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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper-That's THE BEE REV. WILBANKS THE BAACKSUNDAY YOUNG WHITE WOMAN "BLACK BILLY'S" FIRST CONVERT AT WILDWOOD Twenty-one Persons Shake Negro Evangelist's Hand After First Sermon in Three-day Campaign at Seashore Resort. "A Voice From Hell" Chock Full of Arguments to Convince Hearers of the Existence of a Fiery Hereafter. Prominent Men Present. Wildwood, N. J., April 29.—The Rev. Alexander Willbanks, of Washington, the 236-pound Negro evangelist, who has been nicknamed the "Black Billy Sunday," began a three nights' revival campaign at the Stewart Hippodrome here last night. The big "hip," with a seating capacity of 3,500, was half filled with persons eager to hear the big Negro, who was so successful at the Varick Temple. 19th and Catharine streets, Philadelphia. At the end of his sermon, a young white woman was the first of 21 converts to come forward and shake the Negro's hand. Three-fourths of the congregation were white persons. Among them were Mayor Frank E. Smith and a number of the most prominent men of the city, and the Rev. I. F. Fisher, pastor of the Wildwood Baptist Church, who, during the latter part of the services, was called to the front, and entered into the spirit of the meeting. Mr. Willbanks, after being introduced to the audience, began talking slowly because of a cold in his throat, but soon he warmed up to his subject, and the crowd, a large part of which had come to be amused, leaned forward to catch the words that poured in rapid-fire fashion from his lips. "A Voice from Hell." His topic was "A Voice from Hell," and the story of the rich man and in an original and characteristic manner and accompanied by acrobatics suited to every word, took on a different meaning to the listeners. He played the disheavers of a real and fiery hell, declaring that the Son of Man had said there was a hell and that it was "the same old hell that it was a thousand years ago." "There is not such a place as purgatory, there are only heaven and hell, and hell is as necessary as a jail or penitentiary," he roared. "The rich man said, 'I am tormented in these flames.' He didn't say he was tormented in a jail in New Jersey. He is in hell right now, wanting that drink of water. "Now you get the goat of this man. Now you see why he goes to hell. Some folks are just as mean. They would pass by a blind man on the street as they would a rhinoceros." Exhorts to Repentance. In exhorting to repentance he declared: "You are not going to heaven because you are poor or rich or good looking, and if you want to go to hell to find out if there is one, go along and beat it ahead. I'm not going, because I don't like the company." "If you have not decided to die and go to hell will you come forward and shake my hand? If you have decided, then don't, because I don't want to meet that kind of people. Don't mind shaking my hand—you have shaken hands with a Colored man before without getting hydrophobia." The first to answer his appeal was a young white woman, who was followed by the other converts. Dr. Willbanks has returned to the city after having spent several weeks in Philadelphia, Pa., and one week at Wildwood, N. J. This was the greatest revival ever conducted by colored people. The revival was held in Varkt Temple, Rev. S. L. Conotha, pastor. There were 2,500 people converted and returned to the fold. All denominations have received members from this great revival. Three Catholics were converted. White pastors of all denominations attended this meeting. Many millionaires attended this meeting. Millioaire Austin who had become so infatuated with the Black Billy Sunday sent his check for $20,000 for the church outside of other great contributors. Other rich men came and gave contributions. Each night one-half of the congregation was white. They were not there for curiosity but were in earnest. Many of them went through the audience each night and brought men and women to the anxious seat of mercy. Ex-Abbasador Woods and other distinguished people were present. All of the Bishops of the branches of Methodism were present. Bishop Walters who spoke in the highest terms said that Rev. Willbanks was the greatest preacher in the country. Each Saturday night, by request, was given over to the white people, because many of them could not gain admission during the week on account of the congestion. For seven weeks his audiences on Saturday nights were made up of the best people in Philadelphia, who brought their wives and children and who took an active part in the services, organized their own choir, and took entire charge of the meetings. They all expressed them- selves feelingly to the effect that the Black Billy Sunday had more power than the white Billy Sunday and they never saw such spiritual enthusiasm as they saw at the Colored Billy Sunday meetings. So anxious were the people to see and hear this Black Billy Sunday they came at 2 o'clock for the 4 o'clock services and lined up at five o'clock for 8 o'clock services. Whenever the doors were thrown open by the sexton there would be a great scramble for seats. Never in the history of the world has there ever been such a demand to see and hear a Colored preacher of any denomination. When ever he went through the streets of Philadelphia, Wildwood or Atlantic City, there would be a great rush to see him. At his home where he stopped, hundreds of men, women and children would stand around to see the Black Billy Sunday. He addressed both conferences, the Methodist and Baptist, while there and was received gladly. Both conferences voted and appointed committees to consider a great union meeting at the Tabernacle, but on account of the building being town down, it had to be abandoned. His farewell sermon at Varick was a pathetic scene. Many who had been saved grasped the evangelist's hand with tearful eyes and brokened in tears and regretted that he had to leave. The white folk at Wildwood, N. J., a city next in size to Atlantic City, sent Rev. Dr. Satterfield to invite the Evangelist to come to the seashore as the white people were anxious to hear him and turned over to him the largest building in Wildwood and decorated the stand in American flage. He stood beneath the electric lights ablaze and the same spot where President Wilson made his great speech before he was elected President of the United States. He faced an audience of 2,400 white and 100 Colored people, pleading the cause of his master and closer-relationship between the white man and the Negro. He told them that Southern prejudices seemed to bring a division between the two races. That they had been told that the Negro was crazy about social equality and intermarriage, which he branded as a lie; that the Negro was crazy about his equal rights before the law and an opportunity to care for his wife and children. The labor organizations of North should be thrown open to the Negro. He made an overlasting impression on the people of the North which will not soon be forgotten. A large campaign committee with headquarters have been organized, northwest corner Sixteenth and South streets, Temple Building. One apartment in this building has been given for twelve months for Dr. Willbanks free of cost and furnished throughout. Mrs. Lottie Willbanks accompanied her husband on his trip and was everywhere entertained. GOT AT HARLAN'S At the Howard Theatre Monday night all Washington turned out. The ladies were dressed in the height of fashion. The men had on their best to enable them to keep pace with the ladies. The Bee occupied a box and just below it were several well dressed young men who were discussing the beauties of Robert Harlan's Toggery Shop. They certainly had on some shirts from the fashion plate. They call Harlan's store the fashion place, because when you purchase goods from this Toggery Shop, you can just bet that they are up to date. EDITOR VANN ILL. Pittsburgh, May 10.—Attorney R. L. Vann, editor of the Pittsburgh Courier, is seriously sick at his home in Monticello street, suffering with congestion of the kidneys. His physicians have prohibited anyone seeing him. He is the youngest and most successful Negro member of the Allegheny County Bar. Attorney Vann is a native of North Carolina and received his legal training at the University of Pittsburgh. He is married and owns an elegant home. ATTORNEY A. W. SCOTT. The Well-Known Lawyer and Orator to Speak in Springfield, Mass. Lawyer Armond W. Scott will leave the city on May the 24th for Providence, R. L. where he is to be the guest of Summer Lodge of Elks on the night of May the 25th: He is also to be the guest of the Negro Civic League of Springfield, Mass., on the evening of May the 26th, at which time he is to deliver an address to that League at the largest opera house in the city of Springfield, upon the subject, "The Ideal American." The citizens of both cities are preparing a royal reception for Lawyer Scott, and the Bee knows full well that Mr. Scott will do full credit to himself, and the people of Washington upon these two occasions. Bishop Turner of Atlanta, Ga., died suddenly in Canada last Saturday. Bishop Turner was one of the most fearless men in the United States. He was a man of strong convictions and the most fearless colored American the South ever produced. OFFICERS INSTALLED OFFICERS INSTALLED. Department of Howard University. held in the reception room of the 12th SHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, MAY 15, 191 [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie and a mustache]. REV. ALEXANDE R WILLBANKS. The Greatest Evangelist in the World Has Returned to the City. Street Branch of the Y. M. C. A., Saturday evening, May 8. Judge Robert H. Terrell of the Municipal Court installed the newly elected officers as follows: President—James A. Richardson, Washington, D. C. Vice President—Josiah T. Settle, Tennessee. Treasurer—Ulysses S. Garnes, Ohio. Secretary—Chester H. Crumpler, Virginia. Sargent-at-arms—Robert S. Harrison. Texas. Chaplain—David J. McAllister, N. Carolina. Executive Committee Richard Avery, New York, chairman. James E. Hale, Virginia. William Briggs, Virginia. Jackson L. Davis, Louisiana. Samuel C. Z. Westerfield, Nebraska. Membership Committee. Robert S. Harrison, Chairman. Mothers' Day Observed. Mothers' Day Observed. Mothers' Day was observed at Asbury M. E. church last Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock. Quite an interesting program was rendered. Prof. Geo W. Cook of Howard University was the principal speaker. Short addresses were made by Miss Emma B. Hall, Rev. Hamilton Mrs. Rosetta Lawson and Rev. E. W. Williams. Solos were beautifully rendered by Mrs. W. Thomas Soders, Mr. J. A. Jackson and Mr. Chas. Churchville. The success of the meeting is due Mr. A. W. Dangerfield who spared neither time or talent in his effect for the evening. EDITOR FINLEY WILSON. He Is Convinced That Knockers Carry Two Faces. Editor-J. Finley Wilson in conversation with a newspaper representative a few evenings ago, said among other things that knockers carry two faces. Editor Wilson is late finding out the deception of knockers. Take it from The Bee, Editor Wilson and knock out the knockers. PEOPLE AROUSED. Arrangements for a Public Meeting. Prominent Speakers Have Been Selected.Report of on the Automobile Wreck to be Submitted.Congressional Investigation to be Requested. A committee of citizens has arranged to hold a public meeting in the interest of colored public schools and demand an immediate change in their administration. All the necessary arrangements have been made for this public meeting. Several of the leading citizens in this city have been invited to be present and speak. A special committee hat has investigated the recent automobile accident will submit its report, after which a demand will be made for a change in in the administration of the colored schools. Revs. Waldron, Jennifer and others called upon the superintendent and several members of the board of education and requested an investigation. One female member of the board said that she was open to be convinced. NEW RICHMOND IN THE FIELD. A Petition in Circulation for Rev. O. L. Mitchel, Pastor of St. Mary's Church. Rev. O. L. Mitchel, pastor of St. Mary's Episcopal church and a very fine society gentleman, is the candidate of Assistant Superintendent Roscoe C. Bruce, and one of the character witnesses in the Glenn case, as the successor of Dr. Charles H. Marshall for the board of education. Mr. Bruce, in company of Assistant United States Attorney James A. Cobb, are securing endorsments for him on a petition which will be presented to the Judges of the Supreme Court. Mr. W. L. Houston is also a candidate of Mr. Bruce, but his name was presented by ex-Register of the Treasury James C. Napier to Commissioner Brownlow and a request from Mr. Napier to present Mr. Houston's name to the Judges of the Supreme Court. Neither candidate is acceptable to the masses of the people. Mr. Houston is the attorney of a new colored club of which Mr. Napier is president and Rev. Mitchel belongs to the Negro aristocracy of this city. The appointment of either would cause a continuance of dissatisfaction with present school administration. Dr. Dumas was the candidate of Mr. Bruce up to the time a great deal of opposition developed against him. The people are opposed to the appointment of any minister on the board of education. The petition that is in circulation for Rev. Mitchel will no doubt be signed by his church people. FINANCIAL STATEMENT. Industrial Savings Bank The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Industrial Sayings Bank was held Monday May 10, 1915, at 8 P. M., in room 4. True Reformers' Hall, Twelfth and You streets northwest. The report of president showed wonderful progress in the year's work. Directors for the ensuing year were elected as follows: W. S. Carter, Logan Johnson, Chas. H. Neal, John H. Simms, M. A. Roninson, James H. Washington, W. A. Bowie, John W. Lewis and W. H. Ricks. Report. May 10, 1915. To the Stockholders of the Industrial Savings Bank, 2006 11th street N. W., Washington, D. C. In behalf of the Directors of the above named Bank, I herewith submit to you the condition of the Bank at the close of business April 30, 1915. Resources. Due from U. S. Savings Bank, $7,397.70 Due from Nat. Bank of Wash 1,521.76 Real Estate Loans 12,305.25 Cash in hand 1,357.36 Bonds and Securities, etc. 5,486.73 Furniture and Fixtures 419.55 Expenses 423.42 Interest Paid 125.04 Total ..... $29,036.90 No. of depositors ..... 980 Amt. deposited for the yr. $127,155.44 Respectfully submitted WASHINGTONIAN WINS PRIZE. James N. Saunders, Senior 1915. In the newspapers of Syracuse, N. Y., under date of May 30, 1915, an announcement appears which reads, in part, as follows: "D. A. R. Chapter makes awards. Prize winner in American history announced. James N. Saunders first. Onondaga Chapter, D. A. R., has awarded the annual prizes to the seniors of the history department of Syracuse University. The winners are: James N. Saunders, 309 Almond street, who will receive $20 in gold." * * * * Mr. Saunders is a Washingtonian. He was born in this city, was educated in the public schools and upon graduation from our high school received a scholarship at Syracuse University, where he is about to complete the regular four-year course. It is understood that he graduates as 60.2 in a class of over 70. Saunders is a manly fellow of humble though worthy and respectable parentage. Two of his aunts are employed in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He has three younger brothers at present attending the schools of the District. It should be a source of gratification, not only to his friends, but to everyone, to see these special honors conferred upon this young man, particularly as he is the first colored boy to receive this prize from the D. A. R. It is a credit to Saunders that he has risen to his present status from an humble beginning, and his success should be an encouragement to others. It is understood that he has received attractive offers from the school authorities of several States, as well as city of Syracuse. NEW MUSICAL ORGANIZATION. At a meeting held last Monday evening, May 10, 1915, the "National Federation of (colored) Choirs" was duly organized with the election of temporary officers as follows: Wellington A. Adams, president and founder; Miss Eleina L. Harrod, secretary; Robert Hawkins assistant secretary; Mrs. Eliza Johnson, treasurer; John T. Harrod, Chaplain, and L. Melendy King, attorney. A temporary trustee board of five was appointed. Three denominations were represented in the organization, Baptist, A. M. E., and A. M. E. Zlon. Invitation is issued to all choirs to join the society. State organizers have been temporarily appointed for New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. The federation desires to promote the mutual benefits of its members along musical and other lines. This is the first society of its kind of national scope among colored people and promises much. State and national conventions shall be held at designated times. Headquarters are located at 1005 You street northwest. MUSICAL SUCCESS The Triumph of Music The Triumph of Music. New York, May 11—Henry Thacker Burleigh, New York baratone; Clarence Cameron White, Boston, violinist, and Mellville Chariton, New York, accompanist, were heard last night in a concert of pronounced artistic merit in the auditorium of the New York High school. A large audience capable of discriminating musical criticism was present, and that the talented musicians were appreciated was evident in the spirited applause they were accorded. The concert was given under the auspices of the People's Forum, an organization of A. M. E. Zion church, which during the past several years has achieved a creditable work in promoting interest in art, literature and the sciences among the colored people of York. The success of the concert, last night, adds another triumph to the society's record of achievements in the field of art. Mr. Burleigh's remarkable vocal endowments entitle him to rank among the celebrities of musical art of the present day. With several groups of songs, including examples of the work of such composers as Coleridge-Taylor, Schubert, Schumann, Landon Ronald and Damrosch, Mr. Burleigh found a responsive audience and