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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 Skinner and Nesbit in the Lead of the Business—Two Young Men by Industry and Perseverance Take Front Rank in the Automobile Business—Superior Endorsements as to Their Competency. In the rear of 1420 K street northwest in this city, is the partnership of Charles L. Skinner and Benjamin M. Nesbit, who have taken the lead in automobile repairing of every description. The record they have made since they have been in business is most remarkable when one begins to consider that the partnership has secured contracts from the government in which some of the leading white firms have competed and whose bids were higher than their competitors. There are no two young colored men in this country better known to the leading firms in automobiles, or firms in other business than Messers, Skinner and Nesbitt. Then, again, one of this partnership is the product of the Armstrong Manual Training School which is an evidence of what this school has done for the young men and women. They not only repair automobiles of all kinds, but when a part in a machine is wrongly constructed, they design a part more suitable to the machine at the time it was originally built. Their repair shop occupies an entire building, and a visit to this place will demonstrate the superiority in mechanical genius of two colored men over the best and leading, white firms in the city. Charles L. Skinner. Charles L. Skinner. Whose picture The Bee presents below, started as brass shiner for ex-Congressman Dazell of Pennsylvania, and subsequently he became chauffer and entered the shop as mechanic's helper for Maxwell agent, H. B. Leary, mr. whose place of business is at 1321 Fourteenth street northwest. By industry and perseverance he arose to be the head mechanic, with two mechanics under him, with entire charge of his service department. He became head of the Rambler service department under Mr. J. E. Sheldon and travelled extensively, selling, repairing and attending to the interest of the Rambler firm. This young man conceived the idea that he could conduct business for himself as well as he MR. BENJAMIN M. NESBIT. is conducting it for others, so he deduced to open a business on his own responsibility; so he rented a little anty in the rear of 1310 Massachusetts avenue northwest. He cut off pre than he could chew, so circumstances and conditions forced him to up his own business and to see employment elsewhere. He was appointed manager for the Mt. Pleasant Garage Co. 2118 Eighteenth street northwest. That spirit of ambition an asserted itself and he resigned and opened a shop at 1615 O street northwest. His conduct and deportment attracted the attention of Congressman Aswell, of Louisiana, who his recommendation, secured concludes to do work for the State Department. His contract was to design a machine a new sterring gear for his Hupmobile mail wagon. Hayling en satisfaction to the State Department, it enabled him to secure work in the United States Treasury Department and later worked on the car Secretary McAdoo. Mr. Skinner is expanding across the chest; hence present location was not broad enough for him to walk out of the door. Neither was the location satisfactory, so he decided to move down town the rear of 1529 Eye street northwest, where he remained for awhile, until he could secure better and are commodious quarters and he seized from Mr. Harry Wardman are building in the rear of 1420 K street northwest, where he is pleasably located, and yet his rooms are sufficiently large enough to carry the business of the firm. Benjamin M. Nesbitt, partner, is a young man who came this city from Charleston, S. C., in he was eleven years old and end the public graded schools, face to the Armstrong Manualining School where he finished. He cried into business with his father, as Nesbitt, under the firm name of his Nesbitt and Son, General Coachers, whose place of business was 2331 Virginia avenue northwest. Prior to this time he was shop boy; but being of an industrious turn of mind, he decided being a shop boy was no occupation for him. He remained five years at the business, however, and he left to associate himself with Charles L. Skinner, so now it is the firm of Charles L. Skinner and Benjamin M. Nesbit, Automobile Repairing of Quality. Mr. Skinner is married and Mr. Nesbit is a bachelor, MR. CHARLES L. SKINNER. who has his eyes and heart somewhat concentrated, in what direction The Bee is unable to state. Bids were received recently for work on the precinct patrol. Out of 126 contestants, the firm of Skinner and Nesbitt secured the contract. Among some of his prominent patrons are Senator R. M. La Follette of Wisconsin, Congressman J. B. Aswell of Louisiana, Congressman Rouse of Kentucky, Mr. Jos. Berberckel, Washington's most prominent shoe dealer; Major J. D. Carmody, Dr. Ambrose E. Gaskins, Dr. Barrier, Segt. J. William Green, Mr. R. B. Dickey and many others. Mr. Skinner is 23 years of age, married, enjoys being prominently known among professional men. MME. HACKLEY SCORES A TRIUMPH. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley, president and founder of the Hackley Normal Vocal Institute, Chicago, Ill., and Miss Pauline James Lee, a graduate of the Chicago Conservatory of Music, appeared in a song recital, Wednesday evening, at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, and achieved a distinct triumph. Rarely has cultured Washington gathered into an assembly hall an audience so thoroughly representative of its social, intellectual, and aesthetic taste as that which packed this spacious edifice Wednesday evening. Rarely have two stellar artists of the race been greeted with such spontaneous 'enthusiasm, and seldom, if ever, has the capital been offered a program that embraced so much that inspired, thrilled, and satisfied the musical cravings of every soul within the sound of their splendid vices. The weather was inclement, but the crowd came just the same. On the admirably-balanced bill were selections that ran the gamut of the musical realms, from the grandest creations of the old masters to the ballads of the heart, and the folk-songs that stir the tenderest memories of a people that have reached the "promised land" through the severest of struggles and through an abiding faith in the divinity to whom these plaintive melodies have gone up in praise and pleading. Mme. Hackley, handsomely gowned and smiling radiantly, never appeared to a better advantage, and her silvery voice seems to grow sweeter with the passing of the years, and her personal charms are more fascinating than ever. Her stage presence is superb, and her fluency of speech, clarity of expression and full knowledge of her subject, combine to make the lecture feature of her recitals a fountain of joy and a well-spring of valuable information. She is veritably a "queen of song." For fifteen years this remarkable woman, full of race pride and a love of service to humanity, has been giving song recitals and demonstrations of the possibilities in voice culture throughout the United States, and has traveled extensively in Europe, spending much time in London, Paris, and Berlin. She has given instruction to colored pupils in the public schools north and south, and many thousands of ambitious youths, with a latent genius for music, have come within the range of her helpful influence. This influence has been exerted not only in inculcating an appreciation of the classics, for which she has the profoundest veneration, but she has not permitted the race to overlook nor look down upon the cherished "folk-song." typical of the negro people's earlier period of development, and which she has idealized to such an extent that they rank among the truest forms of music known to the American continent. Mme. Hackley, aside from her work as a teacher and promoter of ruses, has been instrumental in providing scholarships in noted institutions abroad for ambitious young colored men, and those GOV. FRANK B. WILLIS Probable Presidential Candidate who have been chosen for this bene- faction have made good and earned national fame through the rich opportu- nity afforded them by her. She regards this as the proudest portion of her career. Brilliant Future for Miss Lee. Miss Pauline James Lee, a pupil of Mme. Hackley, is worthy of the highest grade. Her contrale is rich, full and resonant, and blends charm- ingly with Mrs. Hackley's pure bird- like soprano. She is but nineteen years of age, and has four diplomas from standard schools, notably the American Conservatory of Music at Chicago. Miss Lee has a grand future before her. The Varied Program in Detail. In connection with the varied program referred to, Mme. Hackley gave a lecture on the tone and technique of the musical art, explaining the type of the songs demonstrated and relating the story conveyed by them, showing the relation of the theme to the musical possibilities embodied therein. Some of the songs rendered by Mme. Hackley were: "The Shadow, Song." (Meyerbeer); "Cero Nome" (Verdi); "Dolce Amor" (Pizzel), and a series of songs of the past three centuries, including "The Bells of Aberdovey" (Old Welsh). "The Lass with the Dellicate Air" (Dr. Arne), and "Edinboro Town" (Old Scotch). Miss Lee's selections embraced "Turn Once Again" (Glordani); "A Summer Night" (Goring-Thomas). "The Oak and the Ash," "To Music" (Schubert), and "The Soldier's Bride" (Schumann). Several duets were sung effectively, notable among them "I feel thy angel. Spirit" (Graben Hofman), "Lotus Flower" (Schubert), and the old English ballad, "Drink only to me with thine eyes." From their opening numbers the singers were easily mistresses of the situation, and the applause was frequent and enthusiastic. Not least enjoyable of the recital were the folk-songs, reminiscent of the plantation days of the negro people, given with the natural fervor of the race that feels the full force of the spirit of the music. Excerpts were presented from such typical folk-songs as "Run to Jesus," arranged by Mme. Hacklev: "Deep River" (H. T. MISS MATTIE E. BOWEN. Who lies in Harmony Cemetery in aneglected grave. Burleigh). "Every time I feel the Spirit" (Diton), "Death's going to lay his cold icy hands on me," "I couldn't hear nobody pray," and "I know the Lord laid His hand on me." Hearty encores and dainty floral offerings indicated the appreciation of the large audience. The recital was directed by a committee of the John Wesley Church, made up of Rev. W. C. Brown, pastor; Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman, manager; S. M. Dudley, secretary; and G. R. Ringold, treasurer. Great "Folk-Song Festival" Planned for the 20th After a visit to a group of schools in New Jersey, Mme. Hackley is to return to Washington to conduct a "folk-song, festival" at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, February 29, for which occasion over two hundred voices will be especially trained. The affair will be under the auspices of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association, of which Miss Marie A. D. Madre is president. This will be a stellar event. During their stay in the city Mme. E. Azala Hackley and Miss Pauline James have been the house guests of Lawyer and Mrs. S. J. Davidson, 1911 Thirteenth street northwest. They have been visited by many distinguished people. They leave Monday to fill engagements at Trenton, N. J. and at the Bordentown Training School. They return to Washington about the 17th. BOY SCOUTS. Citizens Interested in the Boys—A Worthy Movement in the Right Direction. On the eve of the sixth anniversary of the Boy Scout movement in the District of Columbia, which occurs February 8, the meeting of representative colored citizens in the lobby of the Twelfth Street branch of the Y. M. C. A., Monday, January 31, to effect and perfect an organization for the purpose of organizing, maintaining and furthering the Boy Scout movement among colored boys, had a significant meaning. This was the second meeting in the series, the first having been held January 22, at the M Street High School, the call for the same having been made by Dr. Ralph Jenkins, chairman of the House Committee of the Satterlee House. A temporary organization was effected with Shelby J. Davidson, Esq., a local attorney, as president, and Dr. Clara H. Smyth as secretary. In the interim the temporary organization sent out one hundred letters to pastors of colored churches, calling attention to the movement of the Boy Scouts, asking personal co-operation and the presentation of the gist of the movement to their congregations Sunday, February 6, using the twelve laws and oath of the Boy Scouts, which was enclosed, as a theme, as will be done in the churches at the same time throughout the city. An arrangement has been made for the annual sermon to the colored Boy Scouts by Rev. W. H. Jernagold, at 11 a. m., in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, corner Third and Eye streets northwest, at which time all registered colored Boy Scouts will assemble. Among those present at the meeting and sponsors for the movement among the colored citizens were Dr. Ralph Jenkins and Col. Van R. Hoff. U. S. A., retired. The local council of the Boy Scouts was represented by Scout Commissioner Grogan and Deputy Commissioner Taylor, both of whom presented the details of the Boy Scout movement and expressed pleasure that, the colored citizens had caught the spirit and were entering on the work of co-operation with the national headquarters at New York. Scout Commissioner Grogan, after reviewing the movement abroad and as applied to other large cities, said that he believed the work of the colored citizens here, if successful, of which he had no doubt, would be accepted by the national body as a solution of some of the problems which confronted them and assured those present that the local council, which had designated Dr. Ralph Jenkins and Col. John R. Hoff, U. S. A., retired, as representing the colored Boy Scouts in the local council, would lend hearty cooperation to the effort being made. The number of Boy Scouts in the District of Columbia is now between 1,300 and 4,000, white and colored; the colored now number 92 boys, comprising three troops and scout masters, under the Satterlee House. It is believed that with a campaign of education, which has begun, that the number of colored Boy Scouts would be more nearly proportioned to the ratio of the colored and white population of the city. The permanent organization elected the following officers: Shelby J. Davidson; president; Mr. A. F. Hillyer. first vice president; Mr. Henry E. Baker. second vice president; Mr. Alonzo Hill. secretary; Mr. J. C. Burls. treasurer. The offices of the citizens organization are located at 639 F street, and in charge of a clerk from whom all information is available at all times. DR. S. S. THOMPSON SUED. A Sensational Divorce Proceedings. Dr. S. S. Thompson, one of the best known physicians in the city, was sued by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, for maintenance. The week previous to this suit a warrant was sworn out against Mrs. Thompson by Miss Beatrice Richardson, charging her with assault. Mrs. Thompson in the mean time had filed charges with the board of education against Miss Richardson, which is said was the cause of the alleged assault. Mrs. Thompson alleges in her petition which was filed by Attorneys Giles and Gray that she supported her husband while he was attending the Medical. School of Howard University. There are several dozen letters, it is claimed that Mrs. Thompson holds which will, as she states, vindicate her. She denies that she ever raised her hand against Miss Richardson and neither did she make the first advance toward her. The trial of the alleged assault and maintenance promises to be somewhat sensational because many letters, held by Mrs. Thompson, will figure prominently in both cases. Dr. Thompson stated to a Bee representative 'some time ago that he would fight the case to a finish.' Some few weeks ago Dr. Thompson, through Attorney Mackey, filed a suit for absolute divorce from his wife, Mrs. Thompson, in the court of Virginia. Mrs. Thompson states that she is prepared to show that he is not a resident of Virginia and that she will send one to the penitentiary if the Virginia proceedings are not dropped. Mrs. Thompson is a very intelligent and industrious woman who has a large circle of friends. Dr. Thompson has a very large practice' and before he moved from 943 S street northwest, had one of the best furnished offices in this city. He is a prominent Mason and Odd Fellow and stands high in both orders. TRUE REFORMERS: On Monday night, January 31, the Brotherhood of the Washington Division. G. U. O. T., met at the call of the chairman of the Steering Committee, at the True Reformers' Hall for the purpose of affecting the completion of the