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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. Don't expect to get $400 write-up and other notices for five dollars. R. F. PLUMMER'S NEW DRUG STORE. Prescriptions carefully compounded. One of the most reliable druggists in the city. Third and H Sts. N. W. Home, Third and H Sts. N. W. Phone Main 4094 Send Her Whereabouts to the Bee: The whereabouts of Nancy Massey, colored, whose malden name was Alice Jones, is earnestly requested by Gran- ville Belle, P. O. Box 7, Leavenworth, Kans. When last heard from she was living at Okmulgee, Okla., but when last heard of was in Lincoln, Neb. Any information which will lead to her location will be gladly received at the foregoing post-office address, or to 1231 E Street N. W. Meals 15c and 25c MEALS AT ALL HOURS It is an up-to-date Lunch Room. It is the Sanitary Lunch Room where you and your family are requested to come. Electric fans. 1231 E Street Northwest Phone Main 8631. ROBERT ALLEN Buffet and Family Liquor Store Phone North 2340 1917 14th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 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C., as second-class “gaat matters i | * BSTABLISHED 1680 : ‘TERMS -OF SUBSCRIPTION. * -One copy per year in advance. .$2.00 Bix months’ .---.ee-eenseeereree 1.00 Oe ge Month. cvscecseeeqersese Subscription monthly .- ate eee oO ——_—_—_——_—— Pitt. OF PARTICULARS. _ ‘There are & 1eW Ben chan cored politicians «in, this city “who: have been silently in’ réeluse, since ‘the demecratie administration has been in power, who. have an idea that they would like to a, délagate to the next ‘National Republican Convention. These near states- men can never be seen until there seems to be something in sight. The most amusing of these near states- men 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 dis. honest but himself. ‘The bankrupts are an amusing set. They are much in evidence since he has. lost his job, and whose occupation now i to defame the name of the honest citizen. Then there isthe sundowr office politician who knows the of the south and it truth measuring them ‘The office statesmen are compose of the messengers, the sundow! professionals of. ‘all’ grades who im agine that they know the ‘content of the earth. As a matter of fac the people will elect the’ delegate and they will do it without the ad vice of the near statésmen an pankrupts. See the white candi date for delegate who claims t hold all Negro republicans in hi vest pocket and who declared afte many voted for-him, that he hadn any use for the Negro and that I was ‘done with him. If this eand Uate for delegate’ anriounces . h candidacy he will have an oppo tunity to know just-how many ¢ ored republicans he’ holds. inh Gest pocket and lie will let. tho colored men know, whose votes | didn't want, just how many their votes it will take to elect hi a delegate. . Has this same can date for delegate demanded any the discriminating laws that Co gress attempted. to pass or diseri Snating ‘‘Jim Ctow’? regulatic that have. been inaugurated many of the governments? such ‘candidates for delegate 6! a bill of particulars. THE FEDERAY eto Ine ‘The Federal Commiission’on In- dustrial relations last summer in- Vestigated the Pullman Company. Jt was: shown that this corpora tion’s Sooper to their employees, especially the’ colored porters, Was the most unreasonable and unjust of any public service, corporation, in the United’ States. ‘Phe wages paid the porters were beggarly. Were it not for the gen- crosity of the traveling public they Could not. support themselves ‘and family. ‘Why don't you pay, your porters’ better wages end abolish the tipping system and encourage a spirit of dignity and’ independ. cenee among that helpless race! Were some of the questions Chair man Walsh saked Robert T. Lin coln, president. of the Pullmat Company and the son of Abrahan Lincoln, the benefactor of the American Negro. ” Phe reply was.vague and evasiy in keeping with big business meth ods, that the company had con templated ‘for some time to read just the salaries of their employ ees. : Before Congress could examin the findings of the report of tb Industrial Commission, announe ment was made-from the home 0 fice of the Pullman Company th: ‘a salary increase to-all employe amounting. to $600,000 would | effective January first. ‘This should not act as an esto pel. -Congress should enact su Pomedial laws that will give’ bett hours to these worthy employe and correct other: abuses that @ jntolerant.. Colored. laborers wa the same pleasant conditions that organized labor demands. for its members. ee -* No aATISSIONERS ACT. * Since ‘the commissioners’ su”- mitted their annual report to Con- gress with ‘the recommiendation of a change in the management of the public’ schools the opposition’ has become busy. The citizen associa- tions are being used. Protest meet- ings are being held all over the Dis- trict 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 mu- nicipal jokes. What do they repre- sent? Washington has a popula- tion ‘of more than 350,000: people, of this vast number of citizens and taxpayers not two percent of them are members of these allied organ- izations who are assuming to: rep- resent the ‘sentiments and wishes of the people of the Distriet-on the school question. = IP" an honest expression is desi ed, why not have a referendun vote by the people of the Distrie on this school proposition? Th public press has always stood for the best interests of the people o the National Capital; they endors the proposed’ plan of the commis Jsioners. Congress will believe, an rightfully too, that the newspaper Jof this city reflect the intelligen |sentiment of the masses, ° The of ,| position to the change of the seho« \| system -has not a.leg to stand 0 when they insist that an, autocrat! ;|body like the Board of Edueutio *| should, not be responsible to som “constituted or legal authority £ 3 their acts. Put a checkrein ov ) Franklin puilding ‘and the publ {schools will be eloser to the, peopl 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. Gold- smith, it will be remembered, was one of the few white men in the vi cinity of Seventh and M to the O Street Market, to bodly come oui fn. defense of the colored citizen: who were unjustly arrested by offi cers in that section. Mr. Gold smith denounced those arrests a unjustifiably - brutal and unfair and in violation of right and law Té there more men like him condi tions’ in that seetion of the cit; |ivould:be quite different. Since hi defense of the- colored people i that, section there seems to be peac and quiet and the neighborhood i Jin a great deal. better condition. It is the wish of The Bee- tha Mr. Goldsmith will, as it knows h | will, guard and protect his ‘bette ‘half as well and as loyally ash iIdid. those ‘inoffensive colored. cit zens, who were unjustly arreste -\/a few weeks ago. The Bee extenc slits congratulations ‘fo Mr. Gol 2 smith and wishes for you and you | most estivable’Madam future ar