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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper-That's THE BEE VOL. XXXVI, NO. 1 WASHINGTON, D.C., SATUPDAY, JUNE 5, 1915 THE RACE DEFENDED Senator Week's Compliment ATTY. SCOTT'S GREAT SPEECH. A Vast Audience Greets the Welle Known Orator and Lawyer-Attacks "Birth of Nation"—Negro the Ideal American. From the Springfield Daily Republi- can May 27 Armond W. Scott, one of the leading lawyers of Washington, D. C., in an address entitled, "The ideal American," before the Negro civic league in the Buckingham school last night, condemned "The Birth of a Nation," which has produced so much feeling in Boston, denounced President Wilson for his segregation policy in the departments at Washington and served notice on the republican party that the Negro voters would not support William E. Borah for president because of his record. He asserted that the American Negro is "The ideal American." Thomas Dixon and "his co-conspirators" produced the "Birth of a Nation" with the purpose of nullifying all we have accomplished and stirring up race hatred, especially in the North, Mr. Scott asserted. The production is not only a wicked and unfounded libel against the Negro, but is an attempt to discredit the part played by the white people of the North who fought, bled and died that this nation might live. It glorifies the Klu Klux Klans of the South, which is composed of gangs of ruffians, who not only murdered innocent men, but outraged women and children. President Wilson, Mr. Scott asserted, in an address recently delivered to 4000 naturalized American citizens in Philadelphia, said: "There is but one longing and utterance of the human heart, and that is for liberty and justice." He further said: "You cannot become thorough Americans if you think of yourself in groups." Yet the Negro is not only discriminated against all over this country simply because he is a Negro, Mr. Scott maintained, but in the departments at Washington, over which our honored president presides, the Negroes have been segregated, humiliated and discriminated against for no other reason than that God created them black. In the course of reviewing the part played by Negroes in our national life, the speaker sounded a political warning. He said the Washington Post had recently made the statement that the delegates from New England to the next national republican convention would support as their favorite son, United States Senator John W. Weeks, and their second choice would be Senator William E. Borah of Idaho. Senator Weeks fully deserves the united and loyal support, not only of the delegates from New England; but of the delegates all over this country. He represents the highest and best in American citizenship, and has always stood for the best interests of his state, his country, and this oppressed race of ours, and too much cannot be said in commendation of this broad-minded American citizen. This same Senator Borah, he asserted, is the man who voted to repeal the 15th amendment and he is the same man who voted for the amendment to the immigration bill, the purpose of which was to forever hereafter exclude from this country all people of African descent. The Negro voters of the North and west owe it to their self-respect to put the republican party on notice that if this man is put up as the standard-bearer of that party he will not get their votes. The authors of "The Birth of a Nation," Mr. Scott asserted, pictured the Negro to be a brute, unfit for freedom and unworthy of the protection of the laws of this country. They have assailed the good name of Gen. Grant and have attempted to blacken the character of Charles Sumner. And yet these evil conspirators had the brazen impudence to select Massachusetts as the place for the introduction of this outrageous and slanderous play. If the people of this country had the right to suppress the moving pictures representing Jack Johnson's victory over James Jeffries, the speaker continued, certainly they have the right to suppress these pictures which are evil per se, which are against good morals and which have for their purpose the stirring up of race prejudice, and arraying class against class. They are against the peace and good order of any community, and it is the right and duty of every municipality to use its strong arm to suppress every movement of this character. But let us remember that in this fight we have not been without friends. Gov. Willis of Ohio announced the play would not be produced in that state. In Boston, notwithstanding the fact that Mayor Curley first took sides with the enemy in the production of the play, the people became so aroused that he was compelled to take back water. His predecessor, ex-Mayor Fitzgerald, reminded him that when he was mayor he found a way to prevent the presentation of "The Clansman." He reminded Mayor Curley that if he were mayor now he would find a way to prevent the production of "The Birth of a Nation." Massachusetts has always stood for liberty and justice, and though there may be a few excep- tions where men have become contaminated by their contact with rabid. race-hating southerners, the great masses of the people of this state stand for human rights and human liberty. Mr. Scott said the American Negro has served his country in every war and has been a good citizen. The race, like Banquo's ghost, will not down and all the Thomas Dixons. the Vardemans, the Tillmans and the John Sharp Williams cannot stop its onward march. Speaking of earlier days Mr. Scott said it is unnecessary to paint a picture of the privations and injustices to which their ancestors were subjected for a period of 250 years. The picture would be he too lurid and revolting. "We all know too well the awful story." he said. "We were brought here from our native land against our will, plunged into involuntary servitude and made to do biddings of our self-constituted masters, while in their laziness they revelled in luxury and enjoyed the fruits of our labors. Think of the inconsistency of the early settlers coming to this country, looking for a land of freedom and yet as soon as they landed instituting the most nefarious institution ever known in the history of the world." R. S. Frazier, president of the league, presided at the meeting and Mr. Scott was introduced by Dr. W. B. Jones. A musical and literary program preceded the address and a reception followed. Among the numbers on the program were a piano solo by Miss Bolling, reading by Miss Whitten, vocal solo by Miss Ivey Shephard, reading by Miss Eva Gibson and selections by the mandolin and banjo club. MORTON DEFEATED. Tructees Repudiated Villard's Appointment—Decatur Asked to Remain but Fused—People Indignant—R. C. Bruce and His Attorney, J. A. Cobb. on the Scene. Manassas, Va., June 1.—It was a fight royal at the Manassas Industrial School on the 31th of May. Indignation meetings were held throughout the county against the appointment of Fred. Morton. Copies of The Bee freely circulated in and around Manassas. Mr. Villard was told by the trustees that they did not intend to allow him to put a man in their school who was objectionable to them and the people. By a vote of the trustees Fred. Morton's appointment to the Manassas School was not confirmed. An effort was then made to have Prof. Decatur to remain but he declined. Roscoe C. Bruce and J. A. Cobb are here working in the interest of Fred Morton. It was loudly asserted here if the people of Washington have no sense the citizens and trustees of Manassas. Va. have. The people throughout this place have held indignation meetings. The Northern Neck, Virginia, Baptist Association sent a delegation and protested against the confirmation of Fred Morton. The Citizens' Association of Manassas, Va., entered a protest. The citizens declared if Morton comes here he will not be permitted to enter the grounds. While the trustees were in session Mr. Villard had not arrived, and Messrs' Cobb and Bruce, who were here in the interest of Morton were not permitted a voice in the trustee meeting until the arrival of Mr Villard, Rev. W. J. Howard of Washington is supporting Fred. Morton to the surprise of the other trustees. Every colored trustee is against Mr. Morton with the exception of Rev. Howard. Prof. W. S. Montgomery came from the committee and notified the antis that he had them defeated and the vote of the trustees would be unanimous for rejection if Rev. Howard would vote with the majority. This was a victory for the anti-Morton forces until the arrival of Mr. Villard. He called the trustees together and invited Messrs. Cobb and Bruce in. Mr. Villard asked Mr. Bruce about the ability of Mr. Morton. Bruce gave him an excellent reputation and vouched for his ability. Mr. Cobb said that he was the first man to recommend Mr. Morton to Bruce for a clerkship under him and that he could vouch for his ability. The opposition at this juncture was determined and Mr. Villard saw it. Mr. Villard asked that his recommendation be confirmed. The trustees declared that they would not confirm his recommendation. Mr. Villard inferred that he was a large contributor to the institution, and other friends of his, and he had a right to expect that his recommendation should be given consideration. The best that he could get was a vote from the trustees to give Mr. Mortons one year's trial. The recommendations of Mr. Morton's application were R. C. Bruce, J. A. Cobb and Archibald Grimke, all members of the Association for the Advancement of Colored People, who are responsible for Mr. Morton's appointment. Mr. Fernando D. Lee presented to the school $SS, the proceeds of an entertainment given in Washington for the benefit of the school. Efforts were made to have Prof. Decatur to withdraw his resignation, but refused. Had he consented to remain Mr. Morton would not have received a probationary appointment. BETHEL LITERARY. Tuesday night, June 18th, will be memorial night for one of the greatest women who ever lived - Amanda Smith, a woman known on five continents. Mrs. I. N. Ross will be one of the speakers. THE NEW YORKER Speaks at Springfield. Mass., before a Vast Audience. His Speech Electrifies the People. THE EXILE. Prof. E. C. Williams a Dramatist—His Play Receives an Ovation—The Costumes and the Players As The Bee Saw Them—An. Impartial Criticism—The Orchestra Great. The talk of the past two are three weeks was "The Exile," a dramatic play of four acts written by Prof. E. C. Williams, principal of the High School in this city. The drama as Prof. Williams presented it was a very good entertainment and The Bee's criticism will be of a friendly character with the hope that its friendly suggestions may in some way give a few hints to the author. The play is laid in Florence, Italy, and Fiesole. The introductory of this play is not properly laid. Had the author laid a foundation, leading up to the assassination of Gluiano and Lorenzo de Medici, the tryant as he is styled, the effect of the first act would have been better appreciated. The author doesn't show Lorenzio di Medici until the second act, scene third. It is not until the Exile, Giovanni Salviati, returned from exile. It would have been more effective had the author exposed the conspiracy and attempted assassination in a second or third scene in act first. The cause of the exile is left to the audience to infer what the real cause of the exile was. Mr. Albert Knorl's return from exile and his entrance in the Palace of Lady Blancio Tornabuoni, who is the ward of De Medici. The entrance of this player and the meeting of Lady Tornabuoni was very dramatic. Here is where Mrs. Taylor could have made a great impression. She starts out in act first quite natural, but the arrangement of her hair reminded the writer of Ophelia in the play of Hamlet. She is supposed to be the quiet and beautiful ward of Medici. There is sadness in her face. The author didn't mean that when he makes a character admired to wear a look of sadness. In this act the expression, no doubt, would have been more effective if Mrs. Taylor had shown more ecstacy at the idea of Salviati's determination to follow her from Paris to Florence. Then if she wanted to confide her love and express fear of him being executed on his return to Florence, then she could have portrayed an expression of sadness and fear. But she starts out with fear and sadness. Miss Nina J. Thompson as Lady Margherita was perfectly natural and she demonstrated great dramatic ability. Her carriage, expression, and acting were faultless. Here is where the author fails to complete his plot. When Lady Margherita told Lady Tornabuoni how she controlled her admirers and what she said as a means of controlling her admirer Andrea, Mr. Benjamin Hunton, the writer looked for the advice given him by the jester, Miss Rachel Guy, to be shown at the country palace of Lorenzo where the revelry took place. This was a scene of gaiy. The writer looked for Andrea to select another partner to excite the jealousy of Lady Margherita. Instead, both were standing side by side near the throne of the tryant Lorenzo. The advice of the jester was not developed in the scene. It was looked for by the writer. That vivasity and laughable facial expression had entirely left and the closing dancing scene ended abruptly. The tango dance in this scene by Mrs. Guy and Mr. Taylor was quite unique and attractive. and attractive. Both are very graceful dancers. Mrs. Louise Antolinette Guy as Lady Teresa was good. She was as natural as Lady Margherita. Mr. Nathaniel Guy reads his lines well, but he has no voice for the stage. His words are mouthed and indistinct. Persons seated within twenty feet could not understand him. His strides in the character of the exile in his exit are awkward. Just what the author meant in the finale, at the parting of Lady Tornabuoni and Salvati in the last act was not quite clear. He pronounces the death sentences upon Minuccio, his minister; Eicole and Sansone, W. S. Hamm and Clarence Holmes, who played their parts well. Minuccio could have been more effective as a treacherous minister and confident of Lorenzo. To have been consistent, the author should not have allowed neither the priest nor Salvati to have escaped. A tryant shows no mercy to the girl. Minuccio was the less of fensive. The tryanical proclivities of the tyrant Lorenzo should have extended to the head of Salviati and Lady Tornabuoni, who was persuaded by the priest, to have Lady Tornabuoni to bribe Minuccio. This last scene in this act which was the last was a little inconsistent. The apparent remorse of Lorenzo when he descends his throne and walks to the window of his palace while the sweet strains of soft music told the story. The chisistement of Lorenzo gave Lady Tornabuoni Salviati and the death sentences on the minister of the court and the two hirelings of Minuccis could have been more effective from the tongue of one with a voice more piercing. In this scene the author could have demonstrated the power of his composition. One sentence in this declaration that could be improved. Miss Edna Gray as Lady Lucretia was more infatuated with her eyes and what seemed to attract her in the audience than the consolation that she was attempting to give Lady Blanca Tornabuoni. Miss Gray didn't seem to be interested in her companion to the extent of trying to appease the worry and anxiety of Lady Tornabuoni for Salviati. Mr. Washington as Father Francisco the priest, was a little awkward. He was quick in his steps and not solemn enough in his utterances and appeal for the life of Salvati. The plot to bride Minucello by Lady Tornabuoni at the suggestion of Father Francisco could have been played more effectively on the part of both. The wardrobes of the ladies were the most exquisite that have ever been seen upon the stage by any nationality of performers. Especially Miss Edna Gray, whose wardrobe was perfect. In fact the costumes of all were most gorgeous. Florentine Troubadours. Miss Lydia Brown led. She was very good. Dramatis Personae. Lorenzo de Medici, called the Magnificent. Tyrant of Florence—Nathaniel Guy. Giovanni Salviati, exiled from Florence under pain of death—Albert Knorl. Minuccio, a minister of Lorenzo—G. E. Daurloo. Father Francesco, a priest—W. Washington.. Andrea, gentleman of Lorenzo's Court—Benjamin Hunton. Marco. gentleman of Lorenzo's Court—Charles Ferguson. Ercole, bireling ruffian of Minuco—W. S. Hanna. Sansone, hireling ruffian of Minuccio—Clarence Holmes. Captain of the Palace Guard—Charles E. Lane. Clerk to Minucchio—Charles Ferguson. Glacomo, a jester—Rachel Guy. Court Chamberlain—Charles E. Lane. Lorenzo—Emily Janefer Taylor. Lady Lucretia. her duenna—Edna Gray. Lady Margherita, lady of the court —Nina J. Thompson. Lady Teresa, lady of the court—Louise Antoinette Guy. Ladies and gentlemen of the court, a physician, soldiers, peasants, servants, singers, dancers. Florentine Troubadours: Lydia Brown, Ellen Dixon, Gregoria Fraser, -Ruth Gordon, Louise Antoinette Guy, Jewel Jennifer, Helen Moore, Maude Hawkins, John P. Taylor, Edna A. Lucas, Evelyn Moss, Blanche Nalle, Irene Taylor, Amy M. Williams, N. P. G. Adams, Walter Brown, Dr. S. G. Bullock, William Welch, Ruth Gray, Beatrice McGuinn, Ethel Skinker, Marie Stewart, Gertrude Wells, William Hall, Sidney Robinson, Robert Simms. The scenery of Messrs. Milton and Nixon was very pretty. The Howard Orchestra rendered excellent music under the leadership of its most excellent director. Prof. E. C. Williams, the author of the play, deserves the highest commendation. This play brought out the most highly cultured people in this city and the gowns of the ladies in the audience and the lower boxes were the prettiest and the most gorgeous that has ever been seen in the society in this city. It was the consensus of opinion that the author, Prof. Williams, was entitled to much credit for the production of this play and repeated calls were made by the audience for a speech from him, but he modestly remained in the back ground. It must have cost fully five hundred dollars or more to stage this play. The Bee would like to see this play with a few amendments staged in Philadelphia, Pa., and New York City to enable those who don't believe that colored Americans are not equal and indeed superior to those who have had long experience upon the stage in high class historical art. THE ALUMNI REUNION. Brilliant School Exercises—Excellent Music. At the recent alumni reunion of the Alfred Jones School, the organization was perfected with the end in view of widening the social activities of the school. This movement was wholly in accord with the recent actions of the Parent-Teacher Association. It was decided to incorporate as a yearly feature the Alumni picnic, to be held at the close of the school year. Provisions were made also to create a fund to bear the expenses of the association and of some school extension activities. These features were given into the hands of the executive committee for a complete and detailed working out. The evening was enlivened by a program, prominent among the features of which were the selections rendered by an orchestra under the direction of an alumnus, Mr. Geo. Hanson, and the preparation of the Light and Heavyweight Basketball trophies of the 12th Division. The former cup, which was a ten-year contest prize, became the permanent property of the Jones boys this year. The program consisted of the following numbers: Presiding officer, Miss Juanita Howard, A. B. A. M. Instrumental, P. M. Orchestra, Geo. Hanson, Dir.; meeting called to order by the President, Miss Juanita Howard; minutes, Arthur Hayes, Secy; solo, selected, Horace Dean, object of the meeting, Pinyon Cornish, Junior Class; chorus, selected, Junior and Senior Classes: instrumental