re-organization of the work of the division. Grand Worthy Master S. S. Morris was present and gava a direct, practical address. It was then decided to unite the forces of all the Fountains into two Fountains for the present, that the work of rebuilding might be more effective. The two Fountains chosen were Levi and Hagar. Practically all present enrolled their names under one or the other of these two. MEMORIAL SERVICES Memorial Night at Bethel Literary and Historical Association. Tuesday, February 1, 1916, was memorial night. Those interested in the schools and recognizing the noble services of those who have gone on before, paused for a short while that they might pay a fitting tribute of respect to the memory of the dead. It is but fitting and just that we review some of the work of those who have passed out. The rapid progress made by the Negroes in the District of Columbia is largely due to the efforts of the pioneer teacher. She had not only the mind of the pupil to prepare, but her work extended into the homes where she gave encouragement and often substantial aid. Her work seldom ended at the close of the school day. No, it extended far into the evening. There were numbers of visits to be made to the homes; she had to be tactful in making suggestions for improvement; had to use her influence to keep the children in school. Those taking a part on the program were Prof. C. M. Thomas of the Miner Normal School, Dr. W. S. Montgomery, supervising principal of the Twelfth Division; Dr. J. H. Waring, ex-supervising principal, and Mrs. A. E. Wadleton. The High School Glee Club furnished the music very acceptably. Their voices harmonized most pleasingly, and the rendition of the "Lullaby Song" was exceptionally good. At the close, the ushers distributed cards, requesting subscriptions to the Mattie R. Bowen Monument Fund. At the close, the audience stood with bowed heads as the roll of the departed was called. These are they who have left the ranks within the last quarter of a century: Margaret Anderson, Martha B. Briggs, Ursuline Barker, Laura F. Barney, Mary L. Beason, Annie Bailey, Emma Beckwith, Adeline Bowen, Amanda R. Bowen, Percival W. Brooks, Ellis W. Brown, Hattie F. Bruce, Martina-Bruce, Francis L. Cardoza, Sr. Sara Daffin Colwin, Ida S. Conteen, Helen Johnson Cheek, Geo F. T. Cook, Grace Shimm Cummings, Mary Ann Shadd Carey, Louise Cornell, Alice Strange Davis, Mary V. Datcher, Ellen Dockett, Mamie Shepherd Downing, Mabel Drew, Laura E. Dyson, Albert Dyson. Wm Fair, Edward Forrester, Ella Freeman, L. G Fletcher, Jr., Henry F. Grant, Mary Geary Goines, Sadie G. Hall, Walter B. Hayson, Laura Hawkesmith, Irene Henderson, Annie Holmes, Sadie E. Jones, Annie D. Jones, Teresa Jones, Hattle Hebron Keats, Lillie S. Lacey, Addie Lawson, Mary Morton, Helen Moss, Clara C. McDonald, Richard Moss, Clarace H. Madella, Henry P. Montgomery, Emma Brown Montgomery, Ida G. Nutter, Mary J. Patterson, Chamie Patterson, Susie Robinson, Hattie Saunders, Abbie Simmons, Gertrude Smith, James Storum, Annie L. Thomas, Elizabeth Toler, Amanda Waller, Matilda Wheeler, Helen Webb, Florence Williams. These are "The Nation's Dead." They enlisted in the army against ignorance, superstition and vice. They have fallen, but we are trying to fill their places while we maintain the vantage ground which they so nobly gained. MISS MATTIE BOWEN Departed this life February 5, 1914, at her home, 961 Florida avenue northwest. At the memorial meeting a partial committee was appointed for the Mattie Bowen memorial, Dr. W. S. Montgomery, president; Major James E. Walker, treasurer; M. A. D. Madre, secretary and chairman of collecting fund. The Bee rejoices in these officers and knows the monument will be raised and the grave marked. The memorial meeting in memory of the departed teachers, held at Bethlehem Literary Tuesday night, February 1, 1916, was one of the most beneficial meetings ever held. A full account of the meeting will appear next week. In this Miss Madre deserves the praise of every parent, teacher and pupil. The first Tuesday in February is to be made an annual memorial night in honor of the departed teachers. Bethel Literary and Historical Association, Tuesday night, February 8th, 1916, Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, M street, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets northwest, at 8 o'clock; Lincoln Night. Dean William Pickens of Baltimore will be the principal speaker. Dean Pickens promises the best lecture he has ever given to a Washington audience. Other speakers: Rev. I. N. Ross of Baltimore, Congressman Dyer and Dr. Alonzo T. Jones. Come out and hear these true and tried friends. A chorus of one hundred voices; M. A. D. Madre, president; Dr. Q. B. King, acting secretary; Rev. C. H. Stepteau, pastor. THE BEE'S SPECIAL FEATURES. The coming month The Bee will contain certain special features. One will be a special column on events by Prof. J. F. Osman, who will, edit this column and tell you of future events in life. The automobile section, by Mr. Charles L. Skinner, a brief history of whom appears in this week's issue of The Bee. USV J. P. ROMAN SV "A HAND-PICKED LEADER." Editor Bee,-- Some of us creoles of Louisiana is a tough proposition to handle. As for me, the Outlook's selection (?) of Mr. Moton as the "race leader" sounds like a joke. That ends it with me. The leadership of men of my stripe is out of the question at this time, because we are of the revolutionary class. Our choice of leadership in all of this storm of anarchism against us in the United States would be a Tussean L'Ouverture. Since it is not possible to have history repeat itself in this country for the justice of our cause as was enacted in San Domingo in 1791, we simply deploy the situation and discard the proposition regretfully. Now then, having read the Washington Bee for many, many years, and it seems to me I can read Chase's very thoughts on this leadership question. I want to say something concerning him. Every time this question—leadership—is up for discussion, I think of his biography in the "Men of Mark," and am liable to get the "old book" (?) and "look it over once." At the death of Mr. Booker T. Washington we all knew that the question of a leader would be in order. (Who would ever dream of Mr. Moton?) Let peace be with his ashes for evermore. In all due respect to him for all the good he, accomplished with Tuskegee, let us hope that the other part of his leadership died with him. I am frank about that, and I am willing to end it at this very point. THE BLOODY SOUTH. Innocent Colored Americans Lynched —What Has Become of America's Boasted Civilization?—Is this a Republic of Cowards or Patriots? We see by the newspapers that sixteen colored men have been lynched in Georgia in the past four weeks. Some years ago, when there was some signs of Christian civilization in this country, four murders would be shocking in four years' time; but since the days of Lincoln, Grant, Sumner, Garrison, and other God-fearing liberty-loving Americans have passed from these mortal shores, the hands of the clock of civilization have turned back. Lynching in America has become as much of a sport as horseracing, base-ball games, prize fighting, etc., etc. Men and women have made and lost much money on betting on the above American sports, and why they haven't begun betting on the dreadful lynching sport seems to be one of the sports that they have seem to forgotten. For instance, if they (any of the sports) wish to make a little extra change, they might bet on Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, or any of the states where mob law rules supreme, being the next to pull off a lynching. There is sure money in it for the men who wish to carry that sort of money in their pockets, for lynching of human souls in Christian (?) America is fast becoming more popular among some folks than the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ah, the lynching savages seem not afraid to dare Jehovah in his face! His wrath, which is so immense that the need not have seen enough God hardened King Pharaoh's heart, when that ruler disobeyed His command and refused to let the children of Israel go. And, seeing that the do-as-you-please lawless mob of this country are daily going from bad to worse, it might be that God has hardened their hearts, and the day of His wrath may be not far away! This nation is very much concerned about the loss of the lives of her subjects in war-striken Europe and right here in Mexico. It is very shocking to all America when a white subject is killed. Even her Christain (?) ministers seem to feel divinely called upon to condemn such barbarous acts from their pulpits. But when poor colored men and women are chained down and burned at the stake, there is absolutely no attention paid to it save by just a handful of white Christian men and women. With hands stained with the blood of their brother at home, they go abroad preaching peace! peace! and caring for the sick and wounded among strangers, and possibly among enemies, about whom they know nothing. O, ye hypocrites! During all this lynching our people are too quiet! They seem too little concerned about the alarming increase of the wholly uncalled for lynchings of our race. And if there ever was a time for holding, "indigna- My first views on leadership was published in the New Orleans Crusader on February 1, 1895, and on several occasions during the existence of the Colored American by E. E. Cooper, recently in the Washington Bee and the Seattle Searchlight. It consists of the leadership of men capable of sacrificing their very existence to our cause; that leadership of such men as L'Ouverture of San Domingo and Marat and les sans-culots of France. With that as our views, and we know that it is revolutionary, can you imagine Mr. Moton as "an ideal (?) leader"? Without a compromise or an equivocation, I am always willing to meet questions pertaining to our cause half way. Hon. William Calvin Chase is safe and sound, always boosting somebody. Read the biography of his life in the "Men of Mark" then think of him through the editorial columns of the Bee for these many years; see if you can not agree with me that CHASE would make an ideal LEADER. Since it is out of the question to have "a L'Ouverture or a Marat," let us have at least a William Calvin Chase. That leadership of the persons of color based on equivocations and compromises should be a dead issue. Chase is not a compromiser nor a trimmer, nor "he a revolutionist; he simply has enough of the ginger that makes our race feel that it is the equal of all mankind in the United States. I'll take a CHASE for mine. Who is next? Speak out. P. L. CARMOUCHE. Detroit, Mich., Jan. 26, 1916. tion" and "mass meetings," it is now To-day! Better wake up! The times, the crucial times, call for but little sleeping. Now, concerning this dreadful business, the eyes of the whole world is watching the colored people, and wonders why any sane people should remain so quiet and seem so unconcerned when even whole families of their race are being murdered on the slightest suspect of having committed a crime of any kind. It's got to the point where it means death for any colored man to resist arrest or even "talk back" to any fool officer of the law. And this is the way they are settling the so-called negro problem at the south. We ask, in the name of a just God, has the rest of the so-called law-abiding country accepted that kind of a negro problem as right and just? Will the north, east and west still stand with heads bowed and not even utter a protest against what they know to be an unjust and uncalled for lynching and burning of an inoffensive race which is "unprepared" to defend itself? Georgia's continued lynching and burning of human souls has brought shame on the whole nation no less than on herself. And seeing that the governor of that state is not able to cope with the lawless class there, Georgia is full ripe to be placed under marshal order by the President of the United States; and it ought to be done at once. No independent class of men or states should be allowed, to exist under the Stars and Stripes of the United States. If this be one united country, every man and state should abide by the law, or suffer the consequence for their failure to do. We believe that men and states love their country in proportion to the way they respect its laws. What, then, must we think of the men and states which are trying to deceive them, what they know to be in strict violation of the constitution of the United States of America? Are they willing to go on record that their love of country be judged by the respect they show for its laws and rulers of the nation? Did ex-Governor Cole Blease of South Carolina voice the general sentiments of the citizens of that state and of the entire south when he made the shamful declaration, "Damm the Constitution?" We trust he didn't. But the alarming increase of lynching and disrespect for law and order shows that he has a large following along that line in many of the southern states. We, as a race, should wake up! There is too much uncalled for lynching of colored men and women for us to take so little notice of it. Where are the leaders of the race? What are they doing? The truth is, we have no leaders except those who are daily hunting government jobs. And such leaders are of no good when it comes to the question of fighting for the general welfare of the entire race. What we want is leaders to stand up and look into the eyes of the powers that be, and tell them that our people, as well as the foreign Jews, are being persecuted. And they, too, desire good wishes of the President and aid of the good people of the country at large in securing justice as American citizens. The Jews in Russia, or anywhere else in the world, cannot be treated any worse than the colored people in some parts of the United States. And whenever the "ball of sympathy" is started to roll in behalf of suffering humanity, for God's sake let it start at home, will you? Again, respecting the alarming increase of lynching of colored men and women in this country, Georgia being the banner state, the times call the colored people to assemble in mass meetings to plan some way to arouse the sympathy and support of the good white people in blotting out lynching in -this country-. We sometimes think the colored people don't serve God as they should. We are getting too "proud" for our prayers to amount to very much around the throne of God. As a rule the preacher sets himself up as a god, and the people are serving him instead of the true God. I shall say more along this line in the near future. Let's put our trust in God, and solace ourselves in the faith that— "What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer," etc. JOSEPH C. CUNNINGHAM. THE COLOR LINE IN WAR. In an article printed in the Independent, Count Von Bornstoff, German ambassador, expresses himself as uncoordinated" opposed to the use of Asiatic and African language in a European war. This is a curious prejudice on the part of the diplomatic representation of a government that is seeking to bring Turkey into the conflict and trying to persuade the Turk to instigate a "holy war" in Egypt and India against all non-Mahommedans. When Germany went to war with the British empire, she must have expected to fight the British empire, and not merely a selected part of the population, the color of whose skin happened to meet the approval of Berlin. It is natural enough that Great Britain should bring up her Indian troops, who, by the way, are as completely identified with the Aryan race as the Prussians. But no matter what their race may be, they are part of the empire and part of Great Britain's regular military power. If Germany were at war with the United States, her troops would have to meet our negro cavalry, than whom there are no better soldiers in uniform. German denunciation of the Indian troops is as futile as German denunciation of the Japanese as "yellow-bellies." It is too late to draw the color line in war. That line was erased more than fifty years ago by Abraham Lincoln in that noble letter to the Springfield convention: "And there will be some black men who can remember that, with silent tongue and clenched teeth and steady eye and well-poised hand, they have helped mankind on to this great consummation."—Exchange. FALLS CHURCH CITIZENS. Prof. Edward Henderson Leads a Successful Flight. Falls Church, Va., Jan. 31.