judgments will be corrective, preparing men's hearts for the blessings which the Lord is prepared then to give. Thus it is written. "When the judgments of the Lord are abroad in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness." It will be noted that St. Peter, in speaking of that Time of Trouble, mentions that the heavens—ecclesiasticalism—will be on fire first; and that later, the earth—society and its political, financial and social organizations—will be involved also. In harmony with this, our text tells that this sign, or indication, for the revealing of Messiah in flaming fire, will first be in the Church. Furthermore, according to St. Peter's statement, we are to expect that the ecclesiastical heavens will pass away with a great noise—a great connection—before the social order is fully reached by the consuming fire. The same thought is brought to our attention in Revelation, where a wide distinction is made between the nominal church systems, called Babylon, and the true Church, which is admonished in advance to come out of Babylon and to stand in personal relationship to God through Christ. This general call, which belongs to the end of the Age, before the Judgments come upon Babylon, reads, "Come out of her. My people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues." The intimation is that as soon as the loyally obedient have been gathered out of Babylon some drastic trouble will come upon her. We should not apply this term "Babylon" to individuals, but to great systems, outwardly having a form of godliness, but really misrepresenting the Divine character, the Divine Plan, the true teachings of the Bible. Of course, the individuals identified with the systems have more or less responsibility, according to their official position and their intelligence. In similar proportion these individuals may have tribulations in conjunction with the fall of Babylon. We do not understand the term "Babylon" to be applied Scripturally to any sect or party, but rather to refer to the general conglomeration of systems and denominations. Likewise, when reading of the utter destruction that is to come upon Babylon, we are to differentiate between the systems and the individuals connected with those systems. The judgments of the Lord are not designed to crush or destroy humanity, but to destroy utterly the systems of error, bondage and superstition which have fettered humanity and hindered them from fuller progress and development in the knowledge and favor of God. With the fall of the great systems (Babylon, confusion) men's eyes will begin to open; the blind will begin to "see out of obscurity" (Isaiah 29:18). As a result, the high praises of God will arise as a sweet savor. The fall of Babylon is declared to come speedily, suddenly—figuratively, "in an hour." The descriptions of her fall are various. In one place we read that she shall be utterly burned with fire. The same symbol of fire is used by St. Peter in referring to the same trouble and destruction. In another place we read that Babylon shall be cast like a great millstone into the sea and be found no more at all. "Every Eye Shall See Him." Throughout this Gospel Age, the Lord's people have with the eye of faith recognized Jesus as their Redeemer and Deliverer. But comparatively few have had such eyes of faith and understanding. The majority, as the Apostle declares, are blinded by Satan and by error, and fall to get a proper true view of Christ. He says that "the god of this world" has blinded the minds of all unbelievers. But the gracious promise of the Lord is that all the blinded eyes shall be opened. The experiences of eighteen centuries have done little toward opening the eyes of the world; but the revelation of Messiah in flaming fire will appeal to them quickly. They will see Him thus—"Every eye shall see Him, and those also who pierced Him"—the Jews. Instinctively they will fear. It may require a considerable time for them to become fully persuaded that the One feared is their best Friend, who gave His life as their Redemption price, and whose judgments in the earth are for the very purpose of breaking the bondage of fear, ignorance superstition, sin, selfishness and injustice, and of allowing the whole world to go free from a sin-slavery which has long oppressed them. In due time they will learn that the fire of God's anger does not burn against the sinners for whom Christ dled, but merely against their sins. The learning of this lesson will open their eyes still more widely and enable them to see something of the length, the breadth, the height and the depth of God's Love, of which the Apostle tells. - Ephesians 3:14-19 That the Jews will be in that trouble, the Bible distinctly marks out. It will be "the time of Jacob's trouble, but he shall be saved out of it." (Jeremiah 30:7.) The Gospel Church; having been completed by that time and having passed beyond the vell. God's favor will be restored to Natural Israel; and the time for the special manifestation of that favor will be in the dark hour of Jacob's trouble, when the Jews are surrounded by enemies. In and through that trouble the Lord will pour upon them the spirit of grace and of supplication, and they will look upon Him whom they pierced. (Zechariah 12:10.) They will discern that they made a great and horrible mistake in crucifying the Friend of Sinners, their long-promised Messiah. We are told that they shall mourn because of Him, and that then the spirit of prayer and supplication will come to them and they will see Jesus in His real character. At or about that same time Divine favor will be manifested on Israel's behalf, and the Lord will deliver them, as in olden times. Their eyes of faith and understanding will open more and more widely. Eventually, according to the Bible, they will become the leaders of mankind in returning to God, who will abundantly pardon their iniquity and grant them a prominent inshare in the blessings of His Kingdom. "Few Stripes" and "Many Stripes." "Few Stripes" and "Many Stripes." The great Messianic Kingdom will not spare the rod, but will inflict punishments for the world's correction in righteousness. Some will suffer more and some less, according to the Master's own statements. Those understanding the principles of righteousness and wilfully violating them will be beaten heavily, "with many stripes"; while others, such as the heathen, for instance, who knew little, will receive fewer stripes, proportionate to their ignorance. All the stripes, however, will be reformatory, and with a view to helping and encouraging the transgressors to abandon the ways of iniquity and to walk in the paths of righteousness. That will be a happy day for earth's thousands of millions—a Day with the Lord, a thousand years. Everywhere there will be evidences of the operation of Divine Mercy and Justice, and the necessary lessons will be quickly learned by all people. We cannot doubt that even fifty years of Kingdom influence will make a wonderful change in human affairs and conditions. The blessing of the Lord will come to the earth in proportion as God's will shall be done on earth. Finally, with all sin eliminated, all imperfections gone and all the willfully wicked destroyed, every creature on earth, as well as in Heaven, will be heard saying, "Blessing and honor and glory and power be unto Him that sitteth upon the Throne and unto the Lamb forever and ever." Then, and not till then, will God's will be done on earth, even as it is done in Heaven; for not until then will there be a perfect race capable of doing God's will, and a tested race, all of whom will delight to do His will. A special lesson to God's people today is that now is the Church's time of calling, acceptance and making their election sure by hearty obedience to the Divine will. Thus neither shall we be of the world, who will wall because of the sign of the Son of Man in the dissolution of the ecclesiastical heavens, nor shall we be identified with the ecclesiastical heavens, which are to be dissolved. Rather, it is our privilege, as followers of Jesus, to walk in His steps, to stand for the right, to be guided of the Holy Spirit, to "come out of Babylon," to "touch not the unholy thing," that we may have relationship and fellowship with the Lord, with the Savior, with the holy Apostles and with all the faithful martyrs and footstep followers of our Master. BROOKLYN TABERNACLE BIBLE STUDY ON A DAY OF QUESTIONS. Matthew 22:15-22-Aug. 30. "Render therefore unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's."—Verse 21. TODAY'S Study shows that the wicked vine-dressers, the un- ready guests, were so enam- oured of their own methods and theories as to be really blinded to the beauty of the Divine Plan as expressed by Jesus. Perceiving that His teachings were influencing the masses, the worldly-wise (and spirit-blind) Scribes and Pharisees, who knew the inconsistencies of their own teachings, thought that they could show up as inconsistent the teachings of Jesus. To this end they sent amongst the multitude some of their followers, to ask questions and to seek to entrap Jesus, and thus to discredit Him with the people. The first of these was to entrap Jesus into saying something that would lead to His arrest as a seditious person, teaching contrary to Caesar's law. On the other hand, if He advocated Caesar's law, they thought that thus He would antagonize the public sentiment. Jesus had a wisdom from Above. In answer to their query, "Is it lawful to answer to their que give tribute unto Caesar or not? He repiled, "Why do ye tempt Me, ye hypocrites? Show Me the tribute money." And they brought Him a penny." And He saith unto them. "Whose is this image and superscription?" Tuey said, Caesar's. Then saith He unto them. "Render Caesar or not? He replied, "Why do ye tempt Me, ye hypocrites? Show Me the tribute money." And they brought Him a penny. And He saith unto them, "Whose is this image and superscription?" They said, Caesar's. Then saith He unto them, "Render therefore unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's." No wonder they marveled at such an answer! "The Things That Are Caesar's." Nor can we say that the Master dodged the question shrewdly. His answer was the truth, in every sense of the word fully in harmony with all His teachings. His followers were instructed not to be seditious, not to be quarrelsome, fault-finding, but to be thankful, holy, happy, subject to "the powers that be." They were to recognize that these powers are ordained of God, and not merely of men. True, indeed, earthly kingdoms are not God's kingdoms, as sometimes they claim. True, indeed, they sometimes foster sin, iniquity, unrighteousness, and are largely, from outward appearance, the result of human scheming and wickedness. Nevertheless, God's people are to recognize that Jehovah is the great Over-Lord; and that He exercises such a supervision of human affairs as justifies the statement that He ordains, authorizes; permits, these kingdoms. Whatever, therefore, the Heavenly Father has authorized, none of His obedient children should think for even a moment of resisting or overturning. In the case of the Roman Empire, of which Caesar was head, centuries before God had foretold through the prophecy of Daniel its rise to universal dominion. It was not, therefore, for Jesus or any of His disciples to speak against representatives of that Roman power. If Rome ruled, Rome should be supported; and the method of support was, properly enough, through taxation. How just then, were Jesus' words! We remember that the Master Himself paid tribute, instructing St. Peter, when they had no money, to catch a fish, and from its mouth obtain the coin necessary for his taxation and that of Jesus. Render Unto God His Due. Had the questioners been intent upon rendering to God their obligation due Him, they would have been in so different a frame of mind that, instead of seeking to entrap Jesus in His words, they would have been glad to be His disciples. What things, then, are God's? We answer that as His creatures we are His. Every talent and power we possess ought to be used in the service of our Creator and for His praise. Additionally, we who recognize the fact that by nature we are sinners, and that God's mercy has provided a redemption through Christ, should gladly present our bodies a living sacrifice. holy and acceptable unto God. This reasonable service is accentuated when we realize that God purposes to bless the whole world with the privilege of restitution to all that was lost by Adam and redeemed at Calvary. Jesus Providing Tax Money. When we learn that the call of this Gospel Age is with a view to permitting Jesus' followers to be His associates in His Messianic Kingdom, we should be filled with reverence and astonishment. Realizing the possibilities of such a change of nature and attainment of glory, honor and immortality, we should render to God our little all, and realize that it is unworthy of Divine acceptance, save for the merit of Jesus' sacrifice. But we must not render unto Caesar the things that are God's. "No man can serve two masters." Hence to serve the Lord with all our mind, soul and strength, to render Him His dues, means to put ourselves crosswise with the sentiment of the world. This is the real test of Christian character—"God first." Steamer Angler Open for Charter for RIVER VIEW The Excursion Boat Angler may now be chartered for excursions. Churches, Sunday Schools, Societies, and all other organizations. Apply at wharf or at 1259 Third St., S. W. Louis Jefferson, Manager E. VOIGT congratulations to THE WASHINGTON BEE and trons to his store, where all kinds of jewelry and may be seen and purchased at reasonable prices. Extends his congratulations to THE WASHINGTON BEE and invites its patrons to his store, where all kinds of jewelry and other goods may be seen and purchased at reasonable prices. 727 Seventh Street, Northwest CULTIVATE YOUR HAIR ME. C. J. WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR GROWERS Tetter Salve, Hair Grower, 50 cents per box, each. Temple Salve, 35 cents per box. Branch Office where the goods are on sale, and there you will time. Walker's best agents, who will treat your scalp and ferning it. Results guaranteed with six weeks' treatment if used as directed. 1123 First Street Northwest. Mrs. Annie Thompson, ne, Lincoln 916Y. LAIS ROYAL GLOVES WHY NOT DEAL AT THE NEW DRUG STORE Cor. 63d and Eastern Avenue, (Chesapeake Junction) —which will open about APRIL 1, 1914— When you want drugs or anything that drug stores sell, you can make assurance of securing right quality and right service doubly sure by coming to our store. —Begin trading here with the intention of remaining a customer only so long as you RECEIVE COURTEOUS TREATMENT; GET WHOLLY RELIABLE GOODS; FIND WHAT YOU WANT, AND ARE SATISFIED WITH PRICES. —This is a fair proposition. If you are not acquainted with us ask your neighbor, or be- ter yet ask your physician about us. H. EDGAR LEWIS Formerly with Tyree and Co. Telephone Connections CULTIVATE YOUR HAIR BY USING MME. C. J. WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR GROWERS Shampoo, Tetter Salve, Hair Grower, 50 cents per box, each. Temple Salve, 35 cents per box. Call at the Branch Office where the goods are on sale, and there you will find some of Mme. Walker's best agents, who will treat your scalp and advise you concerning it. Wonderful results guaranteed with six weeks' treatment if used as directed. Branche Office 1123 First Street Northwest. Mrs. Annie Thompson, Manager, Phone, Lincoln 916Y. PALAIS ROYAL 320 Eighth Street Northwest (Opposite Kanns.) ounting around for good things to eat and drink. What it fry your hunger and thirst we have IT. It is a quiet and attractive place for Ladies and Gentlemen dine. Lug Luncheons, Dinners and Banquets Our Specialty. Upgrade of food and Liquid Refreshments served to our GASKINS, Proprietor, Washington, D. C. 133. DREE'S PARK, Eckington, D. C. FOR PICNICS, LAWN FETES AND ALL OPEN-AIR MEETINGS. has a spacious pavilion 50x50, a floor as smooth as glass, modation, basket-ball facilities, excellent water, swings, fully lighted by electricity. Cars to the gates and special patrons to the city. marked Berwyn, Riverdale, Laurel or District Line and e. No use hunting around for good things to eat and drink. What it takes to satisfy your hunger and thirst we have IT. Our Cafe is a quiet and attractive place for Ladies and Gentlemen to lunch and dine. MADRE'S PARK, Eckington, D. C. OPEN FOR PICNICS, LAWN FETES AND ALL OPEN-AIR MEETINGS. This park has a spacious pavilion 50x50, a floor as smooth as glass, dining accommodation, basket-ball facilities, excellent water, swings. It is beautifully lighted by electricity. Cars to the gates and special cars to bring patrons to the city. Take cars marked Berwyn, Riverdale, Laurel or District Line and get off at gate. --- 727 7th Street, Northwest —which will open about APRIL 1, 1914— When you want drugs or anything that drug stores sell, you can make assurance of securing right quality and right service doubly sure by coming to our store. Begin trading here with the intention of remaining a customer only so long as you RECEIVE COURTEOUS TREATMENT; GET WHOLLY RELIABLE GOODS; FIND WHAT YOU WANT, AND ARE SATISFIED WITH PRICES. This is a fair proposition. If you are not acquainted with us ask your neighbor, or better yet ask your physician about us. Gaskins' Restuarant Gaskins' Restuarant FOR TERMS, DATES, ETC., SEE MANAGER, MISS M. A. D. MADRE, 2227 CLEVELAND STREET, N. W. 