f|cverlasting happiness and prospe Afity and may the fruits of this ha “lpr marriage be the result of si £] Acre love and devotion. - OUR NEW HIGH SCHOOL. | Tt will be seen that. there is aly popular sentiment against, naming | Ine Colored High School the Char-|' lotte Grimke Colored High School. }, "Phere seems to be a popular senti- ment enone 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 Crom- wall, No, 5;'d..C. Price, No: 65) 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: Gone ,nothing of any importance for het people. The commissioners will name the, school shortly and it ig the wish of the citizens of Wash- ington that gne of the foregoing names be selected. UnitedRepublican Clubs. . All republicans are invited to the great republican gathering _ at |Grand Army Hall. Watch for day -|and -date. 5 yen —_— | Read The Bee if you want a \| great’ republican journal’ that voices the sentiment of the people. °| . Join the | United . Republican “|Glubs now. Send your name to th "| xecutive Committee, care af W “| Calvin Chase. - WEST. WASHINGTON. Rev. Wm.'H. Gaina’ Successful Pas * torate. |The citizens of the third and’ fourth districts are anziously- awaiting the time to .cast their votes for the two fepublican. candidates and alternates to attend the next’ republican convén tion to nominate the standard-bearer of the party, which -will be united fo the fight. So then Iaunch the ticket Mr. Ealtor:, We await thee. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Jones enter tained 8 very ‘pleasant gathering, © friends on jTuesday evening at th: resldence of Mr. Jas. L. Turner, 260’ > street northwest. The evening was spent in select muslc and games. The Shests were invited into the dining fom by the hostess, and were served with an - excellent menu, Among Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Emma Washington of Pennsylvania, Mr, and- Mrs. Lorénzo. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford, Mrs, Annie Cooper, Mrs. Sarah Tibbs, Mrs. Mary Smack: tm, Miss Hattle “Turner, Mr. A. ‘Banks, Howard H. Turner, and Mr. be Mira.oCiitford Lomax: Rev, Wm. H. Gains, formerly ot this, place; and now ' pastor of very ‘flourishing church ‘at Harrls- burg, Pa, has recently installed’a new furnace and beautiful carpets on the floor, and from the proceeds of a rally placed in all the winter fubl, the first Tn'the history of the church at spot cash. A large membership has been faded under his pastorate, with in- Sreasing, interest in. all of the depart: tients, anda very good account of his Work this conference year will he re- ported at Richmond, Va., at the March Prgeting, when the conference con: venes. J ebenezer” A. “M. E. Ghurch’s New Seabee: Ray. "Richare pee ere eae ik. appomited pastor of the Ebenezer A. SPE: congregation, O street nortt West, succeeding Rev. W. R. Gullins, Who'was suddenly called to Raleigh. Rota few weeks ago. Although Myite'a young divine, he has. grasped fhe work of his predecessor with en- tteyania hopes to make’ a, successful Seatorate with ils new congregation. Rov, Green is the son of the late Rev. Pasior Green and grandson of the late Rev, ‘Thomas Green of Georgetown [fie graduated, from normal schqol |;Baitimore, Md, and later attended |Howarg University .and Wilberfores University.” He: was: a teacher (on principal of a graded school in Mary Rind, Rev. and Mrs, Green are now | fesiding at the pastorage, and will de ‘|iiver @ special sermon Sunday morn ing to the women of.his congregation >| Evatch. meeting services were: large -Jiy attended by the churches in_ thi "fection. The: usual revival effort | will be inaugurated by the, severa! pat *| tors of the eburches, ,|‘The cantata, entitled “A joke o Santa, Claus," which was acceptabl Sen ‘tieasantly rendered by’ Ebeneze »|So'Mpe. Sunday school on Tuesda) =| Bec, 28, was, by request, repeated 0 ¢| Friday night, A large number of th 1) parents and friends enjoyed, the en Rui and mifthful muste of the cat -| tata. a | “ev. and Mrs. W. C. Thompson e! S| tertained the offtcers and choir, met | bers on ‘Tuesday night of ML 2 Brehurch: ‘There were many usef tt| ahd. pleasing remembrances presonte st tho pastor and his family. durir i | the Christmas holidays a + ~~ YEAR'S EVE. __ A social function Was pe; -Taylor M. Goins Jones and, Mrs. 8. J. Taylor dt. 1602 Fifteenth street. northwest New. Year's night to a few of thelr friends. It was a great function. The spread was plentiful. "Among those present were: Miss Eva A. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs.- Scott Mayo, Mr. and’ Mrs. Joss _ Powell Prof, Jullus Harrison of _ Staunton Va, Mr. and, Mrs. Carroll, Prof. . C Williams, Mr. and Mrs.’ Payne, Mr ‘Wm. . Conway and others. wue MERCURIAN CLUB. ‘The Mercurian Ciuy ere visitors number of its friende and visitors Who were visiting the city during the holidays at the Odd. Fellows’ Hall, on ‘Thursday evening, December “30th, 916, at a reception and dance. The Monumental Orchestra furnished mu- sie for the occasion, ,and-at the clos- ing hour, 2 o'clock A. M., regrets: were being expressed by the participants Decause the Orchestra began playing “Home, Sweet Honie.” Every “one had a Jolly good time and many re huests were made to the members tc Tepeat the affatr. ‘hose making the requests were told. that the Board of Governori would take the matter under -advise ment and perhaps arrange for anothe! during the Easter holidays. The ladies attending ‘the- affal gave much pompt and splendor to It Because of the beautiful gowns 0 | varied colors. ‘The hall was decorate Jwith colors of the club, holly an Dalms, ‘The members,of the club ar | FP William Monroe, president; Leo |S, Turner, vice president; R. Olive ‘|Rogers, recording secretary; J7 Be "|ward Noris, financial secretary; D: ;| Walter -C. Simmons, treasurer, an .| Wm. G. Exiglish, sorgeant at arms, 1) The Board of Governors are: Wa »|ter C. Blount, chairman; Dr. Clarenc Z|A. Wright, secretary; “Thos. Curtl Hamilton Jacob. |" ‘ntertainment Committee: Wm. s| Mason; Lt. James E. Slaughter, Ws t|A. Tinney, Shirlie W. Turner, Gordc *| Wilkins, Herman M, Newman, ¢| wmiss DORSEY ENTERTAINS Washingtonians in Alexandria, V2 ‘Mlexandria, Va. Dec, 30.—Miss Mary Dorsey of this city’ entertained Mary ot this evening at her residence] in honor of Mrs. Jennie Conves, of New Haven, Conn., ‘Mrs. Hawkins of New York, Misses Eliza Bell, Johnson, Minking, L, Bailey, Mra. Norah Din- guld, Messrs, Hughes, Newman, Mon- foe,’ Baltimore, Watson, Dr. S. M. Pierre. Quite a number of prominent Boclal lights in this city were also present, Mas, NORAH DUIGUID Hostess At An AtHome, Surrounded ‘By Beautifully Gowned Ladies. Mrs. Norah Dulguld, n ber beautl ful home, 1822 “Thirteenth street northwest, was hostess at an et home Sunday, January 2, from.6 to 10 P. M. Tt was one of the most fashionable 60 cfal functiois that has even been sty Jen in the social circle. Mrs. Dulguld |is a young lady. of refinement and || very prepossessing manner. She was ‘|Rsoleted by Mrs. Jennie Connors 4! :|New Haven, in. whose honor the at -Jhome was given; Mrs. Alnora, How "|kins, the Misses Dorsey of Alexandria Va.;' Miss Alma Davis of New, York Mise Martha, Porter and’ Miss Eleano! .