—The case of the Colored Citizens of Falls Church against the town of Falls Church in the matter of a segregation ordinance passed by the town council of Falls Church. last January was heard in the circuit court at Fairfax courthouse on Wednesday last, before Judge J. B. T. Thornton. For the defendants there appeared Lawyer Ellison and for the colored citizens, Lawyer Thomas L. Jones and Walter T.eyer, commissioner of the legislature at Richmond. The Colored Citizens did not attempt to test the constitutionality of the law but pressed the judge to have the council of Falls Church correct palpable errors in the ordinance as adopted. The plaintiffs in the case were Messrs. E. B. Henderson, J. B. Tinnner, W. Henderson, Rev. George Powell, M. M. Tinnner and C. Taylor. After hearing the evidence in the case, the Judge took the matter under advisement. The striking feature of the day was the stirring appeal of Lawyer Jones in the Virginia court. So impressive was his argument, his eloquence and his earnestness for the rights of members of his race, that Judge Thornton upon being reminded that the time allotted to Jones had expired, impatiently waved aside the interrupter and said to Jones: "Go ahead, Sir, I will extend your time." The Washington lawyer had all the time he wanted although the court had a crowded day. Lawyer Oliver followed Ellison but the crowded Virginia courtroom has seldom felt more thrill than it did when Jones told them the rights of the truest Americans now in this country must be respected as the time is not far off when this same Negro may be greatly needed to fight the battles of the people who often neglect to do him justice. From the remarks of the judge to the councilmen of Falls Church present, it is almost a certainty that the ordinance will be ordered corrected. The segregation law brought about through the fright gotten by the Virginia cracker element when it was observed by them that the Virginia Negroes about them were buying more property and improving the same. Rev. Powell of the Second Baptist Church, and Mr. George Simmons of the Bureau of Engraving of this city, both own and maintain beautiful homes in the central section of the town. On Washington street opposite the town hall, Mr. William Henderson owns two residences and a larger amount of frontage property than any other resident near the center of the M. E. Bianche Gregory have erected spacious bungalows on commanding sites. Messrs. C. C. Wilkinson, Compton, Mattingly and Henderson of our high schools purchased the Norman, a valuable farm of more than 67 acres that bears an orchard of nearly 800 trees. This purchase caused much comment among the white residents of the neighborhood, as some had hoped the price set upon the $17,000 a few years ago, would deter colored men The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a street scene with buildings and a street sign. The only electrical hair, face and skin culturist in the city. Every electrical appliance that is used in connection with the face, hair and skin may be seen at this school. Promptness—Neatness—Politeness JOHN H. 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The segregation act was passed with a hope based on past days, that after a stir the colored residents would forget all about it and take it as they have everything else, but as Lawyer Jones in the courtroom realizes the people realize that when property is taken are taken away, there is little else on earth worth living for except fighting for these rights. The advent of some colored people who have pride in race, and who are not afraid of the rigors of country life nor the frigidity of racial antipathy in these districts of the south where the community needs help, will have many of our problems than "long-ran-out" with people whose only claim to race pride is that they refuse to ride in a Jim Crow car. THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ATHLETIC LEAGUE. Armstrong Manual Training School basketball team won the High school championship on Wednesday afternoon in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium. The score of the game was 17 to 9. M Street High School boys played around the Tech five during the first half and the half ended 8 to 3 in favor Street; but in the second half and in the third minutes of it, the Armstrong boys came with a rush and won hands down. The game was long clean and the merits of play established the victory. Parker, Smith and Mackall were Armstrong's leading lights while Garner and Green were best for M Street. PORO HAIR GROWER FORMULATED 1900 PORO HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Amber Pepi Tiribo Mallore ST. LOUIS MISSOURI FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR, ITCHING SCALP; GIVING-LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THIS STYLE OF BOX ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1915 PRICE 50 CENTS Not Pure Unless In This Box Always Look For This Signature S100 PINE ST., DEPT. I, ST, LOUIS, MO. DANIELS SCHOOL OF M Prof. R. J. Daniels, Princ Satisfied Pupils A School of the Highest Standing and Effici- Branch Studios: 616 3d St., S. W. Rosslyn, Va. Branches: Deparment Piano Eleven Harmony Interme History Advance Sight Reading Teacher Special attention given to very you For further information ad Box 6, ROSSLYN, SCHOOL OF MUSIC. Juniors, Principal. Happy Parenting and Efficiency for Earnest Pupil Studies: 1932 11th St. N. W. Lynn, Va. Departments: Elementary Intermediate Advanced Teachers to very young children Information address OSSLYN, VA. [Name] Satisfied Pupils Happy Parent A School of the Highest Standing and Efficiency for Earnest Pupil Branch Studios: 616 3d St., S. W. 1932 11th St. N. W Rosslyn, Va. Branches: Departments: Piano Elementary Harmony Intermediate History Advanced Sight Reading Teachers Special attention given to very young children For further information address Box 6, ROSSLYN, VA. Line-up. M Street: Green, forward; Polk, forward; Carper, center; Scott, guard likely looking girl sprinters. The girls will be awarded prizes for winning of the same type given other athletes Lincoln University and Howard University basketball teams are matched for the 25th at the Hall. The game will be most spirited and we afford spectators the opportunity see basketball played under most favorable conditions. Howard and Lincoln Universities have not been seen in dual competition this year, and the awakening of rival interests presage great enthusiasm. An inter-company relay race will prove an attractive feature that will bring out all the spirit of the local high schools. The District Nation Guards athletic authorities are deavouring to stage an inter-company race for the soldier's benefit. Throughout certain divisions of elementary schools, the school boys are training hard to make their be showing. On February 2, public sale of seas will begin with Mr. Compton of Business High School. --- --- Line-up. M Street: Green, forward; Polk, forward; Garner, center; Scott, guard; Adams, guard. 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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 THE BEE Published at: 1109 Eye St. N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance...$2.00 Six months...1.00 Three months...5.00 Subscription monthly...30 DR. WASHINGTON'S MIS. TAKES. It was no doubt the intention and effort of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington to do what he thought was right, but he was surrounded by a class of weak men, with but a few exceptions, whose selfish ambition was the cause of him to do acts that didn't look right in the eyes of his more conservative admirers. Many of his hirelings were weak and selfish. They saw nothing but self. His most manly and conscientious supporter was the auditor for the navy. No matter what may be said against the auditor he was the only man in the entire bunch. The editor of The Bee knew Dr. Washington better than those, or as well as those who claimed to have his confidence. Mr. Emmett J. Scott should have been his successor. Mr. Scott knew the business and he knew men. The Bee never found anything small in him. If Mr. Scott expects to succeed, he must surround himself with men on the order of the auditor for the navy. The Bee has long since been convinced that he was and is now the noblest Roman of them all, no matter what demagogues may say of him. He was a greater friend and more important to the advancement of our colored public schools than any other man from the states in the United States. He was the most loyal friend that Dr. Washington had. He was the master of his office and a man of great political forethought. He is today one of the greatest journalists in the United States, regardless of color or nationality. Had Dr. Washington surrounded himself with such men, conditions, so far as the colored Americans are concerned, would be in a better condition today. The auditor was loyal to his friends and charitable toward his enemies. His ambition was to promote and advance the interests of the worthy. Dr. Washington was a, great man. He became great at the expense of his humiliation doctrine he gave the white people concerning his own people. Dr. Washington lived south and notwithstanding his doctrine of self-effacement, the democratic south attempted his life at one time. Tuskegee is a monument to the man and when The Bee suggested that no attention should be given to the many memorial associations that was attempted in this city to raise funds for a monument, a popular chord was touched. The perpetuation of Tuskegee is a sufficient monument to hand down to posterity. Dr. Washington was great in some things, but small in some other things, and this deduction can be verified by existing circumstances. Dr. Washington was a great man in some things but small in others. The Bee would not defame his memory and neither would it take from him the merit his memory deserves. He was surrounded by small men with but a few exceptions. Men who had but one motive and that was selfish. Their love and admiration for him were demonstrated on the day of his funeral at Tuskegee. Men who were the greatest benefactors showed their appreciation by their absence. His appointees to office, with but two or three exceptions were nonentities. Real men were blacklisted by his satellites and they would dance around him like little stars in the elements. Not one of these satellites has risen higher than a flower patch since his death or since the democratic administration has been in power, and it is doubtful if any of the retired bunch, with but two exceptions, will ever rise in this town again. The Bee has most profound respect for such men as Charles W. Anderson, Ralph W. Tyler, J. C. Napier and perhaps one other. In the future let us have men about us. HAND-PICKED LEADERS. The Bee has no apology to offer for its editorial, entitled Hand-Picked Leaders, which appeared in its columns a few weeks ago. There are a few colored men in this country who are unable to move without a white guide. In the United States there are a few so-called and self-styled leaders. These individuals are the apologists and trimmers within the colored race. They are always ready and willing to do just what some white people tell them to do. Not only do they exist among the ordinary citizens, but you will find them among some of our professional men. There are some colored lawyers who dare not try a case without associating a white member of the bar with them. Of course, there are certain exceptions to this rule. Some again think it a distinguished honor to have a white lawyer associated with them. You never see a white lawyer seeking the services of a colored lawyer to associate with him in a case in which the client is a colored person. The white man, if he is so permitted, will name a leader for a colored constituency and often forces you to accept him. Such actions obtain among the trimmers and apologists. The Bee is an admirer of the editors of The Crisis, The Guardian, The Planet, The Chicago Defender, and many other similar journals edited by colored men. The Bee commends such men and its friend, J. C. Cunningham, who has a manly letter in this week's Bee. When we see such manly men they should be supported. The cowards, the trimmers and the apologists call such men crazy. The average colored editor hasn't reached that point in manly journalism as yet. What race but colored Americans would tolerate the brutality and discrimination that you see in the daily papers? The "Hand-Picked Leader" will submit to any indignity. Such a leader is bound to succeed at Tuskegee. Du Bois would do. He believes in manhood rights. The white south will not tolerate such a leader. The Birmingham, Ala., Voice of the People, is edited by a hand-picked Negro editor. He is not an editor but an apologist of an editor. A trimmer who declared some time ago if the white teachers were forbidden to teach in colored schools, it would be a calamity. Such an individual, as you will see, has but little confidence in his own. There are colored educators in this country fully competent to teach anything. The Bee in reply to a signed article of this hand-picked editor showed the fallacy and foolishness of such an appeal to the prejudiced south. This class of individuals tends to degrade and humiliate the colored citizens in the south. The hand-picked individuals will be found only in Birmingham, Ala., and the chief cook and bottle washer is the editor of the Birmingham, Ala., Voice of the People. God help the people in Birmingham if this apologist voices their sentiments. The Bee doesn't care how many individuals take exceptions to its editorial, entitled "Hand-Picked Leaders," because nine-tenths of the colored people outside of Birmingham, Ala., agrees with The Bee. It is always the crazy man who calls his neighbor crazy. Those who are satisfied with the white man picking a leader for them, rest contented. The Bee demurs, the Birmingham, Ala., hand-picked editor to the contrary, notwithstanding. PRESIDENT WILSON. PRESIDENT WILSON. It is claimed that President Wilson is in doubt about the Senate confirming a colored man recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia. The Bee has made a canvass of the Senate and it finds that every Northern democratic Senator, including every republican, will vote for the confirmation of any good and competent colored man, democrat or republican. The President can take it from The Bee that Senator Chilton, of West Virginia, who has always stood by the colored voters, although a democrat, will lead the fight for confirmation. Now if the administration is sincere, there is no excuse for delaying the appointment of a colored democrat any longer. It would be an excellent idea to place the democratic Senate on record. There is a vast difference between a northern and southern democrat. There are several good local alleged colored democrats who will make excellent recorder of deeds. It is now up to the President who informed Bishop Walters if he could be assured of the confirmation of a colored man to the office, he would appoint one. Did the President canvass the Senate befor he made the nomination of the New Jersey Judge to the Supreme Court of the United States? There are more colored Americans in the United States than there are Jews. The Jewish vote is not as reliable as the colored vote. This rot about race prejudice must be eliminated from the body politic. Presidents of the United States must understand that all naturalized citizens of the United States must be treated alike. A man is not to be known by the color of his skin. The colored American should be treated as any other American citizen regardless of his color. Let the President name a colored recorder of deeds. OUR DEAD TEACHERS. THE memorial exercises that were held under the auspices of the Bethel Literary in honor of the departed teachers in our public schools should be read with solemn interest. No one knows of the trials of a teacher. Now, to burden them with more trouble and worry Mr. Blair introduces a resolution to the effect that all teachers shall pay their debts. Such a resolution is out of place and the board of education should not adopt it. If a teacher contracts a debt, whether just or unjust, she must be annoyed by receiving a communication from the superintendent, threatening the teacher with dismissal if he or she refuses to pay. The courts are the places to which all creditors against a teacher should report, unless it is shown that such a teacher obtained his or her goods by virtue of being a public school teacher. Suppose a teacher gives a chattel trust or a real estate trust on his personal or real property, and there is not enough money to pay the trust after foreclosure, the teacher no doubt, because she is a public school teacher, must arrange to pay the balance from her or his salary. Why shouldn't such drastic rules be made against Congressmen, Senators, Cabinet Officers and all other government officials.? The board of education has no authority to pass such a regulation and if it does, The Bee is of the opinion that the courts would declare it unconstitutional. The public, no doubt, would like to know what the indebtedness of all members of the board is, who may vote for such a bill. Don't kill any more teachers; enough have been crucified