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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. 51 WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1916 MILLER-CHASE TICKET ELECTED BEE-7 CHASE AND MILLER ELECTED. Moet Disgraceful Scenes at the Polls —Repeating by the Wholesale- Judges Intimidated and Threatened With Violence—The Alleged Advocates for Clean Election First to Violate the Law—Hogan and Bradshaw Combine Against Chase and Miller, but They Loose Out—The Election Board to Decide—Districts Thrown Out That Were Carried by Chase and Miller, Hayes and Collins Elected by Over Seven Thousand as the Returns Will Show—Scenes at the Polls—Howard University Students Who Have Residence in States, Prevented from Voting—Office Holders Who Vote in Other States Will Loose Their Citizenship at Their Homes Reported to the Departments. Not since the riot of the Emory campaign when the traitors to the republican party threw their best friend, Sayles J. Bowen, overboard, have such scenes in politics been witnessed in this city. The advocates of a clean election were the first to violate the rules of the election board, and their own sham advocacy of a clean election. At 12 o'clock sharp Friday, May 5th, the Judges appointed by the election board opened their respective voting precincts and as soon as they were opened dozens of the Hogan and Williston rooters stormed the boxes and attempted to snatch the ballot boxes. In one district, the 13th, the box held by Messrs. J. T. C. Newin, De Reef Miller and A. G. Fray, was snatched from the table and carried to headquarters and kept three hours. Similar methods were resorted to elsewhere, but in many instances these actions were prevented until in the evening after the pools were closed. The Hogan and Williston supporters forcibly entered the voting booths and attempted to take possession of the ballot boxes. This method was resorted to after these rioters were convinced that their monopoly, and whiskey, could not do the work. Finding out that defeat awaited the Hogan and Williston ticket, the rooters forcibly entered the voting booths and refused to leave until the judges declined to proceed with the voting In Anacostia, Attorney J. N. Ricks, chairman of the board of judges; was accosted by a bankrupt who was so severely set upon by Attorney Ricks who attempted to criticise him. The Hogan and Williston ticket broke off even in this precinct. Second District. First precinct was in charge of Dr. W. L. Smith, Harry A. Berkley and one other. Jim Cobb was very officious at this booth until he was given to understand that his place was on the outside. A similar rebuke was given to Dr. Willston. This is where the Howard University students were prevented violating the rules of the election board. Dr. Smith held them in their places as he did Cobb and Willston. In the 8th district it was some time before the polls were opened. Pharmacist Jackson, whose place of business is at the corner of Seventh and Tea streets, known as Jackson & Whippe, and a Hogan and Williston rooter, took a seat at the judges' table on the inside, and no voting was allowed to proceed until this rooter, with a pad in hand, was ordered out of the booth by Mr. Jesse H. Foster, a member of the election board. In this district Paul Jones, an officer of the Metropolitan police force stationed in the 8th district over which Capitol Flathers presides, and who was in citizens clothes and apparently off duty threatened to arrest a Mr. Holiday because he was defending the Chase ticket. Mr. Chase happened to be near him at the time and knew that Mr. Holiday had committed no offense, defied Jones to place Mr. Holiday under arrest. This officer was very officious around the polls in this district. In every district hundreds of Georgetown College students in automobiles were carried around from poll to poll and attempted to vote the Hogan and Williston ticket. Many of these students voted. In Ft. Stevens these students voted over the protest of a challenge by one of the judges. All through the west and eastern sections of the city dozens of these sight-seeing cars filled with Georgetown students voted in violation of the rules of the board. In the Seventh district Attorney C. S Williams challenged these voters when they presented themselves to the judges and they were ordered away by the police in the 14th district. Capt. Doyle and Captain Anderson were the only two captains from the entire force that gave the regular republican ticket any kind of protection, although the entire force was instructed by Commissioner Brownlow to protect all parties irrespective of factions or tickets. Chase and Miller Elected. The returns show the election of Chase and Miller by a large plurality as will be seen as follows: 2nd district—Chase and Miller. 9th district—Chase and Miller. 10th district—Chase and Miller. 11th district—Chase and Miller. Which gives a plurality of 5,000 over the Hogan and Bradshaw tickets as will be seen when the official count is made. At the Century Building. The scene at the Century building was the most disgraceful in the history of local politics. No republican in this city would be guilty of such acts. Many threats were made against the election officers. One of the returning board violated his instructions by opening the boxes in the absence of the other two members and proceeded to count the ballots and throw out such ballots and boxes as he wanted. Districts that were carried for the Chase-Miller, Hayes and Collins ticket were deliberately thrown out without a hearing and in violation of the rules of the election board. The final count will show the election of the Chase-Miller, Hayes and Collins ticket. VIENNA. VA.. NEWS. Pastor Joseph N. Matthews came out to serve his flock at First Baptist Church Sunday. He reports a good meeting. The Y. P. W. W. Society at Union Baptist Church held quite an interesting meeting Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Blanche Payne of First Baptist Church, Mr. David Honesty of Manassas Industrial Institute, and Mrs. Lydia Lewis of Washington City were special visitors in the meetings and participated with pleasure in the services. It if it with a feeling of greatest good will we join in congratulating our young friend, Mr. A. W. Minor, on having won a prize in the matrimonial race. It is now no more "Miss Mary Brent," we may hereafter say, "Mrs. A. W. Minor." Success to the young couple. Miss Mabel Hurley, Miss Grace Taylor and Mr. Robert Johnson were the guests of Mrs. Ada Jackson to luncheon Friday, May 5. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jackson and Archie R. Jackson were the guests of Mrs. Parker last Sunday at Idey. Miss Grace Taylor expects to leave Vienna shortly to join her sister, Miss Anna Taylor, in New York. Miss Mabel Hurley and little sister, Rosebud, were guests of Mrs. Taylor, Thursday, 4th inst. Memorial services for the late Deacon A. W. Minor will be held Sunday afternoon, May 21st, 3 o'clock p. m., at Union Baptist Church. Pastor E. M. Burrell regards this an important occasion in the life of the church and desires all friends to be present. denies an in. The funeral of little Miss Mary Alexander, daughter of Mrs. Frances Alexander, took place Tuesday, May 9th. 2 o'clock p. m., at East Woodford, Va. The family has our sympathy. Mr. John Fairfax, of Ashgrove, Va. Mr. R. C. Drew and Mrs. Mary Walker of Vienna, Va., were dinner guests of Mrs. M. Carter Sunday. The young people of Vienna are making things a little more lively along matrimonial lines. More later. Prof. H. N. Mills is at home for week on leave from his daily employment in the U. S. Treasury service. The professor is an energetic worker and deserves rest. But, with garden and other home duties, he will keep busy; so rest to him is surely simply "charge of occupation." change of office. Mr. Albertie and family, of Barcroft. Va. were Sunday guests of Mrs. E. C. Minor; also her daughter, Mrs. Lulu Burless, of Washington came out on a flying trip to visit home. Little Miss Elvira Walker of Rosslyn, Va., spent the Easter holidays with little Miss Helen Jones of Providence Heights. Little Miss Helen is the daughter of Mr. Notle Jones and Mrs. Martha Jones; and a bright little star she is. Mrs. Rhoda Farriss, wife of Rev. Charles Farriss, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. was called to the city on account of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Fannie Hickman. She is stopping at 1011 Third street northwest, with her brother, Mr. John L. Hickman. Mrs. Farriss having been a former resident of Washington, was visited by many of her old friends. Lawyer James M. Stockett and his aunt, Miss Sadie Hickman, of Providence, R. I. visited the city last week. Their visit was to pay their last tribute of respect to their aunt, Mrs. Fannie Hickman. Lawyer James M. Stocket, of Providence, R. I., as a beginner is doing well. We wish him success. Mrs. J. D. Baltimore spent Easter holidays as guest of Mrs. S. G. Fletcher, Long Island-City, New York. Mrs. Mamie Simms entertained the "Coteries" Monday night. Invited guests: Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Dan'l Freeman and Mrs. Anna Lee Andrews of Sumter, South Carolina. The names of Mrs. Cornish Boyd and Mrs. Davis was accidentally omitted as invited guests of