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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper-That's THE BEE VOL. XXXVII, NO. 20 WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, OCT 14, 1916 A Colored Child Not Admitted on Account of Color—A Unique Case That Will Startle the West Virginia Courts. New Cumberland, West Va. Oct. 10, 1916. "The Clerk of the District Circuit Court for Hancock County, West Virginia, will issue process in the above entitled cause returnable to October rules, 1916." The words quoted are from the precipe which set in motion the wheels of civil justice in a case which besides being unique in the annals of English and American jurisprudence promises to become one of far reaching importance to the colored people of the United States. The case is the suit of a colored boy in Grant District, Hancock County, this State, by name, Roy Steele, against the Board of Education of Hancock County, R. B. Brown, Austin H. Brown, Carlyle Akin, F. B. Lawrence and Lawrence Baxter. The action is for trespass on the case for violating the constitutional rights of the plaintiff by depriving him of a free school education, and the plaintiff claims damages at $10,000.00. Joshua Steele, who appears in the suit as next friend of the plaintiff is an industrious citizen and taxpayer in Hancock County who by dint of thrift and hard work has been able to acquire a considerable amount of this world's goods, altho handicapped by the care and expense of bringing up a large family. Mr. Steele, together with his older sons who are profitably employed in nearby manufacturing plants, announces that he will contest his son's suit to the bitter end, stopping not short of the United States Supreme Court if necessary. He says he is advised that the power does not reside in any authority in this nation to exclude a child, on account of its color, from the benefits of a public school education; and now that the thing has been done in the case of a number of his own family he has his sons who stand solidly behind their father propose to see of somebody cannot be made to answer for it. The case is interesting from another viewpoint in that it serves to bring into the limelight two young members of the race as attorneys of record fighting the battles of their people. These young men are Attorney E. J. Graham, Jr., a lawyer in our neighboring city of Wheeling, and Counselor Jas. C. Waters, Jr., of the Washington, D. C., bar. Mr. Steele says he has employed these young men because he has confidence in the ability of his own people and also because he has no faith in the practice of employing white lawyers to seek rights and privileges for members of the race, when deep down in their own hearts these white lawyers have no desire to succeed in their efforts. "Messrs. Graham and Waters having taken charge of my son's suit," declared the elder Steele, "will remain in charge every step of the way, and when the last word is spoken in the matter we shall be found standing together, bound by the same common interest." The declaration which has just been filed by Messrs. Graham and Waters in two counts charges violation of the plaintiff's rights, and also conspiracy to injure the plaintiff and deprive him of an education. After reciting the premises the document states: "That the said Joshus Steele, father of the plaintiff, is a citizen of the United States and is for a long time has been a citizen and resident and taxpayer in the State of West Virginia and is charged by the laws of West Virginia with the duty of sending the plaintiff, a colored child, to the public school in Hancock County; that the said Joshus Steele, father of the plaintiff, has ever been, and is now, ready and willing to send, and has made every effort to send his son. Roy Steele, the plaintiff, a colored child, to the public schools in the district and county aforesaid, provided the Board of Education aforesaid will maintain a public school to which the plaintiff, the said Roy Steele, can be sent, but from the time first herein mentioned until the present no such school has been provided by the said Board of Education and the defendants have wholly failed and refused to make provision whatsoever for the education of the plaintiff either in Grant District; Hancock County, or in any other district or county in West Virginia: "That on or about the date first mentioned in this complaint the defendants by prearrangement among themselves, in collision, effected an understanding with a view to excluding the plaintiff from the benefits of the public schools education provided by the laws of the State of West Virginia and to denying the plaintiff the equal protection of the school laws, full well knowing that such action on their part was without authority of law, and thereupon, and continuously up to the present time, the defendants wickedly conspiring amongst themselves and w each other, wrongfully, wilf maliciously and unlawfully, sarding repeated requests and demands that provision be made to the education of the plaintiff, to and refused, and they continue to fail and refuse to make any provision for the public school education of the plaintiff, excluding the plaintiff from the public school in Grant District, providing no education whatsoever for the plaintiff elsewhere, excluding the plaintiff from participating in the benefits, arising from expenditures of the public school funds and denying the plaintiff the equal protection of the school laws, contrary to the laws of the State of West Virginia in such case made and provided and contrary to the Constitution of the United States of America. Boh counts of the declaration conclude by outlining the deprivations complained of, and states that Roy Steele "has been and, by and on account of said promises, otherwise greatly injured and damnified in the sum of Ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollars." Lawyers hereabout say there is no precedent in the reported cases for the declaration filed by Messrs. Graham and Waters in this Steele matter, and the suit will be followed with very keen interest. It is pointed out that successful suits in tort have been brought against boards of education where statutes expressly permitting such suits have been passed, and it has recently been held that a Board of Education could be compelled by mandamus to levy a tax to enable it to pay a judgment awarded against it in an action of tort, but no instance is known of a suit being brought for damages for excluding a child from the public schools on account of its color. *The Circuit Court of Hancock County will sit the first Monday in November. If the defense demurs to the declaration as is expected, it will be several days thereafter, under the rules, before the Steele case will come on for first hearing. THE PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY COLORED SCHOOLS The Prince George County Colored Schools opened Monday morning, October 2nd. The enrollment far exceeds that of previous years. From the present indication the enrollment this school year will reach the three thousand mark. Under the direction of Dr. E. S. Burroughs, the county superintendent of education: Prof. James F. Armstrong, the supervisor of said schools, has completed all details and the schools are now going under a high head of steam. The supervisor said that since the schools in the upper part of the county are in such highly developed condition, most of his time this year will be spent in the lower part of the county. The. assignment of teachers for the year 1916-1917 are as follows: year 151813 are as follows. J. T. Hill, Amendale, Maryland; Gertrude, Moxley, Rossville, Maryland; George G. Waters, Hyattville, Maryland; Marie Plummer, Hyattville, Maryland. Mamie B. McIntosh, Bladensburg, Maryland; Estelle Lee, Bladensburg, Maryland. J. E. Diggs, Upper Malrboro, Maryland; Lillian Clarke, Upper Marlboro, Maryland; Ollie R. Kibble (Ruth Tuel, substitute), Upper Marlboro, Maryland; E. V. Carter, Ada A. Watts. Croom Station, Md. Emory R. Cole, Croom, Md.; Mary I. King, Croom, Md.; Goldie Banks, Westwood, Md. Leona Chase, Sharpersville, Md.; Mary H. Smith, Chapel Hill, Md.; Grace Tanner, Acokeek, Md. Mae F. Turner, Forestville, Md.; Cora L. Hawkins, Forestville, Md.; Wm H. Culver, Camp Springs, Md. Wm. Watkins, Mitchellville, Md.; Florence B. Burroughs, Mitchellville, Md.; Mildred C. Davis, Mitchellville, Md. Matilda F. Glascoe, Woodville, Md.; Lillian M. DeSheilds, Woodville, Md.; Lillian De Sheilds, Woodville, Md. Willie Clark, Clinton, Md. 10. Esther McLendon, Lamel, Md.; Mamie L. Brown, Lamel, Md. 11. Margaret L. Briscoe, T. B. Md.; Florence Scott, Brandywine, Md.; Mamie E. Proctor, Cedarville, Md.; Blandina L. Smith, Danville, Md. 12. Bertha J. Ray, Oxen Hill, Md.; Mary L. Wallace, Ft. Foote or New Glatz, Md. 13. M. Anita Berry, Ridgley, F. L. Moon, Beunavista, Md.; Sadie Q. Charity, McCarthy, Md. 14. Mary C. Briscoe, Bowie, Md.; Jessie W. Dygon, Bowie, Md.; Mary A. Thomas, Glendale, Md.; Frances M. Gantt, Bowie, Md. 15. Daisy B. Peerce, Meadows, Md.; Edythe C. Wade, Rosaryville, Md. 17. M. F. Wigginton, Brentwood, Md.; E. H. Groce, Brentwood, Md.; Josephine Bryand, Brentwood, Md. 18. Justine Wilkes, Fairmount Heights, Md.; F. M. Hunt (Alberta Johnson, sub) Fairmount Heights, Md.; Agnes A. Adams, Fairmount Heights, Md.; Bess J. Murdock, ATTORNEYS J. C. WATERS, JR. AND E. J. GRAHAM [Picture of a man in a suit with a star on his chest]. The Late Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, Who Was Buried from the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, Tuesday, October 10th, at 10 O'clock. Fairmount Heights, Md.; James A. Campbell, Fairmount Heights, Md. The trustees of the Fairmount Heights school gave a free reception in honor of the supervisor, teachers and patrons of said school Friday afternoon, October 6, 1916. Addresses were delivered by several of those present and refreshments were served in abundance. The great spirit of harmony and co-operation was seen and felt on every hand here as is true in each school community in the county. The trustees of the Fairmount Hts. School are Messrs. S. J. Trotter, J. J. Woodward and Richard Johnson. THE INTERDENOMINATIONAL UNIVERSITY AND BIBLE COLLEGE OF WASHINGTON, D. C. Special attention is invited to the work now being carried on in this community by the Interdenominational University and Bible College of Washington, D. C., at the New Bethel Baptist Church, corner Ninth and S streets northwest. This Institution makes a specialty in training for Social Service, and its aim is to fill that vacant chair in our educational system by taking educational and religious influences to the homes of the masses. A regular school of Theology has been established with evening classes for those who, for one cause or another are unable to attend institutions having day classes only. The School of Theology is well equipped with a full corps of competent professors and teachers who have their work well in hand. The hours of recitation are from 6:33 to 8:30 Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings each week and personal attention is given each student. Rev. William D. Jarvis, who holds the chair in Homilies, is chairman of the board of directors; Rev. William-Wallace McCary is dean; Rev. Logan Johnson and Rev. Daniel E. Wiseman are members of the faculty, with Prof. Jesse Lawson as president of the university. The John M. Langston School of Law, with some of the best legal talent of the District bar as instructors there: In, is now open for the enrollment of students. Its session are also held at the New Bethel Baptist Church from 6:30 to 8:30 Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday evenings each week. Prof. M. Melendez King is dean. Office, 317 Sixth street northwest. The School of Stenography and Typewriting is under the principalship of Robert Queen, LLB, an expert in the Gregg system of shorthand. A good practical, working knowledge of typewriting and the Gregg system of shorthand may be acquired in a school session of 8 months. The terms are very reasonable. New Bethel Baptist Church, Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings of each week from 6:30 to 8:30 o'clock. JESSE LAWSON, A.M., LLB., President. 2011 Vermont Avenue. 