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IF ITS NEWS, ITS 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. 32 WASHINGTON, I. D. C., SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1915 DR. M. W. D. NORMAN DR. M. W. D. NORMAN DR. NORMAN. His Great Speech at Shiloh, N. C. (Special to The Bee.) Shiloh, N. C., Dec. —, —. The third Sunday in December was indeed third Sunday in December was indeed a high day in the history of the Philadelphia Baptist Church, Shiloh, N. C. A magnificent church edifice having just been completed, arrangements were made for the dedication of the same. By a special invitation, and request of the pastor, officers and members; that polished, and matchless pulpit orator, Rev. M. W. D. Norman, D. D., LL. D., of Washington, D. C., came to us on said occasion. Notwithstanding the very inclement weather, people came from for and near, on buggies, carts and on foot to the dedication and to hear this great man preach. When it is known that Dr. Norman is to speak in North Carolina, the people gather by the hundreds to hear him. Our new church was filled to its capacity, and the speaker delivered a great dedicatory sermon touching and magnifying every phase of the real church. We have heard the Dr. speak on many occasions—at great institutions of learning, at great associations, and conventions, but this sermon broke and eclipsed all previous records. All were helped and blessed and Zion is on the upward march. The pastor, officers, and members are wonderfully delighted because of the very great spiritual and financial success of the occasion. All contributed cheerfully and liberally; a sufficient amount of money was raised to enable the officers to meet all obligations of the church. This beautiful church edifice will ever stand as a monument sacred to the memory of the pastor, officers, members, and friends who have so faithfully, and cheerfully given of their means and efforts in the erection of the same. On Monday evening, in company with the doctor we visited the Roanoke Institute, at Elizabeth City, where he was billed to deliver one of his great lectures. Prof. C. F. Graves, the president of the institution, in the meantime had spared no pains in setting things in order, for a large and anxious audience was on hand. Quite a number of the leading men and women and their wives, and the professors and their better halves. The following Brethren are a few whose names accrue to us at the present: Rev. Drs. C. M. Cartwright, H. H. Norman, King of the Zion church, H. Maloy, and L. Sandlin, and Profs. Doles, Flemming, and Neal. Rev. Dr. Lofton (white), the pastor of the first church in the city, who had chanced to hear the doctor speak on another occasion, sent a special message regretting his inability to be present on this occasion. A short but timely literary program was rendered by the students of the Institute. The doctor delivered his great lecture. "The Black Man's Burden," to the complete satisfaction and delight to all present. As it was said on one occasion when Henry Ward Beecher lectured in Richmond, that "He took Richmond;" so it may also be said that Dr. Norman took Elizabeth City. After the lecture, the doctor was given a special banquet, and reception. This was indeed a unique affair under the management of Mrs. Prof. Graves, who strives to make all happy who visits the Institution. The doctor's visit to our State fills us with hope and inspiration to toil on each in his own sphere in the advancement of the Master's kingdom. May long live the doctor to preach and to inspire his people in the manner in which he is so ably fitted. OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT. Mr. President: I have read in two northern papers that you are in doubt whether you will appoint a Colored man recorder of deeds or a white man. I believe. Mr. President, that you intend to keep the promise you made to Bishop Walters, that you intend to appoint a Colored man recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia. Why should you not keep your promise, Mr. President? The alleged Colored Democrats yet have faith in you. No man is any more loyal to you and to your promises than the first and original Democrat, Mr. James A. Ross, of Buffalo, N. Y. My friend, Mr. C. A. Pattern, of Oklahoma, deserves great consideration at your hands, because he has made great sacrifices and today his enemies are abusing him. I believe, Mr. President, there is still hope for Negro Democracy. I don't believe that a Christian gentleman, who believes in the doctrines of his church, truth, and such religious precepts that you have been taught would permit yourself to be diverted from the truth and the promises you have made to your faithful Democratic allies. Your great leader of Negro Democracy, Bishop Alexander Walters, has assured the country. Mr. President, that James A. Ross, of Buffalo, N. Y., will be the next recorder of deeds-for the District of Columbia. It is true, that Mr. Ross is a colored man, but he was among the first Negroes to declare for the Democratic party. He has been a Democrat "from the time the memory of man knoweth not to the contrary." It will be a sad disappointment, Mr. resident to Negro Democrats if you fail to give one of its number the recordership. There is no reason that a Colored Democrat should not be given recognition. Let the South kick, Mr. President, it has put your administration in an embarrassing attitude already. No Northern or Western appointee, you know, has embarrassed your administration in the least. You have some good men, as I said last week, in your administration. The Colored men and women fear one or two hold-over Republicans, Mr. President. Get rid of them. They are only catering to certain prejudiced Democrats to ingratiate themselves in your estimation. With the Democratic party out of power, these same hold over Republicans, white, would make Democrats walk the B-line. Pin no faith in them, Mr. President. Why should a Southern Senator object to first-class Colored Democrats. Suppose he does object, Mr. President? This will be nothing strange. I informed you last week that Mr Cleveland had the same objections coming from Southern Democrats. Give the South to understand, Mr. President, that this man supported you and many voted for you. Does it ever occur to you, Mr President, that a war with Japan is fast approaching? Does it ever occur to you that Mexico is on the verge of a War with the United States? Do these Southern Democrats realize that the services of the Colored man will be needed. How many of these brave (?) Senators from Mississippi, Georgia and Alabama can lead a regiment of a company of soldiers? Will Hoke Smith say come and follow him, or will he say you go and I will remain on the Negro firing line? James K. Vardaman, President, would no doubt go further North until after the smoke has cleared away. It is amusing to sit and read of speeches of Jim Vardaman and his associates. You know, Mr. President, the Negro is a praying people. They pray for Vardaman and Hoke Smith especially. The Lord says the rayers of the righteous shall revail. One of these bright and clear mornings, Mr. President, the Lord will say, Jim and Hoke, you have made noise enough, so come lower. Of course, the Lord has no room for the above, because their religious belief differs so much with the orthodox Christian religion. Now, Mr. President, I shall conclude, with the Negro, the Lord will ask your first determination by placing a colored man in the office of recorder of deeds. Yours truly. TUSKÈGÉE NEGRO CONFERENCE. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.—The annual Tuskegee Negro Conference will be held at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, Wednesday, January 20, 1915. In addition to the meeting in the Institute Chapel an Agricultural Parade, to start from Millbank Agricultural Building at ten o'clock, will feature possibilities of agriculture as carried on by the Tuskegee Institute, and the Farm Demonstration work of the National Government. A series of contrasts will indicate the agriculture of the past with the present. A beginning in this direction was made last year but the parade for 1915 promises to be more thoroughly instructive-and will include many features not included in last year's parade. The Conference program has been arranged with special reference to assisting the Negro farmers to get in a position so that they can best co-operate with the agencies which are working to improve farming and financial conditions of the South. The morning session of the Conference will be held at eleven o'clock, in the Chapel, and the subject decided upon for discussion is: HOW I AM MEETING THE PRESENT HARD TIMES. 1. By raising my own food supplies. - What I am raising to eat: 1. In my yard. 2. In my garden. 3. In my orchard. 4. In my field. 5. In my pasture. II. By growing things to sell. What I am raising to sell: 1. In my yard. 2. In my garden. 3. In my orchard. 4. In my field. 5. In my pasture. III. Organized efforts: 1. To assist in growing food supplies. 2. To assist in preparing corn, oats, etc., for market. 3. To assist in getting better markets for crops other than cotton. The Workers' Conference. The workers' Conference is to be held Thursday, January 21st. The subject selected for discussion is: THE SCHOOLS AND THE "HARD TIMES" SITUATION. 1. How the "hard times" situation has affected our community. 2. What our school is doing to help our community in the present financial situation. (a) To get temporary relief. (b) To get permanent relief. (c) The opportunity that the present situation offers to teach the saving habit. (d) The opportunity of the present situation for initiating and increasing school extension work. A number of special invitations have been extended important citizens of the South, white and colored, to be present and speak at the Workers' Day Conference,—among others, Mr. J. T. Hollerman, of Atlanta, on the subject, "Cotton Raising and the Present Economic Situation." It is also proposed to invite a successful colored cotton farmer to tell what he is planning to do with respect to cotton dur- M. CAPTAIN JAS. F OYSTIR A representative of the financial interests of the South will be invited to addressed the Conference on "The Financial Situation from the Standpoint of Credit." Invitations will be extended Mr. G. L. Gomer, of Eufaula, President of the Alabama Bankers' Association, and Mr. R. M. Hobble, a wholesale grocery merchant of Montgomery, Alabama, through whose intelligent direction many Alabama farmers are planning to turn to wheat raising next year instead of cotton raising. It is planned in connection with the general subject of Credits, Savings Bank, to teach a college banker, Mr. J. O. Ross, President of the Atlanta State Savings Bank, himself a planter, to speak on the subject of "Credits and Advances." A series of charts contrasting cotton and other crops in the South will be put on exhibition during both the Annual Farmers' Conference and the Workers' Conference. A cordial invitation is extended farmers throughout the South, and those interested in their progress, Presidents and Principals of Colleges, Universities and Industrial Schools being conducted in the interest of Negro education, to be present and take part in the discussion of the important subjects mentioned above. ROSS IN THE LEAD. James A. Ross, the well-kuown negro Democrat of Buffalo, is a candidate for recorder of deeds of the District of Columbia. This place is almost always held by a negro, but Southern influences are working strongly with President Wilson against the appointment of any negroes to office, and he appears to be listening to such influences as no previous President since the Civil War has listened.—Buffalo Express. BETHEL LITERARY AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION. Memorial exercises in honor of the late James F. Bundy, secretary and treasurer of Howard University Law School, were held at A. M. E. Church M Street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets. The speakers were: Dr. W. S. Montgomery, Mrs. F. W. Taylor, Miss I. Kinner, Prof. W. V. Tunnell, Mr. Thos. A. Johnson. Music—Second Baptist Choir. Solos rendered by Miss J. R. Bush, Miss Mary Europe, Miss Charlotte Wallace. Everybody invited. THE COLORED SOCIAL SETTLEMENT. A Christmas celebration for the children of the Colored Social Settlement, 18 L Street S. W., was held Christmas day in the assembly hall of that institution. A large tree was presented and beautifully trimmed by Mrs. Julia McAdoo, assisted by Miss Jesse Wormley, Prof. Roscoe C. Bruce, Prof. G. C. Wilkinson and the resident workers, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Washington. It was filled with toys, candies and many useful presents—gloves, shirts, dresses and stockings, gifts solicited by Mrs. McAdoo and Miss Jesse Wormley from stores and friends. a pair of warm gloves, a toy and a bag of nuts and candy. The most needy received shirts and stockings. After indulging in singing Christmas carols and dancing around the tree, the children and mothers watched the unloading of the great tree; and each was made more joyful by the presentation of a gift. The celebration was prepared and given by Mrs. Julia McAdoo in memory of her daughter, Doris, from whose life and character still lingers the fragrance of a sweet and unselfish spirit. Mrs. McAdoo intends to make the Christmas tree an annual celebra- ing the coming year. Seats free. tion at the Settlement. Following the gifts from the tree, a dozen needly families were given baskets of provisions, donated by friends, and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity of Howard University. GEORGE A. CARTER. He Purchases a $3,000 Farm in Virginia. Mr. George A. Carter, a prominent Odd Fellow and Mason and no doubt one of the most progressive men in this city and who is the proprietor of the Carson's lunchroom now in Indiana, has 1,100 acres in King George's County, Va., at a cost of $3,000 cash. This farm yields a large quantity of tomatoes, which have been sold before they are planted. Mr. Carter in speaking to a Bee representative claims that there is more in farming for him than in any other business; Mr. Carter has also a brother by the name of Charles Mulford, who is a chief clerk in the Baryowne, N. J., bank and the only colored man in the State holding such a responsible posi- CHARITY BALL EVER GIVEN We are organized in the language of our Martyred Lincoln:-"With malice towards none and charity for all." Tickets on Sale at Harlan's Toggery - Shop 1105 You St., N. W. Tickets on sale at Pride's Drug Store, 28th and P Sts., N. W., Pope's Drug Store, 1316 H St., N F Dr. L. H. Harris, 3d and F Sts. Southwest tion. He is also the confidential advisor of the president of the bank. DALLAS WASHINGTON. DALLAS WASHINGTON. If you want to meet a genial business man and one that is keeping up the standard of the place that has just been purchased, call and see Mr. P. Dallas Washington, who is now the sole owner of the business at 636 D Street N. W. At this popular place to greet you with such refreshments that will make your appetite feel like more, are the old reliable and genial Shed Jones and the ever happy Clalborne Howard. Either will meet the demands of all patrons' who call at this place. Walk upstairs and take a lunch. ATTORNEY T. L. JONES. Attorney Thomas L. Jones and wife entertained a few of their out of town friends in their handsome house on Vermont Avenue N. W. during the holidays, Mr. Jones, who has been quite ill, is improving daily. CHIT CHAT. Dr. Curtis is an entertaining talker. Dr. Williston is logical and thoughtful. Gov. Pinchback is the old man eloquent. He is the noblest Roman of them all. John T. Howe is a good joker. Walter J. Singleton is improving in looks. He is genial company. Judge Terrell is a jovial toastmaster. Dr. Wormley is no doubt the vocal Adonis of Washington. Dinks Scott is always at home. Dinks says little and thinks much. Lieut. Clark is a Chesterfieldian orator. Mr. Syphax is a pianist of ability. Henry Robinson is good company. THE ADORATON. A Beautiful Cantata By The Choir. A rare musical treat was given the audience at the Asbury M. E. Church last Sunday evening when the Choir under the direction of Mr. Robt. W. Johnson rendered Nevin's beautiful cantata, "The Adoration." The Soloists were: Misses Sara A. Tyler and Melissa Jackson, and Messrs. Ferrol Gibbs and Oliver Burris, who, together with an exquisite female chorus, are deserving of specia mention. After the cantata the Pastor, Rev. M. W. Clair in a short address, reviewed the work of the choir for the year, and highly commended their efforts, and predicted for them a brilliant future. Mr. Joseph Douglass has been engaged by a well known phonograph company to produce for the company a series of records. President May Not Name Negro as Recorder of Deeds After All. From The Express Bureau. Washington, D. C.. Dec. 18.