thoroughly established himself in favor. It is seldom that a local audience gives performers in concert encores of such warmth as were given Mr. Burleigh. Mr. Burleigh sang with clear enunciation, purity of tone and well controlled expression. Extensive range, remarkable volume and intelligent command of technique were his. Mr. White as the violinist of the concert, performed with muscianly skill feats of technique, demanding full mastery of the bow. The instrument which he used was one of excellent tone and in his masterful playing he proved himself worthy of possessing an instrument so rare, with touch like that of magic he brought from the strings pure tones and imbued his playing with feeling and expression well within bounds. He seemed to excel in treatment of subtle passages though he did not lack proficiency in the interpretation of the sublime and dramatic. His opening number, "Fantasie Appassionata," by Vieuxtemps, and "Scene Czardas," by Jeno Hubay,—the latter his best number—served well to display the quality of his art. His success with the audience was emphatic. Mr. Charlton was a capable accompanist. Dr. George W. Bowles was chairman of the committee in charge of the concert. Dr. J. A. S. Cole is pastor of A. M. E. Zilon church, the members of which have established the People's Forum as a flourishing society. THOMAS BECKETT, ESO. Among the successful native Washingtonians who have defended many civil and criminal cases, The Bee can not hostile in naming Thomas Beckett, Esq., a graduate from the law school of Howard University. He is a young man who has not as yet been captured by Cupid's darts, and neither has had the time to consider such a vast question. He has handled several important civil and criminal cases very successfully, but the most important case that seems to throw him is the matrimonial market. Mr. Beckett is what you may call a hustling lawyer. No man is any more popular among his fellow associates than he. He is genial and liberal to a fault. He is willing and ready at all times to help his fellowmen and he is one among the many who doesn't mingle with that class known as the knockers. His Great Sermon in Durham. A Father's Vow. A large and appreciative audience gathered at the John Wesley A. M. E church, corner Fourteenth and Corcoran streets Wednesday evening, May 12, to witness the cantata, entitled "A Father's Rash Vow and His Daughter's Sacrificing Spirit," or "Jepta and His Daughter," which was beautifully portrayed and dramatically rendered in three acts and five scenes, through prose, poetry and song. Long before the curtain went up, every available seat had been taken. All the participants were well trained and every one played their parts with precision. Capt. Wm. P. Stitt (baritone) represented Jephtha, ninth ruler of Israel; Miss Caroline Roberts (soprano) his daughter; Mr. J. B. Heavelow (tenor), and Mr. Henry Buckner (bass). Jewish Princes; Mr. Jerimiah Scott (bass) Prophet; Mr. I. W. Westmoreland (tenor) a Jewish soldier; Mr. C. R. James, a messenger; Messrs. A. D. Gilmore and Thomas Thorton, camp guards; Miss Fannie Herrod (Adah), daughter of Elon and a friend of Iphigenia); Mrs. Anna Washington (contralto) Jewish malden. Mrs Ada Chestnut and Mrs. Elizabeth Tyler (sopranos); Miss Bessie O. Wheeler and Miss Florence Bruce (altos). The chorus was composed of Messrs. Benjamin Slater and E. R. Jaymes, Misses Marletta Harrod, Florence L. Bruce, Goldena Washington, Elnora Green, Rosa Wheeler, Rosa Green, Bessle Wheeler, Lottle Wilson and Mamle E. Carpenter, Mrs. Eliza Dale, Mrs. Lovedale Lewis, Mrs. Elemor Johnson, Mrs. M. L. Heavelow, Mrs. Clara E. Jones REV. M. W. D. NORMAN and Mr. U. L. White. Miss Selena Campbell and Mrs. Henry Buckner played the part of angels and they looked it. Miss Eva Belle Hight, pianist and Mr. A. L. Cromwell, cornetist. The solos, duets, trio, and quartett were excellent and the storm effect was almost perfect, the whistling of the winds, the flashing of the lightning and roaring of the thunder was so natural that one imagined they could see the storm approaching from the distance. The drama closed with a grand finale by the full chorus. A reception was tendered the performers; refreshments were served in abundance by a committee and everybody was requested to remain, meet their friends, eat, drink and be merry and every one was happy. Capt. Thomas L. Leatherwood, the promoter and general manager, with the assistance of Capt. Wm. P. Stitt and Mr. Daniel Freeman, went to no little trouble and expense to stage this beautiful and instructive religious play. The proceeds are for the benefit of said church. The trustees are: C. P. Brooks, chairman; N. L. Wyche, secretary; H. H. Armstead, treasurer; Dudley Banks, J. W. Banks, G. R. Ringgold, P. C. Johnson, S. M. Dudley and Chesterfield Jackson. Rev. W. C. Brown, pastor. DR. NORMAN. The Great Orator Electrified the Durham Peope. Durham, N. C.—Rev. W. M. Norman, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, Washington, D. C., delivered the baccalaureate sermon to the students of the National Religious Training School last Sunday afternoon before an audience of 1,500 people. Dr. Norman electrified his hearers. He was eloquent as well as logical, and everybody present regretted when he finished. There is no minister in this country more popular with the masses than this distinguished speaker. It is the consensus of opinion that it was the best serman that has even been delivered to the students of Durham, N. C. Let everybody attend the mass meeting of the people. The Mu-So-Lit Club has Invited Dr. Thurston to speak. Will this help the cause along? PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS (By the Sage of the Potomac.) If my dear, bosom friend, L. C. Moore, continues writing poetry for the Bee I will either have to resort to writing the Editor an open letter, or discontinue my services as the "Sage." The Bee, in spite of its popularity, long life, and great circulation can't stand two features like "Public Men and Measures," and L. C. Moore's poetry. Either my friend Moore will have to quit, or I will have to resign the position for which Brbther Chase remembers me so generously with promises. If my esteemed friend L. C. could only write poetry I would not object, but when a fellow what courts the muse encroaches on poetic license to the extent of trying to make "horse collar" rhyme with "Asiatic cholera," and just arbitrarily makes "swine" rhyme with "time." I just have to throw up the spunge, and regret the day that Al Tennyson, Ed Poe, Hen Longworth, and a bunch of other rhymsters, started to flinging off a few lines of poetry for their own edification. My friend Moore is a cracking good fellow, one of them there long on his race fellows; a good Christian, and a self-made man, and all that stuff, but when it comes to writing poetry he is in a class all by himself, and if it was left to me I would just trade his poetry off for a yellow dog, and kill the dog instanter. Everybody can't write poetry tinkerin' to the swine, and my friend Moore belongs to the "everybody" class. What started out to writing poetry I can't figure out, unless he just had a lot of time on his hands, and didn't know what to do with it. Calvin Chase is a sort of humering sort of an old fellow, or he wouldn't run all this stuff what my friend Moore labels poetry in his paper. And I guess some people think if he wasn't a sort of humering fellow he would not stand for my weekly output. But the difference between my stuff and friend Moore's is that I just don't claim anything for my stuff—don't give it no name, just let it go through life as a sort of a nondescript, while L. C. erroneously calls his brain output "poetry." Lafe Hersaaw says he has read poetry what is poetry, and then again he has read stuff what aint poetry, and according to his definition of poetry friend Moore's stuff is in the "ain" class. Now I don't want to write an open letter to the Editor, because I don't want everybody to know that I don't enjoy friend Moore's punitive poetry, but if he persists in writing it I will have to take my pen in hand and indicate the Editor just a few lines to let him know that friend Moore's poetry is on the hob, in my estimation. Now this opinion in no wise lessens my regard for L. C. He's sure one corking good fellow, one of them real live race men what is always up on the parapet, or the bridge, coning tower, or in the belfry yelling for rights for the race. In them there positions he is O.K., and deserves all sorts of commendation, but if he will just remove himself from the profession in which Hen Longworth, Johnny Whittier, Will Bryant, Al Tennyson and the others made lasting fame, I will agree to circulate petitions to gme him a fire dollar a plate banquet, and that is going some. I will promise you. Submit friend Moore's alleged rhymes to the professors up at Howard, and if they say its real, banged-up poetry then I'll agree to give my friend Moore a joy ride to Relay, Md., or some other dangerous point. The chocolate drop what has been doing of our washing told my wife this almost incredulous story the other day: A chocolate drop of the male persuasion had seen his lovie-love embrace and kiss another chocolate bon bon wearing pants, and just layed her out for it the next time he called. She vigorously denyed the allegation and defined the allegator. "How you know Ah kissed dat other gemmon?" she pleaded. "Cause I dun seed you do it." he encircated in reply. "See heah, nigger," she flashed back, "is you gwine to bulleye yoo own eyes, or is you gwine to bulleye yo honey?" "Well I bulleves, mah honey," he reluctantly came back, "But I's sure gwine right off to the oclist and have mah eyes zamined, case I feared I dun got trakina of de eyes." This little story reminds me that if any one asks me if I believe the newspaper story about any miraculous joy rides where the "ortomobile" done a flip-to-fliop I sure am going to tell them that I don't believe a word of the gossip I've heard, but I sure am going to some eye doctor and have my eyes tested before I read another report about any joy rides. I was strolling over Gossip avenue the other evening, and just as I reached the corner of Eleventh, the center of Gossipville, four beautiful male statesmen were standing, there discussing colored society, joy rides, school ruptures, and a few other things what is visible to the naked eye. One of them, who is a pastmaster in gossip, and who wears a harlees done seven days in the week, remarked: "You can't always figure out when some school official make a recommendation whether there is anything behind it or not." Then the other three joined in the chorus, and nebee they didn't say some things what would look awful if recorded in the school record. Now I can't figure out why some men will gossip as they do, while all the time trying to hand the head prize for gossiping to the women. I know the women of this town can do a little gossiping on their own hook, but let me promise you they ain't in it with some of the men around here what I know. But these are gossipy times. A fellow can't poke his head out of the door but what some gentle zephyr don't blow a brand new bit of gossip up his nostrils. The town is just full of gossip—it hangs around every corner, in every barber shop, and at all assemblages. It's so thick you can cut it with an old rusty Wade and Butcher, and so infectious that quiet, keep his-mouth-closed fellow like Doc Will D DR JAMES E. SHEPHERD Davis has to hang a bag of disenfect around his body to keep from becoming impregnated with it. You never hear Doc Will Davis or McMullen gossip, but things has been so goldarn crisis like around here for the past two weeks or so that even these two have been right on the verg of gossip, but they ain't said a narry word up to date. But Eleventh street, why fellow, don't you know that beautiful avenue of rumor has been just glossed over with gossip for the past two weeks, and you can't blame the denizens of that thoroughfare either, cause when a fellow and a few bits of crinoline give a wholesale opportunity for gossip you just must expect Eleventh street, S street, Thirteenth street, and Temperance alley to the front with their version of an affair. And even up on Howard Hill, where culture and refinement grows like mustard in a cow lot, they have been "jude-judin" for the past two weeks, both professors and their wives, students and the whole smear. Prof. Kelly Miller in order to become immune to the spread of this gossipy stuff up on the hill what got a start from a "relay" run, has started, I hear, to preparing an expurgated edition of Race Adjustment to be put on the market for something like one dollar a copy with a discount of fifty cents for cash, and George Cook, who keeps his own counsel generally, and never musses up with Dame Rumor or Mme. Gossip when they are wearing their collocate gowns, finds it might hard to keep his pledge to "never talk about school affairs." If you see two men or two women, or a man and a woman, what belongs to this chocolate race, in close conversation you can just go off and bet a blind herring to one of Dr. Morse's sundees that you can tell what they are talking about, cause everybody is talking about the same thing these days. Excuse me, but my wife has just called me to crank up her car for a little run out towards Annapolis or some nearby place. RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL. Held Commencement Exercises Yesterday Closing Successful Term. Commencement Address Delivered by Rev. Walsh.-President's Farewell Message.-Dr. James E. Shepard's Great Address. Dunbar, N. C., May 7.—A very successful term of the National Religious Training School came to a close yesterday with the commencement exercises, which were held in the Avery auditorium yesterday morning at 10:30 oclock and which were well attended. The exercises consisted of several musical numbers and addresses and closed with the address, of Dr. James E. Shepard, president of the school, to the undergraduates. The commencement address, "Dreamers and Doers," was delivered by Rev. Frederick W. Walsh, pastor of the First Congregational church, Blooming Grove, N. Y. Following his address the certificates and prizes were presented. Among the several speakers was Mr. W. T. Bost of the Greensboro Daily News. Following the president's farewell address the commencement was closed with a benediction by J. A. Cotton. The president's address in part is as follows: Young Men and Young Women: Your education has just commenced. After you graduate from school, it fits you to enter the preparatory school of the world. "Knowledge alone puffeth it." The wise man says, "Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore, get wisdom," for in dealing with problems successfully, you need more than knowledge. You will require wisdom and this is obtained in hand to hand conflicts in the battle of life. You need to, know that the mere fact that you have finished from this or any other school is not sufficient to make a living. You will have to demonstrate that you have practical knowledge. The prayer of the young graduate should be. "Lord teach me to number my days that I may apply my heart to the acquirement of wisdom." With this prayer ever before you, there will be no time for shirking, but the conscious fact will ever be before you that you have hard work to do and loads to lift. Young men and young women, you go out into life at one of the most auspicious periods in the world's history. Greater problems are presented for solution than ever before. More is demanded and required of the graduates of 1915 than of any previous class in the history of the school. Whether or not you will be equal to the emergencies rests with you. It is fitting that I give you just a few words of caution. Your health, the health of your community and state must be conserved, hence the first thing is to see to it that you keep as far as possible a sound body, so that you may have a sound mind, teach sanitation in your community, organize self-improvement and neighborhood improvement societies, see to it that the lessons of cleanliness taught here, are carried with you into life—the yards clean, flowers planted and bodily exercises taken. We are dying out too fast and it is largely caused by improper food, dirt, lack of sewerage and unclean habits. "Cleanliness is next to Godliness," and the trained man must be the leader in all uplift movements. The unreached masses must be reached and saved. Too many men and women are being lost because no one is carrying the light to them. We have churches, Sunday schools and religious organizations, but they do not go out and seek to bring in the neglected classes. These organizations have to some extent failed. It is your duty to help arouse an interest in these forward movements and in co-operation with your church and other organizations get them to join you in a movement to reach the people who ordinarily are not found in church, Sunday school or meeting. They must be saved. I would point out railroad and logging camps, factories and shops where tactful, trained religious, leadership is needed. Cooperation can be had from those in charge because when you reach and change the ignorant classes, you are reducing crime, conserving the wealth of the race and the state and alding in the making of good citizens. God never intended that your brother and mine should be lost for, however ignorant and steeped in sin he may be, he is your brother and mine and we must save him. The accumulation of property is good, but the formation of character is better. You cannot solve all the problems, nor do I desire that you tackle them. I point out those named above as sufficient to engage your thoughts and talents for the next few years. Remember that in the development of a young race, those who have peculiar blessings and great accomplishments are required and must be willing to use them in the uplift of the masses. To meet the problems and grapple successfully with them, you need wisdom. In the book of Solomon you will find these words: "I called upon God and the Spirit of Wisdom came to me. I preferred her before sceptres and thrones and esteemed riches nothing in comparison of her. Neither compared I unto her any precious stone, because all gold, in respect of her, is as a little sand; and silver shall be counted as clay to her. I loved her above health and beauty, and chose to have her instead of light for the light that cometh from her never goeth out. All good things together came to me with her and innumerable riches in her hands. And I rejoiced in them all, because wisdom goeth before them." Do you desire and seek guidance? Here is the direction: "In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct thy paths." It is the custom to present to each student a Bible which contains the laws and rules of life. Accept it and study it, and thus show yourself an approved workman unto God. I now send you forth into the world and this your mother will watch you as you battle for truth but the greatest thing is, whatever your lot or your place, do your full duty. Go forth and God be with you. These were the best exercises that have ever been held under the auspices of this school. Let's not forget Mothers' Day. Whenever it comes around; Let's keep it hallowed and sacred In city, village and town. Let's eulogize mothers that are dead, And encourage those that live; Let's praise them most of all. For the essential teachings they give. Let's praise their many deeds Of love that they have shown; Let's pity their many needs, While tribulations they have borne. Let's always regard our mothers The most sacred women on earth. Let's always hallow the day Upon which they give us birth. G. BLAINE ALSTON. Olive trees are the longest-lived of fruit trees; some in Syria have borne abundant crops for more than four hundred years. EAT BARK, LIVE IN CAVE. Fate of Farmer and Two Daughters, Victims of Big Jinx. Benville, Ark.