Mrs. Mary Osborne last week. The Wisteria Embroidered Circle had their annual closing last Friday night. The work done by the ladies was excellent in quality and quantity. Saturday from 4 to 6 o'clock Mr. and Mrs. John Simms tendered a birthday party toaddle Louise Simms, only daughter of Mr. John and the late Mrs. Newman Simms, in honor of her sixth year. The little folks arrived promptly at 5 o'clock and enjoyed every moment of the time. The table was beautifully decorated in pink. Those Judges In The Bee's Auto Parade JULIAN C. DOWELL, ESQ., A popular and well-known member of the bar, who advocates a square deal for everybody. His Motto is: "Give Every Man a Chance." MR. CHARLES L. SKINNER, Auto Editor of The Washington Bee and Promoter of the Auto Floral Parade. present: Marion Carter, Alma Carter, Thelma Barkedale, Juanita Williams, Mae Angelyn Fitzhugh, Lillian Smith, Frances Simms, Masters Howard H. Fitzhugh, Emrose Barkedale, Carol Philips, Boynton Milton, Chase, Tibbs, Milton Douglass, Alvin Douglass and D. Lockley. The Merry-makers, consisting of several benedicts and bachelors of the younger set, are preparing for a unique affair on the 30th of May. Messrs, George Jenkins, Julian Early, Lloyd Wycke, Joseph, Settlers, Herbert Brice, William Johnson and Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Enos Smith of Sherman avenue had as their house guest; Mrs. A. O. Knox, of Richmond, Va., sister of the latter. Mrs. Knox was highly entertained while here. Mrs. A. E. Waddleton, one of the most energetic and unselfish workers in the A. M. E. connection left Saturday for the conference in Philadelphia. Mrs. Bessie Diggs, of S street, who has been quite indisposed for the last few weeks, is able to be out again. new weeks. Miss Mildred Waddleton left for the conference held in Philadelphia Sunday morning. Miss Waddleton rendered a solo at the Bethel A. M. E. Church. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee and family left a few weeks ago for their future home, Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Luvenia Keats was recently appointed in the Government Printing. Mrs. Lula Evans and daughter, Juanita, left for Atlantic City, N. J., Monday. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Enos Smith of Sherman avenue. Mr. William Miller, of Richmond, Va., was in the city this week. Mrs. Landonia C. White died at her residence, 1469 Church street. Her death was a shock and a deep loss to her many friends. Miss Enola Hundley of 1445 Que street left for Philadelphia last week. Quite a unique affair was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Carter Monday night last, 739 S street. Those present to enjoy the hospitality of the host and hostess were: Miss Nora Lee Gibson, Mary Glass, Maria Montgomery, Eloise Wilson and Mrs. Evelyn Carter Hill, Messrs. Jno. Arch, Alle Allen, William Orme, Tillmau and Dr. Matthew Kendrick. BOY SCOUTS. "The boyfriend today is the man of tomorrow"—help to make him what you would have him be. You, and through you, your friends are invited to participate in this work for boys, the state and the nation. MAJ. JOHN DOYLE CARMODY, A prominent and distinguished attorney, who donated his handsome car to The Washington Bee Floral Parade for the use of the Judges. JOHN B. HARRIS MAJ. R. W. PULLMAN, Major and Superintendent, of Police, who will act as one of the Judges. Every one can help by following the Scout oath and laws and by doing a good turn daily to some one; by inviting one or more boys to observe the Scout oath and laws, although they can not become a Scout, by encouraging Boy Scouts in their effort to carry out the Scout program; by definitely agreeing to co-operate with a Scoutmaster in your neighborhood; by bringing to the attention of the committee suggestions which may increase the usefulness of the Boy Scout movement to boys and guard against unwise leadership; by volunteering your services as a Scoutmaster, or encouraging some man of good character to do so; by stimulating wholesome reading by your boy, your nephews or any boy in whom you take an interest and by helping us raise $1,500 on our Boy Scout tag day, May 20, 1916. Colored Boy Scouts will be directed from the Twelfth Street Y. M. C. A., and the committee is working very hard to see that they have sufficient tags to go around. Send subscriptions to Mr. Shelby J. Davidson, 639 F street northwest. Make checks payable to Mr. James C. Burlls. The Finance Committee are Mr. Thomas A. Johnson, chairman; Prof. Geo. W. Cook, Mr. Thomas Walker, Mr. John R. Hawkins and Dr. George W. Cabiness. MR. SHELBY J. DAVIDSON. President. We are much pleased with the progress of Troop No. 505. They are getting their uniforms and trying very hard to follow the Scout oath and Scout laws. Their Scoutmaster, Mr. Lee C. Brown, and assistant, Mr. Clarence Bryson, deserve much credit for their work. On Friday evening a number of Boy Scouts under Scoutmasters A. L. Hill and N. F. Henry assisted the St. Luke's with their carnival held at Convention Hall. On Saturday a number of Satterlee Scouts with Assistant Scoutmaster Chas. Butler went for a hike. They practiced signaling, tracking, cooking and first aid. Remember the Boy Scout Tag Day, May 20th, 1916. THE BOTANICAL JOURNAL CLUB. The Botanical Journal Club, composed of teachers of the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th divisions of the public schools and Prof. Thomas Turner MR. JOSEPH BERBERICH, One of Washington's foremost shoe merchants, who has donated a hand, some silver loving cup to the Auto Parade. HON. LOUIS BROWNLOW, Commissioner of the District of Columbia, one of the Judges for the Floral Parade. Howard University, as director, met on the evening of May 4th, at the residence of the director, 1850 Third street northwest. After the roll call the constitution was read and adopted. Then preparations were completed for a hike in the vicinity of Chain Bridge on May 20th. At the close of the meeting, Miss M. E. Wilson of the 13th division who is president, made a presentation to Prof. Turner on behalf of the club. Miss E. R. Martin made a presentation to the hostess, Mrs. T. W. Turner. Prof. and Mrs. Turner each responded with an appropriate speech. The club was adjourned until the first Thursday in October when it will begin its work for the next term. The officers and members of the club are as follows: Miss M. E. Wilson, president; Miss Rebecca B. Ware, secretary; Prof. T. W. Turner, director; Misses A. D. Bell, F. M. Costin, E. V. Campbeld, M. E. Hite, E. J. Jones, M. A. Madre, K. R. Martin, S. E. Jackson, K. E. Tayleur, Dr. Carrie Thomas, F. R. Turner, S. A. Tyler, and Mrs. T. W. Turner, Messrs. Luther Sadgwar and N. B. Staley. Mr. of. of. of. of. er. er. er. gee THE SHADOW OF SLAVERY. If you search the Constitution Of these grand United States, In its bosom here's the story That to all it will relate: "Nothing more than truth and justice To each man in every clime; We have no respect for color, White and black are all sublime." pro-are ery and Mr. mar- Is this so in any instance Where the negro spends his life? Does the thought of sweet affection Offer hindrance to strife? It is strange to see a nation Curse the race that made it free; Sad, indeed, how negro manhood Coincides with savagery; Ah! the God that rules all races, With the scepter in His hand. Will some day reward the negro, Spreading justice o'er the land. Will this common wealth, my brothers, Sink again in sin and shame? Will the days of barbarism Crown its efforts with its name? Will the thought keep on prevailing That the negro should be a slave? "Keep the niggers in the background" Should be planted in the grave. —By J. Gustavus R. Ford. AN APPEAL TO AUTO OWNERS AN APPEAL TO ALL COLORED AUTO OWNERS AND DRIVERS. Of course you are aware of this Great Auto Parade on the 27th of the month. Now that date is not far off and we want your blank in before the 20th; so as to be able to give Maj. Raymond Pullman on that date an exact number of macfines that are going to participate. Now why not cut out the blank which will be found in the Auto section of this paper and mail today. Is not there two cents worth of race pride in you to help the movement on? Now there has never in the history of the race been such an idea as this staged before. I am sure that it is one that meets with your approval; so why not spend two cents to mall your blank to the Bee, 1109 Eye street, or to C. L. Skinner, 1420 K street N. W.; that is all it costs you to enter. If you wish you can decorate your car, if not airlight; that is left to you. Now please consider this appeal and mail your blank today. It costs you nothing to enter and every entree is a real big boost not only for me or the paper or you but for the race, as the purpose of this carnival is to advertise the negro traders and professions. Faithfully yours, CHAS. L. SKINNER. Auto and Associate Editor of Bee and Grand Marshall of the Parade. AMBROSE. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear Mother Jannie Ambrose, who departed this life one year ago, May 14, 1915, at Falls Church, Va.: One long year, dear Mother, Since you were called away; Our hearts are still aching Just as they did that day. A voice at early evening came She started up to hear; A mortal arrow pierced her frame, She fell but felt no fear. She, fell but felt no fear. "Sleep on, dear Mother, sleep on." We shall meet you some bright day. By her son and daughter. HENRY H. and ADLEND M. AMBROSE. BETHEL LITERARY. Prof. L. M. Hershaw will address Bethel Literary May 16, 1916, at 8 o'clock, Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, M street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets northwest. "Bought and Paid For" is by George Broadhurst, author of "The Man of the Hour," "What Happened to Jones," "Wrong Mr. Wright," and other very successful comedies and dramas. It is conceded on every hand that this latest work from his pen is the best American play. "It is a strong story, a true story, told by living characters with whom all of us are familiar, by every day contact. The affecting and vivid domestic story of the two principal characters, involving the question whether a woman who has given herself to a man when h_e is himself, is bound to be governed and owned by him when he is not himself, is offset by a never failing torrent of comedy of the most irresistible nature. It was this nicely balanced alternation of pathetic incident and comic episode that carried "Bought and Paid For" through a two-years' career in New York—regarded as unmistakably the most remarkable run in the history of the American stage. NATIONAL GAURD BAND TO HEAD PROCESSION. Under the leadership of the famous and well known Bandmaster, Mr. A. Russell Wooding, the full membership of 1st Sept. Battalion N. G. D. C. Band, of thirty pieces will head the floral parade when it passes to be viewed by the public on the 27th of May at 8:30 o'clock P. M. It is already known that our Band has become as much to the Negro Race as the well known Marine Band is to the other race. Among some of the selections to be played will be several pieces written by Mr. Wooding, one of which will be played just as the prizes are being awarded by the judges and another as the procession passes the Howard theatre. MAY 27 YOUR DAY Have a heart and some pride on that day, for it is the day of days for the colored man in Washington. If you don't own a car, hire one to contest for one of the five prizes. Chauffeurs should get permission to contest also for a prize. It does not cost one cent, simply cut out blank and mail to office of the "Bee", 1109 Eye street N. W. H. T. SWAN The only up-to-date grocery and provision store in Le Droit Park, 2021 Fourth street northwest, is managed by Mr. H. T. Swan. The colored residents of Le Droit Park have learned some sense. They are supporting their own. All first class families in Le Droit Park patronize Mr. H. T. Swan, whose place of business is at 202 Fourth street northwest. Read next week's issue on this up-to-date place. Of African Methodist Episcopal Conference Begins—Delegates Present From All Parts of the World—Much Confusion, Relings—Delegates Flight for Seats—Disorder Silences a Bishop. By J. H. GRAY. Philadelphia, May 9.—Fifteen hundred and fifty delegates from all parts of this country and from South Africa are here for the twenty-fifth quadrennial conference of African Methodist Episcopal Church, which commenced Wednesday morning, May 3, at Bettel Church, Sixth and Pine streets. The one hundredth anniversary of the organization of the church is being held in conjunction with the conference. The conference will continue three weeks, with full open air for fourteen bishops from various parts of the country. Fourteen bishops are in attendance. Two are from Africa. Bishop B. F. Lee of Wilberforce, Ohio, opened the conference. Among the important matters that are being considered and taken up are the reports of the general officers, the election of several new bishops and of general officers. The bishops who will preside in their turns are: Evans Tyree, Nashville, Tenn.; C. S. Smith, Detroit, Mich.; C. T. Shaffer, Chicago, Ill.; L. J. Coppin, Philadelphia; J. S. Flipper, Atlanta, Ga.; H. B. Parks, Chicago, Ill.; L. J. Coppin, Philadelphia; J. S. Flipper, Atlanta, Ga.; H. B. Parks, Chicago, Ill.; J. Albert Johnson, Johannesburg, Africa; W. H. Heard, West Africa; John Hurst, Baltimore, West Africa; John Hurst, Baltimore, West Africa; W. D. Chappelle, Columbia, SC; and J. M. Connor, Little Rock, Ark. Bishop B. T. Tanner, retired, is attending the sessions of the bishops. The African Methodist Church has 1,250,395 members. There are twenty-five colleges and institutions under control of the church, and eleven general church departments. Other organizations connected with the church who are holding quadrennial meetings in this city during conference are the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society, over which Mrs. S. G. Simmons of Charleston, S. C., presides, and the Women's Parent Mite Society, Mrs. M. F. Handy, presiding. There was much confusion in the second day's session owing to the fact the church was not large enough to seat all of the delegates. The convention split into factions as soon as a motion was made to seek new and larger quarters. The Rev. John Harmon of Georgia offered a motion to adjourn and compel everybody who was not a delegate or alternative to go out, but this did not pass. The Rev. J. A. Lindsay moved to adjourn the meeting and compel everybody to Bishop Evans Tyree of Nashville, Tenn., refused to put the motion. Then a motion made by the Rev. J. I. Lowe to adjourn until adequate seating arrangements could be made, was carried. Bishop Tyree, his council, and the general officers retired to a side room to discuss new plans. Rev. C. C. Dunlap, pastor of Bethel Church, welcomed the bishops and delegates Wednesday night. The church was packed by visitors the first day, so that only a few of the delegates could get in, and they had to hold a curbstone meeting. The fire marshal had closed the doors, deeming it safe to permit only a certain number in the interior. Rev. W. D. Johnson of Americus, Ga., was elected secretary of the conference. The report of the commission on organic union of all negro Methodists is one of the important questions that will be decided. The report of this commission will result in four years of effort on the part of the A. M. E. church to bring together all Methodists of one color. The third day's session closed at noon in disorder because the delegates insisted on having printed copies of Bishop Coppin's address. Bishop Coppin started to make an address when he was repeatedly interrupted, and finally gave the matter up. Copies of the address was printed. The conference was addressed on Thursday night at the Academy of Music by his honor the mayor and Hon. Harry Bass, ex-member of the legislature. Rev. Arnott and Brooks also spoke. In the afternoon the lay delegates met in Allen Hall, and perfected a permanent organization, with Prof. W. E. Day of Oklahoma as chairman. They want larger representation, and urge the election of two additional bishops. Commenting on the world's greatest war, Bishop Coppin denounced lynching and mob rule in the South, and declared the slaves and oppression of the Negro had taken on a new form of the United States. Bishop Lynchings and the law of the mob, and we, the chief pastors of the A. M. E. church, will insofar as we are able, teach the negro through our pulpits that all white men are our enemies." The following recommendations were referred to the various committees on Saturday and will be voted on separately by the conference. 1. That a chapter on the ordinances be placed in the discipline, and uniformity be insisted upon. 2. That two theological seminaries be established. 3. That the Board of Education be incorporated; that we classify and standardize our various schools, colleges and universities; that we establish and enforce uniform curricula in all schools. 4. That the Episcopal districts be so constructed as to constitute 13 in number, and that there be no addition to the Bench of Bishops. 5. That the house at Philadelphia be as original intended, a book concern (i) to publish the Christian Recorder; (b) to be a repository and salesroom for all books and publications of the church; (c) to operate such job printing office as can be made profitable. 6. That because of the conditions in Africa brought on by the war in Europe, greatly to the disparagement of our work, the restricting of the conference be constructed that each of the bishops in Africa have a working base in America, with an official residence in Africa. 7. That the editor of the Christian Recorder be manager of the Book Concern; that his title be managing editor, and that the position of manager of the Book Concern be discontinued. 8. That the Western Christian Reco- order he discontinued. 9. That the general conference appoint a commission to consider the advisability of creating one general board to manage the various departments of the church, and submit plans to the next general conference. 10. That the division of the Dollar money remain as it is. 11. That the division of the Chil dren's day money remain as it is. 12. That the time limit of itinerant ministers remain as it is, except in certain appointments, and upon recommendation of at least three bishops. 