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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. 48 WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1916 THE MU-SO-LIT CLUB THE MU-SO-LIT CLUB The Three Sets of Candidates Invited —The Social Functions Scheduled Specially for Frank J. Hogan, but E. M. Hewlett and Others Threw a M. Bomb—The Riggs Bank Attorney Don't Show Up. The Mu-So-Lit Club, one of the best known social organizations in the United States, was created to a mild sensation last Friday evening. It seems that the executive committee or a majority of them without the knowledge of a majority of the membership had invited Mr. Frank J. Hogan, one of the attorneys for Riggs Bank and candidate for delegate to the National Republican Convention, had been invited as the special guest of the club. When this fact had been circulated by postal card to the membership, the friends of the other two sets of candidates got busy. Judge E. M. Hewlett immediately arranged for his guests, Messrs. W. Calvin Chase and Robert I Miller and Attorney Shelby J. Davidson arranged for his guests, Dr. Charles H. Marshall and Aaron Bradshaw. When it was made certain that the representatives of the other tickets had been invited by certain members, as guests, of the club the wildest excitement was created. ated. Nevel Thomas, a strong Hogan supporter, became extremely excited, while Dr. Williston became more communicative. At nine o'clock sharp, Messrs. Chase and Miller arrived at the Y. M. C. A. colored branch, who were greeted by Dr. C. H. Marshall and Judge Hewlett. They remained in the lobby, waiting for the arrival of Mr. Hogan. They waited until 11:30 and the report was that several messages were received that Mr. Hogan would arrive at a certain time, but friends of Messrs. Chase and Miller concluded that some one had tipped off the candidate and told him not to come as the submarines were set for him. Dr. Marshall remained in the water until the close, but Mr. Hogan didn't show up. Hence those who had arranged the surprise to the friends in the club of the other candidates were themselves surprised. Judge Hewlett and his friends who had arranged to allow all candidates to have an equal chance received the hearty congratulations of his friends for the defeat of the Hogan and Willston rooters. If they want politics in the Mu-So-Lit Club, remarked Judge 'Hewlett, Attorney Davidson and others, we were prepared to give it. This is a social club and not a political organization and it has no politics as a body. favors us as the The failure of Mr. Hogan to speak was a great disappointment to Dr. Williston, Roscoe C. Bruce, Mr. Grant Lucas, Thomas H. R. Clark and a few of his rooters. THE COLORED SOLDIER. Petition for the Enlistment of Colored Soldiers—Patriotic Americans: Washington, D.C. April 12, 1916. To the Chairman of the Military Affairs Committee and Members, United States Senate, Washington, D.C.: Gentlemen: Knowing as we do that Congress is going to increase the numerical strength of the Army and Navy of the United States, and knowing that there has not been any new regiments for the enlistment of colored soldiers since 1699, therefore we earnestly request that as the colored troops are always called upon to perform the duty of artillerymen whenever this country has called upon them to go to war, and as there are men already in the service who are capable and willing to fill higher positions in the regiments in which they serve, we earnestly request that one of the artillery regiments to be formed during this session of Congress be open to the enlistment of colored men, and that more colored commissioned officers be appointed in the regular army. (Signed). Rev. W. C. Hughes, Dist. Supt. M. E. Church. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Baltimore, Md. Rev. C. H. Murray, Catonsville, Md. Prof. John R. Hawkins, Financial Sec. A. M. E. Church, Washington, D. C. Rev. Joseph H. Robinson, Grand Army, Washington, D. C. Rev. A. Secy. Seey' Balt. Annual Conference. Rev. R. Allen Green, Washington, D. C. Rev. Ernest Lyon, Baltimore, Md. Rev. A. C. Garner, Tennessee. George W. Scott, Washington, D.C. Rev. D. J. Beckett, Parole, Md. C. C. Rev. C. H. Stepteau, Washington, D.C. Rev. Elmer A. Henderson, Baltimore, Md. Rev. S. M. Johnson, Baltimore, Md. R. A. Tucker, Albany, N. Y. Rev. Jos. G. Martin, Baltimore, Md. Rev. Edward Addison, Pocomoke City, Md. Rev. J. D. Banks, Port Deposit, Md. Rev. R. M. Johnson, Wilmington, Del. Rev. P. W. Wortham, Baltimore, Md. Rev. James M. Boston, Baltimore, Md. Rev. Daniel C. Hill, P. E., Balti. Annual Conf., Baltimore, Md. Rev. J. R. Nelson, Winchester, Md. Rev. James Lee, Washington, D.C. Rev. Frank L. Hertzfeld, Baltimore, Md. Rev. E. A. Patten, Washington, D. C. Rev. Wm. Chew, Baltimore, Md. Rev. Wm. A. Harris, Garfield, D. C. Rev. W. T. Grown, Gleen Arm, Md. Rev. J. A. Sims, Jr. Washington, D. C. Rev. Joseph G. Bryant, Frederick City Md. Rev. F. D. Holder, Frostburg, Md. Rev. I. N. Ross, Baltimore, Md. Miss Mary Curtis, Washington, D. C. EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION. Rev. A. Wilbanke, D.D., Surpasses All Others—Rev. Norman's Great Speech—Attorney P. W. Frisby Makes an Eloquent Speech. The Tenth Street Baptist Church, Rev. Alexander Willbanks', pastor, presented a most brilliant scene on last Monday evening. The occasion was the anniversary celebration of the emancipation of slaves in the District of Columbia. It was a most brilliant event. The children's exercises were under the supervision of Mrs. Willbanks, who was most gorgeously gowned in white satin entrain. There were about 40 or 50 well dressed and well drilled children who sang and recited many sections of the constitution of the United States. At the conclusion of the children's program, Rev. Willbanks had several speakers to follow Attorney P. W. Frisby, who delivered a most eloquent address. The first speaker was Rev. M. W. D. Norman who carried the vast audience by storm. His speech was not only logical, but most instructive, and he concluded by requesting the audience to vote for W. Calvin Chase for delegate to the National Republican Convention. He was followed by Mr. Chase whose address was well received. Attorney Thomas L. Jones was the next speaker. His speech was full of witticism and good sense. In one of his anecdotes he set the audience wild with enthusiasm. Mr. Adolphus Lewis was the last speaker. At the conclusion of the speaking the audience, special invited guests and the children repaired to the lecture room below where they partook of refreshments. The church has been remodeled and electric lights, have been installed. The lights were tried out last Monday evening with a great deal of Program. Hymn, Rev. J. L. Garfield, Sculpture Lesson, Rev. J. L. Garfield, Prayer, Rev. G. Harris, D.D. Hymn, Rev. F. E. Free, D.D. Welcome Address, Rev. Alex. Willbanks, D.D., pastor. Song, Choir Address by the Queen, Mrs. Ellen peth. Wilson. Preamble to the Constitution, Mrs. Lola Walls. Who are citizens of the U. S., Miss Anna, Willis. Slavery Prohibited, Mrs. Josephine Simms. The Right of Citizens to Vote, Miss Lindsay. Solo—"Lead Me All the Way," Miss Turner The Life of Abraham Lincoln, Mrs Porox Jackson Song—"Battle Hymn of the Republic." Paper, "Progress of an Oppressed D. L. M. W. W. Grier. Race. Song—"The Star Spangled Banner." Recitation—"The Party," from Dunbar, Miss B. Jones. Song, Choir. Address on behalf of the Baptist Alliance, Rev. A. Jones. Introducing the Original Thirteen Colonies. Columbines: Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Miss Theresa Willbanks. Song—"The Fight Is On." The Depths from Which We Came Miss Blanche Tibbs. Song—"Onward, Christian Sol Hero." uers. Address, Lawyer Perri W. Frisby. Remarks, by different minister of the Alliance and other invited guests. NEW TRIAL FOR AMBROSE. Appellate Bench Reserves' Ruling on Lower Court in Lawyer's Case. Opinion Cites Errors of Admission of Evidence, Which Resulted in Conviction on Embezzlement Charge. The judgment of the District Supreme Court convicting William E. Ambrose, member of the District bar of embezzlement and sentencing him to ten years' imprisonment was reversed Tuesday by the Court of Appeals and a new trial ordered. The opinion, which was written by Justice Robb and concurred in by Justice Van Orsdel, assigns several errors, chief of which are the admission of evidence in regard to alleged transactions in other cases in which Ambrose acted as a fiduciary long before the transactio that were the subject matter of the trial and the failure to admit evidence showing that claims against him growing out of these transactions had been settled when the demand was made. The opinion also directs attention to the fact that evil intent characterizes was not not and regarded to this latter point, the occurrence says: opinion says: "The government contented itself with merely showing, in the one instance, the receipt of funds of the award by the defender, and, in the mingling of those funds, by the defending with his own, the evidence tending to show conversion thereof. Had the defendant rested at this point and moved for an instructed verdict, it would have been the duty of the court to have granted the motion. No statute or rule of court was shown to have been violated, perfectly proper for the defendant to collect the overdue note, and it can hardly be contended that there was any culpability in the sale of the Rich- W. H. CHAPIN BROWN, ESQ. Who delivered a good speech last Sunday afternoon in the Public Library on "Self Government in the District of Columbia. ards notes, because that sale was expressly authorized by the Probate "There was no evidence whatever upon which the jury legitimately could have based a finding-that there had been a fraudulent conversion of those funds. As the court remarked in the Page, case, the defendant all along may have had the funds on deposit in another bank or in his safe, ready to respond to any proper demand upon him as guardian. In the absence of prince to accompany the presumption would be that he did. In other words, the presumption of innocence is not overthrown, by mere rumor or suspicion." In concluding Justice Robb says: In concluding justice now say, "The suggestion of the government, which seems to have to entertain by the learned trial justice, that when the account was filed with the probate court the crime of embezzlement, already had been committed, does not take into account the very important consideration that the jury weighing all the evidence, including this account might conclude there never had been a fraudulent conversion by the defenda- tionary guardianship funds coming into his hands. It is not for us to assume the defendant's guilt; for that question is for the jury to determine in the light of all the circumstances surrounding the transaction." Mr. Ambrose was defended by Attorneys James S. Eusby-Smith and R. B. Flehart. Former Assistant United States Attorney S. McComas Hawken prosecuted the case before the lower court. United States Attorney Laskey and his assistant, M. C. Van Fleet, appeared before the higher tribunal. BIG CIRCUS DAY DRAWS NEARER. Unusual Amount of Local Interest on Coming of Barnum & Bailey. The day of all days in the calendar of the small boy has almost arrived and the youngsters of this vicinity are anxiously counting the hours until circus day. It looks now as though a large percentage of the local populatin, both young and old, will be present at one of the performances when the Barnum & Bailey, Greatest Show on Earth, exhibits in Washington on May 8. Not in several years has so much local interest been evinced in a circus event as has been displayed this season in the coming exhibition of the Barnum & Bailey Circus. It is promised that the show will display more great and novel features than ever before, including 100 new acts from Europe. The principal feature is the new Oriental, spectacular pageant, "Persia, or the Pagenats of The Thousand and One Nights." This great display, which is portrayed by 1,350 persons, and hundreds of horses, elephants and camels, depicts in pageantry the famous tales of the Arabian Nights. In New York city where this pageant was produced for the first time this spring it was announced the most gorgeous and stunning-Oriental display Miss A. E. Boller Wishes to announce that she is not conducting her Hair Beauty Parlors and School as MME. E. A. BOLLER TRUIT, as was advertised in the Eagle, but as MME. A. E. SMITH, Wife of George V. Smith. Our Special Scalp Treatment, Face Massage, Switches, Curls, etc. Phone North 4015W. 1216 TEA STREET N. W. Diplomas given when Course is completed. over presented in America. Among the foreign circus novelties to be seen for the first time this season are four troupes of wonderful Chinese performers direct from Pekin, the Great Hannetford family of riders; Signor Ragonogh, famous dwarf equestrian from Italy; James Teddy, champion jumper of the world; Pallenberg's two troupes of trained bears, and a host of other novel acts too numerous to mention individually. The Lernum & Bailey circus is traveling. Jason on five train, made up of 89 cars. More than 1,400 persons are carried in the various departments of this great show, which also included an enlarged menagerie of 108 cages and 14 elephants. A brilliant, new, three-mile street parade will be given on the streets during the morning hours preceding the first performance. FOR MILLER AND CHASE: FOR MILLER AND O'NEIL More than 300 republicans, of Deanwood, D. C., and vicinity attended a meeting of the United Republican Clubs of the District at Moose's Hall, Deanwood, last night. A resolution indorsing Robert I. Miller and W. Calvin Chase for delegates to the Republic Convention at Chicago in June was unanimously adopted. Judge Arthur B. Hayes and Dr. Albert R. Collins were indorsed for alternates to the convention. MILLER AND CHASE INDORSED. One of the largest meetings that has been held as yet was by the Elizabeth Thomas. Citizens' Association of Brightwood, D. C., in Trinity A. M. E. Z. Church, Morton street northwest. Addresses were made by Dr. S. L. Corrothers and Charles L. Skinner and others. Mrs. Thomas, the heroine of Pt. Stevens' and who walked and talked with Abraham Lincoln waved the American flag for the Miller-Chase ticket. Another meeting will be held next week. THE MILLER-CHASE TICKET: Woodmen Indorse Local Ticket With several hundred members of the Woodmen of the Woodmen of attendance at a recent meeting of Forest Camp, 13 of that organization, applications unanimously indorsing the Miller-Chase, Hayes-Collins ticket for delegates and alternates to the National Republican Convention at Chicago were adopted. The resolution was introduced by Col. John C. McConnell, state manager of the Woodmen of the World. ASSIGNED TO PULPITS. Appointments Made for Potomac District by A. M. E. Bishop. Bishop Levi Coppin, at the closing session of the Baltimore annual conference of the A. M. E. Church, held in Metropolitan Church of that denomination. Monday afternoon announced the following selections of pastors for the churches of the Potomac district, which includes those of Washington: D. P. Seaton, Lincoln, Md., presid ing elder. 