—President Wilson is undecided whether he will appoint a negro as recorder of deeds of the District of Columbia. His attitude has an interest to Buffalo. James A. Ross, of that city, is a candidate for the place and appears to be in the lead if the negro is chosen. Two obstacles have arisen to shake the President's original intention to appoint a negro. The first is the opposition of Senator Vardaman and other Southern Senators to the selection of negroes for any presidential offices. The other is the desire of the District of Columbia to have a white man and a resident of the District chosen. The President has not indicated what his final judgment will be on the subject. Buffalo Express. JAMES A. ROSS, BUFFALO NEGRO, IN LINE FOR PLACE. (By Special Wire to the Courier.) The President is wavering between the appointment of a representative of the negro race and the selection of a Washington white man for the office of recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia, for which James A. Ross, of Buffalo, is a candidate. The President is said to admit having promised the appointment would be given to some negro, the office having been filled by a member of that race for some years. At the same time the President has felt that pressure for home rule for the District, and is inclined to recognize the right of the people of Washington to hold a part of the offices here. Should the appointment go to a negro, it is understood that Ross has as good chances for the place as any one who has been mentioned.—Boston Courier. A GREAT WOMAN DEAD. Mrs. Julia B. Nelson, one of the foremost champions of freedom for the Negro race, died suddenly Xmas Day at Red Wing, Minn. Mrs. Nelson remained true to the last. She stood out friend to man and an honer to her God. Thomas Burnett, sexton of Zion Baptist Church, F Street S. W., died Tuesday morning. He has been connected with the church for 4 or 5 years. His funeral will be held Thursday. Rev. W. J. Howard will conduct the funeral services. Future Histories to Be Filled With Records of Eventful War In Europe Makes Past Year a Most Notable New York.-The war in Europe, the most titanic struggle between nations of the world in history, overshadows all other events of the last twelve months. This fight for supremacy, on the outcome of which hinges the fate of the strongest powers, has placed other events, which ordinarily would occupy pages in our history, in the background. The landing of troops in Mexico, the completion of the Panama canal, the changes in the fundamental principles of the currency law of the nation, the death of the pope, the election of his successor and the usual number of disasters and deaths of prominent per- ```markdown ``` © 1914, by American Press Association GERMAN EMPEROR AND POPE BENEDICT SV. (TOP), LE-PRESIDENT BUERIA AND GENERAL FUNSTON (CENTER), COLONEL GOETHALS AND GEORGE STALLINGS, MAN- AGER OF BOSTON BRAVES (DELLOW). sons added to the European fight, combine to make 1914 one of the most notable years in history. A brief history of the war to date follows: July 23, Austria made demands on Servia for murder of Archduke Francis Ferdinand; 25, most of Austria's demands agreed to, but Servia refused an official investigation by Austria, Russia backs Servia; 26, Germany indicated she would support Austria; 28, Austria declared war on Servia; 31, Germany demanded that Russia cease mobilizing and proclaimed martial law. Aug. 1, Germany declared war on Russia, France, ordered mobilization; 4, German troops began attack on Liege; 5. England announced state of war with Germany for invading Belgium; President Wilson offered to mediate; 15. Japan seut ultimatum to Germany; 20. Germans captured Brussels, Antwerp became capital; 27. Germans burned Louvain; 28. British fleet won first naval battle near Helgoland. Sept. 2, French government removed capital from Paris to Bordeaux; 5, battle of the Marne, ending in German retreat, begun; 12, German retreat halted at the Alsne; 20, Germans bombarded Rhelms; 22, German submarine U-9 sank British cruisers Cressy, Aboukir and Hogue in the North sea; 28; Germans began attack on Antwerp, Russians advanced into Hungary. Oct. 5, Belgian government moved to Ostend; 9, Antwerp occupied by Germans; 13, Belgian government moved to Havre, France; 16, British cruiser Hawke sunk by German submarine; 24, Germans defeated after ten day battle before Warsaw, Russia; 27, British Dreadnought Audaculous sunk by mine; 29, Turkey entered war by making naval attack on Black sea Russian ports. Nov. 1, Germans defeated British in naval battle off Chilean coast; 5, England and France declared war on Turkey, bombarding Dardanelles forts; 0 Tsingtao, German port in China, surrenders to Japanese; 10, German cruiser Emden, destroyer of commerce, captured; 23, the German naval base at Zechrugge shelled by British warships; 26, 15,000 ton battleship Bulwark sunk by an explosion at Sheerness, England, costing 800 lives. Dec. 8, in a naval action off Falkland islands, in the south Atlantic, Admiral Sturdee's British squadron defended Admiral von Spee's German fleet, sinking the cruisers Nurnberg, Scharborst, Gnelsenau and Leipzig, with a loss of 1,825 men to the vanquished. The most daring naval action of the war occurred on Dec. 16, when a fleet of German cruisers slipped across the North sea under cover of darkness and at dawn bombarded Scarborough, Harlepool and Whitby, killing several perons and destroying much property. Many Forward Steps Were Taken on This Side of the Atlantic. As the old year was passing out the German line was firmly intrenched in France and Belgium, severe attacks marking each day's fighting with little advantage for either side. In the western theater the Russians, Germans and Austrians were engaged in daily battles without decisive results. Cold weather had proved an added horror to the war. Our trouble with Mexico dates from Feb. 3, when President Wilson lifted the embargo on arms. On April 10 several American sailors were arrested by Mexicans at Tampleo. An apology was demanded and was not forthcoming. On April 20 President Wilson delivered a warlike message to congress asking for authority to use force in dealing with the Mexican situation. This granted, the fleet was dispatched to Vera Cruz, forces landed, and in the subsequent fighting nineteen American marines were killed and seventy wounded. On April 30, 5,000 soldiers under command of General Frederick Funston were landed at Vera Cruz. On the same day the Mexican mediation congress, consisting of representatives of South American republics, met at Niagara Falls. Order was maintained at Vera Cruz by the American forces-until they left on Nov. 23. In the meantime President Huerta had resigned the presidency. Provisional President Carbajal was installed on Aug. 10. After his rule of ten days General Venustiano Carranza became provisional president. On Dec. 3 he was replaced by President Gutlerrez. In the political history of the United States radical changes were made in existing laws. On June 16 the repeal of the Panama canal tolls bill became a law. On Oct. 22 the war tax bill, designed to meet the emergency caused by the European war, became effective. On Nov. 16 the federal reserve banks were opened in compliance with the new currency law and released $100,000,000 for loans. Prior to this, however, on Nov. 3, the general elections were held and the Democratic majority in the lower house reduced to nineteen and that in the senate to ten. Other important events were: Jan. 23.—Old Dominion liner Monroe sunk by collision off the Virginia capes with a loss of forty-one lives. Feb. 3—Fire destroyed $1,000,000 earth, of cotton at Clinton, Tex. Feb. 4—Peruvian revolutionists deposed President Guillermo Billinghurst. In an attack on the palace Prime Minister Varela was killed. March 9—In a fire which destroyed the Missouri Athletic club house, St. Louis, thirty persons perished. March 12—Loss of nearly $1,000,000 by the burning of the Columbia docks at Portland, Ore. March 13—Fifty persons drowned at Venice, Italy, by the sinking of a passenger steamer in collision with a torpedo boat. March 24.-Loss of $1,000,000 by the burning of a tobacco plant at Durham, N. C. destroyed by fire; loss $00,000 to $00,000. April 7—Treaty between United States and Colombia signed at Bogota. April 13—Adiall Lweng Stevenson, vice president of the United States, 1893-7, died in Chicago; aged seventy-nine. April 20—State troops and striking miners clashed at Trinidad, Colo.; twenty-five, including eleven women and two children, killed or burned to death. April 26—Fire in Salem, Mass., caused a loss of about $12,000,000; 20,000 people made homeless. May 7—Eleanor Wilson. daughter of the president, married in the White House to William Gibbs McAdoo. May 11—Memorial exercises to United States sailors killed at Vera Cruz at the Brooklyn navy yard; President Wilson took a leading part. May 23—By a majority vote of 77 the Irish home rule bill passed the British parliament. May 23.-Steamship Empress of Ireland rammed and sunk by the collier Storstad off Father Point, gulf, of St. Lawrence. Out of 1,476 on board, 452 were saved, 1,024 drowned. July 1.-The use of liquor on shipboard in the United States navy was prohibited by order of the secretary of war. July 2.-Right Hon. Joseph Chai reain, noted figure in British\ litig. and industries, died in London; aged seventy-eight. July 6.-Mrs. Woodrow Wilson (Ella Louise Axson), wife of President Wilson, died at the White House; aged fifty-one. July 15.-Panama canal formally opened to commerce Steamer Ancon passed from ocean to ocean in ten hours. July 21.—Ulster war clash in the streets of Dublin between Nationalist volunteers and British troops in the Ulster war against home rule. Aug. 14.—United States senate ratified peace treaties with Norway, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Denmark, Italy, Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Dolivia, Persia, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil and Chile. Sept. 15.—Peace treaties between the United States and Great Britain, France, Spain and China signed at Washington. Sept. 20.—Pope Plus X. (Gluseppe Sarto) died in the Vatican, Rome; aged seventy-nine. Oct. 3.—Cardinal Ciacomo Della Chiesa elected supreme pontiff to succeed Plus X. Oct. 6.—Newly elected pope crowned at same on Benedict XV. Oct. 13.—Boston Nationals defeated Philadelphia Americans in fourth and deciding game of the world's series. Score, 3 to 1. Dec. 1.—Fire on board the steamship Mississippi destroyed art objects in transit from Europe valued at $1,000,000. Dec. 9.—Nearly the whole of Thomas A. 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The election of officers was taken up and the old officers were re-elected with one or two exceptions. Prof. James F Armstrong, the supervisor of schools, was unanimously elected honorary president of the Prince Georges County Colored Teachers' Association. He accepted the honor and made a few remarks by way of encouragement to his co-workers. The next meeting of the Association will be held on or about the 21st of February, 1915, at Upper Marlboro, Md. The program will appear in our next issue. A THOUGHT FOR THE NEW YEAR. The New Year is here. A happy and prosperous New Year to all. What is your life—Do you know the joy of living? What is your life—Do you know the joy of giving? What is your life as the days go by? What will your life be when you come to die? What is your life—Have your errors been few? What is your life—Have you been a man? What is your life—Is it all you can make it by earnest prayer And patient endeavor your burdens to bear? What is your life?—Pray, brother, tell. What is your life—Are you living well? And striving each day to better be. Till you resemble the Man of Galllee. By the will of Mr. Thomas J. Brown, deceased, the Public Library has been given "books, and pictures," which once belonged to Gen. U. S. Grant and known as the "Grant Collection," to be used in the public reading room. Mr. Brown had been employed in the Pension Office for more than thirty years. He also fought in the Civil War. There is a copper mine in Armenia that has been worked continuously since prehistoric times. Some one remarked to President Lincoln: "I hope the Lord is on our side." The President replied: "I am not concerned about that, for I know the Lord is always on the side of the right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and this nation should be on the Lord's side." A lawyer's versatility. He is something of a carpenter. 