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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. 32 WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1916 CALL FOR CONVENTION ISBUES OFFICIAL NOTICE OF THE REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY IN CHICAGO JUNE 7. Extends Olive Branch to the Progressives—Voting Power of Southern States Curtailed—District of Columbia Retains Two Delegates. A formal call for the republican national convention in Chicago, to be held June 7, was issued Monday night by chairman Charles D. Hilles of the republican national committee. The call is regarded as an appeal for peace among republican ranks, and an invitation to the progressives to get back into the ranks of the old party. The paragraph which holds out the hand of peace and good fellowship was couched in the following terms: "The republican leaders of the several states and the District of Columbia, Alaska, Hawaii, Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands and all other electors regarded to be impartial affiliations, we believe in the principles of the republican party and indorse its policies, are cordially invited to unite under this call in the selection of delegates to the said convention." Temporary Chairman Conceded. The report has spread that the progressives have been assured that a temporary chairman of the convention, satisfactory to them, would be selected, and a suggestion has been made that Senator Borah of Idaho might be chosen for the office as an assurance that the progressive wing of the party would be given fair treatment. The Chicago convention will consist of 991 delegates, as against 1,078 delegates in 1912 and in other previous presidential years. Six of the delegates to sit in the coming convention, however, will be without votes, except by action of the convention itself. These include two each from Hawaii, the Philippine Islands and Porto Rico. District Representation. The District will have its usual two delegates in the convention. These, the call provides, shall be chosen at an election to be held under the direction of an election board composed of Charles Linkins, Charles H. Bauman and Jesse H. Foster, resident republicans. The board is authorized to fix the date of the election and arrange all necessary incidents for the election and to also for a registration of the votes' cast, such registration to include the name and residence of each voter. The reductions in representations apply chiefly to the southern states, and meet the objections of the progressive republicans, who have contended that the voting power of the south should be curtailed, in view of the fact that in that section of the country there is no such a thing as a republican state. New York is the only northern state suffering a reduction. In this year's convention New York's delegation will number 87, as compared to 90 in 1912. Partition of the Delegates. "The national convention," says the call, "shall consist of four delegates at large from each state and two delegates at large for each representative at large; an aggregate from each congressional district, an additional delegate for each congressional district in which the vote for any republican elector in 1908 or for the republican nominee for Congress in 1914 shall have been not less than 7,500; two delegates each from the District of Columbia, Alaska, Hawaii, Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands. Alternate delegates shall be elected" to this convention for each unit of representation equal to the number of delegates elected therein." Basis of Apportionment Upon the basis of official election returns furnished the national committee, Chairman Hilles announces the apportionment of delegates as follows: Alabama, 16; Arizona, 6; Arkansas, 15; California, 26; Colorado, 12; Connecticut, 14; Dalaware, 6; Florida, 8; Georgia, 17; Idaho, 8; Florida, 58; Indiana, 30; Iowa, 26; Kansas, 20; Kentucky, 26; Louisiana, 12; Maine, 12; Maryland, 16; Massachusetts, 36; Michigan, 32; Minnesota, 24; Mississippi, 12; Missouri, 36; Montana, 8; Nebraska, 16; Nevada, 6; New Hampshire, 8; New Jersey, 28; New Mexico, 6; New York, 87; North Carolina, 21; North Dakota, 10; Ohio, 48; Oklahoma, 20; Oregon, 10; Pennsylvania, 76; Rhode Island, 10; South Carolina, 11; South Dakota, 10; Tennessee, 21; Texas, 26; Utah, 8; Vermont, 8; Virginia, 15; Washington, 14; West Virginia, 16; Wisconsin, 26; Wyoming, 6; Alas-BEE-9 ka, 2; District of Columbia, 2; Hawaii, 2; Philippines, 2; Porto Rico, 2. Total, 991. ANOTHER YOUNG SAVANNAHIAN PASSES THE BAR. Mr. Fleming D. Tucker Receiving Congratulations of His Friends. From "The Savannah Tribune," Savannah, Ga. Of unusual interest and pleasure will it be to the large number of friends and acquaintances of Mr. Fleming D. Tucker, the efficient cashier of the Mechanics Savings Bank, one of our prosperous negro financial institutions, to know that he has successfully passed a recent bar examination, and is now licensed to prac- tice law in the State of Georgia. Mr. Tucker is a graduate of the college department of Atlanta University, and also of the commercial department of two business colleges of Boston, Mass. Since becoming cashier of the Mechanics Savings Bank, this institution has made rapid strides in the financial world. Attorney Tucker will not resign, in position as cashier of this bank but in position of the Savannah bar he will use his legal knowledge and opportunity to further the interests of said bank. The Tribune joins others in extending congratulations to Attorney F. D. Tucker. KAPPA ALPHA. National Negro Letter College Society Ends Convention—Fifth Annual Meeting of Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Largely Attended. Iowa City, Ia., Jan. 1, 1916.—The fifth annual meeting of the Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity held at Gammus Chapter University of Iowa, December 29-31, ended last night with a Formal Prom at Redman's Auditorium. The annual meeting was largely attended by delegates and friends. The Grand meeting was opened formally on December 29 in Clock Hall Auditorium by Bro. E. W. Diggs of Indiana. University, Grand Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi. Among the many speakers was Pres. E. McBride of the University of Iowa, who addressed the Grand Body. His subject was "The Fraternity and the University." The morning opening ended at 12 m. Monday 29th, 2 p. m. was set aside for speaking and many distinguished graduate members of the organization brought excellent thoughts to the under-graduate members. Kappa Alpha Psi concert was given on the evening of December 29. At this splendid renditions were given by members. December 30th began the business session and all of this prelasy was used in perfecting the workings of the Grand Fraternity of Kappa Alpha Psi. 8 p. m. on December 30th occurred the annual banquet at which firm resolutions and toasts were expressed by both members and friends. December 31 the unfinished business was taken up and after 4 hours of serious reflections, the business session ended. At 2 p. m. on December 31 the visiting members were provided with special conveyances and made a tour of the historic old Iowa city and her important institutions. At 8 p. m. was held the annual Prom which was largely attended by the elite of Chicago, Evanston, Des Moines and other nearby cities. The Grand Chapter meeting closed on December 31 after a successful session. The next Grand Chapter meeting will be at Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio, December 29, 30, 31, 1916. THE DORIS McADOO CHRISTMAS TREE At the Colored Social Settlement, 18 L-Street Southwest. Christmas was joyfully celebrated at the Colored Social Settlement Christmas morning by the singing of carols, the telling of the simple, but sweet story of the birth of Christ and the giving of presents to twenty-five children from the Doris McAdoo Christmas Tree. Each child received two toys, a bag of candy, a shirt or dress, a warm undergarment and a pair of gloves. The mothers received groceries and gloves. The following persons made contributions: Miss J. A. Wormley, eight dolls, dressed by girls of the Armstrong Manual Training School. Mr. W. Stanton Wormley, shirts for eight boys. Toys and gloves were contributed by Hecht & Co., Goldenburg & Co., Lansburg Bros., Woolworth's 100 Store, Palais Royal. Decklebaum & Guttman; groceries; Miss Alice Nelson and Mrs. Miriam Wormley Lewis, clothing; Mrs. Julia McAdoo, stockings, underwear, dresses, candy and the tree with decorations. Dr. Williston gave the use of his car to bring the presents. The tree was placed beautifully by Mrs. Julia McAdoo. Miss Jesse Wormley, Mrs. William L. Washington and Prof. G. C. Wilkerson. It is given each year by McAdoo in memory of her sweet daughter, Doris, whose lovely character is still admired, and whose beautiful spirit still lives, to make happy the children of earth left behind. Card of Thanks. Mr. Daniel Rollins of 47 L street northwest wishes to thank through the columns of The Bee his many friends and relatives who contributed flowers to the funeral of his beloved wife, Mayme Rollins, who died suddenly on Christmas night after visiting friends in Wallach Place northwest. The funeral took place at the Fourth Baptist Church. Among the mourners was the daughter of the deceased; Miss Eva Rollins, Mrs. Molly Miller, of Jersey City, N. J., and Miss Irene Hicks of this city, who came to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased. The following list of persons will never be forgotten by the husband and family: Mrs. Charles H. Carter, Mrs. Stevenson; Mr. and Mrs. Croney, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Rollins, brother and wife, Mr. W. V. Sampson, New London, Conn.; Clerks, G. G. Cornwell Grocery Co.; Drivers, Cornwell Gro ALABAMA BOUND. BOOKER'S IDEAS BUSINESS MANAGER TUSKEGEE BOOKER'S The New Commander-in-Chief at Tuskegee. cery Co.; Mr. Samuel Smith, Queen Deborah Household of Ruth No. 23, Ladies Cusupus Atticks Relief Association, Mrs. Cena Kesterson. Letters of condolence from Mr. Newman, A. Meyers, C. E. Jackson and others. AMERICAN NEGRO ACADEMY. The public meetings of the American Negro Academy held at the Twelfth Street Branch of the Y. M. C. A., December 28 and 29, were largely attended. The subjects treated by the various readers of papers were of popular interest, and the treatment from them to the standard hereafter established by Academy papers. The paper of Rev. T. G. Steward on the message of Santo Domingo to the American Negro was excellent as a literary effort. In view however, of what is taking place in the island, the message was without inspiring force. The paper of L. M. Hershaw on the citizenship status: of the free Negro prior to 1860 was a historical review of the legal aspects of the subject. Outside of five New England States, it appeared from Mr. Hershaw's researches, that the Negro was nowhere "free" in the usual acceptance of that word. The "free" Negro was not free at all. "Free" in his case meant that he did not have an individual owner. From the close of the Revolutionary War to the beginning of the Civil War the status of the "free" Negro improved in the original States north of the Mason and Dixon line, except in Pennsylvania; where, in 1838, the suffrage was limited to white men. During the same period the status of the "free" Negro grew worse in the slaveholding States. In the newly organized western States provisions were made forbidding the immigration of "free" Negroes. The papers of Mr. Wm. Pickens, who spoke on Reconstruction, and of PRIEST P. P. R. REV. BISHOP J. ALBERT JOHNSON Will lecture at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church tween Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets N. W., Mondayuary 10, at 8 o'clock P. M. Admission, 25 cents. Subject—"South Africa and A. M. E. Church." Bishop Johnson will preach Sunday morning at 11 at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. ure at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, south and Sixteenth Streets N. W., Monday o' clock P. M. Admission, 25 cents. "South Africa and A. M. E. Church." Johnson will preach Sunday morning at 11 o' an A. M. E. Church. Will lecture at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, M street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets N. W., Monday evening, January 10, at 8 o'clock P. M. Admission, 25 cents. Subject—"South Africa and A. M. E. Church." Bishop Johnson will preach Sunday morning at 11 o'clock A. M. at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. C. H. Stepteau, pastor. --- HAMPTON VA. HAMPTON DAYTON TUSKEGEE ALA. F. McGowan Mr. Arthur Shomber, who spoke on the Economic Contributions of the Negro, were of a very high order, and were listened to with rapt attention. LADIES' AID DAY The Ladies' Ald Day took place at Ebenezer M. E. Church last Sunday, January 2. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes preached, and Prof. H. M. Perry directed the music. D. J. Jenkins directed the Epworth League Choir; Dr. F. T. Whittley delivered an address Mrs. Emma Coleman Bangston sang a song; Mrs. John Coleman read a paper, and Mrs. R. L. Pendleton delivered a most excellent address. In the evening Miss Laura R. Hawkins made a presentation. Have You Taken Out a Policy in R. O. J.? The First Order of, Jonayid of America held its regular monthly and annual meeting last Monday night; Jan. 3, 1916, at True Reformers' Hall. The meeting was enthusiastic from opening to close. Eighteen candidates were initiated, just half the number due to be there. The Order is growing rapidly. Various States are asking to have the Order introduced there. It has made a good reputation by observing all its obligations. Many in district courts have reviewed. The value of its Savings and Loan Department is beyond estimating. It is a present help in time of need. Reader, consider the proposition of joining the Jonavids. Don't say you are not able to join, but that you are not able to not join, for you need the help of this Order. Come in now, while the convention is open. Office, 1816 Fourth street northwest. BISHOP G. L. BLACKWELL. Bishop G. L. Blackwell, of St. Louis, one of the ablest divines of the race, will preach at John Wesley A. M. E. ```markdown ``` An A. M. E. Church, M street beets N. W., Monday evening, Janssion, 25 cents. A. M. E. Church. " Monday morning at 11 o'clock A. M. Zion Church, 14th and Corcoran streets northwest, Sunday evening, January 9, at 7.45 o'clock. The public is invited. As a former teacher in the Washing ton public schools, I desire to cast my vote for Dr. Blyden. This would be a suitable school teacher. (Mrs. J. S. GDSERBY) OLDEST INHABITANTS Regular meeting of the 'Oldest Inhabitants' Association (colored) was held December 27th; Mr. Eugene Brooks, president, in the chair, Judge Terrell presented articles of incorporation of the Association which were approved. The Judge delivered an address on his recent trip to Texas. He was listened to with rapt attention. Mr. Randall Bowle made an address on the progress of the Negro in the South. A letter from Mr. Keeley in reply to a communication thanking him for his interest in the welfare of the race, was read. On motion of Dr. Geo. Sewall a resolution was passed inviting Mr. Keeley to address the association at some time suitable to him. An amendment to the constitution submitted by Mr. John Paynter, dropping members in arrears for more than the $1.20, was approved. Several applicants were elected to membership. GROGAN'S GIFT. Ebbitt House Walters' Association's Christmas Ball and Reception Christmas Ball and Reception. The Ebbitt House Walters Christmas ball and reception at Odd-Fellows Hall, December 28, was a great success. The valuable one hundred dollar brass bed that was donated to the Association by Peter Grogan Son's Co. was won by Miss Hattie