'Washington—Metropolitan, T. H. Steptheau; Ebenezer, R. A. Greene; St. Paul, David Johnson; Brown Memorial, W. H. Manokoo; Campbell—Anacostia, D. C., M. H. Davis; Ward Chapel, Benning, J. H. Robinson. Bladensburg, Md.-Robert E. Ford; Mount Moriah, Annoplis, Md.-James A. Briscoe, Camp Parole, Md.-L. M. Betckett; Tee Bee, Md.-R. C. Curtis; Charlotte Dall, J. D. C. Parola. Kensington, Md.-G. W. Scott; Mount Nebo Circuit, L. P. Hering. Lakeland, Md.-J. J. Jones; Dupont circuit, J. W. Hawkins; Wyman Mission, E. Q. Plummer; District evangelist, H. W. Lewis. MR. C. C. SPAULDING, One of the Pioneer Insurance Managers Mr. C. C. Spaulding, one of the leading citizens in Durham, N. C., and a man of remarkable executive ability, vice-president and general manager of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association, is in the city, and paid a visit to The Bee office Tuesday, Mr. Spaulding is at the head of the greatest insurance company in the world, and in a few days he will launch a branch office in this city. It is quite likely that Attorney Zeph B. Moore, one of the best known lawyers at the local bar, will be legal adviser for this new company. There are two colored companies in this city that are represented by colored members of the bar, the Richmond, Va., and this new company. Attorney Scott represents the Virginia company. BOY SCOUTS Members of Troop No. 505 and Mr. J. H. Smith, their Scoutmaster, are planning to hold a concert some time in May at their club house, 18 L street southwest. Mr. John Randall, demonstrated with the wireless telegraph at Satterlee House on Tuesday evening. Satterlee Troop No. 500 received their fire making set last week and two of our members can make a fire (by the rubbing sticks process) in almost record time. Our Boy Scout Rally will be held May 1st. We hope to raise a sufficient amount, not only to maintain what we already have, but to further the movement to the extent that all may see the advantages of this work. The Scoutmasters' Club held its semi-monthly meeting at 937 R street northwest Saturday evening. Good reports were brought in by the Scoutmasters from their troops. After the regular business a general discussion took place covering the best methods to apply that will be the most pleasing and instructive to the boys. All Boy Scouts are invited to attend the conference held by the Social Purity Club at the Florida Avenue Baptist Church on the 28th day of April, 1916, at 2 o'clock p.m. Remember the Boy Scout Rally on May 1st. DEATH OF MRS. SADLER SISTER OF MBS BUCK. Tacoma, Washington, April 14.—Mrs. Buck, wife of Sergeant Buck of Washington, has been here for some time attending her sister, Mrs. Sadler, who died on Monday, April 3rd. Mrs. Heinrietta Louise Sadler, wife of T. J. Sadler, died at her home in Tacoma, Washington, after an illness of several months. Her sister, Mrs. Buck, was with her through the last weeks of her illness. Deceased left a host of friends in Tacoma as well as throughout parts of the east. Interment Friday, April 7, in Tacoma Cemetery. . HOGAN DIDN'T APPEAR. Sixty People at the Bethel Literary to Greet Hogan. The much advertised meeting of the Bethel Literary Society which attended the canvass of Howard Theater last week in the interest of Frank J. Hogan turned out to be a frost last Tuesday evening. There were sixty people present and before the meeting was called to order about 30 of those left. It was quite late before the president, Miss Marie Madre, called the meeting to order and when she was asked where Dr. Sinclair of Philadelphia was she stated that T. Thomas Funston would address the literary instead of Dr. Sinclair. Dr. Edward L. Williston was present but Mr. Hogan failed to put in his appearance. "UNDER COVER" HAS, THRILLS CALORE. There is nothing better in the way of theatrical entertainment than a good melodrama. This is "Under Coven." It is a good, old-fashioned criminal story woven around the habit of a certain class of women and men smuggling goods through the customs and the fixing of the offense of grafting and blackmailing on a crooked deputy surveyor by the cleverness of a secret service agent. Incidentally a society girl is embroiled in the official crook's misdoings, which gives an unusual savor to the piece. So that the new play of Mr. Megue's has all the elements that go to make a good melodrama successful. HOME RULE FOR D. C. DISCUSSED BY FORUM: Constitutional Amendment to Give Washington Votes in Congress, Governor, and Statehood. Self-government for the District of Columbia by two different methods was discussed by the principal speakers before the Grover Cleveland Forum at the Public Library Sunday afternoon. Chairman A. J. Driscoll announced that the meeting was for discussion of the Poindexter bill which would give the District a delegate in Congress. Amending the Federal Constitution as provided in the Chamberlain joint resolution, however, to allow the residents of the District to vote for two Senators and a Congressman, was the subject discussed by Chapin Brown, the first speaker. E. W. Oyster also diverged from the announced subject to explain a scheme for District self-government which he laid before the Petworth Citizens' Association. Mr. Oyster's Plan. This plan would provide a governor for the District and five commissioners, all elective, and in addition five commissioners named by the President. The governor and commissioners would divide authority now exercised by the District Commissioners. A delegate in the House is also provided. The franchise is conferred upon "all persons over twenty-one years of age," with restrictions as to the length of residence, here and an educational test. The recall and initiative and the secret ballot are also specified. Mr. Oyster in arguing for his plan declared he did not oppose either the Poindexter bill or the Chamberlain resolution, but that the extent of self-government provided under either was "insignificant when compared to what the District ought to have." He added that the United States "appear as hypocrites before other countries of the world, by claiming to stand for self-government while denying it to the people who live in the Nation's Capital." "Those who have been here long enough know," he said in concluding, "the Congress has never taken the interest it ought to take in the District of Columbia. I criticise them not because they don't give the time and attention to the District that it deserves, but because they hold onto their power over the District and fail to properly exercise it." Statehood Proposed. Mr. Chapin Brown, in discussing the Chamberlain resolution declared that amendment of the Constitution would not be necessary to provide conditional representation in Congress and self-government for the District. He suggested instead that under section 3, Article IV of the Constitution the District could be admitted as a State with certain restrictions. Miss Maud Younger, who said she was "in Washington lobbying for the Anthony amendment" discussed improved conditions in San Francisco since women were granted the vote in California. "The ballot is an instrument," she declared "that in the unfolding of delocracy throughout the world has come in succession to the different groups of persons. As each has acquired it laws in favor of that group have been put on the statute books." E. J. Ward announced that Secretary of War Baker would make his first public address in Washington before the forum next Sunday. The forum named the Rev. Henry Jackson to carry his greetings to the Southern Educational Conference in New Orleans this year. President Discoll was delegated to represent the forum at a similar gathering in New York. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH HON- ORS. THE PASTOR. One of the most brilliant receptions ever given a pastor in this city was tendered Rev. David Johnson, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Eighth street southwest last week. It was the closing of the conference year, and the officers of the church were loud in their compliments to the pastor for his excellent work during the year. The church has been completely renovated and presents a most beautiful appearance. The congregation has more than doubled during the last twelve months, and the finances are above any previous year. Bishop L. J. Coppin was present, also Prof. J. R. Hawkins, and Rev. Wm. H. Howard of Zion Baptist Church. They all spoke in the highest terms of the excellent work done by the pastor. Mr. J. W. Butcher, on behalf of the church, presented the pastor a handsome purse of a large denomination. The Sunshine Club, through Miss Minnie Lucas, presented Mrs. Johnson a purse, also a new spring hat. The Stewartesses' of the church presented the pastor a new hat for conference; Mrs. Mary Brown, president. The large audience was ushered to the dining hall where a sumptuous repast was served. A flashlight photo was taken as the guests surrounded the beautifully decorated tables. The return of Rev. Johnson is unanimously requested by the church. Dr J. P. Turner was master of ceremonies and was also president of the reception committee. BALTIMORE A. M. E. CONFERENCE IN SESSION At. Metropolitan A. M. E. Church Sympathy for the President April 12, 1916. The historic Baltimore Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church held, its 99th session at the above named church from April 12 through the 16th, with Bishop L. J. Coppin presiding; Rev. C. H. Stepteau, pastor and Rev. L. M. Beckett presiding Elder of the district. There is no conference among Negro Methodists in the world older than this one. There is just one other conference as old as the Baltimore, and that is her twin sister, the Philadelphia Conference. Both were formed when the A. M. E. Church was organized in Philadelphia, 1816. At 9:30 A. M. on Wednesday the Conference connec- tion; Rev. J. W. Norris, of Baltimore, preached the annual sermon. It was full of spiritual force and facts. The impressive celebration of the Holy Communion followed. The Conference was organized for work with Rev. E. T. Addison of Pocomico City, Secretary to the Bishop, Rev. J. Arthur Young, of Chestertown, Md. Chief Secretary, Rev. John Hamond, of Cecilton, Md.; Assistant Secretary and Rev. William Chew of Baltimore, Statistical Secretary and Rev. Arthur Randall, of Towson. Conference Reporter for the Washington Newspapers. Bounds of the Conference were fixed and Rev. J. H. Bundy, of Baltimore, was appointed Marshal with two assistants. Standing committees were named and reports called for. The Baltimore district reported under the direction of its Presiding Elder, Rev. D. G. Hill, on an average, more conventions, accessions and financial gains than were secured last year. The Easton District reported through its Presiding Elder, Rev. S. M. Cooper, not a single interest suffered in this district. The Hagerstown District reported through its Presiding Elder, Rev. J. W. Norris. The highwater mark in evangelical and missionary work was reached by several stations; Rev. L. M. Beckett, Presiding Elder of the Potomac Dis- district, directed its reporting. Numerical growth and religious awakenings have characterized its work. On Wednesday evening a most enthusiastic service was held. The choir was out in full and discoursed some excellent music. The Centennial Oration was delivered by Rev. R. C. Ransom, of New York. He covered every phrase of human endeavor, beginning with the early discovery of steam and its uses and coming on down to the most modern improvements of the day and then contrasted the small beginnings of the A. M. E. Church with the vast growth of the church today. Welcome addresses were delivered by Miss. M. A. D. Madre, on behalf of Bethel Literary; Judge R. H. Terrell, of the Municipal Court spoke on behalf of the citizens; W. H. J. Beckett, Y. M. C. A. Secretary, spoke on behalf of the Sunday School, and Henry Lassiter on behalf of the church, and convinced every delegate and visitor they were welcome. Rev. J. W. Sanders, of Baltimore, responded to the welcome. After the speaking a reception was tended the ministers and delegates. The three sessions of Thursday teemed, with business interspersed with thrilling accidents. A large number of the local clergy visited the conference and gave encouraging remarks. Rev. W. C. A. Hughes spoke for the M. E. Church and Rev. Oliver spoke for the A. M. E. Church. Their inspiring connectional reports given by Dr. J. I. Lowe, Manager of the Book Concern, Philadelphia, Pa. - Dr. B. F. Watson, Secretary Church Extension Department, reviewed the work of the Church Extension Department; Prof. John R. Hawkins, of Flaime Department; D. W. H. Mayhew, Associate Editor of the Voice of Missions and Dean G. W. Nichols, of Kittrell College, were visitors, to the conference. In no uncertain terms Bishop Coppin urged all to work against sectionalism in the church. He also reported to the Conference the first baby ever born to an A. M. E. Bishop—Miss Theodocia Coppin. She is a member of the Cradle Roll Department of the Metropolitan Sunday School. Quite a number of votes were given to her in the Baby Contest in which she is engaged in Philadelphia. Several anniversaryes were features of the Conference. One commemorated the first century of African Methodism—another signalized Mission endeavors. Still another electrified all who shared in its session on Christian Education. The speakers were Dr. R. C. Ransom, of New York, Rev. M. W. Travers', of Elkridge. Prof. John R. Hawkins, Washington, Rev. Arthur Randall, of Towson, Md. Prof. C. G. O'Kelly, President of Kittrell College, N. C., Rev. J. S. Carpenter, of Philadelphia and Bishop L. J. Coppin. The Woman's Mite Missionary Society, Mrs. M. G. Beckett, President, held an inspiring session Friday 3:30 P. M. This society has a local branch in every church of the conference and is making its work reach through the connectional bounds. The African fields has received its constant support and weak churches on the home field are their beneficiaries. Messrs. Henry B. Thomas, James B. Wilson and Robert H. Gross were made local deacons by Conference vote and Mr. James W. Hawkins was voted under missionary rules. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE COUNTRY. In the midst of the great world conflict in which fourteen nations or more are engaged in war, it would be difficult to consider the Washington Government in any other sense than one of extreme delicacy. With the new methods of warfare, especially that which relates to submarine methods, a very serious attempt has been made to destroy fixed principles of international law. The American Government as the leading neutral nation has firmly held to the idea that the old principles of inter- national law must be held "intact until the nations of the earth by constituted authorities shall establish new ones. This position taken by the Washington Government has resulted in diplomacy of extreme delicacy, but up until this time, the Washington Government has to a very large extent succeeded at its efforts at diplomacy without a resort to arms. By virtue of the fact that the world is largely engaged in war, certain classes of America, industries have prospered abnormally. Manufactures for the munition of war have reaped a harvest. It is hoped by your committee that the general prosperity of these manufactures, as well as the fact that New York has become the clearing-house of the world, that the Washington Government will not in any sense lessen its efforts to bring about a permanent peace. Principles of American Government. The founders of the American Government in establishing the system of the government under which we live, put forth an experiment hitherto untried in the world, namely, a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. It seems, judging from the conditions of ten millions of American citizens in this country, that the modern idea prevalent in the American Government, is that the principle of the founders referred only to citizens of the white race, for in many parts of this country discriminations are prevalent that are calculated to discourage this large element of American citizens. It seems that the command of the nation is class of American citizens to which this principle should be applied more rigidly than to the American negro. His entire history in this country has been on the side of building up the industries, extending the principles of patriotism and of defending the American flag. Notwithstanding these conditions, however, your committee still believe that the principles of the fathers will ultimately be carried out, and will be made to apply to citizens without regard to race or color. As a body of Christian workers your committee urges a continuance of faith in the ultimate justice of the American people and the continuance of our efforts to show ourselves worthy citizens, and be ever ready to promote the best interests of our common country. The President. Your committee realizes the great strain upon the President of the United States, as it relates to the foreign relations of this country, and while all of his acts have not met with our approval, yet we believe that our sympathies and prayers ought to be extended to the head of the nation, that he may be wise to see the best interest of his country, and the entire citizenship that make up this country. Respectfully submitted, A. G. GAINES, Chairman. L. M. BECKETT. NEWHOME "I'll get it for my wife" NO OTHER LIKE IT. Purchase the "NEW HOME" and you will have a life asset at the price you pay. The elimination of material costs will allow you a quality of material assets life-long service at minimum cost. Insist on having the "NEW HOME" WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. Known the world over for superior sewing qualities. LEGAL NOTICES. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. Thomas E. Gardner, Plaintiff, vs. The Unknown. Heirs-at-law of James Bruce, deceased, their devisees, alleneess and grantees, Defendants. No. 33,991, Equity Doc. 73. The object of this suit is to obtain a decree good of record a title in fee simple in the plaintiff by adverse possession in and to the following described real-estate in the District of Columbia, to wit, lot numbered Ten (10) in Frank J. Hewston's subdivision of a tract of land called "Bruce Hill". on Stanton Road near Whitestown as the same is recorded in County Book 20, page 75, of the records of the Surveyor's Office of the District of Columbia. On motion of the complainant, it is this 20th day of January, 1916, ordered that the defendants cause their appearance to be entered herein on or before the first rule day occurring after the expiration of three months from this date, otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided, that a copy of this order be published once a month for three successive months in the Washinton Law Reported and The Washinton Bee, before said day. THOS. H. ANDERSON, Justice. A True Copy Test: J. R. YOUNG, Clerk. By F. E. CUNNINGHAM, Asst. Clerk. JOSEPH H. STEWART, Attorney for Plaintiff. 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 25th 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. Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. IRVING WILLIAMS, ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court—No. 22,625, Administration. This is to. Give Notice: That the subscribers of the District of Columbia have obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of administration on the estate of James H. Winslow, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the youchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscribers, on or before the 7th day of April, A. D. 1917; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under our hands this 7th day of April, 1916. Reckert. JAMES TANNER. Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. WM. I. LEE AND L. MELENDEZ KING, ATTORNEYS. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court— No. 22,608, Administration. This is to Give Notice: That the subscriber of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters testamentary on the estate of Anthony Mason, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscribed on or before the 7th day of April, A. D. 1917, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 7th day of April, 1916. ANNA EIZABETH MASON, 1614 Corcoran St. N. W. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. WM. I. LEE and L. MELENDEZ KING, Attorneys. 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, Restaur- ants and Boarding Houses Home Cooking, Cleanliness, EFFIE HILL'S —LUNCH ROOM— 931 E St. N. W. For Ladies and Gentlemen. THE ACME DRUG STORE Clair & Clair, Props. 13th and Walter st., S. E., Washington, D. C. Phone j8-12t THE LABORATORY 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. LEE'S LUNCH ROOM Geo. H. Lee, Prop. 1231 E Street N. W. Meals 15c and 25c MEALS AT ALL HOURS WASHINGTON, D. C. street no. JOHN H. HARRIS 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. See Me Before Making Arrangements Phone North 4068 2053 Georgia Ave. N. W. O-1-4-t Home Cafe LEE'S LUNCH ROOM It is an up-to-date Lunch Room. It is the Sanitary Lunch Room where you and your family are requested to come. Electric fans. 1231 E Street Northwest Phone Main 3631. GO TO HOLMES' HOTEL 333 Virginia Ave., S. W. Finest Afro-American Accomo- dations in the District European & American Plan Good Rooms and Lodging, 50c, 75c and $1.00. Comfortably heated by steam. Give us a Call JAMES OTTOWAY HOLMES, Prop Washington, D.C. Phone, Main 2315 PLEASE USE SKIN WHITENER A NECESSARY SKIN BEAUTY CLEARNESS AND SPLENDOR BELIEVING ON DARK SKIN MADE BY JACOB'S PHARMACY CO. ATLANTA, GA PALMER'S 25c Delivered SKIN WHITENER Clears and Bleaches the Complexion Makes Dark, Brown or Sallow Skin Whiter Good for Pimples and Rough Skin Get the Original and Genuine Made Only by JACOBS' PHARMACY ATLANTA, GA. SOLD BY PEOPLE'S DRUG STORES, WASHINGTON D. C. PORO TRAD MARK "PORO" PRESENTED BY MARY OF HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Amanda Durho Meloni STORES #1260.0 FOR DANDR FALLING H ITCHING SC GIVING L DEWITY CARE AND SUNDI GROWTH ALCOHOL "PORO" PRESENTED US APEX HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Amelia Durante Melonis FOR HANDS FALLING H ITCHING SC GIVING II DEVILTY AND BRUNCH GROWTH ALCOHOL "PORO" HAIR GROWER FOR HANDS FALLING H ITCHING SC GIVING II DEVILTY AND BRUNCH GROWTH ALCOHOL SERVICE THAT SERVES 3100 PINE ST., DEPT.I, ST. LOUIS, MO. THE BEST OF THE WORLD DANIELS SCHOOL OF MUSIC Prof. R. J. Daniels, Principal. Satisfied Pupils Happy Parents A School of the Highest Standing and Efficiency for Earnest Pupils Branch Studios: 616 3d St., S. W. 1932 11th St. N. W. Rosslyn, Va. Branches: Departments: Piano Elementary Harmony Intermediate History Advanced Sight Reading Teachers Special attention given to very young children For further information address Box 6. ROSSLYN. VA Satisfied Pupils A School of the Highest Standing Branc 616 3d St., S. W. Ross Branches: Piano Harmony History Sight Reading Special attention given For further info Box 6. R Satisfied Pupils A School of the Highest Standing and Efficiency for E Branch Studios: 616 3d St., S. W. 1932 1 Rosslyn, Va. Branchea: Piano Harmony History Sight Reading Departments: Eleaentary Intermediate Advanced 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. SHERBY'S SUPPLY Harry Sherby, H Wholesale and Retail BEEF, LAMB, POR POULTRY BUTT ROBERT ALLEN Buffet and Family Liquor Store Phone North 2340 1917 14th Street, N. W Washington, D. C. AUTOMOBILE COLUMN. Charles L. Skinner, editor. All communications for this column must be addressed to The Bee, 1109 Eye street northwest. Not Pure Unless In This Box Happy Parents and Efficiency for Earnest Pupils Studios: 1932 11th St. N. W. Lyn, Va. Departments: Elementary Intermediate Advanced Teachers to very young children formation address OSSLYN. VA SHERBY'S SUPPLY MARKET Harry Sherby, Proprietor Wholesale and Retail Dealer in BEEF, LAMB, PORK and VEAL POULTRY, BUTTER, EGGS AND PROVISIONS 944-946-948 LA. AVE. N. W. Washington, D. C. Phone Main 6908 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 460, Durham, N. C. NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, DURHAM, N. O. 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, SETTLEMENT 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 ACK 1. "I mind once after th' old 'Dancin' Sal' had been in a bit o' a blow off Burma a leak was diskivered below. th' water line an' wot 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 seaskirf th' first time in twenty year. HE'S DOWN THERE MATES YOU SOULDN'T RAISE HIM WITH A WIND-LESS MATE WHAT A LIE LET'S SHUT OFF THE AIR SUPPLY BILL WHAT A BLUFF! 4. "Sure enough, when we struck th' deck they wus no signs o' th' skipper but his coat on th' gunnel, an' there wus th' ape a' pumpin' air fer dear life. I can't say as how we wus' exactly sorry t' lose th' ol man, but we wus mightily sugrised 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. Shepher NATIONAL TRAINING OFFERS SUPERIOR ADVANTAGES FOR THE IN MANY DEPARTMENTS OF WORK. THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS ARE IN 1. DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS TRAINING ESPECIALLY FOR THE TRAINING OF Y. M. C. MENT WORKERS, DEACONESSES, AND FOR HO 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 OF IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF THEOLOGY AND 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 LS REGISTERED WONDERFUL MEDICINE. 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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. HE DON'T NEED NO MORE AIR. SO THAT'S THEIR GAME EH? IT'S TH' CAPTIN'S ORDERS. 5. 'It didn't take long fer us t' relieve Davy Jones an th' pump you'd better think. We wus master o' th' ship bettwist us, me an' 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 sugeside. SCHOOL, Durham, N. C. D, Box 460, Durham, N. C. TRAINING OF YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN N SUCCESSFUL OPERATION: THIS DEPARTMENT IS INTENDED A. AND Y. W. C. A. SECRETARIES, SETTLE- ME AND FOREIGN MISSIONARIES. R DESERVIN G YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN RELIGIOUS T. TRAINING. James H. Dabney FUNERAL DIRECTOR Moved from 1132 3rd Street, to 227 K Street, N.W. Cor. 3rd and K Streets, N. W. Phone M ain 8273 — Get rid of dandruff — 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 OH! I SEE WHAT'S UP NOW ILL JIST FOOL THEM TWO FELL LERR THIS TIME AM 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 kep' 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 diyin' rig wasn't seaworthy enough t' hold ship's bisquit. OH, MAMA! NOTO! 6. "We wus all havin' a good tarf when all o' a sudden wot bore down on us from astarn but th' oil Cap hissef. 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 overboard in a minute. He was good enough t' throw us a line, but towed us in th' water. all day, jis.fer an object' lesson, as he sed." THE NEW IDEA "Pressing and Training the Hair while you sleep" G.A. MORGAN'S HAIR REFINER Before After Why be untidy about your hair when it can be avoided? G. A. Morgan's Hair Refiner and Soap will positively straighten the hair and make a complete change in your appearance within fifteen minutes. PRICE LIST OF G. A. MORGAN'S HAIR PREPARATIONS. Hair Refiner $1.00 Italian Hair Oil $.25 Refiner Soap 22 Black Hair Salon 60 Hair Preasing Night Cap (Special Summer and Winter Weights) $1.00 In ordering please mail remittance to THE G. A. MORGAN HAIR REFINING CO. 5204 Harlem Ave., N. E., CLEVELAND, OHIO Prompt Attention Given Mail Orders. Incorporated 1914 DO YOUR OWN SHOPPING "Onyx" Hosiery Gives the BEST VALUE for Your Money Every Kind from Colton 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 JAMES H. WINSLOW UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER All Work First Class Terms Most Reasonable Phone North 814 Residence 49 D Residence 49 D' Phone North 814 Near Falls Church, Va. R. F. PLUMMER'S NEW DRUG STORE. Prescriptions carefully compounded. One of the most reliable druggists in the city. Third and H/Sta. N. W. Lome, Third and H Sta. N. W. Phone Main 4094 NANCY MA88EY. Send Her Whereabouts to The Bee. The whereabouts of Nancy Massey, colored, whose maiden 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 so Third and H/Sta. N. W. Lome, Third and H Sta. N. W. Phone Main 4094 living at Okmulgee, Okla., but when last heard of was in Lincoln, Neb. Any information which will lead to her location will be gladly received at the foregoing post-office address, or to THE BEE Published at 1109 Eye St. N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year in advance..... $2.00 Six months..... 1.00 Three months..... .50 Subscription monthly..... 