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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 WASHINGTON, D.C. SATURDAY JULY 1, 1916 VOL. XXXVII, NO. 5 Corner Stone Laying Last Sunday—Fully 1,500 People Greet Rev. M. S. Caver—Hon. Martin Williams Greeted with Applause. Some few months ago there was a little wooden church, situated on Sixth street between L and M streets northwest, pastored by Rev. M. S. Caver, a young man of remarkable ability and industry. The congregation was very small but it continued to grow and today it is the most influential congregation in the north-eastern section of the city. The Bee briefly spoke about the corner stone laying last week and said that it REV. M./S. CAVER, The successful pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. would take place last Sunday, rain or shine. About 1,500 people assembled in and around the new building. Every available space was occupied. People and carriages were crowded on the outside, unable to get near the corner stone laying. This was a nice feature in corner stone laying. The church was erected and the corner field, afterwards. stone laid The choir furnished the music and Rev. W. H. Jernagin acted as master of ceremonies. The principal address REV. W. H. JERNAGIN, Master of Ceremonies at the Corner Stone Laying. was made by Rev. W. G. Parks, D.D. vice president National Baptist Convention. His address was eloquent and pointed. Hon. Martin Williams, of the House of Representatives, was introduced and made one of those stirring and MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH, Whose corner stone was laid last Sunday. 1,500 people witnessed the ceremonies. masterly addresses which never falls to electrify his hearers. He is a true friend of the colored race and the race respects and has confidence in him. He is always a welcome visitor wherever he goes. Rev. J. I. Loving was the next speaker. Dr. Loving is always an interesting talker. Mr. W. Calvin Chase was next introduced and said among other things that it is not necessary for a man to belong to a church to be a Christian; that the biggest hypocrites in the world are often found in the church. He paid a glowing tribute to Rev. and Mrs. Caver and their work. The corner, stone was then laid under the supervision of the A. K. Morning Lodge, and a collection of $20.00 was taken up. Program. Singing led by the choir. Prayer—Rev. John H. Burke, pastor of Israel Baptist Church. Song—Congrégation, led by the choir. Scripture reading—Rev. J. I. Loving, D.D. Prayer—Rev. H. Powell, D.D. Song—Congregation, led by the choir. chor. Paper—Mr. Joseph W. Williamson. Song—Congregation, led by the chor. Address—Rev. W. G. Parks, D.D. vice president National Baptist Convention Song—Congregation led by the choir Introduction of visitors. Collection. Bell cell for Pledges. Roll call for Plegeres Laying of corper stone—A. K. Manning Lodge, No. 2361, G. U. O. of O. F. Benediction. "GO ON, SERGEANT;" Dying Adair Ordered as Bullets Hit Him Field Headquarters, Mex., June 27 (by wireless to Columbus N. M.)—American negro troopers faced almost certain death at Carrizal with smiles on their lips, and they burst into song once or twice as they fought their grim fight against odds. This was the story told by Capt. Lewis S. Morey, when he arrived at field headquarters. quarters. "For 45 minutes the men fought, joking among themselves all the while, even though they realized we had been trapped and had little chance of getting out alive," he said. Capt. Morey said that he had never seen such valor as was displayed by Capt. Charles T. Boyd in leading a handful of dismounted skirmishers through the machine gun fire and into the ambush of death. He added that it was not until their ammunition was exhausted that the troop was finally cut to pieces, and told of the heroic death of Lieut. Henry A. Adair of Portland, Ore., in an attempt to replein it. Lleut. Adair died fighting, his last words being "Go on, Seagent," to a noncommissioned officer at his side, Capt. Morey. The two were on their way to the pack animals carrying the ammunition when they were intercepted near a small irrigation ditch by a detail of the Mexicans. Lleut. Adair had already been wounded and had lost his pistol in the previous fighting, but he had borrowed another and was fighting a hand-to-hand battle when he was killed. He fell unconscious and was caught by the negro sergeant as he slid toward the ditch which was deeply filled with water. The sergeant held Adair in his arms, his face above the water until he died, the wounded officer reviving only long enough to whisper orders to leave him and finish the mission. Capt. Morey said that Capt. Boyd warned the men before the fight that they were advancing into the greatest danger. He reiterated that the Carranza soldiers opened fire first from their machine gun trench and asserted that almost immediately afterward a detachment of the Mexicans circled to the rear and drove off numbers of the American horses, which a few men had been left to hold, while the cavalry dismounted in line of skir mish Capt. Morey was brought here by troops of the 11th Cavalry sent to rescue Carrigan survivors after having led a handful of starving, panting troopers forty miles over a sun-baked desert to relief Dear Editor, Please allow me to say just a few words to our race leaders of America. I have been prayerfully considering the situation which confronts us as a race in this country. When the news of the wiping out of the 10th Calvary was flashed over this country a few days ago, it sowed that our race has ever been ready and willing to shed the first blood when the dignity of the United States must be upheld. It must be admitted that it was quite a blunder on the present administration in its dealings with the Mexican question, to allow a company of the best soldiers of the land to be shot down upon such circumstances. I believe now is the time for the conservative men of our race out of every state to meet together in a conference, behind closed doors for the first day at least, and there agree and decide upon something to present to Congress and the white citizens of this country that might arouse their consciousness that they would be willing to make the United States Constitution the instrument of protection that it declares itself to be in dealing with the civil and political rights of black men as well as white men. It is pathetic and at the same time a travesty on American justice when our men offer themselves a willing sacrifice to revenge wrongs done white Americans in Mexico—when the country demands retri [Picture of a man in a suit, holding a book]. bution and wrecks vengeance on Mexicans who kill white men. Tolerates and silently endorse the lynching of black men under its own flag nearly every week in the year. The President and Congress that are as silent as the sphynx on outrageous committed on black men right in the country—speak in thunder tones and send a nation of men to avenge the wrong done white Americans in Mexico. But we who are not at the front must not slumber in our tents but rise up and demand the proper protection of black Americans in America as well as protection of white Americans in Mexico. I hereby appeal to every race loving man and woman to let me know what you think of such a conference being held in the city of Washington or some other convenient place. In a joint meeting of the Baltimore and Washington Ministers Conference, June 26, 1916, endorse such a conference of the leaders of the race and have advised that Dr. William Alexander of Baltimore, Md., and the writer should call such a meeting. I will be glad to hear from any one who approves of the plan. clients indicated a lack of legal ethics and of moral sense, the Supreme Court handed down a decision to Trenton on June 8 directing the Cosey's name be stricken from the roll of attorneys and counsellors of the State. In the concluding paragraph of its opinion the court says: "If this attorney really believed that he was entitled to the money he claimed, he is morally unit to practice; if he did not so believe, he was of course, guilty of fraud and deceit practiced in a relation of sacred trust and confidence." The disbarment proceedings conducted before a branch of the Supreme Court sitting here were substantially a rehearing of the eight charges considered by Vice-Chancellor Howell, and fully discussed in his opinion, which resulted in an order to Chancellor Walker barring Cost from practicing as a solicitor of the court. In view of the opinion of Vice Chancellor Howell the Supreme Court said it seemed unnecessary to revive the charges in detail. —New York News This conference will not be for any newspaper notoriously or personal gain but for concerted action in arousing the American people to a sense of justice in the treatment of black citizens. Yours for the rights of the Negro Page. MEMBERS OF TROOPS FROM PERSHING'S EXPEDITION WHICH CLASHED WITH DEFACTO GOVERNMENT'S FORCES AT CARRIZAL WEDNESDAY DECLARE THEY WERE FIRED ON WITHOUT WARNING AT CONCLUSION OF A PARLEY-U.S. TROOPERS MERELY DEFEND THEMSELVES. San Antonio, Tex., June 22.— Straggers from the Tenth cavalry detachment that was in the fight at Carrizal arrived at General Pershing's headquarters today and told him that the fighting began with an unprovoked attack on the Americans at the conclusion of a parley with the Mexican commander. General Pershing transmitted their story to General Funston tonight, who immediately referred it to the war department. to the war department. The men were unable to tell anything regarding the casualties or even the later phases of the engagement. They retreated during the fight, became separated from their comrades, making their way back to the American lines. too. Two troops of the Tenth cavalry, troop G, commanded by Capt. Charles T. Boyd, and troop K, commanded by Capt. Lewis S. Morey, comprised the detachment that advanced within a mile of Carrilaz at 7 a. m., June 21. They had stopped at Ojo de Santo Domingo on the previous night, resuming their march towards the east at A. clock the next morning. From their position in front of Carrizal the commander of the detachment believed by General Pershing to have been Captain Boyd, since he was senior in rank to Captain Morey, sent forward a Mexican guide to get from the commander of the Mexican garrison their permission to pass through the town. COSEY DISBARRED BY SUPREME COURT AS UNFIT. Newark, June 21.—Declaring that the dealings of Alfred B. Cosey, a colored lawyer of this city, with his clients indicated a lack of legal ethics and of moral sense, the Supreme Court handed down a decision at Trenton on June 8 directing that Cossey's name be stricken from the roll of attorneys and counsellors of the State. In the concluding paragraph of its opinion the court says: "If this attorney really believed that he was entitled to the money he claimed, he is morally unfit to practice law; if he did not so believe, he was of course, guilty of fraud and deception practiced in a relation of sacred trust and confidence." The disbarment proceedings conducted before a branch of the Supreme Court sitting here were substantially a rehearing of the eight charges considered by Vice-Chancellor Howell, and fully discussed in his opinion, which resulted in an order by Chancellor Walker barring Cosey from practicing as a solicitor of that court. In view of the opinion of Vice-Chancellor Howell the Supreme Court said it seemed unnecessary to review the charges in detail. New York News. GROGAN AND SONS CO. Patriotism of the Oldest Firm in the Patriotism—Preparedness Indeed and in Fact—Eugene Davis Obeys the Call of His Country and the Firm of Peter Grogan and Sons Co. Will Do Their Patriotic Duty. The very day President Wilson issued a call for the patriotic Americans of all denominations and color to report at once for duty, Eugene Davis, a member of the First Colored Battallion, National Guards, who had only been in the employment of this firm, two weeks, readily responded and marched with his company under the command of Major James E. Walker to Ordway Camp in Virginia. Mr. Davis demonstrated his fidelity to the duty he entered the employment of this great furniture firm, which won its respect and confidence. This firm has decided that as long as Mr. Davis is away from his family his pay will be promptly given to his wife each and every week and should he live to return he will re-instated in his old place. BOY SCOUTS. A lawn fete and concert will be given by the Silver Fox troop on the lawn of 1232 Walter Street southeast, between Twelfth and Thirteenth, B and C streets, on Monday, July 10th, 1916. Come out and enjoy a treat. Mr. John Randall, Scoutmaster. When we get our diplomas we have completed our theoretical education, but when one has been a boy scout he will have real education and will fit in almost anywhere. Several boy scouts have visited the militia camp at Radio, Va., and have learned many things, about camp life. They all want to become soldiers so they can live in the out of doors continually. Scoutmaster Lee C. Brown was in charge of the boy scouts on duty at the Pageant. Scouts Harry Carroll, Zacharias Shields and Thomas Smith went for a hike on Friday. That the Boy Scout Movement is more than a passing whim will be seen when we not a clause in the Army Bill, passed by both houses of Congress, stating that any one wearing any part of the uniform used by the U. S. Army or anything similar will be punished by law, excepting Boy Scouts or any other organization the Secretary of War approved of. A Federal incorporation has been granted the Boy Scouts of America so that the name of the organization might be protected. The Satterlee House wireless receiving station is completed and wireless instructions will be given any registered boy scout who is an applicant for his second class examination and who has, at least, one dollar deposited to his credit in a Savings Bank. The scout scheme is based upon the methods involved, in educating the boy. It is a scheme of placing the boy on honor. In addition to requiring him to live up to a standard or code of laws, which insures development of character along proper lines, it requires him to study in order to pass certain tests of qualification. The passing of these tests is recognized by the reward of appropriate badges or medals and insignia. Three hundred thousand dollars been raised for local development of the Boy Scout Movement since January 1st, 1916. This seems a lot of money when we think of it all in a lump, but it dwindles into insignificance when we think of the millions that are spent in an effort to redeem boys who have become a menace to society. This amount is all that has been asked for to finance local scout work since the first of the year. The Boy Scout Movement gets along on a surprisingly small amount of money, but when this small amount is devoted to the work of Scouting, it multiplies in power and effectiveness in an astonishing manner and exerts a tremendous influence on the lives of boys, leading them to intelligent, loyal citizenship. REV. CORROTHERS COMES BACK TO WASHINGTON, Rev. Sylvester L. Corrothers, the able and fearless race leader and eminent gospel preacher; who served Galbraith Church, this city, for nearly twelve years, has been assigned to Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church, Mt. Pleasant. This church is located on Morton street between Georgia avenue and Sherman avenue northwest. Mt. Pleasant is rapidly becoming the residential section of Washington city. Dr. Corrothers will occupy the pulpit of Trinity Church Sunday morning, July 2, at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. The news of his appointment has been received with congratulations from all sections of the city and this paper desires to congratulate the Bishop upon his wisdom and also the people on their fortune. THE ELK. Monday, July seventeenth, the Colored Elks are planning to have a big outing at Island Park, Harpers' Ferry, W. Va., under the auspices of Morning Star Lodge No. 40 of Washington, D. C., over the B. & O. railroad. Committee for the Elks are C. L. Ennis, chairman; George F. Hatton, vice chairman; C. P. Payne, John Lawson, John Grant, Edward F. Janifer, Wm Millard, J. H. Willis, G. E. Jones, S. H. Brooks; J. H. Upshur, Alexander Hagon. Here, plums are being made to have the new costumes that are being made by "the Fashion Shop" of Baltimore here in time to be worn on parade to the terninal station, the day of the excursion, thus giving the folks at home a chance to see the antlers in their new steel gray palm beach suits which are to be worn at the Grand Lodge Convention in Philadelphia the week of August 22 The brass band of Morning Star Lodge will have new costumes. Prof. James H. Willis is bending every effort to make his band second to none in the big street parade in which fifty bands from all sections of the country will participate. The following persons were elected as delegates to the convention from Morning Star Lodge: Alexander Taylor, Dr. Philip B. Brooks, Simon H. Brooks, George F. Hatton, A. W. Scott, William Millard and Thomas P. Green. The entire A. W. Scott Morchong Club will accompany the Washington delegation consisting of over 150 Elks. THE COLORED GUARDSMEN A Representative of The Bee Visits Camp—A Chat with Major Walker and Captain Newman—Colored Guardsmens Well Treated Stated Major Walker. A representative of The Bee drove to the camp of the First Separate Battalion of the District National Guards last Monday. Everybody was busy. He called to the tent of Major James E. Walker, one of the most popular officers in the First Separate Battalion and one of the best liked men. The Major was busy getting his matters in shape, while the other officers and private were pursuing their respective duties. Capt. Albert Ridgely was also a very busy man, getting reports ready for his superior officers. Private Evans was taking life easy and he was discussing the idea whether he would go to war or remain at home. He is anxious to go but his eyes are very much effected from a blow. he received some time ago. He can't see but little out of one eye. Private Evans is a good individual. He had not taken a bath for several days and neither had he changed his socks. There are no bath facilities in the colored camp. The private are compelled to eat their meals upon the ground or bales of hay. The Bee saw but little accommodations for either the colored or white parties. There are two or three commendable features about the colored camp, the kitchen and cooks are in a good sanitary condition, the meals are well cooked, notwithstanding the table on the ground. Major Walker and Captain Newman are highly pleased with the idea of going to fight for their Country. Of course there are a few who are not so enthusiastic about going to fight for their Count- Company A has 122 men. C 127, and D 106. There is ntary detachment consis me officer, five men, and a major, making a total of twelve officers. The officers in the are Major James E. Walke. ant John E. Smith, Second A. Hamilton quartermaste nisary, and Enos B. S ant major on the battlion any A. Capt. C. C. Davis and ent. J. E. Slaughter; Comp. S. H. Epps and First Lle yd; Company C. Capt. L. H. Patterson and First Lieut. U. R. Browne; Company D., First Lieut. A. L. Newman, and First Lieut R. A. Jackson. Capt. Albert Ridley is in charge of the sanitary detachment. Captain Epps, of Company B, has been recalled to the War Department, where he is employed, and Lieutenant Boyd will command the company, a non-commissioned officer, being elevated, to a leutenancy so as to place two officers in the outfit. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias of N. A. S. A. E. A. A., and A. of the District of Columbia closed its most remarkable annual session June 28, 1916. Reports from subordinate lodges showed great activity and progress. Large sums of money, were raised and disbursed for benevolent purposes during the past year. Grand visitations were exchanged between the Grand Court Calanthe and and the Grand Lodge, both organizations attending in a body. The following Grand officers were elected: John S. Johnson, Grand Master; Alexander Henderson, Jr., Vice Grand Master; James F. Armstrong, Grand Prelate; W. W. Cohran, Grand Master of Exchuer; J. Clay Smith, Grand Keeper of Record and Seal; P. W. Busey, Grand Master-at-Arms; Charles Neal, Grand Marshal; Sir Campbell, Grand Lecturer; L. E. Murray, Grand Representative; S. E. Minor, Sir Cheaham and Sir Wade were elected trustees for the ensuing year. After Installing the newly elected officers by Past Grand Master Johnson the Grand Lodge adjourned. MEN'S CLUB GIVES PICNIC On Friday evening, June 23, hundreds of members and friends of the Men's Club of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church attended the picnic and outing at Green Willow Park in Anacostia, D. C. Among those present were Misses Weddestons of Church street, Dr. Creed Childs, Miss Pauline Thompson, Mrs. John W. Lee. The officers of the Men's Club are John W. Lee, president; William Jumper, vice president; Richard Turner, secretary; Doland Yates, financial secretary; E. S. Heywood, treasurer. THE TUESDAY EVENING CLUB. Members of the Tuesday evening Club are working very hard to make their picnic, to be held at Castle Park on July 15th, a great success. We hope all who can will come out and enjoy a real country dinner which will be served at the park. There will also be music and dancing. Take New York avenue cars marked District Line and get off at 48th street. Castle Park is just up the hill to your right. ROSSLYN, VA., DOTS. The Misses Lydia K. Brown, Ethel Perry, Bernice M. Brooks, Elizabeth Brown, Mrs. Thomas, Dr. Thos. E. Jones, Mr. Charles M. Brown, Reginald Williams, George Garison, James H. Coles, Master Albert Brown from Washington, D.C., and Quartermaster Sergeant Charles Shorter recently from Honolulu, now stationed at Arlington, Va., were royally entertained by Mr. and Mrs. J. Anderson and sister, Mrs. L. Coleman, at their cozy home in Rosslyn, Va., June 14, 1916. The Misses Brown and Perry are Normal school girls; Miss Brooks is a college student of Howard Uni versity. Ruth Circle of the First Baptist Church at Rosslyn gave a record breaking entertainment at the elegant home of Miss*Rosa Bolden, out from Rosslyn, on Monday night, June 19, benefit of the coming Sunday rally, Mrs. Hallie Sherrille, president; Mrs. Edmonda Green, treasurer; Mrs. Christina Bolden, secretary, Mr. John Sherrille, chaplain of this circle are racing hard for the lead in the rally. Miss Rosa Bolden headed the refreshment committee, and the entertainment netted eight dollars and fifty raised at any one entertainment during this rally effort. Mrs. Sherrille is highly pleased and the pastor, Rev. Wm. A. Carter, is very greatly delighted with the effort. Quite a large crowd attended, the large and beautiful lawn having as many as in the house. were The Sunday services at First Baptist Church were as usual interesting. All are looking forward to this coming Sunday, 4th Sunday in June, as a great day, Rebecca Circle had a very fair representation of its members at the Ruth Circle entertainment and patronized the table heavily. Among those of this circle attending were Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Peterson, Miss Peterson, Mrs. Elizabeth Daniels and the pastor, also Miss Florence Bias. the past Mrs. Eliza Jackson has been detained at home during the week on account of measles in her home. All three of her children have been held in by this sickness. They are improving at this writing we are pleased to state to state Our friend, Mr. W. L. Smith, has our sympathy in the loss of his aunt, by death at Ballston, Va., Mrs. Parks. Blind by death at Balmoral. Rev. Wm. A. Carter, pastor of First Baptist Church at Rosslyn, Va., is now conducting mid-week services for the flock at First Baptist Church in Georgetown, D.C. Interesting meetings are held every Wednesday night at the church, Twenty-seventh and Dumbarton avenue northwest. Mr. Frank Barnes of Sparrow's Point, Md., was a Sunday visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James in Rosslyn, Va. Mr. Barnes is a cousin of Mrs. James and came as a very welcome visitor after having been away for a long while. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Parker and family have left for Jamaica, N. Y. which they intend to make their future home. Arlington Baptist Sunday School Union will hold their next meeting with First Baptist Church, Rosslyn, Va. Friday evening, June 23, at 8 p.m. All executive members expected be present. Miss Gladys M. Johnson of Rosslyn, although hindered much in her attendance at school by illness during the year, was successful in passing final tests in her studies for promotion to third year in M Street High School with no conditions whatever being placed upon her promotion. IVY CITY, D. C., BEAMS. On Sunday, June 18, morning services at M. Vernon M. E. Church were well attended. The Sunday School, with Miss Martha Ashe, superintendent is doing well. Miss Ashe is a student in the Teachers' College of Howard University and will soon graduate. Her sister, Miss Gedaldine Ashe, is a this year's graduate from M Street High School. Communion services at Trinity Baptist Church at 3 o'clock in the afternoon had a good attendance of members from Mt. Vernon M. E. Church, and at the night services of the M. E. Church the members of Trinity Baptist Church returned the visit. Rev. C. I. Witrow, the beloved pastor of M. I. Vernon M. E. Church, preached at Hall's Hill for Rev. T. N. Austin, pastor of the M. E. Church there, this be Witrow's new church building here, Mt. Vernon, will be completed within a few days. In the great collection of colored church edifices it will be a perfect gem. The special services incident to the occupying of the new building will extend over a period of three weeks, beginning the first Sunday in July. Among the speakers during that period will be Rev. W. A. ing a rally day for that church. Over two hundred dollars were raised. Dr. C. Hughes, District superintendent; Dr. M. W. Clair, Sr.; Rev. W. H. Dean; Rev. L. A. Carter Rev. D. D. Turpan, Editor W. Calvin Chase, Mr. Jas. Richardson, Attorney at law; Rev. R. A. Bolden, Rev. M. W. Claim Jr.; and Rev. E. T Lewis, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, with others The mother of Rev. Howard returned to Atlantic City last week. Mr. Jackson, an enterprising citizen of Ivy City, the father-in-law of Mr. Richardson, has gone to the New England states for the summer. Miss Mary, Holland from Pennsylvania, has been indisposed but is much better. She has been having her father's property on Central avenue repaired. Several families have moved into Ivy City recently. The east side of Capital avenue has a granolithic walk from one end to the other. M. Vernon M. E. Church is on this side. Ivy City is practically a community of colored people, and there isn't a bar room to be found in the whole place. With the completion of M. Vernon M. E. Church there will be two good colored church edifices here and a very good public school building—one of the best in the District. To reach this community come out on the Fifteenth and H. street car line to Twelfth street northeast; get off and walk due north until Ivy City is reached. NAUCK, VA., FLASHES. The L. E. Johnson grocery store is doing a rushing business, real "preparedness" being their watchword. The colored public schools of Alexandria county hold their commencement exercises at St. John Baptist Church Thursday evening, June 15. Superintendent Hodges delivered the diplomas to the graduates. Dr. T. M. Watson delivered an inspiring address. The list of graduates is as follows: Kemper School—James Bailey, Elizabeth Hicks; Jefferson School—Helen Hines, Vivian Hoffman, Catherine Moore, Frederick Minor; Summer School—Fannie Beatrice Chinn, Hylde Spriggs. da Springs. Kemper School was the first colored school in the county to send pupils to any of the Washington high schools. The initial class of 1915 has passed, with a good record, some making "E" and "G" in typewriting and swordhand. This school won the spelling match in competition with local schools twice, and after holding the singing banner two consecutive years, forfeited to Jefferson school this com-menagement. Geo. W. Boswell, son of Mr. Herbert and Mrs. Mattie Boswell of Nauck, Va., won a blue ribbon which was the first prize in a spelling contest of all the colored schools of Alexandria county, Thursday, June 15, at St. John's Baptist Church. John's Bags. Mrs. L. E. Johnson spent a few days at Lincoln Heights, D. C., with the Misses Shumate and Washington, beginning Saturday, June 17. Mr. G. W. Johnson, her husband, "kept store" during Mrs. Johnson's absence, keeping everything in first-class shape thus receiving the "well done" of his wife on her return home. wife on he Lomax Chapel A.M.E.Z. Church held closing services for the annual conference year. Sunday and Rev. Pollard is now attending conference in John Wesley Church, Fourteenth and Corcoran streets northwest, Washington, D. C. He has had a very successful Nuck year at Nauck. We are indeed sorry to chronicle the death of Mrs. Parks of near Ballston, Va., whose death occurred at home there Monday, June 19. The funeral took place at Lomax Chapel, Nauck, Va., will be reported later. The family has our sincereest and deepest sympathy. THE COLORED SOLDIERS Upon the Blood Fields of Mexico. A Deserving Tribute to the Brave 10th by a Veteran of the Spanish War. American Some few weeks ago I sent a communication to your paper in which I dwelt upon published accounts of the efforts being made to erect a monument in this city to be a lasting tribute to the brave colored soldiers who have from time to time rendered honest and faithful service to our government and flag in the wars we have waged. have waged in the fight of recent events I think the time is at hand when this matter should be given an impetus. The American people have been reading in the past few days of the courageous and valent manner in which the colored troopers of the "Fighting truth" have gone into action on the bloody fields of Mexico, sustaining a heavy loss in their ranks, yet fighting like demons to uphold the honor and dignity of "Old Glory" Again we are daily reading in our newspapers when the colored young men are rallying to the recruiting stations, eager to don a "uniform of blue or khaki," to fight for Uncle Som. Sam. As a former soldier, I was particularly impressed with the military showing made by the first Separate Battalion in the march through our streets on the day they went to camp in Radio; Va. Their hearing was indeed splendid, and they marched with such precision that they elicited much applause along the line of march. Many members of organizations with which I am affiliated, (colored members of Army and Navy Uiion, Philippine Veterans and Veterans of the Spanish War), are in this battalion, and should they get to Mexico, I venture the prediction that they will take care of themselves. The sacrifices made by the Tenth Cavalry in Mexico alone, a few days ago, is in my opinion a most worthy reason why a greatful people should take in some tangible form immediate action in the erection in the Capital City a memorial to our Colored Comrades of All Wars. WILLIAM A. HICKEY, Veteran Cuban, Philippine campuses. palgams. May I briefly refer to a pathetic scene which occurred on San Juan Hill, Cuba, in August 1898. On this hill, overlooking the city of Santiago, we had an improvised hospital known as "Field Hospital." I was detailed in charge of the supplies of this hospital. One evening in August 1898, a trooper of the Ninth Cavalry, a young colored man by name of Preston, a native of my old home, Alexandria, Va., was brought into hospital by several comrades of his troop mortally wounded. I immediately recognized the boy and got down on my knees and held his head while the hospital physician was rendering medical aid. Preston, in his dying moments, recognized me and gave me a message for his poor old mother. I religiously delivered this message and in after years assisted the mother to obtain a pension which she now receives. The boy was the son of George Preston, who for many years conducted a barber shop on seventh street near F street, N. W., and the family now resides in Alexandria, N. A., one brother is now working in the Government Printing Office. My reason for mentioning this sad fact is to prove that with soldiers fighting for our flag, there is always, that true comradeship existing, and this is also strikingly proven again by the heroic manner in which the troopers of the Tenth stood by Capt. Morey when three of them cared for him as we are told in the latest news from Mexico. Capt. Morey, realizing that he was dying from the Mexican shot and that there was no hope for him bade the men to leave him and care for themselves. These are only side lights on the sorrows and horrors of war, yet those of us who have had the experience know that the soldier of all men are manly men, knowing no creed or color, but all fighting under one flag, "The Star Spangled Banner and may God grant it victorious re W. CALVIN CHASE AND PERRIE W. FRISBY, ATTYS. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court—No. 22,705, Administration. This is to Give Notice: 13.19 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 Nettle Young, 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 22nd day of May, A.D. 1917; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 22nd day of May. 1916. of May WALTER MONTGOMERY STOKES, 1131 9th St. N. W. Attent: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. A. W. SCOTT and W. C. MARTIN. ATTYS. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—In re The Dissolution of the Pullman Porters' Relief Association, a Corporation—Equity No. 34,328. The object of this suit is to secure a decree dissolving the corporation known as "The Pullman Porters' Relief Association," a fraternal organization incorporated October, 13th, 1909, under the laws of the District of Columbia and having its habitat therain. On motion of the petitioners, by their attorneys, it is by the Court, this 15th day of May, A. D., 1916, ordered: That all persons interested in said corporation appear in this Court on or before one month after the first publication of this Order, and show cause, if any they have, why the said corporation should not be dissolved; provided, that a copy of this Order be published once a week for three successive weeks in The Washington Law Reporter and The Washington Bee. WALTER J. McCOY, Justice: A true copy. Test: J. R. YOUNG, Clerk, By F. E. CUNNINGHAM; Asst. Clerk. W. C. MARTIN, ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court—Estate of Landonia C. White, Decease—No. 22,747—Administration Docked—No. 22,747—Administration Docket 53. Application having been made herein for the probate of the last will and testament and codicil, of said deceased, and for letters testamentary on said estate by Robert L. Pendleton and Lella A. Pendleton, it is ordered this 29th day of May, A. D. 1916, that the unknown children and heirs at law of descendant's brothers, John Nichols and Henry Nichols, deceased, and all others concerned, appear in said court on Monday, the 10th day of July, A. D. 1916, at 10 o'clock a.m. to show cause why such application should not be granted. Let notice hereof be published in the Washington Law Reporter and The Washington Bee, once in each of three successive weeks before the return day herein mentioned, the first publication to be not less than thirty days before said return day. WALTER I. McCOY, Justice. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. W. C. MARTIN, Attorney. sults in the impending Mexican trouble. WM. A. HICKEY. VIENNA, VA., NEWS. Union Baptist Church held regular communion services Sunday, June 11, with Pastor E. M. Burrell officiating. There were one or two additions during the morning services. A short song service in the afternoon with the Y. P. W. W. Society, and one at night with a stirring sermon by the pastor made a good day in Zion there. The church is getting ready for its annual rally period, extending from 2nd Sunday in July to 2nd Sunday in August. The Children's Day services at the First Baptist Church were in-charge of Mrs. Maggie Henderson. It was very creditable service. The little ones did well with their pieces considering that they had only two rehearsals. The emblematic piece by eight young ladies was: very beautiful. They were Misses Blanche Honesty Sarah Monroe, Marie West, Alice Williams, Hazel Taylor, Little Walker, Frances Jackson and Mabel Henderson. Mrs. Grace Sings in her usual beautiful voice the solo. "Sometimes." The piano Summerall of Falls Church Va. Mrs. Lyphus Jackson, Jr., visited her daughter, Mrs. Harrod, in Washington, D.C., during the past week. Mrs. Elizabeth Carter is rapidly improving at Columbia Hospital. Wash- Mra. Grace Borgus made a flying trip to Washington, D. C., Tuesday, June 13. Ooppers Mrs. E. C. Minor made a business visits to W. C. Minor, D. C., in the interest of the Wednesday night, June 14, M. E. Carpenter Egyptian concert at Union Baptist Church. ARLINGTON, VA., POINTS. Rev. Joseph H. Lee, pastor of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, preached an able sermon to his congregation last Sunday morning from, the text, "Wherefore cryest thou unto me? Speak unto the children of Israel that they go forward"—Exodus 14:15, which was enjoyed by a good congregation. The Sunday School was well d MADAM AGNES J. SMITH. 935 R Street, N. W. The only electrical hair, face and skin culturist in the city. 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Annced free when work is ordered. no students. IN LIKE VELVET clear, free of wrinkles. Exquisitely ream of the river of India implimented complexion. has Elcaya it. CRÊME ELCAYA Send Her Whereabouts to The Bee. The whereabouts of Nancy Massey, colored, whose maiden name was Alice Jones, is earnestly requested by Gran- ville Belle, P. O. Box 7, Leavenworth, Kans. When last heard from she was living at Okmulgee, Okla., but when last heard of was in Lincoln, Neb. Any information which will lead to her location will be gladly received at the foregoing post-office address, or to THE PHILADELPHIA HOUSE. 348 Pennsylvania Ave. Northwest. FIRST CLASS SERVICE. ROOMS Meals to order at all hours. Special attention given all transient guests. Phone Main 2514. J-24-4t THE BEE Published / at 1129 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 CARRANZA'S TREACHERY. The treachery of Carranza is not at all surprising. The blunder of the administration was in recognizing this ungrateful Mexican. When he refused to comply with the first demand of the administration, long before he was recognized, should have been evidence enough that he was unworthy of recognition. Heurta, who died of a broken heart, was more loyal to this government than either Carranza or Villa. Had Heurta been recognized, conditions in the United States would have been different. This dead chief was in a position to settle these rebels. He ruled with an iron hand and, when he called a halt to treason, some one would take notice. The question in the mind of The Bee what right had the United States in Mexico? To the mind of the Bee it is a white man's war and he should be made to carry it out. It has gotten down to the point now where the members of the 10th Cavalry. who are recognized as Americans citizens must be rescued or this country be branded an asylum for cowards. There is nothing to do now but fight or show to the world that the American people with all of their boasted bravery and civilization are cowards. If the colored Americans are to take part in this or any other wars, they want full recognition. There is some talk of reducing the colored officers in the First Separate Battalion in rank and have this battalion commanded by white officers. Certainly this cannot be the tenor of this administration. The colored American has been humiliated long enough and to further humiliate him is something he will not tolerate. Again referring to the ingrate, Carranza, this government should deal with him in a manner that he will not soon forget. Speaking of Villa, he has more sense than the entire Mexican government, and several more ounces of sense than the American government. Villa has hoodwinked this government into a war. That is it looks like war. He has forced this government to mobilize troops and get ready to invade Mexico. Villa will now, from all reports, join Carranza and should he whip the United States, he will then turn in and whip Carranza. Even this man this government calls a bandit would have been more loyal to the United States. The first blood wasted in defense of this government was to be the brave colored troop. A scrap which the white man precipitated and the black man must finally settle on account of Carranza's treachery. BY WHAT AUTHORITY? BY WHAT AUTHORITY? By what authority has our good friend, Mr. Emmett J. Scott, to say that 100,000 colored Americans are ready to go to war and defend their country? Does he now know that the South has disarmed every colored steel militiaman, and even in this, the hour of preparedness, every loyal colored American is placed in the rear of a peaceful procession, but in the hour of war, those in the rear are placed in the front? The advice of The Bee is that Prof. Booker T. Washington in life, had no authority to speak for the hundred thousand colored Americans who have always been loyal to this republic. Is Mr. Scott fishing for cheap notoriety at the expense of this war and colored Americans? Has there been any inducement offered to the disfranchised colored Americans to take up the musket and defend this country? The editor of The Bee is just as patriotic and as loyal to this flag as any one else, but his loyalty doesn't extend to blindness of wrongs that are being perpetrat- ed upon innocent citizenis who are always willing, and ready to respond to their country's call. It is a beautiful picture to print, if you are surrounded by a force of well trained soldiers and a good supply of ammunition. The Bee publishes this week the declaration of Mr. Scott and asks by what authority does he hand over, body and soul, the one hundred thousand colored Americans ROYAL KNIGHTS OF KING DAVID The Royal Knights of King David is a new fraternal organization which has been introduced in this city. At the head of this organization is Prof. W. G. Pearson of Dunham, N. C., and Mr. John Menick is the Supreme Grand Treasurer. Prof. Pearson is principal of the largest public school in Dunham, N. C., and a man of the highest integrity. Mr. Menick is president of the North Carolina Provident Life Insurance Company, one of the most reliable insurance companies in the world. The Royal Knights of King David is one of the richest organizations in the United States. This is the organization for all classes of people to join. It is prompt in its payments and has never been sued for the non-payment of sick or death benefits since its organization. In another column of The Bee read careful the advertisement. Join this new organization at once. SCHOOL CLOSING: The closing of school has given both teachers and pupils a much needed rest. An occasional sigh is heard among them, owing to the result of the new system of marking ordered by Superintendent Thurtson. The supervisors have tried to be fair and just and in their judgment, and indeed several of them have succeeded admirably well, save in the special departments where several of the special teachers figured in the rating of teachers; these two special teachers in their rating manifested much partiality and personality, to the detriment of many a worthy teacher. This state of affairs is due to lack of direction on the part of the central power in our schools and allowing these two individuals to feel and act as though these two departments belong to them, to act, even though unfairly, to worthy teachers, as their narrow visions see fit. COWARDLY MURDERERS. The recent slaughter in Mexico of a company of the bravest fighting soldiers in the world will go down in history as one of the most cowardly assaults and murders that has ever been perpetuated in the annals of war. Had these American soldiers been given the slightest opportunity or warning, small as their numbers may have been, results would have been a great deal different. This war, if it should come, and The Bee hasn't the least doubt that it will not come, conditions in this country so far as the colored Americans are concerned will be a great deal different. SCHOOLS. The appointment of G. S. Wormley, a bulling principal, to Minor Normal School was a worthy one. Mr. Wormley was very successful as a building principal and his work in the school and its community, was greatly appreciated by the parents of the children. The high moral character of his manners is a guarantee, for his success in the school to which he has been promoted. The vacancy at the M Street High School is causing much conjecture. The school needs a high school teacher for the development and growth of the pupils. It is hoped by the community that a careful and wise choice may be made in a position to fulfill his will devote his time to the work of the schools. There is no one in the public schools more worthy of recognition than Mr. Francis De Sales Smith, a teacher in the Armstrong Manual Training School. This young man by persistent study has placed himself in the foremost-ranks as an educator; this, together with his high moral character, entitle him to any position of honor and trust that the schools have to award. Of a man of this callibre at the head of one of our high schools, the city would be justly and rightfully proud. HONOR COLORED SOLDIER—HE-ROES OF CARRIZAL. The National Equal Rights League suggests and urgently advises that everywhere colored Americans hold memorial meetings in honor of the colored cavalrymen who were sacrificed in Mexico and died bravely fighting for the flag which does not protect them at home. It would be most fitting to eulogize these black heroes right now and appeal for equal rights for their race. White Irish-Americans are eulogizing Irish rebels of Ireland. A citizens' committee could be formed at once in every city. The committee will be in old "Fanuelt Hall July 6th." Pres. Byron Gunner, Hillburn, N. Y. will be glad to get a notice of all such meetings. PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS (By the age of the Potomac.) I had the heartache last week, when the call was made to muster into military service my brother. I just knew that he didn't know anything about soldering; indeed I knew he knows all about playing tin soldiers, but when you get down to going to the front sure enough, that calls for an other consideration; the boys are alright under Walker sent word for them to report for duty. There wasashing and mashling of teeth. Boys who won medals for the best markmanship forgot they ever competed for anything but their "baby call" at home. Several doctors were called in and rendered as much medical aid as they could. I must congratulate my friend, Major Walker. He is right on the job. I attended the Howard Theater a few nights ago, I believe it was Monday night. Society was out and I was wondering why my friend, Andrew J. Thomas, took so much interest in the play. More than usual I would like to ask him, if there was anything in the play that drew his attention. He was too much interested to attend to his own business in the office. There is something in the play that strikes Andrew, I tell you. Ask him and let me have your answer for next week. Doc. Williston never had a ghost of a show for the Freedman's Hospital. His occupation has gone. He is no doubt a wiser man now than he was several months ago. There were a lot of little fish who went so far as to purchase a second hand automobile. These near statesmen who had been promised the earth with a fence around it, will be disappointed. Their hopes are blighted. My editor-in-chief handed me a letter from Dr. Pope the northeast of New York. Doctor's mind. I want to say that he is a blue, and we know where he stood. He didn't go after the shadows like the individual on Seventh above S street. I have no faith in these so-called high church men, Doctor. Take it from me and let them go by. Speaking about the late preparedness parade, I haven't been able to see one-tenth of those brown American citizens who took part in that parade. They belong to the tin band parade or the sunshine members who never come out only sunshine days. If that bill passes Congress, I shall volunteer as a "drafting" officer only. I shall only draft those who took part in the parade. If I succeed getting that number I shall have a sufficient number to go to the front. Speaking about politics and those who would use you when you have a little reminds me of the stunts they tried to pull off on my friend, Jesse Foster. He is about the smoothest individual I have ever met. He is no adept in politics. What he doesn't know about politics is not worth knowing. The last contest convinced me that he is one of the greatest local politicians in the city. Well, the Christian women in the Woman's Christian Association will clean up business for the summer. Whoever heard of such a thing. I understand that there is another motive for closing and I propose to get on to it. I shall tell you all about in my next. NATIONAL NEWS NOTES. Brief Bits of News and Comments On UMODEL' DRY COUNTY. Chicago, Illinois—For many years prohibition speakers throughout the country have pointed to White County Ill., as a "Model prohibition county." White County was held up as an example for other counties to emulate. Now comes the Illinois State Board of Health with a report on conditions in White County that has shocked all of the drys in the Middle East. Plaintiffs in the board of Health tuberculosis had reached the proportion of an apidemic in White County and an officer was sent to that section to investigate. The report of the representative of the Board of Health shows that not only is tuberculosis alarmingly prevalent in White County, but there are other contagious and infections diseases; that the more tone county is the one of the inhabitants and deficient in education; that many families related to blood have intermarried; that the crop of imbeciles and cripples is large; that blind tigers are numerous; that the health of many of the women has been wrecked by the indiscriminate use of patent medicines and other nostrums; and that radical steps are necessary to form conditions. White County has lost the "White ribbon" and there is grief in the Anti-Saloon League camp. PROHIBITION AND DRUGS. Denver, Colorado—In an interview in the Denver, Colorado, "Post," the Right Rev. C. H. Brant, Episcopal bishop of Manila, said recently the church has made the prohibit has almost become universal, the increase in the sale of drugs per capita is greater than the increase in population. The legitimate amount of opium calculated as absolutely necessary for medical and commercial purposes for one year's consumption is 60,000 pounds. Last year over 480,000 pounds were sold in the States through the Customs House. This, of course, does not include the vast amount that is smuggled over the borders. The use of opium, cocaine and other such drugs is, I regret to say, largely on the increase all over the United States, especially in localities where the sale of liquor is prohibited. The food laws have made work of patient medicines, but the drug store has taken the place of the saloon in may of our cities where the sale of liquor is not permitted." MADAME BROWN Madame