|Minkins, Miss Effie J. Collins an t| Mrs. Genevieve, Lawson and Mrs ;| Florence Richardson served .in th a | Kieing room. ‘The receiving line .wai in rainbow shape and the gowns of the ladies were lovely. The decora- tions -could not be surpassed. ‘The guests were recelved ab the door by. fale attendants and. ushered into parlor by Miss Minkins, who wore 8 most lovely gown. ‘The callers Were numerous. Fully 100 guests called, Mise Martha Por- ter wos one among the most charm: ing ladies in the recetving party. ° “ARLINGTON, VA.” , Messrs, Teagle King and Cyril Irv- {ng entertained a watch party on new year’s eve at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Butler in honor of Mr. George Hill. and Dr. Sherwood Catlett, ‘To meet himi were Misses Bernice, Brooks, Annié and Desiree Catlett, Mamie’ and, Erma Butler, Christine Irving, Bila "Thompson, Ida Dent, Helen Butler and Mrs. Mary Irving; Messrs. Charles Brown, Thos. Jones, Leo Holton, eagle” King, Raymond Matthews, Joseph Jackson, Wesley, Syphax,”.and Hora. «After dancing until a jate hour supper was served dt midnight. Mr. and J. Henry Butler entertained a. small darty, of friends Tuesday Jan. 4, 1916, at their cozy residence ‘Cards ‘were enjoyed the early part of the evening, and supper was served afterwards. ‘Those present were Mr Jand Mrs. Matthew L, Butler, Mfiss'Fan nie Williams, Mr. and Mrs, Cyril Irv ‘|ing, Miss Helen’ Butler, Mr. Teagl ‘| King, and Mr, ‘Thomas: Bovell of Bos |} ton. “| sce § E. MINER ENTERTAINS. Forty teachers of Metropolitan Bap- tist Sunday School and « few. friends were delightfully banqueted at the home of Miss Sarah B, Miner, 1735 Bleventh street on new year's night. ‘fhe ladies in their gorgeous attire added very materially to the already pretty holiday . decorations. ‘The tables’ were ladened with the. best of delicacies, while music from a massive Victrola," augmented by selegtions from a mixed ‘quartette and a chorus from the Ushers’ Board, served to |make the‘evening merry. ‘After speeches and toasts the party yoted it the most enjoyable affair of the kind ever given in tho social life fof the church, and hoped for its earl Fepetition.. ‘The guests included Misses Daisy ‘wylie, H. P. Ivey, Leona Robinson, A L. Williams, Rita Budd, Alice John son, F, EB. Hamilton, Lillian Duckett HF. MeWill, Esther Peyton, Grac L. Addison, Edita Wheeler, Mrs. New |tle Hunter, Mary Burton, Susie E Saunders; LL. Cassell, L. J. Ballard |. M. Robinson, Isabel Long, Berthi | King, Sallie Lee, E. R. Botts, Messre |A. M. Felton, N. M. Basey, John W || Lewis, M. K. King, ‘Walter Hunter || Henry W. Saunders, W. H. Robinsot :|3. M. Marshall, W.'B. Poindexter, § R. Botts, G. S. McBrayer, P..Warrint ton, Dr. B. H. Allen, Henry Allen, an W. R. Willams. a MR. AND MRS. FOSTER'S First Marriage Anniversary—A Most Brilliant, Repast.- While the vicinity of 1310 S street northwest was shivering with . the bleak winds of January lest: Monday evening, the beautiful apartments of Mr, and Mrs. Jesse H: Foster were artistically Dedecked in "evergreen ‘and palms, while the well prepared taple and choice varigated Hauld re freshments of - forelgn importation decorated the center table, which had been go artistically arranged by, the genial host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs fesse H. Foster. who celebrated the frst anniversary of their ‘marriage. ‘While the guests were enjoying the sweet strains of music from Mrs, Fos ters new and costly instrument,” th Wwellselected and choice viands wer fast “disappeering., : ‘Many congratulations were tender ed Mr. and. Mrs. Foster on the occs Sion of the'first anniversary of thel marriage. Pe ee An oyster roast Gnd so ace of given December 30 at the residenco of Mir. John R,° Groutt, 1836, Fourth street northwest, in honor of Mr. Wm. {williams Jordan ‘of Cheltenbam,. Md. ‘Those present were: Miss Ethel Hall ot Corbett, Md.; Messrs. G. F.. Brax ton, N. Purnell, A. Penilston, Mable Henderson, Helen Goodrich, Mr, Roya ‘rhomas of Baltimore, Mr. Geo. Hen derson, Mr. Chas. Henderson, Mr. W Henderson of Rosaryville, Md.; Misses Bifle Robertson, Lillian’ Fields, Mars Evans, Laura Warfleld, Emma Leary Mamie Thomas; Drs. Hussey, Dr. Dip ple, Dr. McCalla, Dr. Fyfe, Mr. Joht Frolland, Mr. Briscoe, Mr. Wm. Harrie ‘and others of this city; Miss Blanc Thomas of Benedict; Md. It was a evening of enjoyment: for those whi attended. Most of the ladies wer ‘teachers. 7 wenning ANNIVERSARY. ‘The golden wedding sone of 1642 |: Mr. and Mrs, Nathanfel Bowie of 1642), Toth street northwest took place at); thelr residence Monday: night, Jan-) tary 3rd, from-8 to 10 o'olock p.m. | ‘Mi: and Mrs, Bowle were among the | ‘early and most: prominent settlers of ‘fhe southwest “section of the city Where they resided until about twelve Years ago when they purchased & flome in which they now llve, and from which the reception was held, They sucessfully reared. a’ family of ‘ix children, five of whom are happily married and all are well-known in this and ‘other cities and are highly re- spected by all who know them, one of the sons, it will be Temembered, has held many high and responsible post- tions in the District of Columbia; he \\p now the cashier and treasurer of the Industrial Savings Bank, and the Laborers and Mechanics’ Realty Co. all of this city.” THE MEDITATORS. | ne Meditators gave a dance at ‘| oda Fellows Hall Monday, December -|o7, Tt was a fine social, event. Sun- '|day, January 2, the club elected off cors as follows: 3|°°President, Oswald J.. Burke; vice- t| president; Dr. Sherwood Contee; - treasurer, H. ‘T. King; recording ec: -retary, Gyrial Irving, and financial | secretary, Wm. H. Ford. 4 iba isk e . BLOOM OF YOUTH. | i] ‘The Bloom of Youth Lodge No. 1368 . |G. U. 0. of O. F. met last, week at its e|hall, M street between 16th and 17th s\streets northwest, and after the reg. lem SaaS SS ea ee! er OS” Ae a a ae: os eee oe : eo ee: Ys eae aoe Be oe. hidas er aNG {le ee : Bee a eee Gee Benoa Gein eten ia kena Sa ae ae eee ee ee ‘S: ® ELA Sores asses Ropes sa he Ae vi BR i dec eee ft ee eres Beis’ Se ene MR. AND MRS. N. BOWIE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY ano} mer and cashier of the latter. OLDEN WEDDING. managed with the approval of Mr. and. Mrs, Nathaniel. Bowie. + phe home of Mr. and Mrs, Nathaniel Bowie, 1642 ‘Tenth street northwest was the scene of festivity, music, flow- ere 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 congratulations and best wishes were received upon the fiftieth anniversary of thelr marriage. Tnatrumental solo by Mra. M. Le | Clinkscales; ‘solo, Miss Laura Tyler; solo, Mra. Jennle Shelton. ' ‘A’ menu, consisting of ‘the luxuries of the season, qwas prepared and sery- ed by tho famous caterer, W. W. Mar- tin, This repast mingled with mirth and the reminiscents of Washington's fitty.years and what it fs-today, was a wonderful