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THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper That's THE BEE VOL. XXXVII, NO. 18 THE AUDITOR'S The Baptist Savannah Conference Puts Itself in a Hole. Miss Burroughs Defends Her Administration. Letters, telegrams and telephone messages have been pouring in upon me since September 14th. As much as I dislike to discuss the unbusinesslike, unmanly and unchristianly act of the auditor of the National Baptist Convention, I am compelled to do so for three reasons. First: To correct the financial report of the auditor of the National Baptist Convention of the United States of America. I will prove under the first that Mr. Rodgers is incompetent or that he is maliciously Second: To state my position with reference to his recommendation touching the National Training School for Women and Girls; That he is unbusinesslike; he puts the "cart before the horse." He does not know enough about his legal work to suggest to his clients the proper approach to a deal. He ordered the con- MISS NANNIE H. BURROUGHS. vention to appoint a committee to have transfers made when the convention has never given a cent to the institution it seeks to have differently placed in relationship to itself. His scheme will elect him to the trustee board. It will remove all trustees who are on the other side of this baptist controversy that has given to the denomination two conventions, and will widen the breach between the two organizations. Further; it reflects on the honor and honesty of the present trustees. Third: I write to simply satisfy the friends who have built up the institution by their gifts, their faith and their sympathetic co-operation when the institution was not as promising as it is today. as it is today. The letters pouring in from every section of the country assure me that the friends of the institution are quite distressed over the reports from the Savannah meeting. the Savannah Auditorium On Monday, September 11th, 1916 I appeared before the National Baptist Convention at Savannah, to call attention to errors in the report of the auditor, M. M. Rodgers. the auditor. For some reason the convention seemed rather intolerant. The "mass" seemed rather anxious to accept the report without considering whether it was right or wrong. Perhaps they thought as most people do, that an auditor's report must be absolutely correct in every detail. But this report is a big exception to that rule. It contains thirteen errors. The report is as follows: MR. RODGERS' REPORT. "Account of August 1st, 1915, to and including July 31st, 1916. GENERAL DEPARTMENT. Receipts ..... $1,770.18 Balance ..... 2,018.01 Receipts: Cash brought forward . . . $ 104.25 From States . . . 5,041.02 Board and tuition . . . 10,386.53 The Centre . . . 166.73 Sewing Department . . . 329.56 Supplies . . . 665.56 Garden, stock, poultry . . . 643.51 Special Gifts . . . 1,448.85 Breakage . . . 35.06 Expenses: Boarding department ..... $ Repairs and buildings ..... . The Center ..... . Furnishings ..... . Field ..... . Garden and poultry ..... . Heating, light, phone ..... . Notes and interest ..... . Printing ..... . Books, and stationary ..... Postage ..... 244.86 Sewing ..... 84.06 Miscellaneous ..... 463.62 Cor. Sec'y Salary ..... 5,340.22 Balance on Hand ..... 1,146.67 $18,821.07 Total incorrect; should be, if properly added ..... $18,261.07 BALANCE SHEETS. General Department. Resources: Liabilities over resources $ 4,529.27 $4,529.27 Liabilities: Accounts payable ..... $ 689.27 Salary Cor. Sec'y ..... 3,840.00 $4,529.27 NOTE: Under "Expense" the "Auditor" carries an account that he calls "Miscellaneous." We have no such account. Perhaps he threw this in for good measure. NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL. Resources: Cash ..... $ 1,042.67 Bills Rec. ..... 432.40 Lands ..... 12,700.00 Buildings and furnishings ..... 44,439.00 Musical instruments ..... 1,000.00 Office furniture and fixtures ..... 1,300.00 Printing Plant ..... 769.62 Live Stock ..... 800.00 Miscellaneous ..... 1,543.85 This total is incorrect: would be if properly added.$64,027.54 Liabilities: Notes Payable ..... $ 3,206.11 Accounts Payable ..... 2,147.04 Mortgage ..... 6,000.00 Salary Cor. Sec'y ..... 3,840.00 Resources over liabilities ..... 51,350.31 This total is incorrect would be if properly added. $64,027.54 These are Mr. Redgers' own figures and totals. Run up the columns and you will find that he cannot add. The totals are wrong. there is a mistake of $2,075.72 in common addition. The whole report shows that Mr. Rogers 1. fine juggler of figures. Mr. Roders has an entry for salary, of $3,840.0 twice, which is $1,390.0 more than is due me for salary. Mr. Roders said that he closed his books July 31st, 1916, as a juggler of figures, he closed some accounts in July and some in August. By juggling with accounts, Mr. Rodgers' report is $3,800.0 out of the way. OUR BOOKS WILL SHOW THE FOLLOWING: General Department. Receipts: From Finance Committee ...$ 607.93 From Collection for Foreign 94.59 Missions 34.58 From States 1,770.18 Deficit 1,010.00 Note: Mr. Rodgers leaves out $742.51 of receipts entirely. Total $3,422.69 Expenses: Express and Drayage $23.32 Field 45.93 Field Missionaries' salary 703.31 Field Missionaries Traveling 448.36 Foreign Missions 487.02 Office 17.74 Postage 191.40 Printing 177.00 Salaries 410.00 Supplies and cuts 447.46 Traveling 151.40 Expenses of officers during Convention, Sept. 1915, as per statement Treasurer... 319.75 Total $3,422.69 NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL. Receipts: Cash in Hand $104.25 From States 5,241.93 Board and Tuition 10,518.53 Breakage 35.06 Garden, stock, poultry 644.51 Supplies 669.39 Sewing Department 329.56 Special Gifts 331.25 Special gifts McMullen and Supplementary library fund ignated for library fund. 1,212.50 The Centre 167.65 Needlework, supplies and N. T. S. Collection at Convention, Sept. 1915, 524.79 $$\$19,779.42 Expenses: Boarding Department $ 3,486.47 Building and repairs 1,840.98 Field 367.40 Furnishings 1,647.38 Garden, stock, poultry 422.74 Heating, lights, phone 1,214.10 Notes and Interest 360.00 Office Supplies 67.62 Postage 235.93 Printing 688.24 Salaries 5,587.21 Sewing Department 87.56 Stationery, Books, Sup 468.11 Traveling 215.39 Board of Guardians for Wards 49.80 Rent 112.50 The Centre 640.52 Balance 2,287.47 466.23 309.80 345.45 523.00 374.01 413.42 157.23 190.00 618.24 484.26 $19,779.42 Note: Here Mr. Rodgers leaves out $524.79 of the Training School re- ceipts. NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL. Receipts: To Balance $2,287.47 $2,287.47 2 REV. W. D. E The progressive pastor of Galbraith most eloquent pulpit orators in the coul liant parts. Expenses: The progressive pastor of Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church: One of the most eloquent pulpit orators in the country. A young man of many brilliant parts. BALANCE SHEET. Resources: Books and supplies in stock, $ 937.00 Typewriter 70.00 Desk 25.00 Cuts 250.00 Liabilities above resources. 4,257.27 $5,539.27 Liabilities: Accounts Payable $ 689.27 Salary Cor. Secy 3,840.00 Account Payable Natl Train- Fund 1,010.00 NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL Resources: To Balance in Hand. $ 64.97 To Balance (Library) 1,212.50 Bills due 432.40 *Bill Due from General De- partement 1,010.00 Realty 12,700.00 Buildings 41,161.27 Furnishings 3,278.65 Musical Instruments 1,000.00 Library 825.00 Office Furniture 1,30.00 Printing plant 769.62 School Desks, Sewing Mach- ines, etc. 627.85 Sundry Furnishings 916.85 Live Stock, Wagons, etc. $00.00 Total $66,098.26 Liabilities: Salary - President $ 2,250.00 Notes Payable 3,206.11 Accounts Payable 1,991.89 Mortgage 6,000.00 Resources above Liabilities 52,650.26 Total $66,098.26 Because of the errors in the Audi- tor's report, we came home and turned our books over to one of the best, larg- est and most reputable banking con- cerns in this City and asked that their accountant audit them. He makes the following statement: "I have audited the account books THE CATHEDRAL OF THE ORTHodox Church OF THE NATIVUS GALBRAITH A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Where the Grand Rally will be held Sunday, October 8th. of the National Training School for Women and Girls and the general account books, as requested by you. I have, verified all footings and extensions and find same correct." From a careful study of the report, we note that the Convention Auditor has a balance of $104.25, August 1st, 1915, when the true balance on that day was $27.14. He gives a balance of $2018.01 in the General Department when there was a deficit of $1010.00. The expenses of this Department were met by using $1010.00 out of the Training School Fund. Under expenses, Mr. Rodgers charges the Corresponding Secretary with $5,340.22, when the books show that she did not receive one cent. You will note in this connection that there is no such officer as "Corresponding Secretary" connected with the Training School. The only salary I received last year was $200.00 on account of service as "President" of the National Training School. For six years, I have been working for a salary of $60.00 per month as President of the Training School, but when all others are paid I usually get $200.00 or $300.00 a year on the account. Mr Rodgers shows a balance of $1146.67, July 1st, 1916. The true balance was $1145.55. Recapitulating, the Convention Auditor shows, by balance sheet that after paying me $5340.32 as Corresponding Secretary; and I am due $2,250.00 as President of the Training School. According to Mr. Rodgers, the Convention was billed in 1915 for $122,020.22, salary due me, and has paid $5340.22 of this amount and still owes $7680.00. They have never owed me $12,020.22 and they do not now owe me $7680.00, but they owe me $6,090.00 salary as Corresponding Secretary and President. Away back in 1912, I sold a piece of property that I had owed for ten years and because the Institution was hard pressed for funds to complete a building, I loaned $1460.00 to complete the work and in 1915, I made another loan of $250.00 to relieve the financial strain. This is included in Mr. Rodgers' notes, and has nothing to do with the salary. This was "cold" cash I loaned the Trustees. I glean: Auditor. Auditor will $1042.67 cash, under resources, while under the National Training School Statement, he has a balance of $1146.67, July 31st, 191f. Our books show a balance, July 31st, 1916 of $1145.55 and of this amount $1117.60 was designated as a Snecial Library Fund. Though our books are as accurately and as neatly kept as any business concern in the country, this Auditor of the National Baptist Convention has never given us a statement to publish in connection with our financial report. When asked for the statement he said that he would report to the National Baptist Convention and send us a report after the meeting. We have been racking our brains to find a reason for this unusual way of doing things, of even a parallell case. We print our Annual Report before going to the Convention. So does the Auditor. It seems strange that he cannot give us a bare statement as to whether the books are correct according to vouchers and footings. Strange indeed! Strange man. An investigator, would of course, feel in duty bound, to make his report to the persons appointing him without vouching safe any information as to the, concern investigated; but, we understand that Mr. Rodgers was appointed as an "Auditor." Mr. Rodgers' financial report is a bundle of inaccuracies and errors. These inaccuracies and errors certainly do me a great injustice in that they show that I have received an unthinkable salary, when I have not received a cent. These are not typographical errors. These are evidence of either incompetency, carelessness or wilful maliciousness. The reports were scattered, broadcast and can never be collected. They cannot, therefore, be corrected. be convinced. Mr. Rodgers' report of 1915 contained two of those "typographical" errors. He showed that we owed an "assistant". Corresponding Secretary and an "assistant" President. He says that he meant "as". Corresponding Secretary and "as" President. But, he said "Assistant". and at our Trustee meeting I was asked to name the persons who occupy the positions. troops. At Savannah the people were thunderstruck when he read "Corresponding Secretary," $5,340.22." Several approached me about the matter and it was discussed among the "male" deli- egates. Mr. Rodgers does not seem to realize what positive injury he is doing my work in making these blunders every year, or making any mistakes at all in the printed report of an "Auditor" (?) In reviewing the Auditor's reports of other Boards, it is interesting to note that he fails to give the Resources and Liabilities of the Publishing Board; nor is there any record of notes and salaries due. This report, on its face, is certainly open to question. The Publishing Board has both Assets and Liabilities. Why did the Auditor demand that he be given full information as to salaries and notes, etc., in one Board and neglect this information concerning the Board that handles the bulk of the business of the National Baptist Convention. On the opposite page we note the B: Y. P. U. Board owes Dr. E. W. D. Isaac $5,499.00 and notes are due amounting to $443.00. What about the Publishing. Board salaries and notes, etc.? etc. etc. The Foreign Mission Board owes $3,807.00 in notes; $2,534.44 in accounts and $491.73 to the Corresponding Secretary. Why give these and leave out the Publishing Board? But, we note in looking over this report of the Publishing Board that not an Asset nor a Liability nor a note is given. This Board borrowed money and it owed money. Why did not the Auditor publish this information? Mr. Rodgers requested a statement of what was due me as President and as Corresponding Secretary; he also requested a statement of all Resources and Liabilities. ces and others Our books showed 'what was due me.' ation: "That a committee of not less than three, nor more than five, be appointed by the President (with plenary power) to confer with the parties, in whom the title to the property is vested, and have the same transfer-red from them to the "National Training School for Women and Girls;" and, to confer with the incorporators of the National Training School for Women and Girls, with a view of having the charter so amended, as will place he said institution under and be made subject to the rules, regulations and constitution of the Women's Convention, Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention of the (Continued to page 4.) GALBRAITH CHURCH Once More in the Limelight—Wonderful Progress—Rev. W. D. Battle Making Good—Messrs. Sparrow and Gray Helping the Pastor and Reducing the Church Debt It has been some time since Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church has been heard from. Not because there has been no work or any laxity on the part of the membership. There has been a great deal of quiet work going on and but little noise. The pastor, Rev. W. D. Battle, is a young man of great intellect, who is steadily forging to the front and the indebentness on the church is being greatly reduced. This present reduction is the first that has been made for a number of years. The people are delighted and they see in Rev. Battle a man of many noble qualities. The second Sunday in October will be a grand rally at which time it is hoped that several hundred dollars will be raised on the present church indebentness. Since Rev. Battle has been pastor of Galbraith Church he has added new members and many new improvements are in anticipation. These and many more things that have been done has caused the membership to become elated. Since the pastorate of Rev. Battle, aside from meeting all of the expenses of the church, $500.00 on the church has been paid to Charles H. Cragin. This payment was made, recently. He has been nobly assisted by Messrs. Arthur Spencer Skinner, chairman of the debt committee, and Attorney Augustus W. Gray, chairman of the trustee board. Both of these officers have worked incessantly for the progress of the church and it is their opinion if conditions continue as they have been, the church debt will be reduced to one half within a year. the pastor, the members and officers are all working in unison and for the advancement of the church. There is sisterly and brotherly love in Galbraith Church. Not a dissatisfied member can be found in the church and it is the hope of the friends of the church that happiness and peace may continue. Don't forget the rally the second Sunday in October. A FAREWELL RECEPTION TO ELDER LEWIS C. SHEAFE. The beautiful and spacious parlors of Mr. and Mrs J. H. Wright, 1349 S street northwest, Washington, D. C. were all ablaze with good cheer and happy hearts on the evening of the 25th. A large company of friends of Elder Lewis C. Sheafe gathered to do him honor this last evening of his stay in our city. It was really an international and inter-denominational gathering, for the races as well as denominations were well represented. This was as it should have been, for Elder Sheafe is the "People's Minister." He has delighted and helped thousands with the gospel message in story and song. Madame Wright is known as a superb cook, but she outdid herself on this occasion. The table was a dream for beauty of arrangement, and it was loaded with the very best the markets afforded. Elder Sheafe has rendered valuable service to the People's S. D. A. Church during the past three months, as well as helping churches of other denominations, with his wonderful sermons, lectures and gospel songs. We all bid him God speed as he wends his way westward to his home in Los Angeles, Calif. We still hear the echo as he sings, "Keep Sweet." Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church. Womans' day, at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church was held last Sunday. The subjects discussed were: 11 A. M., A Christian Woman. 7:30 P. M. Need of the Hour. A special musical program was given by the VH. T. M. Society. Rev. Collins is having great success in his work. Mrs. Dalsy Welch and Miss Cora Williams, of Phoebus Va., left for home Saturday, Sept. 23, 1916. Amphions' Testimonials. (Twenty-five Years in Existence.) The Amphion glee club will be given a testimonial at an early date of the movement headed by public-spirited and prominent citizens meets with popular support. This body of men has been in continuous existence for twenty-five years under the same management and directorship, and as soon as further plans have been perfected, the details will be given to the public who no doubt will give this deserving set of men a rousing ovation. Arrangements are now under way for a trip to New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore before the holiday season, and Prof. J. Henry. Lewis is recruiting the membership to meet these conditions. C. A. Barbown. The Bee Callers. Dr. H. W. Furris, ex-minister to Haytil, accompanied by Dr. Charles I. West visited us. Dr. Furris was the best United-States minister to Haytil, with one exception, that ever represented this country. He will return in November. Whille in this country Dr. West entertained him. Mrs. William H. Smith, of Baltimore, visited with us. Mr. Hughes and the Colored Voters—Brighter Days are, Predicted for the Colored Americans. (By J. C. Cunningham.) The cunning politicians have learned that there are no people on earth who are more easily fooled than the people of these United States of America. When will the voters of this country, whose right it is to accept or reject and candidate who seeks to be the ruler of this great nation, that platform pledges amount to absolutely nothing. Only a few of the pledges made by either one of the two great political parties have ever been up to. And, invariably the most important pledges (or planks in the platforms) are wholly ignored by the successful party. Wishing no body any harm, or endeavoring to throw no thorns for the White House, it should be remembered by the millions of president makers that the high cost of living would have been a thing of the past if the platform which was constructed at Baltimore, in 1912, had not been wholly ignored. But we fear that too much time has been taken up by the present powers that be in fighting to keep the colored race from what is justly due it to give the proper time to carrying out such a little 'and insignificant thing as when it was in the race for the White House. Politicians who are outs, and out for office, are but synonyms of men—let us call them intentional, deceiving, rascals—who will promise an innocent woman everything on earth in order to take advantage of her. Both the man and politician know when they are making such promises that they have no idea of living up to them. Do you see? But we are of the opinion that the present candidate for Presidential honors differs from the old, time hypocritical politicians. Mr. Hughes didn't seek the nomination at the hands of the republicans, but he rather discouraged, nearly to the very last, the idea of his being the standard bearer of the once good old party of freedom and justice to all mankind. It is a plain case of the "office seeking the man," instead of the man seeking the office. This country has had quite enough of men who have sought, and are still seeking, the office. Generally, such men fail to perform the duties of the office because they are selfish, and only wish to be placed in positions of high honors where the country, because of their exalted positions, will feel bound to look up to them. The people of this country make presidents; and in turn, the president of late usurps the authority to make himself the whole people—a dictator. There are three branches of the government of the United States, namely: legislative, judiciary and executive. While the president appoints the officials of the judiciary branch of the government, the people elect both the legislative and the executive branches, and only the proper ones of the separate branches should perform their respective duties, etc. But more about the republican candidate for the presidency, Mr. Hughes. We feel quite sure that all of the readers of The Bee have read Mr. Hughes speech, which was delivered before a very large audience of colored citizens on labor day at Hadley Park Nashville, Tennessee. The speech if lived up to after Mr. Hughes' inauguration on the third or fifth of March, 1917, will be the second beginning of a brighter and happier day for the colored citizens of this country. But the colored voters, you say, are used to all such promises. They have heard them in national conventions; they have heard them proclaimed by great and influential stump speakers; they have heard them in well prepared campaign literature, all to be broken, or wholly ignored, by the successful candidate of the days of yore. But Mr. Hughes might prove to be quite a different man if elected to the presidency of the United States: Indeed, we sometimes think, he is called by God to rule this nation at what now seems to be a crucial period in the history of this great nation. Who knoweth whether God has called Mr. Hughes to be ruler over this nation for such a time as this? If even there was a time for-true leaders for the colored race; it is now. The passing of that grand old man, Fred Doulass, was a sad and painful loss to the race. But Douglass, had finished his work. Trace him, if you please, from the trying days of the underground railroad when he was fighting the firebrands of slavery, and view him for the last time on the hills of Anacostia and you will find his foot steps as he stepped off the sands of time. One by one the boys who were taught the lessons of manhood, self respect, and race pride at the feet of Douglass are passing away. Among those fearless defenders of the race who survive him and have been with him in republican conventions and other political battles when the interest of our race was involved are: W. Calvin J. John C. Daney, John E. Bruce (Bruce Grit), Thomas L. Jones, Judge E. M. Newlet W. C. Martin, G. C. Scurlock, J. C. Napler, T. Thomas for fortune and a host of others we could mention. These boys, with W. Calvin Chase, as the senior member, are still on the job fighting for the just recognition of their oppressed race. The senility of that old war horse, W. Calvin Chase, does not dampen, in the least his courage to sound the alarm when the rights of his people are being infringed upon. Calvin Clause, like all other men, may have his faults and they may differ in some degree from others. But, see here! With all his faults, the negro race is going to miss him, when he is gone. 'Twas W. Calvin Chase, who first scented the air and found out the great injustice in the shape of discrimination and segregation of the colored employees in the various government departments, and he s'unded the alarm which was heard from Maine to California, and from the Lakes to the Gulf. This verifies what I have said—the race is going to miss. Mr. Chase when he is gone. During the dark days of slavery, the first day of January of each year, was the day on which thousands of our dear old fathers and mothers were put on the auction block to be sold to the highest bidder. Sometimes mother was sold to the highest bidder in Georgia; father to the highest bidder in Mississippi; the son to the highest bidder in Louisiana; while the dear old daughter, the pet of the home was sold to a planter in Texas who would pay any price for her for his own lust! These dear families were separated, perhaps, never to see each other again until the resurrection murmur! Ah, white man of America, thou hast a dreadful account to render at the judgement day for your treatment of the colored race. No race, or nation of people on earth need dread a heavier doom! Today we are being segregated and discriminated against. Today laws are being enacted to prohibit colored people, however law abiding they may be, from buying a humble home in cert in communities in this so-called free and christian country. And why? Seemingly because God has seen fit to make our skin dark. But remember, white man, that eye, that eye which never slips, is upon you and it is only a question of time when you will be called to render an account for the cruel advantage you have taken of your weaker-brother. And there is still another time that the colored is being sold. Every five years there comes a pack of hungry "wolves" in sheeps clothing. These wolves comes in the name of great race lovers and defenders of their people. These may be styled as "ministral political wolves" who are seeking to gain recognition from the powers that "may be in" order to receive special personal benefits if the coming election should go their way. We would not dare say that we haven't any true leaders of our race for we believe that there are some of our men who are really in earnest about the good and welfare of our people just as much as Douglass, Langton, Elliot and others. We are pretty well versed on the real earnest leaders of the race. We have come in contact with them and now them. They are not as numerous as were the frogs of Egypt, in the days of Pharah, but there are some who are worthy of leadership and if there ever was a time in the history of the Negro's freedom when true and wise leadership was needed, it is today. Today segregation, discrimination, disfranchisement, lynching and burning of colored men and women are rife in the land. But somehow or other we feel, from past experiences, that the preacher in politics is a trifle off his beat. Few there be of them who are really sincere in clamoring for leadership. The palms of their hands are constantly itching for money and such leaders will invariably use their race, if someone don't give the alarm against them as a stepping stone to get what they want for themselves. The preachers, for whom God knows we have the highest regard, should lead in the pulpit and all church work but in the political ranks they should fall in line and march along with the rest or us. There must be a change in the affairs of the American government before the colored people get anything like justice. Very much stress is being laid on the fact that the present administration has kept us out of war which has saved the lives of many. Food is very high and is still going higher so we might as well go into war and be shot to death as to After spending four weeks in Virginia Miss Violet Burwell has returned to her home at 41st and Clay Sts. N. E. While in Waynesboro Va., she was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. L. W. Chavis, after which she spent two weeks in Hampton Va., where she was the guest of Mrs. Fannie Milton keep out of it and be starved for it is a case of six-in-one and a half dozen in the other. OPPRESSION IN THE SOUTH. By JOSEPH C. MANNING. of Alabama, Member Alabam Legis lature. 1894-95. President Wilson, in his speech of acceptance of the nomination for President, in discussing the Mexican situation, refers to the "oppressed men, over-burdened women and pitiful children in virtual honegage in their own home or fertile lands and inexhaustible treasure." He is more interested, he says, "in the fortunes of oppressed men and pitiful women and children than in any property rights whatsoever." This, of course, refers to Mexico! There is a part of the United States which furnishes the main support, is the mainstay of the national Democracy. I refer to the so-called, "solid South." If President Wilson has such heart-throbs for Mexico's repressed and oppressed, why not for those within or without the border of the United States? In Alabama, a state dominated by the Democracy, we find Senator Underwood elected to the Senate on 63,000 ballots, whereas there are, approximately, 300,000 white and 200,000 black male citizens of voting age in this state. Investigation shows that Alabama, in 1912, polled 22,000 votes for Mr. Wilson for President. The vote polled for all candidates was 117,000. How is it and why is it that in Alabama, a state of the "solid South," dominated by what Senator James refers to in his speech of notification as "the purest democracy on earth," there was a vote of only 82,000 for this "purest. Democracy on earth," while there are 500,000 male citizens of voting are in Alabama? The answer is plain. The condition in Alabama is the result of the rule of an oligarchy. Laws are supreme which subvert popular government and maintain minority government. Political slavery of the masses is substituted for chattel slavery—and it affects the poor oppressed whites just as it does the persecuted blacks. Small School Enrollment. I am glancing through a report of the Department of Education of Alabama for 1906-07, and in Jefferson county, of which Birmingham is the county seat, the school population, from five to twenty years of age was 22.290 whites and 12.15 blacks, while the enrollment was 14605 whites and 5.282 blacks. There was an average DR. PALMER'S! SKIN WHITENER 25c Postpaid Whitens and Clears dark or brown skin. Bleaches sallow or dark complexion, causing it to grow whiter. Get the original Dr. Palmer's Skin Whiteher. Do not accept imitations. Sold by druggists or sent direct postpaid anywhere in the United States for 25c. Remember the name, Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener. Made only by PEOPLE'S DRUG STORES. No. One, 7th and K Sts. N. W. No. Two, S. W. 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There is not a man of any intelligence in this country, at all familiar with Democratic methods in the South, who does not know, that there is no regard for the suffrage guarantees of the Federal Constitution in any Southern state; that for a long time, black belt returns were employed to keep the machine in control, and that, finally, the disfranchisement plan was fallen upon as an artful intrigue for perpetuating the control of the ancient and honorable "best people" of the South, who thought it best to live upon the labor of blacks in chattel slavery and now think it best to exploit both the poor whites and the poor blacks under this present system of political slavery. "Treachery and Violence." President Wilson speaks in abhorrent language of those who obtain power. by "Treachery and violence" in a sister republic, but his Southern oligarchy, at his back, has not forgotten how, they, in Tennessee, robbed Evans of the office of governor, even though the face of the returns gave him the election after all the black belt frauds; and in Alabama it is not forgotten how Kolb was counted out twice by juggling the black belt vote. Mexico has never presented any phase of political deviltry comparable to that of the record presented by the Southern states; a record made not to save so-called white civilization, but a prostitution of all the people's rights—whites as well as blacks, who dared oppose this machine. Any one who will may take the vote polled for Mr. Wilson for President in South Carolina, for example, and then compare it with the number of white mates of voting age, and it must be observed what a political repression there is of whites. Then add to the repressed whites that of the negro male citizens of voting age, and behold what a mockery has become this status of so-called Demob in South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Georgia and other Southern states. Talk of the peon in Mexico! What of the poor white or black in Alabama under the crop mortage system? In advance of making his crop, he mortages it to the merchant to obtain supplies to run upon for the year and pays whatever prices the man holding the mortgage selects to charge. He has no credit elsewhere. The man who owns or holds the mortgage owns the labor of the man and his family so tied up to him. This is part of the Southern Democracy and its social system. Peonage, pure and simple, was perpetuated up to a few years ago, in bold fashion, until the federal government, under a Republican administration, commenced to jail the offenders. Some of them were shining lights in the councils of that "purest democracy on earth." Why is it that President Wilson has such almost excruciating sympathy, in "weasel words" at least, for those dark-skinned Mexicans, while his co-political associates and supporters keep in ignorance, place in peonage, disfranchise, browbeat, mob, lynch and terrorize the colored people in those states of the South that afford the background and setting for the purest democracy on earth? I insist that. this apostle. of "op- THE BAR 935 R Street, N. W. The only electrical hair, face and skin culturist in the city. Every electrical appliance that is used in connection with the face, hair and skin may be seen at this school. A Diamond Is Always A Bank Account There's nothing so good as a Diamond in which to invest your savings. It's always a pleasure. It can always be converted into ready cash in an emergency. No savings bank interest will begin to equal the profit you can reap from the constant increase in diamond values. 