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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper That's THE BEE WASHINGTON, D.C. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1916 HON. CHARLES W. ANDERSON Col. Theodore Roosevelt Pays Him a High and Deserving Compliment Leaders of the Highest Social and Political Circles Join in the Apollause. Before a mammoth crowd at the National Theatre, New York City, which had gathered to welcome home the Hughes Women's train last Friday night, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt paid a glowing compliment to Hon. Charles W. Anderson. The theatre was placed with one of the most brilliant audiences of the campaign. Among the leaders of society and business present were Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney, Miss Frances, Keller, Mrs. Nelson O'Shaughnessy, Dr. Catherine Davis, Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont, Miss Mary Antin, Hon. Herbert Parsons, Hon. Samuel S. Koenig, Judge Rosalsky, Commissioner and Mrs. Cabot Ward, General Nelson. Henry and many others prominent in the business, financial and social world of New York City. Hon. Oscar S. Straus presided. Mrs. Charles E. Hughes, wife of the republican candidate for President, occupied the first stage box. At the conclusion of the wonderful demonstration which attended Colonel Roosevelt's appearance, he shook hands with several persons sitting near him and on catching sight of Collector Anderson in the rear of the stage, beckoned to him to come forward and shook his hand most cordially and stood for a moment with his left hand on the collector's shoulder, which brought a round of applause from the house. During his speech he referred to the men who had rendered distinguished service in HON. CHARLES W. ANDERSON. The republican leader and organi zor who united the colored vote and was highly complimented by Col Roosevelt. high governmental places while he was president, and said that Hon. Oscar S. Straus, who was a member of his cabinet, who was a distinguished Hebrew, was one of the men of whom he had formed the highest esteem. He referred to Mr. Straus' service while Ambassador to Turkey in demanding protection for the Armenians against the oppression of the Moslems, and added "we were all glad to stand by Mr. Straus later when he demanded protection for the Jews." Continuing, he said, "There is on this platform a very distinguished member of another race whom I am proud to have appointed to office. Mr. Charles W. Anderson was the first colored man to be appointed to an office of high honor and responsibility in the North. His record was admirable. He made good. If he had not, I would not have continued him in the office even if every colored man in the United States had requested me to do so. But he not only made good, he made a record as high as any man that ever held that great office, if not indeed a little higher, and having done so, I should have continued him in it even if every white man in the United States had asked for his removal. It is worth, not birth, that should count, wholly regardless of the nationality, creed or color of the man. "I am proud of Mr. Anderson." These strong words were greeted with tremendous applause in which Mrs. Charles E. Hughes joined very heartily. Collector Anderson is to be congratulated on this fine eulogy from the greatest living statesman in the world, delivered before an audience composed of the leaders of society and finance in the great city of New York and one which probably did not contain more than a dozen persons-of Mr. Anderson's own race. A LOVING CUP. Loving Cup Presented to Dr. S. P. W. Drew by Editor W. Calvin Chase at 54th Re-union Convention of Ex- Slaves and Former Owners of America—Great World-wide Evangelistic Campaign Will be Continued Thursday, November 30th, Thanksgiving Day—One of the Largest Congregations That Has Ever Assembled at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, N. St. Between. Ninth in Tenth Streets. At 11 a. m. Dr. Simon P. W. Drew preached a sermon after which he conducted a baptismal service to a large number of converts, as a result of the great revival now being held and will be continued until November 30th. Week night at 7:30 p. m., and Sundays at 11 a. m., at 3 p. m. and at 7:30 p. m. Dr. S. P. W. Drew is an evangelist. He was assisted in these services by Evangelist E. Berkley, 125 years old; M. E. Banks, 104 years old; Dr. J. J. Higgs, Dr. W. H. V. B. Taylor, Rev. Moses Brooks, Rev. Jeffries, Rev. Mickens, Rev. Askew, Rev. Dr. John W. Pope, acting pastor of Second Baptist Church; Rev. Mr. Jackson, pastor of Antioch Baptist Church; Dr. W. H. Dean, pastor of Ebenezer M. E. Church; Rev. Dr. Young, pastor of Union Baptist Church of New York; Rev. E. Williams. Communion was served at 3:30 p.m., and the hand of fellowship was extended to a large number of new members. Presentation to Dr. S. P. W. Drew at 4:30 P. M. Mrs. Henry L. Johnson, wife of ex-recorded of deeds, read a poem composed and dedicated to the ex-Slaves, after which Dr. J. J. Higgs, bishop of the Church of Christ, made a speech and presented the cup to Editor W. Calvin Chase of The Bee. Dr Higgs said as follows: "My: Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: It affords me unspeakable pleasure to have this privilege of presenting to you this loving cup to be presented to Rev. Dr. S. P. W. Drew as a token of our appreciation for many years of service to our people and the nation and country". Mr. Chase then in a neat speech presented the gun to Dr. Drew. presented the cup to Dr. Drew. Dr. J. G. B. Bullock, cousin of former President Theodore Roosevelt, and Mrs. Tooman of Europe made short addresses, after which Dr. S. P. W. Drew responded with a very nice and pleasing speech, thanking Dr. J. J Higgs, chairman of the committee on presentation; also thanking Editor Chase for his kind words and asked him to convey his sincere thanks to the citizens for the loving cup. He said that he felt that he had only done his duty in defending the Tenth Cavalry soldiers when he urged Congress to have the bodies of the colored soldiers brought home and buried at Arlington, Va., with military honors that were killed at Carriza, Mexico, Juke Mist. Dr. Drew smiled when he closed his speech, thanking all of the citizens, both white and colored, for their appreciation of his work. This cup was made at Harris' jewelry store, 400 Seventh street northwest. The union evangelistic services will be held every week-day night at 7:30 p. m., and Sundays at 11 a. m., at 3 p. m. and at 7:30 p. m. Next Sunday, November 12th, Dr. S. P. W. Drew will preach at 11 a. m. "Love of God" at 3 p. m. Old Folks of Blue Plains will have a special sermon to them. At 8 p. m. Dr. Drew will preach on "Valley of Dry Bones," to be followed by baptizing at 9 p. m. PRESIDENT LEWIS. His Enterprise on Election Night Thousands Watched His Election Canvas Display on U Street. Canvas Display on O Street. President John W. Lewis, no doubt one of the most enterprising and business like individuale in the city and president of the Instrinsic Savings Bank, is lively doing something to appace the sight, curiosity and appetite of the patrons of his bank and the citizen in general. Last Tuesday evening he went to the expense of several hundred dollars to erect a canvas in front of his building near his bank for the accommodation of everybody who didn't care to go down town and threw upon this canvas the correct result of the election in the several states and many other interesting features. From early evening until midnight thousands of citizens in the REV. C. I. WITHROW. Mt. Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church, of which Rev. C. I. Withrow is pastor, christened at night service 10 young people and children. The church was crowded. This was not a rally but the contribution was $20.00 on pastor's salary. All the clubs and societies are doing excellent work. Rev. Withrow baptized two grown men at Trinity Baptist Church in the afternoon and preached in same church for one of the clubs. We have most perfect harmony in Ivy City among all denominations in Christian and community work. Rev. Withrow is president of the Ivy City Citizens' Association which made a contribution to the citizens Welfare Association for the families of the guards. Northwest stood in front of the Industrial Savings bank canvas and witnessed the returns from the election thrown against the screen, under the supervision of President Lewis and Cashier Bowie. At one time there were many glossy faces. Manager Foster of the Foster Dye. Works and republican leader in the 8th district was a conspicuous figure among the crowd. He said to a Bee representative that the result was in doubt as he saw it. He concluded by saying that one or the other would be elected and the country will go on just the same. an actress of the opposite race. Tom Brown, regardless of the late ness of the hour, holds his audience in a firm grip in his song number "Things Aint What They Used To Be, and he is repeatedly recalled. He stops the show at every performance "Babe" Townsend in one of the lead characters is playing one of the most important roles ever assigned him and is going great at every show. Miss Luce Bowman is also a vita part of a production and her work is of the best. She is a barrell or fun alone and Washingtonians will recognize in her a character that is well known in the District of Colum "FORTY-FIVE MINUTES FROM BROADWAY" A Sensational Success in New York, Coming to the Howard Theater Next Week, with Abbie Mitchell, Babe Townsend, Walker Thompson and Others Scoring Big. George E. Cohan's successful comedy, entitled "Forty-five Minutes from Broadway," has scored one of the most remarkable successes that any play ever did on or off Broadway and a midnight performance had to be given at the Lafayette theater in New York on Tuesday night of this week to accommodate the crowds that have been storming doors for almost two weeks. A monster crowd turned out on Tuesday evening at midnight after the returns proved that His Honor, Chas. E. Hughes was elected president of the United States. The crowd was so large the front doors were broken and the people in the theater had to be let out through the side exits to give the midnight crowd a chance to enter through the front doors. This great show is coming here next week with a reputation second to none as an attraction and Manager Andrew Thomas is already making extensive preparations to handle the large number that will undoubtedly storm the doors after the first performance. Miss Abbie Mitchell is appearing at her best and is giving a perfect portrayal of a part made famous by [Image of a man in a suit holding a book]. of Detroit, Michigan, at the Bethel Literary Tuesday evening, November 21, at eight o'clock. Subject: "The New Social-Consciousness of the Negro." Church, of which Rev. C. I. Withrowe e 10 young people and children. was not nally but the contribution the clubs and societies are doing ex- men at Trinity Baptist Church in me church for one of the clubs. in Ivy City among all denominations the Ivy City Citizens' Association Izens Welfare Association for the fam- an actress of the opposite race. Tom Brown, regardless of the lateness of the hour, holds his audience in a firm grip in his song number, "Things Aint What They Used To Be," and he is repeatedly recalled. He stops the show at every performance. "Babe" Townsend in one of the leading characters is playing one of the most important roles ever assigned him and is going great at every show. Miss Laura Bowman is also a vital part of the production and her work is of the best. She is a barrell of fun alone and Washingtonians will recognize in her a character that is well known in the District of Columbia. Your correspondent is forced to bring this article to a close as he must join the gayest throng that ever celebrated a republican victory, and bids the well-known Bee adieu until next week. THE MIDCITY THEATRE Among the high class moving picture and vaudeville theatres in this city is the Mid-City, 1227 Seventh street, owned and managed by Mr. Sherman Mason, an up-to-date theatrical manager. He has a most perfect system of attending to business and he is surrounded by a competent class of assistants. Mr. Erol Thomas is the manager as well as a first class operator. Aside from him there are two other union operators and this class of employees are always on time. Miss Louise Coldwell, a sweet and competent cashier, who always has an eye to business. Prof. Haywood is the musical director, with Miss Lena Perry, assistant. Both are very accomplished musical people. Mrs. Agnes Massey holds the coin, hence she is the treasurer and when you keep her bank well filled she is perfectly satisfied. Mrs. Mason is a business woman. "Don't fail to carry your babies and children to the daily matinees because Mrs. Mason will give them every protection. The stage and the seating capacity to the Mid-City theater have been enlarged which will give better appearance to the theater and comfort as well. Don't fail to visit this theater: COLORED CITIZENS' RALLY. Upper Marboro, Md., Nov. 3, 1916.—A citizens' meeting petitioned and constituted by W. Claude Smith, member of republican state central committee for Prince George's county, held a great rally here last night. St. Mary's hall was jammed to its utmost capacity. Wm. C. Jordan, chairman and principal speaker, ably addressed the audience in expressing his knowledge and attitude on the political situation. He urged the colored voters to stick to the republican party, and advocate its great policies. He highly praised Congressman Mudd for his splendid record in the first session of the sixty-fourth Congress. Others who spoke were Jos. Galloway, Ignatius Diggs, Albert Dent, Jno. Diggs and others. A brass band was on hand which did enliven the large but orderly gathering from all parts of southern Maryland. Wm. Jordan, chairman; Wm. Parker, secretary; Ernest Henderson, chaplain; Chas. Brown, sergeant-at-arms. You are hereby notified that the General Association of Washington and vicinity will convene with the Zion Baptist Church, Southwest Washington, D.C., Rev. W. J. Howard, D.D., pastor, inits fifth annual session, November 15, 16, and 17, 1916, at 10 a.m. Wednesday night is Young People's night; Thursday, Woman's Day. Every colored Baptist Church in the District of Columbia and vicinity are requested to send their pastor and five delegates to sit with us in this session. An instructive program has been arranged for the meeting. The following churches will serve dinner for the delegates each day: Fifteenth Zion Baptist Church, Sixteenth, Nineteenth street and New Bethel Baptist churches, seventeenth, Mt. Moriah and Providence Baptist Churches. REV. W. H. JERNAGIN, D.D. Moderator. REV. J. H. RANDOLPH, D.D. Corresponding Secretary. THE PASSING OF THE EX-SLAVE. Dedicated to the Ex-Slaves. By Mrs. G. Douglass Johnson. Swift melting into, yesterday, The tortured hordes of ebon-clay, All mute, and silent, grows the strain, The sweet cadenza of their pain. Their wounded bodies dimly rise, To span the gulf of sacrifice, And o'er their silent hearts below, The mantled millions softly go. Some few remaining, still abide, Gnarled sentinels of time and tide, Illumined by a tender glow, That lighter hearts may never know. Winding into the silent way, Spent with the travail of the day, Full royal in their humble might, The uncrowned pilgrims—of the Night. THE BAPTISTS TO MEET. Rev. Jernagin's Efforts to Unite White and Colored, Baptists. Wednesday morning, November 15, the General Baptist Association will meet in the Zion Baptist Church, south west. Rev. W. J. Howard, pastor, for the purpose of bringing about a union of all the Baptist Churches in the District of Columbia, white and colored. Rev. W. H. Mernagin has been working to this end for some time. Among the speakers and visitors will be Dr. Briggs, pastor of the 5th Baptist Church, south Washington; Dean Wilber of George ashington; Dean Wilber of Geo. Washington white Baptist Association; Rev. L. G. Jordan of Philadelphia, and Rev. Wm. Alexandre of Baltimore, Md. TRUE AMERICANS. On dark Africa's rugged seacoast, Where the dusky millions dwelt, Weighed a ship well heavy laden With some human souls t osell. They were bartered like dumb cattle, Sold to young America's soil. And for years, long weary centuries, They have suffered—they have toiled. While their masters fought wild In- They stood guard over hearth and home. Bravely fought and bled by millions To protect America's sons. When King George sent out his army To subdue this infant land. It was then the negro soldier Fought like Spartans, man to man In that dark and mighty conflict, In the days of sixty-one, Negro blood with maste: ' mingled Down the field of old Bull Run. Insults here may be our portion, Unjust laws our patience try. "Sheathe thy sword," for Christ's your Cotton. * Senator Taggart was defeated in Indiana. A MEMORIAL FUND A MEMORIAL FUND MEMORIAL FUND CAMPAIGN AN EDUCATION. Friend of race says it is education in Self Dependency — Congratulates Race and Predicts Final Success—New York and Dallas Second After Whirlwind Campaigns — Alaskan Promises Aid. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, November 4.