13. That the salaries of all general officers be $1,500. The secretary read the revised appointments of the Episcopal committee and the 29 other committees, which will do most of the important business of the conference. The lay delegates kicked because there were no lay delegates on the committee to investigate the financial secretary's report. The bishop granted recognition. Education was the main topic of the evening session. At 9 o'clock Sunday afternoon the delegates assembled in Convention Hall to celebrate the Quadrennial Conference. A chorus of thousand voices rendered music. There are 20,000 strangers in the city, and everybody is having a jolly time. JUDGE DYER'S DECISION IN SEGREGATION CASE. (Reproduced by special request from the St. Louis Argus, St. Louis, Mo.) The Argus is the only paper to publish the decision in its entirety. Read it carefully and hand it down to posteriorly as one of the most important edicts in the history of the United States. The segregation ordinances, which were passed by a popular vote of the people of this city on Feb. 29, last, were virtually killed by a decision handed down by Judge D. P. Dyer in the United States court here last Monday. As was exclusively predicted in the last week's issue of the Argus a sweeping victory was gained by the plaintiffs. A large number of Colored people, both men and women were present, and when the decision was rendered a sigh of relief was manifested. The attorneys for the plaintiff made a strong appeal against the ordinance, led by Col. W. H. Blodgett, while Associate City Counsel Paul Griffin appeared for the city. Judge Dyer's Decision In the most elegant language Judge Dyer handed down the following decision. The Court: "I have listened with much interest to all that has been said here. The debate has taken a very wide range. Practically there is but one Court for decision, and that question is the validity of the two ordinances in question. That being true, it is also true, as counsel has said, that the Court's feelings personally should have nothing to do with determining this one question. Judges are very much like other people. They all try to do right and they try to administer justice. "Nine years ago on this bench I took an oath: One of its provisions was 'that you solemnly swear that you will administer justice of the rich and poor allite.' I have tried hard to live up to the obligation of that oath. I have loved, made man mistakes and 'have felt the worst' probably would be counted a learned judge, but I have tried to do justice between man and man. "Allusion has been made by counsel here to the fact that I have lived in this state a long time. For more than seventy years I have resided within sixty miles of where I sit today. My father came to this state from old Virginia where I was born, and settled in Lincoln county in 1841. He was the first African-American Negroes, but as God is my judge I have tried always all my life to be just to them, and God giving me help I will continue so to the end. "I have heard all this talk about intermarriage and miscegation and all of that fifty years ago. Arguments were then made for the purpose of scaring men out of their wits by an appeal to their prejudices. These arguments, if they may be called such, were made when the question of emancipation was up; it was the contention then that ultimately it would lead to intermarriage between the races. I believed that it would not do anything of the kind then, and believe so now. Negroes do not ask for equality; whites do not ask for it; the Negroes only ask to have the same privileges as others have, the same rights under the law as others have. The plaintiffs are Negroes born in the United States—they are taxpayers of the city of St. Louis by virtue of which they are entitled under the constitution to the same legal rights as any white, native born, or any foreign born naturalized citizens of the United States. I would not be doing my duty if I hesitated to deal out equal justice to every one alike. "These ordinances I have heretofore considered. As a citizen I examined them with care, and as a citizen I cast my vote against them, and, in my judgment, not formed particularly, today, but formed before I exercised my right to vote. I believe that these ordinances are void and illegal and that, the police power claimed here cannot deprive a man of using the money made by the sweat of his brow in buying property wherever the property owner will sell it, and, when he does buy it, he has a right, under the constitution and the laws of the United States, to occupy it as long as he obeys the law, and as long as the property is not made a nuisance. Everybody knows, we all know and regret it, that not only among Negroes, but among white people there are communities which are no credit to the localities in which they exist, but I know some of the most reputable men that are to be found anywhere are found in this city among the colored people. I speak of that because of the argument made here about the police power being sufficient to deprive a man of his property, deprive a man of his earnings and deprive him of the bread that he makes. I have heard that before, it did not affect me then and it does not affect me now. "I shall grant here a temporary injunction restraining the enforcement 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 vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscribers, or on 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. Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. IRVING WILLIAMSON, Attorney 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, the vouchers thereof, legal authority, to the subscribed or before the 6th 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. MPLENDEZ. KING NEWHOME "I'll get it for my wife" NO OTHER LIKE IT. NO OTHER AS GOOD Purchase the "NEW HOME" and you will have a life asset at the price you pay. The elimination of cost allows you to be hired work service and quality of material lifelong service at minimum cost. Injust on having the "NEW HOME" WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. Known the world over for superior sales qualification. No warranty required any other name. THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE CO., ORANGE, MASS. FOR SALE BY GUSTAVE OPPENHEIM 80, E Street Northwest. Phone, Main 4480 of these ordinances, and I only say temporary for the reason that it has been stated that there is a case involving a like question now before the Supreme Court of the United States. "As I said at the beginning, knowing this case was coming I wrote to the clerk of the Supreme Court for a copy of the record in the case pending there, and of the briefs filed by counsel in the case. I have examined that record, and I have examined it in the light of these ordinances and I find a very great difference between the ordinance before the Supreme Court and the ordinances here, but being desirous of not taking any action on issues on which the Supreme Court is to pass, and whose decision it is my duty and the duty of every other citizen of the United States to acquiesce in, I will make this injunction temporary; otherwise but for the pendency of that case I would make it permanent. "The order will be that these injunctions as prayed for in these bills will be granted, a continuing order until the further order of this Court." MORGAN HORSE, 41 YEARS OLD. As lively and happy as a colt, careering and cantering and kicking up his heels at the age of 41—all this is rarely known in a horse. 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Your dealer has Elcaya or will get it. CRÊME ELCAYA ```markdown ``` Clairvoyant, Card Reader, Palmist 1226 Seventh St. N. W. Washington, D. C. ELCAYA B. F. PLUMMER'S NEW DRUG STORE. Prescriptions carefully compounded. One of the most reliable druggists in the city. Third and H Sts. N. W. Home, Third and H Sts. N. W. Phone Main 4094. Send Her Whereabouts to The Bee. The whereabouts of Nancy Massey, colored, whose malden name was Allie Jones, is earnestly requested by Granville Belle, P. O. Box 7, Leavenworth, Kans. When last heard from she was living at Okmengee, 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 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. THE BEE Published at 1439 Eye, St. N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR Entered at the Post Office at Wash- ington, 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 RECENT ELECTION. The Bee asserts without contradiction that the Chase-Miller Hayes and Collins ticket was elected, notwithstanding the methods resorted to by the men who have been clamoring for a clean election. The Hogan-Williston supporters fully convinced the people in this city that they fully demonstrated their ability for self-government and fully gave a convincing argument why there should be nothing but qualified suffrage in this city, if we are to have suffrage at all. There should be three qualifications namely: A head tax; An educational test; Property qualification. Without such qualifications conditions would be the same as they were Friday, May 5th. The face of the returns will show that the Chase-Miller-Hayes and Collins ticket carried the following districts: 2d, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 16, 18th and 22d, with a total vote of seven or eight thousand. Some of the most disgraceful scenes that have ever been perpetrated in politics were exhibited Friday May 5th. Without strong qualifications in the event the right of