2014 Vermont Avenue. The School of Useful Arts, Mrs. B. Beard Jackson, Ph.B., principal, offers special advantages for a practical education in every department of useful arts. Mrs. Jackson's office is at the Cameron Flats, corner Vermont avenue and T street northwest. The Interdenominational University also offers regular courses in Pharmacy, Nurse Training, Chair Caning, Architecture, Music, Sociology, Phycology and all the liberal arts; photography and embalming. ARLINGTON, VA., OCTOBER 12. The St. John's Baptist Church celebrated its 13th anniversary, and the 5th anniversary of its pastor, Rev. J. D. Pair, October 3rd, 5th, 8th and 10th. All of the pastors and churches in the community co-operated and joined heartily in making the meetings pleasant, helpful and a success. Rev. W. A. Carter and his church and Rev. W. H. French and his people gave a hand. Rev. J. E. Green of Mt. Zlon. Rev. Joseph Lee of Mt. Olive, Rev. J. D. Fortune of Mt. Salvation and Rev. Theodore Williams of Mt. Lebanon preached at special services and their church choirs sang. During the five years' pastorate of Rev. Pair the church has raised about $6,000 in all of its departments. With been paid, needed improvements made and the bonded debt reduced from $2,100 to a little less than $300. The present membership of the church is about 150. The St. John's Church building is a beautiful brick pebbled dashed structure modernly fitted up with a pool, electric lights, a piano, and organ, a pantry, a study, and a large Sunday School room, with cloak room attached which can be made a part of the main auditorium of the church when necessary. The anniversary services closed with a sumptious church supper, free to all, which was under the management of a large committee of which Trustee. Edward Johnson was chairman. The welcome addresses were assigned to Deacon Geo. Yarborough on behalf of the church, and to Deacon Dalas Jones on behalf of the deacons and officers of the church. HOWARD THEATER. "The Family Cupboard," the attraction at the Howard this week, is a story of a house divided against itself and the inevitable results of such division. It tells also of the duplicity of a husband and the consequence of his sin. The ending is rather unusual inasmuch as the erring woman, when on the point of turning good, falls into the old way. Some parts of the acting bordered on the amateur, though as the play proceeded the actors warmed up to their work. Mr. Kirkpatrik has made a very favorable impression since he has been playing leading man here but this week he seems not to be able to put faithfulness in the picture that one looks for. Miss Wilkes would have made a very much better impression if she could have put a little more sweetness or music in her voice. Mr. Knorl lacks attention to detail in his work this week. In the drunk scene he apparently becomes sober in too short a time. Mr. Knorl has ability and much is expected of him in the future. Miss Desmond appears as a society woman and carries her part with the same ability that shows in those other parts with which she has delighted the folks here. She has too little to do or say. Miss Anderson as the erring girl plays her part with the usual painstaking care. The various moods of Kitty good and bad, are well portrayed, and the dancing part with Mr. Muse was very well received. "Mr. Muse has a voice that pleases and the house wanted more and more of it. Mr. Moore" was as usual very good. This; can nearly always be said of him. This; williams very greatly exaggerated her part as the telephone girl, in fact, the exaggeration spoiled the part. Mr. Rady, too, exaggerated some of his playing, to his disparagement. Taken all in all the play is well done and all deserve credit, the minor actors well supporting the principals. When one takes into consideration the short time these players have to prepare and the few weeks they play one play, many small errors may be expected in their work and the fact that they do as well as they do bespeaks much hope for the future of the colored players of this country. Dr. J. T: PHILLIPS Visits the City, En Route to New York, Dr. J. T. Phillips, the well-known young physician of Nashville, Tenn., spent a few days in the city last week. He was the guest of Misses Shaw and brother at 1115 C street southeast. It will be remembered that Dr. Phillips is a son of Bishop C. H., Phillips, who was at one time pastor of Israel C. M. E. Church. Dr. Phillips visited Freedman's Hospital and stated it was a credit not only to Washington, but also to the race. His friends here were glad to welcome him back to the city of his early childhood days and extended him many social courtesies. Dr. Phillips left Tuesday for New York where he will visit friends and inspect some of the large hospitals there. On his return to Nashville, Tenn., he will visit his brother, Dr. C. H. Phillips, jr., a successful young physician of St. Louis. Mo. It is understood the Phillips Brothers are doing well in the field of medicine and always evince an active interest in every movement that tends to advance the race along all lines of social uplift. The Phillips family are former Washingtonians and their hosts of friends here will be glad to learn of their successful activities abroad. Dr. J. T. Phillips anoke at Israel C. Dr. J. T. Phillips apoke at Israel C. M. E. Church last Sunday morning. A FORUM FOR THE DISCUSSION I. OF PUBLIC QUESTIONS. Announcement is made through the Interdenominational University and Bible College of the first of a series of public questions to be discussed before that institution. the present season at the New Bethel Baptist Church, coner Ninth and S streets northwest. On Monday evening, October 16th. Hon. Louis F. Post, Asst. Secretary of Labor, will deliver an address on "Social Service and the Social Conscience." Rev. Logan Johnson, Rev. William D. Jarvis, Rev. B. W. Carroll and Prof. J. F. Armstrong will also speak at the Monday night meeting, and a good musical program will be rendered under the direction of Mrs. Eva Bell Wiley. Admission is free and a cordial invitation is extended to the public. isters in the United States. The funeral services of the late Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, D.D., who departed this life Friday morning, October 5th, at three thirty o'clock, were held from the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, last Monday afternoon, October 8th. The services were conducted by the Ministerial Baptist Conference of Washington, D. C. The Rev. William D. Jarvis, D.D., pastor of the Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, presiding, assisted by the Independent United Order of St. Luke's, and the Elderly Men's Association of Washington, D. C. After several very touching resolutions were read from a large number of societies, clubs, individuals and the the Trinity Baptist Church, of which the late Dr. Taylor was pastor, the funeral sermon was elegantly preached by the Rev. Dr. Willis pastor of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church. A more touching sermon has never been heard in this city. After telling of the work done in this city and elsewhere by Dr. Taylor and of their long friendship, the speaker launched forth and delivered a very touching and eloquent funeral sermon. The Trinity Baptist Church was represented by Thomas L. Jones, Esq, chairman of the Trustee Board; Robert Henderson, secretary of the deacon board; Mrs. William Platter, secretary of the deacon club; Mrs. Laura Langhorne, president of the choir, and Mrs. Jennie Shelton, clerk of the church and president of the Auxiliary Club, all of whom paid a glowing tribute to Dr. Taylor and his long service as their pastor. After the singing of several of Dr. Taylor's favorite hymns, lined by members of the Ministerial Conference, and the reading of the letter from the family by Rev. Dr. J. I. Loving, the following persons spoke: Revs. Drs. R. H. Randough, J. I. Loving, J. D. Williams of Augusta, Ga., Rev. James Lee, vice president of the Baptist Ministerial Conference, and others. Dr. Walter H. S. Brooks, pastor of the Nineteenth Baptist Church, a lifelong friend of the deceased, who was pastor of the Second Baptist Church of Richmond, Va., at the time of Dr. Taylor's ordination, owing to this friendship and his knowledge of the early life of Dr. Taylor, was granted a much longer time to speak than the rest. After speaking of Dr. Taylor as a pulpit orator, and a sweet singer, he verified every word that was read in the letter from the family, in which was a short sketch of Dr. Taylor's life. Among the musical numbers rendered was a solo by Dr. E. Ratley, chorister of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church; Miss Mattle White and a selection by the male quartette of the A. S. and D. Club of this city of which Mrs. J. Taylor is directress. A large number of out-of-town friends were present. The Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, D.D., the beloved husband of Annie E. Taylor, and father of Jno. A., Harvey U. Arthur G., Joseph A., and Robert B. Taylor and Mrs. J. Taylor Nickens and Mrs. Annie E. Hawkins, and pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, passed away Friday morning, October 6th, at 3.30 a.m. Dr. Taylor has been falling for the past three years; but was able to keep up until about a year ago, when he was taken critically ill after a severe stroke of paralysis which after a year of severe suffering, terminated in his death. Dr. J. Anderson Taylor, late, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, Washington, D. C., was born in King and Queen county, Va., March 26th, 1842. He was reared and lived a slave until 1865. His father died when he was small and the guidance for his youthful life was his widowed mother who was a devout Christian and instilled into him the principles of the religion of the Lord Jesus Christ in his early childhood. Removing to Richmond, Va., in 1854, when 12 years of age the principles instilled in him bore fruit and he was happily converted August 19th of that year and united with the Second Baptist Church of that city, in which church he remained an honorable member until 1891, when he accepted a "Call" to Shiloh Church and removed to Washington, D. C. From the start he was an active, vigilant Christian boy and was beloved by all the members of the church. After the close of the war, he having a thirst for education, took advantage of the school established by northern women who closely followed the heels of the Union Army in the south, and in this school the foundation was laid for his theological studies in after years. At this time educated young men were very few among his race, and he showing great brilliancy, was ushered into political life by his race, taking a brilliant part in the campaign for reconstruction throughout his state. He won with his eloquence the hearts of men, of both political parties until his name became a synonym of enthusiasm wherever heard in politics in the state. He occupied every position in the republican party organization, from a ward committeeman to an executive committeeman of the state. Continued to page Four. GRANT AND MARK TWAIN. When the Humorist Took the Stump For the General. The year 1880 was a presidential one. Mark Twain was for General Garfield and made a number of remarkable speeches in his favor. General Grant came to Hartford during the campaign, and Mark Twain was chosen to make the address of welcome. Perhaps no such address of welcome was ever made before. He began: "I am among those deputed to welcome you to the sincere and cordial hospitalities of Hartford, the city of the historic and revered Charter Oak, of which most of the town is built." He seemed to be at a loss what to say next, and, leaning over, pretended to whisper to Grant. Then, as if he had been prompted by the great soldier, he straightened up and poured out a servil eulogy on Grant's victories, adding in an aside as he finished, "I nearly forgot that part of my speech," to the roaring delight of his hearers, while Grant himself grimly smiled. He then spoke of the general being now out of public employment, of how grateful to him his country was, and how it stood ready to reward him "in every conceivable—inexpensive way." Grant had smiled more than once during the speech, and when this sentence came out at the end his composure broke up altogether, while the throng shouted approval. Clemens made another speech that night at the opera house—a speech long remembered in Hartford as one of the great efforts of his life. A very warm friendship had grown up between Mark Twain and General Grant. A year earlier, on the famous soldier's return from his trip around the world, a great birthday banquet had been given him in Chicago at which Mark Twain's speech had been the event of the evening. The colonel who long before had chased the young pilot soldier through the Missouri bottoms had become his conquering hero and Grant's admiration for America's foremost humorist was most hearty: Albert Bigelow Paine in St. Nicholas. INDIAN SIGN LANGUAGE. Members of Every Different Tribe Can Read These Signals. A white man who visits a foreign nation finds it hard and sometimes impossible to make his most ordinary wants known. The red man has no such difficulty. The problem of a universal language was solved centuries ago by the savage inhabitants of this western world. Should an Indian from northern Alaska go to Patagonia, he could by means of this universal language converse with his southern brethren almost as easily as he could with his neighbors at home. That would also be the case if he visited Central America or met the tribesmen of our own western prairies and mountains. When this language was invented no one knows, but every Indian learns it in addition to his own. Recently, two chiefs of different tribes met in the Geographical society rooms in Washington and held a conversation that lasted nearly three hours, and yet neither one knew a word of the other's language. This universal language is, of course, made up of signs. For example, if an Indian is passing through a strange country and sees other Indians at a distance he makes the "peace sign"—that is, he holds up his blanket by two corners so that it covers his whole figure. The same thought is expressed by extending the hands, palms outward, slightly inclined from the face. Any Indian would understand either one of these signs. Then there are the abstract signs by which these "savages" can express their thoughts with regard to the Great Spirit, heaven, good, evil, life and death, sickness, health, riches and poverty. Life is expressed by drawing an imaginary thread from the mouth and death by chopping this thread off. Another sign for death is to hold the tips of the fingers of one hand against the palm of the other and let them gradually slip downward and at last drop beneath the palm. Most white people think that the Indian word of greeting, "How," is merely the abbreviation of the question, "How are you?" But that is not so. The word is really "nou" which means "brother" or "friend." So when he comes up and grows out his seemingly inquisitive "How" he is not asking after your health, but telling you that he is a friend—Youth's Companion. THE SCHOOLS. The Attendance' Greatest in the His- tory of the Schools The attendance in the white and colored schools last Monday surpassed all records when 48,465 students enrolled in the schools, an increase of more