二、判断题 THE BEE 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: 5.0 Subscription monthly... 20 WAKE UP. The theory of the illimitability of moral and intellectual potentialities may be sound, as the ever-expanding faculties progressively manifesting in sublime and beneficial actualities would seem to indicate. And, it is with pride that the human race points to many instances of marvelous moral and intellectual development. It was said of Lord Brougham "There goes Solon, Lycurgus, Demosthenes, Archimedes, Sir Isaac Newton, and a great many more men, all in one post-chisee;" and powers of similar extent and variety have been ascribed to Victor Hugo and some others. But it must be borne in mind that as yet, the characteristic of the masses is mediocrity, if not below it; and that in the application of a policy or scheme to the need and capacities of society at large, due regard must be had to this fact. We do not pretend to say that we have not in the colored race a fair and logical proportion of Broughams and Hugos—even if we are inclined to ascert that even these are yet in the embryo—yet we must insist that, admitting their existence in mature and active capacity, they are practically useless at this time. If they do not specialize in and operate upon lines suitable to existing racial conditions. We fail to discover any colored individual now occupying a station near the footlights who can maintain with equal dignity and utility the attitude of law-given, divine orator, statesman, physicist and astronomer—and live. Yet some are being self advertised as really and truly occupying such a position. Nor would there be any great harm in such advertisement, if it were to satisfy a mere propensity for self-glorification. But the present state of mind among the masses is such that a person who can be made to appear to be in possession of the greatest versatility exerts a greater influence than a thousand of those who have given their study and means to specialization in any given sphere of activity. Hence, we find the utmost, confusion in our ranks—where the clergyman prepares brief for the lawyer, the lawyer dictates to the scientist, the hod carrier to the mechanic and so on mauscarc. That there are eloquent divines, profound lawyers, skillful physicians, thoroughly equipped artisans and a vast army of dependable constructive social units, who under proper direction are capable of prodigious moral and material results, cannot be questioned. Nor must it be imagined that these can not be disposed in a manner to assure the best possible outcome. What is needed is wise, disinterested, leadership—a leader who leads, not by subsidies and petimy-a-line adulatory press notices and paper constituencies, but by commanding personality, wisdom, fortitude, self-abnegation and holy consecration of moral and mental powers and material means to the pulitf of the masses and the practical adaptation of the doctrine of the absolute equality of all Americans in their claims to the protection and benefits of the law. That such a person is available is manifest for the very reason that such a character is necessary. And that in those who are our present so-called leaders, may exist the very elements calculated to make the necessary leader may be true; only the necessary qualities and powers may not have been directed to the leading role. Be that as it may, the aspect of the times seems to demand that not one leader, but a thousand must hurry to the firing line, and by their specialized facilities and capabilities direct our people anew and aright, along every line, offensive and defensive, which will make for real race advancement and power. Let the great departments of human activity be led by those most competent as evidenced by quality and extent of actual service. Let each hold his place by virtue of the unbequiled indorsement of a competent constituency and yield it when conscious of the existence of one of superior qualifications. And let the masses of the colored people measure up to the requirement of sound discretion and superb loyalty. Then may we hope to see our political rights- rapidly looming to the fore, while business stagnation such as we with regret, witness in this city take new form in the development of a wider and deeper race sympathy and the crystalization of a variety of business enterprises wisely planned and magnificently supported. 'AM I MY BROTHER'S 'KEEPER. The gross absurdity of instituting unnecessary litigation has recently been brought home to the colored people of this community in a most severe manner. Several cases involving alleged intelligent Negroes, have engaged the attention of the Supreme Court of this jurisdiction lately and in each instance the presiding judge has dismissed the proceeding, with the statement that the affair should have been settled without setting in motion the machinery of the law. A good many colored people have not as yet learned that it is far better to settle their trivial disputes among themselves rather than bring the matter to the attention of the courts; and until that lesson is learned, the whole colored community is to be constantly embarrassed by a few, who delight in airing their troubles before the judges, and who rejoice in having their entanglement published, with ridicule, in the public press. In the Supreme Court a few day ago, an affair was staged which reflected upon the entire citizenship, and particularly upon the members of the bar. One colored lawyer publicly charged a brother-lawyer with misconduct and attempted to have him disbarred. Too much personal feeling was exhibited on each side, and the action was dismissed. This was a striking instance in which a little forethought and common sense should have avoided serious, embarrassment to all parties concerned. A few days later a colored minister of the gospel was charged with failing to properly maintain a home for his family. After glaring articles in the dailies, this action too was dismissed. And thus another case was settled by a judicial tribunal which could have been just as well done by a consultation between the parties concerned; and too without such unfavorable notoriety. Thus two typical cases of the unnecessary and unreasonable case-file in the courts. One judge has conservatively estimated that 75 per cent of the litigation in the District of Columbia, in which Negroes are on both sides, is ridiculous and should have no place in the courts. And yet this reckless filing of suits continues. It would be well for anyone who is contemplating the beginning of any legal proceedings to ask himself the question, "Can it be settled outside of the court?" And in nearly every case the answer is, "Yes." And too it is a remarkable thing that in nearly all of the civil suits among colored people, the parties thereto are leaders in the Christian work of the city. If they, in a true Christian Spirit, were to ask themselves, "Am I my brother's keeper," there is no doubt that there would be a decided falling off in the number of their legal complaints. Let's cease this foolishness, and keep out of the courts wherever possible. RACE DISCRIMINATION. Who is responsible for the race discrimination against colored countrymen who bring vegetables to the city? Almost the entire north and south side of Market Space on B Street Northwest are monopolized by white country produce dealers. Colored women from the counties of Maryland and Virginia cannot by eloquent persuasion secure a space on either of these places set apart for country hucksters. The country people should make their appeal to the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, and if they receive no redress the matter should be carried to the courts. There should be a regulation to the effect that the first to arrive at these points should be entitled to space. As it is now no colored person is permitted to rent space. The lie is informed, if a space should exist at any time, some one of the white country dealers is tipped off to the effect "that a space is vacant and you had better get it before some Negro applies for it." On the inside of the market there is but one colored person. There were two some years ago, and when this party retired from business and desired to sell out to some colored huckster, it was not permitted. The entire north and south front of B Street Northwest between Ninth and Seventh Streets Northwest, are monopolized by white country hucksters. Just why this discriminations is made The Bee is unable to state, but it will know by its next issue. Any nationality is permitted to rent a stand on the inside or outside of the market but a colored American. Certainly the local government ought to remedy the evil that exists against inoffensive colored Americans. Conditions in the K Street, O Street and Twenty-first Street markets are different. There is not a colored stand on the inside in the Eastern Market. Perhaps that similar prejudice exists in this market as exists in the Center Market. BLUE PLAIN. The latest report is that a white man is to be appointed over Negro children at Blue Plain, D. C. The Superintendent of Charities, Mr. Wilson, has recommended a white man to the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. Opposite this school is an institution for poor aged colored people ver which a white man presides. It is strange that sme white people object associating with high-class colored people, but yet you will find many of them anxious to live among them and eat their cooked meals. Where is the consistency? Why are some white people so hypocritical? If the Negro is not good enough to associate with certain white people, why are they good enough to live among when there is a little salary involved? A white man is at Hayti and another at Santo Domingo, two black republics. The prediction of The life is before many more years pass by thousands of white people will be glad to be among colored Americans. DR SHEPARD The Bee is glad to announce that the National Religious Training School at Durham, N. C., will resume its sessions Tuesday, September 29th. It is also gratifying to know that this well known educator will succeed, although he has met with several reverses. His supporters are many, especially those in his own city and State who are doing everything in their power to make this school second to none in the United States. ODD FELLOWS The B. M. C. which is to meet in Boston, Mass., next month, will be the most sensational in the history of the Odd Fellows. Special correspondence to The Bee this week indicates the utter defeat of the Johnson, Davis, Houston combination. Sensible men in the order should not follow bolters. PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS (By the Sage of the Potomac.) The latest news is that my old friend, T. Thomas Fortune, who has been trying to edit a paper in many states, will take hold of the Sun and try to make it move. My friend, Finley Wilson, wanted to sever his connection with the Sun for some time or remove it from the Hair Van establishment on You Street. An effort was made some time ago to transfer or sell the interest of one or the other. Of course, Finley is a good fellow. He means well, but he can't help from taking the advice of those who have no interest in him. My friend Fortune ought to know by this time that you can't run a newspaper on wind or promises to pay. You must pay as you enter in this town—the best evidence of a man's fortunes when he leaves his own town and comes to another to succeed. This of course is quite evident that he is a failure at home. \* , \* Just why some people insist that R. W. Tyler wrote the Sage of the Potomac I don't know. Ralph has had many sins attached to his garments, almost too many for the good of his accusers. Those who have charged him with having committed these sins were the persons for whom he has rendered the most favors. When a man is out he is apparently down in the estimation of those who would wish him to fail. \* \* There were many chocolate browns at the show this week. I attended every night and each night the show was better. Salem Tutt Whitney has a good idea of contracts. He can take a contract and tear it to pieces. The best definition of the use of money was given by Mrs. Whitney at the Smart Set show. No man can play fool, but a smart person and Salem Tutt Whitney may be classed among the smart men. * . * The National Business League has held its annual session at Muskogee, Okla. Dr. Washington has delivered his speech and now he will come south to be present at the marriage of his son to Miss Missweireather. The young lady is one of the finest in the city. Mr. Washington will go south and follow the footsteps of his illustrious father. My latest advice from the seat of war is that Scott is making it hot for Nutter, and if everything turns out as his friends expect, Scott will win. If the election took place today (Tuesday) Scott would win with ease. His enemies have kept him off the regular program, but he will get his work in and put an end to the grafters. The Odd Fellows' fight is waxing warm. All indications point to the victory of Morris and Slaughter combination, who claims that it will be impossible for Col. Johnson to win. Morris doesn't want the grandmastership and he is determined that the Johnson-Davis combination shall be defeated. It is claimed that Col. Johnson has given up all hopes of defeating the combinations. Last week James Needham and many of his friends were in the city. Just what the program was that they mapped out I am not at liberty to state. But you can just bet that it will be impossible for the Colonel to beat it. Will Houston, who was against Col. Johnson some time ago, has left his god, Morris, and joined the side that he prevented from winning a few years ago. When Houston was grandmaster he had the Davis and Johnson combination crawling upon the ground. Just what has caused this sudden change in front I don't know. Houston knew no other god but Morris when he was made grandmaster. So strong was his love for Morris he resigned his clerkship in the department and joined the loes of Davis and Johnson. I knew that this religion that Houston was following could not last long. Now the day of resurrection has arrived and Houston must give an account for the deeds that he committed several years ago. * * The late John Jasper was right when he declared that the "Sun Do Move." It is either that Finkley Wilson has moved the Sun or Fortune will move it for him. It must move in one direction or the other. It is easier to mix Hair Vim than