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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper That's THE BEE VOL. XXXVI, NO. 31 WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 1916 PROF. JAMES M. GREGORY DEAD A Veteran Educator—His Early Career—A Man Who Had a Brilliant Record—Rev. F. J. Grimke Delivered a Concise, Truthful and Eloquent Eulogy—Dr. Rankins Pays a Devoted Tribute. The death of Professor James Monroe Gregory at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mason A Hawkins, in Baltimore, marks the passing of a pioneer among the distinguished educators of the Negro race. Starting with his work as a teacher in the Normal department of Howard University in 1866 and continuing to his retirement from the principalship of the New Jersey Street Manual Training and Industrial School a few months ago, his teacher career spans practically half a century. From the standpoint of continuous service as an educator the life of Professor Gregory is therefore not without parallel. almost without it. It is significant that he began his teaching career in 1868 just at the conclusion of the Civil War, in the newly organized institution for the higher education of the freedman—Howard University. Of others it may be said that they were pioneers in other fields of education—industrial and vocational, but Professor Gregory was one of the very first workers in the higher education of the Negro. In season and out of season he championed fearlessly the highest and best development of his people. He was likewise ever a champion of their complete political equality. He was broad enough to appreciate the needs of industrial and vocational training, and gave the ripe years of his life to the building of one of the leading industrial schools for Negro youth. Professor Gregory was born in Lexington, Virginia, January. 23, 1849. His father was Henry L. Gregory, an industrious freedman and local minister and his mother was Maria A. Gregory, a member of the well-known Gladman family of Lynchburg, Virginia. While yet a child his family moved north, living for a time in La Porte, Indiana, Chicago and Cleveland, Ohio. He received his early schooling in the public schools of the Ohio city and encountered at first much race feeling because he was the son of a race still in bondage. One of his teachers was Miss Spellman, better known as the late Mrs. John D. Rockefeller. He completed the grammar grades and entered the city high school. In 1665 young Gréory entered the preparatory department of Oberlin College and made such an admirable record that although he was the only Negro in his class, he was elected by his classmates as one of the speakers in the Senior Exhibition. Here he made the friendship of such men as John M. Lagnoston, B. K. Bruce, C. B. Purvis, John H. Cook, etc. It was at this time that General Benjamin F. Butler recommended his appointment to a cadetship at West Point. The papers were all prepared, but President Andrew Johnson was too pusillanimous to confirm the appointment. He entered the Freshman Class of the College Department at Oberlin, but his life was destined to be closely associated with another great institution of learning. Howard University had been established in 1867 in Washington, D.C. by an act of Congress for the education of the freedman. General Howard had met Mr. Gregory when he had passed through Washington previously and had been impressed by his manliness and character. Accordingly when the college department was organized, A. L. Barber, later known as the "Asphalt King," and principal of the Normal Department, invited young Gregory to come to Howard to serve as the nucleus of the first class in the College Department with the promise of immediate work as a teacher in the Normal Department. In a letter, dated September 10, 1868, Mr. Barber writes to Gregory as follows: "I reached here. Monday evening—shall expect you by Wednesday, the 28.—General Howard will not return for several days and I cannot get transportation from any one but him. It will be made up to you in other ways. Do not fail to come, you will never regret it." Thus the Howard Catalogue for 1868-69 has the name of James M. Gregory as the only regular student in the College Department and as a teacher in the Normal Department. Later Arthur C. O'Hear and Josua T. Sette joined the class and the three formed the first graduating class in 1872. Gregory being valedictorian. He immediately received an appointment as instructor in Latin and mathematics at a salary of $1,000. Four years later he was appointed Professor of Latin in the College Department and served as dean of the department for several years. In 1880 he delivered his notable address, "Our Alma Mater, Her History, Character and Prospect," before the Alumni Association of the University. A committee in requesting its publication said: First, it gives a more condensed and complete statement of the early history of the University than can be found elsewhere; Second, his exposition of the character of the institution is masterly and shows what most prominently distinguishes us from other institutions in the country; Third, his appeal in favor of the higher educa tion and the pursuit of classical training will not only rekindle the final interest of our graduates, but will also awaken in the minds of many young men and women a desire to obtain this higher education. One of Professor Gregory's most signal contributions to the development of Howard University was his initiative in securing the first appropriation from Congress. In cooperation with Dr. Jerome R. Riley, who had the friendship of Senator Garland of Arkansas because, of his residence in that state, and with the help of Senator Vance of North Carolina, and Senator Culuit of Georgia, all confederate generals, the sub-committee of the Appropriation Committee of the House, procured $10,000 from Congress for the University. But Professor Gregory's educational work was not confined to Howard University. In 1886 he was appointed a trustee of the public schools of the District of Columbia, and his high qualification as an educator were recognized by the president of the board, J. J. Darlington, who made him chairman of the important committee which had direct supervision of the work of white and colored teachers. In 1890 he continued his pioneer work in the field of education in founding the American Association of Educators of Colored Youth and was annually elected its president for eight years. This association included the leading educators of the race and was a powerful force in determining the educational policies of the race. Professor Gregory always stood for the fullest participation of his people in the government of the nation. He himself was ever an active worker in the movements for equal political rights. Before emancipation he had acted as secretary of the Fugitives of Cleveland, Ohio, later known as the Freedman's Aid Society. Far four years he was secretary of the Republican Central Committee of the District of Columbia and for years a delegate to the Republican National Conventions. He was an intimate and trusted friend of Frederick Douglas, whose biography he has written, and was his right hand man in many of that distinguished leader's efforts for the rights of the race. When, for example the Supreme Court declared the Civil Rights Bill unconstitutional, he was the presiding officer of the memorable (Continued to page 6.) BABY YEAR. 1916 is Baby Year. The facts about American babies, the needs of American babies, and America's responsibility to her babies will this year be known as never before, because the first week in March will be Baby Week throughout the country. More than 400 communities, representing every state in the Union, are already laying their plans for Baby Week, according to the Children's Bureau of the U. S. Department of Labor, in order that during those seven days the needs of the babies may be so presented that all parents in those communities will learn a little better how to care for their babies, and all the citizens will realize that they have a special obligation to safeguard the conditions surrounding babies. And it is confidently believed by those who are interested in this nation-wide Baby Week that the remainder of the year will be marked by a strengthening of all community activities for saving babies' lives and giving them a better chance to grow to a healthy maturity. The Baby Week originated in Chicago not quite two years ago. Then New York had a Baby Week, and Pittsburgh, and other cities. Such practical benefit has in each case resulted that the General Federation of Women's Clubs has undertaken to promote this nation-wide observance. State health officials and national organizations interested in public health and child welfare have taken up the plan and in various ways are giving it not only their sanction but their active cooperation. The extension divisions of the State Universities have promised special assistance in interesting and helping Baby Weeks in rural communities. The Federal Children's Bureau believes that Baby Week will give more parents a chance to learn the accepted principles of infant care, and will awaken every American to his responsibility for the deaths of three hundred thousand babies who, according to the census estimates, die every year before they are twelve months old. Therefore the Children's Bureau has prepared a special bulletin of practical suggestions for Baby Week campaigns, adapted to the varying needs of communities of different types. Copies of this bulletin may be had free of charge from the Children's Bureau at Washington. M STREET HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS Present an Original Playette—Luncheon and Music Ushers in Holiday. The Dramatic Club of the M Street. High School, under the auspices of the Athletic Association of the school, presented an original playette entitled an "Escape to Dreamland," a production by one of the members of the club in the person of Miss Ophelia M. C. Daydison, a member of the senior class. The costuming and scenery, all the work of the club, presented a fine setting and the little people disported themselves as seasoned actors. The Dramatic Club was organized in 1912 with Mr. E. C. Williams, the principal, an honorary president, and Miss M. P. Burrell as directress. The president for the year was Miss Frances Brooks, and Ophelia M. C. Davidson as vice president. The plays pre- [Portrait of a man in formal attire with a bow tie and a mustache]. THE LATE PROF. JAMES M. GREGORY, A. Scholar and Educatof, Dead—F first College Graduate of Howard Uni versity—A Fine Tribute by Dr. G'rimke, Dr. Rankin and Dr. Moore. 30 CAPTAIN JAMES R. Like Damon and Pythias, Nothing Diver from a Course He Thinks Is Just. A True Servi People. sented during this year were the "Eff Child," "The Princess and the Pixies," and the "Snow Witch." In 1913 they presented the "Wayside Inn," and had as president Miss Frances Brooks and Miss Inez Wade as vice president. In 1914 the playette, "Jei on Parle Française," was presented with remarkable success, the club having as officers Miss Ophelia M. C. Davidson, president, and Miss Louise Cook, vice president. This year the presentation of the playette above mentioned was the high water mark in the efforts of thee young people and met with hearty approval from those who were so fortunate as to witness it. The club is officered by Miss Inez Wade, president, and Miss Louise Cook, vice president. At the close of the performance, the luncheon was set and the dancing engaged their attention until late in the afternoon. NOTES OF ROSETTA CAMP 1082. By Geo J. Dawson. On behalf of the Field Marshall R. L. Pannell and the president. N. T. Pannell: of the Camp, we wish you all a. Happy New Year, and ask every member to be out on January 6th, 1916, as there is going to be some reading done; some will sound good, and some won't. If you don't work you are going to have a mighty hard time getting into heaven. I heard this once: God helps those that help themselves. Don't look for the I. L. U. to be better than the master; you get me? There is one thing that won't stick in these heads of ours—that's the Golden Rule we learned in school, and then forget it in two hours, "Amen." The Christmas tree at the Camp was nice. We had music every night and games of all sorts, and plenty to eat, and a good time for all who came out. Comrade Annie Hill of Tenth and You sent to the Camp some of her fine bread; it was quite a hit. On the 6th at our next meeting we will have with us the manager of the Great North American Insurance Company to talk to us at the Camp, Mr. J. D. Clark. Come out and hear him. Some of us look at the L. L. U. kinder side wise; well, it's a much bigger thing than you think it is— )ABLE LETTER. aster Thanks His Em employees express to the entire office, individually, and sincere appreciation id efforts in handling unit. the the mail Was 20 p. but maje hand ents som son Personally, successfully accomplished f this vast volume of t in the history of the st Office by at least in itself some reward, consider that a large e letters or packages ined Christmas presents of which will make y, there is more reason ngratulation. Personally, consider the cheerful spirit with which each one of you disposed of your share of the huge mail remarkable, and I am very glad indeed to be associated with you in this work. I want to thank you again for your efforts and to wish for you a Happy and Prosperous New Year. UNITED REPUBLICAN CLUBS. A Lively Campaign This Month and February—Emilient Men to be Present at the Great Opening. The United Republican Club of the 22 districts, under the auspices of the executive committee, will begin the campaign for delegates this month and the month of February. The first meeting, on which occasion Congress- man Austin of Tennessee will speak, John W. Conner, Chapin Brown, Esq, Charles S. Williams, E. Shelly, J. Davidson, Esq., and others will speak, will be held in Grand Army Hall. Date will be announced later. 1st District and Good Hope will be held in Douglass Hall. Date will be announced later. Second District, Mt. Reno, will hold a meeting in Mt. Pleasant. Third and Fourth Districts will hold a meeting in Georgetown. a meeting in Georgetown. Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Districts will hold a meeting in Masonic Temple, 18th street. Date will be announced later. Eighth, Ninth and Tenth Districts at True Reformers' Hall. Twelfth, Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Districts at Cadets' Armory. Eleventh, Seventeenth and Eighteenth Districts at Great Samarita Temple, south Washington. Sixteenth District, place not vet selected. Nineteenth, Twentieth, Twenty-first, Twenty-second Districts at Auditorium. Full particulars will appear in next week's Bee. All Star Football Team of 1915. The failure of Lincoln and Shaw to put teams in the field this fall, caused the number of games of the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association to be limited. So in picking an all-star team, I will have to confine it to Hampton, Howard and Union. For ends I have selected Gayle of Hampton, and Tolson of Union. Both men are excellent on receiving forward passess and are swift. For tackles, I have selected Coleman of Hampton, and Matthews of Howard. These two men indisputably outclassed their opponents, both being very aggressive. Givens of Hampton and Puryear of Union have played best in the position of guard this year. Center will go to Dabney of Hampton; whose work in the Howard game alone, showed him to be the find of the season. Quarterback falls, to Hucles of Union; his punting and drop kicking alone are enough to give him the place, but in addition to these, he is a good end runner, and handles kicks well. For half backs I have selected Howell of Union and Penderhughes of Howard, with Rigney of Hampton in full. These three men are fast and hard to stop. A combination in the back field like this would prove superior, over any defense, that is tempted to stop it. The team follows: L. E., Tolson, Union; L. T., Coleman Hampton; L. G., Givens, Hampton; C. Dabney; Hampton; R. G., Puryear Union; R. E., Gayle, Hampton; Q. B. Hucles, Union; L. H., Howell, Union; R. H., Penderhughes, Howard; P. Rigney, Hampton. MERTON P. ROBINSON Faculty Athletic Director, Va. Union University. Some Beautiful Gifts to The Bee. Two of the most unique, beautiful and historical calendars that have been received at The Bee office are: The first is from the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association at Durham, N. C. It measures 18 inches in length and 11 inches in width. In the center are beautifully painted peaches "from the original painting" by George Hall, reproduced and published by the Gerlach-Barklow Co. The other is from the National Benefit Association in their city. It is beyond all doubt the most illustrous calendar that has been published thus far. It has the photo of the famous Robert Shaw of the 15th Massachusetts, seated upon a fine horse leading his soldiers to battle. This picture is in keeping with the great National Insurance Co. Both pictures would be ornaments to any palace or home. NEGRO ACADEMY OFFICERS. Officers of the American Negro Academy were elected Tusday when the nineteenth annual meeting of the institution opened at the 12th street branch of the Y. M. C. A. They are: President, A. H. Grimke; vice presidents, Kelly Miller, L. Z. Johnson, Rev. J. Albert Johnson and Matthew Anderson; recording secretary, Arthur U. Craig; corresponding secretary, J. W. Cromwell; treasurer, Rev. F. J. Grimke; executive committee, Kelly Miller, J. E. Moorland, F. J. Grimke, A. U. Craig, F. H. M. Murray, L. M. Hershaw and J. W. Cromwell. President Grimke delivered an address on "The Sex Question and Race Segregation." Arthur A. Schomburg of New York city was introduced as a new member. PACTOR RUSSELL. Brooklyn, Dec. 15, 1915. Editor of The Bee. Washington, D.C. Sometimes ago I noticed in the columns of my paper, The Bee, an article entitled, "Pastor Russell Draws Color Line on Woman," and I read it with some regret, since I had also gone with my friends and visited the same Temple and was seated comfortably along with everybody else there, mattered not the color of their skin. And He distinctly teaches that all men are equal; made of the same blood. There was a decidedly mixed congregation of white and black. I am on a visit here and went to see for myself. He is a Christian gentleman and acknowledged to be one of the greatest Bible scholars now living—in other words, the Noah of this age. Respectfully, SUBSCRIBER. LIFE OF WASHINGTON LIFE OF WASHINGTON As Written by Himself, Now Ready for Distribution—Ralph W. Tyler, Former Auditor for the Navy, Becomes General Agent to Establish Local Agencies. From the advertisement appearing in another column of this issue of the Bee, it will be seen that Ralph W. Tyler has been put at the head of the department of agencies by the publishing company that is publishing the only authentic story of the Doctor's life. It appears that Tyler is given a big section of the country, to cover, in the matter of appointing local agents, and the District of Columbia and Maryland and Virginia are in his territory. The Bee does not know whether Mr. Tyler has appointed local agents for the District of Columbia or not, but if not, suggests that young colored men or women who want to make good salaries had better write Mr. Tyler at once. From what The Bee learns local agents in many cities and towns in the country are making from $10 to $25 a day handling the memorial edition of Dr. Booker T. Washington's Life written by himself and that the book is being purchased rapidly by white people as well as colored. This is the only story of the life of Dr. Booker T. Washington, right down to date being published, that has been approved by Mrs. Washington and by Mr. Emmett J. Scott. It is spoken of as a "marvelous book—indeed a life story that is stranger than fiction." Mr. Tyler, as the general agent, in charge of appointing local agents and supervising their activities, it is stated, has established an office in Columbus, Ohio, and with a force of assistants, is now busily engaged in appointing local agents in cities and towns in the country, and furnishing them with an outfit and proper instructions. It is predicted that not less than ten thousand copies of this life of Dr. Washington will be sold here in the District to white and colored people. Every Negro ought to have a copy in his home. CHOICE OF DELEGATES RECEIVING ATTENTION... Leaders of Political Parties in District Campaign managers, both political parties in Washington are beginning to look forward to the task of erecting machinery for an election for delegates to be sent to the democratic national convention at St. Louis and the republican convention at Chicago. Although no date has been set, and no actual details discussed, there is a feeling in both camps that the election of delegates from the District of Columbia will be held considerably earlier in the year 1916 than heretofore, because the conventions will be held earlier. Action by National Committees. Both republican and democratic national committees, when they met here, adopted resolutions covering in general the responsibility for the local elections. The republicans named a committee of the national committeeemen—Chapin Brown, from the District of Columbia; Henry S. Jackson of Georgia, and William P. Jackson of Maryland—to arrange for primaries, and, in turn, this committee immediately appointed a committee of local men to take charge of the details. The latter committee is composed of Chas. Linkins, Charles H. Bauman and Jesse H. oster. Central Body Made Sponsor. The democratic national committee named the democratic central committee as sponsor for the election of the six delegates who will go to St. Louis. National Committeeman Chapin Brown for the republicans, said Tuesday that some time after Christmas holidays a call will be sent out and details for election machinery, judges and other officials will be arranged and published. John F. Costello, the democratic national committeeman, also said Tuesday that nothing would be done by him until after Christmas. His S Just two cago, apletely unclay, LL. Washington by a compilation in the g This cam powerful Sunday, a number boosting King, L. of Mr. F presiden sociation suming, goods. MAN. the Work. the city of Chicago and Martin L. H. Barvard University has been selected eliver the Eman-New Year's Day Baptist Church. is the result of a delivered there on 2th. Immediately ard cadets began really Mr. W. E. was a classmate 112 and at present ard Literary Asclay, though unas-take care of the THREE. The persons who seem to be regular idols of the people for the New Colored High School, the town whom the commissioners are asked to select a name for the High School: Paul Lawrence L. Dr. John R. Francis and Jes Monroe Gregory. The people in the country have great respect for us as mentioned by the Bee: PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS (By the Sage of the Potomac.) When I blowed myself in Bill Chase's web what he calls The Bee's office Tuesday mornin', he says to me, says he, "Sage that moralizin' stuff of your last week was sure the goods. Now as New Year's Day is this week, I just want you to moralize a little more cause The Bee wants to start the New Year right even if its editor winds up in the Recorder of Deeds' office 'fore the year is out.' So here I goes on one of them there ramblin', stunts what him and me calls "moralizin'." Everybody ought to start the New Year off right, sort of hand out a straight line of good feelin' stuff what will make every critter in halling distance feel you are his sure "nuff' friend from your bald pate down to your aromatic feet. Honest Injun, I do like to be on good terms with every square box built feller and every fourflusher as well, and that's why I'm goin' to wish every mother's son of youa a "Happy New Year." And this goes for Little Lord Fauntelroy, Doc. Bruce Evans, Arch Grimke, Jim Cobb, Tom Jones, Armond Scott, Amp Glenn, Prof. Jennifer who attempted to "rush' the editor a couple or three years ago, and for them there Simes twins, Hen Slaughter and Bill Houston, and a lot of other misfits, disjointed, and other nondescripts too numerous to mention. It's an awful hard thing, however, in handin' out a bunch of moralizin' stuff intended to send a New Year's feelin' of good cheer clear through a fellow, not to get a chance to say a word or two about that trial of Doc. Bruce Evans, and just speculate a trifle on how the Little Lord. Fauntelroy "fished and cut bait" when he got on the witness stand. But I promised Chase, and he made me do it, that I wasn't goin' to say nothin' what would hurt a fellow's feelin', or spoil the taste of a nice glass of home-made eggnog drunk on New Year's day. So while I know, you know, and everybody knows, Little Lord, etc., sure did repeat his stunt in the Chase trial some months ago, when they sprung on him that autographed photo, by again gettin' his dates mixed, I just naturally ain't gain' to say a word agin "mother's only child" this particular week. I want to digress, as Harry Reynolds would say, long enough from this moralizin' to suggest: that Major Moton sure has got the 'hang of this here press-agentin' business. He weighed in that contest for principal of Tuskegee, and right off the bat his press agent began to smear it over him, tellin' out he sprung from the loins of some pre-historic African chief, and all that there junk, and how the late Dr. Washington wanted to hang him up somewhere around Tuskegee, and bless my soul if he didn't land in the job feet first. I'm not goin' to particulize on the propriety or impropriety of electin' the Major, cause that's an affair of them there trusts, and they sure ought to know their business. However, you will excuse me if I just sort of suggest, kinder soft-pedal-like that the Major,aint gain' to cut the wide swain that his late predecessor cut, cause' leaders like him is born, theyaint 'bug up through no press agent'aints, and sich like. But I'm risin' to remark that anything I can do to press-agent Major along the road, down in the vicinity of Tuskegee, I'm here, by the grace of Chase, to do it, providin' the Major shows the proper appreciation for a real sure enough press agent what has got the ears of five thousand Bee readers scattered over this mundane sphere from Alaska to the Fiji Islands. The real live press agent usually begins, operations before the mournin' period is over, and in this instance the Major's press agent was on the job just that early. Now Iaint supposin' for a moment that Major started him on that wild career. He was of them there ubiquitous, audacious, offervescent, headstrong press agents what no man can't control. At least that's my prognostication at this far-removed place of observation. As Charley Hall would say, "You just can't control your friends when you aint got no hankerin' to swap words with them over improprieties: what might redown to your interest." Now, speakin' about Charley Hall, I met him Monday, lookin' just as佩佩 as Capt. Boy-Ed, and it reminded me that this forsaken Illinois product aint gettin' the press agenting what he deserves. After the holidays, and when I got the time, and inclination to smother a fellow with soft words while I lug around the big stick, I'm just naturally goin' to smear it all over Charley, cause I likes the fellow. I am just dead certain that when Charley reads this he is goin' to mall Chase an order readin' something like this, "Big Devilish Bill Chase: Go down to Aaron Gaskin's hole in the wall, and buy the Sage two whole pints of cheap whisky; pay for it yourself, and present it to the Sage with my compliments." You may not "bulllee" it, but that blondinned chap from Illinois what we familiarly call Charley Hall is just that generous and appreciative. But I'm goin' to give him a line of praise-talk just the same, cause he is a pretty good scout, and a mighty smart sort of a yaller kid. But gettin' back to the moralizin' business. A flock of us misconceptions was down at Aaron's bromide dining rooms the other day, discussin' what this here berg most needed. One of 'em sald, in a sort of Dick Thomsonesque style, "What this here old town' of 100,000 sable sons of Ham most needs to generate a sort of exquisition uplift spirit is a harmonious workin' for good of all factions to bring about a sort of rational understanding of the needs and aspirations of a certain class in justaposition with another class bent on an assimilation of the proper spirit of cohesive accord along every line of endeavor for 'conjured uplift'. Now if that aint a real Thompsonesque sentence, why dingbat it, write one yourself. Well, after this black crayon e' everybody ordered a' and on recoverin' I s' the speaker in all he' the crayon in all he' there followed a free spersed with frequent Ribbon," and the cons was that we black c this town are too far apart, and we must get together if we expect to produce a General Hindenberg, a Gen. Joffre, or a sure enough Little Lord Faunetleur. After tellin' Aaron to "tab" all the drinks and catbies ordered, the bunch adjourned, each one becomin' a committee of one to help bring about a feelin' of unity and accord around these diggin', and as one of that there committee I'm takin' this opportunity to wish everybody, friend and foe, leaders and camp followers, spendthrifts and tightwads, real, bangmen and forefushers, a genuine "Happy New Year." P. S.—It may be that if I accept Wash Woods and Harry Reynold's invitation for a little New Year's seance, which will include cold storage turkey, cranberry sauce, mince pie like mother used to make, and a sufficiency of that real, sure enough eggnog what Wash makes, I may not come to in time to write my next week's line of Sage stuff. If it don't appear you can just reckon that Wash and Harry over-entertained me, and I'm the hands of Doc Ed. Williston for repairs to my sparkplug, carbeter and engin. I have also an invitation from Doc Curtis to drop in on New Year's day, and between these two engagements I may over-eat myself, and heat up my pipes too much to dope out stuff for next week. PREDICTIONS OF MASON. Prophet 'Mason on Parables. And now these last days they are saying if we had been in the days of our fathers we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets, Matt. 23:30-33. Read your father's request, and Paul's testimony: 1st Corinthians 10:20-21; 1st Thessalonians 4:5-9. Matthew 27:25: Then answered all the people and said, His blood be on us, and on our children. PETER H. HENRY H. MASON. And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage."—Heb. ii. 12-15. Acts 21:11. So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver Him into the hand of the Gentiles. Did you ever read the parable of the sower? The householder? And the mustard seed? Well, blessed were the eyes and ears of Christ's disciples, for they saw, and understood these things. The sower was Isaac, Gen. 26:12. Sowing in the field of the great God of all nations; the great householder; The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; the mustard seed are the least among the nations. Micah 4:12; Isaiah 2:23; Matt. 13:31-32; Isaiah 60:22: The tenth upon the earth to repair the breach. Psalms 60:2-12. And this is the reaping of his sowing. M. For this Agar is Mount Sinai, and answereth it to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children.