than 1,000 over last year. Of this number, 4,817 entered the white high schools: 1,557, the colored high schools: 123, the Wilson Normal School; 156, the colored normal school; 29,703, the white grades, and 12,099, the colored grades. The registration in Eastern High School is 458; in Western, 465; in Business, 1,044; McKinlev, 1,069; in new Central High School, 1,781. These figures were given out by Stephen B. Kraemer, assistant superintendent of schools, at the Franklin Building last night. It is believed that the registration will be far in excess of even this figure before the end of October. Rev. John Van Schakel, f. president of the Board of Education, said last night: "The public schools of Washington this year will be the biggest thing of the kind we have ever had. Can we make them the best? If we do it will be because the Camp missioners, the Board of Education officers, teachers, pupils and citizens work harmoniously and efficiently." honestly feel that frank, open criticism by citizens, who take pains to find out the facts, will help the Board of Education do its best work. It is work of deepest interest and of great importance." Ernest Daniel, vice president of the Board of Education, said that the increased enrollment will probably necessitate an enlargement of some of the schools or the obtaining of new ones. He also stated that the old Central High School would for a time accommodate a considerable overflow. DOCTOR SOCRATES' LETTER. Calling Attention to Collection Time—The Story of the "Certain Man" and Some Inferences—What the Negro Can Unanimously Do—Wilson and Hughes—What We Want, Etc. Houston, Virginia, October, 1916; And now cometh the period in the cycle of the sun, or earth, or whatever it is, when the colored gentleman, en masse, is called upon to come up and receive his quadrennial dose of political hash, who, after it has been chewed, swallowed and digested, will be gently led away to the shades of inocuous disductue to rusticate. till he is again summoned to join in elevating some other humbug and mountebank to place and power. I sometimes read the story of "a certain man" who "went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves," who smashed him in the face, and kicked him in the stomach, and knocked out his teeth, grabbed his suit case and skipped out before the policeman on that beat had waked up, and left him, the "certain man," not the policeman, "half dead" on the road. There is one thing I admire in that "certain man," and that is, he never traveled that road again, or if he did he was so well fixed that if any robbing had to be done, he did it himself. And, although the Samaritan bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and carried him out of the danger zone and paid his hotel bill, if he charged anything for his services, he was not collecting on the account for fifty years; but not so with the colored gentleman of the United States of North America, for though it has been more than half a century since they were picked up, though accidently, on the slavers' highway and taken to the Inn of Freedom, either the Samaritan or inn keeper, or both have called every four years and amended and received payment on that bill. Why not "buck," quit paying, on the ground that no one can recover for benefits conferred without request. It is time, it seems to me, to let the collector know that there is not going to be some large chunk of quid fro quo, the old stand is still there, but doing no business—Inswampo, "up stumpo, non est in ventur." The Irishman can be ambassador extraordinary and minister plenopotentary to anywhere and everywhere; the German can represent this government at any foreign court; he can be in the cabinet, in the army and navy, but the colored man can't even be minister to Haytl where is nothing scarcely but negroes, and some very means ones at that. Of course ministers of color are sent to Liberia, but they die so fast it takes about four to fill out a term. The only thing that a negro can get in this country, and that almost by unanimous vote, is a first class lynching. I suppose that is what Professor Thomas Woodrow Wilson had in mind when he promised the negro "not executed with liberality, and cordial good feeling." There has been very little "executing justice," toward the negro since Mr. Wilson's advent to power, but negroes have been "executed" in numbers sufficiently to satisfy any reasonable requirement, and with abundant "liberality" and a "cordial good feeling" has existed among the lynchers. And now comes Mr. Hughes and says "I know the burdens and problems of your people. And what I say as to brotherhood and opportunity denied to none because of race, in the word race I include the colored American, and am mindful of your problems." It, after the first sentence Mr. Hughes had added "and I am come to help lift your burdens and solve your problems," it would have been, a comforting message, but omitted. I see as much in his words as in Mr. Wilson's. And another trouble is the colored American is always included before the election, and executed after. And, too, knowing the burdens and problems of a people with no hone held out, helps mighty little, if any. "Sitting one evening in the room of the Circuit of the United States for the Eastern District of Virelina with the late John S. Wise of New York and my friend, James H. Haves, after a decision from Chief Justice Fuller that dashed our homes to earth, John Wise remarked that "One of the best things that could happen to the republican party would be to get a good liking." Well; the republican party has got the "good liking" and if results in something more substantial than a lot of ante-election rhetorical trash, then the chastening has been of some avail. What we want In this country is a broad, active humanitarian policy that is all-embracing and that does not think its duty discharged to a race when a few negroes have been given office, thereby sealing their lins on all questions affecting the very people whom they are supposed to represent. I would not give one, "Call" Chase, or Monroe Trotter or Fortune, spoken champions MORE TO COME About some thirty-four years ago, after our people had got a good drink from the sun of freedom, it entered the mind of a young man that our people needed a newspaper in the capital of the United States to tell of the dolls of his people: It was the intention of that young man, to not only stand in for the rights of the people of the District of Columbia, but to sneak out for the just treatment of his race everywhere. The then young man to whom I refer is none other than that liberty loving, race defender, W. Calvin Chase. Not only the colored citizen of Washington, but the entire race owe Mr. Chase a debt of gratitude for his uniring efforts made from time to time in endeavoring to secure for them their God-given rights as American citizens. Mr. Chase is a thorough race man. He sticks right by his people, and can always be found in their midst. And one thing I like about Mr. Chase more than anything else is, that he never tries to pass off for a white man. Though, with the aid of some yet undiscovered face powder, he could easily do the trick; but he's too proud to be one of a race which has always been true to its country and has never betrayed a trust imposed in it, to even think of such a shameful thing. Mr. Chase then has kept the faith for upwards of thirty-old years, battling for the rights of his race. Now, considering these facts to be true, ought not the people of Washington, aided by the colored people wherever The Bee is known, join in a befitting anniversary to show their appreciation for the great good that has been accomplished by this great paper? We feel quite sure that any one of our city pastors would only feel too glad to throw open the doors of his church for a week's anniversary showing our appreciation for the great work done by the editor of the Bee. There could be a very interesting program gotten up for this occasion; for instance: The first night, John Brown; second night, Fred Douglas; third night, Abraham Lincoln; etc., etc. Now what say the great preachers whose faces we have upon in The Bee? There is the Revs. Drs. M. W. D. Norman, S. L. Corrothers, W. H. Jernagin, W. H. Howard, C. H. Stepteau and others. Now, brother city pastors, many of you, I am sure, have been very much benefited by The Bee. Many of you know of its great worth to the race in this country. And we beg to suggest that you do consider well this question which we believe is worthy of your attention in your ministers' meetings. Let us stop waiting for deserving men and women to die before we think to say kind words of encouragement to them. The dead is very hard of hearing, and life is the time for us to speak kind words of encouragement to loved ones. Who, then, will be the first good pastor and congregation to say; Our church is open for a week's public anniversary for The Bee? Will you? Then, too, as a token of appreciation thousands of new subscribers here and throughout the country should be secured. "THE FAMILY CUPBOARD" Another Great Attraction for the How ard Next Week. When the new play which will fol low the 'Smart Set into the Howard Theater comes here next week, Wash ingtonians will have the opportunity of seeing Miss Mattle Wilkes in a more pretentious part than any she has so far essayed since she became a member of the Lafayette Players under the control of the Quality Amusement Corporation. Of fine and commanding stature, Miss Wilkes still retains marked traces of that beauty that won for her the applaise of Europe and America, and as, Mrs. Nelson in "The Family Cupboard" she is appearing at her best. This vehicle that is the next attraction underlined for this city by the well-known amusement company is coming here with a reputation made in a season at the play house in New York, and Owen Davis, the author, has given of his best in a production that carries an appeal to every man and woman and to every class. Mr. Albert Knorl, who is known to almost every Washingtonian and a young man of whom we are all proud, is taking the part of Kenneth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, and is a pleasure to be able to record the great improvement he has shown in this coming play. Mr. Knorl is slowly but surely reaching up to the position of leading man with the Lafayette players and, when the time comes that he will step into that enviied position, we can safely predict that he will add much to it. Miss Orma Crosby Baquet is making quite a fine impression as Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson. Mr. Sldney Kirkpatrick, of whom we have so often spoken in high terms is again taking, a part with the ease and precision of a seasoned artist and as Mr. Charles Nelson, he adds if anything, much to that part created by one of the leading thespians on lower Broadway. Mrs. Charles H. Anderson, wife of the New York dancing master who created such a sensation when she first appeared in the drama, is this week playing a part that fits her so smugly we cannot at this writing imagine another member of the company appearing to such good advantage in it. As Kitty Clair, a chorus girl, she handles her assignment with a certain charm and finish that brings her a big hand at every performance. Miss Cleo Desmond is also carving well the part of Mrs. Element Harding. Miss Desmond's work is of so consistent a nature it is hard to find words each week in which to speak of her ability. A new acquisition to the ranks of the Players is noticed in the cast in the person of little May Olden. Miss Olden made quite a hit while a member of the New Lincoln Stock Company and now that she is in surroundings so much superior to that obtained at the 135th Street house, much is expected of her. Others in the cast that will come here with "The Family Cupboard" are Clarence Muse, who has been dubbed "The Villian," by the New York nanners: A. B. De Comathiere. Arthur Rav. Tom Holden and Charlie Moore. Although it was expected that a great reaction would set in after the appearance at the Lafayette Theater in New York of the Smart Set Company. it was noticeable at the well-known play house when it threw, on its doors on Monday. An unusually large crowd is at this moment applauding one of the strongest plays that was ever sent over the circuit which is indeed saving much after the remarkable showing made by the Messrs. Whitney and Tutt last week. The Negro Education A conference for neuro education has been called by James B. Shepard. THE CAFE 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. president of the National Training School or Negroes at Durham, N. C., to meet in that city November 21-24 next, to which all interested in the betterment of negro education are cordially invited. It is noteworthy that this conference proposes to deal with the subject upon a business basis, upon a basis of results that will best equip the Negro for substantial self-support, and aid him most in a self-sustaining career. This is the kind of work the leading educational institutions for the Negro, located in the south and fostered and assisted by the white people in this as well as in other sections are now doing. The National Training School at Durham is one of these, as is also Tuskegee Institute. There are others—institutions that are teaching the Negro a trade, an industrial occupation which not only makes him independent, but makes him capable of rendering a service which is in constant demand and through which he can always earn a livelihood. The Durham conference will deal with live questions concerning the Negro education. Moreover, if anyone has any particular ideas about the betterment of the Negro's condition upon these lines, this conference will furnish him an opportunity to present it. The work is one to which the white people of the