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He said that if the big army was to be developed successfully certain elementary principles must be followed, among them: Development in all the states of the various branches of the service—artillery, cavalry, infantry, engineer and signal corps—in proper proportions. Provision by the federal government of a complete equipment for the enlarged service. Payment of a small sum to enlisted men for each drill. "The proposition to increase the national guard to 500,000 men means nothing in the way of military assets," General O'ltyan said, "unless these 500,000 men are to be soldiers, clothed, armed, equipped, disciplined and train- Photo by American Press Association. GENERAL JOHN P. O'RYAN. ed as such and their relations to the federal government established and fixed by sound legislation. "This country has no military policy. The weakness of our method of waging war was well illustrated in 1898. "Our activities consisted in sending three expeditionary forces, one to Cuba, one to the Philippines and one to Porto Rico. In Porto Rico no battles were fought. In the Philippines our forces took the city of Manila without serious opposition. In Cuba but one engagement—namely, that of San Juan—was fought. Yet the latter engagement and the military operations connected with it resulted in practical demoralization of the army which constituted expeditionary force. "The milith of the country under existing plans consists of twelve divisions. A division numbers 22,000 men, so that the milith would provide in time of war a force of 204,000 men. These divisions, however, other than those of New York and Pennsylvania, exist on paper only. The auxiliary arms (cavalry, artillery, engineers, signal, sanitary, etc.) with few exceptions do not exist. They are not divisions in any tactical sense. "The present status of the organized militia is so contrary to all military principles that existing plans of the war department do not contemplate the use of the militia as such in time of war but the organization at the outbreak of war of a volunteer army to be made up, it is hoped, largely of the organized militia. In other words, all the preparation and training now going on in the militia throughout the United States are being carried on with the knowledge that at the outbreak of war the militia organizations are to be discarded and a new force is to be created at that time and substituted in their place." General O'Ryan said there was in congress a bill pending to provide pay for the drill of militiamen which would increase the cost per man about $60 a year, but would make the original cost, now less than $100, profitable. It would give the United States a proper control over the militia. General O'Ryan said that New York state has at present 17,000 well equipped men, representing every branch of the service. The majority of these regiments would be able to take the aid in two months' time. Esau W Funeral Esau Winslow 11th and You Streets Northwest Washington, D. C. JamesH UNDERTAKER A All Wok First Class TWELFTH AND R READ WEBB'S BID THE BLACK MAN'S P JamesH Winslow JamesH Winslow READ WEBB'S BIBLICAL WORKS OF THE BLACK MAN'S PART IN THE BIBLE. PETER M. BURGESS Jesus was a Black Man (or Negro) by blood. Webb's book and picture show it and grove it by the Bible. A picture 12x18 of Jesus with wooly hair and his holy angels at his second coming. And a book showing that Jesus was born out of the black tribe, according to Biblical history. This famous picture in colors and the Biblical 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 before. Combination of both books a prepaid. Send money order, express on J. M. Webb, 3519 State Street, CI Combination of both books and pictures for $2.00, postage prepaid. Send money order, express order, or registered letter to Elder J. M. Webb, 3519 State Street, Chicago, Ill. Will submit terms to agents. 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CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance...$2.00 Six months...1.00 Three months...5.00 Subscription monthly...2.00 "APPLES OF GOLD IN PICTURES OF SILVER." The straight-talk administered by Col. II. O. S. Heistand, adjutant general of the Central Department of the Army of the United States to the people of the country is well worth the serious consideration of all sensible and patriotic Americans. He has disallusioned a great number who have no doubt been led into the notion of the country's preparedness for war by representations of untrustworthy "windjammers" and political jingoists. He reminds us that if the 90,000 regular soldiers in the U. S. cavalry, infantry, coast and field artillery, together with the 112,000 National Guardsmen were all assembled in New York City there would not be enough men to man the guns there or to prevent them from being successfully attacked. This comes from an officer of wide military experience and knowledge, and conveys an approximate measure of the comparative defenselessness of the country in case of early attack. Moreover, it ought to serve as a warning to the powers that be to put a stop to foolish Congressional bragadocio and to take steps for the means of defense which the urgency of the case demands. Considering the possibilities that may arise out of the European conflict—as where a willful or unintentional breach of international agreement may put the nation in a warlike attitude toward one or more of the Powers—sound policy and the law of self-preservation would suggest an immediate national armament by augmenting the regular army and the militia to something like adequate proportions. Col. Heisfand suggests a way of making it certain, at any time, for the Federal government to rely upon the material best calculated to make a modern soldier. He says: "For the purpose of defense I would have every male citizen of the United States in the early period of his life give a sufficient time to the United States to qualify himself in the essentials of a soldier. I would have him learn to shoot and how to march. I would have him learn how to take care of himself in the field, how to pitch and roll his tent, how to ride a horse, how to cook and take care of his health, and above all learn to submit his will to that of his commander. And I would have him do that with very small pay." This may savor somewhat of the militaristic system now in vogue in Germany. France. Russia and other European countries, but it is good doctrine as indicated by what he testifies concerning the war of the Rebellion: "In the war of the Rebellion two great mobs of the finest citizenry that ever stepped up to the cannon's mouth went to the front without knowledge of organization or warfare for four straight years, and at the end the one with the longest purse and the greatest number of men triumphed." It was scarcely a war. It was a conflict of mob organization." The wonton, really criminal, sacrifice of human life by reason of utter ignorance of the most simple methods of warfare and deficient physical development and tactical experience would in these days of scientific warfare he as useless as as it would be reprehensible. As every American should be able to guard and protect his home from the invasion of a burglar or a libertine, so should he be prepared to defend his country by the skillful use of the implements of defense. The public health would be improved, true valor would be developed, and by the lessons of obedience to orders and a proper sub- ordination to authority, the self-will, defiance of law and the spirit of Judge Lynch, the exhibitions of which too often disgrace American citizenship, would be more restrained, limited and uncommon. Perhaps no more proper or forceful suggestion was made by Col. Heistand than that bearing upon the false teachings of our common school histories. The average school boy has had the truth withheld from him upon a very important historical point. He looks upon the flag, not so much as an expression of a "government of the people, by the people and for the people," but as a symbol of power, of the war-like spirit and unexamplied heroism at sea and on the battlefield, made glorious, as the result of successful contests against fearful odds. We deem the following instructive reminder highly appropriate, and trust that it may result in a more careful method of imparting historical information to the youth of the nation. Col. Heistand proceeds: "But the trouble with our people is they are suffering from false teaching and preaching. "In our school histories we teach that in the war of the revolution and of 1812 we whipped England; that in the war with Mexico we whipped her, and that in the war of our own rebellion, we rose up from the fields and the farms and marched right out and put down that rebellion. "True, we whipped Mexico. We whipped Spain. There is a slang phrase about taking candy from a baby and that is what we did. We did not whip Great Britain in the war of the revolution. Great Britain was busy at home and quit because she hadn't the slightest idea what kind of real estate we had here. Of course, to the more advanced student of history, this is no news. The conflicts in which Great Britain was engaged contemporaneously with those in which she was engaged with this country, rendered her unable to send more than a fragment of her fighting machinery against the colonies or later against the United States. This the advanced student knows. But when we consider the fact that the largest portion of pupils leave school at a comparatively early age carrying with them only the impressions gained from inaccurately compiled data; and that the average boy or girl is so engrossed in the task of bread-winning as to render it unprofitable, if not uninteresting, to further pursue historical studies, the warning of Col. Heistand should assume more than ordinary importance and furnish serious impulse toward a reformation in the methods of imparting historical instruction in the school. We have reasons, apart from the charge of inaccuracy, why we would recommend a change in the method of writing history and of their prescription as a text book in our public schools. Aside from the inaccuracies referred to by Col. Heistand, there is a gross and studied omission of all creditable facts bearing on the part the colored people have taken in the various wars in which they have engaged—all the wars in which this country was ever involved. And we sincerely hope that when the much-needed reformation takes place there will not be wanting the amendment which will give to the colored people that place in the history of the nation which their valor, heroism and immense service in defense of this country justly merits. The Colonel has done the peospoops ano pure Samuno aq 30 ago a service in setting forth his incontestable facts. SIIAMS. In speaking of shams, the greatest shams in the world are the temperance advocate and anti-saloon agitators. If these disturbers of the personal liberty of the people would give the country a rest, or whiskey, and turn their attention to the protection of the lives of certain citizens, who have been denied their civil and political rights, the Bee is of the opinion that conditions in this country, especially south of "Mason and Dixon line," would be better. Now, if these anti-temperance agitators don't care to drink liquor, smoke cigars, chew tobacco and enjoy other things that are pleasing to other people, why the best thing for them to do is get a prayer book, a Bible and some other good book and see if they can civilize some of those heathens in the South who are burning men, women and children. Which is the greater evil, burning helpless citizens or the voluntary drinking of intoxicants? From the crazy anties of these temperance advocates and anti-saloon agitators, one would suppose that the greatest crime to humanity 2 voluntary drinking of whiskey. Now, if these temperance shams would only think a little, perhaps they would be convinced that the greatest crime to humanity is being practiced by the South against a helpless and harmless class of people. Drinking intoxicants is voluntary and may be stopped at will. The killing and burning of certain citizens in a certain section of this country and depriving them of their civil and Constitutional rights are greater crimes on humanity than the drinking⁵ of intoxicants. Why don't these temperance shams turn their attention in the right direction? Why so much sham and false doctrines? The inauguration of the recent Exeise law is nothing more than a sham. The abolition of the red light district is nothing more than the work of shams, who are as dangerous, if not more, to society, than the denizens of this isolated section of the city. These denizens are now the neighbors of the very best people in this city, and those who helped to make the law have made no effort to rid their own cities and States of the evils which it is claimed effects this city. What has been the result of the enactment of this law? No good has resulted from it. If anything, the city is more dangerously infected with these evils. The present Congress is the most meddlesome Congress that has even been in existence. It has done more harm to the country than any other Congress that has ever been in existence. Away with these shams and these sham laws. THE NEW YEAR 1915 We now enter upon the New Year. What will it bring forth? Will conditions be better? O if we could see into the future. We could suggest what is to be and what those ten millions of Colored Americans might expect. The year that has just past has been one of trials and tribulations. We have and continue to witness a little over one-half of the world in a deadly conflict. Fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, are fighting with grim death. It is but the fulfillment of the Holy writ. Such being the case the Colored Americans have no cause to fear. Their time will soon be here, and then the folly of the oppressors will be laid open to the ridicule of the world. Let us address ourselves to the ten millions of American Colored people, and particularly to one hundred thousand in this city. What are our resolutions for the year of 1915? Have the Colored people suffered enough? What suggestions will they make to improve their condition? Will we throw away all bickerings and unite for the common welfare of all? Will we support our own enterprises and support our newspapers? Will we support the only colored shoe store in the city or let it go to the wall? Will we throw away all petty jealousies and unite in support of every enterprise that is good? We have but one bank now, will we support it? If not, why not? It is reliable and is doing good business. It has established its credit to such an extent that it is bound to succeed. Let the year, of 1915 show that the Colored Americans will be numbered with the progressive people and before the end of 1915 they will be able to do more than what they are able to do now. The Bee has great hopes for 1915. AN INSTRUCTIVE INTERVIEW. Hon. Chas. W. Russell, former minister to Persia, had a very interesting interview in the Evening Star of the 25th instant. It is a study in Orientalism, and portrays, in most fascinating manner, the curious customs, laws and habits of the Persians. Perhaps the most instructive part of the interview is that bearing upon the philology and literature of the country. The ex-minister clearly shows himself to be a master of the science of philology, an observant tourist and accomplished conversationalist. It would pay any one interested in Orientalism to get the paper and peruse the article. We were not a little interested in his estimate of the belligerents involved in the present European war, as compared with the so-called "uncivilized, or barbarous nations." He concludes his interview in this wise: "I know so much that is bad about all the belligerents that neutrality is very easy for me. 