already. DREAMERS. In a public statement a few days ago some one stated that he was the first white man to appoint a colored man on the police force. The Bee doesn't want the colored people to be misled by such a wild goose statement. This city is full of dreamers. Some men imagine that they carry all the colored people in their vest pockets. These things are only dreams among certain pothouse politicians. The first colored man to be appointed on the police force in this city was Abe Dyson and he was appointed by Wm. Henry Smith, the first colored police commissioner. No white man had any thing to do with the appointment of Dyson. The first colored detective was Tillghman. He was a man and a gentleman and the shrewdest colored detective that has ever been in the detective bureau. No white man had any thing to do with either appointment. LEADING MINISTERS. Among the leading ministers in this city who are doing good work, The Bee wants to commend such men as Rev. H. Powell, Rev. W. H. Jernigan, Rev. W. J. Howard, Rev. Walter H. Brooks, Rey. M. W. M. Norman, Rev. Stepteau, Rev. Rivers, Rev. Brown of St. Luke's, Rev. Frank Gregory, Rev. Bennett, Rev. M. W. Clair, Rev. James H. Lee, Rev. Willis and a few others. The people have confidence in them. You can never hear of these men being mixed with scandals and embarrassing rumors. PROHIBITION IN THE DIS TRICT The Bee agrees with its morning contemporary that the Shepard prohibition bill is a dangerous measure. In the first place, why should a class of people attempt to force a measure which would tend to destroy the personal liberties of others? If a man or a woman doesn't care to drink liquor what is it to him or her who does drink? If John drinks to excess what has Tom to do with it? If these so-called Christian sentimentalists would attempt to protect those helpless and harmless colored Americans in the south who are daily lynched, murdered and burned, The Bee would have some faith in this prohibition propaganda. The Bee, as well as its editors, are opposed to this hypocritical meas- ure and sham prohibition advocates. It is hoped that the War Department, should there be a war, draft every sham prohibitionist. DR. ROBERT CARROLL The second trial of Detective Sergeant Robert Carroll took place some time ago in the board room of the commissioners and from the evidence that the prosecution introduced, it is quite evident that the decision will be not guilty. It is the unanimous opinion of the people that Dr. Carroll ought to be immediately re-instated. The defense was not required to put in any testimony. It was one of the most dangerous frame-ups that has ever been tried by the political and board commissioners. Brownlow and Newman will not tolerate such unfair treatment. It is hoped that Sergeant Carroll will be re-instated. NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST CONVENTION Wednesday, February 9th, at the Florida Avenue Baptist Church, there will be held a large mass meeting by the New England Baptists. Our distinguished townman, Rev. W. H. Jernigan, will preside. The program will be interesting and the speakers on this occasion will discuss questions that are of vital interest to the race. Rev. W. Bishop Johnson will preside in the evening. Everybody should attend. WHEN NEEDED. In 1912 when a representative white republican was wanted to lead the republican party in the District of Columbia in the interest of the Taft administration, there could only be one found and that one was Chapin Brown, Esq. Now, that certain republicans in this city see a republican victory this year, a dozen or more white republicans are springing up daily for political honors. When needed none could be found. Now that they are not needed, they are appearing as thick as ants. The rank and file of the republican party is this city will support the present national committee man. JUMPERS' TRUST. JUMPERS TRUST. The political jumpers' trust, otherwise known as paid-for-endorsement trust, is ready to endorse the Bull Moose ticket that is about to be launched. The disorganized condition of the candidates of the trust will endeavor to resume and pursue another victim. The Bee has warned white republicans against this set of sharks. There is always an interloper to spring up in every city at some time who seems to take a hold on the people and fool them into all kinds of fraudulent schemes. The jumper trust is associated to some extent with the lawyers' endorsement trust. The most honorable lawyers at the bar are not connected with either trust. You will find the shyster lawyers in this trust because they haven't enough practice to occupy their time and mind. Already the two trusts have endorsed another ticket. A. JOLT. There is a great difference between a mass meeting-and a committee meeting. The United Colored Republican Clubs delegated mass meeting will take place at Grand Army Hall. The executive committee of the United Colored Republican Club is larger than any mass meeting that has been held by the grafters, who will receive such a jolt in a few days that will knock them senseless. The editor The Bee is not at all disturbed. The other people are doing the worrying. POSTMASTER CHANCE City Postmaster M. O. Chance is to be confirmed by the Senate. The people in this city, in fact, throughout the country, irrespective of party, color or doctrine, are more than glad to know it. There has never been a democratic postmaster who commands the respect and confidence of the people more than Hon. M. O. Chance, who was nominated for the position by President Wilson. "Praise God from whom all blessings flow." Since the colored pugilist is no more, prize fighting has been legalized. Some people who imagine that they know it all are weak in the head. The real meeting of the United A great mass meeting by the New England Baptist Convention (Maine to Virginia), at Washington, D. C., February 9, 1916, at 2 and 8 p.m., at Florida Avenue Baptist Church, near Seventh street northwest, under the auspices of Committee on State and Country of New England Baptist Convention. On the above-named date the 1915 report of State of Country will reach the desk of every member of Congress. On that date the Baptists of the above convention will meet in Washington and hold a great mass meeting. Afternoon at 2 o'clock and evening at 8. The following is a part of the program: 2:00 P. M.—1. To make an unqualified fight against racial disfranchisement. Why! (1) Disfranchisement makes a man a subject citizen. Opened by Rev. W. J. Lucas, N. Y. (2) Disfranchisement makes subject-citizens targets of the mob and disarms them in the courts. Opened by Rev. W. J. Winston, Md. (3) The EVIL EFFECT of disfranchisement has a tendency to spread in every line of human activity. Opened by Rev. J. E. Churchman, N. J. II. To fight for Federal supervision over Federal elections. Why? (1) The ballot gives the right of protest and protection. Opened by Rev. J. C. Austin, Pa. (2) The ballot gives us a voice in things we are industrially, economically and divinely concerned. Opened by Prof. R. C. Woods, Va. (3) The ballot is the basis of political ascendancy. Opened by Rev. W. A. Harrod, Conn. The afternoon meeting will be called to order by Rev. W. H. Jernigan, D. C., who will introduce the presiding officer, Rev. W. B. Reed. Scripture, Rev. G. H. Simms, N. Y. Prayer, Rev. C. A. Ward, Mass. Benediction, Rev. W. T. Watkins, N. J. The evening meeting will be called to order by Rev. W. B. Johnson, D. C. Rev. W. B. Reed will preside. Words of welcome by Rev. W. H. Taylor, D. C. Scripture, Rev. J. R. Bennett, Pa. Prayer, Rev. J. W. Henderson, N. J. Benediction, Rev. H. Powell, D. C. Every pastor is asked to read this to his church. A copy letter for Congress will appear in the papers later. Every man is asked to write it to his Congressman and two Senators at Washington. Committee for 1915-1916—W. B. Reed, R. I., Chairman, Corresponding Secretary; G. W. Krygar, N. J., rec. sec.; W. F. Graham, Pa.; J. R. Bennett, Pa.; F. Hedgeman, Pa.; C. A. Ward, Mass.; D. S. Klugh, Conn.; J. W. Henderson, N. J., Treas.; H. Powell, D. C.; G. Hunt, N. Y.; E. W. Moore, Pa.; W. T. Watkius, N. J.; K. Warren, N. Y.; W. B. Johnson, D. C.; A. D. Jones N. J.; J. C. Austin, Pa.; J. C. Jackson, Pa.; W. J. Winston, Md.; W. J. Lucas, N. Y.; A. C. Powell, N. Y.; W. H. Jernigan, D. C.; J. R. Robinson, Pa.; G. E. Morris, N. J.; G. H. Sims, N. Y.; A. A. Galvin, Va.; M. W. Vaughn, N. J.; N. B. Dodson, N. Y.; W. H. Taylor, D. C.; J. E. Churchman, N. J. Colored Republican Club will be held in Grand Army Hall, Wait, see and decide. The commissioners' school bill was defeated by the citizens. The commissioners frightened the school interest to fever heat. O STREET VOCATIONAL SCHOOL O Street Vocational School basketball team lost to the Commercial High School freshmen five by the score of 14 to 10. The game was interesting and close. The O Street five dis played better teamwork and more basketball than it has at any time this season. Another year will wormers with the material in th If Dr. W. Bruce Evans receives a favorable decision, will he retire from active life? Bruce is not of a retiring character. The Bee is the people's paper and it should be in every household in the city. If the editor of The Bee is not disturbed in mind, or worried, why should the near statesmen worry? A bank director whose bank went under by the funds being misappropriated, and he asked that the books be destroyed, is a bad character to testify to the reputation of citizens for truth and veracity, don't you think so? Every member of the United Colored Republican Club is notified to get ready for the great mass meeting. MR. FOSTER. The Bee has no favors to ask Mr. Jesse H. Foster, a member of the election board. It demands a fair count only and nothing more, and that it will have. COLORED BOYS THE STARS. They Won in a Sensational Contest. Three colored boys were the stars in the big indoor games held in New York last week under the auspices of the Milrose Athletic Club. The feature event of the program was won by Howard Drew in world record time, and second in the same event, a 70-yard dash. was Roy Morse, of the Salem Cr scent Club. The two next best were white athletes who were thought to be classy enough to turn the trick with these star colored sprinters. Loomis, who defeated Drew in the century dash in California last year, could do no better than to finish third, and Stephenson, of much fame in the east, trailed as fourth. Irving Howe of Colby College was the other colored boy to shine. He got second place in the face of a heavy field of runners and a big handcap in the 70 yard handicap special. The big New York papers heralded Many of the best runners in this section of the country will be seen in our games on February 25. Every day gives promise of bigger attractions. Scoutmaster A. L. Hill, of the Boy Scouts has arranged to enter his troops in a relay race on that night. Lieutenant West. Hamilton of the District National Guards will coach and enter a team from the Guards. An inter-company match will be one feature. Harry Martin of Howard reports an inter-fraternal relay race between the Greek letter societies on the hill and two or more of the classes in the college will compete for honors in the relay racing. Mott School and Cook School are among the elementary schools that will have large track squads out for P. S. A. L. honors. Other schools are also in training and will be heard from. Interest is much alive in the big cities of the east and the colored colleges. Tickets are now on sale, and information can be secured of any members of the games committee. MR. FOSTER O STREET VOCATIONAL SCHOOL. O Street Vocational School basketball team lost to the Commercial High School freshmen five by the score of 14 to 10. The game was interesting and close. The O Street five displayed better teamwork and more basketball than it has at any time this season. Another year will work wonders with the material in the school. Jones and Hurd were the stars in the game. Carter and Tyler of the Commercial squad were good for the Stenographers. Cardozo School boys ran away from the M Street freshmen by a score of 12 to 4. The Cardozo boys played as good form as they have during the season and deserved to win. Harris and Chambers for M. Street and Powell and Marshall for Cardozo were the stars of the game. The games were played yesterday afternoon in the Armstrong gymnasium. Armstrong Manual Training School won the high school basket championship on Wednesday afternoon by defeating the M Street High School quint by the score of 16 to 9, after two fast halves of play. Both teams were nervous at the start and quartered closely. M Street got away to a good start and wound up the first half by the score of 7 to 3, while Armstrong seemed unable to locate the basket. Before the end of the game, however, the Tech machine got to scoring and came out ahead. Both teams lost good players by the four personal foul rule. Summary. Armstrong: Makel, forward; Parker, forward; Spriggs, center; Smith, guard; West, guard. M Street: Scott, forward; Greene, forward; Garner, center; Polk, guard; Adams, guard. Referee: Mr. W. H. J. Beckett. Time of halves, 20 minutes. THE BEE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW Why Bradshaw denounced the Congressional Committee. The Week in Society Your physician wishes your prescriptions filled properly from the freshest, purest drugs obtainable, that he may be more certain of the best results. Make certain of these conditions by taking your prescriptions to Board's drug store, 1912 1-2 14th street northwest. Costs no more than elsewhere. Mr. C. S. Williams has moved to 1620 Corcoran street northwest. Mr. Ralph E. Langston of New York is in the city for a few days. Mrs. Charles Haley of Bath, N. Y. is visiting our city as the house guest of Major and Mrs. Charles R. Douglass. She is the recipient of much social attention from the numerous friends of her host and hostess. Dr. J. H. P. Coleman was the promoter and manager of the recital of Madam Hackley for which he has been highly complimented for the success of the affair. Mr. Wm. Sommerville, of 601 F street northwest, after spending some time in New York, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Canall, has returned to the city. Miss Hattle Burwell of 1786 Tea street is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Davis, in Newark, N. J. Mrs. Bessie Williams, of Detroit, who was her house guest during the holidays, accompanied her. Mrs. Della Bradley entertained the members of the "Best Yet Club" on January 28. After the regular meeting of the club the members enjoyed a collation prepared by the hostess. Those present were Mesdames Dora Holmes, Mammie Fletcher, Genyve Lemonon, Benail H. Johnson, Flosse Childe Richardson; Misses Louise Bradley and Dora Holmes. SOCIAL. Miss Edna Miller, of Annapolis, Md., was a visitor to the city last week. Mrs. Nannie Miller, of Annapolis, Md. was in the city last week to attend the marriage of her sister, Miss Boorice Lee, in this city. Dr. J. Milton Walden of this city spoke before the Y. M. C. A of Baltimore. Md. last week. Rev. W. A: C. Hughes preached at Shary Street Church in Baltimore, Md., last Sunday night. Mr. Walter H. Aiken, the noted tenor singer of this city, is to sing in Philadelphia, February 17. Mrs. Mary Wales of this city was entertained by Mrs. G. E. Cheatwood while in Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Frances Gentry of 1834 Oregon avenue northwest had as her guests Mr. and Mrs. James McCoy, Mrs. Roxana Madison, Mr. Thaddeus Hyman and Mrs. Luciell M. Smith, all of Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Emma Diggs of this city was the guest of Miss Z. C. Bell, of Smyrna, Del., last Sunday. At the meeting of the Phyllis Wheatley Current Event Class, of Wilmington, Del, which met last Monday evening, Miss Nellie Quander of this city gave an interesting talk on the importance of studying history and keeping up with current events. Great preparations are being made in Philadelphia for the second symphony concert, at which Miss Marie James of this city is to be the leading soloist. Mrs. Minnie Lucas Wright is among the most ardent workers of the Florida Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs. H. E. Toppen has left the Homeopathic Hospital, where she was ill with pneumonia, and is now with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred W. Toppen, of 1207 Walter street southeast. The Beaver A. A. basketball team of Wilmington, Del., will meet the Cardinal Machine team of this city February 18, at Odd Fellows' Hall, this city. Mr. Ethol Springgs has returned to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Department, after an absence of three weeks on account of illness. Miss Geneva B. Maxfield spent Sunday in Baltimore, Md. Rev. W. H. Brooks spoke before the Men's Club of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church last Monday night. Mrs. Kibble of 721 Thirteenth street northeast has been quite sick with the grippe, but is able to be around again. Mrs. C. H. Parrish, of Louisville, Ky., is in the city on a business mission. Mrs. G. W. Robinson of New York city paid a flying visit to this city last week. Little Miss Margaret King celebrated her second birthday last Monday evening, at which time many little girls and boys were present. The little tots spent a very pleasant evening together. Many beautiful and useful presents were received. Mrs. Enna Cheek, who has been ill with the grippe, is able to be out again. Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson has entirely recovered from his recent illness and has returned to his old home in Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Annie E. Harper, who was a long resident of Detroit, Mich., died in this city last week. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Radolifo, of Arcola, came to the city, the guests of relatives and friends. They were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whiting, who entertained for them informally last Sunday evening. Mrs. Houston, of Swann street, mother of Dr. Ulyses, Mr. Theophilus Houston and Miss Clotille Houston, continues quite sick. Miss Florine Comper, of T street, who teaches in the public schools of Baltimore, was highly entertained Sunday. Mrs. Isabelle Spears of T street is quite ill. The many friends of Miss Julia Seames were elated over the good news of her recovery. While indisposed Miss Seames was gently reflend, Miss Ellen Williams of 1910 Thirteenth street northwest. Miss Laura Lee, Peterson of 2116 F street continues quite sick. the wedding chimes can be heard in the distance, for a certain member of the younger social set has asked his "fair one" to name the day. Miss Bessie Clay, of Twentieth street, who has been indisposed for two weeks past, is slowly improving. Mr. Herbert Contee of S street is out agin. Master Grouse Jenkins, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Jenkins, who was so seriously ill, has fully recovered his health. Mr. and Mrs. S. Morgan Gilbert, the latter formerly Miss Lillian Pulley of this city, who have been residing in Philadelphia, Pa., for the past eleven years, are located at 1830 Thirteenth street. The congregation of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church sat enraptured while the choir, under the leadership of Prof. Tibbs, rendered several beautiful selections Sunday morning. Miss Ethel Springgs is back to her duties at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing after a few weeks' attack of la gripe. The many friends of Misses Frances Christine and Eunice Young extend to them and their family their tender sympathy in their sad bereavement in the loss of their dear father. Mrs. Charles A. Haley, of Bath, New York, is the guest of Major and Mrs. Charles R. Douglass. Members of the Soap Box Club were tendered a banquet by Mr. Thos. Robinson on Wednesday, January 26, at the residence of Mr. T. Robinson, 1927 Thirteenth street. Those present were Messrs. Albert Adams, F. A. Bradley, Talbert Dowling, Eugene Letcher, Geo. Walton, Geo. Younger, Nelson D. Newman, Andrew Payne, Harry Cole, Frank Thompson, Wm. Thomas, S. O. Plummer, Thos. Robinson, Garfield Harris. THE MEDIATORS. The Mediators, president, Oswald J. Burke; vice president, Dr. Sherwood L. Catlett; secretary, H. Cyril Irving; financial secretary, Wm. H. Ford, and treasurer, H. Teagle King, held their Leap Year Matinee Dance Friday evening, January 28, from 3 to 7 p.m., in the main auditorium of True Reformers' Hall. The usual large select crowd was present. Inasmuch as this was a special request matinee, the Mediators will have their annual ante-Lenten Matinee-Dance in March. DR. ROSS. One of the most progressive drugs digests in the city is Dr. Ross. The Bee is on sale at this up-to-date pharmacist. The Cardinal Machine beat the Armstrong team of this city 20 to 12 in a practice game in the Armstrong Gym. January 31. The game was similar to the one played several weeks ago, but as the full Cardinal Machine was present the Armstrong boys were entirely outclassed. Had the Cardinals made half of the goals at which they shot they would have undoubtedly made 45 points. The Cardinals claim no victory but want the public to fully understand that this is the type of game upon which Armstrong boasts their record. They practice games which if they happen to, wn, they broadly publish and the news of those which they lose is carefully subdued. If Armstrong's ideas as to what constitutes championship were applied in this case, the recognition which she at one time boasted of is hopelessly lost. WEST WASHINGTON. The election of lay delegate to the annual, conference of the Washington M. E. Church, to convene in Richmond, Va., in March, took place Monday evening at Mt. Zion M. E. Church, Twentyninth street northwest. The candidates were Wm. Ballard and Geo. T. Beason delegates; Wm. Audrick and Augustus Williams, alternates, and resulted in the election of Geo. T. Beason and A. Williams. The large membership present was greatly interested in the result as much speculation as to the return of the present pastor, Rev. W. C. Thompson, who has not been enabled to overcome the opposition of last as against his re-appointment and it is expected that the result of the election at the meeting of the Fourth Quarterly Conference, soon to meet, some concrete action will be taken as to the return of the present pastor. The congregation of the First Baptist Church, Dumbarton avenue, has presented to Rev. Jas. R. L. Diggs, their pastor, the usual New Year's greeting in the sum of twenty-two dol- lars and half. Mrs. Sarah young, a prominent member of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, O street northwest, and a member of Scottish Rite of Masons, died on Saturday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the church, where midnight services were held by the Masonic fraternity on Monday night. Rev. Richard Green officiated, assisted by Rev. S. Green and Rev. Stepteaul. Many persons attended the ceremony. The Masonic Chapter of Ladies in charge. Resolutions were read by M. A. Ferguson and Mrs. M. Thompson. Many floral offerings; interment. Mt. Zion Cemetery. Mr. John F. Magruder, a very highly and much respected aged resident of this section, died on Sunday, January 30, 1916, at his residence, 1319 Wallach Place. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, O street northwest, and was largely attended. Potomac Union Lodge of Odd Fellows and Past Grand Masters, Council No. 44, and the Elder Men's Relief Association, of which he was a member, attended in a body. Rev. R. A. Green officiated, assisted by Rev. Morgan L. Beckett. Interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The Sunday School of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, Twenty-ninth street, on last Sunday morning was highly interested in a very pleasing and instructive address by Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson. Preceding the address a musical and literary program was rendered. Miss E. Walls and Mr. Minor participated. Mr. Wm. Audrick presided. Rev. P. R. Hughes, of Baltimore, Md., the venerable father of the District superintendent of Washington M. E. District, preached a very logical and instructive sermon to the congregation of Mt. Zion M. E. Church on Sunday morning which was largely attended upon the occasion. Mrs. Justin Brown, of Montreal, Canada, has been the house guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. H. S. Brown, of 304 Tea street, for the past month. During her stay many social functions have been accorded her. She was honor guest at a whist party given by Miss B. L. Meritt, primary discress of public schools. The Richards Literary Club has been honored with her presence at its last three or four meetings. With much reluctance she anticipates leaving for home about March 1. Mme. Hackley and Miss Lee in Sacred Song Recital. By popular request Mme. E. Azala Hackley and Miss Pauline James Lee, of the Hackley Vocal Normal Institute, Chicago, will reappear in a sacred song recital Sunday evening, 6.15 o'clock, at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church. A number of classic songs, adatable to the day of worship, will be given, and the folk-songs that kept our people true to "the faith of the fathers" in the dark days of bondage," will be repeated by urgent request. UNION REVIVAL Over Three Hundred Converts at the Union Revival. The Union Revival and great world-Wide Evangelistic campaign commenced January 9 to continue until Sunday, March 5, 1916, at the great Cosmopolitan Baptist Church northwest, between Ninth and Tenth streets, under the auspices of the National Evangelistic Ministers' Alliance of America, conducted by the famous evangelist and pulpit orator, Dr. Simon P. W. Drew. Since these meetings started over three hundred persons have given their names to join the church. Dr. Drrew is assisted by the singing evangelists, Rev. Carter Lewis, Rev. Phillip Hall, Mrs. Julia Palmer, Mrs. Lizzie King and others. NOTICE. The Tuskegee graduates and former students, male and female, are requested to attend a "get together" meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Tuesday, February 8, at 8 o'clock. F. 5. THANKS The Bee extends its thanks to Messrs. Charles West and Aninias Davls for favors. RACE CONFERENCES. Representative Colored Americans WILL Confer on Race Questions. February 22, there will be held in this city a race conference in which representative colored Americans throughout the country will confer. Call will appear in The Bee next week. NEW DEPARTMENT STORE. The Bee will next week publish a full description, well illustrated, of the only successful department store that has ever been established in this city. The photos were made by that famous photographer, Daniel Freeman. Look out for it. MR. WARDMAN DECLINES. Finley Wilson, Jabez Lee and others have been notified by Mr. Harry Wardman that he will not be their candidate. Robert Burns' Father. In boyhood Robert Burns saw his father distressed by landlords and their factors upon rack renting intent. Upon evil days had agriculture then fallen. Markets were limited or remote and inaccessible. The hydraheaded industrialism, flourishing now upon iron ore and coal in Ayrshire and Lanarkshire and consuming the produce of the farms, had not then emerged in history. Although descended from Highland clansmen, William Burns, the poet's father, had outgrown the feudal loyalty which works out as sheer flunkerism, accepting the cuffs and kicks of the superior person with the inverted pride which counts it a distinction even to be kicked by the foot of an aristocrat. "I have met with few," wrote the poet of his father in the autobiographical letter to Dr. Moore, "who understood men, their manners and their ways equal to him; but stubborn, ungainly integrity and headlong, ungovernable irascibility are qualifying circumstances; consequently I was born a very poor man's son." WANTED LETTER; GOT 3,000. Published Appeal of "Lonely Soldier" Brings a Surfeit. London.—The story of the "lonely soldier" at the front, published in a London newspaper, describing how he shrank away shamafaced and empty handed when the postal lorries rumbled in and eager hands shot up for letters and parcels from the dear ones at home, has had an amusing sequel. Within three days there arrived ninety huge parcels for the lonely one, six bags of smaller parcels and 3,000 letters! Again a Manchester paper printed a letter from a corporal in the Second South Lancashires saying he was probably unique as a man who had not received a single communication from the home land since the war began. That corporal's next letter to the paper was very brief. "I've received 320 letters and papers, and I'm steadily working through the replies." ANTI-AIN'T ASSOCIATION Kansas Students Hold That the Word Ain't Nice. Hays. Kan.-Organization of an "Anti-aint't association" has just been completed by students at the Fort Hays (Kan.) normal school. The association has for its purpose the teaching of its members, among whom are most of the students in the school, the correct use of simple English, the abolition of long, unnecessary words and especially the abolition from their vocabularies of the word "ain't". The association was organized by P. Casper Harvey, professor of English, in one of the classes and has spread gradually through the school. Misuse of the words "come," "came" and "nice" also is under the ban. FINDS OLD TRAP. Used by Hunters 100 Years Ago In Wisconsin In Search For Furs. Wausau, Wis. — Edward Young of Wausau has brought an old hand forged trap, believed to be from 75 to 100 years old, to the city. Mr. Young found the trap in the roots of an overturned dead tree near Kempster a few days ago while hunting and fishing in that locality. The trap is made of steel and is very rusty. A root of the tree had grown around the trap, which had been released. It is believed that the trap was placed there years ago when the Hudson Bay people worked this locality for furs. CHEMISTS REPLACE COOKS IN GERMANY Artificial Eggs and Laboratory Milk Now Offered. London. By German government order Sundays and Wednesdays are the only days exempt from the new restrictions on the use of meat. German newspapers publish schedules prepared by the German federal council controlling the consumption of meat. The announcement is made that meat supplies must be conserved. The schedule, as forwarded by Reuter's Amsterdam correspondent, is as follows: Mondays and Thursdays: Restaurants shall offer no meat, fish, fowl or dishes cooked in lard, bacon or dripping. Tuesdays and Fridays: Butchers shall sell no raw or cooked meats. Saturdays: Pork shall not be sold. Thus far no restriction on the cooking of meat in the home has been placed by the federal council. Copies of German papers contain some tempting offers of chemical food which the public is asked to purchase. Some of those appeals follow: "Certain Sale—Artificial omelets, artificial butter, chemical honey and marmalade, artificial coffee and milk in any quantities. Packets made up ready for sale at 10 to 20 pennige (2 and 4 cents). Ritterstrasse, 86. "Chemical food is the modern food. All information and receipts at Wollinson's, the chemist engineer, Charlottenburg. "Egg Powder.—To replace natural eggs. Each packet is equal to two eggs, for a penny. Millions of packets have already been sold. Trademark, Prima-Nova, Neukolin, near Berlin. "Starch Shrup—Immense nutritive power. In casks of eight or nine hundredweight at Kalek's. Charlottenstrasse, 70. "To replace natural eggs in the kitchen write to Levin, chemist, who will send recipes and explanations for 10 marks ($2.50)." The prize perhaps should be given to Ludwig Holzappel of Lelpzig for the following: "The cheapest meat for concentration camps, large establishment, etc., is whale's meat, which is very nourishing and rich in albuminous substances. Barrels of a hundredweight can be sent on trial for 60 marks ($15)." Wabash. Ind.-The Rev. Samuel Piety, aged sixty-two, pastor of a Disciples of Christ church in the southern part of the county, was seriously injured when he was attacked by a bull. Piety had gone into a barn on a friend's farm, when he was attacked by the animal. He was thrown almost across the barn and then trampled before his cries for help brought a passerby, who seized a pitchfork and drove the bull away. Piety suffered two broken ribs and a fractured collarbone. January 25, 1915.. Special to The Bee. Mr. James Gray, Sr., and crew of 25 waiters, the most of whom are from Washington, took charge of the grill in the Royal Poincarena. Joseph Hall, of Louisville, Ky., is second waiter and Stewart Carter is one of the captains. The season looks very prosperous at this time. The boys are having a grand time in the south while off duty. The Breakers ball team, with "Cyclone Williams," of the Lincoln Giants of New-York, won its second game from the Royal Poincarena nme. No artist can hardly paint the fine picture of nature here midst cocoanuts, orange and grape fruit trees, flowers and singing birds, all of which beautifies the surroundings. The College brass band plays for the boys at the ball games and dances. The East Coast Hotel Co. provides good food and quarters for the men; also a baseball park, dance hall, brass band, shower baths and all conveniences. We have in our midst, J. Dink Bridgett from Washington, the only fellow to forget his lunch on one of the benches in the fine terminal station there, but the members of the Capital City Club had compassion on him until the train reached Palm Beach. The Capital City Club members are Briggs, Haywood Blake, John Clark, William Carroll, Louis Bryant and Barlie Brown, all of whom are well-known in Washington and Palm Beach. PHILADELPHIA, PA., NOTE8. Angry Patrons Storm an Italian Cob- Jorda Shop in Philadelphia Philadelphia, Jan. 31.