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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 THE EVANS' MANDAMUS Former U. S. Attorney Birney, Causes a Sensation When He Makes the Assistant Superintendent Contradict Himself—Dr. Evans Was and Dr. 'Wasn't—Court Overcrowded—Justice Stafford Wants Records. Circuit Court No. 4 was densely crowded Tuesday afternoon with spectators to listen to the mandamus proceedings brought by Dr. W. B. Evans against the board of education. There were several sensational features brought out in the trial by Mr. Birney, counsel for Dr. Evans. With Justice Stafford announcing that he understood the witness to have contradicted himself and that he wanted the matter carefully searched out in the record, the third long court session in the trial of the mandamus suit of W. Bruce Evans, colored, against the board of education adjourned at a late hour Tuesday afternoon with only one witness, Roscoe C. Bruce, colored, assistant superintendent of education, on the stand for the entire period. Evans is seeking to compel the school board to reinstate him as principal of the Armstrong Manual Training School, from which position he was removed November 7, 1914, the reasons assigned being "academic, pedagogic and administrative inefficiency." Aksa Record be Searched. Bruce testified slowly, carefully and at great length as to his reasons for charging Evans with inefficiency, placing much emphasis on Evans' alleged failure to submit programs of work in his school until several weeks after the beginning of the term. Near the end of the session, he admitted, under cross-questioning by Attorney A. A. Birney, for Evans, that he did not know whether Evans submitted a program before school began or not. At Mr. Birney's suggestion, he found, by search among his papers, that a program had been sent by Evans more than ten days prior to the start of school. It was at this point that Justice Stafford suggested a careful searching of the record before the next hearing of the case next Tuesday afternoon. Certified to Scholarship. Early in the course of his testimony, Bruce, who had also testified at length at the preceding meeting of the case, asserted that Evans had "a meager education," that he had not attended high school more than two and a half years, that "he was not the master of any subject taught in a high school," that he "had had no professional training whatever," that he was disobedient to his superiors, and that he showed no ability to get along well with his teachers or to control or lead them. On cross-examination, Mr. Birney asked Bruce if in 1911, and for a number of years prior to that, he had not certified that Evans' scholarship was good. He said he had. "I notice here that for 'community interest,' 'cooperation with teachers, obedience,' etc., there is the mark 'very good,' said Mr. Birney. "Did you certify to that?" The witness answered that he had, but explained that he was acting to the best of his knowledge and belief, an in consultation with the superintendent. After Dr. Davidson became superintendent, he said, there were no ratings of principals. New Charges Made. In his direct testimony Bruce added to his charges of last week as to the inefficiency of Evans, saying that in addition to failure to return vouchers properly and to prepare programs properly and on time, he had failed to return rosters of cadets and reports of teachers promptly. to provide substitute teachers and "to promote the cultural growth of the faculty under him." There was a near-mutiny of cadets at the school in May, 1912, he said. which Evans seemed powerless to cope with. He also charged that Evans "looked on the school as his personal property." and attempted to find employment in it for his daughters, his son and his nephew. Crowd at Hearing In his direct testimony, the witness said that Evans failed to make out his program in 1912 properly, and that it had to be corrected. On cross-examination Mr. Birney brought out the fact that after Evans sent in his first program before the opening of school a section of business practice was transferred from his school to another, and that this necessarily altered the program somewhat. More than three times as many persons as could be seated in the courtroom, most of them colored, gathered in the corridors of the courthouse fully two hours before the trial started. Because of disturbance in the courtroom, due to large numbers on the occasion of the opening of the case, only as many spectators as could be seated were allowed to enter. AN ORIENTAL FANTASY By the St. Augustine's Sanctuary Choir. A Most Brilliant Gathering at Howard Theater-Saturday Evening. One-third the Audience. White. The Catholic church is noted for several things, and one of the greatest is her devotion to her people, fidelity to principles, and liberal with the poor, fair and just to all. The Ori- mental Fantasy that was given by the St. Augustine Sanctuary Choir at the Howard theater last Saturday evening was attended by a representative white and colored audience. This was one of the most distinguished audiences that has ever assembled in this theater. The program was excellent and the youngsters who elicited the greatest applause were Hiram Pitts (better known as Leo); Master Leo Spriggs, not over 8 years old, but one of the most talented youngsters that has ever appeared before the public. The other was Silas Pitts (better known as Cardinal), Master Cardinal Carter. These two youngsters elicited the greatest applause. By making special of these two participants, the Bee doesn't mean to detract from the others, because it was the finest presentation and display of dramatic talent that has ever been witnessed in this theater. The Sanctuary. Choir in connection with St. Augustine church is composed of youngsters, and it is a great adjunct to it. The display of talent last Saturday evening by this choir was an evidence that the participants had a trained teacher. The music and singing were excellent, which elicited many applauses. CAST. Ferndah I, King of Hashee, Charles Plummer. Princess Odelmo, Albert Brown. Prime Minister, D. Lloyd Wicks. Helmar, lady in wattling to the Princess, Fred Brown. Murad, royal dancer, Joseph Setters. Alphonse, grand chef, a Parisian, Hapton Curtis. Genil, J. A. Curtis. Royal messenger, Russell Bowser. Lieut. Allen, U. S. N., Milton Dorsey. Executioner, Cyril Irving. Hiram Putts (better known as Leo), Leo Sriggs. Silas Pitts (better known as Cardinal). Cardinal Carter. Dancers to king, Russell Bowser, Romeo Bowser, John Jones, Fred Brown, Joseph Settlers, Bernard Spriggs. King's attendants—Messrs. Simms, Cole, Reeder, Greenleaf, J. Plummer, Butler, Colbert, Tillman Diggs, Holton, Eskridge, Green, Wood, Campbell. Princess' attendants—Masters C. Milas, L. Dent, J. Middleton, F. Stewart, R. Brown, G. Booker, A. Lemons, P. Lemons, C. Upshur, W. Pitts, R. Proctor, C. Lee, O. Brown, M. Broughton. United States Marines—M. Ball, C. Lee, Romeo Bowser, S. Payne, John Thorne, A. Lucas, Russell Bowser, Bernard Spriggs, John Jones, James Spriggs, C. Woodson. SYNOFSIS OF SCENES. Scene I—Royal throne room of king's palace at Maharaka. 1. Prologue—Land of Let's Pre tend. 2. My Sweet Arabian Maid, C. Miles and chorus. 3. I can't forget your eyes, Murad. 4. Now, warden, understand, King, Prime Minister and Chorus. 5. Prisoners, hear! King, Mr. Putts, Mr. Pitts and Chorus. 6. Good-bye, Leo, Silas Plits. 7. Finale—Arabia! Arabia! ACT II. 8. When you wear the ball and chain around your ankle, Leo and Cardinal. 9. The more I see of others, dear, Cardinal. 10. When I think of you, dear Helmar, Prime Minister and Chorus. 11. Serve the caviar, Alphonse and Chorus. 12. Softly through the summer night, Murad and Helmar. 13. Long live the king! Chorus. 14. When the right girl comes along, Leo. 15. Here's to the land we love, boys, Lleut, Allen and Martines. 16. Finale, Ensemble. Mr. Charles B. Plumber, who played the part as King, did splendid work. His manner of speaking and his action showed that he was capable of rulling his throne. He deserves great credit for the part he played. Master Brown excelled in the part as Princess in the first act and was then made ruler of the throne in act II. Master Fred Brown did good work as Helmar. He also danced very gracefully with Murad in Act I, in front of the King. Master Brown also danced with the six dancers in front of Leo who was made King in Act two by the Genii with aid of a mysterious lamp. Mr. D. Lloyd Wycks, who played Prime Minister, rendered very satisfactory work. He showed by his movements and speech that he was well suited for the part. His song, "Helmer," was rendered in such a way that he was applauded greatly by those who heard him. Mr. Joseph Settlers, who took the part of Murad, could not be excelled. He was well adapted for the part. His voice thrilled the audience as he spoke to the King in Act I. The songs "Can't Forget Your Eyes," "Softly Through the Summer Night," were rendered with much pression and quality which showed that he had a voice of culture. His dancing was eccentric and very graceful. The costume worn by Mr. Settlers was kindly loaned by a New York Costumer and was the same one used by Mr. Burroughs, the herald and Dramatic Manager of the Pageant which was played here in October. Mr. Settlers took very prominent parts also in the Pageant. M. H. National Committeeman from the District of Columbia. The man who forced representation for the local Republicans, and a prominent advocate for representation in Congress. He is confident that the people of the District of Columbia will have a representative in Congress. National Committeeman from the District of Columbia. The man who forced representation for the local Republicans, and a prominent advocate for representation in Congress. He is confident that the people of the District of Columbia will have a representative in Congress. THE WORLD'S FIRST EMPEROR DR. JAMES E. SHEPARD, The man for Tuskegee, and the only legal successor to Dr. Booker Washington. Mr. Curtis as Chef was exceedingly good and his song, "Carlar," was rendered-with much credit to him. Mr. Irving as Executer and Genil did splendid work. Leo & Cardinal, the stars of the show, were a scream and had the audience in an uproar from start to finish. Leo & Cardinal are born actors. Their songs were rendered in a pleasing manner. Too much cannot be said of these little fellows. Mr. Dorsey as Lieut., did good work. DR. JAMES E. SHEPARD. The name of Dr. James E. Shepard, President of the National Religious Training School of Durham, N. C., has been mentioned as the most logical successor of Dr. Booker T. Washington. There is no man in the United States who is any more qualified for the principalship and management of Tuskegee Institute than Dr. Shepard. As a speaker, scholar, and diplomat his equal cannot be found. In speaking to a prominent Georgian a few days ago, he didn't hesitate in saying that the man to succeed Dr. Washington was Dr. Shepard. The Bee seconds the motion, and it is quite evident that he is the man. ELKS' MEMORIAL EXERCISES. Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church the Scene of Impressive Ceremony—Columbia Lodge Eulogizes Its Dead—Addresses by Prominent Elks. —Addresses by Prominent Elks. On Sunday evening, December 5, 1915, Columbia Lodge of Elks held its annual memorial exercises at the Gal- braith' A. M. E. Zlon Church, Sixth street, between L and N streets northwest. Long before the time set for the services, the church was filled with the friends and well-wishers of the organization, and when the two hundred members of the order had marched in, even standing room as at a premium. Intricately after the entrance of the lodge, the Rev. J. S. Chapman, district deputy, presented the master of ceremonies, Mr. S. J. Trotter. The Rev. W. D. Battle, S. T. B., pastor of the church, invoked the blessing, and welcomed the organization and its friends. The opening ceremonies of the lodge were conducted by Exalted Ruler E. W. Bundy, followed by a solo by Professor J. Henry Lewis, director of the Amphion Glee Club. Dr. S. S. Thompson, the medical director, recited "Thanatopsis" in a most impressive manner, and Attorney Harry L. Tignor, the legal adviser, delivered a masterly address on "The Principles of our Order." In an eloquent eulogy the Rev. J. S. Chapman told of the goodness of the departed members, Brother T. M. Green and Brother George, Roberts; after which Mr. John A. Johnson rendered a soul-sirring solo. Although not on the program, Attorney Armond W. Scott, grand legal advisor, was invited by the master of ceremonies to make a few remarks. The invitation was accepted, and the audience had the pleasure of listening to one of the most inspiring talks ever heard on such an occasion. A collection of fifty dollars was taken and presented to the church. Announcements were made by the pastor, and the benediction was pronounced by the Rev. Chapman. The choir of the church, assisted by Miss Hattie Contee as soloist, rendered musical selections during the evening. Mr. Washington Bailey was chairman of the memorial committee, and deserves much credit for the success of the services. The officers of the lodge are: E. W. Bundy, exalted ruler; F. P. Williams, esteemed leading knight; R. E. Brown, esteemed loyal knight; William H. Simms, esteemed lecturing knight; Joshua Anderson, treasurer; William H. Tolliver, financial secretary; Robert Jones, assistant financial secretary; Joseph Booker, recording secretary; T. E. Shipley, esquire; Toliver Yates, assistant esquire; Washington Bailey, chapain; Jefferson Keene, inner guard; W. H. Hunter, tiler; Harry L. Tignor, LL.B., legal advisor; S. S. Thompson, M. D., medical director; William L. Tignor, M. D., medical director. ANNUAL MEETING. The B. E. and P. Relief Association Hold a Large Meeting. The Laborers' Relief Association of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing held a very enthusiastic meeting on Sunday afternoon, 12th inst., at the Cadets' Armory, 7th and O streets northwest. This Association is composed entirely of colored employees of the B. E. and P. and has made a splendid showing during the past year, under the leadership of Mr. Geo. W. Hatton, its organizer and first president. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr. Edw. D. Howe; first vice president, Mr. Edward Chavis; second vice president, Mr. O. S. McDade; recording secretary, Mr. Walter Muray; financial secretary, Mr. Jos. H. Thomas; treasurer, Mr. H. H. Roundsville; assistant treasurer,Mr. A. R. Minor; Chaplain, Rev. John Roberts; sergeant-at-arms, Mr. R. W. Woodland. Mr. W. H. Clatterbuck was re-elected chairman of the Sick Committee. With this able corps of officers and the rapid increase of membership, the Association is destined to be of great benefit in relieving the sick or distressed within its fold. The annual report shows a net cash balance of $159.36 for the present year. Its constitution and by-laws are being revised and a new board of directors will be elected at the next regular meeting in January, 1916. DATE AHEAD OF DEMOCRATS MEANS WAGING OF AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN The republican national convention will be held in Chicago June 7 by direction of the national committee at its meeting yesterday. The democrats had previously set their convention for June 14 at St. Louis. The vote in committee Tuesday was 30 for Chicago, 13 for San Francisco, 7 for St. Louis and 2 for Philadelphia. The decision in favor of Chicago was forecasted by the action of the committee earlier. In the day setting the date of the convention for June 7. This was construed as eliminating St. Louis, otherwise the democratic convention might have a rear-end collision with the republicans, in case of a prolonged session. To Make All Arrangements. To Make An Arrangement. Chairman Hilles appointed a committee on arrangements for the convention, which will report the names of the temporary officers and have complete control of the arrangements. Mr. Hilles will be chairman ex-officio, the other members being Ralph E. Williams of Oregon, Franklin Murphy of New Jersey, E. C. Duncan of North Carolina, Fred W. Estabrook of New Hampshire, Fred Stanley of Kansas, Charles B. Warren of Detroit, Alvah H. Martin of Virginia, James P. Goodrich of Indiana and John T..Adams of Iowa. In setting their convention ahead of the democrats the republicans followed a line of precedents unbroken for fifty years, with one exception—the year 1892. Senator Jackson of Maryland, National Committeeman Jackson of Georgia and Chapin Brown of the District of Columbia were appointed a committee to name the managers of election in the city. Charles Bauman, Esq., Charles Linkun, Esq., and Mr. Jesse H. Foster were named the committee to manage the electing of delegates in this city. For an Aggressive Campaign. When the committeemen began to gather here this week it was found that the sentiment was strongly in favor of not only keeping up the practice, but of beginning an aggressive campaign in 1916 by laying out their own policies before the democrats announce theirs. The embarrassment to the delegates from South Dakota and West Virginia threatened by the fixing of June 7, one day after the primaries in those states, was removed by providing that the credentials of the delegates chosen at the primaries can be telegraphed and the names placed, on the temporary roll, and the delegates can be in Chicago within twenty-four hours. HON. MARTIN WILLIAMS. Hon. Martin Williams delivered a most interesting address before the Bethel Literary, last week. He is the Wendell Phillips for the colored Americans. Do your Christmas Shopping at Brown's Corner. Good values and satisfaction guaranteed. Corner 7th and Tea streets northwest. adv. 4.4. PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES. Dr. Shepard Makes a Statement Regarding Presidential Candidates. A few days ago the Editor of the Bee wrote a letter to Dr. James E. Shepard asking him to inform the readers of the Bee what he thought was the attitude of various candidates for the Republican nomination, so far as the negro was concerned. We wrote this letter to Dr. Shepard because, as we stated before, we believe there is no man in the race at the present time more in touch with men and public affairs generally than he. In his reply, however, he refuses to discuss these things. The charge, however, has been erroneously made that Hon. Charles W. Fairbanks was not a friend to the negro. Dr. Shepard answers this statement. We print his letter in full, as we believe it will be vitally interesting to many. The letter follows: Durham, N. C., Dec. 15, 1915. Mr. W. Calvin-Chase. I appreciate your letter asking me to state my views on the various presidential candidates as far as their attitude to the negro is concerned. In reply, I desire to state that I am not in politics, nor do I intend to be, so my views amount to very little on such matters. I do not desire, however, to let this opportunity pass without saying just a word as to the attitude of former Vice President Fairbanks. I know him to be a safe and sane friend to the negro; that he is intensely interested in his uplift, and in season and out of season he has labored in his quiet Christian way to secure a fair show for the negro. You have only to ask the people of his home town, regardless of color, and they will all express the above opinion. Personally I know that if the Hon. Mr. Fairbanks should be selected as president by the American people, all races, and creeds will have an equal chance in the race for life, so far as he is able to bring it about. Merit, not color or creed, is his motto. I hold no brief for Mr. Fairbanks, but I want to see that the reat friends of the race are known, and that false statements are corrected, and no injustice done a man whose heart is too big to know prejudice. The above may be said of some of the other candidates. I do not know them personally as I know the gentleman named in my letters. It behooves you who are interested in such matters to study the life and character of each candidate, and find out his views on public questions and his attitude to the race, and be governed accordingly, and not again be easily led astray. "To your tents, O Israel." WEST WASHINGTON Dr. Charles H. Marshall was tendered a banquet on Thursday, December 9, 1915, by the Young Men's Progressive 4156 G. U. O. of Z. F., in honor of his election as Deputy Grand Master of the Order. The members and his colleagues were present and enjoyed the splendid repast of a handsomely furnished table. Addresses were made by Grand Master Hill, Grand Treasurer Tyler, Grand Secretary Geo. Cook, Ex-Grand Master Lee, Grand Chaplain Langhorn and Ex-Grand Director Jas. L. Turner. Dr. Marshall responded in a happy mood. Rev. J. I. Loving was master of ceremonies. The Odd Fellows banquet at Mt. Zion M. E. Church on Thursday was a very pleasant and entertaining affair, but was not very largely attended. Prominent speakers who were to deliver addresses were conspicuously absent. Miss Sadie Gaskins, read a very acceptable paper and the singin of the Columbia Quartette were the main features of the program. Mr. Chas. H. Turner was master of ceremonies. Death of Mrs. Martha Connell. Mrs. Martha Connell, a life-long resident and prominent citizen of this section, died on Monday, December 6, 1915, at the residence of Mrs. Adrona Stewart, 1119 21st street, her adopted daughter. Although for some time ill, her death was sudden. Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon from Mt. Zion M. E. Church, 29th street, of which she was a member for more than thirty years. The pallhearers were Warner Brown, Forest Brown, Wm. Cartwright, John Brown, Bing Miller and Oliver Lewis, all her nephews. Rev. W. C. Thompson officiated. Rev. Peter Lucas, and Rev. Mr. Dodge assisted. Many floral offerings were presented. Interment, Mt. Zion Cemetery. POLITICIANS IN TOWN Among the well-known politicians who attended the meeting of the National Republican Committee at the New Willard Tuesday were: Editor Andrews of South Carolina, Aaron Prelow of South Carolina, Robert B. Church, Jr., of Nashville, Tenn., Mr. Coen of Louisiana, Ex-Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, Ex-Recorder of Deeds Lincoln Johnson of Atlanta, Ga., Mr. Gilchrist Steward of New York, and others. PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS (By the Sage of the Potomac. I've been readin' Judge. Terrell's personally prepared press notices about his trip through Texas, and just reflectin' a trifle bit; don't you know, as I perused the dope, I used to think that Dick Thompson was some more personal press agent, but Dick has got to "g-way back and sit down," since Judge Robert Heperton Terrell has skidden to the front seat of travelin' notoriously. Course I'm a critic. Everybody knows the Sage criticises. Sometimes my criticism is a little sharp-painted, and sometimes its just milk and honey. I gives my opinion as I sees a thing, and you can just take it for what's its worth, or leave it alone, as it suits your notion. Now as to this Texas trip of Judge's. Some how I never could work myself up to that fronzied heat as to believe it looked just all-fired dignified for our "onliest judge" what we've got in captivity to go. galavantin' down through Texas exhibitin' hisself at "10-15 & 25 cents a throw." And mind you, judin' from a couple of personal letters I done got. from Texas cowboys, most of what went for to see the "onliest judge" took a peep at him at 10 and 15 cents a throw; cause that's the popular price down-there in the Lone Star state, and Prof. Jenifer will told you so. It would have looked much better if Judge had just naturally gone down there sigh-seeing, and give the natives some plain and ornate talk free, just lettin' em make up a purse for him, to cover expenses, to show their appreciation. If he had done that it wouldn't appeared to them Texans so plain tint the Judge had just gone through a seige of brain fever, and, perhaps, was a tryin' to dig up a few stray coins to buy Christmas presents, and sich likes. Course I know that Judge, mebbe, wont approve of this criticism, but I aint writin' it for him. I'm just writin' it for the five thousand weekly readers of the Stingin' Bee to get a little pleasure out of, when gossipin' is at low ebb. Now really I'm very fond of our "onliest judge," and the best evidence that I am is found in the affidavit face that, outside of Armond Scott and John Dancy, I don't believe there is a puddin-head on the map of Washington what sets 'em up to Judge oftener than I do. Judge knows this, or rather he would know it, if he knew for a dead-open-aid-sluit who I is. Now Armond sure does like to blow the Judge for some kind of an effervescent fuld every time he meets the Judge, and the Judge always repays him by tellin him some funny story what tickles Armond away down in the crevices of his humor vein. But Armond never picks the time when nobody is around but Judge to buy the pop, phiz and water and bromide of selitzer rejuvenators. Armond is sure one liberal Blackstonian wizzard, and it dont matter to him even if when he meets Judge there is a whole nest full of bar files or dining room loafers around he just ups and says, sort of Croesus-like;" Judge, what'll you have, and what you'll other chair warmers take?" There aint nuthin' short about Armond Scott but his hair, and that aint no fault of hisen. That's a fault of the system in vogue befo' the wah. But gettin' on to Armond, I almost overlook Dancy, Dancy's Zionist religion don't permit him to treat the Judge when there is a whole flock of dippy soup house cadaverous around. He selects the time when he and the Judge are alone, sort of "entre nous," as Wash Woods would say, and then he takes a delight in buying the Judge a whole drink at one time. "Bulleve me," John Dancy is one of the most methodical fellows what ever blew into Washington to draw down a salary for attitudinizm. And he is a good old scout at that, and the more you mess up with him the more you like the pill. One thing more about John that I sure do like, and that is he never takes no offence no matter how often you set 'em up to him. As Doc. Ed. Williston said recently, "Dancy is a bird." Doc. Ed. ought to know, cause both of 'em belong to the Tarheel contingent. But Doc. Ed. is "feast bird," one of them there feathered tribes what sure does love to entertain you. Why Doc. Ed. Williston don't have more think of treatin' you to one of his expensive, favored 5-cent brand of cigars, the Cinco, than McLean thinks of taking' a bunch of friendship' 'em on the inside with a lobster supper. Doc. Williston is just as royal as John R. McLean, only he shows his royalty in a trifle more abbreviated and less expensive form. But come to think of it, all them there Tarheel boys are a pretty clever bunch. Take John Howe, for instance, Barin' a few irrasible freckles what's hurked around his countenance ever since he gives his first yelp for turpentine down in North Cali'nla, they aint a better squeezee-print on the town than John, Loyal as you make 'em, and as hospitable as was Morse when he was ush' other people's money to bull the market. And John Howe is just as straight as they fetch 'em into the work. I was talkin' with John the other day, 'bout politics, etc., etc., mostly about etc., and in spite of the fact that he's been kept down in the way of salary ever since he's been here, he