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Powell, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, Falls Church, Va., will preach the anniversary sermon at 1:30 o'clock p. m., Sunday, September 14. The present deacon board members are Brethren John Wheeler, Charles Ball, Wm. Smith, Edward Jackson, Sandy Fuller and Geo. Lee, the oldest dc con. The members of the trustee board are Brethren W. D. Summers. --- Your Credit Here Has the Same Purchasing Power As Cash Jacob Terrell and Geo. Lee, with B. W. J. Pinkett, brother of the paste as church clerk. Under these efficles church officials, the church has made commendable progress, and we fill here a neat and well furnished church office of chapel size, beautifully ad conveniently located about 3 or miles from Barcroft, Va. TAKE NOTICE. All church notices, weddings, marriages, births, funeral notices, an birth announcements, must be ps for. A newspaper cannot exist up promises and thanks. Don't expect to get $400 write-up and other notice for five dollars. MY GOT A DATE TO MEET MY MASTOS UNDER DIS TREE!! ADEE WE AM. NOW YOU CAN'T FOUL ME. MASTUS AM KNOWS YOU HUG!! HELP! HELP!! HELP!!! HERE'S WHERE MAMMA GETS A NEW OUT-FIT!! YO' RASTUS HAS CAME MALIMOA COME TOYMAN ARMS!! AM THERE! HELP! HELP! ARE WE THE HEAL THING? WELL GUESS! "I cordially commend the school's interest and needs to all who believe in the Negro race and in our obligation to help promote its intellectual, moral and religious uplift."—Rev. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst, New York City. IT IS MORE THAN A MERE SCHOOL—IT IS A COMMUNITY OF SERVICE AND UPLIFT Its influence is destined to be felt in all sections of the country in improved Negro community life wherever our trained workers locate. Settlement workers, missionaries for home and foreign mission fields, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. secretaries and district nurses receive a comprehensive grasp of their studies under a Wellesley graduate and experienced co-workers and actual every-day practice through the school's SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT. A HIGH STANDARD COLLEGE DEPARTMENT has now been established. We aim also to create a better qualified ministry. Industrial training, advanced literary branches, business school. Thirty-two acres; ten modern buildings; heathful location. We can accommodate a few more earnest, ambitious students. Communities requiring social workers should write us. NEXT SCHOOL TERM OPENS OCT. 4, 1916. For catalog and detailed information, address: NATIONAL NEWS NOTES. Brief Bits of News and Comment On Men and Women. The cabin, which was Lincoln's first home, now standing on its original site near Hodgensville, Ky., became the other day the property of the nation. A man who sees it, and later sees the completed great marble memorial to Lincoln on the bank of the Potomac at Washington, will have seen typical edifices of the most symbolic career yet known to the republic. The one is ten logs high on a side; is plastered with soil, and has an outer chimney of logs, sticks and mud. The other is to cost millions; be made and adorned by artists of distinction; and become, next to: Mt. Vernon, the home of Washington, the most frequented of all American civic temples. What enduring monuments these are, not only to Lincoln, but to the 10,000,000 Black men and women and children in America - it was because of the Emancipation Proclamation that Lincoln will longest be remembered. Dr. Lyman Abbot on Temperance, New York, N. Y.—Dr. Lyman Abbot, who succeeded Henry Ward Beecher as Pastor of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, and present editor of The Outlook Magazine, New York City, in an article which was printed in the Ladies Home Journal, writes: "Are not the temperance folks, unconsciously perhaps, to blame for a very general interpretation of the word temperance as applied only to alcoholic indulgence? It is such a beautiful word, "temperance." Can you not tell folks that it applies to all things in life and that the reverse, intemperance, is just as true of religion as of drink? "We have robbed the word "temperance of much of its noble significance by applying it only to alcoholic drinks, as we have robbed the word "charity" of much of its significance by applying it only to gifts of money. I should not, however, say that it was a good use of language to speak of one as being intemperate in religion. Temperance means self-control, and generally is applied to the control of the body and its appetites and passions by the intelligence and the will. A physician in one of our great hospitals in New York, who is himself a practical if not an absolute total abstainer, once told me that tea inebriacy is a common vice among the working women of New York, and that it was a fair question if as much injury were not done by intemperate use of tea as by intemperate use of beer. No man has a right to call himself temperate who has not attained the power of self-control." NEWS NOTES HERE AND THERE. The 50th anniversary services of the lington, Va., pastored by Rev. Dr. Jas. E. Green, closed Sunday, September 17. The collection and rally money on that day amounted to $103.50. There was an all day covenant meeting well attended. Revs. Wm. A. Carter, J. D. Pair, Theodore Williams, A. H. Holmes, and Bro. Jackson, a licentiate minister from Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, and Rev. E. J. Smith, pastor of Second Baptist Church of Grafton, W. Va., were present. This church is in a prosperous condition under leadership of its pastor, Rev. Dr. Jas. E. Green, a son of this. There were two accessions Sunday. The opening session of the Baptist City Ministers' Conference of Washington, D. C., at Alexandria Memorial Baptist Church, N street northwest, pastored by the Evangelist, Rev. Jas. L. Garfield, on Monday, September 18, was a very pleasing one. The various ministers gave interesting reports of their vacational trips and activities while out on their vacations. There was a very fair attendance. The special feature of the session was the opening sermon by Rev. Walter Brooks, D.D., pastor of Nineteenth Street Baptist Church of this city, and a National Baptist divine of 11 DURHAM, N. C. lustrious fame. Dr. Brooks, a master of pulpit oratory, delivered a full but brief sermon from Acts 20:28, and 1st Timothy 4:16, "Take heed, etc," running over with wholesome advice, sound doctrine and reliable information, this sermon was eminently a fit opening sermon and criterion of worthy emulation, well received by the assembled pastors and laymen, and no doubt, sets the ace for the incoming year's endeavors among the Baptists of the D. C. Rev. M. W. D. Norman, D. D., the beloved president, and Rev. J. I. Loving, D.D., the popular secretary of this organization, are filling their stations well, and the brethren are doing their duty nobly. We-shook glad hands with Revs. Drs. Robert J. Hawkins, who is doing earnest and successful work at his Trinidad Baptist Church, and Wm. A. Carter, who "feeds the flock" at Rosslyn Va., First Baptist Church. Rev. W. H. Jernagin, who is fast becoming "The Great Baptist Engine" of the D. C., was also present, just fresh from a great race conference he so successfully conducted during two days of B. M. C. week. We would bids. BROOK, VA. The G. U. O. F. Lodge, 9,345, held their third annual services at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Shelton Miller, D.D., pastor, preached a splendid sermon. The services were conducted by the Noble Grand, Mr. Tom Dorsey, Mr. Oliver Hall, master of ceremonies; Mr. Thomas Thomas, acting marshal; Mr. Samuel Lee Chapman. The First Baptist Sunday School choir rendered their select music, Miss Ruth Pinkett, the organist. There were a number of H. H. R. of Hall's Hill, Va. Among the visitors were Mr. Jefferson and daughter, Miss E. Jefferson, Mr. Walker, Mr. Charles Chinn, Mr. Arthur Morgan and ev. Mrs. Branch. Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Johnson of Washington, D.C., spent a very pleasant day with mother and friends. Mrs. S. E. Carter entertained her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Walters, and daughters, Misses Marion and Norrine, of Washington, D.C. Mr. James Hall ran over from Philadelphia for a few days. Rev. John Fairfax has returned from Asbury Park, N. J., where he spent the summer. Mrs. Susie Parke, the daughter of Mrs. Susan Johnson, has returned from Atlantic City, where she spent two weeks with her sister. Miss Bruce of Washington, D. C., was the house guest of Mrs. Emory Hall the past week. Mr. Minor Hall has returned from Steelton, Ra., and has been under special treatment of Dr. E. W. Moten and is improving rapidly. Miss Pearl Shirley, the school teacher of the public school, is back for GO TO HOLMES' HOTEL 333 Virginia Ave., S. W. Finest Afro-American Accomoations in the District European & American Plan Good Rooms and Lodging, 50c, 75c and $1.00. Comfortably heated by steam. Give us a Call JAMES OTTOWAY HOLMES, Prop Washington, D. C. Phone, Main 2315 another term. Mrs. Effie Jones has returned home from Asbury Park, N.-J., where she spent the month of August. Mr. Lewis Hall is one of the most successful gardeners of the season. He is still gathering 100 quarts of lima beans. Mr. Christopher Hall has gone to Philadelphia, Pa., for the winter. THE BEE Published at 1129 Ely. St. N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR Entered at the Post Office at Wash- ington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1889 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year in advance.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months.....50 Subscription monthly.....20 MISS NANNIE H. BUR ROUGHS. On the front page of The Bee, this week, will be seen and read with interest the defense of Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, president of the National Training School for women, and girls. The lady doesn't mind her words and neither does she "back water." She shows conclusively that the National Baptists Association that was held in Savannah, Ga., this month committed its second national blunder, when it permitted the auditor of that body to show his lack of knowledge of figures and facts in connection with the Training School for Women and Girls. The defense of Miss Burroughs shows up the inconsistency of the auditor's report and one of the most gigantic blunders that has ever been committed by an official who is credited with having good sense and sound judgment. It is quite evident that this association has no more to do with this school than the natives in the Fegee Islands. It is also evident that persons throughout this country of all denomination contributed to the establishment and support of this school, and their interest is only moral. The Baptist Association as a body, from the standpoint of The Bee, has contributed no more than other people, if at all. If it did contribute it would have only a moral right in the property and not a legal right which will be seen if it should be angry enough to go into court. Many of the leading Baptists throughout the country are sustaining Miss Burroughs Not Baptists alone, but all denominations. The Bee personally knows when Miss Burroughs conceived the idea of establishing this school. Many of the Baptists hooted the idea; many of them predicted a failure. After she collected enough money from her white and colored friends to purchase the grounds, what part did this so-called Baptist Association play? None whatever. The most amusing thing is this entire transaction is the articles of incorporation of an unincorporated body. Read them and reflect. These alleged incorporators fear an unincorporated body would walk into this training school, hang up their hats and monopolize every room and chair in the executive building. Miss Burroughs would be a nonentity. She could neither dictate nor direct, but these lords who have done nothing but let off hot air, as many of them do, run the institution in the grounds within a year. The establishment of this school is the work of Miss Burroughs; she conceived the idea and has succeeded by hard work, individual efforts, in making good, and the people will therefore stand by her. The Bee calls special attention to the defense of this young woman as being a full vindication of her conduct, her reputation, integrity and honesty. NEGRO LEADERSRIP DIF FERENCE There are over ten million of Colored Americans in the United States and out of this number there is not one that can be justly classed a political leader. Those who are shams in politics are nothing more than nonentities. It is a shame that colored leadership is so scarce and one cannot be found that has the confidence and respect of the masses. There is a difference between religious and Educational leadership. Educational leadership obtains more, in the South as does religious leadership. Southern colored Educators are advancing. They are aiding the masses. Resious leadership has permeated the southern atmosphere. It is the soothing ingredient to southern democracy. No one will deny this. Political leadership in the south has been stopped by the laws of disfranchisement and discrimination. The present leadership among the colored people is cowardly. It lacks backbone. Political leadership is the draw back to the so called colored politician. The present day leadership is office hunting. It is too patronizing. It lacks manhood. It is more under the head of white influence. It believes in the white race more so than it believes in itself. There is the self constituted leadership. This a leadership sundently springs up and attempts to lead without authority or a following. This leadership is composed of social flankies, which can be seen or dress parade all the time. This leadership is dangerous to society. It is full of corruption. DEATH OF DR. BYERS. Dr. Byers, brother of Mr. Byers, house manager of the Howard Theater, died this week at his home in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Byers was the owner of the largest drug store in the south and a man highly honored by the people in his state. His death was a severe shock to his brother in this city. Mrs. Lucey Williams Entertains. One of the greatest social events given during B. M. C. week in this city was the reception and dance given by Mrs. Lucey Williams at her residence on Twelfth street northwest, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Willard A. Smith, well known in social circles of Auburn, N. Y., who were delegates to the Odd Fellows' Convention. Numbered among the guests were: Miss Bertus Williams and Col. L. Myers, who had just arrived from Rocky Point, Maryland. Mr. Wm. D. Bingham Secretary of Wendell Phillips' Memorial Association; great friend of the colored race, from Boston, Mass., who will speak at John Wesley Thursday evening, October 5th. Other speakers will be Sinclair Jordan, Ashin Hawkins, Trotter, and others. Mrs. Ella E. Jackson returned Friday from the grand session of G. U. O. of True Reformers with a good record. Mrs. Lulu Robinson, organist of St. Luke's P. E., Church, and wife of Chas. Robinson, Esq., has been spending a few weeks with his people in Roanoke, Va. Miss Isadore Kenney, one of Washington's most popular young ladies, was the guest of friends in the following cities: Baltimore, Chesapeake City, Md., Wilmington, Del.; Chester and Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. Terry Narcissio Hodgson, of Bluefield, Nicaragua; who has completed his scholastic studies at Howard, is leaving shortly. Miss Jennie Clark of 1013 Nineteenth street northwest left for her school at Chesapeake City, Md. Mrs. Jno. Evans, Lawyer and Mrs. Pinkett of Third street have returned from Luray, Va., much benefited. Mr. Henry Carlos Hodgson of Nicaragua, who is attending Hampton Institute, was in the city a few days. Mrs. Susie Taylor Hill, formerly of this city but now of Philadelphia, Pa., was in the city last week, the guest of her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Daniels, of Swan street. Mrs. Hill was the honor guest at several social functions. Miss Ethel Parker of Third street, after a delightful stay of three weeks visiting her mother and friends in Norfolk, Va., has returned much benefited. The Paramount Pleasure Club, composer of quite young and popular gentlemen of the younger set, are preparing for quite a unique affair on the 4th of October. EDITOR JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Editor John Mitchell, Jr., editor, banker and politician, was in the city this week en route for Kansas City, Kansas, to attend the National Bankers' Association. He visited The Bee office before he left the city. Dr. James E. Shepard of Durham, N. C., will pass through the city next week en route for New York. Stenographers' Social Club The Colored Stenographer's Social Club which holds a weekly dance in the main auritorium of True Reformers' Hall on Wednesday afternoons, at their opening last week, went down on record for having a one-step played continuously for an hour. The name of the selection played was "Walking the Dog." The continuous cheering of the large crowds caused the leader of the orchestra, Mr. Perry, to break all local records, being unmindful of the fact, trying to please his audience. Mr. Alonzo Collins has been re-elected as president of the Stenographers' for the ensuing year. Colored Parole Officer Appointed. The board of trustees has appointed Mrs. Sadie Tignor Henson of 473 Florida avenue nortwest to the position of parole officer at the National Training School for Girls, on Conduit Road northwest. Congress recently passed an act increasing the number of such officers, and the superintendent of the institution recommended that the place be filled by the appointment of a colored person, in as much as the work consists chiefly in looking after the wards of the school who are released on parole. Mrs. Henson has been engaged to some extent in charity and settlement work for a number of years and she is especially adapted to her new position. The Bee commends the board and the superintendent for their wise judgment in the matter, and congratulates Mrs. Henson upon her appointment. THE AUDITOR OF THE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION (Continued from page.) United States of America." Now, I consider Mr. Rodgers' recommendation a grave reflection on the honor and honesty of the Trustees of the National Training School. Trustees were appointed by the woman's Convention. Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention nine years ago and were instructed to take legal steps to the establishmen and operation of an Institution in the District of Columbia. They secured a reputable attorney and he drew the instruments. They were presented and accepted by the Woman's Convention Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention, and Dr. E. C. Morris OK'd the list of names of men who were offered as Trustees. The Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws were drawn and have been in print for eight years. Over eight thousand copies have been scattered broadcast. This is not a peculiar arrangement for the management of institutions. The educational institutions of this country are managed by Trustees. The property is simply held in trust, by honorable men and women who will use every legal and honest method of promoting its interest. The general impression from the Auditor's report is that this thing was done in a corner; that somebody fixed up something without the knowledge or consent of the Woman's Convention and that he has come as the "Saviour" and protector of their interests. The Convention knows every step that has been taken. When it had not interest enough to listen, we told them about it just the same. It cannot now reverse itself in justice to those who have done their full duty under their order and under the law. Such a reversal would affect the institution. It would destroy public confidence. The Convention must stand by what it has done is our last word on this point. The aim of the promoter of the scheme seemed to be to do what he wants done, regardless of the price. As Trustee, I propose to defend my honor and will not submit to any change that will reflect therose; nor drag the School into the present fight. Upon my recommendation, the Woman's Convention Auxiliary to the National Baptist. Convention, acquired in the establishment of the Training School and appointed the first Trustees and not as yet, has that organization registered its approval of a single act of these Trustees. Article 12 Hinks the Institution to the Convention. 12. In case circumstances ever shall arise which, in the judgment of the Board, render it expedient to discontinue the institution and to dispose of the property, the Board of Trustees shall have the power to sell the property, provided the sale has been ratified by the two-thirds vote of the Woman's Auxiliary and the National Baptist Convention in joint session at annual meeting of the conventions, three month's notice having been published in at least ten different State denominational papers for ten consecutive weeks preceding the annual meeting. The proceeds of such sale to be used as ordered by the two conventions in the same joint session in which the consent of sale is given. Any endowment funds in hands of the trustees may be transferred to the EXECUTIVE BOARD of the Woman's Auxiliary in trust, to be used only for the purpose of education as intended by the donors, and all such endowment funds are to be received by the BOARD OF TRUSTEES with the reserved right of contingent transfer aforesaid. This link is secure. It is a contract. It is the duty of the Convention to live up to it. Mr. Rodgers is afraid it is insecure because the Trustees, he says, may die. To ease his mind we will give him legal advice as to what would be done in that event. Our lawyer says: "As to the collateral questions viz: "Should the names of all the Trustees of the institution be set out in the charter?" My answer to this is "No." The names of the Trustees and the time of service should be published in the catalogue from year to year. As to the question: "What would become of the property when the Trustees who hold the legal title to the property die or resign?" "My answer to that is—that the by-laws provide how that shall be done. If there were no "by-laws the court would appoint a trustee or trustees to carry out the purpose and intent of the Trust." The National Baptist Convention has never given one cent to the National Training School. Dr. Morris told me when I approached him at the New Orleans Convention in 1910, about coming before the brethern to make an appeal for the then "Pioneer Hall" named in honor of Lott Carey, John Jaspar and William J. Simmons that "the men were not, interested and that he would not like to see me embarrassed." I left him feeling a bit wiser and sadder. Of course when the Convention indulged us in our "dream" by appointing us to go ahead with the School project, down in heir hearts and on many of their lips, were the words—"it cannot be done—let her find it" out for herself; let them go ahead; people never built a school without money and 'she' will find it out." This was the tone and these are almost the exact words. Others decided to be indifferent toward the movement and let it die of neglect. Other were antagonistic. The retaining school has been in a strait between its antagonists and its silent or indifferent opponents. It has won out and now it is a prize to be delivered to these two classes in our Denomination. I have gone on building this institution allowing every cent that I have made to be used in it. I have not been able to pay a cent on any personal property. I have even sold property to help the trustees in a any hope of reward and, as was quite evident at Savannah, without enough appreciation to be treated courteously when I appeared before the Convention. The truth of the matter is that the whole procedure at Savannah was out of order. The National Baptist Convention might have been either businesslike or courteous enough to call the attention of the Executive to the matter, have them act and bring it before the Woman's Auxiliary and have them act. And if the women decided to take up with the trustees the matter of closer legal connection, it would have been their privilege to have done so. The Auditor of the National Baptist Convention puts the "cart before the horse." Just as he has done in the matter of giving a statement as to the accuracy of our books. He prints his report, reads it and one month thereafter, he sends us this: "9-21-16. "As per my report, submitted to and adopted by the National Baptist Convention of the United States of America, September 6th, 1916. I hereby certify that your report is correct; that the books were neatly kept and in balance; and in all respects, accounts were correct." He was paid before he rendered a statement as to the books. In fact, he had his bill ready and urged payment the day he stopped "looking over" or "overlooking" the books. The women, in Executive Board, to whom he presented a bill for $106.00 for expenses, paid him $75.00 when Mr. Rodgers knew the books were absolutely correct and would not descend to give a statement to that effect until September 21st, 1916. What was his object in withholding it? For the benefit of all concerned, I wish to state plainly that I will never consent to a change of charter. The Denomination is divided on everything except the Training School. Mr. Rodgers makes the way smooth to dispose of the Trustees on the other side of the Convention fight. I have stated plainly that I object to dragging the Training School into the fight. Our trustees are on both sides in this controversy and all of the best ones are on either side but all of them, on both sides, have sworn to stand by the Institution, if it remains true to its trust, regardless of sides. This school must not be used in this controversy to widen the breach and put our women forever apart. With this link broken, there will be no hope of ever getting Negro Baptist women united in one broad beneficent movement for the uplift of our sex and the improvement of our home life. This school is the first effort in the race broad enough to appeal to all the women. To surrender our original charter would cut us completely asunder. The Training School needs the support of the entire Denomination. It may never get it, but under the present charter, it has a rich sentiment in its favor which it cannot ignor nor throw away. But, there is a reason for Mr. Rodgers' madness. Last May (1915) he took out a charter which would remove us as trustees and elect him, if we were to surrender our charter. For over twelve months, persons have been declaring that the National Baptist Convention of the United States of America is not incorporated. The Convention that met in Savannah is incorporated and that is why Mr. Rodgers wants us to surrender our charter. Here is a certified copy of he instrument that Mr. Rodgers has on file in this City: CERTIFIED. Certificate of Incorporation of the National Baptist Convention of the United States of America, District of Columbia, SS; We, the undersigned citizens of the United States, of full age, and a majority of us residents of the District of Columbia, having been authorized so to do, by a resolution of the National Baptist Convention of the United States of America, theretofore an unincorporated voluntary association, being desirous of having said National Baptist Convention of the United States of America incorporated as a membership corporation for missionary, educational and religious purpose pursuant to and in conformity with the acts of Congress and the laws of the United States providing for the regulating corporations in the District of Columbia, have associated ourselves together for the purpose of becoming a body politic and corporation, and in order that we, and those associated with us in said National Baptist Convention shall hereafter be and become in law a body politic and corporate do made, sign, acknowledge and declare this Certificate as follows: Article 1. This Association shall be known in law by the name of "THE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." "A. This corporation shall have full power and authority to make, use and have a common seal with such device and inscription as it may deem proper, and may change or alter the same at pleasure and shall have the right to sue and be sued at law or in equity, plead and be Implied in any and all manner of suits, pleas, complaints, causes, matters and demands whatsoever, as fully and effectively as a natural person; and may make and adopt a Constitution and by-laws or either or both for its government and the government of its members, and may do any and all things needful for its government and the promotion of its affairs as fully and effectively as though it were a natural person. B. This corporation shall have the same right to take, receive, hold and enjoy all kinds of property, real, personal or mixed as fully and completely as a natural person, and may use and dispose of the same in accordance with the law and in conformity with the objects and purposes expressed in this Certificate. C. This corporation shall take over all the rights, powers, privileges and properties, interests, control assets, claims, demands and liabilities of the former unincorporated voluntary association heretofore known as the NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and all the former Boards created by and under the control of the said unincorporated, shall be and remain sub- Large Cemetery For Sale A Great Bargain Beuntifully Situated near Stanton Road, East of Anacostia, D. C. Contains about seven thousand grave sites Now Selling For $8 Each Terms can be made to suit purchaser Thomas Walker, Trustee 506 5th St., N. W. ject to and under the direction, and shall in every respect be subordinate to this corporation and to its officers and directors. Article II. The term for which this corporation is organized shall be perpetual. Article III. The particular business and object of this corporation shall be to promote the growth and propagation of religion, morality and intelligence among the races of mankind, by engaging in missionary work in the United States of America and upon the Continent of Africa and elsewhere, by fostering the cause of education and by publishing and circulation religious literature and in providing the necessary ways and means for carrying on such work. Article IV. That the number of Directors who shall have the management of the affairs of this corporation for the first year of its existence shall be seven (7.) That at the first annual session of this corporation the members of such directors may be increased to such number as the corporation may decide upon, and the time, place and manner of their election shall be provided for in the by-laws. The names and place of residence of the persons to be directors of this corporation until its first annual meeting are as follows: Names W. Bishop Johnson. Washington, District of Columbia. A. Willbanks, Washington, District of Columbia. H. Powell, Washington, District of Columbia. M. W. D. Norman, Washington, District of Columbia. Article V. In addition to the powers granted to and vested in this corporation by operation of law, this corporation is also hereby given the express and exclusive right, authority and control over the management and properties of the following auxiliary Boards, which were heretofore created and established by the National Baptist Convention of the United States of America, prior to its incorporation, namely. That National Baptist Board, incorporated under the laws of the State of Tennessee: The Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention, incorporated under the law of the State of Kentucky: The Baptist Young People's Union Board, incorporated under the law of the Sate of Tennessee: The Woman's Auxiliary Board, incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia. That said auxiliary Boards and their officers and directors shall have and exercise no power of control over the affairs and properties of said Boards independent of this corporation, and said Boards shall forthwith amend their charters so as to show that each and all of said Boards, are under and subject to the jurisdiction and control of this corporation. And this corporation shall have he exclusive right and power at its annual session, or at such other time as shall be provided in the by-laws to nominate and appoint the officers, managers or directors for each and all of said auxiliary boards. Article VI. That the annual meeting of said corporation shall be held at such times and places in the United States of America, as shall be provided in its by-laws, or as shall be fixed by resolution of its Board of Directors. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have hereunto made and signed this Certificate in duplicate, and have hereunto set our hands' this 17th day of May. One thousand nine hundred and fifteen. To surrender our charter, as ordered by the Auditor of the National Baptist Convention of the United States of America, would simply make Mr. Rodgers a trustee, according to his demand, set forth in section C of his charter and would further make effective Article V. of the same instrument, which says: "In addition to the powers granted to vested in this corporation by operation of law, this corporation is also hereby given the express and exclusive right, authority and control over the management and properties of the following auxiliary Boards which were heretofore created and established by the National Baptist Convention of the United States of America, prior to its incorporation, namely: The National Baptist Publishing Board, incorporated under the laws of the State of Tennessee; The Foreign Mission Board of the National Convention, incorporated under the laws of Kentucky; The Baptist Young People's Union Board, incorporated under the law of the State of Tennessee: The Woman's Auxiliary Board, incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia. That said auxiliary Boards and their officers and directors shall have and exercise no power or control over the affairs and properties of said Boards independent of this corporation, and said Boards shall forthwith amend their charters so as to show that each and all of said Boards are under and subjects to the jurisdiction and control of this corporation. And this corporation shall have the exclusive right and power at its annual sessions, or at such other time as shall be provided in the by-laws to nominate and appoint officers managers or directors for each and all of said auxiliary Boards." This well laid scheme to control property that has been accumulated by others might look good to the incorporators but it will never be "put over" on those of the Denomination who have built up successful enterprises. If Mr. Rodgers and his corporation can control and own property in the name of and for the National Baptist Convention and its Boards, why can't the Training School Trustees do the same? The property is not ours. It is simply held in trust, by us, to do educational work. We cannot sell it. We must use it for the purpose set forth in the charter. We were appointed to do this and how well we have done our duty as Trustees, we leave it to those who have put money and confidence in the undertaking, to say. The National Baptist Convention has good reason to ask a change of charter when it has never given a cent. The Woman's Auxiliary, to which we are already linked by the contract in Article 12, has never given as much as $700.00 in a single session. This year they gave less than $400.00. The money for running this Institution has come from local Churches of every denomination, principally Baptists; from individuals who are not in any way connected with the organization and from organizations and churches; and individual white friends who have just begun to turn eyes and hearts towards Lincoln Heights. The Convention—even the Woman's Convention—has held aloof and has given rather parsimoniously to the support of the Training School. The truth of the matter, the Convention has never really wanted the Training School until this year. I have nursed the child and urged the Convention to adopt it, but it has been treated very much like an orphan or an alien. Somehow, I have always felt a bit guilty of making people do what they had proposed in their hearts not to do. Our annual Letters will show, for the most part, that we have tried to see how little we could give to the School. I have understood it all. The school was not wanted. Failure was predicted and the prophets tried to help make their prophesies true by not giving anything. The Training School lived on in spite of knocks and neglect. The first protest we ever heard comes from the Convention that before never mentioned the Training School in a serious way on its floors; nor has taken nor given a cent. It comes from a man whose name does not appear anywhere on our records, as a contributor. It comes from the man who was the instigator and fathered the recommendation that makes the National Baptist Convention today, an incorporated institution and his name is the very first on the list. A change of title will not make this property any more secure. The Trustees who have mothered this School under the most trying conditions have certainly greater love for it and will labor more religiously to maintain it than those new Trustees who were appointed to take over all property of Boards. It is useless to say that the National Baptist Convention of the United States of America is not a chartered Institution. It is. The charter is recorded and not one legal step has been taken to revoke it or to repudiate Mr. Rodgers and his associates, for putting "the cart before the horse." All who do not believe the Convention is chartered may get a Certified Copy of the Articles of Incorporation from this City. Now that he School is an assured, success those who left it on the highway of human endeavor to die want to get closer to it. It has been ever thus when a cause succeeds in spite of its opponents. NANIE H. BURROUGHS. An Evening Dance and Card Party. Mrs. Anna. E. Buckner entertained a few friends at her residence, 1925 Thirteenth street northwest last Friday evening, September 22, in honor of her sister, Mrs. Gertrude White, of Boston, Mass. The invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Hrs. Verde Robertson, Miss Lola M. Ruffin of Nashville, Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand D. Lee, Mrs. M. F. Kenney, Mrs. W. H. Browne, Dr. George W. Cabanis, Lawyer Jas. A. Cobb, Dr. Frank Coppage, Dr. John Payne, Dr. Robert Wilson, Mr. Watkins and Mr. J. P. Bond. The Week in Society Cool weather does not chill the ardor of lovers of delicious ice cream sodas and sundaes as evidenced by the large crowds that continue to frequent Board's Drug Store at 1912% Fourteenth Street N. W., the home of quality and service in good things for the well and for the sick. Miss Elizabeth Robinson of Annapolis, Md., is spending the fall and winter season as the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burke. Mrs. Willie Jones and family have returned to the city after a pleasant stay in Atlantic City, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Fisher have returned to their residence on S street, having spent the summer with relatives and friends in Middleburg, Va. Mr. J. L. Britt of the North American Insurance Company gave a large theater party in honor of his sister who is visiting the city from Philadelphia, Pa., on last Wednesday evening. Among those in the party were Mrs. J. L. Britt, Mr. and Mrs. William Lacey. They were very much pleased with the presentation of "Madam X" at Howard Theater. Mr. Charles A. Evans, a veteran colored barber of this city, is slightly improving at Freedman's Hospital. Mr. James Thompson of Atlanta, Ga., is in the city, living with his brother, Leon Thompson, 1223 Tea street northwest. The Leaders' Matinee at True Reformers' Hall last Friday afternoon aws a big success under the personal direction of Messrs. William Fraction, Melvin Lancaster and Lawrence Jackson. Mr. John D. Redmond of Marvell, Ark., is the latest addition to the Le Moyne crowd at Howard. Mr. Redmond is a graduate of Le Moyne College, Memphis, Tenn., and comes highly recommended. He has started in to complete the law course at Howard. He is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Harrison of 1101 Que street northwest. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kendall, parents of Mrs. E. W. Harrison, have returned to their Arkansas home, after a pleasant sojourn of one month here. Their return home, however, was marred by a sad event, the death of one of their favorite grand children, Little Lillian Byrd, 10 years old. A telegram (bearing the sad news arrived here the same day the grandparents left. An attempt was made to reach them in St. Louis but unsuccessful; they did not dream of it until they reached their home town, Marvell, Ark. Lillian was a sister of Louise, who was a student at one time at the John F. Cook school, Washington Conservatory of Music. Mr. E. W. Harrison acquired a 7-passenger Packard car. He will use it as a public conveyance, who J. D. Redmond, an expert chauffeur, will operate it. Wednesday, September 13, the Arkansas Club entertained at the Y. M. C. A. building, 1816 Twelfth street northwest in honor of the Arkansas delegation to the B. M. C. The gymnasium was beautifully decorated for the banquet, while the board room was utilized for the reception of visitors and strangers. The president, Mr. J. J. Porter, in a neat introductory, outlined the history and purpose of the club and introduced the master of ceremonies, Mr. M. F. Harris, who introduced the various speakers of the evening. Among those who spoke were Mr. C. T. Newton, Grand Master of the state; C. T. Dubisson of Little Rock, Grand Secretary; Prof. E. V. Trent, Ft. Smith, Endowment Secretary; J. E. Rector, Little Rock; Dr. Clowers, Wynne; Mrs. H. E. Carolina, Little Rock, and Mrs. J. S. Drew, Helena. Covers were laid for 60. A reapst of chicken salad; olives, pickels, bread, cheese sandwiches; ice cream and cake was served. Among those contributing to the success of the entertainment besides those already were Messrs. W. F. Turner, J. Donohue, E. W. Harrison, R. F. Chandler and O. T. Taylor, Mesdames M. F. Harris, E. W. Harrison, W. F. Turner, J. Donohue, W. A. Terry, C. T. Ingram and O. T. Taylor. Mrs. Ingram rendered several beautiful instrumental selections and Mr. Freeman took a flashlight photo of the scene. Grape juice punch was served. Armond W. Scott, Grand Exalted Ruler of the I. B. P. O. E. of W. is receiving many invitations from Elks in different parts of the country to attend functions to be given in his honor. On Thursday night of this week, he was tendered an elaborate banquet at True Reformers Hall by the members of his home lodge, Morning Star No. 40. The members of this lodge are very proud of the election of Mr. Scott to the chief office of the Order and gave unmistakable evidence of the same by the large and enthusiastic number of his brethren who were present upon this occasion to do honor to this, their favorite son. The celebrated band of Morning Star Lodge, consisting of 30 pieces under the leadership of Prof. Willis, rendered many beautiful selections Last night, (Friday Sept. 29th), Mr. Scott was the guest at a banquet tendered by the members of Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lodge, of Wilmington, Del. This was another occasion which will be long remembered by both Mr. Scott and the citizens of Wilmington. More than 200 were present and it was strictly a full dress affair. In addition to these functions, Mr. Scott will, in the very near future, be the guest of Capital City Lodge, Richmond, Va. and Monumental Lodge, Baltimore, Md., and on the second Sunday of next month he will be the guest of the Lady Elks of Excelsior Temple, Bröoklyn, N. Y. Dr. and Mrs. James Clalborne Carper (nee Miss Ada Thomas) with their young son and daughter, James Helen Carper, Miss Marion Jones, Mrs. Carper's aunt, Miss Mary Schafer and Mr. Madison Jones motored from Richmond, Va., to Washington for the week end. While in the city they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Cox, 1765 T street northwest. After an enjoyable stay they left by motor for their home Tuesday morning. There was a reception given to the Florida delegates to the B. M. C. at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. Smith, 2003 Twelfth street northwest, at 8 o'clock the 13th inst. Delegates were entertained royally by Misses Mary R. Smith and Florence Bussey. The parlors were profusely decorated with flowers, palms and ferns, Miss H. Frazier presided at the piano. The tables in the dining room were laden with all the delicacies of the season. After an enjoyable repeat and full satisfaction given the inner man, all gathered in the parlor where songs, duets and speeches were made by Robt. F. Thomas, D. G. S., of Pensacola; Geo. H. Mayes, Grand Director; Jacksonville, S. J. LaRock, Ocola; R. H. Harris, Lakeland; Goo. W. Hughes, R. H. Whitington, S. T. Jonea, A. C. Conner, Jacksonville; S. R. Raige, Apalachicola, A. W. White, Tampa; H. W. Yarber, Micanopy; W. R. Brothers, Bourne; I. A. Ross, Pensacola; W. E. Griffin, S. G. Johnson, Col. J. Anderson, Miami, M. B. Walden, H. Campbell, Jacksonville, and among others present Chas. Smith, Hartford, Conn.; Mr. Dorsey, Maryland; W. O. Smith, Arcadia, Fla. The ladies present included Miss Simpson, Miss Johnson, Mrs. Douglass, Mrs. Green, Miss Stanley, Mrs. Dora Harra, Miss Mary Smith, Mrs. Fussey and Miss Georgia Watson, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Helen Reguero, Philadelphia, Pa.; Miss H. B. Frazier, South Carolina. At a late hour all left, praising those who planned the reception and which terminated so successfully. Miss Georgia Watson presented to each one on leaving a handsome bouquet. Dr. E. G. Evans, our popular You Street dentist, formerly of Florida, was also present and added to its plasures. Messrs. Walter Clark and Jesse First left Cleveland, Ohio, last Wednesday to continue their studies at Howard University. Mr. L. D. Chamblee of Gainesville, Ga., delightfully entertained in honor of his cousin, Mrs. Mamie Marshall, of this city, who is visiting there. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Chrystal of Cincinnati, Ohio, spent several days in this city the guests of friends. It was for "Auld Lang Syne" that Mrs. George A. Myers of Cleveland, entertained at dinner the following ladies: Mrs.M. A. McAdoo, Mrs.Wm. R. Green, Mrs. Bessie Thomas, Mrs. Margery Hopkins, Misses Ethel Wilms, and Louise Wormley of this city. Messrs. J. C. Scarborough, C. H. Smith, W. M. O'Kelly, and Mesdames Joe Harris, F. Lyde, all of Durham, N. C., were royally entertained while in this city. Mr. J. A. Briggman has returned to his home in Columbia, S. C., quite elated over his trip in this city. Miss W. Victoria Williams of Augusta, Ga., has returned to the city to resume her duties at Howard University. Mr. Jesse Shreaves, who was a delegate to the B. II. C. in this city, has returned to his home in Montclair, N. , after a pleasant visit to this city. Dr. W. P. Carter and Mrs. M. E. Dortch were visitors to this city from Goldsboro, N. C., as delegates to the B. M. C. Miss Carrie M. Richardson of Boston, Mass., was considered the most handsomely, gowned maiden at the ball given by the B. M. C. at Convention Hall, this city. Miss Josephine L. Fowler has returned to the city, after a delightful visit to her parents and brother in Waterbury, Conn. She also visited New Haven and Hartford, Conn. Mrs. Agnes C. Dunbar of Sawyer street, Boston, Mass., has returned to her home after attending the B. M. C., which convened in this city. Miss Lillian C. Stewart and Mrs. Marie L. Williams of Baltimore, Md., were the guests of Dr. M. A. Crews while visiting in this city. mont avenue had as her guest Mrs. HIAWATHA THEATRE. 11th st. Two Doors Above Tea st. n. w. THE PEOPLES THEATRE. High Class Pictures Only. The Hiawatha Theatre is easy to reach. Two lines of cars run within 10 or 20 feet of the main entrance. The Eleventh street and Rock Creek lines bring to the door. This is one of the theatres that visitors should see. Mary Evans of Baltimore, Md. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Beckett have returned to their home in Boston, Mass., after a pleasant visit in this city, the house guests of Mrs. Beckett's sister, Mrs. Virginia Shelton who also gave them a surprise party. Miss Bernice Sewell has assumed her duties as a teacher in domestic science in the schools of Baltimore. Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, widow of the late Prof. John T. Layton) director of music in this city, has been appointed a teacher in the public school. Mrs. Emily W. Jackson of this city is visiting her mother, Mrs. John Wonzer, of 76 Ruggles street, in Boston, Mass. Miss Wallace, who has been the guest of her uncle Beal, Wallace in Winchester, Md., has returned home with many pleasant memories of the hospitality of the friends there. Mrs. Eva Rosa Hutchins has returned to her home in Boston, after a delightful visit to this city and to her mother, Mrs. Littel, at Bridgeport, Conn. Miss Eva May Burrell, who has been spending the summer with her parents in this city has returned to Raleigh, N. C., where she is teacher in St. Augustine College. Mrs. Janie Bell Harris, of Jersey City, N. J., who has been ill at the Freedman's Hospital, is improving nicely and hopes to leave this week. While convalescing she will stop with Mrs. Robt. L. Pendleton. Miss M. McDaniels, a teacher of this city, was charmingly entertained by Miss Alice Cannon while in Boston, Mass. Mrs. M. T. Clinkscales arrived in Chicago, Ill., Tuesday, September 19, and was met at the station by her husband, Attorney Clinkscales, who is doing well in his new home. Mrs. Ida R. Jones of Weycross, Ga., Miss Blanche Gaines of Valdoska, Ga., and Mrs. R. V. Adams of Barnwell; S. C., are visiting Mrs. M. D. Butler of 1469 Florida avenue northwest. Mrs. Elvira Evans of 537 New Jersey avenue northwest left for her home, White Oaks, S. C., on Friday evening, September 22, to visit her daughter Miss Evans. Her stay will be indefinite. JOHN, SUMNER CONNORS, The Son of Mrs. Ella Cannon F. Garfield, a Noted Fireman of Rochester, N. Y., Dies. Mrs. Charles Summer Cannon., son of Mrs. Ella and the late Samuel Cannon, died last Tuesday night at the residence of his mother in Garfield, D. C. Mr. Canno's father was formerly a member of the legislature of North Carolina and was a man of many brilliant attainments. His mother, who survives him, is a woman who has been engaged in charitable work and benevolent enterprises for many years. She ever stands ready to assist the helpless and to lend encouragement to the weak and unfortunate. She is among the most broad-minded and sweet tempered women of the 1890 race. Mr. Cannon was born and reared in the District where he received his education. After finishing his school career, he held many positions of honor and trust, the last one of which was the distinction of being the only colored member of the fire department of Rochester, N. Y. He held this position for about ten or twelve years and by his fidelity to duty won the respect and admiration of the entire city of Rochester. About three months ago, he contracted pneumonia and was granted a leave of absence for three months in order to regain his health. He came directly to his mother's home, where he received every attention, kindness and consideration that could be bestowed