south can well afford to lend their encouragement and assistance. Education that will make the Negro a better and a more canvable citizen and which, in the industrial world and where he has the ambition and ability, will lift him above the plane of the ordinary laborer, will not only help the Negro race but it will help conditions among both races in the south. The opportunity is opening up for him more and more every year as a result of such conferences as that to be held shortly at Durham. The day is not far distant when there will be a chance to take advantage of it. It means self-respect, better employment and better living conditions. It is a good work and should be encouraged. Hall's Hill, Va. The ringing of the bell has all the children aroused: books, penclils, pads, and everything belonging to school life together for the strenuous term of 1916-1917. Prof. L. C. Baltimore, a resident of Alexandria is principal of Summer school of Hall's Hill, Va., after having spent a delightful vacation at New Haven, Conn., with short, visits to New York, New Haven and Philadelphia, arrived here with the cohwebs of care brushed from memory of last year's school life, to begin another successful term. Miss Gertrude Whitling, the second teacher, came in full of new life to do her duty with the children under her care, after having spent her vacation in New York, and Philadelphia. Teacher No. Three, Miss Green, brings up the tiny tots and takes the care and pains to have a real nice up-to-date school, by such things that are needed in her department as are used in city schools, are bought and paid for by her efforts, combined with her patrons. Already there are one hundred and eight children enrolled, regardless of the epidemic of whooping cough and measles. The principal hopes to have one hundred and fifty by the first of the month. The school is backed up by a number one league; this league succeeded in completing a debt on an upright piano which the school has need of, a number of other things they have bought and this year with their efforts combined, teachers and league, they expect to have a library. Too much praise can not be given to our Dr. E. T. Moten, who is not only a skilled physician, but has labored unceasingly to make better the sanitary conditions and stamp out any disease any day. The Mt. Salvation Baptist Sunday School had the quarter review by Mr. Nathaneel Jones on Sunday. Rev. J. D. Fortune failed to appear at the morning service; instead Rev. Gates preached a well-prepared communion service. All could tell Rev. J. D. Fortune was content to be at home anain and preached a soul-stirring sermon from he. subject, "Just Stay in the Old Path." There were many present. Rev. Lewis, Rev. Prough. Rev. Thomas and many others. After all had given their testimony it was pronounced a joyous meeting. We were glad to have the two Mrs. Fortunes present wife and mother of the pastor; also a number of other members and friends from Florida Avenue Baptist Church. There is a series of meetings being carried on at Calloway's M. E. Church Whitens and Clears dark and brown skin. Bleaches sallow or dark complexion, causing it to grow whiter. Get the original. Dr. Palmer's Skin Do not accept imitations, gists or sent direct postpaid United States for 25c. Reme Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener. Jacobs' Pharmacy, At AGENTS WAIT WRITE FOR THE PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE M. C. GIBBS, PR NO. ONE, 7TH AND K STREET N. W. NO. TWO, S. W. COR. 7TH AND E STREET NO. THREE, 2002 14TH STREET N. W. NO. FOUR, 7TH AND M STREETS N. W. COLUMBIA ACADEMY AND CONSE 704 TEA STREET NORTH WASHINGTON, I. Largest and only private colored school in ern building, sanitary, well ventilate, ular colored locality; most com- south of New York. The courses and faculty are as follows: G. Braxton; Violin, B. Shreibman of mueller of Germany; Cornet, Trombo- dolin, Mandola, Guitar, G. F. Hanson tion, Public School Music, History of W. A. Adams; Orchestral and Chor- Method, C. Marshall; English, E. R. M. Oram; Dressmaking, M. Colston; A. Johnston; Elocution, B. Deane; W. Winston; Stenography, A. Collins- ington; Penmanship, B. Becks; Bookk cial Law, Arithmetic, Kindergarten, courses opened to the public. Span Latin taught; also Negro History. Open September 14th, 1916; closes June Summer term yearly. Call or write WELLINGTON A Business office, 1005 U St. N. W., or School 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 WRITE FOR TERNS PEOPLE'S DROUGHTS 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. COLUMBIA ACADEMY AND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, 704 TEA STREET NORTWEST, WASHINGTON. D. C. Largest and only private colored school in Washington; 4-story, modern building, sanitary, well ventilated and lighted; in popular colored locality; most complete music school south of New York City. The courses and faculty are as follows: Pipe Organ, Harmony, W. G. Braxton; Violin, B. Shreibman of Russia; Voice, J. F. Germuiller of Germany; Cornet, Trombone, Drums, C. Ross; Mandolin, Mandola, Guitar, G. F. Hanson; Piano, Musical Composition, Public School Music, History of Music and Musical Form, W. A. Adams; Orchestral and Choral Classes, Rural Schools Method, C. Marshall; English, E. Robinson; Domestic Science, M. Oram; Dressmaking, M. Colston; Embroidery, Fine Needlery, A. Johnston; Elocution, B. Deane; Commercial Art, Drawing, W. Winston; Stenography, A. Collins; Typewriting, S. D. Washington; Penmanship, B. Becks; Bookkeeping, N. Miller; Commercial Law, Arithmetic, Kindergarten, Athletics and six general courses opened to the public. Spanish, French, German and Latin taught; also Negro History. Open September 14th, 1916; closes June, 1917. Rates reasonable, Summer term yearly. Call or write for further information. WELLINGTON A. ADAMS, President. Business office, 1005 U St. N. W., or School-address 704 Tea St. N. W. --- by the evangelist, Rev. C. I. Withrow, the success we will live in our next issue. Mrs. Austin, wife of Rev. Austin, the pastor of Callowy M. E. Church, was surprised by a visit on Sunday by her mother, Mrs. D. A. McKinney, Dr. A. B. McKinney, Mr. Ralph McKinney and Mr. Louis Jones, all who motored out for Sunday. Mrs. McKinney had dinner with Mrs. Julia Carpenter; supper with Mrs. Thornot, returned home on Monday. Mrs. Dorsey was given a surprise birthday supper, last week. A real good time and a plenty to eat. We are all glad to welcome Mrs. Hudson to our community, who has recently bought the Bryant property and settled there; also her husband and daughter. DO YOU KNOW THAT. It is dangerous to put anything into the mouth except food and drink? Sanitary instruction is even more important than sanitary legislation? The U. S. Public Health Service issues free bulletins on tuberculosis? The continuous libel use of alcohol menaces longevity? 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Y. 1501 "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 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: Miss Bessie B. Anderson Unanimously Selected District Deputy and H. E. Barnett, Associate Deputy—Flouinshirng Juveniles—I. O. St. Luke District Deputy's Convention. According to appointment the District Deputy's Convention of the I. O. St. Luke met Friday night at Walker Memorial Church and was called to order by Mrs. Bessie B. Anderson, the deputy of the District. The devotional exercises were conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. B. Gordon, of Agnes Council, No. 242. Miss Della Dandrige of Phyllis Wheatley Council 234, pianist; at the conclusion of eth devotionals the call for the meeting was announced by the deputy and Rev. Dr. A. C. Garner was on motion unanimously elected chairman of the convention and assumed the chair. Miss Viola Herndon of National Capital Council 562 was unanimously elected secretary. The secretary then proceeded to call the roll of councils, and 40 councils, through delegates, responded. The report of the deputy was made and the work of the past year was gone over and better results for the ensuing year suggested. Councils were urged to add juveniles and all St. Luke mothers were asked to put their children under some ma tron of that department. The deputy gave out the benefits of that department and asked that e.e.y. council that had no Circle to their credit appoint a matron to get together a flourishing juvenile. The presiding officers then called for nominations for deputy and the only name was that of Mrs. Bessie B. Anderson. The retiring deputy was presented and sne was unanimously elected deputy. At the suggestion for nominations of associate deputy, H. E. Barnett's name was presented, and he was unanimously elected associate deputy. The R. W. G. Chief embraced the opportunity to bring to the notice of the convention the effort that is being made to increase the membership of the order in Washington and Maryland with the ald of Mrs. Mary E. Collins, deputy of Maryland, to 2,000 persons between now and the date of the Great Golden Jubilee, August, 1917. He also reminded the convention that during the Jubilee Convention the order purposes having a fraternal meeting of delegates from all the fraternal and beneficial organizations in the country, and he hoped at that time all the councils would make a good showing by increasing their membership. He suggested a meeting of the deputies this week, Monday night, October 9th, at the St. Luke WEST WASHINGTON. Mt. Zlon M. E. Church, Twenty-ninth Street. The one hundredth anniversary exercises in honor of the organization of the church, October, 1816, will begin Sunday, October 1, 1916. The first meeting will be sun rise. At the 11 o'clock service a sermon will be delivered to the oldest members by Rev. N. M. Carroll, of Baltimore, Md., who was the second colored pastor in charge, 1866. At the close of the services the Ladies' Aid will serve dinner to old members. All invited. Rev. D. D. Witt Turpean, pastor. Rev. Jas. L. Pinn, pastor elect to the First Baptist Church, Dumbarton avenue, is now permanently stationed as pastor and delivered a very eloquent sermon on Sunday morning to a large congregation. He and family are residing at 1622 Corcoran street northwest. Rev. Jas. P. Comer, who will occupy the pulpit Sunday received a very handsome token from the Young Christian Endeavor Society. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, O street, at a large gathering on Sunday enjoyed their second day's harvest feast. Rev. W. O. Green preached a splendid sermon. On Monday a dinner was served by the Harvest gatherers and refreshments were served. The congregations of St. Paul A. M. E. Church and Ebenezer A. M. E. Church will have a joint communion service on Sunday afternoon at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Eighth street southeast, Rey. David Johnson, pas- Personal. Mrs. Wanghenta Lewis, daughter of R. S. Lewis of New Market, Md., a public school teacher and elocutionist of Delaware, is spending her vacation with Mrs. Martha Lee, 2418 K street northwest Mr., and Mrs. Robert Cooper of 1837 Twelfth street announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Annie Louise, on Thursday, October 5, 1916, to Mr. Wm. Clarence Peace of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, who will reside at 1800 5th street northwest. Sudden Death of Howard Student. Mr. Lloyd Smith Bagley, the promising young student and son of Mr. and Mrs. Phineas P. Bagley, died on Sunday at Detroit, Mich., after a short illness of pneumonia. A A telegram to his parents summoned his at once, who reached his destination to give his son deceased. He returned with the remains on Tuesday to the residence, 2505 Georgia avenue. The PORO HAIR GROWER MARK PORO TRADE HAVE A BOX OF PORO Sent by PARCEL POST PORO COLLEGE 3100 PINE ST., DEPT.I, ST. LOUIS, MO. Please mention this paper when writing funeral took place Thursday. The services were held at Lincoln Temple Eleventh and R streets, and was largely attended by a large number of the faculty and students. Floral offerings, including many from Detroit, Mich., and employees of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing where the deceased's father is an employee. Rev Emboy B. Smith officiated, assisted by prominent divines. COTTON EXPORTS. According to reports received by the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce of the Department of Com- merce, the exports of cotton during the week-ending September 30, 1916, at the 12 principal customs districts of the United States were as follows: Districts. Bales. Georgia 24,621 Massachusetts 1,014 Maryland 4,432 New York 30,855 North Carolina 7,400 Philadelphia 1,900 South Carolina Virginia New Orleans 14,390 San Francisco 8,838 Washington 934 Total 146,169 The exports of 146,169 bales of cotton during the past week make the total since August 1, 1918, approximately 903,559 bales. Exports of cotton for the corresponding periods of the preceding year were, respectively, 217,914 bales for the week and 655,119 bales in the cotton year. HOLMES' HOTEL 333 Virginia Ave., S. W. Finest Afro-American Accomo dations in the District European & American Plan Good Rooms and Lodging, 50c, 75c and $1.00. Comfortably heated by steam. Give us a Call JAMES OTTOWAY HOLMES, Prop Washington, D. C. Phone, Main 2315 TAKE NOTICE. All church notices, weddings, marriages, births, funeral notices, and birth announcements, must be paid for. A newspaper cannot exist upon promises and thanks. Don't expect to get $400 write-up and other notices for five dollars. The 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 aid for t.'s slk. Sunday evening, October 8th, Rev. J. D, Pair filled the pulpit at the Metropolitan Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Norman was out of the city. Mr. James A. Smith, president of the "Aristocrat Social Club," is making great