—So well was the Memorial Fund campaign organized in Dallas, that although $500, was pledged, the movement had received such impetus that when the final counts were made, Dallas had given $525.31. Churches, societies and loyal individuals worked with unflagging enthusiasm for the success of the campaign. Dr. R. T. Hamilton, the Chairman of the Committee, well deserves the following compliment which was paid him by one of the pastors of his city, who said: "The Dallas Committee was requested to raise $500. This has been done, and Dr. R. T. Hamilton well deserves the credit for securing it. He has gone about the work from the very beginning with enthusiastic interest and has spared no time or energy in visiting individuals, lodges and churches and speaking a good word for the success of the campaign in Dallas." Announcement has already been made of the $2,000 which was recently sent from the colored people of New York City—One thousand dollars through the Memorial Fund Committee and one thousand from The Southern Beneficial League, an organization composed of colored people who formerly lived in the South, but are now residents of New York. Mr. Thomas W. Griglsby is president of the Southern League. Enthusiastic meetings in the interest of the Memorial Fund have been planned for New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. These meetings were fortunately arranged at a time when Dr. Robert R. Moton, Principal, and Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Secretary, are scheduled to be in New York City on business for the school and they have arranged to be present at these meetings on their way South the latter part of November. These meetings and the response referred to above are in thorough accord with the outlook referred to in a previous article when it was predated that the coming of fall would mean the revival of interest in the movement. Committees in many other cities are meeting regularly and planning the most thorough campaigns to raise suitable sums to represent their cities. It has been most encouraging to receive letters from various workers who are interested in the success of this campaign. In all their letters there, is interwoven an appreciation of the race pride which is involved in this effort among the colored people. For example, Rev. Aaron G. Thomas, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, Okolona, Mississippi, writes; "I am glad to know that our white friends have given more than one-half of the amount which the were asked to give to the Memorial Fund and regret that the colored people's response is less than one-fifth of the amount they were asked to give. Knowing as we do of Dr. Washington's devotion to the cause of humanity as exemplified by his unselfish labors both for our race and for our nation, it is disappointing that our people have done so little towards raising their $250,000 which is only an eighth of the amount to be raised from the white friends." In addition to the inspiring letters from friends in the United States, we have also received this encouraging, word from a colored lady in Alaska: "I just learned tonight of a Memorial to the memory of Dr. Booker T. Washington being secured from the colored people and will enclose $19.00 in my next letter for the fund. We have nothing but gold on hand at present but will remit when I can get some currency from the U. S. Mint at Seattle." Altogether the outlook is most promising for a good response from the colored people before the end of the year. Now that the election is over, things will settle down to normal and many of those who are now dividing their attention between politics and business will be able to renew their efforts in behalf of the Memorial Fund. "The campaign is an education for the colored people in self-dependency and I feel sure that they are going to do their part," writes one of the Tuskegee Trustees and this sentiment is being reflected every day in the letters and efforts of our people. CHARLES E. HALL. In Dulun, Minn, Making a Record. Duluth, Minn, Nov. 6—Charles E. Hall of the ension Office is here He finds the colored men in this place a man and a brother who is making good. He will leave tonight for Chicago, Ill., and reach Washington, D.C., within two weeks. He is doing well and is respected wherever he goes. The Bee is the greatest seller of any paper in the county. Ask the news stands for verification. SOUL AWAKENING! ARISE, O SLEEPER! Humanity's 6,000 Years' Sleep Soon to Be Broken. The Sleep of Death—God's Call to Arise From the Dead—Sleeping In the Tomb—Sleeping Under Potion Administered by the Adversary—The Soul's Aawkening—Responsibility of Parents and Teachers—"High Time to Awake"—Sleepy Christians. Oct. 20.—Pastor Russell's sermon today was from the text, "Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light."—Ephestans 5:14. PASTOR RUSSELL The speaker applied his text, in two senses—to the world in general and to the indi- PASTOR RUSSELL world in general and to the individual members of the race. Since the time when the death sentence passed upon all mankind because of Adam's sin, the human family have been going into the tomb. But from before the foundation of the world God had purposed the redemption and restitution of mankind through the death of His Son. Therefore the Bible refers to death as a "sleep," out of which all will be awakened in the resurrection. But there is another sense in which people may be paid to sleep. The majority seem to be going about as if in a dream, thinking merely of the trivialities of life—what to eat, to drink, to wear, to entertain self with, etc., instead of thinking of the weighty things—those that pertain to God, to the Divine will, to the future and everlasting life. These he urged to awake and to come to Christ, the great Light-giver of the world. The importance of the beginning of the period of adolescence was emphasized. Parents and teachers should use much wisdom in their dealings with children at this crucial stage, when the child mind begins to wonder and question as never before, to look beyond childish diversions toward higher things. Christian parents especially have great responsibility along this line, both in regard to what they teach their children and in respect to the example which they set before the youthful mind entrusted to their care. Having learned the way of God themselves, they should endeavor to influence their children to do the same. To those who have for years lived merely for the things of time and sense there sometimes comes a time of awakening. Perhaps life's experiences have brought them to a realization that there is something to live for better than they have heretofore seen. They come to realize that they are sinners needing a Savior; that they are helpless and need a Helper. Perhaps they get the right view, that the sentence resting upon fallen man is death; more likely they get the wrong view, that the sentence upon the race is eternal torment. But from the moment of awakening they face a crisis. Will they come to God and receive a blessing? Or will they wander off into greater darkness and be thereafter more difficult to reach than before? After Awakening, Remain Awakel. The Pastor reminded his audience that after one has awakened in the morning, it is very easy to turn over and fall asleep again. Upon a second awakening, the mind is more or less dull and stupid. So it is with those who fall asleep after having been awakened to a realization of higher and nobler things. They may be wakened a second time; but if so, the perceptions are likely to be less acute, the conscience less sensitive. One who has awakened and begun to rise is in the attitude of soul to receive the light of Heaven. "Christ shall give thee light." "Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart." (Psalm 97:11.) Those in this attitude are approaching this condition. The dead are represented as prostrate. The act of rising is indicative of a change of attitude. The awakened one should at once seek to know what to do. He should begin to study God's Word. There he learns that Christ is the Way to God. The soul must lay hold upon Jesus, by acceptance of the merit of His sacrificial death and by a complete surrender to God through Christ as the great Advocate. When he has taken this step, the light will begin to dawn upon him. Increasing light is his portion; for each step of obedience brings greater knowledge. The world's judgment is future, not far off now, according to the prophecies of God's Word; but the Christian's judgment begins from the moment when he enters the Church of Christ. He is now on probation for eternal life. He has entered the School of Christ, to be perfected in character, made a copy of God's scar Son. (Romans 8:20). Thus he is being prepared for the future Kingdom work—that of instructing, uplifting, blessing, the whole world of mankind, who died in Adam, but who are to be awakened and dealt with during the incoming Dispensation. No sleepy Christian will have a place in the Messianic Kingdom. God will have only those who are sober, wide awake, watching unto prayer, keeping close to the Fountain of cleansing, going often to the Throne of Grace, claiming the efficacy of the precious blood of Christ. SHIPWRECKED ON MELITA—MALTA Acts 27:38-44—November 6. St. Paul as a Man Amongst Men—His Example Ever Worthy of Emulation. His Transformation of Character a Witness to the Power of God—His Courage During the Hurricane—His Influence With the Conturion—His Experiences on the Island. "Jehovah redeemeth the soul of His servants; and none of them that laft refuge in Him shall be condemned."—Palm 32:22, R. V. UR STUDIES for the current year show St. Paul from various standpoints—a bigoted per- courageous witness to the Truth amongst his own people, a self-sacrificing missionary in foreign lands. We have noted his conduct in the presence of kings and nobles. We have admired his courage in the midst of danger on his voyage to Rome as a prisoner. Today we view him as a man amongst men in the midst of a great disaster. From the time when he became a fol. From the time when he became a follower of the Lord Jesus, St. Paul's教 lower of the Lord. J portment was no noble, humble, reverent, salutely, worthy of equitation by all the Master's followers. The transformation wrought in St. Paul is possible in all who receive the Gospel Message into good and honest hearts. Of itself such a transform- portment was noble, humble, reverential, saintly, worthy of emulation by all the Master's followers. The transformation wrought in St. Paul is possible in all who receive the Gospel Message into good and honest hearts. Of itself such a transformation is a witness to the reality of the Religion of the Bible. What a changed world we should be in if all mankind underwent such a transformation! But not all are in the heart condition to be thus influenced by the Gospel. Some will need Messiah's strong arm—the authority and the force of the Millennial Kingdom—to bring them into subjection and show them the advantages of right over wrong. Thank God that with faith we may pray, "Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is done in Heaven!" Encouraging His Companions. Scudding before the storm for fourteen days and nights, the vessel finally reached a place where the seamen's trained ears caught the sound of the surf during the night. Then they cast four anchors out of the stern and waited for morning. Meantime the Apostle exhorted his companions to be of good cheer. Reminding them of his vision and assuring them of his absolute faith therein, he urged them to take food in order that they might be strengthened for the exertions of the coming day. His cheerfulness and his example were contagious. With the morning light they discerned the shore and a little bay, now known as St. Paul's Bay, in the island of Malta, then called Melita. The sailors cut loose from the anchors, holested sail and sought to beach the boat. But the vessel grounded on a mudbank. The forepart holding fast, the rear began to go to pieces with the force of the waves; for it was a meeting place for two sea currents. In the night the lifeboat had been cut adrift, because the sailors had attempted to desert the ship. St. Paul had discerned their intention, and had communicated the facts to the centurion; advising that the lifeboat be sent adrift and pointing out the necessity of compliance with reasonable precautions to insure the fulfilment of the Diving promise. Seeing that only by swimming or by floating on wreckage could the shore be reached, the soldiers proposed that the prisoners be killed; for under Roman law they were answerable with their lives for the security of those committed to their charge. But the centurion had learned to esteem the Apostle, and for his sake spared all the prisoners, doubtless remembering the vision which had inspired them all with the hope and the courage which had brought them thus far toward safety. It turned out as St. Paul had forceted—every human life was spared, but the ship with her cargo was lost. St. Paul From a New Viewpoint. On the shore we get a new picture of the Apostle. He neither stood on any dignity nor assumed. superiority. On the contrary, he promptly assisted in serving the interests of the entire company. We find him gathering sticks for a fire, at which the company might be warmed and dried. The barbarians of the island — so-called because they spoke Latin but Pharoah. Escape to Land. clan-showed them various kindnesses. But when a viper, warmed to life by the fire, fastened itself upon the Apostle's hand, the natives reasoned that he was doubtless a murderer who, having escaped the perils of shipwreck, was still pursued by Divine Justice and bitten that he might die. But when St. Paul shock off the viper and suffered no injury, they concluded that he must be a god. Soon afterward the Apostle found that the father of the governor was sick, and miraculously healed him and other sick people. Thus the knowledge of Christ and His minister spread abroad to a considerable extent, although as far as we have any information the Apostle did not attempt to preach the Gospel Message, either to his companions on shipboard or to the people of the island. Therefore we may safely presume that he found no hearing area. National Training School, Durham, N. C., November 21 to 24—One of the Greatest in the South. Dr. James E. Shepard, president of the Durham, N. C., National Training School, has issued a call for an educational conference, to consist of the leading educators in the South to meet at Durham, N. C., November 21 to 24th. This is one of the greatest educational conferences that has ever been held in the South. The following is a partial list of speakers and the subjects to be discussed at the proposed conference. Other speakers will be added. Speakers: Hon. J. Y. Joyner, State Superintendent Public Instruction, Raleigh, N. C.; "Preparedness of Negro Teacers." Religious Instruction in Schools. Dr. W. P. Few, President Trinity College; Durham, N. C.; "Religious Instruction in Schools." Pres. W. L. Poteat, Wake Forest College, Wake Forest, N. C. "Relligion in Education." Rev. Dr. W. Y. Chapman, Newark, N. J.: "The Place of Religion in Modern Education." Pres. J. B. Rendall, Lincoln University, Pa. "To What Extent Should Religious Instruction Be Carried On in the Various Schools." Standard of Universities, Colleges and Secondary Schools. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, Vice-President Gammon Theological Seminary; Atlanta, Ga.: "What Should Be The Standard of the University, College, Normal School, Teacher-Training and Secondary Schools." Dr. Kelly Miller, Howard University, Washington, D.C.: "What Should Be the Standard of the University, College, Normal School, Teacher-Training and Secondary School." Pres. W. S. Sarborough, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio: "What Should Be the Standard of the University, College, Normal School, Teacher-Training and Secondary School." Principal W. G. Pearson, Whitted High School, Durham, N. C.: "What Should Be the Standard of Secondary Schools." Duplication of Work in Schools. Dr. Robert E. Jones, Editor Southwestern Advocate, New Orleans, La.: "The Duplication of Schools." Dr. I. Garland Penn, Secretary Freedman's Ald Society, Cincinnati, Ohio: "Negro School Duplication—A Remedy and a Plan." Teacher-Training. Prof. N. C. Newhold, Raleigh, N. C., Superintendent Rural Elementary Schools of North Carolina. "To What Extent Should Classes Devoted to Teacher-Training Be Encouraged." Principal Wilson Sutton, New Bern, N. C.: "Better Trained Teachers for the Dr. H. C. Lyman, Secretary International Sunday School Association "Sunday-School Teacher-Training Schools." J. E. Clayton, Manor, Texas, Principal Clayton Industrial High School: "What the State of Texas is Doing for the Education of the Colored Youth." Dr. A. M. Moore, Durham, N. C., Secretary of the Association for Improvement Rural Conditions Among Schools: "A Study of the Rural Schools of North Carolina." Prof. C. H. Moore, Greensboro, N. C., State Inspector Rural Schools: "The Need and the Remedy." A Clearing-house for Aid. Pres. Harry Andrews King, Clark University, Atlanta, Ga.: "A General Cleaning-house for Aid for Negro Schools." Special Addresses. Prof. J. E. Spingarn, Amenia, N. Y. (tentatively). Judge Gilbert T. Stephenson, Winston, N. C.: "Education and Crime Among the Negroes." Principal A. Eugene Thompson, D. D., Lincoln Institute of Kentucky, Lincoln Institute of Kentucky, Lincoln Ridge, Ky. President P. M. Watters, Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta Ga. Hon. V. O. Gilbert, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Frankfort, Ky. Rev. W. H. Franklin, President Swift's Memorial College, Rogersville, Tenn. Principal I. Alva Hart, Lincoln Academy, King's Mountain, N. C.: "A Leader's Backing." Principal D. H. Keane, Holsey Normal and Industrial Institute, Cowpens, S. C.: "How Our School Has Improved the Community Life." Bishop George W. Clinton, D.D., Charlotte, N.C.; "Race Preparedness." There will be three sessions of the Conference daily after the e21st, closing the evening of the 24th. On the 21st there will be two sessions of the Conference, the first session at 10 A.M., November 21st, the second session at 2 P. M., November 21st. After each speaker assigned to a particular discussion of any subject open to any member of the Conference for one hour. A commission will be appointed by the Conference to study the various facts brought out, to offer some concrete plan and to present the same to the public. The guests will be entertained free of charge by the National Training School. Durham itself presents a field of study and inspiration which will be furnished by no other city of its size in the country. Please sign and return the enclosed card; so that we may know the date of your arrival that suitable accommodations may be kept for you. The object of this Conference is to render service in every possible way to the cause of education of the Negro in the United States. The complete program will be issued Novem- 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. TOWN HAS NEVER USED UNITED STATES MONEY Pensacola, N. C.