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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper That's THE BEE VOL. XXXVII, NO. 38 WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1917 REV.S.L.CORROTHERS Popular Among Zion and Other People. Dr. Corrothers, the Pastor of Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church, this city, is more popular today than twelve years. 460 The public will remember that Dr. Corrothers pastored the Galbraith Zion Church, this city, for twelve years, during which time Galbraith Church became almost a household word. During his pastorate Galbraith Church was renovated from top to bottom. The house next door was remodeled and practically made a new house; water was installed in the building and the splendid new furniture now in place, including both of its planes, the one for the auditorium and the one for the Sunday-school, were purchased and paid for during his administration. In addition to this, the membership was more than doubled and two-thirds of the men and fully half of the present congregation were brought into the Church under his administration. The mortgage indebtedness of the Church, including the improvements and furniture, amounted to more than twenty-four thousand dollars. This whole responsibility was carried by Dr. Corrothers for the indebtedness reduced to ten thousand and six hundred dollars, and when Bishop Walters transferred him to Philadelphia, Pa., there was a floating obligation of less than two thousand dollars. In addition to this, he was one among the best known and out-spoken defenders of the rights if his people in the country, having personal knowledge of his high moral standing and the deep interest he always manifested in the unfortunate circumstances of others. Your corresponded dropped in law at Trinity College, Mornar, between Georgia and Sherman, to hear him preach. He selected his text from Acts the 19th Chapter and 35th verse. The subject of his discourse was "God will give every man a square deal". Among other things, he said if the Negro in this country goes down it will be because he turns his back on God. Any tool that will scan the pages of history will be convinced that there is a God that controls the destiny of individuals and nations; and that the inculination and practice of certain virtues lead directly to life and to death. Later on, he said the Republican Party is a visible example of this truth. Long as the party stood for human rights human progress it was retained in power, but as soon as the party made gold and fame the priciple objects of its endeavor, it went to pieces. What was true of the Republican party is and will be true of the Negro Race in this country. Our mothers and fathers coming from slavery fifty years ago with practically no education had soul culture enough to see that the fear of God was the foundation of religion; hence, they established the family altar and the children were taught to read the Bible and pray. They built churches the school houses, and for years after their infundement, their within the教室 was unparalleled; within the twenty-even years a new set has come upon the scene; they have abandoned the family altar and ninety percent of the so called educated Negroes who are living upon the public schools and the government, and in other ways upon the toils of their forefathers are too important to attend the mid-week prayer meeting; very few colored men have sense enough to preach to them; they have deserved the church, the Sunday-school and of the services where the morals of the people are to be conserved, they can be found among descrenging the Sabbath by lying down home, having big dinner parties guarding the streets and sitting up in the thesafes. The History of ancient Greece and Rome will be the the history of the American Negro if this matter isn't remedied, and that in a hurry. Many of the Negro pulpits of today are filled with men who are afraid to speak on these vital questions, but this race must receive a new baptism, and that can only come from God, and it is up to the present Negro ministry to blaze the way. Next Sunday, February 18, at 11 A. M., he will speak upon the subject, "Will God Answer Prayer?" At 8 P. M., the subject will be "A Betrayal of our Inheritance." LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE. Henry E. Davis Makes a Logical Address and Asks to Allow the People to Decide—Let Everybody, Men and Women. The District committee of the House Tuesday heard from Henry E. Davis, the history of several important actions taken in the District of Columbia after a referendum vote by the people. Mr. Davis, arguing before the committee on the Sheppard-Barkley bill, took the ground that a referendum can be legally ordered by Congress, and gave precedents covering three such votes. One was on the question of receding the Virginia part of the District back to the mother state; one was in 1855 on the subject of a new code of laws, and another vote was taken on the bond issue. Mr. Davis' argument occupied most of the mornings, and was listened to attentively by the entire committee. In addition to Mr. Davis, William F. Gude, president of the District of Columbia Referendum Association, made a brief appearance. Both speakers were introduced by Charles J. Columbus, secretary of the association. May Delegate Authority. Mr. Davis contended that Congress has the power to delegate authority conditionally to the District of Columbia, or to any representation from the District, the same as it has power to delegate authority unconditionally. Representatives Mapes asked him if the people of the United States delegated to Congress exclusive jurisdiction over the District of Columbia, could there be any limitation of the power of Congress over the District. Mr. Davis answered that there is no such grant of power. Going back into the history of the United States as related to the District, Mr. Davis read a passage from President Monroe's second message to Congress, dated 1818, in which reference was made to a special condition of affairs in the National Capital. He said that these words of President Monroe were the seeds from which grew eventually, the full-panied self-governing city of Washington. "What caused Congress to take away that form of government does not concern us here," said Mr. Davis. His language was in line with the abuse of power at that time by those in power. Sufficient is it to say that the words of Monroe ran like a thread through our community life, and resulted finally in a form of self-government in this District." Referendum in 1855. Mr. Davis produced the old act of March 3, 1855, in which Congress delegated to two men the work of drawing a new code of laws for the District of Columbia. The act, as many students of the history of the District know, provided that the President should appoint a time for "taking the sense of the people" as to the code of laws thus to be drawn. This was a referendum, and no doubt about it. The president should endure a code of laws endured held by every "free white male citizen over twenty-one years" and promptly rejected by a majority of about 2,200. He also solved the past to bring out the facts concerning the referendum at Alexandria over the question of whether the Virginia part of the District should be receded to the Old Dominion. This referendum was a sort of town meeting, in which by viva voca vote the residents of the Virginia portion of the District were to declare whether they wanted to take themselves out of the District. Congress enacted a law in this case whereby the people themselves actually made the law in question without the necessity for a ratification by Congress or any other authority. He also reviewed the vote by the residents of the District on the subject of a bond issue in the early 70s. Qualifications for Vote "Whom would you permit to vote?" asked Representative Lloyd of Missouri. "For myself," answered the lawyer. "I would make no discrimination in the community. I would permit every inhabitant, male or female, over the age of twenty-one years to vote. I would require one years residence, and I would not hesitate to allow in this instance government employees to vote, even if they maintain a voting residence elsewhere; and I would not permit a vote here to interfere with their regular voting in states." The answer was nothing but "things as a citizen of the District," but that the people here are "inhabitants of the District and citizens of the United States." In conclusion, Mr. Davis said; "I do not ask that you leave to a referendum or, a mass meeting the actual writing of a law. Take the Jones-Works bill and, amend it as you choose; take any bill, that you please and let the people vote on it as you have drawn it. Make the law as stringent as you do not do a dry prohibition up to the District of Columbia without giving us a chance to vote on the question. "The District of Columbia is an orderly community. I challenge anybody to find a city as large as this with little crime. This community is as orderly and well governed as any on earth, and I believe the percentage of crime to population is as small as you can find anywhere." Would Permit Women to Vote. William F. Gude, representing the District of Columbia Referendum Association, spoke in favor of the referendum idea. He was asked by Representative Johnson, chairman of the committee, if he favored what is called the "Underwood referendum." Mr. Gude said he was not thoroughly familiar with it. He also said, in reply to question, he would permit women to vote on the liquor question. He said, also, he would not restrict the vote to property owners, as he believes there are rent payers here just as much fitted for voting as property owners. THE COLORED SOCIAL SETTLEMENT. - Appropriate exercises: celebrating Lincoln's birthday anniversary were held at the Colored Social Settlement Sunday afternoon by a large and appreciative audience. The principal speaker was Miss Helen Noley, WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1917 REV. S. J. CORROTHERS daughter of Lincoln's private secretary, and authoress of "Personal Traits of Abraham Lincoln." It was of his personal traits that Miss Nicoley spoke. So fresh so vivid and so animated with the portrayal of Lincoln's character that the audience sat enragt for fully an hour. Miss Grace Bromley recited eloquently the Gettysburg address. This was followed by a very pleasing violin solo by Mr. Jerry Boyd, Mr. John L. Williams delivered in a most acceptable manner an address on Lincoln the Emancipation, a very delightful feature of the program included a number of patriotic songs by Prof. Willis' female band of the southwest. The settlement and community are indebted to Miss Belle Ellis, agent and social worker for the Sanitary Housing Company, for the entertaining, helpful and instructive program. in the midst of bolizes, refreshing beautiful, food, spiritual, the soul that infaction about a place, not only one's house are not we so, I will go to prepare I will come again myself; that we may also, has got a place of edge of God and love; a place of endle earth, labor, to "remaineth a God." Work The body of John to John on Pa "THE HEAVENS." Dr. N. W. D. Norman delivered the sermon below, of which The Bee reproduces a few extracts, a few Sundays ago in the presence of one of the largest congregations that has ever been in the Metropolitan Baptist Church: A GLIMPSE OF OUR HEAVENLY HOME And he showed me a pure river of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it and on either side of the river was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits and yielded her fruits every month: And the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. And there shall be no more curse; but the throne of God and the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve Him—Rev. 22:1-3. The winter of the year suggestive of death—Birds leaving for warmer climes; trees with bare limbs; dolefulness even in the air. So we might be pardoned for thinking of our Heavenly home this morning. In the Revelation, we have conflicts between the church and the forces of darkness, Jesus vs. the rulers of darkness—good and evil symbolized—and the final triumph of good. 1. Notice in the text place some symbols of the Home. (a) It is "city with