preparations for their annual ball and reception at Odd Fellows' Hall on Monday evening, October 23, 1916. Among the members of the "Aristocrats" are Jessie Holmes, Raymond P. Wilkerson, Charles Brookes, William Curtis, Earl A. Douglas and Charles Mitchell. Captain John Mayo has returned to his duties at the New Ebbitt Hotel for the fall and winter season, filling his former position in the dining department. Miss Edna Wilkerson has returned to this city after a pleasant visit to New York City. Miss Alice, Frazier of this city and Mr. Giles Quinn of Charlotte, Va., were quietly married at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frazier, 2624 K street. Mr. and Mrs. Frazier will return to Charlotte next spring where they will make their home. future home. Miss Dorothy Braxton and Miss Frances Brown of Cranford, N.J., are students of the National Training School in this city. Miss Georgia Patterson of Selma, Ala., passed through this city en route to Chicago and Denver, Colo., where she is to give instruction in Home Economics. Econol B. William A. Sinclair of Philadelphia, Pa., was in this city last week attending the Race Congress which convened in this city. Miss Turpan after spending a pleasant summer in this city has returned to hen post-of duty as teacher Meghan College. Mrs. E. E. Whitfield, who is traveling representative of the National Training School, Boston, Mass., is stopping with Mrs. J. S. Ward. She spoke to a crowded house at St. Stephen's Baptist Church. Miss Evelyn Henderson of this city is visiting her sister in Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. Monroe Trotter, editor of The Boston Guardian, was highly entertained while in this city. tertained Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Simmons of this city are guests of their parents; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Simmons, of Philadelphia, Pa. delphia, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williamson have moved to their new home, 112 Ostreet northwest. S street B. Blackwell of Harrisburg, Bax has returned to Howard University where he will resume his studies in the dental department. in the den. Rev. V. Taylor of this city was the guest of Dr. Whited, pastor of Pinn Memorial Baptist. Church, while in Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. S. Corrothers of this city spent several days in Harrisburg, Pa., last week. week. Mrs. Mabelle Pelham Paschall has returned ho her home in Boston, Mass. after a delightful visit to this olk. city. Mrs. Susie Taylor Hill has returned to her home in Philadelphia, Pa., after a pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs. Dapleia, of Swann street, this city. Daniels, or Swain Miss Isadore Kenney spent a few days in Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Effie Scott of Philadelphia, Pa., reports a pleasant stay while in this city. city. Mrs. Mary Pugh of Philadelphia, Pa., came to this city to attend the wedding of her daughter, Miss Violet Lewis, to Willis Parker, Wednesday, October 11th. October 19th Miss Estelle Coffey has returned from her summer vacation in New York City. Miss Coffey is wearing a smart gray cloth street gown with various colors of hand embroidery. various colors Mrs. Cora Mitchell and little Helen Turner Philadelphia, Pa., have returned to their home after a pleasant visit to this city. visit to this city. Mr. Frank Steele, who has been ill in the Freedman's Hospital, is improving nicely. proving Dr. and Mrs. Avant of Wilmington, N. C., were in town some days ago. While here they were the guests of Mrs. John Gant, 1863 Fourth street northwest. Miss Cleo Desmond of the Broadway Players is also at Mrs. Copt's this week. Gant's this week. Miss Pearl Murray, daughter of Mr. Daniel Murray, 7934 S street northwest, who is attending school in Ithica College, has successfully passed the examination in American history. She is attending the Ithica College in Ithica, N. Y. ica. N. 1. A number of young ladies met Thursday evening, October third, and organized a sewing circle under the name of "The Thimbles." Marie Oram, president; Florence Parnell, vice president; June Ryden, secretary and treasure, Mr. James Williams has returned to the city, after spending the summer in Clayton, N. Y. He is glad to see his friends at his same address, 2605 Eye street northwest Miss Mildred Newsome of Danville, Va., is visiting in this city. Samuel M. Pierre, Jr., the little son of Dr. S. M. Pierre of 2124 L street northwest, has been indisposed for a few days. Geo. W. Collins, Esq., secretary to the law department of Howard University, is out again. He is steadily improving. Mrs. P. A. Scott, of Norfolk, Va., who spent several days in this city has returned to her home, accompanied by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. James G. Renfro, who will make their future home in Norfolk with their daughter. Mrs. Lillian Bush, who spent the summer in New York City, Asbury Park and Atlantic City, has returned to the city very much benefited by her trip. Mr. M. W. Deane of 2126 F street northwest, who has been indisposed, is better. Miss Ida M. Taylor and Mr. James Botley will be married Wednesday, October 18, at the residence of the bride, 1203 Tea street northwest. The happy couple will leave immediately on their honeymoon. WEST WASHINGTON. Rev. Jas. Pinn, pastor of the First Baptist Church, returned and occupied the pulpit on Sunday. The Sunday School of the Church was largely attended and was a review for the quarter by Mr. Geo. Parker. A short address was made by Mr. Jas. L. Turner. A teachers' training class under the instruction of Miss Sadie Gaskins is one of much benefit to the well conducted school. Singing'was one of the main features, led by the superintendent, Mr. Jas. N. Lawson. Miss Hattie Savage, an honored church worker and member of the Mt. Zion M. E. hurch, whose death occurred last week, was buried on Monday from the church. Her funeral was largely attended. Rev. D. D. Turpean officiated, assisted by Revs. Benj. T. Perkins and Geo. Jacobs. Many floral offerings. Interment Mt. Zion Cemetery. The second week's program in the one hundredth anniversary of Mt. Zion M. E. Church has been very creditable under the direction of Mrs. Rachel Owens and on Sunday afternoon the Sunday school rendered an unusual interesting program, Mr. Wm. Andrick, director, Miss Wilhelmina Watts, pianist. A duet by Misses Fredonia Watts and Elsia Richards was very excellently rendered. Mr. Geo. Taylor, superintendent. A competitive choir contest will be held on Thursday evening, October 12, at which time the successful choir's leader will receive a handsome baton. All are welcome. Rev. D. De Witt Turpean, pastor. The ladies of Olivia Association had their annual sermon preached to the organization on Sunday night at Mt. Zion M. E. Church, at which time a large number were present. Rev. D. D. Turpean was the speaker. Ladies Crispus Attucks. The twelfth annual sermon of the Ladies' Crispus Attucks Relief Association was preached Sunday evening at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Third and I streets northwest, by Rev. W. H. Jernagin, pastor of the church. Addresses were made by Mrs. Julia West Hamilton, the president, and Prof. L. M. Hershaw, the president of the Men's Crispus Attuck, who accompanied the ladies. The installation of the officers took place Monday evening at New Bethel Baptist Church and were addressed by Prof. Hershaw, and Turner, Jas. Manning, J. Brent, H. Clark, Steven Fuller, Rev. Javes, Dr. Cabranen and Jas. L. Turner. Refreshments were served by a committee of the association whose membership is four hundred, and a cash bank account of $3,000. HALLS' HILL, VA: The predicted hot waves for the summer of 1916 claims no ones' attention and everything and everybody is hastening the preparation which leads to the winter and on to the final preparation which leads out to the grave. The truckers and. farmers who had expected a late season are now looking forward to King Frost who is said will shortly come and sweep the blossoms from corn, beans, peas and all late vegetables. The population is growing, more dense. So many who have been away for the summer are wending homeward to spend their winters. Mrs. Hungerford and her daughter, Carrie, have been able to see life different by the coming of Katie's sister, Miss Nelson, from Syracuse, N. Y. whom she has not seen since she was a small girl, but thanks to Rev. William Howard, D.D., pastor of Zion Baptist Church of Washington, they are united and we welcome Miss Nelson here. Mr. William Hungerford, husband and father, deacon, superintendent of Mt. Salvation Baptist Church, second vice of the A. B. S. Union of Arlington, Va., leading a real active and useful life in the neighborhood, foremost in setting apart several Odd Fellow lodges, suddenly about three years ago suffered a paralytic stroke from which he has never regained his health, but THE HOWARD THEATRE Week Starting October|16th The Quality Amusement Co. Robert Levy General Manager I which was a big success under the direction of Messrs. James Sprigs, James Faust, L. Mitchell, Charles Gillam and Andrew Mann. COLORED WAITERS' UNION. A business meeting of Local No. 726, the Colored Waiter's Union, under the direction of the American Federation of Labor, was held in room 10, True Reformers' Hall, last Sunday afternoon, October 8, 1916. 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Sunday five reel Red Feather feature.. Open from 1 to 10:30 daily. Sunday, from 3 to 10:30. Admission daily 5 cents; Sunday, 10 cents. is now an inmate of the Stoddard Baptist Home, of Washington, D. C. Sunday. Everything is active, after a well prepared sermon at home. In the foremonon Rev. J. D. Fortune, with several of his officers, choir and members went to St. John's Baptist Church, Arlington, to preach the 5th anniversary for the Rev. J. D. Pair, which he did with credit to himself and church. At 8 p. m. we are at home once more to see and hear the stereoticon review of the last Sunday School quarter. To a well filled house Rev. J. D. Fortune did the reviewing which was certainly well don and each lesson satisfactorily explained. Mr. Noble Thomas the president of the union, was on hand with that same out-spoken soul-stirring manner which has won nothing more than praise, friendship and support in this noble work. May the prayers of the people go up for strength to come from this union, that unborn children will be able to praise her worth. After a good collection was taken up all went home relicoling in this well spent day. We are glad to have Miss W. Jackson in the choir again after a recent visit to her pastor, Dr. C. H. Coleman, of Summit, Va. Mrs. Dutch entertained her sons, Mr. Samuel Hill, one of Howard University Law graduates, Mr. Leo Hill, of New York, and a friend on Sunday. Mrs. Carrie Vanderpool has accompanied her daughter, Mrs. Blanche McKee back to New York. McKee, back Mrs. and Mr. Ewell were surprised by a visit of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson of Rosslyn, Va. on Sunday. of Rosslyn, Va., Mrs. Thornton was glad to greet her, daughter and husband who motored down from Vermont to Eastern shore, Md., and gave her a visit thence home again to Vermont. Elevator Operators' Reception. 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Other army officers, together with several noncommissioned officers, will be detailed for duty at Harvard in connection with the new military department as soon as it is known how many students have elected military training as part of their college work. This year one course in military science and tactics is offered, and classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and at a third hour at the convenience of the instructors and students. The instruction will be both theoretical and practical. HIS MISSING BOYS REAPPEAR AS MEN HIS MISSING BOYS REAPPEAR AS MEN Bartlett, Tex.-W. M. Cehand, a farmer near Bartlett, was reunited a few days ago with his two sons, James and Rudolph, whom he had mourned as dead for sixteen years. The Cehand family were living in Galveston at the time of the great storm which swept over that city in September, 1900. When the flood swept in from the gulf struck their house it collapsed, and the members of the family were cast into the torrent. Mr. Cehand managed to catch hold of a piece of wreckage and clung to it for several hours while he was dashed hither and thither, and he was finally fung up on the mainland several miles from the site of his wrecked home. When his house went down Mr. Cehand caught a glimpse of his wife and two sons as the mountain of water swallowed them up. The two boys, then aged three and five years respectively, were holding each other in an embrace and Mrs. Cehand was endeavoring to reach them. That was the last he saw of any member of his family since that memorable day when they were torn apart in the raging storm until, a few days ago his two sons, now grown to young manhood, alighted from the train at Bartlett. CHILDREN SAVE SLAYER. Petitions Give Lad Who Killed Mother a Chance. In Life. New Orleans. - Willie Zimmer, twelve, who shot his mother to death here, will not be tried for murder. Chandler C. Luzenberg, district attorney, said the boy would neither be sent to the gallows nor imprisoned for life. The pleas of thousands of youngsters and clubwomen in nearly every state in the Union have had their effect, and Willie will be given a chance to begin life all over again. With proper environment it is hoped to make a man of the little fellow, who, it is claimed, "never had an even break." THE THIEF CAME BACK. Paid No Heed to Defi of Sergeant Who Lost His Chickens. Flemington, N. J.