—The time had come on Tuesday when Mike Cunereo, a shoe maker on Fitzwater street, was to return to their owners shoes he had repaired, and Ella Davis, a mulatto, waited beside him in his shop. Cunereo looked over his stock then he whistled a quiet little tune to cover his alarm. After that he told Ella Davis to wait a moment, that her shoes would doubtless come to light. Then came Eiffle L. Wilkerson, another mulatto, who spoke of kicks No. 11, and held out money. Cunereo was sitting the shoes over once more when in walked three Negro men. Cunereo sighed and walked into a back room. From there he ran into the street, and ran up against Shepperd, a fly cop of the Twentieth and Fitzwater Street Station. "Nine pairs there were and all gone," he gasped. Shepperd followed him back to the store. A general scrimmage was under way among the angry customers. They played furiously at their game, which was entitled "Where are my wandering dogs today?" Shepperd drove them out. Robert: Williams of 1624 Latona street went into the Twentieth and Snyder avenue police station on Monday and insisted that the cellar in his home was a graveyard. Two policemen followed him home and began an investigation. They dug up a part of the cellar and found a rat, that had been buried there for some time. Ever since they found the body of a colored woman in a cellar some time ago, Negro families in this street have believed that other bodies were in their cellars and any little noise was made by a ghost. The head waiter of the Virginia hotel at Lynchburg, Va., Mr. Lucian Jackson, was in the city for a short visit last week on business. He was the house guest of his sister, Mrs. R. Phil Robb, of 1311 T street northwest. It has been reported that Mr. Patrick Murphy will be married to Miss Mary E. Thomas, of Westmoreland county, Va., on the 22d of June, in the city of Baltimore. Mr. Murphy is well known in Washington among the hotel people. Mr. J. H. White, a well-known progressive young man of this city, is doing well as manager of a fine dairy lunch and oyster house at 1104 You street northwest. We are pleased to welcome to our city and to our ranks Mr. John Mavs, well-known headwaiter in the middle west and south. Mr. Mayo is at present located as head waiter at Cafe Wilson, formerly Cafe Republique, which by his affable way, and through knowledge of his business, has gained the confidence of both employer and guest. Mrs. W. A. Morton has been a recent arrival to the city to join her husband, who has been connected, with the New Ebbitt for the past several months. They will leave for their home in Cleveland, Ohio, in April. MAJ. FLEETWOOD'S FORMER SOLDI DIER COMPANION DIES. Death of James S. Tyler, Father of Ralph Tyler, at Columbus, at Hippe Old Age. Word has been received here of the death of James S. Tyler, at Columbus, Ohio, father of former Auditor of the Navy Ralph W. Tyler and of Gerald Tyler, former teacher of music here. He died at the age of 79 years. He was a native of Columbus, having been born in that city when it was just a small village. The deceased and the late Major C. A. Fleetwood of this city were great friends, having been brieved together during the entire Civil War. So strong was the attachment, that when mustered out of the service, Maj. Fleetwood, although a Marylander, proceeded to Columbus with Captain Tyler and located there, remaining until he was appointed a clerk in the department here. Captain Tyler was the first colored man in the north to be elected, first a clerk of his state's legislature, then deputy sheriff of his county, and to later be SATISFACTION FREE FREE—50c. Bottle Cocoa Nut Oil Shampoo—FREE. Buy a 25c jar Barnard's Complexion Cream, the guaranteed remedy for rough skin and pimples, and receive absolutely free a 50 cent bottle of Barnard's Cocoanut Oil Shampoo. Present this at any of our stores. PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE. Main Store, 7th and K northwest. a-0-3-4-1. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON'S LIFE IN BOOK FORM NOW READY Dr. Washington wrote his life; it is well illustrated, showing him on the way to school; the first time a history from the cradle to the grave; it reads like a romance. This is the best book of Dr. Washington's. The publishers, Mullinikin-Jenkins Co., Warder, Bldg., Washington, D. C., are also publishing a life-size picture. Anyone wishing an agency can get outfits of both for 15 cents. Agents now selling. Please call or write. i-22-3t made secretary to the chief of police. For a number of years he was on the staff of The Daily Ohio State Journal. His death followed an illness of 18 months, caused by an accidental fall. Senator Foraker was a great admirer of Captain Tyler, and when he was elected governor of Ohio almost immediately appointed Tyler to a good position under him. Willis Mitchell, employee of the Government Printing Office here, is a nephew of the deceased. The funeral took place last Saturday in Columbus, at the St. Paul A. M. E. Church, of which the deceased had been a trustee for half a century, and an immense throng, both white and colored, was present. NOTES OF ROSETTA CAMP The Camp met on January 20, the regular meeting night. We had a large crowd out and all enjoyed the meeting. The meeting was called to order by the president. Prayer was offered by Com. Albert Humphreys, followed by the singing of the I. L. U: Come let our voices raise In thankful songs of praise From Union's might May we live as brothers kind In union strong combine United heart and mind; Unhold the right. After reading the I. L. U. Creed by Secretary Hamilton, the minutes of the last meeting were read, and report of the Yuletide Festival, the president gave permission to voluntary speeches from comrades. Comrade C. J. Coles was on hand as usual and gave a very instructive talk on the importance of real union among our race. We all enjoyed his speech. We also had a very fine speech from Comrade Daniel J. Jones which was very pointed. Those who know Comrade Jones know that he deals with facts regarding our race. Comrade Howard was on hand with his pockets full of applications. We wish he had more members like Comrade Howard; his motto: "Help us Lord to help some one else." On Thursday, the 17th, there will be an entertainment. Valentine and Donkey Party tickets are out; members are calling for more tickets every day. Benefits for sick members. We have calls every day for help, through I. L. U., and we go to the rescue of our members. Real members, read between lines. The Bee is sold at the camp and we want to send members to read The Bee. If you can't call, we will deliver it or have it sent direct from the office. Read The Bee and get the news. G. W. TOLSON. Mr. G. W. Tolson, who is an agent for Booker T. Washington's book, is making a great success of them. Mr. Tolson was born in Baltimore, Md., and went to the public schools. He enlisted in the 9th Calvary in 1892, and was honorably discharged. He then enlisted in the navy where he remained eleven years. His record THE NEW YORK TIMES in the navy was excellent. He is also a Spanish American war veteran, an Odd Fellow, and a Mason. He is now taking a course in theology under Rev. W. B. Johnson. His record as a soldier cannot be excelled. He has traveled extensively in the old world and no doubt he is a man of experience. How Should One Chase a Thousand, and Two. Put Ten Thousand to Flight Except Their Rock Had Sold Them, and the Lord Shut Them Up? Deuteronomy 32, 29 to 35. If Jesus Christ, the 'Son of God had done more than Isaiah the prophet spoke of him, the prophet would have been a liar; Isiah 6, 1.9. But he came and fulfilled the words of this prophet, speaking the words of His Father, who could not lie; Numbers 23, 19; Matthew 13, 13, 14 and 15. Also John 12, 37 to 43. These last referred to furnishes the history for the 180 denominations to conclude their arguments; for Paul, the last apostle, leaves this testimony to their fathers. Acts 28, 25, 27. Who also suffered the persecutions inflicted by the hands of the Gentiles. Acts 21, 11, 28. 36. And now there are spiritually 180 denominational rabshakies crying: Give pledges to my lord, the idolized Neb- JOHN H. BURGESS 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. uchadnezar, who cannot forget slavery on his prepared tour to draw all nations unto him. Heb. 2, 5 to 19. He shall be for bootjes. And remember his deeds to Heurta. For there are no deeds recorded more dire and dirtier than this Gentile generation with its number of denominal liars Read them: Rom. 1, 21 to 32. They are found liars, as is written: Deuteronomy 33, 28, 29. --- 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; Isalah 54:1-16; Galatations 4:25-30. And my advice to the Bull Moose prophet is, that he make the right preparation with God, if happily he might feel after Him. For He made all those things of old. Set the bounds of the habitations of the sons of Adam, as it is written: Deut. 32, 7, 8; Genesis 10, 1, 5. And Israel is His son, His first born. Exodus 4, 22: And He called His son out of Egypt; this is the Lord's doing: Matt. 21, 42, 44: This day by his works of old, Isaiah 66., 1. 2. For he had taken from among the Gentiles a people for His own name. When they separated the church by their foolish arguments; Acts 15, 1 to 10: Acts 15, 14 to 18, which numbers now 180. Peter who is called nigger could not yield to isms, and writes us: A people not considered a people, a peculiar people. 1 Peter 2, 4, 10: The people he foreknew; Romans 11, 1, 2 and 5. The remnant. That God shall call, Joel 2, 31, 32; the church of old Zion, Isaiah 52, 8, 15; Romans 15, 18, 21. Read it. HENRY H. MASON. Advt-1-t NOTES ON RACIAL PROGRESS. A Thought for the Week.—Let us emphasize the fact, and keep on encourageth it, that we must encourage trade and business development among ourselves; that we must cease more and more to be a wage-earning class; that we must buy and sell more among ourselves, so that we can have the profit that is to be made and thus make good openings for our sons and daughters to be tradesmen in their turn.—The Philadelphia Tribune. With the appointment of Mr. Charles Redmon, Knoxville, Tennessee, now has four colored policemen. Thomas Stokeley is Night Foreman in the Coonse and Caylor Ice Plant of Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. Stokeley has achieved this promotion by reason of long years of faithful work. The National Fraternal Congress will meet in Cincinnati, February 7th and 8th. This Congress represents a movement to bring about co-operation among the leading fraternal organizations of the race. The newly organized Local Negro WARE'S DEPARTMENT 1832 Fourteenth Street Full Line of Standard Makes Ladies' and Gents' Furnishing, Caps and Chic Earnestly Solicited Real Values Ware's Shoes JAMES H. UNDEBTTAKEN All Work First Class Phone North 814 Wares Dept Store Ladies Furnishings Gerits Furnishings 1832-14 NW WARE'S DEPARTMENT STORE 1832 Fourteenth Street N. W., Near T Street. Full Line of Standard Makes of Shoes for the Whole Family Ladies' and Gents' Furnishing, Hoisery and Rubber Goods, Hats, Caps and Children's Wear Earnestly Solicits Your Patronage Real Values Ware's Shoes Wear Well Honest Prices JAMES H. WINSLOW Near Falls Church, Va. 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Mr. Samuel Charles of Pensacola, Flordia, has opened an up-to-date shoe store in his city. Mr. Charles is a member of the very active Local Negro Business League in Pensacola and on the day of his opening, the League sent a large bouquet of flowers for his show-window. The business men of Atlanta, Georgia, conducted a Christmas Tree, for their employees in the Auditorium of the Odd Fellows Building. A feature of the entainment was the awarding of three prizes for the best essays on the subject of building up business and conserving trade. The Local Negro Business League of San Antonio, Texas, which was re-organized some months ago with Mr. G. W. Bouldin, editor of the Inquirer, as Secretary, has developed great --- All Goods Delivered Phone North 4926 Capt. Store Gents Furnishings 14 NW APTMENT STORE At N. 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He told of the summons and of having established the fact that the pistol had been aimed truly, the bullet putting Trask beyond the possibility of human aid. "Dr. Morgan, in what condition did you find Mr. Trask's body?" asked District Attorney Gray. "I found two bullet wounds. One was a slight flesh wound in the right shoulder caused by a grazing bullet. The other bullet entered the body just above the left breast and lodged in the heart." "That's all. Dr. Morgan," said Gray, and Arbuckle signified to the court that he did not desire to cross examine the witness. With the testimony of Dr. Morgan the case for the prosecution was closed, and Mr. Gray resigned the leading place in the proceedings to his opponent, David Arbuckle. "To the latter Judge Dinsmore said: "Proceed with the defense, Mr. Arbuckle." To this Arbuckle replied, "I'll call Miss Louis Strickland." And an attendant left the courtroom for the young daughter of the defendant. Again the orderly proceedings of the law were interrupted by impulsive action by the prisoner at the bar. The dejection which had marked him gave way to desperation mounting almost to frenzy. Predominant in his nature was the love of a father for his daughter, the love which an eminent professor, learned in literature and psychology, has declared is the purest, most disinterested affection known to human beings. With a cry Strickland sprang to his feet. His tones were broken as he addressed Judge Dinsmore. "No—your honor—don't let her testify—she's my little girl—she's all I've got left—don't let her testify." With the same cold, grave, judicial severity that had marked his admonition to Glover not to volunteer opinions Judge Dinsmore addressed the prisoner: "You must leave your case in the hands of your counsel. He will protect your interests." "I don't want to be protected; protect my little girl. Don't bring her in here!" said the unhappy father. But his voice was stilled by the sight of little Doris entering the room. The child's face brightened as her eyes fell on her father. Crying "Daddy!" she hurried to his side and put her arms around him before Arbuckle could make gentle interposition and take her away. As he separated the two Strickland said in a broken voice: "No, no; take her out of here. She's all I have left to me." His words went unheeded. "Up there, Doris," said Arbuckle to the little girl, and he took her to the witness stand. Again Strickland made a futile attempt to spare his little girl the ordal of testifying. "Your honor, I want to keep her out of this; it's the only request I've made. You're a man, your honor, a father, perhaps"— Had Judge Dinsmore's voice lost some of its judicial timbre? It seemed so to the audience, although the tones of the aged judge were still even and calm as he turned to the prisoner, and said: "I am powerless to help you. I am merely an instrument of the law which will mute out justice to you. The law must be permitted to take its course. Proceed, Mr. Arbuckle." And then Strickland seemed to realise, perhaps for the first time since his arrest, that he was but an atom in the eyes of the law—not so much a person with human feelings to be considered as a member of the community with rights to be safeguarded and with penalties to pay if he transgressed against any of the rules which society has set up for its own protection. With a gasp he sank into his chair and buried his face in his hands, permitting the examination of the child to go on without interruption. O N all within the courtroom save the judge the entrance of the child made visible impression. So fair and bright For this pretty. Whisome true Doris! Before Doris could be permitted to testify there was a legal formality to be observed. The law does not recognise the competence of a young child to give testimony unless the court is satisfied that the child has been instructed in and understands the meaning of truth telling. So District Attorney Gray, addressing the court, said: "Your honor, I respectfully ask that the competency of this child to testify be determined." Arbuckle being willing, Judge Dinsmore asked the little one: "How old are you, Doris?" "I'm going to be nine years old on the 6th of November." "And you go to school?" "Yes, sir. I was promoted. I'm in the grammar school now," replied the child. With a view to probing the child's moral training, Judge Dinsmore asked: "Did you ever go to Sunday school?" "Yes, sir. I went every Sunday before mamma went away," replied Doris. "But now Aunt Helen won't let me go because all the children talk about me and make me cry." It was in a plaintive voice that