it is to move the Sun. My friend Bob Harlon saw the earthquake coming. He has the instrument of warning. Bob has a long head and knows danger before it gets to him. There has been a great deal said about promotions, but I have failed to see any as yet. John H. Howard has been convinced that it was easier to get a deputy United States Marshalship than it was to get the United States Registorship of the Treasury Department or Recorder of Deeds. I don't know what will happen. My friend Laskey has been made United States Attorney. Of course, I regret the retirement of Mr. Wilson. Both are good men. The Laskey appointment is a popular one. From all indications he will be promptly confirmed. Mr. Laskey is not only a gentleman, but a man of the highest integrity, like my friend Mr. Wilson. WASHINGTON APPLAUDED. Hundreds Turned Away—The Educator's Ovation—Thousands Hear Him. Continued from page one tangible form wherever possible. "We do not teach 'agriculture, domestic science and arts,' but plain old farming, cooking and sewing." Instead of the one time "Over-the-Map-Lies Italy" sort of commencement exercises the exercises are now more practical, a special instance being the case of a young Negro graduate taking as his theme the culture of turnips and his practical exposition of the work in a way that "both the speaker and audience knew what he was talking about." Telling of the Negro's progress. Doctor Washington said that there are in the south 10,000 dry goods and grocery stores, 400 drug stores and 63 banks operated and owned by Negroes "Why" he said, "I read that a Negro even robbed a bank in Texas recently. The people outside the south hear more of the crime committed by the Negroes than of their industrial development. The white man, however, in the south is the black man's friend. They can not do without each other." In conclusion Doctor Washington made an eloquent plea for more sympathetic relation-hip between the white and black races, saying forcefully that the Negro is not seeking political domination or social equality, but merely wants a man's chance. The feature of yesterday's program of the National Negro Business league was the industrial parade in the afternoon which formed in the north part of the city, then marched south to Broadway, thence east to Second Street and on to the fair grounds. "The parade was an even hour and ten minutes long, showing the progress of the Negro and his idea of demonstration and advertising. Four bands, boy cadets, floats with school children. Negroes in automobiles, carriages and buggies, a troop of men and women on horseback, bicycle riders and mute riders wound down the street in gala attire. It was claimed the greatest demonstration ever given in the history of the National Negro Business League. The parade concluded at the fair grounds, where there were many features during the afternoon for the entertainment of the visitors. Fully four thousand Negroes saw the Indians play a "stick ball" game, a new sport for the majority of the onlookers. When the league session opened ye-terday morning, there were lawyers, doctors, merchants, bankers, farmers, clerks, stenographers, editors, teachers, preachers, college presidents and representatives of all classes present. John E. Bush, of Little Rock, Ark. presided at the opening and made a short talk in which he declared that the Negroes were becoming more and more like the white people and were following them in many particulars. He asserted that it is the delight of the Negro to follow the white people because they are the tried friends of the race. Following the opening prayer by Professor W H Carter, of Topka, Kan, Vice President J M. Wright. who was once city treasurer of Topeka and is now deputy county clerk, made a few remarks, congratulating the race upon the leadership of Booker Washington and made a kind reference to one of the leading young men of the race, Emmett J. Scott. Logan Morgan, of Muskogee told how he had escaped the grafters without having an education, saying that he now owes 1,400 acres of farm land. He presented a basket of fine peaches he had raised to Doctor Washington. J. W. Whitlow came from Macon county, Ala., to tell the members of his race how he had started life, assisted by his wife and two steers through the medium of a book but in which they plowed three days and then used the hoe three days, making six bales of cotton. "When I got married," he said. "I had to borrow money with which to buy the license. We lived on a sack of meal from March to July. I got so during this time that I could buy the old lady ten cents worth of flour Saturday night so she could have biscuits on Sunday. We had hoe-cake for breakfast, and for dinner we had mush, and spring water for supper. By careful planning and working, we now have 1,337 acres of land, and our income is $75 a month from milk and butter alone. We expect to turn out 150 bales of cotton this year. We have ten boys, four girls, thirty-six mules, eight horses, fifty cows and fifty hogs." Doctor Washington, pointing at the speaker, asked if there was a young Negro in Muskogee who would do that well. "This is an example," he said, "and if the young men would get out and do something they would find it better than loading around pool rooms, dancing halls and gambling dens." There was one of the few women undertakers of the country. M. Josenburger of Fort Smith, Ark., presented to the league, and she told how she had conducted the business since the death of her husband, and how her own people had come to her. Her story was followed by one which brought forth outbursts of laughter from the large crowd, J. M. Frierson had entered business on a small income, and found it necessary to live on 25c a day while getting a start. He now has a large establishment in Houston, Texas. Thomas H. Hays, of Memphis, perhaps the most successful Negro undertaker in the country among his people, spoke. He had his ups and downs while struggling to get a foothold. He was followed by C. R. Houston, Jr., of Fort Worth. Rev. Sutten E. Griggs, of Memphis, educational secretary of the National Baptist Convention, addressed the league. He showed the connection of Dr. Washington with the two races, and as the settlement of the great problems today was to be through peace and not through war he was proud that the race had been given such a leader. Dr. Griggs spoke on the mail talked about race problem and shied that it was impossible to draw the white man to do His address was punctuated with appliance. W. C. Gordon, of St. Louis, M. made an address on undertaking. He has a fine place of business in his city and his outfit ranks with the best in the city. He has been in business for a long time and has a good rating. "Modern Methods of Advertising Mercantile Business" was the subject discussed by C. W. Gilliam, of Okolona, Miss. John B. Keys, of Okmulgee, told about "General Merchandising," and while W. Sidney Pittman, of Dallas, Texas, was not present to tell his experience as an architect, his wife, who is the daughter of Booker T. Washington, was here to represent him. He is among the most successful Negro architects in America, and has erected some of the leading buildings owned by Negroes. Several years ago he moved to Dallas, Texas, and has made many friends among both races. Hon. J. C. Napier, chairman of the executive committee, and who was register of the Treasury, made a short talk. MOUNTAIN VIEW NEWS Harper's Ferry, W. Va. Aug. 27. My Dear Editor; The weather today is cool and it is raining still. We have fifty guests in the house and the cottages are all still full. We are told by Mr. Martin that Mt. View House will have new arrivals every day this week and a large number will be up Sunday. August 30 on excursion, leaving Washington at 8 A.M. returning to Harper's Ferry at 7 P. M. One dollar the round trip. Miss Helen Harris returned Sunday night from a 'ten days' visit to Buffalo, Canada and other points east and north. Dr. Barrier, who motored up here some days ago and who has been giving the guests so many pleasant drives, will remain another week. Mrs. Barrier is also making it very pleasant for the guests, who also takes them often for a spin. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Nalle left today for Washington on an urgent call, but will return tomorrow. Sergeant Detective: R. L. Carroll spent a few hours Saturday as a guest of the House. Our proprietor and Sergeant Carroll were once partners on the police force at Washington. Mr. Jack Holmes, of Chicago, is spending two weeks at Mt. View. Mr. Wm. H. Bruce arrived Saturday to join Mrs. Bruce, who has been stopping here three weeks already. Miss Christelle Boyd, of Peonian Springs, Va., stopped over ten days in order to attend the Teachers' Institute at Charlestown. Lawyer L. G. Gregory spent the week end. Miss Annie Silence arrived yesterday for a two weeks' stay. On account of the number of guests booked for September, Mr. Martin says he will not close before September 15. On last Friday night, August 21, the guests and their cottage friends gave a dance in Mt. View Resort Hall-in honor of its proprietor, Mr. W. W. Martin. The dance con- tinued until after 11:30, after which refreshments were served by the committee; chairmen, Mr. J. C. Nalle for the gentlemen and Miss Frankie Martin for the ladies. Dr. Ed. J. Wheatley, of Baltimore, manager. Dr. W. S. Montgomery was asked on behalf of the guests to act as spokesman. The Doctor, in a very deep and feeling manner, told Mr. Martin that he was of the opinion that he voiced the sentiments of the guests of this season—more than 500—how he appreciated the effort he had shown in caring for the comfort and pleasure of the guests intrusted to his care. He spoke of the accommodation, of the added improvements of interest taken by him personally, of the great picnic given on the 8th of August, closely followed by the splendid ball and reception given on August 15th, and that the guests felt it their duty to show in part their appreciation by giving this reception, and our host became our guest and the guests became his hosts. Mr. Martin, in his feeling and mild way, responded to the admiration of all present. He said, in part, it was pleasing to have so many nice things said of him that he had only done his duty; that he had the pleasure of being honored with the care and comfort of wives and daughters and he felt a keen sense of duty to perform. He said that, notwithstanding the great wars and many other commercial hindrances, he has been well supported and that if he chanced to come back next year he would add greater comforts and amusements to this famous resort. Mr. Martin also said that if the guests felt that he had done his duty and in every way measured up to their expectation he would greatly appreciate it if they would say a word for him and meet him next season with another friend at Mt. View House, Harper's Ferry, W. Va. Thomas Walker Among the public-spirited citizens in this country is Mr. Thomas Walker, treasurer of the National Independent Political League. He is doing great good for the uplift of the colored J. B. Americans The last dependent Federal law in September will no doubt be one of the largest in the history of organization. Mrs. James S. Julian of 410 South Holt Street. Montgomery, Ma., is visiting Washington on account of the serious illness of her sister, Lucille Adams. Mrs. Julian is stopping with her sister, Miss M. Pearl Adams, 1906 Third Street Northwest. 'Her husband, Mr. James S. Julian, is a school teacher by profession, but during the past ten or fifteen years he has been engaged as a railway mail clerk. He was born near Hickory Grove, Ala. near the old home of Mr. James F. Armstrong. Mr. Julian and Mr. Armstrong are and have been devoted friends for thirty years. DEATHS THIS WEEK Mrs. Dellaphine George, wife of William M. George, died Saturday, August 22, at 7:50 P. M., at her residence, 619 B Street Northeast. She was buried Tuesday, August 25. Isaiah Hatton, father of Isaiah Hatton, the architect, died at the home of his nephew in Hagerstown, Md. Saturday, August 22, at 5:10 A. M., in his eighty-sixth year. He was buried Monday, August 24, at 9 o'clock from Bethel A. M. E. Church, Hagerstown, Md. Miss Chaine A. Patterson, sister of Emma Patterson and aunt of Mrs. Florence P. Clark, died after a long illness, Monday, August 24, at her residence, 1532 Fifteenth Street Northwest. The "PROTECTIVE TARiff CYCLOPEDIA," prepared and published by the American Protective Tariff League, New York, will be ready for distribution on or about August 1st. The CYCLOPEDI will contain the official text of the Underwood law; the Underwood and Payne-Adrich laws compared, giving every rate of duty on articles in both laws; what one hundred and fifty-two United States Senators and Congressmen said for and against the Underwood bill; and a copious index on over 8,000 citations. The volume will consist of about nine hundred (900) pages and will answer all questions on the Tariff Question. THE B. M. C. Mrs. Spencer Cheatham, formerly of Washington. D. C., will accommodate visitors to the B. M. C. at Boston, Mass., week of Sept. 13. First-class accommodations. $2 to $2.50. Address 636 Shawmut Ave Tel. Roxbury 3671W. Boston, Mass. The Week in Society "You will have a soda or a sundae, won't you, dear?" "Sure, if you go to Board's Pharmacy, at 1912½ Fourteenth Street The sodas there are so pure and delicious and the service is first-class." The place "Where everybody meets everybody else." Mrs. Carrie C. Ball, of Boston, Mass., and son, Master Newton Ball, who have been visiting relatives and friends in Richmond, Va., and Newport News for more than a month, arrived in the city August 12 and are the guests of Mrs. Henry D. Mason, of Wylie Street Northeast. Dr. Wm. E. Lewis is making a flying trip through the North. Mrs. Alice Jefferson, of Twenty-third Street, is having a pleasant stay at the Atlantic seashore. Miss Orr, of Chester, S. C., is the guest of her brother, Mr. Frank Orr, of 531 Girard Street. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ball entertained a few friends on Wednesday evening at a whist party. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Queenan, Mrs. Maria Roper, Mr. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Newman, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Newman, Mr. and Mrs. Butlet, Mr. Robinson, Mrs. Atkinson and Mrs. Minkins. A lovely repast was served and music was enjoyed by all. Miss Mazie French is enjoying her stay at Colonial Beach, Va. Mrs. J. Wellington Bonner, of St. Louis, Mo., who has been visiting friends here and relatives in Virginia, is now in New Haven, Conn. Dr. Harry Seymour, who was called to this city because of death in his family, will return to New York next week. Miss Brown, of New York City, spent last Friday in this city with friends, leaving Saturday morning for Colonial Beach, Va. Mr. Arthur French is spending his vacation in New York, Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Rev. Walter H. Brooks is visiting at Niagara Falls. Mrs. Hattie Hyman is spending two weeks in Atlantic City. Mr. Vernon Green is enjoying his stay in New York. Mrs. Ellen Massey has returned to this city from Brooke, Va., where she visited relatives and friends. Miss Mayne E. Hewlett, a graduate of Normal School No. 2, Class 1914, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. C. Johnson, of New York, formerly of this city. Prof. E. C. Williams, of the M Street High School, is spending his vacation in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Chestnut, of Cleveland, Ohio, spent last Sunday in Washington on their way to Cape May, N. J. Dr. S. M. Pierre and Messrs. Harris and Henderson are spending their vacation at Waterford, Va. Prof. and Mrs. J. D. Baltimore left the city last Monday for Hotel Dale, Cape May, N. J., after a delightful stay of five weeks at Paeonian Springs, Va. Rev. S. L. Corrothers, of Philadelphia was a caller at The Bee office this week. Little Misses Mary and Annie Ellis and Master Wise Ellis, of Richmond, are spending the summer with their aunt, Mrs. Victoria Dickerson. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Houston passed through Charlotte, N. C., en route to their home. Rev. John H. Burke accompanied Assistant Secretary of War Henry S. Breckinridge on the American cruiser Tennessee for Rotterdam and will go immediately to The Hague to make arrangements for getting money to Berlin for the relief of Americans stranded there. Doctors L. M. Frazier and T. Le Roy Jefferson, of Miami and West Palm Beach. Fla. respectively, were callers at The Bee office last week. Dr. Mitchell left the city to attend the sixteenth annual session of the National Medical Association. Mr. Guy Tinner spent Sunday in Frederick, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Murphy are spending their vacation in Frederick. Md. visiting friends. Mrs. M. Smart is visiting Mrs. Nathan Carroll of Baltimore. Mrs. Maud Hamer is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hamer, of Annapolis, Md. Mrs. Lucy Fisher and Mr. Arthur West, of Anacostia, have returned from Atlantic City and are spending a few days in Baltimore with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac H. Fisher. Attorney A. W. Scott and family made a fine group at Ridley's. Atlantic City, last week. The Misses Gray, two popular teachers, are at the Poole cottage, Atlantic City. Mrs. Anna B. Stewart is visiting her sister on East White Street, Rock Hill, S. C. Lawrence B. Carey is among the guests at English House, Catskill, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nichols will be at Hotel Ridley during their stay at the seashore. Miss Violet Lewis is home again after a very pleasant visit to her parents in Philadelphia. Mr. James Murray has returned home after a delightful stay at the Hammond Cottage, Atlantic City. "High-Brown" face powder and toilet articles are now all the rage. Get the genuine at Board's Pharmacy, 1912½ Fourteenth Street. Mail orders filled, 25c and 50c. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nichols are spending a short stay at "the shore" at Hotel Ridley. Dr. Robert S. Wilson is registered at Hotel Wright, Atlantic City. Mr. W. Ulysses Brown and Miss Sophia Brown are guests at Bundy Hotel, Atlantic City. Miss Gertrude P. LeCount of Halton Street, Providence, R. I., left Friday for this city, where she will enter the Freedmen's Hospital to study to be a trained nurse. Miss Moten is stopping at the Hanno Cottage, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. James T. Holmes and daughter Louise are spending their vacation in Newark, N. J., the guests of their cousin, Stafford S. Gordon. Miss Gertrude N. Ryan spent her vacation at Little Bay Beach, Va. Miss Hattie Patterson is in Newport News, Va., visiting friends. Mr Wm. H. Beckett, director of physical education, spent last week with his brother, Walter C. Beckett, of Gernantown, Pa. Mrs. A. C. Garner and daughter Sylvia are in Atlantic City and will remain until September 1. Misses Stewart and Smallwood are at Williams', 1003 Arctic Avenue, Atlantic City. Rev. Garner and family are registered at Hotel Mitchell, Atlantic City. Mr. Thos. A. Johnson spent last week in Atlantic City at the Lipscomb Cottage. The Misses D. Catlett and Tillie A. Boyer are spending a delightful season at the shore as guests at the Lipscomb Cottage. Messrs. A. W. French and J. E. Brown left last Saturday for New York City to spend a week. They will visit Philadelphia on their return home. Mr. Napoleon B. Marshall is again quite ill. Miss Mary Allen is visiting in New York at the Y. W. C. A. Mrs. Lillian Taylor is home again, having visited her mother and sister in New York. Miss Freeman is spending a few days with Mrs. P. Comeback, of Kingston, N. Y. Dr. William A. Tolson announces the removal of his office and residence from 728 Fourth Street Northwest to 904 Third Street Northwest. Mr. Randall J. Herriot, of this city, who was recently married to Miss Dorothea Mack of New York, visited his mother. Mrs. Thomaseena Herriot, of 320 T Street, last Sunday. Mrs. Daisy Gordon was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Hattie Cromwell, of Longgreen, Md., last Wednesday. Mrs., Ida Baker and Mrs. Fannie Smith visited Rockville, Md., Sunday. Mrs. Lillie Lee is spending her vacation with Mrs. Brooks of 105 East Fifth Street, Frederick, Md. Miss Ethel Middleton, an attache of the Laborers' and Mechanics' Bank, Eleventh and You Streets Northwest, will spend her vacation in New York and Philadelphia visiting her brother, Harry L. Middleton and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hall. Miss Irene Middleton, of the Hiawatha Theater will visit her brother, Harry L. Middleton, of New York during her two weeks' vacation beginning September 1. The Progressive Citizens' Association, of Fairmount Heights, under the presidency of M. Charity, Jr., and the very efficient secretary, Mrs. C. W. Lewis, have started the cement walks. About seventy-five feet have already been laid on Wilson Street. We hope the enthusiasm of the association and friends will not be abated until cement walks shall be seen throughout the Heights. Mrs. Mildred C. Lewis has issued cards announcing the marriage of her daughter, Naomi M., to Mr. Frank Reed, which took place Friday, August 25. At home after September 15 at 174 West 137th Street, New York City. Mrs. Grace N. Lacey, of this city, is spending her vacation at Colonial Beach, Va., accompanied by Mrs. Bertha Turner, and her charming laughter, Mable. Miss Marion P. Shadd has returned to the city after a delightful vacation. Miss Minnie J. Hall, of 1614 Fourth Street Northwest, is visiting friends in the country. She will return in time for the opening of the schools. Mr. James H. Smallwood, an old and respected citizen, was stricken with paralysis last week. He is showing improvement. Mrs. Henrietta Batties and Miss Pauline Batties, of Indianapolis, Ind., and Mrs. Oscar Wood, of Carrollton, Ky., were in the city last Sunday and worshipped at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church with Miss Lola Johnson. The automobile excursion given by Metropolitan A. M. E. Sunday School was successfully carried out Monday night, August 24. Rain somewhat marred the enjoyment of the occasion and kept the attendance down. But more than 150 persons braved the threatening elements and took part in the ride. Mrs. L. Brent, chairman of the Committee on Arrangements, secured the services of Mr. M. H. Johnson, of 1614 Fifteenth Street Northwest. Mr. Johnson rendered satisfactory service in every respect and his large machine was kept running till nearly 12 o'clock when every one present had been accommodated. The Metropolitan A. M. E. Sunday School will have a free picnic (home coming) at Madre's Park Wednesday, September 17, at 9 A. M. to 6 P. M., for the benefit of children of the Sunday School members, visitors and friends. Mr. G. Wilkins Taylor has gone to join his family in Atlantic City for a two wees' vacation. Mrs. Letha Jones jenkins and Miss Effie Middleton left Sunday morning at 9:10 A. M. for an extended stay in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Mr. Hyde Wade, one of Washington's young mail carriers, is resting from his labors at Atlantic City. He will remain at the shore about three weeks. The Azalia Society Orchestra, which is a part of the Azalia Mandolin and Guitar Club, is making a hit with the white ladies of society. Edward L. Green and William Tibbs are playing first mandolins. Mr. and Mrs. Steward, of 2009 Twelfth Street Northwest, are spending a few weeks at Wargenton, Va., the guests of Mr. Steward Smith, and also Miss Teresa Joyce, of 1408 Corcoran Street Northwest, who left the city with Mrs. Steward. Mrs. John Brooks, of Pittsburg, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Julia B. Eidier for two weeks' stay here. Miss Leonora, daughter of Mrs. Eidier, is spending the summer among friends in West Virginia. Mr. John Rowlette, located nicely in the fish, clam and oyster business at Fifteenth and H Streets Northeast, enjoys reading The Bee. Mr. Win. Hammond, formerly of Alexandria, Va., a rising young commercial artist, is a well-wisher of The Bee. Mr. Isaac Fitzhugh, of Fall-Church, Va., came into the city last week and underwent, successfully, an operation for stomach troubles, at Freedman's Hospital last Saturday He is doing nicely at present writing. THE AMERICAN THEATER The Greatest Opening in the History of Social Washington—The Smart Set Surprised Itself—Beautiful Decorations, Gorgeous Costumes—Manager Thomas Makes a Speech—Society Out in Force—Carriages and Automobiles Two Blocks Long. The opening right of the American Theater under the management of Messrs. Andrew J. Thomas, lessee of the Howard Theater, and S. H. Dudley, the manager of a string of theaters throughout the country, was no doubt one of the most brilliant openings that has ever taken place in this city. The American Theater, under the management of Messrs. Thomas and Dudley, is centrally located at the corner of Eleventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. It is no doubt the best arranged theater in this city and the best in the United States under the management of colored Americans. Its seating capacity is 1,800. The lower floor has a large lobby and a reception room for gentlemen. The upper floor has a beautifully arranged reception lobby for ladies and gentlemen and a retiring room in case of sickness or accidents. The entire theater has been thoroughly renovated, painted and repaired, which gives it the appearance of a new theater. The private boxes, as well as the dressing room for the actors and actresses, have been made almost new. The decorations last Monday night were beautiful. The main entrance was decorated with large palms and pictures, and as the vast crowd marched through it reminded one of entering a palm garden. The handsomely gowned ladies and the fashionably dressed men reminded lookers-on on a state reception. Every box, seat and space permitted by law was occupied. The music, under the direction of Prof. Clarence G. Wilson, was fine. Mr. Wilson is a young man of many brilliant parts and this was his first appearance in the conduct of a chorus of a great company like that of the Smart Set. He deserves great credit for the masterly manner in which he conducted the chorus. The orchestra contained many familiar faces and its music was perfectly satisfactory. The costumes were most gorgeous, which were under the direction of Miss Jennie Hellman, who was one of the first Smart Set aggregations. Miss Hellman is not only a good actress, but a thorough business woman. The play was new. That is, the songs, music and everything connected with the Smart Set show. Mr. Salem Tutt Whitney is a dramatic genius. His acting, singing and dancing were superb. He creates laughter and merriment from the time he enters until the close of the show. He assumes the character of Bud White, His Excellency. Mr. J. Homer Tutt, as Dan Jenkins, Secretary to His Excellency, is a young man and most eloquent in his speeches. His wardrobe is faultless. Miss Blanche Thompson, better known as Mrs. Homer Tutt, is a most fascinating young woman. Not only is she an actress, but her makeup, singing and dancing command the admiration of all. Her pronunciation is distinct and her carriage upon the stage is charming. Mr. Alfred Strauder as Elias Simpkins, proprietor of the Ginger Springs. BARNARD'S COMPLEXION CREAM BARNARD'S COMPLEXION CREAM AND SOAP Are the best beauty aids. Fine for facial flaws, tan, sunburn and pimples. 25c Barnard's Complexion Soap free if you cut out this ad and send or bring 25c to the People's Drug Store you may have a 25c jar of Cream and a 25c cake of Barnard's Soap. PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE 7th and K Streets N. W. Bring or send this coupon. FOR RENT High Class Apartments Rent reduced 20 per cent The Minerva 1838 4th Street, N. W. First Class Location Modern Building Beautiful Apartments Five and Six rooms all convenience AGENTS SHANNON AND LUCHS AGENTS RENTING SERVICE 713 14th St., N. W. M 2345 W. L. SMITH'S SKIN TONIC For Chapped Hands and face and all Roughness of the Skin. This is a Great Skin Bleacher, beautifying and whitening the skin and clearing the complexion. DR W. L. SMITH Fourth and Elm Streets, Washington, D. C. Al Strauder and his invited chorus at Ginger Springs created one continuous uproar of laughter. Miss Hattie E. Akers is a Washingtonian. She electrified the audience. She has a most lovely contralto voice. She deserves all that can be said of her. Her dancing, singing and acting deserve the highest praise. The tango dancing by Mr. Tutt and Miss Thompson, otherwise Miss Thompson, and the new tango by the company were good. Special mention should be made of Mr. Mat Johnson and Company, Mr. Frank Johnson and octette. Miss Blanche Thompson and chorus, otherwise Mrs. Tutt, are entitled to great commendation. Cast of Characters. Bud White.His Excellency—Salem Tutt Whitney. Dan Jenkins, Secretary to His Excellency—I. Honer Tutt: Monsieur La Fitz, Agent of Rebel Facton—Greenbury Holmes. Elias Simpkins, Proprietor to Ginger Springs—Alfred Strauder. Senator Conback, U. S. Minister Haiti—Frank Jackson. Willie Jump, Bell Boy—O. D. Carter. Oh, Saymore, Real President of Haiti—Won, Bale, Townsend. Menee Lick, Ambassador to Abyssinia—James Woodson. Moore Menus, Secretary of Legation—Matt Johnson. Sylum Bughouse. An Inmate of Ginger Springs—George Boutts. Carmencita Gomez, Agent of Rebel Faction—Blanche Thompson. Mrs. James Brown Douglass Barrymore, Dashing Widow—Ethel Marshall. Lady Winterbottom, a Society Belle—Pauline Parker. Mandy Simpkins, Wife of Elias—Helen Clinton. Lydia Harkfurst, Old Maid Suffragette—Hattie Ackers. Letter Dance, Hotel Maid—Emma Jackson. Society Belles—Helen Jackson, Carrie King, Geneva Harly, Pauline Parker, Marie Harly. Tango Dancers—Lillian Williams, Goldie Cisco, Emma Jackson, Virginia Wheeler. Politicians—Cornelius Rollinson, Walter Moore, Wilson Lee. Foreign Celebrities—Matt. Johnson, James Woodson, Harry Atkins. Time—Now. Place—Ginger Springs. Synopsis of Musical Numbers. Musical Director—Clarence G. Wilson. Note.—"Just a Pickaninny all dressed up" and "Tutt's Tudalo" written for the exclusive use of the Smart Set Company by Lewis T. Thomas. Many of the musical selections were Half Holiday Picnic BY THE BEREAN BAPTIST CITY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER "JUST BEFORE THE SCHOOL BING WITH ALL YOUR FRIENDS ENDEAVOR SOCIETY OF BEREAN MADRE'S PARK—ECKINGTON, N. THE SMART SET ORCHESTRA. 9TH, BEGINNING 12 M., TO AMUSEMENTS FOR ALL. UNDER S. DUFFIELD. TAKE CARS MARKED BERW OR DISTRICT LINE, AND GET O ROAD FOR MOTORING PARK ISLAND AVENUE, NORTHEAST REV. D. F. RIVE. LEON S. WORMLEY, MN Acting President. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. J. P. GERM Manufacturer of a Harness And Saddles, Whips, Satchels, He 641 Louisiana A Harness and Trunks Repaired Phone Main BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH, MADRE'S SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER NINETEENTH BEFORE THE SCHOOL BELLS RING," ALL YOUR FRIENDS, GIVEN BY CHRIS SOCIETY OF BEREAN BAPTIST CHURK PARK—ECKINGTON, D. C. GOOD MARK SET ORCHESTRA. SATURDAY, SEE FINNING 12 M., TO 11:30 P. M. GAMES FOR ALL. UNDER DIRECTION OF D. RRS MARKED BERWYN, RIVERDALE, ACT LINE, AND GET OFF AT THE GATE. MOTORING PARTIES THROUGH THE ENUE, NORTHEAST, TO THE GATE. REV. D. F. RIVERS—Pastor. ORMLEY, MISS FRANCIS MIDDLEVISION 25 CENTS. CHILDREN 15 CENTS. P. GERMUILLER Manufacturer of and Dealer In Harness And Trunks es, Whips, Satchels, Horse Clothing Etc., 641 Louisiana Avenue, N. W. Trunks Repaired Washing Phone Main 2524 BY THE BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH, MADRE'S PARK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER NINETEENTH. "JUST BEFORE THE SCHOOL BELLS RING," AN OUTING WITH ALL YOUR FRIENDS, GIVEN BY CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR SOCIETY OF BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH, AT MADRE'S PARK—ECKINGTON, D. C. GOOD MUSIC BY THE SMART SET ORCHESTRA. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, BEGINNING 12 M., TO 11:30 P. M. GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS FOR ALL. UNDER DIRECTION OF MR. W. S. DUFFIELD. TAKE CARS MARKED BERWYN, RIVERDALE, LAUREL OR DISTRICT LINE, AND GET OFF AT THE GATE. FINE ROAD FOR MOTORING PARTIES THROUGH RHODE ISLAND AVENUE, NORTHEAST, TO THE GATE. REV. D. F. RIVERS—Pastor. LEON S. WORMLEY, MISS FRANCIS MIDDLETON, Acting President. Secretary. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. CHILDREN 15 CENTS. We Beg to Announce That the New Northwest Farm 201 S Street N. W. It is now open for retail grocery trade, we meats and provisions, calculated to plea icular customers. If you visit us once our aim will be giving entire satisfaction as to quality orders and promptness in delivery. We are sparing neither pains nor Invest Family Market one of the most re- 价 in the city and to merit your p better elsewhere. Our specialty will be the soliciting and if you will communicate with us o presentative will call at your door to g promptly delivered. All differences promptly adjusted ous treatment and consideration to all Northwest Family Mail N. W. Phone for retail grocery trade, with a complete line of provisions, calculated to please the most careful persons. Visit us once our aim will be to gain a regular or satisfaction as to quality of goods, careful and comfort in delivery. Sparing neither pains nor expense to make Market one of the most reliable both as to good quality and to merit your patronage because you are. Specialty will be the soliciting of orders in all parts. Will communicate with us either by phone or call at your door to get your order and so covered. Frences promptly adjusted and mistakes rectified and consideration to all. Northwest Family Market Northwest Family Market 1201 S Street N. W. Phone North 1385 Is now open for retail grocery trade, with a complete line of groceries, Meats and provisions, calculated to please the most careful and particular customers. If you visit us once our aim will be to gain a regular customer by giving entire satisfaction as to quality of goods, careful attention to orders and promptness in delivery. We are sparing neither pains nor expense to make the Northwest Family Market one of the most reliable both as to goods and service in the city and to merit your patronage because you can't do better elsewhere. Our specialty will be the soliciting of orders in all parts of the city and if you will communicate with us either by phone or card our representative will call at your door to get your order and see that it is promptly delivered. All differences promptly adjusted and mistakes rectified. Courteous treatment and consideration to all. FRED D. JONES, J. E. RATTLEY Proprietors. The HOWAI APARTMENTS 619-621 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE e HOWAR APARTMENTS 619-621 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE The HOWARD APARTMENTS 619-621 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE Single Rooms at $8.00 Per Month Including Heat, Electric Light and Hot and Cold in every room The Coinfort, Luxury and Independence of a H You are welcome to inspect these Apartments at an Day or Night Heat, Electric Light and Hot and Cold in every room Coinfort, Luxury and Independence of a H welcome to inspect these Apartments at an Day or Night Including Heat, Electric Light and Hot and Cold Water in every room The Coinfort, Luxury and Independence of a Hotel You are welcome to inspect these Apartments at any time—Day or Night the compositions of Mr. Thomas, brother of Manager Thomas. Several songs that have been written by Mr. Thomas have become famous and national. Act 1. "Tourists Are We," Opening Chorus, by Company. eration as they would give the President of the United States. If any mistakes have been made they were not intentional. I assure you," remarked Mr. Thomas. "Your interest as well as that of your children will be guarded with a jealous eye and the management will see to it the "What You Need Is Ginger Springs." M. Strauder and Invalids Chorus. "Good Advice." Comedy Duo, Salem Tutt Whitney. "Come Out, Sue." Song and Dance, Boutte and Carter, assisted by Lillian Williams and Goldie Cisco. "Ye Old Quadrille." Square Dance, Matt. Johnson and Company. "This Is Your Love." Dance. "The Love You Can't Forget." Novelty, Frank Jackson and Octette. "Romance Espanola," Blanche Thompson and Chorus. "Just a Pickaninny All Dressed Up." J. Homer Tutt, assisted by Salem Tutt Whitney and Chorus. "When Your Country Calls to Arms," Drill., Greenbury Holmes and Chorus. "The Intruder," Finale, Ensemble. Act 2. "Hesitation Waltz," by Company. "All I Ask Is to Forget You." Duet, Blanche Thompson. "Have Patience. Don't Worry," Comedy Duo, Whitney and Tutt. "Smart Set Tango," by Company. "We Welcome Thee," by Company. "Haiwaian Tango and Twilight Dreams, Haiwaian Waltz, J. Homer Tutt, Salem Tutt Whitney, Blanche Thompson and Hattie Akers. "For Honor," Dramatic Ensemble, "For Honor," Dramatic Ensemble, by Company. "Tutt's Tudalo," danced by the entire company. Carriages and automobiles were two squares long and at the conclusion of the performance, or just before they concluded. Mr. Thomas came forth tastily dressed in a neat full-dress suit and said, among other things, that he wished to extend the thanks and gratitude of Mr. S. H. Dudley and himself, lessees of the American Theater, for the brilliant turn-out of so many of Washington's most leading citizens on the initial opening of the American Theater. "It is our intention," said Mr. Thomas, to please the people and give the most humble citizen, so long as he is respectable and knows how to behave himself, the same consid- Act 1. CHURCH, MADRE'S PARK NUMBER NINETEENTH. "AN OUT- DIDS, GIVEN BY CHRISTIAN SEAN BAPTIST CHURCH, AT D. C. GOOD MUSIC BY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11:30 P. M. GAMES AND ORDER DIRECTION OF MR. W. WYN, RIVERDALE, LAUREL OFF AT THE GATE. FINE ARTIES THROUGH RHODE T, TO THE GATE. ERS—Pastor. ISS FRANCIS MIDDLETON, Secretary. CHILDREN 15 CENTS. MUILLER Hand Dealer In and Trunks Forse Clothing Etc., Ftc. Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. In 2524 family Market Phone North 1385 with a complete line of groceries, lease the most careful and partic- ible to gain a regular customer by city of goods, careful attention to or expense to make the North- reliable both as to goods and ser- patronage because you can't do ing of orders in all parts of the city either by phone or card our rep- get your order and see that it is and mistakes rectified. Courte- l. WARD MENTS ISLAND AVENUE ht and Hot and Cold Water room Independence of a Hotel ese Apartments at any time— Night eration as they would give the President of the United States. If any mistakes have been made they were not intentional, I assure you," remarked Mr. Thomas. "Your interest as well as that of your children will be guarded with a jealous eye and the management will see to it that every patron of the theater is given a square deal. It is the desire of the management that every discourteous act on the part of any one be reported and every effort will be made to correct. To one and all the gratitude and appreciation of the lessees are extended to one and all. Applause. At the Show. Manager Thomas is a popular drawing card. He knows how to treat his patrons. Judge Terrell and the Madame enjoyed the show. They reminded one of spectators at the Olympic games. Many distinguished people were in the audience. Attorney Hermans and the Madame no doubt enjoyed the definition of Whitney's contracts. Attorney A. W. Gray saw it all, although he was late. The private boxes were full. Miss Blanche Thompson could break some hearts in reality. J. Homer Tutt is a fashion plate as well as a heart-breaker. No matter where you go, the white man will follow you. Andrew J. Thomas is a diplomat notwithstanding what the conditions may be. James H. Hudnell was on the job. Those who missed the opening night failed to enjoy real fun. Miss Hattie E. Akers is a sweet dancer. Tickets are going at race-horse speed. MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR. Miss Hammond Wins a Prize At the Montgomery County, Maryland Fair last week many Washingtonians attended. Among them were Miss·L. V. Hammond, of 1206 R Street Northwest, who drove in, the ladies' double driving class, winning the second premium. She hasn't forgotten the county sport, although she has lived in the city for a number of years. Truck Farminc. Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Aug. 24.— Reports of the various agricultural societies and promoters of the small farm idea are taking no little pride in the growth of truck farms, particular- ly in the South, which seems to be'a truck farming country. “Many | of the big coxton anti. corn plan- tations are being “turned — into truck farms, and the raising and marketing of vegetables is he- coming as much a part of the farm- ing scheme of the “natural farming section of the United States as cotton picking and baling, “Trucking is a four-season industry, and a four-sea- son on the farm means a satisfactory yield in more than one way. North- ern and, Western farmers wha have come into the South in such big num- bers within the last ten or twenty years have brought with them new ideas in trucking, and have become leaders in the business. The states of Georgia and Florida for the Squth are showing what can be done, under favorable suns in truck farming. Vegetation has taken ‘on something of a new life, and peas and tomatoes and potatoes and other vegetables mean something more than twenty years ago, when they were looked upon simply as in the way of cotton. In many sections the truck farmers are more independent than big planters and farmers; cer- tainly they show more progress. A few days ago a truck farmer who lived out from a. certain Southern city passed along the road near noon- time with a small spring wagon half filled with vegetables. Around five o'clock he was met on his return trip to his farm. He reported that he had sold $19 worth of truckage. That was almost all profit. The truck farm at Tuskegee Insti- tule comprises thirty acres of land, and. every vexetable is grown under improved farm arid Scientific meth- ods. Some idea of what profit there is in truck farming may be had from the simple statement that in a small town like Tuskegee the truck farm often shows a profit of $250 to the acre. Young white men are turning their attention’ to truck Jarming. Tuskegee Institute offers a superior course to young colored men. A Unique Figure. {By Lestere A. Walton) sam Corker, Jf.-one Of the most conspicuous figures in colored theat- rical tircles, and well known both in the United States and abroad, died sudlitenly Monday evening from a compound fracture of the skull, sus- tained in an accident by falling from aladder. The report of Mr. Cocker's death spread rapidly throughout New York and came as a severe shock, as he had heen seen only a few hours Before he was inured by friends and acquaintances in apparently good health and in a cheerful mood. ‘The accident occurred at 115 West as5th Street. Unmindful of the’ fact that his injurles were of serious na- ture, Mr. Corker walked from the scene of the accident to the barber shop owned by Jesse A. Shipp at 2253 Seventh “Avenue. He complained 0! not feeling well and Dr. Fitz Nearon was summoned. A hasty investiga: tion showed that while no flow o} blood had been caused hy the fall the’ injury was fatal. All efforts te save the patient's life were unavail- ings Alter an inquiry into the cause of Mr. Corker's death by the coroner the body was taken to the undertak- ing rooms of G. O. Paris, 116 West Iist Street. Brief funeral services were held.over the remains in the chapel_of the undertaking establish- nieat Thursday morning at 41 o'clock The body’ of the deceased was shipped to Charleston, S.C. after services and was accompanied by Jesse A. Shipp. : Sam Corker. Jr. who was gener- ally regarded "as the foremost col- ored business manager, in_ theatrical circles, was horn about_thirty-cight Sears ago in Charleston, S.C. “It was his boast that his family was’ owe of the oldest in_the State of South Caro- Tina. Sam Corker. Sr. father of the deceased, who has licen a sea-going man all ‘his life, is alive in Charles- ton at the age of ™ years, Only 2 few weeks ago the elder Corker re- turned from a long voyage. Coming *» New York in 1803, Sam Corker, jr. showed a fondness. for theatricais aud he had not heen long iw the metropolis before he secured a position a the ald Daly's Theatre as an usher. He first attracted atten- tion in 1997 ax business inanager for the “A Trip to Coontown”, company, which was headed by “Bob” Cole and Billy Johnson. Remaining with this aggregation until it dishanded. «he next associated himself with “Bob” Cote and J. Rosemond Johnson, who had then joined hands and were win- ning success as song writers and in vaudeville. : In 1404 Mr. Corker formed for Norman J. Norman, the Dahomey Company No. 2, with Avery and Hart as. principals. This company was taken to England where it played the provinces with great success. In 1905, when Cole and Johnson starred in “The Shoofy Regiment.” Sam Corker, Jr. served in“the capacity o} husiness manager. One of the feat: to which he ‘always pointed with pride was the securing of a big fron page article on Aida Overton Walker in one of the leading dailies of” the Middle West during Miss Walker’ engagement With the “Red Moon’ company. Previously white advanc agents had attempted many times tc “land” big feature stories in the dail papers with the pictures of colore« performers, but with no degree o success. With the closing of th Cole and Johnson company ‘Mr Corker was next seen as manager 0 the Pekin Theatre, Chicago, return ing to New York shortly. after th shutting down of this unique Stats Street house. .. In recent years the deceased hac heen identified with numerous theat rical enterprises. Last fall he em ployed a large number of colores ‘performers for the “Lime Kiln Club’ ‘series of-motjon pictures produced by Klaw & Erlanger in which Bert Wil iams was featured. At his death SRE M AA wn nx - be held at Manhattan Casino in Sep: tember. The deceased was single, a Mason, and a charter member of the Frogs.’ He evinced deep concern in the welfare of the last named organi- zation and worked zealously to ad- vance its interests. Sam Corker, Jr was a fitting rep- resentative of that branch of theat- ticals with which few members of the race are identified or conversant—the business end. He enjoyed the dis. tinction of being the first recognized advance agent at the head of a regu: lar colored attraction and he, pos- ‘sessessed a valuable fund of infor. mation on theatricals of all sorts. It ‘was Sam’ Corker, Jr. who first ad: vocated that colored shows advertise extensively in colored newspapers. In his death the race loses one who worked incessantly to clevate and dignify the colored American through the medium of the stage. SE SEES: See The educational interests of Prince George’s County, Maryland, are in safe hands. Fortunate for the pco- ple in the county, gentlemen of high Intextity and. standing have been in charge and are now in charge of the school system in Prince George's County and great advancement is ex pected all along the line this year a has been the case the past years. The School Board is composed o Mr. 0. B. Zantzinger, V. M. Law rence, George McCeney and Mr. E $. Burroughs, who is the secretary treasurer and county superintendent The gentlemen named above arc broad’ in their judgments, alway: seeking the place where the schoo system may be strengthened and at the same time safeguarding the in- terest of the taxpayers of, as well as guarding and providing for the edu cational development, of, all sections of the county. The School Boardeic highly worthy of the most profounc respect and confidence of every citi zen in the county and State, becaust they devote their talents and thei time in the iiterest of the public a: a great personal sacrifice. The people in Fairmount Height and at Brentwood, along with citi- zens throughout the county, fee’ themselves under many obligations tc the School Board “because the Schoo Board has endeavored to provid school facilities at Brentwood an: Fairmount Heights as well as a Laurel, Hyattsville, Seat Pleasant Capital Heights, Baden, Surrattsville Upper Marlboro and many: places toc numerous to. mention sail over the county for the use and benefit of al the citizens. It is regretted that_we lose the energetic and progressive service 9 Hon. Frederick Sasscer as secretary treasurer of the School Board an¢ County Superintenilent of Education because it was Mr. Sasscer, alon- with other members of the ‘Schooi Board, who encouraged this com munity when a delegation was sew to upper Marlboro four or five yea. ago to intercede for a public schew here; but we rejoice that the Schoo! Board saw fit to appoint as secre tary-treasurer and Superintendent © Education the Honorable E. S. Bur roughs. He is a gentleman of th highest, the same as the members » the School Board. He has had lon: years of experience in educations work: he has been the principal o the Heights School at Surrattsville he has at heart the interest of ail the people and is worthy of the respec’ and confidence of all the citizens, in cluding especially all those connecte in any way with the school system 1 Prince Geeorres County. Mr. James F. Armstrong has re cently “heen appointed Supervise of the colored school of Prince Georges County. All the colore: school teachers of the county as wel as all the school teachers and officer: in the county came under the direc supervision of Hon. E. S. Burroughs ‘That, the system may work well anc that the greatest amount of gooc may be accomplished, it will be wel and wise if every one bearing any relationship to “the school system whatsoever would be loyal to Hon E. S. Burroughs and loyal to al those in authority. Only in this way can we hope to succeed in the work We are sure all the officers ane teachers, and especially? the colore: officers and teachers, are going to co operate with the honorable Schoo Bourd," the, Hon. E. S, Burroughs the County Superintendent, and als: with Mr. James F. Armstrong, th: supervisor. in their efforts to pusl iorward the work of the colore: schools in Prince Georges County, * <The Parent-Teacher's Association 0 the Fairmount Heights School hel: a call meeting Tuesday night, Augus 1s. Among other important’ matter discussed was the matters of the ded ication of the Fairmount Height school house, which will be complet ed September 1, and the opening © the Industrial Department which ha heen focated here. To formulate plan and to make arrangements for th: dedication and opening referred ahove. the following committee wa appointed: James F. Armstrong. Jo seph J. Woodward, ‘Frank Coaimar U. Justice Wilkes, “Mary A. Cooper Hattie C. DeVille, Florence M. Hun James A: Campbell, Sauch J. Trotte- Lucy E, Makel, L. E. Crouse. A. J Ware, Dr. F. J. Cardozo, C_H. Fon ville, W. IT, Xddison, Wim. Sulcer. ¢ E. Payne, Berkley Evans: A. E. Briy Jcoe, RS. Nichols, B. H. Harris, 2 | 3..Tilghman, W. S. Jones, Rev. CH Strother, W. G. Neil, Thos Madiso: | Thos, Brown, James ‘Thomas, Robin |son White of 635 F Street Northwest | Washington, D. C., Mr. Harrod, W |S. Crouse. Mr. Randall, M. Charity Richard Johnson, and Mr. Only: Th Jahove named committee will kindl |mect at the M. E. Chureh Thursds Deas eee ae i -\ sanitarium for colored peop! was opened last Friday evening a Evansville, Ind. The institution rep resents the earnest efforts of the bet ter class of the race, who were. de termined to have a hospital,of their own. Dr. W, R. Arthur is superinten: dant, 3 - YEGGMAN’S WIDOW KEPT FROM RICHES Young Woman Gant Taka Them From Hiding Place, Ra BYLS, SLEUTHS a Ss es ae a ee Cracker Shortly Before He Was Killed by* Detective—Girl Wife As- sorts Husband Gave His Life to Get Goons and She Will Keep Them. Bavannab, Ga~Detsing the agent: of the United States to wrest from her the secret of the hiding place of $4000 worth of loot amassed by ber yeggman busband and buried neat Savemmah, Mrs. Charles C. Craven, who fa twenty years old, returned tc Georgia determined to regain the tress: ‘ure for herself, but afraid to claim It under the exes of Uncle Sam’s men. Craven, one of the most notorious cmcksmen the south has ever known was killed at Wildwood, Fis. dve months ago by a railroad special agent after a running battleon top of a mor. fag freight train. The cracksman. ‘through a series of postofilce and train robberies in Georgla, Alabama‘ and Florida, bad amassed $38,000 in cash and $16,000 worth of Jewels, whlch le took to Savannah and buried near a station on a suburban car line, telling the secret of its location to none bu! his wife. After his death the young widow was arrested and held for several weeks while gorernment agents tried to ex- tract from her the secret of the loca- tion of the buried treasure. After her release the federal agents began to shadew her Wherever sho went she was followed, in the hope that she would make an attempt to unearth the treasure. Mrs. Craven declares she wil never divulge to the government the location of the treasure, “Charlie pald the penalty for his wrongdoing with his life,” she said “He risked his life to get the money and jewels for me, and they are mine I will die before I will tell where they are hidden.” . ‘When she married the cracksman. eighteen months ago, in Norfolk, Ve., ‘he thought he was a business man. After 2 honeymoon of three weeks they came to Savannah, and hero Cra ‘ven told her he was a yeggman, but the news did not shake her love for him apd she followed him wherever he whethed. “We went all over the soith,” shi sai4. “Last summer we were in Mem: phie for awhile. It was seldom that he left home without returning eighteen of twenty-four hours later with $500 or 20, He seldom told me what he bad dowe or any of the circumstances sur rounding his operations. I did not ask But I lived in constant fear that hi would be arrested or killed. “In November we went to Chicago. but did not stay long. My husband car. red more than $50,000 through the streets one day there. Le spent his money as fast as he got it. He was very Mbera] with his pals. He was never without u considerable fund wit! which to puy the traveling expenses 0 himself and the members of his gang. “After leaving Chicago we came south. At Owensboro, Ky,, my husbant blew a safe in a postoffice and got sev- eral thousand dollars. Then we came to Atlanta. We got there on the nigh! of Dec. 27, 1913, and walked down Peathtree street, carrying a quart of nitroglycerin In a satchel. From At lanta Charlie went to Augusta aod | came to Savannah. Later he joined me Jn Savannah, but a few days thereafter he went to southern Florida, Shortls afterward he caine back to Savannal; with the $38,000 in cash and jewels worth $10,000, which he went out ont wight and buried. “Oharlle did not stay long in Savau nab after burying the money. Then tan short of money and wrote to bin to ask if it would be all right to tak some of the hidden money to live on That letter never reached him. It fel into the bunds of the government Au thorities, and that 1s how they learne of the buried treasure. . “I was arrested, but no charge coul be made agninst me, as I had not re ceived the stolen goods. After I go out of jail I was besieged by peopl whom I knew tn Savannah to tell th location of the hidden money. Som of them searched for it themselves ux til they dug up a bottle of nitroglsc erta, which we had also hidden. Tha frightened them so badly that the rave it up.” ‘When Mrs. Craren returned to Geor | gla for the second time she received nv merous letters of a threatening natur from people In Savannah stating tha it would be best for her in the end | abe told the hiding place of the mone: and jewels. ‘ “Jallbirda” Save Farmers’ Crove. Brntingdon, Pa.—Despairing of se curing belp In planting his late pota’ toes and harvesting the wheat on bis farm In Henderson township, C. B. Emerick, a well known Inmberman, aj: plied to Justice David 8. Black for av: siatance: Huntingdon's accommodating magistrate came to Emerick's rescur Mastentng to the county jail, he te leased two stalwart young freight rlé ecg, who were overjoyed at obtainin: thelr Uberty upon no harder condition than golog to work on Emerick’ farm nd saving his ¢rpps at good wages 2nd board. “BODY’S SIXTH OCEAN TRIP. Strange Events Have Kept Dead Wo- man Traveling Back and Forth. London,—T'he strange story of an un- buried “body which is about to start oa its sixth trip across the Atlantic {s told by the Daly Telegraph's Berlin correspondent. A woman dled In the United States last summer. Her new: ly married Uaughter and her son-tn- law determined to inter the body in the mother’s native place, Breslau. The cometery authorities there demanded $1,250 for burial in the tamily vault, ‘and, regarding the charge exorbitant, the daughter decided to take the body back to America. Upon arriving at New York, how- ever, she found awaiting her a letter to the effect that the controllers of the cemetery Were prepared to reduce the price of a grave, whereupon she and her husband forthwith returned with the body to Breslau. There fresh differences of opinion arose, and, as there appeared to ba no chance of agreement, the tnother’s body once more was transported to New York. Bhortly after this the daughter and ber husband became tired of the land ef their aduption and made up thelr minds to repatriate themselves in Ger- many. Accordingly they packed up thelr personal belongings and, with the body of the mother, once more ap- eared in Hreslan Meanwhile the @iMiculty with the proprietors of the cemetery wes composed, and at last the much traveled body was consigned te the tomb, But even now it {s not to be left in peace. The restiess couple decided that after all the new world ‘was Detter than the olf and resolved to recroas the Atlantic once more, tak- ing with them the body of the mother. But the cemetery avthorities refused to surrender the botly, so the daughter took the care before the law courts. ‘The first decision stron was againct ber, but now, on appeal, she bas ob- tatned an oriler that ber mother’s bods he Galiveret to her. UPSIDE DOWN SHOT KILLS BIG GRIZZLY Luck Saved Man's Life In British Columbia, McBride, B. O—“Did y’ever Ue on your back In the brush and shoot a wounded grizzly that was standing right above: your head?” asked Joe Ju- eau, trapper, wheri he came here with his partner, Bert Wabl. “Well, it ain't 60 funny when you actually have to do it to escape getting hugged by the grizzly. Griggty buggin’ ts one kind I don’t banker for?’ Joe Juneau had set out Into the mountains looking for cartboa. “T never met caribou, nor nothin’,” he sald, “till rizht on the edge of the tim- ber I suddenly saw a big bear. Say, I cut loose with my rife without thinkin’ atall. It was a grizzly and a whopper. “I was so blame excited I fred again, though I could only see his bead and shoulders. But I'd forgot my gun was still sighted for 100 yards, so of course I overshot itm. But I guess I parted Ads halr all right, for he turned and charged right at me. “But suddenly bis bearship changed his mind. He took a long cirele, loping off through the meadow. Then I shot a third time and wounded’bim, too, but it only served to quicken his get- away. “However, this time I must ‘a’ got 4 Itttle reckless, because I went right after him in spite of my creed not tc follow a grizzly, especially a wounded grizzly, single handed. I followed the dlood tracks into thick underbrush Pretty soon it got so tight and tangled I bad to get down on my hands and imees and crawl along, pushing my gan ahead of me. . “I might ‘a’ knowed it would’ hap pen then. Suddenly I poked my hea¢ and shoulders through into a Uttl clearing, and thero was that grizzly Teared up right above me! ‘There wasn't no question about bi Intentions. It had to be dead grizzly or dead man in about the -briefes Jity of time. I just rolled over on m} dack and I fired at bim upside down ‘The brush was so thick above me tha St would ‘a’ been impossible to get t my knees in time. ‘ “Bay, if that grizly bad topplec over forward instead of backward he’ "a? fallen square on top of me. That’ how close we were. * “But he fell backward all right. Ani - for @ time after I'd heard the crash | don't know which was the deadect iim or me! It was my first attemp to alm upside down. The scare sor of left me collapsed. Bot Td bit hic fair, under the chin and up throug! the mouth into. the brain.” WOLVES DROP IN FOR LUNCH. But They Weren't Hungry, For They Already Had Eaten a Parrot. Kansas City, Mo.—As George Wilson. a Keeper at the Horne zoological arena, east of Independence,. was eating bis Tancheon fn the cooking house the door opened and In walked two big wolves Wilson summoned help and seized a club. ‘The wolves were not the little, half hearted American kind, but the big Si Derian variety, noted for their flerce ness. They were not as hard to man- ago as they might have been, however. for they had already dined of some Plymouth Rock roosters and for de«- sert had eatenatendollar parrot. They were eventually driven back to thelr ‘ence by Wilson and several others. EUROPEAN WAR SENDS PRICES UP bost of Foodstts Shows Ad- vances In United States, IMPORTS ESPECULLY HIGH Tee ee er ee: ee ee eT; tume All of Its Own Products and Does Not Rely on European Market Entirely—Much Meat Is Shipped te England, However. New York.—The United States tacos & sharp rise in the price of food sta. ples at the end of the first month of continental warfare, Wholesale and retail dealers have been forced to send prices Oying up. ‘This ts chiefy the case in commodities shipped to Ameri- ca from European ports, but true also fn many American foodstuffs, for which there is now a pressing call from Germany, England and France. Reports from the distributing houses indicate that the prices of bacon, ham and other meats have been boosted 10 er cent owing to the fact that large quantitles have been requisitioned for shipment to the British Isles. Hetall dealers eny that ollve oll, which ts made chiefly in France and Italy, had gone up 30 or 40 cents # gallon and that the supply would soon be er- hausted. ‘The price of granulated sugar in the wholesale market was advanced, hav- {ng made a gain of more than a cent a pound since the beginning of the up- ward movement, ‘The removal of for- eign competition and the fact that Great Britain has sent into local mar. kets for supplies was given as @ reason. in addition to a heary domestic de mand. It was indicated that dealers had tak. en advantage of the situation to add hero and there on articles in which there fs not at present, and may never be, a shortage sufficient to warrant ad- ditional prices. I the case of tea and coffee, both ehipped from abroad, there are eaid to be large quantities on hand Owing, however, to the high rate of marine Insurance, it 1s reported that the price on these staples-ts also about to advance. ‘An officer of the American Cotton OU company stated that the south’s aver- age annual output of edible olls re fined from cotton seed was 6,000,000 barrels. ‘This supply 1s converted into substitutes for lard, into cooking oll, into oleomargarine and salad oils. While the American cotton off com- panles are large exporters to Canada, England, Germavy, France. Austria and other European countries, officials say that they are not worrying over the shipping situation. “In case of necessity,” said one of3- clal, “'the United States can consume all of the 3.000.000 barrels of edible cottonseed of manufactured from our own cotton, As for our supply, wo are still working on last year’s average crop, and we bave abundance to last until the fine crop now in the ground has been harvested.” ‘ ‘A grave addition for the bousebolder ts in the case of four. which has ad- vanced sharply since the outbreak of the Austro-Servian quarrel Peppers, spices, mushrooms, bacon and sardines ate all bringing bigher prices to the grocer. The scale of prices showed an tm- mense rise n foreign wines. Grocers say that they are paying $6 a case more for imported champagne than 2 month ago and that they have been forced to make a corresponding addi tina fo the, tall vats, It was sald that victory of the Eng: lish fleet in the North sea and the com plete destruction or effectual bottling up of the German naval forces woulé be immediately felt in the food mar ket GOLD MINE UNDER HIS FEET Alaska Miner Finds He Had Lived Over Golden Riches Nine Years. Fairbanks, Alaska.