suffrage was restored to the people, the life, liberty and property would be dashed to the winds. Ballot boxes were snatched from the judges regularly appointed by the Election Board; the judges intimidated; voters prevented going to the polls; whisky flowed as freely water; men filled with intoxicants brought to the pools; students by the hundreds and who were non-residents carried to the polls in automobiles and voted if a protest was not made against such illegal voting. It is the duty of all loyal and respectable republicans to rise up and protest against such proceedings. The most surprising thing that was seen was the participation of men who belong to the Association for the Advancement of Colored people voting against their own doctrine. Cards by the permission of somebody were sent to the colored teachers and janitors in the colored schools, not one was seen in the hands of any white teacher or white janitor. Certain Negro clubs, Negro Churches and Negro ministers were used for the filthy lucre. Many Negro churches and Negro ministers, Negro pharmacists, Negro doctors were tainted with the filthy lucre. Thus it can be seen that the Negro professional is as dangerous to the people or a community than the most ignorant. STOP AND REFLECT "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty," says the patriot. The election on Friday for the election of delegates and alternates to the National Republican Convention was tainted with segregation and Ku Kluxism. The exponents of clean and fair elections were the principals in the most diabolical disgrace to the republican party at the Capital of the nation. It was a contest of republicans not against democrats, but against a conglomeration of everything that would impede the establishment of a clean government. Students from Georgetown white colleges who had citizenship in other states and who had no regard for truth drove through the city like a raving mob, snatching ballot boxes, intimidating the appointed election judges who had been appointed by the election board and in almost every instance voters were prevented from voting. These illegal and outrageous acts were perpertrated by hired roughs, who had no regard for peace, liberty or happiness of others. No man's life was safe from the fury of the drunken mob that swayed the city. Notwithstanding the appeals made to the mob, the officers in many of the voting places permitted the mob to do as it pleased until the second order was issued to the police by Commissioner Louis Brownlow. When the reinforcements were sent to each voting booth to protect the judges their lives were in danger. They could not leave their voting booths unless they had police protection. Even then the mob was defiant. Not in the history of the republican party in this city have such scenes ever been witnessed by the citizens in this city. If the composition of this mob contained democrats they were the degraded element, but The Bee does not know, that the so-called better element of the Negro population, who advocated a fair election and a chance for the Colored respectable element to vote, could be seen taking, a prominent part in the evasion of the mob. THE EDITOR PREPARED. The bulldozing methods that were resorted to by the Hogan and Williston followers and the threats of personal violence against the editor of the Bee didn't deter him in the least. The threat that an armed mob would visit the Editor's office Saturday evening, May 6th, would have received a warm reception. The Editor didn't retreat, but remained on guard to receive the invaders. These methods that were resorted to belong to the south and whatever methods are resorted to to win was no surprise to The Bee, but they were manfully met. The Negroes who joined the mob were idiots, but they are running at large in this city and they are supposed to belong to the better element of Negroes. They stood around the polls all day working for glory and they no doubt got it. For the benefit of those who pretend to be so much interested in the Editor of the Bee, he begs leave to advise them, if they want to know what he intends to do, kindly write a list of questions and they will be informed. The Chase-Millet-Hayes and Collins ticket is elected, and the National Republican Convention will so decide. JERNIGAN'S VAPORINGS. The Washington Bee in its issue of the 22nd describes the Rev. W. H. Jernigan as a "vaporing agitator because of his attempt to stop the presentation of "The Birth of a Nation" in the city of Washington. The Black Dispatch is not prepared to go into an extended reading of the Bee's pedigree, but it can give the world straight dope on Jernigan, and we will start out now by saying that his vaporing and agitating did a world of good in Oklahoma. He vapored around her long enough for folk to know that he was honest in his purpose and a bulldog if he thought he was right. Jernigan was the leader here against things that would retard the paths of black folk. His telling bows against the Jim Crow and Grandfather Clause will never be forgotten and he nests deep in the heart of the race in Oklahoma because of his honorable stand and sterling, upright manhood. We did not have to get a copy of the Bee to know that Jernigan was fighting the Birth of a Nation; we only had to know that he was living; and we assure the Washington Bee that as long as the Honorable William H. Jernigan is cavorting around in the capital of the nation that there will be two "bees" instead of one to look out for the welfare of the black folk.—From the Oklahoma City Black Dispatch. The Bee has the highest respect for Rev. W. H. Jernigan. He is one representative of the race like two or three others in this city who believes in his people. He is no hypocrit; but a man who does all in his power to advance his people. There are hundreds of Negroes in this city who, are in need of more civilization than the "Birth of a Nation." The Miller-Chase-Hayes-Collins ticket is elected. Throwing out seven or eight districts to elect a Moose ticket will not stand. The expenditure of $15,000 and then defeated is going some. The smelling Negro brigade as it was called fought nobly on promises. The Bee requests all of its friends to patronize those places that are recommended by it. Some people have an idea that they know the game of politics. The only colored toggery shop and department store in the city is at 1932 Fourteenth street northwest, Richard Ware manager. The best laugh is the last laugh Wait and let us laugh last. PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS (By the Sage of the Potomac.) "This get-rich-quick" fever aint no respector of people nor occupation. Everybody wants to get a strangle hold on the coin anyway they can. But take it from me, Old Calvin is writing hourly events in his diary on persons who follow this get-rich-quick fever. Now don't worry about what this diary contains, for when it comes to one, two, or ten years from now, when you enter the office of old "Cal" this diary will be pulled out and you will be asked a few questions about the famous May 6th when money was flowing like water. I tell you this job of "uplifting" and teaching these sons of Ham to have self respect and an opinion of their own instead of a bought one, is the hardest job given to anyone could of Sing Sing. Just when you think you are doing, race a great service by insisting that they as Americans should have an opinion of their own, just get an bank scatter a few bills about, and take it from me, they will forget everything and everybody but the insight. But evil always is associated with good is some way, shape or form, and I guess after all this money which has been flying free as scandal flies, some of the famous society bachelors will be able to select "one of the fifth rib" for keeps for their very own all by themselves; and when it comes to the puffs and write-up of the announcement in The Bee old "Cal" will politely pull out his little diary and ask for a little of that coin which was so free May 6th. Now talking about some interesting stunts; some inside refrigerator dope evaporated around the capital today, which has been soft pledded outside, and take the "tip" from me, something interesting is certainly going to turn up fore long, but before I go way down telling about this "tip" I took a stroll last Friday to several of the voting places and it was some fun. Some of the students who were employed from George Washington and Howard University were just like cattle turned out of the stall. Many better farm hands than teachers. But I was not a teacher. I little Frank Hogan declared this was the rottenist election ever held; even after he had appointed competent, university students to keep tab on every vote, now seems so happy because the count, he claimed favored him from the returns, but believe me, he will awake from his sweet midsummer night dream June 7th, and who can help from taking little Eddie Williston for a joke in politics. I am just wondering will his smile come off when he reaches Chicago. The strangest thing of all is who gave permission to allow politics to enter the schools? Well, don't worry, an investigation will be held soon and a few of the near statesmen will be called upon to explain. Some of them left their schools to hoot for their favorites. Lord Fauntleroy of