Anita Patti Brown, prima donna and solist, while in the city this week en route home to Chicago, III., from her foreign tour in South America, visited Prof. Wellington A. Adams and his music store in U street "WHERE YOUR PATRONAGE IS APPRECIATED" BOARD'S DRUG STORE 1912% 14th STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. THAT'S THE PLACE QUALITY SERVICE SATISFACTION northwest, in company with one of her best friends. Madame Brown was attracted to Mr. Adams through his latest composition, entitled "When All Is Done," having seen it in a friend's home here and she desired getting the song. Not only that song, but she heard other unpublished compositions played by him and so delighted was she with him and his works, that she requested a transposition by the above named song and permission to use four other songs in manuscript, entitled "In My Midnight Dreams (I Hear Your Gentle Voice Calling)"; "Indian Love Song"; "Sweet Ecstacy; and "Under de Willers," (words by Dunbar). Mme. Brown intends using these songs on her program in her next annual tour, beginning in the fall of 1916. The song "When All Is Done," memorialized by late Dr. Booker T. Washington, will be performed by her in the great memorial services of the Negro Business League in Kansas City this summer, when arrangements are concluded for same. This is a great tribute to one of Washington's citizens, and one of the rising composers of the race and his works no doubt shall find a larger hearing throughout the country in the presentation of them by such a high-class vocalist. DO YOU ASSIST IN TEACHING -PRACTICAL WORK TO THE YOUNG MEN. WITH WHOM YOU COME IN CONTACT? M. R. De Reef Miller Recently my attention was called to the fact that there is a growing shortage in apprentice waiters, and the demand for young waiters is increasing daily. The same is true in nearly every branch of service industry; take the barber shop, for instance, the shop boys are not out of any assistance to the barbers and an ever increasing demand is being made for young colored barbers. This is a very difficult problem to handle, but it is one of the most important problems of the day, and the real prepardness issue is that which tends to make bread winners of our apprentices unskilled for doing anything towards supporting their families. It is very true that a large percent of our boys are not able to attend trade schools or able to go through college because of the scarcity of funds, and they are told by many ignorant advisors that it is a disgrace to do this or that kind of work, and eventually the boy becomes older and then a victim of the world of idleness and crime. Credit should be given the Boy Scout Movement and other civic bodies that are really doing something for the colored-youth. This is an age that is calling for practical men, men who are not afraid to work. Out of 4043 American millionaires whose careers have been investigated, all but twenty started as poor boys. They were forced the passion for knowledge that enabled them to seize every opportunity. It is not expected that the shop boy of to-day could have a spinning female patented, but he could at least learn to be a barber, some of the most progressive barbers in the country have been shop boys. The same thing is true of the bus boys. They have the opportunity of learning to be waiters by watching the service and asking questions. There are many other occupations that a boy can learn to get set line on the better jobs. Never think because a boy or a young man is colored that he will not succeed, or that he is not progressive. Take for instance the little colored newsboy: there are about 600 of them in Washington. After they leave the newsroom they return to the newspaper offices at night on the alert for War Extras. We need to encourage the boys of today. You can't teach them by buldozing and arguing, give them practical lessons of thrift, remember that what you teach them will never be forgotten. If you are a barber and you have a shop boy, remember that is not there to be a boot block all of you. Some of them you your start and never have forgotten him. Here is your opportunity to be of service to your race and country. It is the duty of all men in all walks of life to assist his fellow workmen. The day has passed when men keep their business methods silent. The merchants have formed an association to discuss the various methods of doing business. Some of them are not spending time in their laboratories making tests and research, but are getting together and forming fraternities for such purposes. The highest calling that man can ever attain is to be of service to his fellow work men, especially the boys of today who are the men of tomorrow. Remember the words of the poet: "Lives of great men all remind us And departing, leave behind us Footprints in the sands of time" "HOWARD THEATER." "To-Day," was the title of a four act drama at the Howard Theater this week. Every participant, was a star, and every star made a brilliant display in his respective role. It is a play of to-day with portrayal of love, deception and villainy. Mrs. Charles Anderson, as Lilly Wagner, displayed great dramatic talent. Her acting was perfect and her portrayal of a fashionable up-to-date New York fashion plate was loudly applauded. Mrs. Anderson is the leading star in her line of work. Mr. Lawrence E. Chenault, as Frederick Wagner, Warner, Bohl Townsend, Miss Cleo Desmond is Emma Wagner, mother of Frederick's wife; Miss Marie Frug as Mrs. Garland; Mrs. Deny George as Mrs. Farring. Mr. Lawrence deserves much credit for the fine acting. It is an up-to-date play, and these New York players are equal to any, regardless of color. The musical selections by the Howard Theater orchestra, under the direction of Professor Elwood Minor, was as follows: Overture, Merry Wish, Julius Lenzberg; Selection, Zampa, F. Herold; Entree Act, Dream Kisses, Earl Wilson; b Give a Little Credit to Your Dad, Nat Vincent; Selection, Princess Pat, Victor Herbert; Exit, Mald of My Heart, E. Williams. NEWS NOTES·HERE·AND·THERE. Mr. Robert Johnson and daughter, Miss Myrtila Johnson, of Niagara Falls N. Y., are guests of Mrs. Sarah J. Thompson, 1621 Twelfth street northwest for the summer. Rev C. H. Fox, assisting Dr. J. C. McKee at the Mt. Horeb Baptist' Churches. Communion services conducted there on the 4th Sunday in each month welcome all sister churches to affiliate with them. Our good friend, Mr. J. W. Laws, is serving nice meals to the public at his popular lunch room, 1164 Twentieth street northwest, as well also our genial friend, Mr. G. W. Martin in the 2500 block M Street northwest. Both are Bee readers. On Wednesday evening, June 21st, Mr. James M. Jackson and Miss Agnes Hawkins are quietly arriving at the Wood in Rosslyn, Va. Rev Wm. A Carter, pastor of First Baptist Church, Rosslyn, officiating. They are now making their home at 1461 Corcoran street northwest. Treuizond and Polo Polo probably came to us indirectly from Trebizond, where the Kabak-meldan, or Pumpkin square, was the site of a medieval polo ground. The game found great favor with the nobles of Trebizond and was played on horseback, much in the same way as modern polo. It produced intense excitement among the spectators, rivaling that of the hippodrome, possibly because it was dangerous as well as fashionable. Polo caused the death of one emperor of Trebizond—John I., who was killed by a fall from his horse—Westminster Gazette. Died Same Day, Not Same Day. While it is true that Cervantes and Shakespeare, died on the same date, they did not die on the same day. Shakespeare died Tuesday, April 23, 1616; Cervantes died Saturday, April 23, 1616. The explanation lies in the difference between the calendars in use at that time in England and Spain. As a matter of fact, Shakespeare outlived Cervantes by about ten days.—London Observer. The Word Vaudeville The word "vaudeville" sprung from Vaux de Vire, the name of a hamlet in the picturesque town of Vire, in Switzerland. In the fifteenth century this town was the home of Oliver Bassella, the author of witty drinking songs. One of the best known of these songs was a merry dissertation on the author's red nose. Inaatiable. Clarence had weared his mother with a lot of questions. Finally, she exclaimed: "Clarence Briggs, if you ask one more question you march right off to bed." Clarence pondered. Then he said: "When pa asks where I is will him be sent to bed, too?"—Exchange. Too Convenient. "We had a scheme to arrange a checking room so that lady shoppers could check their husbands." "How did it pan out?" "Wouldn't work. We didn't know what to do with husbands left over thirty days."-Kansas City Journal. Wrong Position. "You've gone and put the prizehight- ar's picture at the bottom of the page." "Well, what of it?" "If you have any regard for the fitness of things make it an upper cut."—Baltimore American. Reliance on the right is expressed by reliance of the wrong. GIBRALTAR FOR FLORIDA. England Once Offered Spain the Great Rock in a Trade. You know that for everlasting stability and stubborn resistance there is nothing in the world like Gibraltar. Did you ever hear of a curious little bargain; which was never consumed, but in which that great rock at the mouth of the Mediterranean figured as part of the price? It had to do with an important part of our own country, and yet it is seldom mentioned in any of our histories. The impregnable fortress was fought over by the Spanials and the Moors for two centuries, and it came in for the keen interest of Oliver Cromwell, who thundered at the British the fact that if they ever hoped to become the dominating sea power of the world they must control the Mediterranean from Gibraltar. This great necessity was never lost sight of, but a suitable pretext did not arise until the war of the Spanish succession, when England and France were at each other's throat for the mastery of Europe. Under Admiral Sir George Brooke the British fleet made an unexpected attack on the Spanish defenses and captured Gibraltar in 1704. Presently the English slickened of their bargain. That was long before the digging of the Suez canal by the French and the Egyptians, and the cost of maintaining the rocky fortress appeared to be out of all proportion to its worth. When Spain was approached by Napoleon for the purchase of Florida as a blow at England from the western theater of the Anglo-French war, England offered Spain to trade Gibraltar for Florida. Had the trade taken place England would not now be undisputed mistress of the sea.—St. Louis Post-Dispatch. SCOOPING UP WATER. How a Fast Train Fills Its Locomotive Tank Without Stopping. Mr. Cecil J. Allen, chief of the civil engineers' department, supplies in the Great Eastern Railway Magazine some interesting facts on "the picking up of water" by trains at full speed on long journeys. Locomotives, he says, are exceeding bibulous creatures. The engines of one large British railway alone consume some 12,500,000 gallons of water per annum. An express engine under normal conditions of running will consume from thirty to thirty-five gallons of water for every mile covered, taking a general average. On such a journey as that made by the "Cornish Riviera" Limited Express," of the Great Western railway, from London to Plymouth. 225% miles—the longest daily nonstop run in the world—some four tons of coal are consumed against an average of no less than forty tons of water. The troughs, Mr. Allen explains, have usually a length of just over a quarter of a mile and are laid perfectly level in the center of the "four foot." Water is taken from them by means of a movable shovel shaped "scoop" under the tender, which is lowered into the trough as the train passes over it at full speed. The sharp edge of this scoop cuts off, as it were, the "top layer" of the "water," which is forced up into a large vertical pile and delivered through a mushroom head or an elbow at the top of the tender into the water tank. As soon as the water gauge on the tender indicates that the tank is full the scoop is raised again. According to the speed at which the train is travelling, it is possible to lift from 2,000 to 3,000 gallons in about fifteen seconds.—Westminster Gazette. Official Red Tape: A man sent 10 cents in postage stamps to the patent office at Washington for two copies of a patent. The stamps were returned with a letter saying that currency must be sent. The man sent a dime and at the end of a week was informed that the copies of the patent were exhausted and that the treasury department would return his money. A week later the treasury department advised him that it would take three weeks to audit his account and refund his 10 cents. The man had spent 6 cents for postage and the government twice as much. — Leslie's Weekly. Napoleon. Napoleon, who rose to be a general of brigade after only eight years' connection with the French army, was shortly after shorn of that honor when Robecepierre fell. Yet so adroit a politician was he that by 1795 he was the head of the forces of the convention, though nominally an aid-de-camp to Barras as commander in chief and actually the most effectively powerful man in France. Twenty Dollar Gold Pieces Twenty Dollar Gold The value of the gold in a twenty dollar gold piece is $20. Copper is used as the alloy, and the intrinsic value of the twenty dollar gold piece would, therefore, be $20 plus the copper used, which, in proportion to the quantity of gold, is one to nine.—New York Times. Greatest Stimulus to Song. Greatest Stuart "Just what, indeed, is the connection between water and melody science has never explained, 'but a fact it is that the most unmusical soul in the world has only to enter a bathroom to let loose heavenly sounds.'—Philip Curtiss in American Magazine. Appropriate. Wills—Do you wear any insignia on your golf coat? Gillis—Yes. During the winter the moths laid out a complete eighteen hole course on it.—Judge. Man thinks and at once becomes the master of beings that do not think—Buffon. The Week in Society Warm weather suggests cold, fruity sundaes, ice cream sodas and other delicious cold beverages, and these suggest Board's Drug Store at 1912% Fourteenth street, the ever popular place "where everybody meets everybody else," for the best quality of these healthful warm weather comforts. Lawyer and Mrs. J. H. Myers of 1816 Fourth street northwest have as their guest little Alvessie McNiece, the daughter of Dr. G. W. McNiece of California. Little Alvessie is Mr. Myers' niece; she is here visiting her Aunt Lizzie and Uncle John and they are very anxious to have her remain here until fall and go to school. Alvessie is only eleven years old and made the trip to California to Washington all alone; she is an accomplished violinist. Being much pleased with her trip, has almost decided to remain here with her Uncle and Aunt until she finishes school, providing it is satisfactory with her parents. Mrs. Gertrude Banks of 1324 V street northwest is able to be up again after having been confined to her bed for several weeks. Miss Annie E. Henderson of Falls Church, Va., is visiting her brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Henderson, Jr., and Misses Myrtle and Evelyn Henderson of Lenox, Mass. Miss Ollie Kibble who was injured some time ago by a fall from a Columbian street car, and who has been confined to her bed under the care of two physicians is able to be up and out again. Mr. M. C. Maxfield has returned from New York City where he has been on business. The Colored Women's Christian Association will, it is said, close for the summer. Dr. W. Bishop Johnson is quite ill at his home. Mr. Jas. L. Turner, of the Bee, left for New York City today to spend Sunday the guest of Mrs. Julia E. Holloway and Mrs. Francis Frazer of 45 west 131st street. Mr. Marle Flemming and little daughter of Proffit, Va., who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Hermine Morgan, returned home Saturday. Mr. Chas. Jackson of 1405 Twenty-seventh street northwest was one of the graduates of the high school this year and is the recipient of many presents and congratulations. The bonded debt association of Mt. Zion M. E. Church on last Sunday made their final report of their labor's work during the year, having raised twelve hundred dollars ($1,200.00). Miss Georgia Mitchell made an excellent address in the presentation, Dr. Turpean responding. Mrs. William Walker, president; Mrs. Martha Hall, treasurer; Mr. Silas Richards, secretary. The Columbia Aid Association will attend the evening services at Mt. Zion M. E. Church, Twenty-ninth street northwest, on tomorrow, Sunday, July 2, 1916. Mr. Wm. H. Johnson, president; Mr. J. E. Jones, secretary. The annual sermon will be delivered by Rev. D. De Witt Turpean. The exercises will be under the auspices of the Hymnal committee, Mr. Chas. H. Turner, chairman; all are invited. Rev. W. G. Alston, D.D., recently a missionary from Africa, delivered a very instructive lecture of his work in Africa, illustrated with pictures of the scenes of the Dark Contine-t, at Mt. Zion M. E. Church Tuesday evening. A large audience greeted the speaker. The congregation of the First Baptist Church on Friday evening held a large business meeting relative to the calling of a pastor, of which there is