20 THE BIRTH OF A NATION. Some colored agitators remind The Bee of a horse in a fire. Instead of running away from a fire, they run into it. The "Birth of a Nation" is here. Those ministerial agitators blamed the District Commissioners because they refused to stop it, when the law gave them no authority; this "weakly jumping sheet," which can change its politics and candidates as fast as a magician can turn water into wine, came out in blazing headlines predicting thunder and lightning; earthquakes and volcanos. There have been no bad effects resulting from the presentation of this picture. The white people haven't gone crazy; no animals have broken from the Zoo, and neither has anyone been sent to St. Elizabeth. These hot-air ministerial agitators, who have nothing to do but stir up strife, must do something to excite the people. There are certain colored ministers in this city who are never contented unless they are in the limelight. They like to be at the head of everything, and do nothing but "bellow like a mule." The Bee regrets to see such ministers as Rev. Norman, Rev. Jernagin, Rev. Jarvis, following blindly the vagorings of a windy agitator: The great trouble with some people is, they believe all they hear. They condemn on information and false belief. These men should lead, and not be led by a blind leadership. A leadership that possesses no reasoning faculties is unfit for leadership. The report shows that these Baptist ministers met and resolved to do—what? Thirty or forty dollars were collected. One of the attorneys was given from 10 to 20 dollars for legal services. The white attorneys wanted five hundred dollars as a refainer and a bond for injunction amounting to twenty thousand dollars. This last item was a volcanic shock to these vaporing agitators. Rev. White was ruled out of order because he informed the great (?) head that all ministers who attempted to stop "The Birth of a Nation" either put in jail or received broken heads or bones. The ministers have no business to mediate, with these things. The Birth of a Nation should be looked upon as a closed incident. The Bee has always maintained that ministerial agitation tends to advertise the photo-play, which is what the managers want. The moment the ministers found out that they could not carry their cheap agitation into action only by putting up a twenty thousand dollar bond, they disappeared from the scene of action as quickly as the spirit leaves a dying man's body. The colored people are too easily mislead. They should not be influenced by sensational agitators, and a play upon their sympathy. The law gave the Commissioners no authority to stop the play. The Commissioners are greater friends to the colored people than many of those blind leaders who are collecting money to do nothing. This money that has been collected should be returned to the people, and the Bee advises the colored people to contribute no money to those vaporing agitators, because they cannot stop the exhibition of the Birth of a Nation. They did not stop it, and the money collected should be returned. Now, we have an association for the advancement of colored people which is doing some good. The association had no opportunity to do anything because these ministerial lawyers who knew everything took it out of its hands. Rev, Jarvis, Rev, Jornagin, Nor man, and some others, are too valuable men to be vaporizing refilers. The Bee has too much respect for them. Because The Bee took the position it did last week, it was charged in one of the Bull Moose meetings that it had turned over to the democrats. These same helpless agitators have not only attempted to be democrats, but many of them joined the democratic party in the hope of getting an office, but they failed. DEFEAT OF THE HOGAN TICKET The Colored voters have at last learned some sense. The sky-rocket campaign that was made by the Hogan and Williston ticket is slowly falling to the ground like sky rockets. In every section of the city the white and colored citizens have come to the conclusion this ticket is the weakest in the field, notwithstanding its backing by the Riggs Bank. Much money has been spent by the managers, and they are a great deal further from the crown than when they first commenced. A majority of the headquarters have closed, and the candidates have given up the fight. Two scheduled meetings, namely, the Bethel Literary and Mu-So-Lit Club, turned out to be a disappointment to them. The Mu-So-Lit was almost to a man against the combination. The Bethel Literary meeting, which was so extensively advertised by the president, Miss Madre, was a failure. Only 60 people came out, and 30 of these left before the meeting was called to order. Mr. Hogan didn't come at all. T. Thomas Fortune was substituted for Dr. Sinclair, who had no idea of coming. The star speaker was Dr. Ed. Williston, who couldn't get up enough enthusiasm to melt icecream in July. Mr. Hogan made a desperate fight. His minions are now on the downward road of destruction. The greatest defeat that ever been given a ticket will be the Hogan and Williston ticket. Just as The Bee said would have to be done. Let Congress pass a law prohibiting the showing of objectionable pictures. The Commissioners have no power to stop pictures except those that the law gives them the power to stop. House Bill 14668, which The Bee publishes this week, will meet the objections these vaporizing agitators object to. "UNDER COVER." By Roy Cooper Megrue, Author of the Sensational Success of the Present Season, "Under Fire," at the Hudson Theater, New York. The story is this: 'A deputy customs inspector, named Taylor, receives word from abroad that one Steven Denby has purchased a necklace in Paris for $200,000 and that an attempt would probably be made to smuggle it through. Denby came over with the rich and respectable Mrs. Harrington, and the equally respectable Monty Vaughn, his friend. Taylor thereupon calls into his office Ethel Cartwright and Amy Cartwright, sisters, and friends of the Harringtons. He traps Amy into a confession that she had stolen some jewels and then, as the price of his silence forces, the other girl into consenting to serve as a detective when called upon. Taylor had been informed that Denby would spend a week end after landing at the house the Harringtons, and he knew that Ethel was indicted there. Now Ethel Dixon were old friends, having not in Paris the year before. Consequently the knowledge that she was to be forced to spy upon and betray her friend to save her sister, was not pleasant. Instead of searching Denby at the dock, Taylor gave instructions that he was to be allowed to go through. So that when Denby and Monty, who is in the secret, arrived at the Harrington's place, Taylor were aware that until the girl would give them a signal, when they were to rush in, and arrest him. It was explained that the necklace was in a tobacco pouch which Denby carried always with him. He became aware of the presence of the men and in the interest of the girl in the tobacco pouch led him to suspect her. Suspicion becomes certainty when he caught her in his room searching a table drawer. He locks the door of the bedroom and announces his intention of keeping her there until morning and thus forces her to tell, who has set her to spy upon him and why. Then he lets her go. But he has lowered the curtains of his window and thus inadvertently given the signal, for when the girl should have decorated the necklace. So Denby follows her and holds up Denby. Then Denby offers $30,000 to be allowed to go and Taylor accepts. Denby touches off a burglar alarm and calls in the members of the family, after exposing Taylor as a grafting official and revealing himself to be the celebrated secret service man, "R. J." After which, of course, arrangements are made for a wedding between the hero and Ethel. THE NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL AND PROVIDENT ASSOCIATION OF DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA. This is the 18th year of successful operation of the above company; has net assets over $175,000; gross assets over $200,000; employs about 700 agents and representatives, together with a competent actuary who value their business an- nually and computes the legal reserve. The valuation December 31, 1915, shows the legal reserve was $126,823.71. In addition to, the above legal reserve they had a special reserve and net surplus of $42,867.18. Of the above assets a hundred thousand dollars is deposited with the Insurance Commissioner of North Carolina and twenty thousand dollars with the Commissioner of South Carolina, which is held by them in trust to secure the payment of all claims against the company under any of the contracts of insurance as provided by law. This company is doing a successful industrial and ordinary life insurance in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and arrangements have been completed for entering the District of Columbia for the purpose of writing ordinary life, endowment and 20 pay life insurance with all modern provisions and conditions such as loan and paid-up values and term extension. This company has over $5,000,000 worth of insurance in force with nearly 200,000 policyholders, thereby giving employment to members of our own race and offering a splendid opportunity for them to learn the profession of life insurance salesmanship and keeping within the race large sums of money that could not otherwise be had. The most of the leading white companies are refusing to insure negroes on the basis of white people, and none of them employ negro doctors to make their examinations, and since this company is operating on standard basis, requiring a rigid medical examination, it will open up employment or an avenue to our own physicians that has never been offered before. Mr. Zeph P. Moorse, attorney-at-law, of 2535 Georgia avenue northwest, has been selected as the company's District general agent and manager. Mr. Moore is well known in the District of Columbia, having been here for over 20 years, and is one of the most successful men of his profession, which speaks volumes for the company to begin with. Anyone desiring to act as agent or secure staple life insurance will do well to call at the above office or phone North 5025. The Bee congratulates the North Carolina Mutual and Propident Association on its selection of a man of such high moral and business standing in the community as Mr. Zeph P. Moore. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS SCHOOL. The second annual exhibition of the academic and industrial work of Prince George's county colored, schools will be held in the Fairmount Heights schoolhouse Thursday and Friday, May 11 and 12. There will be five sessions. Great preparations are being made by the citizens to give the teachers and their friends and special invited guests a royal reception. The appointment of Miss A. A. Adams in the Fairmount Heights school has been a great acquisition to that school. She is one of the most refined and accomplished teachers in the corps. Miss Wilks and Miss Hunt are holding their own. Miss De Ville has been on the sick list for some time. Her early recovery is anxiously looked for. Mrs. S. M. Lewis and her able corps of workers continue to push their improvements. Mr. S. J. Trotter will deliver the well come address on the second anniversary session. The Wilks is one of the most accomplished young ladies in the educational system anywhere. She is authority on pure English. The committee on recreation and amusement of the Social Service and Civic Improvement League of Wilmington, North Carolina, is securing a number of playgrounds for the colored children. They have purchased a coaster-slide, ocean wave, merry-ground and other amusements for the children. TUESDAY EVENING CLUB. The mass meeting held by the Tuesday Evening Club on the 19th at the Y. M. C. A. was well attended. Mrs. Elizabeth Brown Ufford gave a very interesting lecture. The clubs are getting on fine; all of the members deserve much credit. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ware, the well-known managers and owners of Ware's department store, a son. Mother and son doing well. They have the congratulations of The Bee. Truck and Delivery Car Drivers to Get Prizes, in Carnival. All colored drivers of delivery cars of any description are urged to get permission from their employees to enter his car in the carnival as the driver of the car will get the prize. The employer is permitted to have any advertising on the car he desires, and can in this manner advertise his business. If lost of truck and delivery can enter in the commercial class. You have a chance as well as anyone. Why not you try for the prize? No partiality or favoritism shown. Help to make this a nationwide event. Vote the Miller and Chase ticket It is the ticket for for local republicans to support. PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS (By the Sage of the Potomac.) The aristocrats of Avenue "de nig" don't object what you call them. It is amusing to see the near statesmen resting the hats and coat of the moose candidate. Did you know that a white republican meeting was held in the Arcade and no colored republicans were permitted to enter? I see that John Wesley Church, the Bethel Literary under the presidency of Miss Madre, who has been using The Bee for the last century have gone over to the Hogan and Williston combination. Now a dance was advertised for True Reformers' Hall for Friday evening. My friend, Aaron J. Gaskin, and my good old friend, Andrew J. Thomas, and last but not least, Augustus W. Gray, have been directed to the doctrine of the changeables. Now, as to the others on the circular I am not surprised. All of our friends are boosters of Andrew J. T., and it as little as he could do to keep neutral. I wouldn't fall out with Andrew. He doesn't have to desert his old and devoted friends whom he will need after the circus is over. Yes, the Red Elephant Club which claims to represent the 22 districts will turn out to be not only a Red Elephant Club, but a white Elephant, indeed and in fact, after the election. My friend Aaron J. Gaskins cannot live on promises. If any member of the Red Elephant Club can give a valid reason why Hogan and Williston should be elected on the republican ticket as delegates, I am willing to suggest the withdrawal of every ticket from the field. The Red Elephants, will not only be convinced that they are carrying elephants but they will be caged for running at large. On the Red Elephant I see the sons of Rest Republican Club of the 5th district. This club has been voting for four years. Now, there is my old friend, Silas Johnson, who