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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper-That's THE BEE VOL. XXXVI, NO. 43 WASHINGTON, D.C. SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 191 REPUBLICANS MEET The Winning Ticket Launched—Executive Committee of the Capital City Republican Clubs Names its Ticket W. Calvin Chase and Robert I. Miller for Defeate, and Judge Albert B. Hayes and Dr. Albert R. Collins as Alternates—The Ticket Given a Royal Ovation—Rev. W. H. Jernigan and S. L. Corrothers Speak—Many New Members. The assembly room of the executive committee of the Capital City United Republic Clubs was a scene of enthusiasm last Monday night When Chm. W. Calvin Chase called the committee to order. Dr. Samuel M. Pierre acted as secretary. The committee appointed at a meeting of March 13th to collect a ticket was as follows; C. Williams, chairman; J. Poisson, P. W. Frisby, A. W. Scott, Dr. Sumner G. Holmes, Shelby J. Davidson, Dr. W. L. Smith, J.Edward Young, Judge E. M. Hewlett and Dr. S. L. Corrothers. This committee by its chairman reported as follows: Sub-committee of the United Republican Club of the District of Columbia called to order in room 8, by the chairman, Mr. C. S. Williams, at 3:25 p. m. By unanimous consent, Dr. S. G. Holmes was elected secretary of subcommittee. The members of the subcommittee are as follows: Judge Hewlett, Rev. Corrothers, Dr. Smith, Chas. S. Williams, chairman ex-officio. Several names were submitted for delegates and alternates; general discussion on the possibility of the campaign was indulged; Chase was the favorite in the discussion. A union of Miller and Chase was generally decided. Meeting adjourned to meet March 17, 1916. March 17, 1916. Sub-committee of United Republican Club met at the office of Lawyer Scott, 503 D street northwest, time, 3:30 p. m. Lawyer P. W. Frisby was made temporary chairman by unanimous consent. Motion, that Mr. R. I. Miller and Mr. W. Calvin Chase for delegates to the National Republican Convention from the District of Columbia, indorsed by United Republican Clubs, was carried, on motion by Rev. Corrothers, was seconded by Mr. Berkeley. It was further agreed that Arthur B. Hayes and Arthur R. Collins be the alternates. Meeting adjourned to report Monday at Winslow's Hall at 7:30 p. m. The report of the committee was unanimously adopted, after which Rev. W. H. Jernigan, of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, was introduced and in eloquent terms endorsed the ticket that was reported by the committee. He assured, the committee that he as well as his friends would do everything to elect this ticket. On motion of Attorney C. S. Williams, the following members were appointed to confer with seven members from the executive committee of the United Republican Clubs: William, chairman; Dr. M. Pierre, Judge 0. M. Hewlett, Attorney P. W. Frisbie, J. C. Young, Dr. W. L. Smith, Dr. Sumner Holmes and C. R. Berkeley. Rev. S. L. Corrothers was introduced and made an enthusiastic speech. Addresses were made by Peyton Harvey, Rev. W. A. Morton, F. B. Allen, Charles L. Skinner and others. The Joint committee of both organizations met Wednesday afternoon in the headquarters of the United Republican Clubs and organized, by electing MORE TO COME CONSOLIDATED COMMITTEES. Attorney Armond W. Scott chairman of the Consolidated Executive Committee of the Capital City and United Republican Clubs. The chairman appointed the following committees: Miss Chairman, John T. C. Newswin, Winslow M. Munsey, Rev. C. A. DeVaughn. Decorations: Chairman, C. A. Berkley, Frederick Brooks, Dr. W. L. Smith. Speakers: Chairman, Judge E. M. Hewlett, C. S. Williams, Perrie W. Frisby. Organization: Chairman, Moses Murcha, and one member from the 22 districts, with Charles L. Skinner assistant organizer. Halls: Chairman, Attorney Perrie W. Frisby, Rev. C. H. Smith, A. C. Ross. Public Comfort: Chairman, J. E. Young. Committee on organization for young voters: Chairman, Charles L. Skinner. Committee on Publicity: Henry Clark, chairman; John T. C. Newsom, Perrie W. Frisby. Attorneys Charles S. Williams and Harry Mark were selected as manager. This was the most harmonious meeting of the two organizations. Both candidates, Messrs. Miller and Chase were present and acquiesced in the committee's plans. The committee adjourned to meet every Monday afternoon at three o'clock until the closing of the campaign. It was also decided to perfect a permanent organization. MINISTERIAL CONGRESS Rev. S. L. Corrothers' Great Ministerial Meeting—Speech of Rev. W. Bishop Johnson Electrifies the Assembly. The largest ministerial meeting that has ever been held was the one called by Rev W. Bishop Johnson, the great orator, at his church last Wednesday night. Aside from the great number of ministers present, there were fully five hundred other republicans present, headed by that great organizer of republicans, Moses Mucha. The meeting was called to order by Dr. Johnson, who in a brief speech, introduced Rev S. L. Corrothes, former pastor of the Galbraith Church. In opening the meeting Dr. Corrothes stated out of thirty-two ministers only two had declined to endorse the regular republican ticket headed by Miller and Chase. For 30 minutes this great agitator discussed existing conditions party and the country and impressed the people to go forth to night and herald in the most corners of Washington. Attorney C. L. Williams was next introduced. He paid his respects to the Bull Moose ticket. Dr. W. B. Johnson, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, was the next speaker. He paid a high compliment to candidates Miller and Chase which was received with uproarous applause. For five seconds the applause was deafening. Judge E. M. Hewlett was next introduced, who also created the wildest enthusiasm. He called for a rising vote on the ticket and with the exception of two Bull Moose spectators in the house, the vote was unanimous for actual count. Rev H. H. Wyle, of Philadelphia, came all the way to this city to speak for the Miller and Chase ticket. His address was greeted with applause. Rev. Simon P. W. Drew, of the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, also delivered a speech of endorsement. He was loudly applauded. At the conclusion of the speech making. Rev. Drew offered a resolution endorsing the entire ticket. Vote the Regular United Republican ticket, for delegates and alternates to the Republican National Convention, Chicago, Ill. June 7, 1916. For delegates, Robert I. Miller and W. Calvin Chase, Attorneys-at-law. For alternates, Judge A. B. Hayes and Dr. Albert R. Collins. After which Dr. Drew announced a meeting to be held in Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, N street between Ninth and Tenth streets northwest, Monday evening, March 27th. Mrs. Helen A. Davis will be one of the speakers. JIM CROW IN A ATLANTA NE GRO SCHOOL OF LEARNING. It is hardly credulous, and yet the long and continued murmurings of an aggrieved community make it certain that there is Jim Crow practice of one kind in one of the departments of one of our Negro schools of learning that the sons of free men will not always tolerate. Spelman Seminary is the largest school for Negro girls in the world, so far as we know. It was therefore right and proper that Mr. Rockefeller and other northern philanthropists lavish gifts for its maintenance. But if these gifts have been made with the understanding that that institution and its patrons otherwise are to be taught that there are places, practices and professions that are the peculiar heritages of another race than blacks, we are of the opinion that such gifts are of more bindrance than help, and those who foster such teachings would serve their community better by their absence than be their presence. Spelman Seminary has a hospital department established especially for Negro patients, presumably its own pupils and teachers. The strange thing about this Negro hospital, with Negro patients and Negro nurses, is that no Negro physician can operate on his own patient if that patient chooses to go there while the operation is to be performed, but he may only sit by and see the operation performed by a white physician, who may be his inferior in the work to be done as well as the practice and experience. It is said that any white physician who has a patient who becomes an inmate of Spelman Hospital may perform the operation, but in no case may a black physician, however fit Out of Atlanta's half hundred Negro physicians, not one is permitted to operate on his patients if they go to Spelman Hospital. If Prof. John Hope must be operated upon and he desires the accommodations at Spelman Hospital, the institution will not permit his family physician to do the work within its walls if he is a Negro physician. His family physician may have graduated and had training in the best schools and hospitals of Europe as well as this country, but if he is a Negro he can not operate on his Negro patients in this Negro institution. Were I such a patient I had rather whack my leg off with my own hand than be subjected to such Jim Crowism. Dr. E. R. Carter and Prof. John Hope will do well to put a ban on this kind of practice in the institution which they, as well as the people of this community, have so long and lovingly fostered. We expect such treatment from the authorities of the Grady Hospital, because such is in keeping with southern customs and traditions, but we do not expect such in those institutions which were established in a spirit contrary to these customs and traditions—From the Atlanta Post. Vote the Miller and Chase ticket. It is the ticket for for loyal republicans to support. WASHINGTON, D.C.: SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 191 GOV. FRANK B. WILLIS His Disregard for Justice—Congress Refused to be Influenced—Violates Rules of English Grammar. Washington, D. C. March 20th, 1916. To the Editor of The Bee: A counsellor having a cause in hand, whether it be a good one or whether it be a bad one, prepares his case with care and argues his pleadings upon the foundation he lays and the merits of the case. If he loses his case he accepts, to all intents and purposes, his defeat with grace and equanimity. Not so with the peti-fogger. He resents defeat, indulges his passion and indictively endeavors to accomplish by force what he cannot secure by reason. Aroused by Representative Borland's disregard of justice to 35,000 clerks in the executive department of the government, his colleagues who had before them his proposition to add one hour to the work-day of the clerks, like a woman in her fury, "What time she lifeth up herself on high she scorneth the horse and his ride," they refused to be influenced by his vibratory sound of the chord of race prejudice, the injustice to the clerks themselves and the ill-prepared adjunct to the Appropriation Bill and knocked it out as not germane to the matter under consideration. Nothing could have happened to increase the inflamed irre of Representative Borland or to stir his passion more than the defeat of his first "rider." Bugging with indignation at the ridicule of the Committee, of the Whole in rejecting his amendment to the Appropriation Bill. Mr. Borland with as little heed and less care, offered a substitute that not only violated the rules of English grammar, but, in fact, was more drastic and malignant than his former "rider," and which the chairman held germane. He felt with the chairman's support, like his satanic majesty in Paradise Lost, when he proclaimed: "Powers and dominions, deities of heaven For, since no deep within her gulf can hold immortal vigor, though oppressed and fallen, I give not heaven (rider) for lost. From the descent (destination) Colestia virginity, virginity, virginity, will oppress. More glorious and more dread than trom_up fall (defeat). And trust themselves to fear no second fate. Me, though just right, and fixed the laws of heaven Did first create your leader, next free United Republican Clubs Will Announce Their Ticket for Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the National Republican Convention, Which is to Meet in the City of Chicago, Ill., June 7, 1916 W. CALVIN CHASE. Chairman; SHELBY J. DAVIDSON, Secretary; DR. SAMUEL M PUFRE. Asst. Secretary of the Executive Committee. BORLAND'S RIDER: With what besides in counsel or in fight. Ifath been achieved of merit? Yet tuts, loss. Thus far at east recovered, hath much more Established in a safe unenvied throne, Yielded with full consent." Heaven unwound his colleagues to his aid and permitted by the rules of the House to debate the substitute, Mr. Borland, in the language of Milton, said: "All is not lost; the unconquerable will. And study of revenge, immortal hate. And what else is not to be overcome," are still ours: "We now return BEE 3 To claim our just inheritance of old Surer to prosper with prosperity Could have assured us; and by what best way. Whether of open war or covert guile. We now debate; who can advise may speak." And after much debate, and more overwhelming than at first, Mr. Borland's colleagues said: "We will sing unto the Lord, for He hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his 'rider' hath He thrown into the sea." And the committee by a decisive vote rejected the substitute. Vet, clinging to the only remaining straw, Mr. Borland moved to recommit the bill with instructions to report the same back forthwith with an amendment requiring no part of any amount in the bill should be used to pay salaries of for personal services in any elective department of the government in the city of Washington which did not require eight hours of day. The previous question was demanded and the amendment for the third time was killed. So in this legislation the country has been shown how unfit and incompetent some of their legislators are; and how frequently bills are passed without due consideration given them, even in the committee room, before they are voted on and enacted into laws of the land. The colleagues of Mr. Borland have been benefited by this exposure of indifference and carelessness in leg islating. "And they shall be as mighty men, which (read down their enemies in the mire of the streets) in battle; and they shall fight because the Lord is with them, and the 'riders' on horses shall be confounded," when an attempt is made again to injustice and wrong in the Congress. H. E. BARNETT. HOW SENATOR EDGE VIEWED Colored Citizenship Four Years Ago Long Before He Could Have Seri- ously Considered Being a Candidate for Governor. May 21st, 1912. Mr. J. A. Lightfoot. Republican League, Atlantic City. Dear Mr. Lightfoot: I was much pleased to receive a copy of the resolution adopted by your conference some time ago and I desire to take this opportunity to place myself squarely on record, absolutely favoring the very proper consideration of your race, which you ask, on the part of men in public life. It has always been my pleasure during my career in public office to in every way possible advance the interests of your race. Living, as I do, in Atlantic City, where we have a larger colored population in proportion than perhaps any other city north of Washington. I have had every opportunity to observe with much interest the steady advance made by your people. I have had the opportunity on many occasions to point out the strides you have made in our vicinity and the fact that you are given every opportunity, as you should be, to develop and benefit your people. I am glad to see you organizing in this way for it is only in organization that you can accomplish the things that you desire to accomplish. Both in the House and Senate I have frequently voted for measures in your interest and expect to have the pleasure of continuing to do so. I appreciate the personal support that your members have given me and trust, as stated, that I may have additional opportunity to help you secure the commendable legislation as set forth in your resolutions. Resolutions calling forth Senator Edge's letter adopted by New Jersey Negro Republican League at Atlantic City, N. J., April 17th, 1912: Resolutions. Whereas, We, the citizens of the state of New Jersey and of the United States, have gathered in this conference-assembled, in order to perpetuate the principles of free government, to instill in the hearts of our fellowmen a higher regard and love of our common country, to promote the principles of the great republican party as well as to commemorate the memory of the great founders of the party, to secure to the negro voters of New Jersey