transformation and enjoyed by all. Nathaniel Bowie was born a slave in -Pritice George, county, Maryland, severity years-ago, of poor parentage. |When twelve years of age he came | with bis parents, the late William and '| Matitda Bowle, to this city. He at- ‘\tendod for a few months the Enoch ‘Ambush’ School, establishéd for col ‘Jored children in 1833. Thus he was ‘Inspired by his teaching to work and ‘Jimprove bis letsure moments. | This “| struggle against. poverty’and unfavor i|able environments established a repu tation for honesty and industry. The following positions tell the story: During the Civil War, 1861, he wa employed for four years in the Wash t| ington Arsenal. Five years he worke for the railroad companies, runnin t| out of Trenton, N. J., and New Yor elcity. He returned to Washington f y| 1871 -and received employment fron t| Mr. C. C, Williard. Was employed b | the Pennsylvania Railroad Compan n| in 1881 and after thirty-four yoars < a faithful and efficient .aervice, was r e-| tired October 1, 1916, with a pensior n|- Mr. and Mrs. Bowle were marrle i] in 1866 by the late Rev. Samuel Gile 1¢ | pastor of the First Mother Church, t #.|Gay known as the Metropolitan ‘A. } 1¢| B. Zion Church, D street between Se ond and Third’ streets southwest. ne| "Mra, Bowle before her marriage ws 8-| Miss. Victoria G. Church, daughter | ne| the jate Alfred and Ellen Church | re| Washington, D.C. Mrs. Bowle 1s af ty-eight years old and is the mother er-| sixteen children, eleven grand-ch “a-[dren, and two great grand-childre oir | Three daughters and three sons are I ing, yiz:_Mrs, Bila M. Gunnell, Mi Cora'G. Thomas, Mrs. Mary E. Ha __ (ley, William A.;' Walter G.: and E a8 | pert J. Bowle, ‘The devotion they me of /ifested toward thelr parents 18 exc rth |tionally grand. ‘The daily or week m-|visit to, the dear Std home 16a de Aa onstration of their love, which shou ‘all lexist in the heart. of every child | ne wards their parents. The poet a le | sage of Hilledale, D. C., the late Pr 2¥8| Solomon G. Brown, has well expre en-|ed the aentimente of these young P .| ple in the following words: se8|*1"1 honor my father and mother 1 ary seme, s7:,) Will bring: no ‘reflection Upon. th ci ‘good name; ohn !t™m my walks consider each step ris, may take, eh ? neh | Be watchful to observe each law tl jan | ake.” who! The Bowle. family has exhibi vere | those traits of character in the mi [rial and business world that are thy of emulation. ‘They exemplity ¢| 2 practical manner that st is what, {942 [Save and not what you make that t 2 the story. Special mention should ait] made of the achievement of the faa-} est son, Mr. William. A. Bowle—« ng [ented in tho public and private sch the | of the elty. Mr. Bowle has made t = Of seit generally. useful in religious city | civic organizations. He fs one of jelve| organizers’ and founders of. the: a S| borers and Mechanics’ Realty Cor 20d! ny organized in 1905, and the In helt: | trial Savings Bank, organized Ma y of) 1913, being the treasurer of the ular business of the meeting, the re- ception of reports, etc., went into the election of officers, both annual and ‘Quarterly. ‘The annual officers: elect- @d_were as follows: J. S. Jones, per- ‘manent. secretary; David Rinker, treasurer; Wm. B. Harris, advocate; Lewis A. Dodson, chaplain; and David Rinker, delegate to Odd Fellows Hall Association. . REV. HENDERSON'S O'POSSUM Dinner—lce Water Only Liquid In Sight—The Baptists Want Him. Rey. Wm.. Thomas Henderson was host last:Sunday afternoon to a com- pany of his old friends at his resi Gence on Fourth street northwest. ‘The menu of roast possums, sweet “taters," a barrel ot large Norfolk oysters, ice water, ete. were quickly Qisposed ‘of by the foliowing guests: Jolin 'T, Turner, Alfred Brown, Sam uel R. Harris, Arthur F. Boston, Silas James, Wm. Watson, James Williams Martin: Johneon, Dr. S. M, . Plerre mer and cashier of the latter. He bas managed with the approval of the Ex- ‘aminers of the U.-S. Treasury Depart: ment, two of the. strongest financial institutions in this’ city. My Wiljtam ‘A. Bowie is a member of the leading secret and fraternal organizations: ‘The Association of the Oldest Inbab- tants (colored) of the District of Co- lumbia, the Y. M. C. A., trustee and treasurer of the Metropolitan A. M: E. Zion Chureh; a man of high ideals, of few words, honest’ in all- business | transactions. ‘The climax was reached on this oc- 'casion when the’ guests reassembled in the parlor and-jothed In doing hon- or to. the two noticable characters: of the evening and listening to the pres- entation speeches. . First wag a touch- ing and eloquent address of Mr. Wil- lam A. Bowle in behalt of the six children who had united io 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 to * fight the battles of life was very pa | thetic. The fifty dollars in gold, he - said, was a‘very small token ‘of the | appreciation of our ‘devotion for your . pabt services, With God's help, ‘we 3 pledge you greater love-and consecra: 1 tion that may comfort and: console s you in your declining years. -;" The following grand. children con- -' tributed toward purchasing a - gold ¢ clock: Mrs. Emma McPherson, New York; Mr. Robert: Cunnel, Philadel: s phia; Mr. Eugene Cunnell, Bayonne, 1: N.-J.; ‘Mrs. Charlotte Wright, New d York; Mr. William “Cunnell, Jersey z City, N. J.;, Master Coleman Bowle K Eastern, Pa.; Miss Florence Bowie n Eastern, Pa. = m The presentation specch of thi y clock was made by Mr. Robert Cun y nell, who sald in part: “We, you of grand children, congratulate you o1 e your fiftieth anniversary and though n. to present you with a token. selecte ed by us, not for its value, but for th s, love- that dwells in our-hearts. W ‘o- also feel highly honored this evenin M. to state that we are your grand chi se: dren, and hope that we: shall becom great if we follow ‘in your footeter as and the examples that you have laf of before us. Accept this presont'as ou of token of tove and deepest affection. ix-/ ‘The followirig persons were preset of’ and contributed very valuable pre fl-|ents which -were suitable. to the o pn. | casion:: iv-|_ Mrs, Hattie: Simpson, Jersey Cit ra,|N. J.; Mrs. Kate Smith, Miss Franc w.| Butler, Dr. Philip B.” Brooke, | Mr Sg-| Hattie E. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs, ‘Jot an-| Byrd, Mrs:-R. Garnett, Mrs. 'S. | ep-| Saunders, Mra. D. R. Wright, Mr. at cly | Mrs. Harry Parker, Mr. and Mrs, Jot m-|W. Lewis, Mrs. Harry Walker, Mi uld| Marie Madre, Mrs, Lethe Jenkit to-|Mrs. Mamie Fowler, Class No. nd | Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Chure of. | Miss Ida Parker... Mrs, Harriet Sto ses: |art, Mr. George P. King, Mra. Emr eo-| McCarl, Miss Hattie Iwain, Mr. W Mam H. Ricks, Mr. David Powell, B the|and Mrs. George Griffin, Dr. Geor W. Murray, Mrs. M. P. Jacksou, M .eir| Frances Bray, Mrs. Rebecca Herr Miss Annie B. Taylor, Mr. Albert, 4 > 1]derson, Mr. and Mrs, Edward: W. T ner, Mr. G. Addison Turner, Mrs. § hey'| rah Johnson, Mrs. H. Loutso Willian Mr. Robt. Thompson, Baltimore, Mi ited] Mr. Thomas Bowie,’ Baltimore, M ate-| Miss Mildred C. Mont, Mr. and M vor:|Edward S. Balley, Mr. ‘and Mrs. y in|Snowden and family, Mr. and Mrs. you |S. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Morris fells | Mr. and. Mrs. Zeph P. Moore, Mr. 1 be| Mrs. -D. E. Hurley, Mr. and Mrs. ¥ ‘old-| liam, H. Shelton, Mrs. Thomas Ada: edu-| Mrs. Queen Henry “Siow Hill, | cols | William Spiiliard, Mr. Samuel him-|Bond, Mrs. Margaret Snowden, ™ ‘and| Mamie Brown, Miss Annie Frye, ¥ the | Jessie Jefferson, Rev. and Mrs. ( La-|roll, Miss Lucy “V. Cabaniss, | mpa-|Laura McGruder, Mrs. M. E. Wha \dus-| Mr. Jere Adame, ‘Rev. J. N. Beam 7 1,|Mr. and Mrs. William A. Bowle : ‘tor.’ daughter. ’ Chas. B. Sidney, and W. Calvin Chase. Rev. Henderson is already in de- mand by a large Baptist church near Arlington, Va. : 7 THE ALPHA PHI, * By wending a large, packed and run: ningover basket of groceries and good things tg.the Colored Social Set- flement, 18 Lrsttect southwest to be distributed, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fra- ternity ‘of’ Howard University made happy a dozen familles in the. néigh- borhood of the settlement. For. the past two years the Fraternity has Adopted this very happy form of ex- | pressing its “good will toward men on earth.” We, wish the Fraternity a | pleasant and ‘successful New Year. | TUSKEGEE NEGRO CONFERENCE. ‘Tuskegee, Als., Jan. 3.—The Tuske- -| gee Negro Conference, which was 80 s| dear to the late Dr. Booker T. Wash- ,| ington, will be held Wednesday; Jan- ‘luary 19. Tt wil! be @ great e-sat.. THE- ALPHA PHI. a nna en ———— figent Colored M. ert term and points mith pdt tbo Noir Year ted Intelligent Colore - | blehese ‘terms and wth and develop- Mr. and Mra. tse as itis ante Aa Sk eamecenence tan oa Stel norton "Th bide 7 n : Trp sere Tee te Tene, Bhs, Bean made aloes otltad flown and Seine yas vine an ome. Edt eats Se ood Ines, ai itgomery ome light. A Hal re : y it eT he), CK Je ses tig ‘Gennes, henlfent and] Eo some leh. tia tee eee . for the Only Authentic : = * Oa gn yy ih @ a FPO RG one of tl a cities in the country, and) Gems Just where the one tine res To Handle Agency GTON Rr aD ar Ge. ERC ES Quite “interesting sad’ attractive wre @ldnt tay to ask as our time was R. BOOKER T. WASHIN Cy By faa, Ux Ore SENS quite ; limited and a F 2D, : rf FOF in A PRIA Va, (As YA |auite Kathrine: Wilson ‘of ew im LIFE O, . : Story of the ga BRE A ie {Ce . - L. Chase, = . Only Fay et Ah eee PICS oie Yor oe spending the Christ winwions cone northwest, where Book Soe seedy or Auatribation: approeal of aaa 6A) 9 Zi, As Aes 3s Ses c 8 holidays as Turner, , ur first meal. So:m 3 ington haviug I of) ot fi Pe V6 sS. Mises Yormelfo and Valterio Tu Jan we tg our frst mea tis tin that we Lite of Dr. Washing ab. id Z ete? oe LAY < ge returned hom were seated at'a bang : Batlon | Washington. i See mrgdanee ars, wa Pate ita tes td Agents making from $5 to $25 per diy h in i Wen aoe @ iG 0 4 -elty las and sala f the gen Ohi ate it ats Mi} , uaee 6 banen te ee tae mteN aes of the Ml : ler, Columbus, Ohio ’ ch eT. Wikk> POE Se Damen, NC a am (ae Ar wien the queation was seked . W. Tyler, ASAT as Moe Ss ) 4 | oMMars. Richey: and Bev. Be D. Crow. srnather the Maula’ Sere us wor tll Write at once to Ralph 4 A | ee eae 0 ie ti a ete Mh ga PAY ae + you can imagine the S30 || apeasiarsrtsomesniinernin tnt nenecisiiitiosonteasnli \ aR NAA Soitdaye, ladies: who eatted |1on, You can imag tel beet ag | s Bae fee (AZ. Aivone tie young Iadlew who: called decided that a lesson ha accomplished UG STOR Neil sBa S Bry abe vel Sue 0 Shs Mtge end when's SSS So BOARD’S D “ Ne : Gir Bay. Josephine | Miss Be jegare coe io HAYS a NE Sinai ru ate rave | tint seu 1h deers | SOA B a wane - <a me se ie les ee Simms, Brown,’ Desiree of Ken ie Oe aust ake eee apn lt oth € YAN, p Smith, Maude : she was. entitled. She TES NN 4 1 Glee ane ae wibon "of "Now [eet Gal he young Tay doers ey hi Pelee York City, : ty ICIS ae 9g ‘Scck wkbatie ‘Slaten navtatn af then best results. Make certain of these conditions by taking your prescrip tions to Board's: drug store, 1912 1-2 1dth street northwest. Costs no more than elsewhere. Migs Hattie Burrells of 1789 Tea street northwest has as her guest Mrs Williams of Detroit, Mich. |. Miss Fay Hershaw, who ts 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, Ya., epent the holidays in this city, the guests of their parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Howard. Rev. Emory B. Smith, pastor of the Lincola Memorial — Congregational Church, spent his vacation In Chicago. Mrs. Mary Fleming Peterson {s still in the city, the guest of her. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Fleming. ° Hex husband returned to his home in Chi: cago to resume his duties. ‘Mr. Richard Lewis of this city. is spending the holidays in Chicago, Il C. EB. Corbett, a young and rising attorney at, Wewoka, Okla., is in the city, visiting bis patents and friends. Mrs. B. B. Bailey, of Plainsfield, N. J., spent several days in this city, ‘tho kuest-of relatives and friends. ‘Mra, Anna J. Cooper, @ teacher in the M Street High School, visited her brother, Col. Andrew Haywood, in Ralelgh, N. C., during the holidays. Mrs. Charles Cook of this city at tended the Jones-Robinson wedding in Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Stella Brooks,. who is attond- ing 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 Brookiyn, N. ¥:, spent a few days’ in this elty. : + Flaviue Lucas of this city ts visit. ing friends in Washington, D. C. Mrs. M. C. Johnson spent the holt days with relatives. in Harrisburg, Va., and vicinity. Mrs. Elvira Nash, of Germantown, Pa., was the guest:of Miss Paulino EB. Johnson during the her stay. in this ‘ity. { Mr. James A. Gibson gave a birth: day party and dance for his wife, Mrs. Agnes M. Gibson, at thelr residence, 1412 Masaachusetts avenue northwest, December 23, last. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Page. of Pitts: burgh, 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 Uni- versity spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Chase. Lieut. and Mrs. Lewis. Meyers en- tortained at a dinner party last Sun- day evening at their cozy residence, 1645 Eleventh street northivest. 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 educatot and one of the leaders of racial opinion in Tennesse. Mr. Cecil C. Mickens entertained Monday from 4 to 6 at the 12th street ¥. M. ©. A. Those present Included Misses Effie and Emma Sewell, Elste Brown, Charlotte George, Louise Wil- Mama, Manerva Freeman, Messrs. De- witt ‘and Spurgen Earle, Sidney P. Brown, Harry B. Lee, Harrison Key: ser. nos ‘The Earle Brothers entertained a tew of their friends Monday, Decem: ber 27, from 6 to 8 at the 12th street Y. M. C. A. Those present wore Misses Effie and Emma Sewell, Elsie Brown, Charlotte George, Louise Wil liams.’ Manorva Freeman, Messrs. Cecell C. Mickens, Sidney P. Brown, Harry B. Lee, Harrison Keyser, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Boston chaperoned the party. ‘Miss Julla Seames of 214° Elm street is quite ill. Mrs, Jennie Clark and daughter, Miss Jennie Clark, of 19th street, wero visiting in Baltimore, Christmas Mr. Vernon Perkins, formerly of this ‘city, but now of Easton, Pa. passed through the city this week af ter a pleasant stay in Loulsa, Vir ginia, Christmas. Misses Rachel and Alice Waddle ton were charming hostesses at Christmas party, Wednesday, the 29th Mr. Jas. Jones, 1526 M street, one of the most prominent fraternal men ot 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 © street northwest, tendered a reception Wed nesday to Mr. and Mrs. Winkler of Richmond, Va. The bride, Mrs ‘Winkler was. formerly Miss ‘Fannie Archer. s Christmas exercises were ‘held at Trion Wesley Church, 23rd’ and_I streets, Sunday, at 8 p.m. Rev. Dr Tate —e young pastor, mace brief. speech at the end of the pro gramme. We wish for him much suc cess. Miss Vivian Thompson of S street continues on the sick list, Mr. Garnet Dorsey of Gaithersburg Md. spent a delightful’ Christmas in this city visiting relatives and friends Mr. Ulysees: Jasper of S street, whc was go 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 hag been: very ill for the past three weeks, and is still con fined to her home. ‘She had as her guests during Christmas holidays her sister, Mrs. W. A. Jenkins, from Ber: kley, W. Va., and Mr. Daniel Stratton, her brother, from Baltimore, Md. Miss “Britania Reed, one “of the teachers of the ‘Public’ Schols, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 1916. Mr, Richard’ Williams, uncle of Miss Alice V. Williams, died suddenly af. ter an iliness of eight days. The Bec extends its sympathy to Miss Williams ‘and the entire family. -The E. Azalla Hackley Chorus, of which Mr. James H. Marshail is presi. dent and Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham is. di rector, gave a fine concert at the Lutheran Church .during Christmas holidays. : A surprise ‘whist party was on last ‘Tuesday evening given Mr. Chas. T. Ferry, Jr.,.in honor of his birthday. Lovely prizes weré awarded to the first and 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 In: ghram, | On Thursday evening, December 30, 1915, Mrs. Thomas Thorton 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, Lil Yan’ Jackson, Myrtle Turner, Laura Dandridge, Daisle Hunter. Josephine Cooper, Sarah Thomas, Dora Joyce, ‘and Melissa Steward, and Miss Dora Hunter, Messrs. James, Jones, Serv. aine,- Williams ‘and Dr. J. E. Olden. Mr.."Thomas Thorton was master of ceremonies and led in the jollification by a large margin. Thero were games and dancing by the latest dance mu- sic. At eleven o'cleok refreshments were served and every one had’ lots of good things to eat. On Sunday, January 2, 1916, Mrs. Melissa Steward ontertained in her beautiful home at Lincoln, Md. The guests were all from Washington. Arriving on the four o'clock train were Rey. Silvester Walker. wife and daughter, Mrs. Dora Joyce, and her datighter, Miss Teresa; | Messrs. ‘Thomas ‘Thorton, J. C. Jackson and Blanche Arnold.’ “Miss Edna Allen sang several beautiful solos, accompa- nied by her sister, Dora. The Misses Allen were relieved ‘by: Miss Teresa Joyce who sang and played to the de. light 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. Hild- nell and Miss Flossie Barker, of 2234 Sixth street horthwest. Miss Elsie Taylor is at liome 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 outheralded it: self this year. I¢ is in truth the great. est forum the race has in. the world, “Miss Madre tsone of the broadest hearted, wide awake, efficient women of the race. She knows no class. Her mission {s one of service. Ali the money that her parents have spent for. her education and all that she has spent since is the race's for the ask: ing. S Mrs. Nellie Henderson, wife of the athletic. director of the High Schools, E. B. Henderson, is spending a pleas jant time as guest af Mrs. David. Wash ington and Mr. David Washington ot Tuskegee. Mrs.* David Washington formerly “Miss Edith Meriwether of Washington and a sister of Mrs. Hen derson, was married to the younger son of the late Dr. Booker T. Wash ington, and resides at Tuskegee. Al though much gloom rests on the- In stitute town, the visiting Indy 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 trom a trip to. Montgom ery, Aln., where the’ Christmas was spent with relatives and friends at his old home; and returns much elat ed and delighted with the people and the beautiful, progressive capital city of Alabama. ’ Mr. Hardaway ts a na tive Alnbamian and before he came jto the remarkable growth and develop- ment that has been ‘made along all good lines, and among both races of people, He says that Montgomery 1s one of the cJeanest, 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 Christ- mas holidays as the guest of the Misses Vermelle and Valerie Turner, returned home Sunday evening, Jan- ugry 2. Dr. James E, Shepard and Prof. Phearson were in the-clty last week enroute to Durham, N. C. Mrs. Richey: and Rev. ©. D. Crow: ley 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 Arimenta West, who is a stu- dent of Oberlin University, spent tho holidays in this city with her parents. Miss Leola Brown, a teacher in New Jersey, spent the holidays In this. city ‘with her parents, |,Miss Alice Smith, and her sister, Nettie, of Washington, spent New eave 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 ata 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, Misa Louise Brad- ley, Miss Valorie Chase, Miss Irine Middleton, Mr. Stephen O. Plummer, Mr. J. Wm. 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. mar- riage of Miss Christine A. Harris to Mr. Joseph I. Maura of New York, January 4, 1916. Mr. and. Mrs. Wm. H. Stepteau, father and mother of Rev. ©. H. Step: teau, 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 spehding a very pleasant five weeks with her sister, Mrs. Lulu New- ell, of Staunton, Va. “ Mrs, Ella B. Jenkias, 1443. S street northwest, is visiting er sister, Mrs. Martha A. Seay, of Richmond, Va., during the holidays. She will also attond the reception of her niece, Miss Fannie Archer, of West Leigh street. ° Mr. James Anderson, a popular young gentleman. of the younger sot, has decided to be a benedict. His marriage to M'ss Clarice Jones was quietly solemnized Tuesday, the 21st inst. Mrs. Maria Jolinson, 1826 Vermont avenue, was pleasantly entertaihed 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 ana an accomplished. host- ess. 5 ‘ : 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. . Rey. 