—When thleves entered his hen roost recently and stole all but four of his fine flock Edward McAvoy, a retired sergeant of the United States marine corps, who operates a chicken farm near here, posted a bill on his front gate defying the thlef to come back some time and get the four he had "inadvertently overlooked." The following night the thlef of thleves carried off the quartet of hens that had been left behind on the initial excursion. HOUSE GRANT WED. IN SOLD. Old Dent Homestead to be Preserved as Historic Relic. St. Louis.—The old Dent home here, in which U. S. Grant, then a captain in the regular army, was married to Miss Jula Dent, was sold at auction to John H. Gundlach for $4.325. Mr. Gundlach said he would hold the property until a fund was raised to purchase it for preservation as a historic relic. The Missouri Historical society is raising such a fund. Steals Town's Fire Alarm. Adena, O.—Some one stole the town's fire alarm system. The rim of a locomotive wheel is hung in the center of the town, and on a chain beside the steel is supposed to hang a metal rod to be used in beating the wheel to arouse the residents in case of fire. The rod is missing. No Bathers Lost Lives. Atlantic City. N. J.—With dal bathing crowds ranging from 40,000 80,000 persons Atlantic City has a tained the remarkable record of n having had a single drowning this son, though 911 bathers were drago from the surf. ALLIGATORS IN KANSAS. Escape From Troop Train and Give Prairie Town Thrill. Pratt, Kan.-Pratt is a dry city, but its citizens, have been seeing things recently. O. J. Bowman, living near the Rock Island tracks, was surprised to see an alligator waddling up the path in his front yard. He captured his alligatorship. The next morning a harvest band was lying on a grassy spot resting when anotherigator strolled up to him and began to make friends. The man was so scared at first that he was unable to capture the creature, but later took him under his care and protection. Many rumors as to where the strange visitors hailed from were heard, but it is believed that the mystery has been settled. One of the soldier trains that passed through Pratt had six alligators with them, and it is believed that three escaped to give the citizens of Pratt a thrill. HADLEY FOR COURTESY. Neded to Control America's Ambitions, He Tells Yale Men. New Haven:—In welcoming the class of 1020 to Yale President Arthur T. Hadley told them that the future of the American republic depended on the manner in which the lessons of self control, intelligence, courtesy and devotion were learned by the citizens of the republic and that as members of a university they were in a position to master these qualities. If America is to remain free, he said, self control enough to abolish police and tutors must be learned by its citizens. Self control, to master individual action; intelligence, to assure a democratic commonwealth; courtesy, as a check to the ambition of America as a world power, and devotion and selflessness to Christian ideals are essentials for the nation, he declared. DOG SEEKS TREATMENT. Limps to Hospital and Holds Up Crushed Paw to Surgeon. Kansas City.—A forlorn little fox terrier limped on three feet. up the driveway to the General hospital. Unobserved he followed orderiles as they carried an injured man into the receiving ward. It was not until after Dr. J. C. Lynch had finished treating his patient that he heard a whining and whimpering at his feet. The little dog, holding up a crushed forepaw, was looking appealingly at the doctor. Pathetic brown eyes seemed trying to explain. Dr. Lynch anointed the dog's foot with liniment and bandaged it. After a grateful lick of the doctor's white shoes, the fox terrier limped away. MOOSE ESCAPES A BEAR. Plunges Into Lake Near Fishermen, Seeking Their Protection SEEKING THEIR TIMER. Pinedale, Wyo.—Harry H. Flaming reports having seen recently a big moose pursued by a bear. While fishing with a companion in Fayette lake a large bull moose suddenly emerged from the timber, ran down to the beach and into the water. Racing after the moose was a large black bear. The bear, seeing the men, fled back into the timber. The moose left the water, shook himself, blew the water from his nostrils and stood for a short time only a few yards from the fishermen inspecting them. He had an unusually large body and a magnificent set of horns. He walked a mile along the shore, then vanished in the woods. COYOTE HUNTING IN AUTO. Motorists Run One Down After Chase at Night. Log Angeles, Cal.-Coyote hunting by automobiles at night is the latest diversion on the San Fernando boulevard. Recently Deputy Sheriffs Cooper and Sweeney saw a large coyote dash from the roadside into the glare of a machine's headlights. Then ensued a race between the animal and the machine. Blinded by the glare of the lights, the coyote dashed at top speed down the boulevard ahead of the machine until the automobile in a sudden burst of speed ran over and killed the animal. "You Think You're Busy, Read This Milton, Del.-Declaring he needed a rest, the Rev. Charles A. Behringer of Milton has gone to Crosswicks, N. J., where he will become rector of Grace Episcopal church and of Trinity church at Allentown. In addition to being rector of St. John's church here, he was a missioner for St. George's chapel and Trinity chapel, in Indian river hundred, conducted, a poultry farm, was editor and owner of a weekly paper and also found time to lecture. St. Joseph, Mo.-A piece of hardtack which he shared with an ill comrade during the civil war brought Fred Wenz a dressed spring chicken in return the other day. Mr. Wenz and a fellow trooper were taken prisoners and were given no food by their captor. Food gave out, but Mr. Wenz had eaten sparingly of the supply he had when taken. After fifty years he has been repaid for his kindness. Bird Pecks Out Man's Eye. Clark, S. D.—William Milasus, employed by a Clark county farmer, lost one of his eyes as the result of being attacked by a mud hen. Another of the men employed on the farm captured one alive and handed it to Milasus. The bird made a lunge at Milasus eye and so seriously injured it that the sight was permanently lost. Prof. Jas. E. Shepard, president of the National Training School of Durham, has called a conference of negro educators on November 21st and 24th to be participated in by heads of universities, colleges and secondary schools for the training of colored youths in the United States. These will be the guests of the institution at Durham. A number of inset subjects will be discussed to the end that the actual conditions and needs of schools devoted to the education of colored youths may be accomplished. The management of the Durham institution is one of the most progressive in the South, and lasting good ought to come out of the proposed conference.—Editorial Charlotte Sunday-Observer, Sept. 17, 116.aged.—Editorial, The Constitution, Atlanta, Ga., Tuesday, Sept. 19, 1916. SMART SET COMPANY Scores Great Success in New York—Coming to the Howard Theater Next Week—Gorgeously Costumed and Pretty Girls Galore. The Smart Set Company in "How New Town Prepared," after a remarkable success, is repeating at the Lafayette Theate in New York this week. When the curtain went up on Monday afternoon at the well-known New York house, a full house with the S. R. O. sign hung out was on hand to welcome Messrs. Whitney and Tutt and Blanche Thompson with their supporting company in one of the best shows the clever comedians ever put on the stage. "How Newtown Prepared" is a mirrth producer from start to finish and the packed audience kept the entire company constantly responding to encores during the two hours and a half the humorous tale of the adventures of Bullion is being unfurled No colored show since the days of Williams and Walker has been so gorgeously costumed, and the chorus contains a bevy of beauties that should appeal to the most exacting. The story of how this imaginary southern town prepared for a Mexican invasion carries with it a vein of humor that is irresistible. J. Homer Tutt, S. Whitney, Blanche Thompson, Al. F. Watts, Julian Costello and a host of others contributing to what should be a record breaking show for this season. Baltimore, lacking nothing in appreciation for the good work being done by the Quality Amusement Corporation, stormed the doors of the Colonial Theater last week, and the verdict from our correspondent in the Orlobe City is that wherever this musical comedy that deals with the present day appears "standing room only" will be in order every afternoon and evening. Patons of the Howard Theater can look forward to a week of thorough enjoyment when the Smart Set Company opens on Monday. Cost of characters follow: George Washington Bullion, Salem Tutt Whitney; Sam Caln, Bullion's friend, J. Homer Tutt; Senora Flores, Secret Service agent, Blanche Thompson; Pedro Gomez Mexican spy, Al F. Watts; Eagle Eye Indian Chief; Dae Listen; Said Pasha, Turkish Prince, Julian Costella; Major Bragg, Civil War Relic Sam Gardner; Colonel Hullabaloo, Albert Crane; Elder Toots, Newton Parson, Tommy Hall; Leutenant Krupp, Alonzo Fenderson; Eph Snow, New Oracle, Sam Gray. Veterans of the U. S. A.: Private Arsenal, Lee Marshall; Corporal Remington, Nathan Cash; Sergeant Dupont, Chas, Hicks; Lleutenant Krupp, O. D. Carter; Major Bragg, Chas. M. Lawrence; General Information, Chas. Gibbs; Senora Flores, secret service agent, Estella Cash; Martha Bullion, Helen Clinton; Mona Sweet, Bullion's ward, Mattle Lewis; Louise Dilling, society leader, Carrie King; Samantha Harkfurst suffragette, Julian Costella; Peggis Flipp, news dispenser, Emma Jackson; Margaret Simpson, Helen Jackson; Mady Lee, Blanche Bill Young; Lucinda Thompson, Sweetie May. Soldiers, farmhands, Turks, sailors, citizens, etc.: Edna Gibbs, Juanita Hicks, Josie Graham, Ora Dunlap, Virginia Wheeler. Synopsis of Scenery. Scene 1.—Possum Corners, Newtown. Scene 2.—Persimmons street, Newtown. Scene 3.—Bullion's Plantation. Scene 4.—Malon Street. Scene 5. —Dock showing transport. Act 2, scene 1.—Dock of transport. Scene 2. —Wreck and raft. Scene 3. —The Pasha's garden. Musical Numbers. Opening chorus by Daughters and Veterans of U. S. A. Grand Old Veterans of U. S. A., led by Sam Gardner. "A Study in Black and White," J. Homer Tutt, Carrie King and Girls. Female qarrette k selections, Carrie King, Helen Jackson, Emma Jackson, Mattle Lewis. Old Veteran quartette, Sam Gray, Carter, Marshall, Gardner. and Mattie Lewis. "All I Want Is Plenty of Loving," Stella Cash. "My Sweet Hawlian Home," Blanche Thompson and chorus. "Shuffling Feet," Sweetie May. "On Dock, Buck Dance," Carter and Marshall. "Little Girl, Little Boy," Oro Hall, Virginia Cash, Hicks Lawrence, Helen Gray. "Old Glory Is the Flag for Me," Ensemble, Blanche Thompson and Co. Act II. Tar's Farewell," Soldiers and Nurses. The Zoo—New Dance, Homer Tutt and Blanche Thompson. Help Cometh from Above, Octette. Ode to Allah, Company. Turkish Drill, Soldiers. Turkey, Homer Tutt, Blanche Thompson and company. The Pasha's Dream, Julian Costella. I I Could Make the Sun Stand Still, S. Whitney. Dixie Land is Calling Me, The entire Company. Executive Staff: T. L. Corwell, man- ager; H. D. Collins, business manag- BOOK AND JOB PRINTING House & Herrmann WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT YOUR Household Furniture of all kinds and description, House and Herrman to visit. There is no other house of its kind in where the people can be satisfied. This i house hat will satisfy you. Home Cafe WONDERFUL M For all billons and n eat blood, stomach, I onic on earth. Sick Household Furniture of all kinds and description, House and Herrmann is the place to visit. There is no other house of its kind in the city where the people can be satisfied. This is house hat will satisfy you. LEE'S LUNCH ROOM GEO. H. Lee, Prop. 1231 E Street N. W. 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Phone Main 4094 Chapel Services MERCY TRIUMPHANT YET JUSTICE ABIDES How These Qualities of God's Character Co-ordinate God's Word Presents a Wonderful Picture of His Plan of Salvation—Our Creator's Character Our Greatest Study—Correct Understanding of the Divine Character Arouses Admiration and Love—Heathen Theory of Man's Inherent Immortality Responsible For Many Gross Errors of Doctrine. Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 8.—Pastor Russell was the principal speaker today before the I. B. S. A. assembled in convention at the Soldiers' Home Memorial Hall for the past few days. His discourse was based upon the literal rendering of the last clause of PASTOR RUSSELL Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 8.—Pastor Russell was the principal speaker today before the I. B. S. A. assembled in convention at the Soldiers' Home Memorial Hall for the past few days. His discourse was based upon the literal rendering of the last clause of James' 2:13—"Mercy glorieth against judgment." How to blend and harmonize Divine Justice, which demands the punishment of the sinner, with Divine Love, which seeks to bless that sinner, is one of the greatest problems of theology, and one with which our forefathers grappled in vain. Would Divine Justice over-rule and carry matters to a finish? Or would Divine Love step in and over-ride Divine Justice? Are these two principles in opposition? If not, how could God co-ordinate them? These questions and many related ones were answered satisfactorily by Pastor Russell, who demonstrated that when one sets aside both his own preconceived opinions and the creedal teachings of the Dark Ages, and takes the Word of God, all difficulties vanish. Then God's Justice and God's Love are seen in a new light, blending and harmonizing most beautifully; for "God is Love," and Justice is the very foundation of His Throne. The speaker holds that one of humanity's greatest difficulties is the lack of an accurate knowledge of the Divine character. In His Word God has furnished that necessary knowledge; but people have, in the main, permitted themselves to be misled by the great Adversary. True, many today do not believe in the existence of the Devil. But no one who truly believes in the Word of God can doubt that there is not only a personal Devil, but a host of fallen angels, whose secret and crafty workings are for the purpose of deceiving and entrapting mankind. Full well does the Adversary know that if the light of the knowledge of the Divine character, should shine into men's hearts, there would be a great transformation everywhere. But, thank God, the light is breaking; and Bible students see as never before, see outlined in God's Word the glorious Plan for human salvation! Justice the Basis of the True Love. The pagan doctrine of the immortality of the soul, the Pastor declared, is responsible for. Christendom's great confusion, regarding the fundamental doctrines of the Bible. God's Word declares that man is mortal. The generally accepted idea is that man HAS a soul; whereas the Scriptures declare that man IS a soul. Man's physical organism makes him superior to the brute.