music, selected, Scott-Norman Orchestra; solo, selected, Irene Taylor; recitation, "Lines to a Waterfowl," Ruth Howard; quartette, selected, Horace Dean and others; solo, selected, Mrs. David Williams; chorus, "May Morning." Junior and Senior Classes, directed by Miss Beatrize Chase, in a most artistic manner; solo, selected, Mirdan Williams; instrumental, selected, Hansom Brothers; solo, selected, Ada Chestnut; instrumental, duett, Aaron Russell, Hilda Russell; recitation, "Love and Laughter," Vola Thomas; instrumental, selected, Scott-Noranam Orchestra; solo, "The Rosary," Mrs. David Williams; recitation, "Paul Laurence Dunbar," Ruth Jackson; chorus, "Blue Danube," directed by Miss Beatrize Chase; presentation of cups to Light and Heavyweight Basketball teams, for school, Mr. J. L. Chestnut; receiving the cups for the school, Dr. W. S. Montgomery, Sup. Prin; new business remarks; orchestra and exhibition dance, Arthur Hayes and Agnes Hayes. The officers and committee designations for the ensuing year are: President, Miss Juanta B. Howard; vice-presidents, Walter McKinney and David B. Williams; secretary, Arthur Hayes; treasurer, Clyde Scott; business manager, Aaron Russell. Executive committee: Chairman, David B. Williams; Aaron Russell, Walter McKinney, Beulah Scott, Laura Taylor. BORN WITH SNAKES. Miss E. F. G. Merritt, director of primary instruction, in addressing the children at Mott School last week said among other things that lieing, deceiving and falsifying were worms, and they were born in individuals who use them. Judging from the -way some people falsify and deceive they must have been born with snakes. SONS OF VETERANS Gullible Negroes Repudiated Not Wanted in the Grand Army—Rev. Garner and His Committee Ignored —A Fight for Recognition—The Daily Post Refuses to Defend. Just as The Bee said in its issue concerning the gullible Negroes, when they want an article published defending them the white press refuses to publish it. A few weeks ago the gullible Negroes of this city occupied two whole pages of advertisements amounting to about one thousand dollars or more. In a few days another white publication will appear with a "Jim Crow" corner of over one thousand dollars' worth of business from the gullible Negroes in this city. A few days ago Rev. Garner sent the following news article to the Post, which it refused to publish as will be seen by its return with this card: "The Washington Post thanks you for the offer of this manuscript and regrets that it is not available." Race prejudice is likely to come up to mar the fine meeting anticipated by the National Organization called the Sons of Veterans of the United States to be held here in September of this year at the National G. A. R. Encampment. The ground of the promised rumpus is the denial of the Maryland Division of the Sons of Veterans of a charter to the proposed Sergeant Carney Camp of the District of Columbia—an organization of colored men whose fathers were soldiers in the Civil War. In the geographical boundaries of the Sons of Veterans of the United States, the District of Columbia falls in the Maryland Division. The law of the National body requires the approval of the Division in which the applicants for charter may reside. The colored men, whose chairman is Rev. A. C. Garner of 943 Tea Street N. W., applied to the Commander of the Maryland Division, through W. H. J. Malvin, Secretary, with a duly formulated roll of applicants and the charter fee of $25.00, March 12, 1914. At first the application was accepted, and a time set to muster the colored men in as a Camp of the Sons of Veterans. On March 16, 1914, Mr. Malvin received a letter saying the application had been forwarded to the Commander in Chief for his approval. On March 20, 1914, a notice was received that it had been approved, and William A. Keefauver, Commander of the Maryland Division, asked that the colored men set a time—suggesting "next week"—for a muster. On Mar. 25, Mr. Malvin received a letter saying, "Thursday night, April 2, will be all right, and I will be with you to muster your camp." Notices were sent out to the men and invitations to Commander of Cushing Camp No. 30, S. of V., Div. of Md., Mr. Arthur B. Barringer, Col. E. R. Campbell, Com. J. K. Gleason, Adj. O. H. Oldryd and others. On April 2, Malvin received the following telegram: "Impossible for me to be with you tonight to muster your camp; letter will follow."—Wm. A. Keefauver. The letter was received Apr. 25, 1914, and said: "Dear Sir—Yours of April 22 to hand, and in reply would say, owing to the fact that a number of protests have been filed with the Commander-in-Chief, he has withdrawn his approval of your application for a camp charter, and referred the whole matter back to these Headquarters; and as several resolutions have been sent to these Headquarters protesting against the organization of the camp in question. I will not approve of the application for a charter. Inclosed find check for $25, being the charter fee returned to you. Wm. A. Keefauver, Div. Com." . The colored men, about, 45 in number, undismayed, waited till June 15, and sent a delegation of five men, viz: Messrs. Garner, Webb, Edwards, Dade, and Douglass to the Division Encampment at Baltimore, Md., June, 1914. This committee was allowed the courtesy of presenting its case in a half hour suspended session. The vote that followed resulted in sustaining the protest and supporting the Commander by a decisive majority. The G. A. R. last year met in Detroit, Mich. The colored men sent their case by Major Chas. R. Douglass, of Frederick Douglass Post No. 21, but it was not presented. Still undermayed, the new Commander of the Maryland Division (the former having retired at the end of the term), was written to in-order to get his views on the colored men's application for a charter. His reply was, that he was a creature of the Encampment that refused the former application, and was bound to stand by their action. The colored men then wrote to the Junior Vice-Commander of the National body, Mr. F. J. McMurtrie, of Detroit, Mich., and his sympathy was commendable; but after a dozen weeks no results had come, and now those colored men, sons of the Negro Soldiers who fought for the Union, in every way eligible to be members of the patriotic order founded by Gen. John A. Logan, are denied the right to be a legalized camp of the National Organization, whose charter includes just such groups of men, but who are the victims of color prejudice by the sons of the men with whom their fathers fought and mingled their blood on many a battlefield. One task assigned to the Sons of Veterans is to decorate the graves, or (Continued to page 4.) PUBLIC MEN. AND THINGS (By the Sage of the Potomac.) Now no way you try to figure him out can you get a strangle hold on a Hamite's consistency. Throughout the country the sons of Ham have been fighting, protesting and going to law to prevent the photo-play. "The Niger," as well as the "Birth of a Nation," from being shown in white theatres, and here we uns in Washington had it presented. "The Niger," at an exclusive Colored theatre without a single protest. Now if that don't muzzle a fellow's assertiveness, you can just pass me the strawberry shortcake, and I'll agree to allow Doc Ed Williston to eat my portion. But what makes the thing loom up so much more inconsistent is that this town has got the banner N. A. A. C. P. branch—the one that harrowed the field for about $3,000 and sent it over to New York to pay Miss — and 2 recent white law graduates a salary. Now these N. A. A. C. P's, and especially the Washington species, is always up on the parapets hollerin "The wolf is coming, the wolf is coming," and yet they allowed "The Nigger" not only to be shown here in a strictly "culldul" theatre, but most of them went a couple few times to see it. Now the chances is if that "Nigger" had been advertised to show at Keith's where they don't let a chocolate even land inside the lobby unless under the apprehension that he's a sure enough white, or some other pale face theatre these N. A. A. C. P's would have been meeting nightly, and passing the hat around for collections to make a fight to keep it out of Washington, Yes, sir, for downright inconsistency just commend me to that late arrival upon terra firma what's down in the dictionary as Mr. Colored Man. You can't never tell just where to locate him. Little Lord Fauntelroy was just one "turrilb" worker in the N. A. A. C. P. ranks a year ago, and was largely instrumental in making them dig down in their jeans for the $3,000. more or less, which was parcel-posted up to New York to pay Miss — traveling expenses. He ain't quite so active of late—that is, he ain't been so active for the past month or two, and there's a reason. But getting back to that "Nigger" photo-play, Brother Harry C Smith, and he has press-agented himself, has been putting the blocks under the "Nigger" out in that State where every male child born is doped out to be a president, and I'm just wondering what The Gazette editor would say if he knew that in this town, where Negro culture, cult, and wisdom is so plentiful that it congregates on the corners, and congestes You street, they showed "The Nigger" at a colored theatre without a protest, and everybody, his aunts and his uncles, attended a couple few times without the least bend in their conscience. No, sir, you can't figure a Hamite out no way you go after him. Some times he goes in for automobile rides for a full-hand party over lonely Maryland roads; some times he goes in for taking the bankruptcy route to dodge a lot of soulless creditors; some times he goes in for making soiled doves social queens, and some times he goes in for enjoying a play what other towns are trying to bar out. No, sir, you can't place Mr. Ham any more than Johnnie Bull can place them there German submarines. Speaking about German submarines reminds me of the war, and reminds me that with the Dagos getting into the game that great military strategist, my bosom friend Tom Clark, must be kept busy after his day's work figuring out this war game. Tom said, when the war started, that them there French, English, and Russians would go through Germany just the same as a full size glass of Red Raven Split would go through John Lewis after somebody had caught his bank on a forged check, but here it is more than nine months of fighting, and them Saerkrauts are just as fresh as when they started, only a little more so. I remember, Tom took me aside up at Robert Allen's after I had thrown a nice Haig and Haig high ball under his rotund frontispiece, and said, "Now let me tell you something, and when this goldwar is over just say Lieut. Thos. H. R. Clark told it to you; when them French start in with their 42-cemiter guns what are so automatically constructed they fall apart when the enemy begins crowding too fast there won't be enough left of the Germans to furnish the Kaiser with a corporal's guard for funeral services. And, say, when England unlimbers, why man they will tear through Germany like Barney Oldfield going around the Indianapolis race track." Well, as I can see, Gen. Joffre ain't woke up many dead folks with salvos of victory, and the bloody, blarsted Johnny Bull hasn't done much but holler against Germany's tactics. All the while them daddagest imberger cheese eaters have been fighting like a band of deverishes drunk on Barrel-house whisky. Take it from me. Tom Clarke has got to get down his war maps, his French histories, and French literature, along with the uniform he wore as a Lieutenant in the Spanish-American crap game, and just naturally reconsider his figures, estimates, and predictions made on this war. Now while I am on Tom, and I never like to go on Tom hard because he is such a downtwist clever fellow, let me tell you he did the right thing when he went into the real estate business. I use to always think that he would make a-rattling success as a lawyer if he would pack up his pajamas, necktie and collar, and take ossified Horace Greeley's advice and go West. But somehow or other you couldn't move Tom two miles west of Fourteenth street for a permanent home, so long as he must stay there he did wise to go into business. Now I ain't suppose to hand anybody any free advertising in this department, because William Calvin always likes to do his own soliciting for paid advertising, but if any of your people need houses Tom Clark has houses what is houses, and he has bricks what is bricks, and he the best man on the town plat to buy from, and he deserves your patronage too at that. Let's all give Tom our order for a summer house, instead of, as usual, giving it to some white man who ain't particular about meeting us in a restaurant or theatre down town on Penny avenue. And just remember Ware the next time you, your wife, daughter, son or concubine needs a pair of shoes. Ware's shoes, and I know from experience for I wear them, outwears any wear in town, and he is yourn and my color too—sort of a cross between a manogany and saffron hue. And while in that block, you know them socks you have on are a little frayed at the heel and toe, and that shirt is a bit out of date, and that necktie is a trifle John Dancy, so drop in and see Bob Harlan, and if he don't sell you stuff for the money that's better than you can get down at Sakis, why you can order a couple of Robert Allen's highballs on me the next time you run into Doc Sam Wormley when he is in the vicinity of Aaron Gaskins. And that goes for Sweeney. But getting serious—real serious, don't you think it is about time for we Washingtonians to wake up to patronizing our own business houses so that they may, in turn, give employment to our boys and girls who are coming out of school every year? Think it over. It's worth your thought; it's worth your serious consideration. All I've got to say is that the poor pupils what are forced to go to Manasses really deserved better fate. The dropping of a man like Prof. Decatur for a fellow what made that run to Relay, along with four others, who never had four minutes of experience, makes me think of the remark Col Perry Carson once made: "It's a mee ley-mouth yaller canine, with little or no brains, for bullhead luck." If that be treason, why let her go, Gallagher. Why don't some one tip Ossy Villard wise? There was a sensation in town a few days ago. The rumor is that a gentleman professional pursued one of the Gold Dust twins under a table because he was seen going home with a chocolate in whom he was interested. I shall tell you more later on RACE PREJUDICE This magazine has stood, from the day of its inception, for justice and fair play. It has by no menas confined its interest to animals. Men, women, children, the victims of greed, oppression, injustice, have found on its pages an outspoken championship. It has asked of no man the color of his skin, nor of any man the subboleth of his sect. It has never been able to understand how anything but a man's inner spirit could be the measure of his manhood, or anything but the fruit of his creed the test of his religion. It would therefore, untrue to itself if it failed to denounce the attempt that has been made here in Boston to humiliate and vilify the colored American citizen. This is what the photo-play known as "The Birth of a Nation" does. Not only does it falsify history to suit its own purpose, representing the Klu Klux Klan as a body of chivalrous knights, bearing the cross as their holy standard, like the crusaders of old; not only does it falsify the character of the Negro of war times and imply that he is still unfit for citizenship in an enlightened republic, and present 'him in guises that excite hostility' against him, but it appears to have been most skillfully and deliberately planned to arouse and widen in the North that prejudice against the Negro that has characterized the worst elements of the South. It holds up for hissing and hate a mulatto on the ground that he wants to marry a white girl, but sweeps the audience on without time for anyone to remember that that very mutatto face is the undenable witness to the fact that some white man outraged his colored mother. At a day when all Europe is a battlefield where race prejudice is reaping the whirlwind of its own sowing, and when we all must realize how easily that spirit may be kindled here, to permit the continuance of this exhibition in Boston, the home of Garrison and Phillips and Sumner, is a reproach to our city. It is devoutly hoped that the attempt now being made to stop it by some legislative act will have been successful ere these words are read. We are perfectly sure that no other race of our citizens would ever have endured the insults, the wrongs, the lynchings, the robberies of rights guaranteed under the constitution without seeking by some other than legal methods those rights the appeal to law has seemed impotent to secure. F. H. R. THE MANASSAS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL. The removal of of an experienced and competent man from the Manassas, Va., Industrial School and the appointment of a novice is something the people and those interested in the welfare of the school can't understand, and the members of the alumni of that institution should investigate. The Bee would like to know why a man of Prof. Decatur's ability should be removed and an experienced man, not a public speaker which is required as a manager of such an institution, should also have great executive ability and convincing powers to collect money. The Bee tenders its regrets to the Manassas School—Washington Bee. The Courier joins in the the Washington Bee and asks why a man of Prof. William J. Decatur's ability and unquestioned integrity should be removed and its place filled by a man who has no preparation for the place.—Pittsburgh Courier. President Wilson was halted by a policeman in Baltimore, Md., May 30, because the chauffeur endeavored to pass through a May procession: According to the statistical report of the bureau of labor, in fifteen large cities eleven out of every hundred wage earners are without work. As a rule single women live longer than single men. In an attempt to attract publicity that would enable him to become a motion-picture actor, Henry Clark, a machinist, was killed in New York, when he jumped from one of the highest points of the Brooklyn Bridge into the East River. MONEY MIXUP IF AMERICA FIGHTS Two Billions Owned by Aliens Here and In Germany. SITUATION IS COMPLICATED Forty-eight German Ships In American Waters Would Have to Flee or Be Seized—This Country Would Probably Give Them a Chance to Get Away and Land Where They Could. Washington.