—This is said to be the only town in the country where no United States currency is used. Pensacola is entirely owned by one man. He owns the mines, the lumber camp, the farm lands and the thirty-four miles of railroad which leads from a small junction into Pensacola. In fact, he is the owner of the whole county. The entire business of the place is carried on with company "scrip"—that is, when a man's earnings are paid him they are given him in the form of a due bill, which is referred to as "scrip." The scrip is the same as cash and negotiable at the various stores, all of which are owned by the Aldridge company. When members of a picture play company recently arrived here they paid cash for purchases at the stores. They received their change in "scrip," and later the cashier of the company had to travel fifty miles to a small town in Tennessee to get a check cashed in order to pay the living expenses. There are people born in Pensacola and living there since their birth that had never seen United States currency and were almost afraid to accept it when the movie actors paid their bills for rooms and board. Soda water is sold at the drug stores on Wednesday and Saturday of each week. With the exception of the movie company's mail letters seldom arrived addressed to any of the native residents, and the small postoffice force, consisting of an aged clerk in a merchandise store owned by the Aldridge interests, was hard put to it each day when dozens of letters arrived for the film folk. GIRLS LIVED. ON PEANUTS. Two California Students Ate Nothing Else For Three Months. Berkeley, Cal. - Living on nothing but peanuts for three months is the feat performed by two University of California coeds. The two girls were acting under instructions from Professor M. E. Jaffa, head of the department of nutrition, who carried on the experiment to test his theory that peanuts are among the best and most concentrated foods available for humans. The experiment was a complete scientific success. "We never felt better," said one of them, who insisted that their names be kept secret. "But I never eat another peanut. I can't bear the sight of them now." The peanuts cost each girl 15 cents a day or $1.05 a week. This cut their expenses down to $4.20 a month, breaking the record for frugality on the campus. A NEW AND SUBSTANTIAL ORGANIZATION, LAUNCHED. On Wednesday evening of last week a number of gentlemen met at the residence of Mr. R. C. Richardson, 2310 F street northwest, and listened to the plans as outlined by him for the organization of a company to be known as the People's Funeral Service Corporation. After going over very carefully every detail it was decided to go at once into a stock company with a capital stock of $25,000. The officers are as follows: president, R. C. Richardson; vice president, Geo. M. Oliver; secretary, Miss Mary J. Hall; treasurer, R. C. Lewis of Hall's directors; R. C. Richardson, Walker D. Dewey; C. H. Steepleau, John W. Lewis, Greenwood Washington, C. H. Stockton, R. W. Williamson, Geo. C. Brown, Mae J. Richardson, Henry W. Hall. The amount paid in cash subscriptions, $1,353.30. 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C. It will be equipped with the most up-to-date appliances; the company will operate automobiles and every other livery necessary to give its patrons a first class funeral service. Applications for shares in the People's Funeral Service Corporation may be made to any of the above named directors or any agent duly appointed. Applications for shares may also be made through any member of the advisory board, such a board to appointed by the president. R. C. RICHARDSON, President. C. H. STEPTEAU, Corresponding Secretary. The personnel of the officers of this corporation and their business addresses are as follows: R. C. Richardson, president, owner of the Richardson apartments and of other, large real estate, and is well known both in America and abroad, temporary headquarters, 2310 F street northwest; phone W. -1173 J. G. M. Oliver, vice president, pastor of Union Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, 1309 R street northwest; Mary J. Hall, secretary, 2310 F street northwest; John W. 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BENJAMIN & JOHNES 51 Warren Street Newark, N.J sure Your Teeth better than the dentifrice you are using now. VIVAUDOU'S Peroxide Tooth Paste of this exceptional tooth paste, send $c in stamps Vivaudou, Dept. 8, Times Building, New York, N. Y. UINADE BROWS HAIR MOVES DANDRUFF SEND FOR SAMPLE UINASOAP IDEAL SHAMPOO SOAP OUGHLY CLEANSSES THE SCALP UINACOMB HAIR STRAIGHTENER SHAMPOO DRYER 25¢. QUINACONS 50¢. QUINACOFE 25¢. AT ALL DRUGGISTS COMPANY. NEW YORK CITY. N. Y. ropolitan A. M. E. Church, 1449 street northwest. LINCOLN, MD. A fair at Lincoln, Md., was last Thursday under the auspice the Lincoln Citizens' Association which Dr. D. P. Seaton is presi Prof. Kelly Miller made the add There were twenty-two exhibit and sixty-three exhibits. There b farm products—corn, potatoes, potatoes, popcorn, pumpkin, squelery, cabbage, pepper, onions, watermelon, peanuts, guard, tob cotton and sunflowers; canned go—beets, corn, beans, sweet pc pumpkin, jelly and preserves; bread, rolls, buns, chrysanthem fancy work, embroidery and cring and quilts. An interesting ex was the ducks from the Fire farm. Nathan Campbell, Joe Bel Richard Jones exhibited some corn, some of which measured fourteen inches. After the address by Prof. I different ones told how they tobacco, corn and various farm garden products. The fair was held in the A: Church and the pastor. Rev. was made the recipient of some products. The ladies of the action served refreshments at the of the program. PROF. FAKEM THE NATURALIST NOW TO EXPLODE THAT FAKERISM ABOUT OS-TRICHES HIDING THEIR HEADS IN THE SAND WHEN FRIGHTENED! I'll quietly creep up BEHIND THE UNSUSPECTING ORNITHOLOGICAL SPECIMEN AND AT THE PROPITIOUS MOMENT, STARTLE IT BY SHOUTING MY OLD COLLEGE YELL- WEE! WEE! WEE! SISS BUM BEE! FAKEM! FAKEM! UNIVERSITY!! THE OSTRICH (MILLINERY-FEATHERETUS) DARWIN DISCOVERED THAT MEN WERE DESCENDED FROM MONKEYS AND I AND THAT WOMEN ARE DESCENDED FROM OSTRICHES AS THEY BOTH WEAR PLUMES AND HAVE PECKING WAYS — I CAN POSITIVELY STATE THAT OSTRICHES DO NOT HIDE EITHER HEADS OR HEELS WHEN FRIGHTENED! International Cartoon Co., H. Y. 305 The NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, Durham, N. C. President, James E. Shepherd, Durham, N. C. THE WATER TOWER "I cordially commend the school's interest and needs to all who believe in the Negro race and in our obligation to help promote its intellectual, moral and religious uplift."—Rev. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst, New York City. IT IS MORE THAN A MERE SCHOOL—IT IS A COMMUNITY OF SERVICE AND UPLIFT Its influence is destined to be felt in all sections of the country in improved Negro community life wherever our trained workers locate. Settlement workers, missionaries for home and foreign mission fields, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. secretaries and district nurses receive a comprehensive grasp of their studies under a Wellesley graduate and experienced co-workers and actual every-day practice through the school's SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT. A HIGH STANDARD COLLEGE DEPARTMENT has now b 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: PRESIDENT JAMES E. SHEPARD NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL Another wave of lynching seems to be sweeping over the south, negro women, children and men alike being ruthlessly slaughtered to make a southern holiday. These lynchings are probably due as much to "moonshine" whiskey and illicit distilling as to any other cause. Honorable William H. Osborn, Commissioner of Internal Revenue for the National Government, points out in a recent report that: "Bootlegging is principally carried on in states operating under local prohibition laws, and appears to be one of the hardest propositions that revenue officers are called upon to solve. This class of violators of the internal revenue law are at no time stationary, but move from place to place, offering and selling their wares. It is impossible, owing to the limited number of revenue officers in the field, to break up this practice entirely, and without the hearty co-operation of the local and state authorities, it is believed that the conditions will grow no better. As the various states vote "dry," the operations of the bootleger grow larger." In the report of the same commis- The Lynching Mania. ELCAYA J. H. Dabney and C. F. Adams Funeral Directors With an experience in the business of 40 Years 227 K St., N. W. Carriages For HIre Phone M. 8273 Chapel Services Cor sioner for 1915, he says: "The business of the moonshiner in whiskey in the southern states, from the number of illicit distilleries reported seized during the fiscal ear ended June 30, 1915, appears to be increasing." Then, after giving the names of the persons killed in connection with the capture of "moonshiners" the commissioner goes on to say: "There does not appear to be any abatement respecting the illegal sale of liquors by bootleggers.' Many reports are reports are received in this bureau from the law-abiding elements throughout the country, reciting conditions as to illegal sales of liquor in the various localities by bootleggers and asking this bureau to assist them in stamping out the conditions complained of. These conditions are largely brought about by failure of local officers to enforce the provisions of the state laws governing the manufacture and sale of liquor." It is safe to say the lynching evil in large part grows out of this failure to enforce the laws of the country, and that when crazed with vile whiskey little other encouragement is needed to work up a mob to "go after a nigger." DURIIAM, N. C. A SKIN LIKE VELVET smooth, clear, free of wrinkles. Use the exquisitely fragrant cream of the beauty flower of India and be complimented on your complexion. Your dealer has Elcaya or will get it. CRÊME ELCAYA PORO HAIR GROWER 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 - Get rid of dandruff - it makes the scalp itch and the hair fall out. Be wise about your hair, cultivate it, like the women in Paris do. They regularly use ED. PINAUD'S EAU DE QUININE the wonderful French Hair Tonic. Try it for yourself. Note its exquisite quality and fragrance. Aristocratic men and women the world over use and endorse this famous preparation. It keeps the scalp clean and white and preserves the youthful brilliancy of the hair. Buy a 50c bottle from your dealer—or send 10c to our American Offices for a testing bottle. Above all things don't neglect your hair. PARFUMERIE ED. PINAUD, Dept. M ED. PINAUD Bldg., New York "Onyx" Hosiery You Get GOOD Value at ANY Price—Silk; Lisle or Cotton 25c to $5.00 per pair Emery-Beers Company, Inc. WHOLESALE 153-161 EAST 24th ST. NEW YORK THE BEE Published at 1129 Bve St. N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR Entitled at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year in advance.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months.....60 Subscription monthly.....20 THE ELECTION. The election last Tuesday was a surprise to the country. Both national chairmen claimed victory before the election and after. What the final outcome will be The Bee is unable to state up to the time it goes to press. That the republicans have made some gains there is no doubt. The democrats have made remarkable gains in states that the republican declared they could not touch Ohio was the greatest surprise on record. Just what struck Ohio no one has been able to state. Of course the election of Mr. Hughes would no doubt place all American citizens upon an equal footing, regardless of their color or condition. The Bee has always contended that the ballot in the hands of women would complicate things, and The Bee has no doubt that they are the cause of this standstill in the election. Women are uneertain, sentimental and stubborn and you cannot reason with them, and these petticoat advocates for woman.suffrage will further complicate things if universal suffrage is given to women. The further west you go, the more vascillating females are, so far as voting is concerned. In Chicago, the women have more sense than those in Kansas, Denyer, Col., and one or two other western states. The situation looks like history repeating itself. Both sides claimed a walk over or a landslide. Both sides have declared the election of their respective candidates. Neither side was particularly anxious for the colored Americans' active participation in the campaign. The colored American could be a factor in every political contest if he so desired. The trouble with him, he is too timid to assert his political rights and too treacherous towards each other to be united and loyal to those who are given a little power. Chairman Parsons made a wise selection when he placed at the head of the colored advisory committee a man like the Hon. Charles W. Anderson. It was his wise political sagacity that united the colored vote. This vote was solid for the republican nominees. There were a few so-called negro democrats who were out for graft but the democratic committee was too wise to allow itself to be bled this time, so the few democratic negroes who went over to the democratic party were not invited but went anyway. They were told, in plain English, that the democratic committee promised everything in 1912 but this time, it could promise them nothing, except fifty dollars per week and nothing more. They had to take this or nothing. There were but a few active colored democrats and they have been paid off in full up to date. The election of Mr. Hughes would insure greater protection to the colored Americans, while the white man will not be injured at all in his civil and political rights, no matter who won. PRESIDENT LEWIS Mr. John W. Lewis, the enterprising president of the Industrial Savings Bank and president of the Mechanic Labor Association, is entitled to the thanks of the citizens of the northwest for the enterprise he displayed last Tuesday evening, under the auspices of his two enterprises in erecting a large screen in the vicinity of his bank in which to display the returns of the recent election and other enterprises among colore& citizens. There were fully ten thousand or more people standing in front of the screen, watching with anxious eyes and waiting with anxiety, for favorable news from the seats of battle. For a time everything was gloomy until the operator from time to time would flash against the canvass "Let us have hope, the best is to come later." The citizens stood from sun down until midnight. As much could be seen and learned at this place as was witnessed down town in front of the Post, Star, and Herald buildings where tens of thousands stood waiting for the returns from the states. Mr. Lewis alone is entitled to the credit and no one else. He used and spent his own money to appease the anxiety of the people and if any one else attempts to claim the credit he is an imposter and a faker. The president of the Industrial Savings Bank always inaugurates enterprises which are most beneficial to the masses. The Hughes Club that has been recently organized in this city declined to invite colored republicans to become members. At the request of some one several names of so-called representative colored republicans, were submitted for membership, but it was unanimously decided to lay them aside for the time being. Whether colored republicans will be permitted to join this organization remains to be seen. None have been invited thus far. Whenever an attempt is made on the part of the white republicans to win a national election without the aid of colored Americans, that moment the party will fail. The question of human rights so far as colored Americans was never considered. Concessions were made to women suffragists and all other nationalities except colored Americans. There have been several white republican clubs organized in this city for one purpose only and that purpose is to control the national committeemanship from the District of Columbia. MR. F. S. CARMODY The election of Mr. Sidney E. Mudd in the 5th Maryland district is due to Mr. F. S. Carmody. There never was a stronger fight made than was made by Mr. Carmody. He never enters a fight to lose. The Bee nominates him for the next candidate for Congress from the 5th Maryland district. He is entitled to the next nomination or any honors that may be bestowed upon him by the republicans of the 5th Congressional district. He is reliable, honest, and most liberal towards those whose interests he advocates. HIS VANITY. The Bee doesn't publish communications to enable correspondents to satisfy their vanity, hence it declines to allow Mr. Waters to let off surplus gas. The Bee repeats that Mr. Waters did reflect on the management of the Howard Theater, which The Bee declined to publish; and it has nothing to retract or an apology to offer, and the publication of his communication would only satisfy the vanity of the writer. THE MAN WHO WON It is now the man who won. It was a close race. The American people are just as doubtful as the March winds. There will be lots of disappointments. Place hunters had commenced to arrive. The inaugural committees had begun to organized. There were fully fifty colored applicants for recorder of deeds. The lily white and colored republicans will be weighed in the balances and found wanting. Qur good friend, Banker John Mitchell, jr., of Richmond, Va., was given a great ovation in the west. John is the most progressive southern editor in the south, and the only recognized negro banker in the United States. President Lewis was ahead of all local four-flushers. This is a great city for such arrivals who would steal honors from the more deserving. The new republican state committee has a head but no body. Its followers are to be found. There is but one republican central committee and Mr. Aaron Bradshaw is chairman of that committee and always has been. The next republican national committeeman from the District of Columbia will no doubt be the people's choice. LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PUR PINESS ON OUR OWN SIDE OF THE BORDER. Recent American History, compiled by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People ```markdown ``` The Lynching in Lee County, Ga., January 2d, 1916. (Reproduced for The Bee.) THE DOGWOOD TREE. "This is only the branch of a Dogwood tree; An emblem of WHITE SUPREM- "The negro, now, by eternal grace, Must learn to stay in the negro's place. Let this a warning to all negroes be, Or they'll suffer the fate of the DOGWOOD TREE." RAPE IS NOT THE REASON. A Lee County Farmer named McGuinn, shot by a mob, took refuge in old man Lake's house. The sheriff came for the wounded man while the Lake boys were out of the house, and was shot by McGuinn. Although the mob knew the Lakes had nothing to do with the shooting, they returned the next night and hanged old man Lake, his three sons, and a nephew to "The Dogwood Tree," merely as an expression of Write Supremea. (See front page.) THIS WOMAN DID NOT COMMIT RAPE. Albany, Ga., October 4, 1916.