by the loving hands of his family. Thinking that the dry mountain air would be beneficial to him, he went to the Blue Ridge Mountains about three weeks ago, but the climate proved to be too severe for him in his weakened condition and he THE HOWARD THEATRE THE BROADWAY Peparedness Musical Comedy Entitled HOW NEW TOWN PREPARED Everything New and Ahead of the Times. Pretty Girls, Catchy Music, Dancing Chorus. Speccial Scenes and Electrical Effects TWO ACTS SALEM TUTT WHITNEW Everything New and Ahead of Spe Night Prices 25c, 35, 50c. Next contracted a severe cold which ended fatally, last Tuesday, night. Mr. Cannon had a wide circle of friends who rallied around him during the whole time of his illness. Besides his loving mother, Mr. Cannon leaves a most faithful wife, a beautiful daughter, three loving and devoted sisters and a host of friends and relatives. Corresponding with his beautiful career, Mr. Cannon's end was, very peaceful. How appropriate are these words: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant; enter now into the joys of thy Lord." Mrs. Elizabeth Colemane of Rosslyn, Va., is now in Pittsburgh, Pa., attending the grand session of the Ancient Order of Moses Grand Lodge of America. Mrs. J. Anderson had as guests in her lovely home at Rosslyn, Va., Mrs. Alphonso Lee and her two children of Fairmount street northwest, Washington, D.C. for a few days. Mrs. Bessie Pugh of 1833. L street northwest, a most polite and accommodating lady, is a Bee reader and loves race advancement. She has a splendid dining room and well cooked food. Call in. TUTT BLANCHE THOMPSON Betty Girls, Catchy Music, Dancing Chorus. Electrical Effects THE STAR HAIR GROWER A WONDERFUL HAIR One thousand agents wanted, every city and village to sell THE derful preparation. Can be used w Sells for 25c per box—one 25c will use a 25c box will be convince your hair, just give THE STAR H. Send 25c for full size box. If you send you a full supply that you can terms: Send all money by Money C THE STAR H. WERFUL HAIR DRESSER AND GROWER agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents f to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a woy can be used with or without straightening irons. box—one 25c box proves its value. Any person th will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we wi y that you can begin work with at once; also agents by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr. Southern Branch n. Ill. P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. You can get their goods three days earlier by writing DOWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. OUR PATRONAGE IS APPRECIATED" RD'S DRUG STORE 12½ 14th STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. THAT'S THE PLACE A WONDERFUL HAIR DRESSER AND GROWER One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c per box—one 25c box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. Send all money by Money Order to Persons in the South can get the THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., "WHERE YOUR PATRO BOARD'S D 1912½ 14th S WASHING THAT'S THE QUALITY SERVI Persons in the South can get their goods three days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. Among those who have the race at heart and one who is pleased to read The Bee is Mrs. Agnes Purnell of 1843 L street northwest. Her lunch room is up-to-date and service excellent. Rev. Dr. C. I. Withrow, pastor Mt. Vernon M. E. Church, Ivy City, D. C. reports a successful series of meetings at Calloway M. E Church at Hall's Hill, Va., where he is at work for the Rev. G. N. Austin. At Trinidad Baptist Church, Bladensburg Road, D. C. and Sixteenth streets northeast Rev. Dr. R. J. Hawkins, pastor under lead of Mrs. Green and her armor bearers, an automobile ride was conducted, lasting till late in the evening. Proceeds for benefit of the church. More than sixty persons went out on the rides. Ice --- Northern Branch, 113 Clark St, Evanston, Ill EIGHT SCENES Matinee All Seats 25c SATISFACTION cream was served. Anniversary service and ordination of Deacons for Trinity Baptist Church, pastored by Rev. E T. Lewis, at Ivy City, D. C., are in progress. Full report later. Mr. Geo. H. Howard, of Pittsburgh, Pa., after spending ten days in Washington, D. C., guest of Miss J. Walker, left Saturday for Baltimore and Philadelphia. He will return home on or after October the first, 2536 Wylie avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. R. Bryce of Wilmington; Del; Capt. J. C. Collins of Wilmington, N. C., and Marshall McCue of Pittsburgh, Pa., visited Mrs. Ella Brown of 1404 Swann street northwest, Washington, D. C., during the B. M. C. RISING OF THE SUN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS Jesus Now the 'Light of the World Only In Prospect—Sun of Righteousness Not Yet Risen—Jesus' Followers Merely Candles Shining in the Darkness—The World Has Striven to Quench Their Light—Satan's Kingdom of Darkness Now Ruling—Ignorance and Blindness the Result—Are Now in Early Dawn of New Age. Milwaukee, WI., Sept. 24. — Pastor Russell gave a characteristic address before the I. B. S. A. Convention here today. His text was John 8:12: "I am the Light of the world; he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of FASTOR RUSSELL Life." He said in part: The Bible tells us about two great invisible Kingdoms, the Pastor said. One of these is Satan's Kingdom of Darkness; the other is Christ's Kingdom of Light. Everywhere the Scriptures declare that "darkness covers the earth, and gross darkness the people." This condition obtains because Satan is the prince of this Age, "ruling in the hearts of the children of disobedience." Many render him service without realizing that fact. If they knew that they are serving Satan, they would cease to do so. But people have been deceived. No, one is serving God who has not entered into a Covenant of Sacrifice with Him through the merit of our Lord Jesus' sacrificial death at Calary. But Satan's Kingdom is soon to be supersed by the Messianic Kingdom of Light. Then the true Light shall shine world-wide, and all mankind shall be blessed with opportunity of attaining human perfection and everlasting life. When our Lord uttered the words of the text, He was the Man Christ Jesus, the prospective King, the prospective Priest, the prospective Light of the world. Our Lord has not yet enlightened the whole world. During His earthly ministry He put His light on a candlestick, and it is still giving light to all within the Household of Faith. It is not giving light to the world. But the sin, the jealousy, the misunderstanding and the pride of the religious leaders of His day led them to secure His crucifixion; and thus His light was temporarily extinguished. So has it been with our Lord's true followers all down the Gospel Age. In proportion as they have let shine the light which they have specied from Him, in that proportion have they been lights to others. But the darkness still hates the light, and has endeavored to quench it by persecuting the light-bearers. So numerous are "the children of disobedience" that probably nine-tenths of the human race are under the control of the Prince of Darkness. Darkness Beginning to Disappear. The Pastor explained that God has not appointed the Adversary to be the ruler of this world, but that Satan is a usurper, taking advantage of human weakness and imperfection due to the fall of the perfect man Adam, the progenitor of mankind. Meantime God has refrained from restraining Satan except when the Adversary's schemes might otherwise interfere with Jehovah God's great purposes manward. Satan's misrule has brought darkness over all the earth. People are deceived. All nations have drunk of the wine provided by the symbolic Woman who sat upon the symbolic Beast.—Revelation 17:1-6. All have had more or less experience with this stupid condition of spiritual drunkenness. Some of us are now getting awake and sobered up, although the majority, even of professed Christians, are still serving Satan. As we give careful heed to God's Word, and see the terms of service, we realize that very few are serving God, are following in Jesus' footsteps. Whoever would render acceptable service to Him must first become His children through full consecration to Him and the begetting of the Holy Spirit—all to be accomplished through the merit of Jesus. According to the Scriptures we are now living in the time when the Sun of Righteousness (Malachi 4:2) is about to rise. Nothing can be plainer than the fact that this Sun has not been shining during the past eighteen centuries. When it arises, all other lights will be obscured by its brilliance, all dark places will be exposed, all hidden things will be brought to light. The Bible gives a beautiful picture of what will take place when the Sun of Righteousness shall have risen. The knowledge of God's glory will then be ocean-deep.-Iss. 11:35; Psalm 71; then etc. That will be the time when the true Light will lighten every man that cometh into the world. (John 1:9.) It has not come during the Gospel Ago, because this period was set aside. in the Divine Plan as the time when the Church was to be selected from amongst Jews and Gentiles. When the Church shall have been completed and glorified, then the Sun of Righteousness will rise; for our Lord and His Church are to constitute this Sun. Matthew 13:36-48. A PLOT THAT FAILED Acts 28:11-24.—Oct. 1. The Wrath of Man Overruled—St. Paul Before the Sanhedrin—The High Priest Rebuked—St. Paul as a General—The Sanhedrin Divided in Opinion—Diesaonion Amongst Its Members—The Apostle Taken Back to the Castle—Encouraged by a Vision—The Conspiracy Against Him. St. Paul Sent to Caesarea For Safekeeping. "They shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, with Jehovah, to deliver thee."—Jer. 1:19. In the morning after the riot and. St. Paul's rescue by the Roman soldiers, Lysias in per- Jewish Sanhedrin, in order that they might pass upon the Apostle's case, for by this time the commandant recognized that the point of dispute was a religious one, and that his duty was merely to preserve the peace. Thus St. Paul was afforded another opportunity to witness the Gospel to the Jews—to their most influential Court of Seventy. His trying experiences were furnishing him with superior opportunities as a herald of the Gospel. As the Apostle realized the opportunity granted him of addressing the leaders of his nation, he sought to make use of it. Hence the earnestness of his countenance, "Looking steadfastly" at his audience, he began by reminding them of his faithfulness as a Jew. He had ever been a model citizen, never lawless. He addressed the Sanhedrin as "Brethren," thus putting himself on JESUS RECEIVING THE SWORD an equality with them; respecting both religious zeal and general learning. Indeed, it is, generally supposed that at the time of the stolling of St. Stephen, Saul of Tarsus—afterwards St. Paul—was a member of the Sahedrin. His address was soon interrupted by the high priest, who commanded those standing near the Apostle to smite him on the mouth—a special mark of indignity and a protest against the words uttered. It is not unfair to assume that the high priest felt his own course in life especially condemned by St. Paul's words; for, as the Master declared, "the darkness hateth the light." Suddenly checked in his speech, the Apostle shouted, "God shall smite thee, thou whited wall!" The prophecy came true. Within two years the high priest was deposed. Within six years he met a horrible death, his own son being associated with his assassins, who drew him from his hiding place in a sewer and slew him... The term "whited wall" was applied to ordinary graves, which were covered with a stone bearing the inscription. These were frequently whitewashed, so as to be easily discernible, lest any traveler should tread upon them and be defiled. (Numbers 10:11-16). The glistening white stone was beautiful, but beneath it was corruption. The strength of the symbol as representing hypocrisy is manifest. Some of the bystanders asked the Apostle, "Resilient thou God's high priest?" St. Paul rejoined, "I wist not, brethrch," that he was the high priest; for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people." (Exodus 22:28.) The Apostle never fully recovered his eyesight after having been struck blind on the way to Damascus. (Acts 9:8, 0; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.) It is possible, therefore, that he did not discern the high priest, or else did not know that the indignity was suggested by Ananias. A Conspiracy Exposed and Folled. St. Paul perceived that the prejudice against him was such that no speech of his could affect his hearers; for they were dominated by the high priest, whose lack of justice had found so early a manifestation. Like an able general, therefore, he made a flank movement and captured the sympathies of fully one half of his auditors, at the same time demonstrating that the doctrine which he preached was the logical outcome of the faith of the Pharisees. This he did by shouting that he was being persecuted because of his belief in the resurrection. The effect of his shout was instantaneous. The Pharisees took his part as one who in some respects believed as they did, although they could not endorse all of his teachings. As between the indelief Sadducees and an out-of-the-way Pharisee, they promptly espoused the cause of the latter. A tumult ensued, some seeking to take the Apostle's life, and others endearing to protect him. Again they did, though they could not endorse all of his teachings. As between the infidel Sadduces and an out-of-the-way Pharisee, they promptly espoused the cause of the latter. A tumult ensued, some seeking to take the Apostle's life, and others endeavoring to protect him. Again St. Paul back to the castle. "What Has Thou to Tell Me?" Caesar's soldiers intervened, and took St. Paul back to the castle. Meanwhile, Colonel Lysias was evidently learning that his calm, self-possessed prisoner was no common man. This change of attitude toward St. Paul was manifested in his kindly treatment of the Apostle's nephew, who had brought word to his uncle that a band of forty men were plotting to kill him. When the commandant heard the lad's story, he dismissed the boy, telling him to keep the matter quiet. That night he sent the Apostle to the Roman governor at Caesarea, where St. Paul would have fresh opportunity for representing his Master. FALLS CHURCH, VA., NOTES. Mrs. Hughey Smith is visiting her husband who is now employed in New York city. Mr. James Minor and Mr. Robert Ashton are the house guests of the new minister of Galloway M. E. Church, Rev. Julius Johnson. Rev. Johnson's mother and father were with him also several days during B. M. C. week. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet C. Wilkinson have returned to Western View farm until school opens. Mr. Cato W. Adams is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Henderson. Mrs. Elizabeth Collins; Mrs. Sabbs and daughter, and Mrs. James H. Merriweather were the Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Henderson. Mrs. Catherine Roy of Valley Forge, Pa., was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Comston of Western View farm. The threshing machine came to Western View farm on Monday. The wheat was claimed to be the best threshed in this vicinity by the operators of the machine, the yield being a fine one. This farm is owned by Messrs. Compton, Wilkins and Henderson. Mrs. Maggie Brown was elected chairman of the Emergency Fund for Odd Fellows fighting Jim crowism in the 18th B. M. C., for the state of Virginia. The Mothers' Progressive Council of the Second Baptist Church, Mrs. Susie Campbell, president, Mrs. Martha Wade, secretary, began their entertainment, "10 Nights Feast in the Wilderness," on Wednesday evening, September 20th, with an automobile joy ride, followed by a "stroll through the wilderness." Mrs. Lena V. Dixon, under the skillful care of her physician, Dr. Grey was able to attend the 18th B. M. C., witnessing the grand street parade and competitive drill. She was the guest while in Washington city of Mrs. Estella Estelle, and was accompanied by Mrs. R. W. Stribbling. Mrs. Fannie Thomas enjoyed a delightful trip Saturday last down the Potomac on the B. M. C. excursion. Miss Ruth Lucas of Washington, D. C., is the house guest of Mrs. Fannie Thomas and Miss Lamond. Mr. Fendrick, a white gentleman of Falls Church, and eminent patent attorney, delivered a very instructive address before the Epworth League of Galloway M. E. Church Sunday evening, September 17. Mr. Walter Johnson, Miss Braughaneta Conley and Mrs. Marlon Ricks were the guests of Mrs. Julia Taylor during B. M. C. week. Mrs. Georgia A. Taylor is now confined to her room and bed in a severe sick attack. We trust she will soon recover. Mrs. Ida Tinner has gone to her old home in southern Virginia, to bury her mother there. Mrs. Mary Smith has returned to her home in Delepaines, Va. Mr. Chester Tinner and his brother, Master, Olle Tinner, returned from their summer trip in the Adrldackons on Tuesday morning, September 19. They report a splendid summering in the New York mountains. Mr. Clayton Robinson has put in a nice upright piano in his home. He expects soon to "tune up" and there will be "music in the air." Mrs. E. A. Carver recently met with a serious shake up in an accidental car collision on the Falls Church line and seems to have suffered much from it. On this account progress in her industrial school plans which she had so favorably begun in her recent annual meeting has been very greatly hindered, she reports. Mrs. Susle Allen, who had such a prolonged attack of nervous troubles during the past year, is now getting on nicely in her home, almost completely rested in health. NEWS NOTES HERE AND THERE. Sunday services September 24, at St. John's Baptist Church began late in the afternoon but were full of religious zeal. Rev. J. D. Pair, the pastor, was assisted by a number of his ministerial brethren, among whom may be mentioned Revs. Dr. Jas. E. Green, Joseph Matthews and Ammon H. Holmes, Rev. Holmes preaching the communion sermon. There was a fine congregation out and the day's collection was $19.40. Dr. Pair is preparing to enter into anniversary services of his church and his pastorate here. Mr. Joseph Wormley, who has been sick for the past two weeks, is now greatly improved. We enjoyed a very pleasant chat while riding on the Falls Church line from Twelfth Street Station to Arlington with our distinguished friend of the Recorder of Deeds office, Mr. N. N. Thomas, of Radio, Va. An excellent gentleman and a Bee reader. Mr. Thomas is at the head of a successful religious institution, the Arlington Baptist Sunday School Union, comprising the Sunday Schools of St. John's, Mt. Zion and Mt. Olive Baptist churches of Arlington, Va., together with First Baptist at Rosslyn, and Mt. Salvation Baptist at Hall's Hill, Va. The District of Columbia Branch of the Women's National Interdenominational Evangelistic and Missionary Conference held a day's meeting of two sessions Thursday, September 21st, at the Bethlehem Baptist Church, Anacostia, D.C. pastored by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Matthews. The noted young woman evangelist, Rev. Mrs. Abigail B. Reed, is president and presided during the sessions, with Mrs. Sarah F. Lewis, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Jessie Bolden, recording secretary; and Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, treasurer. Among those who read papers and led different departments of work in the weeding were Mrs. Rev. Mattle Mason Frye, Miss Dellie Harris, Mrs. Marie Garfield, Mrs. Sarah F. Lewis, Mrs. Mary Frances Carroll and Mrs. Bettle Hawkins of Vermont Avenue Baptist Church. Excellent music was rendered by the Junior choir of the church, Mrs. and Miss Wright and Miss Evelyn Haley who did the work of chorister so well. 