-A man named Ewing has been found living in a cave five miles east of here with his two daughters, ten and eight years old. When discovered their clothes were worn to strings, and, according to the children, they had subsisted on the bark of trees for ten days. The older of these said: "We haven't seen a piece of bread for more than a month." five years ago Ewing was a well to do farmer. First his stock began to die. By the end of a year he owned only one cow and no other property. Two years ago his wife, who was the ruling spirit on the farm, died, and six months later she was followed by their only son and the only grown daughter. This left the old man alone with the two small children. But the real climax came about seven months ago, when his house and all it contained were destroyed by fire. He then sold the cow and disappeared. No effort to find him was made, for when the neighbors had offered to help him in his trouble he became angry and exclaimed: "No. I cannot accept any gifts. No Ewing has yet ever stooped so low as to beg, and may God grant that I am not the first to do so." HIRES PRISONER TO WIFE. Wards of Wisconsin Sherrif Earn $10, 376.81 For Their Families. Janesville, Wis.—Letting out his prisoners to work for wages that go to their families instead of making them hammer stones, C. S. Whipple, Rock county sheriff, is demonstrating the possibilities of the Wisconsin commitment law. During the two years the statute has been in force $10,775.85 has been earned by the prisoners in this county. Of this amount dependents of paroled persons received $10,376.81 and the county $1,210.41. One man was paroled for a year to his wife to conduct a clothes pressing establishment. WIPING OUT MALARIA IN PANAMA CANAL ZONE American Sanitary Officers Meeting With Great Success. WIPING OUT MALARIA IN PANAMA CANAL ZONE American Sanitary Officers Meeting With Great Success. Washington.—The report of the department of health of the Panama canal for the last calendar year shows that the American sanitary officers on the canal zone are meeting with remarkable success in combating malaria. Those other diseases so likely to visit white men in tropical climates, dysentery and typhoid fever, are also being coped with successfully. The report shows that no deaths occurred among Americans in the canal zone in the year 1914 from malaria, dysentery or typhoid fever. Yellow fever, as is well known, has long since been banished from the canal zone by the scientific efficacy and thoroughness of the methods of the American sanitary officials. The fact is that malaria, not only among the Americans in the canal region, but among the entire population there, has been reduced to a lower point than ever before. In this connection, it appears, apart from the report for the year 1914, that the malarial outbreaks among employees in the canal zone outside of Cristobal and Toro Point are now at the lowest point. The pneumonia death rate increased considerably owing to prevalence of measles among the black employees and the overcrowded conditions in which the people live in Panama. The five diseases causing the highest number of deaths in their order are pneumonia, tuberculosis, nephritis, organic diseases of the heart and malaria. In the latter half of 1914 a periodic physical examination was made of all food handlers in the kitchens, mea-rooms and commissaries of the Panama canal with the result that one typhoid carrier and a number of cases of contagious diseases were detected and eliminated. This doubtless prevented much disease among employees. In Colon and Panama the figures show a high infant mortality, due to ignorance and indifference on the part of mothers. COW KILLED AT BALL GAME Was Standing on Home Plate During Whirlwind Play. Sheboygan. Wis. - During a baseball game in a field on the Walters farm, on the Upper Falls road, a cow owned by Mr. Walter was killed while standing at the home plate. The batter let the club slip when he struck at the ball, the club landing on the head of the cow and instantly killing it. The animal was valued at $75, and the young men of the baseball team made arrangements to pay Mr. Walters for the cow. $500 For One Day's Work. Pierre, S. D.—Fred Hanson, a "wolfer" employed by ranchers along the White river to help clear that section of gray wolves, has just collected $500 for one day's work. Hanson trailed a female wolf to her den in the hills and by digging captured the mother and nine whelps. His contract price was $50 for each gray wolf captured. Got Anthony by Mail, but Postage Came Heavy. Detroit, Mich.—Anthony Merz, fifty-eight, wanted a wife and money and wanted them in a hurry, so he tried the mail order method in a matrimonial publication. Here is the result: Monday, received an answer from Julia Bekke. Tuesday, she came to Detroit. Wednesday, they were married. Thursday, they quarreled. Saturday, Anthony was tried before Justice Stein. By noon Attorney Alpert said he would have on file a bill for divorce in the circuit court. "He didn't want me," said the mail order bride. "Just wanted my money. I gave him $100 to open a restaurant, but he changed his mind about that and asked for more cash. Then I left him. I'm going to get a divorce." THIS BOY OWNS BALL PARK. Gardner's Father Bought It For Him to Play In. St. Louis.—Prospects are bright for a humdinger of a time this summer for Rodgers Gardner, thirteen-year-old son of Russell E. Gardner, president of a big buggy company. His father has leased a whole ball park for him. Heretofore the corner lot hierarchy reached its apex in the boy who owned a dollar n' a quarter baseball, a catcher's glove and an infielder's mitt. Even then he was always likely to be toppled from his throne by some interloper with a wagon tongue bat and an out drop curve. But when a fellow owns a whole park he's reasonably safe. Russell E. Gardner the other night closed a lease on the vacant corner at Laclede and Euclid avenues and has arranged to have it fenced and laid out in baseball grounds by the time the son returns from a military school for his summer vacation. ORGANIZE WOMEN FOR HOME EDUCATION Mrs. Schoff Has Already Enrolled Over 20,000 Members. Washington. The bureau of education is much interested in the tour of the country in the interest of home education by the National Congress of Mothers' and Parent Teachers' associations. "While child welfare conferences are being held by the state branches of the Congress of Mothers in Alabama, Georgia, Connecticut, Mississippi, Missouri, Maryland, New Hampshire, Utah and Wisconsin." the bureau announced. "the officers and leaders of the congress, accompanied by repre- [Illustration of a woman with a headband and a necklace.] Photo by American Press Association. MISS. FREDERIC SCHOFF. sentatives of the bureau of education, are crossing the continent, holding organization meetings in many of the western states. This tour is intended to make the benefits of the annual conference felt as widely as possible. "This year's work of the congress is in close connection with the home education division of the bureau of education. Mrs. Frederic Schoff, presi- dent of the National Mothers' Congress, is director of the home education division, which, since its organization in September, 1913, has enrolled over 20, 000 women from all parts of the coun- try interested and able to co-operate in organizing parents' for study of child nature and child making. "The plan of the home education work, as revealed in the Congress of Mothers and in the home education division, is the organization of the parenthood of the world for study of childhood's needs and for the promotion of child welfare." In the conferences which the congress proposes to hold some of the topics to be discussed are 'Peace.' 'Encouragement In Habits of Thrift and Industry.' 'Spiritual Development of Children' and 'Helping Wayward Children.' Hospitals For Animals: Rome.-The Society For the Protection of Animals announces that if Italy goes to war it will maintain four big hospitals for sick and wounded horses. ANTI-DRUG LAWS DOING THEIR WORK SITUATION NOT UNEXPECTED Price of Dope Has Advanced Over 1,000 Per Cent In Many Instances, and Fiends Find It Almost Impossible to Buy It at Any Price—Prisons Filled With Victims. New York.-Since the strict enforcement of the drastic anti-drug laws in this city has made it almost impossible for dope fiends to buy narcotics the results are both sad and interesting. "An appalling situation in which drug manhies are allowed at large," is Ernest K. Coulter's characterization of the present state of affairs in New York. Mr. Coulter represented Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt in the long fight to suppress drug traffic in this city. He was asked to tell what ought to be done to handle the many cases of drug victims who, deprived of cocaine, heroin and other habit forming drugs, are committing acts of violence and filling the city's prisons and hospitals. "I don't believe the people of the city realize the seriousness of the situation," said Mr. Coulter. "It must be understood that these men who rob, assault and kill to get morphine or some similar drug are insane. They are the most dangerous kind of lunatics when the craving comes over them. The drug means more to them than life, and they will never hesitate to sacrifice lives—others and their own—to get the stuff. "The situation which has arisen is perilous in the extreme, but it is not unexpected, and ample warning of what would come about if the city did not prepare for it was given a year ago before the Boylan law became effective on July 1 last. The city was told then that it must prepare to handle hundreds—yes, thousands—of unfortunates. "Commitment of drug habitues to hospitals had been found to be a flat failure, because the hospitals were too overcrowded to keep these cases a sufficient length of time. In addition experience had shown that the hospitals were not the proper places for drug cases, because the clinical or medical treatment needs to be followed by a prolonged social, physical and mental rehabilitation. The prisons were then overloaded with drug users; and we found that in nearly every case the prison terms were too short for treatment to effect anything like a cure. "Consider this: From 40 per cent to 65 per cent of prisoners are drug users. Leaving out those sentenced for this very thing, from 30 per cent to 50 per cent of persons convicted of other offenses are found to be drug users. They have to be treated for this, but the workhouse sentences, for instance, are so short that nothing adequate can be done to rid them of the habit." The Boylan law, the Vanderbilt and other anti-drug crusades and to some extent the war have increased drug prices as much as 1,000 per cent. A year ago a six ounce can of opium cost the "pipery" or smoker from $0 to $10. Now it costs from $55 to $55. Sold by the "toy," the smallest and most popular measure, it brought $1 for first class opium or 50 cents for lower grade. Now Lal Yuen, the best opium, costs $6 a "toy." Recently 300 six ounce tins of this opium sold for $15,000, and the buyer expected to make $1,000 profit. Cocaine, now selling for $22 an ounce, could be obtained a year ago for $3 or less. A "deck" of cocaine, the small package generally used in the illegal drug trade, sells now for $1.50 to $5, and the user gets less than he used to for 25 cents. It is now sold in smaller packages, containing only a few doses, for 50 cents or $1. The drug now is often adulterated. Heroin, or morphine diacetyl, was imported largely from Germany and little manufactured here. It comes in tablets, which are crushed and "sniffed" through the nose. A hundred tablets now sell for $5 to $5. Before the war they cost $1. Heroin powder adulterated with sugar of lead is sold at a corresponding advance. The morphine user pays almost, as much as the opium smoker. Morphine is selling now at $5 for twenty-five grains. Formerly the same amount was sold for 25 to 35 cents. MOVED BY PARCEL POST. Old Way Cost Her $20—New Only $1.62. Seattle, Wash.—Mrs. Annie Olson is believed to be the first housewife in the United States to "move" by parcel post. Postoffice clerks were astonished a few days ago when she demanded stamps for conveyance of her household goods from this city to Quinault. "I figured it would be cheaper this way," said Mrs. Olson, handing in a barrel containing her kitchen stove. Other articles of furniture followed, weighing in all 237 pounds and including kitchen utensils, a rocking chair and a dining room table, among other things. The moving cost her $4.62 in stamps. It cost her $20 the old way, she said. HAMILTON LEADS AT DARDANELLES In Command of Allied Forces Attacking the Straits. ASSISTED BY GEN. D'AMADE Both British and French Generals Have Made Fine Records In the Small Colonial Wars Waged by Their Countries—Hamilton Was Born Near Scene of Present Operations. London.—General Sir Ian Standish Montelith Hamilton, in supreme command of the British-French army now landed on the Gallipoli peninsula to co-operate with the British-French fleet for the conquest of the Dardanelles and Constantinople, is a poet-soldier, with the tough, wiry frame of the Scotch and the Scotsman's long, narrow head, strong nose and bold chin and with the big ears of the generous Irishman and the Irishman's ingratiating smile. The eyes are shrewd and calculating, as becomes a canny Scot, but no less emotional and full of fun—the endowment of a son of Erin. His military career is Lord Roberts' best gift to the nation, for Hamilton is the product of the training and spirit of Field Marshal "Little Bobs." Kitchener has had the good sense to show his appreciation of Lord Roberts' handiwork and to give Hamilton the chance to prove his right to a place near the top rung of the ladder. He stands there the embodiment of the best tradition and practice of the British officer—free from pretension, arrogance and "skle"—a brave soldier and charming gentleman. General D'Amade, the French commander, at the beginning reported to be chief of the land forces at the Dar- 1900 danieler, can serve under General Ian Hamilton in a frank division of authority which is likely to proceed without friction. General D'Amade is said to have resented upon more than one occasion the tone of superiority and condescension assumed toward him by Field Marshal Sir John French during the campaign in France and Flanders. General Hamilton has tact and magnanimity. His intimate association with Lord Kitchener as chief of staff in South Africa began and ended without a row—testimony to Hamilton's ability to get along with the most exacting and despotic of generals, far different from the amiable, kindly General D'Amade. Hamilton came under the notice of Roberts in the Boer war of 1880, where he went with the Gordon Highlanders, and where, at the British defeat at Majuba Hill, he discovered that there wasn't a British soldier in a hundred who knew how to handle his musket, and not one in a thousand who appreciated the necessity of learning how Wounded at Majuba Hill and taken to the hospital. Hamilton was given up for dead. He revived when Sir Evelyn Wood dashed up, covered with mud from a long ride, to tell him that the dispatches home were going to mention his bravery. It was the first of a series of honor records which now have become so numerous that they would fill a book, while his medals and clasps, if he wore them all at the same time, would weigh him down like a coat of mail. From South Africa Hamilton went with Lord Roberts as A. D. C. to India—the "musketry maniac" the young officer was called. But he won over his chief to his own way of thinking, and the revolutionary method in training which Roberts instituted regarding musket and bayonet practice came as the result. The brilliant bayonet charges of the British in this war would have been impossible in 1880 at Majuba Hill. Serving under Sir Evelyn Wood in the Burma expedition of 1884, Hamilton displayed such initiative that he was offered a high command in India with a salary of $15,000 a year. The School of Musketry at Hythe invited him at the same time to become its head at a salary of $4,000. 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One copy per year in advance. .$2,00 Slx Months y....ee.eseeeeeeeees 100 ‘Three months ...00220220100021 150 Subscription monthly -.2..°0.2. 