—George Sharp, a miner of Pedro Creef, lived over 2 fortune over nine years before he knew that the fortune existed. Sharp when be first came to the Fairbanks district tocated a claim on the right Mmit of Pedro Creek opposite No. 2 and prospected for gold on the claim at different times ever since. He spent most of his tlme searching for the yellow stuff on his other hold ings, apparently neglectful of the pos sibilities right under the floor of bi cabin. A few weeks ago Sharp sank a sbaft near bls cabin, got some pros pects and then tunneled on bed rock for ten feet or 80. He encountered coarse gold, som fair sized nuggets belng incloded in tho dust obtained after slutcing a small dump. Ducks’ Craws Yield Gold. St. Helens, Ore—S. Saulser, a farm er ving near Yankton, came tat town witb several pleces of natara gold. Mr. Saolser killed eight docks and each time found little nuggets o} solid gold in the ducks’ craws. Hi: duck pen {s on a side bill of rock. Ex perts tell him there {s probably a pock et of placer gold on his place. i i ci ies Hlawatha, Kan.—When Cyrus Hunt of this place took a drink from a bose be came near swallowing a snake ‘The snake 1s about fifteen inches long and Is on display at a local drag store ‘Bader: si. - UNARMED BOYS MEET LION: Beast Enjoys Period of “Watchful Waiting” While They Tremble. Boulder. Colo.—Richard Henderson and Dadiey Rust, two Untversity of Colorado students, returned to Boulder from a two weeks’ outing in the vicini- ty of Silver Lake with a story of @ mountain lon whose acquaintance they made. The young men were unarmed. While walking along a trail carrying only thelr fishing rods they were star tled to meet the beast face to face. Lon and youths were taken by sux prise, The beast showed no fright and, according to Henderson and Rust, showed keen Interest in them. _ ‘The animal was full grown. They were afraid to run for fear the lion would attack them. ‘Thelr sbouts failed to frighten the beast, and a period of “watchful wait- ing” followed. Finally the animal ap- eared satisfed with his scrutiny of the young men and to their great re Met bounded into the bushes and dis- appeared. | WEASEL KILLS WATCHDOG. Sucks Blood of Ducks’ Guardian and Kills Fifty Birds, Fog crate, Md—A weasel having Killed and sucked the blood of about half of a flock of fitty young ducks on the farm of Frank Wright of Caroline county, Mr. Wright shut his dog in the coop the next night to deal with the weasel should it return. He also hung a lighted lantern in the coop, having heard that a weasel will Kill only in the durk. In the morning he found unmistaka- ble evidence of the weasel’s second visit. The lantern still burned, but the throat of every duck was cut and the bedies carefully piled. and so adroitly had that weasel drawn the Ufeblood of the guard dog while it watched for the ducks’ enemy that its rigid body sat as in life upon its tail, its nose slightly elevated, its ears prick- ed and its mouth open as when ft last barked. American Representatives Are Often Called On, ‘Washington.—Since the outbreak of the European war the state depart- ment has been the buslest part of the American government. Many questions of a very delicate nature have arisen, and all bave been admirably bandled by officials in Washington and diplo- mats in forelzn capitals. Extreme care and precaution were necessary in preserving the strict neu- trality of the American government, ‘Many questions arose at the outset of the great cuntiict. ‘The ambassadors also were kept busy looking after the ‘needs and In- terests of Americans who were trav- fe #¢ oe ABT (Se 7 3 esy'g gp" x f gem ely me te; wee la OY cy ee 5 . NS) ee” SECRETARY DRYAN AND AMBASSADOR PAGH (TOF) AND AMDASSADORS HERRICK aD MABrE (DELOW). eling abroad when the whole of Eu- Tope was thrown Into a state of war. All Americans were quickly supptted with gold. und the ambassaders ¢o- operated with officiais in Washington ta Telleving the wants, They also alded Americans In getting to ports where they could sail for bome after deteh- thon in Europe Anotber duty being performed by American diplomats abroad fs that of Tooting after the Interests of a nation at war with another. For Instance, the American ambassador in France looks after Germany's tnterests ta Par- is, and the American Berlin minister Jooks after the French tntercsts in the German capital Walter H. Page rep Tesents the United States in Great Britain, George T Marye tn Russt. aud Myrun T. Herrick bas remainew temporarily in France. + piace: mmr ures eek Toledo, O.—Twelve thousand miles over land nod sea Miss Foz Barbour, eighteen. has traveled to become the bride of Tope! Toreba, tinner. Miss Barbour has Just arrived in Toledo from historle Damascus. She was met at the train by ber flance, and she and ‘Topel Immediately got a marriage Ucense, went w ‘Trinity Episcopal ehurch and were married. Topel came to this country to seck his fortune threes years ag- ALL SERVIAN MEN ENLIST IN ARMY Even Women ald In Protecting Country From Enemlas, A MOST PATRIOTIC RACE, Hf United States Were to Call to Colors as Many Men In Proportion to Her Size It Would Mean an Army of Per haps 12,000,000 Men — Compulsory Service Is Personal. Washington.—Little Servia, the ex- cuse for the great European war, has one of the best armies—perhaps the best—of any country in proportion to {ts size. There is not a more patriotic race in the world. Servia’s sons are always ready to take up arms and de fend thelr country. Even Servian wom- en carry arms fn battle, If the Unit- ed States should call to the colors as many men in proportion to the popula- tion as Servia has {t would mean an army of upward of 8,000,000 men. This does not take into account the fact that the recent wars in the lttle coun- try have made such fatal inroads into the percentage of adult male popula- tion. Probably, if the United States called as many men to the colors in a“ we ‘ a.” Phy : A ip As ve ve Reaeeanee F wckciniy : ie, Br. hte gy uO” er Ago? . es ae nes oe E SESe . pele sacl = 7 es ged PEs No e Lord 3 KING PETEE OF SERVIA. proportion to the adult male popula. tion, it would mean an army of 12,000. 000 men. These Ggures show what a heavy hand Austria-Hungary lald upon the Uttle country whose army gave such a remarkable account of itself during the two wars it bas just passed through before this third one descended upon it. How terrible the ravages of the wars in the near east have been fs in- dicated by the census of conquered territory taken by Bulgaria in the early months of the present year. That count showed that where previous to the wars there had been a population of 702,000 there is now a population of only 301,000. Of course Servia did not suffer that much, but these fig- ures are Indicative of the great wars it had to face.“ Miltary critics every- where admit that In matters of dis. ciptine, leadership, adamantine spirit and elan there ts no army its size in the world that can make a better show: ing than the Servian army made dur. ing its wars with Turkey and Bulgaria. It is a fighting force that {s conceded to have every quality of strength that a military machine may possess. Its plan of organization Is distinctive. Compulsory service Is personal for all ablebedied men and pecuniary for all who are Incapable of personal service. These latter wust pay an indirect tax of 30 per cent additional, ‘The military forces are divided Into a national army and the landsturm. which forms the last line of defense Service in the national army begins at twenty-one and ends after forty-five In the landsturm it begins at seven teen, ends at twenty-one, begins agaln at ferty-six and ends at fifty. .The national army consists of three bans, the Orst ban Including all able bodied men between twenty-one ant thirty-one, the second ban all betweer thirty-one and thirty-eight ea the third those between thirty-eight, anc forty-five. > ‘The first ban has its cadre, a schoo through Whieh every ablebodied mar of twenty-one must pass, No one Is al lowed to change his nationality wath belonging to the first ban, nor can an} member thereof receive any outside ap pointment or’ become even a monk un til he has served his term in the army The term of service in the standin; cadre is two years In the cavalry anc artillery and one and a half years i the other branches of the establish ment. There !s a six months’ servic for those in the schools of the countr: who can pass an examination for leu tenant of reserves. 3 All those who possess cattle and sult -able carts are under oblization to tun them over to the army when needed These who do not possess cattle an carts have 5 per cent added to thel taxes for the remount fund. : Enon Prices ; i. - Work 2 ¢ TRIANGLE PRINTING CO } ; BOOK AND JOB PRINTING é Electric Power Presses Linotype Corsposition § ; Speciaky made of Constitutions and Pamphlets ® BUSINESS OFFICE anc PLANT, 1109 EYE STREET. N.- W. PHONE MAIN 4078 Upleon Office: . Phone: Nosh 2562. 2 Henteg Be TRMacic 189 intone ee PO o Ca = a peo THEMAGH 0 a DRER TESS BeYaxo HAIR STRAIGHTENER SEIS cers \) TOM K\ UMA ANY WHERE IN U.S¢ {90 ON Wes MAILED 03 tee batp S122 \ Weagkye® SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER youl ddress alll letters to Mask Shampoo Drier Co, 72 nnapolis/Minn. not to indivxduals. < A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OP HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY.—And every Iady can have it ifshe will use the Magic. The Magis will dry the hair after a shampoo or bith, and straighten the curllest head ef halr, It willalsc atimolateits growth. The Alaminium Comb cane mat injare the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which. is heated on our Alehohol Heater, or any other heater, We advise the use of Hayes’ Hair Pomade, Besten the market. Price per box, 50. Alcohoi Heater, prine S0c. Liberal terms tu agents, e e . Write for litesature today. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA JamesH Winslow ——— =; a UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER .. All Wok First ‘Clana. . . Terms Most Reasonabls Mie (WELFTH AND R STREETS, MN. Bi wee : mee READ WEBB’S BIBLICAL WORKS OF ; THE BLACK MAN’S PART IN THE BIBLE. The Vian Correspondence School of Skorthand and Typewriting °° Do You Want to Increase Your Weekly Capacity 50 per cent in a Short Time While Holding Your Present Employment? If so, send a stamped envelope for information regarding the oppor- tunities afforded for becoming an expert stenographer or reporter by taking the correspondence course at the Vian School. The course com- prises the best ideas gained from a ten years’ experience as a Court Reporter in the Illinois Courts. Diplomas furnished on completion of the course. For terms, etc, address VIAN CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL, Suite 18-143 N, Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois, King’s Palace Crowds are Coming to the ’ GREAT FIRE SALE AND OBTAINING ‘BARGAINS NEVER “BEFORE AP- PROACHED. EVERYTHING NEEDED FOR SUMMER WEAR IS BEING SACRIFICED AT AND BELOW’ HALF- PRICE, AS A RESULT OF OUR DISASTROUS FIRE. ) . KING'S PALACE © og? 810-16 Seventh Street Northwest * | la aaa aa: oe , i le | bs Y) i Elder J. M. Webb. BOOK AND PICTURE. Jesus was a Black Man (or Ne- gro) by blood. Webb’s book and Picture show it and prove it by the Bible. A picture 12x18 of Jesus with wooly hair and his holy an- gels at his second coming. And a book showing that Jesus was born out of the black tribe, accord- ing to Biblical history. This fa- thous picture in colors and the Bi- ‘blical book both for $1.50 postage prepaid. 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 be- fore. % . Combinatior of both books prepaid. Send money order, express ¢ J. M. Webb, 3519 State Street, C Will submit terms to agents 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 Civiliza- ion.” This book defends its title exclusively by the Bible and there- fore has nothing~ to fear. This book is illustrated with many pic- tures. 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 de- scribes the black man as the fa- ther of all civilization, He takes ‘the Bible to show that the fathers of the church and all the great ‘leaders, nven the Greatest One, was black. Mr, Webb’s work is able and thoughtful. Whether the Anglo-Saxon believes him+or_ not, iMr. 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, Chi- cago, Ill, Will submit terms to / agents. and pictures for $2.00, postage rder, or registered letter to Elder hicago, Ill. ESS SR EO / gi, Men Admire. eu, hams ~Women. CSS UB, Y a, ith Li? ibys , eee Oe WIEN L ga Le as Beautiful (Nan | iy ge) NELSON'S _ L WOZE HAIR. DRESSING 7 y Ur Wil make’ you proud of your hair LO oo stubtom bafcasiy glouy and lesurouss 777 vy __ It not only beaatifies the hair—but also keeps it . y ‘geod condition. Yy y 7 Price, 25 and 50 Cents Everywhere eT 2 a an PEL IICSL ISN e es ae SSS . The Hair Dressing of quality and merit. For Men Women and Children Sold at all drug stores - 25c per box, - Agents make big money handling our goods . Write for terms and territory . HAIR VIM CHEM. CO, - 1234 You St., / - Wash.5 D. C. | : an The Fifteenth Annual Session summer scrio SUMMER SCHOOL For Colored Teachers of both Sexes at the . AGRICULTURAL and MECHANIGAL coc s. Greensboro, N. C. will begin June 24, 1914, and continue five weeks —In addition to the regular work, an attractive lecture course has been arranged, in which will appear some of the most distin- guished white and colored educators in the country. —Board and lodging for the entire session $12.00 Tuition 25¢ per subject unless other arrangements have been made. —Lim:ted accommodations. Send $1 and have room reserved For further information write at once to James B. Dudley, President or D. J. Jordan, Director, A. & M. College, Greensboro, N. C. JOHN A.MOORE . Dealer in , FLOUR, FEED AND GRAIN Lime, Cement, Plaster, Hair, Pitch, ete., Hardware and“Agricul- tural Implements. 1913 Seventh Street Northwest Phone, North 3273. “Trade With the House That Trades With You. N. F, TURNER, FRESH—MEATS—SMOKED Poultry a Specialty Phone Main 228 ~ 916 Louisiana Avenue N. W. “Dr. Miles’ Nervine Cured my Wife of Fits, and you would be pleased to see the chang: in her When [ sent our son In Teaas a picture of tus mother after taking Dr. Miles medicine he could uot ‘belleve it until I totd him the second time.** Walter P. Hall, ® Eliza J. Hall, 636 Court St., Brockton, Mass. Dr. Miles’ Nervine has proven’ of benege to hundreds who suffered like Mrs, Hall. A rem- edy that produces restful sleep and Steadics the nervous system is best for such nervous troubles as epil- cpsy, fits and St. Vitus’ dance. Dr. Miley’ Nervine has stood the test of 25 years’ use as a remedy for nervous troubles. Seld unger a guarantee assuring the return of the price of the first bottle If It falls to benefit. At all druggists. Pocket Billiards. Tel. Lin. 1059 HOTEL\WEST : ’ European Plan | Home Like Rooms . ELLIOTT C. WEST, Prop.. Sanitary Barber Shop, . R A. Nelson, Mgr. Visit Our Dining Room Finest Wines and Liquors “ ~ .11to 19 E Street N. W. as Washington, D.C. GO TO HOLMES’, HOTEL ° 333 Virginia Ave., S. W. Finest Afro-American Accomo dations, in the District European & American Plan }Good Rooms and Lodging, S0c, 7Sc and $1.00. Comfortably heated by steam. Give usa Call JAMES OTTOWAY HOLMES, Prop Washingtoa, D.C. Phone, Main 2315 SPECIAL NOTICE ARLINGTON POULTRY FARM, VA. - Arlington Poultry and Egg Farm. Eggs, Chickens, at current market prices. . Address orders to SAMUEL M. PIERRE, JR. Arlington, Va. e SELLINGER'S F Street, Corner of Ninth. LOOK FOR THE BIG CLOCK. * Wishing You Lots of Success. DOES YOUR HEAD ACHE? t TRY “LIFT _FOR HEADACHE It’s liquid—Pleasant to Take. Effects immediate. Good to Prevent Sick Headaches and Nervous Headaches. 