-Genesis 2:7, 17; Eccles. 3:19, 20. According to Scripture, the perfect man Adam brought the penalty of DEATH upon himself and his posterity because of his disobedience of God's just commands. Therefore the whole human race have been born in a dying condition. God provided that only this one man Adam should be condemned to death, and that through this one man condemnation should come upon all of his unborn posterity. By this arrangement one man could pay the penalty for all. One man smiled. One Man was the Redeemer.- Ezek. 18:4; Rom. 6:23; 1 Cor. 15:21-23. The Ransom is the very foundation of God's dealings with humanity. Divine Justice demanded the death of Adam, the slimmer; but Divine Love provided the way to bless that slimmer: To the Logos, God made the proposition that by the purchase of Adam's whole race through His own sacrifice, the Son might obtain the honor and glory of blessing the billions condemned to death in Adam; and that then, as a reward, He should be supremely exalted. In God's due time, the Logos laid aside His glorious spirit nature, came to earth as a Man, and "by the grace of God tasted death for EVERY MAN." By purchasing the forfeited life of Adam, He purchases all who fell in Adam while yet unborn—Heb. 2:9; Philippians 2:3-11; John 1:14. It is only when we see the nature of man—that he is mortal, NOT immortal—and that the penalty of sin is DEATH—not eternal torment—that we begin to see the significance of the death of our Lord Jesus Christ. He "gave Himself a Ransom [Greek, antituron, a corresponding price] for ALL to be testified in DUE TIME" (1 Timothy 2:5, G.) For the Church the due time is in the present life. For the world at large it is during the Millennial Reign of Christ. All this is the triumph of Love over Justice. While Justice remaining forever inviolate, yet Love is the victor. When the world shall have been recovered from the Adamic fall—all wilful sinners having been destroyed in the Second Death—then all mankind will see the glorious character of our God and bow in loving adoration. Inventor Greets His Old Time Telegraph Friends. PROVES AN ADEPT OPERATOR. Entrance to. West Orange (N. J.) Laboratories Rigged Up So as to Operate Electric Automobile Horn—Dots and Dashes of Code Blare From the Novel Sounder. Orange, N. J.-Thomas A. Edison cast aside his manifold duties as the head of his big plant here to greet his old friends, women and men, with whom he exchanged messages when all were telegraph operators a third of a century ago. Mr. Edison, who utilizes the Morse code in his daily tasks, is still an adept with the key and sounder, and he greeted with a warm message his old comrades, who attended the annual P. B. Photo by American Press Association. convention in Manhattan of the United States Military Telegraph corps and the Old Time Telegraphers and Historical association. Dr. Miller Reese Hutchison, Mr. Edison's chief engineer and personal representative, had rigged up at the Valley road entrance to the laboratories an electric circuit, including a telegraph key which operated an electric automobile horn. As the party of 340 telegraphers filed in this "speech" by the inventor greeted them from the horn: "You know, boys, I am a little deaf. I cannot hear what you say, but I can read every word in your cheerful faces." The dots and dashes of the code, blared from the novel sounder, quickly caught the ears of the party, and they gave Mr. Edison a rousing cheer when his little speech was concluded. Old friends got a familiar grip, and all the folk shook hands, while the movie operators filmed the happy party outside the works. Groups of the older men were photographed, and after inspecting the plant luncheon was served and an entertainment followed. The moving pictures taken were shown, and the party returned by special train. Thirty per cent of the operators were old associates of Mr. Edison. HAS ELEVEN CHILDREN. Will Adopt Another to Make It an Even Dozen. Springfield, Ill—John Warner of Sherman, Ill., loves children, but he hates odd numbers. He has eleven children. Six of them are girls and five are boys. He wants to add a boy so he can have an even dozen. The county court here is attempting to help him out. Warner has asked the court, which has jurisdiction of juvenile matters, to keep an eye open for a bouncing baby boy he can adopt. He says he and his wife are experts in raising children and that they have found them no trouble at all. BOYS TRICKED INTO WORK. Makes Water Wheel, With Which Lade, Playing, Empty Well. Brazil, Ind.-Finding: that surface water running into his well had made the water in it impure, a citizen of Brazil started to pump his well dry. After pumping half an hour in the hot sun he gave up the job. Then he made a miniature water wheel, which he attached to the end of a trough. After he had attracted the attention of several boys who were playing in a vacant lot he went to his work. When he returned in the evening the boys had pumped the well dry to see the wheel go round. Dynamite Bear When Killed Man. Yellowstone Park—A bear which attacked and mauled Frank Welch, a government teamster, so badly that he died was killed a few hours later by two other teamsters, who had driven the animal off. They placed dynamite under a pile of army bacon. When the bear came back the trap was exploded. Cop Has Trained Gander. St. Louis—Patrolman Joseph Horn woh a gander at a street carnival rattle about a year ago, and has trained it to accompany him on his rounds. When Horn wants to rout an 'alley gang he "sticks" the gander on them. It then files down the alley, honking as it goes. It has been known to fight dogs. Oil Concern Manager "Just Had" come 3,000 Miles. Pittsburgh.—Robert E. Sullivan, general manager of the International Petroleum company, has just traveled 3,000 miles—from Peru to Pittsburgh—to see a baseball game. No. aided by a group of Pittsburgh bankers and oil men, he sat in a box at Forbes field and saw the Pirates beat the Cubs. His enthusiasm broke loose after being dormant more than twelve years, and Mr. Sullivan was still smiling as he sat in the lobby of his hotel. "I knew there was something wrong with me for years," said Mr. Sullivan. "I was suffering with what the medical profession would diagnose as diamond fever. For twelve years I have been nervous, but the sight of that baseball game cured it all. But, don't you know, it's an awful long time to stay away from a baseball game, twelve years is. I don't see how I stood it. I just had to come, so I packed up and, taking my wife and two children, hopped a steamer, and by way of the Panama canal I came to the States just to see a game." The Shout of "You, Mr. Man, Out There, Looking For a Job!" Stirs Many. New York.—Inspired by the motion pictures of army life which Captain Stephen It. White showed at the First Field Artillery armory and stirred by the officer's enthusiastic appeals for men to serve their country, twenty-six men enlisted in the New York national guard. At a second showing more men were enrolled, and it is expected that recruits in larger numbers will apply for enlistment when the pictures are shown in the evening. Riding into the tankard arena on a spirited horse and circling before the seated audience at, full gallon, Captain White filled the crowd of 700 with enthusiasm at the start. During the showing of scenes with Pershing's column in Mexico he made a funning commentary of explanation, and between the different reels he told the men in the crowd that they, too, might do what the men on the screen were doing. Swinging a rifle above his head he shouted; "You, Mr. Man, out there, looking for a job! You need not go about empty handed. Here is something to fill your hands. Come up here and take a gun. You owe it to your country." The pictures included many views of the New York city guardsmen at the front and at the time of their departure for the border. The Sixty-ninth regiment, the Seventh, Squadron A, the Fourteenth and the First cavalry appear several times. The Ninth Coast Artillery band gave a concert while the pictures were being shown. AN ODORLESS ONION. Declarated New Species May Assume Perfume of the Rose. Chicago.—The seed of a new species of onion, deodorized and tearless, was introduced at the annual convention of the Vegetable Growers' association in the Hotel Lassalle. More startling evolutions are predicted for the modified vegetable. Its sponsors say there is no reason why the perfume of the rose or the lily may not be imparted to the onion of the future. One of the delegates went so far as to say that the Beau Brummel of 1920 will wear a sprig of onion as a boutonnière. LOSE HAIR WHILE ASLEEP. Port Chester Women Fear For Safety of Tresses. Port Chester, N. Y.-Belles of this town who are blessed with beautiful hair fear for the safety of their tresses. Two young women within a week have been robbed of their hair while they slept. Miss Valeria Melko awoke one morning and, on looking into her mirror, screamed. Her two beautiful brides had been clipped off close to the scalp. A similar experience befell Miss Isabella Knowlton, seventeen years old. Other women are on the lookout now for the daring hair burglar. Wedding Ring Used Thrice. San Francisco.—The same wedding ring which seventy-five years ago his grandfather placed on the finger of his bride and which thirty-five years later his father made similar use of was again employed as a token of plighted troth when Dwight D. Chase, a Christian Science practitioner, of Oakland, married Laura Zerbe. Enters High School; Age Seventy-five. Bakersfield, Cal.; Mrs. Mary Brundage, aged seventy-five, widow of the late Superior Judge Ben Brundage, a pioneer of Kern county, registered as freshman in the Kern county, high school and will study Spanish. Mrs. Brundage has several grandchildren attending the high school at which she is registered. Petrograd.—Statistics for 1915, now available, show the population of Russia increased over 53,000,000, or 43 per cent. since 1857. It increased over 3,800,000, or more than 2 per cent. since 1914. The total population is set down as 182,122,000. HAS PRIVATE LIFT All Right For Little Chap Until He Was Promoted to Fifth Grade—Elevator Will Be 30 by 36 Inches, but Will Not Be Public. Spokane, Wash.—Donald Burcham is happy because he can go back to school. School means much to Donald Burcham, for his legs are virtually paralyzed as the result of infantile paralysis five years ago. For a time it looked as though he would not be able longer to attend public school. He has been a pupil at the Bancroft school four years, and members of his family have wheeled him to school and home again. Recently, the aid of crutches and braces, he has been able to walk home slowly and laboriously each afternoon. Despite his handicap, the little chap has been able to make his grades and has been promoted to the fifth grade. Then began his trouble. All grades above the fourth are on the second floor at the Bancroft school, and Donald is unable to climb stairs and is too heavy to be carried conveniently. His father, James T. Burcham, took the problem to the school board. He offered to install a small elevator in the building at his own expense. The school board consented. The elevator will not be public. It will be 20 by 36 inches, with a carrying power of fifty pounds. Mrs. Burcham and E. Clyde Miller, principal of the school, will have the only keys. In case any other pupil is physically unable to climb the stairs the elevator will be at his disposal. It will be created with strict regard for the building inspection requirements. DEER ATTACKS HORSE Rural Mail Carrier Has Exciting, Experience Near Huntingdon. Huntingdon, Pa.—Clark Smith, the oldest rural mall carrier attached to the Huntingdon postoffice, had an encounter with a big buck deer while on his return trip within three miles of this place. Six does, led by a buck, had been feeding in a mountain meadow and were about to emerge into the highway just as Smith was driving past. The buck leaped a fence and attacked Smith's horse. Smith used his whip on the deer. The horse took fright and pulled itself and driver to a safer locality. Ten deer and one elk were seen by a farmer recently at the farther end of Smith's route. FIND OLD HOOPSKIRTS. Authorities Dig Up Civil War Costumes In Old Hotel. Sandusky, O. — Twenty-two hoopskirts were found in what was known as the "rubbish room" at the old West House, cleaned out under an order issued by City Manager Ward. They were on a shelf near the ceiling, where apparently they had lain for fully half a century. The West House, opened in 1850, was a popular hostelry until it was closed nearly two years ago. It was the scene of much gayety, especially during the civil war, when it was used as headquarters by Federal officers in charge of the Confederate prison on Johnson's island, Sandusky bay. HERE'S CHAMPION PUMPKIN. Weights 500 Pounds—Nine Feet Around Grown in Sayville. New York.