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Phone Main 4094. ```markdown ``` Chapel Services FINE HOME TO SON W. Averill Harriman Receives From Mother Ideal Estate. Arden House, Built on a Mountain Summit and Overlooking Surrounding Landscape For Many Miles, Represented E. H. Harriman's Idea of What Country Home Should Be. New York.—In consideration of "love and affection" Mrs. E. H. Harriman has transferred to her son, William Averill Harriman, the Harriman home, Arden House, overlooking the Rampo valley, just back of Arden, which was planned by the financier at the time of his death. William Averill Harriman, or W. Averill Harriman, as he is often known, is the eldest son of the late E. H. Harriman. He was graduated from M. H. MISS HARRIMAN AND HER SON. Yale in 1913 and married Miss Kitty Lanier Lawrence of Lenox, Mass. Sept. 21, 1915. Mr. Harriman is twenty-four years old. Since his marriage he and his wife have occupied a wing in Arden House which was added for their occupancy. Arden House, which is built on a mountain summit, and overlooks the surrounding country for a great many miles on the western threshold of the Hudson highlands, is said to have represented E. H. Harriman's ideal of what a country/home should be. Mr. Harriman himself took an active interest in the planning of the house and of the 2,500 acres of park which surround it. At the time of his death it was uncompleted, but all final work was done according to the plans which he had made. The total cost of the house and the grounds is estimated to have been more than $5,000,000. MAY GET CARNEGIE MEDAL Modest Montclair Youth Departed After Saving Girl Bather. Montclair, N. J.-Vernon Peterson, who saved a young woman from drowning at Water Witch, has been recommended for a Carnegie hero medal. Peterson was about to leave the water when he heard cries for help and saw a girl struggling. He swam out to her and with the aid of a life guard succeeded in bringing her in. The girl, Miss Josephine Smith of Bay Head, Long Island, was unconscious when the shore was reached, but was resuscitated. Peterson, who is employed in the Edison works at West Orange, departed after the rescue, but his name was obtained by witnesses, who submitted it to the Carnegie Institute. Pigeons War Messengers. Washington—The god of war has taken even the dove of peace and harnessed it to do his blinding. Perhaps not exactly the dove, but its next kizn, the pigeon. Homing pigeons, for use in campaign work, have been adopted by the armies in the European conflict and have now become a part of Uncle Sam's military establishment. The birds are now being used on the southern frontier, and army officers along the Rio Grande say these kings fellows of the bird of peace will soon be doing yeoman service. Seeks Shaving Soap; Finda Brother. St. Paul, Minn.—Charles McKee of Bay, N. D., was stopping in a hotel in this city. Wishing to shave, but having no soap, he went into the next room to try to borrow a shaving stick. The occupant of the room proved to be his brother, from whom he had not heard in thirteen years. KING GEORGE'S BADGES FOR INVALID SOLDIERS Medals Also. Will Be Awarded Queen's Nursing Service. London.—It is officially announced, says the London Times, that on the recommendation of the army council the king has approved the issue of a silver badge to officers and men of the British, Indian and overseas forces who have served at home or abroad since Aug. 4, 1914, and who on account of age or physical infirmity arising from wounds or sickness caused by military service have, in the case of officers, retired or relinquished their commissions or, in the case of privates, been discharged from the army. The badge will also be awarded to members of Queen Alexandra's imperial military nursing service, regular, reserve and territorial force, Queen Alexandra's nursing service for India and members of voluntary aid detachments who have quitted the service under above conditions; also to civil practitioners and to other civilians who, having occupied positions normally held by officers or other ranks of the royal army medical corps under a fixed agreement for a period of service, have been forced to resign by physical incapacity caused by military service. The badge is in the form of a circle, an inch and a quarter in diameter. The circle bears the words "For King and Empire—Services Rendered," and circumscribes the imperial corps surmounted by a crown. It will be worn on the right breast or on the right lapel of the jacket with plain clothes only. London.—Some day the stretcher bearers who are working steadily throughout the big attack ought to have a monument all to themselves. They have already earned it by their magnificent courage under terrific fire. One officer of a Manchester "Pals" regiment which fought at Mametz and elsewhere is now in a London hospital, his life saved by the courage of the men who dashed through a curtain of fire to his rescue when he fell helplessly wounded. He says that all the time the stretcher bearers were doing things which deserved the distinguished conduct medal, and he told of at least one man who he thinks has won it. This is a man so deaf that he was unfit for work in the trenches. He was a fearful sort, and the men liked the queer things that happened when he failed to hear an order. Every one but the deaf man stood to. He took no notice. During the big battle he was ordered to the clearing station just behind the lines, but he spent the whole day under the murderous fire of the machine guns and the artillery between the first line trenches and a shorter trench far advanced in the most exposed part of the ground, plicking up the wounded, twisting them on to his broad back and staggering back with them under fire until he reached a place of comparative safety. Then he went back into the thick of it again. He was the one man in that tolling, devoted company who did not hear the awful clamor of the shells, but calmly faced a silent death. The "Pals" whom he has so often amused are now hoping that he will get the medal he deserves. CRUISER TO CARRY RELIEF Des Moines Also Will Take on American Refugees at Jaffa. New York.—Fellix M. Warburg, chairman of the joint distribution committee for Jewish war relief, announced that the United States cruiser Des Moines would leave soon for Alexandria and proceed to Jaffa to transport the medical supplies sent by the committee for the hospitals in Palestine. Through the courtesy of the secretary of the navy, permission has been granted for the cruiser to take aboard at Jaffa the wives and children of American citizens who desire to leave the country and come to the United States. The passage from Jaffa to Alpxandria occupies about thirty-six hours. LUCKY COIN TO DAUGHTER. Governor Pennypacker Carried It. In Pocket For Fifty-five Years. Norristown, Pa.—The will of former Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker, just admitted to probate, distributes an estate estimated at $20,000 to $50,000 among his widow and children. One of the odd features of the will is the clause which leaves to his daughter, Josephine W. Pennypacker, "the silver dollar given me by my grandmother, which has been in my pocket wherever I have been and wherever I have gone during the last fifty years." This coln, says the testator, "is the one concrete thing most closely associated with me personally." Oldest Active Minister Pasadena, Cal.-Rev. David Jordan Higgins, former Geneva M. E. church pastor, was ninety-nine on Sept. 17. He is believed to be the oldest minister in the United States who is still active as a preacher and a writer. PRINCESS TO WED PRINCESS TO WED Ceremony Is Expected to Unite Japan and Korea. Prince Yi, Prospective Bridegroom, Is Twenty Years Old and Princess Fifteen-Young Prince is a Student In Military Academy, From Which Hell Be Graduated Next-Year. Tokyo. The secret already suspected of the visit of Count Terauchi, governor general of Korea, to Japan is now fully revealed in the announcement of the betrothal of Prince Yi, oldest son of the former emperor of Korea, to a lady of the Japanese blood imperial, the Princess Masako Nushimoto, first daughter of Major General Prince and Princess Nashimoto, says the East and West News agency. The prince is high in Japanese army circles. The idea of the union and the choice of the lady are highly approved in Japan. Prince Yi is twenty years old, and the princess is fifteen, and both are receiving their education, so the marriage will not take place for a few years. All the necessary arrangements have been considered except the formal sanction of the emperor and the formal approval of Prince Yi, father of Prince Yi, and Prince Yi, his brother—both stated, to be matters of form. since Count Terauchi obtained the consent of the Korean princes before he left Seoul. Princess Masako Nashlimoto was born in November, 1901, and is now in the third year class in the Peeress school. She will complete her course in the middle grade in 1918. She is one of the best students in her class. The young Prince Yi is a student in the Military academy, from which he will be graduated next year. Since he was brought to Japan by the late Prince Ito several years ago he has lived entirely according to Japanese custom. The idea of such a union originated with the late Prince Ito. No provision for a marriage of this sort is made in the constitution for the imperial family of Japan. As a result a revision in the constitution will be necessary. MOTORMAN FOR HIS HEALTH. Acident Discovers Son of Well to Do Parents on Sand Car. New York. - How Frederick M. Hull, Jr., the son of well to do parents, became a motorman to regain his health became known after a collision between a trolley and a sand car of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company. Hull, who is twenty-four years old, was in charge of the sand car. As he was attempting to make a switch a passenger car in charge of John Doherty coming in the opposite direction collided with it. Doherty was taken to the Kings County hospital suffering from cuts and bruises. It was learned after the accident that Hull was the son of Mrs. Irving T. Hryds, who married a second time. In his earlier years he was a popular athlete in Erasmus Hall high school. On June 10, 1915, he disappeared from his home and was absent six days. When he returned he was found to be suffering from a nervous breakdown. His physician said he was suffering from amnesia and recommended outdoor employment. Four months ago he took the job as motorman. GUM RACK FOR SCHOOLS. Thinks Children Should Have It on Playgrounds. Madison, Wis.-The State Educational Bulletin, issued recently, comments favorably on a suggestion of President J. W. Crabtree of the River Falls Normal school that there should be gum racks in schools. "Pupils have a right to chew gum," said President Crabtree. "Teachers do it, but they know when and how. Why not teach these conventionalities to the pupils? "Permit the pupils to chew gum on the playground and on the way to and from school. But what will the poor child do with his gum while in the recitation or assembly room? A gum rack at the entrance of the room containing a number and peg for each pupil solves the problem." This Is Some Family Beren, Ky.—Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Davidson of this city have eleven children, 100 grandchildren and thirty-two great-grandchildren. Their children, in the order of their ages, with their offspring, are as follows: Mrs. Hensley, fifteen children and twelve grandchildren; Mrs. Barrett, ten children and ten grandchildren; Mrs. Baker, eight children and three grandchildren; Daniel, Davidson, twelve children and six grandchildren; John Davidson, eight children; Mrs. Robbins, eight children; Samuel, Davidson, eight children; Mrs. Spurlock, eight children and one grandchild; Mrs. Robbins, five children; Mrs. Gilbert, five children; Caleb Davidson, three children. Didn't Believe In Banks. St. Louis.-Stories of gold pieces on a tray stacked six inches high, large sums buried in out of way corners of a Gasconade county (Mo.) farm and of bills of large denominations stuck between the leaves of a family Bible form the basis of a suit brought in probate court by the heirs of George V. Miller, a wealthy farmer, who didn't believe in banks. SNAKE CHARMERS HAVE VARIETY OF REPTILES Kansas Boys Have Produced New Sensation In Vicinity of. Home. Salina, Kan.-Two small boys, Willie and Robert Shorl, the elder of whom is but fourteen, have produced a new sensation in the vicinity of their home at Five Mile, where they have a big cage full of writing, twisting snakes of many varieties. They play with these reptiles without the least sign of fear, going through with all the stunts of professional snake charmers. The snakes coll themselves about the boys' necks and bodies. The lads look in the eyes of their pets steadily as they play with them, and they handle them with the skill of $s$ professional. The collection consists of black snakes, blue racers, chicken snakes and three uny looking "rattlers." On Saturday they usually go down on Snake Branch and hunt for more reptiles. However, these new reptiles are not placed with their "pets," but are kept in a separate cage and are usually shipped to owners of small shows and museums, from whom they get from $3 to $5 for each snake. Neither of the boys has ever been bitten. The older boy gave a lecture on snakes, before the pupils of the Shoal Creek school. He astonished teacher and pupils alike by his classification of reptiles, giving their Latin names and discussing the harmless or dangerous varieties, taking each from a box as he explained its varied habits. ASKS THAT ALL HOLIDAYS BE CELEBRATED SATURDAY ASKS THAT ALL HOLIDAYS BE CELEBRATED SATURDAY Montclair Banker Inaugurates National Movement For Dates at Week End. Montclair, N. J. - A holiday that would be celebrated over the entire North American continent north of the Rio Grande is one of the possibilities of the Saturday full holiday national movement that has been started here by Alfred N. Chandler, a banker, at 64 Gates avenue. The movement is to be of wide scope, and headquarters, in charge of Mr. Chandler, are to be opened in Newark. The object of the movement is to have the present "fixed date" holidays, except Christmas and New Year's days, shifted to specified Saturdays nearest the dates of their present observance, and as an equivalent offset in annual holiday hours, thus gained, the adoption of eight Saturday full holidays in the summer time, including Independence and Labor days. Whether Washington was born on the twenty-second calendar day of February or on the third Saturday of February; whether Lincoln was born on the twelfth calendar day of February or on the second Saturday of February; whether the Declaration of Independence was adopted on the fourth calendar day of July or on the first Saturday of July; whether Columbus discovered the western hemisphere on the twelfth calendar day of October or on the second Saturday of October—none of these precise dates of the calendar is of paramount importance when compared with the spirit of the event commemorated in the minds of those who are behind the Saturday full holiday national movement. "The business and professional man in these days begins the week's work on Monday mornings keyed up in spirit for five or five and a half days of continued and uninterrupted effort," said Mr. Chandler in speaking of the movement. "but on the average in every sixth week there comes with a hang a legal holiday in the middle of the week. At such times it becomes difficult to throw off the pressure, to relax, to get the holiday spirit." DRILLED, MERCURY AT 130. Japanese Troops Wore Anything They Pleased in Formosa. Tokyo.