Doris told thus of the effect on her of the tragedy which had cost a man's life and had brought her beloved "daddy" into the shadow of the electric chair. Throughout life courtroom the sympathy with the little one was apparent, but Robert Strickland did not stir. "Did you learn in Sunday school that you must always tell the truth?" Judge Dinsmore continued. "Yes, sir. That's one of the Ten Commandments—"Thon shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor." That means that you should never tell a lie. Miss Weston told me that. She's my Sunday school teacher. She taught me all the Ten Commandments: Shall I say them for you?" Here, for almost the first time, a little gleam of humor darkened the tragic scene. The child's eagerness to display her accomplishment made, the judge raise his hand in affected horror as he said, "Not now," and many in the courtroom laughed. Satisfied that little Doris would tell the truth, the judge turned to District Attorney Gray and said: "I think she may testify," and to Arbuckle, "Proceed, Mr. Arbuckle." Her full name was "Doris Helen Strickland," the little girl told the lawyer, but the next question, "Who is your father?" seemed to puzzle her. Why should any one ask her who her father was when her "daddy" sat there in court in plain sight of them all? "Why, that's my daddy there!" said Doris, and she jumped from the witness chair and started toward him. Her affection for him was evident. It was plain that she reproceded the love which had made him beg so passionately that she be kept out of the case. Arbuckle stopped her and with tenderness lifted her buck into the witness chair. "Robert Strickland is your father?" he asked. "Yes, sir." And then, with careful, gentle questioning, the lawyer elicited from the little girl the story of that last evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Strickland and their little daughter. Doris remembered the night on which Mr. Trusk was shot, she told Arbuckle. Her father had been away from home, buying a house in Cleveland for them to live in. He came back that evening. Just before he returned Doris was in the sitting room, at about half past 7. She was waiting THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE UNITED STATES "I think she may testify" said Judge Dinsmore. "I think she may testify," said Judge Dinsmore. for daddy, she said, and while she was waiting she was practising her piano lesson. On the evening of June 24, tiring of her music and agitated by thoughts of her returning daddy, little Doris Strickland left the piano, crossed the room and went behind the sofa to play with her dolls. She was very quiet for a time, so quiet that her mother did not CALL OF THE CHRIST BOTH HEAD AND BODY God's Work During the Gospel Age Peculiar—Justification Now Imputed Not Actual—Roba of Christ's Righteousness—Begetting to New Nature—New Creatures Tested in Blemished Mortal Bodies—High Calling and Restitution Vastly Different—Church's Experiences Like Their Lord's. Fall River, Mass. Jan. 30.—Pastor Russell delivered an able discourse here today, from the text, "Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that we should follow His steps."—1 Peter 2:21. The Call of the Gospel Age is PASTOR RUSSELL Fall River, Mass. Jan. 30.—Pastor Russell delivered an able discourse here today, from the text, "Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that we should follow His steps." —1 Peter 2:21. The Call of the Gospel Age is unique, the Pas- tor begin. During this Age there is a different kind of justification from what the world will have during the next Age. Then, mankind will have actual perfection of body, mind and morals. But now, God has a different arrangement. From the time that we accept the Lord's conditions of complete conservation to do 'His will, we receive justification by faith—imputed justification, not actual. This imputation does not make us perfect. We have the same brain, the same mind, the same body, as before; but God reckons us righteous. The speaker then showed how this is possible. Whoever has given up his own will and been accepted of God receives a begetting of the Holy Spirit to a new nature—a spirit nature. Thus he becomes a New Creature in Christ. Old things pass away; all things become new—new hopes, aims, ambitions, etc. But this New Creature tabernacles in a blemished mortal body, in which he must develop a Christlike character. Here God's arrangement in Christ comes in. So long as we abide in Christ; the merit of His sacrifice covers us like a robe. This pure white robe is put on by all who become disciples of Jesus, and is figuratively called a wedding garment, the robe of Christ's righteousness, covering all the imperfections of the mortal body. The New Creature develops the necessary character by fighting against the encroachments of the world, the flesh, and the Adversary. He fights not with carnal weapons, but with the armor provided by God. (Ephesians 6:12-18). Surrounded on all sides by the imperfections of the old nature, and beset by temptations from without, the New Creature wages a continual warfare. He must fight a good fight, in order to come off victorious. Meantime God is not looking coldly on. As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who have become His children and are seeking to walk in His Son's steps. They are as dear to Him as the apple of His eye. He sees that nothing shall hurt them. He does not regard them as sinners now. Their imperfect flesh is covered by the robe of Christ's righteousness, but the flesh is not to be preserved. Having been presented in sacrifice, it is to be consumed—1 Corinthians 15:50. High Calling vs. Restitution. The Pastor then contrasted the High Calling of the Gospel Church with the Restitution which the world will experience during the incoming Age. It is a wrong thought to suppose that God will give the Christian the best of everything; for the mortal body and will so guard him as to prevent injury to his body. It is the New Creature which God is preparing for glory, not the natural man; and this preparation is made by means of the precious promises of the Word. Those who have accepted the High Calling cannot have Restitution. The Church have sacrificed their humanity. They have become helps of Heavenly things, have been begotten again as spirit beings, like our Lord Jesus. God delivered up Jesus freely, for us all, and permitted His enemies to ill-treat Him and finally to put Him to death. Our Lord, meantime, was demonstrating His worthiness by obedience in the things which He suffered. So will it be with the Church. Following His Steps. The remainder of the discourse consisted in a review of the three and a half years of our Lord's earthly ministry. The speaker showed that our Lord offered Himself in consecration to the Father's will and symbolized that consecration at Jordan, thus picturing both His death and His resurrection. His actual baptism was finished at Calvary. Then He ascended on High, appeared in the presence of God for His Church, and became their Surety, their Advocate with the Father. Then the Pharasman demonstrated, and God has invited the Church to become partakers of Christ's sufferings now in order to become sharers in His glory to follow. It has been an invitation, not a command. A command to sacrifice life would not be just. He has set before the Church a great prize—glory, honor and immortality. This Message He has sent forth; and wherever it goes, it appeals to certain hearts, and to those only. All these must become copies of His dear Son in character, for only such will receive the prize at the end of the way.—Romans 8:29. OBEYING GOD RATHER THAN MEN The Courage of God's Servants—St. Peter the Spokesman Before the Sanhedrin—Taught In the School o. Jesus—Wonderful Results—When to Obey Men and When to Disobey. "Watch ye stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong."—Cornishbank 16:13. T. PETER and St. John, arrested for preaching Christ as the Healer of the lame man in the Honorable were called before the Jewish High Court—the Sanhedrin, composed of seventy learned Jews. When we remember that the Apostles were illiterate fishermen, unacustomed to public speaking and to contact with the great and the learned, we may well be amazed at their courage and at the straight-forward presentation of the Gospel given by St. Peter. It astonished the Sanhedrin, too. They wished to arrange the Apostles, not for healing the lame, inn, but rather for preaching Jesus. However, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, St. Peter wisely drew attention to the fact that they were on trial really for healing the sick. Again he disowned any power on the part of himself and his companions. Admitting that they were merely ordinary men, he credited the miracle wholly to Jesus. What a lesson for all who represent the Lord as His ambassadors! How courageous indeed were the Apostle's words? He was not only preaching that Jesus was the real Messiah, whom the Jews had long expected, but he was declaring that the San hedrin had murdered Him. It was the truth, and necessarily uttered. To have evaded the point would have shown fear; and the apostles would have failed to make a proper impression on the Sanhedrin and the auditors. How hedrin had murdered Him. It was the truth, and necessarily uttered. To have evaded the point would have shown fear; and the Apostles would have failed to make a proper impression on the Sanhedrin and the auditors. How much St. Peter crowded into a few words, according to this record! He identified Jesus the Nazarene, whom they had crucified, as the One whom God had manifestly approved in the raising of Him from the dead, and as the Messiah. St. Peter quoted from David's prophecy (Psalm 118:22), saying, "This is the Stone which was set at nought of you builders, but which is become the Head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is none other name under Heaven given amongst men whereby we must be saved." If there was a force and sting in these words to his hearers it was because they were seriously in the wrong. How fortunate it would have been for them if they had been humble-hearted, like those who heard St. Peter on Pentecost! But, alas! education, honor of men, high station, often put the possessors of these advantages, at a disadvantage. Pride, self-conceit, hinder many from receiving the simple Message of the Gospel. Perceiving the boldness of St. Peter and St. John, and noting that, they were ignorant and unlearned men, the Sanhedrin marveled, and "took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus." They knew of His power with the people through the Spirit of God and of His straight-forward presentation of the Truth. They recognized these men as of the same character—as filled with Jesus' Spirit. To this day this is true of His followers. All of the Lord's people should cultivate such a spirit as to be copies of Jesus and of the faithful Apostles. The Sanhedrin were perplexed as they perceived that the disciples had really turned the tables upon them and charged them publicly with being the murderers of the Son of God, the Messiah. They could say nothing. So they put forth the Apostles from their midst, that they might discuss the case privately. They could not deny the miracle, and they were afraid lest talk of this kind about Jesus and about themselves as being His murderers should spread amongst the peo- they put to the Apostles from their midst, that they might discuss the case privately. They could not deny the miracle, and they were afraid lest talk of this kind about Jesus and about themselves as being His murderers should spread amongst the people. They thought best to let the disciples go, charging them, threatening them, not to preach any more in the name of Jesus. Courage in Prescribing the Gospel. Then was shown the marvelous courage of the Apostles. 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The cop, thinking that the "goat" had escaped, executed a flanking and enveloping movement and captured the animal. Believing it was the official "goat," the officer had prepared for desperate resistance, but immediate surrender was made. He found that he had captured a possum of enormous size. The possum was placed under arrest, taken to the station house and a charge of prowling entered against him. Not being able to explain his presence in the heart of the city and especially at the Elks club, the possum was condemned to execution and fell into the clutches of the colored janitor of the city hall. TREED BLACK CAT. Hunters Thought It- Possum and Waited All Night. Saylersville, Ky.-Recently J. S. Adams with his two sons, Carl and Buny; went opossum hunting. They started about 9 o'clock, and about 12 o'clock his wife began to get uneasy, and still they did not come home. Next morning she, went out and got the neighbors to make a search for them, and while she was getting breakfast abe looked up the hill and saw them coming. When his wife asked him what had delayed him he said: "We were on the hill when the dog made a dive into the underbrush and then treed something. We went to the tree and thought it was a coon, and we lay down on the leaves and went to sleep. The next morning we saw that we had treed a big black cat instead of a coon." "LITTLE PIPES" PLENTY. But "Soup" Ran Low—Slang of Wet Goode, Drummer. Drumright, Okla.—In the code of the whisky peddlers and runners throughout the oil fields "big pipe" means quart bottles of whisky, and "little pipe" means pints. Beer is called "soup" when telegrams are sent or when it is ordered by telephone. The code was revealed when a dealer at Wirt ordered by telephone from Waurika and got the wrong man on the wire. "I have plenty of 'big pipe.'" he said, "but I am entirely out of 'little pipe,' and you may send along some 'soup.'" The man who received the message made inquiries and learned that the order was for whisky and beer in the code. Allentown, Pa.—A unique enterprise in Lehightown county is the skunk farm of Solomon Hausman, near Bittner's corner, in Lowhill township. A vigorous man of forty, Mr. Hausman looks more like a successful country doctor than a farmer and in addition to being a successful agriculturist is a prosperous dealer in skins. One of his cherished possessions is a valuable overcoat made of raccoon skins which he himself shot or trapped. The growing scarcity of furs and their rapid increase in price were Mr. Hausman's motives in making the experiment of a skunk farm, cut out of ten acres of his estate. Last year he killed sixty skunks for market, but this year expects about 400. He has been successful in bringing them around to the desired color and believes that by another year he will have 90 per cent of them pure black. The blacks are the most valuable, their skins at present commanding $3 each, while those striped or mixed with white are quoted at $1.50 and less. The skunk farm is not a picturesque place, consisting chiefly of holes in the ground, with boxes here and there for houses. There is but one litter a year, which runs from eight to ten kittens. In December the fur bearers are ready for slaughter. The skunks must be fed once a day, and Mr. Hausman has discovered that the food they like best and on which they thrive best is boiled potatoes. QUAIL IN POULTRY YARD. Delaware Farmer Finds Fourteen, Who Make Themselves at Home. Bridgeville, Del.-Henry Savage, a Nantucket Hundred farmer, has a covey of quail and has become so attached to them that they will be spared from the hunter's gun, and be intends making a business of raising them for the market. Recently Savage went out into his poultry yard and was astonished to find fourteen quail feeding with his chickens. At night they went in the poultry house and huddled in a corner, while the chickens took their accustomed roosts. Eagle a Mascot In Navy. Norfolk, Va.-A live American eagle has been added to the zoological collection of the navy. It is the only eagle in the navy and is the mascot of the crew of the battleship New Hampshire. The eagle was trapped by members of the crew in Dismal swamp. SKIN WHITE. J. W. King of Bradford, a number of his collecting how he turned a knife as the result of an treated a colored woman freezing one leg from the ankle with ether, or so," said Dr. King, in my office and said: NINETY-TV 7; RECHRISTENED. others Is Grows New Dentist's Visit Many Tail Teeth A San France Feathers, nim prominent in Great North exposition, guarded and service. BENETT VILLAGE — Chief Many Tall two years of age and the Indian colony of the railway's exhibit at the sessions a single tooth, ittered by many years. brother may have his why not the Indian, to father in Washington, things that are good?" and chief. eothers conferred with it and now, that Many has been measured up of pearles his tribe has on "Grows New Teeth." MESSENGER "BOY" Uncle John Speeda With at Eighty-four. Snowy Haire Telegra Lulling. Te city probably being the oi the world. ho works for 8 a. m. until sages from o other. Luling, Te. - J. E. Palmer of this city probably enjoys the distinction of being the oldest messenger "boy" in the world. . . the age of eighty-four ho works for he Western Union from 8 a. m. until 1 p. m. delivering messages from o. o. end of the city to the other. Palmer was born in Flemingsburg, Ky., Jan. 2. 