'The pot calling the kettle black does not shake me. We are about one-eighth civilized in this country, and we are the most civilized nation by far, my Persian friend revered to me, 'and they call us barious.'" Indeed, this whole matter of race consciousness, this conflict of civilizations, this national arrogance and self-importance, is nothing more than "the pot calling the kettle black." And while this cultured and observant minister asserts that the people are the "most civilized nation by far," he does not get very far from the fact when he admits that "We are about one-eighth civilized. Honest confession is good for the soul, and we hereby confess that we, the colored people, can claim that we are far more than one-eighth civilized. Thanks. MEDAL FOR TROTTER. Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, has nominated William Munroe Trotter, Editor of the Boston Guardian, for the Spingarn medal. The Spingarn medal of the value of $100 in gold will be awarded to the person of color who has rendered during the year the most distinguished service. The award will be made at the annual meeting in February of the N. A. A. C. P. in New York. Prof. Miller's nomination is the only one of which we have been informed. DODEK'S. A PLACE FOR THE PEOPLE TO PATRONIZE—MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN ACCOMMODATED. P. H. DIXON, THE OLD RELIABLE, AS SALESMAN. Mr. Philip H. Dixon, better known as the black Jew, and who is known to everybody of note in this city, because he has sold clothing to almost every citizen of reputation, is now doing business as a salesman at Dodek's, 829 Seventh Street N. W., one door below Eye on the east side. If you want a suit of clothes for your wife, daughter, son, uncle or aunt and lastly yourself go to this firm and call for Phil Dixon. If he is not there say to the firm that Mr. Dixon is known to the people and for that reason the people want to patronize it. You are permitted to wear any style of clothing while paying. Call and inspect the goods and say that The Bee sent you. Don't fail to mention The Bee and by all means call for Mr. Dixon. PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS (By the Sage of the Potomac.) I'll be at the Belgian sufferers' ball on the 15th all right, but only in body. I'll be there just cause I aint got the moral stamina to back-back everytime a social derelict gives the signal to get in the push. I said I'll be there in body, but reckon I won't be there in spirit, cause my heart aint in it. Now I don't like to show up as an objector, and a demonstrator, cause if there is one thing I am strong for it is charity, and most of the coin that's been given me by Uncle Sam has been blowed on charity, up to date. But they use to teach me that charity begins at home. I know that this very moment there are thousands of ragged, shoeless and schoolless children down in the blank belt of the South, what are blood kin to me, who needs our charity. I happen to know that there are hundreds of half-starved, half-naked, and half-schooled chocolate drops right in Washington what needs mine and yours charity, and they aint never had nobody to do nothing for them at all no time. But somebody waves the flag, toots the horn, and gives the signal, and the whole dad muss of us rush off to give a Belgian hare charity ball. If anybody can recollects of one thing helpful them there Belgians ever did for a time of Ham, anywhere or any time, just call on me for a five spot to help along the cause. Facts are, and you got history for it, one of the meanest tribes on the face of the globe to us off-colored natives is that Belgian crowd. I know that they are in need now, and I knows that they are suffering most "turdible," but I also know that not so awful many years ago they made Hamites suffer fearfully from their broultation down in the Congos, which aroused the whole world, and I know that all during our slavery, all during the time we've been up agin a stone wall no Belgian hare, as I have heard of, has ever offer us four cents worth of sucker. They are a game peolle all right, and put up one more fight agin them sauerkruits, but a Belgian hates a chocolate bonbon worse than a hogshead of sauerkraut. But we are sure a volatile crowd of smearcase. Just start something different, and the whole darn town follows some bell-cow to get in somewhere around the fringes of soctly. While we are dancing our soles off, and perhaps our souls to perdition, for them there Belgian hares, I sure do hope that some of 'em will be thinking about the poor little tar heels down South what aint got no clothes, no shoes, no schools, no chance in life, and nobody to do nothing for them at no time nohow. And think about them half-starved little urchins with a coffee complexed skin whitsin' right here under our nose. Now I'll be at the ball all right, same as a lot of other derelicts, and I reckon if some social filigree would get up a charity ball for Woody Wilson, Bottle Tillman, Vardaman and Hoke Smith, I'd ease myself in, just cause, like the rest of us chocolate complexed misfits, I aint got the courage to say no and stay away when they holler "All ready for a dance!" Now I've said what I had to say, and feel better for it, but Rev. Rivers, Rev. Waldron, Rev. Grimke, Rev. Wisman, and Rector Mitchell, and others, can point you out, any day, some coffee-colored folk right here in Washington what deserves our charity just as much as them there Belgians who, in their palmy day, when they was smother'n in success, never had no feeling for Ham's descendents. The Bee's sales were unprecedented last week, cause everybody wanted to get the first authentic account of the two-round go for the Police Court Stakes, between The Sun and The Eagle. It was the talk of the town, and even Finley Wilson read it, but failed to make editorial comment on it. There's another fight being promoted, but its likely to go more than two BEE-4 rounds, and, in fact, is pretty sure to reach a decision. Watch The Bee for full account of it. The Sage will be at the ring side. Running this optimism discussion down to a "nat's heel," as Wash Woods would say, about the finest bit of optimism I've run up against I encountered Thursday evening "bout six o'clock. I was walking over Fourth Street. Just ahead of me a coal-baron, one of them coal-complexioned derelicts with an old washbolser and a coal shovel carried over his shoulder. His clothes, all tattered and torn, looked like a collection from some rummage sale what took place away back yonder before the Capital City Bank exploded, and had been worn constantly ever since. His shoes were all run down at the heel, and all run over at the slides, and a pair of unmanicured toes were peeping out to get a much needed breath of fresh air. On he went, singing lustily—just as happy as Tom Jones when he's tipping the wafter to a $20 gold piece. And here's what that coal baron was singing: Dan de white folkes, and dey know it; See de glory-gate unbarred; Walk in kullered folkes, past de guard— Bet you dollar he won't close it. "Walk in black folks, throo de gate; Hear de kullered angel holler: Go 'way white folks, you're too late— We's de winning kuller. You jist wait Till de trumpet blow fer you to foller." If it wert for this optimism what curls up in the breast of these kinfolks of mine what a "99 per cent pure"—taken from livery Soap—black complexion there aint no tellin' what would happen. Yes sir, that coal baron was a sort of Little Lord Fauntelroy optimist. REV. SIMON P. W. DREW. Dr. Simon P. W. Drew, who is doing so much good for his church and the P. poem to be written in public testimonial. XMAS DANCES. A unique Dansante was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Smith. 935 R Street N. W.. on December 25, by Mr. Albert A. Smith in the honor of Miss Carrie N. Lassiter of Albany, N. Y. All the young ladies were handsomely gowned and accompanied by escorts Miss Lassiter was lovely, in a gown of canary meslin. Among those who were present were Misses Josephine Simms, Myrtle Mason, Mary Webb, Madeline Clark, Annie Rattley, Ethel Perry, Elthwart, Rosina Lacy, Victoria Johnson, Sadie Rice, Ida Lott, Lizina Grice, Muril Milton, Threasa Joyce, Blondina Smith, and Messrs. Walter Burke, Frank Valentine, Clarence Holmes, Clinton Lockley, Albert Smith, Charles Williams, Suprgeon Eearle, Richard Reed, Clarence Clayton, Robert Scott, Charles Adams, William Porter, Joseph Holemen, George Thomas, Dewitt Earle, Alnsworth Rucker, Frank Jones, Clarence Norflett, J. Profiff and Herbert Pierce. Refreshments were served and a very pleasant evening was spent ANNOUNCEMENT Mrs. Charles Herbert announces the engagement of her sister, Miss Irene Fletcher, to Mr. Wm. K. Smith, both of this city. RACE PRIDE. Mrs. Baunaugh's Calendar The Bee is in receipt of a calendar for 1915, the compliments of the National Training School for Woman and Girls, Miss Fannie H. Bunaugh, principal. It is a calendar that demonstrates the true and noble character of Miss Bunaugh and her love and advocacy of true and Christian womanhood. The calendar represents the rising generation of young women. be called a coward, but if this country can keep out of a war without being humiliated, why should it not be given credit? This European conflict is a most brutal and bloody one. Why should Great Britain draft these helpless and inoffensive Africans and stand them up as gamblers would set up ten pins to be knocked down? Is this what you call, the boasted European civilization? The Bee is informed that these brave Africans are not permitted to carry guns in time of peace. Similar conditions exist in the South today. Where colored men were permitted to have an organized millitia they were always ready and willing, when commanded to do so, to-fight for their country, and there has never been a time, since the emancipation of the Negro, has he showed one traitorous act against his government. Has this Southern prejudice reached South Africa? Has this Southern poisonous vapor reached the land of the sun? O! this boasted European civilization is a mockery and destruction to humanity. European humanity is a false shadow and its alleged bravery is but Judas' philosophy-and an echo to Southern chivalry. Let every American Negro read this correspondence and know for himself the treatment which his African brethren are receiving at the hands of Great Britain. Much has been written and published of the treatment of the Dutch against the South African Negro, but our correspondent says that the Dutch doesn't practice such treatment as the British. BRITISH TYRANNY BRITISH FYRANNY. In this week's issue of The Bee will be seen and read with interest by the American Negroes the brutal treatment of the South African colored citizens by the British government. Has Great Britain any excuse or explanation to offer for the alleged unfairness practiced by that government towards the native troops? In one declaration the British Government stated, so our correspondent states, that the European war is a white man's war, yet in the very next, breath native Negro troops are forced to the front, there to be butchered. Germany, of course, is not to be blamed. While it is a white man's war, yet the South African Negro troops, under British rule, are drafted to fight against a nation that has done them no harm. Our correspondent alleges that the native troops under British rule have no desire to fight. They don't know why they should be sent to the front to fight for a country that states in one breath that it is a white man's war, and in the next breath these brave African soldiers are drafted and forced to the front. The hand of God is in this European war. Whatever its brutality may be, the ultimate result of the present European war will benefit a helpless and harmless nation. It is not believed that the European war will be confined to European territory, but it is believed that the present war will eventually involve the country, no matter how careful the administration may be to confine the struggle on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. The American government may Robert Allen. The friends of Mr. Robert Allen are gratified to know that he has been successful in proposing his sample room 1017 Fourth Street, Northwest, Bob Allen, as he is familiarly known, is one of the best known and most accommodating men in the Northwest. The Bee, as well as the friends of Mr. Allen, congratulate him. TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. 