due recognition and patronage for their support rendered toward the success of the party, to voice a protest against the advance of lynching and mob violence. Be it resolved: That Whereas various state legislatures and courts have violated and ignored the fundamental principles of this republican form of government by denying to the negro citizens of these United States those sacred rights of life, liberty, privileges and immunities guaranteed by the federal constitution, and permanently secured by its amendments, by enacting and confirming Jim Crow car laws, disfranchisement and lynching; and Whereas, the United States Supreme Court has interpreted the said constitution and the amendments thereto belonging to the true intent of its founders and the spirit and tenor of the instrument itself, in that it has decreed and adjudged that the said court and chief magistrate is without power to enforce the rights thereto expressed in contradiction to the doctrine laid down in the case of Neal or Delaware, 103 U.S., which declares that the 14th and 15th amendments secure to those citizens rescued from oppression all of the civil rights, responsibilities and privileges existing as requisite to the citizenship of any individual or class of people of the United State and which is supported by the principles enunciated by Justice Story in the case Briggs vs. Commonwealth, wherein he held that whenever the constitution conferred a right, the power to enforce and protect the same is an implication requisite to its establishment. He it resolved, that this conference goes on record as opposed to the endorsement of any candidate for the Presidency, Senator or Representative of the United States until they and each of them pledge to the colored voters of this country and the state representatives pledge to the colored voters of this state, a plank in the national platform of his or their party against lynching, disfranchise or any laws encroaching upon or violating the sacred rights of citizenship, supported by a message from the President and executed by an enactment by Congress giving the United States Supreme Court power to enforce all rights guaranteed by the said federal constitution and originate, codification, jury and punishment, or the appointment of a Federal judiciary that will interpret the said constitution in accordance with the intent of the founders thereof; and that; We further place ourselves on record as being opposed to any candidate, be he democrat or republican, who shall neglect to adopt or pledge his support for the adoption of the principles of this resolution and expressing our desires for the welfare of the negro as citizens and voters. Come to Grand Army Hall Tuesday evening, April 4th, to the big republican rally. IS NOT A CANDIDATE IS NOT A CANDIDATE HARRY WARDMAN Will not be a Candidate—Ex-President Roosevelt a Menace to Good Government and Party Success—His Letter to Aaron Bradshaw. Harry Wardman has announced that he is compelled to decline permission to his friends to use his name as candidate for District delegate to the republican national convention. This declination, which is contained in a letter under date of March 9 to Aaron Bradshaw, is due, he states, to the demands of his business interests. "In making public this declination," writes Mr. Wardman, "it appears to me but just that I should use you as the medium of my communication, as you have for years represented 'all that the republicanism stands for, never faltering your allegiance to the best traditions and ideals of the party. I have a fixed conviction that our party will return to power and equally confident am I that its local interests will be safe in your experienced keeping. I pledge you, the friend of the regular republican ticket, my qualified support, and I earnestly wish you success." Opposed to Roosevelt. That he considers Roosevelt the disturbing element in the party today; that if he would withdraw his name he could unite the party, and that for this reason he does not feel that he can support the candidacy for delegate of Frank J. Hogan is the declaration made by Mr. Wardman in a letter dated March 2, written to the latter. In it he says, in part: "As you want a united party the greatest good I think you could do would be to use your influence to have Roosevelt withdraw. The result would be a united party." Any understanding that Mr. Hogan had in regard to Mr. Wardman's giving him support, states the latter in his letter, came from the fact that Mr. Hogan had led him to believe that Roosevelt was not a candidate. and that he considered that Mr. Hogan had adequate information, to this effect. Thinks Defeat Certain. "The organized efforts that have been used in his support at the present time," continues Mr. Wardman, "compelled me to withdraw my support to any candidate that I feel might be of any assistance in helping him to be nominated. I say this for no reason in the world excepting that I don't think he can be elected, and I feel sure that if you are a delegate your efforts will be used to nominate him and, as I stated before, I would not consider the man you are unless you work to that end. Whatever support I could have given you I could not give you now, and you should not ask me to support a candidate who I so firmly believe will be defeated if nominated."—From the Sunday Star, March 10. FIRST ANNUAL 'BOYS' CONFERENCE. At the Colored Branch of the Y. M. C. A. Friday and Saturday, March 24th and 25th. The Twelfth Street Branch of the Y. M. C. A. has arranged for an annual Boys' Conference, the first of its kind here, consisting of gymnastic exhibitions by the Y. M. C. A. boys, and the presentation of a trophy to the winner by General Forest, which is the donor of the same. On Saturday, March 25th, there will be a competition for the trophy by Sunday Schools in three classes in polato races, snap under the bar, for distance, for class running high jump for the eighty and ninety-five pounds class; running high jump, and a 15-yard dash for all classes. At 8 p. m., preceding the competitive bouts, the following program will be rendered: Invocation, Dr. Thomas Brown. Hymn, "Onward, Christian Soldiers." Welcome address, chairman. Address, "How to Organize." Mr. DeGast. Selection, Chiquita Orchestra. Address, "The Need of Boys' Work." Dr. D. E. Wiseman. Selection, Chiquita Orchestra. Address, "Place for Athletics in Boys' Life," Prof. G. C. Wilkinson. Song, "John Brown's Body." Objective of Boys' Work, Mr. William Knowles Cooper. Dinner. Awarding Forest Trophy. This conference is being projected by workers among boys in various organizations, including Sunday Schools, Y. M. C. A., Social Settlement, Boy Scouts and Christian Endeavor. The registration of all boys who will participate in the banquet feature, will take place at the Y. M. C. A., Thirteenth street, between S and T streets northwest, Wednesday, March 22nd. A fee of five cents each will be charged, which will entitle the boy so registered to banquet feature of the Conference. Much enthusiasm has been shown among the workers in bringing together the different phases of the various organizations and it is believed that if permanency can be given to the temporary plans on foot, much will be accomplished by the co-operation and coordination of forces working for social uplift and racial betterment among the colored people. The general public is invited and all will be made welcome. The admission is free. PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS (By the Sage of the Potomac.) A story is going the rounds, though I can't vouch for the truth of it, that Jeams Cobb while dancing with a bit of sundown femininity what was all dolled up in crinolin, fluffy ruffles, bust pads, silk hose, etc., unconsciously said to her: "What did you say your age was." Quick as lightening, and mebbe a little quicker, she flashed back: "Well, I didn't say, but I have just reached thirty." When this reply cavorted to the ears of our own Jeams the story goes he said: "Is that so? What detained you?" And now that bit of sundown femininity what was all dolled up in crinolin, fluffy ruffles, bust pads, silk hose, etc., is saying: "That fellow Cobb is an old smarty aleck, an impertinent, insultin' old bachelor." It is a golddain safer to look a gift horse in the mouth, Jeems, than to ask a maid if uncertain age, who might or might not have lived in the stone age, how many years she has credited up to her existence. Don't do it again, Jeems. There is one hunk of yaller flesh in this old berg who I know, wishes that this contest for delegate to the national convention could be continued indefinitely, and that is Roscoe Bruce. While this contest is on, everybody is overlookin' the guy what we thought would be canned long ogo from the schools. Everybody is so busy trottin' out new candidates for delegates, roostin' them what is out, or figurin' how they can touch some of the candidates for a few street car tickets, drinks, etc., they just naturally have forgot that automobile ride to Relay, Md. I don't blame Roscoe for wishin' that this delegate contest would run along indefinitely. But if it did I don't know what we would do with some of these candidates. They sure would be in the bug house, and would be out a couple hundred drinks, etc., along with it. I sure do wish they would hurry and settle this delegate contest so that the dear old people could be free to heap coals of fire on Roscoe's head, as usual. What I said a few weeks ago as a note of warnin' to the dopesters in the classified service of this old country, about buttin' in on this delegate contest, seems to have sort of inoculated them, or some of them, with a bit of discretion. I just thought, however, as the battle around Verdun in gettin' a trifle hotter, it wouldn't be a bad idea to issue Warnin' Number 2. And here is goes: If some of you fellows what is on old Uncle Sam's payroll as civil service employees only kenw it, this administration would like mighty well to get some thin' like "pernicious activity" on a few studies in black just so they could consistently tie a can to 'em and send 'em out in this poor unfriendless world. Now take it from me, no matter how het up this here delegate fight gets, and how many big and litte guns are playin' on Verdun so as to make some of 'em cry "we are done for," if you be in that there classified service you just better lay still, saw wood, and say nothin' cause if you do, the goblins 'ill git you. Now your Uncle Sage of the Potomac knows just what he talkin' about. You sort of recollect, don't you, that one study in black, by the name of Oce Taylor who looks like a white man sain' a pair of Ethiopian lips, waded in a little too deep four years ago, and but for the fact that there was a republican president sittin' in the little old White House, both of them might be carrin' the hod now. I'd hate mithily to see a handsome, full-chested, and full-rounded stomach man like my friend, Dick Thompson, carryin' of the hod. Dick's hands are too soft for such work. Now I aint castin' no reflection on Dick, nor insinutin' that he has been writin' some of that "pernicious activity" dope. I just used his name by way of example. Dick, they tell me, so far as writin' is concerned, is stayin' farther away from this delegate contest than the Belgian hares are stayin' away from the Deutchhund's boundary line. Dick simply writes society and "upit" stuff—aint even 'wastin' typewriter ribbon on Little Lord Fauntelroy; who he predicted, some months ago, was a pickled herring. sky terriers to a frazzle, down on his own dunghill in Georgia. Remove Ben Davis from command of the dosinles of colored Odd Fellowship in Georgia, and you just naturally create a graveyard for the hopes of the order to lie in down there. "LYNCHING." Search your history or your Bible. But you never will obtain The description of brutality Like I'm going to explain; It is not in European countries Where the men are spending hours Tyranizing souls of others. It is here with us in ours. I suppose you've heard of lynching? It's the grossest kind of shame That confronts the Negro's manhood, I declare in Heaven's name, White men are the leading spirits, Negroes are their candidates; It's a rule they've adopted When the cry of shame is uttered, Then the fiendish gangs appear, And begin their heartless, slaughter Among the Negroes for and near. To a limb they swing his body, As a warning to our race— Darkest days devoid of sunshine, Are conditions that we face. This is not the only method That the savage mob applies To a Negro that they're lynching, Though the God of right defies. He is sometimes hound and fastened He is sometimes bound and lasteered 'Mid a pile of brush and leaves— Though his soul cries out for mercy, It the burning match receives. He is sometimes tarred and feathered, Beat to death, then left to fate. Tis the vilest kind of scandal That these lynchers advocate. In their savage search for victims, Old or young will do as well; They take either man or woman, They must kill to ease their spell. Mere suspicion means "he's guilty;" And at noonday or at night, Goes these flends of human torture, Killing Negroes with delight. If within the courts of justice. He is tried, it is a shame. From some unprotected jail-house, Lynchers take him just the same. There's no need of law I tell you, When it holds one race at bay, And permits these helpless creatures To be tortured any way. For in church house and in Senate, Lynchers go-with with evil hearts, Thus they lower Christian manhood-- Here's human torture starts. 'Tis the grossest kind of shame, That bedecks the sands of time. All the lilts of human nature Sized with these appear sublime. Southern white men give advices : To other men about affairs; They can see the faults of Europe, But they never look at theirs... Slayers are, and not their victims, Objects for our prayers and shame, Though sometimes we get discouraged. God is ruling just the same. For the Scripture tells us plainly. In words that we can't erase. That when God makes His appearance. Sinners will go hide their face. "He who sows will be a reaper," Says the Lord in His decree. "He who harms a human body. Does the same act unto Me." So I fear the coming judgment, It will be an awful day, For the souls who are now ruling. To be sent to dismay. —Taken from Ford's "Under the Weight of Oppression." A COLORED CANDIDATE. A COLORED CANDIDATE. Perhaps it is not proper for us to speak editorially, but so far as we are individually concerned, we are free to say that we propose to vote for Ralph W. Tyler for one of the so-called big four delegates to the republican national convention. We will do this, first, because Mr. Tyler is a worthy man and will honor Ohio in the delegation; second, because he is a respected representative of a people who have always been faithful to the republican party; third, because he was removed from an office which he was filling with great credit, because he was a republican; fourth, because a self-constituted directory has assumed to name this delegation without consulting the people. Any one of these reasons are sufficient to prompt a man to vote for Mr. Tyler, and taking them altogether, they are invincible, and we say this without any reflection upon the other gentlemen themselves who have been named on the delegation. Now is a good opportunity for the republican party to show in a modest way its appreciation of the colored vote.—Editorial Cleveland, Ohio, State Journal, March 18. ROBERT ALLEN Phone North 2340 1917 14th Street, N. W Washington, D. C. 