—American militiamen drilling on the Mexican border in ferrite heat may cool off when they hear that 2,000 Japanese soldiers marched and maneuvered twelve days in Formosa with the mercury as high as 130 degrees F. And only three cases of sunstroke were reported in the entire period. The first nine days were spent in constant marching, the troops covering 100 miles. Because of the heat the soldiers were permitted to wear any clothing they pleased. Some wore helmets, some straw hats, some knitted underskirts or a thin kimono. Park Avenue Back Chester. Pa.—"See a pin and pick it up all that day you'll have good luck," murmured Thomas Delaney as he stopped to pick up a pin at the foot of a scaffold. Then Joseph Gest, aged sixteen, came tumbling from the top of the scaffold and alighted on the former's back. Gest's tumble was over forty feet, and, while he was severely injured, he will recover, physicians say. Delaney was only slightly jarred and continued at work. Undutiful Sixty-year-old Son. Canden. N. J. - William Brun, an undutiful son of some sixty summers, was sentenced to twenty days in the county jail by City Magistrate Stackhouse here for disorderly conduct. William had been intoxicated and had talked back when his ninety-year-old father 'read him an anti-alcohol lecture and then had resisted punishment. FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKES HASH KINNY HAIR SOLDER, MORE PLIABLE EASER TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT PRICE 25¢ AND 50¢ A BOTTLE FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION MAKES THE SHIN LOOK WHITER AS SOON AS IT IS PUT ON. EXCELLENT FOR PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND LOCAL SKIN DISEASES PRICE 25¢ A BOTTLE FORD'S HAIR STRAIGHTENER NO.022 STRAIGHTENTS THE HAIR BY ROLLING IT IN TWEEF FOR BRASS ROLLS, BEST AND QUICKEST THING WE KNOW OF TO STRAIGHTEN HAIR PRICE. $1.50 FORD'S PATENT TWO PIECE SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO.023. YOU HEAT THE ROD, NOT THE COMB THUS SAVING BURNING AND SOLING THE COMB RETAINS HEAT LONGER. PRICE $1.50 PATENT SECTIONAL TOOTH COMB PATENTED LOCKING DEVICE FOR HOLDING TEETH TIGHT NO.023% TEETH IN THE COMB ARE MADE OF SEPARATE PIECES OF BRASS, MOUNTED ON A SOUR STEEL ROD AND HELD BY A PATENT FERRULE. SHOULD THE TEETH BEONE LOose, TURN THE FERRULE BY TWISTING THE HANDLE AND THIS WILL PRESS THE SLEEVE UP TIGHTLY AGAINST THE TEETH AND MOLD THEM FIRMLY. PRICE $1.25 FORD'S SPIRAL HANDLE HAIR STRAIGHTENING AND SOLING PLATED, LARGE AND VERY STRONG CANNOT BURN THE MIDLE OF SPECIAL LOCKING DEVICE HOLDS THE HANDLE WITHOUT SOLDERING. PRICE $1.00 FORD'S LARGE BRASS SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO.026 WOODEN HANDLE LARGE AND VERY STRONG, MAKING A GOOD SERVICEABLE COMB FOR KINNY AND JOYFUL HICKES PLATED. PRICE $1.00 FORD'S MEDIUM SIZED BRASS SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO.026 A GOOD NO. SERVICEABLE COMB FOR THE MONET. PRICE $50 FORD'S HAIR PRESSER NO.028 NICKEL PLATED, STEEL FRAME, SOLID BRASS KNOWS, PRY SERVICEABLE PRICE $50 ALL OUR GOODS WAPRAWN AS DEScribed OR MONEY REFURNISHED FOR SALE BY YOUR DEaler OR Direct FROM US UPON RECEIPT OF PRICE. IN WRITING PLACE, SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE OR FIXTURE HAMMER OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 46 W.KINZIE ST. CHICAGO, IL PEOPLE'S DRUG STORES. M. C. GIBBS, PROP. NO. ONE, 7TH AND K STREETS N. W. NO. TWO, S. W. COR. 7TH AND E STREETS N. W. NO. THREE, 2002 14TH STREET N. W. NO. FOUR, 7TH AND M STREETS N. W. 18 MAGO SHAMPOO DRIVER MGR BETWICKNER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. GO POSTAGE PAID — BODY STORE BY POST OFFICE HONEY ORDER Address all letters to Mack Shampoo Drier Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LABYS CROWNING GLORY. And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the curled hand of hair. It will also estimate its growth. The Aluminium Gum can not feature the hair, because it is not heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is located on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hayer's Hair Ponde. Bent on the market. Price per box, $50. Alcohol Heater, price $50. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA QUINADE GROWS HAIR REMOVES DANDRUFF SEND FOR SAMPLE QUINASOAP THE IDEAL SHAMPOO SOAP THOROUGHLY CLEANSSES THE SCALP QUINACOMB HAIR, STRAIGHTENER SHAMPOO DRYER QUINADE 25¢ QUINADE 30¢ QUINADE 25¢ AT ALL DRUGISTS SEEBY DRUG COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. Insure Your Teeth At all good stores 25¢ Better than the dentifrice you are using now. USE VIVAUDOU'S Peroxide Tooth Paste For a generous trial tube of this exceptional tooth paste, send 8¢ in stamps and your dealer's name to Vivaudou, Dept. 4, Times Building, New York, N. Y. AT ALL GOOD DEALERS 50% UP STYLE 4523 Beautiful Bust and Shoulders are possible if you will wear a scientifically constructed Bien Jolie Brassiere. The dragging weight of an unconfined bust so stretches the supporting muscles that the contour of the figure is spoiled. put the bust back where it belongs, prevent the full bust from having the appearance of fabrics that are too tight, and confine the flesh of the shoulder giving a graceful line to the entire upper body. They are the daintest and most serviceable garments, imagining a man's back. Back, Hook Front, Surpice, Bandean, etc. Boned with "Walohn," the rustiest boning—permitting washing without removal, have your dealer shave your hair, have it glued to his shoulder will gladly send him, prepares, samples to show you. Christian Xander's Largest and Most Select Stock in the Country 909 7th St. N. W. Phone, Main 274 NO BRANCH HOUSES Prompt Auto Deliveries to All Sections FOR RENT By Thomas Walker, Attorney. 1613 Church St. N. W., 8 rooms and bath, brick $22.50 1338 4th St., 8 rooms, brick $18.50 418 Washington St. N. W., 5 rooms, brick $12.50 1317 Greens Court N. W., 4 rooms, brick 8.50 422 V St. N. W., 6 rooms $15.00 5 Fields St., Anacostia, D. C., 2 rooms 5.00 Stanton Road, Anacostia, D. C., 7 rooms $8.50 Cottage Row, Deanwood, D. C. 4 rooms $7.50 Jefferson St., Lincoln, D. C., 2 rooms and summer kitchen $5.00 THOMAS WALKER, For Rent.—A large second story back room, suitable for two gentlemen, or a couple, 1541 Tea St. N. W. S-30-1-t DR. THEO. PARKER, OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND OPTOMETRIST, 1907 1-2 9th St., N. W., between Tea and U streets, Washington, D. C., treats successfully all cases of long standing and chronic ailments, and cases of deformities. If medicines have not helped you try osteopathic treatment; it has never failed to help the worst case. If your eyes trouble you, see Dr. Parker. He has 9 years' experience along these lines and uses the most modern optical instruments in examining the eyes and, corrects defective vision with the necessary ophthalmic glasses. Nurses 8:30 a.m to 12:30 a.m. 1:30 Hours: 8:30 a. m. to 12 m. ; 1:00 to 4:30 p. m.; 6 to 8 p. m. Sundays, by appointment. JUSTH'S OLD STAND. Telling friends of the good value of the stock we have is one way that makes this business more prosperous. Men know that a suit has a greater value when we mark it 5; it may be slightly used but see what you save. Pays to look 'em over. JUSTH'S OLD STAND, 619 D. Edna T. Gordon Piano Instruction Voice Culture and Coaching Sight Singing, Ear Training, Harmony, Instruction in Aesthetic Dancing. Opens Sept. 18th, 1916 Studio:1329 WallachPl.N.W. SITUATIONS WANTED—FEMALE. Teachers College and College Arts and Sciences, Domestic Science and Art. cy, 1011 New York Ave., Washington, D.C. Teaching—Three Howard graduates, 1916. Biological science and languages preferred. Address: Standard Teachers' Agen- H. Edgar Lewis PURE DRUGS 63rd & Eastern Ave.,N.E. Chesapeake Station DRUGS, SODA WATER, CIGARS Phone Lincoln 3136 MRS. N. E. BROOKS Begs to Announce the Opening of the Brooks School of Beauty Culture and Beauty Shop. Founded and conducted upon ethical, practical and common sense instruction in all the requisite branches, employing the latest methods of value. Hair cultivating also taught. Students may enter at any time, beginning September 18. For full or special courses. Diplomas given students completing full course. For full particulars, phone or call. Ladles, and children only treated. Expert operators furnished for residential work. MRS. N. ESTELLE BROOKS, President, 1800 Fourth St. N. W. LEO S. OSMAN, Manufacturer of Tu-ra-he Indian Wigwam Brand Herb Remedies, Toilet Preparations, Electrical Appliances, Etc.—Dealer in Rare Roots, Herbs, Plants, Furniture and Blossoms. Barks and Blessings YOU ARE INVITED TO CALL WE HAVE SOME VERY HELPFUL GOQDS FOR YOU. WE SELL THEM AT VERY LOW PRICE, THE VISIT WILL BENEFIT YOU. 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. Lozenges for dry husky throat, 5c and 10c. Bathing Mixture, 10c. Herb Mixture to make a laxative and Blood Purifying drink or tea, 10c and 25c. Healing syrup for coughs, colds and sore throat or bronchial troubles 10c and 25c. Healing and vitalizing oil for all kinds of pains and aches, soreness and stiffness as well as for weakened nature, 10c and 25 c. er, 10c and 15c. Healing ointment for sores, cuts swellings, piles, and many other uses, 10c. Aromatic Inhaler for headaches, catarrh, etc., 10c. Foothelp powder for sweaty troubled feet, 10c. Talcum powder, 5c, 10c. 15c and 25c. Light Brown Beauty Powder, 10c. Pink, 10c, 15c and 25c. Hair pomade grower dresser, 10c. Vegetable face cream, a harmless whitener, 10c. Tooth powder, 10c. Shaving powder, 10c. Perfume, 25c. Shampoo powder 10c. Odorcut, 10c. Smoking Herbs and Cigarettes, 5c. Soap 5c and 10c. Silver polish, 10c. Jeff Walking on rod. 10c. Indian dolls, 15c and 25c. Indian and canoe, 25c. Zulu Kid, 5c. Folding scissors, 10c. Six in one pocket secretary, 10c. Coin vanisher, 10c. Moon and Star puzzle, 10c. Ball vanishing vase, 10c. Wooden sand mill, 10c. Combination measure, dipper, funnel and strainer, 10c. Kazoo great musical instrument, 10c. Wild Cherry Candy, horehound, sassafras and mixed gem candy, 5c a bag. We also have a large variety of healing herbs and roots; be sure to come and see us you will be benefited greatly by the visit. the visit. INDIAN WIGWAM HERB REM- WEST ARJISHMENT. SPECIAL NOTICES. Information is requested for the whereabouts of Judia, Maria, Eliza and Mary Washington, daughters of Charles Washington, and sisters, Nancy and Adeline Washington, who last resided in Cobneck, Md. Information leading to the whereabouts of the foregoing persons will be greatly appreciated by ANNA C. MARSHALL, 1313 Q St. N. W. HOTEL NEWS R. DoReef Miller Mr. E. Tolliver, who was accidently hurt while on duty at the New Ebbitt, is improving at his residence, 1517 Twelfth street northwest. He is one of the oldest and most trustworthy employees of the hotel and his presence has been greatly missed during his absence. Manager Ferencamp of the Casino show to his waiters his appreciation for their services during the past summer, gave them a big farewell dinner and acted as toastmaster. Mr. C. Washington deserves great credit for the high-class service rendered by his men; he is classed among the leading head waiters in this section. Mr. Joseph Burke, booking agent for Chesapeake Beach, has returned to the city after having a very successful season. cuslal season Ferderman De Johnson, printer at Peter Grogan & Sons Co. 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N.W. Every Article in Our Store Is Plainly Price-Marked With Figures You Can Read MIRRORED BED The regular selling price of this complete Bedroom Suite, including the Bed, Dresser, Chiffonier and Dressing Table, has been $125, which you will readily agree is a very conservative estimate of its worth. The design is a pattern of the William and Mary period, in American walnut. The illustration shown is an exact reproduction drawn with the utmost care from a factory blue print by skilled artists. You can see exactly how this suite will appear in your bedroom. storery frames heavy, closely Three-piece Parlor Suite, with dark mahogany frames, heavy, closely woven cane panels in backs and sides, seats upholstered in a beautiful pattern of tapestry; all extra large pieces. Reduced from $110.00 to $85.00 A very rich-looking, overstuffed Parlor Suite of three pieces. The handsome tapestry with which it is upholstered is of fine quality, attractive in pattern and coloring. Reduced from $65.00 to $42.50 PLANKETS Women will recognize the extra quality in the grades we offer at these reduced prices. Choice of white or gray. $1.50 Grades Reduced to.....95c $3.00 Grades Reduced to.....$2.25 $4.50 Wool Nap Reduced to.....$3.00 Small Weekly or Monthly Payments Peter G 817-819 Every Article in Our Story The regular selling price of this complete and Dressing Table, has been $125, which you will The design is a pattern of the William and M is an exact reproduction drawn with the utmost can see exactly how this suite will appear in y Specially Reduced ```markdown ``` Dresser, $45.00 Formerly Priced $55.00 A suite of three large pieces of very rich hogany; extra large mirrors of heavy French tern of tapestry; all extra large pieces. Three-piece Parlor Suite, with dark mahog woven cane panels in backs and sides, seats up tern of tapestry; all extra large pieces. Reduced from $110.00 A very rich-looking, overstuffed Parlor S handsome tapestry with which it is upholstered in pattern and coloring. Reduced from $65.00 Women will recognize the extra quality grades we offer at these reduced prices. C white or gray. $1.50 Grades Reduced to..... $3.00 Grades Reduced to..... $4.50 Wool Nap Reduced to.... Hotel Matthewson at Narrigansett Pier, R. I., has returned to his duties at Johnson & Scott, printers of this city. Mr. Johnson is one of the most progressive young hotel printers on the coast. A mass meeting was held at True Reformers', Hall, main auditorium, CH Handsome Dining Room Suite of ten pieces—Buffet, China Case, Serving Table, Extension Table, five Sides and one Arm Chair; selected quartered oak; a pattern of the Jacobean period; chairs have, genuine leather slip seats; all drawers have 8-ply genuine mahogany bottoms, and the construction throughout is correspondingly fine. Reduced from $250.00 to $200.00 Our Fine All-Felt Mattress of the Regular $15.00 Quality..... $10.00 ALL WORK CAREFULLY LAUNDERED BY HAND FAMILY WASHING AT SPECIAL RATES LACE CURTAINS BLANKETS OFFICE, 1729 7TH ST. N. W. PHONE LINCOLN 2400 ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Toilet Table, $32.50 Formerly Priced $42.50 ial pattern in genuine solid ma- Chiffonier, $42.50 Formerly Priced $52.50 Handsome Dining Room Suite Serving Table, Extension Table, by quartered oak; a pattern of the Ja- leather slip seats; all drawers have the construction throughout is corre Reduced from $2 Our Fine All-Felt Mattress of the Regular $15.00 Qu ALBIMINUM 4-quart Saucepan 89c ```markdown ``` Wool-fiber Mats, in a variety of pretty patt toms; size. 13×8.16 inches. 18c Berlin Saucepan, of fine aluminium, high polish, with aluminium cover and retinned handle. Fiber Ca 45c Sunlight ALL WORK CAREFULLY FAMILY WASHING LACE CURTAINS OFFICE, 1729 7TH ST. N. W last Sunday afternoon by the Colored Waiters' Union of Washington. A very interesting program was arranged and several inspiring addresses were by prominent speakers. Mr. R. P. Robb has removed to his residence at 635 Tea street northwest, opposite Howard Theater. Wood oak; a very attractive Buffet, in golden oak; straight-line colonial pattern, with hand-rubbed piano polish; has large, deep drawers and spacious linen compartments; the mirror is of heavy Beveled French plate. A good looking, serviceable Dining Table of colonial design. It is of polished golden oak, with heavy pedestal, solid legs and extends to 6 feet in length. $7.85 Durable Cocoa Door Mats, of convenient size; regular $1.00 valuea. 55c Suite of ten pieces—Buffet, China Case, one, five SMe and one Arm Chair; selected the Jacobean period; chairs have, genuine have 3-ply genuine mahogany bottoms, and correspondingly fine. $250.00 to $200.00 Mattress Quality..... $10.00 Dover Sad Irons Three 4½-pound irons, handle and asbestos stand to set nickel- plated hood, polished ironing sur- face, rounded edges, always. cool handle. Full Set, 75c Length, 12 inches; depth, 4% inches; made of heavy fiber; keratol bound, brassed catches, metal handle; very strong. Light Laundry FULLY LAUNDERED BY HAND THING AT SPECIAL RATES BLANKETS N. W. PHONE LINCOLN 240