the Relay fame hasn't opened his eyes as yet. He will wake up one of these days and explain some things that will be knotty. Just as I thought the Evans' case was decided as I thought it would be. He will have a chance to find out who his friends are now. Time will not permit me to say all I want to this week, I shall have something interesting next week. ON TRIAL He heard it how, sitting as a prisoner of the law, on trial for his life. It entranced him, and he made no move or sound. Arbuckle had to prompt Mrs. Strickland before she could go on. "Yes?" he said gently. Her words came low, but distinct. "Next morning we were to have breakfast in our rooms," she said. CHAPTER XIV. F RANK RUSSELL, keeper of the Liberty Pole in and roadhouse at Great Neck, Long Island, had entertained many bridal couples in his years of experience in the hotel, but never before one who appeared so young and happy as May Trisk, as the register called her. Middle aged and unequivocal as he generally was, he declared to his wife that "the sight of that young woman lightened up the place when she got here tonight in that automobile." "But," he wept on, "I can't say I think much of the books of her husband. He looked around kind o' scared like when he signed the register. I hope they're all right." The brightness of the following spring morning, however, dispelled his misgivings. When the waiter entered the apartment occupied by the young couple to set the table for breakfast he was followed closely by Russell, who carried a bunch of flowers. "Good morning, Mrs. Trask," said Russell. Trask was not in sight. "Oh, good morning, Mr. Russell," answered May. "I just came in to supervise the laying of the breakfast. I want it to be a function." May laughed happily. "Yes, considering it's the first." The waiter left and Russell presented the flowers to May. "Here's the bridal bouquet. I wish you both lots of happiness. And I hope you enjoy your breakfast." "Thank you," said May, as Russell moved toward the door. Just then Trask appeared from the other room and greeted Russell with "Hello, Russell." "Good morning, Mr. Trask," said Russell as he went out. "Gerald," said May, "look at the beautiful flowers. Mr. Russell brought me. Aren't they lovely?" "Fine," said Trask. "That breakfast smells very interesting." "Before you can have a mouthful to eat you must tell me where you've been all the white." "I've been fixing up the car." "I thought you were never coming back." Trask laughed. "Did you?" "Yes. That would have been a nice state of affairs, wouldn't it—on our first day?" "Yes. Parted at the altar, eh?" "I think you deserve a scolding for running off so long." "Don't scold me. I hate to be scolded on an empty stomach." "Keep quiet, I tell you, and let me manage this." Trask, said to her. "What do you want, Russell?" "You must leave immediately. I've been years building up a reputation for this place, and I don't intend risking it for you or any one else." "You're d—d independent, old man!" Trask fumed up. This isn't the only roadhouse on Long Island, you know." "I guess I can stand the loss of your business. I want you out by noon, understand that! Young lady, for your sake I hope your father gets here before then." "If you don't get out of this room I'll kick you out." said Trask. "If you're not out, by noon I'll send for the police," was Lissad's last re-mark before he left the room. By that time May was almost in tears. "Oh, Gerald, why did he talk THE FEDERAL CONFERENCE "You must leave immediately," said Russell. "You must leave immediately," said Russell. like that? Why didn't you explain? she cried. "This is a nice mess we're in," he said. "Didn't I tell you not to let your father know where we were." "But I didn't. I would have if you hadn't told me not to." The innate brutality of the man came to the surface. With characteristic disregard of others he turned on her. "Don't lie to me!" "Gerald!" "I told you fifty times that I didn't want any one to know. Just what I wanted to avoid has happened." "But it's not my fault!"—May began, and he interrupted her with: "He'll come down here and make a scene." The deceived young girl still clung to hope. "Not when he finds out it's all right," she said. "But I wonder how he knew we weren't married yet." "Don't waste time now. We've got to clear out before the old man gets here." "Oh; no, Gerald! Let's"— "I'm managing this. Get ready!" CHAPTER XV. The End of Her Story. HERE was a loud, insistent knock at the door at which Russell had passed out a few moments before. T "Oh, that must be Mr. Smith!" exclaimed May. "D—n it!" For a moment Trask stood irresolute. "That's your father, I will bet. I don't want to see him. There'll be a devil of a row." "But Gerald!" May began, and the knock out the door came again, louder than before. Trask made a quick step to the girl's side. He spoke very rapidly. "Listen to me. I'm going into the other room. I will wait in there while you talk to the old man. If he asks for me tell him I'm out. Get rid of him as quickly as you can. Do you understand? The idea that the person who knocked might be the longed for clergyman still obsessed May. She replied: "Yes, but if it's Mr. Smith"— "Do as I tell you! Do you hear me?" Trask hissed at her, and the next second saw him disappear into the inner room. And then the person who had knocked, tired of waiting for an invitation to enter, turned the knob and entered without being asked. It was a tall, middle aged man, whose sternly set features bore a strong resemblance to those of May Deane. As he entered the room May ran to him and was clasped in his arms. "Father!" she exclaimed. "Father?" she exclaimed. He held her in a close embrace, but he said no word of endearment to her. his voice was terribly calm as he asked: "Where's Trask?" "Why did you come, father?" "Where is he?" "He—he's out." "When is he coming back?" "Why-not for quite awhile. How did you know we were here, father?" "Never mind now. Get your things, --- May. Some names: "But, father, Gerald and I are going to be married this morning." "Get your things, May," he repeated. But this time his features softened and there was commiseration for his dearly beloved child in his voice. He released her from his embrace. She, on the other hand, tried hard to explain to her father. Her voice and manner were oblative as she said: "But, father, you don't seem to understand. Gerald and I are going to be married. We're waiting for the clergyman." The young girl's face was radiant, although she tried to make it very severe as she went around the table to him, embraced him and asked: "Will you promise never to do it again?" It was evident that she was much in love with this man, or at least infatuated with him. And he? His smile was not that of truth as he replied: "Oh, that isn't enough," said May. "You must say. I can't never, never, never M. Trask Watched Her Keenly Over His Coffee Cup. leave you again as long as I live.' Say that." "I'll never, never, never leave you—How does it go?" "—again as long as I live." "Again as long as I live. Is that right?" "Yes. And now you must ask me to forgive you and kiss me." "O-ooh!" said May as they kissed. "You taste of gasoline!" "Yes; I've been tanking up the car," said Trask, and they sat down to breakfast. "Why?" "We're going away this afternoon." "Going away? Where to?" "Oh, anywhome you like. There's no fun here. This place is dead." May's voice was filled with enthusiasm and happiness as she replied: "But I love this place. It will always be sacred to me—our wedding place." "Of course there's a lot in that," answered Trask. "Still, it's not very lively." Visions of a happy future floated before the eyes of the young girl. "Every once in awhile, Gerald," she said, "years from now, we'll slip down here quietly, just you and I alone, and live this day again, won't we?" Her enthusiasm found no echo in his voice, but she did not notice his coldness. He said, "Yes; that will be bully." "I'm so happy, Gerald, dear. Must we keep it quiet long?" "Yes, quite awful. I'm afraid." "It seems so wrong for families to interfere in these things. If people love each other I don't see why they must consult any one else about it. I wish we could tell. I'm just longing to go about telling everybody how happy I am." He looked at her keenly, with narrowing eyes, over his coffee cup, Tell everybody! Nothing else was further from his plans. "Don't say a word to any one," he cautioned her. She was all eagerness to please him in her trusting innocence. "No, I won't; I've promised. But the clergyman may tell some one, Gerald." "I'll see that he doesn't tell." "What's his name?" she asked. "The clergyman?" "Yes." "Oh, Smith—Walter Smith." "Do you think he'll be here soon?" "Some time during the morning," he said. "It's strange he didn't receive your first message last night, isn't it?" "There's nothing strange about it. His mald forgot to deliver it, that's all." "Of course it was too late for him to come down after you telephoned from here." "Yes, of course, it was almost midnight. I couldn't have asked it of him." The happiness in the mind of the young woman was crossed—not for the first time that morning and the night before—by a cloud of uneasiness. She could trust her Gerald, of course, and yet— "I wish he had come last night," she said