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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 Washington Law Reported and The Washington Bee, before said day. THOS. H. ANDERSON, Justice. A True Copy Test: J. R. YOUNG, Clerk. By F. E. CUNNINGHAM, Asst: Clerk. JOSEPH H. STEWART, Attorney for Plaintiff. in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—Holding an Equity Court—Edmonia Baker, Plaintiff, va. James Baker, Defendant, and Clara Burton, "Co" respondent—In Equity, No. 30184, Docket No. 66. The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony between Edmonia Baker and James Baker, on the ground of adultery. On motion of the complainant, it is this, the 18th day of February, A. D., 1916, ordered that the defendant, James Baker, and that the "Co" respondent, Clara Burton, cause each his and her appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the date of the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in default. Provided a copy of this order be published once a week for three successive weeks before said time in The Washington Law. Reporter and The Washington Bee. CHARLES P. FORD, ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court—No. 22,491, Administration. This is to Give Notice: That the subscriber of the State of Virginia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters, of Administration on the estate of Godfrey W. Smith, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims, against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 26th day of February, A. D., 1917; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 25th day of February, 1916. CATHERINE SMITH, 1009 First St. S.W. Attest: JAMES TANNER Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. CHAS. P. FORD, Attorney. HAIR GROWN: We know you are discouraged and given up hopes of ever growing your hair, but you have not tried an old East Indian Hair Treatments. If you A. follow the directions your hair is compelled to grow; it never fails you. Treat your own hair at home. A 15c size pomade will convince you. Removes dandruff, restores the hair on the side; grows it long and beautiful. Pomades, 15c and 35c at all druggists and public places. Tonics 75c; shampoos, 38c. 15c size pomades, $1.20 per dozen to agents, cash. The East Indian Pomade Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Send letters to 1827 Addison street, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention this paper. QUALITY AND QUANTITY BLICK BROS. Coal, Wood and Ice. Office, 800 Florida Ave. N. W. Washington, D. C. Phone North 2181 Special attention to Hotels, Restaurants and Boarding Houses THE BOOKS 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. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. WILLIAM M. DAVIS Undertaker and Embalmer Free Funeral Parlor I am prepared to give you all that is required in an up-to-date FUNERAL, and my prices are in reach of all. 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Rose Branches: Piano Harmony History Sight Reading Special attention given For further info Box 6. R Highest Standing and Efficiency for E Branch Studios: W. 1932 1 Rosalyn, Va: Departments: Elementary Intermediate Advanced Teachers ial attention given to very young children For further information address Box 6. ROSSLYN, VA. 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. 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. JUSTH'S OLD The larger the am ness we do, the lower sold in this store, as valuable lots of new tailored suits such as THE ACME DRUG STORE Clair & Clair, Props. N. J. Ave. & L St., N. W. Washington, D. C. j8-12t Home Cooking, Cleanliness, EFFIE HILL'S —LUNCH ROOM— 931 E St. N. W. For Ladies and Gentlemen: --- IPORDI MAR GENTE The Old English Wine Distiller OCCIENCES THE ORIGINAL MAR GENTE WINE MAR GENTE WINE Always Look For This Signature Happy Parents and Efficiency for Earnest Pupils in Studios: 1932 11th St. N. W. Lyn, Va: Departments: Elementary Intermediate Advanced Teachers to very young children Information address OSSLYN, VA. JUSTH'S OLD STAND. The larger the amount of business we do, the lower goods will be sold in this store, as we can buy valuable lots of new uncalled for tailored suits, such as you find nowhere else, unless you will pay the original price of $20 to $40 for $8 to $18, and that's a big saving, at least $10, and where can you duplicate such values. One price. JUSTH'S OLD STAND. 619 D. THE RELIABLE MEAT MARKET. H. Katz, Prop. 1941 9th Street N. W. Corner 9th St. and Florida Ave. Phone North 1269. Phone M 2738. THE NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, Durham, N. C. President James E. Shepherd, Box 466, Durham, N. C. NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, DURHAM, N. C. OFFERS SUPERIOR ADVANTAGES FOR THE TRAINING OF YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN IN MANY DEPARTMENTS OF WORK. THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS ARE IN SUCCESSFUL OPERATION: 1. DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS TRAINING. THIS DEPARTMENT IS INTENDED ESPECIALLY FOR THE TRAINING OF Y. M. C. A. AND Y. W. C. A. SECRETARIES, SETTLE- MENT WORKERS, DEACONESSES, AND FOR HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONARIES. THERE ARE SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DESERVIN G. YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS T RAINING. I WANT ONE OF YOU CHAPS TO GO DOWN IN THIS AN MEND THAT LEAK. MY HEART'S BAD CAP IM SICK CAP THAT SUT WAS ON THE ARK 1. "I mind once after th' old 'Dancin' Sal' had been in a bit of a blow off Burma a leak was diskivered below th' water line an' vot does th' ol' cap do but haul up a divin' outfit an' call fer volunteers. They wus still a high sea runnin' an' when me an' Bill saw that ol' suit that th' cap's grandad had left him we both got seasick fer th' first time in twenty year. HE'S DOWN THERE MATES YOU COULDN'T RAISE HIM WITH A WIND-LESS MATE LET'S SHUT OFF THE AIR SUPPLY BILL WHAT A LIE WHAT A BLUFF! 4. "Sure enough, when we struck th' deck they wus. signs o' th' skipper but his coat on th' gunnel, an' there wus th' ape a' pumpin' air for dear life. I can't say as how we wus exactly sorry t' lose-th' ol' man, but we wus mightily surprised at th' way he done it. T' make sure, how-s' ever. Bill reckoned as how we'd better shut off th' air supply in case o' accident. THE NATIONAL TRAINING President James E. Shepherd NATIONAL TRAINING SYSTEM OFFERS SUPERIOR ADVANTAGES FOR THE TRAINING IN MANY DEPARTMENTS OF WORK. THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS ARE INCLUDED: 1. DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS TRAINING ESPECIALLY FOR THE TRAINING OF Y. M. C. A. MENT WORKERS, DEACONESSES, AND FOR HOMEWORK. 2. DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY. 3. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT. 4. LITERARY DEPARTMENT. 5. DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC. 6. DEPARTMENT OF LITERARY TRAINING. 7. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES. 8. EXTENSION HOME CLASSES. THERE ARE SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS TRAINING. H. T. SWANN DEALER IN Groceries and Provisions Fresh Meats a Specialty. All Kinds of Vegetables DAILY Phone North 5911 2021 Fourth Street, Northwest HARRIS TRADE MARK IS2 REGISTERED. WONDERFUL MEDICINE. For all billious and nervous diseases, Beat blood, stomach, liver and kidney tonic on earth. Sick headache, consti- tipation, wind and pain in stomach. Disordered liver and kidneys. Impure blood, boils, pimples, impaired digestion, etc. It is marvelous in its effect on the stomach, enabling it to obtain from the food taken the elements neces- tary to create flesh and muscle tissue, bone structure, and pure, rich, red blood. It contains no mercury or other mineral substances, which are injurious to the system. Tones up the Stomach, relieves indi- gestion and removes that tired feeli- HARRIS CHEMICAL COMPANY, Washington, D.C. Sold by all good drugstores. YOU TWO LUBBER'S GIT BELOW IF YOU'RE SICK AN' ILL DO TH JOB M'SELF AYE, AYE SIR! I WOULDN'T GO DOWN IM THAT IF I WAS A FISH 2. "Well, we got took so bad that th' oi' man was finally obliged t' send us below decks an' swore as how he'd fix th' thing hisse'f jis' t' show how easy a job could be done when a man set his mind to it. It didn't take me an' Bill long t' take him up an' cut fer our bunks while Davy Jones an' th' parrut stayed on deck t' lend th' ol' man a hand. I'M AFRAID TH' SKIPPER'S LOST DAVY WE DON'T NEED NO MORE AIR SO THAT'S THEIR SAM EH? IT'S TM. CAPTIN'S ORDERS 5. 'It didn't take long fer us t' relieve Davy Jones at th' pump you'd better think. We wus master o' th' ship betwixt us, me on' Bill, an' we notified th' parrut an' ape t' that effect, an' arter lightin' my pipe I spun 'em a yarn about a feller I knowed wot done th' same thing in th' West Indees an' th' ship's doctor called it sugerside. G SCHOOL, Durham, N. C. Box 466, Dnrham, N. C. SCHOOL, DURHAM, N. C. RAINING OF YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN SUCCESSFUL OPERATION: G. THIS DEPARTMENT IS INTENDED AND Y. W. C. A. SECRETARIES, SETTLE- ME AND FOREIGN MISSIONARIES. DESERVIN G. YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN RELIGIOUS T RAINING. it makes the scalp itch and the hair fall out. Be wise about your hair, cultivate it, like the women in Paris do. They regularly use ED. PINAUD'S EAU DE QUININE the wonderful French Hair Tonic. Try it for yourself. Note its exquisite quality and fragrance. Aristocratic men and women the world over use and endorse this famous preparation. It keeps the scalp clean, and white and preserves the youthful brilliancy of the hair. Buy a 50c bottle from your dealer—or send 10c to our American Offices for a testing bottle. Above all things don't neglect your hair. PARFUMERIE ED. PINAUD, Dept. M ED. PINAUD Bldg., New York D. B. Hutchinson Expert in French Dyeing, Cleaning, Repairing and Altering Quick Work and Low Prices Will Call and Deliver Phone North 2642-J OH! I SEE WHAT'S UP NOW I'll just fool THEM TWO FEL LERS THIS TIME AN SEE WHAT'LL HAPPEN IM TO MAN TH' PUMP 3. "Th' only thing 'at worried us wus th' fear he'd back out at th' last minute, but he kept on thumpin' around on deck, an' arter a while we peeked through the dead-lights an' see him go over th' side with a splash. We knowed then that th' jig wus up 'ith th' skipper fer that 'ere divin' rig wasn't seaworthy enough t' hold shin's bisquit. OH, MAMA! WON'T TELL YOU? International Cartoon Co., N. Y. 326 o. "We wus all havin' a good larf when all o' a sudden wot bore down on us from astarn but th' ol' Cap hisse'f. I wus never able t' figer it out, ner Bill either, but he must o' got out o' that suit some how an' clum back on deck, but we wus over-board in a minute. He wus good enough t' throw us a line, but towed us in th' water all day, jis fer an objec' lesson, as he sed." OVER 20,000 HAVE ADOPTED THE NEW IDEA "Pressing and Training the Hair while you sleep" G.A.MORGAN'S HAIR REFINER Before After DO YOUR OWN SHOPPING "Onyx" ONYX Hosiery Gives the BEST VALUE for Your Money Every Kind from Cotton to Silk, For Men, Women and Children Any Color and Style From 25c to $5.00 per pair Look for the Trade Mark! Sold by All Good Dealers. WHOLESALE Lord & Taylor NEW YORK TAKE NOTICE. A VOICE ON PREPAREDNESS. All church notices, weddings, marriages, births, funeral notices, and birth announcements, must be paid for. A newspaper cannot exist upon promises and thanks. Don't expect to get $400 write-up and other notices for five dollars. A few moons ago Col. H. A. Rucker, foreseeing the possibility of a scrap between the United States and some other nation, and realizing the unpreparedness of the country for strife, from the fact that there are more than a million colored men, American citizens, loyal to the flag, and brave, whose military training is neglected, addressed a communication to President Wilson urging him to take up this situation with the states with a view to having these million men given training, so that should the emergency arise colored men will be in position, without delay, to give account before an enemy of the valor and efficiency of well trained men of color. R. F. PLUMMER'S NEW DRUG STORE. Prescriptions carefully compounded. One of the most reliable druggists in the city. Third and H Sts. N. W. Lome, Third and H Sts. N. W. Phone Main 4094 Those in authority may continue to neglect the black man's military training, they may ignore in time of peace the need of him as a soldier, but should a crisis arise, and we are bordering dangerously near one at present, the country's resources will be weakened in that proportion and to that extent that any man's preparedness has been neglected.—From the Atlanta Post. Send Her Whereabouts to The Bee. The whereabouts of Nancy Massey, colored, whose malden name was Alice Jones, is earnestly requested by Granville Belle, P. O. Box 7, Leavenworth, Kans. When last heard from she was living at Okmulgee, Okla., but when last heard of was in Lincoln, Neb. Any information which will lead to her location will be gladly received at the foregoing post-office address, or to Be prepared to enter the subscription contest. For details read next week's Bee. a ———————————— ‘Published oI a . . 109 Kye 8t.N. W.,. Washington, 2 Do — W. CALVIN CHASB, EDITOR st Ratoved at the Post Office at Wash- 7 ington, D, C as second-class . mail matter. ‘s eee eee ESTABLISHED 1860 +. "TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance. .$2.00 Bix MODE .....eeerseeeeeveess 1.00 | Three Mouths .cc.csccceesecees 60 Subscription monthly .:... 4... 220 —_—_————_——_————— OO THE COLOR LINE. - ‘The Methodist Episcopal Conter- enee which met in Philadelphia, Pa., put itself on record by vot- ing 149 to 69 not to elect'a colored inan bishop. - It went so far as to say ‘that ‘‘no white conference would permit a Negro bishop’ to preside over it.” Now if this is hot putting: it up. squirely to the educated -ministers connected. with the denomination, The Bee doesn’t know what is, |. . Will such able men as Rev, M. W. Clair, Rev. J. L..'Thomas, Rev. W. S. Jackson, and all other able divines who are identified with this denomination tolerate such_racial discrimination? Will the Metho- dist. Episcopal: colored people in the United States remain silent and submit to such an insult? See the special from Philadelphia, .Pa., -to The Bre, of the vote against the ap- pointment 6f colored bishops and then decide whether the ministers connected with this denomination, with white men as their masters, ure cowards, slaves, sycophants oF “Tickspittles. "The white bishops’ conference has invited the minis. ters in this connection to leave and zo to themselves., Will they aceept the invitation to stand on their own responsibility? - Now is the opportunity for the ood colored Catholics ‘to say: .to the Negro Methodists, that they don’t.-make sueh,. diseriminations against colored Catholi¢ priests. Some. colored people, protestants, find fault with the Catholie Church but The Bee is confident such race prejudice doesn’t exist in the Cath- oli¢ Chureh. What The Bee wants tw know, whether the colored Epis- copal Chureh intends to. stand such discrimination? ‘There is Dr. Bowen, one’ of the best educated colored Episcopal ministers in the United States; will he remain si- lent? ‘This is about the only Meth- adist denomination that tamely submits to such race prejudice. -The Presbyterian churches, col- ored, Wwhiely claims to be equally as well-cducated..as the Episcopal are sailing in the same boat. , Rev. Grimke was manly enough to make a-kick some time ago and advised the colored Presbyterians to with- draw. Whether ‘they ‘have, The Bee is not aware.of. any: record to that effect. but it does know that colored Presbyterians are to some extent like the Methodist Episeo- pal: governed and -eontrolled: by white people who arrogate to them- selves superiority. © Now ‘act! TIR DOUGLASS TOTEL: ‘We take pleasure in galling at- tention to the new enterprise that is being projected by some of the leading” men in our. community that will mean a splendid, first- class hotel and apartmént house in the nation’s capital for ‘colored people. This movement promises to be a. big sneeess in every way and will fill a long felt wantin Washington; where there are a hundred. thousatid colored people. Tn addition to this, such a hotel will furnish a stopping place of high order for the great travelling pub- lie among colored. people that, will make Washington one of the prin- cipal cities for eolored tourists in the country. Furthermore, with a first-class hotel_here, an’ induee- ment. will. be offered to colored chureh and fraternal organizations to hold their great conventions in this: city, where those who are in- terested in them can get such ae- commodations for eating and sleep- ing that are necessary for men and women of means and high charae- ter. : Tt is the purpose ‘of the promot- ers of this hotel scheme to form a corporation .that will .be headed, not necessarily by the men who make up the temporary organiza- tion, but by those who purchase stock in the enterprise and who will become the incorporators and stockholders, It was necessary to have'a temporary organization to put the'scheme afloat so that a per- manent organization of stockhold- ers could later be formed. The pro- moters of this enterprise are white men who are powerful:in the busi- ness life of the District-of Colum- bia and it is their purpose to put the project on foot and then turn it over to the colored people who will subseribe for the stock and let them have the -full and