—The precise legal status of many hundreds of millions, perhaps of billions, of property in this country and others would be brought into question if the United States were to become involved in the war in Europe. Vast properties in the United States of European ownership would be liable to confiscation. Great properties, though much less in aggregate value, owned by Americans in Europe would be in the same position American corporations would not be permitted, it is assumed, to pay dividends on securities held by citizens of the countries with which the United States was at war. The German ships now interned in this country would be under the necessity of leaving American waters at the risk of being captured on the high seas or else being confiscated in the ports where they are now held. In all the history of warfare there has probably never been so complicated a financial situation in international relationship as that which would ensue between the United States and Germany if the two countries by any chance should engage in hostilities. Germans have long been large investors in the United States, particularly in securities of railroad and industrial corporations. It is now pretty well known that these investments were to a considerable degree liquidated in the last year before the war began. During that period Germany was systematically turning its investments into forms most available for quick use, and the conversion was made so skillfully and quietly that the world of business did not fully realize what was afoot, until the war had actually broken out. Consequently it is impossible at all accurately to appraise German holdings in this country today. It is believed, however, that they are largest in railroad securities, then in industrials and finally in real estate and miscellaneous forms of property. On the other hand, American property interests in Germany are larger than is generally understood, because in recent years a number of American industrials have been forced to establish plants in Germany. It was estimated that $2,000,000,000 worth of various alien owned investments in both countries would be involved if the two countries should go to war. What would be their standing? This question is decidedly important to people on both sides who have such holdings. But it is easier answered than the next one. With the two countries at war unnaturalized Germans in this country would become, before the law, "allen enemies." No matter how loyal to this country or how determined that their conduct toward and in their adopted country should be exemplary, that would be their legal position. This class of people own great aggregates of property in this country, and to involve them in any general conflagration measures would be so farreaching in their effects that it is recognized as quite impossible that any such would be undertaken. The declaration of war between two countries has the effect, under long established international practice, of suspending, but not wiping out, debts of a state or its citizens to the citizens of another state. The reasons are manifest. In the first place, to pay debts to a foreign state during war would be to furnish the sinews of war to the enemy. In the second place, if the debtor declined to pay, there would be no chance to enforce collection, because the debtor, an enemy alien, would have no access to the country's courts to enforce payment. The forty-eight German vessels interned in this country, appraised as worth nearly $200,000,000; are in a peculiar status. Interned here because the United States is a mutual friend, they would suddenly be found to be in the complete power of a new enemy. It is explained that the peculiar obligation which the United States has assumed toward them raises questions not before broached—whether it would be violating a very special and unusual faith to appropriate the ships now if this country and Germany were at war. The procedure which the authorities believe correct would be to notify the vessels that they must leave American territorial waters and to give them a fair chance to do so. After that they would be liable to seizure by American war vessels or by the vessels of America's allies. Or, if the Germans preferred, they could decline to leave, the United States government could take possession of and formally confiscate the vessels and let the whole business be settled after the war's end. EUROPEAN TRAVEL HALTED BY WAR As a Result $275,000,000 Stays In America. OCEAN PATHWAY DESERTED. Great Passenger Liners That Formerly Carried Thousands Back and Forth Now Doing Duty In the War or Tied Up at Their Pier In Neutral Ports. Statistics Show Loss to Europe. New York.—A quarter billion dollars of good American money will be kept in this country this year on account of the war. There will be at least that much saved by the inability of the public to travel to Europe. Last year the steamship companies received in fares alone approximately $S3,000,000, carrying eastward and westward more than 1,200,000 passengers. A conservative estimate fixes the amount spent by this travelling army at close to $192,000,000, making the total amount spent for European travel $275,000,000. There will be no exodus to Europe this summer, however. The Great Green Way of the Atlantic is as lonely as New York's Great White Way on a summer Sunday night. This is the time of year when the rush across the ocean, begins. The tide of travel sweeps east across the Atlantic from May till August and back again from August till the middle of October. But this year the tide hasn't set in and it won't set in. Uncle Sam is holding back the tide by refusing to issue passports, and on the other side of the ocean the kalser's submarines prove an obstacle. Nobody is going away who can't prove to the satisfaction of Uncle Sam that he or she has business in Europe. Doctors, Red Cross nurses, reserves, continue to go, but even their number is dwindling. From all ports of the north Atlantic there left for, Europe last year in four months just 27,727 passengers. During the same four months of this year the number of departures was 4,198, a falling off of 17,732. The westward sallings were 13,602 for the same period last year and this year 4,674, a deficit of 8,905. The arrivals and departures at New York last year from and to Europe totaled an army of more than 1,200,000. Of this number 148,380 traveled first class, 241,810 in the second cabin and 813,743 in the steerage. The grand total to and from all north Atlantic ports was; Eastward—first class, 83,261; second class, 121,051; steerage, 479,232. Westward—first class, 90,840; second class, 238,347; steerage, 631,862. The average first class fare across the Atlantic on little ships and big ships is $120, second class $50, third or steerage $35. That means that last year $20,892,120 was paid the steamship companies for first class passages, $17,720,000 for second class and $14,802,120 for steerage, a total of $33,055,780. *Placing the amount of money spent during the season in Europe by the first class traveler at $1,000, the second class at $500 and the steerage at $100, a pretty good average of American contributions abroad will be the result. Computed by these figures the amount spent in Europe last year by the American travelling public would have been $191,726,700. That these figures are by no means overestimated will be realized when one stops to reflect that $10,000 for the season would be no money at all for each of 5,000 American families to dissipate. This would alone mean $50,000,000. At a modest calculation there was spent last year by people from America on European travel $278,664,500; $300,000,000 would be, perhaps, nearer the mark. It is, safe to say that the war has cost Europe $250,000,000 of American tourist money this year. That much cash in hand would do strange things. It would do wonders for the unemployed of the country. It's the ransom of a king and no bagatelle even to a Rockefeller. There will be just that much more money remaining in the United States this year. The click of glasses and the clink of wealth are bushed. The stewards' tips are missing. The bands of music are silent. The $10,000,000 Vaterland of the Hamburg-American line is eating her head off at the dock in Hoboken. The $10,000,000 Imperator of the same line is a hospital ship at Bremen. The $10,000,000 ship Aquitania of the Cunard line is a converted cruiser, and the $10,000,000 Olympus of the White Star line has also been impressed by the British government. The France, the beautiful $8,000,000 queen of the French line fleet, is doing government duty for France. The North German Lloyd's Kronprinzessin Ceclle, Kaiser Wilhelm II. and Kronprinz Wilhelm have figured in the war. More ships on the average are arriving here today than ever before. Steamers whose names are unfamiliar to customs men and shipping men have reached the port in the past six weeks, sometimes as many as ten a day. They come here under charter or looking for a charter to carry away American goods. All kinds of freight is being stowed away in their holds, all kinds of vessels are in demand. They can't come here fast enough to satisfy the merchants and manufacturers who have goods for foreign consumption. Elaborate Financial System Gets the Best Results. ORGANIZED BY AMERICANS. Commission Will Have Provided Foodstuffs to the Value of $65,000,000 by Middle of August—Profit Made In Cheap Bread—Belgians Have Done a Lot of Work Themselves. London.—The American commission for relief in Belgium will have provided foodstuffs to the value of about $65,000,000 for the Belgian people by the middle of August. Charitable contributions from America will have amounted to about $5,000,000 and from other quarters of the world approximately the same total. The great bulk of the food supplies, representing the remaining $55,000,000, is being provided indirectly by the Belgian people themselves. This is made possible by the elaborate financial machinery set up by the commission, enabling the Belgians to utilize their own energies and resources. Fully 75 per cent of the Belgian people are being supplied with food by the commission without recourse to charity. One result of the commission's operations is that bread is now cheaper in Belgium than in London. When the commission was formed last October, under the chairmanship of Herbert Clark Hoover, it was estimated that the total imports required to keep the population of Belgium alive would amount in value to about $50,000,000 before the next harvest. The rise in the price of foodstuffs increased the necessary amount to $65,000,000. The greatest problem in this connection was involved in the fact that foodstuffs sold in Belgium to those who still had resources were paid for in paper. The entire metallic currency disappeared early in the war, and national bank notes were so scarce that many communes were printing paper issues of their own. This paper money had no value outside of Belgium, and in any event to have exported it would have denuded the country of currency. But unless this money were turned into gold it would be necessary for the commission to find in the outside world an amount of money which was out of the question. At the outset, therefore, the commission began to devise a method for effecting the exchange of these local currency obligations into gold. Negotiations were opened with the belligerent governments for permission to set up a form of exchange whereby persons or institutions abroad owing money in Belgium should turn over to the commission the amount due in sterling or dollars. The commission undertook to pay their debts for them in Belgium out of paper money which it received from the sale of foodstuffs. The belligerent nations agreed to this after long negotiations, and there was thus set up a form of exchange. The commission is today the only institution which is doing a systematic banking business across enemy lines. By degrees the commission has extended this exchange department of its organization, which has come to be the lifeblood of the structure. It has induced many well to do Belgians to pledge their credit for moneys handed over to the commission in gold, which in turn is paid to them in Belgium in paper. The commission also has advanced money to the communal governments, taking their obligations therefor, and by pledging these obligations abroad has obtained further resources. The communes have been enabled in this manner to procure money to pay communal officers, to maintain the schools and keep up municipal works, thus enabling the Belgians to carry on the details of civil government and saving the country from the danger of marchite conditions. One phase of these operations arose in connection with a number of Belgian concerns, which, while they had resources abroad, had exhausted their local resources in payment of workmen or in disbursements to depositors. A form of hardship had grown up through the inability of such concerns to make good their obligations to the public, and persons who had believed themselves well to do were being forced to the bread lines through inability to draw money due them. Through the operations of the commission these concerns were enabled to hand over to London and New York funds they possessed abroad, and the commission in turn delivered paper money received from the sale of food. Thus the cycle of credit was reestablished, and many thousands of persons were saved from the bread line. Before this machinery was set up practically the whole population was dependent on the world's charity, paper money being of no avail. The initial appeals of the commission, therefore, were made on behalf of the 7,000,000 of people. With the success of these financial efforts, however, all of the people still able to pay for their food were made self dependent, and the appeals of the commission for charitable contributions were reduced to those made on behalf of the absolutely destitute DEAR FRIEND WAS MOTHER. Girl, Given Away Because of Poverty, Now Knows Parents. Lacrosse. Wils—Hazel "West," fifteen-year-old girl, who was taken away from Fred West, her foster father, by Judge Brindley because he had neglected her, has found her mother in a woman she has known all her life as a dear friend. Mrs. Fred Green, the mother, appeared before Judge Brindley and told the remarkable story of how she had given Hazel to the Wests when she was a baby because of her inability to care for the baby. A mysterious telephone call to the Home of the Friendless, where Judge Brindley placed Hazel, effected the reunion of mother and daughter. The message said that if Hazel would come to one of the downtown stores she would be given a heavy coat. Hazel went downtown alone and did not come back. Investigation revealed her at the home of Mrs. Green, who had met her in the store and told her the story of her parentage. In explaining the case to the judge Mrs. Green said: "I was the mother of another child when Hazel was born, and we were too poor to care for both of them, and at Mrs. West's urgent plea I let them take her. "Not a week has passed since that I have not seen her. The Wests were better able to care for her than I, and I have been happy in the thought that she was being brought up in the right way. But since Mrs. West's death I have been worried, and now that she has been taken away from West I intend to keep her." Mrs. Green is the wife of a railroad engineer. Hazel's father is dead. SAYS WOMEN DRINK MORE. Fight Against Liquor Stronger Except With Them, Says Bonnet. With them, Says Bennet. Philadelphia—In an address at the fifth anniversary celebration of the National Temperance union ex-Congressman William S. Bennet of New York, after describing the progress made by the foes of drink, said: "The case of the girls and women constitutes the one point in which there has been retrogression. It is my observation that there is much more drinking among women than there was twenty years ago. As men are giving up the habit, women are drinking to a greater extent than they used to do." Mr. Bennet said that in 1870 virtually every state was under the influence of the liquor interests, but that now only two, one eastern and one western, are so influenced. "Drinking has decreased in New York. Now the men who refrain from drinking at a banquet are in the majority. Few men drink during their business hours." London. Though Britain flung her into durance vitale before the war, it is doffing its cap to Miss Lousa Garrett Anderson, who now holds authority equal to that of a major in the British army. Her work has to do with great things for the wounded. She had been jailed for a suffrage demonstration, and in the early weeks of the war she and the British government felt mutually shy of one another. Her first hospital was opened under French authority. The shyness having been dispelled, the war office asked Miss Garrett Anderson to come home and make a hospital in London. Out of her own resourcefulness, experience and initiative she is making her hospital. It has 500 beds. It is to be in working order in record time. The family record is an extraordinary one. Her mother, Dr. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, was one of the first of women doctors. She began her medical studies in 1890, and though the College of Surgeons and the College of Physicians refused to admit her to their examinations, she obtained a license to practice from the Society of Apothecaries in 1865. Paris had fewer prejudices than London, and, passing the medical examinations of its university, she received her M. D. degree. Later on, when England realized that she was not to be denied, honors were not lacking, and her daughter's degree is a London one. After a long career in London Dr. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson retired to her native town of Aldsburgh and was elected mayor. NEWSPAPER IN AN EGG. Clergyman's Wife Finds News Item Wrapped Around Yoke. Bedalla, Mo.—That a hen may swallow a news item and live to immortalize the digested information in an egg memoranda was shown when Mrs. J. A. Jared, wife of a clergyman, who corroborated their sensational breakfast, wrecked a boiled one and read the truth, or at least read the truth as near as a newspaper ever gets it. The fragment of newspaper, about a yoke and a half wide, was wrapped around the egg under the shell instead of the usual thin white shawl that protects the white of the egg in most instances. Mrs. Jared carefully removed the newspaper and found that every letter on it was readable and in fairly good English. "THOU ART·THE MAN!" 2 Samuel 11:1 to 12:7—June 6. The Honesty of the Bible—Temptations of Prosperity—King David's Terrible Sins—The Prophet Nathan's Parable. The King's Sense of Justice—Condemned by His Own Word—His Penitence—Forgiven, but Punished. "Grate in me a clean heart, O God!"