—A negro woman, named Connelly whose son is charged with killing a white farmer after a quarrel in which she took part, was taken from the jail at Leary, Ga., sometime Monday night and lynched, according to reports reaching here to-day. Her body, riddled with bullets, was found to-day. The son is under arrest.—Associated Press dispatch, New York Times, Oct. 5. FIVE HUNG FOR A HOG On August 18, 1916, the sheriff went from Gainesville, Florida, at two o'clock in the morning to arrest Boisy Long for hog stealing. Boisy shot the sheriff and escaped. In retribution next morning, the mob hanged Boisy's wife Stella Long; Mary Dennis (pregnant), James Dennis and Bars Dennis, neighbors; and Josh Baskin, a coloder preacher—all to the same "Dogwood Tree," as an expression of White Supremacy. HERE IS A TYPICAL YEAR—1915. Colored men lynched. 74 Colored women lynched. 5 Colored children lynched. 1 Hanged 71 Shot 3 Drowned 1 Burned alive 5 Tortured Citizens 80 For Murder 32 For Stealing 9 For Rape and attempting rape 9 For Resisting arrest 6 For Unknown reasons 6 For Improper Advance to women 5 For Assault 3 For Threats and insults 3 For Poisoning mules 3 For Concealing fugitives 2 Miscellaneous 2 American Citizens THREE REGIMENTS, 2850, LYNCHED SINCE 1885 LESS TIAN 33 PER CENT. FOR RAPE, ATTEMPTING RAPE, AND ALLEGED RAPE. ```markdown ``` On May 8, 1916, Jesse Washington, a boy of seventeen, of deficient mentality, raped and murdered the wife of his employer. On may 15, 1916, he was tried in Waco, Texas, and condemned to hang that same afternoon. With the connivance of Sheriff Fleming and without protest form Judge Munroe, the mob took the prisoner from the courtroom to the square under the Mayor's window, where the camera was set up which took the above photograph. Fifteen thousand Texans shouted their approval while those near enough unsexed him; cut off his fingers, nose, and ears; and burned him alive; after which the remains were dragged through the streets of a city of 40,000, bouncing at the end of a lariat. The teeth brought five dollars each, and the links of the chain, twenty-five cents. This while the gallant Negro Troopers of the Tenth Cavalry were on their way to Carrizal. HOW LONG ARE SUCH MOBS TO BE ALLOWED TO DRAG THE NATION'S GOOD NAME IN THE DUST. The Bee extends its thanks and congratulations to Hon. Charles W. Anderson, Ralph E. Langston and T. Thomas Fontain of New York and Mr. Charles J. Picket of Chicago. Charles W. Anderson is the coming colored American leader. The compliments paid him by Mr. Roosevelt was a deserving one. Col. M. M. Parker would make a good republican national committeeman for the District of Columbia. Mr. Chapin Brown has been convinced by now that old songs are the sweetest and old friends the surest." It is a dangerous thing to change horses crossing a bridge. The Bee is the people's paper and if you want to read the news and want to know what is going on, you should have it sent to your home. The Bee congratulates Dr. France and F. S. Carmody. Tuesday elections must have been a surprise to the country. The defeat of Mr. Rollerton in the 5th. Congressional district was also a surprise to his friends. THE INTERDENOMINATIONAL UNIVERSITY. Evening Classes at the Bétel Baptist Church, 9th & S Streets, N. W., Every Evening, at 6:30. The Interdenominational University of Washington, D. C., is the outgrowth of the demands of the times for an institution affording opportunity of a LIBERAL EDUCATION for those, who, from circumstances over which they have no control, are deprived of the chance of attending institutions of learning which have day classes only. While the chief aim of The Interdenominational University is the higher and better education of Colored Americans, none are barred on account of race, color, sex, creed or nationality. It is the University of the PEOPLE where all may meet on a common level and study from a common source, and an institution "where everybody may learn everything!" Special attention is invited to our School of Theology with EVENING CLASSES for all who desire to prepare themselves to enter upon the Christian ministry. THE JOHN M. LANGSTON SCHOOL OF LAW of the INTERDENOMINATIONAL UNIVERSITY is well adapted to the needs of students having limited means, and who desire to obtain a Practical Education in the science and art of the law. Our College of Liberal Arts is well equipped for work along all lines of Higher Education, and our Academy gives a high school education which enables its graduates to enter the best Colleges and Universities. In our Commercial College students are taught typewriting and the Gregg system of stenography; commercial law, journalism and accountancy. Our School of Useful Arts affords an opportunity for students to make themselves adepts in all of the useful callings of life, with special attention given to dressmaking, millinery, hairdressing, massage, chiropody, cooking, laundering, Nurse Training, and all branches of Household Economics, Music, practical photography, and architecture are taught in our College of Fine Arts. Our SCHOOL of APPLIED CHRISTIANITY is especially equipped for training along the lines of Special Uplift Work, and University Extension Service, and is a REAL NEED at the Nation's Capital. We also call attention to our SCHOOL of PHILISOPHY and SCHOOL of SOCIOLOGY for post graduate work, and to our SCHOOL of EMBALMING. Jesse Lawson, A.M., LLB., President, 2011 Vermont Avenue. Robert Queen, LL. B., Secretary, New Bethel Baptist Church, 9th & S streets, N. W. James A. Davis, Treasurer, 725 13th street, N. E. Rev. W. W. McCary, Dean, School of Theology, 1834, 13th street, N. W. Prof. L. M. King, Dean, School of Law, 317 6th street, N. W. Mrs. B. Beard Jackson, Principal School of Useful Arts, The Cameron Apt. House, T street & Vermont Avenue, N. W. Mr. Daniel Freeman, Dean College of Fine Arts; 1833 14th street, N. W. Mr. Robert G. McGuire, Principal School of Embalming, Corner 8th street & Florida avenue, N. W. Dr. W. H. Jackson, Dean, School of Pharmacy, 7th & T streets, N. W. CONSERVATORY TEACHERS' RECITAL The Columbia Conservatory of Music, 704 T street northwest, Prof. William G. Braxton, director, begs to announce their initial teachers' recital at Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Dr. W. A. Talor, pastor, Wednesday evening, November 16th, 1916, at 8:15 pm, sharp; presenting the faculty as follows: Pipe organ and piano, Wm. G. Braxton; piano and voice, Wellington A. Adams; violin, B. Shreibman (Russian); Cello, Merton Sealey; clarinet, Elbert Williams, of 9th U. S. Calvary Band; cornet, Charles Ross; mandola, G. F. Hanson; soprano, Mrs. W. Roberta Dudley. (voice pupil in first appearance). Recital under auspices of Columbia Academy, and Conservatory, W. A. Adams; president, and Annie Lawrence Lucas, secretary. Tickets on sale by faculty, pupils and at school office. Admission 25 cents At the Columbia Conservatory of Music recently, a voice (soprano) pupil in her fifth lesson, under direction of her teacher, Prof. W. A. Adams, was made to attain the extremely high note of F (third F above middle C, or fourth sace above the treble staff), having ever obtained no higher previously than second B flat above middle C. This is only one instance among others of having pupils attain high C without effort in the remarkable voice course Prof. Adams is now teaching and his pupils are surprised in results and highly pleased with his excellent instructions. Prof. Adams will sing at the Epworth League of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, West Washington, next Sunday afternoon by invitation of the fourth vice president, Mrs. Cora Doy. Watch next Sunday's Post for Wellington A. Adam's name in the great contest for votes among candidates now leading. Mr. Adams is bending every energy to win first prize in the end. Help him with your subscription at 704 T street northwest. A Successful and Popular House Manager Who Wears a Smile That Will Not Come Off—Always on the Job. Mr. A. G. Byers, the house manager at the Howard Theatre, is one of the most popular theater managers in the country. He is a great acquisition to Manager Andrew J. Thomas, and is competent ad and theatrical manager. Mr. Byers knows what to write and how to write to make an adver S. This is the man who is popular wi theater goers. He is at the Howar What would Howard be without M Byars? tissement attractive and catchy and doesn't take him long to write The reason that his copy is alwa acceptable and appreciated is becau of its terseness and brevity. Mr. Eers is a good house manager, geni pleasant and extremely popular wi all theater goers. Whenever he c accommodate you, like the manag Mr. Andrew J. Thomas, he is alwa willing to do so. The large cro that attended the midnight sh Tuesday evening was systematica handled by the two house manage Mr. Byers is always on the job, ea and late. The Week in Society Cool weather does not ill the ardor of lovers of delicious ice cream sod's and sundaes as evidenced by the large crowds that continue to frequent Board's Drug Store at 1912% Fourteenth Street N. W., the hon. of quality and service in good things for the well a d for t s i k. Mrs. Dora Wilkins of 49 Massachusetts avenue. N. W., who has been confined to her bed for the last three weeks, is improving nicely. The 19th Street Baptist church is now worshipping in Odd Fellows Hall during repairs, to the church. Mr. Charles A. Reeder gave a dinner party at the New Chicago Cafe in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Summer Beale. Messrs. Richard Brown and James McGruder left Hot Springs last week for their home in this city. Miss Mabel Mont Bailey of the U. S. Training School for colored girls in this city passed through Philadelphia, Pa., last week en route further north. Miss Bailey is a trained social worker. Mr. William M. Stevenson and Miss spent Sunday in this city with relatives. Mr. De Reef Miller of the Ebbitt House made a flying visit to New York last week. Governor B. S. Pinchback has lost none of his vim or spirit and was a necessity in the recent campaign, as of yore. His advice can always be relied upon. Mr. Hal. Murray of this city is visiting Miss Powell of Ithica, N. Y. Mr. John C. Dancy also spoke in Ithica. John Downing of this city who is visiting in Pittsburg, Pa., was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Edward West Johnson by a masque reception. The evening was pleasantly spent. Mr. Frank Steele who underwent an operation at the Freedman Hospital is steadily improving under the care of Dr. S. LeCount Cook. He is able to be out again. A pretty wedding took place last Wednesday when Miss Ida E. Alston became the bride of Mr. William E. Mundell. The ceremony was performed by R v. Alexander Willbanks, Mrs. Annie Brown was matron of honor. Mr. Burton Thompson of Baltimore acted as best man. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Irene Chapman. Howard University carried off the laurels last Saturday. The game was between Howard and Lincoln. Mrs. John H. Murphy, Jr., of Baltimore, Md., is spending a few days in this city the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Carl Murphy. Mrs. Ethel Spriggs is still confined to her bed. The intersee Club was entertained by Mrs. John H. Myers of 1816 Fourth street northwest Wednesday night, October 25. Those present were Mrs. A. V. Thornton, Mrs. S. E. Parker, Mrs. C. M. J. Key, Mrs. K. Harrison, Mrs. J. H. Myers and Mrs. A. F. Reed, all officers of the club. Other members present were Mrs. W. H. J. Beckett, Mrs. L. Boyd, Mrs. J. H. Green, Mrs. S. M. Gilbert and Mrs. E. S. Haywood. Refreshments were served in abundance and every one went home happy. Mrs. George R. Duke of Norfolk, Va. is spending awhile with her relatives, Mrs. Cynthia Shorter and Mr. and Mrs. Williams Walker, of 1406 S street northwest. The Financial Club of Plymouth Congregational Church is planning a bazaar beginning November 14 to December 6, 1916, inclusively. Mrs. Lucinda Shorter Walker, president; Mrs. Louise Prater, secretary. Mr. C. A. Borkly of 2215 Fifteenth street northwest, who has been quite ill, is able to be up and out again. Rev. W. H. Jernagin has been confined to his home with a severe cold. The Rev. T. N. Austin, pastor of Calloway M. E. Church, has just closed a successful revival of seven weeks, with 16 conversions, the majority of that number, or in fact, all except two, have been added to his church membership. The Sunday School of Calloway M. E. Church is alive and has increased in numbers with Brother Walter R. Hyson as its superintendent. Miss Anita Hyson, a student of Teachers' College, Howard University, is quite a worker both in the Sunday School and Epworth League. The oyster supper which was given by the Pastor's Aid Club of Calloway M. E. Church, November 2, 1916, was quite a success. Mrs. Julia Carpenter, president; Mrs. Foy, treasurer; Mrs. Fannie-Evans, secretary. The Ladies' Aid Society of Calloway M. E. Church, of which Mrs. Lottie Chinn is president, is planning a Thanksgiving supper to be given at the Odd Fellows Hall. Hall's Hill, Va. The public is cordially invited. On Saturday, November 4th, a large crowd gathered on the campus of Howard University to witness the game between the Lincoln and Howard teams. The game was a very exciting and interesting one. At the end of the first half the score was 20-0 and at the end of the second half. 26-0 in favor of Howard. At the conclusion of the game the Howardites rushed on the field, took the team men on their shoulders and began to yell for old Howard. The Thimbles Sewing Circle entertained October 31st, 1916, at the residence of their president, Miss Marie Oram, 603 You路北 northwest. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Hallowe'en games and dancing were the features of the evening. At 12 a regular Hallowe'en menu was served. A surprise party was given Mr. and Mrs. Tom Robinson at their apartment, the Minerva, 1838 Fourth street, on Monday, October 30th. Those present were Misses Alice Diggs, Rachel Randolph, Mary Taylor, Lou Bradley and Marle Oram, Messrs. Gillis, C. A. Jones, Wren, Lewis, Romeo Horad and Will Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. John Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Will Walters, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. Beverly, Mr. and Mrs. Newman, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Robinson, Mrs. Tanner and Miss Effie Middelton. Mr. Wilson C. Gray of the Treasury Department left the city last Saturday to spend a few weeks in Richmond and Amelia, Virginia, visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Martha Jones of 307 Tea street northwest has as her house guest Miss Whitlock of Lynchburg, Va. Mrs. Robert Jenkins, who sustained a painful injury while driving on a visit in Blackston, Va., is recovering slowly. Rev. Dr. Walter H. Brooks, our most eloquent and scholarly orator of the church, has returned to his ever faithful flock last Sunday morning. Dr. Brooks preached the 36th anniversary sermon at the Second Baptist Church, Richmond, Va. The Richmond papers state that the church edifice was filled to its utmost capacity and that hundreds were turned away. The exercises held at the Florida Avenue Baptist Church under the auspices of "The Reaper Club," Mrs. Mildred Towles, president, was welcomed by an appreciative audience last Sunday evening. Several ministers made short but helpful remarks, Reverends Howard, Jernagin and others. Mrs. Belle I. Conrod rendered very beautifully a selection, "Only Tired," which was continually enforced. Mrs. Conrad possesses a voice of rare quality and harmony. Mrs. Hannibal Smith, 2309 E street northwest, entertained a few friends last week. Mr. James F. Montgomery of 816 Twelfth street northwest, a Lincoln and a Howard man, was made manager of the Printing department of Howard University. Mr. Montgomery is a young man of sterling qualities and a competent one to fill the position he now holds. Mr. and Mrs. Noble Weddington entertained a few friends at whist in their beautiful apartments in the Lincoln. Mrs. Cole and daughters, the Misses Cole, formerly of Que street, are located on Tea street. Mrs. Mar'e Jarvis Lewis, of New York, eldest daughter of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Jarvis, of 1332 Tea street northwest, is in the city, the guest of her parents and the Misses Shaw. Mr. S. M. Gilbert of 1330 Thirteenth street northwest left several weeks ago to fill a responsible position in Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Lillian Pulley Gilbert will join him shortly. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Churchill of 1417 S street entertained a few friends last week. The many friends of Miss Lucy Shaw are delighted to know that she is convalescing. Mrs. Octavia Posey of Deanwood, D.C., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Virginia Archer and brothers. Mr. Wm. Gray and Geo. Gray, of Amelia, Va. Mrs. Posey will remain south the entire winter. The Modern Priscilla Club met at the residence of Miss Anna Morris, 1328 Tea street northwest, November 7th, 1916. Mrs. Edith Davis, president; Miss Anna Morris, vice president; Mrs. Emmie Butler, secretary; Mrs. Mannie Jenfer, treasurer; Mrs. Octavia Allen, Mrs. Catherin Myers, Mrs. Emma Smith, Mrs. Sarah Dickerson, Mrs. M. M. Penrose, Mrs. Hattie Jefferson, Mrs. Gertrude Dobson and Miss Lucy Hamilton. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Octavia Allen, 1500 Jay street northeast, November 14th, 1916, at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Dr. Henry Hardy, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Dr. Howard, of Annapolis, Md., has returned to her home in this city. Mrs. Marie Lewis of New York city is visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Jarvis, of Tea street northwest. The Paramount Club held its regular meeting at the residence of Mr. W. C. Magruder, Wednesday, November 1, 1916. The club invites its many friends to join them in an evening of pleasure Friday, November 24th, at True Reformers' Hall, in room 10. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mr. Julian K. Early, 1328 Tea street northwest. Mrs. Ralph A. Webster is entertaining her cousin, Miss Bessy V. Ben- Week Days from 1 to 5 sets Evenings from 5 to 11, 10 cts Sundays from 3 to 11 10 cts. One of the Most Popular Theaters in the City Come and Spend Two Hours of Solid Comfort and Pleasure jamin, of Pensacola, Fla. Miss Bessay V. e. enjamin of Penescola, Florida, is visiting her relatives, Mrs. Mary Brooks and his son, Mr. R. H. Brooks of Alexandria, Va. MR. DE REEF MILLER, The Bee Representative, in New York. New York City, Nov. 4th—De Reef Miller, of the Washington Bee, is in New York today. He visited his sister in Brooklyn, whom he had not seen for ten years. He attended church Sunday and was well entertained. He was told by those who seem to know that New York would be carried for Hughes and Fairbanks. He will return Wednesday. DR AND MRS MORSE DR. AND MRS. MORSE. Dr. and Mrs. John W. Morse, two of Washington's best known citizens, were presented with a fine eight-pound baby girl last Sunday morning at one-fifteen. Mrs. Morse and the baby are doing well and Dr. J. W. Morse is the happiest man in the north-west. What it takes to make a man happy Dr. Morse has it. The Bee extends its congratulations to its friends, Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Morse. HALLOWEEN PARTY. The Post Halloween Party to be given by the ladies of The Interdenominational University and Bible College, at the residence of Mrs. Catherine P. Harris, 1537 T street northwest, Thursday evening, November 16, bids fair to be a grand success. The rise and progress of the race since 1861 to the present time will be shown by dramatic demonstration. Admission only ten cents. Fun galore. Enjoyment for all. MEDITATORS VISIT MONTCLAIR. President! Oswald J. Burke, Secretary H. Cyril Irving and Treasurer H. Tengle King of the Meditators Club spent last Sunday with Dr. Sherwood L. Catlett, their vice president, in Montclair, N. J. A delightful day was spent sight-seeing after which they returned to New York and then to Washington. Mr. William H. Ford returned last Monday from Philadelphia, Pa., where he has been spending a delightful vacation. THE HIAWATHA. The Hiawatha Theater, with Mr. Murray as its manager, is one of the most select theaters in the city. It is centrally located at the corner of Eleventh and You, the boulevard, where all Washington may be seen promenading until the Howard and Mid-City theaters are reached. If you want an evening of pleasure and see high class pictures, go to the Hiawatha. WEST WASHINGTON. The onehundredth anniversary of Mt. Zion M E. Church closes with a very excellent report from all of the president committees and realized a handsome sum to the church funds, with new electric plant installed and frescoing, has made a very beautiful edifice. Other improvements are contemplated by the pastor, Rev. D. D. Turpean, and the officers. Special sermon Sunday morning. All are invited. Rev. Wm. H. Brooks, of New York, and a goodly number of his members attended the special anniversary services of the new Asbury M E. Church Sunday morning and delivered a very eloquent and inspiring sermon to a very large congregation from the 1st Solomon, 27 verse, which was listened to with marked attention. At the closing of the services a dinner was served to the visitors. Rev. Brooks presented a substantial check for the St. Mark's Window Memorial. Rev. Quidorio Guerro, a native of Venezuela, who was recently ordained as a local elder of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, preached his first sermon on Sunday morning, at the eleven o'clock services. His text was from 1st Corinthians, 10 chapter and 28th verse, and made a very favorable impression upon his hearers. His foreign accent was noticeable but pleasing. Rev. Guerro is a merchant tailor and doing a splendid business at 2532 P street northwest. Ebenezer A. M. E: Church is now celebrating their 60th anniversary at the church on O street northwest. Special program of exercises every evening. Rev. Green, pastor. All are welcome. Rev. Chas. P. Comer, who has been visiting friends in Philadelphia, Pa., has returned home and was the recipient of a very handsome umbrella, the gift of the Christian Endeavor Society of the First Baptist Church, Rev. Jas. Pinn, pastor. NEXT WEEK. The names of the successful presidential candidates will appear in full in The Bee next week. The latest and authentic returns prevents the announcement of the victors before it goes to press. THE HOWARD THEATER. The Howard theater this week is doing well. This theater is the only one where everything is shown. You should not fall to attend the supper shows, the most popular evening events in all Washington. THE HOWARD THEATRE Week Starting Novem.13 The Quality Amusement Co. Robert Levy General Manager "Forty=Five Minutes from Broadway' By Geo. M. Cohan—in Three Acts Staged by A. C. Winn Dances by Babe Townsend Mary Jane Jenkins.....Miss Abbie Mitchell Tessie Tarrytown.....Miss Mildred Smallwood Flora Doro Dean.....Miss Crosby Bouquet Polly Poughkeepsie.....Miss Lydia Webb Mrs. David Dean.....Miss Laura Bowman Rosie Rye.....Miss Adele Townsend Mrs. Purdy.....Miss $usie Sutton$ Maggie Cline.....Miss Jessie Overton Tom Bennett.....Mr. Walker Thompson Minnie Melrose.....Miss Lottie Harri Kid Burns.....Mr. Babe Townsend Peggy Wakefield.....Miss Gussie Bloom James Blake.....Mr. Tom Brown Winnie Pelham.....Miss Kitty Brown Daniel Cronin.....Mr. Francis Mores Mr. Harvey of the Herald.....Mr. G. Hayes Andrew Gray.....Mr. E. R. Arbams Mr. Wilson—of the Sun.....Mr. Eddie Rector Police Sergeant.....Mr. H. Williams Mr. Timmins—of the Telegraph..Mr. BenBolly Baggage Man.....Mr. C. Taylor Mr. Sullivan—of the World.....Mr. G. E. Brown Messenger Boy.....Miss Iris Hall Joe Blossom.....Mr. Sam Reed Station Master.....Mr. Chas. Brown Bill Harriden.....Mr. Lou Victor Chauffeur.....Miss Anita Day Fred.....Mr. Joe Addiesa Fannie Fordham.....Miss Alice Gorgas Guests, Townpeople, Police Etc. Pauline Peekskill.....Miss-Jennie Day Note—This show was forced to play New York City 2 weeks in order to accommodate the Patronage. "Enough Said." NEXT WEEK—"THE.LI ON AND THE MOUSE." 228 We extend a cordial invitation to every woman to visit our attractive display of the celebrated Napanee Dutch Kitchenets, which you have seen advertised in the Ladies' Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, Saturday Evening Post and other leading publications. A We extend a cordial in celebrated Napanee Dutch K Journal, Good Housekeeping It is now being shown We Hol Peter How many colored republicans will ask the aid of democrats? Senator Chilton of West Virginia was elected from the latest returns. I. X. L. MUSICAL BUREAU, 1022 You St N. W. The only colored musical bureau south of New York. musicians wanted! Jobs waiting! lanists, banjo-mando-linists and trap drummers in demand. EDNA M. WEST. Sec. --- MATINEES: TUES., THURS. AND SAT. A. C. Winn Dances by Babe Townsend Tessie Tarrytown...Miss Mildred Smallwood Polly Poughkeepsie...Miss Lydia Webb Rosie Rye...Miss Adele Townsend Maggie Cline...Miss Jessie Overton Minnie Melrose...Miss Lottie Harris Peggy Wakefield...Miss Gussie Bloom Winnie Pelham...Miss Kitty Brown Mr. Harvey of the Herald...Mr. G. Hayes Mr. Wilson—of the Sun...Mr. Eddie Rector Mr. Timmins—of the Telegraph...Mr. BenBolly Mr. Sullivan—of the World...Mr. G. E. Brown Joe Blossom...Mr. Sam Reed Bill Harriden...Mr. Lou Victor Fred...Mr. Joe Addiesar Guests, Townpeople, Police Etc. THE STAR HAIR GROWER FERFUL HAIR DRESSER AND GROWER agents, wanted. Good money made. We want agents to ge to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a work Can be used with or without straightening irons. or box—one 25c box proves its value. Any person that will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced the box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will apply that you can begin work with at once; also agents oney by Money Order to One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to soil THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c per box—one 25c box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give the STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. Send all money by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr. man to visit our attractive display of the have seen advertised in the Ladies' Home Post and other leading publications. Howard Theater in this city. Washington Agency &Sons Co. North Street Persons in the South can get their three days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., P. Q. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. --- Presents The Minutes for Tree Acts Staged by A. C. W. Abbie Mitchell Test Crosby Bouquet Polly Laura Bowman Rose Susie Sutton Mae Walker Thompson Min Babe Townsend Pegg Mr. Tom Brown Win Francis Mores Mr E. R. Arbams Mr Ir. H. Williams Mr Mr. C. Taylor Mr Miss Iris Hall Joe Mr. Chas. Brown Bill Miss Anita Day Fre Miss Alice Gorgas Miss Jennie Day forced to play New York City. NIGHT PRICES, 25c, 30c MATINEES, ALL SE WEEK—"THE LION AND THE A WONDERFUL One thousand agents will every city and village to so dertful preparation. Can be Sells for 25c per box—will use a 25c box will be your hair, just give THE S Send 25c for full size box. send you a full supply that terms. Send all money by THE S Northern Branch, 113 Clark St., Evanston, Ill. Invitation to every woman to kitchenets, which you have seen, Saturday Evening Post and on the screen at the Howard the Exclusive Washing Grogan & S 817-823 Seventh St S. MUER --- I don't care how you look, but I will bet a dollar, to a bad nickel this is how you feel —when your bones ache, your eyes and nose run, and your body is feverish and all stuffed up with a nasty cold. Get rid of that cold, or spell of the Grip. You can do it in just one night, with a 25 cent box of Board's SUCCESS Cold Tablets at Board's Drug Store 1912 1-2 14th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. "The Druggist who guarantees his goods" REWARDS HEROES Middle West Figures Largely In Carnegie Medal Award. ONE WOMAN ON THE LIST. Mrs. Olive M. J. Cooper of Battle Creek, Mich., Saved Adult, and Three Children From Drowning at Spencerville, Ind., by Swimming Out and Rescuing One at a Time. Pittsburgh. The heroism of John Murray, aged twenty-seven, a laborer, of Chicago, who risked his life to save that of Patrick Eustace, has been rewarded by the Carnegie hero fund commission, which awarded Murray a bronze medal. Reaching out into an elevator shaft on the nineteenth floor of an uncompleted building in Chicago on June 27, 1911, Murray grasped Eustace, who had fallen from the twentleth floor Murray gripped an iron beam with one arm and with his free arm caught Eustace as he started down the elevator shaft. Other heroes from the middle west received honors. Roger W. Wells, of North Madison, Ind., receives a medal. Wells, forty years old, was disabled two weeks from lung congestion, due to fumes when he assisted in rescuing James E. Dougherty from suffocation at Heldberg, Pa., on March 27, 1916. George C. Oxley, a merchant of Marlon, la., rescued ten-year-old E. Emerson Hurte from a runaway at Marlon on Aug. 16, 1915. Donald H. Steops, seventeen years old, of Nappanee, Ind., receives a medal, because he saved Pauline E. Holmes, thirteen, and L. Beatrice Doswell, fifteen, from drowning at Pickwick Park, Ind., June 16, 1913. Stoops, although he had lost his left arm, eight months before, swam to the point where the girls were struggling, pushed one of them ahead of him with his shoulder until she was in shallow water and swam back, and rescued the other girl in the same way. Dana S. Miller, a farm manager of Butler, Ind., is awarded a medal for having saved Elmer McDonald, a laborer, from an enraged bull on Aug. 17, 1912. McDonald had been gored and four ribs were broken. Miller attacked the animal with a pitchfork and was repeatedly knocked down. He finally seized a ring in the bull's nose and clung to it until the animal was subdued. William T. Best, Owosso, Mich., is listed because he saved three-year-old Carney P. Lamphere from burning after a gasoline explosion at Owosso, Jan. 5, 1915. Best's burns disabled him for six weeks. One woman is on the list. She is Mrs. Olive M. J. Cooper of Battle Creek, Mich., who saved an adult and three children from drowning at Spencerville, Ind., by swimming out on the St. Joseph river and returning with them one at a time. TEACHER NEAR DEATH. Pupil She Corrected Had Nitroglycerine Cap. Oakbrook, Ia.,—Miss May E. Dillon, a teacher in the primary grade, of the schools, only realized the next day how narrowly she had escaped death. She was forced to reprimand one of her pupils the other day and used a ruler. The next day she learned that the culprit had a nitroglycerin cap in his pocket at the time. Lawrence Hine, six years old, one of the pupils, found it can of the explosive in a stone quarry and distributed some caps among his friends. The next day the owner of the caps called at the school, and all the caps were recovered from the pockets and desks of the pupils, who for twenty-four hours were in danger of being hurled in midair together with their schoolhouse and teachers. SCARED TO DEATH BY SEA. Raw Lightship Keeper Goes into Frenzy in First Gale. Newport, R. I.-A case of a man literally frightened to death has just been reported. Gustav Ljunvall went to Brenton's roof lightship as assistant keeper, but before he had time to become accustomed to his surroundings the wind became a gale, accompanied by great seas, and the ship pitched at disturbing angles. Ljunvall expressed great fear that the ship would go down. In a frenzy he tried to jump overboard, but was restrained. His violence increased, and the crew put him in an improvised straitjacket and kept him there until he died. Indian, 122 Years Old, Works Daily. Mazatlan, Mexico. - This western coast town of Mexico clatus as a resident the oldest man in the world, Jose Juan Velasquez, an Indian, who, according to all records available, is 122 years old. Velasquez has the agility of a man of less than half his years and works daily as a laborer. He possesses a remarkable memory and is familiar with happenings during the Hidalgo revolution for Mexican independence from Spain in 1810-21. Horse Wears Trousers. Charleston, W. Va.