—Galatians iv. 25-27. self were gra ... Romans 11:19- 20:24. Here is the mystery that he would not have your fathers ignorant of Rom. 11:25# And this is the Lord's doing; Matt. 21:42-44. The fruit; Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 8:- 10:11. These are enemies for your sakes. But as touching the election is beloved for the fathers' sakes: Rom. 11:28-29. HENRY H. MASON, 633 7th St., N. W. nary of the Annual Report of the Sponge General of the United States Public Health Service. annual report of the Surgeon al of the United States Public Service records the largest amount of work performed in the history of that organization. Since the passage of the law of 1912 the public health functions of the Service have materially broadened, thereby increasing greatly its usefulness to the American people. Throughout the report the economic importance of disease prevention is made apparent to the reader. Perhaps the most important achievement of the year was the discovery that pellagra is a deprivation disease, resulting from a faulty diet containing an excess of carbo-hydrates. While the final experiments which led to this discovery have only recently been, completed, the conclusion itself is the culmination of investigations extending over a period of seven years. The work has consisted of epidemiological field studies, actual feeding experiments conducted at numerous places in Georgia and Mississippi, and experimental research at Spartanburg, South Carolina, and other places. A new national quarantine station was opened at Galveston, Texas, and the control of the Boston station was transferred to the Public Health Service. A great reduction in immigration has been observed during the year, with a corresponding increase in the number of aliens certified. At the Port of New York, the percentage has risen from 2.29, previous to the development of the European conflict, to 5.37 since that time; this increase largely being due to the fact that with the decreased immigration more time can be devoted to the examination. The number of cases treated at Marine Hospitals and relief stations exceeded 55,000, 15,000 of which were hospital patients, a considerable increase over previous years. The Coast Guard Cutter "Androscoggin" was fitted out as a hospital ship and now affords relief to deep sea fishermen on the Banks of Newfoundland. On the occurrence of the plague at New Orleans, the first outbreak upon the Gulf seaboard, the State and local health authorities requested the Public Health Service to take charge of the situation. Extensive rat-proofing and other anti-alpile measures were undertaken, resulting in the eradication of the disease from among human beings, and the practical extermination of the rodent infection. Great reduction in the incidence of malaria was obtained in localities where surveys were conducted. Drainage projects, rice culture studies and the conditions surrounding the impounding of water for power purposes were investigated in order to eradicate as far as possible the disease in these areas. THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ATHLETIC LEAGUE. By Edwin B Henderson By Edwin B. Henderson. The city championship basketball series of games of the Public Schools Athletic League began last night in the Gymnasium of the Young Men's Christian Association on 12th street. The Division Athletic League championships in the elementary schools ended with victory for the heavy and light weight jeans of Stevens School in the Tenth Division. In the Light Cook heavyweight; in the Eleventh Division, Jones heavyweight, and Jones lightweight in the Twelfth Division, and Lincoln lightweight and Birney heavyweight in the Thirteenth Division. All teams were matched in the first night of the season. Stevens heavyweight won from Birney by a score of 42 to 8; Garnet, lightweight, won from Jones by a score of 17 to 9; Cook heavies won from Jones by a score of 14 to 7. and Stevens, lightweight aggregation won from Lincoln by a score of 29 to 3. Massey, Stewart. Hawkins of Stevens were the leading lights in the first game, and Baker, E. Douglas and Perry were very good in the Garnet-Jones set-to. Dean for Cook School and Brown for Jones were the best in this game. C. Parker was the star of Stevens-Lincoln game. But little enthusiasm marked the opening games for some of the teams were clearly outclassed and it was just a case of how many points would be scored in the 12 minute halves played by each team. The Stevens heavy team scored almost at will, and unless something unusual happens, will be matched for first honors with some team at the close. This bunch of players have plenty of speed and are accurate passers and shooters. Cook School players have ability but are slow and team work is not a predominant feature. The Carneet team was the best looking set of lightweights in action with two first rate stars in E. Douglass and Baker, although the Stevens pigmies showed great latent strength which was not needed in the game played. The 13th Division teams showed up badly in playing form, appearance, and in the case of Lincoln only four men put in appearance on the court, a sad reflection on division basketball. Messrs. Beckett, Wheeler and Henderson officiated at the games. Summary: Stevens N. W.: Thomas-Cogsdell, left field; Massey-Payne, right field; Fairfax, center; Bowman-West-Hawkins, left guard; Stewart, right guard; Birney N. W.: Penn, left field; Gant, right field; Hawkins, center; Better, left guard; Alken, right guard. Birney H. W.: Penn, left field; Gant, right field; Hawkins, center; Better, left guard; Alken, right guard. Goals from field: Stewart, 8; Massey, 6; Hawkins, 4; Gant, 2; Cogsdell, Fairfax, Better. Goals from free throws: Massey, 2; Stewart, Better, Hawkins. Garnet L. W.; R. Douglass, V. Harris, Williams, left field; N. Douglass, right field; Murray, center; J. Harris-Warfield, left guard; Baker, right guard. Jones L. W. W.: Fautroy, left field; Hill, right field; Perry, center; Posey, left guard; Butler, right guard. Field goals: Baker; 3; N. Douglass, 2; Murray, R. Douglass; foul goals: Perry, 7; Baker, 3. Cook H. H. W.: Keasley, left field; Winters, right field; Proctor, center; Dean, left guard; Duffle, right guard. Jones H. W. W.: Winsey, left field; Fisher-Thomas, right field; Brown. right guard. Field goals: Winters, 4; Duffle, Brown. Foul goals: Brown, 5; Neasley, 4. Stevens L. W.: C. Parker, left field; Drew, right field; Hawkins, center; Jones, left guard; Whitney, right guard. Lincoln L. W.: Green, left field; Drew, right field; Martin, center; Hatcher, left guard. 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On or about the 20th of this month the editor of The Bee who has been and is a Republican candidate for delegate to the National Republican Convention, will launch his ticket. The editor stands on his political record and party fealty under all circumstances and conditions. He has never at any time deserted the great and fundamental principles of the republican party and neither has he followed false gods. He has commended the good acts and deeds of the republican party and condemned its bad acts and measures when they effected the colored American. He has commended the good acts of democratic officers as well as to condemn their notorious acts. He believes that there are some good acts in the democratic party, but he has found more in the republican party and for that reason he has stood by the great principles of that party and its policies. There are good men in both parties, but no man in the republican party has ever advocated segregation or disfranchisement. These are only a few of the reasons that the editor is a republican and believes in the principles of that party. The editor's ticket, therefore, will be offered to the suffrages of the republican party in this city. It will appeal to the voters, white and colored, because he has never deserted or betrayed the principles of his party or the men who lead his party. He has had his choice of men and he still has his choice of men. The success and advancement of this republic depends largely upon the return of the republican party to power. It is therefore the duty of every delegate to the next National Republican Convention which is to convene in Chicago June 7th to act judiciously and wisely. It is believed that the proper man will be the standard bearer of the republican party. It is the feeling of The Bee and the people that the honorable commissioners of the District of Columbia will select as a name for our new Colored High School one of the three names which meet the popular approval of the people, namely: Dr. John R. Francis who was a life-long resident in this city, a former member of the board of education and a man who has done so much for his people, educationally and medically. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, whose name is a household word in the homes of every American Negro. Prof. James M. Gregory, a man whose history can better be read in the report of his funeral a few days ago. The commissioners, the Bee is confident, want to satisfy the colored citizens in selecting a suitable name for their new high school. This school is a monument to the colored people in this city and it is indeed one of the greatest acts on the part of our Congress when it appropriated sufficient money to erect this great school. Now, the school must have a name and it is hoped that one of the three that has been suggested to the commissioners be selected. The Bee would suggest to the people to send their preference in writing to the commissioners of the District of Columbia. CAPT. JAMES F. OYSTER. There is no man in this city who has been a better and more loyal friend of the colored schools than Capt. James F. Oyster. Whatever his faults have been he has demonstrated his loyalty to the people, regardless of color or condition. If he has made a mistake in the schools, The Bee doesn't see it as NEW HIGH SCHOOL. The Bee this week calls upon all citizens who are interested in the welfare and success of the colored schools to suggest to the commissioners of the District of Columbia their preference for a proper and most suitable name for the Colored High School. Every vote will be recorded in The Bee and sent to the commissioners of the District of Columbia. The following names have been suggested: Mrs. Charlotte Foster Grimke, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Dr. John R. Francis, and Henry W. Blyden. his enemies may see it. His greatest fault, if it is a fault, is the support he has given the colored schools who needed a friend like him when every effort was made to impede their progress. If being loyal to cause to advance the masses, and education is a fault, then Capt. Oyster is guilty. If being loyal to a friend in trouble is a fault, then he is guilty. The Bee honors and respects such a friend. Such friends are needed in behalf of the oppressed colored people in this city. There has never been a time in the history of the colored schools in this city that they needed a true and loyal friend that Capt James F. Oyster failed to come to their defense. He has always been willing and ready to aid those who are in distress. Is that a fault? Don't let us judge too quickly. Suppose there are two wrongs. Would it not be well to digest judiciously the whys and wherefores? The Bee cannot forget how nobly this man has stood behind the colored teachers and they know it. He has been and is fair. CITY POSTMASTER If there ever was a man who deserves the plaudits of the citizens and their highest commendations, it is our city postmaster, Hon. M. O. Chance. Since he has been in charge of the office not only is the atmosphere different and permeates an odor of fragrance in and around the office, but the entire postal system is conducted and operated with a degree of regularity. Never in the history of the department has the mail been as large any Christmas as it was the 25th of December, 1915. His circular of commendation to the employees under him was timely and complimentary to a worthy class of men and women. The Bee extends its congratulations Mr. Postmaster. The January number of The Crisis, which was received this week is one of the best issues that has appeared for some time. Its front piece is a picture of a slave mother and her Negro baby girl offered for sale at a slavers' market. This picture tells a most striking story. The Crisis also contains a fine photo of Major Charles Young, U. S. A., and Major Robert Moton. The Bee congratulates the editor of The Crisis, Prof. DuBois. The editor of The Bee wishes its patrons and subscribers a Happy New Year. By their patronage and support The Bee has succeeded and it hopes that it will continue to merit their confidence and support. It has made every effort to treat fairly its friends and its foes. It has no apologies to offer or regrets to express. The Bee is free from cliques, and fearless in expressing that which is right and just. DEATH OF PROF. GREGORY. In the death of Prof James Monroe Gregory the Negro loses one of the most eminent scholars and educators. He was a quiet and unassuming man. A devoted husband and a loving father. His characteristics were to aid those in need and distress. He was never vindictive and neither would he attempt to avenge a wrong. He leaves a most devoted wife and four loving children. No man tried to help friends as well as foes more than James Monroe Gregory. The Bee extends to his noble family its sympathy. THE MAN WHO WINS. The man who wins generally gets the knocks from those who support the losers. If the man who wins is able to defeat his enemies, he should be supported in whatever enterprise he undertakes. The successful man is bound to have his enemies, and if you don't think so try to rise above the common level. The man who wins by a struggle is the man of the people. Stick to the man who wins because he knows the ropes. The American people love a winner. WEST. WASHINGTON. The Sunday School of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church gave a very beautiful cantata "Tuesday evening, entitled "A Joke on Santa Claus" which was very amusing and interesting. Mrs. Mary L. Thoreau is the superintendent of the school which has made progress under her tuttion. The Sunday School Christmas tree of Ebenezer exercises by M. Tion Zion M. E. Church on Tuesday evening was a success and enjoyed greatly by the THE CRISIS THE NEW YEAR WEST.WASHINGTON. little folks. Mr. Taylor is superintendent and delights to entertain the school often. Personal. Mrs. Lena Simmons, a public school teacher of Atlanta, Ga., is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. C. Thompson, the wife of the pastor of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, 2002 O street northwest. Miss Maude Smallwood is visiting Mrs. John Jones of New York city during the Christma holidays. The Washington Bee can be bought at Pride's Drug Store, 28 D street, the agency. West Washington's New Bishop Coppins Bins Congregation A. M. E., Congregation Bishop Coppins of Philadelphia, Pa., was present at a very large meeting of the officers and members of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church on Monday evening and fully explained to them the cause of the transfer of Rev. W. R. Gullins who was recently transferred from the Delaware Conference and assigned to them, and stated the transfer to the Raleigh congregation was agreeable, and understood by their pastor, and upon his own volition with an agreement previous to his appointment at the church of Ebenezer. It is said that the matter as to the appointment of his successor was amicably disposed of to the satisfaction of the congregation. The Sunday School of the First Baptist Church on Sunday morning last presented a very creditable program of Christmas music and recitations to a large audience. Rev. Wormley, the acting pastor, gave a very interesting address to the Sunday School and congratulated the superintendent, Mr. Jos. N. Lawson, and teachers for the splendid condition of the school, which numbers over 200 members, with a Bible class of 52 adults. Watch night services at Mt. Zion M. E. Church will be conducted in a memorial meeting previous to the preaching and watch services; for which an interesting program has been arranged. Rev. W. C. Thompson and Rev. Geo. W. Jacobs, assisting pastor, will have charge of preaching services. All are invited. DEATH OF MRS. MARIA SPITTELL. Mrs. Maria Spittell died at her residence, 1833 Twelfth street northwest, Washington, D. C., December 23rd, 1915, at 2:20 a. m. Mrs. Spittell had resided in Washington for nineteen years, having moved here from Virginia with her family. The deceased was a prominent member of the Florida Avenue-Baptist Church, from old her residence at place December 26th, 1915, at m. The designs were delightful. She was also a highly respected citizen and beloved by all who knew her. Mrs. Spittell resided with her son, Richard, at the time of her death, and her daughter, Mattie, was also a member of the happy household. Both of these children contributed to the mother's happiness during her declining years. Miss Bettie Mallory was also with her during the last two weeks of illness and administered great comfort. Mrs. Spittell leaves surviving her the following children: Richard H. Spittell, Mrs. Mattle Chinn, and Mrs. Kattle Campbell, all of whom bemoan her death. Mr. Spittell and his two sisters wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to their many friends for kind deeds and words of cheer and comfort. MRS. ELIZA A. NORWOOD-CAR- ROLL DEAD. Died suddenly Thursday evening, December 23rd, at her residence, 503 South Capitol street. Mrs. "Carroll had been a resident of Washington city only a few years, but by her loving and bright disposition she had made many friends and was loved by all. She was a devoted mother and sister; a member of St. Paul A. M. E. Church where she worked earnestly in all departments." Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Dr. David L. Johnson at her late residence Saturday evening which were attended by a great many friends and her sister, Mrs. T. H. Wooten of Philadelphia, and brother-in-law, Mr. J. E. Cunningham, of South Richmond, Ky. The body was shipped to her home in North Carolina where final services were held. She leaves to mourn her loss four sisters, mother, two sons add a daughter, relatives and a host of loving friends. "Peace be to her soul." Greek Letter Fraternities Greek Letter Praterities. The first and oldest of any Greek letter fraternity in the United States was the Phi Beta Kappa society, founded at William and Mary college, Virginia, in 1770, from which sprang a chapter at Yale in 1780 and later chapters at other colleges. This was the only Greek letter society in the United States until 1823, when the Kappa Alpha was formed at Union college, New York. Several other college societies were formed during this period, with such names as Philomathan, Erosophian, Hermosurian, etc., but these were not Greek letter societies. The first woman's Greek letter fraternity was the Kappa Alpha Theta, founded at De Pauw university in 1870. The record shows it was founded by Bettie Locke, class of '71; Alice Allen, '71; Bettie Tipson, '71, and Hanna Fitch, '73—Philadelphia Press. 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. GROGAN. Go to Grogan's, 717 Seventh street northwest and select a Christmas present. It is the place for a bargain. Mention The Bee. Personal. SWAN8 GROGAN. SUMMER TRAINING CAMPS FAVGRED INTEREST RAPIDLY GROWING Advisory Committee of University Presidents Urges Continuation of Work on Broader Lines to Increase the Student Enrollment—Expects More Camps Next Year. New York.—The advisory committee of university presidents formed to assist in the work of building up a national reserve corps among college students adopted a report recommending that the heads of all colleges of the country encourage the students to join the summer military training camps established by the government for the purpose of strengthening the campaign for national preparedness. The committee, besides passing the resolution at a recent meeting here, also indorsed the work that has been done at the military camps and laid special emphasis on the educational value of the training. John G. Hilben; president of Princeton university, was chairman at the meeting. Two additional members were 0 Photo by American Press Association. elected to the committee, Harry A. Garfield, president of Williams college, and A. C. Humphreys, president of Stevens institute. Among those present were President Henry S. Drinker of Lehigh, President H. A. Garfield of Williams, Chancellor J. H. Kirkland of Vanderbilt university, and Bradglad General E. W. Nichols, superintendent of the Virginia Military institute. Major General Leonard Wood, representing the government, was also there to hear the opinions of the committee and make recommendations to Washington accordingly. Others who are members of the committee but were unable to attend the meeting are Presidents A. Lawrence Lowell of Harvard, Arthur T. Hadley of Yale, H. B. Hutchins of the University of Michigan, George H. Denny of the University of Alabama, Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the University of California, J. G. Schrdman of Cornell and Edmund J. James of the University of Illinois and Dr. John H. Finley, commissioner of education of New York. The members of the committee discussed informally the benefits which have accrued from the government's military camps and urged the continuation of the work on broader lines to increase the student enrollment. As a result it is expected that the government will establish more of these training camps next year for students and business men. The committee was formed three years ago at the suggestion of Major General Wood, who asked the heads of various institutions to aid in the development of the summer training camps of college students. The first camps were established in the summer of 1913 at Gettysburg and at the Presidio. The course of instruction lasted five weeks. There were 300 students in attendance. In 1914 camps were established at Burlington, Vt.; Asheville, N. C.; and Ludington, Mich. The number of students attending jumped to 700. This year more than 1,000 were enrolled, and an additional camp was opened at Plattaburg. "We regard this movement as in no way militaristic," said a member of the committee. "Its object is to train the students of our colleges and therefore serve a useful purpose to the country. The education which the students receive under officers of the army is of the greatest value to them and to the nation, and we feel that the summer camps are agencies for good which the universities should do their utmost to encourage." Built Wall at Eighty-four Centralia, Kan.-If a man is as old as he feels Ell Avery must be about forty years younger than the eighty-four years the family Bible says he is. He has built a cement retaining wall eight feet long and four feet high around his residence property at God, mixing the concrete and doing all the work himself. RATS COSTLY TO STATE. Pennsylvania Zoologist Makes Suggestion as to Way to Fight Pest. Harrisburg, Pa.—Hats are costing the people of Pennsylvania over $5,000,000 a year, over half of which is lost by farmers and fruit growers, according to State Zoologist H. A. Surface, who has launched a campaign of education to get rid of the pests with the approval of Secretary of Agriculture Charles E. Patton. Dr. Surface says there are fifteen ways of getting rid of the rodents and reports the "city folks" as much interested as the farmers. Among the ways he suggests are encouraging snakes, owls, hawks and weasels, where they do not do too much damage in other directions, train cats to be barn pets instead of house pets, use poisons, keep rat terriers and finally form rat killing clubs. HIS GRAVE HIDDEN. Burial Place of Revolutionary Soldier is Unfrequented. Franklin, Ind.—In a secluded spot in the Glen Park cemetery, four miles east of Greenwood, lies the body of John Parr, who, as far as known, is the only Revolutionary soldier buried in Johnson county. A white stone slab, almost covered with weeds and underbrush, was photographed by visitors at the cemetery, and the headstone revealed the following inscription: JOHN PARK Died Sept. 7, 1914 Aged 92 years, survived 23 days. He served five years in the army of the Revolution and was in the battles of Monmouth, Brandywine, etc. Mr. Parr was a relative of the Parrs of Johnson county and Newcastle, Ind. ENRAGED BUCK FIGHTS. Six Men Throw Animal After a Long Fight-Aged Keeper Hurt. Chippew Falls, Wis.—Felx Lagard, seventy, one of the animal tenders at the zoo in Irvine park, was seriously injured by a big buck deer which attacked the keeper when he entered the deer inclosure. Mr. Lagard battled for nearly an hour before help came. The rescues, Ell Nelson and Absime Paquette, had no weapon and they grappled with the enraged animal. After a twenty minute battle three other men reached the deer inclosure, scaled the fence, and the five men succeeded in throwing the deer and tying its feet to its horns. In trying to free itself the animal broke its neck and died. Lagard was taken to the hospital. DECATUR (GA.) WOMAN GOOD POSTMISTRESS Savannah, Ga.—By efficiency which neither Republican nor Democratic administrations can doubt, Mrs. Kate W. Kirkpatrick, postmistress at Decatur, has held office longer than any other postoffice head in the country. When she was recently reappointed on Congressman William Schley Howard's recommendation she had held office for twenty-one years. Through all that time she has seen that Decatur and all the country round about get its daily mail without trouble or delay and has kept the needs of her community so persistently before the postoffice department that Decatur never falls to get its share of new carriers and equipment, although, of course, it needs any number of things, as all postoffices do. Mrs. Kirkpatrick's husband was appointed postmaster at Decatur by Grover Cleveland, but he died soon after taking office. Mrs. Kirkpatrick was then commissioned to succeed him, since which time she has continued to do the work he was forced to lay down. In a way it has been a work of love—a work that her husband began and she is completing. But at all times it has been an ambitious effort to make the Decatur postoffice second to none in efficiency. Though without political influence, never once has she been opposed for office. With simply her record for good work for recommendation, she was re-appointed, once by McKinley, twice by Roosevelt, once by Taft and now by Wilson. HAS "THE RARE SENSE." St. Paul Dog Anticipates the Wishes of its Master. St. Paul.—A dog that anticipates the wishes of its master is boasted of by A. M. Paulson, 1016 Marshall avenue. The latest achievement of the animal was brought about when Mrs. Paulson was recovering the panty shelves with newspapers. The dog watched while papers were cut and fitted to the shelves. Suddenly it made a dash out of the kitchen door and over the fence. In about five minutes it returned with a newspaper in its mouth. Nail In Cow's Heart Martins Ferry, O.—A valuable Guernsey cow owned by N. S. Donner, after an illness of two years, is dead. An autopsy showed that a nail caused death. The point of the nail was protruding through the central valve of the heart, and the tissue around asset it showed little irritation. REV. M. W. D. NORMAN. "The Clouds of the 20th Century," 19th Street Baptist Church, Monday, January 3, 1916. CLOUDS OF THE 20TH CENTURY. Rev. M. W. D. Norman to Speak—Under the Auspices of the Men's Club of the 19th Street Baptist Church. Rev. M. W. D. Norman, the able and eloquent pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist church, will deliver his famous lecture, "Clouds of the 20th Cen- PETER H. HARRIS DR. W. M. D. NORMAN. tury," at the 19th Street Baptist Church, corner of 19th and I streets northwest, at 8 p. m., on Monday, January 3, 1916. More than a thousand persons were present a few weeks ago when Dr. Norman delivered this lecture in his own church. As the entire proceeds of this lecture will go to the cause of charity, it is hoped that even a larger audience will attend the lecture this time. Admission 10 cents. Come, and bring four others, for the the good to be derived from the lecture, and for the sake of the cause, which the Men's Club of the church is espousing in having this lecture delivered. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS. Mrs. C. H. Faunisville who has been sick is improving. Her sons and daughter have also been ill but are improving. The schools in Prince George county will resume work Monday. Mrs. L. M. Lewis will resume work on her fire engine after the holidays. A petition will be circulated in Prince George county after the holidays, requesting the appointment of a new supervisor. HOWARD THEATER Manager Wm. J. Thomas of the Howard theater is putting in entire new scenery. It will present a fine appearance when the entire scenery is put in. The performers this week are fine. The pictures are classic, as they are generally. The attendance this week has been quite large. NOTICE TO I. L. U. MEMBERS. Meeting nights the first and third Thursday in each month. R. L. Pannell, deputy, 1030 Lamont street, northwest, Washington, D. C. If you wish to know about the I. L. U., read The Bee. It is sold at the I. L. U. Camp. 1030 Lamont street northwest. DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT BROWN'S CORNER, Corner Seventh and T Sts. Northwest. Useful Gifts. [Picture of a man] Corner Seventh and T Sts. Northwest. Those 30-cent dinners that A. J. Gankin is giving are some dinners for the money. Elsewhere the same dinners will cost you 50 cents. They are first-class. Don't fail to call and order a 30-cent dinner. The Week in Society Your physician wishes your prescriptions filled properly from the freshest, purest drugs obtainable, that he may be more certain of the best results. Make certain of these conditions by taking your prescriptions to Board's drug store, 1912 1-2 14th street northwest. Costs no more than elsewhere. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louise E. Gordon, 1442 T Street, northwest, a very delightful and appetizing six-course dinner was served last Sunday evening, December 19. Four o'clock was the hour set for this repast and promptly the guests assembled themselves to partake of the delicacies. overs were laid for twelve and the dining room was handsomely attired for the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon entertained as their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Jackson, of Pittsburgh, Pa., who have been visiting in this city for several days. It may be well to add that Mr. Jackson is one of the most successful undertakers and funeral directors in the city of Pittsburgh, regardless of race or color; owning and operating two places of business. After spending a few weeks hunting in the mountains of Virginia, he returned by way of Washington to his Pittsburgh home. Those present beside the host, hostess and honor guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brown, and Mrs. S. M. Gilbert, Mr. Samuel Z. C. Westerfield, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Thomas, Mr. William L. Briggs. Many delicacies of the season were served, including creamed oysters, roast stuffed young turkey, cranberry jelly, creamed sugar corn, combination salad, Neapolitan ice cream, assorted cakes, demi tasse. After passing a very pleasant social hour, the guests departed for their several homes, each expressing to the host their appreciation of the splendid menu served. Mr. Blackwell returned to his home during the early summer after an absence of six years, in which time, after studying voice in Boston, he toured the west of the United States and Canada. During the past season he was soloist for the Buckner's Dixie Jubilee Singers of Chicago, one of the leading colored-concert companies in the United States. Prof. John T. Layton who has been confined to his room with a severe cold is up and out again. Major R. R. Moton, the newly elected principal of Tuskegee, passed through the city last week enroute to New York. Mr. W. M. Williams, of Brunswick, Ga., is spending the holidays in this city. Miss Sarah Defreese, who is attending school in this city, is spending the holidays in Hilliard, N. Y., with her parents. Mrs. Hattie Whiting gaye a dinner in honor of her sister, Mrs. Rachel Berry, who is visiting her. Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Berry of Manasas, Va., are in the city, the guests of their sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles hitting. Miss Sadie Tyler, a teacher of Warenton, Va., is in the city, the guest of her father, Rev. A. J. Tyler, and Sister; Miss Annie, of 65 N street northwest. Mr. George C. Smith, who is a student of Howard University, is spending the holidays with his parents in Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. White of 1450 N street gave a dinner during the holidays in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marshall of Baltimore Md., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marshall of Falls Church, Va., Mr. Edgar Wynne of Richmond Va., and Mrs. Travers, a bride of only a week. Everybody enjoyed themselves. Miss Josephine Lawrence and Mr. Loyde Wicks were quietly married at St. Augustine's Church. Miss Hattle Edmons and Ernest J. Marshall were married last Tuesday by Rev. E. B. Smith. Miss Cordella Arnett and Herbert Brice were married by Rev. W. L. Taylor last week. Mrs. Josephine Hern and daughter, Nell, are spending the holidays in Baltimore, Md. Mr. Davis, a graduate of Howard University, has been appointed teacher of science in Holly Springs, Miss. Miss Lena Simon, a teacher in the public schools of Atlanta, Ga., is visiting Mrs. W. C. Thompson, '2002 O street northwest. Mrs. Ethel Spriggs entertained a few of her friends Sunday evening. The inmates of the Fraternity House of 333 T street are entertaining Saturday from 3 to 6 o'clock. Miss Florence Dykes of 726 Gresham street will entertain Friday, December 31, in honor of her cousin. The Royal Matron, Mrs, Agnes J. Smith, and officers of Misman Chapter No. 8 O. E. S., will receive their members and friends Saturday, January 1, 1916, from 6 to 8 p. m., at 935 R street northwest. Mrs. Nora Dinquid will entertain in honor of her sister, Mrs. Almorah Hawkins, of Newberry, N. J., Sunday evening from 6 to 9, at her residence, 1825 Thirteenth street northwest. Miss Lanenda Davis and Miss Bessie Williams are the guests of Miss M. E. Janifer, 1167 Sixth street northeast during the holidays. Mrs. T. C. Unthank, of Kansas City, Mo., returned to her home in the far west last Tuesday. During her stay in this city, the home of her nativity, she as the guest of her relatives, Mrs. and Mrs. H. Cornell and Mrs. Wright. During the three months of Mrs. Unthank's stay in this city she has enjoyed an uninterrupted chain of pleasure in the form of teas, drives, receptions dinners and theater parties. She was loved by all who met her. Prof. Hugh M. Brown is in the city, the guest of friends. Prof. J. W. Moore, of Cape May, N. J., is in the city visiting Mr. Jas. F. Alston. Mr. J. C. Cunningham continues ill at his residence, 26 Defree street northwest. Miss Helen Washington is in the city, the guest of her mother, Mrs. Hattie Washington. Mrs. Bettie Francis who has been away for several weeks has returned to the city greatly improved. WARE-GREEN NUPTIALS. Quietly Married at the Home of the Bride's Parents—Reception in Home of the Bride's Brother, Mr. Delefarsse Green. The social circle was suddenly treated to a sensation last week when Madam Rumor announced the marriage of Mr. Richard Ware, the genial proprietor and manager of the Ware department store, to Miss Elmire Bell Green, one of the best-known business women in this city, who has made a reputation in the line of her business of which anyone can feel proud. Miss Green, now Mrs. Ware, was born in this city as well as her husband. When Mr. Ware opened his shoe store at the corner of Eleventh and You streets northwest one or two years ago, he placed as the head sales lady Miss Green. She took a hold of the business in such a manner that puzzled expert salesmen and persons who had had years of experience in the shoe business. What knowledge Mr. Ware had of the shoe business no one knew. Both Mr. Ware and Miss Green, assisted by Mr. John H. Shepard, a native Washingtonian, worked assiduously to make the business pay. They knew that the city of Washington had a colored population of one hundred thousand people and surely such a large colored population ought to support one shoe store conducted by colored people. By industry and perseverance this combination succeeded at the little corner and yet it won a larger business than any that had been conducted by corporations with dozens of clerks and managers. The business began to grow and it was necessary for Mr. Ware to enlarge his store or secure larger quarters. He went inside of larger quarters and secured the present place of business from Mr. Robert Allen, one of the best known friends to the colored citizens in this city. It is now known as Ware's Department Store. The largest business enterprise in this city among colored people. The manager in charge is now Mrs. Elmire Bell Green Ware, who was married to Mr. Richard Ware at the residence of the bride's parents, 1908 13th street northwest, Saturday afternoon in the presence of a few specially invited friends, namely: the bride's brother, Mr. Delefarse Green, who stood as best man and by his side was Mr. John H. Shepard, Mrs. Amos Green, the bride's mother, Mrs. Sarah Hall, Mrs. Mrs. Julia Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Payne, Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Harris Mr. Richard Hall, Master Delefarse Green, Jr., Master Frank Payne, Miss Annie Green, and Mr. W. Calvin Chase. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. A. Taylor, pastor of the Florida Avenue Baptist Church. In the evening a Dinner was given to the bride and groom at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Delefarsse Green, Oakdale street, LeDroit Park. The dinner took place at 6 o'clock. At the dinner which was most artistically arranged, was served in courses by that prince of dispensers of pure food, Mr. Delefarsse Green, who was spotlessly attired in a Tatt cut suit. Among those at the dinner were: Mr. and Mrs. Ware. Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mrs. Charlotte Denny, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Messrs. Snowden, Miller, Dr. S. M. Pierre, and Mr. W. Calvin Chase. The contracting parties are native Washingtonians and are popular among all who know them. In business they work side by side and for each others interest. The bride on the occasion of her marriage was very becomingly gowned. She wore in front a most beautiful cluster of white roses. She has a very pleasing and lovely disposition and is always willing and ready to make those happy around her. Mr. Ware, her husband, is no less congenial and pleasing in his manner and a man of great business tact. Mr. and Mrs. Ware have the congratulations of The Bee. SAYLES-JERNAGIN Miss M. Clementina Jernagin and Mr. Harry Sayles were quietly married Saturday evening, December 25, 1915, at the home of the bride, 430 Q street northwest. . On the account of the continued ill- NEW YEAR RECEPTIONS. There are several notices of New Year receptions received in this office too late for publication. Due notice was given several weeks ago to all who desired to avail themselves of the free notice to send in their notices by December 24th. Miss Beatriz L. Chase, 1212 Florida Avenue northwest, from six p. m. to 10 p. m., this evening. At home today, Saturday, at 1517 Q street northwest, from 4 to 10:30 p. m. Mrs. Jennifer Shilton assisted by her nieces, Mrs. M. Smith Tullafroer and Mrs. Lucy Rose. Miss Clerice Jones and Mrs. Georgia Tucker who have been away to their respective duties and homes, the former in Sallisbury, N. C., the Wellington, N. C., school, and the latter in Toronto, Canada, have arrived in the city and are the guests of their mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Jones, 1901 Vermont avenue northwest. They will be at home to their friends Saturday, today, from 5:30 to 10 p. m. Mr. Robert A. Blackwell, baritone soloist and teacher of voice, will be at home to his many friends Saturday, January 1st, 1916, at his residence, 2008 13th street northwest. Misses Harriet Shephard, Cora Beinder, Aurelia Winfy, Ada Taylor, Annie Harris and Carrie Thompson will receive on New Year's Day from 3 to 6 p. m., at 1305 Q street northwest. ness of the sister of the bride the marriage was quiet and only,members of the immediate families were present. The bride is a graduate of the Myrtilla Miner Normal School No. 2, Class 14, and is now chief of the Correspondence Department of the National Benefit Association. Upon the request of the secretary of the Association, the bride will remain in the employee of the company due to her proficient service and knowledge of the work of that department. The groom is a product of Washington schools and a member of the local force of letter carriers. The Reverend W. H. Jernagin officiated. Card of Thanks I wish to convey through the valuable columns of The Bee, to the patrons of my mail route my gratitude and thanks for the many tokens of appreciation given at this Xmas season. Wishing all a healthy, prosperous New Year. I am very cordially. LEON S. WORMLEY GREGORY'S RETURNED GREGORY'S RETURNED. Prof. Thomas M. Gregory of Howard University and Rev. Gregory, pastor of the People's Congregational Church, have returned to the city from Cambridge, Mass., where they have been in attendance of the burial of their father, the late James M. Gregory, at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. THE TUESDAY EVENING CLUB. The Tuesday evening of social workers extends a "New Year's Greeting" to all and hope before many more New Years to have the Home for Delinquent Colored Girls of the District of Columbia, for which, they are exerting so much effort, well under way. BOY SCOUTS. Some of the boys from Satterlee Troops Nos. 500, 501, 502, rendered valuable services in assisting the committee with a community Xmas tree at Twenty-fourth street and Virginia avenue northwest on Wednesday, December 29. It could be seen at a glance that Scouts do things different. It was reported at Satterlee House that a certain boy who was a terror at school was seen to stop two boys from fighting and send them in opposite directions. When asked by his teacher why he had made such a decided change, he said: "I'm a Boy Scout now, and we must do some good turn for somebody every day." Remember the Boy Scout concert on January 20, 1916, at John Wesley Church, Fourteenth and Corcoran streets, and help us make it a great success. Tickets of admission will be on sale January 1, 1916. Price 25 cents each. Proceeds to buy musical instruments for Boy Scout Drum, Flife and Bugle Corps. MR. AND MRS. ROSE ENTERTAIN. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Rose, 1021 Twenty-first street northwest, two of the best-known citizens in the northwest, gave a delightful dinner Sunday afternoon in honor of Rev. Richard Grymes, Edward Newman and Frank Bundy. Among the guests were: Mrs. Jennie Shilton, Mrs. Walls, Mrs. Guymon, Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Green; Mrs. Scott, Dr. S. M. Plere, Judge Robert H. Terrell, Mr. Walter Wilberforce, Mr. Jesse Jones, Mr. Willis Jones and Mr. W Calvin Chase. The dinner was served in courses, which were ten. At the conclusion of the repast the guests repaired to the reception parlors above and many compliments were bestowed upon the young men who have taken up the ministry. Judge Terrell, in a very beautiful address, followed by Mr. Wilburn, paid many compliments and gave some good advice. Mr. and Mrs. Rose, the host and hostess, are two congenial companions who never fall to make all in whose company they are thrown, agreeable and happy. Mr. and Mrs. Rose are prominent church workers. ANNIVERSARY DINNER Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Dains celebrated their third anniversary by a dinner to their friends December 26, at their cozy residence, 45th street, Deanwood, D.C. Among those present were Miss Clarice McGoines, Miss Anna Morris, Mrs. Wm. Jones, Mrs. Phillip Jacobs, Dr. S. E. Burke, Mr. J. S. Green, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Green, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Davis. Mr. Davis presented to his wife a beautiful silver carving set. ABLINGTON, VA Miss Florence Johnson entertained few friends this week. VOTE BENEFIT TO WOMAN AND STATE National Democratic Committeeman John Pattison Asserts Women Improved Them In Tone and Character. Another Declares Voting Is Human Right—Has Helped Washington. Washington.—One of the best ways to find out how equal suffrage works is to listen to what the people in the equal suffrage states have to say about woman suffrage. The testimony of Mr. John Pattison, national Democratic committeeman of Washington, carries weight not only on account of Mr. Pattison's position, but because it is founded on facts and not on theories. When Mr. Pattison was interviewed he confessed frankly that at first he was opposed to woman suffrage on sentimental grounds. He had been taught to put woman on a pedestal, and he didn't just see how he was going to keep her on a pedestal if she persisted in going to the polls. He now acknowledges that to have been a false alarm and says that if a return to the old order of things were put to the voters today 90 per cent of the male voters would vote for woman suffrage. In a long and intimate connection with politics he has seen the convention halls and polls, "which formerly were too often the scene of drunkenness and violence, improve in tone and character by the presence of the women delegates and voters." Women, he finds, have shown an active and helpful interest in civics and school matters. In municipal affairs they are keen, earnest workers, but national politics they are inclined to leave to the men. When Mr. Pattison was reminded that opponents of woman suffrage in the cast held that equal suffrage had proved harmful to the western states, he negatived the idea emphatically. "It has been, the best thing that has ever happened to us," said Mr. Pattison. "Our women of the west are the best mothers in the world, the best wives in the world, the sweetest sweet-hearts in the world." "Why shouldn't they be? was the way Mr. Charles Lund, former chairman of the state Republican committee, answer the question, "Should women vote?" "They are just as capable of voting as the average man; they have the same brains, the same interests, the same feelings and prejudices. Suffrage has been a good thing for Washington, and it has been a good thing for the women. There have been no radical changes, but there has been a perceptible improvement in the tone of politics." Mr. Arthur Lee, president of the school board of Spokane, had this to say on woman suffrage: "If the women of Washington want the responsibility of the ballot the men of Washington want them to have it.Equal suffrage is still a comparatively recent innovation in Washington, and it is hardly fair to judge women's capacity for government in the few years that they have had an opportunity to voice their opinions. But it certainly has not worked any harm to the government and in instances has been of real benefit." Mr. Charles S. Albert, attorney for the Great Northern railroad, in indorsing woman suffrage says: "Some people seem to have an idea that voting is a ceremony that people perform laboriously, with much expenditure of time and energy. All we do in Washington is to go first to the primaries, the woman with her shopping bag or sometimes with her market basket, and the man with his newspaper, and when we get to the primaries if we don't know anything about the candidates we inquire from some one who does know, the women asking questions just as the men do. Then he trots off to his office and she to her shopping or to her home, and we don't consume any more of our time with politics until election day. Then we go cast our votes. It really is very easy—not exactly an arduous and nerve racking performance to ruin a woman's character or break down her health. We believe. in equal suffrage in Washington just as we believe in wives and homes and children." WAHB. THE BEAR. SLAIN. Grizzly Famous In Story Killed on Wyoming Ranch. Cody, Wyo. — Wahb, the big bear made famous in stories by Ernest Seton Thompson, is dead. His long career was ended a few days ago by A. Anderson, who owns the ranch on which the animal killed. It was from Mr. Anderson's ranch that Mayor Mitchell of New York hunted bears last spring. Mr. Anderson has killed four bears during the summer, all on his own ranch. For years it has been the desire of Mr. Anderson to kill Wahb, but the animal always succeeded in outwitting the hunters. An Indian Princess Dead. Wabash, Ind.