1109 EYE STREET, N.W The Week in Society Have your prescriptions filled at Board's Drug Store, 1912 1-2 Fourteenth Street Northwest and insure your health by getting the best in drugs and medicines of the highest grade. Your doctor knows this. To assure prompt service call up Telephone N. 2221, when a messenger boy will be at your disposal for both Eugene Davidson, son of Attorney Shelby Davidson, of this city, won a silver loving cup in the recent InterClass Debating Contest at Howard University. Young Davidson is eighteen years old and a very brilliant student. Mr. T. Spencer Finley, of this city, will be the new manager of the Lincoln Theater, Cincinnati, Ohio. Walter Robinson, of Atlantic City, is in the city for two weeks. Miss Rosa Bundy, of New Jersey, is the guest of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey M. Bundy. Prof. E. Hellman, of New Jersey, will spend Christmas in the city, the guest of his parents. Mr. Claud F. Butler, of New Jersey, is visiting friends in this city. Howard Washington, of New Jersey, is in the city to spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. A. Coleman, of New Jersey, are in the city visiting friends and relatives during the Christmas holidays. Miss Bertfeena Phelps, of New Jersey, is visiting in the city during the Christmas holidays. Lewis Taylor, of New Jersey, is spending his vacation in Anacostia, D. C. Miss Caroline Wilson is home after a pleasant stay in Atlantic City. Mrs. John Wonzo, of Atlantic City, is visiting in this city. Miss Hamilton, of Atlantic City, will spend her holidays in this city. Miss Beatrice Childs, of Atlantic City, is visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Childs. Misses Estella and Emma Kennedy and Carolyn Wilson, of Atlantic City, are in this city for the holidays. Charles Wright, of Atlantic City, will spend two weeks in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bell, have issued invitations for the marriage of their daughter, Irene, to Dr. Robert E. Giles, on Wednesday evening, January 6, 1915, at 8:30 o'clock, at Bethel Baptist Church, Maysville, Ky. Reception at 8:45 P. M. at 117 West Fourth Street. Howard University basketball team was defeated last week in New York by the St. Christopher Club, by a score of 33 to 13. George Washington Evans, of this city, spent last week with his sister, Mrs. Annie Williams, of Atlantic City. Noble Strawthers, of New Jersey, is spending the Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Strawthers, of 1921 L Street. Miss Blanche Price, a student of Howard University, will have as her guests, during Christmas holidays, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. Price, of New Jersey. Mrs. A. L. Paton, of Atlantic City, is visiting in this city. Miss H. R. Mundy, of Atlantic City, is visiting in this city. James Colton, of New Jersey, is spending the holidays in this city. Miss Della Parks, of this city, was the guest of Mrs. Nash, of Atlanta, Ga last week. Mr. Wm. H. Grimshaw, of 924 S Street, is sick in bed. Major Benjamin Braxton and Joseph and William Jones, scouts of Norfolk. We were visitors at "The Bee" office. Mrs Annie Clark will be "at home," 15threet Street N. W., on January 1, 1915, from 7 to 11 P. M. She will be assisted by Miss Mary Clark, Mrs Georgia Stewart, Mrs. Alice Blair, Mrs. Mary L. Briscoe, Mrs. Agnes Smith, Mrs. Agnes Colbert, Mrs. Cecilia Shephard, Miss Lucy Lavender and Miss Williams. The brilliant birthday supper of 11 Mary A. S. Walker, 2702 O Street on Friday night, December 18, 14 was attended by many of her secret friends. Those present were: Lisses M. E. Heudett, M. A. Brewer, Jymie Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Hen- rytta Randolph, Mr. Joseph Wallace, Mr. James E. Ferguson, Mr. Joseph E. Smothers. A singing school will be opened at Galbraith A. M. E. Church Sunday, January 3, at 3.30 P. M. Prof. James Wilson will conduct the music. This school is mainly for the children with a view of diverting them from the moving picture shows. Rev. D. W. Bishop Johnson, who is confined to his home with rheumatism, is improving. Mrs. Estelle McKlinney Fendall was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. McKlinney, during the holidays. Mrs. Lula Ricks Stelle, who has been confined to her bed, is able to be out again. Dr. Samuel M. Pierce, who is ill at his home in Arlington, Va., is under the professional care of Dr. Holmes, who is bringing him through O. K. Mrs. L. T. Holmes, of 628 M Street, gave in marriage her daughter Ruth to Mr. Marshall Ackers, the son of Rev. Ackers. The bride wore a gown of white satin and lace trimmed with pearls, and a tulle veil, caught with orange blossoms, draped the figure. Miss Clara Wilson, a cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid, and wore a becoming pink satin gown; trimming, a military cape of embroidery held in place with shine stone buttons. Mr. Charles Ackers, a brother of the groom was best man. The ceremony was performed by Rev. James H. Lee. A reception was tendered 50 guests. Mrs. Gertie Thorn, of Sherman Avenue, is critically ill in Freedmen's Hospital. Mr. Chas. A. Marshall, principal of School No. 400, Cheswold, Del., and who is the vice president of the Inter-County Teachers' Association of Delaware, will return to his work Sunday, after spending the holidays with his mother. Dr. S. M. Pierre, who is ill at his home in Arlington, Va., is steadily improving, and in a few days he will no doubt be able to be out. Mr. Joseph H. Jones and wife entertained their brother Thursday evening, December 24, at 944 R St. N. W. N. W. Attorney Thomas L. Jones, who has been sick some time, continues to improve. Mr. William Johnson, brother of Miss Florence Johnson, visited the city during the holidays. He was the guest of his mother, Mrs. O. S. Johnson, of 445 N St. N. W. Mrs. Lucy Early, who has been indisposed, is able to be out again. Miss Julia Turner spent the holidays with parents in Springfield, O. Editor James A. Ross of Buffalo, N. Y., will be in the city in a few days. Rey, W. D. Norman is in Shilloh, N. C., where he delivered a speech, entitled the Negro Burden. Over two thousand people listened to him. Mr. R. R. Colbert is seriously ill at his home. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Jones, of 944 S Street N. W., had as their guests last week Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Goodlett of New York, brother and sister of Mr. Jones. An informal musicale was given them last Thursday evening. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. David Wright, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Baltimore, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O. Miller, Miss Beatrice Mahoney, Miss Josie M. Coles, Mr. Carroll Brown, Mr. Wm. Q. Blake and Mr. Wm. A Bowle. Mr. and Mrs. Goodlett are two of the greatest musicians of the age. Miss Martha Wade, of 1456 Corcoran Street, N. W., gave a luncheon Monday, December 28 in honor of Miss Marion Cross of Pennsylvania. Those present were—Misses Marguerite Younger, Laura Lucas, Mary King, Lillian Burke, Elizabeth Reddick and Gladis Butler. The installation of trustees of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church will take place Sunday morning, January 3, 1915. Trustees elected Monday evening. December 21, 1914, were: John A. Simms, Jr. James W. Jackson, James C. Bailey, John W. Cromwell, George A. Robinson, Robt H. Perin, Charles Hale, and Gregory W. Shaed, Rev. C. H. Steptean presided. Miss Corrine Martin, acting secretary. Mrs. Salem-Tutt Whitney of Cincinnati, now playing with the Cuban Nightingale at the Howard, is the guest of Mrs. Bryan of 520 Tea St., N. W. While here she was entertained by detective and Mrs. Beckley of 1800 N. J. Avenue CHASE—SMALLWOOD. Brilliant Marriage Ceremonies of the Former Managing Editor of The Bee and Miss Bertha Abigale Smallwood —Beautiful Decorations. Two Rooms Full of Costly and Beautiful Presents. The Bridal Party and Those in the Reception Line. Mr. Joseph Murray, Master of Ceremonies. One of the most brilliant marriages that ever took place in this city was solonized last Saturday evening, December 26, between Mr. W. Calvin Chase, Jr., and Miss Bertha Abigale Smallwood, and two natives of Washington and from two of the oldest and best known families in the city, at the residence of the bride on R street. Mr. W. Calvin Chase, Jr., is a graduate of Howard University, with an A. M. degree, and for two years the managing editor of the Bee, but now a teacher of printing in the O street vocational school. Miss Bertha Smallwood is the daughter of the late Wm. H. Smallwood and Mrs. Ella Smallwood. The bride and the groom are from two of the oldest and best known families in the city. Both contracting parties are genial companions and popular among all classes. They were married at 6:30 o'clock and a reception was held from 8 to 10 o'clock P. M. The wedding march was played by Miss Molye Thomas, assisted by Mr. Charles Tolman on the violin. In the receiving line, which was so artistically arranged, with Mr. Joe Murray as master of ceremonies, were: Mrs. Wm. H. Smallwood, Miss Nettye Smallwood, Mr. Chas. T' Levy, Jr., Mrs. Arabella V. Chase and Miss Beatriz L. Chase. This was a most picturesque scene. The bride resembled an Indian princess. Following is what was worn by the bride and the other ladies in the receiving line: The bride wore white crepe de chine trimmed with lace and pearls and carried a shower bouquet. Miss Nettye Smallwood, the maid of honor, wore blue silk net over crepe de chine and carried pink flowers. Mrs. Wm. H. Smallwood wore white and black satin. Mrs. Arabella V. Chase's costume consisted of decotele waist of cream shadow lace, square cut in front and V shape in back with jacket effect of black velvet, skirt had long, graceful tunic of nile green satin falling effectively over the black velvet underskirt. Miss Beatize L. Chase's costume consisted of cream shadow lace bodice gracefully draped over shoulders with short lace sleeves over a foundation of net with softly shirred high corsage of white satin and skirt with four knife plaited flounces of shadow lace and net. Miss Mattle Smallwood wore white embroidery over pink silk. Mrs. L. Wooden, green satin, crystal trimmings. Miss Gertrude Smallwood, green silk, crystal trimmings. The young ladies who assisted at the wedding were Misses Mary Cook, Edna Murray, Fannie Butler and Fannie Nickens. Mr. Joe Murray was master of ceremonies. The ushers were Robb Smith, Wn. N. Buckner, Jr., Lawrence Wooden, Charles Smith. Best man, Charles T. Terry, Jr. Mr. Joseph Murray performed the duties of master of ceremonies, with the grace and dignity of a French diplomat. Below is a partial list of the two rooms in which many valuable and costly presents were viewed by the guests. Rooker, Asbury M. E. Church Sunday School; picture, Terry Compton; lamp, M. Chas. T. Terry, Jr.; Cheese dish, teachers of O Street Vocational School; bath robe, Miss Tompkins; glass dish, Mr. and Mrs. Pinchback; night gown, Mrs. Curry; night gown, Miss Lillian Charity; waist, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer; bath towels, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson; knife, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. McLaurin; fork, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Newman; plates, Mrs. and Miss Thomas; comb and brush, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony; cap, Mrs. Anthony; gloves, Miss Queen: pictures, Mrs. Clarke; scarf, Mrs. Ida Smith; underclothes, Mrs. Edmonds; shoes, Miss Nettie Smallwood; towels, Mr. and Mrs. Fleming; cut glass dish, Mrs. Grant Irving; fruit dish, Mrs. M. C. Maxfield and daughter, Miss Genevieve; pillow cases, Miss Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant; lunch cloth, Mr. and Mrs. Hall; berry set, Mr. and Mrs. Garrett; bed spread, Miss Fannie Nickens; sheets, Mr. Chas. Smith; Bible, Mr. M. C. Maxfield; glass set, Epworth League; scarf, Mr. A. W. Dangerfield; jewel box and ring, Mrs. W. Calvin Chase; manicure set and pin cushion, Miss Beatrix L. Chase; rankins, Mr. and Mrs. Tolhon; spread, Mr. Sutton; cut glass tumblers, Dr. and Mrs. Boyd; gloves, Mrs. Lila Smith; comfort, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith; tray, Miss Emma Carroll; berry spoon, Mrs. Clarence Jetter; cups and saucers, Mrs. Charity and Miss Katie Turner; cover, Mrs. Anna Black; chocolate pot, Dr. and Mrs. Tignor; cups and saucers, Mrs. Eliza Simms; silver fork, Mrs. Frelinghuysen; gown, Miss Martha Ingham; silver sugar spoon, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Brown; tea pot, Mrs. Jackson; cut glass dish, Mrs. Nettie Jones; towels, Mrs. Reeder; stockings, Mrs. Gates; champagne glasses, Mrs. Lacy; centerpiece, Miss Robinson; towels, Miss Contee; towels, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wooden; mayonaise bowl, Mr. and Mrs. D. Martin; yoke, the Misses Wheeler; towels, Mrs. Mary Cook, shams, Mr. and Mrs. Shamwell; silver dish, Miss Rachel Bell; fruit stand, Major and Mrs. Arthur Brooks; table cloth, Mrs. B. Richardson; nut dish, Mrs. Hunter; nut dish, Mrs. Anice Hunter; table cloth, Dr. and Mrs. Ross; plate, Miss Erma Shimm; silver sandwich plate, Mr. James Lee; napkins, Mr. Wm. Lee; silver sugar spoon, Mr. and Mrs. Berry Ingham; scarf, Mr. Channing King; boudon cap, Miss Estelle Man; bon bon dish, Miss A. V. Saunders; silver spoons lawyer and Mrs. Thos. L. Jones; towels, Mr. John Smallwood; silver plate, Miss Lydia Atkinson and brother; silver table spoons, Misses Ida Washington, Eva Wilson and Mrs. Florence Clark; table cloth, Mrs. Julia Turner; china closet, Lawyer W. Calvin Chase; towels, Miss Cordella Dent; clock, Mr. J. Henry and Misa Sadie White; cut glass vase, Misa Nannie Burroughs; berry set Mis Frances E. Payne; chocolate set and salad dish, Mr. Joseph Williams; silver pickle fork, Lawyer E. M. Hewlett; silver forsons, Mrs. Rachel Thomas; handkerchiefs, Migs B. Malvan; Dr. A. M. Curtis, a salad dish. bureau scarfs, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wood; bath mat, Prof. and Mrs. Layton; silver spoons, Rev. and Mrs. W. M. Clair; nut set, Dr. and Mrs. Chas. Miller; cut glass bon bon dish, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Murray; picture, Mr. Ed. French; coaster set, Dr. S. S. Thompson; plates, Dr. Ridgely; table cloth, Mrs. Harris; vase, Mrs. Ollie Smoot; berry set, Mr. and Mrs. Welch; silver spoon, Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins; berry bowl, Mr. and Mrs. Jones; pillow cases, Miss C. Rollins; table cover, Mr. and Mrs. Opey; towels, Miss Georgia Sheffey; picture, Miss Eva Chase; set of silver, Asbury Choir; bath robe and slippers, Miss Tompkins; plume, Mr. and Mrs. Wooden; vase, Mr. and Mrs. Lucas; book, Mr. Joe. Wade; vase, Capt, and Mrs. Davis; cut glass fern dish, Mr. and Mrs. F. Lee; cracker jar, Mr. and Mrs. Barnett; bath towels, Mr. and Mrs. B. Carroll; waste basket, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jackson; scarf, Lawyer and Mrs. Thos. Walker; silver knives and forks, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Jackson; dish, J. M. Saunders; shirts, collars, neckties and gloves, Lawyer W. Calvin Chase; silver sugar dish, Attorney Armond W. Scott and wife. Miss Rosa Bell Childs, a teacher in the public schools, daughter of Dr. Creed W. Childs, a member of the Board of Education, was married last Tuesday afternoon at the residence of her parents, 1911 L Street N. W., to Mr. Charles Henry Baunghman, of Indianapolis, Ind. The bridal procession entered the parlor in the following order: First the two matrons of honor, Mrs. Elnora Kinsald Bell, of Louisville, Ky., cousin of the groom, with Mrs. Catherine B. Armistead, of Indianapolis, sister of the groom; next the two bridesmaids, Misses Lillian L. Moore and Gertrude V. Bacchus of Richmond, Va., followed by the maid of honor, Miss Beatrice O. Childs, sister of the bride. Master Roger B. Chaney was ring bearer and little Misses Clementine Elizabeth Murphy of Baltimore and Alexina Todd were flower girls. Dr. Joseph H. Ward of Indianapolis was best man. The bride entered on the arm of her father, Dr. Creed W. Childs. Mrs. Bell will wear a gown of baby blue charmeuse with overdress of brocaded chiffon, corsage bouquet of blue and pink forget-me-nots, wide girdle of blue satin, slippers to match. Mrs. Armistead's gown is white satine, tunic of old rose silk net; old rose velvet and net trimmings, white satin slippers. Miss Moore's costume is cream lace suffies over cream satin skirt, bodice of blue satin with gold and rose trimmings. Miss Bacchus will wear a gown of pink chiffon over pink brocaded silk; rose velvet and iridescent bead tassel trimmings. Miss Childs dress was canary crepe de chine, over dress of pink chiffon, ostrich banding and cream lace trimming. The two flower girls were daintily dressed in white and carried baskets of roses. The ring bearer, attired in beautiful white, carried the ring in an exquisite gold basket. The bride's dress was ivory cream duchess satin, with overdress of brocaded cut velvet on chiffon, trimmings of pearls and crystals. She wore an exquisite lavaliere of pearls and diamonds set in platinum, the gift of the groom. She carried a white prayer book with shower marker of lilies of the valley. Her vell was an imported one, of embroidery tulle with lace cap and lily of the valley trimmings. The bride's mother wore a cream taffeta foundation with overdress of gold embroidered net and chiffon, tunic of blue satin with pearl trimmings. The groomsmen wore the conventional black coats with gray trousers. The bridal party was entertained Monday, December 28, by Miss Nannie B. Harris, of E Street S. W. The bride presented each of her attendants with beautiful tokens. The wedding march and music during the ceremony was played by Miss Lucy J Moten. Pieces played: "A Dream of Love," Litz; "The Bride's Song," Jensen; "Wedding March." Mendel-sohn. The newly married pair and two attendants left on the 6.15 train for Indianapolis after the reception, which was held from 3 to 5 p. m. ARIEL BOWEN READING CIRCLE ENTERTAINS. The Ariel Bowen Reading Circle, of Ashbury M. E. Church, gave a reception on last Monday evening in honor of three of its members who were recently married, namely, Messrs. Chas. P. Ford, Shumpert Ingham and W. Calvin Chase, Jr. The reception was held at the residence of Mrs. Fannie M. Clair, the president. A musical and literary program was rendered, after which the guests repaired to the dining room, where refreshments were served. Those present were Mrs. Fannie M. Clair, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. P. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Shumpert Ingham, Mr. and Mrs. W. Calvin Chase, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Copeland, Misses Sadie White, Melissa Jackson, Nettye Smallwood, Louise Madella, Jane Ryder, Grace Lancaster, Jeannette Wesley, Olive Madella, the Misses Artee, Mrs. Jackson, Misses Hattie Slater. C. O'Neill, Olive Jackson, Messrs. Joseph Henry Cheatham, Chas. T, Terry, A. W, Dangerfield, Chas. Wesley, A. B. Curtls, C. G. Bunton, Walker Clair, Rev. R. A. Bolden. WEST WASHINGTON. Elder Men's Relief Association was organized June, 1898, and is now one of the most influential fraternal organizations in the city, it having taken on new life. Mr. Charles T. Turner is the chairman of the recruiting committee. Fifty new members connected themselves with the Association at last meeting and the number is, to be augmented at the January meeting. The present officers are' George W. Stewart, president; Mr. J. F. Alston, secretary; Mr. Nelson J. Booker, treasurer. The names of the above officers bespeak a success for the institution. Death of Miss Aredella Mitchell. The funeral of Miss Aredella Mitchell of 2808 N Street N. W., took place (Christmas) December 25, 1914, from Mt. Zion M., E. Church and was largely attended. Miss Mitchell was prominent in church work and was identified with the Young Ladies' Protective League and the Mattie Bowen Council of St. Luke. Resolutions of condolence were read on behalf of the organizations by Rev Wm. H. Galns and Mrs. Blanch Brooks, respectively. Mrs. Julia Hayes, exdeputy, conducted the burial ceremonies of the Order of St. Luke, Solos were sung by Mrs. Ethel Bolden and Mrs. Florence Vesseles. Many floral offerings were presented. Rev. W. C Thompson officiated, assisted by Rev M. W. Clair and Rev. George Jacobs. The pall bearers were Messrs. George Kent, Charles H. Turner, Sillas Richards, Jas. H. Minor, Randolph Jorden and Jas. T. Turner. Interment was at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Rev. Ferque, of the M. E. Conference of the Anti-Saloon League, preached a very eloquent sermon on Sunday morning at the Mt. Zlon M. E. Church. The choir, under the direction of Mr. Louis Husbler, rendered excellent music. FOSTER'S DYE WORKS. The Enterprising Manager Gives His Help a Christmas Pinner. Mr. Jesse H. Foster, manager of the Foster Dye Works, is never at ease unless he is doing something for his fellowman. To the surprise of his entire office force, he greeted it on Christmas day by giving a dinner to it and to each employee a present. The large and spacious room was turned into a banquet hall and every conceivable space was beautifully dec M. H. MR. JESSE H. FOSTER, Entertains his office force Christmas day a ten-course dinner. mas day a ten-course dinner. orated and festooned with American flags. The only article that the astute manager had exposed to view was the handsome calendar of the National Benefit Association, which is no doubt one of the prettiest and most unique calendars that has come to The Bee, with but one exception. The dinner was served in courses, to the extent of ten. No occasion was more enjoyed by the force than this and the ecomium given the manager by the force would have done honor to a king. A. GREAT; AFFAIR. Attorney A. W. Scott's Memorial Stag- Judge Terrelu Toast Master. Judge Terrell Toast Master. One of the most remarkable events in the history of social Washington was given by Mrs. A. W. Scott to her husband last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Scott is no doubt one of the best entertainers in the city, and there is no dish in the recipe book that can surpass the dishes of this distinguished housewife. Mrs. Scott was invited by her mother-in-law, the mother of Attorney Scott, to prepare the dishes. The table was exquisitely arranged and the decorations and the arrangements of the dainties were beyond description. In the center was suspended an electric light. At either end of the table were two sets of blue wax candles. While these decorations were in progress the guests were in the parlors upstairs, which consisted of ex-Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, Judge Robert H. Terrell. Dr. Sumner Wormley, Lieut. Thomas H. R. Clark, Mr. John T. Howe, Dr. Ed. L. Williston, Mr. Edward Syphax, Dr. A. M. Curtis, Mr. Henry W. Robinson, Mr. Thomas Scott, brother of Attorney A. W. Scott; Mr. W. J. Singleton, Mr. W. W. Martin and Mr. W. Calvin Chase. Attorney Scott and Mr. Syphax entertained the guests with several violin solas and duets. Mr. Scott is quite a musical genius on the violin. His several renditions last Tuesday electrified his guests and all present participated in the singing. At 10 o'clock the guests repaired to the dining room below and what the wife host set in view of those who were fortunate to be present was enjoyed. At the conclusion of the supper Judge Terrell, who acted as toastmaster, delivered one of his entertaining and classical speaches which is a pleasure to listen to. He introduced, by paying him a deserving compliment, as the first speaker ex-Gov. Pinchback. The speaker was greatly overcome by the great compliment the judge paid him during the reconstruction period and when he responded he thanked the judge for the hight compliment paid him and he referred briefly to the great political contest that he had in his State and nation. Mr. Chase was the next speaker. He was followed by Drs. Williston and Curtis, Lieut. Clark, Mr. W. J. Single- MAN Wormley and others. no social event that will THE BELGIAN RELIEF [Name] JUDGE ROBERT H. TERRELL, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Belgian Reception, January 15, at Convention Hall THE MUSICIAN MR. ANDREW J. THOMAS, Chairman of the Committee on Music of the Belgian Reception, January 15, at Convention Hall. ever be more appreciated or remembered more than this occasion. It recalled many happy events which tended to give to the occasion many fond recollections of by-gone days. 'The dinner was served in courses by two well trained attendants and at an early hour Wednesday morning this memorable stag guests repaired to their respective homes with happy thoughts and fond recollections. JAMES W. GRAY. Mr. James W. Gray, one of the best-known business men in the city, has retired from business. Mr. Gray is one of the most popular and one of the most liberal men that has ever conducted a business in this city. His retirement is regretted. RECEPTION DAY: Y. M. C. A. Schedule of events New Year's Day, January 1, 1915: 8.30. Basketball Games. 1. Preliminary by boy's department. 2. Y. M. C. A. vs. Dormitory Stars. Admission free. Boys Department - 4 to 5.30. Boys in game room. Recreations. Game room 10 A. M. to 10.30 P. M. Bowling alleys 3 to 10.30 P. M. Commencement league games 7.30 to 10.30. Reading room 9 A. M. to 10.30 P. M. Reception to members and friends 6 to 8 P. M. NEW YEAR'S MEETING. Sunday, Jan. 3, 1915, 3.30 P. M. Speaker—Rev. C. H. Stepteau, D.D. pastor Metropolitan A. M. E. Chureh. Subject "Work and Happiness." Special musical numbers by compet- ent artists. Don't miss spending the first Sunday in the New Year at the "Y." An entertainment described as a departure from anything previously presented at the Majestic Theater, is announced for next week. The offering is Reynolds and Murphy's "Uncle Sam's Belles" in an original musical comedy. The company contains, the names of clever comedians, and the female end of the organization is said to boast of charm and ability. There are forty people in the cast, including twenty-five chorus girls. The scenic equipment is said to eclipse anything heretofore shows at the Majestic, while in point of surprises and fingling music the comedy is said to surpass any similar entertainment. A NEW EPOCH STARTS AS WELL AS A NEW YEAR Harmony With God Man's Best Resolution. Man's Work Week Ending Disastrously. Six Thousand-Year Days With Little Accomplished—Sin and Death Mark the Course—Blighting Man's Hopes and Endeavors—God Permits the Lesson, Even to Its Present Climax—He Waits to Be Gracious—The Antitypical Sabbath Dawning—It Will Bring Rest and Peace to All the Willing and Obedient, Scattering Sin and Darkness Detroit, Mich. Dec. 27.—Speaking at the Detroit Opera House, Pastor Russell took for his text St. Peter's words, "A day with the Lord as a thousand years." and the Prophet's statement, "A thousand years in Thy sight are but as yesterday." (2 Pe PASTOR RUSSELL ter 35, Psalm 104. He said in part: All resolutions against sin and in favor of righteous thinking and living are commendable and helpful. But I recommend a comprehensive resolution; namely, to get right with God through His appointed Channel, the Lord Jesus Christ, and through the instructions of His Word, the Bible. While progressing in the knowledge of the Truth and in its spirit, the individual will be abiding in God's Love—"under the shadow of the Almighty." But this implies faith in God, faith in Christ, faith in the Bible and the study of it so as to get fully into alignment with the Divine purposes and away from the perverting influences of the creeds. While every creed may be said to contain some elements of Truth, nevertheless these creeds are so horribly ingred with errors in such poisonous combinations that it is a wonder we did not all follow blind leaders into the ditch of infidelity long ago. From the Divine standpoint we see that the six thousand years of earth's history, from Adam's day until now, are merely the work-day portion of a great Week whose Seventh Day, or Sabbath, of a thousand years is "the Day of Christ-" "the last Day-" "the Day of Judgment." or trial for the world—the Day in which "every knee shall bow and every tongue confess, to the glory of God-" the Day in which "the righteous shall flourish, and evil-doers shall be cut off" in the Second Death; the Day during which God will "pour out His Spirit upon all flesh," as He now grants it to His servants and handmaens. In the Divinely arranged custom of the Jews the new day began at sunset. Thus we are in the evening, or beginning, of the great Seventh Day of the Divine Week—the Day which means so much of blessing, uplifting, privilege, opportunity of Divine favor to our race through Messiah's glorious Kingdom, which throughout this Seventh Day will reign "from sea to sea and from the river to the ends of the earth." putting down everything contrary to the Divine standards, and uplifting the world of mankind (bought with the precious blood at Calvary) from sin, degradation and the tomb-up, up, up, step by step, to human perfection in a world-wide Eden. The unwilling, resisting Divine favors and privileges, shall be destroyed in the Second Death—Acts 3:19-22. Wearied Children Fall Asleep. "Six Days shalt thou labor and do all thy work; but the Seventh is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God; in it thou shalt not do any work." Whoever reads carefully, intelligently, the pages of history must be struck with the energy which has been manifested by our race. The pyramids and the rulns of ancient cities and civilizations all tell us of humanity's ceaseless struggle against the adverse conditions prevailing in the earth, including the strife against slickness and death and, by a few, a noble fight against further degradation. Well does the Prophet express the truth of our observation, saying, "We have not wrought any deliverance in the earth." (Isaiah 20:18.) A few have gained fabulous riches, name or fame, place or power; but during all this period the majority have gone down to the tomb, slain by the great associated monarchs whom the Bible declares are reigning—Slain and Death. Even the comparatively few who have gained ennunciation and whose victories are most loudly extolled in human history have fallen also—many of them in the very prime of life—all of them in comparative childhood. Why should not a man live for a hundred years when we have the Divine assurance that even under the Divine sentence Father Adam resisted death for 930 years—so vigorous was his constitution? From the Divine standpoint the children of Adam, all born in sin, shapen in iniquity, of few days and full of trouble, fall asleep in death, like children wearied in their play; albeit that it is a play grim with tragedy, in which each actor performs his part most realistically. From the Divine standpoint human ambition, strife and energy are accomplishing a useful purpose, even though the efforts are usually selfish and often brutish. The lessons now being learned by Adam's children will not all be lost. The greater mellowness of heart and the broader views of the majority of those who have thus battled selfishly for even fifty years suggest that our race as a whole might do better work in a second century than in the first. Moreover, the Scriptures indicate that the great drama of sin, selfishness and passion being enacted by humanity is furnishing a lesson to angelic hosts respecting the exceeding sinfulness of sin—its downward tendency, its bitter fruit, and the hopelessness of any escape therefrom except by Divine assistance. Humanity's Next Lesson. The forbidden fruit of Eden was