1832, and fought all through the civil war. Uncle John, as he is better known came to Caldwell county in 1818. He is snowy haired and slightly out. U. S. SU MARINES ARE BUILT THE STRONGEST Our Undersea Craft Beat Those of Other Nations. Washington - Whatever else may be said of the shipline torpedo boats of the United States, naval experts familiar with it is type of craft are confident that the underwater boats, of no other nation are built on stronger lines. In fact, naval officers say that none of the great world powers requires the construction of submarines to resist anything like the great water pressure that is required of American submarines. Submarines built for the American navy must have a hull strength sufficient to resist the pressure of the ocean at a depth of 300 feet. Before these delicate craft are accepted they must have withstood pressure at a depth around 210 feet, which is deemed sufficient, but must be strong enough to go much lower. British and German submarines are not required to stand pressure at 300 feet, the requirement, usually running around 200 feet. German submarines, as a rule, are tested at a depth around 150 feet and those of the British navy sometimes at a greater depth. Of all submarine defects those affecting the propelling engines have been most numerous and bothersome. The development of this type of engine has been very gradual. Until very recently, however, engine trouble has been of common occurrence in submarines, and the work of construction has been delayed more by engine defects probably than from all other defects combined. For example, while the contracts for submarines usually call for delivery within two years, it has been understood at all times that the vessels could not be completed and delivered in that time, and the reason given always has been the engines. It is believed, however, that the submarine engines have been so far perfected that from now on delivery of the boats may be confidently expected within the contract period. Naval experts concede that Germany may have a superior submarine engine. While deeply regretting the loss of the F-4, with its crew of twenty-two men, naval officers take pride in the fact that that was the only fatal accident to an American submarine, while similar accidents have happened to the submarines of the big European nations on more than one occasion: But submarine cruising is hazardous at best. The structure of a submarine is necessarily delicate. Any one of many things might be responsible for wrecking an underwater boat. Cow Prefers Pear Diet. Hood River, Ore.—E Reeve Claxton, an orchardist on the west side, has a cow that has been expensive to keep this summer. Mr. Claxton figures that the cost of the cow's feed, including fifty boxes of the d'Anjou pears, has been about $112.50. RECORD BELL RINGER. South Bend (Ind.) Soxton Pulled at Rate of 755 Miles In Seventeen Years. South Bend, Ind.-Seventeen years as sexton at St. Patrick's Catholic church in this city, pulling the rope on the great bell at the church more than 750 miles in that time, is the unusual record which has just been completed by Charles S. Schubert. He has rung the bell for practically 7,900 services. He has averaged one service a day through the year and three times on Sunday, making an annual total of 420 services. In addition to this, Schubert has rung the bell three times a day for the angelus. For each service he rings the bell twice. He averages ringing the bell six times on week days and aine on Sunday. Therefore in a year, averaging "twenty-five strokes to the pull for the 2,346 times he rings the bell annually, he would give the bell 65,650 strokes. Now, in each pull he jerks the rope four feet, making 234-600 feet annually, or 3,988,200 feet, or 755$^2$ miles in seventeen years. GRANDPA OF WOLVES. Caught by a Wisconsin Sheriff at Twin Lakes, Weighed 119 Pounds. Rhinelander, Wls.-The largest timber wolf ever seen in the county was trapped by Deputy Sheriff Andrew Anderson near Twin Lakes. The deputy brought the animal's body to Gagen, where he had it on display for several days. Mr. Anderson, who has trapped for forty years and has captured more wild animals than almost any man in the state, declares that he has never before seen a wolf anywhere near as large. Weighing 119 pounds, the body measured six feet from the end of the nose to the tip of the tail. The animal was three feet in height and had been caught in a trap before, the right forefoot having been clipped off. BLIND COUPLE MARRIED. Both Born Sightless, They Are Happy Now—Attracted by Her Voice. New-Artized by Voice. Lafayette, Ind.—Without even having seen each other, love came to Ella Reeves of Lafayette and Frank J. Wagner of Terre Haute, and still without ever looking into each other's eyes they were quietly married here recently by Thomas Bridges, justice of the peace. Both are blind and have been so from birth. Wagner is a piano tuner. He came here on a visit, met Miss Reeves and fell in love with her voice. He made the trip here for his marriage without assistance, and the blind husband and wife, after a short stay here, will journey alone to Terre Haute for residence. CO-ED'S HUBBY WAS "MADE TO ORDER" Evanston, Ill.-Mrs. Howard Osborn, college bride of Northwestern university, always said if she married at all she'd marry a model man. Having no respect for what modern civilization is producing in the way of manly perfection; she proceeded to model a man after her own liking. Result: She's now the bride of a handsome young collegian, first in athletics, first in scholarship, first in the hearts of his fellow students at Northwestern. The college bride's plan has Mrs. E. H. Harriman's million dollar scheme for perfecting the human race beaten by a whole generation. Mrs. Harriman's perfect man will not arrive until 1980; Mrs. Osborn's is a 1915 model. And he owes his model character not to science, but to romance. When Osborn came from Coldwater, Mich., to Northwestern university to "work his way through college" the first co-ed he became interested in was Mildred Lamke. Mildred didn't knit him a rose colored tie, nor did she embroider college pennants for him, but she did take a great interest in his diet, in his manner of living and his plan of study. The very first present she gave him—three days after their first meeting—was this set of rules: Rise at 6 in the morning. Cold shower bath and exercise every morning. Breakfast on dry toast and coffee. Pay close attention to co-eds. No smoking, no drinking, no loafing, no overeating. Sleep eight hours out of twenty-four. Practice daily in athletic field. Practise daily in athletic field. Howard followed every rule faithfully for four years. When he was graduated last June he had a gold medal for athletics, a gold medal for scholarship, several medals for minor achievements—and the most popular girl in college for his promised bride. Kept a Minute Record. Minneapolis, Minn. - When Elmer Norton was arrested for begging a charge of vagrancy was placed against him by Detective T. J. Kelly. The detective searched the one legged man and found a little book bound in red leather in Norton's pocket, which showed that he not only kept a minute record of every mile traveled, every cent spent for transportation and every person who donated to him, but that he also kept other records the meaning of which the police can only hazard a guess. JOSEPH H. STEWART, ATTORNEY. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. Thomas E. Gardne, Plaintiff, vs. The Unknown Heirs-at-law of James Bruce, deceased, their devisees, affenances, and grievances. Defendants. No. 33,991 Equity Doc. 72. The object of this suit is to obtain a decree good of record a title in fee simple in the plaintiff by adverse possession in and to the following described real estate in the District of Columbia, to wit, lot numbered Ten (10) in Frank J. Hewston's subdivision of a tract of land called "Bruce Hill" on Stanton Road near Whitestown as the same is recorded in County Book 20, page 75, of the records of the Surveyor's Office of the District of Columbia. On motion of the complainant, it is this 20th day of January, 1916, ordered that the defendants cause their appearance to be entered herein on or before the first rule day occurring after the expiration of three months from this date, otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided, that a copy of this order be published once a month for three successive months in the Washinton Law Reported and The Washinton Bee, before said day. THOS. H. ANDERSON, Justice. A True Copy Test: KLEIN'S RAPID SHOE CO. Texas White Oak Leather is Used exclusively. Men's Soles Sewed, 50c As good or better as sold elsewhere for 75c All makes of the famous 50c Bubber Heels, Reduced to 35c Use our prompt delivery service, FREE. Main 988 Work called for and delivered same day. Free Parcel Post Delivery On All orders. Work done in 15 minutes while you wait. KLEIN'S RAPID SHOE REPAIR CO. 736 14th Street northwest; Phone Main 988. 714 Ninth street northwest. Phone Main 7172. Open day and night—Livery and Chapel—Prompt Services JOHN T. STEWART Undertaker and Embalmer 30 H Street N. E. Phone Lin. 3718 Wash. D. C. THE ACME DRUG STORE Clair & Clair, Props. N. J. Ave. & L St., N. W. Washington, D. C. JUSTH'S OLD STAND. If you like to pay more for what you buy, this is a fine store to stay away from, as we are known as the low-price store where a man saves cash, all velvet in your jeans; and here's what it means, a fine grade tailored suit that has been slightly used: $5 buys great big value. One price, Justh's Old Stand, 619 D. RELIABLE MEAT MARKET. H: Katz, Prop. 1941 9th Street N. W. Corner 9th St. and Florida Ave. Phone North 1269. Phone M 2738. STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE. Atlanta, Ga.-At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Standard Life Insurance Co., Emmett J. Scott was elected a director to succeed the late M. C. B. Mason. Pupils wanted for embroidery and music. $2.00 per month. Will call to the home if desired. J. GERTRUDE BANKS, 1937 Ninth Street N. W. Phone N 4326J 1214 Everts street northeast, seven rooms and bath; modern improvements. Ideal suburban home. Large back yard for fowls. Apply 2422 K St. N. W. Call W. 71. J-15 to F-5 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. Old Time London Bank Clerks. Formerly the dress of the ordinary bank clerk was knee breeches, silk stockings, shoes with silver buckles, tail coat and often a white tie. Messrs. Coutts drew the line at the clean shave and a frock coat. Hirsute ornaments were regulated by strict orders from headquarters, beards or the mustache not being tolerated for many years. Nearly every one walked to and from business at that time, three, four or five miles being no uncommon distance. One gentleman lived in Friday street, Cheapside. He used to saunter down to the bank about 8:30 in dressing gown and slippers, sign the "appearance book" and then return home to shave and breakfast at his leisure—London Express. VOTE BENEFIT TO WOMAN AND STATE National Democratic Committeeman John Pattison Asserts Women Improved Them In Tone and Character Another Declares Voting Is Human Right -Has Helped Washington. Washington.—One of the best ways to find out how equal suffrage works is to listen to what the people in the equal suffrage states have to say about woman suffrage. The testimony of Mr. John Pattison, national Democratic committeeman of Washington, carries weight not only on account of Mr. Pattison's position, but because it is founded on facts and not on theories. When Mr. Pattison was interviewed he confessed frankly that at first he was opposed to woman suffrage on sentimental grounds. He had been taught to put woman on a pedestal, and he didn't just see how he was going to keep her on a pedestal if she persisted, in going to the polls. He now acknowledges that to have been a false alarm and says that if a return to the old order of things were put to the voters today 90 per cent of the male voters would vote for woman suffrage. In a long and intimate connection with politics he has seen the convention halls and polls, "which formerly, were too often the scene of drunkenness and violence, improve in tone and character by the presence of the women delegates and voters." Women, he finds, have shown an active and helpful interest in civics and school matters. In municipal affairs they are keen, earnest workers, but national politics they are inclined to leave to the men. When, Mr. Pattison was reminded that opponents of woman suffrage in the east held that equal suffrage had proved harmful to the western states, he negatived the idea emphatically. "It has been the best thing that has ever happened to us," said Mr. Pattison. "Our women of the west are the best mothers in the world, the best wives in the world, the sweetest sweet-hearts in the world." "Why shouldn't they be?" was the way Mr. Charles Lund, former chairman of the state Republican committee, answered the question, "Should women vote?" "They are just as capable of voting as the average man; they have the same brains, the same interests, the same feelings and prejudices. Suffrage, has been a good thing for Washington, and it has been a good thing for the women. There have been no radical changes, but there has been a perceptible improvement in the tone of politics." Mr. Arthur Lee, president of the school board of Spokane, had this to say on woman suffrage: "If the women of Washington want the responsibility of the ballot the men of Washington want them to have it. Equally suffrage is still a comparatively recent innovation in Washington, and it is hardly fair to judge women's capacity for government in the few years that they have had an opportunity to voice their opinions. But it certainly has not worked any harm to the government and in instances has been of real benefit." Mr. Charles S. Albert, attorney for the Great Northern railroad, in indorsing woman suffrage says: "Some people seem to have an idea that voting is a ceremony; that people perform laboriously, with much expenditure of time and energy. All we do in Washington is 'to go first to the primaries, the woman with her shopping bag or sometimes with her market basket, and the man with his newspaper, and when we get to the primaries if we don't know anything about the candidates we inquire from some one who does know, the women asking questions just as the men do. Then he trots off to his office and she to her shopping or to her home, and we don't consume any more of our time with politics until election day. Then we go cast our votes. It really is very easy—not exactly an arduous and nerve racking performance to ruin a woman's character or break down her health. We believe in equal suffrage in Washington, just as we believe in wives and homes and children." WAHB, THE BEAR, SLAIN. Grizzly Famous In Story Killed on Wyoming Ranch. Cody, Wyo. - Wahb, the big bear made famous in stories by Ernest Seeton Thompson is dead. His long career was ended a few days ago by A. A. Anderson, who owns the ranch on which the animal lived. It was from Mr. Anderson's ranch that Mayor Mitch of New York hunted bears last spring. Mr. Anderson has killed four bears during the summer, all on his own ranch. For years it has been the desire of Mr. Anderson to kill Wahb, but the animal always succeeded in outwitting the hunters. An Indian Princess Dead. Wabash, Ill.-Kill so Zuah, a Miami Indian princess, reputed to be 105 years old, died at her home, near her. She had been ill for several weeks. A son, Anthony (White Loon) Revarre, and a daughter (Happy Fawn) Johnson, were with the aged princess when she died. THOS. H. ANDERSON, Justice. True Copy st: J. R. YOUNG, Clerk. By F. E. CUNNINGHAM, Asst. Clerk. JOSEPH H. STEWART, Attorney for Plaintiff. j8-12t All Prices in Plain Figures Open Charge Accounts With Small Weekly or Monthly Payments GROSSY We have a number of Dressing Tables, in oak and mahogany; with beveled French plate mirrors. To be closed out at very low prices. $30 Style in Mahogany ... $21.50 $14.50 Style in G. Oak ... $12.50 A A large line of Princess Dressers, in oak, mahogany and circassian walnut. $17.50 Styles Now $12.50 $21.50 Styles Now $14.75 $35.00 Styles Now $22.50 RVGS Room-size Seamless Tapestry Rugs; handsome patterns and colorings. Reduced From $15.00 to $8.95 All our Carpets are made, lined and laid free—no charge for waste in cutting to match figures. This means a saving of 15c to 25c a yard. GROGAN'S