wore the same size smile, talk just as cheerful, and tooted around the same armful of hope what he's been toin' about ever since he missed connection with that mob down in Wilmington. But gettin' back to Judge Terrell. Even if he has been press agent hiself, he sure has give them there natives down in Texas some good strong common sense talk, if his' reports about his speeches are just as Blurs censured them. Judge Terrell travelin' on a Texas circuit at "0-15- and 25 cents a throw," under that great impressario Blers! What an eye-opener! But let me specialize and verbose on this press agent stuff. Don't you know, honest injun, there aint nuthin' wrong about it. A fellow must have a liberal amount of this stuff to keep in the lime-light now. Any time your press agent tank runs out of juice you simply drop back among the has-beens, usetawas, and prehistoric decayed vegetables. Presidents, Cabinet officers, Congressmen, Professional men, and multi-millionaires like Henry "Nut" Ford all have their press agents, and, work 'em over time, so why shouldn't we inconspicuous tar-complexioned fotsams and jetsams do a little press agent business on our own hook? Why should we find fault with Dick Thompson for tootin' his own horn when there is a bunch around here tryin' to drown out his harmless noise with a B flat cornet? Why shouldn't Judge Terrell write a few press notices 'about hissself, when Prexy Newman, Anti-Sugreget Miller keep a scrap book of personally censored notices about themselves? My advice to Judge, and to Dick Thompson, and to Tom Jones, and all the other studies in black what want to keep up appearance, is to go, to that press agent business just as strong as you can. The only fellow what kicks is the fellow what can break in to the columns of a newspaper with a jimmy. I was talkin' to Ware the other day, and he handed me a bunch of his new, "real" Business League plans. I've often wondered why the real, sure-nough hand-painted black business individuals of this town didn't organize a Business League. Heretofore, our Business League has always been made up of a lot of nondescripts whose proper organization was the "Consumers' League." Now this aint no reflection on Dick Thompson. Really, while our, business leagues aint worth shucks, you can't blame Dick, for no man has worked harder, puffed and blowed more, and press-agented the dawdasted conception more than Dick. I've had occasion once before to say he sure has done his part, and if there is a new league organized, composed of sure-nough business men, they ought to find some place in their archives to store Dick as a sort of a reward for his havin' always tride to give this old berg a Negro Business League what'll make a noise like a real league. No charge for this. Dick. Its just one of them there "gratitudinous" bouquets. Brief Bits of News and Comment on Men and Measures. Negroes Again Register in Carolina Atlanta, Ga.—The unrest which has been felt in certain South Carolina localities recently over the prospect of the negro vote becoming once more a political factor in elections in that State, was registered at the registration offices in Charleston last Monday when voters registered for the city general election of December 14. The registrars experienced much more difficulty in completing the registration than in a great while. It is felt in Charleston that this was due in some measure, to the number of negroes in line. There were not, as a matter of fact, a large number of negroes who registered, there being perhaps a score out of 350 persons. In Charleston, however, it is regarded as remarkable that there should have been any negroes in line on that day. Whatever may have been the reason, to the Charleston News and Courier it "ought to be more or less illuminating to those people who are under the mistaken idea that the negro has permanently laid aside political ambitions. He hopes the solidarity of the whites will be terminated some day, with the possibility that in every election he might hold the balance of power." Nothing will be more remarkable than that the negroes should do just that thing through the educational and property tests. They are making greater progress each year. Prohibition a Failure. New York, N. Y.—The New York World words Sir Thomas Dewar, a famous Englishman, as follows regarding the propositions of William J. Bryan and others to wage a fight for a nation-wide prohibition plank at the next National Democratic Convention: "Prohibition has been a failure in all the countries I have ever visited, and I think I have been in all civilized countries. It is a farce, and a farce fraught with disaster. It leads to the consumption of spirits instead of beer, because they are more portable and more easily concealed, and of bad spirits instead of good, because the adulteration of liquor illegally obtained cannot be legally punished. It involves the corruption of public officials, and the bad quality of the liquor has led to a large increase in insanity." The Unprepared are Beaten New York, N. Y.—At a great meeting held here in New York last week, John Temple Graves, the southern editor of the New York American, known in other days as a southern "fireeater," made a speech in the interest of education, in which he said, among other things, that the unprepared are beaten even before they start. There is something of irony in contemplating John Temple Graves breathing such magnificent and generous thoughts in the interest of educating all of the people when one remembers that he devoted many years of his life, when in the south, to keeping the negro people "in their place." Nevertheless, the sentiments expressed by Colonel Graves are representative of present-day public opinion with reference to the education of all the people. He was speaking in the interests of the immigrants—that is, alien peoples—but what he had to say applies to the necessity of education for the negro people just as strongly as what he had to say applies to the necessities, etc., of the alien immigrants. In the course of his remarks, Colonel Graves said: "There is nothing finer in this republic than the spirit which would seek an education at great personal sacrifice. And the spirit which would deny it that right, is unnatural and unpatriotic. "We must bring every force of public opinion to bear to aid those who are hungering and thirsting for the food and drink of knowledge to enable them to be better prepared for life's work. "Unpreparedness is a crime. The unprepared are beaten. The unprepared look with sombre eyes upon the future. 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Colonel Graves has considerably broadened; and it is hoped that the opinions expressed by him in his New York speech represents his opinion, generally, with reference to the education of all people. LOCALS Mr. A. M. Scott, proprietor of the well-known restaurant, 12th and Pine street, Philadelphia, and his friend, Mr. Ernest Wright, attended the opening of Congress Monday. They were provided with gallery jasses by Rep. Vare of Philadelphia, Pa. Don't fall to visit the great colored department store. LIFE OF WASHINGTON LIFE OF WASHINGTON. Booker T. Washington, before death, wrote his own life book; is a big seller. Send 15 centa stamps for free outfit. Act quick. Mullikin Jenkins Co., Baltimore, Md. IN PROF. PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER A BURST OF SPLENDOR SUNBLEKIN SCARS THE SUNBLEKIN SALLOW OR DARK SKIN JACOBS PHARMACY CO. 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DANIELS, DANIELS SCHOOL OF MUSIC. Prof. R. J. Daniels, Principal. Bills the Highest Standing and Efficiency for k Branch Studios: R. W. 1932 1 Rosslyn, Va. Departments: Elementary Intermediate Advanced ing Teachers special attention given to very young children For further information address Box 6. ROSSLYN, VA. DANIELS SCHOOL OF MUSIC. Prof. R. J. Daniels, Principal. Satisfied Pupils A School of the Highest Standing and Efficiency for Earnest Pupils Branch Studios: 616 3d St., S. W. 1932 11th St. N. W. Rosslyn, Va. Branches: Piano Harmony History Sight Reading Departments: Elementary Intermediate Advanced Teachers Special attention given to very young children. For further information address Box 6. ROSSLYN, VA. SCHNEIDER'S PURE DRUG STORE, 316 41-2 Street Southwest. DRUGS Coca-Cola CLEAR DRUGS CIGARS SCHNEIDER'S DRUG STORE, 316 4 1-2 Street Southwest. Richardson's Remedies are sold here. 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THE STREETS OF THE CITY NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, DURHAM, N. C. 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. 2. DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY. 3. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT. 4. LITERARY DEPARTMENT. 5. DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC. 6. DEPARTMENT OF LITERARY TRAINING. 7. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES. 8. EXTENSION HOME CLASSES. THERE ARE SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DESERVING YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS TRAINING. TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. BOOK AND JOB PRINTING House & Herrmann 1109 Eye Street, Northwest 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. JAMES H. WINSLOW CARRIAGES FOR HIRE Moved from 1132 3rd Street, to 227 K Street, N.W. Cor. 3rd and K Streets, N. W. Phone Main 8273 The Greatest Phone North 724-W. Have a Handsome Photo Made at DANIEL FREEMAN'S NEW MODERN STUDIO 1833 14th Street N. W. Washington, D. C. FINE PHOTOGRAPHS, CRAYONS, AND PASTELS Any Size and All Kinds Groups, Flowers, and Copying Interior and Exterior Views ALL WORK FIRST-CLASS AND GUARANTEED NOT TO FADE ALL WORK REDUCED Beautiful Lounges Morris Chaire Writing Desk Music Boxes Beds Fine Bedsteads and Mattresses If you want a first-class Bed-room suite, call after you have been elsewhere NEW SEWING MACHINE OF QUALITY NOT BOLT UNDER ANY OTHER NAME. HOME WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. If you purchase the NEW HOME you will have a life asset at the price you pay, and will not have an endless chain of repairs. 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Full Line of Standard Makes of Shoes for the Whole Family Ladies' and Gents' Furnishing, Hoisery and Rubber Goods, Hats, Caps and Children's Wear Earnestly Solicits Your Patronage Real Values Ware's Shoes Wear Well Honest Prices The Colored Billy Sunday Creates a Sensation in St. Louis, Mo.-Thousands-Hear Him-Negro Revivalist Has New Version of Sodom Burning "Black Billy Sunday" Gives Startling Details of Quest for Righteous. From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 2.-The Rev. Dr. Alexander Wilbanks of Washington, the "Black Billy Sunday, who has held revivalin Philadelphia and other Eastern cities, has arrived in St. Louis and, to use his own phrase, "is larruping the devil around the stump and chasing him out of St. Louis" at his nightly meetings in West Turn Hall, Beaumont and Morgan streets, which opened Sunday. The Negro is not like the white person," he told a Post-Dispatch reporter, who listened to him last night. "When the Negro gets religion he likes to shout and leap. And when I'm MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GO X All Goods Delivered Phone North 4926 preaching 1 gets 'em shouting and jumping all over the place." And he did. So effectively did he preach the gospel that more than 100 of his listeners shouted in unison when he reached the climax of his sermon, and two negresses had to be held for fear they might injure themselves or others in their religious ecstacy. Dozens leaped to their feet with joy, some extending their hands heavenward as they supplicated their Maker to forgive the errors of the past. Jumps into the Audience. "Black Billy" is even more sensational in his poses and daring pulp oratory than the real Billy Sunday. More than six feet tall, he wears a Prince Albert and white waistcoat with the heavy gold chain draped over it. At times when he wished to drive a point home he jumped from his pulp into the crowd and exhorted individuals to forsake the ways of the wicked and become children of God. The congregation did not sing the opening hymn, "O, They Tell Me of a Home in a City Made of Gold," fervently enough to suit him. "Stop! Stop!" he commanded in "Now if you folks don't want to go to that place, I know-of another place where you can go—it's not made of gold either, but redhot fire. Now sing up like you want to go to heaven." And they did. Even some of the 20 white persons present sang. "Escape for thy life," was his text, taken from the seventeenth verse of the nineteenth chapter of Genesis. Having read this, he told them of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in plain terms so that the simplest among his hearers could comprehend the awful fate of those who forsake God and worship Lucifer. Version of Sodom and Gomorrah. His description ran thus: "Abraham was sitting in his tent door on the plains of Manure, with the salubrious breeze blowing about him, and the foxes getting ready to leave their holes and the everlasting stars about to come out, when angels appeared to Abraham, and he gave them meat. Then they went away, and the Lord told him he was going to burn up Sodom and Gomorrah. "The Lord said that if there were 50 righteous persons there he would not. Abraham girded up his loins and started running through the city, but he couldn't find them. He asked one man: "Say, mister, are you a Christian?" "Me a Christian? I should say not—I'm a gambler! that wicked man answered. "Abraham then went down a side street where he heard ragtime played on a piano, and asked a woman if she was righteous. She said: "Say, man, what do you think this D A HAPPY NEW YEAR. NOW, Open from 7 to 10 Daily Sundays until 1 P. M. Foot Store Gents Furnishings 4 N.W. TMENT STORE N. W., Near T Street. F Shoes for the Whole Family Oisery and Rubber Goods, Hats, Men's Wear Your Patronage Wear Well Honest Prices 13 IN pure oil com- 3-in-one lubricates writers, bicycles, locks, clocks, ever needs oiling in your home or 3-in-One on a soft cloth cleans arnished furniture and woodwork. makes an ideal Dustless Dusting Cloth. in barrels, auto fixtures, bath room doors or out, in any climate. It sinks protecting "overcoat" which stays on. pay for generous free bottle and the size bottles: 10c (1 oz.), 25c (3 oz.), dented Handy Oil Can, 25c (3 1/4 oz.). COMPANY New York City is? This is the redhot district.' And he didn't find no righteous there. "Then the Lord said if there were 40 he wouldn't destroy the city; then 30, then 20, then 10. Abraham was bound to find at least 10 righteous, so he ran through the town. "Some of the folks laughed at that good man as he tried to save 'em, just as they laugh at ministers today; but the Lord had spoken, and he was tryin' to save the wicked sinners. No Righteous in Gambling Den. "He ran into a gambling den, just like they use to have in St. Louis when I was here at the World's Fair, and he said: "Is there any righteous here?" "But they laughed at him. 