twelve gates; they stand open; a place of freedom; Christians may enter from every direction and from every nation; all redeemed men and women welcome. (b) Those gates stand for freedom; perfect liberty of the sons of God; no legislation to restrict this liberty; no dangers without to intrude upon the citizens of the city. The home stands for what the river in the midst of the street of it symbolizes, refreshing, life-giving, cleansing beautiful; the trees signify soul food, spiritual, healing. God satisfies the soul that trusts Him; perfect satifaction abounds there. (c) It is a place, not only a state. "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you I go to prepare a place for you. I will come again and receive you unto me and there there we may be; but"—John 14:23 "he has given me to prepare a place for us a place of shamed knowledge, knowledge of God and His plans; a place of love; a place of perfect rest; a place of endless joy; contrast with earth, labor, toll, fatigue, but there "remaineth a rest to the people of Work here, rest there—(1) The body of Christ there—Same came to John on Patmos—"One like unto the Son of man;" our redeemed and risen bodies like His, will be there. "There shall be no more curse." No devil there; world without a devil, in contrast with this. He is the source of all evil, afflicting the people of God: as a roaring牛 seeking whom he may devour. Sowing tare—(b) No hindrance to perfect peace. And there shall be no night there, no prejudice, no sins, no malice. (c) Some privileges noted: The presence of God and the Lamb. "But the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it;" we shall see His face; intimate, communion with God and Christ. To be in His presence is heaven. In this world we must part, but in heaven welcomes are in the air; welcomes at the gates; welcomes on the streets; no goodbyes. (1) His name shall be in their forehead making us children indeed, entitled to all that is good and desirable. (2) With the points of all times—what a blessed relationship; no disputes, no ills, no decadence. How to obtain admission: (a) The way is plain; none need err; it is the King's highway; we travel by faith and prayer; the Bible is the chart; the Holy Ghost comforts the traveler; none shall but the pure in heart. Urge the unsaved to prepare. MR. PARRIS LYVERS, An Old Washingtonian, in the City—Meet Meets of His Old Friends Mr. Parris Lyers and David Worthington, who removed to Rochester, N.Y., several years ago, arrived in the city last week after an absence of twelve years and was the guest of Mr. Charles Adams, 1838 Thirteenth street northwest. Mr. Lyers has traveled extensively through Southern and Central America and the great west and he finally settled down in Rochester, N.Y., with his wife and daughter, who are also Washingtonians. Mrs. Lyers is well known in this city and is known as the most beautiful home in Rochester and are well contented. Mr. Lyers is known among the boys who gave him a most royal reception at Gaskell this week. Among them were: Grand Exalted Ruler A. W. Scott, Thomas Wallace Swann, W. Jack. Washington Wood and dozens of others who gave him a royal time. Mr. Lyers called on the editor of The Bee Thursday evening where he also received a royal welcome from his old life-long friend, Mr. Chase. The friend is doing so well in Rochester, N.Y., and his family is the progressive people. Walter H. Brooks of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church was a popular visitor to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyvers last summer, who speaks highly of them and their surroundings. THE NEW NORMAL. Miss Lucy E. Moten of the New-Normal Honored—Myrtilla Miner Normal Building is Dedicated with Formal Exercises—Founder's Work Praised. The Myrtilla Miner-Normal School which was entirely planned by its principal Dr. Lucy E. Moten, was turned over to the board of education. Commissioner Louis Brownlow in a very neat address transferred the school to the board of education. Mr. Brownlow was chalumetically applauded at the conclusion of his address. There were many distinguished citizens present and the addresses of the speakers were very interesting. The new building of the Myrtilla Miner Normal School, in use for many months for the higher education of colored pupils, was formally dedicated last night and turned over to the custody of the board of education. The formal transfer was made by Louis Brownlow of the board of Commissioners. Ernest L. Thurston, superintendent of schools, accepted the building and turned over to the board of Commissioners. Foumion Peyton, a colored member of the board of education, made a speech of acceptance as spokesman for his race. William T. Galliher of the board of education presided. He was presented by Rev. John Van Schalck, Jr., president of the board. Prof. Kelly Miller, of the faculty of Howard University, also made an address. Brief remarks followed by Maj. James E. Walker, representing the alumni of the school; Rev. Walter H. Brooks, representing citizens; Mrs. C. E. Pierre, president Miner Memorial Association, and Henry Johnson, formerly of the board of education. Children's Chorus, Sings. Rev. J. Milton Waldron opened the ceremonies, offering a prayer. The benediction was followed by Rev. W. H. Jernagin. A chorus of normal school children sang Eichhorn's "To Thee, O Country," and Bliss "Morning Song." Miss Mary L. Europe played a piano solo, Deep River, by S. Coleridge Taylor. The story of Myrtilla Miner's educational vision of fifty or more years ago, which resulted in a high school for the education of the colored race in Washington, was emphasized by each of the speakers. Superintendent Thurston predicted great changes in education in the next ten years; variation of standards and different methods of teaching. Asst. Supt. Bruce urged the study of the curriculum, and advocated the choice of his race to national contribution. Mr. Peyton expressed the gratitude of his people to those who have carried out Myrtilla Miner's project to fulfilment. Objects to Numbers. Prof. Kelly-Miller was the orator of the evening, although he declared himself as the seventh orator on the program. He objected to the former method of calling schools by numbers, as the Myrtilla Miner School had formerly been known as High School No. 2; he suggested that it would be convenient to number the members of the board of Commissioners, 1, 2, and 3. Referring to the life-work of Myrtilla Miner, he said that there were many with superior intellectual development, but that her accomplishment was due to inspiration that gave her an initiative. The race problem, he said, is not to be viewed as education and training, but to solve these problems he felt confident it must be spiritual education. CAPT. O. D. OLIVER DEAD. A Friend to the Journalistic Craft- Years in the Employment of the Bureau of Statistics New York City, Feb. 10.—Captain O. D. Oliver died suddenly this morning at the home of his daughter, 151 West 132d street. Capt. Oliver was a resident of Baltimore. Md., for a number of years. In that city and state he was popularly known as the colored advance agent of the Baltimore and Ohio R. R. In this capacity he would do all in his power to have papers edited and published, and recognized. No man took any more interest in colored editors than Captain Oliver. There is not a citizen of any prominence in the state of Maryland who is not acquainted with Captain Oliver. He accompanied many colored republican organizations to national republican conventions. His most memorial trip was to Indianapolis, ind., at the time that W. Calvin Chase and Simon Wolf were elected against the District of Columbia. That was a great contest. Captain Oliver took sides with the Chase-Wolf faction. ' He will be buried Thursday morn daughter. Mr Hattle Oliver Dyson. MEN'S CLUB. The Men's Club of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church will be addressed by Dr. Norman. Elsewhere in this issue will be seen place and date. This club is composed of some of the brainiest men in this city, who go to amusements like Norman, the man who electrifies his hearers. Read notice elsewhere. Chairman Howard Calls His Committee together Committee Making Excellent Progress. Report. The operations of the auxiliary perfecting arrangements for the comfort of visitors to the second inaugural of honorable Woodrow Wilson and the Honorable Thomas Hiley Marshall from January 15th to 31st, inclusive, may be stated as follows: A. Headquarters, 1816 Twelfth street northwest, opened January 15. B. Committees organized. C. Literature printed. D. Literature mailed. E. Several practical meetings held. The response to correspondence is highly encouraging and much interest is growing in the exception of printing postage and headquarters, all other work has been entirely voluntary. The stenographic work has been especially creditable. Messrs. H. N. Nelson, F. J. Talbert and Harry. A. Walker have had charge of this phase of the work, performing their service at the end of their daily occupations with a degree of exactness and enthusiasm that is inspiring. The headquarters for the above period have been opened in the evening from seven to ninety-thirty o'clock. The expenditures have been very small and made strictly upon the authorization of the executive committee. Thus far only pledges have been received. The chairman of the executive committee, Mr. Jas. H. W. Howard, and the secretary, Mr. Swann, having supplied what funds was actually necessary to expeditie the work. We have received communications with many visitors from several states who are lanning to attend the inaugural. THOMAS WALLACE SWANN, Secretary P. H. MURRAY PASSES AWAY. Newspaper Man, Lecturer and Rep. Leader Found Dead in Chair Home—Was 74 Years Old—Ha- Been in Public Life More Than Half Century—Funeral Sunday. From the St. Louis, Mo., Argus. Prof. Philip H. Murray, newspaper the currier and sociologist, was found dead in his home, 2637 Pine St., Tuesday morning, at 9 o'clock. Prof. Murray had been a sufferer from asthma for several years and had decided to retire from newspaper work and go East to visit his daughters. A number of friends were arranging a tribute to his useful life when he died. For the past year he has served as editorial writer on the staff of the St. Louis Argus. Prof. Murray was born of free par- ents, in Reading, Pa., about 74 years old. He was an active public figure for more than a half century. In his early days he taught school in Virginia and Missouri. As a lecturer on phrenology, he traveled extensively. He was a finished scholar and often was threatened and suppressed by the whites in the South because it was feared his distinct articulations and almost perfect grammar was too inspiring to the Negroes, but he was a brave brogue. Murray was a fearless foe to Negro haters and went through many exciting incidents on this account. He served for the Union, as recruiting officer during the Civil War, after which he established a newspaper in Washington, D.C. He was president of the first Negro Press Association and was always connected with any movement for the advancement of Colored people. He was a member of the 1980 and served under Chamecy. P. Liley in the money order department of the post office. He immediately started a fight to establish Colored schools and employ Colored teachers. He later went to Pike County, Mo., to teach school and was married there. His wife died about 20 years ago. A little later, he accepted a position on "The Truth," a St. Louis Negro newspaper, and changed it to "The Advance" in 1881. This paper he continued to publish until he suspended it a little over a year ago and joined the Argus editorial staff. Of a family of 14, three sisters and two brothers are yet living. He also leaves to mourn their loss three daughters and one son. A funeral will be held at St. Paul Chapel Sunday afternoon at 9 p.m. The remains can be viewed at Gordon's Undertaking Parlors Saturday after 10 a.m. Prof. P. H. Murray was the father of Mrs. M. S. T. Grant of Washington, who is the wife of Dr. Milton S. T. Grant of 1208-25th St. N. W. and the deceased is also the brother of Mrs. E. Murray wife of the caterer now living in Atlantic City. He leaves to mourn his loss two other daughters, Mrs. Edith Sturges and