considerable doubt who will be selected among several very popular ministers being now considered. Miss Effle M. Pritchette, of this city, and Mr. Harvey H. Robinson, of the Middle West, were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents on Saturday, June 10, at high noon. The bride was becomingly gowned in old ivory georgette crepe and gold lace with large picture hat to match and carried a bouquet of rare orchids and valley lilies, a gift from New York. Mr. and Mrs. Robison will reside in the city for the present, but will later locate in Wisconsin. Lawrence Lyles, the little nephew of Mrs. P. Pope of 1500 First Street northwest, has returned to Jersey City, N. J., where he expects to spend the summer. Miss Katrine Nelson has returned to her home in Boston, Mass., after a visit in this city. Miss Beulah Scott of 1032 New Jersey, avenue northwest is indisposed and is under the care of a physician. Layfayette Smith, a student of Howard Dental College, has returned to his home in Boston, Mass., for the summer. Miss Lottle Hughes, who has been the guest of her parents in this city, will leave today for her home in New York City. Mrs. H. E. Pearson and granddaughter, Beulah, of Charleston, S. C., are spending the summer here. Miss Alice Parks, of Bristol, Tenn., is in the city, guest of her sister, Mrs. Georgia Nick. The Misses Jeannette and Gladys Marshall, who since the death of their mother have been in the city visiting their brother, returned last week to their home in Boston, Mass. Miss A. E. Boller of this city is in Boston, Mass. Rev. W. H. Jernagin, D.D., visited Louisville, Ky., while enroute for home. Mr. Watt Terry of Brockton, Mass., delivered an address to the graduates of the National Training School for Women and Girls, Lincoln Heights, D. C. Hon. Richard C. Bundy, American secretary of the legation at Monrovia Liberia, and wife made a flying trip through the city. Miss Alice Turner, a graduate of Howard University, has returned to her home in Boston, Mass., where she has been the recipient of many social functions. Miss Mildred Crawford of Boston, Mass., is the guest of her cousin, Miss Ruth Weatherless of Georgia Ave. Mr. Wheatland has returned to his home after spending a week in this city. Mrs. C. L. Harriston and her lovely daughter, Miss Adelle E. Harriston, left the city Friday evening for Detroit, Mich., where they will remain all the summer. Their absence will be greatly regretted by the social circle of Kenilworth, D. C. The Bee extends its congratulations to Miss Adelle on her appointment as teacher in the public schools in this city. Miss Blandina L. Smith was the hostess Friday evening at a "petite" whist party given in honor of Miss White of Tennessee. Dancing succeeded refreshments, after which the guests seemingly happy, bid au revoir to their hostess. Those present were: Misses Mary Webb, Ceraminta West, Marle Jordan, Josephine Hamilton, Addle Coper and Helen White; Messrs William Hughes, John Freeman, David Lane, Ernest Davis, William Taylor and Frank Howard. Attorney Wm. L. Hawkins has just returned from Albany, N. Y., where with the financial secretary, Mr. Arthur Hurd, of Local No. 46, International Hod Carriers, he has been straightening out some important matters concerning the charter rights of the organization. Miss Flossie Barker, who has been sick at the Freedman's Hospital, is convalescent. Miss Lillian Bush left the city last week to spend her summer vacation at Asbury Park and New York City. Among the recent graduates of Teacher's. College of Howard University, was Miss A. Blondell Newsom, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. C. Newsom of thirteenth street. Miss Newsom received the degree of Bachelor of science. Mrs. Rosenc Alexander Jackson, one of Aida Overton Walker's dainty little dancers, is very sick in Atlantic City, after a serious operation. She is a Washingtonian. Rev. W. Bishop Johnson visited Philadelphia Pa., where the thirty-ninth annual meeting of the New England Baptist Convention of which he is president, was held. Professor J. H. Gray of Philadelphia Pa., spent the week end in this city and Alexandria, Va. Mrs. Catherine Joyce and daughter, Mrs. Ida J. Jackson, of Cleveland, Ohio, are the guests of Mrs. Dickey Fortune, of this city. Rev. W. A. Taylor, pastor of the Florida Avenue Baptist Church, is to visit the Masons next Sunday at Newport News, Va. Miss A. Shefy reports a successful school term in Wildwood, N. J., where she was teaching this year. Rev. R. B. Robinson, who met with an accident is at the Freedmens Hospital. Manager Andrew J. Thomas-motored to New York City last week and returned Monday. He had a delightful trip. "All is quiet along the Potomac." The people in this section, which includes Deanwood, Lincoln, Grant Park and Linwood Heights, are looking forward to the first annual outing of Pioneer Lodge No. 14, K. of P., at the public hall Monday night, July 3, 1916. Pioneer Lodge, No. 14, K. of P., of which Dr. Jones is Chancellor Commander, is highly gratified with the expression made upon the Grand Lodge by her delegates, Sir Knights James F. Armstrong and Charles C. Harris. Those gentlemen served on more important committees and were instrumental in getting passed many important resolutions. While serving as chairman of the committee on Grand Masters' annual report, Sir Armstrong had the co-operation of the other members of the committee in enlarging the Hall Committee by two representatives from each subordinate Lodge in the District of Columbia. Sir James F. Armstrong was elected Grand-Prelate for the next ensuing year. The reports of the delegates show that Sir John S. Johnson, J. Clay Smith, W. W. Cohran and all the officers and members of the Grand Lodge are doing great work and should have the support of the general public as well as the enthusiastic reports of the officers and members of the sub-ordinate Lodges in the District of Columbia. WEST WASHINGTON A very unusual tribute was paid to one of the members of the First Baptist Church of Georgetown when on Sunday morning, June 25, Mrs. Arninta Harrod, on behalf of the membership of that church, presented to Mr. A. S. Pinkett a handsome silver loving cup. This cup represents the gratitude of the membership for his unfagging loyalty to the church during the past year, in which time it has been passing through a crucial period in its history. WINS PRIZE Miss Willie Mai Lee, age 14, a pupil of John F. Cook School, who won first prize in a recent bread-making contest in the public schools, was awarded $13.00 in cash by the Board of Education. The prize money was deposited in the Home Savings Bank by Miss Ellen A. Vinton, and the pass book turned over to her Tuesday. A She is the daughter of Mr. Cicero A. Lee, a clerk in the P. O. Dept., who resides at 430 P street northwest, and the late Mrs. Bertle J. Lee, who died before her father received his appointment in the department. NAUCK, VA., FLASHES. It was a beautiful, afternoon and the weather fine, though the occasion a sad one. The funeral of Mrs. Henrietta Parks of Ballston, Va., took place at Lomax Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church Friday afternoon, June 23, at 2:30 o'clock p.m. The services began with the choir singing as the funeral procession composed of the community lodges of the S. & D. of Liberty of A., North Star. No. 8 of Rosslyn, and Household of Ruth, Mineola No. 5,078 of Arlington, entered the chapel, led by the pastor, Rev. W. H. Pollard, and associate, Rev. Nelson, a former pastor of the church. Every seat and the gallery were filled. The Sons and Daughters of Liberty Lodge, led by the National Grand Umpire, Mr. W. L. Smith, of Rosslyn, a nephew of the deceased, attended in large numbers. Mrs. Parks died Monday, June 19, at 11:15 o'clock a. m. She had been a member of the church since 10 years of age, and was one of the oldest members of Lomax Chapel. The eulogies and resolutions by the lodges and ministers, the singing by the choir, and solos by Mrs. C. V. Jackson and another lady member of the choir were all very touching and commendatory. Pastor Pollard, delivered a good sermon from Paul's letter found in 11 Timothy, 4th chapter, 7th verse: "I've kept the faith," under theme; "A Precious Gift." Rev. Nelson of Rockville Church followed in strong words of praise for the deceased. This funeral was the second one under the direction of the G. U. O. of S. and D. of Liberty of A., whose beautiful ritualistic service the writer has had occasion to witness, the first being that of the late Mr. A. W. Minor of Vienna, Va. And here some note should be made of the excellent and orderly services of the undertakers who had charge of these funerals. Both were of the highest order of funeral conduct—the one at Vienna, Va. under direction of Mr. H. A. Money of Vienna, Va. (white) and his worthy assistant, Mr. Perry Harrod (colored), the present under direction of Mr. John T. Rhines (colored) of Washington, D. C. thus showing the high character of care given a member in the Grand United Order of Sons and Daughters of Liberty. Mr. W. L. Smith, the National Grand Umpire, was assisted by Mr. Wood, head of the Lodge at Rosslyn. In this connection also mention must be made of the fact that Rev. W. H. Pollard, being in attendance at his conference in Washington, was given a larger charge and will now be stationed with A. M. E. Zion Church at Williamsport, Pa. Rev. Nelson also goes to a point in Pennsylvania. FALLS CHURCH, VA, NOTES. Mrs. Susie Campbell' has given up her business on Broad street and has now entered her new home. now entered Miss Annie Henderson is isting her brother's family, Mr. W. A. Henderson, of Pittsfield, Mass. Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Bailey of Washington, D. C., with Mr. La Roch of Hatti, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Henderson. Mrs. J. H. Merriweather, Miss Saddle Merriweather of Washington, D. C. and Miss Edith Mottus of Washington, D. C. were dinner guests of Mrs. E. B. Hen- Tuesday, 27th of June. "Merry goes the time" in the church entertainments being given by the various clubs of Second Baptist Church for their annual rally of July 23. The Mothers' Council gave a big supper entertainment in the basement of the church, while the West End Club was giving another on Providence Heights on Wednesday night, June 28. Somebody's working to get that banner. Among those leading in the West End Club may be mentioned: Miss Estrella Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Douglass Nickens, Mr. and Mrs. N.B. Jones and Mrs. Rosa Dixon. Everybody's attr and this rally promises to be an interesting one. THE HOWARD THEATRE 7th and Tea Street, N. W. Andrew J. Thomas Co. Prop. Week July 3rd SPECIAL MATINEE JULY 4, 2:30 P. M. The Quality Amusement Co. Presents "Alias JIMMY VALENTINE" PAUL ARMSTRONG'S MASTERPIECE. ALL STAR COLORED CAST INCLUDING ANDREW BISHOP, W. A. COOKE, J. FRANCES MORES, MISS ABBIE MITCHELL, MISS INEZ CLOUGH AND CAST OF 15 PEOPLE SUMMER PRICES NOW ON ENTIRE BALCONY, 10 CENTS, ANY SEATFIRST FLOOR 15 CENTS and 25 CENTS MATINEES, TUES, THURS, AND SAT. ADULTS 15 CENTS; CHILDREN 10 CENTS The Royal Knights of King David To Establish its Business in the District PLANS HAVE BEEN ABOUT COMPLETED AT THE HOME OFFICE OF THE ROYAL KNIGHTS OF KING DAVID, DURHAM, N. C., TO LAUNCH A CAMPAIGN FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ITS BUSINESS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE COMPANY IS AN UNUSUAL ONE IN ITS HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT, AND IN ITS MANNER OF DOING BUSINESS. FOUNDED IN 1883, AND CONDUCTED IN AN INDIFFERENT MANNER FOR SEVERAL YEARS, IT WAS NOT UNTIL ITS REORGANIZATION UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF PROF. W. G. PEARSON, DURHAM, N. C., THAT IT BEGAN TO TAKE ON THE PROPORTIONS OF A LIFE-SIZED, HEALTHY CORPORATION. ON THE PROPORTIONS OF UNDER THE WISE ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL OF ITS PRESENT HEAD, IT HAS GROWN BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS, UNTIL, AT THE PRESENT TIME, ITS RESOURCES STAND AT $24,000 AND IT HAS ON DEPOSIT WITH THE PROPER STATE AUTHORITIES, IN THE STATES IN WHICH IT OPERATES, $10,000 TO PROTECT ITS MEMBERS. IN NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA, WHERE COMPANY AFTER COMPANY HAS FALLEN IN THE FACE OF INCREASINGLY STRINGENT LEGAL RESTRICTIONS AND GROWING COMPETITION, IT HAS CONTINUED TO DEVELOP AND THRIVE, NEVER FAILING TO MEET AN OBLIGATION TO A MEMBER, AND MORE FIRMLY PLANTING ITSELF IN THE ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE OF THE PEOPLE WHOM IT SEEKS TO SERVE. AT PRESENT IT IS OPERATING IN SIX STATES, AND HAS MEET WITH ALL THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OF EACH ONE. MET WITH ALL THE DEBACES OF THE ORGANIZATION IS DUE MORE THAN TO PERHAPS THE SUCCESS OF THE ORGANIZATION IS DUE MORE THAN TO ANY OTHER CAUSE, TO THE FACTS THAT THROUGH ITS LOCAL LODGES, IT AIMS TO GET JOBS FOR ITS UNEMPLOYED MEMBERS, TO GATHER AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION AS TO BETTER JOBS, AND TO FOSTER RACE ENTERPRISES BY ENCOURAGING ITS MEMBERS TO PATRONIZE THEIR BRETHREN WHO ARE IN BUSINESS. WHO ARE IN BUSINESS. ANOTHER FACTOR IN THE PHENOMENAL GROWTH OF THE ORGANIZATION IS IN THE FACT THAT IT COMBINES ALL THE ADVANTAGES OF A SECRET SOCIETY WITH THOSE OF SAFE, CHEAP AND SOUND INSURANCE. SOCIETY WITH THOSE OF SAFE INSURANCE COMPANIES DEVOTE THEMSELVES EXCLUSIVELY TO THE INSURANCE BUSINESS, AND THEIR INTEREST IN THE POLICY-HOLDER OR MEMBER, CEASES WHEN THE PREMIUM IS COLLECTED AND BENEFITS PAID. THIS IS THE LIMIT OF THEIR OPERATIONS. THIS IS THE LIMIT OF THEM THE ROYAL KNIGHTS OF KING DAVID, ON THE OTHER HAND, HAS SUCCEEDED IN RETAINING THE GOOD FELLOWSHIP AND CO-OPERATIVE FEATURES OF THE SECRET SOCIETY, AND IN ADDING THERETO RELIABLE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE, AND THIS AT A MUCH LOWER COST THAN THAT OF SIMPLE INSURANCE SIMPLE INSURANCE. SEVERAL LODGES ARE TO BE SET UP IN WASHINGTON, AND IT IS EXPECTED THAT BEFORE THE SUMMER HAS PASSED, A LARGE MEMBERSHIP WILL HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. INTERESTED IN RECOMING A MEMBER OR HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED PERIODICALLY ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OR IN ORGANIZING A LOGDE, IS INVITED TO CORRESPOND WITH THE MID-CITY THEATRE, 1223 7th STREET, N. W. The Only Open-Air Theatre in the District of Columbia. Owned and managed by colored people with entire colored services. Open daily-from 1:00 p. m.; Sunday from 3:00 p. m. Continuous performances. Special picture July 4, 1916, of Bert Williams, in the "Tale of a Chicken." Open at 12:00 noon. July 12, 1916 S. H. Dudley, in a new two-reel comedy. Special for these two attractions: admission ten cents, children under 12 years five cents. SHERMAN MASON, Propreteor. EFFIE HILL. Do you want a first-class meal? Do you want home cooking? Do you want convenience? Do you appreciate a sanitary lunch room? If you have no appetite, go to Effie Hill's, 931 E street northwest. The Roya Old North To Est THE LIFE OF A MEN A man's life is a journey of self-discovery and growth. He must learn to balance his responsibilities with his personal life, and to make choices that align with his values and goals. He must also learn to cope with the challenges that come his way, and to find ways to overcome them. A man's life is a journey of self-discovery and growth. He must learn to balance his responsibilities with his personal life, and to make choices that align with his values and goals. He must also learn to cope with the challenges that come his way, and to find ways to overcome them. PLANS HAVE BEEN ROYAL KNIGHTS OF KI FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT THE COMPANY IS A IN ITS MANNER OF DOING FOUNDED IN 1883, A SEVERAL YEARS, IT WAS ERSHIR OF PROF. W. G. Come and Spend an Evening with the Hearty Workers of the New Jersey Avenue Day Nursery for Children and Infants to be given on the spacious lawn of the. Mrs. Mamie Williams Jones In case of rain, Lawn Party will be postponed to Monday July 3, 1916. Mrs. J. Milton Waldron Mrs. J. Alston Tatem Miss Ruth Weatherless Miss Jessie Jenifer Mrs. S. Boyce Mrs. Florence Moon Mrs. James E. Hunt Mrs. Hattie L. Williamsco Miss Bessie Murdock Miss Carrie Tippett Mra. Florence Green Miss Elizabeth Johnson Miss U. Justine Wilkes Miss Beaty Cooper Miss Aneta Berry Miss G. B. Maxfield nts of King National Insurance on the District D IN THE HOME OFFICE OF THE AC, TO LAUNCH A CAMPAIGN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT, AND INDIFFERENT MANNER FOR ORGANIZATION UNDER THE LEAD- AC, THAT IT BEGAN TO TAKE MY CORPORATION. CONTROL OF ITS PRESENT HEAD, THAT THE PRESENT TIME, ITS DEPOSIT WITH THE PROPER IT OPERATES, $10,000 TO COMPANY AFTER COMPANY RINGENT LEGAL RESTRICTIONS TO DEVELOP AND THRIVE, MEMBER, AND MORE FIRMLY ENCE OF THE PEOPLE WHOM MATING IN SIX STATES, AND HAS EACH ONE. TION IS DUE MORE THAN TO OUGH ITS LOCAL LODGES, IT BERS, TO GATHER AND DIS- AND TO FOSTER RACE ENTER- ATRONIZE THEIR BRETHREN GROWTH OF THE ORGANIZA- THE ADVANTAGES OF A SECRET UND INSURANCE. LIVES EXCLUSIVELY TO THE IN THE POLICY-HOLDER OR SELECTED AND BENEFITS PAID. THE OTHER HAND, HAS SUCH IP AND CO-OPERATIVE FEA- ING THERETO RELIABLE LIFE LOWER COST