—A horse wearing a pair of trousers on its front legs is a novelty seen daily on the streets. The animal is attached to an express wagon, and the owner dresses him in order to protect his forelegs from files. The trousers are supported by the breastband of the harness. THE POWER OF THE WILL—SELF-CONTROL Romans 14:15-15.3. - November 12: The Evils of Intemperance—Restraint of Liberty For the Sake of Others—A Word of Warning In Regard to Proper Interpretation of Scripture—Faith vs. Condemnation — Application of Royal Law of Love. "It is good not to cat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor to do anything thereby thy brother stumbeth." — Verse 21. CERTAINLY no one claiming benevolence of heart and soundness of judgment could ago temperance, realizing that it is a rufftuit source of crime, deprivacy, immorality, etc. We note with pleasure the spread of local option and of total prohibition in these United States and elsewhere—not that such restraints are the highest ideals of liberty, but that those who love true liberty are willing to share the bondage of restraint for the sake of those to whom full liberty is injurious. Either climatic variations or else financial and social changes account for the fact that in the days of our Lord and the Apostles there was less tendency to drunkenness than there is now; and probably for this reason the Scriptures have less to say respecting this vice, which is one of the chiefest evils of our day. VVVV But no amount of interest in the temperance question should permit us to read into God's Word that which was not intended by its inspired writers, al- The Kingdom - Not Meat and Drink. tended by its in- The Kingdom—Not spired writers, al- Meat, and Drink. though we may properly enough draw conclusions. First of all, we must take the lesson provided for us as we find it: Today's Study is a part of the Apostle's discussion of law and liberty, custom and conscience, on questions prominent at the time of writing. With his accustomed vigor St. Paul is marking out the path of proper Christian conduct, in harmony with the second great commandment of the Divine Law—"Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." Those who during the Gospel Age make a full surrender of their wills to the Lord and receive in return the begetting of the Holy Spirit are Scripturally termed New Creatures in Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:17). Their wills are subjected to the Divine will. The lessons of God's Word and all of life's experiences under Divine provision are promised to work for their good—to strengthen their wills if too weak, to make their wills properly pliable if too rigid, and eventually to make of them the most that is possible in the present life and to prepare them for the life to come. Such are addressed by St. Paul in today's Study. They are exhorted not to judge the brethren in the sense of condemning them; but rather to judge themselves, criticize themselves, thus to make of themselves shining examples for others to copy. Sooner or later all must give an account to the Lord. Therefore our judging of others is unnecessary. Hence if in the past we have judged, criticized, others, we should avoid so doing in the future and should criticize only ourselves—our words, our deeds, our thoughts. Faith vs. Condemnation. The ceremonial cleanness or uncleanness of food is nothing to the Christian, who is free from all but the Law of Love. But this Divine Law controls, and forbids us to stumble or even to grieve a brother less well-informed than ourselves. How could one controlled by love either eat, drink or speak in a manner that would injure another? It is good to have liberty; but let us use it so as not to injure those less advanced than ourselves. The Gospel Call is to joint-holiday with Christ in His Millennial Kingdom. But, shall we say that the advantage of our relationship to the Lord consists chiefly in the liberty to eat and drink what we please? Surely not! Our chief blessing consists in Justification, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. To minds laboring under the delu- To minds laboring under the delusions of the Dark Ages, the Apostle's Ages. The Apostle words in Verse 23 sound extremely harsh; for the idea is conceived that whoever defies this conscience, by eating meat which he mistakenly thinks unclean would be sent to eternal torture. But no such thought was in the Apostle's mind. He is emphasizing the thought that whoever eats meat. sound extremely harsh; for the idea is conveyed that whoever defies his conscience, by eating meat which he mistakenly thinks unclean would be sent to eternal torture. But no such thought was in the Apostle's mind. He is emphasizing the thought that whoever eats meat, however clean, but thinking that in so doing he was committing a sin, would consequently be under condemnation of conscience for having violated his judgment of the Lord's will; and that this condemnation, would act as a barrier between him and the Lord. The Apostle explains why this condemnation would hold, saying, "because he eateth not of faith"—not in harmony with his conscience; and whatever is not in harmony with faith and conscience is sin. The application of this principle to the question of using or not using spirituous liquors would certainly be profitable to all of God's people. Whoever uses these liquors when he believes that their use is a sin is thereby violating his conscience, and violating the Law of Love. PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS (By the Sage of the Potomac.) Will Bowie is the cashier of the Industrial Savings Bank and a finer young man doesn't exist. Now, I don't say this to influence him to lend me on my note, because he knows no man by his signature unless it is quite legible. So you see any compliment. I pay him would be an incentive to draw from his cash any amount on my endorsed note. Then again, he doesn't have all to say; there is John Lewis and the board of directors. The board directs your standing, through John W. Lewis, which must have his O.K. before the board votes a loan. You must be "gilt edged" to pass muster. Not even Wilson's bluff will pass the Industrial muster. The man who has the faculty of turning the moon into the Sun is Jesse H. Foster. He is a politician from away Chapin and his self-constituted committee that is trying to run the 8th district will have a hard road to travel before he puts another one over Jesse. Jesse read the riot act to the combination a few days ago and gave it to understand that there is but one boss in the 8th district. Chapin Brown is anxious to be district boss but he is not in it. He is got to be a stronger man than Chapin. Anybody who pins faith to Chapin will get left as he did at Chicago last June. The coming district organization will show itself March 4th when Mr. Justice Hughes is inaugurated. I haven't heard a word from the two local politicians since they left for New York to become members of the Colorado advisory committee. But won't that a joke on the local politicians? The National Committeeman for the District of Columbia will be named. Just who it will be, I am unable to state but I tell you one thing, it will not be Chapin Brown. Speaking about Jesse H. Foster, he has more political sense than the entire combination. He knows how and when to manipulate a political act. Some people think they know politics. Ed Williston is one, but believe me, that North Carolina brother must wake up earlier in the morning. Tom' Clark would like to be reinstated in the Treasury Department. That brother had better go west and plant a few potatoes. The Sage has carefully compiled his history and at the proper time it will be printed in pamphlet form for the edification of local readers. His last act did not materialize. He may have thought he was playing a great game of politics, Jim Hayes' place is in Richmond, Va. A man who can't look you squarely in the face, belongs to a tribe runner. The Sage has something to tell the brother shortly that will no doubt teach him a lesson that he cannot forget. The 'two-cent oliticians' who attempted to bar The Bee from the rolls of New York have been weighed in the balances and under the next administration they will be found wanting. There never was a horse so sure footed but that he stumbled. The republican meeting that was pulled off at the John Wesley Church last Monday night gave a few hot air artists an opportunity to let off a little surplus air. Just what effect it had upon the voters; I wish some one would state. Speaking of that meeting, our good friend, Mr. Hawkins, gave it out that the colored brother would trust the republican party a little longer and if it proved to be a traitor to the cause of right and justice the negro would go elsewhere. If Brother Hawkins remembers, the negro went elsewhere in 1912 and fell in a mush well and was glad to get out. He hasn't been washed thoroughly since he has gotten out. He is talking about jumping again. Brother Hawkins may jump, but he will jump back just the same. We should not jump unless we know the depth to which we jump. I had fully intended to have discussed bachelors this week but I have been too much absorbed in politics. But read me next week. The young gamblers to whom I referred two weeks ago have decided to remain under cover until the Sage has exhausted its ammunition. The young man who lost fifty dollars and sent home for more money to pay his tuition is no doubt wiser than he was before he lost it. Hatche3 Alligator With Hands Newark, N. J. William Fry Smith, aged nine, has a baby alligator, where until lately he had an alligator egg, which was sent to him by relatives in Florida. The boy has played with the egg constantly since it arrived a week ago, and it is believed the warmth of his hands bathed the egg. THEIR FRIEND. (From the Commercial Appeal.) The race question has been raised in this campaign. Machine politicians brought the negroes back into politics in 1912. It was a bad thing for Tennessee; it was a bad thing for the negroes threselves. Every thoughtful man in the south, and who wishes well for the negroes, knows that their activity in politics is bad for them. In this campaign the more ignorant are being manipulated by the sharper members of the race, and by some white men who do not hesitate at anything when there is a chance for victory. The Commercial Appeal in its whole history has always stood out for justice to the negro in his struggle for health, education and property. This paper has never condoned a lynching and never will. It is for the law always. It has insisted that the negro shall have an even chance with other men in the courts of law. It has denounced white men who have encouraged him into vicious ways, and who have fattened upon his vice. This is a white man's fight and the negroes would serve their own interest best by remaining out of it. In the struggle that is going on now Rye represents the forces of law. CONSULT US FIRST ALL KINDS OF PRINTING Linotype Composition Electric Power Presses TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. BOOK AND JOB PRINTING QUICKEST BEST TERMS CASH 1109 Eye Street, Northwest Phone Main 7590 The situation is acute. It is fraught with danger. It is, therefore, necessary for every democrat to be on guard. We do not mean to say, that all republicans are lawless. The vast majority of the white republicans in Tennessee are part of our best citizenry. But the lines have so been drawn that a defeat of Rye would be a triumph for lawlessness. THE AMERICAN JURY. The Northern Colored, Man Will be Allowed to Sit upon the Jury and Decide the Issue—J. C. Cunningham's Charge—He Tells His Countrymen How to Render Their Verdict Next Week. (By J. C. Cunningham.) This present democratic administration stands before the bar of the American people as having failed to carry out the wishes of the voters of this country. There are several counts against it. And as the people of this country, some of them believe in giving a fair trial to the accused before the bar of the nation, the most learned jurists and statesmen of the G. O. P. is now engaged in prosecuting the case. Chief among the objects of putting the affairs of the government in the hands of the democratic party in 1912 was to reduce the high cost of living. But the high cost of living has steadily grown from bad to worse, as all of the poor, people well know, and, having failed to pay any attention to the needs of the poor bread earners of this country, a thing that was considered one of the strong planks in the platform which was constructed at Baltimore in 1912, the administration is now trying to dodge the issue by saying: "I kept the country out of war," etc. etc. Yes, he kept us out of war. Does such "keeping out of the war" justify the American people to still say to the world that this is the "Home of the brave?" No, not while we have a man in the White House who seems to be very indifferent about the honor of the country and the rights of the American people, both at home and abroad. The democratic administration is now on trial before the bar of the American people. So, come into court, Mr. Wilson, come into court! To you, my colored brethren, you who have been generally denied a chance to sit on the jury in many parts of this country, when your rights as American citizens were at stake, you are privileged to be on this great jury before which the Wilsqn administration is on trial. The arguments, pro and con, have been made for several months and the case will be given to the jury (the voters) on the morning of the 7th instant. As this particular court convens only once in every four years there is to be no mistrial. The case must be settled one way or the other at once. The accused at the bar is charged with cowardice. It is charged with having failed to protect the American citizens, both at home and abroad. It is charged with bad management relative to the Mexican muddle. It is charged with its unfair dealings with the colored citizens of this country, such as segregation, discrimination and its failure to be true to promises made upon its honor, to its weaker brethren. Too bad, too bad! But you are on this momentous jury, my colored brother, and you should be at the polls on the morning of the 7th instant and help to bring in a verdict of guilty—guilty as charged before the country of having failed to "make good" as a brave and just ruler of the "Home of the brave and land of the free." When the jury, which is the voters throughout the entire country, especially in the "free states," shall have brought in the verdict of guilty, the segregation, and discrimination administration will be told to stand up and hear its doom. Stand up, Brer' Wilson, and listen to the sentence: The judge. "You have been found guilty after a fair and in partial trial, by a large majority of the American people, as charged: Therefore, on the 3rd or 5th of March, 1917, you will be politically executed until you are politically dead! dead! dead! And may the good Lord have mercy 'pon yo' soul!" Where now are the gents who could elect him without the "Nigger vote?" Colored voters, this is a crucial period through which your race is passing, and every male citizen of voting age should see to it that his vote be cast for Hughes and Fairbanks. We think the race has a sincere leader in the person of the Hon. Charles W. Anderson; and the colored voters should stand by him and his advisory committee in their efforts to poll a larger colored vote this year than ever before. It is, therefore, very necessary that their call be heard much to the whole nation and the weld and promptly heeded. The costing of the Wilson administration means WONDERFUL MEDICINE. For all billious and nervous diseases, heat blood, stomach, liver and kidney conic on earth. Sick headache, contipation, wind and pain in stomach. Disordered liver and kidneys. Impure blood, boils, pimples, impaired digestion, etc. It is marvelous in its effect on the stomach, enabling it to obtain from the food taken the elements necessary to create flesh and muscle tissue, bone structure, and pure, rich, red blood. It contains no mercury or other mineral substances, which are injurious to the system. Tones up the Stomach, relieves indigestion and removes that tired feeling. HARRIS CHEMICAL COMPANY, fare of the colored race alike. And the call of the advisory committee of which the Hon. Charles W. Anderson has the honor to be chairman, should be heeded by the black man from the frigid zone of the north to the sunny climes of the south, and from the placid east to the s'ormy regions of the west. To your tents, O Israel! Like rough on rats, the Wilson administration has been particularly rough on negroes. Haven't you enough of it? May God pity the negro that hasn't. THE CHICAGO PORO CLUB The Greatest Organization in the Country—Annual Meeting of the Club-Held In Chicago, Ill—An Organization of 80,000 Agents—Mrs. Malone Commends Them. Chicago, Ill., Nov. 8.—The Chicago Poro Club, composed of 150 agents of the Poro College, St. Louis, Mo., held its annual meeting at the Wabash Avenue Y. M. C. A. auditorium, 3763 Wabash avenue, with Mr. and Mrs. Malone, guests. Mrs. Mattie Campbell, president of the club, called the meeting to order. A happy spirit pervaded the meeting. Mr. Malone opened the meeting with a short but brilliant talk on the aims and purposes of the meeting; stating that he was highly pleased to see such a large number interested in the work. He told of how he and his wife worked day and night for the interest of their agents and the good being accomplished. He said there were 8,000 agents working on the poro concern on the office received on average of 400 letters per day, requiring ten stenographers and ten clerks, and that a total of twenty-five young women were employed at the plant. Mr. Malone said with emphasis: "We are working to give positions and places to the young women of our race. The agents are making it possible. We had such meetings at Birmingham, Atlanta and Montgomery and they have been a howling success. If things don't go right we want you to help make it, go right. We want Poro to stand out as one of the great big concerns of the day and it can do that with your help." Cary B. Lewis of the Chicago Defender spoke on "Efficiency," after which the meeting took on the form of a school. For two hours questions were discussed to the work was discussed by the members of the club. A photographer was called and a picture in front of the $225,000 Y. M. C. A. was taken. There was a few minutes social hour when the members returned to the auditorium where the club listened to an address by Mrs. Malone. Her charming personality, sweet voice and business like manner attracted the attention of the agents, many of whom had never seen the discovered of PORO, which is the "rage" of the age for the hair. At her fingers end she had a hundred and one points to tell the agents how to make their business a success. Mrs. Malone said their object at all times was to protect agents. She made it plain that she refused to supply agents who would not keep up the prices. There was one agent in the city who did not keep the rule of the Poro office and she had been erased from the Poro list. This in particular has shown the business-like methods of the office. Mrs. Malone spoke of how loyal the agents should be to their patrons, displaying at all times courtesy and best of treatment, that it meant a great deal to them and the Poro business. Mrs. Malone became very deliberate when she said: "We must work zealously to help to some one else. We must other of their faults but do it in Christian-like manner; be friendly; you may criticise but never become harsh. Don't sit in the club if you have made your interest at heart. Atend the club meeting. Don't work on each other's customers; go in new fields, spread out, there is plenty room. Ten thousand more agents could be used and you not be disturbed." She praised the officers and members of the Chicago club and said she expected great things from them. Mesdames Betts, Robinson, Weath- HARRIS TRADE MARK 1853 METAL FLOODPROOF REGISTERED ers and Jackson were appointed on a committee of place where the club was to meet regularly. The officers are Mrs. Mattie Campbell, president; Mrs. Bertha James, vice president; Mrs. Rosa Williams, secretary; Mrs. Mary Thomas, assistant, secretary; Mrs. P. N. Robinson, treasurer; and Mrs. Birdie Betts, chaplain. "God be with You Until We Meet Again" closed one of the most interesting meetings Mr. and Mrs. Malone have attended in the interest of their agents. FIRST ACT OF ITS KIND. Southern Board of Education Votes Approval of the Use In the Public Schools of a Book Written by a Neuro. Memphis, Tenn.