Mrs. Maggle Kinner. THE BEE Is the paper that should be in every home in the city. It is the people's paper. Send for The Bee when you want the news. A Word to the Man Who Yearns For a Job In New York. DON'T HURRY TO LEAVE HOME Be Sure the Change to the Hustling Metropolis Will Be to Your Advantage Before You Make It—Do Your Best Where You Are and—Wait. In the American Magazine a writer, giving some words of advice to the many aspiring young men throughout the country who feel the lure of the great cities and who are consumed with a desire to try their fortunes therein, says; "An old friend called to ask my advice the other day. He came to New York from a little Indiana town. He has a wife and four children—and a poor job. "As I talked with him I kept picturing him where he belongs—back in the old home town. If he had stayed there he might have worked into a $1,000 or $1,200 job, which would have been sufficient to satisfy all his needs and most of his wants. He could have had a garden, a yard, a savings bank account and a membership in the local lodge. Evenings he could have sat on his porch and held converse with his neighbors. "On the Fourth of July he could have been 'some punkins' at the neighborhood picnic. He might have become a village councilman, and when the fall campaign arrived he could have been on the committee to welcome the congressman when that great personage came to town in search of votes. In other words, he might have had a real place in the community. "Now, what does he get in exchange for the $1,000 or $1,200 that he earns in New York? Well, I suppose he gets a messy little flat with dark bedrooms, a fine assortment of cheap lunches, two chances daily to hang by his eyelids in the subway, a great fund of loneliness and a woebegone feeling of uselessness. "That is the trouble with these whaling big cities like New York and Chicago. They are all right for men of known ability—men of force and ambition who have learned how to direct their talents. But they are hard on untried men—men who have not yet found themselves. "This is not said for the purpose of scaring venturesome and unattached young fellows of ability who want to try their muscles on the big town. There is no danger of scaring them. They cannot be scared. The morning morns are bringing them in by the hundreds—this very day—and all the sitting presses in the world could not drive them back. "But it is said for the purpose of causing every small town man with responsibilities to consider carefully before coming whether he has a definite aim in coming and whether he has faith and conviction that he really has something to give to the big town." "Don't come just for the ride. Don't come except from positive choice. Don't come just because others are coming. The best rule of all is this—if you have no definite, compelling reason within yourself to come, don't come until you are invited. Do your job well at home. If the big town wants you she will call you. "A hundred telegrams went out from New York today to various and remote parts of the United States carrying offers of good jobs to smart chaps who have done so well that New York has heard of them. "Only last week I met a young man from Massachusetts who had just been offered an $8,000 a year place in New York. He said he hadn't the least idea how the thing started—except that he had done work that had been brought to the attention of several New York bankers, one of whom had looked him up and then fushed him the offer of a job." "So leave your name and address with the local operator and go back to your knitting. New York is not tongue tled. 'If she needs you she'll wire. "Of course, if you think you are a howling genius, you will probably take the first train for Broadway—and may be it will be just as well for you to do so. A genius is just as unhappy one place as another. But, genius or no genius, there won't be any brass band to meet you at Grand Central station." Very Polite As Robert Paton Gibbs, the actor, was strolling down Broadway in New York he met an acquaintance who seemed to be somewhat the worse for an encounter with the cup that cheers. "Lend me a dollar, will you?" he inquired. "I need it." "For a drink, I suppose?" Mr. Gibbs inquired. "I might as well tell the truth. That is what it is for." "But I thought you were on the water wagon." "I was, but I gave my seat to a lady."—Exchange. A Hint to Automobile Riders. Every automobile rider has experienced the discomfort of dust. In the eyes and also from the effects of cold winds. A suggestion has been made that these discomforts may be greatly alleviated by applying castor oil along the eyelashes. This, it is claimed, will catch most of the dust before it can enter the eye, and also it protects the eyes from the chilling effects of the wind. You complain of ingratitude. Were you not repaid by your pleasure in doing good?-Levis. (By the Sage of the Potomac.) I don't know a man I like better than the Rev, John Van Schaick, Jr. He means to be fair and give teachers a square deal. There is one thing that he must do, and that is change the head of the Colored schools. -There is no way of getting around it. The people demand it and sooner or later, something will happen. It is amusing to see the scramble for inauguration honors. The colored republicans are falling; over one another to inaugurate a democratic president, whom they bitterly denounced. I would like to know just how much money has been contributed by the colored brothers who are so anxious to inaugurate the president and vice president. Just before the next nominating presidential convention, hundreds of so-called representative colored men, leaders, they call themselves, will be straddling the fence. The individuals who are in the back ground today in publican politics, will be in the front yard in 1920, if they can get there. Dr. C. W. Childs may have his faults, but he was a manly individual on the board of education. Had he taken the advice of friends and cut away from that cancer, he would have had the support of the people. This cancer has killed many a good man, but, it has about run out. It will never effect the president of the board of education because he is too wise to touch the germ. I attended a prayer meeting the other night, where some sisters and brothers were discussing the old time religion and making predictions. I was more than amused when one sister remarked, "yes that man ran away with Jones' wife, but she soon returned to her first love and was convinced it is not wise to leave a certainty for an uncertainty." I can not keep from discussing Miss Nannie H. Burroughs in the Sage. She is a woman it is true, but she is one of the greatest, if not the greatest female upon the American stage. She is doing something for the masses. Did you witness her girls last week in all sections of the city tagging everybody in the interest of her new building? It was a most remarkable sight. These young ladies commanded the respect of everybody, white or colored, who did not hesitate to be tagged. Miss Burroughs is no hot air artist. She is doing something. The men are not doing for humanity what she is doing. The people are with her and they are going to remain with her. Did you hear of the latest candidate for president of Howard University? It would be a submarine to the people if they knew the man it was. It would be a death blow to father. Certainly if the trustees should ever have an opportunity to vote on the individual's name, it would be filled with so many holes that, it would not be recognized with a microscope. Some people have nerve enough to apply or a seat in Gabrael's lap, especially the colored brother who has been provided with a dangerous cancer. If you want to see a fool, just elevate a boot black or a hod carrier to a position above his station and then you will see a natural born fool or a lunatic, who is too crazy to be admitted to St. Elizabeth's. Take a janitor and elevate him, he will always be one. Take a student who has worked his way through Howard school as a waiter, he can never get away from those patronizing airs that always effect a person who stands behind a white man's chair, or if he goes beyond the ordinary in his actions in a new position he is to be excused, because he doesn't know any better. I have been watching my good friend Harry Tignor at the bar. He is one of the most successful young lawyers that I have ever met. He succeeds because he asks no favors from other members of the bar. He is lawyer enough to conduct his own cases, like many of my other friends at the bar. He is one lawyer who has confidence in himself, and in some of his associates at the bar. I would advise my colored friends not to employ a lawyer who has no confidence in himself. A lawyer who takes his case to a white member of the bar to defend is not much of a lawyer in my estimation. Yet there are men at the bar who will not trust themselves, they must have a white lawyer associated with them. They have neither confidence in themselves nor their brother lawyer. All of them are not guilty of this act. The members met and resolved and constituted a constitution. They decided to give a smoker; whether the smoker has gone up in smoke, I am at a loss to know. Colored people can do more resoluting and whereas than any other nationalities. The item in the appropriation bill for a raise for the teachers at the head of the primary department, and a stenographer to the assistant superintendent of schools did not go through. Somebody will be convinced that it takes two or more to play, five up, and one to play, the silent game. Since I have been relieved of treacherous friends and associates I feel a great deal better. Treachery and deception belong to the uncivilized. My advice to the righteous is to trust no man or woman; after either has deceived you once, he will certainly deceive you the second time. Happiness is a jewel when it is given by the holy and pure. The man who fails to look you in the face is a dangerous character. I am only giving to the weak mind religious advice this week. I understand that a certain professor at Howard University remarked sometime ago that it is impossible for a black man to be surgeon in charge to Freedmen's Hospital. Now, this is getting it down fine, that. Negroes must be so colored that will prevent them from being placed at the head of the Freedmens' Hospital. Just wait and see. The prediction of the Sage is that Warfield will go and a real colored man will be appointed surgeon in charge of Freedmen's Hospital. Of course there is a great deal of color phobia in the schools, but this administration is appointing colored men on their merit and not on the color of their skin. Wait until after the 4th of March. Read the Sage of predictions and events. 