10c and 25c. Ask for a Dose at the Fountain. KLOCZEWSKI’S & CO., 701 G Street Northwest CHARLES A, NITZEL" Phone Main 4599: Manufacturer ‘of BROOMS. Wholesale Dealer in Wooden Ware, Lamp Wicks, Lamp Burners, Lamp Chimneys, &c. Factory: 455 K St. N.C. ‘ Washington, D.C. nate SEWING - MACHIRG! ! oF QuaLiTY. | @ | NOT a HOME BNDER ANY OTHER WARRANTED FOR ALL TIM@. Wyou purchase the NEW HOME you wal bavea life sssot at the price you pay, aad wa zat havean endless chala of repair ———==— | ema mye yi isthe die Nita, © Cocoa PSY ntcal ta pw toby. @ If you ‘Wwanta sewing machine, weite Sat ear latest catalogus before you pasebaas. Ths New Homs Sewing Hocking Ce, Grange, Beas, For sale by Gustave Oppes heimer, Cor. E and 8th Sts. N. W. Phone M. 5232 : FRANKLIN W. HARRISON Dyeing and Cleaning Works Work Called for and Delivered _ 487 K St. N. W. “" Tpe THE THOMPSON 61 Hamilton{Street, ~ SARATOGASSPRINGS OPEN JUNE 15, to OCT., 15 Ideal location near Springs and Parks Large Piazza Excellent Table Elegantly Appointed rooms Moderate Prices E. T Marshall. Prop. R. H, Marshall, Mgr. New Ready VARDAMAN UNMASKED A Defense of the Colored Race Ry inet A y a Hoe aie © . ane . i SS é G Y eo a eg ae . ~ he a i es ee ciaeee ee ry. 2% vs ja | tA G ‘ eX b/ » Sah\: Y es 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 Missis- sippi, et ai., : Published under the auspices of The Washington Bee. . Address: The Washington Bee, 1109 Eye Street N. W-. es Washington, D. C. , . Or Dr. Geo. H. Richardson, 309 Eleventh Street N. E. Price: 15 cents per copy. Seven (7) copies for $1. ’ : McCall’s Magazine and McCall Patterns For Women Have More Friends than 237 chher magazine as patterns: Mc! 's §s the reliable Fashion Guide moofsty ia one million one hundred thowzand homes. Besides showing all the lates designs of McCall Patterns, each issue is brimful of sparkling short stories and helpful information for women. | deradleny mad Sep esol abet gots 4 yet inelaciagany one of the celabrnes McCall Patterns free. BG Patterns at, Me ee teat dealers sell ‘Mccall Pattern than acy other rs makescombived. Nose bigher than sseeats. Bey from your desler, or by sail from ¢ McCALL’S MAGA 236-246 W. 37th St, New Y ° erectoels Ory, Pet Cong at Pre ROBERT ALLEN , Buffet and Eamily Liqouor Store Phone North 2340 1917 14th Street, N.'W. Washington, D.C. COMPLETE $100 TO $150 FUNERAL FOR $70 Telephone, Main 5168. Our Service is as follows for a COMPLETE FUNERAL AT $70. Black cloth or colored plush covered casket; lined with silk or satin; six large bar handles, "At Rest" plate, outside case, embalming, opening grave (at Payne's or Woodlawn Cemetery), burial suit or dress, hearse and two carriages, washing, dressing, shaving, etc. Carriages to Hire for all Occasions. Weddings, Receptions, Lodges, etc. Funeral Directors and Embalmers 604 THIRD STREET, S. W. FOR SALE The following properties, desirable for homes or investments, can be purchased by responsible parties on easy terms: Nos. 2126-2128-2130 Eleventh Street N. W., two-story apartment buildings, rented for $30.00 each per month. Price, $3,750. Terms, $400.00 cash, balance payable in monthly installments, which includes all interest and payment on principal. No. 34 N Street N. W. Modern 6-room residence, cellar, tiled bath, furnace heat. Rented to desirable tenant. Price, $3,500. Terms, $300.00 cash, balance $30.00 per month, including all interest and principal. No. 761 Girard Street N. W. Six room house in excellent condition, tiled bath, cellar, furnace heat. Rented for $26.00 per month. Price, $3,250.00. Terms, $300.00 cash, balance $30.00 per month, including interest and principal. Corner Thirteenth and Water Streets S. E. one square Lincoln Park, new store, containing store room and five living rooms. Excellent location for druggist, grocery, or caterer. Can furnish tenant at $40.00 per month. Price, $4,500. Terms, $500.00 cash, balance $42.50 per month, including principal and interest. Write, phone, or call to be shown the above properties. "We Turn House Convenient Your privilege THE JULIUS FURNITURE 512 NINT Made of Cocoanut Oil Combined with a well-known skin offered for the growing and preserv hair straight, soft and silky. For S Manufactured by LaRUE C Combined with a well-known skin food, it is the finest scalp massage ever offered for the growing and preservation of the hair. Makes and keeps the hair straight, soft and silky. For Sale by all Druggists—Price 10c and 25c Manufactured by LARUE CHEMICAL CO., Baltimore, Md. VILLA Economic Indoor Comfort Inasmuch as the con- winter depends more upon other one factor— And the cost of heating is a living—it is good economy, when apparatus, to put in McLAIN STEAM AND BOILERS AND that will absolutely insure perfect co- materially. Full particulars and estima- tions. J. C. VAUGHN TODF, 1623 Fifth St. N. W. Parker Bridge THE NATIONALLY KNOWN The Aven Inasmuch as the comfort of your home in winter depends more upon heating than any other one factor— And the cost of heating is a large factor in the cost of living—it is good economy, when you are putting in heating apparatus, to put in that will absolutely insure perfect comfort and cut your fuel bill very materially. Full particulars and estimates furnished, without obligation. J. C. VAUGHN TODF, Telephone North 7985-m. 1623 Fifth St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Parker Bridget and Co. HALLS HILL, VA. August 12, while Mr. and Mrs.. R. E. Ferguson were attending a church service, a large number of their friends gained admission to their home and arranged a surprise for them in the form of a supper. After exchanging pleasant greetings they retired to the supper table with a number of relatives and friends. The surprise was planned by Mrs. Lottie Chinn. Sunday. August 23., was Communion Day at Mt. Salvation Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. C. H. Coleman, pastor, presiding, as is always his delight to serve his congregation, which is ever anxious to welcome him. The services were well attended. The Sunday School is in fine condition. Mr. D. B. Anderson succeeds Mr. Wm. Hungerford as superintendent. Calloway M. E. Church had their usual services. Sunday School, 10 A. M.; preaching at 11:30 by Rev. J. F. Williams; at 8:30 sermon by the pas- Phone Lincoln 2370 Cocatalym uses Into Homes" at Terms are res at all times LANSBURGH THE COMPANY H, STREET and Lily-White Petrolatum of food, it is the finest scalp massage ever ation of the hair. Makes and keeps the sale by all Druggists—Price 10c and 25c HEMICAL CO., Baltimore, Md. comfort of your home in ton heating than any a large factor in the cost of in you are putting in heating D HOT WATER RADIATORS comfort and cut your fuel bill very tes furnished, without obligation. Telephone North 7985-m. Washington, D. C. budget and Co. OWN STORE FOR MEN ue at Ninth tor. Rev. C. E. Queen, who took his text, "The Grain of Mustard Seed." Matt. 13.31. Rev. Dr. Queen is a great preacher, and is a blessing to any people, and has the support of all the sound-minded people in the community. Mrs. Queen and the children have been away for some time visiting her home in Anacostia, D. C. We hope for them a pleasant trip and safe return. Purity Tent, of the Order of Tents, has been conducting a ten days' meeting in the grove, under the leadership of Sister Nannie Gilham. Rev. Sister Frye preached Friday night. Rev. Mason, her son, preached Sunday at 3 o'clock and at night from the texts respectively, "Remembrance" and "Let No Man Take Thy Crown." The subjects were greatly enjoyed. Rev. Hollis was present and gave very encouraging remarks. Queen Esther, H. H. of Ruth of Roslyn, Va., is preparing for their anniversary sermon the last week in September. 1221 Walter St. S. E. ```markdown ``` Thomas Walker, Attorney. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court.—No. 20765, 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 Alice J. Scott, 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 6th day of July, A. D. 1915, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 19th day of August, 1914. JAMES TANNER Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of, the Probate Court. THOMAS WALKER, Attorney. You may go East and you may go West But Dunworth always sells the best 1002 Pa. Ave. N. W. SUMMER BOARDERS—THE DENNIS HOUSE. 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. Flat Wanted. Wanted-A young lady or widow, unincumbered, to share flat with young widow. Address for full particulars, X. Y. Z., Bee Office A Reward. A reward of $25 is hereby offered to the first person giving information leading to the whereabouts of Mr. Joseph B. London, who left his home here in the spring of 1905. ATTORNEY G. W. MILFORD, 471 Florida Avenue Northwest, A15-3t Washington, D. C INDIGESTION CURE This remedy will rehese and cure all forms of Indigestion, Catarrh of the Stomach: Heart burn, Sour Stomach, Flatulency, Pain in the Stomach, Water Brash, Acid Fermentation, Gaseous Accumulations and Mal-Assimilations of Foods. When taken into the Stomach it thoroughly digests the albuminous foods, and cures the indigestion, by resting and assisting the stomach until normal or natural digestion is restored. W. L. SMITH, Druggist Fourth and Elm Sts. N. W. Washington, D. C. Gaskin's Dinners. If you have never enjoyed one of Gaskin's 30c dinners from 5 to 7 o'clock P. M., you should do so at once. No other place in the city has the reputation of serving such a dinner. Sweet music during the hours of dinner. AARON J. GASKIN, 320 Eighth Street Northwest. Home Cafe LEE'S LUNCH ROOM Geo. H. Lee, Prop. 1231 E Street N. W. Meals 15c and 25c MEALS AT ALL HOURS. It is an up-to-date Lunch Room. It is the Sanitary Lunch Room where you and your family are requested to come. Electric fans. 1231 E Street Northwest Phone Main 3631. John A. Logan Lodge had their sermon preached to them by Rev. W. C. Thompson, of Mt. Zion-M. E. Church, of Washington, D. C. Collec- tion, $25.25. Sons and Daughters of Liberty had their convention at First Baptist Church, Rev. Wm. Carter Gaston, pastor, Mrs. Sarah Peterson, grand delegate. They are taking on new life here. August 31 the M. E. Church of Halls Hill will carry a very large excursion to Leesburg. Everything has been made ready, such as chartered cars, fair grounds and music. Train starts from Thirty-sixth and M Streets at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning. Mr. Mitchell, of Charleston, S. C., is visiting his daughter, Mrs. E. O. Fielder, and attended 11 o'clock services here. We are glad to report Miss Emma Carpenter at home from undergoing a serious operation, under the directions of Dr. E. T. Morten, two resident physicians. We cannot express in words our gratitude for services rendered us by this doctor. Other patients under his care are improving. The weather has been extremely hot for some time, but it is cooler today with rain. THE MUSICIAN In our many years of furniture selling we've followed one policy, absolutely—that of making the present customer a customer for the future, and that's one reason why we offer unusually liberal terms to young married couples. Time alone can show you the real value of the class of goods we sell, and for that reason every article in our stock is selected with the idea that it is to go into some home as a sample of the values we offer. You'll be treated fairly and courteously in this store. The merits of goods will not be exaggerated. We'll ask you only a reasonable price for what you may buy, and then we'll see that you are thoroughly satisfied that we have given you the full worth of your money. Our guaranty on that point extends indefinitely and you need never feel that it is too late to come back and have any fault cheerfully corrected. Let us furnish the things needed for your home comfort and we'll arrange an account so you may afford just what you want. Peter Grogan and Sons Co., 817-823 7th St. Our Credit Accommodation Brings Home Comfort. 35 Foreign and Domestic Whiskies HAVE NATIONAL FAME FOR QUALITY 909 7th St. Phone Main 274 No Branch Houses Auto Deliveries to All Sections HELLER'S HAIR STORI HELLER'S AIR STOP --- HELLER'S HAIR STORE THE HOME OF OUALITY SINCE 1856. 712 Seventh Street, N. W. YOU CAN HAVE STRAIGHT 18-inch Double Braids.....25 Single Stem Switch.....25 Set of Six Puffs.....33 24-inch Double Plaits.....50 59c. 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Mail orders and prompt attention. Agents wanted in every states. YOU CAN HAVE STRAIGHT HAIR IF YOU WANT IT. 18-inch Double Braids.....25cHalf Transformations.....25c Single Stem Switch.....25cLarge Wavy Bangs.....25c Set of Six Puffs.....33cExtra Fine Plaits.....35c 24-inch Double Plaits.....50cParter Transformations.....69c This is the best and finest Electric Comb made. It is a guaranteed Hair Straightener. Extra fine and heavy. Polished to the smoothness of a mirror surface. Actually worth $1.00. Sent by mail for 5c extra. HELLER'S HAIR IS ALWAYS THE BEST HAIR. 26-inch Creole Switches, short stem, full and wavy; special.....98c 22-inch Creole Transformations, 22-inch hair, extra full; special.....98c $5 Creole Wigs, made with long wavy hair, parted style; special...3.98 $1.50 Creole Puffs, moon shape, that go from ear to ear.....98c Write us for whatever you may want. Mail orders receive our personal and prompt attention. Agents wanted in every section of the United States. HELLER'S HAIR STORE BROTHER-Accidentally discovered root cures both tobacco habit and indigestion; gladly send particulars. H. H. Stokes, Mohawk, Fla. Saratoga Springs. N. Y. The following Washingtonians are in Saratoga Springs: Dr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Arnold, Misses Mary Orme, Lucy J. Moten and Dr. Millie Gibbs. LER'S STORE BOARDERS Mrs. Kate McGuire begs leave to announce that she is taking boarders at her home, Catlett, Va., at the rate of $4.00 per week, or 75 cents per day for board and lodging, and will continue the entire fall. Address Mrs. Kate McGuire, Catlett, Va. a-29-4t ```markdown ``` 106 Benning Road, 6 rooms... $8.40 105 Benning Road, 7 rooms... 12.00 2654 15th St. N. W., 7 rooms... 16.50 2532 15th St. N. W., rooms... 10.50 249 W St.N.W., 6 rooms, brick 15.50 245 W St.N.W., 6 rooms, brick 15.50 1115 N.J.Ave.,N.W. 7 rooms,bath 20.00 330 Bryant St. N. W., 5 rooms 10.50 906 1st St. S.W., 5 rooms, brick 11.50 Jefferson Street, Lincoln, D. C., 2 rooms and sum- mer kitchen ... 5.00 Burrville, D. C., (near Burville School) 5 rooms and large garden... 10.00 1804 Vermont Ave. N. W., 10 rooms and bath..... 1706 17th St. N. W., 12 rooms and bath, hot water heat. This house will be repa- pered and painted to suit any reliable tenant ... 35.00 THOMAS WALKER, Attorney-at-Law, 506 Fifth Street Northwest. Phone Main 4662. For Sale. For Sale—Three lots, 25x120 feet each corner Fifty-third and Dayton Streu Northeast, two blocks west of National Training School, $600 address "N." Bee office. For Rent. One beautiful second-story front room, 1613 17th St N W a-26-11 BABEK for Chills and Fever Keep litte Your Bell dine Choice For Sale By all Draughts CONTAINS NO QUININE JUSTH'S OLD STAND. 619 D St. N. W. You take no chance in buying from us; stock must be right or it's no sale, and as for fine grade suits at $8 to $18, no man can expect to wear better; these are made by best tailors and bought by us for spot cash and sold same way, and that's why this prosperous business is growing. One Price. JUSTH'S OLD STAND, 619 D. Job Printing. If you want first-class work, patronize the Triangle Printing Co. Electric power. W. CALVIN CHASE, JR. Manager.