'Gee, that fellow's bug-house,' one of 'em said. But don't you think Abraham was bug-house. He knew what he was doin'. But he couldn't find the righteous, so he went back to his tent on the plains of Mamre, where the salubrious breezes blew. "He went back to 'his tent, he went back to his tent.' the minister sang, and his congregation joined in the chant. "Then two angels appered to Lot, as he sat in the gate of Sodom. Zephyr were being wafted pleasantly about, and all was peaceable and quiet. Old Sol had hid himself for the night, and beauteous Venus had unveiled her face to the plains of men. And Lot took the angels in and gave them meat. And the angels, told him to pack up and fly away, because God was going to burn Sodom. "Lot started to get his goods ready, then he went out after his sons-in-law, but they were trifin' fellows, just like the boys you see hanging around St. Louis pool rooms and saloons. He looked in all the good places first, like the churches and the banks, but they weren't there. "Then he went down to a gambling den, and there sat his sons-in-law playing cards. "Up, get you out of this place, for the Lord will destroy this city,' he told 'em. "The crowd that was sittin' around the card table gunfawed, and said to one of the sons: 'Say, what's the matter with the old guy?' "And one of them answered, 'Aw, don't pay no attention to him. He's looney, he is.' and the other answered: 'Go on home, old man, you've got a tech of the heat.' "And Lot went back home, kinda sorrowful like; just like we ministers do when we can't get, you sinners to come to church. So he and his wife packed up, just like this, and trotted off, just like this." Here he put a large Bible, over his shoulder, and trotted back and forth over the platform, while the congregation shouted, and one woman leaped to her feet, and in ringing tones, said: "Thank God my sins are washed away in the blood of the Lamb." A deep hush fell over the audience, and speaking in a softer tone, the minister said: "God bless you, my sister, for the, Lord is with you." Then he continued his sermon. BEE—2 "But Lot's wife, she had a woman's curiosity, and she kept a sayin' she wanted to look back, and Lot kept a tellin' her to keep her eyes to the front. Finally she took just one little peep, and then the Lord he turned her into a great big pillar of salt—that's just what he did, brethren." "Then the Lord cut loose the brimstone and the fire, and he burned up those two wicked cities." Puts Question to Hearers. Throwing his coat back and clapping his hands together, the minister shouted in a rumbling bass: "And where would God find you if he Sent Lot to look for you if he was going to burn up old St. Louis? Would He find you in the saloon? And what would He see when He looked in your icebox—a can of beer? And what would he find on your piano—It's a Long Way to Tipperary, or a gospel song of Heaven?" Then he lowered his voice to almost a whisper as the congregation quieted after shouting a bit, and continued: "And what do you do, my brethren, when the shades of night fall fast? When Venus peers upon the earth, and the gentle zephyr stir, and the moonbeams gleam softly upon old St. Louis—you sucks a cigarette, and you drinks a can of beer, instead of worshipping God—now don't you?" he demanded. "Black Billy" then pounded upon his pulpit-stand and asked all Christians to stand up. The majority of them did. "Now some of you good brethren go through the crowd, seek out the sinners, before God Almighty burns St. Louis up like he did Sodom and Gomorrah—do you want to be burned up, do you want to be burned up?" "No, no, no!" came from a hundred voices, and soon the mourners' bench was crowded with supplicants seeking salvation from sin. Indian Wigwam. Elsewhere in The Bee this week will be seen the advertisement of the Indian Wigwam Herb Remedy Establishment. It is the most remarkable institution that has ever been established in this city. Read this advertisement and then go and visit their wigwam and be convinced. MUSICAL STUDIO. Marietta Clinkscales, teacher of the plano; studium 1232 Linden street northeast. Terms reasonable. Call or write for further information. O-1-2-t Buffet and Family Liquor Store Phone North 2340 1917 14th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Prescriptions carefully compounded. One of the most reliable druggists in the city. Third and H Sts. N. W. Home, Third and H Sts. N. W. Phone Main 4094 7 Published So att 1400 Bye: St. N, W., Washington, Dic. W. CALVIN CHASH, EDITOR ——— Mntered at the Post Office at Wash- ‘Yogton, D. C., a0 second-class mail matter. ie es ESTABLISHED 1880 | TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. | One copy per year in advance, .$2.00 Bix MOMthB ceceeseesegereesenes 1,00 Thred months ..c1.sccssecscccs 60 Subscription monthly |... s,s 20 THE EDITOR’S DEFENSE. ‘The close of the year will bring, it.is hoped, much’ happiness and prosperity. While the out going year has been a stormy one,,the ed- itor has much cause to be thankful to those who have given him such glorious support and encourage- ment. He takes. this opportunity to thank those who have been lib- eral with their patronage ani sup- port and hopes that he inay always merit their confidence, esteem and appreciation. It is a good aphorisin so, far us the ‘editor is’ concerned, that the many knocks he has received has been a boost. The honest men and women have supported him and his paper. It has only been the dem- agogue and hypocrite from whom, he, has’ received unjust: criticism and abuse. The editor takes this opportunity of informing —_ his friends that he again asks for their suffrage in the coming «political contest as a delegate to the next National- Republican Convention. He. expects no support from the nonentity or‘ those who have. im- posed upon the good citizens’ of Washington’ by “deception -and trickery. It is the political bom- bast or the .knavish quasi poli- cian’ that carries the -votes of his constituents, in his vest pocket. ‘The man who declares that _he will not stand for existing couditions or po- liti¢al defeat very often represents, the codfish: aristocracy: a social statesman. ineased “in” a political job wlio dares not come out, in the open, and declare his political pref- erence, hor, will he say thatpresent’ existing eonditions are satisfactory to thy masses. ~The editor of The Bee, ‘therefore will appeal ‘te the Republican yoters in whom he has confidenee ‘and who know that he has been steadfast. in defensi: of the great cind fundamental principles of the Republican party when the cowards, knaves and nonenties re- thained in seclusion. Who among them: have risen-in defense of an oppressed people; who “among. them have denounced the diserim- ination. against: colored men ‘in the government. departments? It. ‘has heen the parlor’ statesmen, the so- cial nonénties, the social politician, whose acts were like Nero, playing the fiddle. while the city of Rome was burning, While allthis segre- gation, discrimination and other! unconstitutional, offences against the colored race were at its height; the social mabobs were dancing their souls into eternity., Now must | those nonenties ‘step “in ‘and. at-| tempt to dictate to the people? Must we sit idle and say here is the |} citadel, take it, and let us go where}. we cannot be found until oppres-| sion’ either passes away or is oblit-|| erated by the forées of people who have no fear for the blandishtnents of official power. ‘The modern statesman is now]: coming-in-evidence, He’ is coming]? out of his shell where he has been |! eneased for thesé dark and gloomy |' three years, ‘ Let the people rule. § See t FALSE STATEMENTS AND CONCLUSIONS. Certain interests, who ‘through _ duplicity, insineerety and. ineffi- ciency, are thoroughly ‘discredited in the community, are seeking to ereate prejudice against the recom- mendations of the Commissioners providing for the centralizing of mithority’ in. the management of the schools, by cireulating the statement that the change is in- tended to eliminate the colored members of the Board of Educa- tion.» There is,not ‘a scintilla of evidence npon which: to base such ‘a statement. There is no fact in existence that would even warrant such an influence. s ‘The Bee can state upon the high- est authority that in mating the | recommendation the Commission- ' era had no thought of eliminating colored members of the Board. of Education.. This authority states that the only thought in:mind was to’so centralize authority so as to fix responsibility for what is done in «the. administration of the schools, a thing which now can not be done. One of. the assistant di- rectors of schools provided for ii the Commissioners’ recommenda: tion will be a colored man, who, under the direction .of the diree- tor of education, will-have charge of the colored schools. He will be a man of integrity, and if he does well-it will be easy’ to know it, and if he does ill, that can be establish- ed, and the remedy will be applied promptly. Those who are making rash statements, and drawing un- founded inferences; harm‘ no one but themselves. The new order is coming. CHICAGO WINS. As The Bee predicted last week Chicago? IIL, will get the National Republican Convention. The Bee felt almost: confident that thé good judgment of the committee would lead it to a city and a state where the rights of American citizenship are-respected. Theré was perfect harmony in the’ committee and no body of men: looked better and more determined for victory’ in 1916 than the representatives of the Republican party who eonsti- tuted the “National . Republican Committee. Chairmam Hilles: was at his best and every word he uttered meant volumes to the great’ Republican party. Senator Smoot of Utah, Mr. Wm. Bares, Jr., of New York, and our own National Committeeman, Cha- pin Brown, Esq., were much in evidence in shaping ends for a grand: get-together . convention which is to be held. in the city of Chicago, IIL, June 7, 1916: “Phe representatives: of Chieago came to the committee in foree They had ‘looks: of determination in their faces. They entered the vontest, whieh was a friendly one, fo win, and they won. The Bee congratulates the committee on its harmonious meeting ‘and the final sedan THE I. L.. U. : No doubt one of the’ best atid one of the most beneficial orggnizations in the United States is ‘the - In- ternational Liberty Union, — of which Mrs. R. . Pannell is deputy and: Dr. .J. T. Pannell assistant. deputy. ‘This . organi- zation is not only a. benefit’ to you avhile: sick but it is a benefit while in health. “Dr. Pannell is an up-to-date pharmacist who won his reputation. in. Virginia when he passed: the state board ‘of phar- macy. He is an-aetive and pro- gressive man’ in every particular and an honest defender of his peo- ple, The local organization of the 11.1. is a help to all business enterprises and every: business man in thisccommunity should become a mecinber of this local branch. This is not an-association for the benefit of the few but a benefit for the masses, Since Dr. Pannell took this organization in charge. lie has added to its menibership over four hundred new members. Every man and woman in this city should heeome members of this 1.-L. U, Join today. DISTRICT DELEGATES The Distriet of Columbia will be the first to elect delegates to the 'Nitional Republican Convention whieh is to meet in the city of Chi. cago: IIL. ‘This will be one of the greatest conventions, in the history of the Republican party... The Bee continues ‘to’ feel confident. that harmony will prevail among the delegates 4% Chieago next June-and a strong Republican will be nom- inated as the standard hearer of the Republican party. THE EVANS’ CASE | ‘The mandamus proceedings in Cirenit Court No. 1,.Mr. Justice Stafford —presiding,-’ gives. - great food for thought. The assistant superinténdent of schools is véry amusing in his testimony on cross examination. It is on the order of Dr. Jeykle and Mr. Hide». You see them and you don’t see them. So conflicting it is, ‘so’ the: reports read, until Mr. Justice Stafford has requested the production of the reeords. $ 5 SHOR STORE. Hahn “and Co. Shoe Store’ is again to the front with the record of having helped so many deserv- ing. institutions, both white. and colored, as well as many individual case. Seldom this firm turns down a worthy claim of any kind. They have always been. friendly to. our race. + Admitted to the Supreme Court. E. A. Patten, former member.of the Texas Legislature, and Dr. H.