represents the Old Reliable Republican Club of the 5th district. On the first page it is written: Hogan and Williston Club. "Show your colors." They will show their colors no doubt but it would seem to me that the large membership these clubs claim to have—40,000—a hall on the order of Convention Hall would be seen there. How can a membership of five thousand go to a hall that only holds from 500 to 600. Remember now, a membership of five thousand; this does not included white members. The Red Elephants have segregated themselves. Benj. L. Gaskins is the president of the White Elephants. He has been an elephant for some time and my friend Williams of the Capital City and United Republican Clubs has endeavored to convince him, but he would not admit it, until now. Gaskins is the president of the Red Elephants, and with all Elephants as officers, are certain Elephants on the hands of Williston and Hogan. If you have never been in local politics, you should enter the school and be taught. District politics is different from all other politics. Unless you know the gane you had better remain out. I wonder if the Red Elephant Club realizes what has been said of them by the White Elephant whom they are following? The great white Elephant is in doubt himself as to his politics. He will know before the expiration of spring. I never laughed so much in all my life as I did last Friday evening, April 14th. The Sage heard that Judge Hewlett, Charlie Hall, Shelby J. Davidson and others were going to pull off a game of politics. Some one invited Mr. Frank J. Hogan to address the Club. His subject was "The American History." It was not known fully among the members until the politicians in the club got on to the scheme; then they got busy. When is was whispered that Mr. Hogan would be met by the candidates on the other two tickets consternation was at its full height. Jim Waters was too tickled for expression. Neval Thomas was too nervous to collect his thoughts and the only man that was uppermost in his mind was Wm. Calvin. Judge Hewlett informed him, whose guest he was, that Chase was down stairs with Miller and to escort Mr. Hogan to the banquet hall. After the transaction of all the business and the voting in of four new members which lasted until 11 o'clock fogan failed to materialize. Finally it was that fogan would be present. Dr. Childs took the floor and began to discuss the "Birth of the Nation" and the moment he branched into politics Judge Hewlett called his hand. It was lively for a time. Dr. Curtis left at 9:30 to return for the fun but as no fun came off Dr. Curtis concluded that he had better enjoy the sport of the Mu-So-Lit Club. Dr. is a good natural individual, no matter what his thoughts may be about other people. By Edwin B Henderson Washington Y. W. C. A. players visited Wilmington, on Friday last and brought home the big end of the score, 37 to 15 was the casualty record after the play was over. Hardly had the game started when Miriam Lewis got the ball on a signal play from center and registered a tally. Lillian Skinker, Ruth Gray and Isadore Kenny contributed largely to the scoring in this period for our girls, and Miss Turner for the visitors negotiated every set-up that came her way. When the whistle was blown for the ending of the first half the tune was one of 17 to 9. Washington girls looked for the strong come-back that was evidenced in the game played between these two teams in Washington, and the first few minutes of the second session gave the appearance of fact to the idea. Within a few minutes the Quarrante Cing, for that is their cognomen, approached within 3 points of their conquerors and then the valliant Washingtonians were given a exhibition of how to play basket ball. Miss Kenny was easily the star of the game, her guarding, passing, dribbling and shooting being of the highest order. Time and agin the local five would attempt a pass towards their goal when the over-present Captain Kenny intercepted; dribbed or passed and again Washington would score. Sylvia Piper played less brilliantly but none the less effectively for the good of the team. Lillian Skinker lead in shooting, but through lack of practice during the weeks before, marred part of her all-round ability. Ruth Gray showed the weakness of a recent spell of slickness. Miss Turner was the big gun for the other team, scoring 13 of her team's 15. ploins Miss Nellie Nicholson and Miss Agatha Joens did some very fine work. Summary. Quarante Cinq, Blanch Russ, forward; Mahala Turner, forward; Nellie Nicholeon, center; Agatha Jones, guard; Sylvia Carty, guard. Y. W. C. A; Miriam Lewis, forward; Ruth Gray, forward; Lillian Skinker, center; Sylvia Piper, guard; Isadore Kenny, guard. Goals from the field: L. Skinker, 8; M. Turner, 6; I. Kenny, 6; R. Gray, 3; Sylvia. Goals from fouls: M. Turner, 1; I. Kenny, 3. Referee: Mr. J. F. N. Wilkinson. Jimmy Burwell won the plaudits of a typical Smoky City crowd last week when he, took the measure of the best sprinters that the Middle Atlantic state could afford in Pittsburgh. Jimmy ran his best in the 5-2-5 seconds, and in the final heat breasted the tape a few inches ahead of the cream of sprinters in that A.-A. U. jurisdiction in the world's record time of 5 and 2-5 seconds. Again the same evening after a falling start, Jimmy ran his heat on the relay team and handed his team mate 5-yards which won the race. Coach Whitten has done nice work with his Wilmington girls and after a little more experience the girls will play to win with the best of the girl teams. A game under girls' rules in any of the gyms we have seems gives little chance for team play, and in some we have played in would be but little more than a farce for the space allotted to play in hardly big enough to stage a prize fight between two men. We have to hand it to those Wilmington girls and the manager, Miss Genet Henry, for the very fine entertainment and courtesies shown the visitors Wilmington supports two good basket ball teams. Washington has much to learn. turned the opened mouth of it downward, scattering the contents on the table. "The coins rolled from the table and fell unnoticed to the floor. The bills and the handkerchief, with the other contents, fell to the table; and Strickland scattered them a trifle with his hand before finding what he wanted. He did not look at his half faintning wife as he said. "This is it—206 Henderson place—Traske's address. So that's where you were? Well, what have you got to say?" Desperately May said: "I'll tell you." Strickland raised his hand, holding the fatal cask: "Wait a minute. It was Trask's house you went to, wasn't it?" "Yes." "Then your friend—then her mother—and the latter you destroyed—were all lies, weren't they?" "Yes, but listen to me." With forced calm Strickland said: "Go ahead. I'm listening. I want to know why you went to Trask's house." In jerky, disconnected sentences May Strickland commenced the last lie she was to tell to her husband. "I'd heard you say that Mr. Trask had a home at Long Branch—when you wrote to me about the house. I don't know much about house planning, and I wanted to see a well planned house. So I went down to Long Branch to look through Mr. Trask's house." Here Strickland made his first interruption. "With him?" "No, alone; the housekeeper showed me through." "So that's why you went down—to look at the house?" "Yes." "Then why have you been lying to me?" "I thought you might not like it. It was a foolish thing to do—going to a stranger's home—and your manner seemed so suspicious you forced me into it." For a moment the past events of this night shaped themselves in Strickland's mind. He asked: "When I introduced you tonight you pretended you'd never met each other." "We hadn't." "How did you know his address, then?" "I called him up. I couldn't go without asking his permission." There was disbelief, strong and marked, in Strickland's voice as he pursued the relentless questioning again: "So you called him up to ask permission to visit his house—a man you'd never met?" "He's a friend of yours. I didn't see any harm." "And he gave you his address over the telephone?" "Yes." Strickland's last question had been put in a voice that marked the last degree of repression. He had held himself in leash since the outburst in which he had wrenched the purse from his wife's grasp. It had been a mighty effort, and as he had questioned his wife his hands had clinched and un- "Because—no, no; I can't tell you!" clinched; the veins on his forehead had stood out. Now his passion passed the bounds of restraint, and he fairly shouted at her: "That's the last lie you'll tell me!" May recalled from him. Her body seemed to shrink as she threw up both hands to her cheeks, and her voice was weak as she said: "What do you mean?" "I mean that this address is in Trask's handwriting." The words struck the woman like a blow. With a little cry she seated herself on the sofa and rested her head on one hand. He followed her across the room and stood over her as he went on; "I want the truth now. You met Trask before tonight?" "Yes." "He came here?" "Yes." "When?" "Night before last." "And you arranged to go down there yesterday? He was there? You went down there to meet him—my God!" It was her very last change, she thought. Doing her armst to collect herself, to summon up all her powers, to call to her aid the love and trust he had always given to her, she said; "Robert dear." The effort failed. He was too far gone in anger, in suspicion, in doubt, to heed the appealing tone. His voice had lost none of its passion as he asked: "May, why did you go down there? I'm waiting." She faltered. "Because—no, no; I can't tell you; I can't tell you." Perhaps there was a lull in the fearful thunderstorm that was about to break over the couple. Perhaps it was the prompting of affection for the stricken woman that made Strickland say: "May, if you love me—if you ever loved me"— "Robert, I can't; I can't!" "You can't tell me? You mean—no; say it's not true!" He paused in his distraction, still hoping perhaps that his wife could exculpate herself from the horrible suspicion that had been gathering in his brain. She could not answer for a few seconds. She was gathering strength for a last final appeal to him. "Won't you answer? Is it true?" he begged. May turned to him with arms wide, spread, pleading for time, begging for a chance. Is a voice that was preternaturally calm, but surcharged with emotion, she said slowly—oh, very slowly indeed —laying tremendous stress on each sentence: "Robert, dear, you mustn't ask me any more questions, because I can't answer them. There is something I can't tell you. You must trust me, Robert. We've loved each other all these years; believed in each other. You're everything, that life means to me--you and Doris. We're going away together now to begin a new life. Perhaps some day when we are in our new home I'll tell you, but not now. You've always believed in me. Believe in me now." Strickland strove desperately to calm himself, but the effort failed. He explained: "I do; I do! But there's one thing you must tell me. What have you been to Trask?" The woman on the sofa shuddered and buried her face in her hands. She tried to speak, but the words would not come. She tried to raise her eyes to meet those of her husband, but a power outside of her held back her head. She could not look into the face of the man who was bending over her, begging, pleading for a full explanation from her. Her soul revolted against the confession which he seemed determined to wring from her. For a full minute they were speechless. Then he turped from her, rushed to the table, drew from the bag the revolver which Doris had dropped therein, at his bidding, but a short time before, and ran from the room. In a moment the banging of a door told that he had left the home that had been so happy. May Strickland half sat, half lay on the sofa, with her head resting on her arms and her body, shaken by sobs. The nerve wrecking scene had exhausted her mentally and physically, and for a few minutes she could not rise. Her sobbing was not loud, but was distinct, and it shook her body from head to foot. At last the dreaded significance of her husband's actions revealed itself to her, and she rose with a scream: "He's gone! He's gone! If he finds him he'll kill him! His whole life will be ruined!" The words spoke eloquently of her devotion to her husband. No thought now of her own ruined life—only that of her husband lying to ages! To be Continued The Week in the Society The balmy days of spring are bringing out unusual crowds of shoppers and promenaders on busy Fourteenth street who find their way into Board's Drug Store for the most delicious soda drinks in the city: A novel line of fresh Easter candies, cards and perfumery is attracting much attention at this popular store at 1912½ Fourteenth street. Mrs. Marion Hartsfield of V street is preparing to join Mr. G. S. Hartsfield, who recently has been transferred to the New York City postoffice. His many friends wish him much success. Mrs. Josephine Sheperd, of Boston, Mass., stopped off a few days in this city while enroute to Savannah, Ga., where she expects to make her futuro home. Mrs. Annie E. Bent of 69 N street northwest, entertained two ladies from Baltimore who were attending conference here. Mr. Bishop Caul, of Bobey, Oklahoma, who has been attending Howard University, had to leave on account of illness. Mrs. Harry Jones of New York city spent last week in Washington visiting her sister, Mrs. J. N. Beaman, 927 Ik street northwest. She was entertained by her many friends. The Stenographers began their series of feature dance attractions on last Wednesday afternoon with a "barn dance" in the main auditorium of True Reformers' Hall. A mammoth crowd of some of the most fashionable younger set was out to show their appreciation for the efforts put forth by the personnel of this popular matinee to give their patrons the very best there is in dancing novelties. Plans are being made by the officers of the Stenographers for an indoor picnic at which time they will present the "Crescender Club Orchestra" of fifteen pieces. The Atlanta University Club gave a very excellent musical and dance at True Reformers' Hall last Friday evening, assisted by the Jubilee Club Singers of M Street High School. Among those present were General Secretary Bowles of the Colored Young Women's. Christian Association, Miss Maud Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Cks, Miss Willie Lewis, Miss Minerva Freeman and many others. Charles A. Evans, a veteran barber of this city, is out after several weeks' illness at Freedman's Hospital. Columbia Lodge No. 85 I. B. P. O. Elks of Washington has broken the record for having such an enormous crowd at their spring ball and reception at Odd Fellows' Hall last Tuesday night. In the line of March to the reception was the Elks' Band, the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and a large number of Elks from Morning Star Lodge. At eleven o'clock dancing space was not available; the third floor had to be used to accommodate the crowd. The Washington Colored Elks are planning to make a big hit in Philadelphia in August at the convention. Mrs. William L. Houston was called to Wilberforce, Ohio, this week on account of the serious illness of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Stewart of Philadelphia; Pa., enjoyed a week-end visit to this city. Rev. and Mrs. James H. Fitchett of Denton, Md., attended the conference which convened in this city last week. Rev. Flagg and Mrs. Geo. Richardson, both of Havre de Grace, Md., attended the conference which convened here last week. Rev. T. R. Sinkfield of Towson, Md., was among the visitors to the city last week. Mrs. P. J. Robinson and little daughter, Barbara, of Manasses, Va., spent two days in the city, the guests of her sister, Mrs. Charles-Whiting of 69 N street northwest. Mrs. M. E. Washington, relative of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Maxfield, left last Sunday night for Proctor, Vt. T. Thomas Fortune is now connected with the Odd Fellows' Journal. Mr. Thomas Hope of the N. B. Association of Baltimore, Md., was called to this city on account of the illness of his wife. Attorney A. W. Scott was tendered to a checney at the home of Mr. Chas. H. Tortoise during his few hours' stay in Harrisburg, Pa., while'en route to lithaeg, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. John Radcliffe of Arcola, Va. is in the city indefinitely. Miss Maude J. Roberts of Chicago, Ill., expects to give a recital in this city at an early date. Dr. J. E. Moreland, international secretary of the Y. M. C. A., is in Chicago on business. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell will be among the speakers in Louisville, Ky., attending the K. N. E. A. Mr. C. C. Spaulding of Durham, N. C., is in the city on business. Mr. James Pinn, who has been visiting relatives and friends in this city, left for Vermont last Sunday night. Rev. Randall, former pastor of the People's Congregational Church, was in the city last week and addressed the students of the Bible Class at the Y. M. C. A. last Saturday night. The Rev. H. C. Bishop, rector of St. Philip's Church, New York city, has returned to his home after connecting two-weeks' services in Calvary and St. Mary's P. E. Churches in this city. Mrs. Malissa Lyles, of Jersey City, New Jersey, is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. P. Pope, of 13 Tea street northwest; also her little son, Laurence, who is stopping with his auntie while attending school here. After a three-weeks' stay in the city Mrs. G. W. Webster has returned to her home in New York. Mr. Andrew J. Jackson, of Springfield; Mass., is in the city on real estate business. Mr. and Mrs. West of 1514 S street have as their guest their mother, Mrs. Garrett of Boston, Mass. Miss Geneva Walker of 1624 Fifteenth street is able to walk again. Miss Walker sprained her ankle a few weeks ago. Miss Julia Seames has returned after a very pleasant trip to Richmond, Va. the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davls and Rev. and Mrs. Stokes of Ebenezer Bantist Church. Rev. Coates passed through the city en route to his charge, Woodville, Md. Dr. Ernest Williams of Annapolis, Md., passed through the city last week. Mrs. Ellen Cole of New York was the guest of, her mother and sister, Mrs. Julia Lewis and Mesdames Samuel Harris and Maggie Hughes of 1910 Fifteenth street. Mr. and Mrs. George Lawrence and young son, George, are at the Shakespeare, Fifteenth street. Mrs. Lulu Evans and little daughter, Juanita, of Atlantic City, are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Sherman avenue. Mrs. Octavia Posey of Deanwood, D. C., is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Octavia Weddington, of the Linden, Le Droit Park. Mrs. E. Hawkins and daughter, Miss Bertie, Stevens, are located at 1510 S street. Mrs. Mayme Perry Holmes, Misses Gertrude Walker and Cliffie Hill have been recently appointed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Mesdames G. A. L. and N. C. Nixon of Helena, Ark., sisters of Mrs. J. J. Porter, are in the city, and her guests at 918 Euclid street northwest. They arrived Monday night, April 17, and will remain some time. Mrs. C. M. J. Key of 339 Elm street northwest received a telegram Monday, April 17, announcing the sad news of the death of her father, Mr. G. W. Jones, in Chicago, Ill. We extend to the bereaved family our sincere sympathy. The Baltimore Conference, which met in Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, April 12 and closed April 16, inaugurated a new feature in having a special U. S. post-office for convenience of its members and the public. Postmaster M. O. Chance very kindly consented to grant a temporary station, and designated clerk W. W. Harrison as postmaster. Mr. Harrison filled his post cap, and gave satisfaction. Dr. C. H. Steptewa gets the credit for the securing of the station. A very successful bazaar is now in progress at the Alexander Memorial Baptist Church, N street northwest. The Orpheus Cantata Company sang "Esther, the Beautiful Queen," on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Sarah Pryor is the chairman; Rev. James Garfield, pastor. The entertainments continue next week. All are invited. Mrs. Emma Hardesty and Mrs. Parker of Annapolis, Md., spent Sunday last in this city, and were among the visitors who worshipped at Mt. Zion M. E. Church at the 11 o'clock services. Mr. Sandy Shaw, a very highly repected citizen, died on Sunday, and was buried Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, and were largely attended. Mr. Jas. L. Turner returned from New York, where he was the guest of Mr. Albert D. Rice, custodian of the Republican State Committee, and Editor John E. Robinson of the Amsterdam News of New York City. Mrs. B. O. Vessels and Mrs. Julia E. Holloway were the hostesses. THE CORDA CLUB The Corda Club will present "Red Bird," an opera in five acts, May 6th at the Howard Theater. Several of our prominent local talent will participate. FALLS CHURCH, VA., NOTES. On Monday evening, April 17, the pupils of the Falls Church School entertained a large audience at the Second Baptist Church. The little folks rendered a beautiful program and as an additional delight, Mr. Edwin B. Henderson, physical director of the Washington schools, gave the audience a stirring talk on education. It is to be regretted that school has closed from lack of sufficient funds, but we hope that in the near future some remedy can be found for this trouble. Thursday evening there is to be a general mass meeting of the colored citizens. The Colored Citizens' Protective League is endeavoring through this meeting to more thoroughly interest the people of the segregationist nation which has so uttered the town during the last six months. Mr. Garrett, Wilkinson of Washings, CANNONS BUFFET 1225 Seventh Street N. W. First-Class Treatment to All Patrons WM. CANNON 1225 Seventh St. Northwest ton is to speak for them. Easter Sunday is looked forward to with joyous anticipation by both churches. The Methodist Sunday School will render a song service at 3 p. m. and the choir of the Second Baptist Church will render a service entitled "Victory" at 8 p. m. The Eas- ter services at both churches are usu- ally worth mention and we hope for them success. Mrs. Cora Strother and Miss Edna Lee are on the sick list. The Methodist congregation seem well pleased with their new minister. May God bless and prosper his work. On Monday, April 17, the colored public-school of Falls Church, Va. with Miss Edna A. Lucas as principal of the school and Miss Annie E. Henderson as assistant, held their closing exercises at the Second Baptist Church. A large number of patrons and friends were present. The principal address of the evening was delivered by Mr. E. B. Henderson, physical director of athletics in the Washington high school. Mr. Henderson gave a most helpful and practical talk on education. The following program was rendered: Invocation, Rev. G. W. Powell; hymn, "Onward, Christian Soldiers;" salutary remarks, Jesse Deskins; recitations, Emily Robinson, Carlotta Tyler, Mary Richards, Annie Robinson, Alice Byrd, Jane Smith; song by the school, "A Candle in the Sky;" recitation, "Six Easter Baskets." Julia Parker, Clara Weaver, Viola Parker, Emily Robinson, Gertrude Gorham, Madge Hunter; instrumental solo, Miss Margaret Mason; address, Mr. E. B. Henderson; recitations, Ira Marshall, Benjamin Golnes, Ols Wade, Merrill Prory; song by school, "Jackey Frost;" recitation, Helen Jones and Annie Song; song, "Dairy Malds," Mary Richards, Annie Robinson, Alma Neal, Marie Nickens, Louise Robinson; recitation, Elfaine Turner; recitation, Drew Campbell; recitation, Audrey Lee; recitation, Madge and Evelyn Hunter.; song by school, "Come Shake the Apple Tree;" recitation, Roland Denny; recitation, Frank Tinner; song by school, "The Woodpecker;" dialogue, "A Bunch of Easter Lillies," by Dora Napper, Margaret Richards, Alice Robinson, Lola Smith, Elama Lee, and Dorothy Jones; song, "Sewing Easter Lillies;" remarks, Miss E. A. Lucas; benediction, Rev. G. W. Powell. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Newman, of Washington, D. C., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Lee Sunday. Miss Francis Simmons, who has been sick, is now convalescing. Mrs. Everet Thomas and family left Sunday for Coatsville, Pa. Mrs. Frank Marshall, who has been sick, is improving rapidly under the professional care of Dr. Hugh Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Foley, of Washington, D. C., were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Powell and Miss Ethel, Sunday. Mrs. Laura Tarver, who has been sick for some time, is now convalescing. Mr. E. B. Henderson, coach of the Y. W. C. A. basket ball team, and the team left for Wilmington, Del., Friday last where they played the Wilmington Teachers' basket ball team. The score was .37 to 15 in favor of Washington Y. W. C. A. A CARD OF THANKS: The recent supper show given at Howard Theater by the Fruit and Flower Committee of the Y. W. C. A., was a decided success. Through the kindness of Mr. Thomas the theater was donated and sixty-five per cent of the proceeds given to the committee. The generosity of Mr. Thomas has gone far and done much for the charity of Washington and the Y. W. C. A. feels greatly indebted to him for this latest consideration. MISS PEARL E. DENNY, Chairman. MRS. SUSIE E. SMITH. Secretary. MRS. ISADORE A. LETCHER, Treasurer. CITY NEWS. Mr. J. W. Smith, of Nashville, Tenn., who has contracted to paint the Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School, has arrived in the city. Mr. Smith is a practical mechanic and a man of much executive ability. He is employed by P. F. Gormley. Samuel Campbell, brother of Robert Campbell, died last Thursday and was buried, from the President Baptist Church. Rev. Aquilla Sales officiated. The mock trial for the benefit of Asbury Church that took place at the O Street Armory last week was a financial and literary success. VIENNA, VA., NEWS. With the Easter season comes new life into our community. There will be special programs at both churches here and rehearsals for the same are on in full interest. Quite a number of friends were out Sunday afternoon on a visit from the city of Washington and other points. The spring and summer season is nearing and Vienna, according to this schedule, be a popular spring and summer resort. Mrs. C. W. Patterson, our energetic and popular industrial teacher for the public schools of Fairfax county, spent Wednesday afternoon, 19th inst. with pupils of colored school. No. A. Mrs. Patterson is getting things in good shape for the fair to be held in October. She has already secured the one-tenth acre for the girl's garden for this school and interest in that direction runs high. Morning Star Lodge No. 9, G. U. of S and D. of L., held a very interesting meeting on Monday night, the 17th inst. A larger number of members than usual came out and Prof. H. L. Mills, the eminent secretay, reports that the prospects for the future prosperity of the lodge are very bright. New applications and re-instatements are making things quite lively for Morning Star. An "Old Folks' Concert" is scheduled for the week-end, here and a happy hour with "Ye Ole 'Uns" is anticipated. Mr. James Harper, after spending a pleasant visit for some weeks with a brother in New Jersey, returned home on Monday night, 17th inst. He is here for ten days when he will return for business in New Jersey. Mrs. Martha Jackson, of Washington, D. C., is the comforting guest of her friend, Mrs. Emma C. Minor, at the home of the latter on Windover Heights. Mrs. Jackson is quite an entertaining and pleasant lady. Mrs. Besse Brent Madison and her husband were the Sunday guests at Loginholt, the spacious and elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall W. Patterson. Mrs. Patterson reports organizing a "Home Makers'" Club for the patrons of the Falls Church school while in attendance on the closing concert of the school. Monday night. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION A very successful birthday celebration was given at the residence of Mrs. Lucy Williams, celebrating the birthday of her beautiful daughter, Bertus, on last Saturday evening, April 15. Several friends of the family were present. Card playing, dancing and a very toothsome collation was served. One event which caused a great deal of laughter was the winning of a large bottle of Mums' Extra Dry by Miss Bertus Williams and her partner, Col. Linval Myers; the couple played against Mrs. Lucy Williams and Mr. M. Williams. A very enjoyable musical recitation was rendered by Miss Robinson, the popular pianist, for which she was congratulated heartily. Among those present were Mrs. Ruby Walker, Mr. Robert Owen, Mr. W. Howard, Miss Rosa Johnson and Miss Gillord of Freedman's Hospital. EASTER IS COMING. The 20th Annual Foreign Mission Education Program is now ready for Sunday Schools. 