20 = —————————_ SEGREGATION: (aie 2ee was the rst in this city to call attention to the separating of the colored and white clerks in the departments as was practiced for four years by the former ad- ministration, calling the attention of the President to the matter but nothing was ever done toward changing it. The Bee fought it alone during the four years it ex- sted. i ' The first act of that administra- tion was to separate at the dining tables the colored and white em- ployes at the White House. This soon spread throughout many of the departments. . It was then called ‘huddling’’ or “‘bunching’’ the colored clerks in groups to themselves. Not until the present administration—follow- ing in the wake of the Republican administration in its separation of the clerks—attempted to carry out the full-fledged system already in operation and it had received a more dignified or high sounding term, “‘segregation,”’ did those who have been most in the limelight, do anything looking toward changing those conditions. And although this community has been hoodwinked out of more than three thousand dollars and sent to New York to fight this ter- rible thing, segregation, -it has‘re- mained just where the Republican administration bequeathed it in its Jast will and testament, as part of its effects. More than seventy-five per cent of the present segregation was traismitted to President Wil- son by Republicans. In justice to the President. and the heads of the departments The Bee affirms that the records show that more colored employes have been promoted than were during the four years of the preceding ‘administration. More colored clerks have heen promoted to high- er-grades,.to the highest grades in the service and for every reduction of colored clerks from a high fo a lower salary, made necessary by the acts of Congress, a correspond- ing number of colored clerks have wen promoted to salaries of like grades, More colored messengers, labor- ers aud char women have received appointments mmder this adminis- tration. At no time in the history of the civil serviee ky did any Re- publican President issue exeeutive orders, effecting colored —messen- gers, making them cligible to clerk- ship and promoting them to twelve hundred and fourteen hundred dol- lars; although these messengers “had served faithfully and well and rendered, valuable” serviees for ferty and more years, it never oc- Peurred-to any other cabinet officer te request the President to issue stich an order as did Secretary Me- Adoo and Bryan, whieh requests were promptly complied with and these requests were made, based wholly upon merit. The editor of The Bee takes this opportunity to commend the President and ‘his eabinet for the fair and just treat- ment the colored employes in the departments are receiving at their hands. THE PRESIDENT’S SPEECH. President Wilson's recent speech in Philadelphia seemed to have met the approbation” of the American people, if not the Euro- peans. When President Wilson spoke about a divided people, The Bee would like to know if he had the colored Amerieans in mind at the time. No nationality is any amore diseriminated against than the colored American. No nation- ality is any more abused than the colored Americans. The Bee com- mends.the President's speech, but in doing so, it doesn’t forget to call the attention of the President to ee the faithfulness, loyalty, devotion, fidelity, fealty and allegiance of his black allies and yet they are separated by infamous legislation. The Bee is always pleased to see all nationalities to come together. The olive branch of love is held out to the foreigner who comes to America, with the torch in one hand and the bomb in the other. They are received as sisters and brothers. The colored Americans who are and always have been loyal and patriotic are told that they are unworthy of American citizenship. How can this be a united country? It was but a historical accident, no doubt, that this great country was called “the United States,” and yet Iam very thankful that it bas the word “united” in its title; and the man who seeks to divide man from man, group from group, Interest from interest in the United States is strik- ing at its very heart. Is the speech of Mr. Wilson con- sistent with existing conditions? The colored Americans are harm- less. They obey the law and are ready to come at any call in de- fense of their country. They make no bombs and neither do they use the torch. America is divided against the colored race. This is a divided country, a country where the nihilists of Russia and bomb- throwers of Italy are given greater consideration than the loyal black American citizens. One is asked to-behave himself, while the other is abused because he obeys the law and fights to sustain a united coun- try. Read the President’s speech sand ask yourself whether this coun. try is in conformity with the Pres. ident’s speech. THE SCHOOL RII, | 4t 4s beheved and in fact stated upon good authority that the Com- missioners will prepare a new school bill and submit it to: Con- gtess. The entire school system will be placed under one head and he is to be appointed by the board of District Commissioners. There ure to be nine members of the ‘board of education, all of whom are to be appointed by the board of District Commissioners, The posi- tioh of supervisor will be abolished and the principals of the respee- tive buildings are to report to the superintendent or the supervisor of the colored schools, who is to be appointed by the superintendent. This supervisor must be a colored gman or woman, ‘The bill will be so drawn that the hoard of education will be given entire supervision and control of the schools. That the superintend- ent will be subject to said board. That no teacher is to be removed, demoted or transferred without the consent of a majority of the mem- bers of the board of education. The colored schools are to be un- der the supervision of the superin tendent of schools who shall have a colored supervisor of all schools, who shall receive reports from the principal of buildings, who shall keep an accurate report of the rat- ing of teachers in his or. her re- spective building. ‘This will abol- ish the oftice of the primary depart- ment. There is no reason for pres- ent canditions in the colored school, ‘which should have long since been remedied. SUMMER BOARDERS. Catlett, Va—Mrs, Kate McGuire hess leave to announce that she is taking boarders at her home, Cat- lett, Va.. at the rate of $4.00 per week, or 75 eents per day paid in advance for hoard and lodging, and will continue the entire fall.” For correspondence please send stamps. Distanee, four squares from. sta- tion, Will find everything pleas. ant. Address +. Mrs, Kate McGuire. Catlett, Va. A : AMERICA FIRST. The Daily Post of May 11th, un- der the caption of | ‘America First, and how to maintain that Position,” among other things says: ‘The aggressions of Japan in China, the, seizure .of our grain and cotton ships-by Great Britain, the sinking of the Williarh P. Frye by Germany the mining of ocean lilghways by" all the bellicerent powers, the killing of our citizens and the destruction of Ameri can interests in Mexico do not make pleasant reading to any American, but naturally direct his attention to. the strength and efficiency of our military and our naval forces. s ‘The President was right in his state. ment that it is America first. _ ‘This is all true, but Amer- iea takes all of these insults from these foregoing nations, but if little Hayti or San Domingo dared sink a United States ship this Sovermment would hardly wait for a reply of reason for the sinking of the American ship by either re- public. The first thing America would do be to send her ships to Haytian and San Domingo waters and demand an indemity. Condi- tions in this country so far as the colored people are concerned would be different if they were or- ganized and in possesion of min. isters of war. The question now is, What will the United States do about it? And what will the Post suggest? —_—___ . WAR If the Unjted States should de- clare war against Germany how would the ships of the United States reach German waters? Ex- President Roosevelt suggests a remedy and it is just as effective as declaring war. Break off all friendly relations with Germany. Don't fight, and just let Germany swe to the merey of the allies. Let us remain at home and sell and buy to ourselves. Let us play in our own back yard and let Ger- many and the allies fight it out. It is plainly seen that the United States is not able to fight. Some years ago when Lieut. Hobson begged Congress to appropriate money for more ships, the old hay- seeds in the House declared that the United States didn’t need ‘any more ships. Mr. Hobson knew what he was talking about. Then again, the colored man has been told in Europe that the European war is the white man’s war. Throughout the south the colored citizen has been disarmed and told to go home and take eare of the sick and bury the dead. The colored man was not wanted in the late eivil war un- til it was found out that the rebels were defeating the Yankees. Don’t forgét the colored man will be needed just the same. The white man can’t carry on a war without the colored brother. An attempt will be made to keep him out but it will not succeed. The next war will make citizens indeed and in fact out of the colored Americans, He will be needed. SCILOOL CANDIDATES. aAppheations and candidates for the ‘board of education have begun to go into the judges of the Su- preme Court of the Distriet of Co- hunbia. ‘The latest applicant. is that of two preachers. Preachers make undesiralle board members. Whatever their denominations are they will work to that end to the deriment of all others. No preacher has as yet made ai good board tem- ber and it is hoped that the judges will not _give them any considera- tion. Since there is no salary at- tached to the offiee, why is itethat so many want it? The latest appli- cant is a candidate of the Associa- tion for the Advancement of the Colored People and he is a preach- er. It is also a bad poliey to ap- point “any more doctors on the board of education. Some time ago Mr. W. L. Hons. ton declared that he was not a can- didate but his name has been pre- sented to the judges and he is now a candidate to all intents and pur- pows. A history of all the candi- dates has been prepared and. sent ta the judges so that they may know who they are and what they stand for. Some who had an idea that they would file an application have changed their minds and de- cided not to enter the contest. THE HANDS OF DESTINY. Doesn't wrong meet its destiny? Have you ever known of the, w- grateful to-mect with suceess? Tn the great historical career of “The Bee no ingrate has ever eseaped the clutches of destiny, Retribu- tion is hound to come to those who ‘try to destroy or bury the truth. What does recent events, show! ‘The hands of destiny has demon- strated their power. ‘The righteous man or woman is hound fo escape the hands of destiny, and happi- ness always comes to the pure in heart. Recent events have layed bare those who would destroy trath and destiny is still reaching out its hand for the unworthy and traitorous hearts. It will reaeh them no matter how fast they may run to eseape from the wrath to come, The hands of destiny works ina peeuliar way. They reach out for the unworthy at a time when we think that nothing can destroy us. They come like retribution eomes to the faithless.” bow COL. ROOSEVELT — The so-called libel snit in New York is a tempest ina tea pot. It Icoks like Col. Roosevelt will be vindicated and will, lead in the presidential campaign in 1916. There is nothing to prevent his election if he secures the nomina- tion. It would have been better had Mr. Barnes allowed his libel to have died silently and undis- turbed. The American people love a winner,.no matter what his com- plexion may be or his nationality. Col. Roosevelt is a winner no mat- ter what his faults may have been or what they may be nosv. It will he definitely decided in a few days whether Col. Roosevelt will be a candidate for the presidency or not. His friends are persuading him to enter the contest, but what conclu- sion will be reached The Bee is not in a position to state at this time. DON'T WANT WAR. President Wilson is to be sup- ported in his contention to keep this country going into war with Germany or any other nation, War is no play thing and it is the sen- sible person who wants peace. Those who know what war is will be glad to know that the President will be able to keep this country out of it. Times are hard enough, but if we have war the suffering in this country will be as hard as the suffering is in Europe. PRESIDENTIAL TIMBER. It is quite evident that there will be some hard hustling next year for presidential nomination, Among those spoken of are: Ex. President Roosevelt, Senatar Weeks of Massachusetts, a yery strong man; Governor Willis of Ohio, ex-Senator Root of _ New York, ex-View President Fairbanks of Indiana, and a few others. If we are to judge by signs of the times one of the foregoing will be nominated for president of the United States. Sting a few right here. ’ DEANWOOD REVIVAL_ fae nn ne oy oreat revival meeting soing on at Deanwood M. E. Church under the supervision of God's Holy Spirit, through Rey. Dr. C. P, With: row, the great evangelist. He is God's instrument in His vineyard. There have been fifteen conversions unto Christ, and others are seeking his love. 3 The revival ‘ts well attended by the members of the church, also by the Christians of the First Baptist Church of Deanwood. There is a great spirit existing be- tween the M. E. Church and the First Baptist Church. “Rev. Brent prayed that thé whole of Deanwood ‘would hear the word of God, and be con verted unto Christ, and to hear Sis ter Henderson and Sister Moody sing. ing and praying that God's” Holy Spirit would take Deanwood in this revival. Rev. «A. Randell, pastor; Rey. C. P Withlow, evangelist, of Norfolk, Va.; Alex. Atkinson, o THEY sav Dr. Thurston will receive 2 cold re- ception ‘at the Mu-So-Lit. ‘That a majority of the members will not attend. That the Mu-So-Lit Club is not to be used to boost up anybody. ‘The Mu-So-Lit ought to go out of business. Dr. Williston is a candidate for del- esate next year. A.good man. Doctor will begin to grease the wheels shortly. Wagons cannot run without being greased. * Dr. Will Davis s a model greaser. Robert Harlan has the greatest tog. Rery shop in the city for colored peo ple. If you want to wear a good shoe go to Ware's, Eleventh and You streets Married life has certainly quieted Jesse H. Foster. ~ He belongs to the Byars class of Fishermen." They both got caught nibbling. ‘They are jolly good fellows and the ladies say they make good husbands Manager Andrew J, Thomas is the chief Fisherman now who can smell a nibble before the bite. It is only a question of time before Andrew swallows hook and line. « The mass meeting of the people on the school question will be a great one, - : President Wilson will have a Dis: trict colored man: recorder of deeds, 35 VeaRre Third of, next month The Bee will enter its 35th year. This i$ a record for an up-todate weekly paper. Send in your subscriptions and advertise ments now. Ware's Bargain Houte. The only colored shoe store and bargain house in this city is at the corner of Eleventh and You streets northwest. Don't fail to go today and Purchase a pair of shoes from the up- to-date shoe store. Miss Green will greet the ladies and Mr. Ware will greet everybody. Any kind of shoe you want may be found at this.store. . + The Toggery Shop. Now, if you want first-class men’s and boys’ goods you should not fail to’ patronize Harlan's Toggery shop, Seventh near Tenth streets northwest, Now is the-time to call at the fashlon- Plate establishment. Say that you saw this in The Bee and also the ad- vertisement elsewhere. —______. St. Paul’s New Pacta- c¥. David Johnson, the newly ap- pointed pastor at St.Paul A. M. E. chureh, oecupied his pulpit on Sunday morning and evening and preached to large audiences during the day and created a very favorable impression on the members and others present and it is expected that the church will increase both spiritually and finan- cially under his pastorate during this conference year. With the officers of the church he has already arranged for a grand rally in June to make some needy improvements to the church edifice. “ Séhoot Comnetitive Britt, Annital Competitive Drill, First Bat. talion of High School Cadets at Amer- ican Teague Park, May 27, 1915, at 3 o'clock. -\dmission, box seats, 50 cents; grand stand, 25 cents; covered seats, are for sale at M street High School, Manual Training School and Phelps school. m-15-22 “FREE PUFFS.” Last Sunday’s Post contained about two thousand dollars worth of adver- tisements from Colored business men in this city. It would have been sut- cidal to the colored press had it charg- ed one-third of that amount. The free “puffs,” free notices on demand, ap- ply to the colored press. 7 SNAKE CAUSES AUTO WRECK. Runaway Follows Owner’s Effort to + _ Kill Copperhead on Seat. East Orange, N. J.—James Morrison of Orange went automobiling with his family the other afternoon and when ver the Second mountain drove tnto firt rosd so that his wife and two chil- féren could pick wild Sowers, They left ‘the car under a large oak tree and jsauntered off. ‘Half an hour later Mrs. Morrison and her two children returned to the car for eee return trip. Colled up on the front Seat was a large copperhead snake. "The mother and children, dropping the flowers, ran away screaming. ‘Mr, Morrison returned to the car and, as the branches hung low over it, [pushed it back to the macadam road of Eagle Rock avenue. Getting a stout dlub from the woods, he swung at the make, missed it and accidentally gave the car a push, and down the bill {t ‘went. ; ‘The grade was very steep, and the gutomoblle ran through a wooden fence nto the farm of Jacob Miller, striking 2 calf, killing a couple of chickens and Qually halting after it had torn away part of Miller’s back porch. By this time there was not much left of the car, and Mr, Morrison, with his wife and two children, walked four miles homé The snake escaped. USE FOUND FOR BEAR GRASS. Piber Obtained From It Converted Into Cordage, Matting, Eto. Tucumearl, N. M.