—Psalms 51:10. THE Bible is unlike any other book. It is most honest, most candid. The one most approved on a man after death. own heart is, when he sins, most severely condemned and most heavily punished. We are surprised that one who manifested so many noble traits should also have manifested such weaknesses as those condemned in this lesson—adultery and murder. We think of David the youth, his reverence for God, his faith, his loyalty, his trials, his difficulties; and we wonder how he could become so changed. The secret is apparent. It is easier to live a wholly consecrated life in poverty than when surrounded by wealth and the pleasures of the court. We may be sure, however, that King David did not get into so sinful a con- dition of mind and heart suddenly. The narrative shows that the matter must have gone on for months, gradually reaching a culmination. Nor would it be fair to assume that the king's heart was as wrong as his conduct. Rather we must assume, A manifestations, that his heart was still loyal to God and the principles of righteousness, but somehow his flesh had become very much ally. He had before him the unfavorable examples of other kings. His relationship with God had made him keen of intellect, and this keenness was all the more effective in the evil course. David first coveted his neighbor's wife. He did not rebuke this sinful condition of mind, but allowed it to proceed until he stole his neighbor's wife. Her husband was in the war, a faithful servant. The emergency seemed to call for his death to protect the king from shame. King David's conscience was surely asleep when he ordered his general to put Uriah in an exposed place in the battle field and then to command a retreat, leaving those most exposed to be killed. The plan carried out. It cost the life of not only the defrauded husband but several others. We can scarcely imagine how one of King David's loyalty to principle could have arranged such a plan or have had any peace under these circumstances. But Uriah was dead; his wife was made David's wife, and shortly their child was born. Then appeared the Prophet Nathan before the king. Wisely bringing his reproof in the form of a parable, he told of a poor man who had but one ewe lamb and of how a wealthy neighbor had defrauded him of it. King David's sense of justice was outraged; and he declared that the culprit must restore four-fold and also be put to death. Then the Prophet, pointing to the king, declared, "Thou art the man!" and promptly drove home the lesson. It required courage; but whoever has a message from the Lord must have the courage to deliver it—as wisely as possible, of course, but faithfully. Instantly King David's conscience was quickened. He saw his own conduct from the standpoint of the Divine Law of righteousness, truth, kindness, mercy. Indeed, under that Law, both the adultery and the murder were punishable by death. He instantly acknowledged his sin, and prayed, fasted and mourned. Meantime the Prophet, by Divine direction, informed him that because of his repentance the Lord would not cause his death nor withdraw all His loving kindnesses; but that, nevertheless, the child of his sin should not live and that the king himself would in after time suffer several punishments for his transgression. Here we perceive a principle of the Divine Government respecting those in covenant relationship with God. Just the would be required; but to the repentant soul the Lord's favor would nevertheless, still be granted. Many Christians have had experience along this line. God does not continue to treat them as sinners; but accepting the heart condition He forgives them in that sense of the word; yet, true to His arrangement, "Whatsoever nevertheless, still he granted. Many Christians have had experience along this life. God does not continue to treat them as sinners; but accepting the heart condition. He forgives them in that sense of the word; yet, true to His arrangement, "Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. In this Divine arrangement the sinner is encouraged to accept Divine forgiveness and to reform his life, even though he bear some severe penalty perhaps to his tomb. The Psalm or Repentance. Very many Christians have been a courage by the Fifty-first Psalm. I honest acknowledgement of sin assures us that King David was overtaken, some kind of fog which for months obstructed his mental vision. Earth-born clouds and fleshly, weaknesses arose like a great veil between his soul and the Lord. The lesson applies to all who have been in covenant relationship with God. It is important that we keep close accounts with Him, and go daily to the Throne of Heavenly Grace to obtain mercy and find help for future times of need. JAMES H. WINSLOW UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER All Work First Class Phone North 814 Near Falls Church, Va. James H FUNERAL James H. Dabney FUNERAL DIRECTOR CARRIAGES FOR HIRE Moved from 1132 3rd Street Cor. 3rd and K Phone N Moved from 1132 3rd Street, to 227 K Street, N.W. Cor. 3rd and K Streets, N. W. Phone Main 8275 Esau W Funeral Esau Winslow Funeral Director 11th and You Streets Northwest Washington, D. C. Capital City The Coming Republican Club.—A the An Executive Committee of organized in this city and it is comp B. L. Gaskins, A. W. Scott, Harry Moss, Thomas L. Jones, L. M. K. From this committee twenty be organized throughout the city. be selected and on or about May will be established. This will be the most repre that has ever been organized in t bership will not be less than three All names for membership m mittee on the following blank: 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: CAPITAL CITY REPUBLICAN CLUB To the Executive Committee of Washington, D. C.: Gentlemen: Kindly enroll my name as a n Name ..... Address ..... District ..... Fill out the foregoing blank mittee, 1109 Eye St. N. W. To the Executive Committee of the Capital City Republican Club, Washington, D. C.: Gentlemen: Kindly enroll my name as a member of your Club. Name Address District Fill out the foregoing blank and mail it to the Executive Com- mittee, 1109 Eye St. N. W. PARAGRAPHIC. Don't add yesterday's burden to that of to-morrow. Yesterday is past; to-morrow may never come. Prof. Mason Hawkins, principal of the Colored High School, Baltimore, has been awarded a patent upon an improved music cabinet for player piano music rolls. This invention accommodates the maximum number of music rolls, and is so constructed as to form a sectional cabinet. There are trays for the rolls, each of different diameter, for holding the rolls on the-tray. A sliding music roll-holder is also in evidence. Prof. Hawkins is a graduate of Harvard University, A. B. and A. M. degree from Columbia University, New York. He has been principal since November, 1909. Agree with thine adversary quickly. Capt. Walter H. Loving, conductor of the Constabulary Band, stationed at San Francisco, California, during the Panama-Pacific Exposition, has been forced by ill health to go to Fort Baynard, N. M., for treatment. The Colored schools of Henrico County, Va., observed their seventh year of exhibit in industrial work, under the direction of Mi s Virginia Randolph, supervising industrial teacher. The work consisted of various specimens of hand work made by the pupils. The schools of this county have gotten together. Henry Mock, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, has invented a fender which, when attached to a ship, can be telescoped or detached at will. The fender has five features—mine destroyer, locater, and life-saver from sinking or burning vessels, fender for reefs and rocks, fender for icebergs, and lighterage for freight. Secretary Daniels is giving Mr. Mock consideration concerning the fender. Montgomery, Mo.—Mrs. Sávala Vandeveer, who has lived in Montgomery for 86 years, is the possessor of the ax with which Abraham Lincoln split rails while working for William Smith, a relative of Mrs. Vandeveer. Mrs. Vandeveer cherishes the relic, and declined to permit it to be exhibited at the World's Fair at Chicago. There is no success without loyalty. The man who is disloyal to his superior, to his profession, or to his country is disloyal to himself, and to all that is good in him.—Col. Geo. W. Goethals. A clothes-brush has been invented with a reservoir on the back to hold any desired fluid, which flows through two tufts of bristles at one end. Mrs. Chas. W. Scrutchin, wife of Attorney Scrutchin, of Bemidjl, Minn., has succeeded in having the "Clans- Phone N. 5131 Terms Most Reasonable Residence 49 D Church, Va. . Dabney DIRECTOR et, to 227 K Street, N.W. Streets, N. W. Main 8275 Resident Phone N. 2643 Winslow Director Republican Club A Club of Legal Talent to Support Party. A District Republican Club is orosed of Attorneys W. Calvin Chase. By L. Tignor, J. M. Ricks, John W. King and others. Two district Republican Clubs will A suite of three or four rooms will 1 or 15th Republican headquarters Presentative Colored Republican Club the District of Columbia. Its mem- thousand. Must be sent to the Executive Com of BETTON, D. C. Washington, D. C., 1915. the Capital City Republican Club, member of your Club. and mail it to the Executive Com- man," by Tom Dixon, removed from the Public Library. The library board is composed entirely of white women. Minnesota is pleased to be among States to give the persistent Tom Dixon a knockout blow. Hon. Charles W. Anderson, lately returned from the office of Collector of Internal Revenue, was given a testimonial last week. Prominent men of both races were present. The Southern Pennsylvania Traction Co. will have to pay the award of $25,000 won by Rachel J. Fields, a colored woman of Chester, Pa., who fell while getting off a train. The company appealed for a new trial, which was refused. Three white men of Ark, W. R. 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There has been some criticisms made against the management of the Howard Theater against the presentation of a moving picture entitled "The Nigger." There has also been almost riots against the presentation of a "movie" known as the "Birth of the Nation." As to the former, the Editor of The Bee witnessed the one entitled "The Nigger" and saw nothing objectionable in it. It is rather a compliment to the Negro and a reflection on the morals of the white race. If anything it shows the weakness of the white race and the strong intellectual ability and loyalty of the Negro. If the author of "The Nigger," as it is called, meant it to degrade the Negro, he failed. The Editor has never seen the picture called the "Birth of the Nation," and if an opportunity presents itself he will do so, hence he cannot say whether it should be condemned or approved. Those who have seen the "Birth of the Nation" claim that it is a reflection on the Colored Americans and tends to create race prejudice. The Bee might truthfully say if this country were inhabited by savages and perhaps one section of it is, there might be some fear of these white savages going crazy by being influenced by the "Birth of the Nation" and do bodily harm to the civilized class, white and black. But since this is a civilized nation and it knows the difference between right and wrong, the lie and the truth, what difference does it make what is shown or presented to the people? Now let us see which does the more harm, the "Birth of the Nation," Ku Kluxism, burning at the stake or race discrimination. The two former are crimes against the laws of man and of God. The later is a social wrong, which is practiced by both white and black people. There are certain classes of colored people who imagine that they are better than another class because they may be a little brighter than the darker classes, no matter what their reputation may be. The "Birth of the Nation," on the other hand, pictures this so-called Negro in a manner that offends his tender feelings. Now if the Negro who is light in complexion imagines that he is better than the dark Negro, and yet both are Negroes just the same, why should the half white Negro deery those down who show up his weakness? "The Nigger" as it was presented at the Howard, was not objectionable in the least. If anything, it showed how a bastard half white Negro became Governor of Georgia. A white woman fell in love with him, and notwithstanding his Negro blood, she loved him and would marry him just the same. The Negro governor with a white sweetheart declared that he would resign his governorship and devote the remainder of his life to the uplift of his race, "The Nigger." Nothing wrong in this! But there is a wrong, and it is a moral sin for one class of colored people to imagine that it is better than another. Certain classes of colored people are becoming so much overestimated in selfishness and self aggrandement that they arrogate their alleged superiority. The only time a white man loses his equilibrium is when a black man pursues his woman. He never takes into consideration when a white man pursues a colored woman. There are some colored men who seek white company and when they seek marriage they by chance get a second class white woman. This is the half white Negro who imagines himself su- perior to the most refined and cultured Colored woman. When the Negro casts aside his own weakness, he then can find fault with his enemy, the white man. There are other things worse. OUR TEACHERS. The public schools under the supervision of the late George F. T. Cook for 25 years or more reflected immortal credit on the memory of this great educator. The teachers in those days, with only a high school turned out greater teachers than our schools do today. There were female teachers whose reputation was above reproach or suspicion. The schools were conducted entirely by females with but one exception. The high school was at one time conducted by Prof. Richard T. Greene, who proved to be a failure. Mrs. Janey Patterson was an accomplished and competent principal. Prof. H. M. Brown, one of the best educators in the United States, was a successful teacher of physics in our high school, but he was handicapped by a class of unsuperulous demagogues. Our high school never was in such a flourishing condition. Prof. Brown is not only a teacher, but an inventor. As a teacher of physics he introduced methods and inventions that starled the school authorities. No other city in the United States would tolerate existing conditions in our colored schools. The retirement of Prof. Brown brought a great calamity on our school, especially in the high school, in which he was such a favorite. He is one of the most level headed men in the United States and one of the most progressive school educators. There was no reign of terror under the Cook or Montgomery administrations. Every teacher worked in harmony. There were no prejudiced supervisors, because in those days the principal of buildings were the supervisors of teachers. Today the poor teacher is harassed to death. These useless lectures that are now periodically delivered by pseudo educators are of no benefit to the teacher. What teachers are taxed to pay for these individuals could go to the benefit of enlarging the teachers retirement, which was first instigated by Miss Eva A. Chase. The Bee is also pleased to publish this week a letter from Mr. L. H. Peterson, a citizen in the Thirteenth School Division, who has always been interested in the Parents' Association in that section. Mrs. L. S. Chase Goldsbury, formerly a teacher in the public schools inaugurated the Randall Association in conjunction with Mrs. Mollie Church Terrell. Had this association a strong and influential head, it would be in a better condition today and the teachers who desire to retire would have a fund sufficient to warrant their retirement. The Bee is in favor of a strong teachers' association with such a man at its head as Prof. Montgomery in whom the teachers have confidence and will respect. What a school system we could have in this city if there was such a man at the head of it as Prof. Montgomery, Prof. Thomas M. Gregory, Prof. H. M. Brown, Prof. J. E. Walker and a few others we could name. Let there be a monster benefit every year given by the citizens of Washington for a colored teachers' retirement fund. Our teachers deserve it. It is a shame and a disgrace to our school system to allow some teachers to do as they please and others dismissed without a hearing for imaginary offenses or because some unscrupulous school official may dislike him. How long will these conditions continue in our schools. The judges of the Supreme Court are aware of existing conditions in our schools and The Bee is confident that men will be appointed on the Board of Education who must fill every requirement. Help and protect the worthy and deserving teacher is the slogan of The Bee. Teachers who have made marks in our public schools in years gone by: Jennie Fleet, Pet Kinger, Mrs. Datcher, Pinny Cook, Ellen V. C. Williams, Mrs. Barker. Misses Jones, Misses Patterson, Miss Anna P. Spencer, Miss Mattie E. Bowen, Misses Laura and Grace Dyson and hundreds of others. There are today a few of the old teachers who are far superior to many of the present graduates of our Normal School. There is no desire to reflect on our present Normal school, because the principal of that school could turn out better teachers if she were given proper support and remove the barriers that impede her success. The Bee is confident that relief will come to her and the entire present school system soon. The people will make their wants known in a few days. The pulpit to some extent is doing its duty in this direction without fear or favor. Some preachers who have visited the Court in the interest of certain candidates are wasting their ammunition and time. The judges will select men and women who mean to give us a proper school system. HOWARD DENTAL PARLORS. For many years the colored people of the District have suffered from neglectful and careless treatment at the hands of white dentists who wanted their money but did not care to give time and patience to the proper care of a colorod person's teeth. This fact has long been observed by our colored professional men, who to meet and overcome the evil, organized and established The Howard Dental Parlors on the corner of 7th and Tea streets northwest and after careful selection and examination appointed a group of the best dental experts to be obtained in the country, each a specialist in his line to meet the dental needs of the colored community and give the proper care to the mouth and teeth of our Colored citizens. The Howard Dental Parlors is a distinct race enterprise. This beautiful and thoroughly equipped dental establishment is under the supervision and management of Dr. John R. Francis, Jr., an honor man from the University of Pennsylvania, dental department, and a practitioner of 10 years in this city. Dr. Francis is and has been for the past 5 years dental inspector in the public schools, appointed from among the colored dentists of the city by competitive examination. He is the only dentist in the city who is a member of the staff of Freedman Hospital, having received that appointment under the Interior Department in 1910 and still holds it to credit of the dental profession. Associated with Dr. Francis are Drs. Hardy, Jones, Kemp and Miss Bell, the dental nurse. The Howafrd Dental Parlors have four of the most thoroughly equipped operating rooms in the city. It is open until o'clock every night and the prices for the best dental work to be obtained are low enough to place dental comfort within the reach of all. This establishment does away with the little hall room dental offices and marks an epoch in the History of Dentistry. GERMANY'S REPLY GERMANY'S REPLY. The reply of Germany to President Wilson is either right or wrong. If the Lusitania had ammunition on board of this ship, this government cannot blame Germany; and it would be unwise for this country to declare war against that country. If the United States is neutral towards the waring nations in Europe, it should show it beyond all doubt. If this country is playing hot and cold, it can expect no more than what it gets. All ships that venture in the war zone that belongs to the allies cannot expect anything less than to be blown up. Japan is an ally of Great Britain, but she has not been asked to go any further in the present war than it has been for some reason not yet explained. President Wilson's note to Germany is, of course, not satisfactory by any means. This being a white man's war, the colored Americans are not wanted. This government is controlled by the white race, and if the colored man should be needed he will be invited to participate. The colored race has always been ready to defend a flag that gives him no protection and notwithstanding he knows no other flag but the American flag. The Bee is confident that some good will come out of present conditions, whether the Colored man will be permitted to fight or not. The Bee is confident of one fact, that this country would soon invade San Domingo, Mexico or Haiti, or some other black republic, if no insult at all was offered the American flag. But Germany is prepared and ready to meet all invaders, no matter who they may be. If this is a white man's war as Germany declared, the black races have no business in it. Curbstone orators and sham philosophers are always declaring that the colored man has no country, no flag, but the American flag. He realizes that, but he will not force himself in a war in which white men are engaged and which is claimed is a white man's war. Let us see what we will see. THE WAY IT LOOKS. It looks as if no colored man will be appointed on the police force. Had Judge Siddons remained at the head of the police department as Commissioner of the District of