from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Doubtless the Creator would eventually have given our first parents a full knowledge of both good and evil, and merely forbade them an immediate plunge into knowledge to their own disadvantage. Craving knowledge before its due time, Mother Eve disobeyed her Maker, and enticed her husband also into disobedience. The result has been that instead of learning the philosophy of good at first and of evil later, they and their race have been precipitated into lessons respecting evil first, with the knowledge of good to come later. The holy angels, who have never transgressed the Divine Law, have continually the lesson of good—an appreciation of the Divine character, the principles of righteousness, etc. Their lesson in respect to evil they are gaining by observation instead of by experience—the way recommended to our first parents by the Creator, but in their ignorance rejected. But God foreknew the course which His human children would take under the influence of temptation; He foreknew that they would fall into sin and would therefore experience its penalty of sin, sorrow and death. White for six thousand years His eye has pitted His poor creatures, nevertheless He has allowed His great original Plan of the Ages to move along slowly to a grand climax—the Plan which He had purposed in Himself from before the foundation of the world. That climax in human affairs, we believe, is at hand. It marks a great change of dispensation. The six thousand years of the reign of Sin and Death are ending with a terrible Time of Trouble which not improperly might be termed the natural result of human selfishness (sin) operating under the influence of the great principles of the New Dispensation, now being ushered in. Selfishness, as represented in the accumulated financial power and energy called trusts and combines, is about to come into conflict with selfishness (sin) represented in the combining forces of humanity, labor unions, etc. The "head-on collision" which thinking people foresee, and which the Scriptures graphically portray, will give society an earthquake shock. More than this, the graphic picture is that of a world-wide conflagration which will involve the heavens, or ecclesiastical powers, as well as the earth, or social system, and the mountains, or kingdoms, of the world. The picture would be too terrible to paint, and useless as well. were it not for the silver lining of the cloud. The awful shock, which God's people are warned to avoid, so far as possible, by following peace and benevolence, will merely prepare the way for the glorious blessings of the great Seventh Day, in which man will rest from his own schemes and endeavors, and will come fully under the control of the great Messiah, whose Itule of Right coussiness for human uplift has been prophetically pictured for centuries The Picture In Retrospect. Still looking from the Divine stand point at the Six great thousand-year Days in which Sin and Death have reigned, we perceive that one effect has been just as foretold to Mother Eve—"I will greatly multiply thy sorrows and thy conceptions." We perceive that our race has multiplied much more rapidly than it would have done had it remained perfect, as at first; for the first children, in the days following the Fall, were frequently born when the fathers were one hun dred years old. We have already referred to the les son respecting the sinfulness of sit which comes to all mankind—most fully, most consciously, to those favored by contact with the people of God, who have received the Divine Revelation. The enlightened ones have been but a small proportion of the whole. After two thousand years of the reign of Sin and Death, God foretold in an obscure manner the blessing which He purposed to bring subsequently to the race. To Abraham He said, "In thy Seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed." That Message, followed in Israel by the giving of the Law Covenant, has been the light of the world. For eight cen centuries it was the only light of hope, of prospect. Then, in partial fulfillment of that Promise, came Jesus the first practical expression of Divine Love for our race. No longer would God content Himself merely with promises. He would now begin the Work of Human Rescue. But if any hoped that world-wide blessings would immediately spring up as the result of Jesus' work, he was mistaken. On the contrary, Jesus Himself was combatted by the Prince of Darkness and his deluded subjects. For nearly two thousand years the same principle has obtained—all lowers of Jesus have been obliged to take up their cross and suffer for righteousness, for godliness, in the midst of a perverse people, amongst whom they have shone as lights and whom to some extent they have as listed in enlightening, civilizing, etc. Thus the Six Days of the Week, so far as light, truth, knowledge of God, is concerned, have all been dark Days. The lights which God provided in His people have been us candles set upon candlesticks. They have indeed reproved the darkness, but they have been powerless to scatter it. Nor did God so design. His declaration through the Prophet is. "Weeping may endure for the night, but joy cometh in the morning." (Psalm 30:5.1) Again, "Darkness covers the earth, gross darkness the people"; but "the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His beams." Isaiah 60:2; Malachi 4:2. This promised Sun of Righteousness which is to scatter the darkness of earth consists, we are distinctly told, of Jesus and those who have walked in His footsteps throughout the Gospel Age. These, approved by the Father, will be glorified beyond the Vell by a resurrection to glory, honor and immortality. Then speedily will these "shine forth as the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father." (Matthew 13:43). This will mean the ushering in of the great Seventh Day—Messiah's Day. God Has Not Neglected Us. From this Divine standpoint God is not slack concerning His promises. Only Six Days of the Week have yet passed. The glorious Seventh Day, in which the great Mediator between God and men will assume His Kingdom powers, is just at hand. Instead of thinking that God is neglecting us and forgetting to fulfil the Messiah's promises, we should with the eyes of faith realize that He is working all things according to the counsel of His own will. We should consider the matter from the standpoint that God has exercised great patience with humanity in not blotting out the race. He has been long-suffering; and this fact assures us that the Unchangeable One would prefer that none of His creatures should perish in death, but rather that all, if they would, might turn unto Him and live.—Ezekiel 33:11. The great opportunity for the masses of our race to turn to the Lord and attain life everlasting will be after the darkness shall have passed, and the Sun of Righteousness shall be shining forth; after the Highway of Holiness shall have taken the place of the Broad Road to destruction; after Messiah, the great King, shall have dethroned Satan, the Prince of Darkness, from the control of the world; after the Prince of Peace shall have established lasting peace upon a proper basis. Who can not sing heartily with the poet: "A thousand years! earth's coming glory! "Tis the glad Day so long foretold; "Tis the bright morn of Zion's glory Prohibits forsay in times of old!" Waiting For the Mother: Our race was generated by Father Adam as well as condemned to death through his disobedience. What the race needs is another father, or lifegiver, and this is exactly what the word Savior signifies—Life-Giver. At the cost of His own life the Redeemer became the Purchaser of Adam and his race, with a view to their resuscitation, their resurrection from sin and death. Is not one of the Redeemer's titles "The Everlasting Father"—the Father who gives everlasting life? (Isaiah 9:6.) Unquestionably He has not yet fulfilled this glorious office of Life-Giver to Adam's race. He will fulfil it, however—"in His Day." Speaking to His faithful disciples, His followers in the Narrow Way, Je sus promised them, "In the regeneration ye shall sit upon twelve thrones." (Matthew 19:28.) That regeneration period corresponds exactly to St. Peter's "Times of Restitution," or years of restoration (Acts 3:10-21); and both of these statements agree to the general teachings of Scripture respecting a resurrection at the last Day—Messiah's Day—the Thousand Years of regeneration, resurrection, restitution, which will afford Adam and his race fullest opportunities for attaining perfection of human nature in an Edenic worldwide Paradise. The Lord through the Prophet assures us of the wonderful success which will attend the establishment of the New Empire of earth, the Dominion of the Prince of Light, which will supersede the dominion of the Prince of Darkness, when Satan shall be bound for a thousand years, that he may deceive the people no more. Thus it is written, "Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet; and the hall [Truth] shall sweep away the refuge of lies."—Isaiah 28:17. But why the delay, do you ask? Ah, we answer. God did not permit Adam to begin the establishment of his race until first He gave him Eve as his bride, his wife. The world needed not merely a life-giver, but a mother, a care-taker, a helpmate. Similarly, in the Divine arrangement God has provided that the Restitution Time, the world's uplifting period, the regeneration Epoch for mankind, shall not begin until first the true Church, the Little Plock, the Bride of Christ, shall have been completed and united to the Heavenly Bridegroom beyond the Vell-made partaker with Him of glory, honor and immortality. Thus the great Plan of the Ages timed by Infinite Wisdom, has delayed long enough to permit all of God's spirit-begotten children to make their calling and election sure to a share with our Redeemer in His glorious work. How glad we are that the Heavenly Father and the Kingly Redeemer are beckoning us to share the things which eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, but which are reserved for all who love God sincerely—more than they love houses or lands, parents or children or self! The Divine Plan of the Ages rolls onward toward completion, and at every stage its progress makes for new blessings and revelations of the glorious things which God purposed in Himself from before the foundation of the world. Chief of Aeronautical Bureau Tells of Their Value In War. Washington—Captain Mark L. Bristol, chief of the aeronautical bureau of the navy department, declared that the navy needs 200 air craft, 100 for active service and 100 to be held in reserve. "It would require an appropriation of $2,000,000 to bring the aeronautical branch of the navy up to the proper standard of efficiency," Captain Bristol says. "The air navy of the United States," said he, "must consist of aeroplanes, semirigid or nourigd airships—the destroyer, cruiser and battleships of the air, respectively. The aeroplane will be used for scouting to discover the enemy's fleet, especially submarines and mines, and to attack the dirigibles and aeroplanes of the enemy. "It is the torpedo boat of the air against the airship cruisers and battle-ships. Having discovered the submarines and mines, it, directs the air cruisers to attack these craft, and at the same time protects the cruisers from the enemy's air craft. The air cruisers also will lay mines, probably will be used to drop aerial torpedoes on the surface ships of the enemy and be utilized over land for reconnaissance and dropping bombs. "The uses to which air craft can be put in war will be better known after the European war. It seems that the air navy will be just as essential a part of the country's fighting force as the battle-ships and submarines. "To be successful against any enemy the country must have command of the air the same as command of the sea." "Any nation that has suitable air craft could detect submarines. The aeroplane can see submarines and mines very plainly and guide the dirigible to them, which can descend close to the water and drop high explosives to explode the mines or destroy the submarines. We can pick up the mines at their usual depth, even follow the anchor line of the mine down to a considerable depth below the mine." ONE RUSSIAN TOOK NINETEEN PRISONERS ONE RUSSIAN TOOK NINETEEN PRISONERS Austrians Surrendered as He Gailed to Imaginary Comrades. Paris.—How Private Lavine of the Russian army distinguished himself near Lublin by capturing single handed nineteen Austrian soldiers is told in a letter received here. Lavine had wandered off from his patrol to have a look round in a neighboring wood on his own hook. He had just entered the wood when he came upon a squad of Austrians. Undismayed, he promptly resorted to a typical Cessack ruse. Looking back, he beckoned to some imaginary comrades and shouted: "Come here! This way! Here they are!" The Austrians followed the movements of his hands with the greatest excitement. Believing he was the captain of a full company, they promptly decided to surrender. Lavine accordingly dismounted and advanced. sword in one hand and revolver in the other. He ordered them to throw down their rifles, which they did, and then directed them to march ahead of him. He succeeded in bringing back to his station the entire bag of sixteen soldiers and three officers without firing a shot. Since the outbreak of the war Paris has been flooded with advertisements of prophets, palmists, card seers and somnambulists who are equally prepared to reassure anxious reservists going to the front or state the exact date of the conclusion of hostilities or the arrival of the katser at St. Helena. A huge placard placed above the picture of a prophetess in a chair beside an outlying boulevard runs thus: "Mme. Lea, a graduate card seer, informs her clients about the duration of the war. the number of victims and the final fate of the German emperor. Price, 10 centimes (2 cents)." When the French retook one of the towns on the east of the allies' field of operations a number of prisoners captured were seen to be wearing tricolor cockade in their helmets, although otherwise clad in German uniforms. "Why do you wear our colors?" asked the officer. "We come from upper Alsace," was the reply, "and we don't want to be German." "Do you want to become French again?" queried the officer. "No," they said. "we are already French." Then they threw aside their helmets and tunicls, shouting "Vive la France! A bas la Prusse!" much to the surprise of the other German prisoners. BLUEJAYS GATHER CROP. Birds Trained by Farmer to Harvest Pecans. St. Lou s.