—Gathering the spear-like leaves of tho wild bear grass that grows profusely over a large area of western Texas and baling the fiber that {s obtained therefrom ts a new industry for this part of the country. A large plant for preparing the fiber for market has been established here. ‘The product 1s shipped to Chicago, where it Js manufactured into rope, cordage, matting and other products. The available supply of the raw ma- terial 1s sald to be practically inex- haustible. Up to the time it was discovered that the leaves contain a valuable fiber bear-grass was considered worthless by the ranchmen. It fs now proving a source of considerable revenue for the land owners and the men who are em- ployed in marketing it, Uncle Sam Must Be Gareful fo Bar the Unfit. Washington — Eternal vigilance ts needed on the part of the immigration department in restricting the number of unfit !mtnigrants trying to enter this country. Although immigration has had a tremendous drop, paupers, in- sane, eplleptle and feeble minded per- sons, professional beggars, those likely to become a public charge, contract Ia- borers, assisted aliens, those living on immorality and others debarred from entering this country still seem to be emigrating, though probably In smaller numbers. : Last year 33,041 individuals were re- fased entrance to thls country, a pro- Portion to the total number of aliens (immigrant and nonimmigrant) landing of 23 per cent, wiille for the balf year ending January, 1915, 15,208 were de barred, being 5.1 per ceut of the total immigration during that time, Of those trying to enter during the last sts months 249 were Idiots, Imbe- clles or feeble minded, G7 were insane or epileptic, 1,144 were suffering frow Igathsome or dangerous contagious dis- eases, 9,909 were Ilkely to become = public charge, 1,746 were contract in- borers, 344 were assisted allebs and 171 Were coming for immoral purposes Many people see in the fact that there 4s little reduction in the numbers of the mentally, physically and morally unfit who are attempting to enter this country sin Ind{cation of what may be expected in the near future, At the end of the war Europe will try to keep its strong, Its ablebodied and {ts healthy {ndividuals, while enormous financial burdens will probably Induce a marked tendency toward emigration, actively encourazed perhaps, of those who are apt to become a burden on the state. Such problems as far as possible will be shifted to other shoulders through je Process of emigration Only strin- gent rezulations on the part of the American government and extraordl- nary cllicieney in {ts immigration serv- fee will prevent such an unloading of the untit upon the shoulders of Uncle | Sam. NEW ORLEANS IS RAT PROOF. Not a Caso of Plague In City Since Oct. 4—Work Continues. Washington.—"More than half of the approximately 70,000 buildings in New Orleans have been made rat proof: there has not been a case of plague there since Oct. 4 last, and It will not be long before New Orleans will be one of the most rat proof cities in thr World,” announced Dr. W. C. Rucker. assistant surzeon general of the public health service. Dr. Rucker has charge of the eradication of the plague. Reports show that 318,000 rata hare been cauxht by the health authorities tn New Orleans since the anti-plague campaign began last autumn, and all of them have been subjected to bac- terfological examination. “All the rats caught bare. been identified as to spo eles and sex,” sald Dr. Rucker. “The species plays an important part.” EPITAPH ON STEPPING STONE Found on Slab Just Turned Over, After Fifty Years. Columbia, Conn.—Needing a flat stone for repairs that he was making. Ed- ward Phillips pried up one which for over fifty years had been used as a stepping stone near the farmhouse Dack door. To bis surprise he saw on the reverse side, in fairly plain letters, the inscription: In memory of Emily, daughter of Mr. Joseph and ‘Mra. Eunice Smith, who died ‘Ap.ll 15, 181¢ aged six mooths and fifteen ere ‘ Rest, thou, sweet slumberer, tn the peace ‘tal grave: Short “was thy Ute; forgotten soon! ball be. Except the fow who, drowned fn sorrow’s wave, ‘With painful pleasure ati = thes rare Nobody knows whire the stone had deen used or where it came from. Mr. Phillips’ tather bought the house over fifty years ago and the stone was at ‘the back door then for a stepping stone. It fs five feet long aad nearly two feet wide. oo LAST SHOT OF CIVIL WAR. ‘Woman Asked Police to See if Old Gun ‘Was Loaded—it Was. New York—The “last shot of the civil war? was fired recently In 2 ceurtroom. It came from a gun which had been hanging for years on a wall in the home of the late Willant H. Hodgson. The musket had been car- ed in the war of the rebellion by Mr. Hodgson's father, Mr. Hodgson's sister was preparing to more to another house, but was afraid to take down the old musket. Bhe called in Lieutenant Henry Brown st the Flatbush police station and turned the gun over to him. He took it around td the station house and showed it to Attendant Patrick O'Loughlin of the Flatbush court.. which 1s in the same building. Btanding In the corridor O’Lougblin pointed the sun at the floor and pull- ed the trigger. The old war musket was heavily loaded, and there was a report which startled the pol'ce re- serves and the people in the conrt- oom. Helm of Kentucky Would Go After South American Trade, Washington. — Representative Heim of Kentucky bas 4 plun to extubbsb u national bank at Ancon, in the Iana- ma canal zone, with branches ebe where in that country. He would call it the Pan-American bank and give {t a capital stock of $25,000.00, divided into shares of par value of $100 each. . Just before congress adjourned Mr. Helm introduced a bill to incorporate the Pan-American bank, and when the Sixty-fourth congress convenes be ‘will press it for actfon. “The commercial tleap resulting from the European war has convinced every thinking man fn this country ‘that foreign trade is a vital element ia our domestic prosperity and that the continents of North and South America have greater {dentity of in- terests than was ever realized before.” said Mr. Tielm. “There never was # tme when opportunity was knocking 80 loud at our doors. The commerce and business of n continent are with- in our grasp. The manufacturing en- terprises in Central and South Amer- ica are very limited, and it Is to thh matter that I wish the attention uf the country conld he directed. “Few, if any, of the.republics to the south of uy haye the means of trany- porting or delivering thelr products tv any other country. Under existing con- ditiins uearly all the trade of Central and South America flows across the Atlantic. It ought to be flowing from North America to Central aad Soutt America. “About the only means of creatin:: commercial afd business relations are banking faellities, transportation. prew bureau and mercantile agents. Under the federal reserve act a bank with $1,000,000 capital In the United States can establisit a branch bank Io auy of the countries In Central or South Amer. fea. This provision, in my opinion. does not meet the conditions. What we need {4 2 bank of suiliclent proper- tlony aml magnitude and importance and prestize to handle the business of the continent. “The government of the canal zone is goldg to be just as stable and steady | as the gyrernment of the United Btates. If we establish a bank on the canal zone It becomes Identified with the locality. Our goverment Is be hind it. That guarantees confidence and makes {ta sure 0. ‘The govern ments to the south of us would be I». splred with conthlence fn the institu” top.” Girl Made Lieutenant. Petrograd.—Army orders contain the promotion of a young woman, Alexan dra Lazerey. to Heutenant, with vix- teen other girls belonging to familes of Don Cossacks. She has been Oghting alongside male Telatives since the beginning of thy war. Elght of these have been ktllek and Miss Lagerey was a prisoner. ut she Killed ber guard and escaped aw! led a reconnoltering party which cwy~ tured elghteen ublans. 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 Mr. and Mrs. Foster, of Scranton, Pa., were visitors in this city last Sunday. Mr. Samuel Tucker, of Providence, R. I., is home after a very pleasant visit in this city. Miss Fenstine McCall of this city attended the funeral of her grand mother, Mrs. Lydia Howard of Frederick, Md., last week. Miss Alice Hill, of Baltimore, spent last Monday and Tuesday in this city. While here she attended the graduation exercises of the Training School for Nurses, Freedmen's Hospital. Misses Ruth and Fay Flowers of New Rochelle, New York, and Miss Ida Taylor, of Hartford, Conn., spent last Sunday in this city visiting friends. Mrs. Mattle Clark Orme spent last Sunday in this city. Mrs. Orme is teaching in New York. Miss H. L. Jennings of this city is visiting her brother, Mr. Lewis, of Plainfield, New Jersey. Dr. R. C. Wormley and Fred F. Durrah of Plainfield, New Jersey were in the city last week. The trustees of Metropolitan A. M. E. church refused to entertain the annual conference next year owing to extensive repairs to be made on the church. Dr. George W. White, formerly of the Freedmen's Hospital, leaves this week for Richmond, Va., where he will engage in the practice of medicine. Dr. White is well known in Richmond and being well qualified there is no reason why he should not succeed. Mr. Alfred Robinson, one of Norfolk, Va., leading citizens and a large tax payer, was in the city this week on a visit to his wife who is sick at Freedmen's Hospital. Mr. Robinson is related to Attorney A. W. Scott. Dr. D. B. Johnson has opened an office in Petersburg, Va., his old home town where he is engaged in the practice of medicine. Success to you, "D. B." Miss Daisy Gaskins of Philadelphia is at her home in this city visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Lucy Jackson Perry of this city died in Steelton, Pa., last Monday after a lingering illness. The West Virginia Collegiate Institute will have their commencement exercises Wednesday, May 26, 1915, at 2 o'clock, p. m., in Fleming Hall. The grand May entertainment, which is to be given by Mt. Calvary Commandery No. 4 Knights Templar at Masonic Hall, 1111 Nineteenth street northwest, Thursday evening, May 20, 1915, promises to be quite an attraction. The several Commanderies and Lodges and the Grand Lodge of the Jurisdiction are to be in attendance. Invitations have also been extended to the Chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star and to the Ladies' Auxiliaries. There will be good music and refreshments. Admission, 15 cents. Sir Joseph Miner, Eminent Commander. Sir James O. Bamfield, recorder. Sir Charles P. Ford, chairman of Committee on Arrangements. Mrs. Nelly Kelly, president of Ladies' Auxiliary. Little Princess Richardson, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Mae J. Richardson, is in New York, where she went to take part in the grand concert at the Palace Casino May 10, given by J Lubrie Hill, the playright and author, and her father, R. C. Richardson, the moving picture king, given for the benefit of the Metropolitan and Union Baptist churches. There were nearly 3,000 people present. Little Princess was called to the footlight three times. The managers were so much pleased with the little girl that they gave her twenty-five dollars and paid their expenses. Mr. Hill spoke of her as being a most wonderful child. Miss Eva Burrell is spending a most delightful week in Yonkers, New York, with her cousin, Mrs. Paul Dray. The music was furnished by the members of the club and the special combination of mandolin, piano and drums was pronounced by all present to be a decided novel hit; also the singing by this club was enchanting. Mr Hermond Steward has returned from Warrenton, Va., and is visiting his mother at 2009 12th street. He expects to leave in a few days for New York City. Dr. E. P. Beckley, of 527 You street northwest, was injured last Tuesday afternoon by a car striking his automobile. Dr. James T. Walker, also an occupant of the car, received a fracture of the leg. They were taken to the Freedmen's Hospital for treatment. Prof. Charles H. Wesley, of Yale University, related his experiences in Europe before the Bethel Literary last Tuesday evening; also Miss Georgia Simpson of the M Street High School. They both were in Europe at the beginning of the war. The total number of deaths last week were 104, of which 54 were white and 50 were colored, while a total number of births reported were 123, of which 102 were white and 36 colored. Miss M. A. D. Madre delivered an address in Wilmington, Del., last Sunday night. Her subject was "Mothers Day." Mrs. Ethel Hall Spriggs entertained last Sunday evening from 3 to 6:30 in honor of Mrs. Susie Mayfield, of Philadelphia, Pa., and two other young ladies who paid flying visits to this city. There was buffet service. The ladies left at 7 p.mock for Philadelphia much pleased with our city. Why the school push in the Mu-So-Lit Club invites Dr. Thurston to speak. If Dr. Thurston wishes to know the sentiment of the people against the present school administration? If Rev. O. L. Mitchell hopes to be appointed as the successor of Dr. Charles H. Marshall. How many people will attend the mass meeting of the people? If the present school administration hasn't outlived its usefulness? Will the anti-school element in the Mu-So-Lit Club welcome Dr. Thurston? ECHOES FROM LINCOLN. Lincoln and all the surrounding country is at its best just now. The gay suburbanite is busy with his garden, flowers and chickens. Miss Sarah E. Harris, of Galveston, Texas, who was so critically ill with pneumonia, has been recuperating at Chapman Cottage. She reported for duty at Freedman's Hospital greatly improved. Select parties and clubs hunting a place for an outing will be wise to visit Lincoln before deciding. Chapman Cottage has spacious, well shaded grounds, with good water. The broad veranda affords sufficient space for dancing. Dr. Geo. Benjamin and family spent Sunday, May 2, at Lincoln. Also Mr. Louis Coleman of Baltimore and his daughters, Misses Anna and Consuella, and Miss Alma McGuin were guests at Chapman Cottage. Master Bernard Chapman and two other students of Manassas Industrial School, who were in the city for the affair at Howard Theater May 8, stopped in Lincoln at the home of the former. These are busy days on Lincoln Heights, especially at the National Training School, where preparations for the commencement are in full swing. Rev. Allen Green of Baltimore is returned for another year at Ward A. M. E. Chureh. His wife, who has been ill at Freedman's Hospital, is greatly improved and will be among her friends again. The annual migration of the city folks to the suburbs has begun and the vacant houses filled and new ones being built. FALLS CHURCH NOTES. Baptising was held at the Second Baptist Church Sunday. Among the candidates were Messrs. James King, Gaskins Smith, Master Coleman, Misses Francis Simmons and Elenora Coleman. The members of the Mother's Progressive Council took charge of the covenant meeting which preceded the Lord's supper. The hand of fellowship was given those who were baptised and also Mrs. Luvernis Lee, Mrs. Roscoe Ewing and Mrs. Lewis. The Mother's Progressive Council held its meeting at the residence of Mrs. George W. Powells, Tuesday evening. Mr. William Carpenter returned Saturday from Warrenton, Va. Mrs. Frederick Marine of Washington, D. C., visited her mother, Mrs. Louise Lee Sunday, who remains quite sick. Mr. Gray Tinner of Washington, D. C., visited friends here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James King and daughter Corn. of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Terry, of Merrifield, Va., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor Sunday; Miss Mabel Williams who is teaching at Theological Seminary, spent the week end here visiting friends. Mrs. Luvernis Lee entertained at luncheon Friday Mrs. Lillie Lee, Miss Frances Simmons and Annie Henderson. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Compton, of Washington, D. C., have moved in our town recently. Miss Swan of Washington, D. C., was the guest Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Talbert Thomas were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Taliferro and Mrs. Louise Lee, who have been in Washington, D. C., during the winter, have returned home. Miss Martha Ford entertained at dinner Sunday Mrs. Frederick A. Marine. of Washington: D. C. ALEXANDRIA, VA., NOTES. Miss Mamie Bruce Married. Chew-Bruce. In Alexandria, Va., December 21, 1914, Mamie E. Bruce, of Baltimore, Md., and Wm. H. Chew of Croom, Md., Rev. Alexander Truatt, officiating. No cards. Friends of Miss Mamie E. Bruce, of Baltimore, teacher of the public school at Croom, and Mr. Wm. H. Chew of Croom were greatly surprised when the news leaked out that the couple were quietly married in Alexandria, Va., December 21, 1914. Miss Bruce is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Bruce of Baltimore and is a graduate of the Baltimore Normal School, class '08. Since her graduation she has been teaching in the public schools of Maryland. Mr. Chow is a Hampton man and has been engaged in the grocery business, but has recently retired in order to give more time to insurance work and agriculture. The happy couple will reside in Croom where they shall be at home to their many friends. CROOM NOTES. A very delightful basket picnic was enjoyed by a number of young folks from this village and Washington Sunday, May 2. The day was spent at the Zoological Park, Washington, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Among those in the party were: Mrs. Mayme V. Brown, Mrs. Edythe Miller of Washington, Miss Brooks, a student at Howard University, Miss Mabel B. Williams' and Messrs. Jackson, A. C. Swann, Emory R. Cole and others. A very elaborate reception was given in honor of Rev. C. C. Nelson, pastor of St. Mary's M. E. church, by the members of the church Saturday, May 8. The guests were bountifully served with all the dainties of the season. Mr. Chas.Greenleaf was master of ceremonies. The Odd Fellows of Upper Marlboro and Nottingham turned out in their respective towns last Sunday for their annual sermon. Rev. Alfred Young of Baltimore preached at Marlboro and Rev. C. C. Nelson at Nottingham. Both sermons were largely attended. Mr. and Mrs. Isalah Harridy of Baltimore were the guests last Sunday of the latter's sister, Mrs. Wm. Sedgwick. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS. His Administration Highly Commended. For the past four or five years gentlemen like Messrs. C. H. Fenville, Benj. H Harris, W. O. Dawson Walter S. Creuse, John S. Johnson and Frank Coalman feel called upon to regulate management of of the public school located here. This year they united their forces for the purpose of electing Mr. C. H. Fenville to fill the place on the school trustee board which has been so honorably filled by Mr. James F. Armstrong for so many years. The good people of the school district met at the public hall in great numbers. Mr. Benj. Harris was made chairman of the meeting. He appointed tellers and men to act that he thought was adverse to Mr. Armstrong. He would recognize only those men he thought were against Mr. Armstrong. Notwithstanding unfair and unjust ruling Mr. James F. Armstrong was elected by than a two-thirds majority. Not only did Mr. Armstrong defeat Mr. C. H. Ponville, he defeated also Mr. Frank Coalman who was unfortunately placed on the trustee board May 4, 1914. When the election of Mr. Armstrong was announced the people shouted and cheered nearly an hour. The · Parent-Teacher's Association has arranged for the entertainment of the Prince George county teachers who will hold their third quarterly meeting and first annual exhibition here May 13th and 14th, 1915. The community will give a reception in honor of the teachers Thursday night. A full account of the meeting, exhibition and reception will be given in the next issue of The Bee. The following filled important parts on the program. This will also appear next week: W. W. Jones, M. D. Rev, Love, Rev. W. W. McCary, Rev. O. G. Hunter, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, Mr. James F. Armstrong, Miss E. F. G. Merritt, Prof. E. S. Burroughs Hoh. W. C. Chase, Dr. L. B. Moore, Dr' D. S. S. Goodloe and others. The Home Builders Lodge, G. U. O. O. F., and their auxiliary Household of Ruth, gathered in their regalia in the Palmmount Helights Methodist Episcopal church, Sunday afternoon, May 9, 1915, at 3 p. m., and listened to their annual Thanksgiving sermon, which was preached by one of their own number, the Rev. John M. Beane, pastor of Bennings Methodist Episcopal church. The sermon was an instructive and inspiring one, worthy of the occasion. Following the sermon Mr. A. E. Briscoe gave very timely remarks on "Odd Fellowship." The occasion was an enjoyable one and the members and friends of the church hope to have the order again. The collection for the occasion was generously presented to the church for which thanks was duly rendered. COOK—MAYER: Dr. S. Le Count Cook, one of Washington's leading young physicians, will marry Miss Lou Mayer, one of the leaders of the smart set of this city. Miss Mayer is a teacher in the public schools, and the daughter of the late Dr. E. H. Mayer, formerly of Columbus, Ga. The wedding will take place June 26. They will leave immediately for California, accompanied by Mrs. Mayer, who has a married daughter in Los Angeles. After visiting the exposition they will stop in Chicago where they will be the guests of Dr. Williams, surgeon-in-chief, of the Providence Hospital. AMPHIONS ELECT OFFICERS. At a recent meeting of the Amphion Glee Club, the following persons were elected to office for the ensuing year: J. H. Washington, president; Geo. H. Jefferson, vice president; Clarence A. Barbour, secretary; Chas. A. Champ, treasurer, Leon Leonard, Ilbrarian; Prof. J. Henry Lewis, Mr. Lewis H. Murray and Company Present The Evolution of the Dance Consisting of Modern Society Exhibitton and Classique Dances at the Howard Theat.e Saturday, May 22nd Starting promptly 6:15 P.M. Orchestra under the direction of Mr. James Reese Europe Prices 25c, 35c and 50c. Seats on sale at Box Office manager and director. These officers will be installed June 7. at which time a banquet will be given. Arrangements were also perfected for the usual outing which will be given in June. WEST WASHINGTON The members of Mt. Zion M. E. church have organized themselves in what is known as A Bonded Debt Society for the purpose of cancelling the church debt of four thousand five hundred dollars ($4,500.00). Mr. Wm. Walker, president; Mrs. Mara Hall, treasurer; Mr. Sillas Richard, secretary. Rev. W. D. Naylor, late pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. church, has left for Salem, Va., where he has been assigned as pastor of the church for the next conference year. The splendid reception and presentation on Sunday afternoon tendered to Rev. Wm. H. Gaines was a worthy and deserving compliment to him and he leaves for his new duties much encouraged for many kind words of expression by the speakers, Mrs. Martha Lee, with others presented from a well-filled purse. Rev. Gaines' responses were feeling and cheerfully made. Mr. Thorsten Rhodes presided. He and his wife are now residing at 1820 Suratara street, Harrisburg, Pa., where he has been appointed as pastor of the M. E. church. The Thanksgiving services of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and the Household of Ruth of the section on Sunday evening was largely attended at the First Baptist church. Rev. E. E. Ricks delivered a most eloquent sermon. Mr. Wm. I. Lee, Grand Master of the District, delivered the oration. Mr. Walter J. Abrams and Mr. Jas. L. Turner, ex-emembers of the District Grand Lodge, occupied seats on the platform. Mr. A. Pinkett acted as master of ceremonies. The choir of the church rendered excellent music. DETROIT CAFE 33 H Street, Northeast Two Blocks from Union Station Meals. 15c, 20c, and 25c. GOOD SERVICE. Accommodation for Travellers. MRS. BERTIE WOOD, Proprietress. JUSTIU'S OLD STAND It's what our trade say that makes it so. We buy the class of stock that men will buy quickly and making a square profit, we can afford to sell low, perhaps lower than you generally pay. It's a safe, say-so and a call here convines and draws more trade. The slightly-used suits, $3 to $10, are trade bringers, as it's cash saved to men who can use the saving. One price. Justh's Old Stand, 619 D. GENERAL HOUSE REPAIRING. House Painting BUILDING SUPPLIES Wall Paper, Paste and Glue Oil, Paint and Glass Tin, Gutters, Spouting and Stove Piping. Second Hand Tin for Sale. Tinning and Repairing. HARDWARE Motar, Lime, Sand, Cement, Union Finish, Plaster Paris, Gypsine, Terra Cotta Pipes, Building Papers and Dry Colours, etc. THE DURABLE Ready Mixed Paint and Varnish Stain, Prepared. J. JOS. CATLOTH 308 41-2 St. S. W. Washington, D. C. WANTED At The Bee office, a typewriter and bookkeeper. The right kind of a person may secure a good position. Call or write. Manager, Box M. Bee Office, 1109 Eye St. Also a smart boy, one that is competent to collect bills, is wanted at The Bee office. Apply between the hours of 8 and 8:30 a. m., and 4 and 5 p. m. A Father's Rash Vow AND His Daughter's Sa Beautifully Portrayed In 3 Acts th Entitled AND His Daughter's Sacrificing Spirit Portrayed In 3 Acts through Prose; Poetry Entitled JEPTHAH AND HIS DAUGHTER Secure a ticket and attend this giver the same time behold the most beautiful Capital. A chorus of 40 voices will be rended. Will be Dramatically JOHN WESLEY A. M. Corner of 14th and Corcoran. Formerly known as Saint Andreas WEDNESDAY EVENING. Under the Auspices ALLIED HEALTH. For the Benefit of said General Admission, 25 cents DIRECTOR:—Capt. Wm. P. Stitt, and Carolina U. S. V., in the War with STAGE SCENERY and embellishing the management of Mr. Daniel Freeman. 14th St. N. W. GENERAL MANAGER and PROMOTER wood, also a former officer of For Tickets Call on or See Call. 1516 14th Street Northwest Howard Dent 700 Tea Street, N. W. Corner 7th and Tea Phone North 2009 Open until 10 o'clock every night Colored Dentist Of 10 years experience The only up to date dental pro- by Colored Dentist SPECIALISTS IN TREATING THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN Lady Attendant Aide NO PAIN—NO HIGH PRICE GOLD CROWN AND BRIDGE WORK GAS ADMINISTERED AND TECHNICAL PERTAINMENT Advice, extracting and teeth cleaning. We employ no a ticket and attend this grand and interesting me behold the most beautiful church in the s of 40 voices will be rendered. Will be Dramatically Rendered at JOHN WESLEY A. M. E. Z. CHURCH former of 14th and Corcoran Streets Northwest merely known as Saint Andrews Episcopal Chur WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 12, 1915 Under the Auspices of the ALLIED HELPERS For the Benefit of said Church Omission, 25 cents Reserved Seat :—Capt. Wm. P. Stitt, a former officer of the U. S. V., in the War with Spain. ENERY and embellishing the play effects wi ment of Mr. Daniel Freeman, whose photo studi N. W. MANAGER and PROMOTER:—Capt. Thomas also a former officer of the 3rd North Caroli Tickets Call on or See Capt. Thos. L. Leatherv 1516 14th Street Northwest, Washington, D. C. Howard Dental Parlors Secure a ticket and attend this grand and interesting drama; at the same time behold the most beautiful church in the Nation's Capital. A chorus of 40 voices will be rendered. Will be Dramatically Rendered at JOHN WESLEY A. M. E. Z. CHURCH Corner of 14th and Corcoran Streets Northwest Formerly known as Saint Andrews Episcopal Church WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 12, 1915 Under the Auspices of the ALLIED HELPERS For the Benefit of said Church General Admission, 25 cents Reserved Seats, 20 Cents DIRECTOR:—Capt. Wm. P. Stitt, a former officer of the 3rd North Carolina U. S. V. in the War with Spain Carolina U. S. V., in the War with Spain. STAGE SCENERY and embellishing the play effects will be under the management of Mr. Daniel Freeman, whose photo studio is at 1833 14th St. N.W. GENERAL MANAGER and PROMOTER:—Capt. Thomas L. Leatherwood, also a former officer of the 3rd North Carolina H. D. V. For Tickets Call on or See Capt. Thos. L. Leatherwood, 1516 14th Street Northwest, Washington, D. G. Howard Dental Parlors up to date dental parlors in the city by Colored Dental Surgeons. LISTS IN TREATING THE TEETH OF NO WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Lady Attendant Always Present. O PAIN—NO HIGH PRICES—EASY TERM BROWN AND BRIDGE WORK AT LOWEST MINISTERED AND TEETH EXTRACTED PERTS. extracting and teeth cleaned free when work is We employ no students. HELLER'S AIR STOR The only up to date dental parlors in the city operated by Colored Dental Surgeons. SPECIALISTS IN TREATING THE TEETH OF NERVOUS WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Lady Attendant Always Present. NO PAIN—NO HIGH PRICES—EASY TERMS. GOLD CROWN AND BRIDGE WORK AT LOWEST PRICES. GAS ADMINISTERED AND TEETH EXTRACTED BY EXPERTS. Advice, extracting and teeth cleaned free when work is ordered. We employ no students. HELLER'S HAIR STORE 712 Seventh St., Washington, D. C. The Home of Quality Since 1856 712 Seventh St., Washington, D. C. The Home of Quality Since 1856. 39c This solid brass highly polished, long and 1 inch wide. The teeth are ment it for good work. It is worth Sent by mail, insured, for 50c in st. 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THE PALACE PHARMACY, Cor. L St. and New Jersey ‘ “GIVEN UP,” LIVED 54 YEARS. * e ‘e 2 AMERICAN GUNS .:. nt. he National Religious Training onfederate Veteran Left on Field Mor- tally Wounded. HIT THE HARDEST attics ete - _ School, Durham, N.C. dying with the surgeon's notation, & “mortally sounded,” jrsiten after nis = ae ‘ —_—— name, only to e y-four years ant ieee vA Lye Dan Lee a a) ae ae : aa S i lI cS ET a die a natural death, was the experi- fe eo ee Sint ee ea ae By f the late Join W. Davis, SE PORN BENS Se te Heap Sisune et Seen: ee * Daniels Tals Why We Use ses'Ssct'affuca| igo Ue Os a cr ; «just received bere fi Joseph A Be wife. vat «0%, RES SS Se oS ey rt eS SSeS eee ad Fourteen Inch Gannon, isiu'snviber Contederate veteran of! EMMY ET ae OY BR Bee age Sooo RO ae a ; Uyattevill, Matells the story 25 f0 Ad ee ee ae oe ag am Be Baer EAP e alae 7 ara . od P “Ihave just seen mention of the By ‘ ee cy ; aes ee aa ey 34 rT i aD H MORE GUNS OH EVERY SHIP acct in Fulton of John W, Davis. He a pk > «lee 8 ne OTe Fi Sa aa a England’s Queen Elizabeth Has Eight Fifteen-inch Guns, While the Penn- sylvania Carries Twelve Fourteen- inch Pieces—American Boat !s 70 Per Cent More Effective. Washington.—In a recent letter giv- ing a detailed review of what had been-done to improve and strengthen the navy in the past two years Seere- tary Danicls made this statement: ‘The bureau_of ordnance has develop- ed a fourten inch gun that will shoot farther, shoot straighter and hit harder Than aby fun now in use or known to be designed by a foreign country. There has been much interest in the matter of the effectiveness of the guns of tho navy, and Secretary Daniels has given out thesfollowing information amplifying his earlier statement: “The question of the proper callber for the main battery guns of our bat- we * Bh as i. fruit. INE aa S fn 433 % aa oS lek af AS ms a — | ie i” ia ne { Be ' a SE ' oy ¥ Sree », : BR Se gees Fe SF ee Sere Seeeeeen ee: ‘DATTERY OF BIG GUNS DESIGNED IN AMERICA, Ueships fs one that has recelved the Hivet careful consideration on the part, of the bureau of ordime and the gen- eral board. “There is an naiem with rexard to calibers which amounts te ths: That a ship sheuld mount the smatiest’ big gun that will pieree the enemy's armor over vitals at the maximum peobable Yghting ranse. The fourteen inch guns ef the Pennsylvania will xet through the maximum armor att, so tar ay our knowladge gues, ata rinpe of 12+ 000 yards. The Queen Laizabeth’s of teen Inch guits will do little more than that. If our information is correct ats to the velowity af the British fifteen ineh Fun tlhe fuurteen inch guns on the -Pennsylvania will minge alittle farther than the Queen Elizabeth's fif- teen inch gun. The Matter trajectory ef the fourteen inch yun gives it in- creased probability of hitting in com- pariven with the fifteen inch gun. “The Vennsyivania mounts twelve guns to the (Queen Elizabeth's eight. Therefore the velume of fire of our ship exeeeds the volume of firé of the Brith ship by 7 per cent, “The nary department has built and proved a sixteen inch gun superior to both the fifteen fuch and fourteen inch ko far as ponetration of armor xt fight: Jog range is concerned. If the Penn- sylvanin were te be armed with the sixteen Ineh zum she could carry only eight as agalust the twelve fourteen: inch guns now assigned her. If we alopted the fifteen inch caliber we weuk] have to make a sacrifice in pun: ber of suns as great or nearly as great a8 was done In the desizn of the Queen Etzabeth. . ; ‘ “Counting volume of fire and proba: Witty of hittins. we see that at battle rance Ue nttmber of Mows delivered by the Penfisylvatda Ina given time WHI eseeed these given by the Queen Wenbeth by To per ceut.. The fifteen fuel sun, ft fs stated. fires a shell weighing 1420 pomuls, Our ‘fourteen neh shell Welzhs 1400 pounds The cbarsting effect of the larger shell will Ge xreater, of. course, but we have lit the doubt that the destructive effect of the burst of the fourteen ieh shell wil be quite sullictent for its task. No on can doubt,the advisability of deliverin: serenteen hits to ten of the enemy Added to all of the above, we must recollect that the chance of havin; guntire survive rests with the ship car rylng the greater number. “Now, if we compare these guns a range greater than battle range 0} armor piercing runze and merely coun the ability to reach the ¢nemy’s dec: or undrmored parts we find that th Pennsylvania's zuns range quite as fa at a maximum as those of the Quee1 Elizabeth. eth guns range farthe than they would have any hope of bit ting a ship—that is to say. over 21,00 * yards, or something Mke twelte lan talles.” “GIVEN UP,” LIVED 54 YEARS. Confederate Veteran Left on Field Mor- tally Wounded. Fulton, Mo.—Left on the battlefield dying with the surgeon's notation, “mortally wounded,” written after his name, only to lve fifty-four years and die a natural death, was the experi- ence of the lite Jolin W. Davis, a Con federate veteran of Fulton, A letter just received bere from Joseph A Mudd, another Confederate veteran of Uyattsville, Md.; tells the story as fol lows: $ “Ichave just scen mention of the death in Fulton of Jolin W, Davis. He was a member of the grand company of brave buys commanded by Captain D. H. Melntyfe, afterward attorney gencral of Missouri—Company A, Bur bridge's reziment. Ours wak Company B, and we stood side by side in battle. Comrade Davis was just my age. “At Wilson's Creek, nearly fifty-four | years ago, I saw him shot, so badly hurt that the surgeon wrote ‘mortally wounded’ after bis name.” FAMOUS FLAG FOR STATE. Colonel Proctor’s “Rattlesnake” Now In Library. Greensburg, Pa.—The famous Rattle snake Nag has been transferred from the vault of the Merchants and Farm. ers’ bank in Greensburg to the state Ubrary, Harrisburg, to take its place among other interesting relics of Amer- fean wars. The Rattlesnake tag belonged to Colonel Joln Proctor’s Independent battalion of Westmoreland county. It Was mide In 1775 and was carried in the Revolution. Samuel Craig, Sr. who, with his three sons, John, Alex- ander and Simuuel juntor, fought in Proctor’s battalion, was the color bearer. On Colonel Proctor’s death the flag passed to the next senior officer, and £0 on to the last survivor, General Alexander Cralz. It was bequeathed by his great granddaughter, Jane Ma ria Craig of New Alexandria, to. the state library at Harrisburg: MILLION MORE TO “GET MAIL DELIVERY Rural Route Changes Will Greatly Extend the Service, Washington—Mall facilities will be] extended tu 1,000,000 rural patrons be: fore July 1, 1915, without increasing the present cost of service, according to a statement by Postmaster General Burleson. ‘This, it ts explained, will be done by readjusting present rural’ routes so as to eliminate duplications and unnecessary service and by meany of the motor vehicle service authorize) by congress, Changes were anthorized which, without curtailment of service, have reduced operating ‘expenses $177MH4. This sum has been utilized to estab- lish 263 new routes serving 31,041 ad- ditional families, or approximately: 155,205 additional persons. Eastensiony of exising service were put ints effect Anvolving 104 additional miles of travel by rural carriers. These extensions serve Live additional families and ap- Proximtely 6,010 additional persons. + In exphination of his plus Mr. Burle- son says: . SThe purpose is to enable the post- otlice department to meet just demands for mail service which thus far the department has heen unable to pro- vide. ‘This can he done only by care ful and painstaking readjustment of existing service. ‘Thorouzh survey and study of existing conditions therefore have been made, “In some localities it las been found “there are unnecessary and unjustifiable dupliextions and retracings of travel by rural carriers. In other cases it appears that unusual privileges involv. ins unnecessary service have been al. lowed. It Is quite feasible to rectify these inequalities, and this is being done. | “Later we expect by utilizing mod “em moter vehicles on Improved high , Ways to extend many existing route: at no additional cost of service. + one of the results from this latter stey | the delivery zone from importan 1 Postal centers will be doubled. Thu } familles In tlie area inimedlately tribu i tary to these centers will be enable to take full advantage of the parce post as a means of transportation o farm products. “Itural service will be extended t every farmer reasonably entitled to 1 as mipidly as the new adjustments ca) lbemadea”™ «+ LENDS AUNT $5; NOW HEIR. Youth Will Get Part of Large Estate Under Her Will. Logansport, Ind.