°S, 2 were admitted to practice be- fote the Supreme Court of the United States. ExJudge E. M. Hewlett made | the motion. eee — a RO pecs sf oe —— oo 8 SS c Bee 2S ee Oe ee eo ot. eA aN ig : ioe oe oo waa eek _S- — ie ee cc Aa pais ok ey Se tee eS Ree : ay oN Ae ee. ; ee en Dee ae ee A So oN ae 8 eo ae Geese * ee ee ae i OR ar Se COL. HENRY ‘LINCOLN JOHNSON, Who will head the Georgia Delegation to the Chicago Convention, Col, Johnson was one of the-central figures at the meeting of the Na- tonal Committee. He made a strong fight for Louisiana and Georgia for the revocation of the recent order of the Committee to-cut down Southern representation. % JAMES O. HOLMES. .. A ‘Successful Business Man. Mr. James O. Holmes, the pioneer hotel: proprietor of the southwest, con- tinues to do business at 333 Va, ave- nue southwest. Mr. Holmes is ‘inter- eeted in-the Oklahoma Oil Company, one of’thé largest and growing corpor- ations in’ the west. This company presented in moving ‘pictures’ last week at the Howard Theater the oll fields of this corporation which shows oné of the greatest ofl industries in the United States. . Those who failed to'witness this industry missed @ rare treat. Mr. Holmes’ interest in this oll corporation will soon’ reach the hun- dred, thousends in a few years, He 1g today one of the most progressive business men in this city, His recent marriage to one of the leading citizens of Arlington, Va, and formerly of this city, is no doubt an acquisition to bus- iness advancement in life. Not only is Mr. Holmes’ a popular citizen, but he 1s a man of wide business experl- ence. His hotel 4s. situated: at 333 Virginia avenue southwest and is in the heart of the colored population. = Col. Johnson ‘in -Tawn. Ex-Recorder of Deeds, Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson of Atlanta, Ga., is in this city, looking well. He attended the meeting of the National Republi- can Committee . FIVE DOLLAR PRIZE FOR RRep ARTICT ID The Bee gives the stamp of. its approval to’the recently inaugurat- ed movement of Mr. Richatd ‘Ware and others to improve the indus- tridl, commercial and general ¢co- nomic status of the loval colored population, by. means .of greater mutual cooperation in all legiti- mate and proper ways. .. We have here. abont~100,000 col- ored people. Are they doing the best they might in all industrial, commercial lines? Tf not; why hot? Is there “any remedy?) Tow best can.the remedy be applied? - In order to stimulate interest. in, and bring forth the best thoughts on, these questions, ‘The Bee will pay Five Dollars’ ($5.00) in gold for the best short article or essay on the subject presented at Thi Bee Office: by any student, of the M.Street High School, the Arm- strong Manual. Training School or city and the students of. Howard University. _ _ Conditions of. the Contest. 1, Each, article to he headed “What's the Matter with Colored Washington? Cooperation. the Answer.’* 2. The article to contain not over 1,000 words, exclusive of, heading and signatute. : 3. The artiele to be written on one side of the sheet’ or sheets. » 4, The main test of merit to he substance father than style. 5. All articles to’ become the. property, of The Bee, whieh ve serves the right to print any or all of then in its columns at any tiine. 6.'The article must be in The Bee’ olfice on or before December 31, 1915, <2 . “7. The prize article to be printed on the: first page of The. Bee soon after:the-award is made. |, "8. ‘The prize winner to call at The Bee office for the Five. Dollars in Gold. NOTICE. ‘To those who may request. I will de- liver, before any. person. or people. or congrégation, an account of my expe: riences that justify the prediction against this gity,on xecount of the poor ‘blacks, also’ my interview with high officials: : : W. HL SNIDER, | . 454 N St. NW. “MRS. TERRELL. OBJECTS. “Nigger” Goods Advertied by a White Firm Which Was Objectionable : to Mrs. Tenneil, ‘Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, having read in a local paper a few days ago an advertisement of. ‘a leading .firm having “nigger” goods for sale. Mrs. ‘Tennell read the advertisement, after which she ‘marched herself to this great firm which has’ always respected the colored population-and called the attention of* the ‘proprietor of . the store to it. .’The gentleman remarked that’ he’ meant no ‘reflection on the colored race and neither was he aware that such goods were advertised by his firm. He immédiately ordered .the sign down, ‘and Mrs. Terrell was 1a- formed that a Southerner placed the advertisement in the window on the goods. . 2. Sere 5 2. ela a Feud fal i 2a8 e ones ee MR. JESSE H. FOSTER, _ A Mem éf o: the ‘Commutee-for the ‘Election. of Delegates to the Republican Convention. REV. DR. D. P. SEATON HONORED: Lincoln, Md.—The Rev. D. P. Sea- ton, the oldest member of the Balt more Conferenece A. M..E. Church, was royally. honored by his four chil- dren on Tuesday, December 7, 1915, at -his palatial home at. Lincolm, Md., the occasion: being his 80th birthday anniversary. The house is a. hand- some mansion of 14 rooms which was tastefully decorated. A course dinner was served -to 35 invited guests, from 2°to 6 p.m. The table was heavily laden, with all the delicacies of the season. A grand reception was held in the.evening from 7 to 10. The spacious rooms were filled with hand- somely gowned guests. - Many hand- some and .yaluable presents were given. At § o'clock his four children assembled inthe parlor, Mrs. L. Sea- ton Rumford of Philadélphia, Pa.: Rev. F. X. Seaton of Virginia, Mrs, I. Francenia . Thompson. of Washington, D. C., and’ Mrs. L. Robinson of Phil- adelphia, Pa., ‘after devotional ser- vices conducted, by Revs. I.,N. Ross, P, -W. Worthami’.and David’ Johnson, presented the Doctor a handsome silk lounging robe; his daughter, Mrs. L. Seaton Rumford. made the presenta- tion addfess. Mrs. M. L. Robinson sang a beautiful solo. Rev. F. A. Seaton made a very impressive speech extolling the many virtues of his aged father. ‘The’ Doctor replied in words that weve filled with emotion. Rev. Othiniei Cooper of the A, M. KE. 2. Church also made a brief address, After a social hour the guests were ushered into the dining réom to a table which groaned with refresh- ments. * ‘Quekis and wraeiite wets Hemarons:! ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The Post Office Relief Association of the city post-office held its annual meeting at True Reformers’ “Hall, Saturday evening, December 11, 1915. The annual. report of the financtal secretary showed that $2,100 had been collected during thé year, $600 had been paid to the sick, and $240 to death claims, “The totat membership . eas T is 163. : ~ .The following officers and board of: directors: for 1916 were elected: President, Mr. Nosh Magowan; vice president, Capt. C. C. H. Davis; finan- cial secretary, Mr. W. H. Webb; treasirer, Mr. Jobn S. George;- rec. secretary, Francis de 8, Miller. The board of directors: Lieut. James Slaughter, Mr. Leon S. Wormley, Mr. Chas. W. Edelin, Mr. W. A. Tinney, Mr. Joseph Minor, Mr. Thomas Cox, Mr. John Meyers, A NEW VOCATION. Miss Beatrice Wolife, of Saratoga N. Yu recently resigned from the Nurses’ Training School at Freed men’s Hospital, is now stopping with Mrs. 8. R. Plumb, 1903 Second street, northwest. Miss Wollfe has found 2 new congental vocation which she ‘will enter upon at once. Pennsylvania Rival to"Lady Eglantine _ Vouched For by Owner. : , Carlisle, Pa.—With his pet Minorca hen, Queen Ellznbeth, W. 8. Gere meyer claims to bave beaten the world’s egg lying record recently es- tablished by Lady Exlantine at Del- aware college. Queen Elizabeth, he asserts, laid 343 exgs tn 343 consecu- tive days. The best Lady Eglantine did ig put at 314 eggs in 365 days. Geremeser and his wife certify to the correctuess of this count. Queen Bilz. abeth is said to bave begun laying on Nov. “4, 1014, and stopped on Oct. 13. 1915, laying an egg a day during that time. Two other fowls of the same brood are sald to have laid 328 eggs tn the same time. : Queen Eliziheth fs a small bird’ of Black Minorca straln, with a trace of Bhode Island Red. and weighs about four pounds. MAKES "EM YOUNG AGAIN. Professor. of Zoology In Chicago Uni- versity Rejuvenates Animals: Chicago.—The result of fifteen years’ study of the evolutions of life are con- tained in “Senescence and. Rejuvenes- cence,’ a 500 page volume from the pen of Charles Manning ‘Child, associate professor of zoology in the University ‘of Chicago. “Certau experimental methods have made St possible not only to follow the physiological chauges in some of the lower animals, but to learo something of their nature." Professor Child writes “hese animals grow old, a3 do men. but thes are atlso capable of growin young ‘The process of aging can be re. tarded or inhibited experimentatiy and old animals brought bek to a condition of youth and made to pass throuzh the Ute excle again and again.” SEALS ENRICH WOMAN.. Has Been tn Business Twenty Years on Maine Coast. Boothbay Uarior, Me—Mrs, Janet MacDonald, seventy-seven years old, 1s about to terre wealthy, ater twenty Fours in th, business of seal catehing. with three men In her employ. The seals uf Maine waters. are -not valuable for their skins, but are easily tamed and are in demand for public and priv:tte collections and nquarlums and zooloxi¢al collections. The vatvhius fs done. at night, with the ald uf nets, and Mrs, MacDonatd bas caught many personally. Often they foliow her nbout the house aev- eral days after capture. : CRUDEEN THE PERFECT HAIR, GROWER Sold under positive guarantee. Special Christmas. Offer. With every order of 50c or $1.00 the purchaser is entitled to coupon for the following presents: 1. Ladies’ blue white diamond ring valued at $25, : 2. Ladies’ genuine diamond ring val~ red at $15. 3+ Ladies’ solid gold signet ring val- red at $5. * 4. Ladies’ gold filled imitation dia- nord valued $3.50. Orders delivered. Address MRS. D. R. ROBINSON, 453. 8th St. S. Ws DAL18-25 J, JAY GOULD. 7 No. 829 Sth St., N. W., Material for making .tree Ornaments. Embossed Pictures, Gold, Silver, Brick and all colors’of glazed paper. Toys, favors, Snow, green sawdust, tinsel, scrap- book pictures, etc. . ‘See my ad in phone book, NOTICE TO'l. L. U. MEMBERS. Meeting nights the first and third ‘Thursday in each month. “R. L.. Pan- ‘hell, deputy, 1030 Lamont street, ‘Dorthwest, Washington, D.C. syit_Zou Mish to know about the 1, L. U., read-The Bee. It is sold at the I. 'L. U. Camp, 1030 Lamont stréet north- ‘west. tf William M. Davis, 2053 Georgie ave- nue, northwest, is capable and expe- rienced and in the near future will be regarded as one. of the leading funeral directors in this, city. “+ ‘SUBURBAN DRUGGIST 7 Dr: H. Edgar Lewis. ‘One of the best-known drug stores in thé, East is that of Dr. H. Edgar Lewis, corner 63rd street and Easter avenue, N. EB, . When you get off the: car at'Chesipeake Junction look to the right while face is looking east and you will see one of the best knowh and only drug stores in that section. There wil! be many useful gifts to be sold before Christmas’ and if you want to purchase one call on Dr. Lewis. Dr. Lewis has fine boxes in which to put your present. Saved: | Wanted a partner in a cafe or sec- ond-hand furniture business. Apply at The Bee Office. te.w, d. 1118 GASKINS, Those 30-cent dinners that A. J. Gaskin Ig .giving ‘are’ some dinners for the money. Elsewhere the same dinners will cost you 50 cents. They are fifst-class, Don’t fail to call and order a 30-cent dinner. . LEGAL NOTICES. THOS..L. JONES, ATTY: In The Supreme Court of The District of Columbla—Holding a: “Probate Court—in re The Estate of Edward Talyor, ‘Deceased—No. 22,163 Ad. ministration. ~ Application having been made here- in for probate of the last, will and tes- tament. of said deceased, and for let- tera testamentary on said estate, by Lewis Patrick, it 1s ordered this ‘27th day of November, A. D, 1916, that Marie T. Jackson, and alt others con- cerned, appear in said Court on Tues- day, the 11th day of January, A. D. 1916, at 10 o'clock, A: M., to. show cause why such application should not be granted. Let notice hereof be pub- lished in the “Washington Law Re- porter” ‘and. “The Washington Bee” once in each of three successive weeks before the return day herein mentioned—the first publication to be not less than thirty’ days ‘before said return day. : WALTER I. McCO¥, Tustice. A‘ true copy. Attest: JAMES TANNER, - Register of Wills. AUGUSTUS W. GRAY, ATTY. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—Mayme “E. Booze, Plaintiff, vs. James Booze, et al., De- fondant—No. 33838, Equity Doc. 73. ‘The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce on the ground of adultery. : On motion of the plaintiff, {t {s this 24th day of November, 1915, ordered that the’ defendant,’ Jaines Booze, and the co-respondent, Kate Murphy, cause their appearance to be entered on or before the fortieth day, exclu- sive of Sundays and legal holidays, oc- curring after the day of the ‘first pub- lication of. this order; otherwise thé cause will be proceeded wita as in case of default. Provided a copy of this order be publishéd once a week for tliree successive weeks in the Wash- ington Law Reporter, and the: Wash- ington Bee before said day. WALTER I. McCAY, * : Justice. A true-copy, : Test: - J. R, YOUNG, Clerk, By R. P. Belew, Asst. Clerk. “A.W. GRAY, ATTORNEY. ‘S$! preme Court of the District of Co- jumbia, Holding Probate Court, No. 22,060, Administration. This is to Give Notice: That the subscriber, of the District ‘of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Co- lumbia, Letters testarentary on the estate of Samuel W. Savoy, late of the District of: Columbia, deceased. ~ All persons having-claims against.the de- ceaséd are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers theredf, legally authenticated, to the subscrib- er, on or before ‘the 19th day of No- vember, A, D., 1916; otherwise -they may by law be excluded from all bene- fit of ‘sand estate. Given under my hand this 19th day of November. 