--For the first time in the history of the south a book of general literature written by a negro author is being used in" the negro public schools as a text book under the authority of a board of education. This has taken place in Memphis, Tenn., the second largest city in the south. The book that is being thus used is called "Life's Demands, or According to- Law," by Sutton E. Griggs. By unanimous vote, upon the recommendation of the city superintendent of education, Dr. A. A. Kincannon, the Memphis board of education, composed wholly of southern white men, approved of the book as a supplemental reader. In keeping with this vote the superintendent gave instructions to the eleven principals of the negro schools to proceed with the introduction of the book. In the course of his talk to the principals, Dr. Kincannon remarked, "I examined the book with great care. Its style is clear, beautiful and forceful. Let us accord to Dr. Griggs such a reception of his book that the influence of our action will be felt throughout the south." All of the principals of the negro schools entered heartily into the matter and many of the teachers touched with a feeling of race pride are eagerly joining in with the movement. They are glad that they can at last teach out of a book written by a negro. They feel that the inspirational effect of this fact will be great. The daily newspapers of this city have taken a lively interest in the movement and as a result efforts are being made by influential persons in various other places to have the book adopted in their schools. The presidents of several of the leading colleges of the south have decided upon the use of the book and others have written to take the matter under advisement. While the book can be studied with profit by the young, it also challenges the attention of the most thoughtful. A complete revolution in the life and status of the negro race is predicted if the race at large reads, studies and follows the teachings of the book. Captin-Dabney M. Scales, a noted attorney of Memphis, president of the Confederate Historical Society, says of the teachings of the book, "It impresses me as an irresistible appeal to the intelligent class of race and it can easily be proved these hands—the thoughtful men and women of this age—it must produce excellent results, such as will reach far into future generations. It is well worth the consideration of the white as well as the negro race." Mrs. Geo. M. Matthews, one of the most widely known white women of Chicago, has expressed the opinion that the book is destined to change the thought of the age. The price of the book is thirty-five cents per copy with five cents added for expense of mailing, and at present can be obtained from the author, Sutton E. Griggs, 569 E. Georgia Ave., Memphis, Tenn. ROBERT ALLEN Buffet and Family Liquouor Store Phone North 2340 1917 14th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Why the South Is "In the Saddle" The Birth and Significance of the Grandfather Clauses. Give White South Greater Power in Greater Nation Than Before Civil War—An Issue Which Should Be Met—Reason Hughes Is Better Than Wilson. By W. E. BURGHARDT DUBOIS. 1. RECONSTRUCTION. The history of Reconstruction has yet to be written. What we have today are theories of reconstruction colored according to the birth and race of the believer. We can easily realize that the status of four million emancipated slaves was not one easily to be settled. We will also assume that the radical Abolitionists expected the freedmen to become citizens and voters and that the radical pro-slavery folk expected them to remain slaves in all but name. Colored Citizenship Gave South First Public Schools. 2. THE FREEDMEN. Manifestly there were difficulties in changing the status of the freedmen: they were ignorant; they were inexperienced save along certain narrow industrial lines; it was widely believed that they had little capacity as compared with other human stocks, and they had long formed in the thought of the nation and in their own thought a distinct and separate caste. That there were answers and remediest these disabilities many persons asserted. The remedy for IG-NORANCE was SCHOOLS. THE NEORES THEMSELVES AND THEIR FRIENDS ESTABLISHED THE FIRST REAL PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM THAT THE SOUTH EVER HAD. Beyond any similar group in modern days the Colored people were eager for education and children and adults flocked to the schools. The schools, however, never were and are not today adequate for even the primary teaching of Colored people—the teaching of reading, writing and ciphering. Thus it happens that the abolishment of ignorance while it has begun is still incomplete. EXPERIENCE is a matter of time and for now fifty years the Colored people have been sharing in wider and wider areas of the organized life of the civilized nation. They are still so hemmed in by law and convention that it is impossible for them to get the widest social education, but they have gotten some. Have Demonstrated Equal Capacity Where Given Chance. Their native capacity as compared with other groups is still a question in the minds of many people, but it is a different question than it used to be. There is no doubt about their ability to work as free laborers, to save and accumulate property, to receive education even in higher lines, and indeed in most things where they have had a chance and been tried it is impossible to deny them the same general capacity that other human stocks have. It is only where they have not had an adequate chance that their inferiority is still believed. They are still a caste, a caste partially by reason of their own illiteracy and inexperience as compared with the bulk of the nation, but more especially a caste because of deep-seated opinions and prejudices on the part of their fellow citizens. Five "Legal" Methods of Disfranchisement 3. DISFRANCHISEMENT. When now, the South, finding these people could not be kept virtually as shaves and being themselves unwilling to govern by force and fraud looked about for methods of "keeping the Negro in his place" and at the same time not transgressing the law, they hit upon five expedients: In the FIRST place they made CRIME and even petty crime (like "petty arcey" in Virginia a reason for disfranchisement knowing that the poor and ignorant are especially prone to conviction for such crimes. This was a discrimination against poverty and ignorance and not PER SE against race; it could only be questioned as we question the responsibility of the State for poverty and ignorance—and we do question it and we are going to question it a good deal more as we get more common sense. Property Qualifications. SECONDLY, the States adopted PROPERTY QUALIFICATIONS. This was a distinct reversion to the days when property was considered a peculiar indication of virtue and ability. Today most civilized countries have done away with this qualification. Nevertheless we can easily imagine a situation where the mass of people are so poor and ignorant, and the chance to accumulate property so easy for the ambitious that a property qualification is not an unfair qualification for a voter. While there may be considerable argument against it in the South, the mass of the Colored people themselves do not make a single objection against the property qualification. The payment of POLL TAXES was a THIRD method of entranchement and is chiefly a petty technical matter requiring the keeping of receipts for long periods of years and on the whole is unworthy of a State. The best and most defensible of the qualifications was the EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION. If coupled with a decent school system it wals fair to require that every person who wished to vote should be able to read and write. The FOURTH method is to allow certain persons to vote because they had voted previously or rendered certain services to the State such as serving in the Army. This was unfair to the Negroes because they had not had the right of suffrage originally and had not a chance to serve in the Army, but nevertheless it applied on the whole to a small class. This amplification might even go so far as, for instance, in Alabama, where for a limited time any persons "of good character" and "understanding the duties of a citizen" could be registered for life—a manifest sop to local prejudice and unfairness. Grandfather Clause the Worst. Grandfather Clause the Worst. 4. GRANDFATHER LEGISLATION. All of these distinctions, however, could have a certain defense. Even though they discriminate against the lowly, the poor, the ignorant and the careless, and although local administration could and does easily favor the white at the expense of the black, nevertheless on the face of the law the discrimination is not purely racial. Even these distinctions did not satisfy those who finally reconstructed the South and they placed upon the State statute books between the years 1898 and 1900 a qualification for the elective franchise which is, without doubt the most outrageous attack upon Republican government that this nation has ever seen; and it is a pointed commentary upon the peculiar dangers of not settling the Negro problem right to realize that this legislation was allowed to stand upon the statute books for nearly twenty years and in fact still stands and is being enforced because of the peculiarity of the way in which it works. The statutes to which I refer are known as the "Grandfather Clauses." The first GRANDFATHER CLAUSE appeared in the Constitution of LOUISIANA, adopted in 1898. This Constitution was never submitted to the people and enacted not only an educational qualification and a property qualification, but in addition contained this section: The Louisiana Grandfather Clause. SECTION 5. No male person who was on January 1, 1867, or at any date prior thereto, entitled to vote under the Constitution or Statute of any State of the United States, wherein he then resided, and no son or grandson of any such person not less than 21 years of age at the date of the adoption of this Constitution, and no male person of foreign birth, who was naturalized prior to the first day of January, 1898, shall be denied the right to register and vote in this State by reason of his failure to possess the educational or property qualifications prescribed by this constitution. Provided, he shall have resided in this State for five years next preceding the date at which he shall apply for registration, and shall have registered in accordance with the terms of this article prior to September 1, 1898; and no person shall be entitled to register under this section after said date. This was promptly followed by NORTH CAROLINA, whose Constitution, adopted in 1899, said: Carolina Grandfather Clause SECTION 4. But no male person who was, on January 1, 1867, or at any time prior thereto, entitled to vote under the laws of any State in the United States wherein he then resided, and no lineal descendant of any such person, shall be denied the right, to register and vote at any election in this State by reason of his failure to possess the educational qualification herein, prescribed, provided he shall have registered in accordance with the terms of this section prior to December, 1908. The General Assembly shall provide for the registration of all persons entitled to vote without the educational qualifications heralds prescribed, and shall, on or before November 1, 1908, provide for the making of a permanent record of such registration, and all persons so registered shall forever thereafter have the right to vote in all elections by the people in this State, unless disqualified under Section 2 of this Article: Provided, such person shall have paid his poll tax as above required. Alabama and Virginia Grandfather Clauses. In 1901 ALABAMA adopted a Constitution which said: Those who have served in the army or navy of the United States or of the Confederate army in time of war, THEIR LAWFUL DESCENDANTS IN EVERY DEGREE, etc., can vote if registered prior to December 20, 1902. The Constitution of VIRGINIA in 1902 contained a curious variation of the Grandfather Clause: At such registrations every male citizen of the United States having the qualifications of age and residence required in Section 18 shall be entitled to register, if he be: FIRST: A person who, prior to the adoption of this Constitution, served time of war in the Army or Navy or the United States, of the Confederate States; or of any State of the United States; or of the Confederate States; or SECOND. A son of any such person. Oklahoma and Georgia Grandfa Clauses. In 1907 'OKLAHOMA adopted the qualification: No person shall be registered as a elector of this State or be allowed to vote in any election herein unless he shall be able to read and write an section of the Constitution of Oklahoma; but no person who was on January 1, 1866, or at any time prior there, entitled to vote under any form of government, or who at any time resided in some foreign nation and no lineal descendant of any such person shall be denied the right to register and vote because of his inability to se读 and write sections of such Constitution. In 1900 GEORGIA by an amendment to her Constitution required that: 'An elector must have served in land or naval forces of the United States or the Confederate States of the State of Georgia in time of war or BE LAWFULLY DESCFNED FROM SOMEONE WHO DID SO SERVE. Such must register before January 1, 1915. Meant. Hereditary Privilege—Unrepealable. 5. SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS LEGISLATION. Thus, the six clauses came upon the statute books of the leading Southern States. Several things must be noted about this legislation: FIRST—It establishes for the first time in any modern government pretending to be ruled by the people the principle of HEREDITARY PROVILEGE. There cannot be the slightest doubt that, had any one but the Negro been the immediate victim of this step that the nation would have been convulsed from end to end. This shows that if any species of deception or falsehood a grave injury to the cause of democracy can be hidden behind the excuse of racial hatred; it can be carried through practically without protest. In the SECOND place—from the peculiar nature of the legislation—it is practically impossible to repeal it. The Supreme Court decided in June, 1915, that the Oklahoma Grandfather Clause was unconstitutional, but at that time there were thousands of white men exercising the right to vote for life in a registration already closed in LOUISIANA, NORTH CAROLINA, ALABAMA, VIRGINIA, OKLAHOMA and GEORGIA. How are these men to be stricken from the rolls? They cannot be. Moreover, Louisiana, after her registration of white illiterates under the Grandfather Clause had closed, actually had the impudence to amend her Constitution and allow a further period for registration under the Clause. Understanding Glause and White Primary Disfranchise Colored. 