THAN THAT OF WASHINGTON, AND IT IS EXPECT- A LARGE MEMBERSHIP. WILL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OR RESPOND WITH W. G. PEARSON, S. G. S., Durham, N. C. PRISONERS OF WAR In Former Times They Were Held as Virtual Slaves. HAD TO EARN THEIR LIBERTY. then the System of Ransom Arose and With It Cruel Abuses and a Lawless Traffic In Captives—Rules That Govern Civilized Nations Today. The prisoner of war in our day is the subject of an elaborate code of rules drawn up at meetings of The Hague peace conference. No property must be taken from him except arms and military equipment. He must not be kept in close confinement if that can be avoided, and if possible his parole must be accepted. He may be set to any work for which he is reasonably fitted—although officers are not bound to work—but he must be allowed a similar standard of life and credited with a similar scale of pay to that which obtains among the soldier-artificers of the conquering nation. When set free the cost of his maintenance will be deducted and he will receive the balance in cash. He may be shot when trying to escape, but if caught alive he must not be punished except by curtailment of his liberty. These are a few of the many rules by which all civilized nations are now bound in regard to their prisoners of war. Among savage men the destiny of a prisoner was to be eaten, massacred in cold blood or tortured for sport, until it dawned one day upon some primitive political economist that a live captive had labor value, and so arose the institution of slavery. Among free peoples like the Teutons, war prisoners were the only slaves allowed, and they might in time earn their freedom. This idea of commutation became the custom of medieval Europe, applied as "prize money" to ships and "ransom" to individuals. All officers could claim the right to offer a reasonable ransom, which went into the pocket of the captor. Sometimes officers would ransom a whole troop of their men. Kings or great captains were ransomed by their nations. Richard the Ldon Heart had a woeful time of it until England ransomed him from the Emperor Henry. King John of France, taken at Poitiers by the Black Prince, was held by England to ransom until the Duke of Anjou came as hostage while John went to raise the necessary cash. King David of Scotland, captured by Queen Eleanor, never sued the thrifty Scots to pay the whole of his ransom, and became a dependent as a consequence. In Froissart's engaging chronicles you may read how bands of mercenary troops quarreled with gallant and impetuous commanders, whose only object was the destruction of the enemy. The mercenaries were out to take prisoners and trade in the ransoms. This traffic gave rise to infinite abuses, including torture and all manner of dishonesty. Sir John Falstaff—Shakespeare's Falstaff—was notorious for an extensive and unscrupulous traffic in ransoms. Yet it was not until during the eighteenth century wars that an agreement to end the custom was come to between the European commanders. Even then it lingered on practice until the eve of the Napoleonic wars, when it was swept away for the newer idea of exchange of prisoners rank for rank. One great change brought about by the new system was that the prisoners became a state care and responsibility. Whether this change made for greater humaneness of treatment depended in part upon the conquering nation, but even more upon the individual governor or jalier. This may be seen in the varying accounts we have of the conditions of prisoners of war in England during the long struggle with Napoleon. Lincolnshire's fens make good centers for a military compound. George Borrow, in "Lavengro," has given a terrible picture of the conditions at Norman's Cross prison, in the fen district. "Rattons of carrion meat," he writes, "and bread from which I have seen the very hounds occasionally turn away were unworthy entertainment even for the most ruffian enemy, when helpless and captive." In these prisons the inmates made various articles of commercial utility, such as straw plait, which were bought of them by dealers for a miserable sum, the proceeds procuring them a few trifling comforts and the luxury of tobacco, or affording the bribes necessary for the smuggling out of letters. More tolerable was the fate of those bottled on parole in such towns as Chesterfield, where they endured actual confinement under guard only at night, being free within certain bounds during the day. In many cases, as time went by, prisoners who had won the confidence of their guards became virtually free in all respects, starting workshops as cabinetmakers, etc., or teaching drawing, music or French to the children of the well to do. Their geniality and politeness soon made them very popular with the blunt and serious Derbyshire folk, and quite a number of them married and settled down in the Chesterfield district, where the traces of this settlement may be seen both in local names and in olive skins and other features.—Philadelphia Ledger. It is hard to fall, but it is worse, never to have tried to succeed. In this life we get nothing save by effort- Theodore Roosevelt. TIME AND THE CLOCKS. Curious Contradictions That Spring From Our Present Methods. The paradox of time, reckoned as we have come into the habit of reckoning it, by which a cablegram that leaves England at noon is received instantly in India at 5:30 p. m. and in New York at 7 a. m., has long since been discarded by astronomers and mariners. To these the time is always Greenwich time, and it is on Greenwich time that the wireless signals of all the world are based since the international time conference which met in Paris in 1012 declared that "the universal time shall be that of Greenwich." The Scientific American analyzes the paradox and prophesies that the day will come when all the world will have but one standard time. We should then abandon our time zones, with their strangely irregular, boundary based upon the exigencies of railroad systems and political frontiers and the "curious fiction of the international date line could be given up." "It would at first seem strange to the New Yorker to begin work at 4 a. m. instead of 9 a. m. and dine at 2 p. m. instead of 7 p. m." says the Scientific American, "but these changes would be merely nominal and involve no dislocation of his habits with respect to daylight and darkness he would soon become accustomed to them." As things are now we are so familiar with such contradictions as receiving a telegram four or five hours earlier than it was sent and finding it 7 o'clock or one side of a street when it is 8 o'clock on the other that they not strike us as strange. Yet now is always and everywhere now, no matter what we may call it. When it is now in New York it is now in Calcutta and in London. "Call it what you like, the time remains identical." We have inherited our ideas of time from ancestors whose only clock was the sun and who divided the day into twelve hours between sunrise and sunset. In summer these were very long hours and in winter very short. How perplexed a Greek or Roman horologist would have been near one of the poles, where his "hours" would have been as long as many modern days! With clocks numbered from 1 to 24 we could abolish "a. m." and "p. m." as several countries have already done. "Noon" at any place would be when the sun was at the meridian, and it would not matter in the least what clock time coincided with it. Today in the United States the only places at which noon and 12 o'clock exactly coincide are those precisely on the meridian. For example, when it is "noon" in Florida it is 1 p. m. just across the border in Georgia and when it is "noon" in Georgia it is only 11 a. m. in Florida. Similar conditions exist in many places. Garlic In the Milk: As to milk diluted by the light diet of the cow, what is this compared with the garlic to which any one at break fast in Italy in spring is subject with out warning? The mere tourist is no doubt guarded by a taster in the hote keeper's service, but the resident family any morning find his milk or his bitter or both made impossible by a flavor more rank than any onion. The Italian cow evidently loves the garlic plan and inconsiderately feasts upon it, with consequences overpowering to the senses of man.—London Mirror. Von Der Goltz a Novelist. A good deal of the late Field Marshal von der Goltz's reputation rested upon his military text books, and it is interesting to recall that he first wore literary fame by writings of a very different character. When a poor cadet at Grosslichterfelde with a widowed mother to support he turned his hand to novel writing and gained a considerable reputation by a series of sentimental romances.—London Chronicle. Heard on the Highway. Troubles are so far scattered it takes a lifetime to get, around all of them. Mighty, few rest places on the road to the promised land. The motto is "Keep a going till you get there." Sometimes a cubin may be roomy enough to hold all the happiness one needs in a lifetime. Heaven is all the time near us, while we're flying from star to star to find it—Atlanta Constitution. Rejuvenating Your Pipe. To make an old tobacco pipe as good as new plug the stem with a bit of match, fill the bowl with alcohol, light and let burn. Do this three or four times and the pipe will be as clean and as sweet as when new without the bother of breaking it in. - Popular Science Monthly. Yes, She Could. "I don't see why mothers can't see the faults in their children," said Mrs. Smith to Mrs. Jones. "Do you think you can?" asked Mrs. Jones. "Why, I would in a minute if my children had any."—New York Ameri can. Quite Natural. Proud Mother--This is a toy tea set my little girl has for afternoon parties. She likes to serve make believe tea and make believe sandwiches. It's a harmless fancy. Guest-Perfectly. I've been to grownup affairs where they did it. "They say he's tied to his wife's apron strings." "His wife is far too rich to wear aprons. Purse strings is the term."—Kansas City Journal. It is estimated that there are 170,000-200 real negroes in the world. Grubbs—I never realized until now what a thoroughly convinced optimist Binks is. Stubbs—What made you form your new estimate of him? Grubbs—The fact that he is trying to raise chickens, roses and two bull pups all on the same lot.—Richmond Times-Dispatch. A Large Truth. "I wish I could earn a large fortune." "You've got the wrong idea, my boy. Fortunes aren't earned; they're saved." —Detroit Free Press. "That fellow is as dumb as an ovaries." "Maybe he is, but even oysters; dumb they are, find it, hard to keep out of stew."-Baltimore American. Macaroni. The word "macaroni" is taken from a Greek derivation, which means "the blessed dead." In allusion to the ancient custom of eating of feasts for the dead. --- Crossing the Bar. Tennyson's famous poem "Crossing the Bar" was written, said his son, in the poet's eighty-first year "on a day in October when we came from Aldworth to Farringford. Before reaching Farringford he had had the 'moaning of the bar' in his mind, and after dinner he showed me the poem written out. That is the crown of your life's work," said his son, who was the first man after the poet to read "Crossing the Bar" and who passed the first criticism upon it in such fitting and generous language. "It came in a moment," said the poet, and he explained the plot as the Divine and Unseen, who is always guiding us. A day or two before he died the poet, calling his son to his bedside, said, "Mind you put 'Crossing the Bar' at the end of all editions of my poems." The Forehead and Health. The forehead is the first feature of the face to show indisposition. The minute one's stomach is out of order there will be yellow spots on the brow. When one feels faint the forehead will instantly show it. When one is sick there will be freckles and pimples upon the brow, which was smooth and clear before. The forehead is as good an indication of one's general health as is the pulse.-London Globe. Ugly Comparison. "Dad, what do they mean by perennial?" "Continuing from year to year," answered non. "I like my hat." Interposed ma. "Like my hat, interposed in. And then there was a deep, portentous silence.—Providence Tribune. Fatal Anyhow. "Won't you try a piece of my wife's angel cake?" "Will it make an angel of me?" "That will depend on the kind of a life you have led." - Houston Post. Men and Women. Men and Women. New York, N. Y.-The Theatre Magazine for June, published in this city, probably the most lavishly illustrated publication in America, devotes an article entitled, "A Unique American Playhouse," to a description of the Lincoln Theatre, located in West 135th Street, this city. Not only is a picture of the theatre shown, but also pictures of Ophelia Muse, leading woman of the Lincoln Stock Company and Walker Thompson, leading man of the same Company. The Theatre Magazine article, in part, says: "Unique among the playhouses of America is New York's New Lincoln Theatre, located on 135th Street, just west of Lenox Avenue. During the past three months, long enough for the success of the undertaking to be firmly established, the Lincoln, cathedral exclusively to a colored clientele, has housed a stock company composed exclusively to a. Colored clientele, has of Negro players under the direction of Billie Burke, a manager and playwright of long experience. Not merely as an oddity in the history of the stage, but as a factor in broadening the outlook of many hundreds of New York's Colored residents, the work being accomplished at the New Lincoln merits attention." And thus the Negro is coming into his own. Five years ago no such article referring to the Negro people could have found it way into so highclass a publication as The Theatre. 100,000 NEGROES READY TO FIGHT. The following Associated Press dispatch was published throughout the country last week: Tuskegee, Alabama, June 22.—When informed by an Associated Press representative today of the killing of 12 negro soldiers, Emmett J. Scott, secretary of the Tuskegee Institute, called attention to the fact that eighteen years ago when war was declared with Spain that the late Booker T. Washington, principal of Tuskegee Institute, called upon the negro people of the United States, and particularly upon Tuskegee graduates and former students, to volunteer service in defense of their country. Hundreds of negroes followed this advice. Secretary Scott states that there are a dozen or more Tuskegee graduates and former students in Mexico now as members of the various colored regiments. "Negroes," he states, "will rally to the defense of their country now as they have always done. As the first American soldier to lose his life in Mexico, March 24 of this year, was a negro, so the first man killed in the Revolutionary war was a negro. The negro people take pride in the fact that it was the charge of negro troops at San Juan Hill in the Spanish-American war that turned the tide there, and that negroes have fought bravely in every war in which this country has engaged. The negro was with Jackson at New Orleans, with Perry on Lake Erie, and 180,000 ne CONSULT US FIRST ALL KINDS OF PRINTING Linotype Composition Electric Power Presses TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. BOOK AND JOB PRINTING QUICKEST BEST TERMS CASH 1109 Eye Street, Northwest Phone Main 7590 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. gro soldiers served in the Civil Wr. of this country," he gro soldiers are the "The negroes of this country," he states, "will be no less patriotic at this time than in former periods of stress and storm. The negro possesses a patriotism that rises above injustices and wrongs. He is American through and through. The President will find no hyphentes among us. The negro has never faltered in defense of his country; he will not falter now. If President Wilson desires to emply sturdy negroes to defend the flag, he can be assured that a hundred thousand and more are at his disposal." FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE, VA. JTFMS. The Mt. Calvary Baptist Church had a grand day Sunday, June 11. The morning services were conducted by Rev. E. T. Lewis, acting pastor of Washington, D. C. He selected for his text Romans 2:11: "There is respect of persons with God." Theme: "Whoseover will, let him come." He delivered a wonderful sermon. Everybody was made to rejoice that they were there. were there. In the afternoon the Children's Day program conducted by the Sunday School superintendent Mr. William Clark, who has served this Sunday School for 20 years, was greeted by packed house. Everything was perfect. Mrs. L. A. Lewis, wife of the assistant pastor, Rev. E. T. Lewis, led the choir which did excellent singing. Mr. Lewis Jackson is the church clerk. THE FUTURE PROPHECY. A Greater War to Follow Present Conflict. To the Editor: To the Editor: "And the nations were angry." This wonderful prediction of the prophecy of Revelation is made under the sounding of the seventh angel. Concerning the time, we learn that when the seventh angel begins to sound, or early in the sounding of the seventh angel, that the mystery of God—that is, the work of the gospel, "Christ in you, the hope of glory"—"should be finished, as He hath declared to His servants the prophets." Rev. 10: 5-7: 11: 15-19. Rev. 10: 39, 47 The anger of the nations is coupled, with the wrath of God, which is the prelude to the judgment of the world. It comes in concession with the judging of the dead, the reward of the righteous, and the destruction of the richest. Rev. 11: 15-19. wicked. Rev. There can be no doubt at all that the prediction of the prophecy is today in process of fulfillment. The nations are angry; and since 1844, when the seventh angel began its sounding, and more particularly since 1848, one of the plainest truths of the day has been that the temper of the nations was one of anger. Their attitude has constantly exemplified it. During all this time, the rulers of the great nations have had to put forth strong extreme caution, in order to avoid a universal war. At the same time, we must remember that the prophecy concerning Turkey indicates its waning, particularly from the time of the prophecy; that is, from August 11, 1840, after which time the Turkish government would exist only by the suffurance of the European powers. That was the date specified as one of the great conveniences, but also one of the great blessings, of the age. But never could there be such slaughter of men and destruction of property as is now manifested in Europe's reign of terror were it not that these facilities, which should bless makind, have been turned to the rapid moving of troops and munitions of war, so that men and their homes could be crushed beneath the heel of the terrifying war god. Men have been given 'to boasting over their great achievements. Our twentieth century "civilization" has been lauded to the skies. Men have proudly proclaimed that the achievements of the past century were only the beginnings of the new era of human success. But all at once, our great boastings are dashed to the ground; for we see every one of the things that were resigned to bless OVER 20,000 HAVE ADOPTED 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 Refiner Soap - .26 Black Hair Stain - .80 Hair Pressing Night Cap (Special Summer and Winter Weights) $1.00 in ordering please mail remitted to: THE G. A. MORGAN HAIR REFINING CO. 5204 Harlem Ave., N. E., CLEVELAND, OHIO Incorporated 1914 mankind, used for his destruction. God has told us all along, and He continues to tell us, through His Word, that it is vain to trust in the mere achievements of men. "Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish. Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in Jehovah his God; who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is; who keepeth truth forever; who executeth justice for the oppressed; who givev food to the hungry." Ps. 146: 3-7. Bladensburg Road, D. C., Rays. Children's Day at Nash Memorial M. E. Church, Rev. L. A. Carter, pastor, Sunday, June 18, was a happy day for the little folks. The Children's Day sermon was preached in the morning by Rev. Dr. S. L. Corrothers. The collection was $5.00. in the afternoon the children, under the direction of Mrs. Cordella Carroll and Mrs. L. A. Carter, with Miss Ethel Hall at the organ, rendered pleasingly and very gracefully the beautiful service "Carnival of the Flowers." In this the leading parts were played by Miss Edith Blackwell as Spring; Miss Gladys Bradford as Memory; Miss Dorothy Randall as Love; Miss Rosa Anderson as Purity; Miss Elizabeth Johnson as Joy; Miss Beatrice Bailey as June, and Miss Minnie Carroll as Children's Day. roll as Childrens. Following the exercises the Rev. Carter gave a very instructive address. Two little gentlemen were called up by the pastor to take the congregational collection. The pastor said that this is the way we train our little boys to be stewards in the coming church. The little prospective "stewards" raised three dollars and ten cents. The children's envelopes brought in five dollars and fifteen cents, making a total of eight dollars and twenty-five cents. and twenty-seven. In the evening Epworth League meeting, Mr. Jas, H. Brown, president and Miss Beatrice Bailey, secretary, Miss Laura Butler led the singing; Mr. Brown offered prayer. Scripture quotations, discussion of the topic led by Mrs. L. A. Carter, and spirited singing made up the program. Pastor Carter was present and preached at the night service. All meetings were well attended and the collection for the day, including the morning, afternoon Children's Day and night services, amounted to somewhere be tween twenty-five and twenty-seven dollars. A gala day for Nash Memo rial M. E. Church. PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 26th. The Musicians Union Local No. 591, has now a membership of more than three hundred. than three hundred Aunt Nancy Clsoo died last week at the age of 116 years. She was a slave and came to this city in 1888. Beautiful Lounges Morris Chairs Writing Desk Music Boxes Beds Fine Bedstools and Mattresses If you want a first-class Bed-room suite, call after you have been elsewhere She was born in Cecil County, Md. 100 Negroes from Virginia and North Carolina were hired by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company on Monday and put to work on the Norristown Branch of the road. Miss Nilda Offley, well known in the theatrical profession, was married to Mr. Creighton Thompson, in New York City on Thursday. Aloysius Randolph, a ten.year old Negro boy of No. 802 N, 46 street, while rummaging in a bureau drawer on Sunday, for a pair of scissors, accidentally pulled the trigger of a revolver which was lying in the drawer and received a bullet in the head. He was taken to the Presbyterian Hospital and is in a serious condition. 1500 people attended the Post Office Clerk's Picnic on Thursday and an enjoyable time was had. The Hotel Brotherhood Picnic will be held this year at Central Park, on June 29. Thursday June 23. "OLD GUM BOOTS" FOUND DEAD, an aged Negro, an Odd Character on Dock Street, Phila., Discovered Lifeless on a Basket or Scrumming "Old Gum Boots," sitting on a basket of scullions in front of a produce house at 116 dock street, was found dead on Saturday morning at five o'clock by Policeman Barry. Summer and winter these forty years past this aged negro, whom merchant and roustabout alike knew only as "Old Gum Boots" had never slept elsewhere than on one on the boxes of vegetables which by day he carried for the provision dealers, who always found him a faithful servitor. His name is supposed to have been James Johnson, but Tom Clark, a veteran Negro teamster of Dock street, whose career along the produce wharves covers a period of more than fifty years, knew him only by the sobriquet applied because he had always been kicked around like a pair of old gum boots. He is supposed to have come from Virginia. "Old Man Toss Pot," an herb Doctor, who has his office in a cellar on Lombard street, is believed to be a brother, but he could not be found at his place of business today as he had gone over in the Jersey woods to get in a fresh supply of roots and herbs for his trade and will be gone a month. "Sister Sue Richardson," another Dock street character, could not aid in the search for "Gum Boots," relatives, because she was too old to move around but offered her purse, containing three nickels toward saving his body from Potters Field: A collection will be taken up and he will have a decent burial. In an atmosphere of flowers and musc, the marriage of Miss Lula Forest, the charming daughter of Mrs. Lizzie Humphrey, and Mr. Milton Bacon, took place at the home of the bride's mother, 1704 Fla. Ave. N. W., on Wednesday June 21 at 12 noon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Frank Washington, pastor of the Calvary. Baptist Church, in the presence of relatives and a few friends. CAPE MAY, N. J. This magnificent hotel, located in the heart of the most beautiful shore resort in the world; replete with every modern improvement, superlative in construction, appointments, service and refined tronage. Orchestra daily, gara ge, bath houses, tennis, etc., on remises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Send foroklet. MARK TWAIN'S HOME Ms Charm and Hospitality and the Motto It Lived Up To. Many frequenters have tried to express the charm of Mark Twain's household. Few have succeeded, for it lay not in the house itself nor in its furnishings, beautiful as these things were, but in the personality of its occupants, the daily round of their lives, the atmosphere which they unconsciously created. From its wide entrance hall and tiny jewel-like conservatory below to the billiard room at the top of the house it seemed perfect by appointed, serenely ordered and full of welcome. The home of one of the most unusual and unaccountable personalities in the world was filled with gentleness and peace. It was Mrs. Clemens who was chiefly responsible. She was no longer the half timid, inexperienced girl he had married. Association study and travel had brought her knowledge and confidence. When the great ones of the world came to visit America's most picturesque literary figure, she gave welcome to them and filled her place at his side with such sweet grace that those who came to pay their duties to him often returned to pay, still greater devotion to his companion. William Dean Howells, so often a visitor there, once said to the writer: "Words cannot express Mrs. Clemens—her fineness, her delicate, wonderful tact." And again, "She was not only a beautiful soul, but a woman of singular intellectual power." There were always visitors in the Clemens home. Above the mantel in the library, was written, "The ornament of a house is the friends that frequent it," and the Clemens home never lacked of these ornaments, and they were of the world's best. No distinguished person came to America that did not pay a visit to Hartford and Mark Twain. Generally it was not merely a call, but a stay of days. The welcome was always genuine, the entertainment unstinted.—Albert Bigelow Palne in St. Nicholas. SHAKESPEARE'S WORKS. The Precious First Edition Quartet Are Now Next to Priceless. Few literary prophecies have been so strikingly fulfilled as that of the "neuer writer" who in the preface which followed the revised title of the first edition of "Trollus and Creslda" (1609) predicted of Shakespeare that "when he is gone and his commodities out of sale you will scramble for them and set up a new English inquisition." The number of first editions in quarto of Shakespeare's plays now known to exist is 144, with two fragments, of which eighty are in public ownership and sixty-four in private ownership. These volumes are worth not merely their weight in gold, but their weight in banknotes of high denominations. They represent sixteen different plays two of them having double texts, making an average of eight copies of each, and those which were most popular having already been pirated—"Romeo and Juliet," the first "Hamlet," "Henry W." and the "Merry Wives"—muster only seventeen coalesms among them. The authors of "A Census of Shakespeare's Plays In Quarto, 1594-1709 (Yale University Press), Henrietta Bartlett and Alfred Pollard, estimate that most of Shakespeare's plays printed in quarto received editions of 1,200 copies each. The wear and tear of the centuries has thus disposed of many thousands of these priceless books. The total is much larger if we add the quartos which appeared after the first editions, but before the "authorized"ollo-editions of 1623, issued by Shakespeare's colleagues of the theater. The survivals alone of these intermediate quartos number 301 copies, of which 44 are in public and 157 in private ownership.—New York Post. The "S O S" Call. The original wireless signal of distress at sea, "C Q D," was adapted from the old "all stations" or general all of line telegraphy. But at the first international wireless congress it was suggested and approved that a better all was "S O S," which, by its arrangement of dots and dashes, is different from any other call. "S O S" has no special meaning. It is not intended to express "Save our souls" or anything else equally dramatic. This call is an international one and has the same meaning in all languages. TREX Manufacturer of Tu-ra-he Indian Wigwam Brand Herb Remedies, Toilet Preparations, Electrical Appliances, Etc.—Dealer in Rare Roots, Herbs, Plants, Barks and Blossoms. YOU ARE INVITED TO CALL. WE HAVE SOME VERY HELPFUL GOODS FOR YOU. WE SELL THEM AT VERY LOW PRICE. THE VISIT WILL BENEFIT ROU. A large bottle of Herbal Good Health Medicine, $1.00. Root and Herb Tablets for constipation and indigestion, 10c and 25c. Tablets for gassy sour stomach, 10c. 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But Little Gospel Preached For Centuries—Heathen Bowildered by Unreasonable and Conflicting Creeds. Truth Now Clear to Earnest Bible Students—To Know God Aright Is Life Everlasting. St. Louis, Mo., June 25.—Pastor Russell gave a most helpful discourse here today from the text, "Because Thy loving-kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise Thee." (Psalm 63:3). We give a synopsis: PASTOR RUSSELL PASTOR RUSSELL The Pastor holds that the creeds formulated during the Dark Ages so misrepresent the true character of God that many noble souls are repelled from the Bible, and are vainly searching elsewhere for Truth. He declares that those who, turning from all man-made creeds, are looking into the Bible for themselves are finding there a God whom they can reverence and adore, a God whose loving-kindness is beyond human comprehension, a God who is practically unknown by many who profess to worship Him. It is difficult for us to realize how much harm has been done by the proligation of doctrines which misrepresent the Divine character. Although many people call themselves Christians, yet only a few profess to be fully consecrated to God. For the most part the majority are mere professors, knowing little enough about our God and His Christ. After all these centuries of preaching, one would naturally expect to see better results than what we see. But the trouble is that during all this time there has been very little real Gospel preached. Early in the history of the Church, the "doctrines of demons" entered, and subverted the simple Truth as taught in the early Church, when thousands of Jews and Gentiles turned to the Lord. Noble Christians they were, not merely formal professors of religion. St. Paul tells of some who endured a great fight of afflictions, who suffered great loss for Christ's sake; and others became companions of those thus mistreated. (Hebrews 10:32-34). Under the Emperor Nero and others, many Christians suffered for loyalty to God. It requires strong character to suffer willingly even unto death for righteousness' sake. Had this spirit continued, where do you suppose Christianity would be today? the speaker queried. The Great Apostasy. Experience has taught the Pastor that many people in both so-called Christian lands and heathen lands are feeling after God and wishing to find Him, but are bewildered by the creedal misrepresentations of the God of the Bible. False doctrines have driven people away from the Lord; and Christian people, under the delusion of these false doctrines, have shown anything but a proper Christian spirit. As in the case of St. James and St. John, they have not known of what manner of spirit they were—Luke 9:51-50. Like these disciples, Christendom has had a wrong focus. We have not understood our Heavenly Father, nor His Plan for human salvation. We had a devilish idea, engendered by the doctrines of demons. During the Dark Ages millions were burned at the stake and put through various forms of torture, all in the name of religion. What a terrible mistake! Such proceedings did great injury to those who perpetrated the crimes as well as to the world at large. All this resulted from lack of knowledge of God's character. But now, by the grace of God, the light is shining clearly upon the Bible. We have come to a time when our conceptions of God are more reasonable. We are awakening from the sleep of the past. We are getting our eyes of understanding open. But while some of us are looking in the right direction, many others are looking in the wrong direction—away from God's Word, and toward Evolution, Theosophy, New Thought, Christian Science, etc. They are searching for Truth, not knowing where to go to obtain it. In all these theories God is regarded as a principle, not as a person. To those who accept them, God is merely a great law of nature, a principle of good which operates everywhere and in everything. They worship the principle, instead of the great Source of the principle. They adore the Law, not the great Author of Law. In such a god there is neither intelligence nor loving sympathy. But we who are looking in the right direction see in the Bible a living, personal God, whose heart responds to ours, whose love and sympathy go out to us, and to whom we can go in every time of need. God's people, whether learned or ignorant according to the world's ideas, are looking in the right direction—to the East, for the sunrise of God's great Plan, when Messiah shall inaugurate His Millennial Kingdom for the blessing of all the families of the earth. Only through the Bible can any know of the loving-kindness of our God. That loving-kindness has provided, through Christ Jesus, a future life for us. far better than the present unsatisfactory existence. ST. PAUL AT THESSALONICA AND BEREA Method of Indoctrination In the Early Church—Importance of Unprejudiced Study of the Bible—The Ransom the Pivotal Point of the Gospel—The Few Believed—The Majority Embittered. "Him did God exalt with His right hand to be a Prince and a Sovereign."