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Prompt and Polite Service Guaranteed Day or Night White and INT YOU— TO KNOW— All About HOTEL DOUGH Washington, D, C. Write Today for Full Information Now how and why 2500 Colored Citizens in the country are going to erect, own, stage a Large, First-class, Modern Homent for Colored People in the Capital, which has the full end of our Leading Citizens and Pers. Cut out this Coupon, Mail it to-day. A new Hair Dressing and Pomade for stubborn, unruly hair. It promotes the growth, reduces handruff and allays itching of the scalp. JACKS'-HAIR POMADE makes hair soft and more pliable, glossy and easy to comb. DIRECTIONS—Rub thoroughly into the hair and then comb to suit style. An excellent dressing for children's hair and gentlemen's mustaches. JACK'S SPECIALTY CO., WASHINGTON, D. C. Tyree & Co., Druggists, Exclusive Distributors, 15th and H Sts. N. E. Washington, D. C. James H. Young, President; Norfleet L. Jeffries, Vice President, John T. Turner, Secretary; A. W. 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Address..... --- EATS, 15c; CHILDREN, 10c. DA CLUB PRESENTS— BIRD In Five Acts Music adopted by Gregoria A. Fraser BIRD Theatre 6, 1916, 8:15 P. M. Directors. Nathaniel Guy, Euola McDaniel, Olive Jones, Gregoria A. Fraser. Prices: Reserved seats, 50 and 35 cents; general admission. 25 cents; boxes, 75 cents. Tickets on sale April 20, at 2019 Thirteenth street northwest. Phone N. 5077. DRUG STORE with STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. IS THE PLACE SERVICE SATISFACTION KS' HAIR POMADE Pomade for stubborn, unruly hair. It handruff and allays itching of the scalp. E makes hair soft and more pliable, roughly into the hair and then comb to children's hair and gentlemen's mus- Y CO., WASHINGTON, D. C. Active Distributors, 15th and H Sts. N. E. Washington, D. C. orflect L. Jeffries, Vice President, John Pegues, Treasurer; John L. Thomp- r, S. J. Webb, S. J. Hawkins, B. W. n, J. C. Love, James M. Higgs BERTAKING COMPANY, INC. Mers and Funeral Directors Ambulance Service Night Phone 1360 Coffins, Caskets and Burial Robes Ber Blount and Cabarrus Streets EIGH, N. C. Lite Service Guaranteed White and Black Hearses KNOW— HOTEL DOUGLASS, Washington, D, C. for Full Information 2500 Colored Citizens through- going to erect, own and man- first-class, Modern Hotel-Apart- colored People in the Nation's which has the full endorsement leading Citizens and Newspa- out this Coupon, fill in and mail it to-day. Robert H. Terrell, Chr., Organization Committee Hotel Douglass Company Real Estate Trust Bldg. Washington, D. C. 64TH CONGRESS H. R. 14668. In the House of Representatives, April 15, 1916—Mr. Dyer Introduced the Following Bill Which Was Referred to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce and Ordered to be Printed. A bill to prohibit exhibition or use of films or pictorial representations calculated to reflect on any race or nationality. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That it shall be unlawful for any person to deposit or cause to be deposited in the United States mails for mailing or delivery, or to deposit or cause to be deposited with any express company or common carrier for carriage, or to send or carry from one state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia to any other State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia, or to bring or to cause to be brought into the United States from abroad, any film or other pictorial representation based or founded on any adaptation of any book, play, or publication under whatever name, which is designed to be used or may be used for purposes of public exhibition and which would reflect or tend to reflect on any race or nationality and subject it to unjust and unwarranted criticism or which may disturb the peaceful relations existing in a community. Sec. 2. That it shall be unlawful for any person to take or receive from the mails, or any express company or other, common carrier, with intent to sell, distribute, circulate, or exhibit any matter or thing herein forbidden to be deposited for maling, delivery, or carriage in interstate commerce. Sec. 3. That any person violating any of the provisions of this Act shall for each offense, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $1,000 or sentenced to imprisonment at hard labor for not more than one year, or both, at the discretion of the court. WEST WASHINGTON. The return of Rev. R. A. Green, pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, O street, has caused much delight to the congregation and friends of the church. The improvement recently started upon the edifice is about completed, and will attract much attention. The A. O. of Moses had their annual exercises Sunday evening at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, 14th and Corcoran streets northwest, and was largely attended. Representatives from Baltimore, Md., and counties were in attendance. Rev. Dr. Brown, the pastor, delivered a most interesting and eloquent sermon. The I. O. of Moses celebrated at the First Baptist Church, Twenty-seventh and Dumbarton avenue northwest. Many were present, and were treated to an eloquent discourse by the pastor, Rev. Jas. R. L. Diggs. A five nights' series of meetings were held at Mt. Zion M. E. Church, Twenty-ninth street, by the pastor, Rev. D. R. Turpeau, on the subject of "Passion," and Sunday morning, Easter, at 5 o'clock, a special service and sermon will be had and continued at the 11 o'clock services, at which time the pastor will deliver an interesting discourse upon the "Risen Christ and Triumph." All are invited. The Odd Fellow lodges and Household of Ruth Council and Patriarchs are now temporarily located at the Samaritan Hall, Twenty-sixth street northwest; pending extensive improvements upon their hall, Dumbarton avenue and Twenty-eighth street northstreet, which will cost about eight thousand dollars when completed. In addition to changing the entrance, there will be a large entertainment hall, including four lodge rooms, and is to be completed before the meeting of the B. M. Q. of the Order, to convene here this fall. The association is to be commended for the work already started, and when completed will be a credit to the west end lodges. A PRAYER. By Oswald Leonard. We are thankful for the opportunity of service. Our task is not easy; nor is our path clear, yet we shall try this day and all days to come to serve to the best of our knowledge in love and mercy, yet forgetful of justice. May we this day do our work of helpfulness better than on all previous days. May we learn how to give without injury and even our refusal of material assistance be helpful to those we turn away, that they may learn to help themselves rather than lean on others. In dealing with the fallen may we be able to help them rise and take new hold and new heart. May our lives inspire those who come in contact with us and may they willingly follow us, feeling we are their friends and well-wishers. May our souls retain our faith in man in spite of discouragements which come with our days' labor. May we not lose hope on seeing the hopeless; not lose heart on seeing the disheartened. In dealing with the degraded may we not come to doubt the sacredness of our fellowmen, nor grow to despise any man or woman, no matter how mean or bestial they may appear. May the images of those we helped to rise be ever before us that our hearts may be hardy in the arduous work before us and that the days may not seem dreary with discouragements. May we ever feel that those who come to us are brothers and sisters in need of guidance and that to extend such guidance is a privallege for which we must be grateful. May we be so guided in our labors that the wounds we try to heal shall heal, that our errors, for orr we must being only human, shall not be injurious to our fellowman. May we feel at the close of the day that we are nearer the time when all men shall work together for common good and when there shall be no more poverty or degradation, when man shall stand erect and feel himself to be a realization of high ideals and noble aspirations. May our efforts cease to be transitory that we may help speed the day when uncertainty and want shall have gone from this earth. Wares Dept Store Ladies Furnishings Gents Furnishings 1832-14 N.W. WARE'S DEPARTMENT STORE 1832 Fourteenth Street N. W., Near T Street. Full Line of Standard Makes of Shoes for the Whole Family Ladies' and Gents' Furnishing, Hoisery and Rubber Goods, Hats, Caps and Children's Wear Earnestly Solicits Your Patronage Real Values Ware's Shoes Wear Well Honest Prices HOTEL NEWS. R. DeReef Miller. M. A strike was threatened by the bellmen of the Lafayette Hotel during the early part of the week. The bellmen's grievances were caused by the hotel management giving the porters the right to carry all luggage of guests leaving the hotel and upon entering, thus depriving the bell-hop of his tip. This seemed to be the principal cause of the trouble on the part of the bellmen. Lafayette Hotel is the new hotel situated at the corner of Sixteenth and Eye streets northwest. The bellmen are practically the only colored employees. It is to hoped that the boys will get a square deal. Many times such minor affairs are not known by the manager of a hotel and are caused by some officious clerk who like to cause trouble, especially where the two races are working together in harmony to the common end of giving service to the hotel guests. If the Lafayette bellmen handle their grievances with intelligence there are all reasons to believe that they will get justice. Mr. J. W. Davis has returned to his duties at the New Ebbitt after making a flying trip to his home in Chase City, Va., on account of his brother's illness. Mr. Alexander Clarkson was among the number of waiters in the dining car service of the Atlantic Coast Line to go off on vacation recently. Mr. Clarkson will spend Easter in Atlantic City, N. J., and probably resume his former position at the Brunswick at Ashbury Park. The D. A. R. Convention which is now in session in this city has caused the Washington hotels to be swamped. The Daughters were coming in on all trains Saturday and Sunday morning when the hotel lobbies and parlors were busy with the convention guests. The hotel dining rooms, restaurants and cafes were filled to the utmost. A large demand for tea was in order as that seems to be the standard beverage of lady conventions. The Washington Board of Trade is now trying to get the Confederate Convention to hold their next session here. The proposition will be introduced at the coming session at Birmingham, Ala. A little story comes from a farm near. Lovely Maryland. Sterling Brown, a boy of ten years with an eye to things in general, always on the lookout for a good story, tells of this one which came near being a terrible tragedy. Sterling said, "My father who is very fond of hunting, keeps on the farm several dogs, which, whenever he has the opportunity he takes out into the forest and carries them through the test of hunting. The dogs go scampering and yelping through the timbers as if they were hunting Open from 7 to 10 Daily Sundays until 1 P.M. L Store Gents Furnishings N.W. PARTMENT STORE N. W., Near T Street. Of Shoes for the Whole Family Hoisery and Rubber Goods, Hats, Ten's Wear Your Patronage Wear Well Honest Prices the biggest game that could be found. The fact of it is, there is but little game on our faints at all and that consists of some rabbits and now and then a possum. My father usually tells his friends of his exploits in hunting when he goes to the city, making them believe that he has great game on the place. Now the time of which I speak was in August and at that time of the year there is very little game of any kind that can legally be hunted for. Selecting a good night for the hunt, my father called the dogs and away they went scampering through the woods. About eleven o'clock at night there was a great clamoring down in a ravine. On getting near where the yelps of the dogs came from it was plainly seen that there was something up—a possum had been treed. The dogs were in a great way to kill the poor animal but my father drove them back and rescued the frightened and bleeding one. On taking it home he placed it in a secure place in the chicken yard. In the morning he went out to see what was the condition of the catch. To his great astonishment there was a grown possum and about a dozen little ones. "How is this?" he said, not realizing how such a thing could be. "Where did the little 'possums come from?' Well on investigation it was found that the mother possum when attacked in the woods by the dogs had inclosed the little possums in her pouch and there, they, enclosed safely through the fight with the dogs, remained. The little fellows were as cunning and as thrifty as little possums could be. My father was very interested in knowing how the mother was able to carry them through in safety. Wrapping them up securely in a good size sack my father carried them down into the timber far away, from the danger of the dogs and turned them loose." Sterling thought that was just the proper thing to do and wondered how it was possible for the little possums to be saved. NOTES ON RACIAL PROGRESS. Compiled by the National Negro Business League. Mrs. C. J. Bolden, of Newport News, Virginia, has been appointed health inspector for the colored schools of that city. Mrs. Bolden is an experienced nurse. The local Negro Business League of St. Louis is conducting a vigorous campaign for one hundred new members. Mr. W. C. Gordon is the president. The colored merchants of Memphis, Tennessee, are planning a "get-together" campaign somewhat similar to the campaigns recently conducted in Atlanta, Georgia, and Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. Maria L. Cooper, of Philadelphia, who for thirty-one years has been janitress of the Dreskel Bann building, has been pensioned for her long and faithful service. Mrs. Cooper is eight-two years of age. The New Era Magazine has made its appearance. This magazine is published in Boston and its physical appearance and contents are both attractive. Miss Pauline E. Hopkins, formerly of the Colored American Magazine, is the editor. The New York Age is conducting a campaign of investigation in New York to ascertain the number and character of Negro business enterprises and to discover some method whereby these merchants may secure a larger portion of Negro patronage. The colored merchants of Nashville, Tennessee, have set a splendid example in co-operative advertising. The merchants participating in the TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. House & Herrmann of all kinds and description, House and Herrmann is the place to visit. There is no other house of its kind in the city where the people can be satisfied. This is house, hat will satisfy you. ```markdown ``` Every Smart Person