—As a result of lend- ing $5 to an aunt In Greeley, Col, A. B, Judson of this city has become helr toa part of a large estate left by the sroman, who recently died. Attorneys notified him that he’ had been named in the will, and he Is now en route to Greeley to’claim bis part of the estate. | Judson had not heard from his aunt for several years until a year ago, when he received a letter from her request- ing him to lend her $5. He complied with her request and recelved a letter of thanks. He never heard from her again. Killed 17,071 Rats. Dailas. Tex.— A rat exterminating contest in Texas was won by a man who kiiled 17.071 rats The National Religious Training §$chool, Durham, N.C. 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We could guarantee one thing. it would take a stronger race preju- dice than exists thday to keep men and women out of appetizing and at- tractive restaurants merely because the boniface who looked after his white customers was of a dark skin.— Oswald Garrison Villard in an address before the National Negro Businesy League. J. H. Kelly, a Colored man, is the chief train dispatcher at Carbondale, Illinois. He has been employed by the Illinois Central Railroad for forty- two years. : 360,000 has been invested in Lin coln Electric Park, a first-class amuse- ment resort for the Colored people of Kansas City, Missouri. It is said that half of this money was invested by the colored people. . Dr. C. T. Walker. the distinguished orator of Agusta, Georgia, delivered an address in Macon, Georgia, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows and the Local Negro Business League. This is a part of an aggressive cam- paign by this League to encourage the establishment of more business enterprises among’ the Negros of that city. . It is reported that the Africar | Union Company, an_importing com: pany composed of Colored business {men, has purchased 18,000 mahoxans trees in Liberia. These trees will bc sold to American manufacturers at 6 Teost estimated to he several million |dolars. Mr. Joseph L. Jones of Cin | cinnati, Ohio, is the Secretary. : — | ‘The Tuskegee Institute Octette | with Captain Alvirt J. Neely in charge lis making a tour of the North-west, | The Colored business meno} Knoxville, Tennessee, have announce [ed the opening of theip club rocms 4 || Smoke-Shop and Billiard Partor ar ) included. | Mr. Eugene K. Jones, Associat , Director of the National League 0! i eran Conditions Among Negroes .{is making 2 tour of the South in th jinterest of the Urban, League. Hu jlitinery includes Richmond, Savannat ,] Augusta, Atlanta, Louisville and Si : Louis. t} The Local Negro Business Leasu -}at Union Springs. Alabama, has pei .| fected the organization of the People’ ¢| Co-operative Drag and, Mercantil | Company. The company’ began bus ness May Ist. ‘| Sosenh E. Howard, a young cotore -'iman of Chicago, HL, has been al “{ pointed manager of the Chicas {Branch of the National Publishin p} Company. This company is one of.th t| largest manufacturers of books, Bible y}and leather goods in the United State zjand the Chicago office takes case ¢ {}| all business from Chicago to the Pac j{ fic coast. Mr.'Howard has been wit rye company fifteen sears, | | PARAGRAPHIC. ‘An ancient kitchen was uncarthea in some recent explorations at Pont peil. A kettle on the grate, in the fire- place, was found, just’as it was left one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six years ago. 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It does not make you escape the evil; it makes you unfit to cope with it if it comes.—lan Maclaren. And some people are always grunting because roses have thorns—but I am thankful that thorns have roses. Found murdered in bed with his brains“busted out— a cinch. 2, Atty. Delos R. Davis, the first col- ored lawyer admitted to practice in ‘Ontario, died at his home in’ Amherst- burg, Ontario, after a year's Illness. He was born in Virginia 69 years ago. . « Pass the strawbérry short cake, please. : Time to take the kiddies to the cir. cus, Dr. William J. Harvey, a medical graduate of Howard. University, class 1910, is rapidly gaining success in the medical world in Oklahoma City, where he has a well-equipped office at 209 1-2 East First street. WARE'S, The Ware shoe store, the only shoe store in this city conducted by Col- ored Americans is to have a depart- ment store connected with it. 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Thousands are using it, be cause it is one of the beat remedies today for coughs and colds. Prepared by Dr. W. S. Richardson. 316 4% Street. S. W. DRIVING THE PEOPLE FROM GOD AND BIBLE Satan's Successful Method—Why God Permits Darkness For Light—Faith and. Love Tested—Responsibility of Preachers—God Slandered—Everybody's Duty—Truth Soon Triumphant—"They Shall Be Ashamed." Pittsburgh, Pa., May 9.—Pastor Russell gave two addresses here today. We report the one from 1 Timothy 4:1, 2. It is a severe arraignment of education, and especially of ministers, notwithstanding its moderate language. The Pastor said: We are gradual. PASTOR RUSSELL PASTOR RUSSELL The Pastor said: We are gradually awakening to the fact that the world does not love God, but merely fears Him; and that few of the churches recognize Him as the gracious Heavenly Father. Although the Bible has told us repeatedly that God is Love, that His mercy endures to the limit, and that from Him comes every good and perfect gift, nevertheless the doctrines of demons instilled into our minds from childhood have hindered us from appreciating these statements. Back in the Second Century, when Bibles were printed by pen and very expensive, and when few had the education to read them, Satan laid the foundation for gross errors. The clergy began to claim Apostolic Succession for the bishops, who assumed the title of Apostolic Bishops. This meant that they were successors to the Apostles, and consequently that their teachings were of equal authority. Gradually the deception fastened itself; nobody was allowed to preach except those authorized, or ordained, by those claiming to be inspired successors of the Apostles. The result was the separation of the Church as the clergy—the public being called the Children of the Church, or sometimes referred to as the laity. A little later the Apostolic Bishops, with Emperor Constantine, started creed-making. Thereafter creeds took the place of Bible study; for the Emperor decided that the Nicene Creed would be the standard of Orthodoxy, and that any one differing from its teachings would be a heretic and subject to persecution. Any Bible study thenceforth meant liability to be counted a heretic and suffer accordingly. Thus Bible study was crowded out, and any reference to the Bible was considered a slight to these Bishops and the creeds which they had made. How long did this last, you ask? We answer, twelve hundred years; then the authority of the Bishops as Apostles began to be questioned. The Bible began to be sought and studied, but all who did this were esteemed heretics, or in danger of becoming such by getting out of touch with the creeds. How much error could be brought into the Church in twelve hundred years! Is it any wonder that now we find that our creeds are more than half error, and that the doctrines of devils which were worked into them as leaven have corrupted them entirely and made them injurious to spiritual health? I remind you that this was the very prophecy which Jesus made—that leave, corruption, would be hidden in the family portion. (Matthew 16:4, 11; Luke 15:21.) Again, Jesus pictures the matter in Revelation 17:4, where a woman is shown, having in her hand a Golden Cup filled with her own false doctrines, with which she makes drunk all the inhabitants of the earth. The whole world has been stupidly drunk for centuries and now is awakening—some dazed, some angry, some hysterical, etc. But, thank God! we are getting awake; and that with our waking we perceive that the glorious Morning of the Millennium is near at hand. There, as promised, Messiah will assume His great power and begin His Reign, and will roll away the ignorance and superstition from the world and let in the true light of the knowledge of God's glory—Isaiah 60:2, 3; Hahakkun 2:14. Organized Opposition to the Bible. I am not blaming our forefathers—Catholics or Protestants. Doubtless, there were bad men amongst them, but I believe there were also good men and sincerely. I am blaming the great Adversary; Satan, and his demons, the fallen angels, as the Apostle does. We have been debaulated by these "doctrines of demons" as the Apostle in our text de laurs prophetically. It was about the year 1500 A. D. that the people began to desire the New Testament and to doubt the inspiration of the Apostolic Bishops. About that time Prof. Tyndale translated the New Testament into the English language, but could not get it printed in Great Britain, because of the power of the Bishops-Protestant Bishops, mark you, afraid that the Word of God in the hands of the people would discount their authority. Tyndale persevered, had his New Testament printed in Germany, and then imported it to London. Although few of the people could read, they began to buy the books eagerly, that the few learned ones might read to them. The Apostolic Bishops feared that this would mean the loss of their prestige; for the people would think for themselves. The Bishops bought up the entire edition and burned the books publicly in front of St. Paul's Cathedral, London. Surely, Jesus forewarned us of these would be Apostles! (Revelation 22.2) He appointed only twelve, and recognized St. Paul as the successor to Judas. These Twelve were to be His special mouthpieces and were the crown of twelve stars of the Church and its twelve foundation stones. (Revelation 12:1; 21:14.) Referring to the illegal Apostolic Bishops, Jesus said, "Thou hast tried them which say they are Apostles and are not, and hast found them lars."—Rev. 22:2 Cor. 11:13. Burning the New Testament made the matter worse. The people wanted to know why they should not be permitted to read the words of Jesus and the original Twelve. The pseudo-apostles got busy and produced what they styled the Bishops' Bible, and gave it to the people. But with the Bible they gave threats that if the people in any way, through reading that Bible, would get out of harmony with the creeds, they would go to eternal torture. Poor people, brow-beaten and hindered by the very ones who professed to be their leaders by Divine appointment! Poor bishops, deceived by the "doctrines of demons" into taking this terrible position! Roman Catholics also saw the opportunity for giving the Bible to the people and thus affecting, as the Protestants did, to be progressive-friends of the Bible. They got out the Douay edition. Each patty warned the people that the other's translation was especially wrong, although, as a matter of fact, there is little difference; and the attempt was to hinder the people from studying the Bible. The same spirit is manifested everywhere yet. Whoever will agree with the creeds, Catholic and Protestant, is tolerated by his own class. Whoever presents the Bible without sectarian bias, and shows its simplicity and purity, its Divine Message of love and mercy, that person is branded a heretic and dangerous; and any vilification heaped upon him is re-loned as service to God, however false. It is not surprising that we have been centuries in getting out of the darkness of the past; but it is surprising to what extent we have been hoodwinked by the Adversary. What Are Doctrines of Demons? As St. Peter declares, "God hath given unto us exceeding great and precious promises, that by these we might become partakers of the Divine nature." (2 Peter 1:4.) We are God's workmanship; but He is working merely through His promises and seeking a class who will respond to His Message and promises. By and by, through Messiah's Kingdom, force will be used for the instruction of others; but those now being selected from the world are to be taken out without hands—without human power, without any power except that of the Truth. "Sanctify them through Thy Truth, Thy Word is Truth." (John 17:17.) To whatever extent God's Word is received into a good and honest heart, it does a work of transformation—"transformed by the renewing of your mind" through the Holy Spirit.—Rom. 12:2. Satan, personally and through his demon hosts of fallen angels, seeks to misrepresent God's Message, God's character. St. Paul tells us this, saying, "The god of this world bath blinded the minds of those who believe not, let the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, who is the Image of God, should shine unto them." (2 Corinthians 4:4.) If the light of God's goodness shine into any heart, it will be by the Truth shining in, which will have the effect of scattering the error and sin and of drawing that person nearer to God. So I am hoping today that more light of Divine Truth will shine into all our hearts; that we may be drawn nearer to our God and separated more and more from sin and everything opposed to God. What is to crush this slander against the Almighty, which Satan has manufactured? He got us to believe that before God created man He made a great place called Hell, Sheol, Hades, supplied it with fire-proof devils and with fuel to last for all eternity, and then made man, knowing that nearly everybody would go to that awful place, only one in ten thousand being saintly enough to escape it. Additionally, we were taught that we would be rendered indestructible, in order that our torments might last eternally. I refuse to believe that any human mind could ever make such doctrines. I think too highly of my fellow creatures. I accredit those doctrines, as the Apostle does in our text, to demons; and as he explains, their object was to separate us from God and from the Bible, God's Word. When Satan's Work Began. Satan has been working his plan of opposition to God for more than six thousand years. He began by telling Mother Eve that her sin would not bring the punishment of death, as God had said; and he has kept up that statement until today. He has now convinced the whole world that wher they die they are really more alive than when they were alive. This is the fundamental doctrine of the demons. Think how many false doctrines that have troubled us are based upon the thought that the dead are alive! And remember what the Bible says; namely, "The dead know not anything" (Ecclesiastes 9:5); "The wages of sin is death"—not eternal torment anywhere (Romans 6:23); and, "The soul that sinneth, it shall die" (Ezekiel 18:4, 20). If we had believed the Bible, we would have been spared the nonsense, the fear, the torture, the delusions, which have troubled us. But we neglected God's Word and took the word of Satan, the Serpent. These doctrines of demons include Purgatory and masses to get out of Purgatory. They include the work of spirit mediums; for as bishops and priests are deceived, so are mediums. They verily think that they are communicating with dead humans; whereas the Bible makes clear that they are being deceived by the fallen angels, the demons, who know all about our dead friends, and through these mediums try to impress upon us that our friends are alive, thus giving the only confirmation there is to Satan's lie that the dead are alive. Poor creatures who come under the influence of evil spirits tell us distinctly that the spirits who once claimed to be their dead friends declare plainly, after getting control of these unfortunates, that they are demons, and then proceed to terrify their victims by telling that they will soon have them in eternal torture. Why Would Demons So Teach? Why Would Demons So Teach? At first thought it would appear as though Satan would not favor anything telling about future trouble; and thus many are deceived into thinking that whatever tells of the goodness and love of God must be a deception of the Devil. Let us notice carefully the line of the Adversary's attack. He skillfully uses preachers, evangelists and the profane—all to tell about Hell and devils, and the creeds to tell that all that is God's Plan. Thus effectually he puts a barrier between God and the people, and drives them from God and from the Bible. Have not these "doctrines of devils" led thinking people away from God and religion into social furries and nonsense? Have not some men been led to plunge into business, others into novel reading, theater-going, drinking, carousing, gaming—anything to keep their minds off the most important things, the things of God, the things which the Bible teaches? Surely it is so! And yet there are thousands of ministers who are preaching Hell-fire torment, but who do not believe a word of what they say, and who think they are doing it to keep people from going into sin. Do they think that they are wiser than God? Do they expect to hear the Master's "Well done, good and faithful servant," for having slandered God's name. His character and Message, for having deceived the people, when He plainly told them that the Truth alone will sanctify? I sympathize with the preachers; they are in a terrible place, as the Apostle describes in our text, "Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron." Only a badly seared conscience could approve of the slandering of Almighty God and the representing of Him as being worse than the worst of all human beings—worse than the worst of devils we could possibly imagine. It would be a hard matter for these gentlemen, so long looked up to as standard-bearers for God and the Truth, to come humbly down from their pedestals and tell the people plainly. We have been deceiving you all, or at least have been keeping you in ignorance of the Truth, for the sake of the salaries we received. A few, we may surely expect, will do this. They are coming nearer and nearer to the point every minute. But they will be few. The majority will brazen the matter out, adding fat-school to hypocrisy. How sad! And every day that they delay to step out on the side of Truth will make their case the worse. The people are becoming enlightened, and are ahead of the preachers in knowledge of God and honesty of thought and word. Quite recently I heard from a young man, who went to his pastor, saying, "Do you really believe in Hell fire as the punishment for sin?" The answer was, "Yes, certainly, of course—we all do." Then the young man told what he had been thinking; and as he was leaving the minister's study, the latter put his hand on the young man's shoulder, saying, "George. I do not believe in eternal torment, but you know we must preach it. Otherwise, we would be out with denominations and breeds, out of everything; and perhaps the people would be the worse off." What a shameful position! Surely God has given preachers much advantage over the common people in education and time for study; and surely He will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain—that slanders Him, that misrepresents Him, and that does so in the Name of God, religion and the Bible. I am speaking plainly, but not unkindly. My heart grieves for the ministers; for the judgment of the Lord surely will come upon them for their course. Our forefather had the excuse of ignorance, mis-understanding, poor translations, and severe bondages of superstition. But no excuse can be offered now by any honest soul for misrepresenting God and deceiving the people of God and the world, and to the best of his ability joining with Satan in attempting to thwart the Divine Purpose of selecting the Household of Faith. Again I offer free on post-card request my pamphlet on Hell: It discusses every text containing the word Hell, and certain mlsunderstood parables. Address me at Brooklyn, N. Y. 1 Samuel 2.