35 NEGROES ON CANADIAN CARS. Toronto Street Car System Employs Them as Conductors and Motormen. J. R. B. Whitney Cause of It. From the Los Angeles Post. The fact that there are some thirty-five Colored men employed as street car conductors in Toronto is due largely to the work and influence of J. R. B. Whitney, founder and editor of "The Canadian Observer," who came here, from the United States seven years ago, after working his way through high school and the Ohio State University. In an interview given to Hilda Ridley, a staff writer on the "Toronto Star Weekly," and published conspicuously in that paper, Mr. Whitney tells how he overcame the prejudice against the hiring of Colored men by the street car officials. "Colored men had been successful as porters and waiters on the railroads," he said, and I thought they would be just as efficient on the street cars. You know there are different shades of color in our race—some are much lighter skinned than others. "Well, I know a young fellow who was very light and who was anxious to get into the street car service. I took him to Mr. Fleming, and he had the general superintendent hire him. Had Hired a Colored Man. "About a month later, I went again to Mr. Fleming about another fellow, and this time he asked, if he was a Colored man, I told him he was, and he said, 'I have never hired any Colored men as motormen or conductors.' I beg your pardon, Mr. Fleming, I said, but you hired one a month ago.' I explained to him the circumstances and he laughed and said 'Well, Mr. Whitney. I would rather give your man a job than refuse him.' There are now thirty-five Colored men on the street cars, serving as well in that capacity as on the railroads. The white men in the service have taken them into the union, and eyewear a broad-minded spirit in their dealings with them. MONITOR PLAN PROVING SUCCESSFUL. Tangible Results Being Obtained After Two Months of National Investigation—Southern Labor is Wanted Race Papers Often Wrongly Informed and Colored People of the South Unintentionally Misled. About two months ago The Monitor decided to undertake some definite steps to assist the Colored people of the South who intend coming North, and to ascertain just what opportunities were offered. Much had been written concerning the infux of southern labor and while much of it was true, much was also untrue. Many of the larger industries which were reported as having employed large numbers of Colored men, have done nothing of the kind; while number of new industrial operations that were reported hiring hundreds of Colored laborers proved absolutely mythical. The consequences of these reports has been that hundreds of Colored people have left the South and gone to the larger cities, only to find that things had been misrepresented. During this investigation, however, The Monitor learned that there are many industries which do want Colored labor and want it badly, and have welcomed our effort to bring them in touch with the same. We can now say confidently that there is room for hundreds of laborers and that when they come North they will find good paying jobs ready for them. The greatest problem which we are facing now is that of transportation. Many of our people in the South are really poor and have not money enough to pay railway fare. This is something of a handicap for the reason that our great industries cannot consider transportation for large numbers of men when there is no assurance that they will be remunerated for the money expended. However, we hope to be able to solve this perplexing problem in some way before spring. Another difficulty which is confronting us is that of getting in touch with the Colored people of the South who wish to leave. The White South is inimical to any effort being made to bring away the black laborer, and for this reason any propaganda to bring to the Colored man the real opportunities that await him in the North is almost an impossibility. The endless chain letter system is about the best method that can be adopted at present. This system is as follows. Let each Colored man who wishes to leave the South write five letters to five different friends who also wish to leave and request that each of the five write to five of their friends and so on. The form of the letter should be as follows: "If you are anxious to leave the South and want employment before leaving, write to the Monitor, Omaha, Nebraska, and enclose a two-cent stamp for reply." By this method the entire South may be covered in a comparatively short time. The Monitor is also negotiating with industries that may possibly hire hundreds of families for seasonable work, as well as considering the western colonization of groups of Colored farmers who have a little capital to make such a venture a success. We are justly proud of the work we are trying to do for those of our race who wish to come North and West. and we want it to be known that we will make no promises that cannot be kept. The labor is in the South and the opportunities are here and it is one of the missions of the Monitor to bring the two together. EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION Of National Negro Business League to Meet in Chattanooga, Tennessee Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, January 27.-At the last annual meeting of the National Negro Business League which was held in Kansas City, Missouri, in August, 1916, a number of invitations from various cities were presented and considered; but the Ex- executive Committee decided to accept the invitation from the Committee from Chattanooga, Tennessee, which was headed by Mr. G. W. Franklin, Jr. Mr. Franklin, who is a successful undertaker, has been for many years closely associated with the work of the Business League, and has served as President of the National Negro Undertakers' Association, an affiliated organization of the League, since its organization. Already plans are shaping themselves for the success of this meeting. President J. C. Napier of Nashville considers it rather a fortunate circumstance that in this the first year of his incumbency the annual meeting should be held in his State. He, Secretary Emmett J. Scott, Mr. Franklin and other officers and members of the National Executive Committee are working together even now upon problems of entertainment, railroad rates and accommodations, and every indication points to a meeting of success and accomplishment. The third sermon of the Washington Mock Conference at Mt. Zion M. E. Church, under auspices of the Parsonage Association, at the church Friday, February 16, 1917. It will be unique in presentation as before; the delegates will all be females, attired in male costume, representing minister, presided by a female bishop, Mrs. B. Guerra, preaching; Mrs. Emma J. Miller, secretary. DEATH OF BISHOP WALTERS. To The Editor Of The Bee: Feb. 2, 1917. The death of Bishop Alexander Walters removes one of the most useful men in international affairs, at a moment when his virile wisdom, broad vision and patriotic services are vitally needed. PONDER FIRST RECRUIT. Postmiatress Gets Reward of $5 For "Soldier of the Sea." Atlanta, Ga.-Ye feminine is rapidly, outstripping her masculine rivals in military affairs, as a postmistress, like Joan of Arc, leads in the lure of the fighting man. In the activities of the postmaster campaign for recruits for the United States marine corps the first person to receive the $5 reward for the securing of a recruit for the "soldiers of the sea" was a woman, Miss Mary Rudhill, handler of the mails in Forsyth, Ga., who enlisted Richard Lewis Ponder of that place, according to First Sergeant Ernest H. Galway of the local marine corps recruiting station. "There may be nothing in a name," mused Galway, "but he was the first, and that makes one ponder." SAWS WOOD AT. NINETY-TWO. Having Finished Job, Says He 'Wants Pickerel While Ice Lakes. New. York.—Garrett Lepman, ninety, two years old, flung the last neatly cloven stick on a seven foot woodpile behind his house at Sparkill, Rockland county, and went up to the attic to overhaul his fishing tackle. Having finished sawing and splitting his winter's wood supply, he is going after some pickerel while the ice lasts. "You won't find any knots slung under the house either," he told neighbors who complimented him on his vigor. Isenman worked on the first train that ran over the Erie railroad and was an engineer on that line for forty years. He retired more than thirty years ago. WEDS HIS STEPMOTHER. Queer Family Tangle Arises After the Marriage. Gallipolis, O.-Willard Houser was married recently to Mrs. Stella Houser, his stepmother, who is the mother of three children by Houser's father. Houser's father died three months ago. The newlyweds reside at Chapman, in Jackson county, near here. By Willard's marriage to his stepmother he becomes stepfather as well as half brother to his wife's children. Chinese Coins on Women's Hats Sixth City, la.-War prosperity has caused millers, here to add a fifth season to the four now recognized by the trade. The new one has a style all its own, say dealers, the advance in price of Chinese coins from 8 cents to $1.50 a hundred having lent charm to them as decorations for women's hats. NATIONAL NEWS NOTES. Brief Bits of News and Comment on Men and Women. "The College-Trained Negro." Boston, Mass.-That the prize for the best original oration delivered by a Böwdin College senior should this year have gone to David A. Lane Jr. a Negro, will not surprise those who have observed the recent achievements of this race. What is particularly noteworthy about the incident mentioned, and no doubt contributed to the winner's success, was the fact that he chose no irrelevant and high-sounding subject but a practical topic appropriate to the times and to himself, namely, "The Task of the College-Trained Negro." Were all orators as careful to choose common-sense subjects on which they are able to speak with some authority. They are able to offerer find it worth while to listen. A. Prohibition Commission. New York, N. Y.—Amazed by magazine and newspaper stories illustrating the failure of Prohibition to prohibit, a famous scientist suggests to the New York TRIBUNE that before the National Prohibition idea is even talked of seriously, a commission should be appointed to see how the "dry" law actually works. 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Early in the seventeenth century the Pequots occupied a territory about 30 miles in length and 15 or 20 in width lying near the mouth of the Thames River on Long Island Sound and northward to a little above Norwich. They were estimated variously to number about 3,500, including 700 warriors. In 1636 Endicott estimated 300 warriors; but while traveling through their country on a punitive expedition Mason found only seventy wigwams. Underhill, an eye witness at the massacre in which the Pequots were destroyed as a nation, says that 400 men perished at the Pequot fort at Groton in 1636. In 1655 the shattered tribe was reunited, restored to its ancient name and territory, and placed again under its own chiefs by permission of the Colonial authorities. The Pequots had, however, to pay an annual tribute in wampum to the English. By 1683 their lands and numbers had diminished considerably, and in 1731 they were reported to number only 164 persons. In 1762, still occupying their ancient country in two separate bands, they were estimated at 176. In 1786 many joined the Brothertown Indians in New York State whence their descendants migrated with the Oneidas to Wisconsin. Here the Brothertown Indians are still to be found, some of the families still recognizing their Pequot descent. In Connecticut the resident band included 50 persons in 1830, under chiefs by the names of Shelly, Shantup, and Ned. Upon the inquiry of D Forest who has written much on the Connecticut tribes in his work, "History of the Indians of Connecticut," in 1848 only three families, amounting to about 17 persons were found on the reservation. LINCOLN BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL MEETING The National Memorial Association observed the 108th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln, at the John Wesley A. M. E. Z. church, corner of 14th & Corcoran streets N. W., Monday evening. February 12th. The meeting was called to order by the Ferdinand D. Lee, president of the Association. Rev. 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Letters were received from several State Commissioners appointed by the Governors to co-operate with this movement, stating that their meetings in their respective states would be held February 12th. The attendance was large. Resolutions petitioning Congress for the passage of the bill were indorsed at the meeting. YOUR PA INVITED ME TO LUNCH. SO I THOUGHT I DROP IN AND SURPRISE HIM TO DAY. SURE, COME RIGHT IN. NO. I DON'T WANT TO GO UP. YOU WANT TO SURPRISE PA. DON'T YOU? THEN COME RIGHT UP. HAVE A SEAT-AND I'LL LET PA KNOW YOU'RE HERE. YES, I'M SURE HE WILL. YOUR FATHER WILL BE SURPRISED WHEN HE FINDS ME HERE. 'CAUSE I'M GOING TO HELP YOU SURPRISE HIM. HA-HA-PA ITS YOUR FAT FRIEND JUST DROPPED IN TO SURPRISE YOU. The NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, Durham, N. C. President, James E. Shepherd, Durham, N. C. "I cordially commend the school's interest and needs to all who believe in the Negro race and in our obligation to help promote its intellectual, moral and religious uplift."—Rev. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst, New York City. IT IS MORE THAN A MERE SCHOOL—IT IS A COMMUNITY OF SERVICE AND UPLIFT Its influence is destined to be felt in all sections of the country in improved Negro community life wherever our trained workers locate. Settlement workers, missionaries for home and foreign mission fields, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. secretaries and district nurses receive a comprehensive grasp of their studies under a Wellesley graduate and experienced co-workers and actual every-day practice through the school's SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT. A HIGH STANDARD COLLEGE DEPARTMENT has now been established. We aim also to create a better qualified ministry. Industrial training, advanced literary branches, business school. Thirty-two acres; ten modern buildings; heathful location. We can accommodate a few more carnest, ambitious students. Communities requiring social workers should write us. NEXT SCHOOL TERM OPENS OCT. 4, 1916. 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C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year in advance.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months.....50 Subscription monthly.....20 SHAMS SHAMS. This is a city in which hundreds of shams dwell and feast upon the imaginary social greatness of social outcasts from other states, cities and towns. The social sham is a dangerous element in society. He is a deceiver and a bluffer. He seeks the precincts of churches, Sabbath Schools and class rooms. He lives by his wits. He is the social outcast from his former home in some other city. He is a false pretender because he pretends to do more than what he cannot do at all. It is not long before he worms himself in the confidence of this sham social push that disperse this city. There is nothing substantial done by them, but, they can always find a defect in others who are their social and political superiors. The social shams organize themselves into separate organizations. They impose upon the credulity of female weakness who become intoxicated by second class and worn out automobiles. After all what do these shams gain? They are the stumbling blocks of the progressives, and the impediments to real society. Shams are given more consideration in church and state than the real article. The pulpit: the asylum of ministerial shams. It is a shame and a disgrace to the Christian religion to see so many shams attempting to extol virtue. A man who has played himself out politically and socially will dive for the pulpit. He will clothe himself priestly or ministerially, put on a false or death like face, until he has won the confidence of the weak; then he will play his game. The shorthows the game. He will assume the air of Lord Chesterfield in the presence of his callers, but just wait until they have gone, he will play the Goster act when the May or Lordon asked him to accept the crown. For thirty seven years the shams in and those who come to this city have been attempting to destroy The Bee. Just how much they have succeeded we will leave to the substantial citizens in Washington. The real people read and support The Bee. Shams do not, because there is nothing there and it is an old aphorism, "from nothing, nothing comes." Every mushroom paper that springs up in this city is never at ease until it takes a hold of The Bees' stinger and certainly the real people know what has become of them. One sham paper had the support of all Washington with Tuskegee, also, included. The first deduction of the shams was that they would soon put The Bee out of commission. Just why they want to destroy the poor little Bee is a question the editor can't understand. What is the result? These imposters become involved and there is not one that hasn't been compelled to come to The Bee and its editor to keep them from visiting Hotel de Whitman, more popularly known as Ocequan. Name one of these sharks that has not appealed to The Bee to save him. The fact is, the best class of citizens and business houses, as you may see, support The Bee. They want results. Those shams who don't purchase it will steal it. it, will seem to There are shams too black to be white, and too white to be black. You will find a few in the Dunbar High School. There is one consolation; the people will soothe their brains, is to know that the president of the board of education knows no teacher by the color of his skin or the curl of his hair. The social sham as well as the sham teachers in the colored schools look all the same to him. The time is fast approaching when the shams in the public school and elsewhere will be "weighed in the balances and found wanting." PRESIDENT WILSON. Critics of the President are many, but will they say what they would do if they were placed in a similar position? The President is doing, and has done all in his power to uphold the honor and dignity of this nation. Is Germany right or wrong in using every vessel that he obtained in defending and upholding the honor of the German people? It is true that some insult has been offered this country, but who is to blame? So far as the colored man is concerned France is the only friend he has. England, Russia and Japan would put the colored man in servitude. America and France will protect these faithful allies. Japan has no more love for the American colored man than the Belgians had, or have. England has her black soldiers digging trenches. Why should the American colored man want war? Why is the President condemned and criticised? We want no war and it is the duty of every true American to uphold the hands of the President. SENATOR CLAPP HONORED BY THE N. A. A. C. P. The public reception given Senator Moses E. Clapp at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church by the District of Columbia branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Friday evening of last week was a warm appreciation of the Senator's friendship for the race, Notwithstanding the unusually cold weather, the attendance was good. Senator Jones of Washington spoke in praise of Senator Clapp, expressing at the same time his own interest in the uplift and progress of colored people. His admonition to the race was that it must show itself strong and manly in the same way that other races that had reached positions of respect and distinction had shown themselves so; it must use to the limit such opportunities as it has and car command, in order to have and command other opportunities. On being introduced Senator Clapp was warmly received, the audience rising, and applauding enthusiastically. He expressed his thanks for the expression conveyed to him by the meeting, and said that though his term in the Senate was approaching its end, his interest and activity for humanity would not cease. He especially cullogized the wife of Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin, who, he said had been socially ostracised by certain social groups because of her open and avowed stand for justice for the Negro. Senator Clapp was presented with engrossed resolutions of thanks. The Association was desirous of making a presentation of something tangible, but the Senator was averse to it. DEATH OF A JOURNALIST The St. Louis, Mo., Argus announces the death of Phil H. Murray, a veteran journalist, who is well known throughout this country, as one of the broadest and one of the best known journalists in the United States. He was a man of ability, and was editor of several publications for years. He was a personal friend of the editor of The Bee. Elsewhere in this week's issue is an excerpt from the St. Louis, Mo., Argus. SPEAKER CLARK. There is some talk of Speaker Champ Clark of being the next democratic candidate for president of the United States. Speaker Clark is popular among the colored people in this country and should he be nominated a large per cent of the colored vote would support him. Thousands of colored voters in the west have confidence in him. MINER NORMAL SCHOOL The Myrtilla Miner Normal School, was formally dedicated Monday evening, Lincoln's birthday. The presiding officer of the occasion, Mr. W. T. Galliher; a member of the Board of Education, made an address which was a summary of the life of the woman for whom the school building is named, and which contained many fine and noble sentiments. Commissioner Brownlow gave a most interesting and pleasing narrative of the influence of nor- mal schools as he has seen them in his travels about the world, in the Philippines, Ceylon, Japan, Egypt and India. Prof. Kelly Miller spoke about the work that the northern white missionary had accomplished in giving to the Negro a start in real living. Prof. Miller rather started his audience by expressions of a lack of faith in education in head and hand as factors in the adjustment of human relationships, and placing much emphasis on what he constantly referred to as "spirituality," though he left his audience in the dark as to what he embraced in the use of the trum. He also was rather inclined to insist on the lines of demarcation as between the white and colored races. The Professor also gave vent to an expression that indicated displeasure at the presence of so many speakers on the program. However, one of the happiest expressions of the evening was given by Prof. Miller, when he called Miss Lucey E. Moten, "the Mother Superior of most of the teachers in the public schools of this city." Miss Moten was enthusiastically cullized by all the speakers. REV. JOHN VAN SCHAICK, JR. To meet the president of the board of education, Rev. John Van Schaick, Jr., and talk with him, the more one will be impressed with his honesty and sincerity. He impresses one that he means to be fair and just in his dealings with teachers in the public schools and at the same time do his duty in correcting evil. Unless The Bee is greatly mistaken, a better man could not have been selected as president of the board of education. With such a man at the head of our schools and a board of education selected by the people, the condition of the colored schools, especially would be in a better condition. What the people want and what they would like to see immediately is an assistant colored superintendent of schools in whom they have confidence and respect. To this end, the president of the board of education should immediately consider. Since there have been so many investigations and dismissals of teachers who been found guilty, certainly the board of education ought to investigate that Relay incident on the midnight ride in which so many of our public school teachers were involved, married and single teachers. Why make flesh of one and bone of others? The people want to know why this incident was not investigated? The circumstances in this at fair can be easily ascertained PROHIBITION. Prohibition may be all right in a household where children are, but when a lot of hypocrites condemn people because they are disposed to drink a little whisky, gin or beer, it is about time for the American people to add an amendment to the constitution of the United States to the effect, whenever a certain class of people believe that certain things are objectionable, it shall be the duty of this class to pass a law to stop it whether the offense complained of is, acceptable to the masses or not. Which is the more evil to society, lynching or the sale of liquor? This is a good question for the prohibitionists to discuss. Many of these prohibitionists ought to be caged. MAY BE RIGHT. MAY BE RIGHT. The recent order of Major Pullman, requiring the officers of his force to turn in every half hour, may be argood one, but it is devilish hard on his officers. Just how much work they can do will be a dream. The Major means to do what is right and he may believe that this order will increase the efficiency of his force. It will require the officers' time going from box to box. How much patrolling his beat can an officer do? The Bee also hopes that the Major will break the record by appointing a few colored officers on the force. They will be needed; Major, so you might as well come to it now as in the future. Before the last election two republican supporters of the democratic administration could not have been purchased with the entire contents of the United States treasury; today hundreds of colored republicans who literally opposed and fought the successful democratic candidates, are falling over one another to inaugurate him. Ex-Trustee Henry Johnson made a sensible talk at the Nor- mal school exercises last Monday night. He always says something when he talks on the school question. The colored people want a superintendent of colored schools of their own selection. Men who would be acceptable to the people as their superintendent of schools: Prof. James E. Walker, Prof. N. E. Weatherless, Prof. H. M. Brown. Any one of these men, Dr. Van Schaick, Jr., will be acceptable to the people. The Bee has won its first fight to kill the inaugural grafters. The second inaugural committee was organized after the original committee refused to permit the organizer to be chairman and treasurer. The second printed matter contains a treasurer. The committee on printing had some letter heads printed at a non union shop, so they had to be printed over again by a union printer. The ways of the transgressor is hard. FREEDMEN'S HOSPITAL. New Surgeon in Chief to Succeed Dr. Warfield. The present outlook indicates a new surgeon in chief at the Freedmen's Hospital this year. This time the new chief is Dr. Thompson of St. Louis, Mo., one of the most eminent colored surgeons in the United States. Dr. Thompson has already been unanimously indorsed by the Missouri legislature. There has been a close corporation at the Freedmen's Hospital and only the pets have been able to hold sway. Zion Ministers Throughout the Country Will Hold a National Memorial The Zion ministers throughout the country will hold national memorial services to the memory of the late Bishop Alexander Walters Monday night, March 12th. Place will be named hereafter. Watch The Bee. Dr. S. L. 