wistfully. "Yes; it's too bad he didn't." "I don't see why. A few hours soon- er "certain other difference does not make?" "Well, I guess it doesn't make any difference. I wish, though, you had got some one in the neighborhood." "I told you I tried. The only clergy-man who could have married us is out of town attending a convention." By this time they had finished their breakfast. He had assured her for perhaps the thousandth time that he would always love her, and had thus stilled her misgivings temporarily, but the thought of the deferred wedding ceremony would rise to the surface of her mind in spite of everything. As they pushed their chairs away from the table, preparatory to rising, she said again: "I do wish Mr. Smith would come. Don't you think wed better telephone?" "Let's be patient a little while longer." "What will we do if he doesn't come?" "Well, we must leave here this afternoon." May's voice sounded as though she were a trifle shocked as she answered: "But we can't leave here without being married!" "Why not?" She was really shocked now: "Why not? Surely, Gerald, you wouldn't want to?" "I thought we had agreed about that. I don't see what you're worried about. It's only a matter of ceremony, a formally." "I know, but a girl looks at these things differently." "Well, if my man doesn't come it would be impossible to be married here anyhow. There's no one else available. Besides, we couldn't get a ring down here." "Oh, haven't you a ring?" "No; I forgot it. It's all right, though. I told Wallace to bring one down with him." Perhaps it was the girl's hypersensitiveness at this time that made her notice the discrepancy in the names. She said quickly: "Wallace? I thought you said his name was Walter?" In after years May remembered that he stumbled just a trifle in framing his answer. But at that time the effort passed unnoted, so eager was she to believe in him and to believe that everything was all right. "So it is," he answered. "Wallace is a nickname I gave him because he's so proud of his Scotch ancestry." "I've got a platin gold ring. I'll get it," said May. And she run into the inner room. She had hardly left at one end of the room when imkeeper Russell entered at the other door. In his hand was a piece of paper, a telegram, and his manner was excited. To him Trusk said: "Hello, Russell! What have you got there, distraits from the front?" May returned, bearing in her hand a small gold ring, "Gerald, look. Will this do?" she asked. Russell ignored her. He looked a Trask and said, "I'd like an explanation of this telegram: "Detain May Deane until I arrive. She is with Gerald Trask." with him. FARMER "HENRY DEARM" "From father," exclaimed May. Trash turned angrily to her. 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Zion M. E. Church on Sunday morning and delivered a very interesting sermon to a large congregation. Rev. D. D. Turpean, the pastor, who has been sick the past week, is better and preached at the evening service at which time he administered the holy communion to a large membership. District BranchOffices: 1201 R Street, Northwest Washington, D. C. Zeph P. Moore, District Agt. (1) 920 F St., N. W., Room 108-109, Washington, D. C. Mortimer M. Harris, Dist. Agt. (2) With all Modern Improvements District; Branch and Treasurer s. and Gen. Mgr. 1201 R Street, N Washington Zeph 920 F St., N. W. Washington Mortime Rev. D. D. Turpean, pastor of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, has been selected as the orator of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows on the occasion of the thanksgiving services of the order. Rev. Dr. Elliott of Baltimore was the occupant of the pulpit of the First Baptist Church on Sunday in the absence of the pastor, Jas. R. L. Diggs, who has not as yet been able to occupy the pulpit promptly and it is said that the members are becoming restless on the account of the situation. The re-modeling of the Odd Fellows' Home on Dumbarton avenue and Twenty-eight street is fast approaching completion and will be in readiness for the meeting of the B. M. C. gathering this fall. A grand Beautiful Lounges Morris Chairs Writing Doors Music Boxes Beds Fine Bedside and Mattresses If you want a first-class Bed-room suite, call after you have been elsewhere General and Association Durham, N. C. Life Insurance world $169,690.89 $5,000,000 Basis Payment Insurance Events Branch Offices: West, Northwest Boston, D. C. Jeph P. Moore, District Agt. (1) W., Room 108-109, Boston, D. C. Titimer M. Harris, District Agt. (2) bazaar and reception is contemplated at the opening the Home. The Orphean Cantata Company will render "Saul the King of Israel," Tuesday evening, May 16, at the Hillsdale C. M. E. Church which is the final rendition for the season. Rev. Jas Scott, pastor, Jas. L. Turner, manager. All are invited. Personal Mr. Wormley Francis, employee of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, who has been seriously ill from blood poison, is improving at Freedmen's Hospital, under the care of Dr. U. Houston. Made and the First Car MOTORING NEWS AND HINTS Te Washington's Colored Motoring Public. AUTOMOBILE COLUMN Charles L. Skinner, editor. All communications for this column must be addressed to the Bee, 1109 Eye street northwest. THREE WEEKS MORE FOR OUR FESTIVAL FLORAL PARADE. GREAT FLORAL 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 world over, on account of its being the first occurrence of its kind promoted 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 cars rolled along Penn. Avenue. cars rolled along The plans for the carnival have already been approved by the leading citizens of Washington, both white and colored. The prizes, which are to be awarded to the winners, have been donated by the leading business houses and newspapers of Washington 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 entrees. 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 marshal of that particular division. The Grand Marshall of the parade will be Chas. Skinner, who will initiate the procession. lead the entire procession. The judges of the carnival (for the best decorated car) are Mr. Joseph Berberich, Hon. Louis Brownlow, Maj. J. D. Comody, Maj. R. W. Pullman and Mr. J. C. Dowell. Pay No Fees To Anyone to Enter Carnival. It does not cost you one "Red Copper" to enter the Colored Auto Floral Parade. Simply fill out the bink and mail to "Auto Editor," Washington Bee and prepare your car for the entry on the 27th of next month. If you don't care to you don't even have to decorate your car; but as there are to be five loving cups given away, each entre should seek one. There are one hundred and thirty-seven now who have entered and yours is needed to swell this list. AUTO PRIZES. Mr. Bérberick Gives Handsome Silver Cup to the Washington Bee Automobile Floral Parade—Prizes on Exhibit at the Bee Office. hibition at the BET. The largest and first prize cup, which is now on exhibition was donated by Mr. Joseph Berberich, one of Washington's foremost shoe merchants. Mr. Berberich is also one of the five judges chosen to decide the winners of the five prizes to be awarded, for the prettiest decorated cars in our Colored Automobile Floral Parade. It is chiefly through the cooperation and assistance given by Mr. Berberich that we are to have this great carnival. carnival. It was he who voluntarily offered the first prize and accepted the judges ship from our promoter, Charles Skinner. It was also through his acquaintance with Mr. Skinner that the services and cooperation of the Honorable Commissioner Brownlow and Major Raymond W. Pullman were secured as judges. He is responsible for the daily newspaper publicity given our parade (which has been very generous). Mr. Berberich is one of the purest sportsman in any walk of life. His dealings with others are straightforward, showing unfairness and partiality to none. He is a fair minded Christian and a staunch believer in the rights of humanity, regardless of race, creed or sex. 11 ```markdown ``` Help the Traffic Squad by observing safe and sane traffic regulations. See that your headlights are sufficiently dim to present accidents. Why? Because it is safe and sane. --- --- AUTO PRIZES 1910 MR. BENJAMIN DOWELL, Who has donated his handsome five-passenger car. ANOTHER CUP DONATED TO FLORAL PARADE. Another handsome cup has been donated to the parade carnival by Major John Doyle Carmody, who is one of the judges and who is also donating his handsome Franklin Sedan machine for the judges to view the procession. Without exaggerating, the Major is one of the most fair minded and interested men in colored people's welfare that can be found anywhere. He is a man that always has a cheerful word to greet you with and being a lawyer, also has a splenid word of advice with which he can help you. The Major's presence is always warmly and heartily welcome wherever he goes. THE FLORAL PARADE. Reader, do you know that the time is speeding away for our great Floral Parade? Fill out the blanks and mail to the office of The Bee, 1109 Eye street. It does not cost you one cent. All are eligible to enter, owners, chauffeurs and delivery drivers There are five prizes, one for each class, and you have a fair chance for one of them. Be a sport and enjoy yourself on May 27th. That's your day. See the Grand Marshall at 1109 Eye street northwest, for any information. THE WASHINGTON BEE FLORAL PARADE. Out of Town, Entrees Below are letters from town concerns, who intend to enter the parade for advertizing purposes. The C. N. Patterson and Sons are a colored firm which manufactures a car called the "Patterson Greenfield Car" in Greenfield Ohio; while the other is the well known speedometer firm, the Steward-Warner Speedometer Co., of Chicago; Ill. Mr. Chas. L. Skinner. 