—Acts 5:31. AFTER the magistrates had led the missionaries forth honorably from the prison, St. Paul and Silas returned to the home of Lydia, where they met the brethren and comforted them. Then, having concluded that God's providence was directing them elsewhere, they left Philippi, and went about one hundred miles to the southwest, to Thessalonica, now known as Salonica, the largest commercial city of Macedonia. At Thessalonica the missionaries found a Jewish synagogue; and in harmony with their usual custom they attended worship there. For three Sabbath days St. Paul discussed the Bible with the Jews. The propriety of his course is evident. The Jews were familiar with the Messianic prophecies, and were continually hoping for the fulfilment of the grand promises made to Abraham—Acts 26:7; Hebrews 6:13-10. This form of preaching the Gospel is excellent. We have endeavored to revive it amongst the friends of Present Truth everywhere by commending to them the Berean Bible Studies and such discussions of the Word of God with the aid of helps. After telling us that the Apostle reasoned with the Jews concerning the Gospel Message our Study explains something of his method; namely, he 'opened the Scriptures to them, pointing out what they had not previously noted respecting. Messiah—the fact that it was necessary for Christ to suffer death and to arise from the dead before He would be the King promised. something of his method; namely. he opened the Scriptures to them, pointing out what they had not previously noted respecting. Messiah—the fact that it was necessary for Christ to suffer death and to arise from the dead before He would be the King promised. The Jews knew of the Scriptures which referred to Messiah's sufferings. But these they ignored, and grasped only those which referred to His Millennial Reign of glory. What they needed was just what the Lord sent them in the Apostle. St. Paul showed them the connecting links between the two lines of prophecles pertaining to Messiah. He pointed out the fact that death reigned over mankind through the power of sin inbred, ingrained; and that none could be released from this condition without a Redeemer. Messiah would indeed reign over the world; but previously a redemption must take place, a lifting of the curse of death. Then he produced the facts of Jesus' death, "the Just for the unjust," and showed that our Lord's resurrection was exactly what had been declared by the Prophets, and was necessary for Him in order to carry out in due time the blessing of Israel under the New Covenant and of the world through them.-Gen. 3:10; 12:3; Jer. 31:31-34. Then the Apostle showed that first, however, an elect class must be gathered, to be associated with Messiah in His Kingdom; and that these must demonstrate their worthiness by laying down their lives in consecration in His service. The sum of the Apostle's argument was, "This Jesus whom I preach unto you is Messiah." The Effect of This Message. A few Jews believed the Message and sided with St. Paul and Silas. With them were some devout Greeks and a number of prominent women. But the majority were embittered. Having no logic wherewith to overcome the arguments of the missionaries, the unbelieving Jews resorted to Satan's usual tactics of misrepresentation, slander, thus arising prejudice, hutred, malice, etc. They even incited But the majority were embittered. Having no logic wherewith to overcome the arguments of the missionaries, the unbelieving Jews resorted to Satan's usual tactics of misrepresentation, slander, thus arising prejudice, hatred, malice, etc. They even incited a mob to make an assault upon the house of Jason, where the missionaries were. Not finding them, the mob took Jason and others before the magistrates, and charged them with treason. Apparently this attack was not permitted of the Lord until those who had an ear to hear had a good opportunity to hear the Message. The rulers put Jason and the other believers under bonds, to guarantee that these Christian missionaries should raise no further disturbance. St. Paul and Silas realized that their work at Thessalonica was ended; and they agreed to leave the city. Their next stopping place was Beera; and as usual they went first to the synagogue. There they were agreeably surprised to find the Jews very honest-hearted. Professing to believe all that was written in the Law and the Prophets, professing to be looking for Messiah, the Bereans began to examine the Scriptures daily, to see how well the Apostle's arguments were supported by the testimony of God's Word. But the Jews at Thessalonica learned that the missionaries were at Beren, and forthwith began to foment strife and to raise a disturbance amongst the people. Then St. Paul went to Athens, where Silas and Timothy followed. HOTTER BAY THE MAGIC SHAMPOO AND THE MAGIC DRIER HAIR EXTRACTER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE PAID — $100 MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY OR address of letter to Mask Shampoo Drier Minnesota Minn. not to individuals. 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BENJAMIN & JOHNES. 51 Warren Street Newark, N.J. TRINIDAD'S PUZZLE Mystery of the Island's Curious Lake. of Pitch. And Great Trenches More Than Three Feet Deep Will Be Obliterated In a Week-The Great Mass Is Solid, Yet In Constant but Slow Motion. Though disappointing at first sight to people who have the crater of an active volcano in mind, yet the famous "pitch lake" of Trinidad is remarkable enough to satisfy most thoroughly long are the visit has come to an end. The lake is a level plain about a hundred acres or so in extent, surrounded by low hills and dotted here and there with bushes and trees. The surface is not a shimmering black, as might be supposed, but a dull, grayish blue color, intersected with pools of shining water. Altogether it is a very prosaic looking place, giving no blint of its real interest. One can walk where one pleases on the surface of the asphalt without any fear of sinking in; for it is quite solid enough to bear one's weight. If you stand in one place for a little while it feels hot to the feet, just like an asphalted street on a very hot day. Much of the time a fresh breeze blows, and one remembers with amusement the stories of the imaginative writers who talked about stifling heat and oppressive atmosphere. The digging of the asphalt is a simple operation. A mattock is the only tool required, and under its blows the pitch breaks readily. The negroes employed are very skilled in the work and break out lumps a couple of feet across, far too heavy for an ordinary man to carry. Only a very small amount of the material gets broken into little pieces, so that scarcely any baskets are needed to carry, the asphalt to the cars. A laborer simply lifts one or two lumps, puts them on his head, walks a few yards and drops them into the car. The crude asphalt, as broken out, is somewhat brownish or earthy in color. It is usually quite wet and filled with many holes, like bubbles, measuring up to an inch or more in diameter. The gang of barefooted workmen in one place may number thirty men, of whom half a dozen do the digging. They work on a space perhaps sixty feet long and forty feet wide, and in the course of a day they will dig down to a depth of three feet, or more in some places. Go to that same spot next morning, and you will find it a little rough, but approximately level with the rest of the lake. The hole has been mysteriously filled up during the night, and in the course of a week all traces of the digging will be obliterated. This does not mean necessarily that fresh asphalt has come into the lake from underground sources. On the contrary, the excavations are filled by a very slow settling or leveling of the surface asphalt. There is no such thing as "new" asphalt, by the way, for the transition from liquid petroleum to solid asphalt by nature's process involves a period of time that must be calculated in centuries. The digging done in past years has caused the general level of the lake to sink several feet, so that it is not absolutely inexhaustible, as some people imagine. It is believed that fresh asphalt very slowly pushes itself upward into the lake from the subterranean depths, but how large a quantity is thus added annually has not been calculated. Near the middle of the lake the material is less hard than elsewhere, and in a few places soft asphalt may be seen in small, irregular patches oozing up from below. This fresh asphalt is of about the consistency of putty and can be kneaded and pulled in the hands without soiling them greatly. In the main, however, the lake is solid asphalt. No one knows the depths of this mysterious lake, the only information on the subject being the fact that long ago a boring was made to a depth of 185 feet without reaching the bottom. The "cores" of this and other borings show that in consistency the asphalt remains the same to a very considerable depth. Curious as it may seem, there are many evidences that the entire mass comprising the lake is in constant but very slow motion. The surface is a series of great folds, and in the creases between these the rain water gathers. One writer has aptly compared the surface of the asphalt to the skin of a great elephant, the creases being the folds in his hide. Along the edges of the pools of water grass, bushes and small trees take root, forming green "islands" of greater or less extent—Victor Pitt-Kethley in Wide World Magazine. An Aid to Canned Music In the Woman's Home Companion a writer makes the following suggestions: "Into a blank book I copy the words of songs and operas that I buy for my phonograph and hand this book to my friends as I play the records. Understanding the words' perfectly adds much to their pleasure." His Interest. Mrs. Quizzer-Didn't I hear that you were interested in the steel construction business? Mr. Doolittle-Ob, yes; I'm deeply interested in it. Whenever I run across a gang of structural workers I stand around and watch them by the hour.-Toledo Blade. Do not be too credulous, yet if a sign says "Wet Paint" believe it.-Youth's Companion. OUR MILITARY ACADEMY. West Point, Where Uncle Sam's Army Officers Are Made. It was in 1802 that congress established the United States Military academy, the training school for officers, at West Point, on the banks of the Hudson, fifty-two miles north of New York city. Although the school for educating and training young men in the theory and practice of military science, to fit them for duty as officers of the United States army, was not established until after Washington's death, he was in a way the real founder. In 1793 and again in 1796 he urged upon congress the necessity of such an institution. The Continental congress as early as 1776 had also suggested the desirability of "a military school for the army." Authorized in 1802, the Military academy was opened on the Fourth of July with a class of ten cadets. Prior to that time a number of students had been enrolled at the forts at West Point, where a corps of artillerymen and engineers was stationed, and informal instruction had been given in the arts of war. The first decade of the academy's existence was marked by many vexis-tudes. Although congress had created the institution, the lawmakers apparently soon forgot all about it, and, lacking sufficient funds for its proper conduct, the academy authorities were hard pressed to keep it alive. At one time the school was without a single instructor. In its first ten years only seventy-five students graduated. In 1812 President Madison brought about a reorganization of West Point. Soon 200 students were enrolled, and the institution began to assume something of its present form. It was not until 1817, however, that West Point began to receive serious consideration in the military world. Colonel Sylvanus Thayer, who has been called "the Father of West Point," was appointed to command, and it was he who introduced the uniform, the organization and rules of study. Under his control the academy gained prestige and renown. In 1833, when he resigned the command, West Point had won the respect of the military men of Europe and was counted among the world's most famous institutions of its kind.—Exchange. "DO YOU FOLLOW ME?" You See the Point, of Course, if You Get the Idea. No person who values his self respect and who doesn't want to be lied to will ever say "Do you follow me?" when expounding a subject to a friend or acquaintance. There are so many reasons against the use of this interrogatory that only two or three of the best ones need be mentioned. If you are enunciating words of wisdom the chances are nine hundred, ninety-eight out of nine hundred and ninety-nine that you are not being followed. On the other hand, if you are enunciating foolish words it makes no difference whether you are being followed or not. A still more important reason, however, is embodied in the simple but inescapable, fact that no man can ever be quite sure that he understands what the other fellow is trying to express. Therefore the proper answer to the question "Do you follow me?" is always, "I don't know." That, of course, makes the question itself absurd, and it is made still more absurd by the fact that few are honest enough to answer, "I don't know," but insist upon lying and saying, "Oh, yes; I follow you all right enough." It is clear, therefore that the effort is quite hopeless. If you have something to express all you can do is to pick out the most intelligent person or persons you can find, express your idea as well as you can and let it go at that. Do you get the idea?-Life. First Footpaths In 1762 The student of old London, noticing the whitened curbs in the streets today, is inevitably reminded that the institution of the footway is really of quite recent date. It was not indeed until after the Westminster paving act of 1762 that footways became at all general. Before that time man and beast took the same road. Many of the old iron posts, which are still to be seen in Regent street and elsewhere, showing the crown and the monogram of the Georges indicate the corners of these first footways.—Christian Science Monitor. Curiosities of Etymology. It is extraordinary how words for the same thing differ in even so small a country as England. Take "left handed," for example. In Gloucestershire such a person is described as "acrammy," in Staffordshire he becomes "craggy." The phrase for a left handed Yorkshireman is "gawkroger" or "callick handed," and in the next county, Durham, he is "cuddy pew."-London Telegraph. Aida to Greatness. Phrenologist (enthuslastically)—Why, sir, the bump of veneration is the largest I have ever seen. Such a bump should make you a bishop. Subject (delightedly)—Is that so? Well, I'll get Paddy Nolan to give me another whack in the same place, and I'll be an arch-bishop at once.—Exchange. Mean Tempered "It isn't their shape that bothers me," said his patient. 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Why the bird prefers the company of the cows has always been a mystery. Once it was thought he ate files which followed the cows, but recent examinations show that the bird's favorite food consists of weed seeds and grass-hoppers. Yet he'll follow the animals all day, sometimes perching on their backs to steal a ride. You've guessed his name, the cowbird. Farmers have learned to value this bird very highly. He destroys millions of harmful insects and quantities of weed seeds. But then he should be able to do a lot of good work for the farmer, because the bird has no family cares. Mrs. Cowbird, you see, instead of building a nest of her own, lays her egg in the nest of another bird, usually picking out the nest of a bird much smaller than herself. She always depends, too, on the good naturedness of the owner of the nest to hatch the egg and rear the young bird. Sometimes the owner of the home will push the strange egg out on the ground. The yellow warbler often goes to work and builds another nest over the intruder. Other birds hatch the strange egg, and then spend much time and energy feeding the young bird. You'll know the cowbird by his brown head and neck and glossy black coat. He thinks he can sing and tries very hard, but you'll laugh at his efforts when you hear him. — Philadelphia North American. His Method. The little girl who was visiting at a neighbor's house had gone out to look at the horses. "Here's one of them," she said, "that has watery eyes and coughs and hangs his head just the way papa's horse did last summer." "What did your papa do for his horse?" asked the owner of the animals. "He sold him," was the innocent answer.—Pearson's Weekly. Prune Little and Often. Much of the beauty of roadside trees and shrubs depends upon how skillfully they have been trained. Pruning should be done on the principle of "a little and often." 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