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Judging from very recent efforts forwarded by disinterested friends to have the intellectual and self-respecting men and women of the race show their respect for the head of the nation, and the cold reception given on that notable occasion, I should judge that it will require more than two committees to get results March 5th. However, we are hopeful. It is noteworthy that the leaders of thought and opinion among the whites, despite political differences, never forget the common respect due the distinguished head of the nation. As a rule the Negro is the most polite individual in the world, unless it comes to showing his respect, for a democratic President. "For instance, there are upwards of 5,000 men and women of our race group employed by the Federal government here in the city of Washington. Very few of these people ever vote or know what a ballot box looks like. In season and out of season the government supports them. "Parties come and go but these payrolls draw and draw and draw—they take and take and take—and heaven help the man who whoever suggests, that the democratic party is friendly to them. A case in point may illustrate. Just the ther day, I was shown a letter addressed to a high official in the government's service. It was written by a former official of the government, a man who had drawn in salaries thousands of dollars, and who had almost control of the expenditures, totaling over a million dollars, for the direct benefit of Negroes. This man has grown powerful and rich at the expense of the colored race. In Washington he has a Negro, although he has but a few little Negro blood in his veins, and a doubtful sympathy with them, their deep shriving. Yet today he advises Negroes to pay no deposit to the President of the United States, winding up his inflammatory epistle with the startling decoration that, "any Negro who attempts to parade behind Woodrow Wilson should be tarred and feathered in the streets." The. Negro complains, and very justly, against the occasional ravings of Vardaman and Heflin and firebrands of their ilk? yet Vardaman and firebrands of their spleen against their political opponents to such an inane point." "Mr. Swann, do you believe the wrt- tle words meant just what the words implied," "Yes," came the prompt reply. "Not only did he mean it, but many of the most capable men and women here in Washington are acting upon that suggestion. It's really too bad, but there will come a change." And the interview was over. BETHEL LITERARY. The Douglass Centenary Celebration observed by Bethel Literary last Tuesday evening, was fitting tribute to the memory of the great Douglass, large and distinguished audience was present among whom were many personal friends of the statesman and leader. The rare program presented was the fruit of the industry of the Afro American History Story-Telling Association of which Miss Laura E. Wilkes is Pres Rev. Geo; Fraser Miller, the eloquent and learned divine of Brooklyn, was the orator of the occasion and he pronounced a eulogy which shall take its place beside the memorable utterances delivered by the great Douglas himself. So compelling was his eloquence that at eleven the large course of hearers sat in as rapt attention as if it were but nine o'clock. Among the other interesting features of the evening, Miss Wilkes-made a brief statement outlining the aims and objects of the History Story-Telling Association; Prof. L. M. Hershaw read an interesting letter written by Private Hershaw upon the occasion of the 93rd anniversary of the birth of Douglass: Mr. Charles Douglass told some reminiscences of the home life of his father: Mr. Stuart Nelson received one of the masterful works delivered by Frederick Douglass: Miss Rachael E. Gusen, Dunbar's poem, the Dale of Douglass;" and Rev. Annory Smith presented a brief outline of Douglass' religious views. These rare gems, interspersed with choicest music by the Dunbar High School Chorus and Glee Club, under the direction of Miss Mary L. Europe constituted an entertainment of rarest excellence. It was a memorable memorial service and adds another triumph to Bethel Literary's season of successes. WOMEN WAGE EARNERS. WOMEN WAGE EARNERS Last t Sunday afternoon, at four o'clock, the Women's Wage Earners Association held its most successful meeting, at Columbia Academy, 704 Tea street, N.W. Mrs. Jessie L. Lane, of Riverdale, Maryland, President of the Woman's Single Tax Club of the District of Columbia, was to have addressed the meeting on "How to Abolish Poverty," but was prevented from doing so on account of illness, but was represented by Honorable H. Martin Williams, reading clerk of the House of Representatives, who spoke upon the same subject, from his own view point. Mr. Williams is a clear thinker and a ready speaker. His whole soul seems to be wrapped up in the Brotherhood o fman and the Fatherhood of God, and believes these two can aid the one and the other to ease the burdens of human kind and to make their pathways straighter and brighter He is a Democrat, but his sympathes are broad and comprehen He spoke with a fulness of information, and a subdued eloquence and sympathy that captivated the hearts of his hearers. He laid stress upon the fact that service is the highest human duty and that efficiency in service is the next complement of successful service; but he went further than this; he showed that these cannot be obtained in their largest propositions if the employers of labor do not recognize such service as fully as matter of gain rather than a desired aid to accomplish their desired purposes. Other speakers were Mr. Thomas Fortune, Mrs. Duffield and others. Mr. Wellington Adams rendered a solo with spendid effect. The meeting was largely attended and several new members were taken in. The funeral of Mrs. Kate Thompson Cox was held from her residence, 1765 St. T. N. W. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1917, at 2 p. m. Rev. Dr. Gumbe of the 15th St. Presbyterian Church officiating. Invocations by Revs. Dr. Walter H. Brooks of the 19th St. Baptist Church and Mitchell of St. Marys Episcopal Church. The beautiful life and character of this noble young woman was brought out in the sermon by Dr. Gumbe. the serene Lotte Wallace, Sallie Fisher and others sang very beautifully "The Homeland" accompanied, by Mrs Wormley. "Some day the silver cord will break," etc. Mrs. Katie Thompson Cox possessed an attractiveness that really drew a large circle of friends and admirers. Her loving and devoted husband, Mr. Jno. K. Cox, mother, Mrs. Kate C. Thompson and dear little son, Harold have the sincere sympathy of their friends. "Those that we loved so long, and see no more. no more. Loved and still loved—Not dead, but gone before." $ PARAGRAPHIC NOTES. Harry Burleigh, America's baritone and composer, sang in Columbus, Ohio, last week. Julius A. Stevenson of St. Louis. Mo., has been promoted to an assist- ant chemist for the Sanitol Chemical laboratory. Garnett A. Morgan of Cleveland, Ohio, was presented with a diamond medal for bravery. White workmen saved the lives of colored workmen in a plant of the Mississippi Iron Company. The General Education Board (John D. Rockefeller fund) has announced the following amounts for our schools: Fisk University, Tennessee, $50,000; Spelman seminary, Atlanta, $85,000; and sums ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 are given to small institutions in southern states, together with $40,600 to be devoted to our instruction in rural; $10,000 was also given toward a $200,000 fund for the Robert G. Ogden memorial building to be erected this year at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. There is a new candidate for the presidency of Howard University to succeed Dr. Newman. The colored race was well represented at the birthday anniversary of Wm. McKinley at the hotel Statler Monday night. There has been a Booker T. Washington bath sanitarium established in Detroit, Michigan. There is a fight royal on in Ohio against the presentation of "The Birth of a Nation." Colored republicans in this city city have assisted the colored democrats from controlling the colored end of the inauguration of President Wilson. They are falling over one another to show to the democratic administration just how loyal they are since the defeat of their candidates. The new surgeon in chief of the Freedmen's Hospital will come from St. Louis, Mo. His appointment will be made after March 4th. LEVANS. Will be in Washington every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. at $11 Mt. Vernon Place, K street, near Ninth street. Appointments made by long or short distance phone. PETER H. Commissioner Lewis Brownlow Who electrified his audience at the Normal School dedication. EVERY MEMBER OF THE MEN'S CLUB TO DO HIS DUTY. The Men's Club of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church begs leave to announce that they will have a lecture by the noted lecturer, Rev. M. W. D. Norman, Wednesday evening, Feb. 21, 1917, entitled "Clouds of the Twentieth Century," at Metropolitan Baptist Church, R street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets northwest. The lecture will be preceded by a musical program, consisting of the male members of the choir of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, and Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, soloist. All members of the Men's Club of the several churches are cordially invited to attend. We also ask the patronage of the generous public to help us in this effort. Proceeds for the benefit of the building fund. Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor; E. L. Conway, president. Committee: H. J. Booker, secretary; Creed R. Tucker, chairman; Edmond W. Scott, Jesse Herndon, James A. Huclis, L. N. Ingram, Edw. Tolliver, Walter Jackson Admission, 15 cents. Tickets to be had from the committee or any member of the club. The Week Jin Society Mr. John Fisher and Mr. John Devine of Florida were guests at a dinner given by Mrs. H. E. Chestnut, 303 L street northwest. The gentlemen will remain north indefinitely. The dinner was a splendid affair, such as Mrs. Chestnut gives when she entertains her friends. Mr. Geo. H. Hathaway, who was at the Freedmen's Hospital, is able to be out again. The home of Mrs. Sedgwick of 1918 14th St. was a scene of a beautiful masquerade party, when their daughter, Miss Edna, entertained several of her friends: Dancing was one of the main features of the evening. Most all of the guests were masked. Among those present were, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. G. Jenkins, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, Wyckens, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Early, Mr. Jno. Hamilton ad many others. A sumptuous repast was enjoyed by all present. The Junior Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. held its regular meeting at the residence of Mrs. Jno. F. Cole 1428'S street N.W. Hon. Archbald Grimke addressed the young people, subject "The lesson of the Life of Frederick Douglass." Miss Natalie Cole rendered very beautifully "Thine Own," the last work of Coleridge Taylor. Miss Gladys Scott recited "The Fatherland." Five dollars was collected towards the Anti-Lynching Fund. Rev. Benjamin F. Jackson preached a very logical and eloquent sermon at the Trinidad Baptist Church last sabbath morning to a large congregation. Mrs. Robt. Tute of Fourth Street, N. W., who has been suffering from an attack of the La Gripe, is slowly recovering. Mrs. Lucy A. Pollard, the popular hair cultist of this city is doing commendable work at the Normal School, in the night class. The class is an enthusiastic one. Miss V. A. Johnson, of New Jersey, is in the city this week, attending the midwinter festival of the National Training School. Miss Evelyn Henderson has returned from Philadelphia, Pa. Attorney A. W. Scott has returned from Philadelphia, Pa., where he was called on business. Mr. Richard. Pleasant, of Philadelphia, Pa., is visiting the National Capital. Prof. Wm. Pickens, of Baltimore, delivered an address at the Y. M. C. A. Sunday, on Frederick Douglass. Mr. Phillip Thomas, of Norristown, Pa., has returned home, after several weeks visit to the capital. BIRTHDAY PARTY The home of Miss Bruce, 1911 Eleventh street northwest, was the scene of a birthday party given in honor of the 4th birthday of "General" George Gibson Carter of 937 S street northwest, last Saturday afternoon. Music by Miss Bruce and some readings and recitations by Mrs. Williams enlivened the occasion. The little ones were also treated to a great surprise in the elaborate dining room, where ice cream and cake, candles, strawberries and a five-pound birthday cake greeted them. The party consisted of Misses Dorothy Carter, Audrey Jones, Dorothy Robinson, F. S. Bruce, Masters Norman Williams, George Gibson Carter, G. Bruce Robinson, Henry Robinson, Jr., Earl Hill, Byron Jones, Charles Jones, Miss Ida Jones. WEST. WASHINGTON. The funerals of Mrs. Aggie Bennett and Mrs. Sarah Magruder, two well known citizens and honored members of Ebenzeer A. M. E. Church, took place Sunday afternoon, 1 o'clock and 2:30 p. m., respectively, and were largely attended. Mrs. Bennett's death occurred Thursday after a lingering illness. The sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. W. A. Green, assisted by Rev. Morgan Beckett and Rev. Robert Hawkins. Solo, "Face to Face," was rendered by Mr. Greenberry Holmes. Rev. M. Beckett sang "Will You be There?" Many floral tributes. Interment Mt. Zion Cemetery. Attending the funeral obsequies of Mrs. Magruder many of the persons remained and the ladies of Olive Association were present, of which the deceased was a member. Rev. W. A. Green and Rev. Beckett and Rev. Hawkins assisted. Mrs. P. Woodford and Mrs. Jennie Tucker read the resolution. Solos by Mrs. Florence Vessels and Rev. Morgan Beckett sang "Looking This Way." Many floral offerings. Interment, Mt. Zion Cemetery. The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Baptist Church has arranged for Sunday evening a special musical program in connection with the lesson topic. Mrs. Irene Botta will preside. All are invited. Rev. Levi Washington pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church of Burville, D. C., will deliver a special performance on Sunday evening, February 25, at Plymouth Congregational Church. The junior choir of Tabernacle Church, comprised of young boys, will render a special song recital under the auspices of Miss Annie Smith's Circle. The men's day exercises at Mt. Zion M. E. Church was in every way a success on Sunday last under the direction of Rev. D. DeWitt Turpean, the pastor, and Mr. Sunner Williams, organist. More than one hundred men marched in procession at each service which was largely attended and enjoyed. The excellent choir of men, of tenor and bass voices, solos were sung by Mr. V. Leroy Gaskins, Mr. Frederick Pryor, Mr. Charles Church, Mr. Ferdinand, Smith, Mr. Morgan Brown; papers by Dr. Norman W Harris, Mr. Geo. T. Beason, Dr. A. T. Pride. The presiding officers, Mr. Wm. Watts, Mr. Wm. Douglass, Mr. R. J. Holmes. The addresses were delivered by Bishop W. F. McDowell, D.D., L.L.D., Hon. H. Martin Williams, reading clerk House of Representatives, and Rev. Chae, N. Pryor, blind preacher. The entire program was a credit to the management and those who participated. It was gleaned by the remarks of the Bishop, who was pleased by the cordial greeting of the pastor and congregation, in his remarks that the Rev. Turpean would be returned to the congregation for another year at the session of the annual meeting of the conference, to convene at Baltimore during next month. The ladies' day exercises will be held March 11, 1917, with appropriate exercises, at which time it is expected to surpass the men's day gathering. Mrs. Ida Turpean, the wife of Rev. D. D. 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Miss Martha Burkley has been added to the reportorial social staff of The Bee. Any courtesies shown will be appreciated by The Bee. CITY'S EASTERN LITERARY NOTES. Looking forward to the organization of a literary society for the north and southeast, a committee of citizens through its chairman, Mr. Theo. Bradford, 1322 G street, planned the memorial exercises to our emancipator had the Hon. Frederick Duglass, Monday evening, February 12, 1917, in the Parish Hall of Calvarry P. E. Church. Program. Opening remarks; America; prayer, Rev. N. W. Clarke, Israel M. E. Church; piano selection (requested), Mrs. Joseph A. Thomas; reading, Lincoln's Gettysburg address, Mr. Jos. A. Thomas; singing, "Glory, Glory, Halloujah!" introduction of Rev. Dr. Geo. F. Bragg of Baltimore, speaker of the evening, solo, "Sentinel Asleep," Mr. J. A. Thomas; remarks, Rev. John Burke and Mr. John Quander; Rev. F. I. A. Bennett, rector, was master of ceremonies. The audience was freely served with cream and cake, after which the "Star-Spangled Banner" was sung. Mrs. Joseph A. Thomas's and Miss Elsie Alston resided at the piano. Committee. Messrs. Ed. T. Washington, Walter Savoy, Edward Smith, T. Gordon, Atkinson, Stewart, Robinson, Thomas and Bradford. We welcome the ladies and wish them to take an active part. The many friends of Mr. Bradford were sorry to learn of the illness of his mother. Mr. Bradford was called away to his mother's beside in Montgomery Ala. We hope for her speedy recovery. Mrs. M. Harvey Clinkscales was called away Monday morning on account of the sudden death of her brother-in-law. Rev. Jas, D. Corrothers pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, West Chester. Funeral 1 o'clock Thursday at the above named church. Interment at Harmony Cemetery, Washington, D. C. Friday afternoon. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS: Miss Agnes A. Adams, who has been sick for several weeks is improving. 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SMITH'S. INDIGESTION REMEDY. This remedy will relieve all forms of Indigestion, Catarrh of the Stomach, Heartburn, Sour Stomach, Flatulency, Pain in the Stomach, Water Brash, Acid Fermentation, Gaseous Accumulations and Mal-Assimilations of Foods. When taken in the Stomach it thoroughly digests the albuminous foods, relieves the indigestion, by resting and assisting the stomach until normal or natural digestion is restored. DIRECTIONS Take a teaponful in a little water after meals or when suffering. Repeat in an hour if necessary. W: L. SMITH, Druggist. 723 Florida Ave., N. W. Washington, D. C. WARE'S NEW DEPARTURE. Mr. Richard Ware, the only proprietor of a department store, at 1832 Fourteenth St. northwest, has added to his store several thousand dollars worth of fine jewelry. You should go and inspect this fine line of jewelry at once. No such jewelry can be found anywhere in the city, for the prices that he offers them. Then again, he has gotten a new line of ladies' goods, shoes of the latest style for men, women and children. We teach the following courses: Hair Dressing, Facial Massage, Manicuring, Scalp Treatment, Instantaneous Bleaching, Electric Treatment for the Face and Scalp. There is a constant demand for THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BEAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL'S GRADUATES. THE ABILITY TO USE AND CREATE OPPORTUNITY DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL VALUE., and value depends on INDIA HAIR GROWER THE EAST INDIA THE EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER try ER pri sti its try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The'remedy contains medical proprieties that go to the roots of the Hair, stimulates the skin, helping nature to do its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm best known remedy for Eye-Brows, also restore Color. Can be used w Price Sent-by Mail ed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The own remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black wns, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Can be used with Hot Iron for Straightening. Sent-by Mail, 50c; 10c extra for Postage Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eye-Brows, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot Iron for Straightening. AGENTS OUTFIT 1 Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil, 1 Shampoo, 1 Pressing Oil, 1 Face Cream and direction for selling. 25c Extra for Postage S. D. Lyons, Gen. Agt., 314 East Second St. Oklahoma City, Okla. --- 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 S Board's JOCESS Cold Tablets at Board's Drug Store 1912 1-2 14th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Beautiful IS WHAT EVERY The Hair Becomes More or Less D Needs Something to Supply Y HOWARD'S HAIR Is Particularly Recommended for Also Beautifies and Strengthen .25C BOTTLE, PEOPI utiful Hair WHAT EVERY LADY WANTS More or Less Dry from Lack of Moisture and ing to Supply What Nature Fails to Do WARD'S HAIR POMADE Recommended for Straightening Kinky Hair and Strengthens the Growth of the Hair TITLE, PEOPLE'S PRICE, 15C Beautiful Hair Is Particularly Recommended for Straightening Kinky Hair Also Beautifies and Strengthens the Growth of the Hair 25C BOTTLE, PEOPLE'S PRICE, 15C 25c Danderine, 15c. 25c Hair Vim, 19c 25c Palmer's Hair Dressing, 19c 25c Aida Pomade, 19c 25c Cocalation, 19c 25c Palmer's Skin Success, 19c 50c Cocoanut Oil Shampoo, 29c Cocoanut Oil, Bottles, 10c Cocoanut Oil, Ib Tins, 35c Petroleum Jelly, Ib 15c PEOPLE'S DRUG STORES: 3 STORES ON 7TH ST. 1 STORE AT 14TH AND U STORE AT 8TH AND H N. E. HOME OF CUT PRICES A. T. BRONAUGH, Pharmacist S. W. COR 7TH and P STS. N. W Prescriptions Filled Promptly. A Patronize This Agents for MADAM WALK Also MEADES' RHEUMATIC PLAN It Relieves Rheumatic P d P STS. N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. Promptly. All the Leading Physicians Patronize This Store DAM WALKER'S PREPARATION MATIC PLASTER Rheumatic Pains. Price 20cts. S. W. COR 7TH and P STS. N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. Prescriptions Filled Promptly. All the Leading Physicians Patronize This Store Agents for MADAM WALKER'S PREPARATION Also MEADES' RHEUMATIC PLASTER It Relieves Rheumatic Pains. Price 20cts. training, and training depends on earnest, well directed effort to increase skill. THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BEAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL'S branches are taught from five dollars'up. COME IN AND REGISTER DAY AND NIGHT CLASSES. MME. AGNES J. SMITH, Principal. Tel. North 4017, 935 R St. N. W. Washington, D. C. Will promote a Full Growth of Hair Will also Restore the strength Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If your Hair is Dry and Wiry, Try EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with Falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp or any Hair trouble we want you to 25c Palmer's - Skin Success, 19c 50c Cocoanut Oil Shampoo, 29c Cocoanut Oil, Bottles, 10c Cocoanut Oil, Ib Tins, 35c Petroleum Jelly, Ib 15c White Petroleum Jelly, Ib 25c Naval Militiamen,. on Patol, Searched Every Vehicle. « WATCHED FOR EXPLOSIVES, When Break With Germany Came Par- ticular Attention Was :Centered. on + Brooklyn. and Manhattan Spans, es Destruction Would Prevent Egress of War Vessels From Navy Yard. New York.