—May 16. King David's Trying Experiences—The Cave of Adulam—King David's Nephews—Water From Bethlehem. David Twice Spared King Saul's Life. Lessons of the Hour. "Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you."—Luke 6.27. UTLAWED and hunted by King Saul, David was joined by unfortunate ostracized from society, and soon found himself at the head of a company of about four hundred men, more or less armed. It was a great training for his future kingdom work. Amongst these were three of David's nephews. One was Joab, who became captain of the host. Abishal and Asahel were the others, who afterward became renowned. For a time David and his company occupied the cave of Adulam. It is occupied the cave greatly to his credit that he refused to plunge his nation into civil war, as he would have been abundantly able to do. But he remembered that the Lord, through the Prophet Samuel, had annotated him to be king; and that it was for him to abide God's time for overthrowing A Saul and making him his successor. It was because David, was thus full of faith in God and possessed the spirit of obedience to Him that he was called a man after God's own heart—not that he was perfect, but that the Lord's will was his real heart's desire, and whenever through weakness he took a different course, he promptly repented on seeing the mistake, implored Divine forgiveness and changed his course. While sojourning at the cave of Aduliam, David, in a fit of homesickness, referred to the fine well-water of his Bethlehem home, intimating how much he would relish it. Therupon three of his followers undertook the perilous journey, unknown to David. They were outlaws, and Bethlehem was in the hands of the Phillstines; yet these brave men obtained a waterskin from the favored, well. When they presented it to David, he declared that the water was gotten at too great a cost to be lightly used. Then he poured it upon the earth as a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the Lord for the blessings they enjoyed and for the support of such loyal associates. Surely David's devotion to the Lord and his faith were well manifested! Training For Kingdom Work. Training For Kingdom Work. When David and his followers were at Nob, Ahimetech the priest showed him klindness. King Saul, learning of this through a spy, slaughtered the priests of that place and their lineage. This brought to David one of Ahimetech's sons with the priestly ephod. A prophet had also Joined David. All this convinced King Saul the more that God's favor was departed from him. Nevertheless he continued to fight against the Divine Program. On one occasion David and his company were occupying a cave on the west side of the Dead Sea, when King Saul and his men entered the cave for rest and refreshment. David and his associates were further back in the cave; and when Saul's company entered, David's band desired that Saul be killed, that thus their trying experiences might be ended. But David would not consent. However, he cut a piece from Saul's robe as a demonstration that he could have killed the king had he been disloyal. After the king and his company had gone a certain distance, David and his men showed themselves and protested that Saul was not appreciative of their loyalty and sought their lives when they would not take his. Saul's better nature was frustured; and he wept, saying, "Thou art more righteous than I." For the time the hunting of David was abandoned. Nevertheless, there was a similar experience later. Saul spared in the cave. On this occasion, David and his nephew entered Saul's camp and took from beside his head his spear and his water-bottle. Then from an opposite hill, a ravine between. David pointed out to the king that he was not only more vigilant than Saul's soldiers, but more loyal to the king's interests; and that to pursue him was a mistake. A Profitable Lesson. David's explanation of his unwillingness to take his enemy's life was that Saul's was the Lord's anointed, and that to assault the king was to attack the Almighty's arrangements. This he could not conscientiously do. "Touch not Mine anointed." It is well to have this principle in mind. We are not to think of the kings of today as the Lord's anointed, however. They are their own anointed. Their kingdoms are kingdoms of this world. On the contrary, Israel was God's special kingdom, under a special covenant arrangement. By Divine authority King Saul had been anointed with the special anointing oil, typifying the Holy Spirit. 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There is no man better liked or esteemed more than he is. He is making great preparations for Easter and if you want to inspect some fine Easter Toilet articles, call at the Old reliable DR. GEORGE W. MURRAY. 201 D Street Southwest Join Coal Club Apply at office for further information Thos. R. Clark Dealer in Wood, Coal and Coke Paints, Oil and Glass Office and Yard Third and K Sts., n. w. Washington, D. C. Day Phone, Main 6693 Night Phone, North 7141 HOTEL LINCOLN 61 Arverne, L. I. Phone 1417 Hammel HOTEL D OPEN Special Rates Have Been Arr Phone 1417 Hammel HOTEL DALE Special Rates Have Been Arranged for Easter. THE LODGE CAPE MAY. N. J. This magnificent hotel, located in the heart of the most beautiful seashore resort in the world; replete with every modern improvement, superlative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Orchestra daily, garage, bath houses, tennis, etc., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Send for booklet. This magnificent hotel, located in the hea shore resort in the world; replete with every perlative in construction, appointments, serv Orchestra daily, garage, bath houses, tennis, attention given to ladies and children. Send A Competent and Well-Known Pharmacist. One of the best-known pharmacists in this city and one of the most competent is Dr. C. A. Dean, proprietress of the Palace Pharmacy at the corner of New Jersey avenue and L street northwest. Born in Danville, Va., reared Mary and educated in Rhode Island. Attended Brown University and Rhode Island School of Pharmacy. The only Negro woman that ever took the State Board of Pharmacy of West Virginia, passing with an average of S91-4 in all subjects. Accomplished musician; modest and unassuming, etc., and one of the most popular business women in this city. She is a fine conversationist and a woman of fine judgmont. Mr. John J. Madden, the popular saloon keeper, 401 412 street southwest, is known by everybody in South Washington. He has been in business in different places in the city since 1905, and has always managed to conduct an orderly place. He is a born hustler and seldom ever sleeps, J. kind and generous to a fault and never forgets a friend. He was born in Roscomn, Ireland, and came to this country in 1897, where he expects to remain until he gets an opportunity to pay a visit to his relatives beyond the sea. The excise board will never have occasion to bother him, because he complies with every letter of the law. DR. C. A. DEAN, DALE EN Been Arranged for Easter. AY, N. J. In the heart of the most beautiful sea- th every modern improvement, su- cents, service and refined patronage. es, tennis, etc., on premises. Special n. Send for booklet. 1421-211-2 P street northwest. This is the place where you will meet old friends. For a QUICK LUNCH See "Old Chack" JOHN BROOKS 401 41-2 Street, S. W. (With John J. Madden.) Free Soup from 12 to 1 Stop at Madden's Buffet. Finest South of New York. MONUMENT TO REV. W. P. GIBBONS. Special excursion will be run to Charlottesville and return via Southern railway, Monday, May 31st, offering best facilities at lowest cost for those desiring to attend unveiling of monument to Dr. W. P. Gibbons, Charlottesville, Va., Monday, May 31st, 1 p. m. Round trip fare $2.50. Special fast train leaves Washington 8 a. m., returning leave Charlottesville same date, 7.50 p. m. Everybody invited. For details see Rev. W. H. Jernagin, pastor Mt. Carmel Baptist church. MILLER'S COTTAGE, LURAY VA. In the heart of the mountains. An ideal resort, uniting all city gaities with the quiet of country. Every summer comfort, cool, airy rooms; within five minutes walk of the great Lauray Caverns; tempting table; tennis court, fishing, music dancing. Booklet on request. Mrs. Addie Hawkins Haines. Season June 1 to September 30. Dealer in Extra FANCY FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. Everything is first-class. Goods delivered to any part of the city. Your condition requires Hoard's Universal Herbs; they benefit your use or cost you nothing. Pure herbs from Mother Nature. Your opportunity. Write today. Pure herbs from Mother Nature. Your opportunity. Write today. HOARD'S UNIVERSAL HERBS 5 Franklin Nat. Bank Bld. Coll hours 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Washington, D. C. m15-4t. For all billious and nervous diseases, it blood, stomach, liver and kidney lie on earth. Sick headache, constipation, wind and pain in stomach. Disordered liver and kidnows. Impure blood, boils, pimples, impaired digestion, etc. It is marvelous, in its effect on the stomach, enabling it to obtain from the food taken the elements necessary to create flesh and muscle tissue, bone structure, and pure, rich, red blood. It contains no mercury or other mineral substances, which are injurious to the system. Tones up the Stomach, relieves indigestion and removes that tired feeling. HARRIS CHEMICAL COMPANY, Washington, D. C. Spld by all good druggists. OPEN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Combines the restful quiet of the country and seashore with the galeties of a great city. Only a few minutes' ride by train separates New York City from this delightful spot Hotel Lincoln is within three minutes' walk of the Beach, where there is boating, bathing and fishing; 26 magnificently appointed rooms, single or en suite. Every convenience to suit the most exacting. Excellent Cuisine, Moderate Rates, Best of Service. For information, write C. A. BRECKENRIDGE, Proprietor E. W. DALE, Owner. VINCENT COSIMANO HOARD'S HERBS. WONDERFUL MEDICINE. This remedy will relieve and cure all forms of Indigestion, Catarrh of the Stomach, Heart burn, Sour Stomach, Flatulency, Pain in the Stomach, Water Brash, Acid Fermentation, Gaseous Accumulations and Mal-Assimilations of Foods. When taken into the Stomach it thoroughly digests the albuminous foods, and cures the indigestion, by resting and, assisting the stomach until normal or natural digestion is restored. W. L. SMITH, Druggist Fourth and Elm Sts. N. W. Washington, D. C. GO TO GO TO HOLMES' HOTEL 333 Virginia Ave., S. W. Fineest Afro-American Acco ro datiics in the District European & American Plan Good Rooms and Lodging, 50c, 75c and $1.00. Comfortably heated by steam. Give us a Call JAMES OTTOWAY HOLMES, Prop Washington, D. C. Phone, Main 2315 Hotel Dale, the great ape May, N. J., resort, is now open. This is one of the greatest hotels in the United States for Colored people. Write now. Established Christian Family Gold Whiskey 65c a FUL Far Superior to many whisky ONLY Established 1865 Christian Xander Family Gold Medal Rye Whisky 5c a FULL QUAR perior to many whiskies at much higher ONLY AT Christian Xander's Family Gold Medal Rye Whisky 65c a FULL QUART Far Superior to many whiskies at much higher prices ONLY AT 909 Seventh Street, N. W. PHONEI MAIN 274 The Coming Republican Club.—A meeting of the Party. An Executive Committee of an organized in this city, and it is composed of B. L. Gaskins, A. W. Scott, Harry Moss, Thomas L. Jones, L. M. King. From this committee twenty-two be organized throughout the city. A be selected and on or about May 11 will be established. This will be the most representative that has ever been organized in the bership will not be less than three. All names for membership must be on the following blank: CAPITAL CITY REPRESENTATIVE OF WASHINGTON To the Executive Committee of the Washington, D. C.: Gentlemen: Kindly enroll my name as a member. Name ... Address ... District ... Fill out the foregoing blank as mittee, 1109 Eye St. N. W. Republican Club.—A Club of Legal Talent in the Party. Executive Committee of a District Republican in this city; and it is composed of Attorneys W. C. Collins, A. W. Scott, Harry L. Tignor, J. M. Riordan, Thomas L. Jones, L. M. King and others. This committee twenty-two district Republicans lived throughout the city. A suite of three or four and on or about May 1 or 15th Republican was established. Will be the most representative Colored Reporter ever been organized in the District of Columbia. Will not be less than three thousand. Names for membership must be sent to the Exc. the following blank: CAPITAL CITY REPUBLICAN CLUB of WASHINGTON, D. C. Washington, D. C., Executive Committee of the Capital City Reporter, D. C.: My enroll my name as a member of your Club. Name Address District About the foregoing blank and mail it to the Exc. 09 Eye St. N. W. The Coming Republican Club.—A Club of Legal Talent to Support the Party. An Executive Committee of a District Republican Club is organized in this city; and it is composed of Attorneys W. Calvin Chase. B. L. Gaskins, A. W. Scott, Harry L. Tignor, J. M. Ricks, John W. Moss, Thomas L. Jones, L. M. King and others. From this committee twenty-two district Republican Clubs will be organized throughout the city. A suite of three or four rooms will be selected and on or about May 1 or 15th Republican headquarters will be established. This will be the most representative Colored Republican Club that has ever been organized in the District of Columbia. Its membership will not be less than three thousand. All names for membership must be sent to the Executive Committee on the following blank: To the Executive Committee of the Capital City Republican Club, Washington, D. C.: Gentlemen: Kindly enroll my name as a member of your Club. District Fill out the foregoing blank and mail it to the Executive Committee, 1109 Eye St. N. W. LEGAL NOTICES. A. W. SCOTT AND W. C. MARTIN ATTORNEYS. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court. No. 21694, 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 Amanda C. Holcombe, 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 27th day of April, A. D. 1916; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this is 27th day of April, 1915. THOMAS W. HOLCQNBE. 1318 5th St. N. W. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. A. W. SCOTT and W. C. MARTIN, Attorneys. AUTOMOBILES. Do you want first-class automobile and hack service reasonable? If so call up Wm. E. Bowle, 1811 11th street northwest. One of the finest touring cars in the city. Nort 7238. BOSTON BARGAIN HOUSE Account books, phonograph records notions at the Boston Bargain House, 627 F St., N. W. GO TO Spring Displays of Floor Coverings Prompt Auto Deliveries to All Sections Club of Legal Talent to Support Party. The District Republican Club is ordered of Attorneys W. Calvin Chase. L. Tignor, J. M. Ricks, John W. King and others. Two district Republican Clubs will be suite of three or four rooms will be for 15th Republican headquarters. Institative Colored Republican Club in District of Columbia. Its membership. Just be sent to the Executive Com PUBLICAN CLUB TON, D. C. Washington, D. C., 1915. 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More artistic patterns are brought out in beautiful shades. Matting rugs are also unusually pretty, and our new spring stock of roll mattings is superior in variety and qualities. Grogan's, 817 to 823 Seventh St. We carry the highest grades made of these goods, at prices that are low for such values. You certainly prefer these better qualities, knowing them to be economical. Our credit offer, with small weekly or monthly payments, enables you to afford what you think it wisest to buy. We lay all mattings free, and we guarantee every grade to give a proper amount of service or replace it without charge. "Largest Credit Jewelers in the World." 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