1915. 0, BENJAMIN. WILLIAMS, i 418 L St.N. W. Attest: . : - JAMES TANNER. Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. “A.W, GRAY, Attorney. a DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT BROWN'S: CORNER, Corner Seventh and T Ste, Northwest. . Useful Gifts. ee ae SOS Virgenes ee en x St deere SF te Pao a : ea ee aes Te AD nines eee Hee ba Sed os rh aur seas a Eee |. ae: Bes: hear A > ccs: Mia. Herre os pre eres |] ni Soe ee ae Te, * mecca Neckwear .. .. .........25¢ and 50c TOWENTY oo e eee recceesceseeepee BEC Shirts’ ...........2..-2e0249¢ and up Silk Hose...........+...25¢ and 60c Ladies Umbrellas ..............$1.60 Men's Umbrellas.. ..$1.00 ard’ $1.60 Suspenders ......0.¢.-..0deeee++ 50C Initial Handkerchiefs...... 3 for 25¢ Men's Gloves ......$1.00 and $1.50 pr. Men's Sweaters ........$1.00. and up Canes... ee. ese petecees + 250 and 60C Bath ‘Robe ....2..2..0ce-20+++ $3.00 Full Dregs Vest ............+0% $2.50 Ladies Handkerchiefs ........10c up Underwear ../...........49¢ and up Fur Gloves ..........$1.00 and $1.60. Wool Gloves .........:..25¢ and 50¢ Boys Sweaters ...........50¢ and $1 All Goods’ Boxed Free, *. Corner Seventh and T Sts. Northwest. a HANK SCHLOSBERG Cheapest place itt the city. Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Gents’. Furnishings. : ‘Wear our $8, $10, and $12 well- niade suits.” Our prices are the lowest and our goods the best. "Try our $1.50, $2.00 and $3.00 wear well shoes. : ‘Men’s fine dress pants, $1.50, $2.00 and $3.00. Popular. goods at popular prices. : : 1207-E St, N. W., Washington, D. C. : - Have you been to Robert Hanlan. If not, do so at once. Read his adver. tisement in The Bee. a D. B. Hutchinson D. B. Hutchinson Expert in French Dyeing, Cleaning, Repairing and Altering Will Call and Deliver Phone North 2642-J M. FELDMAN'S MARKET 1009 New York Avenue, Northwest BRIEF BITS OF NEWS AND COMMENT ON MEN AND WOMEN. Gorham Company Displays Sculpture. New York, Nov. 30.—A head of Booker T. Washington, modeled at Tuskegee by Lella Usher, sculptoress, has been exhibited at the Gorham Silver Company, 5th avenue and 36th street. The whole north window has been used for the display and thou senders have viewed it. sands have viewed The Gorham Silver Company vies with famous Tiffany's in prestige and importance. This was a notable tribute to the great leader of the Negro people. Georgia "Colonels" and Christmas. Atlanta, Georgia, which has been classed as a prohibition state for nearly eight years, has just passed a law putting limitations on shipments of liquor from other states to its citizens for personal use. This measure limits quantities to be received in any thirty day period as follows; whiskey, two quarts; beer, forty-eight pints; wine one gallon. pints; wine; With the United State Statistical Abstract as authority for per capita consumption (fiscal year 1914) the whole country, the Georgians are to receive for personal use four times as much whiskey, three and a half times as much beer and twenty-three times as much wine as the per capita consumption was in 1914 for the whole land. The Georgia "Colonels" are preparing for a grand old time during the approaching Christmas season. South Again Turns to Negro Cooks. Charleston, S. C.-The South is planning a revival of old-fashioned Southern cooking, and with it the old-time Negro cook—the best in the world, any colonel will tell you—is coming back into her own. The French chef has been tried in the South, together with the French waiter, but, except in a few rare instances, they have failed to satisfy the peculiar demands of the Southern epicure, or even of the tourist, who, coming South, expects dishes peculiarly Southern, and the kind of dining room service that the trained Negro waiter can give. The demand for capable Negro cooks is greater than the supply. Cognizance of this fact has been taken officially by Rock Hill, S. C., where a cooking school for colored women is being conducted, the expenses being borne jointly by the people, through the public schools, and one of the local public utility corporations. The only objection ever raised to the Southern Negro cook is that she is wasteful, and this, it is hoped, will be overcome through the cooking school. In Georgia it is planned that the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs will lend its aid to the revival. One large Southern toruist hotel is advertising now that it employs no foreign help in the kitchen; that the cooking is all done by colored women. Still another has as a feature of its service a little kitchen in plain view of the dining room, where Aunt Dianah is preparing fried chicken. The South may be wholly reconstructed in many ways, but the Negro cook is far from losing her place for her prestige. Buffalo, N. Y.—As a result of a debate here in the class of men and women conducted by E. J. Ward, the University of Wisconsin community center expert, the class came to a decision, by a vote of 10 to 5, that the saloon of to-day follows the general ideas of Jesus Christ better than the church of to-day. It was a startling decision. The discussion viewed the question entirely from the Social Center Idea, holding that both the saloon and the church were wrong in some respects, and that a happy medium, combining the "good fellowship" spirit of the saloon with the spiritual ideas of the church must be realized before the church fulfills its mission and attains the place it should hold in the life of the day. Physically, it was held the saloon is bad, but in its spirit of sociability and fellowship it holds a place, according to the debaters, which the church does not hold and should hold. Were Jesus to come back on earth, the debaters maintained, the church would be His first object of attack, and not the saloon. The discussion and the decision reached have been subjects of much discussion here. THE RELIABLE MEAT MARKET. H. Katz, Prop. 1941 9th Street N. W. Corner 9th St. and Florida Ave. Phone North 1269. Phone M 2738 You get real Holiday Prices at J. O. VERMILLION The Family Liquor Store Try My Famous Eggnog Whiskey 831 Seventh Street N. W. Washington, D. C. COLONIAL Compliments of the COLONIAL WINE COMPANY Incorporated Established 1879 Cut Price Mail Order House Phone Main 2188 Cor. 9th and D Sts., N. W. D-11-3t Washington, D. C. P. Dallas Washington, Prop. Visit Wines, Liquors, Cigars Ladies and Gentlemen's Cafe Business Men's Lunch from 12 to 2 Pool Room Attached NEW YEAR'S RECEPTIONS. Notice is hereby given to all readers of The Bee, the entire social circle, whether readers or subscribers, that a list of those who will receive New Year Day, January 1st, 1916, will be published free of cost. All letters must be in this office not later than Monday, December 27th. Address Society Editor of The Bee 1199. Eve street northwest. All church notices, weddings, marriages, births, funeral notices, and birth announcements, must be paid for. A newspaper cannot exist upon promises and thanks. Don't expect to get $400 write-up and other notices for five dollars. NANCY MASSEY. Send Her Whereabouts to The Bee. The whereabouts of Nancy Massey, colored, whose maiden name was Alice Jones, is earnestly requested by Granville-Belle, P. O. Box 7, Leavenworth, Kans. When last heard from she was living at Okmulgee, Okla., but when last heard of was in Lincoln, Neb. Any information which will lead to her location will be gladly received at the foregoing post-office address, or to this paper. Go to Grogan's, 717 Seventh street sea, northwest and select a Christmas pres- ent. It is the place for a bargain. ts, Mention The Bee. Hutchinson Street, N. W. Ch Dyeing, Cleaning, g and Altering D The Royal Knights Gives $100.00 for Agents and Organizers need Write W. G. Pearson Fraternity - Lib The Royal Order of J THE ROYAL ORDER OF JON ORATED, AND DOING BUSINESS ON OF THE INSURANCE DEPART OF COLUMBIA, OFFERS TO THE POLICY OF HEALTH, ACCIDENT DEATH BENEFITS FOR THE S DOLLAR PER MONTH DUES G ICKNESS, $6.00 PER WEEK, TRADED TO $750.00 FOR PERM PER MONTH AS AN OLD AGE AND TRADED TO $1,000.00. DEPUTIES AND ORGANIZ OR 1816 FOURTH STREET NORT Howard De Royal Knights of King Gives $100.00 for 25c a month and Organizers needed in all states. Write W. G. Pearson, Durham, N. Paternity - Liberty - Use the Royal Order of Jonavid of An- d the Royal Order of Jonavid of Am- erica, and Doing Business Under the Insurance Department of the Tribia, Offers to the Public a Co- f Health, Accident, Old Age and Benefits for the Same Premium Per Month Dues Give $6.00 Per $6.00 per Week for Accidien- to $750.00 for Permanent Disa- th as an Old Age Annuity; a Dea- tio $1,000.00. TIES AND ORGANIZERS WANTED. OURTH STREET NORTHWEST, WASH Howard Dental Par Fraternity - Liberty - Union The Royal Order of Jonavid of America THE ROYAL ORDER OF JONAVID OF AMERICA. INCORPORATED, AND DOING BUSINESS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OFFERS TO THE PUBLIC A COMBINATION POLICY OF HEALTH, ACCIDENT, OLD AGE ANNUITY, AND DEATH BENEFITS FOR THE SAME PREMIUM FOR ONE DOLLAR PER MONTH DUES GIVE $6.00 PER WEEK FOR SICKNESS, $6.00 PER WEEK FOR ACCIDENT, A SUM GRADED TO $750.00 FOR PERMANENT DISABILITY, $50.00 PER MONTH AS AN OLD AGE ANNUITY; A DEATH BENEFIT GRADED TO $1,000.00. DEPUTIES AND ORGANIZERS WANTED. CALL N. 5966 OR 1816 FOURTH STREET NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D. C. Howard Dental Parlors 700 Tea Street, N. W. Corner 7th and Tea Phone North 2009 Open until 10 o'clock every night A Satisfaction by up to date dental parlors in the by Colored Dental Surgeons ALISTS IN TREATING THE TEETH WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Lady Attendant Always Present. NO PAIN—NO HIGH PRICES—EASY OWN AND BRIDGE WORK AT LON The only up to date dental parlors in the city operated by Colored Dental Surgeons. SPECIALISTS IN TREATING THE TEETH OF NERVOUS WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Lady Attendant Always Present. NO PAIN—NO HIGH PRICES—EASY TERMS. GOLD CROWN AND BRIDGE WORK AT LOWEST PRICES. GAS ADMINISTERED AND TEETH EXTRACTED BY EXPERTS. Advice, extracting and teeth cleaned free when work is ordered. We employ no students. DO YOUR OWN SHOPPING WHOLESALE Lord & Taylor NEW YORK Wood, Coal and Coke Office and Yard: 3rd and K Streets, Northwest Day Phone. Main 6693 of King Davi 25c a month paid in all states. Good pay Durham, N. C. erty - Union onavid of America DAVID OF AMERICA. INCOR- PUSS UNDER THE SUPERVISI- MENT OF THE DISTRICT PUBLIC A COMBINATION OLD AGE ANNUITY, AND GAME PREMIUM FOR ONE AVE $6.00 PER WEEK FOR FOR ACCIDENT, A SUM MANENT DISABILITY, $50.00 ANNUITY; A DEATH BENEFIT RS WANTED. CALL N. 5966 NORWEST, WASHINGTON, D. C. ental Parlors 1 A Satisfied Patient. parlors in the city operated total Surgeons. THE TEETH OF NERVOUS CHILDREN. Always Present. RICES—EASY TERMS. "PORO" FORMULATED 1900 600 LBS. 1999 PORO HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Am Pohlurubo Malone ST. LOUIS MISSOURI FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR, ITCHING SCALP; GIVING LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THIS STYLE OF BOX ADOPTED JUNE 15, 1915 PRICE: 50 CENTS SERVICE THAT SERVES 3100 PINE ST., DEPT. I, ST. LOUIS, MO. MRS. AGNES J. SMITH 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 COMPETENT GIBLS CAN BE FURNISHED FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE BRANCHES AT YOUR HOME. WRITE OR CALL MAJL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED H. T. SWANN Groceries and Provisions Fresh Meats a Specialty. All Kinds of Vegetables DAILY Phone North 5911 2021 Fourth Street, Northwest Washington, D.C. H. T. S DEAL Groceries and Fresh Meats a Spe of Vegetable Phone North 5911 20 WONDERFUL MEDICINE. For all billious and nervous diseases, Best blood, stomach, liver and kidney tonic on earth. Sick headache, constipation, wind and pain in stomach. Disordered liver and kidneys. Impure blood, boils, pimples, impaired digestion, etc. It is marvelous in its effect on the stomach, enabling it to obtain from the food taken the elements necessary to create flesh and muscle-tissue, bone structure, and pure, rich, red blood. 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They are the daintest and most perilous garments imaginable in all materials and styles; Crown Bod, Hook Front, Surplice, Banding, Bod with "Walton," the rustless boning—permitting washing without removal. Have your dealer show you Bien Jolie Brassieres, if not stocked, we will gladly send him, prepaid, samples to show you. BENJAMIN & JOHNES 51 Warren Street Newark, N. J ei ” ONG TRIAL & Zo ae yn Ag ; Le “ Charles ae Le me Gl ie eae, ia . we ‘ faga seizens ein 2 ae fee Ae oe Cee. ea Pi el tee. eee nee ren age ae il ; gs Ss Fee gee ae Gi. sige EO oes ne me a Copyright, 1915, by American Press Association. ‘ : i 1 turned, Bowerer, unites PROLOGUE. of the murter, sent. for 3 % Here is.one of the most dra-| took up-the note. T call 3 matic novels of modern times’! to the fuct, xentlemen, th and distinctly American prod. at a act. Based on one of the great| NO Neh te ce ne theathical productions of present | ir. ue Cee. Ten, fame, it unleashes a flood of hu- | “Mv. ‘Trask had ottere man emotions which will ‘sweep | !oun stand unt) Stricklan the reader irresistibly with it.