6. EFFECT OF "GRANDFATHER CLAUSES." The result of this legislation does not show itself upon the Negro race. By legal and extra-legal methods outside the working of the Grandfather Clause the Negro has been and is disfranchised in the State South of Mason and Dixon line. In Louislann, for instance, where there are over 60,000 male Negroes of voting age WHO CAN READ AND WRITE, less than 2,000 of them are registered voters, and that proportion probably holds true in most of these Southern States. This has been accomplished by legal methods which permit the local registrar to register almost any white man under the "understanding" clause and to refuse registration to almost any Negro, no matter how well educated he may be. Also, beyond these there is the extra-legal method of the WHITE PRIMARY—that is, an arrangement of primary laws by which a single party dominates the State. Its primary election becomes the real election, and into the hands of the party managers the States put the power to determine who shall vote in the primary. This is, of course, outrageously illegal and sometime will be declared so by the courts but at present it is a method of franchising even the registered Negro voters. The effect, then, of the Grandfather Clause is, as I said, not upon the Negro voter. He has been disfranchised by other methods. The full effect of the Grandfather Clause falls upon the Southern white man, and it falls with crushing force. Effect of Grandfather Clauses Is on White South. Consider our present political campaign: we hear of Mr. Hughes speaking in California, Wisconsin, Maine and even in Tennessee; we hear of Mr. Wilson speaking in New Jersey; Illinois and Kansas and he might go to Kentucky, but we do not even conceive of these or any other candidates speaking in Louisiana, Mississippi or in Georgia. There is no presidential campaign in those States; there can be no presidential campaign. They are much outside Republican government in this nation as though they were separated by a Chinese wall; they are a province outside the United States; they are not a part of our machinery and yet in spite of that they are thus silently but ly and irretrievably outweigh have a voice in the administration our government far more power that of any other section of the Comparisons showing this have been made, but it will not be out of place to remind you of a new comparisons based upon the election 1914. Take, for instance, the presidential election of 1912, and let us compare South Carolina and Massachusetts, two hereditary friends. To choose her eighteen electors; Massachusetts cast 488,156 votes; South Carolina cast only 50,848 votes, but for these she sent nine electors to the electoral college. This means that the South Carolina cast five votes to the New Englander's one. To this we may add the following facts: Georgia and New Jersey each had 5 electors. Georgia cast 121,532 votes for hers; New Jersey cast 432,534 votes for hers. Louisiana, casting 70,372 votes, had 10 electors; Rhode Island, casting 762 votes, had 5 electors; Oregon, casting 137,040 votes, had 5 electors. Kansas and Mississippi each had 10 electors. Kansas cast 365,444 votes for hers; Mississippi cast 64,319 votes for hers. Alabama and Minnesota each had 12 electors. Alabama cast 117,888 votes for hers; Minnesota cast 334,219 votes for hers. New York cast 1,587,083 votes for her 45 electors. Georgia (14), South Carolina (9), Alabama (12), and Mississippi (10), cast 354,087 votes for their 45 electors. Each white voter in the South casts from 3 to 13 votes to each Northern man's one vote. Congress has just convened with the South still in the saddle, still leaders on the floor and heading all important committees. Why? Because in the congressional election of 1914, equal representation under the laws was a farce in the South: Let us compare for instance, Alabama and Minnesota. Each elected ten members of the United States House of Representatives. The votes cast in the elections were as follows: ALABAMA. Total Vote First district—Grey elected..... 4,68 Second district—Dent elected..... 7,47 Third district—Steal elected..... 7,58 Fourth district—Blackmor elected..... 5,44 Fifth district—Helfin elected..... 8,16 Sixth district—Oliver elected..... 10,71 Seventh district—Burnett elected..... 16,78 Eighth district—Almon elected..... 6,31 Ninth district—Huddleston elected..... 8,07 Mississippi and Kansas make an even more striking comparison: KANSAS. KANSAS. First district—Anthony..... 61,127 Second district—Taggart..... 68,123 Third district—Campbell..... 74,336 Fourth district—Doolittle..... 60,211 Fifth district—Helaving..... 51,931 Sixth district—Connolly..... 58,196 Seventh district—Shouse..... 68,851 Eighth district—Ayres..... 46,185 483,083 It would seem that each Mississippi voter (and only white men vote in Mississippi) cast thirteen votes where a Kansas voter casts one. We ask in all candor how long is Republican government going to endure under such circumstances? How long is this, the most burning question of American democracy, going to be "let alone" by patriotic Americans? South Exercising Greater Power Than Before the Civil War. 7. THE FUTURE. This is a situation that calls for action. I am not one of those who is unwilling to grant many things of accomplishment to the present Democratic government. I believe in their banking legislation, in their tariff legislation and in their child labor law, but against all these I place the one fact that a man like President Wilson, cognizant as he must be as a Southerner, of the unfortunate, contradictory, absolutely impossible political situation in the Southern United States has nevertheless remained silent and indeed broken his own promises rather than to interfere. The present political arrangement in the South cannot endure. A change must come. The South today by counting the Negro population as a basis of representation and distranchising it at the polls exercises greater political power in a greater nation than it did before the war. The question, therefore, before us is shall this be changed by quiet, reasonable thought along the lines of democratic development, as shown by world, history of the last hundred years, or are we going to continue to treat the so-called Negro problem in silence, allow a president like Mr. Wilson to dodge it, keep it out of the campaign, keep it out of the newspapers and magazines and simply ride on heedlessly until we have smashed Republican government on this great rock? Argue strongly as you will that there were insuperable difficulties in making the Negro a voter in 1865, there can be no such question today. There is absolutely no doubt that tens of thousands of Colored people can meet any reasonable qualification for voting, such as could or ought to be applied to the white population of the United States. Let then such qualifications be made; set them be applied with absolute fajness to all American citizens; do away FORTS HAIL POPLAR HOME OF THE ENEMIES OF WOMEN II EMILY H. WILSON COLUMBIA, M. D. PATENT SECTIONAL TOOTH COMB NO. 0232%. IN THIS COMB ARE MADE OF SEPARATE PIECES OF BRASS, MOUNTED ON ASH DUST. THE COMB IS MADE FROM A SOLID TEETH BEcome LOOSE, TURN THE FERRULE BY TWISTING THE HANDLE AND THIS WILL PRESS THE SLEEVE UP TIGHTLY AGAINST THE TEETH AND HOLD THEM FIRMLY. PRICE $1.25 PATENTED LOCKING DEVICE FOR HANDLING TEETH TIGHT 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. FLATING BAR THE MAGIC 19 IN LONG SHAMPOO DRIER CO. SHAMPOO DRIER 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 listens to Magic Shampoo Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY.—And every lady can save it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the earliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Aluminum Comb cannot injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which 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, $50. Alcohol Heater, price $50. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY. MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA FORD'S MAN POWER MACHINES & WORKING EQUIPMENT CLASS 1, 2 CLASS 3, 4 with discrimination as to race and sex and then let us start forward to a real democracy and not a sham democracy. I am free to say that for leadership in this direction I see much more hope in Mr. Hughes than I do in the Democratic Party under Mr. Wilson, and I base this hope on these words of Mr. Hughes written when he was a Justice of our highest court in the decision which declared the outrageous "Grandfather" legislation wild and void: "There seems no escape from the conclusion that to hold that there was even possibility for dispute on the subject would be but to declare that the Fifteenth Amendment not only had not the self-excusing power which it has been recognized to have from the beginning, but that its provisions were wholly inoperative because susceptible of being rendered inapplicable by merforms of expression embodying no exercise of judgment and resting upon discernible reason other than the purpose to disregard the prohibitions on the amendment by creating a standard of voting which on its face was in substance but a revitalization of the conditions which, when they prevailed in the past, had been destroyed by the self-operative force of the amendment. * * * It is true it contains no express words of an exclusion, from the standard which it establishes, of any persons on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude prohibited by the Fifteenth Amendment, but the standard itself inherently brings that result to existence, since it is based purely on a period of time before the enactment of the Fifteenth Amendment and makes that period the controlling and dominant test of the right of suffrage. "We are unable to discover how, unless the prohibitions of the Fifteenth Amendment were considered, the slightest reason was afforded for basing the classification upon a period of time prior to the Fifteenth Amendment. Certainly it cannot be said that there was any peculiar necromancy in the time named which engendered attributes affecting the qualification to vote which would not exist at another and different period unless the Fifteenth Amendment was in view." Home Cafe is the S here you and quested to come 1931 E Street Phone Main 3631. # THE WORLD OF THE HUNGER A NOVEL BY JOHN HENRY HUNTER DR. PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER 25c Postpaid Whitens and Clears dark or brown skin. Bleaches sallow or dark complexion, causing it to grow whiter. Get the original Dr. Palmer's Skin. Whitener. 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 JACOBS' PHARMACY ATLANTA, GA. AGENTS WANTED WRITE FOR TEAMS PEOPLE'S DRUG STORES. No. One, 7th and K Sts. N. W. No. Two, S. W. Cor. 7th and E Sts. N. W. No. Three, 2002 14th St. N. W. No. Four, 7th and M Sts. N. W. Send Her Where's oure to The Bee. The whereabouts of Nancy Massey, colored, whose malden name was Alice Jones, is earnestly requested by Granville Belle P. O Box 7. Leavenworth, Kans. When last heard from she was living at Okmungee, Okla., but when last heard of was in Lincoln, Neb. Any information which will lead to her location will be gladly received at the foregoing post-office address or to 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 Sunlight Laundry FAMILY WASHING AT SPECIAL RATES LACE CURTA'S BLANKETS OFFICE, 1729-7T. T. N. W. PHONE LINCOLN 2400 ALL WORK CAREFULLY LAUNDERED BY HAND 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. RHONE. President. NELSON W. RHONE, President. 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., SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMALE TEachers College and Jollege Arts and Sciences, Domestic Science and Art. cy, 1011 New York Ave., Washington, D.C. Teaching—Three Howard graduates, 1916. Biological science and languages preferred. Address: Standard Teachers' Agen- H. Edgar Lewis PURE DRUGS 63rd & Eastern Ave., N.E. Chesapeake Station DRUGS, SODA WATER, CIGARS Phone Lincoln 3136 JUSTH'S OLD STAND. If you bought more from us your bank. balance would, no doubt, be larger, same as lots of poor men; they save on every deal, and our business is better; keeps us hustling to supply the great demand. You would hardly think we sell so many slightly used suits at $5, but we do. JUSTH'S OLD STAND, '619 D. Smith-Allen School of Hairdressing. Mesdames Smith and Allen, two very accomplished young ladies from New York, have opened a school of hairdressing, manufacturers of Oriental toilet preparations for hair, skin and scalp, at 1024 You street northwest. These are up-to-date parlors which should be patronized by the ladies of Washington. This school offers the entire course, consisting of shampooing and cultivating the hair, manicuring, hair dressing, massaging, scalp treatment, manufacture of switches, puffs, transformations, braids, etc., singeing, dyeing and bleaching the hair, for twenty-five dollars ($25.00), and on the completion of same furnish you with diploma and formula for making of various preparations as well as an outfit such as this firm uses in the shop for cultivating or straightening as it is commonly called, the hair. By Mall. Instructions are given by mail; students are taught by a series of lessons and lectures on one branch at a time. An examination on each subject is given and on completion of the entire course, a general review is taken. Call or write for terms. Mme. Henrietta Allen of the E. Burnham Scmhool, and Mme. Mary Smith of the Hood Morrison School, proprietors, 1024 You Street northwest, Washington, D.C. HALL'S HILL, VA. The members and friends of Rev. J. D. Fortune's church witnessed a great affair Thursday night, October 26, 1916, at his church. With Mr. Frederic Deskin and Mr. Willis Spriggs as door keepers, every thing went on orderly and properly. The ushers, becomingly, clad in white, with Mrs. S. Ewell as president, ushered in our beautiful lighted church the great crowd that had assembled to satisfy that ever present factor, curiosity. The members of the Willing Workers' Club, of which Miss Lizzie Har --- rison is president, were busily preparing the good things to eat. The members of the W. W. C. Club were easily told by their black dress, white caps and aprons. All chatted merrily until Miss Selma Harrison, the organist, took her seat and the order bell was sounded by the mistress of ceremonies, Lucretia Lewis, who announced the beginning of the exercises. The exercise began with the chanting of the Lord's Prayer. The program was as follows: Recitation, "You Can't Please Everybody," by Miss Lillian Ewell; selection, choir; recitation, Mrs. Austin wife of the pastor of Calloway M. E. Church; solo, Mrs. Charlotte Colston, Rev. J. D. Fortune was introduced, who, after a few becoming remarks; introduced hisffends, Mr. and Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Fortune was also present, whom the entire church is anxious to welcome and make feel at home. At the conclusion of the program everything mentionable was served from a table beautifully decorated in various kinds of flowers. The affair was an overwhelming success both financially and socially. DOVE "U-53" ALIGHTS. Bird With Strange Characters Bound to Leg Found. In Edgewater. New York. A white dove fluttered into a window of the offices of Batterson & Elsie on River road, Edgewater, and the clerk who caught it took it to police headquarters when he noticed a band of yellow metal on its leg. The police found "U-533" inscribed on the band on the outside and on the inside words in a language they could not decipher. To most of those who inspected it the language seemed to be German, but no one who could identify the letters or translate them was able to see the bird when the report of its arrival reached the city. BOY GETS HOODOO DEER. Lad Shoots Old Buck That Dodged Bullets of Other Hunters. Salinas. Cal. - Monterey county, which usually has more deer killed in it than any other county in California, tops all the local records with a forked horn buck that weighed 237 pounds, dressed. The buck was killed in the last day of the season by William Casey, Jr., near his home at San Lucas. The deer was an old one, and hunters had been trying for years to get it, but the wily buck always managed to escape the bullets and was called the hoodoo. MR. ANDREW J. THOMAS. The enterprising manager of Howard theater who managed the midnight JOHN H. HARRIS show Tuesday evening and received the telegraphic returns from the elections and gave them to the people. show Tuesday evening and received the telegraphic returns from the elections and gave them to the people. Small Weekly or Monthly Payments Peter G 817-819 Every Article in Our Store One of Our Representative A very rich-looking, overstuffed Parlor Suite handsome tapestry with which it is upholstered le tive in pattern and coloring. Reduced from $65.00 to er Grogan 817-819-821-823 Sev in Our Store Is Plainly Price Representative Values uffed Parlor Suite of three pieces. The it is upholstered is of fine quality, attrac- $65.00 to $42.50 Peter Grogan & Sons Co. 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N. W. Every Article in Our Store Is Plainly Price-Marked With Figures You Can Read One of Our Representative Values A very rich-looking, overstuffed Parlor Suite of three pieces. The handsome tapestry with which it is upholstered is of fine quality, attractive in pattern and coloring. Reduced from $65.00 to $42.50 A Dining Table That Will Give Satisfaction A good-looking, serviceable Dining Table of colonial design. It is of poli- shed golden oak, with heavy pedestal, solid legs and extends to 6 feet in length. A Great Value for $7.85 in Rugs and Carpets so advanced in price that few people offerings. order ever placed by us before the rise benefit from this foresight if you buy an idea of the money to be saved here: in. 85c , 30x60 in. $1.25 x60 in. $1.45 52 in. $1.85 72 in. $3.95 x9 feet. $12.50 RAFT IS MY SLOW DAY PLEASE HELP THE BLIND PLEASE HELP THE BLIND. Bargain Values in Rugs and Carpets have so advanced in realize the bargain value of our offerings. We contracted for the largest order ever placed was materially felt, and you'll benefit from this from us. Just a few specials will give an idea of the money: $1.25 Rag Rugs, 27x54 in..... $1.75 Wool Fiber Rugs, 30x60 in..... $2.25 All Felt Rugs, 30x60 in..... $2.50 Velvet Rugs, 27x52 in..... $5.25 Velvet Rugs, 36x72 in..... $17.50 Tapestry Rugs, 6x9 feet..... DE-GRAFT IS PRETY SLOW TO-DAY PLEASE MEET THE BLIND ```markdown ``` Bargain Values in Rugs and Carpets Good Rugs and Carpets have so advanced in price that few people realize the bargain value of our offerings. We contracted for the largest order ever placed by us before the rise was materially felt, and you'll benefit from this foresight if you buy from us. Just a few specials will give an idea of the money to be saved here: $1.25 Rag Rugs, 27x54 in. 85c $1.75 Wool Fiber Rugs, 30x60 in. $1.25 $2.25 All Felt Rugs, 30x60 in. $1.45 $2.50 Velvet Rugs, 27x52 in. $1.85 $5.25 Velvet Rugs, 36x72 in. $3.95 $17.50 Tapestry Rugs, 6x9 feet. $12.50 I AM FOR WILSON BOTH OF-UM DE-GRAFT IS PRETY SLOW TO~ DAY PLEASE HELP THE BLIND NATIONAL COLORED DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE STATE OF F.M. Gowen. THE COLORED DEM MORATIC LAWYER After the Election This Lawyer Will Collect --- --- The "Comfy" Chair This is a chair in which you can take real comfort. The frame is very substantially constructed, with strong spring seat that will not sag. The all-over upholstery is a good-looking, durable quality of tan imitation leather. A $15 Value for No Notes to Sign, No Interest Charges GROGAN GROGAN Large Dresser and Chiffonier of highly polished, beautifully grained tuna mahogany; fine construction and finish; spacious drawers; mirrors of heavy French plate. 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Host on having the "NEW HOME" Gustave Oppenheim, 800 street northwest, Washington D. C. The Bee in the home of citizens an evidence that the home is clea