—Fine! Thanksgiving will soon be here, and the "largest pumpkin in the world" we quote the proud prop- proprietor—is out at Sayville, all ready to be turned into material for ples. The agricultural editor had left the office for the night, and it was impossible to verify the owner's boast that it was a world beater. It weighs 500 pounds, and Squire Engene H. Cocheu. retired police lieutenant of Brooklyn, will pay $100 to any one who produces a pumpkin of equal size. This champion pumpkin is described as nine feet around and three feet thick and fairly large in the waist. FISH VANQUISHES MAN Leaps Into Face, Nearly Felling Him, and Then Escapes. Salina, Kan.—A. E. Hillman of Wakeeeney has a sore face caused by a tusse with a large catfish, which he at- tempted to catch with his hands while swimming. The fish was seen under a log at the edge of the creek apparently asleep. Hillman slipped his hands along the side of the fish and had almost closed his fingers through the gills when his fishship came to life and jumped for liberty. It struck Hillman such a blow in the face, that he was thrown backward and his face badly lacerated. The fish escaped. Reunited Comrades Photographed. Bangor, Mc.-Captain A. B. Barrham, First Lieutenant Frank A. Garnsey and Second Lieutenant Horatio Staples, the three commissioned officers of Company H. Second Maine regiment, were photographed together in Virginia in 1862. Recently the three men held a reunion in Bangor and were again photographed. It is claimed that in no other Maine regiment are all the commissioned officers of the company still surviving. 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CHICAGO, ILL FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION MAKES THE SKIN LOOK WHITER AS SOON AS IT PUT ON, EXCELLENT FOR RAMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND LOCAL SKIN DISEASES PRICE 25¢ A BOTTLE FORD'S PATENT TWO PIECE SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO.023, YOU HEAT THE ROD, NOT THE COMB WORKING AND SOILING THE COMB RETAINS HEAT LONGER. PRICE $1.60 NO.023% TEETH IN THIS COMB ARE MADE OF SEPARATE PIECES OF BRASS, MOUNTED ON A SOLID STEEL ROD AND HELD BY A PATENT FERULE. SHOULD THE TEETH BECOME LOSE, TURN THE FERRULE BY THE HANDLE AND THIS WILL WORK THE SLEEVE UP TIGHT. THE TEETH AND HOLD THEM FIRMLY. PRICE $1.25 FORD'S LARGE BRASS SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO.025 WOODEN HANDLE LARGE AND SOLID BRASS, MOUNTED AND SERVICEABLE COMB FOR KINNY AND NAPPY HAIR NICKEL PLATED. PRICE $1.00 FORD'S HAIR PRESSER NO.028 NICKEL PLATED, STEEL FRAME, SOLID BRASS, MOUNTED, NAPPY SERVICEABLE PRICE $50¢ 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. Heating Boar TR MAGIC IS 9 IN LONG SHAMPOO DRIER MILK CO THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S.$100 POSTAGE PAID SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER Address all letters to Magic Shampoo Drier Co Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S 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 curliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Aluminim Gomb cannot injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar whiche is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Pomade. Best on the market. Price per box, 50c. Alcohol Heater, price 50c. Liberal terms to agents. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY. MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA QUINADE GROWS HAIR. REMOVES DANDRUFF. SEED FOR SAMPLE QUINASOAP THE IDEAL SHAMPOO SOAP. THOROUGHLY CLEANSSES THE SCALP. QUINACOMB HAIR STRAIGHTENER SHAMPOO DRYER QUINADE 25¢ QUINACOMB 10¢ QUINAGAF 25¢ AT ALL DRUGGISTS 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 frial tube of this exceptional tooth paste, send ¢ in stamps and your dealer's name to Vivaudou, Dept. 5, 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 Jole Brassiere. The dragging weight of an unconfined bust so stretches the supporting muscles that the contour of the figure is spoiled. Bien Jole BRASSIERES put the bust back where it belongs, prevent the bust from falling, and maintain the fine biness, eliminate the danger of dragging muscles and confine the flesh of the shoulder giving a graceful line to the entire upper body. They are the daintest and most portable garments in fashion, all materials and styles: Cresks Back, Hook Front, Surplice, Bandau, eau. Boned with Walohn, the boning—permitting washing about removal. How you do it depends on Bien Jole Brassieres, if not stocked, we will gladly send him, prepaid, samples to show you. BENJAMIN & JOHNES 51 Warren Street Newark, N. J 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 CRANDALL MACKEY, ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court—No. 22,289, Administration. This Is to Give Notice: That the subscriber of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters testamentary on the estate of Elizabeth Lewis, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 9th day of October, A. D. 1917; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 9th day of October, 1916. GEORGE BROWN, 1009 3rd St. N. W. Attest: JAMES WALKER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. CRANDALL MACKEY, Attorney. 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. G. 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 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. Expert operators furnished for rest. Expert operators furnished for residential work. MRS. N. ESTELLE BROOKS, DR. W. L. SMITH'S INDIGESTION CURE. This remedy will relieve and cure all forms of indigestion, catarrh of the stomach, heartburn, sour stomach, flatulency, pain in the stomach, water brash, acid fermentation, gaseous accumulations and mal-assimilations of foods. When taken into the stomach it thoroughly digests the albuminous foods, and cures the indigestion, by resting and assisting the stomach until normal or natural digestion is restored. Directions—Take a teaspoonful in a little water after meals or when suffering. Repeat in an hour if necessary. W. L. SMITH, Druggist, 8th St. and Florida Ave., Washington D. C. FOR RENT.—1433 S St., large front room; steam heat. Wanted, table boarders; reasonable prices. O-7-2t LEO S. OSMAN, Manufacturer of Tu-ra-he Indian Wigwam Brand Herb Remedies, Toilet. Preparations, Electrical Appliances, Ete.—Dealer in Rare Roots, Herbs, Plants, Barks and Blossoms. YOU ARE INVITED TO CALL. WE HAVE SOME VERY HELPFUL GOODS FOR YOU. WE SELL THEM AT VERY LOW PRICE. THE VISIT WILL BENEFIT 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. Hair pomade grower and dresser, 10c and 15c. Healing ointment for sores, cuts, swellings, piles, and many other uses, 10c. Aromatic Inhaler for headaches, catarrh, etc., 10c. Foot-help 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. Odorcet, 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 mized 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. INDIAN WIGWAM HERB REMEDY ESTABLISHMENT, 1728 7th St. N. W. Washington, D. C. 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. POSTOFFICE EMPLOYEES Washington Branch No. 14, National Association Postoffice laborers will give its first grand entertainment of the season, Wednesday evening, October 18th, at Odd Fellows' Hall, M street, between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets northwest. Dancing from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music by the Monumental Orchestra, Prof. Charles Hamilton, director. Officers of Branch 14 are W. F. Branshaw, president; Wm. J. Diggs, vice president; Thomas Wade, financial secretary; John P. May, recording secretary; Philip P. Watkins, treasurer; Daniel H. Turner, sergeant-at-arms; Ulysses Lee, chairman of committee on arrangements. Admission 25 cents. BROWN-ROBINSON. Mrs. Knox Brown and Mr. Nathaniel Robinson were quietly married in Phoebus, Virginia, Labor Day. Mrs. Small Weekly or Monthly Payments Peter G 817-819 Every Article in Our S* er Grogan 817-819-821-823 Sev in Our Store Plainly Pri Peter Grogan & Sons Co. 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N. W. Every Article in Our Story Plainly Price-Marked with Figures You Can Read Dresser, $36.50 Special From $47.50. The three beautiful pieces of the feet cabinet construction. The mirror toilet table. This Entire Outfit $27.50 An all-metal bed of this design in either white enamel or oak finish. An all-cotton mattress of the regular $15 quality. An all-metal link spring that will give long service. At their regular selling prices the combined value of this outfit is $44.00. GROVAK $24.50 Reduced from $35.00. Golden Oak China Case; fine finish and polish; extra, strength glass in both door and rounded ends. $12.75 Full 1/2-pound, nickel plated Hammer, octagon shape head, black enameled handle. Cooks Notice Cooks Union, Local No. 726, will give the care of you when you are sick, No red tape. Bonded officers. Join V. R. QUIVERS, and Business Agent, et Northeast Waiters and Cooks N The Colored Waiters and Cooks Union, Loc you work when unemployed, take care of you Bury you when you are dead. No red tape. B now. For full information apply to EMANUEL W. R. QUIVER Recording Secretary and Business 417 E street Northeast Waiters and Cooks Notice The Colored Waiters and Cooks Union, Local No. 726, will give you work when unemployed, take care of you when you are sick, Bury you when you are dead. No red tape. Bonded officers. Join now. For full information apply to EMANUEL W. R. QUIVERS, Recording Secretary and Business Agent, 417 E street Northeast NELSON:W. PHONE President turned to the branch looking the picture of health, after his vacation. No man stands higher in the estimation of the people of all classes and denominations. DR. PIERRE AND HIS CABINET. Dr. Samuel M. Pierre, who never loses an opportunity to entertain his friends, held his usual Sunday afternoon Cabinet meeting October 8th, and had a special photographer to take his photo and those of his cabinet, Silas James, Daniel R. Harris, James Williams, Wm. Watson. Rev. Henderson, the ministerial advisor of this combination, had to attend prayer meeting. A cut of this celebrated cabinet will appear later on. FOR RENT: Two nicely furnished rooms. Mrs. Irene M. Butler, 1315 S. St. N. W. 1t-0-14 --- --- 10 and Carpets More 'Rugs than ever before—greater variety—greater values; more before the advance in manufacturers' prices, and you get the benefit. Very fine quality Wool Fiber Rugs, in a variety of handsome patterns and rich colorings. $16.50 value, 8.3x10.6, now $12.50 $12.00 value, same size, now $8.50 Wool Fiber Mats, 18x36 18c All our carpets are made, lined and laid without extra charge. TABLE This handsome Extension-Table has a rich fumed finish—a 45-inch, heavy plank top that extends to 6 feet in length. DORBON DORBON SANDRO Dover Sad Irons Three 45-pound irons, handle and asbestos stand to set, nickel- plated hood, polished froning; surface, rounded edges, always cool handle. Full Set: 75c NELSON*W, RHONE, President. Brown is the widow of the late Knox Brown, one of the best known men in the city during life. Mr. Robinson is also well known among the Masonic and Odd Fellow fraternities throughout the United States. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are popular with the masses. ATTORNEY SCOTT. Asbury Park, N. J., Oct. 6—Attorney Armond W. Scott, of Washington City, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks of the World, was banquetted Friday, October 6th, by Mammoth Lodge, No. 122 at Odd Flelows' Hall in this place. On the dance card a dance was dedicated to Grand Exalted Ruler Scott, entitled "Fox Trot." It was one of the greatest social events that has ever taken place here. JUDGE PUGH RETURNED. Judge James Pugh, of the District branch of the Police Court, has re- GROBAY 36.50 Chiffonier $47.50. Special Fri tiful pieces of this Bedroom Suit ction. The mirrors are large; of- The three beautiful pieces of this Bedroom Suite are genuine mahogany, in rich dull finish; of perfect cabinet construction. The mirrors are large, of heavy French plate, with triple adjustable mirror on toilet table. A GROGAN A very large and comfortable Rocker, of polished golden oak, with wide arms and solid saddle seat. $3.50 value. $1.95 Cake or Jelly Molds Fancy Molds of heavy tin in assorted shapes; one dozen in box. Dozen, 12c 26, will give you are sick, officers. Join Large Beunt --- GROBAR Chiffonier, $34.50 Special From $45.00 s Bedroom Suite are genuine ma- s are large; of heavy French pla Large Cement A Great Beuntifully Situated Contains about seven thousand grave sites Now Selling For $8 Each Sunlight Laundry ALL WORK CAREFULLY LAUNDERED BY HAND FAMILY WASHING AT SPECIAL RATES LACE CURTAINS BLANKETS OFFICE, 1729 7TH ST. N. W. PHONE LINCOLN 24 Erg Beater, with extra heavy twisted wire howl, strong twisted shank inserted in handle. Galvanized iron, double surface Wash Boards; 10x 12-inch, plain crimp rubbing surface, with protector top. 25c GROGAN Toilet Table, $32.50 Special From $40.00. ahogany, in rich dull finish; of per- ate, with triple adjustable mirror on The Celebrated National Spring has two tubular steel side rails, 14 inches in diameter, fastened to heavy angle steel and bars with heavy castings. The fabric is made of steel wire links, joined by small steel plates. At each end of the fabric are 27 high carbon steel wire cell springs attached to the steel end bars. The steel corner rails the fabric above the side rail, making a comfortable edge. Our Price, $2.75 GROGAN Large, handsome 8-day Mantel Clocks, of designs similar to illustration; finished in black, onyx and gold; absolutely reliable timekeepers; manufactured by the famous Ingraham Clock Company. Special, $5.75 Mystery For Sale at Bargain ed near Stanton Road,