| (e*" vee hue’ Stren Ali the elements of '@ gripping) verve wo cancel the romance are here, and the ordeal | wey. jentlemen, It wa of the principal characters is 6né | hud evolved a litle plan What will hold the reader intensely | could wipe out the: oblis: interested from beginning to end..| It costing bin a cenit: ‘Th Lowe and death, trial for life, a) Sn, ensh. sete melodramatic confession wrung} ten thousand: in his hou from the tortured: soul of a wife] and -that be. would alm and mother, combine to make | lock it up in the safe in this story a masterpiece which And what Ix wore. ae will live tong in American fiee| he on tion. Ea es Sevan ter ‘bias <cvcansiditeensi hale “hee “Swear them., Judge Dinsmore di- ected the clerk. . “Rise, xtntiemen and raise your right hands.” the ollicial sald. As they did so he went on: “You and‘ each of you do: solemnly swear in the presence of the ever liv: ing God that you will well and truly try ‘the indictment found by the peo ple of the state of New York against Robert Strickland.and give a true ‘ver, et rendered therein, nccording to the evidence, so hel .ou God." Properly sworn, the jurymen resum- d their seats. ‘The great battle was Row on, “Proceed. Mr. Gray,” ordered the fadge. CHAPTER II. ‘The Case Against Robert Stricklahd.” « ENTLEMEN of the jury." be- au the prosecutor dramut- fae] ically. “this' case ty a very <= J simple one. The facts. as they Dave xppetred irom time to tine in the newspupers, are no doubt famil- iar to all of you. 1 sball outline very briefy the circumstances which we shall put into evidence. Mr. Gerald ‘Trask, as you know, was a’ prominent banker of this city. He-was a dis- tinguished. member of the: cominunity and occupied fmportant-places in the eocial and financial worlds, est “Among Mr. Trask's acquaintances ‘was Robert Strickland, the defendant. en FLCC ED ee: an ol ” Ly David Arbuckle, Chief Counsel For the - Pakanus, At the time they became acquainted Strickland “was a rather prosperous business, man, and Me and Mr, ‘Trask met frequently. Some months ago Stricklirid began to have business trou: Dies. ‘The ‘ciuse of .these difficulties does not Coucern us. “But what does faterest us, gentlemen, is that Strick- land, becoming more and more Involy- ed, found it necessary to go. to. bis friend: Gerald ‘Trask, for financial as- sistance. “Mr. Trayk responded with bis ha- bitual generosity and promptly’ lvaned Strickland $10.00. taking the latter's, note ax security. But Strickland’s bus!- ness didu't fprove, and be decided to migrate to the west. The note was payable on June 22. two days before’ the murder. * . “When the. 220° arrived Strickland was by Clevs tau. -O.. making arrange: ments for himself and family. He re- of the murder, sent for Mr. Trayk and took up-the note. 1 call your atfention to the fact, xentlemen, thet Strickland | paid the debt in cash. He wits a busi- ness mun. He did’not pay it in check or draft. buv cash! ‘Ten thousand dol- Jars In cash! . “Mr. ‘Trask had offered to let the joan siznd-unul Strickland was on bis foot again, but Strickland wouldn't hear of if -You will onderstand bis cdixerness’ to cancel thé debt {na mo: ment. zentlemen. It was because be hud evolved a Ultle plan’ whereby be could wipe out the obligation without it costing bint a cent: ‘The scheme was) simple enough. gcntlewen. “Te knew that Mr. ‘Trask would Inve to keep the ten thousand: in his house overnight and -that be. would almost certainly lock it up in the safe In the library. And what Js were, gentlemen, he knew the combination to Mr. Traste’s safe, Bear jn mind that only two people kneiv the combination to that safe— Mr. Trask und Stri: ktand.” + The prosecutor's voice had risen to a piteh, marked by tones of bitter “de- nuneiation. | Gray was pluinly strong for oratorical effect. “But Strickland hadn't the nerve to do the Job ulone. so he called in an assist- ant. Accordinily he and bis aécomplice entered Mr, ‘frask's house a few hours after’Strickland had paid over the mon- .ey, ‘The accomplice went to work on the siife and Stricklund stood guard. The burglar succeeded without much’ dim- culty in opening the safe.and extract- Ing the $10,090, while: Strickiand su- -perintended the job, Before they could escape. however. shey were.interrupted, first by Mrs. ‘Trask and then by ber husband. ‘The ‘accorhptice made’ a hasty exit. taking the plunder with him, ‘That was the last that was heird of the accomplice. gentlemen. . Who he is. or whore he, went we have been unable'to learn.” ‘Now Gray was Iter. cally shrieking. “But Mr. Strickland was caught red handed. ‘and believing, evidently, that dead men tell no tales, he shot and killea Mr. ‘Trask ip cold blood. “ “There yow have the story, xentle- men, Mrs. ‘Trask. the widew of the murdered man, will fell It to you in, detail. Fer testimony. will, he eor- roborated by Mr. Glover, Mr. Trask’s secretary, thanks to whose bravery the assassin, was disarmed and captured, aud who guve us material assistance in Inking up the chain. of evidence against him. “Not one of the acts 1s disputed, Strickland. reuliziug the futility of in- terposing 1 defeuse. has refused"”— Arbuckle rose’ hustily. “I object to that," he cried to the tourt. me: “Counsel will uot interrupt.” ordered Dinsmore. ae ete “Strickland, 1 say." went on Gray, “has refused to make any effort to de- fend: himself,” When he.’ was ar- rafgned"— e . Arbuckle broke In again. ‘i “I object to that.” “Counsel wil not interrupt.” repeat- ed the judge.’ * Gray Continued: . “When the was arraigned, he pleaded guilty to the indictment of murder in the first dexree: perhaps, gentlemen, you ask, if this fy so, why are we here? Why Is the rounty put to the expense of the trial? An expense which we tax- Payers must meot in the end. Why Must you business mén ‘be taken from your occupations—he compelled to lose: your valpable time? 9 * | E “Why fs not fhe penalty allotted to} murderers’ inflicted upon the defend- ant? And in answer to that I say to you because.. gentlemen, the state is Jeajous of the lives of her citizens. To, her the’ existence of an individual is sagred nv matter {f he be depraved, degenerate. possessed of criminal’ {n- stincts, dangerous, to society. She will Hot allow even a self confessed mur- derer to-be pit to. death until twelve of. his fellow’ citizens sitting in.solemn Judgment calmly, dispasstonately hear- ing and weighing. the’ facts,-have de- | creed tbut that man sball suffer the’ consequenres of “bis erline. That. ts why we are here today, gentlemen: | “That is why his honor-bas assigned such distinzulshed counsel to defend Strickland, and:that ts why before we: ask you to visit upon this defendant the punishment’ he merits we ‘shall by the unimpeachable testimony of eye- witnesses convince you of his guilt’he wand tsi: -.lventire of.a dowht. Pier amit * (To de continued.) 1 The Responsibility of the Spiritually Illuminated. Christians Now on Trial For Life or Death—Jesus, Illuminated at Jordan. The Church's Jilumination Similar. Jesus Came to Earth to Do tho Fa- ther’s Will—He Sowed“to the Spirit, His Followers -Do Likewise—Both : Reap Glory, Honor, Immortality and the Privilege of Bléssing the World. Dec. 12.—Pastor Russel) discoursed here today on the text, “Whiutsoeyer a man soweth, that shall he: dlso reap.” (Galatians 6:7.) Some weeks ngo thi Pastor spoke on this text, applying it to the world; but today he applied it to the. Church of ‘Cnintee o05 . Pe. ‘2 penne 6 Upped it td (GST RUSSED) the Churen ot Christ. The ‘Christian, he declared, is now on triil for life or @enth eternal; the world i not. “Ifthe Christian lives ac cordin:: to God's Spirit, he shail reap life everlasting: but if he sows to the flesh, he shall reap corrujition—ever. lastitig death, ‘he’ Christian has morc enisicnsent than the. world, "al: though some in the world are naturally brighter (han some in the. Chureb, Tn proporte as'the Lord's children have knowledse, they have the.information which Gud ives only to “Mis people. When they consecrate themselves to God to berome living sacrifices, our Lord Jesus makes tlicwn acceptable to the Father by imputing to them’ His righteousness; and God gives thém the begetting of the Holy’ Spirit. Whoever is thus begotten begins then to have an elightentnent of thé mind. It was thus with our Lord’ Jesus Christ. After [Me bad made His con- secratior at Jordan, had symbolically gone into death in the baptismal wa ters and had come up out of the river, the Holy Spirit came upon Him, and “the heavens were opened unto Him.” Qfatthew 4:16.) Tlie higher things, not seen by the natural anind; began te ‘open up to {Tis mind—things seen only | by this power of the Holy. Spirit. He then began to progress rapidiy -in the ‘understanding of the Scriptures. im. mediately Le went into the wilderness, where for forly duys He thought over the’ Old ‘Vestament Scriptures; and things therein nbout which He bad wordercd bere. clear to him. He did not understand everything, how: ever. He did not kis the time for the’ setting. rip of the Kingdom. God had not then revealed it—Mattbew 24:36: Joln 16:12: Revelation 1:1. Josie” Expsricnoes After Illumination: Our Lord wig au iustrition of how all God's jicople of this Gospel Age re- celve a stperuntural itumination, al- though not in the sume degree; for our ‘Lord was perfect. . ile had left the glory which Le bud with the Mather, and had humbled’ Himself to be made’ flesh.” He was a perfect man, and’ad: ditionally tind the Hhumination which! had come to [im as a spirit-begotten New Creature; + Philippians 2:8-11; Jonni 8 This, enlilitenment was respecting the Father's will; for He had come to earth tu do that-will. ‘Phe Father's proposition wus-thut Jesus should pre- sent His budy a living sacritice and’be faithful even unto death, Our -Lord kept looking tute God's Word, to see what that Word iistructed Him to-do. Thus ‘He. ordered His life -by God's will,, He did whut-the Scriptures said He was to do. He sowed, to-the Spirit and reaped ihe prouilsed reward. This course led the Master to be out of accord with the people of His time. Those therefore who would be in har- mony with Him would also be out of, accord with uign, ‘They Were to have: only one Master, Christ. He bad but one Master, the Father.’ Ue has ‘set His followers an example, that they should walk in JTis steps. Haying con- vecrated their, ives as He did, they. are called to share with Him-the suffer- ings of this time, that they, may share the glory {o follow.—Romails 8:17; Co- lossians 1:24; 2 ‘Timothy 2:11, 12. | All the Spirit-Bogotten Illuminated. The Pastor they pointed out the re- sponsibility; resting upon God's spirit- begotten children. This Heavenly illu- mination makes clear to them the will of (od; for He has accepted them and given them this enrtiest of their inherit- ance: This causes the true Christian to separate himself from. the world and the worldly.” It is for these, illu minated ones to sow’ to the Splrit, and not to the fiésh. (Romans 8:13.) They are to,use thelr wills, thelr talents and their in@uence for spiritus! things, not earthly things. x \ Should any, of these spirit-begotten oneslive according to their own nat-\ ural“ preferences... live’ In the’ base’ of® their brain. minding ntural. earthly things. giving thme and attention to pet cats, dogs, automobiles, fine clothes, fine earthly appolutmonts and to the pleasures of life, such would be. Hving after’ the flesh, ofn thouzh they do not murder, stent, Tie. ete, “And “it ye ive after-the flesh, ye shall die.” “They have covenanted to ive up these nat, iral things in order to get the spiritual, things; and ‘their receiving of . God’s, Holy Spirit indicates that: He has ac- ranted them, ‘Phe: fere if they turn pack and break ther contract with the Loni. they will die: thelns will be the Recond Derth—an enilless death, | THE GLORIOUS = _ PROCLAMATION . ae ee ee ‘The Angelié Message on the First Christmas Day—"Good -Tidings of Great Joy"—To-.Be Accomplished During tho Millennium—Tite Blessing to Come First to the Church, and Then to the World—Then “Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men" Forever. “For unto you 4" born thté day in the Clty of ‘David @ Savior, who ts Christ the Lora.’— Fersé tl: : IID angel's Message to the shep- herds on fe plains of Beth- Iehem becomes more precious : _ to each. child of God in pro- portion.as he grows in grace and knowledge. As his eyes of under- standing” open more widely to the lengths and breadths of God's great Plan of the Ages, that prophetie Mes- sage is the moré highly esteemed 28 an epitome of the entire Gas, ‘Nor can our attention “be called fre- quently to the great event afch_un- derlics - that’ Message—our Savior's birth. * . For more than four thousand years God's promises, clothed'in more or less obscurity, had béen given to mankind, intimating that ultimately the curse of ‘sin. and death which came -tipon the: world through Father Adam's disobedience in Eden would be rolled away, and In its stead’ would come . 