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 Rich- mond, Va., one of Virginia's foremost barristers, is the guest of Mr. Geo. G. Jenkins, Sr., during the holidays. He is‘accompanied by his young and ac- complished daughter, Miss Leah Lewis. Mr. Cuthbert Peterson is an accom- plished violinist. Miss Ellen Williams of 1910 Fit. teenth street will entertain a few friends during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Lioyd Wycks are happily located at 506 Tea street. NEW YEAR RECEPTIONS. _- ‘thane Widionshhs. At tMomeeuaband:) Many Fashionable At Homes—Hand- some Gowns and Artletic Decora. tlons—The Bee Takes 2 Social Spin, Accompanied by its Friend, Dr. S. M. Plerre, In His Electric Car. The Bee, accompanied by its good and loyal friend, Dr. S. M. Pierre, de- elded to take a social spin New Year's day, Saturday, January 1. The incl- dent recalled the days of our ‘child: hood when it was fashionable to dress in a cock-sparrow suit and white kid gloves, and imitate the airs of a Frenchman when your name is an- nounced at the door by the court at- tendant. That would. have chilled the ordinary visitor, but ‘the many prom- ises 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 sqviare, We had four-hours to cover northwest, northeast, southwest and southeast. We were confident it could be done, because our electric machine was of a high gtude, hence we had no doubt of our ability to earry out our social contracts, Starting Point. The starting point having been se- lected, so: at 6:15 sharp, the signal was given and the first stop was Madam Contee, 1514 Twelfth. street, northwest. . The most venerable Madam was surround- ed by three of her lovely daughters, ‘Ollie, Pet and Etta. Miss Olle, stili 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 ir way to : Ir. and Mra. Lee, 1203 Tea street northwest. The birds had flown and George was trying to get some light. A Happy New Year, George, here's our card; good after- noon. Just where the birds had gone we didn’t stay to ask as our time was usa ted and a circular line was struck Mise 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 cof- fee. Being informed that it was bul- lion, you can imagine the rest. We both looked in each: other's face and decided that a lesson had been taught. Miss Beatrize is a most accomplished musician and. when she executed two of her select renditions, we were con- vineed that the young lady deserved all- to. Whigh she was. entitled. She was most Korgeously gowneéd in white satin and white silk lace trimmings, jewelry and head attire very becom: ingly arranged. Mrs. A. V. Chase, her mother, wore a handsome gown of blue velvet and black velvet trim- mings, and hair arranged Queen Anne style. There were upwards of one hun- dred callers. Qur appetite having been fully satisfied, we called at 2221 Fifteenth street northwest. Miss Fannie B. Lee, whose dainty steps and ‘bewitching smiles make her admiréd by admirers. ‘Miss Sucie had taken a trip to Phila- delphia 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, 1517 Que street. northwest.. Mrs. Shil- ton is one of.those sweet, genial and entertaining ladies, who is always willing and ready to throw happiness and ‘contentment around her home. sweet little niece, Mrs. Mamie Smith Mrs. “Shelton was wasisted by her Telaferro, 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, ave called to see that vet- eran scientist and inventor, « Prof. J. D, Baltimore, and wife, 1435 S street, who live in the handsomest 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 congrat- ulater himself by making By: 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 $ p. m., and the. minute hand was chasing 10 to 8, so you can see how much time we had to reach northeast, southesat and south- west. A horizontal line for 9423 S street northwest, Mr. and Mrs. W..Calvin Chase, Jr. Nearby was home and wifey was soliloquizing, while Grandma held the baby, while others seem to admire the beauties 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 sis; ters, who were assisting, were gor: geously dressed. Madam A. J. Smith, 4 935 R_stfeet..had one of the largest receptions of the day. There were nine in the receiving party. Every- thing was artistically arranged and the attendants were ‘dressed in mill- tary 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, re- ceived 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 northtwest, from 6 to 9 p.m. ‘The spacious parlor and dining rooms were beautifully deco- rated 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 tables Were bountifully filled with all the latest viands that a Persian. chet could could furnish to potentates and queens. All the delicacies of the sea- son were served, and all enjoyed the epulary and departed with ,the sea- son’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. Bea- trice Hayden, associate conductress; Mrs. Cynthia Chancellor, treasurer; Mrs. Matilda Payne, secretary; Mrs. Martha Manning, Truth; Miss Carrie Ashton, Wisdom; Miss Edna Bowie, Faith; Mrs. Ella Fair, Charity; Miss Ashton, herald; Mrs. Sattlefield, war- der; Mrs. Sarah Jones, sentinel; Mrs. Wanted Intelligent Colored Men and Women To Handle Agency for the Only Authentic LIFE OF DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON —Book now ready for distribution. Only Story of the” Lite of Dr, Washington haviug the approval of Mis. Washington. : Agents making from $5 to $25 per day Write at once to Ralph W. Tyler, Columbus, Ohio BOARD’S DRUG STORE 1912% Fourteenth Street, Northwest 2 THAT'S THE PLACE . goddesses. It is now 8:30 O'clock and we have only covered one mile Miss G. B. Maxfield, 1229 First street northwest, wore handsome gown of pale blue and sitp pers sto match, and jewelry. Mrs. Maxfleld wore a very becoming black silk with black lace trimmings. 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 ight 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, arduous day's work. The stretch from First northwest to Third southwest made it imposgible to seek the civillzation of the, sputheast and. northeast, We could | not cover the “eight miles square; we only covered an area of two miles square, and offer our apol- ogy fog not being able to see the beau- ties of the northeast and southeast. We cannot close our rambles without calling | special attention to the At Home of the ‘Beta Chapter, 2447 Geggia avenue northwest. It was one-of the most brilliant of the day's receptions. Some of the most charm- ing Indies'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_north- west, from 4 to 10 p.m. From the earliest hour until the latest, guests were constantly arriving and depart- ing. A conservative éstimate of the number of guests was placed at 200. ‘The liandsome decorations of the din- ing room and the beautiful gowns: of the ladies in the recetving line added mich 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 Golson 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 froni the center of the room to eaci 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 chick- en salad, wafers, sandwiches, olives, assorted plekles, and after dinner mints. ‘Among the special guests received were, Dr. G. W. Cabaniss, Dr. S. 8. Thompson, Dr. ©. G. Evans, Dr.. Wil Ham A. Jones, Mr. Chas. :H, Harris, and Mr, Leonard, librarian of the Anu- phion Glee Club, who came as the Tepresentative of that organization. ‘A vietrola placed near the dining room door furnished music while the luncheon was being served. The re: ception was a decided success and Fieniv enjoyed by all of those present. A SURPRISE PARTY. Mcé. Jennie E. Harris Receives Many BA eae One of the most unique and best ar- ranged surprise parties was tendered to’ Mrs. Jennie E. Harris on the oc- easion ‘of. her birthday Monday, Janu- ary 3rd, at her residence, + 48- Eye ‘street northwest. Quietly seated in her cozy" residence, soliloquizing on the past and meditatfng sweet thoughts of the future aso what the New Year would bring ‘to her, sud- denly and unexpectédly a few of her friends called and kept the surprised hostess engaged in current topics and the beauties of the many social events that took place on’ the outgoing of the. ‘old year and the usitering in of the New Year. | Miss Mary E. Johnon, of Baltimore, Ma. followed by.a host of friends, en- teréd the quiet domicile of Mrs. Har- ris 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. . 