Columbia, Mr. Tillman, the colored ex-Ninth Calvaryman, would have succeeded to the first vacancy that occurred very soon after Judge Siddons was nominated for the judgeship. It was the determination of Judge Siddons to see that worthy colored applicants for the police force and any department in the District government was given a square deal. Now, here is young Tillman, a worthy colored man, who passed a successful examination for the police force, while Judge Siddons was Commissioner, and had been recommended for appointment, by him, just before he retired. But as soon as his successor was appointed, for some reason best known to him he failed to carry out the recommendation of his predecessor. The colored population of this city is nearly one hundred thousand and not a colored citizen has been appointed to a representative position in the District government. Will somebody explain? Tillman's time for appointment expired, and when he went again before the surgeons the report was that his heart was weak and that it came so as a result of riding horses at the riding school. For over three years in the Ninth Calvary as a gallant soldier, with a record as clean as filtered water, and riding horses all of that time, his heart should have been reported strong and he qualified physically and intellectually; that then in four months riding horses in a riding school upon smooth ground his heart should become too weak to disable him for the police force is a miracle that The Bee just can't understand. A man gets a weak heart riding riding upon soft dirt for three or four months and a good hard riding over all kinds of earth. Let us reflect. MAJOR WALKER One among the best liked and highly appreciated supervisors in the colored schools is Major James E. Walker of the thirteenth division. He is not only honest but manly, and among the popular supervisors with the teaching corps. He recommends on merit and not favoritism, which makes him stand among the fair and just in our colored schools. His first consideration is the children. He took great interest in the exercises given by the public school children at Convention Hall and at the league park. He was not there as a looker on, but assisted in the management and control of the children, in bringing order where there was disorder. Being a military man, he is a master in systematic work. THE GULLIBLES The press throughout the country and especially the Richmond, Va., Planet, Editor John Mitchell, Jr., reproduced The Bee Editorial on Gullible Negroes in this city. This city contains more educated men and women than any other city in the United States and the most gullible. These alleged intellectual colored citizens have more faith in the fakers than they have in the ligitimate enterprises backed by substantial men and women. Any faker may come to this city and start a newspaper. For a few weeks the gullibles will flock to the new born, but before many moons the fakers do something that will soon convince the gullibles that they have been faked by fakers. The Bee will publish in a short while the history of the gullibles. MANASSAS SCHOOL The trustees of Manassas Industrial School from reports there declined to confirm the appointment of Mr. Fred. Morton as head of that school, and gave Mr. Villard, the head of the Association for the Advancement of Colored People, to understand that the people as well as they did not approve of his selection. Some white men have an idea that anything is good enough for the colored people of this association, which has been in the limelight, for same is of no benefit to the colored people. Would Mr. Villard have recommended a similar individual to a white institution? MUST COME TO THEM It will be seen in another column of The Bee this week that the Negro press is the only defender of the Negro. The daily Post has refused to publish a news article in defense of a worthy organization. It was only a week ago that the Post published two pages of advertising matter in a segregated corner for patriotic (!), race loving (!) supporters of colored enter- prises and the colored press, especially The Bee, takes great pleasure in publishing this article to convince the gullible Negroes that they must depend on the colored press. REV. GARNER Among the most liberal and sensible ministers, in this city is Rev. A.C Garner of the Plymouth Congregational Church. Rev. Garner is broadminded and liberal in his views and entirely lacking in small peevish ideas or notions. He is more inclined to help and build up than to pull down. SONS OF VETERANS Continued from page one rather assist in decorating the graves, of their fathers. The G. A. R remnant is presumed to instruct these younger men in this grateful, patriotic duty. An invitation has been extended by the Frederick Douglass Post, No. 21, to the proposed Carney Camp to send two committees to decorate the graves of Negro soldiers in Arlington and Harmony cemeteries on May 21. Rev. Mr. Garner, the chairman, has declined to appoint the committees on the ground that the legalized organizations to do this work are the G. A. R. and the Sons of Veterans, and since we are denied the right to be the latter and can't be the former, it is to be presumed that the white Sons of Veterans want this job of decorating our Negro fathers' graves." DEFENCELESS PERSONS OF COLOR IN THE UNITED STATES. (By Lieutenant Carmouche). Detroit, Nov. 2 Detroit, Mich., May 31. Hudson Maxim, the inventor of war materials, "is an alarmist; he means to be and he is." If it is necessary, and I think it is, for Dr. Maxim in his "Defenceless America" to arouse the American people of the dangers which threatens them in case of war with Japan or any other first-class power, what should be the attitude of the serious men of our race who sees the dangerous things which threatens us as a race in the United States? Isn't it of vital necessity that the persons of Color be aroused? As an Ishmaelite of my own country, I am in perfect accord with myself as an alarmist of "my people" as Ishmaelites in our own country. I am frank enough to say that I am not one of those who can see a silver lining in this dark cloud of American prejudice for the person of color in the United States. My scholarship in the school of our inferiority, as taught by the white man, is a failure. I am positive I will not receive my certificate of graduation; he has failed utterly in educating me. Thank God, I am not "one of them who knows his place." In all of this armed peace against us, I tried to be indifferent to it to such an extent I was a soldier in the deadly jungles of Cuba in 1938, but I am not indifferent now. I am an alarmist. Pacifers in times like these is as dangerous, and as destructive to a race as it is to a country, as is the present sad plight of the Belgians in time of war. Belgium's plight is precisely what would be the plight of our race in the United States in case of a race explosion; in fact, our plight would be far worse. As citizens of this country, it is folly to think that we could make the preparations in our defense which Hudson Maxim advises the Heads of Departments at Washington to make for the defence of the country in case of a rupture with Japan or some other first class power; but, at least, the persons of color can and should be made aware of the danger which spells disaster to the race at any time those who hate us to that extent feel themselves in a position to do so. And it is possible they will. This is no dream; it is precisely the position which we now occupy, notwithstanding all the statistics which is being shown to prove our real worth as American Citizens. It is these very statistics, too which is arousing this hatred and jealousness of us, and endangering our security in the midst of it all. As men, notwithstanding this picture, we must forge on and on and on, until we reach that conflict. It can be avoided by leaving the country, by absorption, by tamely submitting to all of our indignities, but it can not be avoided by being a race of men (colored men) among men (white men). There must be a conflict. "Feels Sting of Race Prejudice," by Ralph W. Tylor, is a proper view of it. "Go to South America" is the advice of M. Merrifield, who spoke at the First A. M. E. Church in Detroit recently. "You are sleeping over a powder magazine which may at any time explode." Precisely the situation. In perfect accord with all indications. This "powder magazine explosion" reminds me of an article I wrote, "Necessary Leadership and its Penalty," for the Washington Bee and Seattle Searchlight in February, 1914, in which I vividly pictured just such an opinion. As men and worthy citizens of this country, just picture in your imagination our unjust reprimand caused by the difference of our color, and you will see a picture as brutal, as horrible, as vicious, as repugnant, as ugly, as unjust, and as damnable as the horrors of the present European war. In doing so, do not lose sight of the fact that all the principal factors in this war are of the white race. That part of it will give you more vivid idea as to what I am trying to make you see of ourselves as a despiced race in the United States. Say what you will or may as to the cause of this war, but prejudice is the deadliest organ created in man. In its work, nothing on earth—virtue, or of heaven God, or of hell the devil hinders it. It is and yet it is not color blind. Positively it is not Christianly blind, because it does and will draw the color line. It is not morally, humanly, religiously blind, because it pertectes the virtuous, the humble, the gentle, and the kind; the innocent is as liable to its furiosity as the most desperate despot who ever lived. In fact it is the most destructive and most wicked of all organs created in man; it is bestial. Because of it civilization has not and never will produce anything worthy of its name. Because of it, Christianity produces less. Because of it, our education in the United States is a reproach to the meaning of it. Because of it, humanity, with all of its Godlike virtues, is at a disadvantage in the midst of it. Yes. Humanity, with all of its beautiful traits, makes a poor showing as a competitor in the proper human adjustment of the permanent things necessary to the accomplishment of the "Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man." Yes, indeed, it is with impunity it casts asunder God and Christianity, thereby destroying the real things intended for the welfare of the human family. In the just cause of the Citizens of Color in the United States, prejudice has deadened the nerves of humanity to such an extent as to give them cause to be alarmed. It has awakened in their minds a picture as horrid and as horrible as anything capable of an intelligent imagination. To such an extent that the statues erected in some parts of this country in commemoration of the lives of certain great and good men stands in the estimation of the serious thinking colored man as a mockery of their supposed intention. What's the necessity of these reminders to us when all is to the contrary? What's the necessity of these silent reminders to the white youths of this country, when the most live prejudices of his race is being injected into him daily? Since it is true that the principles advocated by these great men of the past died with them, what's the use to remind us of them? What's the use? MISS CHASE COMMENDED. Washington, D. C. June 1, 1916 To the Editor: A highly worthy feature of our public school system, that has accomplished good and promises greater results, is the coming together of teacher and parent, in other words, what is known as the Parents' Association. I believe that it is helpful to encourage this work and call attention to the pioneers. Miss Eva A. Chase, principal of the Alfred Jones School, First and L streets northwest, stands in the foremost ranks in organizing a parents' Association, and up to the present time the association can be marked as a "Leader." The meetings are well attended and there is an active interest shown by its members—the results of Miss Chase's work at Jones School as principal, and her pleasant relationship with parents and the citizen of her immediate school vicinity—have done much to improve the standing of the Twelfth Division. Happily to say, both white and colored residents give this lady praise for her good work and I think it should be publicly commended. Respectfully. LUCIUS H. PETERSON. REV. C. H. SMITH. The First to Organize a Missionary Baptist Sunday School, History of a Successful Christian Worker. A Leader of the People. In the year of 1888 there resided in Everette, N. C., Rev. C. H. Smith, a remarkable representative of his people and a Christian worker. There was no man in this little town better known to the people throughout the State than Rev. Smith. He founded the Vienna Oak Missionary Baptist Children's School Convention, which was organized in 1888 at Everett, N. C. in an old farm house belonging to Noah Rodgers, an Old School Baptist, with one missionary. Rev. Smith was elected president and for 14 years he was regarded as a great light and a leader of his people in this country and was looked upon as the father of all. He erected the first missionary church, upon which he paid the first hundred dollars out of his personal money. A school was held in this building for colored children, also the Old Fellows met there. The place yet remains upon this spot where Rev. Smith first erected it. He was the chairman of the trustee board, executive board and the moderator of the Midde Ground Roanoke Missionary Baptist Association in 1904; and one of the founders of the Roanoke Institute of Wilmington, N. C. He is the father of the Green Mountain Lodge No. 4044, G. W. O. of O. F., at Everette, N. C., and the P. S. He is the father of the Independent Order of Brethren Fellowship and Daughters of Zion Bureal Society, which was organized at Everett in 1899, and 1896 he founded the Bellmount Baptist Church. He organized more Sunday schools than any man in the State, numbering 24, and named the first street in the town of Everett Main street. Rev. Smith is now in this city doing good work among his people. He is a progressive man, who believes in the uplift of his people and is doing all in his power to advance their interest. He is today in church work and it is believed that in a short while he will have the same success in his church work in this city as he had in Everette, N. C. He is a positive character, and a man who does well with everything he undertakes to lo. MRS. NORMAN'S RECITAL. Elsewhere in this paper is a notice of a recital by Mrs. Fannie B. Norman. She is one of the most efficient music teachers in the city. Her last recital was a great success, and from present indications the coming recital will be a greater success. Ex-Collector Anderson Resigned. New York, June 1.—Ex-Internal Revenue Collector Charles W. Anderson of New York was appointed by Gov. Whitman on the Commission to the Richmond, Va., Exposition, but he resigned on account of other work more important in which the distinguished New Yorker is engaged. REV. NORMAN. One of the most progressive ministers in this city is Rev. M. W. D. Norman. He is a drawing card wherever he goes. Cry”, he [ets Ved Qf 9, Ve _ BLES A ae isehe/ in’ be OSs a Ey OES BIR i oe EN eS Seis Cues we (AGS Be ch Bes i & : Woes Bees Sie | RO al San HAG | , v WN H 7 : FP) Ss u) Ee eT gi ne aa aN See a eae DU ie Be a teenth 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 Tele- phone N. 2281, when a messenger boy will be at your disposal for both Mise Madge Pickett-Stokes, who will be married to Mr. King Stone Tuesday aight, was chief guest at a luncheon given Friday. by Mrs. William Burr Harrison. Mre. William P. Wooten gave 4 luncheon and bridge party Friday. Captain D. Castrilfo left Friday for Cuba to join his resiment. Attorney Armond W Scott f this city was a welcome visitor to Boston and Cambridge, Thursday of this week. Mr. Scott is also a well known Elk, and is looked upon by many of the “Antlers” as being the next Grand Fx- alted Ruter. While in the -cy Mr. Seétt was a guest of Dr. Benj. E. Robineon of 106 Dartmouth strect. ‘Mr. Richard Miles, the popul + Pall man porter, spent a few days this week in Washingtor, D. C.. and New York City. airs ‘Tom Jones and baby «t New Yok City are visiting thelr r-latives, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones <f this city. * ‘Mr. Chester Crumpler left t'e c.ty Suaday morning to visit New York ies. startha Watson, of 1213 Mon teHo Ave. N. E., gave a_lanchcon Monday afternoon for Mr. Tom Reid and James Morris. These rentlemen will feave the city shortly after com- mencement. . Mr. Thomas Reid's ‘parents were in the city Wednesday to attend the Howard University Commencement. Miss Generic Boyd,f 1324 Muntallo Ave. N. E.. has just returned home after a successful year of teaching fa the South. Mrs. Grace Brucc Jackson ¢{ this ety, formerly of Westminster. Md. fg the weekend guest of Mrs. A'lce Fry. Mrs. Laura Henry, of Sixth street, northwest, has returned from’ her home—Delaware City, _ Delaware. She Jeft her father, Mr. Ennis, very ill, Ne having been stricken with paralysis, * Rumor has it thet’Jay Clifford aad Marie Monteomery will marry shortly Mrs. Rachel T. Costen of Tuskeegce, Ala. §6 spending the week with Mrs. Rebecca E. Campbell of 622 C street northeast. . Mrs. Anna B. Cuiry of Tyrane,, .°2.. who is the guest of Mr. and Mr3. It ‘a. Webgter of Thirteenth strect. NF. is enjoying a delightful stay i the Capital City. She sill visit re‘atrzes in Philadelphia and New Yok City vefore returning Ieme Mr. and Mre.S. A McKinne- of R wtreet N. W., have as their cuests their two daughi-rs—Mrs. Kst."e Fendall of Philadolj hia Pa. ar? Mes, Beaste Austin, of [all's Hill, +a. Mies Mabel Worley, a tewher in Durham, N. C., has arrived in the c’ty. Mrs Hattie Whiting and little son, Joseph, ue the guests of her sister, Mrs. Rae Derry of Manassas, Va. Rev. W. J. Howard attended the Manassan School cammencement at . Manassas, Va. The Washington Art Club, of which ‘T. A. A. Alster is president, hela their annual exhibition for four days last week. ; License was issued for the marriage of Miss Nettle Langston and Mr. Charles Henderson. Mr. Giles B. Jackson, who. is fn charge of the Negro Exhibition in Richmond, Va. was in the city last week and spoke before the ¥. M. C. A. Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, had a typewriter stolen from his stidy in the church last week. The Alumni of the Armstrong Man ual Training School gave a picnic last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Katie Thomas, mother of Noble N. Thomaé, clerk in the Re corder of Deed’s office, continues in a critical condition at her residence in New York City. ‘Mr. Charles W. Mason, one of the best known citizens of this city, has been quite iil. . He is a genial fallow with Jots of friends, who are glad tc see him out and shake his hands. ‘Mr. Gilchrist Stewart of New York . arrived in the city Thursday from Bal tlmore, Md., where he had been or business, to attend school drill at the National Park Thursday. Mrs. B. MeCay, wife of Sergeant McCay. who has been quite ill, is out arain. Mr. Thomas L. Jones left the cit; for Livingston College, N. C., to joir his wife, who Is at this college to par ticipate in the closing musical exer cises to be conducted by Miss Clarice Jones, who {s the musical director. Miss Ada Williams, who has beer quite ill. is out again. Mr. Wm. A. Sinclair of Philadel phia, Pa., one of the trustees of How ard University. was taken with ar acute attack of indigestion and had t¢ be carried to the Freedmen's Hospital Geo. W. Cabaniss, who has been in Freedmen's Hospital for three weeks suffering with a general breakdown, is fast Improving under the profes- sional care of his brother. Mr. John R. Contee, of Denver, Col., was at the Howard Theater Saturday night with his sisters and others. Mr, M. C. Maxfield Jeft the city for Richmond, Va., Monday morning. Prof. H. M. Brown is in the city, and attended the Howard Theater Satur- day evening with his wife and sister. Attorney A. W. Scott returned to the city Friday from Springfield, Mass. Mrs. William Mason, who has been quite ill, is improving. Dr. James T. Walker, who was in- jured in an automobile accident, is fast improving. Mrs. Pearl Gray, who has been ill for several weeks, js improving. Mrs. Daisy -Miller is up and out again. She has been confined to her home for several weeks, — * Dr. C. H. Stepteau is one of the best and cleanest preachers In Washing in. He preached to the sailors and sol- diers Sunday night, May 30th. Dr. Stepteau is a big man, a prepared Than. It takes a big man to preach the unvarnished truth as does Dr. Stepteau. He hues to line regardless of the chips. Miss Marie A. D, Madre addressed the Federation of Colored Women of Maryland Friday night. Mrs. Mary F. Handy is president, Miss Ida Cummings, secretary of the National Association, is sécretary of Maryland. The National Association will hold its convention in Baltimore In 1916, Miss Jennie Clark, of 1013 Ninth street N. W., principal of Cecilton, Md., public school, has returned home for her -vacation. After remaining home for a while she will attend a summer schoal, Mrs. Emma J. Roberts, a teacher of Bricks' University, Bricks, N. C. and little daughter, Evelyn, ‘has re- tumed to the city, and is stopping with Mrs. Wilson of Third street N. W. Miss Ada L. Hurlong, also a teacher there, is also spending a few days in the city a guest of Mrs. Rob- erts. Master Richard Carroll, the little son of Rev. and Mrs. R.A: Carroll. is a busy little agent for The Bee. Mr. James H. Marshall is one of the rsweetest tenor songsters of the race. His name is signal for applause. The friends of Miss Medora Moxley are glad to see her out again. Mr. Wm. F. Sebastian of Marietta, Va,, is visiting his daughter at 1914 1-2 Thirteenth street northwest. Mi. Se- bastian says when the United States goes to war with Japan, England or Germany she will need the Negro. ‘The white man says this is his coun. try; the Negro says “I have no coun: try.” ‘Monday a private picnic party lett the city en route*for Garfield, D. C. Tho party consisted of Mr. and Mrs Hamilton Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mason. They had plenty of good things to cat and drink. ‘The funeral of Mrs. Belle Stevens who dropped dead while sweeping the sidewalk in front of her home, 2243 ‘Twelfth street horthwest, Monday, May 3ist, was from Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, Thursday, June 3, at 2p.m. She leaves to mourn her Joss a hus. band, Alfred H., 2 son, Walter Bar- rett, and four daughters, Susie Shep- herd, Ethel Frye, Annie Jackson and Norma Tinney. 5 Mrs. Martha Smith, the -wife of Warren T. Smith, a retired undertak. er of Hampton, Va., 1s the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Cora Bagby. She also paid her neice, Mrs. W. E. Flt: cher of 19141-2 Thirteenth street northwest, a short visit. She visited her daughter, Mrs. E. C. Brown, while in Philadelphia. She will on her re turn to Hampton stop at Portsmouth Va, to visit her son. Mrs. Smith ha: traveled extensively, but this is he1 first time in Washington. She says i is the City Beautiful. WEST WASHINGTON. Young Men's Protective League. Articles of incorporation have heen taken out by the League, [which is now one of the strongest end influential fraternal organiza- tions in the city. Having re- cently increased their member- ship, which numbers more than six hundred. carry a cash bank account of nearly eight thousand dollars it is suggested row that the League so well established in organization for a number of years, should, as a matter of business, proceed in securing a per- manent building of their own; and with men of such splendid business qualifications, it would not only be a credit to the organization, but to the race at the National Capital and their splendid corps of officers and board of directors. It is hoped that the sug- gestion might cause some early action looking forward to the purchase or erection of a fraternal building and office of the League membership, Rev. W. D. Naylor and family, late pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, O Street, were tendered a farewell re- ception on Wednesday evening at the Parsonage, O Street N. W., and have permanently taken up residence in Salem, Va., where he is now pastor of the A. M. E. Church. FALLS CHURCH VA NOTES. he Ministers’ and Deacons’ Union met at the Second Baptist Church Sat- urday and Sunday last. The sermons Preached by various ministers of the Union were enjoyed by the members and friends present. The members of the Mothers’ Progressive Council en- tertained the members of the Union and friends at dinner, after morning service. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Henderson had as their guest Tuesday Messrs. Clarence Conaway of New York, Carl Washington and Hilda Russell of Washington, D. C. * Mr. Floyd Evans spent Thursday at Harpers Ferry, W. Va., where he at- tended the graduating exercises at Stores College. a Mrs, Mary Carpenter is the star singer in “Jepther” undef Captain Stett, now being played for the As- bury M. E. Church, Miss Louiso Goins and Estella Simms of Washthgton, D. C., visited friends here Monday. ~ Miss Agnes Johnson, of Washing- ton. D.C. i here Mon- lay. Misses Bessie Wheeler and Made- line Scott of Washington, D. C,, were Ruests of Mrs. Mary Carpenter Mon- jay. Mrs. J. R. Davis, of Hedgesville, W. Va. is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Striblin, Mrs. F. M. Langston and Mrs. J. C. Napier, of Washington, D. C., were the guests of Mr, and Mrs, Charles M. Henderson Tuesday. Mrs. Napier teft Wednesday for her home in Nashville, Tenn. } Mrs. Harriet Taylor of Merrifield, Va. and Miss Emma Thompson of Washington, D. C., were the guets of Mr. and Mrs! Luvernis Lee Monday. Mrs, Jackson, Misses Lend and [er Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Talbert homas were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thomas Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Calvin Chase, Jr., Miss Nettie Smallwood and Mr. Terry of Washington, D. C., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Compton Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Tyler of Washington, D. C., were the guestss of Mrs. Lena Dixon Monday. Misses Fannle Randalt, Louise Por- ter, Elaine Lucas, Messrs. Buster Wood, Stanley Malone and John Cole- man_were the guests of Miss Kather- ine Simmons Monday. Misses Pearl Taylor and Hannah Stone spent Sunday and Monday at Manassas, Va. : ‘The Virginia Grays baseball club of Falls Church, Va., inaugurated their seascn Monday, May 31, with three victories, defeating the fast East Woodford A. C. at'10:30 and defeat- ing the Diamond Rattlers of Falls Church, Va, at 1 P. M., and in the final game at 3:30 P.M. defeated the erack Spring Hill A. C., of Spring Hill, Va. . ‘The scores of the games were as follows: Virginia Grays, 12; East Woodford ALC, 4. Virginia Grays, 13; Diamond Rat- tlers, 9. cVitsinia Grays, 9; Spring Hall A. -» 6s ‘The features of the games were the slugging of-C. A. Weaver, W. A. Thom- |as, C A. Collins, and the catching of W. E. Jones and pitching of G. D. Jones, C. Collins and G. S. Turner. There will be a game every Satur- day afternoon at 3:30. e Umpire, Mr, Henry Martin. Manager Mr. George Gorham. SHOWER FOR BRIDE ELEcT. Monday evening, May’ 31, was a brilliant ‘and enjoyable event, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Smith, 2003 Twelfth street northwest. Mrs. Florence Bussy, the hostess, fave a linen shower in honor of Miss Mary R. Smith and Mr. A. J. Turner. Refreshments, toothsome and whole. some, were served. Music was a spe- cial feature, With many regrets all left during the wee hours. Among those present were Wm. E. Smith, brother of the bride elect, who fur- nshed the music, Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Steele, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Sellers, Mrs. J. P. Lovett, Mr. A. W. Joyce, ‘Misses G, A. Wilson, E. M. Leather- ‘bury and O. J. N. Melvay and Mr. S. ‘C. B. Westerfield. The bride elect was the recipient of many handsome and useful present. i PHILADELPHIA. PA. ee ne Se eae Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, a Negro woman 61 years old, fell over uncon- scious at the sight of a hold-up from ‘her bed room window at her home, 629 S. 13th street, on Tuesday. When the physician arrived she was pro: nounced dead. Friday was memorial day in all of the public schools. Virtually all of the classes in the Negro schools took part in the exercises in memory of the men who served in the civil war. The ceremonies included drills hy the children and the singing of the na. tlonal airs. Four thousand people were the guests of the Hotel Brotherhood, U. S. A. on Thursday evening at Musical Fund Hall to witness the burning of mortgage exercsiés. A number of prominent speakers took part. Re- freshments were served and dancing was engaged in. Everything was free. The fourth anniversary of South- west Branch Y. M. C. A. was celebrat- ed last week, Organized in 1911 with 60 members the association now has a membership of 1026. J. Edgard Smith of Washington, D. C., delivered the oration. During the ordination seryice con- ducted by Bishop’ Rhinelander on Sat- urday, in the Memorial Church of the Advocate 18th and Diamond streets, Charles E. Young was assigned to missionary work in this elty under Rey. Dr. Henry L. Phillips. The Rosebud Gulld held a busjness meeting on Thursday evening at the residence of Rev. W. E. Jones, 2121 Jefferson street, after which’ they were royally entertained by Mrs. Ja cobs, Mrs. Davis and others, « DETROIT CAFE ° 33 H_ Street, Northeast Two Blocks from Union Station Meals, 15¢, 20¢, and 25c. GOOD SERVICE. Accommodation for Travellers. MRS. BERTIE WOOD, Proprietress. ——_—__ JUSTH’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 con- vinces 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. 2 GENERAL HOUSE REPAIRING. Tlouse Paintine BUILDING SUPPULEDS 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 Pa- pers and Dry Colours, ete. THE DURABLE Ready Mixed Paint and Varnish Stain, Prepared. * J. JOS. CATLOTH 308 41-2 St. S. W. Washington, D. C. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. +o Whom it May Concern: This is to give notice that the partnership between Charles F. Wood and the undersigned who did business as grocers at 721 12th St., N. E., under the firm name of ‘Wood Bros.,’”’ was dissolved May 1, 1914, and that all bills due the late firm should be paid to the said Charles F. Wood who is respon- sible for all claims against it. ARTHUR G. WOOD. C. M. WOOLF & CO., Ine. Wholesale and Retail FARM SUPPLIES 1005 B St.N. W. — Wash., D. C. - m.13-8t. Mrs. William Hill of 1750 Norwood street, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Tiosten, and three grand chil- dren, Elmer, Reta and Freada Rowe, spent Decoration Day at Wildwood, N, J., where they were tho guests of Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Sims. Mr, and Mrs. Shropshire, teachers in Chattanooga, Tenn., took lunch on ‘Thursday with Mr. and Mrs, C. J. Smith of 2318 N. Fawn street, while en-route to Rochester, N. Y. The African Union Methodist Prot- estant church of the Philadelphia and New Jersey District, convened in the new A. U. M. P. church, Rev. I. B. Cooper, pastor, on May 26th, to 3ist. Rt. Rev. D. J. Russell presided. A large crowd was in attendance. The Boy Scouts of America, Troop 109, A. P. Caldwell Scout Master, gave an interesting program at St. Mary’s Hall, Nineteenth and Brainbridge streets on Wednesday evening to an enthusiastic audience who heartily en- cored the boys in théir various exer. cises. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS. The Fairmount Heights School closed Friday, May 28, 1915. This marked the most successful year in the history of said school. Misses Justine Wilkes, Mary Cooper, Hattie DeVille, Florence Hunt, and Mr. Jas. A. Campbell, under the supervision of Mr. James F, Armstrong, the Col- ored School Supervisor of Prince George County, have done excellent work, and they have the unanimous support of the Hon. KE. S. Burroughs, County Superintendent of Education. The community rejoices with Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Nichols upon the 4r- rival of their baby daughter. Dr. W. W. Jones, M. D., has pur- chased a brand new Ford. Mr. Wm. Booth, Jr., of W._ Fair- mount Heights, gave a Sunday School picnic Monday, May 31, 1915. If the people in this section want The Bee, send your names in now. ‘The Mock Conference a Success. There was a “mock conference” held at the M. E. Church, Monday and Tuesday of this week. The sessions were attended and the people seemed to highly appreciate the efforts of Rey. E. Love, the pastor, his sainted mother, and all those who took part in the conference, Rev. Mr, Love is an energetic young minister of the gospel, and he Is much loved by all, He called a church meeting of the members and friends of the church to meet Monday night, June 7, 1915. A Groom house and large lot for sale on easy terms. Apply to Prof. James FP. Armstrong, Fairmount Heights, Maryland. . CROOM NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Stewart enter- tained at supper iast Wednesday. The evening was pleasantly spent in card playing and dancing. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Chew, Mrs. Mayme V. Brown, Misses Margaret Scott, Mabel B. Williams, Alice Diggs, Josephine Fleet, Maggie Stewart, and Messrs. Robt. Douglass, John Douglass, Andrew Swann, Bos: ton Stewart, Benjamin Stewart. ‘The closing exercises of Holly Grove School were held Wednesday, May 25. Mr. Emory R. Cole; the principal, de- serves great credit for having trained Howard Dental Parlors oo : A Satisfied Patient. 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Im- pure blood, boils, pimples, impaired digestion, ete. It is marvelous in its effect on the stomach, enabling it to obtain from the food taken the elements neces- sary 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 indl- gestion and removes that tired feel-. ing. HARRIS CHEMICAL COMPANY, Washington, D. C. Sold by all good druggists. his pupils so thoroughly. The ‘at- tendance was large and the program interesting from beginning to end. Saturday, May 29th, was the gala day of this town. A large picnic was given under the auspices of Mr. Chas. Greenleaf and others. Despite ‘the downpour the attendance was large. Among the many attractions were baseball, prize concert, and dancing. Rosaryville band, under the ‘leader- ship of Prof. P. H. Hopkins, furnished the music. The National Benefit Assotlation. of Washington, which is represented here by Miss Rosye Douglass, held a demoffstration Sunday at St.’ Mary's M. E. Church. Five speakers from Washington were present, and gave information concerning the Assoclia- tion. . Mrs. Phoebe Smith, of Bowie, Md. accompanied by her little son, David, and daughter, Alice, spent several days here visiting ftiends and rela tives. z Miss Estélle Brooks and cousin are tho guests of the former's sister, Mrs. ‘Mayme V. Brown. CHRISTENING AND RECEPTION. ‘The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Fenwick Bush was christened Cathleen Almo on last Thursday evening at the resi- dence of her aunts, 1332 Fifth street northwest, Rev. N. W. Clark, pastor of Isracl M. E. Church, officiating. Some’very nice presents were given the young lady. . After his service, Mr. Geo. Brooks and his wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Fen- wick Bush tendered a reception to their sister, Mrs. Annie Bell of Jer- sey City, who is visiting at their home. A bountiful repast was serv- ed consisting of the best things of the season. All present seemed to enjoy themselves. Mrs. Bell has received many kind attentions from her friends during her visit to her former place of residence. Those who were present at the chris. tening and reception were as follows: Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Cubit. Mrs. Queen. an, Mrs,.Hall, Mr. and Mrs. J. Green, Mr. and Mrs. E. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. L, Peterson, Mr. and “Mrs. Lula Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Newman, Miss Elsie Newman, Mr. Minor, Miss J. Taylot, Mrs. H. Robinson, Mrs. Sara Johnson, Mr. Chester Atkinson, Mrs. N. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. M. Bush, Miss Rae Adams, Mr, and Mrs. Greene, Mrs. K. C. Adams, Baby Cathleen Almo Bush. REV. ROSS. OO Ne ee ee, Rev. I. N. Ross preached an eloquent sermon to the St. Luke’s of the Dis- trict Saturday night, May 23d, at Metropolitan A. M, E. Church. The Jargest crowd of St. Lukes that has turned out in years was in attendance. The meeting was under the auspices of Hughes Council and the Mattie R. Bowen Council. Mrs. Julia H. Hayes, the mother of the St. Luke work in Washington and Degree Chief of Hughes Council, presided. Mrs. A. B. Hughes is the organizer. Mrs. Julia Layton brought down a round of applause by asking the audi- ence to pray that God will direct the hearts of men to give this man his justice and honor him by electing him to the Bishopric. Dr. Ross comes from a line of preachers and has given the best of his life to this church. He Is fearless, competent, spiritual and a clean gentleman. The church would do herself a credit by electing him Bishop. Sie Sey eo a i gl is . oa fy . be a BAG 3A. Sh Oe oe ae ee r we | SS 3 S aee Cares Yong sy Gs Gs OS eB es Le Oi OO enn MT. CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH. __A large crowd of members and friends accompanied Pastor Jernagin on the ,excursion to Charlottesville, Va., last Monday. to unveil *he monu- ment erected by the church to tho memory of the late Dr. W. Ps Gib- bons, the former pastor. Over five hundred met the train on its arrival in Charlottesville, and accompanied them to the First Baptist Church, Rev. C..N. Long, pastor, where Dr. Gibbons was baptized, and thence to the ceme- tery, where the exercises were held under te auspices of the Baptist Min- isters’ Conference of the District of Columbia, with Rev. W. H. Jernagin serving as master of coremonies. The following persons participated in the exercises: Rev. Frank Washington, Rev. Thomas Taylor, Bro. J, B. Rob- erts of the D. C., Rev. R.'B. Hardy, Rev. C. M. Long, Rev. IR J. Terrell, Rev. D. N. Lockett, Rev. Lee Jones, and Rev. E. W. Murphy, of Charlottes: ville. Rev. L. C. Scot€ of Lynchburg delivered the principal address. The music for the occasion was furnished by the choir of the First Baptist Church of Charlottesville. Many glow- ing tributes cf appreciation and con- gratulation were extended to Dr. Jer- nagin for the unprecedented interest he displayed for bringing before the people of his church such an unusual manifestation of honor to a deceased pastor. Wher he made the call for funds, the members responded at ‘nce, and all the necessary ainount: ‘was raised without any strain what- ever on the church. |_A “men’s club” was organized lest Tuesday night, with William I. Davis, Pres.; S. E. Freeling, Sec.; with fifty- seven members. Dr. Jackson, of the firm of Jackson & Whipps, addressed the club, and installed the new!y elect: ed officers. The pastor is calling for fone hundred men to join thts club. TAKE HONORS AT HOWARD.