is now Taking the Indian Root and Herb. Remedies, the Great Good Health Medicine, Blood Purifier and General Tonic. You need pure good blood. You need strong healthy nerves. You need a clean sweep of the blood humors and uric acid poisons before it is too late. Be good to yourself now and use the Indian Blood and good health Medicine. An investment for good health is the best paying proposition. Have you lost vitality? Are and discouraged? Have other remedies failed to benefit you? We have benefited thousands; we can surely help you. Do you doubt my ability of making the best remedy? Come and see the sworn statements of many that this Indian remedy has benefited; that other medicine has failed. It would take too much space to tell you the various ailments this wonderful remedy is good for, but to the wise a word is sufficient. No matter what your trouble is, take it and notice the wonderful improvement in mind and body. Special Offer. A large bottle of the wonderful Indian. Root and Herb good health medicine, good for what ails you, $1.00. A bathing mixture to make a tonic bath to draw out the impurities from the body through the skin, 25c. A package of root and herb tablets to move out all the impurities from the body, 10c. A package of tablets to remove the gas and overcome the sour choking feeling in stomach or throat, 10c. As a special inducement, we will give you the entire four remedies all for $1.00. We mean to help you. You know that roots and herbs have advanced sky high on account of the war, some roots cost us $5.50 a pound, while others cost us $8.50 and $10.00, so you see we are not getting rich these war days; but we are sure of benefiting you and gaining your friendship and gratitude. Other herb mixture also highly beneficial. Indian Herb Mixture makes a splendid herb tea; it is a great laxative and blood purifier. This is the right time for a herb cleansing tea, 10c; larger package, 25c. Tablets for constipation, indigestion, 10c. Tablets for sourgassy stomach, 10c. Lozenges for tickling, dry, husky throat, 5c and 10c. Healing Cough Syrup for sore throat, bronchial troubles, 15c. Powder for sweaty, smarting feet, 10c. Ointment for sores, cuts, corns, bunions, swellings, piles, itches, and other uses, 10c. Perfume 25c. Indian Pomade and hair grower—it is the best article you ever had—10c. Bleaching and beautifying face cream made with vegetable oils, indorsed by the leading beauty cultureists, 10c. Inhalers for catarach, headaches, asthma, 10c. We have many other good things; also all kinds of roots and herbs. You are invited to come and see us. Indian Wigwam Herb Remedy Establishment, 1728 Seventh street northwest, between R and S streets, Washington, D.C. TAKE NOTICE. All, church notices, weddings, marriages, births, funeral notices, and birth announcements, must be paid for. A newspaper cannot exist upon promises and thanks. Don't expect to get $400 write-up and other notices for five dollars. Spring Trade Week campaign have purchased the entire back page of the Globe and this page carries the advertisements of these merchants together with a strong appeal to the colored people to take part in the celebration. Northwest & Her d Eye Sts., N BOUT YOUK Furniture and Herrmann is the place of its kind in the city t satisfied. This is tatisfy you. Howard De Howard Dental Parlo Howard Dental Parlors 700 Tea Street, N. W. Corner 7th and Tea Phone North 2009 pen until 10 o'clock every night Colored Dentist. Of 10 years experience the only up to date dentat by Colored D SPECIALISTS IN TREATING WOMEN AND Lady Attendance NO PAIN—NO HIGH GOLD CROWN AND BRIDGE AS ADMINISTERED AND PR Advice, extracting and teeth of We employ up to date dental parlors in the by Colored Dental Surgeons. LISTS IN TREATING THE TEETH OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Lady Attendant Always Present. PAIN—NO HIGH PRICES—EASY TO DOWN AND BRIDGE WORK AT LOW UNISTERED AND TEETH EXTRACT PERTS. Extracting and teeth cleaned free when work We employ no students. The only up to date dental parlors in the city operated by Colored Dental Surgeons. SPECIALISTS IN TREATING THE TEETH OF NERVOUS WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Lady Attendant Always Present. NO PAIN—NO HIGH PRICES—EASY TERMS. GOLD CROWN AND BRIDGE WORK AT LOWEST PRICES. GAS ADMINISTERED AND TEETH EXTRACTED BY RX-PEBTS. Advice, extracting and teeth cleaned free when work is ordered. We employ no students. B The Royal Knight Gives $100.00 Agents and Organizers m Write W. G. Pe Royal Knights of King Gives $100.00 for 25c a month and Organizers needed in all states Write W. G. Pearson, Durham, N The Royal Knights of King Davia Gives $100.00 for 25c a month Agents and Organizers needed in all states. Good pay Write W. G. Pearson, Durham, N. C. THOS. R. CLARK Wood, Coal and Coke Office and Yard: 3rd and K Streets, Northwest BEST Beautiful Lounges Morris Chairs Writing Desk Music Boxes Beds Fine Bedsteads and Mattresses If you want a first-class Bed-room suite, call after you have been elsewhere A A Satisfied Patient. parlors in the city operated mental Surgeons. BUG THE TEETH OF NERVOUS CHILDREN. It Always Present. PRICES—EASY TERMS. THE WORK AT LOWEST PRICES. TEETH EXTRACTED BY EXTRATS. cleaned free when work is ordered. no students. ights of King Davie 10 for 25c a month needed in all states. Good payerson, Durham, N. C. To Washington's ‘Colored ‘Motoring “Public. : By Charles. Skinner. Oe AUTOMOBILE COLUMN | + Charles I. Skinner, editor. “All communications for this column must be addressed to the Bee, 1109 Eye street. northwest. 2 FIVE WEEKS MORE FOR_ OUR GREAT FLORAL PARADE. Five weeks from today, at 8:30 o'clock, P. M., Washington is to, be gay. with the ‘carnival fever; enjoying its first: Negro Automobile Floral Parade. This event;.which will be known the the world over, on account of its being the first’ occurrence: of its kind, pro- moted by Negroes, is to be a time of gayety and mirth for every living soul, Long after the carnival is. over the memory of its achievement will still be fresh in the minds. of every one who will witness that massive. line of ears rolled along ‘Penn. Avenue. The; plans for the, carnival have al- ready been approved by the leading citizens of Washington; both whife and colored. The prizes, which are to be awarded to the winners, have been donated’ by the leading business houses and newspapers -of Washing- ton... ‘The ‘contestants for prizes in. this parade must be colored. They do not need to be the owners of cars, but-the drivers or ehtrees. There will be a number of cars entered “by white people: for advertising purposes. only. ‘The procession is to be divided into sections, in order that each trade or profession ‘will be together, and lead by a marshall of that particular divi- sion. ‘The Grand Marshall: of: the par- ade will be ‘Chas. Skinner, who ‘will lead the entire processton. The judges ofthe carnival (for the best’ decorated éar) ure Mr. Joseph Berberich, Hon. Louis Brownlow, Maj. J. D. Comody, Maj. R. W. Pullman and ‘Mr. J. C. Dowell. ; a Don'ts. e Don't forget to clean out your water jackets’ after having had alcohol in them all: winter. They should be cleaned out for the spring and. sum- mer. : . Don’t put as much air in your tires now as-you did in the winter. It is warm now and the heat makes *the air expand, which is ljkely' to cause blow-outs. " Don't forget.to change the oil in the crank case now and commence using a little heavier oil for the summer. - Don’t put too mucli grease in your differentials; warm weather causes the grease to flow and to accumulate around the brake bands, -resulting in a great deal of trouble. : Don't forget the Great Colored Auto- mobile Floral Parade, "which comes off in Washington: on the 27th of May, 1916. It does not ‘cost one penny-to enter, nor are you. compelled to dec- orate your car. Simply fill: out the blank, arid mail to the “Auto [ditor,” The Bee, 1109 Bye. St. Don't, fail to look at the steering gear and all it’s parts before going on a tour. It-is very important that they should be: properly . adjusted. and greased. Don't fail to beware of the Maryland speed traps.. There are two on the Pike to Baltimore and one on the Fred- erick Pike.’ im, . Don’t fail to write for free route to any place to which you are thinking |: of touring this-summer. “The Wash- |: ington Bee" will furnish you with the necessary information free of charge. Address letters to “Auto Editor.” ‘ Pay No Fees To Anyone to Enter Carnival. . It does. not cost you one “Red Cop- per”'to enter the Golored Auto Floral Parade. Simply fill out the bi.nk and mail to “Auto Editor,”Washington Bee and preparg your car ‘for thd entry on the 27th’ of next month. If you don't care to you don’t even have to dec- orate your chr; but’as.there-are to be five loving cups given away, each entre should seek one. There are one hundred and_ thirty-seven now wito have entered artd yours is needed to swell this -list. . MOTOR VARNS. By Owners of Various Makes of Cars. Lawyer Shelby, Davidson says he is going to get the prize in the ‘Floral Parade. - Hij remarks are, “I am going into it with that object in view.” Mrs. Eloise’ Skinner,. wife of . the “Bee Auto Jditor,” asserts that she will win the first prize. Mrs. Skinner is, entering, a handsome twelve cylin- der Pathfinder machine, loaned to her for the occasion, by Mr. Jos. Berberich the prominent shoe merchant. Dr. Signor,-with that dainty’ little Maxwell of his, is-sure to make them open their «yes at: him. Dick Ware is sawing wood and say- ing nothing.“ I-saw a lot. of decgra- tions the other day which are ‘to go on ‘his car. I suppose it’s a’ case of “a stitch in time will win me nine” ‘with’ him. . . Dan Freeman's car is going to make a “hit,” for he is one of the most inter: ested entries we have. A Never mind wandering about Judge Terrell, for he will be right there with the goods. When it comes to receiy- ing the prize, Mrs. Terrell says she surely will’ be one of the: winners: . Bill Chase ‘expects:to have his “Buzz Wagon” by then, and of course he will be the only “Pebble on the Beach.” Old Skinuer says he is going to-have this carnival the “grandest spectacle that the people of Washington have witnessed. It will’ be remembered that he decorated the car that won the prize ff the 7th -Street ‘carnival ‘last October, so I suppose the Marshall car will look pretty keen. = Mr. Paterson, of Greenfield, Olifo, a member of the C. R. Patterson and Son firm, is entering his machine, “A Paterson Greenfield Car,”'to compete for a prize. The car itself is a beaut without decorations. te eee The Beo will commence, in it’s Auto section next week, to have a “Motor Cycle Column,”. which will give full news of the colored cycling public. It will be under the same Editorship as the Auto news of which Chas. Skin-« ner is the Ednor. mn The N. C. Mutual and) ~ e q : e ti ws % _ Provident Association | ome Office - . =. Durham, N. C. | ORGANIZED 1899 . The Largest and Strongest Negro Life Insurance ~~ Company in the World _ NET LEDGER ASSETS [Dec, 31, 1915] $1 69,690.89 ia, INSURANCE IN FORCE - - _ - $5,000,000 On Legal Reserve Basis . Writing Ordinary, Twenty, Pay and Endowment Insurance = a = . With all Modern Improvements- - n Merrick, President. oe District BranchOffices: : i. Moore, Secretary and Treasurer - 1201 R-Street, Nostiwest ~ Pe .. Spaulding, V. Pres. and Gen. Mgr. Washington, D. C. ‘ e ° - _@ : . Zeph P. Moore, District Agt. (1) ‘ , _. £20 F St., N. W., Room 108-109, : . 5s : : -Washington, D.C. * q . - Mortimer M. Harris, Dist. Agt. (2) . rome TOP-PLAIN TREAD-GREYTOY-MOTOR. CYCLE i When it’s time to Retire, try 6 . rie | Fisk Tires They possess all that the name implies = FOR SALE BY & THE C.-L. SKINNER CO.; Rear of 1420. K St.” BICYCLE \ | .. | + *) CARRIAGE DORT 5-passenger Touring. Cars 5 $695 Delivered *, - Washington, . Westinghouse Lighting & Starting System,; ‘ : Willard Battery = - > : ‘The Car that ‘gets away” quickly ‘and brings’ you. back without trouble. —— Wonderfu¥ power, simple in construction, economical in up-| keep, easy to operate, sticks to the road. : Own a:.Dort - Yov will like it ‘ MILLER BROS. _ AUTOMOBILE AND SUPPLY HOUSE. SHOW ‘ROOMS, 1405 H Street, NW. : : - The Right Prices to Every One we 5 Diamond Tires © Auto Robes | a ~—AP-PS-FOR-THE-AUTO-WE-HAVE-IT. Bumbers-Greases Pistorings-Tools, | The National ElectricalSupply Co. 1328-1830 New York Ave. , -Phone M. 6800 - REO and. OAKLAND AUTOMOBILES . four $875 four $1050 ‘, | RF six $1250 OAKLAND six 795 | truck a “U | eight 1585 . Be All prices F..O. B. Factory : ° : Smith Trew Motor Co., Distributors . 1337 14th Street, Northwest Phone N..510 AUTO PHOTOS CRAYONS, PASTELS - Official Photographer For . : Colored. Auto Floral Parade | * - DANIEL FREEMAN | Phone North ‘726-W : - 1833°14th St.,N.W. | +. T. Jd. DALY : § 34 Tl St. N. EL ; Fine Buffet. First-class serv, ices and first-class’ goods. ' Best of order at all times in her. . DALY’S, 34 H St. N. E. MADAM FIELD, Formerly of New York “SUPPLIES «ACCESSORIES «=== ‘TIRES GAS AT THE CURB -. OIL IN DUST PROOF CANS Everything for the motorist at the right prices Capitol Auto Supply Co. PHONE M 6302 , 1022 veri ST. Ne Ww. Bee a ae aie Ree ieee: Aa ie ae SONI 2 Ra ee a ier aia CE | ARES ee Oe ae Bae Sr gee ie tepe OOM ee 8 7 SSB eR ak See Sa meat fe eo oo Decorating - AUTO Designing e : @ Benj. M. Nesbit | . ‘ With C.¥.. Skinner ~ mo Rear of 1420 K Street, Northwest ‘ , 7 See ie about decorating ; your car for the Florak Parade ‘GET MY PRICE ON PAINTING YOUR CAR ‘The Wonder Car_ —For economical operation this car ‘cannot be,surpassed— ‘Five passenger touring car $680, delivered; fully equipped L B. LEARY, JR. 1321 14TH STREET ENTRY BLANK FOR AUTOMOBILE FLORAL PARADE Class....6. 0, See... No.0... ‘ _- Washington, D, C., May 27, 1916. _To the Automobile Editor of The Washington Bee: 7 Please enter my éar.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 yeat of cars... sl. ccc cece ee eeseeeeeeee vee ed Type HA MOMEL Me sariewe delaras ompatianwscraatin dyewncieniess » My ear is to be decorated a8.... 060... ceeec eben ences ececeues I agree to abide by and obey the rules and laws governing this Carnival. - . Name ....cec cece ence esse ebas gece atte eeeeneeeeeeee P. S.--No entry received after Saturday, May 20, 1916. Clairvoyant, Card Reader, Palmist 1226 Seventh St. N. W. . Washington, D.C. i ~ Painting—Bodies—Built . Phone W, 1431-W, | ELIAS NESBIT AND SONS 2331 VAL AVE. All Kinds of Auto Rebuilding Day and Night Service “.Goevernment:Contracts : ~ and References Z ‘ wo ' - CHAS..L. SKINNER .- =| Automobile Repairing of Quality -_- | Shop Rear 1420 K St., N. W. 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