-Kill-so Zuah, a Miami Indian princess, reputed to be 105 years old, dled at her home, near here. She had been ill for several weeks. A son Anthony (White Loom) Revarre, and a daughter (Happy Fawn) Johnson, were with the aged princess when she died. Wanted Intelligent Colored Men and Women To Handle Agency for the Only Authentic LIFE OF DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Book now ready for distribution. Only Story of the Life of Dr. Washington having the approval of M s. Washington. Agents making from $5 to $25 per day Write at once to Ralph W. Tyler, Columbus, Ohio Famous for Fifteen Years as the House of Quality. A quiet and attractive place for Ladies and Gentlemen to Lunch or Dine. The Food and Liquid Refreshments Served to You at Gaskin's are not only the best that money can buy, but is skillfully prepared by experienced men and appetizingly set before you. 320 Eighth St., Bet. Pa. Ave and D. Sts. N. W. 1 DR. GEO. W. MURRAY. Who Wishes All a Happy Year. DR. GEO. W. MURRAY, The South Washington I Dr. Geo. W. Murray, the South gist, is a household favorite among first colored druggist in the ent among his people. He is one of the men in the business. Dr. George cist, a man of business and willing and distress. To his many thousa prosperous New Year. Emancipation (Admissi The 53rd anniversary of Abraham tion will be Monday Evening, a John Wesley Church, corner Four U. S. Senator Moses E. Clapp o B. McMadden of Illinois, w A fine musical program has been a and instrument The various churches and benevol vited to participate in The public is welcome. Admissi BOARD'S DR 1912½ Fourteenth THAT'S THE With Washington Pioneer Veteran in Murray, the South Washington pioneer and favorite among the people. Just in the entire city and a pub he is one of the most pleasant of us. Dr. George W. Murray is a business and willing and ready to put his many thousand patrons he will wear. Disipation Celebration (Admission Free) Day of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation will be celebrated Saturday Evening, January 3rd, 1914 at North, corner Fourteenth and Corner Jones E. Clapp of Minnesota, and on of Illinois, will be the principal program has been arranged, including and instrumental music. Les and benevolent organizations participate in this great celebric ic is welcome. Doors open 7:30 Admission Free. D'S DRUG ST Fourteenth Street, North THAT'S THE PLACE Dr. Geo. W. Murray, the South Washington pioneer veteran drugist, is a household favorite among the people. Dr. Murray is the first colored druggist in the entire city and a popular pharmacist among his people. He is one of the most pleasant and accommodating men in the business. Dr. George W. Murray is a thorough pharmacist, a man of business and willing and ready to please those in need and distress. To his many thousand patrons he wishes a happy and prosperous New Year. Emancipation Celebration (Admission Free) The 53rd anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation will be celebrated Monday Evening, January 3rd, 1916 at John Wesley Church, corner Fourteenth and Corcoran Sts. N. W. U. S. Senator Moses E. Clapp of Minnesota, and Hon. Martin B. McMadden of Illinois, will be the principal speakers A fine musical program has been arranged, including the chorus, solos and instrumental music. The various churches and benevolent organizations are cordially invited to participate in this great celebration. The public is welcome. Doors open 7:30 P. M. Admission Free. CHAS. J. JAVINS & SONS Dealers in Fresh Fish, Oysters, Terrapin Poultry, Game, Etc. Center Market, B Street Wing Oyster House, 930 C Street N. W Phone Main 3696 FREE—50c. Bottle Cocoa Nut Oil Shampoo—FREE. Buy a 25c jar Barnard's Complex lion Cream, the guaranteed remedy for rough skin and pimples, and receive absolutely free a 50 cent bottle of Barnard's Cocoanut Oil Shampoo. Present this at any of our stores PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE. Main Store, 7th and K northwest. a-o-2-ff. SUBURBAN DRUGGIST DR. H. Eugard One of the best-known drug stores in the East is that of Dr. H. Edgar Lewis, corner 63rd street and Easter avenue, N. E. When you get off the car at Chesapeake Junction look to the right while face is looking east and you will see one of the best known and only drug stores in that section. There will 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. FREE Pioneer Veteran Druggist. In Washington pioneer veteran drug- ing the people. Dr. Murray is the free city and a popular pharmacist most pleasant and accommodating W. Murray is a thorough pharma- and ready to please those in need and patrons he wishes a happy and Celebration (on Free) Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation celebrated January 3rd, 1916 eighteenth and Corcoran Sts. N. W. of Minnesota, and Hon. Martin will be the principal speakers arranged, including the chorus, solos ment music. nt organizations are cordially in- this great celebration. Doors open 7:30 P. M. on Free. RUG STORE Street, Northwest E PLACE NEWHOME "I'll get it for my wife" NO OTHER LIKE IT. NO OTHER AS GOOD. Purchase the "NEW HOME" and you will have a life asset at the price you pay. The elimination of repair expense and the maintenance of interior life-long services at home cost. In on having the "NEW HOME" WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. Known the world over for superior sewing qualities. GUSTAVE OPPENHEIM 800 E Street Northwest. Phone. Main 4480 citizens' mass meeting held in Washington, October 22, 1883, when notable addresses were delivered by Frederick Douglas, Robert G. Ingersoll and Judge Samuel Shellebarger. Again he was elected permanent secretary of the National. Convention of Colored Americans of which Douglas was president, held in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1883 to consider ways and means for the elevation of the status of the Negro in this country. Professor Gregory counted among his personal friends such distinguished Americans as William McKinley, John Sherman, Mark Hanna, Robert G. Ingersoll, Theodore Burton and others. He was named by Secretary Blaine as Consul to Leeds,' England, but his appointment failed through the assassination of President Garfield. In 1897 Mr. Gregory was called to the Principalship of the Berlentown Industrial School. When he assumed charge the school was housed in a couple of dilapidated frame-houses in the town and had an enrollment of nine students. In a short time he had the school placed under the State Board of Education and its location changed to the famous Parnell estate of 225 acres, the beautiful home of Admiral Charles Stewart, Commander of the ship "Constitution," better known as "Old Ironsides" in the war of the Revolution and in the war of 1812. The appropriation from the state was increased from $3,000 until it aggregated annually $45,000. During his administration the present plant of modern dormitories and administrative buildings were erected and the agricultural and industrial departments well equipped. From nine students at the beginning of his administration, the enrollment had increased to over one hundred when he resigned last summer. Upon his retirement the State Board of Education passed a resolution expressing its appreciation of his services to the state in the development of the Bordertown School. Professor Gregory was the author of "Frederick Douglas, the Orator," a book which has been well received by the public. Senator George F. Hoar said of it, "I commend Professor Gregory's work on Frederick Douglas to public favor. Mr. Douglas is one of the most interesting characters in our recent political life and well deserves this loving memorial from his friend." In all of his labors as well as in his final illness, Professor Gregory had his capable and loving wife by his side. She was Fannie E. Hogan of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and a student at Howard University at the time of her marriage to Professor Gregory in 1873. For forty-two years they labored faithfully and sacrificingly for the uplift of the race. Mrs. Gregory as preceptress of the Bordertown School contributed largely to the growth of the institution, was loved by her girls and respected by the colored and white citizens of the state. Professor and Mrs. Gregory have been blessed by a family of four children. Professor Gregory put into practice his high ideals of education by sending his children to the best schools, although at a great sacrifice. The eldest child, Eugene Monroe, is a graduate of Harvard College, of the Columbian Law School, and is a successful lawyer in New York city. The second son, James Francis, who graduated from Amherst College at the Yale Divinity School, was assistant principal of the Bordertown School and is now pastor of the People's Congregational, Church of Washington, D. C. The daughter, Margaret, attended Boston University and is the wife of Principal Mason A. Hawkins of the Baltimore Colored High School, who is a graduate of Harvard College and the holder of the degree of Master of Arts from Columbia University. The young est child, Montgomery, is a graduate of Williston Seminary, of Harvard College and is assistant professor of English in the College Department of Howard University. Professor James M. Grégory.will always be remembered as a pioneer educator of the Negro race; as a champion of the highest and broadest educational opportunities for his people, as an advocate of the political rights of his race, and as a man of noble character and lofty ideals. The impressive and largely attended funeral services of the late Professor James Monroe Gregory held yesterday afternoon at the People's 'Congregational Church, on M street, were a fitting tribute to his life-long career and services as an educator both in this city at Howard University, and as principal of the New Jersey State Training School for Colored Youth at Bordertown, N. J. For twenty-five years the late Professor Gregory was professor of Latin at Howard University, and for eighteen years at the head of the institution at Bordertown. The services were conducted by the Rev. Francis J. Grimke of the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian church, assisted by President Stephen Morrel Newman of Howard University, and the Rev. L. M. Moore, Dean of the Teachers College. Musical selections were rendered by Miss Lulu V. Childs, and the Howard University Quartette and the People's Choir. Men prominent in the educational and professional life of the city, former associates of the deceased, together with many family friends and former pupils, assembled to pay their last respects. The speakers, themselves associates and friends for many years, recalled his pioneer service in the early days of the foundation of Howard University, his prominent and useful part in politics and race leadership in the days of the Hon. Frederick Douglas and the great struggle for civic rights and political recognition, and his consecration even to the last to the ideals and cause of the higher education. He was founder and for eight years president of the American Association of Educators of Colored Youth. Rev. Grimke in the funeral eulogy stressed this, and the example of the splendidly equipped school, largely the result of his labors, which now stands as one of the most useful and promising of the state endowed institutions for Negro education in the North. President Newman conveyed the official condolence of the Howard University, and in an eloquent and appropriate way spoke of the consecration of Professor Gregory's early life to the interests of the struggling university. Ware's Dept. Store Studies Furnishings Genl. Furnishings 1832-14 N.W. WARE'S DEPARTMENT STORE 1832 Fourteenth Street N: W., Near T Street. Full Line of Standard Makes of Shoes for the Whole Families' and Gents' Furnishing, Hoisery and Rubber Goods. Caps and Children's Wear. Earnestly Solicits Your Patronage Values Ware's Shoes Wear Well Honest X M A S CAKES and CREAM Have your Fruit and Pound Cake Made to Order EO. H. AMREID WHOLESALE BAKER AND CONFECTIONER ICE CREAM 1009 New York Avenue, Northwest JAMES H. 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Mrs. Bauman says she believes that the mummy worked a spell upon the members of her family, and she is hopeful that she can break this by giving the head away. Her son died four years ago, and her husband died last month. The skull is that of Queen Hatshepsut, or Natsus, of the line of Thothmes. It was unearthed by Mr. Bauman in September, 1909, while he and his wife were traveling in Egypt. The head weighs about five pounds and is covered with a brown black cloth, which is glued tight to the flesh. Openings in the cloth tight glisten eyes, and it is believed that they are polished agates. The cars and markings of the face show distinctly. Queen Hatshepsut, according to Mrs. Bauman, ruled about 1578 B. C. She followed the reign of Amasis, of the eighteenth dynasty, who overthrew the Hykksos, or shepherd kings. Amasis' son Amenophis, or Amenhotep I, became the patron saint of the Theban Necropolis, Thutmosis, or Thothmes I, next to rule, penetrated into Nubia beyond the Third cataract and also into Syria as far as the Euphrates. Queen Hatshepsuutt followed, her father and ruled with her brother, Thothmes II, and independently. She is characterized in history as a most energetic ruler and one accustomed to have her way. "Tradition tells us that moving a body from its native soil and tomb will bring ruin to the holder," said Mrs. Bauman. "I did not give this much thought. I did not like the head, but my husband seemed to place no belief in the superstition. The eyes seemed so penetrating, they were a kind of agate and sparred dimly out of the folds of cloth. years ago my son died here while husband and I were travelling in many. We came home at once, may have been a warning. Recently my husband was taken ill, night while sitting in his chair he ad my name, and five minutes later was dead. am through-with the head—in his notes of the Egyptian trip Mr. Bauman called the head a 'treasure'—and I will feel safer with it out of my home. It seems to have worked its evil spell here." CLIFF DWELLINGS DECAY. Professor Nels C. Nelson, Archaeologist, Pleads For Their Preservation. Pleads For Their Preservation. Santa Fe, N. M.-Immediate action must be taken to preserve the cliff dwellings and other ancient ruins of iwest, according to Professor elson, a widely known archaeo reached here after an 800 year, during which he visited between Mesa Verde, Colo', and Zuni, N. M. The famous Chaco canyon ruins of New Mexico are in a lamentable state of deterioration, and steps should be taken at once to prevent further decay, Professor Nelson declared. He has conducted extensive excavations in various parts of New Mexico. FISHING AND TOBACCO. Pioneer Thinks They Helped Him In Reaching Green Old Age. Grant, Mich.—Hinson Cole, a ploner of Muskegon and Newaygo counties, who recently passed his one hundred and first milestone, thinks that his green old age is accounted for in part by the fact that for the last eighty years he has used tobacco moderately and always spent a goodly share of his time fishing. Cole wanted to enlist for the civil war, but was turned down by Uncle Sam, as he was past forty-six years of age and too old for active duty. For eighty years Mr. Cole has enjoyed a local fame as the leading fisherman hercabouts. Alligator Asleep In Sewer. Greensboro, N. C.—It was while a number of the workers on the job were preparing to put a storm sewer on the proper grade that an astonishing discovery was made, a find for which many solutions have been offered, but none accepted. An alligator boasting a growth, or length, of twelve inches, one foot, was found reposing and snoozing in the mud at the bottom of this storm sewer. Hunts Brother Fifty-five Years. Toledo, O.—After a separation of Fifty-five years Mrs. Helen McCullough, a widow of this city, has located her brother, J. D. Bingham, at Kalamazoo, Mich. COP THOUGHT IT "GOAT." But Elks Club Steps as Natchez, Miss, Harbored Real Possum. Natchez, Miss. While patrolling his beat on Franklin street Policeman Ed Gahan saw a mysterious animal on the steps of the Elks club. The cop, thinking that the "goat" had escaped, executed a fanking and enveloping movement and captured the animal. Believing it was the official "goat," the officer had prepared for desperate resistance, but immediate surrender was made. He found that he had captured a possum of enormous size. The possum was placed under arrest, taken to the station house and a charge of prowling entered against him. Not being able to explain his presence in the heart of the city and especially at the Elks club, the possum was condemned to execution and fell into the clutches of the colored jailor of the city hall. TREED BLACK CAT. Hunters Thought It Possum and Waited All Night. Saylersville, Ky.