- Diplomas in Professions, Sclence and Art Awarded 157 Graduates. Gradnates in seven departments of Howard University, numbering 157, received their diplomas Wednesday at commencement exercises held at the university. ‘Stephen M. Newman, president, presented the diplomas. ‘The address of the evening was by John Barrett, director general of the Pan-American Unign, who spoke on “Pan-Americanism.” Te ascribed the peaceful condition of the United States to the spirit of pan-American- ism. The nation, he said, should fur- nish tin example for the world to fol- low. A feature of the exercises was the presentation of a portrait of John MM. Langston, formerly acting president, to the university by James C. Napler. ‘The graduates were from the de- partments of arts and sciences, teach- ers’ college; school of theology, school of law, and the school of ap- plied sciences and manual art. Two of the gradutes took the degree of bachelor of science in clvil engineer- ing. One of them, Willlam H. Hus- kerson, already has left to take a po- sition in Panama. The first degree {n mustc the college has awarded was recelved by Corne- lia Lampton in the conservatory of music. The exercises were witnessed by an audlence of more than 1,000 per- sons. HOUSTON AIDING FARMERS' WIVES Extension Work Is Now Conducted on Broad Scale. WOMEN TAUGHT EFFICIENCY Value of Home Conveniences Demonstrated by Agents of Department of Agriculture—Data Show Amount Spent and Outline the Visible Results—Work Is Just Started. Washington Secretary of Agriculture Houston is going to try to solve the problem of unrest among country women by improving their condition. "The chief objections of women to country life," according to a statement issued by the department, "are usually the generally small returns from farming, the drudgery of farm work and the social isolation. Data taken from the records of the department and relating exclusively to work of this kind in the thirty-three northern and western states show the following distribution of funds: For meetings and movable schools, at which demonstrations are given in cooking, sewing, household conveniences and for the organization of women's clubs to study home economies, $81,555; for canning clubs to teach girls and women how to prevent many of the wastes of the farm by canning and preserving fruits, vegetables and meats by cheap and rapid commercial processes, $56,197; for county agents who help farmers and their wives to J. Photo by American Press Association. SECRETARY HOUSTON. increase the net income of the farm and thus make possible the introduction of labor saving conveniences and other improvements $1027.312. Extension work designed to be fundamentally helpful to farm women seems to include within its scope certain matters as follows. First—Plans to increase the net income of the farm. Farm women need more money for home purposes. The purchase of home conveniences, the installation of water, soverage, lighting and heating systems, kitchen and other conveniences, and the bringing of literature and music into the home are, in the majority of country homes, dependent upon greater net profits in farming. Knowledge of these conveniences and other desirable things is good, but money to buy these desirable things is a vital necessity if country life is to be made as acceptable to women as town life. "Second.—Plans to teach and demonstrate efficiency in farm home management. These include such matters as wholesome food properly prepared and served in adequate supply and variety throughout the year, the care of the home and the family linen and wardrobe, the care and management of children and sometimes the handling of certain farm enterprises like poultry and eggs, milk and butter, the garden, small fruits, etc. Efficiency in farm home management contemplates the maximum of accomplishment with the minimum of effort to the end that the farm family may find satisfaction and contentment in the home and that the time of the farm woman may be conserved. "Third.—Plant for leisure and development. The farm woman needs time for reading, self development, child teaching, social life and recreation. "In the development of home economics demonstration work there needs to be kept in mind the point of view that the problems of country women must chiefly be solved by country women. The county agent movement in some sections of the north and west started out primarily as a city man's movement, but it has succeeded in exact proportion as the farmers of the county have it keen hold of the work and made it their own." Monument Set Up For Ape. Bummit, N. J.-The grave of a pet monkey which was owned by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Humphreys of New York and was buried here a short time ago on the estate of Mr. Humphreys mother, Mrs. T. St. John Gaffney, I now marked with a handsome headstone. TORPEDOES MOVE AT A RAPID RATE Forty Knot Missile Probably Hit and Sunk the Lusitania. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE Extreme Range of a Torpedo Is 4,000 Yards, but at 1,000 Yards It Is Much More Effective-Varies In Length From Fourteen to Nineteen Feet and Has Machinery For Guidance. New York.-The German torpedo or torpedoes that destroyed the Lusitania were fired at a range of not more than 1,000 yards, and the torpedoes themselves probably traveled at a speed in excess of forty knots. The submarine or submarines from which the weapons were discharged were submerged not more than fifteen feet, and they had plenty of time to get the exact range before the torpedoes were discharged. Furthermore, the torpedoes were of the most modern and powerful type and of the highest possible speed. That is the opinion of many of the American officers, all of whom have closely followed the German submarine activities since the underwater war was started by the Germans several months ago. The extreme range of a torpedo, it was explained by these officers, is about 4,000 yards, but the evidence to be had indicates that all the German submarine work is being done at short range, perhaps less than 1,000 yards. At the lesser range the speed of the torpedo is greater and the aim correspondingly more accurate. At the 4,000 yard range the speed of a modern torpedo should be between twenty-seven and thirty knots, at 3,000 yards about thirty-two knots and at 2,000 yards between thirty-three and thirty-six knots. At lesser ranges the speed may vary from thirty-five to forty knots. One of the American officers stated that in Charles W. Domville-Fife's book, entitled "Submarine Engineering of Today," there is a chapter on "The Life of a Torpedo," which describes in understandable language and in a correct way these terrible missiles of war. "A first class battleship takes the best part of three years to build and may cost anything from $5,000,000 upward," the author writes. "This ponderous ship of war can be sent to the bottom of the sea in but a few minutes if struck by a torpedo. The modern torpedo varies in length from fourteen to nineteen feet and weighs up to half a ton. It has an extreme range of 4,000 yards. The blunt nose or 'war head,' as it is called, is the business end of the torpedo and contains the dry and wet guncotton and the fulminate of mercury necessary for the explosion. Behind the explosive head is the air chamber to hold the compressed air by which motive power is furnished. Then we come to the search chamber or 'brain' of the weapon, which contains most marve'ous mechanism for directing and controlling the machine. Next comes the engine room and, at the tall of the torpedo, the luxurious chamber. "Every one of these little peculiarities indulged in by the torpedo is noted in the history sheet and referred to before the weapon is again fired. By this means all the slight defects can be allowed for and a much more accurate aim obtained. It is the duty of the torpedo lieutenant to make up all the 'history sheets' on a vessel, and he may be almost looked upon as a schoolmaster with a lot of small children to understand and manage. Sometimes, but not often during trials, a torpedo is lost. Perhaps days afterward the truant turns up, either washed ashore or towed in by some fishermen after having torn their nets to pieces. "A small chamber in the torpedo carries compressed air. This helps to sink it to the required depth after it has entered the water. This air, escaping from the chamber by means of a regulating valve, drives the engine at a high rate of speed, which is almost uniform throughout the trip from the tube to the target. The engines turn two screw propellers at the tail of the torpedo. These revolve on the same axis, but in opposite direction, the object being to give stability to the weapon. "The steering is effected by vertical rudders, which keep the torpedo in the required direction, while the proper depth in the water—usually from ten to fourteen feet—is maintained by horizontal rudders. The torpedo is kept submerged by means of the balance chamber and is controlled in its steering by the wonderful instrument known as the gyroscope. "So marvelous is its mechanism that in favorable circumstances a torpedo well aimed may be depended upon to strike within a yard or two of the spot aimed at. Briefly described, the gyroscope is a rotating wheel which automatically controls the torpedo's course. The method of firing a torpedo is very much like that of discharging a gun. It is exiled from a torpedo tube by compressed air. Upon reaching the water the torpedo is driven by its screws, in the required direction. The missile is guided by a very ingenious invention called a "torpedo director." This is a little brass instrument fitted with 'sights' like a gun. When the rights are claimed on the enemy the officer in presses a key, and electricity causes the discharge." The National Religious Training School, Durham, N.C. The image shows a serene landscape with a large building in the center, surrounded by trees and a small shed. The building appears to be a church or a community center, with a prominent clock tower. The surrounding area is flat and covered in grass, with a few trees scattered around. The sky is overcast, suggesting a cloudy day. Offers superior advantages for the training of young men and women in many departments of work. The following Departments are in successful operation: 1. Department of Religious Training. This department is intended especially for the training of Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Secretaries. Settlement workers, Deaconesses, and for Home and Foreign Missionaries. of all kinds and description, House and Herrmann is the place to visit. There is no other house of its kind in the city where the people can be satisfied. This is house hat will satisfy you. TRIANGL BOOK QUICKEST 1109 Eye Street, Nor of her death. of her death. John D. Rockfeller contributed $100,000 toward paying off the debts of the Baptist Missionary Societies. All debts of the societies were cleared the convention raising the last $14,000 in an hour. The school teachers of California are not permitted to discuss or argue in the school room anything about the European war. Sweden is being urged to pass a law giving women the right to propose marriage. It is a custom in Belgian Parlia- ment, when a member is making a long speech, to be supplied with bran- dy as a beverage at the expense of the government. The coldest spot on earth is at Werkhojansk, in Siberia. The therm- mometer has registered 81 degrees below zero. The soil is frozen to a depth of 400 feet. The nearest approach of man to the North Pole was 238 miles. No man has stood within miles of the South Pole. The humiliation in riding on "Jim Crow" street cars in the South can be avoided if the colored people establish a jitney bus like, they have done in Austin, Texas, and other Texas communities. The Official Catholic Directory shows that the Roman Catholic Church has increased in numbers in a quarter of a million in the last year. Within the past ten years it shows a gain of nearly four millions. In Memphis, Tenn., the courts have decided that Betty Hicks, colored, and her eight children will get the $80,000 left by the white father of the children. City Councilman John O. Hopkins, of Wilmington, Del., the only colored member of that body, introduced an ordinance prohibiting the exhibition of motion pictures which tend to provoke race hatred. The Ocala Knitting Mill, an enterprise of Ocala, Fla., owned and directed by Colored men, has been put into operation. The factory has a daily capacity of 60 dozen garments and will employ about 25 persons. 2. Department of Theology. 3. Commercial Department. IN A MIXUP. School Official and Teacher In a Pursuit About a Woman Scrap About a Woman. Some time ago a school official and a male teacher in one of the schools got in a scrap about a married woman. The story goes thus: The young man was in the house, and this school official, who is also married, came to the door of this house, unlocked the door and walked in, and to his surprise he saw the young man in the house. He sprang upon him like a tiger, and struck him. The young fellow, who is an athlete, bounced upon this professional gentleman and retaliated. He ran out of the house, hotly pursued by the intruder with a key to the house. Sufficient has been circulated which makes both the school official and this teacher to hand in their resignations. The young woman has taken wings and flown to her home in North Carolina. No warrants for assault have been issued as yet by either party, but in all likelihood the entire matter will be investigated by the school authorities. It is the sensation in the Colored circles. As the matter stands neither of the combatants will swear out a warrant for assault. Washington.—Professor William J. Spillman, chief of the office of farm management, department of agriculture, is making arrangements for the holding of a farm management survey school here in November when field agents of his office will be in Washington attending an annual conference. A week will be devoted to the survey, which will take place on farms nearby in Virginia. The "school" will be conducted by experts of Professor Spillman's office. "A farm management survey," said Professor Spillman, "takes in every possible item in the business of the farms included. The purpose is to ascertain which farms in a given community are being successfully and profitably operated, which farms are making a living' and which are being operated at a loss. "Thirteen such surveys have been made up to date in as many states. Those already made have been of real benefit to this office and to the farmers affected directly by them. "For example, the surveys show that many farmers fall to get a maximum of work out of their farm animals, their help and themselves because of lack of foresight. Instead of so arranging their work that they will be profitably employed all the year many have entirely too much to do at one time and little or nothing to do at other times. Consequently their farm animals frequently do not pay for their keep for considerable periods because of lack of profitable employment. "The work of our field agents is to acquaint themselves with the facts developed by the surveys and then assist the farmers in applying scientific methods which have proved successful. Where a farmer is not planning his work so as to secure a maximum of profit from his employment ways and means to accomplish this end are pointed out to him. Where he is raising crops that are unprofitable the facts and figures are laid before him in a convincing way. PARAGRAPHIC The total number of prisoners taken by the Russian armies up to the first of April, according to official statement, was 10,734 officers and 605,378 men. Honesty is a prevailing virtue among most Chinamen. Some of them in their native towns and cities often leave their places of business unguarded while they go off for half an hour or more and return finding nothing molested. Thomas L. Jones, Esq., delivered the principal address at Harmony Cemetery on the 30th. The Frederick Douglass Post was in charge. William Marconi, Inventor of the wireless, sailed for Italy, last week, in response to a summons from the king to serve his term in the Italian army. A wreath made of flowers from the Mount Vernon garden, was placed in the Washington tomb last week, in memory of Martha Washington, the occasion being the 113th anniversary Linotype Composition There are special scholarships for deserving young men and women, in the Departments of Theology and Religious Training. The next Summer School and Chautauqua will open July 3, 1914. For further information and catalogue, address Lessons taught in Manicuring, Facial Massage, Scalp Treatment, Instantaneous Bleaching and compounding of facial creams, manufacturing of Hair Goods and Hair Tonics. Ventilation a specialty. Madame Smith's Wonderful Sage Hair Tonics—Tar and Sage. Tonics. Hair Tonics and Pomades cannot be surpassed for growing the hair, making it soft, fluffy and preventing premature gray hair. A large assortment of choice human hair good always on sale. Day and evening classes. WRITE OR CALL MAJL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED BEST MRS. AGNE The FOUNTAIN of YOU is now open for Y Lessons taught in Manicuring ment, Instantaneous Bleaching and manufacturing of Hair Goods an specialty. Madame Smith's Wonderful Tonics. Hair Tonics and Poma- ing the hair, making it soft, fluffy, hair. A large assortment of choice Day and evening classes. WRITE OR CALL MAIL Mme. A. J. Smith Washington, D. C. AGENTS It is claimed because Mrs. Tina Johnson, mother of Jack Johnson, went on the bond of James Bagions, a convicted panderer, for $2,500, she is about to lose her home at 3344 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. The Chicago (Ill.) Idea says that at the recent naval show in New York City, at which President Wilson attended, there was not a black face in line. The Mississippi State Board of Ex- Beautiful Jounges Morris Chairs Writing Dubs Music Boxes Beds Fine Bedsteads and Mattresses If you want a first-class Bed-room suite, call after you have been elsewhere KINDS OF PRINTING Electric Power Presses NTING CO. PRINTING TERMS CASH NES J. SMITH YOUTH Beauty Culture School for Young Colored Girls Mercuring, Facial Massage, Scalp Treat- ching and compounding of facial creams, foods and Hair Tonics. Ventilation a Herful Sage Hair Tonics—Tar and Sage. Pomades cannot be surpassed for grow- t, fluffy and preventing premature gray choice human hair good always on sale. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED 935 R Street, N. W. Phone North 4017 ENTS WANTED aminers, in arranging questions for the examinations of the State teachers, included "The Career and Work of Booker, Washington." This is the first time in the history of the State Board the colored teachers have had an opportunity to tell of the work of one of their race. 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He Spoke in our cits todas, from the text, “All thing: are yours; and y¢ are Christ's, an¢ Christ 1s God's’ (1Corinthians 3:22, 2) The Pastor ae {estore Sse) Christ Is God's.” PASTOR RUSSELD)) (1 Corinthians 3:22, 23) The Pastor spoke in part as follows: ‘The Apostle Paul tells us that before God created the world, in Tils infinite Wisdom He purposed in Himself to have a Church class, and arranged the terms and conditions upon which mem: bership in this New Creatlon was to be offered specifically to certain cre- ated beings. “As the Father wished that in all things His Son, the mighty Logos, shoukl have preeminence, the firat offer was made to Him. This new nature was to be the highest of all creation. To gain this prize the Logos must demonstrate His love and loyalty to the Father by obedfence to the Father's will, So Ie voluntarily left the Heavenly glory and humbled Himself to take a human form—not 2 sinful form, but perfect human nature “a lttle lower than the angels.” ‘Then the Logos humbled Himself still further, even unto the {gnomin- fous death of the Cross, on the charge that He was a blasphemer against God, After His death came His resurrection, after which He ascended {nto the pres- ence of the Father, whero He did a work for the Church, as the Apostle points out. Then the Father gave our Lord the sToly Spirit to shed forth-upon the faithful little bend of disciples who had been with Him during His earthly ministry. This indicated that Christ ts God’s—that God had glorified Him and had empowered and authorized Him regarding this blessing of the Di- vine nature; and that the begetting to this Divine nature would be granted to all who would follow in Jesus’ steps — Philippians . 