complete control-of it. With the plans and purposes as outlined .in the litera- ture that is being put out, the Douglass Hotel ought. soon to be- come a big, living reality. A VOICE'ON PREPAREDNESS. Our good: friend, Col. H. A. Rucker, has suggested to the coun- try the propriety of having colored men trained for the seryice., ‘The Bee takes extreme pleasure-of in- forming the distinguished Geor- gians. that should war come. be- tween the United States and Ger- | many, the colored mar is not want- led, because it would be a white man’s war. . Every colored militia in the South ha’ been disarmed. and everi in the schools, the students are only permitted to practice with wooden guns. “The Bee, then, wonld ask Gol. Rueker if he thinks the colored mati would be justified in offering his serviecs to a government which ‘diseriminates against him? . The ‘editor of The Bee is as loyal and as patriotic to the country-as anybody ‘but he is.not patriotic enough to ‘put his head ‘in fire when it is not ‘neeessary, and? when he is not in- vited to.do so. No matter in.which direction the war goes, the eolored man.will be benefited. ‘The South contimes, to brutalize the helpless colored Amerieaits; innocent color- ed. men, women and children are Deing murdered withont _caiase; their citizenship is being denied; their ‘property, personal and real cannot be protected ;. the govern= ment is derelict: our. women are being insulted, and if Col. Rucker can give The Bee a reason why it should prepare, its editor will Tead an expedition to Texas at onee. and ctullive thie heathen: THE VICE SQUAD. ‘The Bee has theshighest respect for its police force in this city and the efforts of Mayor Pullman. to rid’ the community .of ‘crime, but the entering of private houses with- out warrant camiot be too severely condemned.. Who is safe? The at- tempt to stop the operation of thé acts that have been perpetrated in the red light district is like ‘an effort on the part of a’ certain po: lice judge, who has since been re- turned, to: break up drunks, - The result of the abolition of, the red light district enables the denizens who used to inhabit those’ districts to move in more fashioriable quar- ters and in: neighborhoods where the more-respectable citizens reside. It will require. the entire police department three times the size to catch the ‘ex-denizens: of the red light district, F The vie squad should :not be pefmitted to enter any man’s house without a warrant: * UNTTED TICKET. ‘The ticket of. the United Republi- can Clubs. and .the Capital City United “Republican Clubs have comé together and ‘named W. Cal- vin. Chase and Robert T. Miller delegates, Jadge Albert B.. Hayes aid Mr, Albert R. Collins of South Washington as alternates: . This ticket as will, .be seen’ later on. is the strongest ticket that will be named: ‘Phe candidates on their ticket are all stand-patters. ‘They havo-never deserted the. party. and neither would: they desert a party that was right. ‘The history of the candidates, with their ents, will ap- pear in The Bee next week. BRUCE. . !. Notwithstanding the petty objec: ! tions of Roscoe C. Bruce to the Booker ip Washington Essay Contest that was inaugurated by The Bee's associate, |Mr. Charles L. Skinner, the Board. of 'Bducation, through efforts of Fontain | Peyton, Esq., a member, granted per- mission for the pupils’ in the schools |to enter the contest. It will be re- :membered that the late Dr. Washing: ‘ton and Mrs: Mary Church Terrell were instrumental in untoading this man upon the people. | The contest was @ great success, and Mr. Skinner, who is a graduate of the Armstrong .Manual Training j School, deserves great credit. ‘MILLER AND CHASE. The consolidation of the’ Miller and Chase tiekets will swipe the town. - a : South, Washington’s _ greatest politicians, Holmes and Jefferson. are supporting the Miller: and Chase ticket. - Read ‘The Béo if you, want to know the history of the candidates fs the Miller and Chase ticket. Let all honest repyblicans ota! Ithe Chase-Miller ticket. | “Colored men who have -been abused will not vote a Moose ticket. Dr. Edward L. Williston has de- clared that his practice is ‘on the downward road, 7 The Editor of The Bee will not throw:mud unless he is attacked. ‘The editor of The Bee is waiting for an answer from his challenge to Dr. Ed. Williston: * P « Before the end of the campaign Dr. Williston will have no practice. He will be regretting something else. . The columns of ‘The Bee are opened to him for.a denial or affit- mation of his slanderous’ remarks. He will hear from us later: . Ue will hear from us later: “ BOY scouts. We boys of today are not a bit dif- ferent from the boys who lived twenty or thirty years ago. We like to do the sdme Kind of things our fathers liked to do when they were boys, and the boys. who live twenty or thirty years ‘from now will not-be any different from. the kind of-boys we are. They ‘will Mike to play the same kind of ‘games, and they ‘will have. the same ideas ‘about honor. Boys are boys whenever they live. There are cettain ‘things. they always have liked, that they now. like, and that they. will al- ways like, and you and 1 know, fel- lows, that boys lke scouting. . The seout's Idee about “honor”. and “good turns” hit us right where we live—In- side of us some place—and so do hikes and cafaps and all the rest, i Every ‘since the movement started scouts have been living up to their foath-and laws. “This-fact proves that they always will, for the scout move’ ment is not going to change and nef- ther are the boys. | One of our-very good friends. guve us five. dollars ‘to help promote. the [scout movement among: colored boys ‘of the District of Columbia. We have several others who'are willing to aid us in any way they can. © Troop. No. 503; of which Mr. J. H. Snitth is Scoutmaster, ‘was honored with an address -by Mr. J. Bowers, Boys’ Secretary at the YM. C. A. and musical selections by the ‘Madam Hackley Chorus, at their meeting on Tesday evening. Mrs. A. H, Underdown entertained the scouts of the Howard Playground ‘Troop on Tuesday evening: at her res: idence, 2000 F street northivest) Scout- master A. H. Underdown -addressed item. | Scoutmasters E. M. Brooks and V. iH. Tibbs are getting on very firic with jthe boys’ of Anacostia and -will soon [aye them in good shape. Satterlee House Troops are looking forward to the erecting of the wireless receiying station -at their -headquar- ters. : | We are still hopeful of having a Boy }Scout and Drum and Bugle Corps and hope that you will encourage us by helping to make this possible. Do not get the idea that tle Boy Scout movement. is expensive.’ The needs of a Boy Scout are few: ‘The movement tends to teach the boy to do what is necessary with’ what he dlready has. At no time will we ask for funds except at our special rally, which ‘will be held not oftener than onee each sear, é Scoutmaster N. F. Henry went over to Baltimore to talk scouting to the colored boys over there. They hope to bé able to have @ focal éouncil over there so they can register their Boy Scouts. > : The .Boy Scout training is vound, when itis thorough, to make boys jinto good:men and good men will be good soldiers. But in no other sense is this worthy movement to be called militaristic. Boy Scouts’ night at the Metropoli- tan A. M. B. Citurch Fair was a great jsuecess. “The boys gave several dent- | onstrations, all of which. were applaud: led. Scoutmasters A.-L. Hill and N. |W. Henry were in charge of the boys. - The Boys’ Conference held at the Y- /M. C, A. on Friday and Saturday -made a hit, “The boys. were' much elated over thie affair and are looking forward to the next one... Troop No. 501 met on Friday, March 1th, its regular meeting night. Mr. Raker addressed the. boys,” He. told them that they would be the men of our future generation. ‘and that. they should make themselves stand for Something." Bach boy should take home the one thought that he must represent his race. “Mr. Raker pre- sented the badges to the, boys, who won at the indoor: meet.” ‘The’ boys cathe forward—Irvin Fannin, James Demby. “Burton Lewis and’ Albert Washington. Mr. N. F. Henty is Seout- master of this troop. Someone has been going around col- lecting funds to help the Boy Scouts which Is entirely against our wishes. We do not-seek finatices in that way. We would like to have the public un- eee that the Boy Scout move- ment {5 not an expensive one. The boy is trained to make the best use ot the things he has.- No expensive outfit is necessary. “When we need funds we will have-a “rally” or a "Tag Day.” and the public will be: given due ‘notice before: hand. EUGENE V. DEBS ON BIRTH OF + A_NATION, | Says Author Forgot to Show in the “Rape Scene" How Innocent Col: ored Girls Were Outraged by the Gentlemen(?) of the South—Who igs Responsible for the American Mulatto? Special to The Ledger. ‘Terre Haite. Ind., Jan. 13.—Bugene V. Debs, ‘the noted ‘Socialist, had the following to say in a rather extended article in the Post published here last Saturday ‘on “The Birth -of @ Nation.” “The Birth Of A. Natian.” re ote SO TOTNES OF Chis. Spectacular drama excited bitter com- ment whenever it ts presented. There sno question that it is a wonder- ful production; that many of its scenes are tense and thrilling, and that there is much. in the play to approve and commend, but if-the author's studied purpose was to insult. the black race and to revive and intensify the bitter prejudices which grew out of’ the ‘war, he could not have better succeed ed, and ft would be passing strange if ‘the colored people did!not protest against. certajn shocking features ‘of ‘the draina as doing them and their ‘race grossest injustice, If be absolutely essential to the [play to present those harrowing rape ‘scenes, then why not round them out in their historic completeness and ‘show the dissolute son of the planta: tion owner ravishing the: black daugh- ‘ter before her: parents’ eyes? Ror every white woman raped in ‘the South bya black fiend, a thousand jblack womén. have been seduced and outraged, by white gentlemen, (2) but no hint of this is given in the series of pictures composing “The Birth-ot a Nation,” It is only the black brute ‘that is guilty according to this and fall. other storles writtes about the ‘Negro by Thomas Dixon, the author who-also calls himself a’ minister, of Chiat. || Four Million Mulattoes. + ‘There are four million mulattoes in this country, most of whom were born out of wedlock and all-of wliom have a white father or grandfather; jand these white gentlemen ?? are ready to fight at the drop of the hat for “‘white’ supremacy” and against “nigger equality.” The pretended reverence for Lincoln in the play does-not at all square with ‘the facts of. history. . Lincoln was hated with a savage hate by the slave owners of the south, and‘it wag this ferocious hate that culminated in his jassafusination, and the reverence now shown him on the stage is a convenl- ent. mask behind which the same blind hate may vent itself upon the: unof- fending Negro. ‘Shameless Exploitation. Let it not be overlooked that all our histories Haye been written by white men and .that Negroes had no hand in them. “They simply had to také what was given them, but even Jat that there is no denying the fact that’ from the time the Negroes were first stolen from their native land by white slave-traders whonr it were flat- ery to call brutes. until the last law Aistranchising them in the south’ was put fito effect and the last “Jim- crow” car put into commission to at- test their standing as live stock, the whole history of the Negro’ race is ‘one ‘of shameless exploitation and degradation, for which the white race can never atone in time nor eternity. If the black people today coufd tell their story about “The Birth, of a Nation,” it would be. replete” with ‘scenes infinitely more cruel and danin- ing .than those based upon Dixon's novel and flashed upon the screen. to conceal the white man’s crimes be- ‘hind the Negro’s misfortune, . _° Klan Glorified. ‘The’ Ku-Klux-Klan. are ‘glorified in these pictures as spotless Knights, the personification of chivalry and honor, and the audience applauds madly as ‘they dash’ to the rescue ‘of some dm- aginary white vietim of a black rascal, all care is taken not to portray any of the outrages perpetrated upon defen- seless, unoffending Negroes by these sume lawless nightiders. : ‘Phe pletures showing the scenes about -the polling places on clection day, under Negro domination, are especially calculated to subject the Negro to ridicule and contempt, and the white dudiénce never fails to at- test its appreciation by its sneers and cheers.“ g : Live in Terre Haute. ° | Iv’s true ‘such’ scenes with -thefr black sluggers ‘and their sodden cor- ruption are disgraceful and revolting, but how much “niore disgraceful and revolting are they than the election scenes which have occured, in and about ‘Terre Haute during the last few years, scenes in which the sluggers were white, instead of black,.and ‘in- Sulted’ the’ ladies instead of black wenches;” scenes unspeakably low and vile as everyone will adinit, who bore witness to. them: How would it do to mhake pictures of some of these and travel through the south, with them; flashitg them upon a screen to show the Negroes in that section what an eminently respectable thing an election is when dominated by white men and by what pure ara incorrupt- ible methods the will of the’ people Is expressed in « civilized white com- ‘munity? Whites Also to Blame. If the white race has’ demonstrated its “superiority” im any one thing, it is fi its polities and election, and if Negroes should he digfranchised, the evident purpose’ of Dixpn’s. pictures, ‘because of their disgraceful conduct ‘at the polls, then by the same token white men should also be stripped of the ballot and driven from: the polling places. 2 7 The chief commercial statistics ex- hibited at the close of the play to show the progress made by the Negro race Js but a weak attempt to excuse the THE COMING DEBATE. New York.—Great interest is be- ing taken in educational circles. in many sections of the country’in the annual college debate between Lin- coln University and the Virginia Union, University debating ‘teams which'Is to held at the Mount Olivet Baptist hurch, West 53rd street, near Seventh avenue, this city, on Thurs- day evening, “March: 30. The Rev. W. P. Hayes, D.D., min- Ister of the above named’ church; de- serves “much credit for being suc: cessful in having the debate held: in New York. He is hard at work with arrangements for entertaining the collegians and’ the many visitors who are expected op the occasion. Dr. Hayes is president of the-North- ern Chapter of the Alumni Associa- tion of Union University and N. B. Dodson 1s the secretary. “All Unton University and Wayland’. Seminary graduates or former students who possibly can are urged to attend the coming exercises. The colors of ‘Union men are and steel. : GONE TO ARKANSAS. |. Atlanta, Ga., March 22, 1916.—The Atlanta Mutual Insurance’ Association. has just: been admitted into the state of Arkansas. It insures against sick- ness, accident and death, and is the largest of its’ kind anywhere. It was started just a little over ten years ago by the absorption of ‘six small compantes. It later entered the state.of Kentucky, being the first reg- ‘arly charterd insurance company operated by Negroes, admitted. into the state of Kentucky. Not very long ago the Atlanta: Mutual under-wrote and reinsured the “Health and Acci- dent business of Standard Life In- ‘surance Company” in the states of Tennessee, Kéntucky, and Missouri. With. its trained corps of insurance men, the Atlanta Mutual is undertak- ing @ vigorous campaign.for the ex- tension of its work in: the’ state. of Arkansas. The chiet officers of the association are A. 'F, Herndon, president; and T. K. Gibson, Secretary: C. C.’ Shanks, auditor. : DON'T MISS THIS RARE TREAT. ‘A Grand Concert ‘given by Mrs, An- nette Payne. under the auspices of the Interstate Old Folks Home, Fri- day, March 31, 1916, at. 1512-Corcoran street northwest, § P. M. sharp: Sev- eral choice selections will be read. Supper will be served by the ladies of the sewing circle. : POSTPONED. ‘The Knights of Dormitory of the Twelfth Street Y. M. C. A., beg to an- nounce the postponement of their an- nual reception from March 24th, to March 3ist, on account of the death of their beloved brother, Mr. F. er- man’ Ford, chairman of the, Refresh. ment Committee. ~ MT. CARMEL CHURCH. On last Tuesday the Willams Jubi- lee Singers rendered one of the grand- est musical programs at the Mt. Car- met’ Church. that. this city has been treated to in a long while. ‘The church was packed to its utriost capacity and many were turned away. In the perfect and harmonious blend- ing of voices und accurate interpreta: tion. they are in a class alone. Many friends have congratulated Rev. Jernagin on his introducing, these high-class Indies and gentlemen to our city church ,cfrele last March, and waited:in anxious expectancy for thelr return this year. “BIRTH OF A NATION.” A mass meeting\will be held at Mt. Horeb. Baptist Church, Sixteenth and B streets northeast, Rev. J. T. Clarke, pastor, by the Women’s National Sen- tinel Civic Organization, to protest against the introduction of the “Birth of a Nation,” The Clansman. or any other plays that will promote the baneful influence of race prejudice; and to protest against the daily lynch- ing of the.Negro. Come one. come all; every church should rise up and pro- test ‘in the forms of mass meetings. Concerted action agitation is the only way to to announce and impress the public of our feelings in the matter, and the only way to bring about a change that will make conditions bearable. ‘REV. WHITE. bie Gherects a Siatamnant ‘To the Editor of The Bee: Will, you please, give space that I may correct:a misleading statement published in your paper last week, : “Arrangements are being’ made for a mass meeting to be held April 17th at the John Wesley A. M. E. Church in the interest of erecting a monument in Washington to perpetuate tlie mem- ory of the colored men who:took part in the wars of this’ country. The movenient was started by the colored citizens’ committee which had charge of entertaining the colored G. A. R. Veterans at the Encampment last all” I.was one of the citizens’ committee herein referred to, and know nine- tenths of: the intelligent’ portion of the committee are utterly opposed to this movement.” While they are all in favor of erecting a memorial hall out of the memorial fund which Js due the ‘estates of colored soldsers, sailors and marines, and. leave it to each state that furnished ‘colored: soldiers to place in, the memorial hall such me- morial'as provided by the states, and that to be done under strict home rule. We are utterly opposed’ to any organization that calls itself a ‘Na: tional Memorial Association to go out- side of the District of Columbia in any state of the unton to collect one dollar. ‘The plan herein. suggested has been submitted to the best thinking colored men of the United: States and they have all agreed that a memorial hail would be more fitting than a monu ment. I have no hesitation in saying that if this subject was submitted to the citizens of the District of Colum- bia, 95 per cent. of all’ the citiznes would express their disapproval of any attempt to beg the poor people to give money (o erect a monument. ~ pEV. JAMES L. WHITE. NO NEGRO BISHOP. White Mgthodist Conference . Votes not to Have a Negro Bishop—will the. Methodist Episcopal Church Submit? * Special to The Bee. Philadelphia, Pa. March 2—The Methodist Episcopal conference now being held in St. James’ Church, Philadelphia, voted down the amend: ment providing for a’ Negro member of the Methodist Episcopacy at Sat: urday’s session.atter a heated debate by a vote of 18% to 69, more than two to one. Rev. F. P. Parkin, superin- tendent of tho.Central District;'in pro~ senting ‘tho ainendment, sald’ of the Negro Bishop proposal: -“I have al- ways been 4 staunch friend of Negro and am a firm believer in. the New Testament doctrine ‘that all me aro born free and equal’ before God But there is a racial prejudice we can not overcome. We should face thi question as we see it. There is not} the. slightest possibility of a Negro being elected a Bishop. No white conference would permit a Negro Bishop to preside over It. Let iis stop playing the hypoctite and be mon, If the Negroes wish, let them with- draw ‘and form a big church ‘of thelr own.” ‘The majority. ‘who. voted against it said that, the-adoption of the amehdment would result -in a setback to the Methodists’ plans for chureh unity. It is possible now that this will unify the Southern and Northern Methodist. Episcopal churches who separated fn 1844 when the ‘question came up for considera- tlon. ‘ . GOOD MEN ELECTED. Rev. R. B. Robinson Wins Easily Philadelphia, March 22.—Rov. R, B. Robinson of Washington was elected president of the'National Co-Operative Association of America, which. closed its annual meeting ‘here Monday. M. L. Robinson, also of Washington, was made recording secretary;while the other selections were: Rev. Joseph Miller. Pennsylvania, vice’ president; Rev. -P. Hampton White, New Jersey. general manager; Miss S. S. Taylor, Philadelphia, financial secretary, aud Mrs.. Hattie’ Wood, of Philadelphia, financfal agent. : ‘The board of directors of the assocl- ation, which has its headquarters in this city, included Rev. R. B. Robinson, Rey. P. Hampton White; Alexander Hawkive, of Washington, D. C.: Miss S. S. Taylor and Mrs. Hattie Wood. ‘The object of the association, which is made un of colored people, is to “advocate Christianity, sobriety, clean- Iiness. morality and industrial’ educa- tion, dealing. with matters pertaining to the advancement of’Afro-Americans and directing the forces of -Afro-Amer!- cans in all their multifarious relations with the white race in such a way as to eventually solve. the so-called. race problem and bring’ about mutual es- teem and harmony between the races.” There was not the least opposition to the election of Rev. Robinson. For 30 years or more he has been a lending ficure in Virginia and the District of Columbia. ‘DR HOLMES ENTERTAINS. Alington, Ve., March 19.—Pr. Sum- ner.G. Holmes, one of the leading and best-known physicians in this section of Virginia, had:as guests to ainner Tast Sunday afternoon. R. W. White.’ ‘Esq. Assistant Attorney General of Charleston, W. Va., and Attorney W. Galvin Chase. “THE BIRTH OF. A NATION.” At the Second Baptist Church Lyceum ‘Sunday Afternoon at 3:30—Every- | "body Should Coie and Hear. - ‘There’ will be a great meeting of the Lyceum of the Second. Baotist Church next Sunday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. at which time “The Birth of a Nation” will be discussed. Protests against its appearance in Washington theaters will be made.» Dr. Bishop Johnson will read hig famous naver on “The Birth of a Notion.” and sne- cial addresses will be made bv Judge Hewlett, Revs, Dr. Wm. Jentter, S. L. Corrothers, Mr. Isaac Gaus. W. Cal- vin Chase, Robt. 1. Miller and athers. A special’ musical program will be rendered and resolutions will be adopt- ed to be presented to the District Com- ‘missioners. ‘The meeting will have ‘the cooperation of a special commit: te, representing the Baptist minis- ters’ meeting consisting of J. M. Wal- ‘dron, W. D. Jarvis, J. I. Loving, Jos. /H. Lee. A. Sayles. "wee MEA BIBLE CLASS: The Young Mens idle Ciass of Metropolitan A. M. F. Sunday Schoo! held their sixth annual spring Get- to-Gettier entertainment at the resi- dent of their president, Mr. B..S. Hey- wood, 1528 ‘Tonth street northwest, last Friday ‘night, March 17, from & to 11 p.m. A large number of the members were present and a delicht- ful social evening’ was snent. Tt is the purpose of this entertatnnient to bind the men together soctally and make them, personally acanainted one with ‘the other. ‘The following pro- gram was rendered: Instrumental sold. Mrs. Marlo M. Jumper; remarks, Mr. M. J. Key, ex- and’ Mr. F. S. Heywood; vocal solo, Mr. Wm: Jumper. _ Several novel games were intro- duced by Mr. Samuel Z. C. Wester- field. ‘The class is in: excellent con- dition. New: members ‘are constantly being taken in and others are cor. dially, welcome to attend or visit. Compliments to Dr. Corrothers. The Washington (D. C.) Hee stren- uously ‘dentes that Rev. 8. 1. Cor. rothers, the brilliant pulpit orator of the A. M. E. Zion’ Church. has decided to enter the Bantist ministry or foin that denomination. Well, 80 much the. worse for the Baptists. He would be a valuable addition .tg thelr ranks and as they are fighting and he isa fighter, it seems to us that now fs an opporttne time for him to “come over and join the army."—From the. Rich- mond,: Va., Planet. : GREAT REPUBLICAN RATIFICA- TION MEETING, Tlie great republican ratification at Grand ‘Army. Hall: Tuesday evening, April 2nd,.will be a greatevent. Great orators will speak.” pletion EASTER IS COMING, ‘ The 20;h Anne! Foreign Wision, Easter Programs sre now ready for Fenty Schools, Good recta rionn. far daapiratien Of 016 and young, tO Week Liven tterine ‘emoov songs wih molec ORDER TODAY, Write REV: L. G. JORDAN, 701 S. 19th St, Philadelphia, Pa. ‘(GP CETALL YOU NEED FREE.“ 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. A party of white citizens went to Baltimore last Thursday to hear the famous Williams Singers. Mrs. Fred A. Burns, 328 West 52d street, and Miss Mamie Papino of same address, and Miss Captolia Bookroom, of 124 West 132d street, New York city, spent Sunday, March 19, in the city the guests of Mrs. John Burns, 1902 Third street northwest. They arrived at 6:20 a. m., and left at 4:35 p. m. They reported an enjoyable visit to the capitol city. Mr. W. G. Coleman, who has been clerk in the office of the principal of the M Street High School, has resigned and is now a full-fledged clerk in the city postoffice. Mrs. E. W. Harris, of 1101 Q street northwest, is still on the sick list. Miss Hattie Akers, who has always been seen with the Smart-Set Company playing the principal- female comedy parts will create an entire new character in this year's production. This young lady has many friends in all sections of the country and never-fails to receive favorable comment from the press everywhere she appears. Tuesday evening, March 21, Mr. and Mrs. T. Hildreth Edwards entertained a whist party at their residence, 2629 Sherman avenue northwest. Among the guests, were the following gentlemen: Mr. John Patrick, Mr. Oscar Hays, Mr. Daniel Brewer, Mr. Henry Williams, Mr. Charles Washington, Mr. Wyatt Green, Mr. Augustus, Handy, and Mr. J. Edward Olden. The ladies were Miss Hannah Ross, Mrs. Charles Washington, Miss Renna M. Flippo, Mrs. Lucy Butcher, Mrs. Lucy Williams and Miss Mildred Austin. There were four tables, and at each table there were four good players of course, at the favorites who but, played well, and the winners who the lead by a small margin only. At midnight the guests were called off and the tables were spread with lots of good things to eat, to say nothing about the good things to drink. The party left at a late hour in taxis and antos. Miss Eda James, of 1210 Tea street northwest, went Monday to the Freedmen's Hospital for a minor operation. Mrs. Viola Hammond and her little daughter, Evelyn, of the above address have been on the sick list but both are much improved. Mrs. Blanch Arnold, the widow of Wm. H. Arnold, who has lived at 1710 Seventeenth street northwest for 14 years, has removed to 1605 S street northwest. Mrs. Dora Joyce and her daughter. Teresa, have moved from 1341 Wallach Place to the above address. Mr. Hermond L. Steward of Lincoln Md., has returned from Warrenton, Va., where he and his wife went to secure poultry and eggs to reset in his incubator. The. Execsisters and their. friends were entertained by Leo S. Holton, the president of the club, on Tuesday evening, March 21, at his residence, 400 Third street norheast. An enjoyable evening was spent, the occasion being the birthday of the host. Refreshments were served at 10:30 o'clock. Those present were: President Leo S. Holton, Miss, Christine Irving, Vice President, Clarence A. Gillmore, Miss Emily Kenney, Financial Secretary Paul A. Wade, Miss Clarise Jones, Recording Secretary L. De Reef Holton, Miss Katherine Irving, Treasurer Vincent M. Greenfield, Miss Wilma Mason, Business Manager George C. Lomax, Miss Leola Bland, Sergent-at-Arms Leon A. Eskridge, Miss Elsie Newman. The Y. M. C. A. of Howard University will render a special service at Lincoln Temple. Congregational Church at sight o'clock. The M Street Glee Club and Mr. Hughes Perry of the Medical School will assist. Mr. Charles Younger of this city was in Pittsburgh, Pa., last week. The Rev. S. S. Wormlev, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Georgetown, visited his home in Annapolis, Md., last week and was the guest of Rev. C. S. Williams. Miss Rachel T. Summers, of Detroit, Mich., and Mr. William Thornton of this city were married at the bride's home last week. The damsans given by the Carrations Auxiliary last night in the main auditorium due Reformers' Hall was a swell affair. Doc. Perry was in charge of the music. Mr. Ethel Springs, who has been seriously ill at her home, 43 O street northwest, under the professional care of Drs. Hamilton Martin and S. M. Pierre, is doing nicely. Among the Washingtonians in Hot Springs, Va., are Ralhb Nelson, John Smith and C. H. Hinton. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Durrah, of Plainfield, N. J., are refolicing over a seven-pound boy left by the stork March 9th last. Mrs. Durrah was formerly Miss Agnes Davis of this city. Mrs. Walter T. Lawson, of 1339 You street northwest, who has been seriously ill in the Freedmen's Hospital, is convalescing at the home of her parents, 1328 Tea street northwest. Her friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Chas. Wilson of New York city made a flying visit to this city Sunday to her friend, Mrs. G. E. Lawson of 1339 You street. Mrs. Wilson was formerly Miss Belle Bryant of this city. Miss Grace Tanner, of 338 C street southwest, who is teaching in High Park school, New York, visited her parents Sunday. She was attended by eight young ladies from New York. Tanner is making good in High Park. She was production of our high and Normal schools. Mrs. Ellen F. Sheppard celebrated her 51st birthday Sunday, March 19, 1916, at her home, 928 Euclid street northwest. Dr. Arthur L. Curtis, who was operated on by his own father, Dr. A. N. Curtis, is doing nicely. Mrs. G. Webster, of 238 West 124th street. New York city, is visiting friends in this city. Mrs. Kizarah Reed of Eleventh street northwest is still confined to her bed. Miss Julia Davis of this city spent Sunday in Plainfield, N. J., the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Fred Durrah. Mrs. M. McCormick, of Passaic, N. J., stopped over a few days in this city the guest of Mrs. Hughes, while in room to South Carolina. The Knights of Dormitory hold its annual reception last Friday evening in the Y. M. C. A. building. Last Sunday afternoon Dr. Sunner Holmes, of Arlington, Va., entertained at dinner, Attorney R. W. White of Charleston, W. Va., and W. Calvin Chase of The Bee. THE SMART SET COMPANY. On March 27 at the Howard Theater the Smart Set Company will appear in a new play, George Washington Bullion Abroad. It is a musical comedy, in three acts and seven scenes, each different and each guarantee to make you sit up and take notice. The scenic embellishment is all that could be expected, with new costumes that are very pretty and new. A girlle chorus that is young and handsome. They can sing and dance as only those nymphs from the Southland can. The supporting cast is made up from a careful selection of the best in the land and it is very seldom that you can find a company so put together, that should any member become incapacitated by sickness or accident, whether it be principal or chorus, there is some one to fill up the gap. Salem Tutt Whitney, the star of this organization and in whose hands the gathering of this season's company has been left, has spent the best part of his summer vacation in preparing a concoction of Mirth, Melody, Song and Dance, and it is this man to be admired with something far in advance of anything that he has ever attempted before. Several of the musical hits are as follows: "Smiling Sam," Don't Do That to Me, Dear," Back to Dixie,"Dear Old Southern Moon." J. Homer Tutt will be the. Whitney's chief aid in dealing out the fun with the assistance of Misses Blanche Thompson, Hattie Akers, Eva Scott, Carrie King, Luke Scott, Frank Jackson, Geo. Boutte, Odn Carter and the famous dancing chorus. THE WILLIAM SINGERS. Return Engagement of the Famous Singers. The famous William Singers of Chicago had an overflowing meeting last Tuesday night at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. At the request of the citizens, both white and colored, through the pastor, Rev. W. H. Jernagin, they will return Monday night, April 3rd, to the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Third and Eye streets northwest, for one night only. The company is planning for the Pacific Coast next season, hence they will not return for two years after this date. There will be a limited number of tickets for this recital, only two hundred of which will be reserved. General admission, 35 cents; reserved seats, 50 cents; students, 25 cents. Tickets on sale at Gray and Gray's, Twelfth and You streets. Jackson & Whipp, Seventh and Tea streets and at 430 Que street. WEST WASHINTON. Recent Deaths. The funeral of Mrs. Eldenon Jackson, a Sunday school scholar of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church; took place Sunday afternoon from the church and was largely attended. Many floral tributes were presented. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Jackson Grocer, Twenty-seventh street northwest. The pallbearers were John Reeves, Jos. Turner, B. Smith. Howard Magruder, Wm. Jackson and John Brown. Rev. W. O. Green officiated. In lieu of flowers, the account of extensive remains now going on at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church the cantata of Saul, the King of Israel, by the Orphens Company for Thursday evening was postponed until a later date in April. The Epworth League of Mt. Zion M. E. Church will have a very interesting program Sunday afternoon. Special music by the orchestra. Singing will be led by Mr. James L. Turner; Mr. William Ballard presiding. The usual interesting meeting of the Christian Endeavor of the First Baptist Church at 6 o'clock on Sunday with the church's program, the discussion of the topic, a short address was made by Mr. Jas. L. Turner. The Epworth League Orchestra of Mt. Zion M. E. Church furnished the music. Mrs. Carrie Bell presided. Mr. Pinkett is the president. A welcome to all extended. The Bee's Correspondent's Tart Reply to Rev. W. G. Thompson. to Rev. W. C. Thompson. The statement of denial by the pastor of Mt. Zlon M. E. Church in last week's issue does not agree with the wory acute tone under his torate-for the past year, as the reports to the fourth quarterly conference plainly substantiated the article in question by him, and was but midly stated. Of the action of the meeting in which the District superintendent had occasion to call the attention of the yearly reports presented, especially the neglect of the Sunday School, When he stated that I had expressed a desire for office was the cause of opposing his administration was an unqualified misrepresentation of facts. When he was returned to the church last year, jjections of a majority of members, I tendered my resignation to an office, thereby refusing to co-operate with him. Very respectfully, JAS L. TURNER. Frat House Entertains. The reception and dance given by Alba Chapter of the Chi-Delta Mu Feminine Howe House School School at its Chapter House, 301 Tea street northwest celebrated its third anniversary. The home is typically modern, presents an air of refinement and taste, as well as that of professional dignity. It was beautifully and elaborately decorated with masses of palms and cut flowers. The general reception lasted from 7 until 9 o'clock. Many of Washington's most fashionable society folks were ushered through the chapter house and were conducted to the dining room and served with refreshments. From 9:30 to 1 was the dancing. During intermission while the guests were enjoying the special menu for this part of the affair, the Fraternity Quartet tendered several selec-tions. The young men escorted the young ladies to their respective homes and returned to enjoy a "stag" which lasted until early morning. It was closed by the singing of the spirited Frat song, "Long Live the Chi Delta Mu." Some in attendance were Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Scurlock, Dr. L. B. Moore, Dr. Bruce Evans, the Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Stepteau, Dr. Fred P. Barrier, Mrs. M. Fisher and daughter, Dr. Collins Marshall, Dr. Marcus W. Lyons, Dr. Paul Bartsch, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Rutherford, Jr., Dr. C. E. Jones, Mrs. Ada Reeler and daughter, Dr. Butcher, the Rev. A. C. Thomas and wife, Misses Florence Parnell, Lillian Evans, Maude Gates; Pansy Gates, Pearl Flagg, Jennie Cornell, Jane Rider Canfield, John C. Ridley, John Linson, Esther Shackleford, Bessie Nelms, Ambia Ward, Alice Mundy, Emma Alexander, Hilda Russel, Virginia Calloway, Mable Thomas, Marie Parker; Lillian Griffin, Nellie Washington, Lucile Gibson, Josie Brown, Alice Watkins, Julia Pride, Elizabeth Duncan, Madeline Clark and Maude Allen. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS. Many persons in Fairmount Heights read The Washington Bee under date of March 11th, 1916. That the continued unrest in the schools of Prince George's county is clearly seen. A good many people out there know something of the conditions of things at that time referred to by Miss Cooper. Certificate of Incorporation. Know All Men by The Presents: That the corporate name of this organization shall be the Prince George's County Colored School Teachers' Improvement Association of Maryland. To get so much money from the county and so much from the state, Said money to be used to purchase land, erect building for the County Teachers' Institute, Industrial School and the well-known talked-of high school for the county—All on paper and tongue. We understand that all the teachers in the county have been asked if she, no he, would like to become head of this high school on paper. This big school is to, be in Fairmount, having nine managers or trustees and only two men are named in the outline. Every indication shows that a new supervisor will be appointed in Prince George's county. A large meeting is in progress to indorse the appointment of a new supervisor. Mr. John R. Shelton, of New York, who is visiting his friend, Mr. John S. Johnson, of Fairmount Heights, is much improved since he has been in the city. Mr. Shelton continues to decorate his bosom with his famous coronations. Col. Stewart M. Lewis has been on the sick list for several days. Send your names to The Bee. Basketball has been pretty well backed off the boards for the remaining season. There may be a few sporadic attempts to curry favor with the public by means of the court game, but the attention of the school lads hereabout is riveted to the outlook upon the diamond and the clinder path. Already the high school coaches, Murray, Cromwell and Compton, have their charges caressing the sphere and cavorting about the fields. The Y. W. C. A. girls of Washington, administered a generous defeat to the girls who traveled, from Wilmington, Delaware, with the intention of lowering the colors of the famed group of the capital city. The score was 27 to 17. Victory was due to the playing of the locals in the first half, 12 to 2 was the tally at the end of the HEROD A GREAT SOCIAL EVENT 1910 The rising young tragedian at the Howard Theater. See the young actor. On Saturday evening, March 25, 1916, at the Howard Theater, the Howard University College Dramatic Club presents "Herod," a tragedy by Stephen Phillips. This great tragedy deals with one of the most interesting periods in Jewish history and in many respects is the strongest play yet attempted by the club. From the opening scene on the afternoon of the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles until the closing scene in which the chief Priest in fluent terms, acknowledges the hand of God in carving out the destiny of His people, the play is one continuous succession of thrilling climaxes. We are presenting Mr. Merrill Curtiss, the well-known amateur actor, as Herod; Miss Kitty Bruce in the role of Marianne, the Queen; Mr. Horace Wallace as Gadias. The cast under the skillful and efficient direction of Mr. Nathaniel Guy, has mastered the play. Tickets are going fast. Get them from M. B. M'Aden, Howard University. Phone, North 1660. GREAT ATHLETIC FETE. PERRY QUEEN, of New York City, Better Known "Eal," Will Meet. YORK CLOMAX of This City. At Howard, Daneing Academy, Corner Florida Ave, and Seventh St., N. W. WEDNESDAY EVE, APRIL 5th, 1916. Admission 15 cents. Dancing from 8 to 2 P. M. Advt. first session, with Lily Skinker delivering the "Big Bertha Shells" at random. In the second half the "75Ms" of a General Turner of the Wilmington group had marked effect upon the morale of the adherents' of the Y. W. C. A. contingent. This young lady proved a mighty accurate. shot and in the second half she evened up the work of the Misses Ruth Gray and Miriam Wormle. Miss Richards of the visitors also starred. From an athletic standpoint the meet was a beneficial undertaking. From all over town reports have come that a revival of interest in sports of athletics. The churches are preparing to campaign for young members to participate. The leaders in the churches are planning to interest themselves in the athletic welfare of the boys and men. St. Augustine, St. Cypran, and St. Mary's are among the churches. Individuals who were given to athletic pursuits: when students at the various institutions of learning have begun again to get their bodies in shape and habits right that they may compete in future events. An impetus has been furnished the schools which makes for success along many lines in school athletics. Howard University and the public schools worked harmoniously for the success of the undertaking. The joint arrangements made for the benefit of both organizations, and a good feeling of athletics fellowship sprang up between them. Out of the results emanating from the meet, there is on foot a plan to organize a club of athletes and prominent citizens interested in racial uplift and civic pride that shall take under its stimulating and maintaining influences boys and men of athletic ability who have finished school and are in the way to drift out of the athletic stream. In an immeasurable way, the presence of Drew, Morse, Foster, Lattimore and others have left a lasting impression for good in this city. Results will show in large proportions soon. To correct an erroneous opinion that seems current, the writer of this column wishes to state to his friends and athletic acquaintances, that he is in no way connected athletically with Charles M. Henderson, nor has he any financial relations with him whatever. Don't fail to be at Grand Army Hall April 4th and hear one of the greatest orators of the age, Judge Albert B. Hayes. Howard Theatre 7th and Tea Streets,'N. W. Andrew J. Thomas Theatre Co., Props. Week Starting Monday, March Inees: Tuesday, Thursday, Satur One Week Starting Monday, March 27th Matinees: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday The Smart Set OFFERING FOR YOUR APPROVAL THE LATEST MUSICAL COMEDY SUCCESS GEORGE WASHINGTON BULLION ABROAD" IN 3 ACTS—7 SCENES. 40 PEOPLE 40 With OFFERING FOR YOUR APPROVAL LATEST MUSICAL COMEDY SUCCES RGE WASHINGTON BULLION ABROA IN 3 ACTS—7 SCENES. 40——PEOPLE——40 With TUTT, SALEM TUTT, BLANCHE THO FOR SINGING AND RANGING SCHOR J. HOMER TUTT, SALEM TUTT, BLANCHE THOMPSON AND A LARGE SINGING AND DANCING CHORUS—THE KIND OF MUSIC THAT GOES TO YOUR TOES NIGHT PRICES ..... 25c, 35c and 50c. MATINEE. ALL SEATS ..... 25c SEATS NOW SELLING First Musical Event of the Spring An address—Subject: "THE IDEAL MUSIC TEACHER," Speaker of the evening, DR. HAMLIN E. COGSWELL, Music Master, Director of Music of the Public Schools of the District of Columbia. Introduction by PROF. ROSCOE CONKLING BRUCE, Assistant Superintendent of Public Schools of the District of Columbia. MUSIC BY The M Street High School Mixed Chorus, Miss Mary Europe, directing The M Street High School Glee Club Miss Edna Gordon, Piano Mr. W. C. Chase, Jr., Cornet EVENING OF THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1916 Commencing promptly at 8 o'clock at John Wesley A. M. E. Church Fourteenth and Corcoran Streets N. W. Rev. W. C. Brown, Pastor Lady ushers of the "Washington Music-Lovers' Club": Miss Mary Jackson, head usher; Mrs. H. A. Thompson, Mrs. Mamie Strother, Mrs. Bessie Marshall, Misses Bertha Randall, Gertrude Glover, Emma Tate, Lena Taylor, Marie Austin and Eva Lacey. At Doors: Messrs. Thomas, Edwards, Williams, Dockeft and Robert Porter. All music-lovers are cordially invited to attend. Admission free. Silver offering at the door. WELLINGTON A. ADAMS, Master of Ceremonies. BOARD'S DRUG STORE 19121/2 14th STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. THAT'S THE PLACE QUALITY SERVICE SATISFACTION Mending. Best Quality Work. Prompt Service. Teachers' and Government Employees' Work Especially Solicited. at St. Mary's Church 23 St. between G and H Sts. READING MISSION. March 26 to April 4. The Rev. Hutchins C. Bishop, D. D., Rector of St. Phillips Church. New York City Missionary. Preaching by the Rev. Dr. Bishop every night at 8 P. M. Everybody Welcome. Phone Lincoln 2400. 6 March 27th Saturday Set AL ACCESS BROAD" THOMPSON THORUS—THE ER TOES 25c, 35c and 50c 25c The Spring Master, District of Columbia. CE, The District of Europe, directing b. 1916 A. M. E. Church ers' Club": Josson, Mrs. Mamie Randall, Gertrude n and Eva Lacey and Robert Porter Admission free. ceremonies. RECIATED" ORE SATISFACTION Teachers' and Gov- licited. Anacostia, D. C. Mission cases between G and H Sts. Phillips Church. at 8 P. M. OPENING THE DOOR OF. OPPOR- TUNITY TO OUR GIRLS. Se ee eee: ieee See tae a lege associations as well as count; associations—some of which are 10 cated in ‘far country’ places—rejoicec with one accord for lo! the year o . jubilee had comé—tie Fiftieth Anni yersary of the Young Women’s Chris tian Association in America. ‘This is the most highly. ramifiec women’s organization in-the world The movement was started fifty years ag¢ by 2 group of thirty wonien in Boston Massachusetts,’ who met to considel the feeds of girls who came to tha city to earn their living. Today girl of all types, all nationalities, all races business girls, college. girls, societs * girls, school girls in Japan, girls in In dia, girls all over the world stand to gether In one bond: of ‘fellowship,. for work, for play and for service. Until the last decade little and prac tically nothing had been thought of the colored: girl’s contribution to this movement which’ could not posibly ‘be complete without. her. During this Jubilee just past ‘honor was given the pioneers in this work who gave of themselves so unstintingly in those trying times-of our Y. W. C: A. be- sinnings. ‘Twenty years ago there. were alfili- ated with the American Committee of Young Women's Christian. Associa- flons seven colored student associa- tions, Associations at Clafii, Straight, Toulagoo Universities, Spelman Sem- inary, and the Agricultural and Me- chanical College of Alabaina becanne affiliated in the early nineties, with what then the National Association of the Young Women’s Christian Associa- tions, There are evidences of . city. associations for colored women at. a; much earlier period. We hear-of ef- forts at Louisville, Memphis, Colum- bus, Georgia, and other points. Dr. Garoline Anderson, the well-known daughter. of WilHam Still- of under. ground raflway fame, recounts the uc- tivities of.a flourishing colored assoc!