-Joshua Powers, a farmer of Jerseyville, Ill., who is raising pecans for the market, exhibited to a friend the most remarkable system of gathering his crop ever seen in this section. While hunting with Powers Link Dudson, the friend, noticed starch boxstacked to all the pecan trees. "What's the idea?" he asked. "Watch," said Powers. In a few minutes some bluejays appeared with nuts, which they placed in the boxes. "I've trained 'em," said' Powers. "They put in a lot of acorns, but it's easier to sort them than to gather." When one goes in South Washington, the first name he hears and the person who is talked about is Dr. Geo. W. Murray, the old Land-Mark Druggist, at the corner of Second and D Streets, S. W. You don't have to leave South Washington for toilet articles or anything in the line of drugs. His perfumes are first-class. His soaps are unsurpassed. His cigars cannot be excelled. His soda and ice cream unsurpassed. When you call say that you read of him in The Bee. M. Hennessy 216 Hinth Street, N. W. KRAFT BROS. CO 811-7th St. N.W. 50c A WEEK OPENS AN ACCOUNT This $20 Brass Bed Spring and Mattress Complete $10.95 2-inch post brass beds, with guarantied Damada laquier, 10 filler rods in head and foot, cotton-top mattress, complete for $10.95. FREE! Quadruple Silver Salt and Pepper Shaker With this $12.50 26-piece Silver Set Wm. A. Rogers Silver This $7 Felt Comb. Mattress $3.95 It is made of pure, clean, sanitary felt, combination mattress. Drop Side Couch Can be used as a single or double bed with hinged mattresses and couch cover Only. $4.98 3-ft. White Bed, Steel Spring, and Soft Top Mattress, Value, $12.00 Round Dining Tables From $8.50 and Up Combination BOOK CASE DESKS $13.75 and Up —Golden oak, early English oak, fumed oak, and mahogany. Princess Leather Chairs (25c a Week) $1.98 3 ROOMS Completely Furnished $75 4 ROOMS Completely Furnished $125 5 ROOMS Completely Furnished $150 811 7th St. N.W. YOUR Second and D Streets Southwest. s in South Washington, the first man is talked about is Dr. Geo. W. Murrn but the corner of Second and D Struve South Washington for toilet ardugs. His perfumes are first-class as cigars cannot be excelled. His so say that you read of him in The Bee s in South Washington, the first name he hears and is talked about is Dr. Geo. W. Murray, the old Land- at the corner of Second and D Streets, S. W. You love South Washington for toilet articles or anything drugs. His perfumes are first-class. His soaps are cigars cannot be excelled. His soda and ice cream say that you read of him in The Bee. GEORGE W. MURRAY, Second and D Streets Southwest. ROSE GIN ROSE IN IMITATION WHY NOT DEAL FOR NEW DRUG Cor. 63d and Eastern [Chesapeake June —which opened on AP1 When you want drugs or an stores sell, you can make as ing right quality and right sure by coming to our store. —Begin trading here with remaining a customer only RECEIVE COURTEOUS TR WHOLLY RELIABLE GOOD YOU WANT, AND ARE SAY PRICES. —This is a fair proposition acquainted with us ask your ter yet ask your physician Y 216 Hinth Street, N. W. WHY NOT DEAL AT THE NEW DRUG STORE For. 63d and Eastern Avenue [Chesapeake Junction] which opened on APRIL 1, 1914—you want drugs or anything that drug sell, you can make assurance of secure quality and right service doubly by coming to our store. In trading here with the intention of being a customer only so long as you receive COURTEOUS TREATMENT; GET LILY RELIABLE GOODS; FIND WHAT WANT, AND ARE SATISFIED WITH DES. It is a fair proposition. If you are not interested with us ask your neighbor, or bet-ask your physician about us. —which opened on 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. H. EDGAR LEWIS Formerly with Tyree and Co. Telephone Connections AFT BROS. CO 811-7th St. N.W. BROS CO 1-7th St.NW. the Show that makes the World laugh. SPECIAL SUNDAY CONCERTS .POPULAR PRICES SPECIAL MATINEE NEW YEAR NEW YORK CITY is the mother of American theatricals. From Broadway emanates all that is popular in the American drama. In Harlem—that portion of Harlem that we have named the Great Black Way—Negro Vaudeville finds herself a shrine. Many actors of the race, several new to the colored theatergoers of this City, have come like eager pilgrims to this shrine carrying with them either filthy offerings or gifts that bordered on the artistic. It is out of the group that graced the footlights during the eventful year of 1914 that we will strive to select the ten best vaudeville acts. We will, of course, exclude Bert Williams, the late Aida Walker, Rosamond Johnson and S. H. Dudley, for they belong to the major group, the Big Eight of the old days. FIRST, we select LIZZIE HART DORSEY. No vaudeville singer before the colored theatrical public possesses such a combination of range, dramatic power and sweetness of tone. She is without doubt one of the major singers of the race. SECOND, the MUSICAL BYRONS. Here is the greatest musical novelty act in vaudeville. These artists have an appreciation of technique and a sense of artistic setting that is lacking in the majority of such acts. THIRD, the BLANK SISTERS. As interpreters of popular melody, Birlenna and Arecolo Blank are nearer the artistic goal than any of their rivals. They glean romance out of the commonplace. FOURTH, the CHOCOLATE DROPS. For an act composed of ten or more, with singing and refined comedy, King and Bailey gives us the best that Harlem has seen. FIFTH, LITTLE FEATHER (Sinelair White). Miss White hasining emotion with technique, transforming her violin into interesting vaudeville contributions. LANCHE DEAS. Miss Deas is a singer who makes on as a single than in a combination. Her voice posetness than range, and her interpretations are usually SEVENTH, MILLER and LYLES. In their sketch "Blessed is Ignorance" these young comedians who appeared at Hammerstein's last Winter, portray the lowest type of Negro life in a happier and more sympathetic fashion than any on the current stage. EIGHTH, COOPER and SMITH. As interpreters of that type of life among Negroes that fosters the ambition to be "sports" the versatile song writer and the comedian are rigidly truthful. NINTH, FIDDLER and SHELTON. This is the best of all the colored Chinese acts. Harry Fiddler is the happiest portrayer of the "chop suey" of Oriental in our race. TENTH, BLONDY ROBINSON: In eccentric comedy no performer save Allie Gillam can equal Robinson. His twists and jerks are excellent specimens of eccentric dancing. There were several acts that approached these in quality, but their standard was cheapened by a display of the suggestive. In one or two acts a performer would reveal himself as out of the ordinary, but would be hampered by poor support. Often a poorly constructed sketch would ruin the value of even those in the stellar ranks. The past year has shown a decided advance in the opportunities for suggestive work, largely due to either ignorant managers or white owners, who are merely exploiting the race for money. Many charming vocalists and instrumentalists have been added to the stage this year and several of the lesser but more popular performers have gone into cabaret. WILL VAUDEVILLE ENDURE? To-day it is the most popular branch of all Negro theatricals; but unless a keen pruning knife is used, vaudeville will do more to ruin the Negro stage than even the cabaret. The middleman is more at fault than either the performers or the audience. It is true the brazenly suggestive stuff offered by the cheap type of actor will receive rowdy applause, but a careful observer will soon discover, that there are only a baker's dozen using that method. The middleman usually cares for nothing save such sensationalism that will attract a crowd to the box office, or if he is supplying white houses. he nurses a desire to force a lower standard upon his colored contingent. By SCRIP. WEST WASHINGTON. The lecture room at the First Baptist has been remodeled and it presents a very beautiful appearance, the Infant Department being separated by sliding doors from the Sunday School, who will have very interesting exercises on Sunday morning. The pastors of the First Baptist Church, Ebenezer A. M. E. Church and Mt. Zion M. E. Church were remembered by the congregations on Christmas. The Bee can be had of the agent, Miss Walker, 2702 O Street N. W. Rev. W. D. Naylor, pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, who has been ill for several weeks, has sufficiently recovered so as to be able to attend to his pastoral duties. The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Baptist Church was addressed on Sunday evening by Rev. Wm. M. Galnes, who delivered a very instructive talk to the Endeavors, and an excellent musical program was rendered. AARON J. GASKINS. When you meet this polished and genial individual you greet a man of Chesterfieldian type. The Academy Cafe is opposite Kanns, in one of the Home Cafe 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. most popular neighborhoods. Now, if you want a dinner or a lunch or a breakfast drop in and ask for the best service in the place. If you are not satisfied report it to the boss. He wears a smile that never comes off. Ware's Shoe Store Corner of Eleventh and You Sts Northwest. The only shoe store in the National Capital under colored ownership and management. W. C. Martin, Attorney. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court.—No. 21106., 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 Randall C. Cain, 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 23rd day of November, A. D. 1915; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 23rd day of November, 1914. CHARLES B. WALKER, 107 F Street Southwest. Attest: JAMES TANNER, register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. Mr. M. Hennessy There is no man any more popular with the masses of all denominations or religious creeds than Mr. M. Hennessy, 216 Ninth Street Northwest. He was one of the successful ones under the new excise law. There is no reason why he should not succeed. His place is one of the best in the city for quietness and cleanliness This is one place where everybody neets everybody and partake of liquid refreshments without being permitted to go above the capacity of your receiving receptacle. Mr. Hennessy serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at surprisingly low prices. His cooks are first class and, above everything else, his service is under sanitary rules, which govern all first-class places. Mr. Hennessy is a polite and energetic business man who caters to the wishes of his patrons. If you want to enjoy holiday beverages don't fail to call on Mr. Hennessy, 216 Ninth Street Northwest. Attorneys A. W. Scott and W. C. Martin. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court.—No. 21284, Administration. This is to Give Notice: That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of administration on the estate of Priscilla Butler, 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 21st day of December, 1914. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. (Scal) A. W. SCOTT and W. C MARTIN, Attorneys. Houses for Rent by Thomas Walker, Attorney. 3100 Warder St. N. W., 3 rooms and bath, $10.50 106 Benning Road, 6 rooms, $8.00. 1 Capital Ave., Ivy City, D. C., 6 rooms, water in kitchen, $10.00. 3 Capital Ave., Ivy City, D. C., 6 rooms, water in kitchen, $10.00. rooms, water in kitchen, $10.00. 2004 17th St. N. W. 8 rooms, bath, latrobe, gas, hot and cold water, $30.50. 36 Defrees St., N. 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For Rent—One room, all modern improvements, for either a lady or gentleman—1737 Ninth Street Northwest. Furnished or unfurnished. FOR RENT. FOR RENT—1823 4th St. N. W., six rooms and bath, modern improvements, excellent condition; $23.50. Apply J. H. Mitchell, 1731 12th St. N. W.. J. 2, 9, 16 Mrs. Agnes J. Smith. One among the leading hair culturists in this country is Mr. Smith. She is a remarkal who has made hair cut study. Her school is an institution and it will pay lady to attend it. Call a her work. Every person who starts out to buy Furniture has just these objects in view. They form the buying problem. Now consider how thoroughly and satisfactorily we solve this problem for you. No goods can be more reliable than the lines we have sold and tested for years. In case of any dissatisfaction you can always come back to us with absolute certainty that the matter will be adjusted to your satisfaction. Prices here are marked in figures you can read. There's no greater protection for you—no better proof that we are giving the greatest amount of actual value. We're glad to have you know just what we ask, and to have you make comparisons with the very best to be found elsewhere. Our selling policy has always been to consider the individual case of the customer in the matter of terms, and to arrange these in the most helpful way. We charge your purchases at the plainly marked prices and accept your promise to pay a certain amount each week or month. No notes are required and no interest is added. Your buying and paying problems are solved here-made easy for you because we actually carry out our promises to help. It's a thing for young married couples, in particular, to remember. Goods in which you're most likely to be interested right now are Carpets, Rugs, or other styles of floor-coverings; Blankets, Comforts and all bed furnishings; Curtains and Draperies of all kinds; Heating and Cooking Stoves. Remember that we save you from $4 to $6 in the cost of covering a floor of ordinary size by making, lining, and laying the Carpet free, and no charge is made for the two or three yards that may be wasted in cutting to match figures. Of the other seasonable goods mentioned above we carry large and attractive lines, giving you the opportunity to buy, on credit, at prices as low or lower than those of stores handling such goods exclusively. Peter Grogan AND SONS CO. 817 to 823 Seventh St. CONSULT US FIRST TRIANGLE BOOK A TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. BOOK AND JOB PRINTING 1109 Eye Street, North 1109 Eye Street, Northwest Pharmacist. Linotype Composition QUICKEST WILLIAM H. DAVIS, 11th and U Steets, N. W., JUSTH'S OLD STAND It is business with us to sell so the buyer is well pleased and comes again, sure to save cash on what you buy here; if it's a pair of new pants, $1.50 to $3; there's 25 per cent saved. There's slightly used rain coats low as $1.50 to $5, and overcoats, oh, such a lot, at $3.00 to $10, and good stock it is. One price. JUSTH'S OLD STAND, 619 D. SUBURBAN TRAINING SCHOOL Boarding for boys under 16 years Thorough training in industrial work and in graded school work Telephone- Lincoln 2400 O. F. N. Madden, Supt Corner Stanton & Douglass Rd. Anacostia, D. C. 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. NOTICE. Persons who desire to express themselves through the columns of The Bee must sign their names, especially if they want the articles published. Please remember this. THE BEE. ALL KINDS OF PRINTING BEST GO TO HOLMES' HOTEL 333 Virginia Ave., S. W. Fineet Afro-American Accomo- dations in the District European & American Plan Good Rooms and Lodging, 50c, 75c and $1.00. Comfortably heated by steam. 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