—Recently J. S. Adams with his two sons, Carl and Buny, went opossum hunting. They started about 9 o'clock, and about 12 o'clock his wife began to get uneasy, and still they did not come home. Next morning she went out and got the neighbors to make a search for them, and while she was getting breakfast she looked up the hill and saw them coming. When his wife asked him what had delayed him he said: "We were on the hill when the dog made a dive into the underbrush and then treed something. We went to the tree and thought it was a coon, and we lay down on the leaves and went to sleep. The next morning we saw that we had treed a big black cat instead of a coon." "LITTLE PIPES" PLENTY. But "Soup" Ran Low—Slang of Wet Goods Drummer. Drumright, Okla.—In the code of the whisky peddlers and runners throughout the oil fields "big pipe" means quart bottles of whisky and "little pipe" means pints. Beer is called "soup" when telegrams are sent or when it is ordered by telephone. The code was revealed when a dealer at Wirt ordered by telephone from Waurika and got the wrong man on the wire. "I have plenty of 'big pipe.'" he said, "but I am entirely out of 'little pipe' and you may send along some 'soup.'" The man who received the message made inquiries and learned that the order was for whisky and beer in the code. FARMER FINDS GOOD BUSINESS IN SKUNKS Alleutown, Pa.—A unique enterprise in Lehigh county is the skunk farm of Solomon Hausman, near Bittner's corner, in Lowhill township. A vigorous man of forty, Mr. Hausman books more like a successful country doctor than a farmer and in addition to being a successful agriculturist is a prosperous dealer in skins. One of his cherished possessions is a valuable overcoat made of raccoon skins which he himself shot or trapped. The growing scarcity of furs and their rapid increase in price were Mr. Hausman's motives in making the experiment of a skunk farm, cut out of ten acres of his estate. Last year he killed sixty skunks for market, but this year expects about 400. He has been successful in bringing them around to the desired color and believes that by another year he will have 90 per cent of them pure black. The blacks are the most valuable, their skins at present commanding $3 each, while those striped or mixed with white are quoted at $1.50 and less. The skunk farm is not a picturesque place, consisting chiefly of holes in the ground, with boxes here and there for houses. There is but one litter a year, which runs from eight to ten kittens. In December the fur bearers are ready for slaughter. The skunks must be fed once a day, and Mr. Hausman has discovered that the food they like best and on which they thrive best is boiled potatoes. QUAIL IN POULTRY YARD. Delaware Farmer Finds Fourteen, Who Makes Thesewears at Home. Bridgeville. Del.—Henry Savage, a Nantickle Hundred farmer, has a covey of quail and has become so attached to them that they will be spared from the hunter's gun, and he intends making a business of raising them for the market. Recently Savage went out into his poultry yard and was astonished to find fourteen quail feeding with his chickens. At night they went in the poultry house and huddled in a corner, while the chickens took their accustomed roosts. Eagle a Mascot In Navy. Norfolk, Va.—A live American eagle has been added to the zoological collection of the navy. It is the only eagle in the navy and is the mascot of the crew of the battleship New Hamshire. The eagle was trapped by members of the crew in Dismal swamp. RECORD BELL RINGER. Bouth Bend (Ind.) Exton Pulled at Rate of 755 Miles in Seventeenth Years. South Bend, Ind.-Seventeenth years as sexton at St. Patrick's Catholic church in this city, pulling the rope on the great bell at the church more than 750 miles in that time, is the unusual record which has just been completed by Charles S. Schubert. He has rung the bell for practically 7,000 services. He has averaged one service a day through the year and three times on Sunday, making an annual total of 420 services. In addition to this, Schubert has rung the bell three times a day for the angelus. For each service he rings the bell twice. He averages ringing the bell six times on week days and nine on Sunday. Therefore in a year, averaging twenty-five strokes to the pull for the 2,346 times he rings the bell annually, he would give: the bell 65,650 strokes. Now, in each pull he jerks the rope four feet, making 234-600 feet annually, or 3,988,200 feet, or 735½ miles in seventeen years. GRANDPA OF WOLVES. Caught by a Wisconsin Sheriff at Twin Lakes Weighed. 119 Pounds. Lakes Weighed 119 Pounds. Rhinelander, Wis. "The largest timber wolf ever seen in the county was trapped by Deputy Sheriff Andrew Anderson near Twin Lakes. The deputy brought the animal's body to Gagen, where he had it on display for several days. Mr. Anderson, who has trapped for forty years and has captured more wild animals than almost any man in the state, declares that he has never before seen a wolf anywhere near as large. Weighing 119 pounds, the body measured six feet from the end of the nose to the tip of the tail. The animal was three feet in height and had been caught in a trap before, the right forefoot having been clipped off. BLIND COUPLE MARRIED. Both Born 'Sightless, They Are Happy Now—Attracted by Her Voice. Lafayette, Ind.—Without even having seen each other, love came to Ella. Reeves of Lafayette and Frank J. Wagner of Terre Haute, and still without ever looking into each other's eyes they were quietly married here recently by Thomas Bridges, justice of the peace. Both are blind and have been so from birth. Wagner is a plano tuner. He came here on a visit, met Miss Reeves and fell in love with her voice. He made the trip here for his marriage without assistance, and the blind husband and wife, after a short stay here, will journey alone to Terre Haute for residence. CO-ED'S HUBBY WAS "MADE TO ORDER" Evanson, lh.-Mrs. Howard Osborn, college bride of Northwestern university, always said if she married at all she'd marry a model man. Having no respect for what modern civilization is producing in the way of manly perfection, she proceeded to model a man after her own liking. Result: She's now the bride of a handsome young collegian, first in athletics, first in scholarship, first in the hearts of his fellow students at Northwestern. The college bride's plan has Mrs. E H. Harriman's million dollar scheme for perfecting the human race beaten by a whole generation. Mrs. Harriman's perfect man will not arrive until 1980; Mrs. Osborn's is a 1915 model. And he owes his model character not to science, but to romance. When Osborn came from Coldwater, Mich., to Northwestern university to "work his way through college" the first coed he became interested in was Mildred Lamke. Mildred didn't knit him a rose colored tie, nor did she embroider college pennants for him, but she did take a great interest in his diet, in his manner of lying and his plan of study. The very first present she gave him—three days after their first meeting—was this set of rules: Rise at 6 in the morning. Cold shower bath and exercise every morning. Breakfast on dry toast and coffee. Pay close attention to co-eds. No smoking, no drinking, no loafing, no overeating. Sleep eight hours out of twenty-four. Practice daily in athletic field. Howard followed every rule faithfully for four years. When he was graduated last June he had a gold medal for athletics, a gold medal for scholarship, several medals for minor achievements—and the most popular girl in college for his promised bride. Kentia Minute Record. Minneapolis, Min. - When Elmer Norton was arrested for begging a charge of vaguely was placed against him by Detective T. J. Kelly. The detective searched the one legman and found a little book bound in red leather. In Norton's pocket, which showed that he not only kept a minute record of every mile traveled, every cent spent for transportation and every person who donated to him, but that he at least kept other records the meaning of which the police can only hazard a guess. EARTH'S BETTER DAY IS DRAWING NEAR The Divinely Appointed Remedy For the World's Unrest. The Opening of the New Year Suggests the Dawning of the New Age The Change of Dispensation Manifest to All, but Understood by Few The King of Clory Soon to Come In The Great Struggle In the Spiritual Heaven—God L. Judging His People New York City, Jan. 2—Pastor R. Russell gave a very impressive discourse this evening at the New York City Temple. W. Cord St., neat Broadway. His text was, "He that sault upon the Throne said. Behold I make all things new."—Revelation PASTOR RUSSELL New York City Jan. 21 - Pastor Bruce - gave a very impressive discourse this evening at the New York City Temple, W. Church St. near Broadway. It is text was, "He that sulphur the Thorn said. Behold I make all things new." - Revelation 21:5. The speaker began by pointing out the similarities between the opening of a New Year and the opening of a new ledger. It is a favorable time for putting into effect good resolutions for governing the New Year. Those who make no resolutions make very little progress in character-building. he asserted; for poor fallen humanity needs all the supports which a well-directed will can give it. He did not advocate basty, and 'sometimes' unreasonable vows, resolutions and pledges, thoughtlessly taken and soon forgotten, but a thoughtful consideration of the matter, and a full determination to pursue the proper course. The close of the year, he declared, is the time for taking stock and for estimating the profits and losses of the year. It is a time of judgment, decision—a time for issuing dividends, rewards; a time for the meeting of directors and for the election of officers and servants for the incoming year. So at the close of this Gospel Age, its affairs are being wound up. The Lord is judging His people, and is about to reward the faithful in glory. And the world must be set in order for the new arrangement about to be inaugurated. Pastor Russell then discussed the approaching Messianic Kingdom. He showed that the earth is the one province of creation in rebellion against Jehovah, the Emperor of the Universe, Man, the king of earth, was created in the image and likeness of God, with the Divine Law written in his heart. But he rebelled against his Over-Lord and brought himself and all his descendants under a death sentence (Genesis 3:17-19). The laws of heredity have so operated that today Adams's children find, the average of life less than fifty years. The dying experiences of humanity are manifested in mental, moral and physical degradation. With all our knowledge and medical skill, the race continues to weaken, and the proportion of the insane to increase. Once Bible students would have said that God is upon the throne of earth; and that, not satisfied with present upalling conditions, the Creator had arranged that at death all humanity except the Elect Church should be turned over fully to the control of demons, empowered by Divine foreordination to torture everlastingly the poor unfortunate of Adam's family. These same Bible students would have resented any suggestion that God is NOT now reigning over the earth; that instead, the world is under the domination of Satan. (John 14:30; 2 Corinthians 4:4). But with facilities far superior to those enjoyed by our forefathers, Bible students are finding that the horrible teachings of the past came not from the Bible, but are "doctrines of demons," promulgated during the Dark Ages.—1 Timothy 4:1. God gave the domination of earth to man. But as he lost his perfection, he became the slave of sin and of Satan: The Adversary and his fallen angels have exercised all their power for man's ensnarement and degradation. Their influence would have effected man's overthrow had not the Almighty provided humanity with will power and to a large extent forced the evil spirits to respect it. As a result, human deprivacy has made much less rapid progress than it might otherwise have done. If mankind realized the true situation, undoubtedly the human will would more persistently oppose the wiles of the Devil. Evil spirits hide their identity, and through spirit mediums personate the dead, who according to the Bible are asleep in death.—Eccl. 9:5, 6, 10: Psalm 146:4; etc. By Jehovah's appointment, man's Redeemer is to be the great King of Glory, who will reign a thousand years and "make all things new." Our Lord likened His Second Advent to the coming of a thief in the night, when men would be off guard, not expecting a change in earth's rulership. He intimates that His loyal saints will first be taken, while mankind will be in ignorance of the fact. Next He will "bind the strong man, and then spell his house."—Matthew 12:22-29; 24:42-44. This implies a struggle; for the strong man—Satan—has a great host serving him, ignorant of the fact that he is a usurper. Thus many will be found fighting against God, thinking that they are doing Him service. When the Kingdom honors are distributed, some very prominent in the ministry of Christ's own Church will be surprised that they receive none.—Matthew 7:22; 23; Luke 12:45-48. Christian Xander's 353 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. W. No Branch Houses Phone Main 274. Heating Co. TR-MAGIC 159 IN LONG THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S.$100 POSTAGE PAID. SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER Address all letters to Magic Shampoo Drier Co., Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY.—And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the earliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Aluminum Comb cannot injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Pomade. Best on the market. Price per box, 86c. Alcohol Heater, price 86c. Liberal terms to agents. Write for Illustration. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA LEWIS-DRUG STORE. A FEW SPECIAL PRICES. 20c pt. Crude Carbolic Acid 25c pt. Spirits of Turpent 10c lb. Epsam Salt 10c lb. Boric Acid 40c pt. Castor Oil 20c can Robinson Barley 20c pt. Sol. Soda Mint 15c lb. Powdered Sulphur 5c Nursing Bottles, 3 for. $1.50 Fountain Syringe 25c Sal Hepatica 25c Bromo Seltzer Nerve and Bone Liniment. Improved Dyspepsia Tablets 5c Wax Paper, for lunches, DRUGS, STATION H. I. 63rd and Opp. Chesapeake Station. SEEBY DRUG COMPANY 3 IN ONE OILS CLEANS. POLISHES. PREVENTS RUST. 3-in-One pound that never perfectly sewing machi- guns, lawnmowers—every office. No grease. No aci- and polishes perfectly all ve- Sprinkled on a yard of black che- 3-in-One absolutely prevents fixtures, gas ranges, everything into the unseen metal pores and Free—3-in-One—Free. 3-in-One Dictionary of hundreds 3-in-One is sold in all good 50c (8 oz., ¼ pint). Also 3-IN-ONE 43 DA Bread Arbolic Acid. Turpentine. At. Al. Barley Mint. Sulphur. Us, 3 for. Stringe. Iniment. Table Tablets, lunches, 3 for. STATIONERY, CIGARS AND H. EDGAR LEWIS, 63rd and Eastern Ave. N. E. Station. QUINADE GROWS HAIR REMOVES DANDRUFF SEND FOR SAMPLE QUINASOAP THE IDEAL SHAMPOO 50AP THOROUGHLY CLEANS THE SCALP QUINACOMB HAIR STRAIGHTENER SHAMPOO DRYER QUINADE 25¢: QUINASOAP 50¢: QUINASOAP 25¢: AT ALL SHOPCISTS. BUG COMPANY, NEW YORK OILS. LISHES. RUST. 3-in-One is a light, pure oil com- mand that never gums. 3-in-One lubricat- ing machines, typewriters, bicycles, loc- terns—everything that ever needs oiling in- sease. No acid. A little 3-in-One on a goo- cety all veneered or varnished furniture of black cheesecloth it makes an Ideal Daly presents rust on gun barrels, auto fo- everything metal, indoors or out, in an- all pores and forms a protecting "overco- Free. Write today for generous fift- hundreds of uses. In all good stores in 3-size bottles: 10c (1 mint). Also in new patented Handy Oil O- IN-ONE OIL COMPANY DA Broadway New York City 20c pt. Crude Carbolic Acid. .10c 25c pt. Spirits of Turpentine. .15c 10c lb. Epsam Salt. .5c 25c lb. Boric Acid. .19c 40c pt. Castor Oil. .25c 20c can Robinson Barley. .15c 25c pt. Sol. Soda Mint. .15c 15c lb. Powdered Sulphur. .10c 5c Nursing Bottles, 3 for. .10c $1.50 Fountain Syringe $1.00 25c Sal Hepatica .20c 25c Bromo Seltzer .20c Nerve and Bone Liniment. .25c Improved Dyspepsia Tablets .25c 5c Wax Paper, for lunches, 3 for. .10c QUINADE GROWS HAIR REMOVES DANDRUFF SEND FOR SAMPLE QUINASOAP THE IDEAL SHAMPOO SOAP THOROUGHLY CLEANSSES THE SCALP QUINACOMB HAIR STRAIGHTENER SHAMPOO DRYER QUINADE 25¢ QUINASOAP 30¢ QUINASOAP 25¢ AT ALL DRUGSTORES SEEBY DRUG COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY, N. Y. 3 IN ONE OILS. CLEANS. POLISHES. PREVENTS RUST 3-in-One is a light, pure oil compound that never gums. 3-in-One lubricates perfectly sewing machines, typewriters, bicycles, locks, clocks, guns, lawnmowers—everything that ever needs olling in your home or office. No grease. No acid. A little 3-in-One on a soft cloth cleans and polishes perfectly all veneered or varnished furniture and woodwork. Sprinkled on a yard of black cheesecloth it makes an ideal Dustless Dusting Cloth. 