- ation in Philadelphia in the early twenties. Yet no doubt. most of these efforts died: for want of intelligent su- peryision. ‘ en the National Board was form- ea in 1907,,Mrs. William A. Eunton ‘was appointed to spend the winter of 1907-08 investigating the possibilities for association work among colored women, and ‘interesting them. in it: She found fourteen student associa- tions—New York, Brooklyn, Baltimore and Washington. In 1908 Miss Elizabeth Ross was:ap- pointed ‘to be. special’ worker for the National Board ‘among colored stu: dents. Miss Ross was succeeded’ in 1910 by Miss Cecelia Holloway, and Miss Holloway in 1912 by the, present student secretary, Miss Josephifie V. Pinyon. In 1910, Mrs. Elizabeth-Ross Haynes and Mrs. Hunton: began a systematic and intensive development. of cjty as- sociation work. among colored:women, and the attempt was made to place trained secretaries in local associa- tions.” In 1913, Miss Eva D. Bowles was appointed by. the ‘National ‘Board to have special supervision for city work. 3 Student Work. ‘ +The student work,has grown to, in- clude organizations’.in_ one hundred schools, covering a territory of six states ‘west of the Mississippi and twelve states east of the Mississippi and the District of Columbia. Fifty- three of the student associations are affiliated with the national organiza- tion, but-all. come under the supfervis- ion of the National Roard. Week-end conferences for the pur- “pose of strengthening unity’of thought and action through discussions of tech: nical work and Bible study have been held in Claflin, University, 1909; Tal- ladega College, 1909; Toulagoo: Uni- versity, 1910;" Fisk University, .1910; Bishop ‘College, 1911; Atlanta Univer- sity, 1912; National’ Religious Train- ing School, 1912; Prairie, View State School, 1913; Jackson and Campbell Colleges, 1914, Z | Efforts during 1915 were ‘directed toward a ten-days’ summer conference to be held during-the coming summer. ._ City Work. . The number of city associations al-1 ready organized | {s seventeen: Of these oix are regularly affiliated with | the National organization. Two cities, have provisional organizations, and there are three clubs which are a part of a central assoclation—Yonkers, Rochester, Kalamazoo. Building campaigns. were ,held in 1913 in, New York city for ‘$100,000, Philadelphia, $50,000, and Baltimore, $10,000. “These associations are plan- ning to erect their new: bulldings with-' in the coming year. In November | 1914, St. Louis, Missouri, raised $20, 000 for a new building which was ded. | icated November 21, 1916. [ There has been a steady increase}: in the number of colored young women’ I who attend the summer, course at the National Training School, whichis | conducted by the National Board “ot |: the Young Women’s Associatidns’ for the training of association secretaries: | Sixteen women havo taken training for city work. This preparation for gain- || ing a definite knowledge“of methods | and principles bespeaks growing elt ciency. Conferences for employed and'| volunteer workers resulted. in a cee ing solidarity of the work-held if"New | York city in 191%, Beiimore:: 191351 Philadelphia, 1914; Norfolk; 1914, and]; Go NOW. 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WINSLOW: Sesaped UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER * CO | _ All Work First Class Terms Most Reasonable Phone North 814° Residence 49 D “3 . > - Near Falls Church, Va. James H. Dabney FUNERAL, DIRECTOR — ‘ CARRIAGES FOR HIRE OF Meret eid Sete We " - Phone Main 8273 : us . All Goods Delivered Phone North 4926 for the’ development of the whole girl with all her ambitions, her hopes and her capacities. -Misa Josephine V. Pinyon, a gradu- ate of Cornell, and another excellent type of young womanhood, is working in the schools and colleges among col- ored girls, to. bring to them the same opportunities and ideals that Miss Bowles is ‘opening up to girls in cities. Miss Pinyon, though young jn this work, has already shown marked abil- ity in her helpfuiness to and influence with student girls. : AN INVITATION TO EDUCATORS. '- Durham, N. C., Match 1, 1916.—The National Training School, Durham,'N. €., extends # cordial invitation’ to the leads of the universities, colleges and secondary: gchoola for the education and training. of colored people in. the United ‘States to be guesté of . the school’ Nov. 21-24, 1916, for the pur. Bose’ of conferences, cloger unity, and understanding of the neetis and educa: tfonal requirements of the colored people. % : ‘Aniong the subjects to be duscussed particular stress will be laid on the following: 2 1. What is the opinion of the educa- tors themselves in: regard to the ‘duplication of work in schools in the various communities? Has it been ‘hurtful, unwise, and wasteful? What plans ought to be fostered to correct the evil? . 2. To what extent should: classes /devoted ‘to teacher training .be en. couraged?. How and where located? "3. What system: should be devised to meet the requirements of the rural teacher? "4. What should be the standard of ‘the university, college, normal school, teacher training and . secondary Schools? .,.5. How’ should’ students be received from one to the other? : _ 6. To what’ extent shduld religious instruction be carried on the various schools? 7. Shoul there be a general clearing- houge for’ aid of négro schools? 8. Is the ald. given by the various funds and boards to negro. education wise, economical and helpful? Mahy other kindred subjects will ba announced on the tentative program, Rich will be published in the early all. " ‘This conference has been suggested by a great many who desire to know the actual condition.and needs of the Open from 7 to 10 Daily Sundays until 1 P. M. ‘school devoted to negro educatior from those. who are actually doing the work. No conference in recent years will be more far-reaching in its effects than this. "- The guests will be entertained free of. charge by the National Training School. Durham itself, presenté 2 field of study and inspiration, which will be furnished by no other city of its size in the country. ‘Do ‘you approve of such a confer ence? Will you be present? Please let_ me know at your earliest con- venience. | : ‘Yours’ for service, * JAMES E. SHEPARD, President National ‘Training School, Durham, N. C. : PREPAREDNESS. Prepare-to pacify the world and es tablish peace and good’ will amons the nations. ° Prepare to-avert or pre went strife with ‘the nations of thé ‘earth, Prepare’ to. avoid, rather ‘that meet war. Prepare to save life rathe than to destroy it. War is wicked and. disastrous; peace’ {s - mollifying Prepare to stop lynching and murdet in certain parts of our own ‘country Prepare to secure the equal rights 0 lifé and liberty to our own people ft the United States. Prepare to protect the lives of ow citizens at-home before attempting tc intermeddle with the business of oth er nations. I warn ‘the people of thls country concerning the mistreatment of a certain race constitutixg @ par! of our own natural born citizens. J refer more particularly. to the south ern portion of this country.” These people have. borne the, burden and heat of the day for more jthan two hundred and fifty years, growing tp wealth, intelligence and refinement, They will some day. throw..off the yoke of oppression and assert theit manhood in no mistaken. terms, which will be a disaster to our country, more especially in the Southland) 7: ‘When I reflect and know that: God is just, I tremble for my country. JOHN A. MOSS, Sr. J. O. VERMILLION THE FAMILY LIQUOR STORE * Fineza, $1.00 Qt. Bon Ton, .75 Cents Qt. : 831 7th St. N. W. ° Phone Main 2738 [SOF O20 20202010 202020 10F10F 205 7] 5 CONSULT. US FIRST ALL KINDS OF PRINTING © 5 Linotype Composition an Electric Power Presses ; 5 TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. ‘f a oy ane” os So = BOOK AND JOB PRINTING = H! quickest BEST TERMS casu 1! 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This city, according to an editorial published in the Survey of September, 1915, has discontinued its street-cleaning and garbage collection. It has dispensed with its health officer, city physician and market inspector, extinguished the lights, cut the school term from nine to seven months and reduced by 10 per cent. the salaries of teachers, who were receiving over $75 a month. It has discontinued one-third of its police force, and put the remainder on a twelve-hour shift. It has closed several fire stations, stopped every cent of its appropriations to hospitals, children's homes and charities, and reduced by one-third the allowance for the maintenance of parks. In short, the city has cut its expenses $340,000. It was compelled to make this cut because it costs the city $1,228,629 a year to operate, and only $896,556 was available. Then again more people are engaged in the production of illicit liquor in Alabama than ever before, despite the earnest efforts of the secret-service officials to stamp it out. There were 179 illicit distilleries seized and destroyed in 1906; in 1914, the number had risen to 308. Brief Bits of News and Comment on Men and Women—Colored Americans Sue Army Officer—Damages of $104,813 Asked of Major General Bell, Texas City and Board of Trade. Galveston, Tex—An action against Major General J. Franklin Bell, U. S. A., and two other defendants was filed in the United States Court here today on behalf of twenty-six Negroes, who ask damages annoting to $104,813. Texas City and the Texas City Board of Trade are co-defendants. The Negroes charge that after the tropical hurricane of last August they were arrested and set to work with no promise of pay. General Bell was in command of troops then stationed at Texas City. $2,500,000 Bonds for Georgia. For lack of funds Georgia has been compelled to hold up the salaries of school teachers, and recently has had to place an additional $3,500,000 bond issue on the market. Several cities and counties of Georgia, however, derive considerable revenue from licensing beer saloons, otherwise the deficit would be still larger. Prohibition in Georgia has been the means of stimulating the illicit sale of intoxicants on a scale never before experienced. There were 802 illicit distilleries seized in 1914 as against 373 in 1906. In Louisiana statistics were com- HOTEL HOTEL DALE CAPE MAY, N. J. This magnificent hotel, located in the heart of the most beautiful seashore resort in the world; replete with every modern improvement, superlative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Orchestra daily, gara ge, bath houses, tennis, etc., on premises. Special attention give n to ladies and children. Send for booklet. Special rates for Easter. E. W. DALE, Owner. 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At least $6,000,000 worth of property was destroyed and 10,000 men thrown out of employment as an initial result, while the final result, as it appears at this writing, it that the expense of the state government has more than doubled since the law went into effect, and there is a deficit of $1,022,000 in the state revenues. As a consequence of the loss in revenues, taxes have been greatly increased. It was boldly stated before the law passed that the saloon was the cause of crime and that once it was extinguished the police force of the state would be greatly reduced; but the results have not borne out this theory. There have been so many violations of the prohibition law, and so varied were the surreptious methods employed, that in Nashville, Memphis and Chattanooga it has been found that if the law was to be even partially enforced a much larger police force was necessary. The employment of these extra policemen and a greatly increased cost of criminal prosecution, has about doubled the state and municipal expense for dealing with crime since prohibition went into effect. Illicit distilleries have abounded in Tennessee as in other southern prohibition states. In the year 1906 there were but 54 establishments of this kind seized, while in 1914, 249 were destroyed. Nashville's $987,000 Bonds. Nashville's in particular has been lunged into serious financial trouble. Without submitting the question to a vote of the people the city sold bonds in the sum of $887,000 to make up a deficit brought about largely by the cutting off of privilege license money formerly paid by liquor sellers. This fact, joined with muddled municipal matters led to a motion on the part of certain citizens and taxpayers to have a receiver appointed for the city. The motion was granted in the court of chancery, but was reversed by the higher courts on the grounds that no law existed by which a municipality could be thrown into receivership. The enforcement of the law in Tennessee has made vacant more than 600 business houses in the four largest cities of the State, and 75 per cent of them are vacant today. They formerly yielded to their owners an average income of $50. Thus it will be seen that there is an economic loss to these property owners of about $360,000 a year. Crime Cost Doubled. Revelation 7.9-17—March 26. Christians of Three Kinds—"Tares" or False Christians—Saints, a Lift Flock of Self-Sacrificers—Avena Christians, a Great Multitude—The Destiny Shown In This Lesson. They shall hunger no more * and they shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. - Verses 10, 11. CCORDING to the Bible these professing the name of Christ are of three general classes It is not ours to read their hearts; but it is ours, as our Lord said, to know them by their fruits. (Matthew 7:15-20.) Yet even here we might deceive ourselves. The only safe way, therefore, in respect to persons who claim to be Christians, and who live an upright, moral life, is to take them for what they profess to be. One of these classes Jesus styles Tares—"children of the Wicked One"—because their presence in the Church is the result of false teachings, false doctrines, sown by the Adversary; (Matthew 13:24-30, 36:43.) Many tares, we understand, are very talented, very honorable and very wealthy. They really, however, have neither lot nor part with the true Church of Christ, all of whose members are, spirit-begotten through the Word of Truth. In the sense that the consecrated are all called in the one hope of their calling and all begotten of the one Spirit through the one Word of Truth, they are one class, one Church, under one Lord, one faith, one baptism. (Ephesians 4:4. 5. Their division into two classes is the result of coldness, like warmness, fear to perform the sacrifice contracted, fear of death, on the part of some the "great multitude" referred to in this lesson. The Apostle describes them, saying, "Through fear of death they are all their lifetime subject to boudage"—Heb. 2:15. Some of this class fear also loss of business or name of fame or social standing. Therefore they compromise with the world and its spirit. They do not deny the Lord. Indeed, many of them would die rather than directly deny Him. Yet by their works they really deny Him as ashamed of the Truth because it is not popular, or of the Lord's brethren because of their humble position or unpopularity. While this class do not deny the Lord's name, yet they fail to walk closely in His footsteps, and therefore will fail to get the glorious prize of this Gospel. Age, name, glory, honor, immortality, joint-heirship with Jesus in His Millennial Kingdom, etc. These great blessings are to be granted only to the "more than conquerors"—the Little Flock, to whom it is the Father's good pleasure to give. to get the glorious prize of this Gospel Age; namely, glory, honor, immortality, joint-belief with Jesus in His Millennial Kingdom, etc. These great blessings are to be granted only to the "more than conquerors"—the Little Flock, to whom it is the Father's good pleasure to give the Kingdom—those who "follow the Lamb whithersover He goeth," rejoicing in tribulation, esteeming it an honor to be counted worthy to suffer for Christ, His Word, His Brethren. The Two Classes Contrasted. The Great Company described in today's Study will be overcomers; else they would have no part in the blessings which the Lord is about to dispense, at His Second Advent, when all of His Faithful will be received to the Heavenly Father's House. The Lord will help this class through by forcing those living in the end of this Age to come to a positive decision—to banish their fears and courageously count not their lives dear unto them in the great tribulation with which this Age will end. The fact that when this crisis is reached these will die rather than deny the Lord will constitute them overcomers and secure for them the blessings described in our text. Nevertheless, there is a still higher place that will be attained by some. As it was not necessary for Jesus to be forced by tribulation either to acknowledge the Heavenly Father and stand for Truth or else die the Second Death, so there is a class in the Church who will have experiences like the Master's. These are styled "more than conquerors", because they not only do the right thing—stand for Truth, righteousness and the Divine arrangement else die the Second Death, so there is a class in the Church who will have experiences like the Master's. These are styled "more than conquerors" because they not only do the right thing—stand for Truth, righteousness and the Divine arrangement—but they do it as Jesus did—voluntarily, with hearty good will. Here we see the difference between the two classes in the Church, all of whom are spirit-begotten, called with the same High Calling, with similar opportunities for attaining the great prize. The "more than conquerors" will be the Little Flock, the Royal Priesthood, the Bride, the Lamb's Wife. The Great Company are to be found everywhere. They fail to become members of the Body of Christ, fail to be come kings and priests. They will be granted a blessing, however, an inferior position, corresponding to that of the Levites, servants of the priesthood. In the Bible they are represented as the bridesmaids of the Bride, as the Foolish Virgins, and as the Great Company who will praise God that the Marriage of the Lamb is come, even though they will not be of the Bride class. *Deuteronomy* 15:14. 