1420 K St. N. W. Washington, D. C. Mr. Skinner. My dear Mr. Skinner. In reply to your letter that has to do with the floral parade, we notice that after all this parade is not until the 22nd of May. And from present indications we are going to be able to participate with you, and we are heading every effort to that end. bending every inch We are getting out 112-in. wheelbase car as well as the 106-in. wheelbase, and we sincerely trust we shall be far enough along with this larger car to have it on exhibit or at least have it in such a way that you can place the role of it. sale of it. You are sufficiently well acquainted, we believe, with the automobile business to know that there is a great deal of difficulty about getting parts and materials. But at that we think we are doing fairly well, and every condition promises that we shall do better each successive week in our output. output. Thanking you kindly for the consideration we have had at your hands, and assuring you that it is our purpose to cooperate with you for our mutual benefit, we are, with kindest regards and best wishes. Yours very truly, C. R. PATTERSON & SONS. Dear Sir: answering your letter of April 15th AS THEY USED TO BE AS THEY USED TO BE First Prize of Great Meteorite Research Awarded to by M. Joseph Batterich ONE OF THE FIVE PRIZES regarding Automobile Floral Parade in Washington, will say that we can take part in this parade. Yours very truly, STEWART-WARNER SPEEDOMETER COR'N. A. W. Bloss, Adv. Dept. MOTOR YARNS. By Owners of Various Makes of Cars. Poor Dr. Pierre thinks that we forsook him because he has an electric car, but let me tell you that it is a "Get there and get back" proposition to own an electric car. Dr. Childs dreamed that he was awarded the first prize in the Floral Parade. He says its no way possible for anyone else to get the first prize with the class he is going to put off on the 27th. What! Don't you believe that Dr. Cabaniss is not going to be with us on the 27th for when the Auto Editor saw him the other day he said, "I will be with you if I am in town and alive." Bill Chase says, "Man, I am going to have my chest out 24 inches when I head the press division of the parade." The car he is going to head it with is an old "Defender." Arnold Scott is not saying much, but believe me, he is not of the backward type. You can stake your bottom dollar that there will be class in his Chalmers when she lines up at 13th and T streets at 8:30 on the 27th of the month. of the month. Mr. Claude Miller of Miller Bros. Auto Co. are permitting two of their employees to enter in the floral parade to contest for prizes. This is but one small incident of the affection he has for his faithful employees, regardless of color. It will be remembered that at one time the Miller Bros. had all colored mechanics and to-day offer the best inducements to colored men with a reliable knowledge of the automobile. I am sure that we all apreciate the help others give our men Professional Chauffers. Protective Association. An Association is being formed by Chas. S. Skinner, the object of which is to cultivate and protect the Negro Professional Chauffers and to secure employment for them when they are in need of same, also secure reliable and competent drivers for persons in need of them. Each member of this association is to have on file with the secretary, a letter of reference from some one of Government Contracts and References Chas L. Skinner Chas L. MR. AUTO OWNER—Here am at your services any time day might need. Give me a trial and AUTOMOBILE REPA C. L. SKINNER MR. AUTO OWNER—Here is your automobile repair man. I am at your services any time day or night to give you any aid you might need. Give me a trial and be convinced. A.R. Cocklin Five Hupmobilés of Mr. A.E. Gaskins will be represented in the Floral Parade, May 27th. --- Mrs. Sarah Emily Craig Cooper is seeking for a bill of separation from her bushand, Joseph Samuel Cooper. MRS. S. E. COOPER. M-13-1t his employers; stating that he is reliable and competent to handle a car; a copy of his driver's permit and a signed pledge that he will drive his car in a safe and sane-manner, obeying the traffic laws of the district to the host of his ability. the best or worst in return the association is to help the members when he is out of work and if he is arrested for a minor charge (such as speeding or something that is liable to happen to any professional chauffer or even responsible owner) the association loans the said member the money to defend himself The first meeting of this association will be Friday night at 8 o'clock, above the shop of Mr. Skinner, rear 1420 K Street N. W. where all interested are welcome to come and help draft the organization committee and rules. Safely in Philadelphia, Pa. Safely in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., May 2—Mrs. Freeman Averatt of 1706 N. Wood- stock street, has returned from a four- weeks' trip to Washington, D. C., where she was visiting her sister. Mrs. Isaas Ball. She received a royal welcome upon her return. WARE'S TOGGERY SHOP. The Ware's department store is the only one of its kind in this city managed and owned by colored Americans. There is a toggery shop in connection with this department store, where all kinds of men's furnishings may be found. There is nothing in men's furnishings, women's wearing apparel, that cannot be obtained at the Ware's department store. the Ware's department Do you want first-class men and ladies' shoes? Do you want children's shoes? Do you want women's apparel of all kinds? kinds? Do you want men's collars, shirts, cuffs, neckties, socks of all kinds? If you are looking, for first-class goods of all kinds, go to Ware's de Parts Designed and Machines Tires and Supplies Skinner he is your automobile repair man. I may or night to give you any aid you be convinced. PAIRING OF QUALITY REAR 1420 K St. N. W. --- FORD AS THEY ARE TODAY ENTRY BLANK FOR AUTOMOBILE Sec..... Washington, D. C., May the Automobile Editor of The Was Please enter my car in your Carr y, and assign me my place in line ac Make, name and year of car..... Type and model ..... My car is to be decorated as..... I agree to abide by and obey the arrival. Name ..... Address ..... P. S.—No entry received after Sa MILLER BROS. Dort touring car sold by Miller the Floral Parade on the 27th of M MILLER BROS. AUTO BLANK FOR AUTOMOBILE FLORAL PARC Sec..... Washington, D. C., May 27, 1916. Mobile Editor of The Washington Bee: Enter my car in your Carnival on the twenty-eighth sign me my place in line according to the type of name and year of car..... I model..... Is to be decorated as..... To abide by and obey the rules and laws govern Name..... Address..... No entry received after Saturday, May 20, 1916 Dort MILLER BROTHERS: ouring car sold by Miller Brothers which is to Parade on the 27th of May. ER BROS. AUTO & SUPPLY ENTRY BLANK FOR AUTOMOBILE FLORAL PARADE Sec No..... To the Automobile Editor of The Washington Bee: Please enter my car in your Carnival on the twenty-seventh of May, and assign me my place in line according to the type of my car. Address P. S.—No entry received after Saturday, May 20, 1916. Dort Dort touring car sold by Miller Brothers which is to be seen in the Floral Parade on the 27th of May. MILLER BROS. AUTO & SUPPLY HOUSE USED CAR BARGAINS PULLMAN, Touring Car $325 MARION, Touring Car $325 FORD, Touring Car $275 DORT, Touring Car $450 (Like New) OVERLAND, Touring Car $375 (Electric Starter and Lights) CHEVROLET, Touring Car $350 (Electric Lights) FORD, Touring Car $265 FORD, Roadster $250 FORD, Touring Car $250 FORD, Touring Car $250 If you can't pay cash we will Second Hand Car Departm u can't pay cash we will tell you how to buy Hand Car Department-829 14th St If you can't pay cash we will tell you how to buy on time Second Hand Car Department-829 14th Street,N.W. partment store, 1832 Fourteenth street northwest. JUSTH'S OLD STAND. Dull times and the scarcity of cash should increase our trade with men who know the value of a dollar, and lots of them do know, and still they come, as $5 will buy a really fine tailored suit, that has been slightly used, but looks great for the cash. One price. Justh's Old Stand, 619 D. Stewart 50 0 5 MILES WITH PILLS 0137024 SEARON HILLAGE 1919 WESTERN AFRICAN PRESENTATION COMPANY TEWARD SELF TARTER and PEEDOMETER --- T LE FLORAL PARADE No. 27, 1916. Washington Bee: val on the twenty-seventh of ording to the type of my car. rules and laws governing this urday, May 20, 1916. THERS. Brothers which is to be seen in y. & SUPPLY HOUSE well you how to buy on time nt-829 14th Street,N.W. LANE'S BUFFET Third and Q St. N. W. GOOD STUFF That's All M-13-5t T. J.-DALY 34 H St. N. E. Fine Buffet. First-class services and first-class goods. Best of order at all times in her. DALY'S, 34 H St. N. E. K For FORD MOTOR CARS FOR SALE BY CHAS. L. SKINNE Rear 1420 K Stre