2° Divine blessing with life: giving, refresh- ment. In yarious types, firvres apd Bo i t_ =o CL be EE a Naacaes shadowy -promise’ The Angel and the “this lésson had Shepherds. come down through the ages to the time of our Savior's, birth, especially amongst the Jews, the Divinely cov: enanted people. From Bethlehem to Nazareth. | The Jews werd x people of commer- celal spirit. Doubtless many of them were to be found in all parts of the civilized world. ‘Thus amongst every People the faith: inthe one God and the, hope in’ coming’ Messjah. were ‘more or lexs-madé. known, so that at the time of our'Savior's birth “all men were In expectation” of Him, Doubt- less this expectation was based upon the interpretation of Daniel's prophe- ey, which we: now see clearly marked the year of our Lord's majority, when He was thirty years of age-and made His consecration and received the be- getting of the [oly Spirit, Lis anoint- ing as the great antitypical High Priest and King-over Isracl andthe world— Daniel 9:24-27. : At that time the Roman -Kunpire ruled the world. ‘The great Emperor Caesar Augustus -had ‘sent forth bis decree for n census of the whole world for purposes of taxation. etc. St Luke Informs us that in resporise to this royal: decree Joseph and. Mary: went to their native eity to be cnrotled, and ‘that thus'it was that Jesus was born in.Bethlehem. > - Tho Angels and the Shepherds. Noble shepherds those must ‘bave been to: whom the Almighty sent the angelic Message respecting the birth of Messin, “Good tidings” is another translation of ovr word Gospel. The angel's Message is not merely to be good tidings’ to the comparatively few who- now have eyes to see the beau- tles of the Divine-Plan for human sal- vation. ‘In God's due time it will bé good tidings of grent ‘joy to all man- kind, As every. member of Adam's race shared in bis fall and in his death sentence, go every member of the'race was included in our’ Lord's great. re- demptive sacrifice finished at Calvary. God's Plan: {i Christ; as it shall” ulti- mately be. accomplished, will mean great joy to all people; and the tidings were given at the very:moment.of our Saviors birth. because .He was the One through whom ‘the Divine Plan is to be.acéomplished, Adoration of the Shepherds. In our Golden Text we have the Pypesophy of the Divine Plan, the key t&the Gospel explanation of how: God coula be just and yet the Justifer of sinnets who accept Jesus as thelr Re- “deemer, ‘The word Savior signifies Tifesiver. The ex- planation as to how He would give Jife was not then made. . nor was it wiecessary, But now, in the light of develop- ments and with the explanations furnished through the New Testa- cae Suen ack Spine’ > Ler NW ‘fe eae Wee AS Adoration ne Shep- soft tary sacrifice of Ms life, dying “the ‘Just for the unjust.” settled the claims of Divine Justice against Adam, and thus ficidentally against all who shar- ed his death sentence—the entire race of manicind. Both the Message of: the angel and the song of the Heavenly host are prophetic. . Both will have fulfilment during the Millennial Reign of ‘Christ. But not until the close of the thousand years, whén the human. family shall have been uplifted out of sin and death conditions, Will there be itideed glory to God in’ the highest and peace amongst men. “We are not to urider- stand, however. that the entire race will be appreciative of the Divine fa- vor and:love. Those unworthy of ever- lasting lifé shel! Mo destroyed in the Second Death. tr which there. wilt be no hope of recovery, for “Christ fieth no more.”* Soa ee) OUR Christian Xander’s | C353 | - Foreign and Domestic. : Wines’ and Distillates FIFTY YEARS IN BUSINESS Largest and Most Selected Stock in the Entire Country . Prompt Auto Deliveries to all Sections - 909 Seventh St.,N. 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Hiram Gray of Washington will succeed George Jones who has had charge of the hat rack at the Royal Ponciana this season. The New Ebbitt Hotel of this city is now booking,active colored waiters for New Year's eve day. SWANS. The greatest grocery store and meat and vegetable market in Le Droit Park is conducted by Mr. Swan, 2021 4th street northwest. Go and inspect his store. Watches Clocks Lavaliers Bracelets Cut Glass Rings, Etc. HOTEL NEWS. 1914 George Curry, formerly head waiter at the Downey Hotel of this city, is doing well as floor walker at the Homestead, Hot Springs, Va. Upon the resignation of Mr. Robert Smith, head waiter at the Homestead, Second Waiter Berry, has finally decided to accept the position. Mr. Berry is a very capable man. Hundreds will miss him this coming season at Palm Beach, as he was compelled to give up his position at the Royal Ponciana. Mr. James Gray, Sr., the well-known restauranter of this city who has been ill for the past several weeks, is improving rapidly; Mr. Gray will resume his former position at The Royal Ponciana in the Grill Room, at Palm Beach this winter. He is without a doubt one of the finest dining room men in the country, and a man who has always held himself in reach of the people. Mr. Joseph McClan, who succeeded the late Fred Allan several years ago, is expecting a big season at the Royal GROGAN'S The following list mentions some of the particularly attractive values in our stock. There are a great many more to be shown when you come to buy. Every article is price-marked in figures you can read, and we hope you are sufficiently familiar with qualities to make an actual comparison of our offerings and prices with those of other stores. Your purchases will be charged as the goods are marked, with small weekly or monthly payments. Rooms for Rent, furnished or Unfurnished. One nice front and two communicating rear rooms; light and cheerful. Suitable for two ladies or gentleman and wife. 1514 Tea street northwest. For Rent, Good House. 1443 S street northwest. North 3642-J. For Rent—2319 E street nw, 6 rooms, bath, all modern improve- ments: Apply to Geo. G. Jenkins, Sr., HOUSES FOR RENT For rent by Thomas Walker, 1706 17th street northwest: 10 rooms, bath and hot water heat. Rent $35. 3226 Sherman avenue northwest; 9 rooms, bath, latrobe heat and gas; cheap rent. MAHOGANY CHAIR, frame of solid mahogany, wing sides—seat, back and sides of cane—substantial, and a very pleasing design. A $20.00 value for $15.00 DINING ROOM SUITE, ten pieces of beautifully finished, quarter-sawed solid oak in colonial design. Chairs are upholstered in genuine leather. Former price $200.00, reduced to $165.00 BUFFET, beautiful colonial design, made of highly polished quartered oak; 42 inches long by 20 inches deep, with beveled Frenchplate mirror, 5x10 inches. Must be seen to be appreciated. be seen to be appreciated Formerly $26.50, now $19.50 PARLOR SUITE, three pieces, in design of the Adam period, full cane backs, with medallion panel, upholstery of brown striped silk velour. Former price $78.00, now $67.00 PARLOR SUITE, three pieces, with frames of very dainty design, hand-rubbed mahogany finish, slip-seat upholstery of fine tapestry. Reduced from $57.50 to $45.00 PARLOR SUITE, five pieces, with massive frames of solid mahogany, beautifully finished and polished, upholstered in a superior grade of imported tapestry with oak design in shades of green. Formerly $97.50, now $87.50 SERVING TABLE of fumed oak, colonial design, lower shelf and linen drawer, extra finish. Reduced from $14.50 to $10.00 SERVING TABLE of fumed oak, with large lower shelf, plate rack and linen drawer. DINNER SERVICES of American porcelain, 100 pieces, various dainty floral sprays and border designs, gold edges. Formerly $14.50, now $10.50 BOOK SHELVES of quarter-sawed, highly polished golden oak, large size, four adjustable shelves. Reduced from $10.00 to $7.50 KLEIN'S RAPID SHOE CO. Texas White Oak Leather is Used exclusively. Men's Soles Sewed, 50c As good or better as sold elsewhere for 75c All makes of the famous 50c Rubber Heels, Reduced to 35c Use our prompt delivery service, FREE. Main 988 Work called for and delivered same day. Free Parcel Post Delivery On All orders. Work done in 15 minutes while you wait. KLEIN'S RAPID SHOE RE- PAIR CO. 736 14th Street northwest; Phone Main 988 Rooms for One nice cating reel ful. Suitab man and w west. For 1443 S 3642-J. For Re rooms, b ments. A H For rent 17th street 10 room Rent $35. 1342 29 6 rooms. 1346 29 714 Ninth street northwest. Phone Main 7172. GO TO HOLMES' HOTEL 333 Virginia Ave., S. W. Fineest Afro-American Accomo- dations in the District European & American Plan Good Rooms and Lodging, 50c, 75c and $1.00. Comfortably heated by steam. Give us a Call JAMES OTTOWAY HOLMES, Prop Washington, D. C. Phone, Main 2315 W. H. ARENDES, Prop. PORK PRODUCTS Fresh Tripe and all kinds of Pork Products This is the Place after all Chitterlings, Tripe, Hogs' head, Pigs' Feet, Smoked and Canned Pork Products. If it is pork, you will find it here. Stands, Nos. 286, 287, 288, Center Market. No. 3, Eastern Market. Phone Main 7786 Open day and night—Livery and 30 H Street N. E. Phone Lin. 3718 Wash. D. C. Phone Main 2388 HOLIDAY GREETINGS T. H. O'CONNOR Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars 1217 E Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. "Largest Credit Jewelers in the World" We Increase Values By Giving You Profit Sharing Certificates With every payment made in our store or to our collectors you receive a certificate worth 5% of the amount of the payment. You can buy any article in our store with them or apply them on the first payment in any purchase. Think of the RELIABILITY of this house—figure our EASY TERMS and you'll find we allow nearly double the time granted by any other reputable jewelry establishment. On $25 or Less 50c A Week Dainty Convertible Bracelet Watches $20 50c a week Other Styles $12 and up $15 50c a week $20 50c a week $50 $1 a week $80 $1.50 a week $10 50c a week $7 50c a week $70 $1.50 a week "The Largest Credit Jewelers in the World" 935 PA AVE CASTELBERG'S "DUO-FOLD" SUITE, with allover upholstery of brown Spanish imperial leather. The bed is an attractive piece of furniture for a living room, having the appearance of a handsome davenport when folded up in the daytime. It is fitted with a fine comfortable mattress. Former price $75.00, reduced to $62.50 BEDROOM SUITE of solid mahogany, in Louis XVI design, four beautiful pieces; Dressing Table has triple adjustable mirror of beveled French-plate, large French pattern plate mirrors in Dresser and Chiffonier. Fomer price $217, reduced to $165.00 GAS RANGE, "Fire King," white enamel top, swing doors, baking and broiling ovens, five top burners. Reduced from $27.50 to $20.00 GAS STOVE, all nickel frame on high stand, with large lower shelf, three burners. Former price $7.50, now $5.00 HIGH CHAIRS, nicely finished maple, wood seat and spindle back, lifting plate tray. Reduced from $1.75 to $1.00 HIGH CHAIRS, solid quartered oak, with cane seat, lifting plate tray, very substantial construction. Reduced from $3.25 to $2.25 PILLOWS, heavy Amoskeag ticking soft feathers, 18x27 inches. Formerly $1.50, now $1.00 each PILLOWS, fancy art ticking, patient air ventilator at each end, size 20x28 inches. Reduced from $2.50 to $1.50 each COMFORTS of heavyweight Silk dline with fine cotton filling, fancy scroll stitching, rich colors. Reduced from $3.00 to $2.25 COMFORTS of figured Silkoline, both stitched and tufted centers in desirable colors, cotton filling, for full size beds. Reduced from $1.50 to $1.00 BLANKETS, heavy cotton fleece, white, tan and gray; pretty borders; for large size beds. Regular $1.50 values for $1.00 BLANKETS, eiderdown finish; white and Jacquard plaids in two and three-tone color combinations. Regular $4.00 values for $3.00 For Rent, Good House. 1443 S street northwest. North 3642-J. For Rent—2319 E street nw, 6 rooms, bath, all modern improve- ments. Apply to Geo. G. Jenkins, Sr. HOUSES FOR RENT For rent by Thomas Walker, 1706 17th street northwest: 10 rooms, bath and hot water heat. Rent $35. 1342 29th street northwest, $15.50; 6 rooms. 1346 29th street northwest; $15.50 6 rooms. 731 Irving street northwest; 3 rooms; good condition; $7.50. 8-room nouse, 1-2 acre of ground; good well water; $11.00 per month. Stanton Road, Anacostia, D. C. Phone WALKER, 506 Fifth street northwest. Phone Main 4662. FOR SALE—Lot at Colonial Beach, Va. Good location. L Jay Gould's, 829 9th St. But have they been here? This is the store for a poor man, and its sure cash saved when buying from us. Lots of men could not be induced to buy a slightly used overcoat, but some we have look as good as new, and will wear like good garments should, and only $5 up. One price. Justh's Old Stand, 619 D. Holiday Inducements Opened to all the year round. Secure that eye opener Christmas morn—with greetings from H. J. McGINNES 1001 N. Y. Ave. N. W. BUFFET Phone Main 8214 No Notes to Sign. No Interest Charges. MATTRESSES, either one or two piece, finest quality pure. white layer felt, imperial edge, full size. Former price, $18.50, now $15.00 MATTRESSES, pure elastic felt; weight, 45 lbs.; will not lump or flatten. Sold elsewhere for $8.50, here $6.00 MATTRESSES, fine grade of art ticking, pure layer felt, 6-inch box. one or two piece. Reduced from $10.00 to $8.00 BED SPRINGS, closely woven wire, with 4 incased steel bands, running full length. Former price $9.00, now $6.50 BED SPRINGS, closely woven wire mesh, heavy steel frame, all sizes Price reduced from $3.50 to $2.25 WHITE IRON BEDS, with 2-inch continuous posts and five 11/4-inch fillers. Reduced from $11.50 to $8.00 WHITE IRON BEDS, with 2-inch continuous posts and fifteen 3/4-inch fillers, an unusually pretty design. Formerly $13.50, now $10.00 WHITE IRON BEDS, with high headboard, continuous posts, seven fillers. In most stores $8.50. Our price, $6.00 CONGOLEUM RUGS in a variety of patterns and colors—lie flat to the floor and will not buckle. Former price $4.00, now $3.00 CELLARETTES, only three of these handsome pieces in rich fumed oak, complete with decanter and glasses. The $30.00 style reduced to $22.50, the $22.50 style to $17.50. The $16.50 style now $12.00 GO-CART, large and roomy, of the new Hongkong grass, shell sides, upholstered in corduroy, with corduroy windshield, reversible body on an English gear. A $22.50 model reduced to $17.50 CABINET GAS RANGE, "Fire King," height, 57 inches; frame of heavy steel; baking oven, broiling oven, upper warming shelf, side shelf, top burners are three single, one giant and one simmering, opendoor pilot, lighter, heat indicator, heavy plate-glass door. Formerly $47.50, now $38.50