Hunt and Prof. G. B. Hunt of the Howard dancing academy. The gift of Messrs. Peter Grogan and Son's Co. was the most valuable gift donated to this great organization. BETHEL LITERARY Mr. E. C. Corbett of Wewoka, Okla. will address Bethel Literary and Historical Association Tuesday night, January 11, 1946, of Metropolitan, A.M. E. Church, M street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets, N. W., subject, "The Conundrum the Nation-al Problem. Mr. Corbett has a fine practice and has the highest respect of the bench, bar and laity. Mr. M. N. Corbett, his father, author of "The Harp of Ethiopia," will recite. Solo, Mrs. Jas. H. Marshall. FORGOTTEN. The Grave of the Late Mattie E. Bowen. The Bee representative, passing through Harmony Cemetery last week, gazed upon the grave of the late Mattie E. Bowen. It seemed to have been forgotten by her numerous friends. All the schools in Prince George county resumed operations. Many of the teachers were still out on account of sickness. Miss Cooper who has been quite ill has returned to duty. Her absence has been greatly felt. Miss Ollie Kibble, who has been confined to her home with a sore throat, returned to Marlboro Sunday evening. Many of the Prince George county teachers spent a most delightful holiday. There will be no special colored republican organization in Fairmount Heights. The colored republicans know how to vote without being instructed or told by objectionable representatives. BABY CHRISTENED. The christening exercises of Resalye Virginia Dolores, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Calvin Chase, Jr., were held last Sunday at the St. Augustine's Church. She was attended by Mrs. Jeannette Terry and Capt. C. C. Davis as godparents. Several toasts were given in her honor by the many friends present at the reception. Her christening robe was of real lace and handkerchief linen. She received many presents. GRIMKENOTFAVORED Popular Sentiment for Another Name —No One Wants Name Grimke for the Colored High School. The Colored High School. My Dear Mr. Editor: I notice the names of the distinguished persons from which I came for the new Colored High School may be described have been mentioned in your valuable paper. Doubtless the school would be honored by the selection of any one of the names presented. But if the colored population of the District of Columbia is seeking for the name of one of the greatest men that our race has ever produced, I beg to present the name: The Joseph C. Price High School. Space will not allow us to give even a bird's eye view of the noble deeds of Dr. Joseph C. Price, but tens of thousands of colored men and women who are up with the times will, I am sure, join me in the belief that Dr. Price was one of the greatest men, not excepting Fred Douglass, John M. Langston, Booker T. Washington, Bishop Turner or any others, that the Negro race has ever produced. He was a great educator. He was, until his death, president of Livingston College at Sallisbury, N. C. As an orator he had "no colored equals." In the year 1888 the Ecumenical Conference met in London, England, and among that world's gathering of orators, Dr. Price carried the message that the greatest halls in London and when Dr. Price got well warmed up in his speech, men and women forgot themselves and stood on their feet and hollowed, "Hear! Hear! Hear!" And when he finished his speech he was voted the honor of being the world's orator. The writer feels his unworthiness to even try to tell of the greatness of that sainted man. Again a great delegation of representative men of our race from all parts of the country met here in Washington to wait on President Harrison—doubtless The Bee was among them—concerning the rights of our people. They met in the Metropolitan Church in M street northwest. Here were the matchless leaders of the race—such as that grand old father, Frederick Douglass, the pollished John M. Langston, Smalls of South Carolina, Hill of Mississippi, Rucker and Pledger of Georgia, and others. Now the question, who shall be spokesman for the delegation? arose. But, ah, the master of the whole situation—Dr. J. C. Price—put in his appearance, and he was unanimously chosen as spokesman for the delegation. And when he spoke even President Harrison trembled before him. Now mark you, Dr. Price was unanimously chosen over all of the great names mentioned above. Considering these facts would not our Colored High School be honored, as well as the name of the sainted Joseph C. Price, to be called The Joseph C. Price High School? Certainly it would. Now, Mr. Editor just a few more words about Dr. J. C. Price. He was one of the brightest stars in the Negro race which is growing, dim, yea, almost flickering, on account of the jealous so-called big Negroes in the A. M. E. Zion Church. A history of that educator and prince of orators should long ago have been written, so that the little ones yet unborn should realize the fact that the colored race had produced such a man. But to the lasting shame of the A. M. E. Zion Church, and Livingston College alike, not even a little pamphlet giving an account of Dr. Price, as we know of, has been written. Dr. Price was the "idol" of the A. M. E. Zion Church—the so-called big Negroes know that—and hence his name and fame is kept in the dark by the very ones who know the true history of his life. P S.—If Dr. Price's name is not chosen then why not name the school in honor of one of them, likely known of the one who took something in life. I refer to the late Miss Mattie Bowen. If the school is to be named in honor of a woman who amounted to something, then call it The Mattie E. Bowen High School. None,tried to do more for her race than she—no, not one. J. C. CUNNINGHAM. DR. PHIL BROOM BROOKS. In Demand for Alternate Delegate by South Washington. Editor of The Bee: At a meeting of the republicans of the 11th, 17th and 18th districts, south Washington, Dr. Phil Broom Brooks, one of the eminent colored physicians in this country, was unanimously in favor of the delegate to the National Republican Convention, which is to convene in the city of Chicago, June 7, 1916. CHARLES ROBINSON, SPECIAL NOTICE. The Howard University Alumni Association of the District of Columbia will meet Saturday evening, December 8, at 8 o'clock in the assembly hall of Carnegie Library at Howard University, at which time it is proposed to elect officers for the Association. Card of Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Manning of 928 E street southwest wish to thank their many friends for their kindness during his recent illness. PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS (By the Sage of the Potomac.) The Sage had a glorious old New Year. Wash Woods did the handsome by us, my dear Harry Reynolds came across with a "smile," Doc. Sum. Wormley met me conveniently close to Barry's, and you know the rest, and them there pair of old cronies and bosom friends and mutual admirers. Tom Jones and Armond Scott, each and both of them set 'em up, so why should I worry. A bunch of jokesmiths thought they would play a joke on a certain married man in this old town what has a few words of disagreement with his wife every time he stays out after 9 o'clock at night, so they sent him a notice reading: "Leave 12 at place designated below, at 12 o'clock New Year's night, or we will kidnap your wife." Signed, "Blackhand Society." Now my friend didn't do a thing but just send the following reply: "Dear Blackhanders: I aint got $50, but I'm interested in your kidnapping proposition." Now this aint no funny story. It sure is the real facts, and from what my friend tells me, he will raise $50 on a ten per cent per month loan if them there "Blackhanders" will only carry out their threat and kidnap the wife. Until divorce proceedings are filed, I'll keep secret the name of my friend. A bunch were discussing the age of Judge Terrell the other day, and the time of his arrival in Washington from old Virginia. Nobody could figure either out. But Wash Woods said he had the data around to his house, so a little later showed up with the following clipping from an old paper published in Charlottesville, Va., "befo de wah:" Public Sale. State of Virginia. To whom it may concern: The undersigned will on Tuesday, September 23, 1851, A. D., sell at public outcry, for cash, on his premises near Coon Creek, the following: One yoke of oxen, 4 steel traps, one hoghead of bacon, three mink, one skunk and five coon skins, and one blondheaded yaller nigger about 15 years old. Signed, Steve Brown." Wash Woods swears that Judge Terrell showed up in Washington three days after this advertisement appeared. After that it wasn't no trouble figurin' out the Judge's age, and the time of his arrival in Washington. Quite a discussion arose down at Del Washington's last Saturday, among a contingent of prophets, promoticators, "wishers," and general no-it-all 'mistis, as to whether Major Moton would be able to take over under his wing all the Washingtonites. The consensus of opinion was that some would follow the Major, and that a bunch would strike out for themselves. I understand Cobb is noncommittal, that Judge Terrell avers he owes the Major nothin' but just simple good will, and that McKinlay can't be bought or hired for membership in the Moton League. A few others claim they are now free agents to sign up where they want to sign. Course, to be exact, most of 'em don't think the Major can hold as heavy a hand in politics as his predecessor, and I guess they are right, so don't figure out where signing up before spring practice begins is goin' to get 'em anything. Dick Thompson, while not committin' himself, appears, from my talk with him, that mebbe the Major will need him more that he will need the Major. Dick was always loyal to the Doctor, and from what I gleans the Doctor thought a powerful sight of Dick. Dick is useful some place anyhow. Now I'm just a trifle worked out since New Year's, and you will have to run along with this small consignment of dope for this week, and just look for a "screamer" next week. Thankin' all my friends for the Christmas presents they didn't send me, and thankin' others of my friends, for swearin' off New Year's just to keep from settin' up to me. I remain yours sincerely, till Henry "Nut" Ford returns. I have been worried for several months thinking about the widow in Cleveland Park. You know she will arrive in town in few days and that handsome warrior in the Park will get her. The green-eyed monster is in the eyes of that bachelor dentist, the most notable in the town. Well, if he doesn't get a move on himself, he will lose out. ADDRESS TO THE COUNTRY. By the National Independent Equal Rights League in 8th Annual Session in Allen A. M. E. Church, Philadelphia, Pa., December 13 to 15, 1915. It is on the 50th anniversary of the final and constitutional abolition of chattel slavery in the United States of America, that we, American citizens of color, assemble nationally in the capital of the state of the great Reconstruction Statesman, Thaddeus Stevens, who carried the 13th Amendment through our National House of Representatives. Same Conditions After 50 Years. After a half century of freedom, during which the colored American has achieved remarkable educational, religious and business progress and demonstrated the highest human possibilities, the National Independent Equal Rights League in the 8th annual meeting assembled finds that Americans of African descent are still denied in many sections of the land of their birth: (a) By law the right to vote on the same terms as others, native and naturalized. (b) By practice the right to enter places of public accommodation and resort. (c) By law the right to use public facilities without the indignity of racial discrimination. (d) By law the right to reside, even in their own property, adjacent to their fellowcitizens. (e) By action of the Federal Government the right to work beside and to use the necessary health accessories with other employees of the Federal Government in some government buildings at the national capital. (1) By practice the right of trial by court and jury when accused of crime. Therefore we issue this call to arms to the proscribed and oppressed, and to all others who believe in liberty, equality of rights, and human brotherhood. Call to Colored Americans. Colored Americans, begin the second half century of legal freedom by combining to organize, agitate, and vote, where permitted, for the preservation of that freedom, that enjoyment of identical civil and political rights with others, that exemption from galling discriminations in the public life, which were bought at the price of billions of treasure and of the health and lives of millions of white and colored patriots. Let us here resolve that under God we shall use our voices, our pens, our patronage, our votes, our money, and every resource that God has put in our power for the abolition of segregation, disfranchisement, and lynching on the color line, undismayed that a President rules in the White House unwilling, despite his pre-election pledge to rise above the narrow, provincial color prejudice of section. Let us face the forces of prejudice and of the Burbon South, and spurning the bribe offered for voluntary segregation, honor the deeds of the Abolitionists, and refuse to sell our birth right for a mess of potage. Call to White Americans. To our fellow Americans of every race we appeal for an equal chance and fair play. Friends of the Republic, save free institutions, save the fruits of the Civil War, save the fair name of our common country now besmirched by worse proscription than in any civilized land. Demand incessantly that race and color discrimination shall cease and there shall not in the boasted land of the free be a reversion to a caste of color, now reaching even into the national government. Dr. W. A. Sinclair, Penn.; Wm. Monroe Trotter, Mass.; Rev. J. E. Churchman, N. J.; Rev. M. W. Thornton, Mass.; Rev. Byron Gunner, N. Y.; W. A. Hawkins, Md.; E. T. Morris, Mass.; Thos. Walker, D. of C.; Mrs. W. O. Taylor, Mass.; E. M. Hewlett, D. of C.; M. W. Spencer, Del.; Rev. H. Y. Arnett, Penn., Committee. Officers Elected. The following officers were elected: President, Rev. Byron Gunner, New York; recording secretary, Dr. J. L. Johnson, Ohio; assistant secretary, Maurice W. Spencer, Del.; corresponding secretary, Wm. Monroe Trotter, Mass.; treasurer, Thomas Walker, D. of C.; financial secretay, Dr. Wm. A. Sinclair, Penn.; national organizer, Rev. R. C. Ransom, New York; assist ant organizer, Rev. J. E. Churchman, New Jersey; chaplain, Rev. E. Geo. Biddle, Conn. Vice Presidents. Rev. M. N. Thornton, Mass; William D. Brigham, Mass; Francis Warren, Mich; Ashby Hawkins, MD; Rev. E. W.; Moore, Penn; Geo. W. Ellis, Ill; Rev. W. F. Graham, Penn; Rev. W. Spencer Carpenter, Penn. Executive Committee. Rev. H. Y. Arnett, Penn; W. P. Dabney, Ohio; E. M. Hewlett, D. C; E. T. Morris, Mass; Dr. H. E. Young, Md; J. Q. Adams, Minn; Mrs. Ida B. Wells Barnett, Ill; Rev. Walter E. Gay, Conn; Rev. C. L. Miller, R. I; John Mitchell, Jr., Va.; Charles Plitman, Mrs. Emma B. Brown, Ind.; I. F. Bradley, Kansas; Rev. J. L. Davis, N. H.; Dr. O. M. Waller, New York; Dr. W. A. Sinclair, Penn; M. W. Spencer, Dr. Dr. W. Merchant, Ky.; G. G. Ross, Col.; J. S. Lowe, Ark; J. D. Cady, Ore; Prof. A. S. Hill, Tenn. Committee on Nomination of Officers E. T. Morris, Mass., chairman; M. W. Spencer, Del.; Rev. M. W. Thornton, Mass. Next Meeting—Name Changed. The next annual meeting of the League is to be held in Ohio next August. The name of the organization was changed to National Equal Rights League, the word "Independent" being taken out. The last day of the convention was devoted to a jubilee observance of the Semi-Centennial of the 13th Amendment. One hundred and twenty-five en- rolled delegates were present from all over the country. A Philadelphia branch of the league was organized with Rev. H. Y. Arnett as temporary president. DON'T FAIL TO READ THE Unanimous Request of Jews and Gentiles, Matthew 27:25. The Jews could be touched by their own conscience, therefore they fled when a reasonable truth was put before them, John 8:3-9. The Gentiles JOHN H. HARRIS HENRY H. MASON. Tell it not Gath, publish it not in the street of Askelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice; lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. 