15: Matthew 5:11-14. Revelation 19:16. Holiness Means Completeness — Only the Church Are Holy Now—Jewt Failed to Be Holy—How Christ's Followers Fulfil the Law—Development of the New Creation—Judged by Heart Attitude—Self-Disciplining. Brantford, Ont. March 19.—Pastor Russell gave an able discourse here today, on the text, "Be ye holy; for I am holy."—1 Peter 1:10. PASTOR RUSSELL 'The speaker introduced his theme by defining the word holy. This word, he declared, is related to our word whole, which PASTOR RUSSELL is related to our word whole, which signifies to be complete, unbroken. Like all Biblical injunctions, this text is not addressed to the world; for in its fallen condition, out of harmony with God and not seeking to know His will, the world is not in a position where God can address it. While He loves mankind sympathetically and has made a glorious provision for them in His Plan, nevertheless, His dealings with them will be future, not now. During the long period from Adam's fall to the Covenant with Israel at Mount Sinai, God recognized no nation. He did indeed, speak through Enoch, Noah, Abraham and a few others, to whom He made declarations not then clearly understood. But Abraham alone came into covenant relationship with God, through animal sacrifices which typified the great future Sacrifice for sins our Lord Jesus. Then God separated the nation of Israel from all others. (Amos 5:22). He gave them His Law, and promised that whoever kept that Law would have everlasting Life and become the promised Seed of Abraham, to bless all the families of the earth. (Isaiah, 18:5; Gen. 22:16-18. The Israelites thought that they could keep God's Law; they thought that they could be holy; but they found that they could not. No imperfect man could keep a perfect law. This holiness was briefly comprehended in the command, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy mind, with all thy soul, and with all thy strength; and thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." (Luke 10:25-28). For over 1600 years they renewed their Covenant annually on the Moment Day, through typical sacrifices. But during all that time not one Jew was justified through keeping the Law, as the Apostle certifies. - Romans 3:26; Galatians 2:16; 3:11. How Christians Can Keep God's Law. The Pastor then showed that during the Gospel Dispensation it has been possible for true Christians to do what the Jews failed to accomplish; namely, to keep God's Law. God has made an arrangement through our Lord Jesus whereby the Christian's imperfections are legally cancelled. Thus, by keeping the Law in spirit, and by having our Lord cancel the infirmities of the body, the Christian is reckoned perfect by God and can keep the Divine Law. According to the Father's Plan our Lord Jesus had down His life as a Ransom, a corresponding price, for the life of Adam, who sinned and incurred the penalty of sin-death. Adam died; and all of his posterity have been born under sin and death conditions. Mankind die because of the one man's disobedience. (1 Corinthians 15:21, 22; Romans 5:12, 19). But our Lord Jesus through His death secured the right to annul Adam's death sentence and to take possession of all mankind. Consequently Adam and all his posterity will be awakened from death. Otherwise they would remain dead forever. At the beginning of the Messianic Kingdom our Lord will take possession of the world, and for a thousand years He will illumil mankind out of sin, degradation and death back to the perfection lost in Eden, but redeemed by Himself at Calvary. This work will affect the dead as well as those possessing a measure of life. (John 5:23-29) Meantime God has been selecting, and preparing two classes—first an earthly class, and then a spiritual class—to be His agents, under Christ, to accomplish His great work for mankind. The spiritual class, the Church, will be associate kings, priests and judges under Christ, their Head. Only the Church are now called upon to be holy. In due time all mankind will also be called upon to be holly during the Millennial Age. All will be expected to come up to the condition of holiness, completeness, nothing lacking, nothing imperfect; and by the assistance of The Christ all who are willing and obedient may become holy, as was Adam in his perfection. It is not the Church's flesh that is holy, but the New Creature. Their human imperfections are covered by Christ's imputed righteousness. While they have the old body, the old brain, yet they are begotten to a new nature, by the Holy Spirit which they received from God when they presented themselves to Him in sacrifice. It is this New Creature that is to be holy, like the Heavenly Father. God's people are to discipline themselves continually, to study His character in order to see what His wholeness, His completeness, is that they may copy it and thus develop "the spirit of a sound mind." 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The promoters of this event are desirous of bringing this occasion to such a standard that it will be a nation-wide event. Every colored automobile owner is earnestly requested to enter and take part in this festival. The endorsement and co-operation of some of the leading business and professional men have already been secured for this event. The procession is to be composed of a number of pleasure cars to be decorated to compete for a prize in their division and a number of commercial cars, the best decorated of which will also receive a prize. To also make this a more notable and brilliant event the plans are being started now, so all those desiring to enter the parade are requested to fill out the blank below and mail to the Automobile Editor of The Washington Jee. 1109 Eve street. The starting point of the parade will be at Thirteenth and S streets. The procession will follow S street out to Sixth, turning north at Sixth to T, then west out T all the way to New Hampshire avenue. Upon reaching this point, turn south to Eighteenth street, keeping straight down Eighteenth street to Massachusetts avenue; at this intersection bear to the east and follow Massachusetts avenue down to Sixteenth street, thence turn south until H street is reached. Turning to the east again at H to Executive avenue, following this avenue down and around the back of the Treasury Building into Pennsylvania avenue, down to Second street at which point we disband. As the procession is expected to be a long one you are earnestly requested to mail your blank early and secure a prominent place in line, as there will be no favoritism or partiality shown. It is expected that, every colored man or woman who has a machine of any kind will take part. THE FLORAL PARADE. The Greatest in the History of the Colored People. Washington, D. C. March 18, 1916. Mr. Charles L. Skinner, 1400 K St. Northwest I am very glad to have your recent letter, and to learn that you are getting many entries for the colored automobile Floral Parade to be held in this city on May 27. I know the event will be a success, and hope that entries will continue to pour in. Very truly yours, R. W. PULLMAN; Mayor and Superintendent. Entries. One of the out-of-town entries in our carnival is the Patterson Greenfield Motor Co., who manufacture a machine bearing their name. This machine is designed and built entirely by Negroes. It is expected to be represented here in the near future. All persons contemplating buying a car should investigate this proposition. Additional Speakers at Awarding of Pelzes Other speakers who are to say a few words to our children on Wednesday night are Judge Terrell, of the District Municipal Court, Shelby Davidson of the District Bar, and W. Calvin Chase. The Booker T. Washington Essay Contest. Manager Chas. Skinner will introduce the speakers who will be Hon. Abercrombie, Dr. W. Bruce Evans, Justice F. L. Siddons, Miss Eva Chase, Judge R. H. Terrell, Lawyer Shelby J. Davidson, W. Calvin Chase, and perhaps Superintendent Thurston of the public schools. SOCIAL. GENERAL GUY HENRY DEAD. Guy V. Henry Garrison No. 9 A. and N. U., Mourns the Death of Sergt. John Wiggins. The commander and comrades of Gen: Guy V. Henry Garrison No. 9, Army and Navy Union. Comrades: Again we are called together to pay a last loving tribute to the mortal remains of one of our number who was very near and dear to us. One whose presence in our midst was ever a symbol of helpfulness and inspiration. Comrade John Wiggins has been called from labor to reward; from toil and turmoil in a busy and eventful life; from long years filled with well spent active days to the peaceful rest and quiet repose of the narrow house and sweet forgetfulness. We may never again hear his well-known, vibrant voice in his officer-of-the-day responses, to the roll call of our adjutant, for he has been summoned to answer roll call by the Great Commander of all mankind and now must wait in the cold calm of death the bugle notes or reveller on an approaching judgment morn. Our dear comrades mustering out removes from our midst one of the most loyal, devoted and self-sacrifice members our ranks could boast. For him no duty was too arduous; no sacrifice too great and no service too exacting that the needs of friend or comrade might demand. He was ready at all times to go on foot and bare-foot, if need be. His life was full and complete in all good works, and Whereas, We shall miss him sorely and do deeply depole his loss, we how in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well, and. Whereas, his lofty, Christian character and strong civic integrity have endeared him to all classes of our community. Therefore, be it resolved: That the Garrison extends to the bereaved family their most affectionate sympathy, and while no words of sorrow can assuage their grief, they point with con- The Largest Stock of Auto Supplies in the City The Right Prices to Every One 1F-IT'S-FOR-THE-AUTO-WE-HAVE-IT Bumbers-Greases Pistorings-Tools ENTRY BLANK FOR AUTOMOBILE FLORAL PARADE Class..... See..... No..... Washington, D. C., May 27, 1916. To the Automobile Editor of The Washington Bee: Please enter my car in your Carnival on the twenty-seventh of May, and assign me my place in line according to the type of my car. Make, name and year of car. Type and model. My car is to be decorated as. I agree to abide by and obey the rules and laws governing this Carnival. Name Address P. S.--No entry received after Saturday, May 20, 1916. fidence to Him Who has promised to be a solace for every wound and a shelter from every storm. Resolved further, That a copy of these expressions be forwarded to the stricken family and that they also be spread upon the minutes of the Garrison. Done under seal of the Garrison. Committee: Wm. Conray, commander; Theodore Bethel, adjutant; John H. Paynter. MR. MASON. As it is written, Exodus 20:8: Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Who is Boss? says Margaret Wilson. No doubt but that Herodias had her brain ravished with the same thoughts when she had the head of John, the Baptist, delivered to her in a charger. Why not come to the light of the truth, and disannull the work J. B. of Kate Waller Barrett? For her efforts has arranged the prostitutes and whores all over the city. And let the 2 Margarets accomplish their desires in the place allowed for it—Margaret Stout and Wilson? But if the first mentioned has repented, I bear her a true record that she is more to be honored than the latter. John 8:10-11. And as for the condition of the city, it is spiritually a whore. With a well-dressed, and embroidered one sitting over it. Rev. 17:1 to 9; chapter 18:3 to 7. As for myself, I am doing a mighty good work, and cannot come down. Neh. 6:3; Isaiah 14:32; Daniel 8:23-24; Romans 11:25-26. .THOMPSON vs. + HOMPSON. Judge Siddons Allows one Week to Settle Difference—Divorce Proceedings in Virginia Must be Withdrawn and Charges Against Teacher—Up to the Board of Education. The maintenance suit that was filed in the Supreme Court by Mrs. Thompson against her husband; Dr. S. S. Thompson, came up last Saturday, March 15th, before his honor. Mr. Justice Siddons. Mr. Thompson was represented by Attorneys Gray and Guise, while Dr. Thompson was represented by Attorneys Cobb and Taylor. Attorney Taylor presented his side of the case, before the justice, assisted by E. M. Cobb, and at the conclusion, Attorney Guise stated that he didn't believe that Dr. Thompson was acting in good faith. Mrs. Thompson had withdrawn all charges against her husband, except the charge she filed against a school teacher and she was not inclined to withdraw these charges; that the record of the Virginia court shows that Dr. Thompson had not withdrawn his bill for divorce that she filed in the Virginia courts. Judge, Siddons took the matter in his own hands and said that if the parties were acting in good faith all charges of every description should be withdrawn; those against, the school, teacher as well and that he would postpone the case for one week. Two members of the Board of Education were present and heard what Judge Siddons said as to the charges against the teacher. It is a question whether the board will permit such charges to be withdrawn. If the charges are false then the board no doubt will permit them to be withdrawn; if they are true, the Board of Education will be compelled to investigate them. It is up to the Board of education. Auto Robes -AUTO-WE-HAVE-IT Pistorings-Tools Electrical Supply Co. Phone M. 6800 Lamps PHONE M. 2425 Fenders Jos. G. Acton, Prop. The Golden Rule Shop COPPERSMITH Shop 408 14th St. Radiators Gas Tanks WINES LIQUORS JAS. D. DONNELLY Select Family Trade Solicited Free Delivery Phone M 7096 1405 Eye St. Painting-Bodies-Built Phone W. 1431-W ELIAS NESBIT AND SONS 2331 VA. AVE. All Kinds of Auto Rebuilding CHEAP IMPLEMENTS CHEAP Bought of JOHN A MOORE Dealer in Flour, Feed and, Hardware and Agricultural Implements. 1913 Seventh Street, Northwest Phone, North 3273. Death of Veteran Wiggins. On Monday, March 20, the funeral of the late John Wiggins, retired, was conducted from the his late residence, 237 Virginia avenue southeast, to Mt. Jezerel Baptist Church where the pastor, Rev. Green preached a very able sermon. The bier was then conducted to Arlington, Va. Guy V. Henry Garrison and Warren Lodge of F. A. A. M. attended in a body. Taps were blown by Comrade Boardinghamer. BLICK BROS. If you want first-class coal and wood phone to Blick Bros., 800 Florida avenue northwest. It is one of the places where you will receive your money's worth. Don't fail to mention The Bee when you call. Do you want pure jice this summer? If so, ask Blick Bros. to send it to you. SPECIAL NOTICE. All kinds of shoes shined and polished at Fourth and N streets.northest, by Edward Love & Son. Special attention to ladies' work. Bronze and white shoes a specialty. Advt. WHY SUFFER WITH YOUR FEET? WHEN WE HAVE Dr. O. E. Johnson, foot specialist, a graduate of Columbia Inst. of N. N. Y. Cures corns, bunions, ingrowing nails, and all foot troubles. 1103 J-2 You St. N. W. North 4907 Highest Taxes Ever Known. In July, 1915, West Virginia entered its first year of State-wide prohibition, and a half year's experience has resulted in the highest rate of taxation ever known in the history of the State. The Yost law deprived the State treasury of $650,000 a year in licenses. MOOSE TICKET DEAD. Ninety-five per cent of the colored vote will be against the Moose ticket at the polls. No self-respecting colored voter will vote this ticket. This ticket will be defeated by from four to five thousand. Betting is 5 to 1 that the Miller-Chase ticket will give a sweeping plurality over all the tickets in the field. The entire Riggs bank is emptied into the pockets of every voter, the colored vote cannot be purchased. PERMIT AND APPROVAL Given by Major Pullman for Our Colored Automobile Floral, Parade. In an interview with Major Pullman Editor Skinner secured the final approval and permit for our grand floral parade and carnival to be held here on the 27th of May. MOBILE FLORAL PARADE No..... May 27. 1916. Washington Bee: Carnival on the twenty-seventh of the according to the type of my car. the rules and laws governing this When it's time to Retire, try Fisk Tires they possess all that the name impi FOR SALE BY L. SKINNER CO., Rear of 1 R BROS. 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