3-in-One absolutely prevents rust on gun barrels, auto fixtures, bath room fixtures, gas ranges, everything metal, indoors or out, in any climate. It sinks into the unseen metal pores and forms a protecting "overcoat" which stays on. Free—3-in-One-Free. Write today for generous free bottle and the 3-in-One Dictionary of hundreds of uses. 3-in-One is sold in all good stores in 3-size bottles: 10c (1 oz.), 25c (3 oz.), 50c (8 oz. ½ pint). Also in new patented Handy Oil Can, 25c (3½ oz.). 3-IN-ONE OIL COMPANY 42 D A Broadway New York City AT ALL GOOD DEALERS 50% UP STYLE 4523 --- --- 3 for. EVERY, CIGARS AND CANDY. EDGAR LEWIS, and Eastern Ave. N. E. Phone, Lincoln QUINADE BROWS HAIR LOVES DANDRUFF SEND FOR SAMPLE QUINASOAP DEAL SHAMPOO SOAP HIGHLY CLEANSSES THE SCALP QUINACOMB STRAIGHTENER SHAMPOO DRYER QUINADE5010 QUINADE254 AT ALL ORUGG1575 IS a light, pure oil com- merer gums. 3-in-One lubricates lines, typewriters, bicycles, locks, clocks, thing that ever needs oiling in your home or 1. A little 3-in-One on a soft cloth cleans seemed or varnished furniture and woodwork. Usecloth it makes an ideal Dustless Dusting Clot on gun barrels, auto fixtures, bath ro- metal, indoors or out, in any climate. It also forms a protecting "overcoat" which stays Write today for generous free bottle and of uses. stores in 3-size bottles: 10c (1 oz.), 25c (3 oz.) in new patented Handy Oil Can, 25c (3½ oz.) OIL COMPANY way New York City Beautiful Bust and Shoulders are possible if you will wear a scientifically constructed Bien Jole Brassiere. The dragging weight of an unconfined bust so stretches the supporting muscles that the contour of the figure is spoiled. BIEN JOLE IN AN JOLE BRASSIERES put the bust back where it belongs, prevent the bust from having the most possible garment fit. Ensure the holder of dragging muscles and confine the flesh of the shoulder giving a graceful line to the entire upper body. They are the daintest and most suitable materials and styles: Cross Back, Hook Front, Surplice, Band-eau, etc. Boned with "Walohn," the rustless boning—permitting washing and amoval. Have your dealer show you bien Jole Brassiere, if not stocked, we will gladly send him, prepaid, samples to show you. BENJAMIN & JOHNSS 51 Warren Street Newark, N. J. FROZE HER SKIN WHITE. Doctor Recounts Effect of Ether on Colored Woman. Chicago.-Dr. J. W. King of Bradford. Pa. told a number of his colleagues at a meeting how he turned a negress' skin white as the result of an accident. He treated a colored woman for lumbago by freezing one leg from the hip down to the ankle with ether. "After a week or so," said Dr. King, "she returned to my office and said: "Doctor, the lumbago is gone, but I think I shall have to prosecute you for mistreatment. You've done more than you said you would." "The leg I had treated was perfectly white and is so to this day." Some of the doctors present agreed that ether freezing has been known to remove the pigments in the skin, but they say Dr. King's case is unusual. NINETY-TWO; RECHRISTENED. Many Tail Feathers Is Grows New Teeth After Dentist's Visit. San Francisco — Chief Many Tail Feathers, ninety-two years of age and prominent in the Indian colony of the Great Northern railway's exhibit at the exposition, possesses a single tooth, guarled and battered by many years' service. "The white brother may have his teeth replaced, why not the Indian, to whom the great father in Washington promises all things that are good?" pondered the aged chief. Many Tail Feathers conferred with Chief Bull Calf, and now that Many Tail Feathers has been measured up for a new set of pearlies his tribe has rechristened him "Grows New Teeth." IS OLDEST MESSENGER "BOY" Snowy Haired Uncle John Speeds With Telegrams at Eighty-four. Luling, Tex.-J. E. Palmer of this city probably enjoys the distinction of being the oldest messenger "boy" in the world. At the age of eighty-four he works for the Western Union from 8 a. m. until 6 p. m. delivering messages from one end of the city to the other. Palmer was born in Flemingsburg, Ky., Jan. 29, 1852, and fought all through the civil war. Uncle John, as he is better known, came to Caldwell county in 1886. He is snowy haired and slightly bent. U. S. SUBMARINES ARE BUILT THE STRONGEST Washington. - Whatever else may be said of the submarine torpedo boats of the United States, naval experts familiar with this type of craft are confident that the underwater boats of no other nation are built on stronger lines. In fact, naval officers say that none of the great world powers requires the construction of submarines to resist anything like the great water pressure that is required of American submarines. Submarines built for the American navy must have hull strength sufficient to resist the pressure of the ocean at a depth of 300 feet. Before these delicate craft are accepted they must have withstood pressure at a depth around 210 feet, which is deemed sufficient, but must be strong enough to go much lower. British, and German submarines are not required to stand pressure at 300 feet, the requirement usually running around 200 feet. German submarines, as a rule, are tested at a depth around 150 feet and those of the British navy sometimes at a greater depth. Of all submarine defects those affecting the propelling engines have been most numerous and bothersome. The development of this type of engine has been very gradual. Until very recently, however, engine trouble has been of common occurrence in submarines, and the work of construction has been delayed more by engine defects probably than from all other defects combined. For example, while the contracts for submarines usually call for delivery within two years, it has been understood at all times that the vessels could not be completed and delivered in that time, and the reason given always has been the engines. It is believed, however, that the submarine engines have been so far perfected that from now on delivery of the boats may be confidently expected within the contract period. Naval experts concede that Germany may have a superior submarine engine. While deeply regretting the loss of the F-4, with its crew of twenty-two men, naval officers take pride in the fact that that was the only fatal accident to an American submarine, while similar accidents have happened to the submarines of the big European nations on more than one occasion. But submarine cruising is hazardous at best. The structure of a submarine is necessarily delicate. Any one of many things might be responsible for wrecking an underwater boat. Cow Prefers Pear Diet Hood River, Ore.—E. Reeve Claxton, an orchardist on the west side, has a cow that has been expensive to keep this summer. Mr. Claxton figures that the cost of the cow's feed, including fifty boxes of d'Anjou pears, has been about $112.50. GOD'S MERCY TO ISRAEL AND TO OTHERS Quarterly Review. - Dec. 26. Israel a Favored Nation—God's Mercy In the Law Covenant—Spiritual Israel a New Nation—The Royal Priesthood—Other Nations Unrecognized by God—How Divine Mercy Will Eventually Reach All People. "Jehovah is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in loving kindness."—Psalm 103; 8. R. V. NE difficulty with us as Bible students has been that in the past we took too narrow a view of the Divine character and of the Bible. For more than twelve centuries the Bible was not studied. Instead, certain Bishops thinking themselves to be Apostles of equal authority with The Twelve whom Jesus appointed (St. Paul taking the place of Judas), thought that they had full right, as Apostles, to make up a substitute for the Bible. These substitutes were styled creeds - Confessions of Faith. These were studied, and the Bible was neglected. Under these circumstances, it is not surprising that God's people got far. away from the true teachings of His Word. Even when the Bible began to return to the people in Reformation times, their poor heads were so badly confused with the false doctrines of human theorizing that they were not prepared to see the Bible in its own teachings of His Word. Even when the Bible began to return to the people in Reformation times, their poor heads were so badly confused with the false doctrines of human theorizing that they were not prepared to see the Bible in its own light, but rather in the light of those creeds. Besides, they had long been taught that to doubt the creeds would constitute them, heretics, and that punishment therefor is eternal torment. Now Bible students see that this was all a mistake—that the Bible should have been studied in its own light; that the creeds are full of confusing errors, which really make God's Word of none effect. Now our Bible studies are different, because of our clearer knowledge of these matters, and because we are living in the dawning of the New Age—at the time when God promised that His people should understand.—Dantel 12:10. God's Dealings With Israel. Our Text was addressed primarily to the nation of Israel. On account of disobedience, God cut off Father Adam, Mother Eve and all their children from special fellowship with Himself, sentencing them to death. (Genesis 2:17, margin.) But even this sentence God did not hasten. The shiners might live as long as they could. God's Mercy was manifested toward Abraham's posterity—Isaac, Jacob, and then all Jacob's children. God made the twelve tribes into one nation, cet menting them together by His promises in connection with the Law Covenant instituted by Moses at Mount Sinai. If they would keep God's Law, they would live forever—would not die at all—and would be blessed in all their affairs. But they could not keep this Law Covenant, because sinners, like the remainder of the race. Nevertheless, God purposed that through endeavor to keep the Law, Israel should be greatly blessed. True, He chastened them for their wrong-doings, but always with a view to teaching them necessary lessons. Thus God's favor continued with that one nation, and with no other nation, from Jacob's death to that of Jesus—1845 years. Even then, in casting them off when they rejected and crucified Jesus, God provided for all Jews who were spiritually inclined, that they might come into still greater favors at Pentecost and onward, being there begotten by the Holy Spirit. When rejecting the nation, God intimated clearly that the time would come when His favor would return to them, after the establishment of Messiah's Kingdom. God's New Nation. God's New Nation. Meantime, the "Israelites indeed" became the nucleus of Spiritual Israel, of whom St. Peter says, "Ye are a Royal Priesthood, a holy nation." (1 Peter 2:9.) We see, then, that the Church is God's New Creation, the new nation with which He has been dealing exclusively during this Gospel Age, with a says, "Ye are a Royal Priesthood, a holy nation." (1 Peter 2:0.) We see, then, that the Church is God's New Creation, the new nation with which He has been dealing exclusively during this Gospel Age. with a view to their edu- The Life-Oliver. view to their education and development, that they may be associated with Jesus in His great Millennial Kingdom. Then for a thousand years He and His saintly company, gathered from every nation under heaven, will bless Natural Israel and all the nations of the world with light, with knowledge, with assistance and uplifting--for the purpose of delivering them from the bondage of sin and death, back to the image and likeness of God, lost by Adam. Now we come to the grand climax of God's mercy and grace. The Jewish nation was small. The Church, the Spiritual Israel, is small. But God's grace and mercy are to extend to the whole world of mankind—every creature for whom Christ died. The time for dealing with the world has already been appointed by the Father. It will be during the Millennium. He will be the great spiritual King of earth; and His Church will be associated with Him as His joint-heirs and assistant rulers, rewarders and punishers of mankind. The following list mentions some to be shown when you come to buy. ciently familiar with qualities to ma Your purchases will be charged as 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. MAHOGANY CHAIR, frame of solid mahogany, wing sides—seat, back and sides of cane—substantial, and a very pleasing design. "DUO-FOLD" SUITE, with all-over upholstery of brown Spanish imperial leather. The bed is an attractive piece of furniture for a MATTRESSES, either one or two piece, finest quality pure white layer felt, imperial edge, full size. Former price $18.50, now $15.00 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, 10x10 inches. Must 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. 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. Former price $12.50, now $8.00 DJNNER 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 Rooms for One nice cating rea ful. Suitab man and w west. For 1443 S 3642 J. For Rent rooms, bat ments. Apr FOR SALE Va. Good B J. --- 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 improvements. Apply to Geo. G. Jenkins, Sr. FOR SALE—Lot at Colonial Beach, Va. Good location. J. Jay Gould's, 829 9th St. Wanted at The Bee office, a good printer. One who has knowledge of making up forms and assistant in press work. Write or call 1109 Eye street northwest. SPECIAL NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that I will not be responsible for any bills contracted by any person in my name, man or woman. S. S. THOMPSON, M. D. 952 R. St. N. W. Washington, D. C. Wishes his friends and patrons a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Place of the Oldest Inhabitants and where everybody meets everybody. Call and select a present for your friends. JUSTH'S OLD STAND 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. Open day and night—Livery and Chapel—Prompt Services JOHN T. STEWART Undertaker and Embalmer 30 H Street N. E. Phone Lin. 3718 Wash. D. C. One price. 619 D. Why N When Mr wonderful Why Neglect Your Hair? When Mme. C. J. Walker's most wonderful method of scalp treatment and growing the hair is given by --- Small Weekly or Monthly Payments. KLEIN'S RAPID SHOE REPAIR CO. 736 14th Street northwest; Phone Main 988. 714 Ninth street northwest. Phone Main 7172. GO TO HOLMES' HOTEL 333 Virginia Ave., S. W. Finest 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 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 BOY WANTED Wanted at The Bee office, a boy to run errands and to make himself useful. An opportunity will be given him to learn a trade. A good place for the right kind of boy. GROGAN'S If the particularly attractive values in our a very article is price-marked in figures you an actual comparison of our offerings and goods are marked, with small weekly or m "DUO-FOLD" SUITE, with all-over 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 reathers, 18x27 inches. Formerly $1.50, now $1.00 each PILLOWS, fancy art ticking, patent air ventilator at each end, size 20x28 inches. Reduced from $2.50 to $1.50 each COMFORTS of heavyweight Silk- oline 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 PRINTER WANTED. SPECIAL NOTICE R. GEO. W. MURRAY, 201 D Street S. W. MRS. A. M. KELLEY, 1161 Sixth St., N. E. Washington, D. C. 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. 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 ```markdown ``` 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 1 1/4-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 $4.09, 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, open- door pilot lighter, heat indicator, heavy plate-glass door.