2d Samuel 1:20. will make a law that will defame a woman and swell his treasures, then change his law and chase the woman whose life has been brought low by the lawmakers; take a glance at Margarite Stout, and Breckenridge, one famous among the lawmakers. Every God-fearing man should take his wife and let her see the beast and his offspring now at the Washington post office, and learn that man looks on the appearance; but God looks on the heart. There you will see fine linen handled carelessly, shame crowning the heads of men: A number was given me to mark the beast: 666, it is written in a book in the Fension Office. Rev. 13:18. And it was my father, George Washington Mason who M. Sing O barren; thou that didst not bear: break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child. For more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the Lord; Luke 17:26; Isaiah 54:1:16; Galations 4:25-30. got the number over his name. For this cause Abraham Lincoln became a martyr when he put forth his spirit of Godliness to destroy the Mason and Dixon line. And bring all to unity; And His blood shall condemn those of whom it speaks louder than words from my pen. Now let the college sport who views among all nations, and finds one or two are unreal. Say that God is truth and every man a liar. For by the help of God I will show him the works of God. And produce the glass that he himself did agree that Paul was right: 2d Cor. 3:12-18. And your Y. M. C. A. s. Leagues, Unions, i.c. icts, isms and arles are doomed to go by destruction brought on by your own hands. Cease to say that Job was an imaginary being. For his own words speak today; Job 30:18. But they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to have set with the dogs of my flock. Job 24:1-25. Why seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty. Do they that know Him not see his days? Read this whole chapter. And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth.—Advt. NATIONAL NEWS NOTES. Brief Bits of News and Comment or Men and Measures. Would Buy Lincoln Sale. Congress has been asked to appropriate $7,500 to purchase the suit of clothes Abraham Lincoln wore the night of his assassination in Ford's Theater, in 1865. Representatives Roberts of Massachusetts has introduced a bill to acquire the relic, owned by a Washington business man, for the Lincoln memorial. Predicts Toppling of Wave. Louisville, Ky.—The prohibition wave, like any other wave, must topple at its crest," said T. M. Gilmore, president, at the annual meeting of the National Model License League here, December 21st. "The crest was reached when a genuine prohibition bill became operative in Arizona this year. As soon as the effects of this drastic measure began to be felt, the units of the prohibition wave began falling over each other in a wild effort to get back to normal conditions. "Prohibitionists of Arizona are appealing to the courts for a nullification of the law, and to prospective lawmakers for its resubmission. The plea is made that the voters thought they were voting for such laws as prevail in Maine and Kansas and other prohibition states, wherein everybody may obtain liquors for any purpose desired. "The history of the prohibition was in about to be repeated." in 1855 in about to be repeated. Observe Anniversary of Slavery Ending Boston, Mass.—The colored people of Boston celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the promulgation of the Thirteenth Amendment, which removed recognition of slavery from the United States Constitution, with a mass meeting in Faneuil Hall, following exercises at the statues of two anti-slavery men, Wendell Phillips and Charles Sumner, last week, under the auspices of the Massachusetts branch of the National Independent Equal Rights League and the Citizens' Auxiliary Committee. William D. Brigham, secretary of the Wendell Phillips' Association, speaking at the mass meeting, called upon his white brethren to see that "real justice is done the Negro." "The Thirteenth Amendment," he said, "is very brief, consisting practically of only three lines: "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." "This amendment recognized dark-skinned people as human beings. Daniel Webster said: "That is property which the law declares to be property, but he did not say what law nor whose law. William H. Seward said in a speech which he made March 11, 1850: "There is a higher law than the Constitution." "No one can rightly appreciate the tremendous progress of the colored race in this country unless in passing he alludes to the depths of wrong and oppression from which the ascent has been made. Today the colored race in this country have $700,000,000 worth of property and 20,000,000 acres of farms, and the per cent of illiteracy has risen from 80 per cent at the close of the war, to less than 30 per cent now." Stands up for Fifteenth Amendment. One, at least, of the avowed candidates for the Republican nomination for the presidency is squarely on record favoring the right of the Negro to the ballot vouchafied him by the Fifteenth Amendment to the Federal Constitution. On April 18, 1903, Hon. Henry D. Estabrook of New York who is favorably mentioned for the nomination, addressed a letter to the editor of the New York Sun which was published on the editorial page of the Sun in its issue of April 20, 1903, discussing the Fifteenth Amendment and the Negro's right to the franchise. In this letter Mr. Estabrook said in part: "The problem as put by a 'certain element of the South is: How to eliminate the Negro vote? Thus stated it enlists neither my sympathy nor tolerance. To the Negro, as such, ought not to be denied a voice in a government, of which, by virtue of numbers and usefulness, he is so conspicuous a part. The Fifteenth Amendment was not a mistake. I am Christian enough to believe that it was divinely ordained. Repeal that Amendment and you block from our flag a star of hope, and leave millions of people orphaned of country and worse than slaves, for they would have neither the ballot for defense nor the protection of an owner's self-interest in his property. In a country like ours, dedicated to personal liberty and self-government, the denial of political rights must be based on just and fundamental distinctions. So long as certain elements of the South cling to the hallucination that the worst of white men is better than the best of black men, so long will the South suffer, and deserve to suffer; for it is a false conceit, and a wicked conceit, and freedom in its march will not turn backward." A SORRY LYNCHING RECORD. Times of January 2, 1916 While this country looks with pride at its record for the past year and grows especially mellow over our "civilization" as compared with that of some warring-nations, there comes forth the announcement that seventeen more lynchings were chalked up in 1915 than in 1914. Fifteen states may take what pride they wish from the fact that they were in the lynching zone. Georgia has the unenviable distinction of heading the list. In only eleven of the sixty-nine lynchings was the crime charged that one upon which advocates of the "unwritten law" base their claims to kill, without trial, those who commit it. Stealing hogs and poisoning mules were among the other offenses for which those strung paid their lives without process of law. In four of the cases absolute proof later was forthcoming that the victims were not guilty. In other cases the evidence against them was hazy. Neither can it be claimed that the lynchings were wholly a racial problem, for fourteen of those who met death in this manner were white. All indications point that the whole question of lynching is not a question of race, but a problem in civilization, which we might solve before being too proud of our enlightenment. TAKE NOTICE. All church notices, weddings, marriages, births, funeral notices, and birth announcements, must be paid for. A newspaper cannot exist upon promises and thanks. 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ESTABLISHED 1880 TERMS. OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance..$2.00 Six months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... .50 Subscription monthly ..... .20 BILL OF PARTICULARS. BILL OF PARTICULARS. There are a few ambitious colored politicians in this city who have been silently in reclosure since the democratic administration has been in power, who have an idea that they would like to a delagate to the next National Republican Convention. These near statesmen can never be seen until there seems to be something in sight. The most amusing of these near statesmen is the gentleman from Omaha, but in fact a native of this city who had to leave his home to get a job at his home. Then there is the so-called silk stocking statesmen; the bankrupt who has declared everybody dishonest but himself. The bankrupts are an amusing set. They are much in evidence since he has lost his job, and whose occupation now is to defame the name of the honest citizen. Then there is the sundown office politician who knows the of the south and its truth measuring them. The office statesmen are composed of the messengers, the sundown professionals of all grades who imagine that they know the contents of the earth. As a matter of fact the people will elect the delegates and they will do it without the advice of the near statesmen and bankrupts. See the white candidate for delegate who claims to hold all Negro republicans in his vest pocket and who declared after many voted for him, that he hadn't any use for the Negro and that he was done with him. If this candidate for delegate announces his candidacy he will have an opportunity to know just how many colored republicans he holds, in his vest pocket and he will let those colored men know, whose votes he didn't want, just how many of their votes it will take to elect him a delegate. Has this same candidate for delegate demanded any of the discriminating laws that Congress attempted to pass or discriminating "Jim Crow" regulations that have been inaugurated in many of the governments? Lee such candidates for delegate give a bill of particulars. THE FEDERAL COMMISSION. The Federal Commission on Industrial relations last summer investigated the Pullman Company. It was shown that this corporation's treatment to their employees, especially the colored porters, was the most unreasonable and unjust of any public service corporation in the United States. The wages paid the porters were beggarly. Were it not for the generosity of the traveling public they could not support themselves and family. Why don't you pay your porters better wages and abolish the tipping system and encourage a spirit of dignity and independence among that helpless race were some of the questions Chairman Walsh asked Robert T. Lincoln, president of the Pullman Company and the son of Abraham Lincoln, the benefactor of the American Negro. The reply was vague and evasive in keeping with big business methods, that the company had contemplated for some time to readjust the salaries of their employ- Before Congress could examine the findings of the report of the Industrial Commission, announcement was made from the home of office of the Pullman Company that a salary increase to all employees amounting to $600,000 would be effective January first. This should not act as an estopel. Congress should enact such remedial laws that will give better hours to these worthy employees and correct other abuses that are intolerant. Colored laborers want the same pleasant conditions that organized labor demands for its members. COMMISSIONERS ACT COMMISSIONERS ACT. Since the commissioners submitted their annual report to Congress with the recommendation of a change in the management of the public schools the opposition has become busy. The citizen associations are being used. Protest meetings are being held all over the District of Columbia. This is being done of course to create the false impression that a majority of the citizens are opposed to the change. These citizen associations are municipal jokes. What do they represent? Washington has a population of more than 350,000 people, of this vast number of citizens and taxpayers not two per cent of them are members of these allied organizations who are assuming to represent the sentiments and wishes of the people of the District on the school question. If an honest expression is desired, why not have a referendum vote by the people of the District on this school proposition? The public press has always stood for the best interests of the people of the National Capital; they endorse the proposed plan of the commissioners. Congress will believe, and rightfully too, that the newspapers of this city reflect the intelligent sentiment of the masses. The opposition to the change of the school system has not a leg to stand on when they insist that an autocratic body like the Board of Education should not be responsible to some constituted or legal authority for their acts. Put a checkreim over Franklin building and the public schools will be closer to the people MILTON L. GOLDSMITH. MILTON L. GOLDSMITH. Mr. Milton L. Goldsmith, the well-known pharmacist at the northwest corner of Seventh and L streets northwest, was married Sunday, January 2d. Mr. Goldsmith, it will be remembered, was one of the few white men in the vicinity of Seventh and M to the O Street Market, to bodily come out in defense of the colored citizens who were unjustly arrested by officers in that section. Mr. Goldsmith denounced those arrests as unjustifiably brutal and unfair, and in violation of right and law. If there more men like him conditions in that section of the city would be quite different. Since his defense of the colored people in that section there seems to be peace and quiet and the neighborhood is in a great deal better condition. It is the wish of The Bee that Mr. Goldsmith will, as it knows he will, guard and protect his better half as well and as loyally as he did those inoffensive colored citizens, who were unjustly arrested a few weeks ago. The Bee extends its congratulations to Mr. Goldsmith and wishes for you and your most estimable Madam future and everlasting happiness and prosperity and may the fruits of this hapy marriage be the result of sincere love and devotion. OUR NEW HIGH SCHOOL. It will be seen that there is a popular sentiment against naming the Colored High School the Charlotte Grimke Colored High School. There seems to be a popular sentiment among the names for Paul Lawrence Dunbar, No. 1; Dr. John R. Francis, No. 2; Prof. James M. Gregory, No. 3; the late Geo. B. Vashon, No. 4; Alexandria Cromwell, No. 5; J. C. Price, No. 6; and Miss Mattie R. Bowen, No. 7. The sentiment of the people it will be seen is against the naming of the school for Mrs. Grimke who has done, nothing of any importance for her people. The commissioners will name the school shortly and it is the wish of the citizens of Washington that one of the foregoing names be selected. United Republican Clubs. Read The Bee if you want a great republican journal that voices the sentiment of the people. Join the United Republican Clubs now. Send your name to the Executive Committee, care of W. Calvin Chase. WEST WASHINGTON. Rev. Wm. H. Galas' Successful Pastorate. The citizens of the third and fourth districts are anxiously awaiting the time to cast their votes for the two republican candidates. Alternates attend the republican convention to nominate the standard-bearer of the party, which will be unified for the fight. So then launch the ticket, Mr. Editor. We await thee. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Jones entertained a very pleasant gathering of friends on Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. Jas. L. Turner, 2607 street northwest. The evening was spent in select music and games. The guests were invited into the dining room by the hostess, and were served with an excellent menu. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Emma Washington of Pennsylvania, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford, Mrs. Anne Cooper, Mrs. Sarah Tibbs, Mrs. Mary Smackum, Missittle Turner, Mr. A.Banks, Howard H. Turner, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lomax. Wmv. Rev. H. Gains, formerly of this place, and now pastor of a very flourishing church at Harrisburg, Pa., has recently installed a new furnace and beautiful carpets on the floor, and from the proceeds of a rally in all the winter fuel, the first in the history, that spot cash. Large membership has been added under his pastorate, with increasing interest in all of the departments, and a very good account of his work this conference year will be reported at Richmond, Va., at the March meeting, when the conference convenes. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church's New Pastor Rev. Richard Allen Green has been appointed pastor of the Ebenezer A. M. E. congregation, O street northwest, succeeding Rev. W. R. Gullins, who was suddenly called to age. Although quite a young age, he has grasped the world his predecessor with energy and hopes to make a successful associate with his new congregation. Rev Green is the son of the late Rev. Thomas Green and grandson of the late He graduated from normal school. Baltimore, MD., he attended Howard University, and Wilberforce University. He was a teacher and professional of a graded school in Mary, Rev. and Mrs. Green are now residing at the pastorage, and will live a special sermon Sunday morning to the women of his congregation. Watch meeting services were ly attended by the church in this section. The efforts will be enumerated by the several pass sides of the churches. to the cantata, entitled "A joke on Santa Claus", which was acceptably and pleasantly rendered by Ebenezer A. M. E. Sunday school on Tuesday, Dec. 28, was, by request, copied Friday night, number of the parents and friends enjoyed the beautiful and merriful music of the can- Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Thompson entertained the officers and choir members on Tuesday night of Mt. Zion E. church. There were useful and pleasant lectures presented by pastor and his family during the Christmas holidays. NEW YEAR'S EVE. NEW A social function was given by Mrs. M. Golgin nurses and Mrs. S. J. Taylor at 150 Fifteenth street, northwest New Year's night to a few of their friend. It was a great function. The friend was pleasant. Among those present were: Miss Eva A. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Mayo, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Prof. Julius Harrison, Stauton Williams, Mr. Carroll, Prof. E. C. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Payne, Mr Wm. C. Conway and others. THE MERCURIAN CLUB. The Morcurian Club entertained a number of its friends and visitors who were visiting the city during the holidays at the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Thursday evening, December '30th, 1915, at a receptant and dance. The Monumental Orchestra furnished music for the occasion, and at a closing hour, 2 o'clock a.m. M. regrets were expressed because the orchestra began playing Home, *Sweet Home*. Every one had a lolly good time and many requests were made to the members to repeat the affair. Those making the requests were told that the Board of Governors would take the matter under order ment and give the range of another the Easter holidays. turing. The ladies attending the affair gave much pomp and splendor to it, because of the beautiful gowns of varied colors. The hall was decorated with colors of the club, holly and palms. The members of the club are J. William Monroe, president; Leon S. Turner, vice president; R. Oliver Rogers, recording secretary; J. Edward Noris, financial secretary; Dr. Walter C. Simmons, treasurer, and Wm C. Ergling, sergeant at arms. The Board of Governors are: Walter C. Blount, chairman; Dr. Clarence A. Wright, secretary; Thos. Curtis, Hamilton, Jacob. Entertainment Committee: Wm. H. Mason, Lt. James E. Slaughter, Wm. A. Tinney, Shirlie W. Turner, Gordon Wilkins, Herman M. Newman. MISS DORSEY ENTERTAINS Washingtonians in Alexandria, Va. Alexandria, Va., Dec. 30.—Mary Mary Dorsey of this city entertained at whist this evening at her residence in honor of Mrs. Jennie Conves, of New Haven, Conn., Mrs. Jennie of New York, Misses Eliza Bell, Johnson, Minkina, Biley, Mrs Norah Dinguld, Hughes, Hughes, Newman, Mon- dale, Baltimore, Watson, Dr. S. M. Pierre. Quite a number of prominent social lights in this city were also present. MRS. NORAH DUIGUID Hostess At An At-Home, Surrounded Hostess Beautifully Gowned Ladies. Mrs. Nora Dulghul, in her beautiful home, 1822 Thirteenth street northwest, was hostess at an at-home Sunday, January 2, from 6 to 10 P. M. It was one of the most fashionable functions that has even given in the social circle. Dulghul is a young lady in refinement and young manner. She was assisted by Mrs. Jennie Connors of New Haven, in whose honor the at-home was given; Mrs. Alnora Hawk, the Misses Dorsey of Alexandra; Miss Alma Davis of New York Miss Martha Porter and Miss Eleanor Minkins, Miss Eleanor J. Collins and Mrs. Lawrence Lawson and Mrs. Joyce Richardson served in the dining room. The receiving line, was in rainbow shape and the gowns of the ladies were lovely. The decorations-could not be surpassed. The guests were received at the door by male and female scholars in aid by Miss Minkins, who wore a most lovely gown. The callers were numerous. Fully 100 guests called. Miss Martha Porter was one among the most charming ladies in the receiving party. ABLINGTON, VA. Messrs. Teagle King and Cyril Irving entertained a watch party on new year at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Butler in honor of Mr. George Hill and Dr. Sherwood Catlett. To meet him were Misses Bernie Brooks, Annie and Desiree Catlett, Mamie and Erma Butler, Christine Irving, Ella Thompson, Ida Helen Butler and Mrs. Mary Irving; Messrs. Charles Brown, Thos Jones, Leo Holton, Teagle King, Raymond Matthews, Joseph Jackson, Wesley Syphax, and Horn. After dancing until a late hour supper was served midnight. Mr. and J. Henry Butler entertained a small party of friends Tuesday, Jan. 4, 1916, at their cozy residence. Cards were enjoyed the early part of the evening, and the supper was served afterwards. The teacher was Mr. anatole Matthew L. Butler, MissFanile Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Irving, Miss Helen Butler, Mr. Teagle King, and Mr. Thomas Bovell of Boston. MISS S. E. MINER ENTERTAINS. Forty teachers of Massachusetts Baptist Sunday School and a few friends were dressed in banquets at the Miss Sarah E. Miner, 1735 Eleventh street on new year's night. The ladies in their gorgeous attire added very materially to the already pretty holiday decorations. The tables were adlaced with the massive delicacies, while music from a massive Victoria, augmented by a selection from a trio of quartette and a chorus from the Ushers' Board, served to the evening merry. After speeches and toasts the party voted it the most enjoyable affair of the kind ever given in the social life of the church, and hoped for its early success. The guests included Misses Daisy Wylie, H. P. Ivey, Leona Robinson, A. L. Williams, Rita Budd, Alice Johnson, F. E. Hamilton, Lillian Duckett, H. F. McWill, Esther Peyton, Grace L. Addison, Edha Wheeler, Mrs. Newt Hunter, Mary Burton, Sarah Saunders; L. L. Cassell, J. J. Hallard, F. M. Robinson, Isabel Long, Bertha King, Sailleton Lee, R. Bots, Messra, M. A. Feltor, M. M. Basey, John W. Lewis, K. King, Walter Hunter W. Saunders, W. H. Robinson, J. M. Marshall, W. B. Poindexter, E. R. Botts, G. S. McBrayer, P. Warrington, Dr. E. H. Allen, Henry Allen, and W. R. Williams. MR. AND MRS. FOSTER'S First Marriage Anniversary—A Most Brilliant Repast. While the vicinity of 1310 S. street northwest was shivering with bleak winds of January 1, Monday evening, the best apartments of Mr. and Mrs. H. Foster were and palms, while the well prepared table and choice varigated liquid freshments of foreign importance decorated the center table, had been so artistically arranged by the genial hostess. Mr. and Mrs. H. Foster, who celebrated the first anniversary of their marriage. While the guests were enjoying the sweet strains of music from Mrs. Foster's new and costly instrument, the well-selected choice vials were smelling Many congratulations were tendered Mr. and Mrs. Foster on the occasion of the first anniversary of their marriage. AN OYSTER ROAST. An oyster roast and solace was given December 30 at the residence of Mr. John R. Grout, 1836 Fourth street northwest, in honor of Mr. Wm. William Jordan of Cheltenham, Those present were: Miss Hailt of Corbett, Md.; Messrs. Q. F. Braxton, N. Purnell, Helen Hollston, Mable Henderson, Goodrich, Mr. Roya Thomas of Baltimore, Mr. Geo. Hen Thomas of Baltimore, Mr. Geo. Hen Thomas of Chas. Henderson, Mr. W. Henderson of Rosaryville, Md.; Misses Effie Robertson, Lillian Fields, Mary Evans, Laura Warfield, Emma Leary, Mamie Thomas; Dr. Hussey, Diple, Dr. McCalla, Dr. Tpfle, Mr. John Holland, Mr. Briscoe, Mr. Wm. Harris and others Mrs. Miss Blanc Thomas of Benedict, Md. It was an enjoyment of enjoyment for those attended. Most of the ladies were teachers. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Bowie of 1642 10th street north of 1642 Monday, Monday, Monday, Monday January 3rd, from 8 to 10 o'clock p. m. Mr. and Mrs. Bowle were among the early and most prominent settlers of the southwest section of the city where they resided until about twelve years ago when they purchased a home in which they now live, from which the reception was held. They successfully reared a family of six children, all of whom are happily married, all of whom are well-known in this and other cities and are highly respected by all who know them, one of the sons, it will be remembered, has had many high and responsible positions in the District of Columbia; he is now the cashier and treasurer of the Industrial Savings Bank, and the Laborers and Mechanics' Realty Co. all of this city. THE MEDITATORS. The Meditators gave a dance at Odd Fellows Hall Monday, December 27. It was a fine social event. Sunday, January 2, the club elected officiators. President, Oswald J. Burke; vice president; Dr. Sherwood Conte; treasurer, R. Sherwood Conte; recording and data secretary, Irv Rivard; and financial secretary, W. H. Ford. BLOOM OF YOUTH. BCC BCC The Bison of Youth League No. 1368 G. U. O. of O. F. met last week at its hall. M street between 16th and 17th streets northwest, and after the reg THE FIRST WORLD WAR MR. AND MRS. N. BOWIE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND GOLDEN WEDDING. Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Bowie. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Bowie. 1642 Tenth street northwest was the scene of festivity, music, flowers and songs, surrounded by their children, relatives and friends. A reception was held from-eight to ten o'clock Monday evening, January 3, 1916, when composers were delivered upon the fifteenth anniversary of their marriage. Instrumental solo by Mrs. M. L. Clinkscales; solo, Miss Laura Tyler; solo, Mrs. Jennie Shelton. A menu, consisting of the luxuries of the season, was prepared and served by the famous caterer W. W. Martin. This repast mingled with mirth and the reminiscent of Washington's fifty years and what it is today, was a wonderful transformation and enjoyed Nathaniel Bowie was born a slave in Prince George county, Maryland, seventy years-ago, of poor parentage. When twelve years of age he came with his parents, the late William and Matilda Bowie, to this city. He attended for a few months the Emobush Ambush School, established children in the. Thus he was inspired by teaching to work and improve his leisure moments. This ability against poverty and unfavorable environments established a reputation for honesty and industry. The following positions tell the story: During the Civil War, 1881, he was employed for four years in the Washington Arsenal. Five years he worked for the railroad companies, running out of Trenton, N. J. and Washington in 1882. He returned to Washington in 1883 and employed from Mr. C. C. Willard. Was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in 1881 and after thirty-four years of faithful and efficient service, was retired October 1, 1915, with a pension. Mr. and Mrs. Bowle were married in 1865 by the late J. A. pastor of Mother Church, to whom she down as the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, D street between Second and Third streets southwest. Miss. Bowie before her marriage was Miss Victoria G. Church, daughter of the late Alfred and Ellen Church of Washington, D. C. Mrs. Bowie is sixty-eight years old and is the most sixteen children, the grand-chief of three daughters and three sons are living, yiz; Mrs. Ella M. Gunnell, Mrs. Cora G. Thomas, Mrs. Mary E. Hawley, William A.; Walter G.; and Egbert J. Bowie. The devotion they manifested toward their parents is nationally grand, and they are weekly to the year Old home is a demonstration of their love, which should exist in the heart of every child to wards their parents. The poet and sage of Hillsdale, D. C., the late Prof Solomon G. Brown, has well expressed the sentiments of these young peo ple in the following words: "I'll honor my father and mother the same. Will bring no reflection upon their good name; In my walks consider each step I may take. Be watchful to observe each law they make." The Bowle family has exhibited those traits of character in the material and business world of emulation. They exemplify in a practical manner that it is what you not what you make that tells the story. Special mention should be made of the achievement of the oldest son, Mr. William A. Bowle—educated in the public and private schools of the city. Mr. Bowle has made himself generally useful in religious and civic organization and founders of the organizers and Mechanics' Realty Company organized in 1905, and the Industrial Savings Bank, organized May 1, 1913, being the treasurer of the for ular business of the meeting, the reception of reports, etc., went into the election of officers, both annual and quarterly. The annual officers elected were as follows: J. S. Jones, permanent secretary; Mary Harris, advocate; treasurer; A. Dosson, chaplain; and David Rinker, delegate to Odd Fellows Hall Association. REV. HENDERSON'S O'POSSUM Dinner—Ice Water Only Liquid in Sight—The Baptist School Rev. HENDERSON Henderson was his last Sunday afternoon to a company of his old friends at his residence on Fourth street northwest. The menu of roast possums, sweet "taters," a barrel of large Norfolk oysters, ice water, etc. were quickly disposed of by the following guests: John T. Turner, Alfred Brown, Samuel R. Harris, Arthur F. Boston, Sila James, Wm. Watson, James Williams, Martin Johnson, Dr. S. M. Pierre mer and cashier of the latter. He has managed with the approval of the Examiners of the U. S. Treasury Department two of the strongest financial institutions in this city. Mr. William A. Bowie is a member of the leading secret and fraternal organizations: The Association of the Oldest Inhabitants (colored) of the District of Columbia, the Y. M. C. A., trustee and treasurer of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church; a man of high ideals, of few words, honest in all business transactions. The climax was reached on this occasion when the guests reassembled in the parlor and joined in doing honor to. the 'two noticeable characters of the evening and listening to the presentation speeches. First was a touching and eloquent address of Mr. William A. Bowie in behalf of the six children who had united in presenting their parents with fifty dollars in gold. His reference to his parents' devotion and the sacrifice they made in raising them to the age of maturity and fight the battles of every pathetic. The fifty dollars in gold, he said, were their small token of the appreciation of our devotion for your best services. With God's help, we pledge you greater love and consolation that may comfort and console you in your declining years. The following grand children contributed toward purchasing a gold clock: Mrs. Emma McPherson, New York; Mr. Robert Cunnell, Philadelphia; Mr. Eugene Cunnell, Bayonne, N. J.; Mrs. Charlotte Wright, New York; Mr. William Cunnell, Jersey City, N. J.; Master Coleman Bowle, Eastern, Pa.; Miss Florence Bowle, Eastern, Pa. The presentation speech of this clock was made by Mr. Robert Cunnell, who said in part: "We, your grand children, congratulate you on your fifteenth anniversary and thought to present you with a token, selected by us, not for its value, but for the love that dwells in our-hearts. We also feel highly honored this evening to state that we are your grand children, and hope that we shall become great if we follow in your footsteps and the examples that you have laid before us. Accept this degree of our love of deepest affection. The following persons were present and contributed very valuable presents which were suitable to the occasion: Mrs. Hattie Simpson, Jersey City, N. J.; Mrs. Kate Smith, Miss Frances Butler, Dr. Philip B. Brooks, Mrs. Hattie E. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. John Byrd, Mrs. R. Garnett, Mrs. S. R. Saunders, Mrs. D. R. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Parker, Mr. and Mrs. John Lewy, Mrs. D. R. Wright, Mrs. J. Saunders, Mrs. M. Leith, Jonkins Mrs. Mamie Fowler, Class No. 11 Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, Miss Ida Parker, Mrs. Harriet Stewart, Mr. George D. King, Mrs. Emma McCarl, Miss Hissle Iwain, Mr. William H. Ricks, Mr. David Powell, Mr. and Mrs. George Griffin, Dr. George W. Murray, Mrs. M. P. Jackson, Mrs. Frances Bray, Mrs. Rebecca Harris, Miss Annie B. Taylor, Mr. Albert Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Turner, Mr. G. Addison Turner, Mrs. William H. Ricks, Mrs. Rebecca Harris, Mr. Robt. Thompson, Baltimore, Md.; Mr. Thomas Bowle, Baltimore, Md.; Miss Mildred C. Mont, Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Balley, Mr. and Mrs. E. Snowden and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. Zeph P. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Hurley, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Shelton, Mrs. Thomas Adams, Mrs. Queen Henry Snow Hill, Mr. William Spillard, Mr. Samuel, Mrs. William H. Ricks, Mrs. Mamie Brown, Miss Annie Frye, Miss Jession Jefferson, Rev. and Mrs. Carroll, Miss Lucy V. Cabanist, Miss Laura McGruder, Mrs. M. E. Whales, Mrs. Jere Adams, Rev. J. N. Beaman, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Bowie and daughter. Chas. B. Sidney and W. Calvin Chase. Rev. Henderson is already in demand by a large Baptist church near Arlington, Va. THE ALPHA PHI. By sending a large, packed and running-over basket of groceries and good things to the college campus element, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity of Howard University made happy a dozen families in the neighborhood of the settlement. For the past two years the Fraternity has adopted this very happy form of expressing its "good will toward men on earth." We wish the Fraternity a pleasant and successful New Year. TUSKEGEE NEGRO CONFERENCE. Tuskegee, Ala., Jan. 3. The Tuskegee Negro Conference, which was so dear to the late Dr. Booker T. Washington, will be held Wednesday, January 19. It will be a great event. THE ALPHA PHI. 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 12-14th street northwest. Costs no more than elsewhere. Miss Hattie Burrells of 1789 Tea street northwest has as her guest Mrs. Williams of Detroit, Mich. Miss Fay Hershaw, who is teaching in Durham, N. C., spent the holidays in this city with her parents, Prof. and Mrs. L. M. Hershaw. Mrs. Elvira Nash, of Germantown, Pa., visited her son in this city, who is a student of Howard University Dental School. Dr. and S. J. Lewis, of Harrisburg, Pa., spent the holidays in this city, the guests of their parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. Howard. Rev. Emory B. Smith, pastor of the Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church spent his vacation in Chicago. Mrs. Mary Fleming Peterson is still in the city, the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Fleming. Her husband returned to his home in Chicago to resume his duties. Mr. Richard Lewis of this city is spending the holidays in Chicago, Ill. C. E. Corbett, a young and rising attorney at Wewoka, Okla., is in the city, visiting his parents and friends. Mrs. B. B. Bailley, of Plainsfield, N. J., spent several days in this city, the guest of relatives and friends. Mrs. Anna J. Cooper, a teacher in the M Street High School, visited her brother, Col. Andrew Haywood, in Raleigh, N. C., during the holidays. Mrs. Charles Cook of this city attended the Jones-Robinson wedding in Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Stella Brooks, who is attending Howard University, visited her father, Rev. W. H. Brooks, of New York city. Justine A. Albert of New York city spent the holidays in this city. Mrs. Blanche Wade Wright, of Brooklyn, N. Y., spent a few days in this city. Flavius Lucas of this city is visiting friends in Washington, D. C. Mrs. M. C. Johnson spent the holidays with relatives in Harrisburg, Va., and vicinity. Mrs. Elvira Nash, of Germantown, Pa., was the guest of Miss Paulino E. Johnson during the her stay in this city. Mr. James A. Gibson gave a birthday party and dance for his wife, Mrs. Amna M. Gibson, at their residence, 1412 Massachusetts avenue northwest, December 23, last. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Page, of Pittsburgh, Pa., are visiting relatives and friends in this city. Master George Norwood spent Xmas as the guest of his uncle, John Norwood. Mrs. Orrie Sears, of Baltimore, Md., spent the week-end in this city. Lenard A. Chase of Howard University spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Chase. Lieut. and Mrs. Lewis Meyers entertained at a dinner party last Sunday evening at their cozy residence, 1645 Eleventh street northwest. Prof. F. P. Cansler, an instructor in the Austin High School, Knoxville, Tenn., was a yule-tide visitor to the capital. Mr. Cansler is a prominent educator and one of the leaders of racial opinion in Tennesse. Mr. Cecil C. Mickens entertained Monday from 4 to 6 at the 12th street Y. M. C. A. Those present included Misses Effle and Emma Sewell, Elsie Brown, Charlotte George, Louise Williams, Manerva Freeman, Messrs. Dewitt and Spurgen Earle, Sidney P. Brown, Harry B. Lee, Harrison Keyser. The Earle Brothers entertained a few of their friends Monday, December 27, from 6 to 8 at the 12th street Y. M. C. A. Those present were Misses Effle and Emma Sewell, Elsie Brown, Charlotte George, Louise Williams, Manerva Freeman, Messrs. Cecell C. Mickens, Sldney P. Brown, Harry B. Lee, Harrison Keyser, Mrs. Johns, and Mrs. Boston chaperoned the party. Miss Julia Seames of 214 Elm street is quite ill. Mrs. Jennie Clark and daughter, Miss Jennie Clark, of 19th street, were visiting in Baltimore, Christmas. Mr. Vernon Perkins, formerly of this city, but now of Easton, Pa., passed through the city this week after a pleasant stay in Loulsa, Virginia, Christmas. Misses Rachel and Alice Waddleton were charming hostesses at a Christmas party, on December 29th, M. Jory, 1526 M street, one of the most prominent fraternal men of our city, continues sick, but ever cheerful. Mrs. Bessie Lear Diggs, 1317 S street, and son, Master Charles, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Banks, Anacostia, D. C., Christmas day. Mrs. Moses Goodrich, 2309 E street northwest, tendered a reception Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Winkler of Bond, Va. The bride, Mrs. Winkler, was formerly Miss Fannie Archer. Christmas exercises were held at Union Wesley Church, 23rd and L streets, Sunday, at 8 p. m. Rev. Dr. Oliver, the young pastor, made a brief speech at the end of the programme. We wish for him much success. Miss Vivian Thompson of S street continues on the slick list. Mr. Garnet Dorsey of Gåthersburg, Md., spent a delightful Christmas in this city visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Ulyses Jasper of S street, who was so seriously ill quite a month ago, is out again. Miss Eulah M. Ross, who has been spending the holidays, with her many friends here, has returned to Rock Point, Md., where she will resume her work as teacher. Mrs. John H. Myers of 1816 Fourth street northwest has been very ill for the past three weeks, and is still confined to her home. She had as her guests during Christmas holidays her sister, Mrs. W. A. Jenkins, from Berkley, W. Va., and Mr. Daniel Stratton, her brother, from Baltimore, Md. Miss Britania Reed, one of the teachers of the Public Schools, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 1916. Mr. Richard Williams, uncle of Miss Alice V. Williams, died suddenly after an illness of eight days. The Bee extends its sympathy to Miss Williams and the entire family. The E. Azalia Hackley Chorus, of which Mr. James H. Marshall is president and Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham is director, gave a fine concert at the Lutheran Church during Christmas holidays. A surprise whist party was on last Tuesday evening given Mr. Chas. T. Terry, Jr., in honor of his birthday, lovely prizes were awarded to the children of booby couples. A supper was served in a beautifully decorated dining room. Mrs. Oscar Jones, of Baltimore, Md., was in the city last week, visiting relatives and friends. Prof. J. Z. Williams, of Holly Springs, Miss., is in the city, the guest of his daughter, Mrs. B. Shumfert Ingham. On Thursday evening, December 30, 1915, Mrs. Thomas Thornton of 134 Wallach Place northwest entertained a few of her many friends. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Jackson, Mesdames Mary Diggs, Lillian Jackson, Myrtle Turner, Laura Dandridge, Daisie Hunter, Josephine Cooper, Sarah Thomas, Dora Joyce, and Melissa Steward, and Miss Dora Hunter Messrs. James, Jones, Service, Williams and Dr. J. E. Olden, Mr. Thomas Steward was a member of ceremonies and led in the jollification by a large margin. There were games and dancing by the latest dance music. At eleven o'clock refreshments were served and every one had lots of good things to eat. On Sunday, January 2, 1916, Mrs. Melissa Steward entertained in her beautiful home at Lincoln, Md. The guests were all from Washington. Arriving on the four o'clock train were Rev. Silvester Walker, wife and daughter, Mrs. Dora Joyce, and her daughter, Miss Teresa; Messrs. Thomas Thornton, J. C. Jackson and Blanche Arnold. Miss Edna Allen sang several beautiful solos, accompanied by her sister, Dora. The Misses Allen were relieved by Miss Teresa Joyce who sang and played to the delight of all present. At five o'clock dinner was served with everything bountiful from soup to nuts, Mr. and Mrs. William Allen assisting. Miss Marian Warner of New York left the city Monday for her home. In New York city, after a pleasant stay with her sister and niece, Mrs. Huddell and Miss Flossie Barker, of 2234 Sixth street northwest. Miss Elsie Taylor is at home from Freedman's Hospital. and is doing well. Had a new attack on Monday but was soon out of danger. Miss Beulah Washington, who has been confined to her room at 1819 Vermont avenue, is up and doing fine. Bethel Literary has outherd itself this year. It is in truth the greatest forum the race has in the world. 'Miss Madre is one of the broadest hearted, wide awake, efficient women of the race. She knows no class. Her mission is one of service. All the money that her parents have spent for her education and all that she has spent is the race's for the asking. Mrs. Nellie Henderson, wife of the athletic director of the High Schools, E. B. Henderson, is spending a pleasant time as guest of Mrs. David Washington and Mr. David Washington of Tuskegee. Mrs. David Washington, formerly Miss Ederi Meriwether of Washington and a sister of Henderson, was married to the younger son of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington, and resides at Tuskegee. Although much gloom rests on the Institute town, the visiting lady is being entertained much. Her young son, Edwin Meriwether Henderson, is with her. She will be gone quite a month. Mr. A. G. Hardaway is back in Washington from a trip to Montgomery, Ala., where the Christmas was spent with relatives and friends at his old home; and returns much elated and delighted with the people and the beautiful, progressive capital city of Alabama. Mr. Hardaway is a native Alabaman and before he came to Washington was a leading citizen of Montgomery, and speaks in the highest terms and points with pride to the remarkable growth and development that has been made along all good lines, and among both races of people. He says that Montgomery is one of the cleanest, healthiest and best lighted cities in the country, and quite interesting and attractive in many ways. Miss Kathrine T. Wilson of New York City, after spending the Christmas holidays as the guest of the Misses Vermelle and Vallerie Turner, returned home Sunday evening, January 2. Dr. James E. Shepard and Prof. Phearson were in the city last week enroute to Durham, N. C. Mrs. Richey and Rev. E. D. Crowley of Asbury Park, N. J., were the guests of Mrs. S. J. Taylor during the holidays. Among the young ladies who called on the Earle brothers New Year's Day, at the Twelfth Street Y. M. C. A., were the Misses Turner, Josephine Simms, Alma Smith, Maude Brown, Alma Smith, Maude Brown, Desiree Clarke, and Katie Wilson of New York City. Miss Dena L. Harvey has returned from Raleigh, N. C., where she spent a portion of the holiday season. While there she was kept busy filling social engagements. Miss Arlenta West, who is a student of Oberlin University, spent the holidays in this city with her parents. Miss Leoa Brown, a teacher in New Jersey, spent holidays in this city with her parents. Miss Alice Smith, and her sister, Nettie, of Washington, spent New Year's Day in Richmond, Va., with their aunt. Madam L. C. Clark of Philadelphia, Pa., and Atlantic City spent the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Booze, 1443 Corcoran street northwest. Madam Clark returned Saturday at 12:14 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand P. Bradley entertained a number of their friends at a Chinese Supper. After attending divine services on watch meeting night, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley prepared a number of Chinese dishes, which were enjoyed by their guests. The party consisted of the following: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hebron, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walters, Miss Louise Bradley, Miss Valorie Chase, Miss Irine Mjelon, Mr. Stephen O. Plummer, Mr. Monroe, and Mr. Thomas Robinson. Those named above enjoyed a previous supper on Thanksgiving night by the same host and hostess. Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Christine A. Harris to Joseph I. Maura of New York, January 4, 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Steptcaul, father and mother of Rev. C. H. Steptau, pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, have been on a visit in this city, the guests of their son. Mrs. C. Ella Jackson, wife of James Conway Jackson, has returned home after spending a very pleasant five weeks with her sister, Mrs. Luuli Newell, of Staunton, Va. Mrs. Ella B. Jenkins. 1443 S street northwest, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Martha A. Seay, of Richmond, Va. during the holidays. She will also attend the reception of her niece, Miss Fannie Archer, of West Leigh street. Mr. James Anderson, a popular young gentleman of the younger set, has decided to be a benedict. His marriage to Miss Clarice Jones was quietly solemnized Tuesday, the 21st inst. Mrs. Maria Johnson, 1826 Vermont avenue, was pleasantly entertained Xmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Montgomery of 816 Twelfth street northeast were host and hostess at a lovely dinner Xmas night. Mrs. Montgomery is a charming and an accomplished hostess. Mr. and Mrs. John Benjamin, 2148 Newport Place, entertained at dinner Xmas day. Dr. Jos. Cabaniss of Chattanooga is visiting relatives and friends for the holidays. Rev. David A. Blake was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Johnson, 770 Harvard street, last week. The young divine was enroute to Virginia to take charge of a church. Lawyer Geo. W Lewis, of Richmond, one of Virginia's foremost barristers, the guest of Mr. Geo. G. Jenkins, Sr. during the holidays. He is accompanied by his young and accomplished daughter, Miss Leah Lewis. Mr. Cuthbert Peterson is an accomplished violinist. Miss Ellen Williams of 1910 Fifteenth street will entertain a few friends during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wycks are happily located at 506 Tea street. NEW YEAR RECEPTIONS Many Fashionable At Homes—Handson, Gowns and Matlastic Decorations, Bat Takings, a Spin, Accompanied by its Friend, Dr. S. M. Pierre, in His Electric Car. The Bee, accompanied by its good and loyal friend, Dr. S. M. Pierre, decided to take a social spin New Year's day, Saturday, January 1. The incident recalled the days of our childhood when it was fashionable to dress in a cockspur suit and white kid glove and initiate the airs of a Frenchman when your name is announced at the door by the court attendant. That would have chilled the ordinary visitor, but the many promises that were made could not all be carried out. A list had been handed us by our private secretary which covered a territory of eight miles square. We had four hours to cover northwest, northeast, southwest and southeast. We were confident could be done, because our electric machine was of a high grade, hence we had no doubt of our ability to carry out our social contracts. Starting Point. The starting point having been selected, so at 5:15 sharp, the signal was given and the first stop was 1514 Twelfth street, northwest. The most venerable Madam was surrounded by three of her lovely daughters, Olile, Pet and Etta. Miss Olille still remains upon the list of choice fruits, while Mrs. Pet Henderson and Mrs. Etta Young have long since been plucked. This was our first call. We left the New Year with them and wended our way to Mr. and Mrs. Lee, 1203 Tea street northwest. The birds had flown and George was trying to get some light. A Happy New Year, George, there's our card; good after. Just where the birds had gone we didn't stay to ask as our time was limited and a circular line was struck for Miss Beatriz L. Chase. 1212 Florida avenue northwest, where we ate our first meal. So much was handed us that made us think that we were seated at a banquet table at one of the swell social functions. Bullion and salad was first laid before us and we showed our knowledge of the bill of fair when the question was asked whether the liquid before us was coffee. Being informed that it was bullion, you can imagine the rest. We both looked in each other's face and decided that a lesson had been taught. Miss Beatriz is a most accomplished musician and when she executed two of her select renditions, we were convinced that the young lady deserved a high she was entitled. She was most gorgeously gowned with satin and like silk velvet trimming, jewelry and head attire very becoming arranged. Mrs. A. V. Chase, her mother, wore a handsome gown of blue velvet and black velvet trimments, and hair arranged Queen Anne style. There were upwards of one hundred callers. Our appetite having been fully satisfied, we called at 2221 Fifthteenth street northwest. whose dabble steps, Miss Raine B. Lee, smiles make her bewildered switching smiles make her admirers. Miss Suche was taken a trip to Philadelphia where she will remain for a short time. While Miss Lee had no specially arranged reception, she was fully prepared to entertain all who called. Knowing that we had eight square miles to cover in four hours, our next stop was Mrs. Jennie Shelton's. Mrs. Jennie Shipton 3, 1517 Qua street northwest. Mrs. Shilton is those sweet, genial and entertaining lady, it is always willing and ready to throw happiness and contentment around her home, sweet little niece, Mrs. Mamie Smith Mrs. Shelton was assisted by her Telafero, who is a very entertaining young lady, Mrs. Rose and Mrs. H. Barbor. Everything was plentiful and timely here. Music, singing and games. Leaving this most agreeable reception, we called to see that veteran scientist and inventor. and wife, 1435 S street, who live in the handsome furnished home in this city. It is a modern palace, and the table of refreshments that was set out for the guests was first enjoyed by Judge E. M. Hewlett, who congratulator himself by making Mr. and Mrs. Baltimore his first and only call. Time was limited and as we had eight square miles to cover and had only gone one-half of a mile and the hour hand was at S p. m., and the minute hand was chasing 10 to S, so you can see how much time we had to reach northeast, southeast and southwest. A horizontal line for 943 S street northwest. Mr. and Mrs. W. Calvin Chase, Jr. Nearby was home and wifey was soliloquizing, while Grandma held the baby, while others seemed to admire the position of the baby's Christmas tree. It was a happy group as all thoughts seemed to be centered in the baby and the newly wed. There were many callers. Mrs. Chase, Jr., was handsomely gowned, and her sisters, who were assisting, were gorgeously dressed. Madam A. J. Smith, 935 R. street, and one of the largest receptions of the day. There were in the receiving party. Every thing was artistically arranged and the attendants were dressed in military style who received the guests and announced them to the receiving party. Mrs. Agnes J. Smith, the estimable matron of Miriam Chapter, No. 8, O. E. S., and her corps of officers, received their man friends and members of their chapter New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 1916, at the residence of the Royal Matron, 935 R street northwest, from 6 to 9 p. m. The spacious parlor and dining rooms were beautifully decorated with palms and ferns. The name of the chapter was in beautiful letters across the door leading from the parlor to the dining room. The room booth was filled with all the latest viands that a Persian chef could furnish to potentiates and queens. All the delicacies of the season were served, and all enjoyed the epulypary and departed with the season's greetings to the hostess and her corps of officers. Those on the receiving line with the Royal Matron were: Mrs. M. Alice Robinson, Associate Matron; Mrs. Lottie Barnes, conductress; Mrs. Beatrice Hayden, associate conductress; Mrs. Cynthia Chancellor, treasurer; Mrs. Matilda Payne, secretary; Mrs. Martha Manning, Truth; Mrs. Carrie Ashton, Wisdom; Miss Edna Bowie, Faith; Mrs. Ella Fail, Charity; Miss Ashton, herald; Mrs. Sattlefield, warder; Mrs. Sarah Jones, sentinel; Mrs. Mamie V. Plummer, chaplain; Mrs. Marietta Clinkscale, pianist; Mrs. Lillian B. Ware, marshall; Charles A. Boags, Royal Patron. The officers of Marion Chapter were honored with the presence of the Grand Royal Matron, Florence Marshall, and Grand Associate, Lucy A. Stewart who is also a member of this chapter. Mrs. T. L. Jones. 1901 Vermont avenue northwest, who is a lady of great personality and refinement. She informally received all who called. Her daughter, Miss Clarice, had left Friday for North Carolina, and Miss Georgia, who was gowned in a handsome pink silk, very becomingly and beautifully trimmed. Miss Georgia is a all sunshine and wherever she is there is life. She was one of the central attractions at the New Year receptions. Mrs. H. W. Turner. Mrs. H. W. Turner, 469 Florida avenue, who is the mother of the two bell twins, was one of the most popular visiting domiciles New Year's Day. Mrs. Turner was assisted by her mother and her popular and accomplished daughters. Two selections were placed by the young ladies for the edification of The Bee. Here is where The Bee met the youth of the city who were storming the castle to gain entrance to the palace of the two Wanted Intelligent Colored Men and Women —Book now ready for distribution. Only Story of the Lite of Dr. Washington having the approval of Mrs. Washington. Agents making from $5 to $25 per day Write at once to Ralph W. Tyler, Columbus, Ohio BOARD'S DRUG STORE THAT'S THE PLACE and we have only covered one mile. Miss G. B. Maxfield, 1229 First street northwest, wore a handsome gown of pale blue and slippers to match, and jewelry. Mrs. Maxfield wore a very becoming black silk with black lace trimming. Here's where our appetite began to revive and down we sat to a well prepared supper. 10:30 We were in southwest Washington and the only light we found with any brilliancy and an invitation to enter was that most pleasing personality, Dr. Willie May Harris-Taylor, who had just walked from an arrow day's park. The stretch from First northwest to Third southwest made it impossible to seek the civilization of the southeast and northeast. We could not cover the eight miles square; we only covered an area of two miles square, and offer our apology for not being able to see the beauties of the northeast and southeast. We cannot close our rambles without calling special attention to the At Home of the Beta Chapter. 2447 Georgia avenue northwest. It was one of the most brilliant of the day's receptions. Some of the most charming ladies in the city visited this At Home. One of the most beautiful social events Saturday afternoon was given by Mrs. Hiram W. Thompson at her residence, 1525 Church street northwest, from 4 to 10 p.m. From the earliest hour until the latest, guests were constantly arriving and departing. A conservative estimate of the number of guests was placed at 200. The handsome decorations of the dining room and the beautiful gown, the ladies in the room, added to the splendor of the occasion. Mrs. Thompson, dressed in pink satin trimmed with silver lace, was assisted by Mrs. J. W. Lee, who wore a blue chiffon dress trimmed in gold lace. Mrs. Anna Colson in a black spangled costume, and Mrs. C. Brown, attired in a yellow gown with white lace. Upon entering the door one caught the fragrance of a delightful bouquet placed in the center of the dining room table. A large vase held these vari-colored flowers, while festooned from the center of the room to each corner were streamers of evergreen and holly. Just above the doorway was placed a sprig of mistletoe which caused much merriment and laughter whenever an unsuspecting victim was seen beneath it. The menu served consisted of chicken salad, wafers, sandwiches, olives, assorted pickles, and after dinner mints. Among the special guests received were, Dr. G. W. Cabaniss, Dr. S. S. Thompson, Dr. E. G. Evans, Dr. William A. Jones, Mr. Chas. H. Harris, and Mr. Leonard, librarian of the Amphion Glee Club, who came as the representative of that organization. A victoria placed near the dining room door furnished music while the luncheon was being served. The reception was a decided success and highly enjoyed by all of those present. A SURPRISE PARTY. One of the most unique and best arranged surprise parties was tendered to Mrs. Jennie E. Harris on the occasion of her birthday Monday, January 3rd, at her residence, 48-Eye street northwest. Quaintly seated in her cozy residence, soliloquizing on the past and meditating sweet thoughts of the future as Soo that New Year would last to her suddenly and unexpectedly a few of her friends called and kept the surprised hostess engaged in current topics and the beauty of the many social events took place on the outgoing of the old year and the ushering in of the New Year. Miss Mary E. Johnon, of Baltimore, Md., followed by a host of friends, entered the quiet domicile of Mrs. Harris and in one of her most eloquent and characteristic speeches presented the surprised hostess with a fat purse the contents of which came from her admiring friends. admitting in a neat little response, Mrs. Harris, who is always ready for all occasions, responded in a cultured and pleasing manner which was as much a surprise to the social intruders as their entrance was to her. Miss Ella Jones, who has a very sweet voice, Messrs. Frank Williams and William Tibbs, rendered vocal selections; particularly were the original selections of Mr. Williams namely: "Jessamine," other vocal selections, enjoyed. The occasion was one of the most enjoyable that has taken place during the holidays. Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. William Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Meyers, Mrs. L. A. Lewis, Mrs. Jeannette Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. James Montgomery, Miss Rosa F. Jakson, Mr. Robt Carter, Mr. and Mrs. William Tibbs, Mrs. S. Daniels, Miss Margretta Bowles, Miss Mary E. Johnson, Miss Ella Jones, Mrs. Jno goddesses. It is now 10:30 FREE—50c. Bottle Cocoa Nut Oil Shampoo—FREE. Buy a 25c jar Barnard's Complexion 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-tf. Thomas, Mr. Frank Williams, Miss Sarah Wordland, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. B. Hamilton, Mrs. M. P. Pierre, Miss E. Margaret Cole, Mrs. Anna M. P. Porter, Mr. Laureme Arnold, Dr. J. E. H. Taylor, Mrs. Madison, Mrs. D. Kennan, Dr. Elias Evans, Miss B. Saunders, Miss Ethel Robinson, Miss G. Penn Smith, Mr. J. I. Johnson, Miss Fante Walker, Mr. John Bell, Miss C. Dudley, Miss M. Dudley, Mr. Addison, Miss Henry, Miss A. Jackson, Mr. J. Clifton Hamilton, Miss Clarice Tibbs, Mrs. M. E. Brent, Norris A. Harris, Master Reginal Tibbs, Mr. Robt. Hawkins. SURPRISE DINNER PARTY Mr. Chas. Sumner Beale Tendered a Surprise Dinner by His Wife. A very novel and entertaining dinner was given at Scott's Cafe Thursday evening, December 29th, by Mrs. Cora Beale, who had invited a party of friends to meet her husband, Mr. C. Sumner Beale, and he was given a complete surprise. When Mr. and Mrs. Beale entered the beautiful dining room they were given a great ovation; and when the announcement was made that the event was in honor of Mr. Beale, his surprise was voted a great The menu served by Mr. Sc finely prepared, and consisted season's most tempting deli. The dining room was handsome tooned with evergreens and the decorated with La France roses and malden hair fern. There was in instrument music during the service and vocal music at the end. During the repast toasts were re- responded to Miss Collins, Mrs. Gibbs, mrs. Champ and Mrs. Beale, and by Messrs. Champ, Dean, Jefferson, Gibbs, and Harrison. At the end of the dinner Mr. Beale gave an inter- esting expression of his complete sur- prise and gratitude. Prof. J. Henry Lewis, who was mast er of ceremonies, in his usual happy vein, recited the following poem dedicated to the occasion: Here's health to Mr. Here's neatly to Mr. and Mrs. Beale, May their love grow strong and rich and real; And may they never know or feel What 'tis to be without a meal. But may they laugh and rock and reel And mirth and joy to them reveal, And good luck kindly with them deal, And all unkindness from them steal. So when the end shall place its seal, And there's no longer an appeal, May their's be happiness and weal. The Tis hoped for Mr. and Mrs. Beale. The following persons formed the very merry party: Mr. and Mrs. F. Glbb, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Champ, Miss Sadie Collins, Miss Rosa Brooks, Miss Norman Clayton, Messrs. Chas Reeder, Geo. H. Jefferson, Thos. Storks, Horace Dean, John Halrston, R. W. Johnson, with Mr. and Mrs. Beale as entertainers, and Prof. J. Henry Lewis, master of ceremonies. THE ASSEMBLY DANCE. More than fifty couples attended the Assembly Dance open at the Auditorium Hall on December 30th. The bright hues of the ladies' gowns set off, against the black of the men's evening attire, presented a charming picture. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. Queenan, Mr. and Mrs. Short, Dr. and Mrs. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ball, Mr. and Mrs. Shorter, Mr. and Mrs. O. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. L. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. A. Knorl, Mr. and Mrs. Brawner, Mr. and Mrs. Pinchback, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mrs. J. Harris, Mrs. S. Minkins, Mrs. E. Fair, Mrs. J. Fowler, Mrs. C. Dade, the Misses Minkins, Bratton, Smith, Cropp, Magruder, Pierce, Pierce Adams, Taylor, Gannett, Bottle, Green, Berry, Bryant, Wills, Evans, Short, Miller, Shaw, Hill, Powler, Thumpman, Newman, Edilin, and Messrs. Monroe, Ellis, Wesley, Coleman, Sewall, Taylor Jackson, Hamilton, Brown, Henderson, Lancaster, Magruder, Meshaw, Cardoza, Shipper, Minklin, Middle Jones; McLendon, Brawnen, Matthews, Lewis, Scott, Remey, Spillards, Kenney, Jones, Miss Dorsey, Bellows, Mr. and Mrs. Beale. FOSTER'S NEW MACHINE The new glove cleaning machine at the Foster Dye Works is one of the most remarkable in this section of the city. FREE THE ASSEMBLY DANCE The Ballot a Constitutional Right of the United States Citizen. By Joseph C. Manning of Alabama. The ballot is a constitutional right of the United States citizen and there belongs to the United States' citizen this right, according to constitutional guarantees, the acts of a given state to the contrary having no justification, whatsoever, in view of the plain language of the Constitution which so explicitly defines the sovereignty right of the, United States citizen as distinguished from state citizenship. These are the declarations of the Constitution: Article IV. Sec 2. The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all the privileges and immunities of citizens of the several states. Article IV. Sec. 4. The United States shall guarantee to every state in this Union a republican form of government. Article XIV. Sec. 1. All persons borne or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the states wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States. Article XV. Sec. 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. With the declaration that "the United States shall guarantee to every state in this Union a republican form of government" must be associated citizens of the United States shall have participation in republican form of government guaranteed the state to the citizens of the United States residing in the state. That "all persons borne or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state where in they reside" must be accepted as fact. Unmistakable is the meaning of the Constitutional declaration that "the citizens of each state shall be entitled to all the privileges and immunities of the citizens of the several states," and this declaration is clinched by the declaration that "no state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States." The XVth Amendment to the Constitution defined United States citizenship. It determined the status of United States citizenship. It established the citizenship of the United States: citizen as being not only that of a citizen of the United States, but also of the state of residence. This declaration, together with the other guarantees, maintains the Constitutional immunities and privileges, whatever the state in which the citizen may reside. Despite the attitude of the Constitution, certain states have devised acts intended to thwart its provisions and guarantees, the motive of said acts being proven by the results arising from their enactment and administration. There are citizens in some states without participation in government who would not be denied participation in government were they citizens of "the several states" except these states of the South. This question of ballot rights is not to be looked upon as a Negro question, for the march of the Southern oligarchy has long since aggressed, beyond the mere pastime of repressing the ballot rights of the blacks and the application of the intrigue of disfranchisement laws to subvert the masses of whites from participation in government is now too widely acknowledged to require presentation of fact to substantiate this condition. The main question is: "Shall the Constitution of the United States be enforced or lynched?" Personal comment on the discussion of Southern Conditions by Joseph C. Manning of Alabama. "There is no one in sight today who understands political conditions in the South more thoroughly than Joseph C. Manning, and no one who has the same message to impart. The tendency of republican thought today is along practical lines, the upbuilding and the return of prosperity, so a voice speaking occasionally on some great moral issue rather than a distinctly industrial one is needed."—From a letter from Thomas O. Marvin, secretary of the Home Market Club and editor of The Protectionist, December 7, 1915. "I would say that I was very much struck indeed with your presentation of the political situation in the South. I do not think I have anywhere, seen a more comprehensive statement from the Constitutional standpoint than contained in your paper."—From a letter from Hon. S. W. McCall, March 9, 1915. "Having heard your address on Southern conditions as they effect the nation, I am convinced that the question involved is of such vital concern that you ought to be heard by all the people of the United States."—Congressman F. W. Dallinger, Cambridge, Mass. THE LYNCHING RECORD FOR 1915. As head of the Division of Records and Research of the Tuskegee Institute, I co-operated with the late Dr. Booker T. Washington, principal, in keeping an annual record of all lynchings in the United States, which record was sent by him from time to time to the public press. According to this record there have been, during the year just closed, 69 lynchings. Of those lynched 55 were Negroes and 14 were whites. This is six more Negroes and eleven whites than were put to death by mobs in 1914 when the record was 49 Negroes and 3 whites. Included in the record are three women. In at least four instances it later developed that the persons put to death were innocent of the offences charged. Eighteen, or more than one-fourth of the total lynchings, occurred in the state of Georgia. Only 11. ten Negroes and one white, of those nut to death, or fifteen per cent. of the total. were charged with rage. 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Copyright, 1915, by American Press Association "Seems to me you might have waited until we all went down to Long Branch," she said. "When are you going?" "Monday. Aren't you coming with us?" "I'm going down Saturday night. I've got up a fishing party for Sunday morning. Like to join me, Glover?" Like to join them! Why, it was meat and drink to the young private secretary to sit and stand and walk and break bread with his wealthy employer and the set with whom Trask surrounded himself. They were Stanley Glover's idols—the "big fellows" of the "street"—there is but one street in New York that is known without its distinguishing name—who manipulated millions. Despite his repression and quiet exterior young Glover was consumed by a burning desire to be as they were. His salary was ample for his needs, and his position in the Trask establishment was not a mean one. But in his heart of hearts he cherished the ambition to acquire wealth such as was possessed by his employer and the men with whom he associated and to have a private secretary of his own. No more ardent worshiper of Mammon, albeit in a carefully concealed fashion, than Stanley, Glover existed in New York. Picking the figurative crumbs from his employer's table, he had begun to "play the market." But luck had been against him, and he had lost. Like to join them! Gratification caused from every feature of the young man's face as he replied: "Thanks! I'll be glad to!" "Strickland's coming with us," said trask. "When did he get back from the rest?" "Tonight. He wired me to meet him his home." "What are you going to do about that one of his? It was due on the 22d, you know." "He paid it," said Trask. "I have a ten thousand here." With that he reached into an inside pocket, took out a thin package of bills and placed them on the desk. "I'm surprised," Glover said. "I ought he would fall down." "He got it from those business conventions in Cleveland. When I got his house tonight he had the ten thousand. I didn't want to take it. I did him I knew he was hard pressed and that I didn't mind holding off for while." I smile passed over the face of the ancer, which was turned for the mount away from his two companions the room. It was not a benevolent life, telling of the applause of the ind voice for a good deed well, permed. Rather was there something sister and crafty about it. Treacher, perhaps, as was the smile of Joab en he took Abner aside in the gate, TWO TEN TEN Bickland's awfully fond of his wife." peak with him quietly and smote here under the fifth rib, that he smile passed unnoticed of Mrs. and Glover, and the secretary that did he say? "wouldn't hear of it. Wants to with a clean slate, he says." usually quiet secretary permitted if for once to approach the bor- enthuslasm. it's like Strickland, straight through," he exclaimed. "He's a hap. Too bad he couldn't make go." "that pass man" came impermost wind of, Trask. He shrugged outers as he answered: "Well, that's business. Somebody's got to go to the wall." "Strickland takes it pretty hard. On account of his wife, I guess. He's awfully fond of her." While business was being discussed Mrs. Trask had sat silent. Now the mention of another woman aroused her—perhaps it was the thought of a woman's possessing what had been denied to her by the fates, the full and undivided affection of a husband—and she asked: "Is she a nice woman?" "Is she a nice woman?" Was it the tiring rounds of golf, the weariness induced by hours of travel or something else which made Trask yawn before he repiled to his wife? Certain it was that the mention of another woman in itself would not tire him, the man who combined keen acumen in financial affairs with a pursuit of pleasure that would have done credit or discredit to a Roman of the days of imperial decadence. "Couldn't say. Never met her," he answered. Then he turned to Glover, saying: "You better put that $10,000 in the safe. Glover." "Why the cash?" asked the young man. Again the smile appeared on the lips of Trask. "Well, he said it had been so darned hard for him to get it that he wanted the pleasure of handing it to me in ten $1,000 bills. Be sure to deposit it in the morning." Glover took the money and went to the safe. Mrs. Trask sat quietly, noticing nothing, distracted by thoughts of "the other woman." Trask sat at the desk, stretching his limbs and yawning. Neither saw that the money was deposited securely in the inner compartment of the safe. Glover turned his head to ask, "Shall I lock it, dr?" "Yes," said Trask, and Glover rose with the words "Anything else?" "I don't think so. Oh, yes! Better remind me to get that card from Strickland in the morning." "All right," said Glover. "I'll go to my room now." He picked up Mrs. Trask's account books from the table and said to her. "I'll have these ready for you in the morning. Mrs. Trask." She thanked him, and there were three "Good nights" as he left the room. When he had gone there was a brief silence, broken only by a prodigious and discourteous yawn from Trask. It was plainly to be seen that between Gerald and Joan Trask there was nothing of the sweet confidence and intimacy of married life which make happy wedlock the nearest earthly approach to heaven. Long before she had begun to bore him, Years before he had forfeited by infidelity and indifference the love she had once felt for him. But it not was dead. It needed but the spark of renewed affection, respect and trustworthiness on his part to bring it into full blaze. Joan Trask was a good woman, a wife of whom any man might have been proud. Even in physical attractions she was not wanting; and strangers seeing her decked in costly ralment and jewels envied Gerald Trask his consort. Her face told nothing of the inroads which her husband's succession of slights and insults, combined with infidelities, had made on her spirit. "For the sake of the children"—obipotent justification of how many patient women—she had borne with him. But tonight—somehow tonight was different. Her soul was consumed by a burning desire to know who "the other woman" was. Not that it mattered much. Whoever she was she was but the latest of a long line. But Joan Trask was insistent this time. He was her lawful husband, and he must come out into the open. As soon as Glover was out of earshot she turned to Trask. "Gerald, who is this woman?" she asked. "Oh, what woman?" The words were drawn out in a tome which might have betokened weariness of either body or spirit. "The one who called up awhile ago." Trask put his hands into his trousers pockets and rose, stretching. "Say, aren't you done with that yet?" I told you I don't know," he replied. She persisted. "You do know!" CHAPTER V. HERE was contempt, express and implied, in the manner in which he turned toward the door. But the only reply which he vouchsafed to her was "Good night!" delivered with more than the usual emphasis. Now she held him by the vigor of her tone. She would not dismiss the topic thus. Perhaps there had been something in "the other woman's" voice as she had demanded speech with Trask which had aroused the tigress which is latent in every woman scorned, even the meekest. Perhaps it was the contemptuous, scornful manner of Trask himself which roused her. It was not simple jealousy. The time for that had passed years before. Perhaps it was the feeling that now she must insist on her conjugal rights, so long flouted. want to know who she is. Trask's irritation now broke out openly. His speech was rude as he answered: "What's the good of ragging me like this? I tell you I don't know who she is. I suppose it is some business matter." "Nobody would call you up at this time of night on business. You know very well it's not business." "Well, what's your theory?" And Joan Trask, seeing that it was hopeless to insure the former line of questions, said out at him with: "Are you ever going to change?" "Am I ever going to have a min- 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 Glory Soon to Come In The Great Struggle In the Spiritual Heavens—God Is Judging His People New York City Jan. 2.—Pastor Russell gave a very impressive discourse this evening at the New York City Temple, W. 63rd St., near Broadway. His text was, "He that sat upon the Throne said, Behold I make all things new."