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 en- trance was to her. Miss Ella Jones, who has a very sweet voice. Messrs. Frank Williams and ‘William Tibbs, rendered vocal selections; particu- larly were the original selections of Mr. Williams namely: * “Jessamine,” other yoeal selections, enjoyed. The Seeasion. was one of the most enjoy- able that has ‘taken place during the polidays. 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, iss Rosa F- Jakson, Mr. Robt. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. William Tibbs, Mrs. 8. Daniels, Miss Margretta Bowles, Miss Mary E. Johnson, Miss Ella Jones, Mr. Jno. F | FREE FREE—50c. Bottle Cocoa Nut Oil Shampoo—FREE, Buy a 25c jar Barnard’s Complex- fon Cream, tne guaranteed remedy for rough skin and pimples, and receive absolutely free a 60 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. ao-2tt, ee Thomas, Mr. Frank Williams, Miss: Sarah Wordland, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. B. Hamilton, Mrs. M. P. Pierre, Miss E. Margaret Cole, Mrs. Anna M.. Porter, Mr. Laurene Arnold, Dr. J. E. H. Tay- lor, 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. Dud- ley, Miss M. Dudley, Mr, Addison, Miss Henry, Miss A. Jackson, Mr. J. Clifton Hamilton, Miss Clarice ‘Tibbs, Mrs. M. E. Brent, Mr. Norris A. Har- ris, 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. din- ner was given at Scott's Cafe Thurs. day 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 entored the eautitul dining room they were given a great ovation; and when the announcement was made that the event was in honor of Mr. Beale, hig surprise was voted a. great The menu served by Mr. Set finely prepared, and consisted season's most’ tempting deli> The dining room was handsome tooned with evergreens. and th... decorated with La France roses and maiden hair fern. There was instru. mental music during the service and vocal music at the end. During the repast toasts were re- sponded to Miss Collins, Mrs. Gibbs, Mrs. Champ and Mrs, Beale, and by Messrs.- “Champ, Dean, Jefferson, Gibbs, ‘and Harrison, Ai the ond ot the dinner Mr. Beale gave an later esting expression of his complete sur. prise and gratitude. Prof. J. Henry Lewis, who was mas- ter of ceremonies, in his usual happy ‘vein, recited the following poem ded- {cated to the occasion: - Here's health to Mr. und Mrs,- Beale, May their love grow strong and rick and real; And may they never know or foel What ‘tis to be without a meal, But may they laugh and rock and roel 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, ‘Tis hoped for Mr. and Mrs. Beale. The following persons formed the very merry party: Mr, and Mrs..F. Gibbs, Mr. and Mra. ¢. AP Champ, Miss Sadie Collins, Miss Rosa Brooks, Miss Norman Clayton, Messrs. Chas Reeder, Geo. H. Jeffer. son, Thos. Storks, Horace Dean, John Hairston, R. W.' Johnson, with’ Mr, and Mrs. Beale ‘as entertainers, and Prof. J. Henry Lewis, master of cere- monies. THE ASSEMBLY DANCE. More than fifty couples attended the Assembly Dance given at the Audito- rlum Hall on December 30th. The bright hues of the ladies’ gowns. set offagainst 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 Mra, ‘W. Ball, Mr. and Mrs. Shorter,’ Mr. and Mrs. 0. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. L. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw, Mr, and Mrs. A. Knorl, Mr. and Mra, Brawner, Mr. and Mrs. Pinchback, Mr. and Mrs, Miller, Mrs. J. Harris,’ Mrs. S. Min: kins, Mrs. E. Fair, Mrs. J. Fowlor, Mrs. C. Dade, the’ Misses Minkine, Bratton, Smith, “Cropp, Magruder, Turner. Pierce. ‘Adams, Taylor, Gan. nett, Botts, Green, Berry, Bryant, Wills, Evans, Short, Miller, Shaw, Hill, Fowler, Thompson, Newman, Euilin, and. ‘Messrs. Monroe, Ellie, Wesley, Coleman, Sewall, Taylor Jack. son, Hamilton, ' Brown, Henderson, Lancaster, Magruder, Meshaw, Car- doza, Shipper, Minkin, Middleton, Jones; McLendon, Brawnen, Matth. ews, Lewis, Scott, Remey, Spiiliards, 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. 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. 'Cause jes' soon ez Germany gits so She can git out o'dis jam; Now accordin' ter my reas'nin', She'll start after Uncle Sam. So I tel' you 'bout yo' sleppin', Tak' dat gun down of der shef; Start a diffunt style o'livin'; Uncle Sam, prepare yourse'f. $9.75 --- ```markdown ``` For sale or will exchange for auto or horse and wagon $600. Pianola player with 140 rolls music, scarf and bench. Address "Pianola," Bee Office. j-8 to 29 PRINTER WANTED. Wanted at The Bee office, a good printer. One who has knowledge of making up forms and assistant in press work. Write or call 1109 Eye street northwest. SPECIAL NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that I will not be responsible for any bills contracted by any person in my name, man or woman. S. S. THOMPSON, M. D., 952 R St., N. W., Washington, D. C. j-1-8-15-22 TYPEWRITING. Pupils wanted for shorthand, type- writing and music. Only $2.00 each per month, at your home if desired. INZA E. MAY, J. 2 to 31 1005 U St., N. W. Open day and night—Livery and Chapel—Prompt Services JOHN T. STEWART Undertaker and Embalmer 30 H Street N. E. Phone Lin. 9719 Wash. D. C. THE ACME DRUG STORE Clair & Clair, Props. N. J. Ave. & L St., N. W. Washington, D. C. THE NEW YEAR. By Annie Lawrence Lucas. A Happy, Happy New Year! A greeting lightly spoken; But means so much from from hearts sincere, The expression is a token. What constitutes, a Happy year? The miser whispers, Wealth. Nay, feebly cries the invalid, Real happiness is Health. Ho! says the social lover, I've Wealth and Health galore. Could I but lead the social world, I would not ask for more. Nay, quoth a sage of ninety years, You each are wrong. To me True Happiness is pure content, What'er your lot may be. A H Year is for all, If every minute, In c sent blessings, Y joy and Happiness in it. ANS' CASE. t Dr. Bruce Evans will con. :cuit Court No. 2, Mon- da 10, at 3 o'clock. --- --- FOR SALE. PRINTER WANTED. SPECIAL NOTICE. TYPEWRITING. THE NEW YEAR. 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