2:7-11; Hebrews 9:24; 2 Corinthians 5:17. For elghteen centurles the Gospel Message has sone forth, the object be- ing to call out from amongst mankind those who will follow in Jesus’ foot- steps and become members of the Body of Christ—a new Creation. These are to be His joint-heirs in the Hearenly inheritance. (1 Peter 1:4, 5) We are Uving in “the last time.” the end of this Gospel Age, when this special sal- vation of the Church Is to be revealed. . Following Hix Steps. ‘Those who desire to become members of the New Creation must first turn away from sin and toward God. This must be a heart turning—a change of disposition. They must really see that ain is a most Injurious thing, The pen- gy which the Divine Court of the ‘Universe has attached to sin ts death, ‘ringing degradation, sickness, sorrow, pain and dying; and those who turn to God should fear siz, lest {t should con- taminate them and jcopardize thelr fu- ture life. But they were born with the isease of death, which they have in- erited as members of the Adamic race. By bis sin of disobedience Father ‘Adam brought upon himself the death Deaalty and bas entailed it upon all his Dosterits But God has made an arrangement by which they may get back into His family He has provided that His Only Begotten Son, our Lond Jesus Christ. should taste death for Adam; and since mankind were condemned in Adam. our Lord's death redeenied not only Father Adam, but all bis postert- ty. (1 Corinthlans 1521, 22) God has Provided this was by which those de strous of turning away from sin may have thelr sins forgiven; but each must avail himself of the way. All mankind are criminals before the great Court of the Universe. The only way by which that Court can recognize ® sinner fs through a great Advocate who fs not a sinner. oat Advoe: % Jesus Christ the Righteous (1 Joke 222, the only One qualified in the sight of thot Court to represent convicts. ‘Whoever desires His services must comply with Tis terms: “If any man ‘will come after Me [be My disciple}, 2et him deny himself. take up his cross snd follow Me.” (Matthew 1624) To deny himself means to give up his own ‘will and acrept instead the will of Je wos; in other words, he ceases to be his own, and becomes the Lord's. ‘Those ‘who take these steps are then begotten wf the Holy Spirit, and counted mem. bers of the Body of Christ Wheat and Tare Christians. Where are Very many who seem not wherly to see what It fs to be a Chris. Yixn, This 1s the resson why we can ‘Nook out over Europo and see several hundred million so-called Christians stroyed as tares, not ay human beings. In se raable ‘our Lord explains that the Held Is the world—nelther the wheat nor the tares afe the world, The earth represents the world. out of which grow the wheat and the tares. The seed of Truth entering the world has brought forth the children of the Kingdom. The seed of Error dropped into the earth has brought forth clill- dren of error, children of the Devil, the great source of error. They should neither think themselves Christlars nor be imitation Christtans, All should know that there are but two classes, real Christlans and the world. Honesty the Fundamental Quality. According to the Bible God desires only 144,000 members in the Body of Christ. He sends forth His Messige, and {t reaches only those for whom it 4s designed. All others will have thelr opportunlty during the Messianic King- dom, when for a thousand years The Christ will restore and uplift all the willing and obedient of Adam's rice to the original perfection lost in Eden and redeemed at Calvary. There are different things which hin- der people from understanding and ap- preciating the Message. The one qual- {ty which God fs seeking seems to” be that of Lonesty. Wherever the Truth goes, It touches these honest-hearted ones who are not to umeh blinded by the Adversary. Gradually these real- ize that our great God has genervusly purposed a New Creation, of which Jesus $s to be the Head, aud the Church the Body. When we begin to see this, our minds gradually open; for God bezets us with His Holy Splr- it and, as the Apostle explains, we re- celve a spiritual enlightenment _en- alding us to understand the deep things of God, which we could not un- tarstind before we became members of God's family. It is one thing to enter into a cove- nant, however, aud another thing to Keep It. Some have very fallen flesh, and others very noble tosh, Tut God is not proving the flesh; Me is trying the spirit. (Deuteronomy 13231 What counts with Him fs the reat sentiment of the heart, the desite, De your best to strive against siy, and earnestly seek to put away all the weaknesses of the flesh. Ged does not wish any of the called fo fail. Only those who are not.sulliciontly loyal and who fall to develop the rizht character will be ejected. Garments Spotted and Garments White God hus so arranged that if overtak- en in a fault we may be helped out of our ditticulty. From the thue when we Were presented to the Father, the merit of ‘Christ's righteousness covers our unwilling imperfections. We must Wear this robe uf Christ’s righteous- ness until we shall have tiuised our course; for after our resurrection change we shall haye no’ blemishes. Now, however, we must watch, and keep our garments unspotted from the world. The New Creature must pass through the world, coming in contact with it In all the affairs of life, and yet keep unspotted from evil. Probably every New Creature except our Lord Jesus has gotten spots on his garment at some time. But these must be removed; for no one will be admit- ted into the presence of Jehovah God ‘whose robes are spotted. There ts only one cleansing fluid which will remove these spots—“The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth-us from all sin.” (1Jobn 1:7.) These words do not refer to the orlgival- cleansing; they are not addressed to sluners, but to those who are robed In Christ's righteousness. Both in the original Greek and in the English the thought of 2 progressive work iy set forth—the blood keeps cleansing. Ax long as we retain these robes and have need of cleansing, the Dlood of Jesus Christ Is the staln-re- mover which God has provided. ‘When we first came to the Lard for forgiveness, ull our sins were counted as Adamie sins—those which came through Adam's fallure to obey the Lord. If we bad an individual respon- sibility in the seuse that we consented to some of these sins, we nd doubt re- ceived 2 measure of punishment. This we may still be bearing In the way of alckness, disease. etc. But our share in the condemnation inherited from Adam Is all covered by the merit of Christ's righteodsness. * After we become the Lord's, we have the new nature, which does not love sin; but we also have weaknesses of the flesh, against which the new na- ture is striving. Nevertheless it 1s not possible for any fallen human being to live without sin, St. John says’ that whoever thinks of himself as being sin- less decelves himself. (1 John 1:8) He may not know that he is lying, Det the ‘Word of God says that not one of man. Bee et eee De TE LEME Nor fs one of weakness of the flest—elther Adamic weakuess In the person or by reason of temptation from gthers. How to Apply the Blood. Whoever fads a spot on bis robe should yo to the Loni iu prayer, ex- pressing regret and by faith accepting the offer of cleansing through the blood of Jesus Christ. The spot is removed by the askins of forgiveness and the application of the blood. Some one might say, If people realized that they could be so easily forgiven of their sins, they would become very careless. But the-tehdency is rather in the oppo- site direction, we reply. Every New Creature in Christ is very desirous of bein an honor to his Heav- enly Father. Therefore he is very much disappointed when be finds himself comuitting siu—speaking evil, show- ing impatience, acting unfustly, ete, As Soon as he recognizes hls conduct as wrong, he takes ft to God and asks forgiveness. Verbups, in a short tlme he does something shnilar, aud is more disappoluted than before, He thouzbt that he had learned his lesson thor- oughly. ‘Then he goes to the Heavenly Father ayitin, but tinds that it ts not so cusy to xu the second time. Yet go he must, or else the spot remalus. By nud by he does something wrong again, perhaps in at little different form, and must go asain in God's appointed way. These become the must serious times of our lives as New Creatures, But Just as sure as he has had suck expe- Tieuces, just so sure hg hus been faith- ful to the Lord, . Another class of Christlan people, however, are different. ‘The tlrst time they got a xpot on their robe, they weut in the proper way and had the spot removed. But the second time, they said, “No; 1 cannot xo to the Lord. 1 will not pray tonight” In the morulux they brush away all thought of the matter. During the day they are 50 busy with the cares of life that they forget it. At night, they think of it asain, but retire without praying. And sv time goes ou. Per- haps another ditliculty comes up, an- other bitter word is spoken, another angry word uttered, something done or thought that was wrong, ‘They are getting spots all over thelr robe. Should thelr attention be called to the ‘spots, they reply, “Lverybody , has ‘these, I bave made up any mind not to pay tov much attention to these things.” Meantine their robes are be- coming so spotted that it fs practically an impossiVility to cleanse them. They ,must be washed. | ‘This cluss iy pletured tu the Serip- tures as a great multitude, who must wash their robes white Iu the blood uf sthe Lamb. (itev. 79-17.) All these will Le washed eventually in the great Time of ‘Trouble such us was uot since there was a uation, They will not be counted worthy to escape those things coming upon the world—the Time of rouble Just before us. ‘They have not been walkin with aur Lord in white, not walking with Lim at all—Rev. 3:4, | ‘There fy no way Yo Keep our gar- ‘ments white except by continually be- fug in relationsiip with the Lord. In this way we shall gain the victory over sin, But thise who do not remove the spots ay they come, cannot walk with -Eilm in white, cannot go {n to the wed- ‘Ming, not being n part of the Bride ‘class, (Matthew 25:10-12.) They will miss the promised slory, honor and fun- mortality. But Goud in His Wisdom has some- thing even for them, for In one sense | they are really overcomers. Even when besmirebed with slu, they were not in sympathy with six, In thelr ininds they were fighting against slu, even thouzh not getting rid of ft. ‘The Lord will put them to the final test; and if then they deny the Lord, they shall die the Second Death, But if in that test they say from the heart, “Oh, now I see my nilstuke!. I see where I should have done differently. I will now be faithful to the Lord; I will stand reads to die for Jesus instead of denying Him,” they will receive the palms of victory. But they will not get the Crowns of Glory; for they did not become “more than conquerors,” ag did the Bride, the Lamb's Wife— Romans 8:37; Revelation 19:69. ‘Those of thls second company, “whose number no man knoweth,” the Serip- tures declare will serve God in His Temple and before His Throne, while the first company, the Bride class, will be in the Throne and lving stones of the Temple. The second company might just as easily, and with much more satisfaction, have attalned the slories of the Divine nature had they kept thelr robes unspotted from the world. The fact that they will receive Matin heunmehoes thsltantan chat thae Gnal. “FINDS WIFE BY TAPE. Worcester (Mass.) Scientist Declares Unhappy Marriages Need Not Exist. Boston.—Incompatibility in marriage ig soon to be 2 thing of the past, ac- cordinx to Dr, Max Batt, the Worces- ter sclentist and former fellow in psycbolozy “at Clark university, who announces that he has discovered how to measure temperament, With uotbing more than ‘a tape measure, he says, It {s possible to find one’s affinity and be positively sure that one fs marrying the right man or woman. G = Dr. Baff bas had under observation Massachusetts’ best known bachelor, Governor David I, Walsh. He recently announced the kind of a wife the gov- émor shoul find in order to be aseur- ef of perfect happiness. Here are the specifications, the result of scientific observance: + Bhe must be from fire feet three aches to five fect alx inches tall. She must welgh' from 141 to 146 pounds, She must be tactful. She must be cheerful at all times, especially before breakfast. She must be sympathetic. She must be ambitious. * She must be able to sing. It is essential that she have a mezzo- soprano voice ‘ FAVORS STUDENT CAMPS. Secretary Garrison’ Will Ask Congress For Appropriations. Washington.—Secretary of War Gar- rison has not abandoned plans for the establishment of camps for the mili- tary instruction of college and univer- alty students. Comptroller of the Treasury Downey has ruled’ that there was no warrant for the expenditure of government funds for regular officers and troops at such camps. .\ reconsideration has been asked by Secretary Garrison, and if this is unfayorable the secretary will urge legislation by congress aus thorizing appropriatiors. How They Send Them Home Is a Deep Mystery to Dealers, Lincoln, Neb.—lepresentatives of all of the principal nations at war in Eu- Tope are combing the west for horses for the armies, Several of the horse buyers our titles; the majority of ‘them are men who bave been at the head of grent establishments in Bel- gium and France, which formerly’ sup- Pied America with draft horse stal- ‘Mons, One who was recently in Lin- coln was paid $2 a day and expenses for his work. Hefore the war he drew $10,000 a year as manager of a great breeding stable in Normandy. How the few German buyers get their purchases through is a mystery, and they refuse to elucidate. They make it plain that that is their own business, and they keep on buying. Bome of the largest dealers in this section Lave len asked to bid on a 25,000 head shipment for, the German government jrtyuble by drafts on New York. . In the begiuning speculators and business men jumped into the game, taking large contracts or subcontracts ‘The ruling prices for the grades de- sired were $150 and $175, subject to inspection, which was very rigid, and 8 large portion of each shipnient was rejected. lather than carry these back to the west the dealers sold them at the points of sipment for what they could get. ‘That there are horse traders in Eu: rope aml dealers with sharp eyeteeth was proved by the fact that a number of these rejected animals were ship: ped to Europe, the purchasers being government agents, who took this means of showing American dealers some tricks in horse buying, purcbas- ing in the guise of contractors who de- sired the animals for the northwest. ‘The fact that the greater part of the supply in the west has already been purchased or fs in the hands of specu- lators, holding for the raise they feel certain will come with a continuance of the war, has led to a letting down of the inspection bers. Hundreds ot gnimals that férmerly would have not Yeceived a second look are now going through. The stable boys say that the fat ones ure given the preference. White «nd gray horses ate taboo because they are shining marks on the Dattleficld. ‘The one thing the buyers are particular about is the wind. They Tequire swift ralloping for a block or two before the inspector decides. HIS NAME NOT NEWLYWED. However, He Wouldn't Fire at Burglar Lest Baby Bo Waked. Scottdale, Pa—Rather than waken the baby by firing his revolver, Frank ‘Weiss, a tailor, sat on a stairway in his home and watcbed a,burglar ranaack the dining room. ‘The intrader’s move- ments were plainly visible through a transom. ‘When the burglar found a pocket- ‘book in a drawer and transferred its eontelts to his pockets Welss’ grip on tte revolver tightened, but his wife fogged at his sleere and whispered to btm rot to shoot. 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Loving, who was sent to the General Hospital for treatment at Fort Bayard, New Mexico, is much better and it is hoped that he will be able to join his band in a few weeks. Mrs. Sarah A. Tyler, wife of Rev. A. J. Tyler of the Mt. Airy Baptist Church, departed this life on Wednesday, May 26, 1915. at 11:45 a. m. Mrs. Addie Hawkins Haines. Season June 1 to September 30. Catlett, Va.—Mrs. Kate McGuire begs leave to announce that she is taking boarders at her home, Catlett, Va., at the rate of $4.00 per week, or 75 cents per day paid in advance for board and lodging, and will continue the entire fall. For correspondence please send stamps. Distance, four squares from station. Will find everything pleasant. Address Mrs. Kate McGuire. Catlett, Va. Two large nicely furnished or unfurnished rooms. Hot and cold water; bath. 1519 7th st. N. E. m-22-4t 5-passenger touring car. Expert driver. $2.00 per hour. Special terms to let by the day, week or month. Immediate service. 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Now is the time to call at the fashionplate establishment. Say that you saw this in The Bee and also the advertisement elsewhere. SUMMER BOARDERS FOR RENT. FOR HIRE P. II. McQUADE. Ware's Bargain House. The Toggery Shop. DEATH OF MRS. TYLER. Her funeral was Friday, May 28, at 2 o'clock, from the Mt. Airy Baptist Church. Rev. Jas. E. Willis, of the Vt. Avenue Baptist Church, officiated. Much credit is due Ward and Thomas, undertakers, of 604 Third street southwest, for the masterly manner in which they conducted every detail of the funeral. Rev. Tyler wishes to thank his congregation, friends and neighbors for their kindness during his wife's illness. W. W. Martin announces the opening of Mountain View House at Harpers Ferry, W. Va., Thursday, June 17, at dinner. For further information and those who wish accommodation, address him at Y. M. C. A. Building, 1816 12th street northwest. Big Sr-day dinner, Mountain View, June 13th. Watch for Excursion. This is one of the best places for pleasure and rest seekers. Mrs. Paul Laurence Dunbar in illustrated readings of Dunbar at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church Tuesday night, June 15, 1915. Mrs. Dunbar will be assisted by Miss Mary E. Europe, pianist; Mrs. Emma Lee Williams, dramatic reader; Miss Charlotte Wallace, contralto. This entertainment is given to liquidate the debts of this National Forum. Every Negro American should patronize this entertainment. The general admission is 25 cents. The pupils of Mrs. F. B. Norman, 1933 13th Street N. W., will appear in a musical recital Wednesday evening, June 16, 1915, at Metropolitan Baptist Church, R Street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth Streets N. W., assisted by one vocalist and three string instruments. LAWYER NEWSOME ACQUITTED. Newport News, Va., May 29.—Lawyer Newsome of the Virginia bar, was acquitted in the court in this place. Saturday, May 22, charged with inciting a riot. Washington Conservatory of Music. 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