—Revelation PASTOR RUSSELL New York City Jan. 2—Pastor Russell gave a very impressive discourse this evening at the New New York City Temple, W. G3rd St., near Broadway. His text was, "He that sat upon the Throne 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 hasty, 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 app proaching 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 Adam'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 appalling conditions, the Creator had arranged that at death all humanity except the Elect Church should be burned 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 dominion 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 "blind the strong man, and then spoil his house."—Matthew 12:22-29; 24:24-42. 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. THE HOLY SPIRIT GIVEN AT PENTECOST Acts 2:1-13.—Jan. 9. What the Pentecostal Blessing Was. Its Importance to the Church Then and Now—The Lesson It Taught. How Understood by Some and Mis- understood by Others. "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in your?"—I Corinthians 3:16. ENTECOST was a notable day in the Jewish calendar. It marked the fifteenth day in the harvest-after the gathering o the first ripe sheaf. Our Lord in His glorious resurrection condition-was the Antitype of that sheaf, the First-fruits of God in the great Plan of Redemption. The first forty days, as we have seen, were used in giving occasional lessons to the disciples—helping them, getting them properly started, with proper faith in the resurrection to make a good witness and to gather out the Lord's jewels from amongst men. When at the end of the forty days Jesus left them, He instructed them not to begin their ministry at once, but to wait until endued with power from High. Accordingly, they waited ten days, and then came the outpouring of His Spirit upon them in the upper room on Pentecost. During those ten days they transacted 'just one item of business. But it was without authority from the Lord, and was never recognized by Him. It consisted in casting lots for a successor to Judas. As they cast lots on only two men, it followed that one of the two must be chosen. But we bear nothing more of Matthias, whom they chose. Instead, in due time God brought forth St. Paul. Appeared in God's Presence. When our Lord ascended, the Apostle declares. He appeared in the presence declares. He appear of God for us-for His Church. (Hebrews 0:24.) He did not appear for the world. He loved the world. He died for the world. But the time for the world's blessing must wait until the Divine Program respecting the Church shall be carried on. A The events of that Pentecost were very valuable to the Church at that time, but have been equally valuable to all our Lord's members. The Scriptures represent that all who are received into God's family receive a begetting of the Holy Spirit. This begetting was what Pentecost meant to those waiting in the upper room. From that time onward they were sons of God. (Romans 5:17.) And so it is with us who have come into the Body of Christ since Pentecost. We do not receive special manifestations of Divine power, such as the cloven tongues; but we receive from God the same Holy Spirit which they received. The Holy Spirit came with outward manifestation upon Jesus, the Head of the Church, that we might know that He was thus accepted by the Father. Then at Pentecost the Holy Spirit came with outward manifestation upon the disciples, that they might know that they had been received as of the Body of Christ. But it is not necessary for us to have outward demonstration today; for this outpouring of God's blessing was upon the Church as a whole. And as we come into the Church of Christ, by a full consecration to do the Lord's will, and with full trust in Jesus' work, we receive the Spirit and are counted in as members of that Body. In the case of the Apostles, we can see a necessity for outward demonstration. They were Jews who had believed in Jesus, had made their consecration and had been received into discipleship by Him. But the Father could not receive any into sonship until after Jesus had died, risen, ascended on High and made applicable the merit of His death on our behalf. The Pentecostal 'blessing' was the beginning of the recognition of Jesus' followers as sons of God and heirs according to His Promise. Gifts and Fruits of the Spirit. At Pentecost the Lord gave gifts to the Apostles, and to the remainder of the Church through them—the ability to speak with various tongues, to heal the sick, etc. Evidently these gifts were necessary for the establishment of the Church. But they must have ceased when the Apostles, through whom alone they were bestowed up on others, fell asleep in, death While God has not continued the gift with the Church He has promised were necessary for the establishment of the Church. But they must have ceased when the Apostles, through whom alone they were bestowed upon others, fell asleep in death. While God has not continued the gifts with the Church He has promised something still better—the fruits of the Spirit—meekness, gentleness, patience long-suffering, brotherly kindness, love. These are more valuable than the gifts because they represent character, not merely powers, and because they evidence that their possessor has been be gotten of the Holy Spirit. The Apostles were Gallileans, and therefore used only one dialect. But under the power of the Holy Spirit they spoke various languages; and their Message was appreciated by those who used those tongues. The miracle had the designed effect, and became a witness to the holy Jews gathered at Jerusalem from all the nations of the world. 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Buy as many tickets as you can afford. to the boys. Rev. Wiseman spoke to the boys and how pleased he was to meet them and to learn they were interested in the Scout movement. He also commented upon Mr. Henry's address, and thought the boys ought to feel anxious to follow such instructions. He spoke to the fathers and gentlemen who were present and stated that he would feel it a pleasure to meet them every Monday evening. Mr. Underdown received a note from Mrs. Pelham in which she stated that she would like to be present to give the boys a treat, but not knowing how many boys would be out she didn't know just how to prepare for them; she sent twenty-five cents to be used in any way the boys saw fit. The boys voted that the twenty-five cents be placed in the treasury. Mr. Underdown elected the officers for the Boys' Club and the meeting was closed with prayer by Rev. Wiseman. Mr. N. F. Henry and the boys of his troop, 501, are invited to attend the joint installation of officers of the Chas. Sumner Post No. 9, G. A. R. and the Chas. Sumner Woman's Relief Corp No. 3; Wednesday evening, Janu MUSIC AND SONGS. The choir of the Asbury M. E. Church gave its Christmas Song Service Sunday evening, December 26, to a very large audience. After a few brief remarks by their pastor, Rev. M. W. Clair, the following excellent program was rendered, under the leadership of Prof. R. W. Johnson, which showed his masterly ability as an interpreter of melodies. The selections of the quartettes in which Messrs. Gibbs, Richardson, Beale and Dean and the Misses Mason, Smallwood, Richardson and Beale took part were beautiful, and their sweet and rich voices may be classed above the average of Washington's local talent. It is predicted that with this excellent choir and the Rev. Dr. Clair, the "Black Spurgeon," the handsome church edifice now being erected, will form an irresistable attraction in the near future on the corner of Eleventh and K street northwest. Program. Pilgrim Chorus, Gelbel, choir; soto, "The Birth of Christ," Tipton, Mr. Ferrol Gibbs; quartette, "Jehovah, Save Us." Messrs. Gibbs, Richardson, Beale and Dean; chorus, "Give Ear O Shepherd of Israel," Perkins, Female Volces; solo, "The Angel's Message," Mr. Oliver Burns; chorus, "O for the Wings of a Dove," Mendelshon, solo and obligato, Miss Cora B. Mason; duet, "When He Shall Come," Gelbel, Miss Ida B. Price, Mr. Ferrol Gibbs; solo, "Calm on the Listening Ear. of Night," Manney, Mrs. Nettle B. Soders; solo, "A Child Was Born in Bethlehem," Huh, Mr. Horace Dean; quartette, "There were Shepherds Abiding," Misses Mason and Smallwood, Messrs. Richardson and Beale; chorus, "Hallelujah," Handel, choir. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS Miss Nannie Burroughs will address the Christian Endeavor Society of the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday eve., Jan. 9, at 6 p. m. Music will be rendered by the school choir. Mr. I. N. West, one of the most highly honored and respected citizens of Fairmount Heights, died suddenly one day last week. He was one of the pioneers of this place, a member of the Citizens' Association, and always identified with anything for the uplift of humanity. He was a member of Jones' chapel, from which he was burled with masonic honors last Sunday. The citizens deeply regret his loss. Mrs. C. H. Foundsville, who has been on the sick list for a week, is much improved. Union services were held in the three churches of this place last week. Great good was accomplished. A number were added to the church roll. Such heart co-operation between the churches is bound to bring good result. On Tuesday evening the following gentlemen met at the residence of Mr. Chas, E. Payne, Whites avenue and Wilson street, to form a male whist club. Refreshments were served, those present being Messrs. E. Silence, R. S. Nichols, Dr. F. J. Cardozo, F. Jenifer, D. Utz, F. Gray, A. D. Washington. Rev. Wm. McCary is doing splendid work at the First Presbyterian church. Many new members are being added to the church, and the church is crowded every Sunday morning to hear this divine. The Christian Endeavor, under the leadership of Mrs. D. W. Utz, has grown in the last month. Many of the noted Christian Endeavor workers are to speak before the Endeavor Society this winter. Mrs. C. H. Fonsville is much improved after her brief illness. Mr. E. Silence and family are now occupying their beautiful new home. Mr. John H. Panter and H. Ross visited the Heights New Year's day. Dr. J. D. Porter and wife visited the Presbyterian, church Sunday morning, after having recuperated from a week's illness. The Methodist church Sunday school held its exercises last Sunday. The church was crowded with the parents and friends of the little ones. DR. CLAIR. The Bee calls attention to the advertisement of Drs. Clair and, sons of Revi Clair, pastor of Asbury Church. Their drug store is located at New Jersey avenue and L street northwest. We ask the patrons of The Bee to give them a call, and we beg the families who live in that community to buy. ATTORNEY JONES' DINNER Attorney Thomas L. Jones entertained at dinner Friday, December 31, ult. ex-Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, David Warner, Judge Robert H. Terrell and W. Calvin Chase. There were seven covers, with delicate liquid refreshments which the guests enjoyed. UNITED REPUBLICAN CLUB The executive committee of the United Republican Clubs will meet at The Bee Office, Saturday evening, January 8. DR. JOHN R. FRANCIS. The name of Dr. John R. Francis has also been suggested to the District, Commissioners for the new Colored High School. BOY SCOUT NEWS. On Monday evening, January 3d, a troop of Boy Scouts of the Center Settlement House under the direction of Miss Adams and leadership of Mr. Frisby, held a meeting. Mr. N. F. Henry one of the scout masters, accompanied. Mr. Underdown of the Mott Play Grounds to the meeting. Mr. Henry gave the boys some scout instructions, after which he formed the boys in line and marched them to Rev. Wiseman's church where Mr. Underdown was organizing a Men's and Boys' Club. There was quite a number of men and boys present. Mr. Underdown took charge. The meeting was opened by the boys singing "My Country 'Tis of Thee." Rev. Wiseman made a short prayer. Mr. Underdown explained his object in organizing the Men and Boys' Club, that the men would become interested in the development and advancement of the younger brotherhood. Mr. Henry, S. M., spoke of the Boy Scout movement and what it meant to the boys and made a beautiful address This Large Comfortable Couch, The frame is of highly polished oak, artistically carved. It is upholstered with the best grade of imitation leather; handsome and serviceable. The upholstering is built up from a framework of tempered steel that cannot become loose or sag; even the edge of the couch is fitted with a sagless spring that preserves its perfect shape. It is extra wide and long, and will give many years of satisfactory service. BOY SCOUTS. Every Article in Our Store Is Plainly Price Marked With Figures You Can Read A Special Bargain Value If no "Boy Scout" lives in your neighborhood, drop a card to Scoutmaster A. L. Hill, 937 R street northwest; Scoutmaster N. F. Henry, 206 P street northwest; I. Chas. Hill, 937 R street northwest, or Mr. F. D. Lee, 923 R street northwest. Dr. Charles H. Marshall, Treasurer. ary 5th. at the G. A. R. Hall. Dr. James gave the Boy Scouts a lecture on first aid to the injured Tuesday evening at the Satterlee House. HOTEL NEWS. At the close of the old year, we find on record the death of two very prominent hotel men, W. J. Swift and Edward Hagerty. The later's death was very sudden. Both were very popular men. The successor of Capt. Hagerty at the Ebbitt is Capt. Edward Winn. Mr. Julius Sunshelmer, a former captain at the New Ebbitt, is now connected with the Army and Navy Club. The sick list has been very large in the past week at the Ebbitt House: Irving Brooks, "the Colored Charlie Chaplin," Henry L. Washington, Thos. Isbell and Lawrence N. Lewis. The sick committee has had their hands full the beginning of the New Year. Mr. Wolford, the "uniform king," was in the city last week, accompanying the crew to Florida. The firm of Wolford and Dubols of New York, of which Mr. Wolford is a senior partner, is now uniforming the entire chain of Flagler hotels in the south. The Royal Palm waiters are to wear white tuxedo suits this summer. Mr. Perry Queen has returned to his duties after spending the Christmas holidays with relatives in Charles county, Md. SPECIAL NOTICE: At Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, M street, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets, Sunday, Jan. 9, Bishop J. Albert Johnson, D. D. Bishop of South Africa, will preach at 11 a. m., and on Monday night, Jan. 10, will deliver his famous illustrated lecture on "South Africa and the A. M. E. Church." Admission, 25c. MARRIED TEACHERS The Bee has always maintained for years that the law prohibiting females from teaching after marriage was illegal. Why shouldn't a female after marriage be, just as qualified to teach school as a married man? The Bee has also held and advocated the supervision of girls by women. PREPARDNES'. If you size 'em by dare ac's; An dev'll git you discontented, If you tak der real fac's; 'Cause we've got ourselves an instance, An it aint got ter any res', Fur ol' Bryan done set us guessin' 'Bout dat thing—prepardnes'. He has riz jes' fur ter diffah, An ter sa' dat it's a shame Fur a man ter buy a weapon, Ter protect his home an' name. But we'd bettar start ter reas'nin', 'Cause der war art played its han', An' ef we don't think o nuffin, Dare'll be trouble in dis lan. So, jes' git yer min' ter plannin', An' you'll se' what is fu' us Ff we stop ter pay attention To ol Bryan's kind o' stuff; It's enough fer po' o' England To be caught up in der snap, An' dare aint no use o' talkin' Dey aint ready fer der rap. So less mek our army biggar, Let us hussel fer ourself, 'Cause dare's tryn' times a comin:' 'Cause dare's tryin' times a comin; Lay dat right down on der shef; An' de quicker we git ready, 'Ise aint guessin' not at al'; Hit'll keep our flag a flyin', An'll save us from a fal. 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