—With machine guns and three pounders stationed at the bases and ‘naval. militiamea patrolling the spans with bayoneted rifies, the Brook- lyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg, Queens- “boro and Hell Gate bridges took on the appearance of stern preparedness ‘against war immediately following the severance of diplomatic relations. ‘he automobilist who motored across the bridges was held. up as he chugged to the bridge and as-he le(t the struc- ture by blue uniformed naval militia- men who insisted.‘on searching each ‘wehicle for explosives. x “Keep: moving” was the spirit im- parted to all who used the bridges oe: fer ee, Beef aa | ed So) ey Cm P| ‘ - ee i aii\ Photo by American Press Association. * GUARD ON MANITATTAN BRIDGE, and were Inclined to linger and watet the guard mount. . Sharp bayonets empbnsized the. commands. ‘Trolles ears sped from end’ to. end .of th bridges without a, paises ‘The stree! car companies’ liad been ordered to per mult tio hésitation by. motormen. » Among the naval militiamen who an swered the call to report was Vineen! .Asior. ~ ‘There are wbout 2.000 men in the New York organization of the -naval woilitia, but omy the first.and. second Dattalions were originally’ called upon to contribute detachments. , The First battalion had. headquarters aboard the Granite State, at the foot of, Wes! Ninety-ninth street, where Comniodore Forshew bad his headquarters. The Second battalion, commanded. bs Captain Fitzgerald, was situated at the foot of Fifty-Ofth street, South Brook. ‘lyn, Captain Fitzgerald* established headquarters in the Hotel Sinclair, Brooklyn, fs ; From ‘seventy-five to ninety’ mer were detatled fo each of the bridges Groups wefe stationed at the anchor ages and pier bases of the bridges, and from these poiuts searchlights. were flashed. “Are lights were. suspended from the bridge Hoorings. ‘ ‘A vfifty foot dead: line, .probibiting Yessels from approncbing nenrer that Afty feet: of piers of the bridges, was established. It was enforced. by. Ove tugs of he: naval militia, These tugs cruise up, and down the river. Each bad three men armed with rifles be sides an officer... The squadron .was tr command of Ensign Russell. . Particular attention was centered. on guarding the Brooklyn and Manbattan bridges, inastiuch as destruction .of either of these structures: would pre vent egress of war. vessels from thé navy yard. . : | Besides the militiamen, a ‘company of sailors from the'battlesbip. New Jer sey Were in duty onthe Hell Gate ral way bridge. . A LONG EAGLE FLIGHT. ‘Tagged In Montana; Jt Was: Killec Near Bogota, Columbia. El Centro, Mont.—P. B, Christian o! Route No. 1. vox. 62, Et Centro, ‘while 4n Choteau, Mont., Aug. 19, caught golden eagle in ‘bis wheat field. | - | He released the bird the nest ‘day with a small bottle containing’ : bis name and/afldress tled to its leg. ‘Mr,- Christian receiitly received 1 iméssage from Luis Felfpe. Rulda, i “the Republic of Colombia, stating tha Bulda killed the eagle ‘Oct. 29,. 1916 {The eagle few 3,700 miles from Bon ‘tana: to the’plains north of Bogota, ‘When the’ bird ‘was captured Mfr Yonristian planned to keep ft as a pet Ibut it evinced such a desire to ge jaway that he ‘decided to mark it. tr ‘some manner so as to’ determine its habits. Mr, Christian said that the biré ‘was on its way south when it lande¢ lin bis fleld’ exhausted. ~ PUBLIC HEALTH WORK. ‘Too Many People Die From Causse wee Ane" Beavenbabie: pee Are Ee Sevencmures Probably 350,000 people die yearly in the: United States from. preventable causes; also something like 2 per cént of the population is disabled from sick- ness atiany .given time, and a large part of this is preventable. .- ‘The standing problem beforé" public “health boards is: How, with the means at thelr disposal,to make the ‘greatest possible reduction in this social waste’ Perhaps there has been more co-op- eration in'this governmental fleld than in any other—a freer circulation of {deas and experience, #0 that one com- munity bas profited by the discoveries of another, Yet the work is far from systematized. ; : ‘A. pamphlet by the Russell Sage foundation suggests that, with’ ade- quate reports on mortality and sick- ness, communities which. have the same general health conditions may by. careful study and comparison work out a formula for applying. their health appropriations with reasonable certain. ty of getting the, best ‘possible resulta for, the monéy. *. 7 * Phe first factor.in, the formula would be the amount of damage produced by any given cause of sickness and death. ‘The second factor would be the readi- ness with which this-cause}yielded to: Preventive: measures. For example, cancer causes much damage, but in the’ Present stage of medical science is not claésed as a preventable disease. On the other hand,. smallpox causes little damage, but its potentialities of dam- age are high, and it readily yields to the simple preventive of vaccination. By a sufficiently careful study of ade- quate data a health board can. reduce this to mathematical terms and shy, with assurance, ““Twenty-four per cent of our appropriation should'go to pre- venting infanta’ diseases; 12 per cent to tuberculosis.” “And s0 on—the fig- ures varying, ‘of course, under difter- ent conditions of climate, housing, and the Ilke, ¢ . The plan 1s a suggestion ag to what may be accomplished by co-operation among towns.—Saturday Evening Post, -CRUSHING’.A NATION: the Venetian Republic, ‘The League of Cambriy was the po- litical combination of continental Bu: rope in 1508 against the Venetian ke public, which tore from the “Queen.ot the. Adriatic” her resplendent crown and forced to her lips the cup of deep: est bumiltation. . Back of the league and. causing its formation were jealousy, ambition and the desire of crippling the proud peo: ple, whose history was the wonder and envy of the world. ‘Too powerful.to be overthrown by .any single power, it .was resolved. that Venice should’ be crushed by the combined forces of all Europe. : During .the terrible days’ of Attila, about A. D,-453, Venice was founded out among the lagoons of the Adriatic, where, it was felt, safety would be found from the ravages of the Eun. ‘The history of the thousand yéars from the foundation of ‘the.clty to the year 1508 reads like magle. Rising froni the waves, Venice became the: wonder of the world, Her nivy eut the waters of every known sea: Ter merchants were the greatest on enttl. Ier bank was the financial center of the world.’ And for more than.ten centuries did, ‘Venice remain the glory of the world, the center of wealth, opulence and power, the: home of culture and Sntel- ligence." the, bearthstone about which sat the, Gnest of the intellectual graces and bospitalities, and such she might have remalned but for the League of Cambray, which, with its overwhelm- ing forces, ‘gave her the blow-(at Ag- nadelto in 1500) from whieb it was im- possible for her to recover.—Exchange, - Train Names, ~ The old pleturesque ‘English habit of ‘Bawing trains of special importance ‘seems to be dying out, fast-in these ma- tetialistie days. While America keeps up the custom, we never speak now of a “Zulu.” a“Flying Scotchman” or’ a “Wild Irishman.” We? do not call Cunard specials. “Herring’ Pond Lim- itéds,”"and-even the train long and af- fectionately known, from ‘its wonder- ful engine, as.the. “Charies Dickens" has now merely. a numiber und a time. —Westminster Gazette. Maine's Knights. Maine is the only state in the Union which can boast of having threo native Vern gong knighted by English. kings. ‘They are Sip Witliani Phipps of Wool- wieb,' once royal governor of Bassa- chusetts, who was knighted in 1094; Sir Witllam Pepperell of-Kittery, who ‘captured Louisburg for the British, and Sir Hiram Maxim:—Exchange. No Longer Skinny. ‘The word “skinny” has gone out of fashion. In the old day$ when a girl was: so thin and hungry looking she shamed her mother's-pantry that was what they caed hei, but 2 more mod- ern description is that she has a sensl- tive, spirituelle face.—New York Sun, « * Vee a eciee : “When. I started out in’ life young men were'glad to-get a chance to start, at the foot of the ladder.” “The young men of today have the same idea, only they express it differ- ently. They want to get in on ‘the ground floor.”—New York 3Vorld,” Asking Too Much. “Here, cabby, you haven't given me enough change." . “Well; mister, you can't expect to hire a horse, ‘a cairiage and an expert accountant for 50 cents a mile.”—Path- finder. . SETTLING ACCOUNTS. People Are Now Paying Up at Shorte: Intervals Than’ Formerly, - _ Business mien are agteed that a very ‘noticeable change has come about {r the past five years in the matter’ o paying accounts. While that length o time ago yearly settlements were th Tule, settlements at mtich- shorter pert ods are now getting to be thé fashion ‘Just what has brought this. about‘ ‘hard to say.. Possibly there are a num ber of thiigs which have worked to gether to bring about this good result Of course; years ago, before this coun: try began raising stock, there was but about.one time in each year when a farmer had any money. Consequently no‘ one else had any exéept at. that time, Now, witli creameries paying off every two weeks and with live stock marketed any time during the year, money flows far more evenly, ‘Then, too, banks are coming’ to be far-more generally used than before, which accounts for an evener flow of money. ‘The farmer borrows monéy to tide hiri over tH -he sells’ something rather than stand off his. creditors: as long as he formerly did. A number of younger men have gone into varlous businesses of late years. most of them without sufficient capital to enable them to carry accounts long. They were therefore compelled to make frequent collections, and that might be said to have started: the bablt of pay- ing-up all around. * Automobiles, which ‘are alternately blamed and credited for almost every- thing; may be said to have bad’ aome- thing to do with-the matter of credits. Automioblle accessories run into money very’ fast, and garages, being, of com: paratively ‘modern creation, started out at once to keep book accounts down: The motorist, therefore, was educated at the start to pay up his garage bill frequently. This helped along other lines of business as well. ‘Many lines of business make month- ly collections the rule, and it {s admit- ted by every one to be the best plan all around.—Osage (Ia.) Press-Journal. THE THRIFT CAMPAIGN, Are You Doing Your Share to Make It ‘a Big Success? ‘Tho greatest thrift.morement in the history of this country now appears td be thaking considerable headway. ‘The ‘American Savings Bank association is giving much tlme.and: energy to this thrift campaign and offering especial encotiragement to the new depositor of kmall sums. . Women, children and young wage earners.are being particu- Jarly sought as depositors by banks all over:the country, Parents are urged, to start small, bank-nccounts for thelr ebildren, ‘to teach them thrift, since the habit of: saving does more than Dulld up a bavk account; it builds char- acter and credit, and the child of today may be glad ten or fifteen years hence to have the reputation of being ‘thritty and substantial, The man Without money—at rast a few hundred dollars—ts not likely ta be regarded sis of: greut consequence by his fellows. Money fs not everything nor.cven the thing to be most desired. Good health ‘and. gpod character are more to be, desired than great riches. But nioney hears a close relution to al- most everything worth while. Tt is therefore important to (rain ehfldren in ways of thrift, and nothing gives a ebild more of n sense. of importance than a bank account in bis own name. Such an account is good for.the wo- ian in the horie:too. Many wives feel hopelessly gnd éven rather resentfully dependent on’ thelr husbands. A :sav- ings bank-account in her own name not only cures. many a wonian of &x- travagance and unbusiness!ike methods of. conducting her household, but gives her a feeling of, independence and self! respect that makes the whole atmos- phere of her home happier.—Excbange.. Paper Napkins’ For Dinner. ‘Custom has much to do with what fs called “good form.” 1 dined recently at ‘thé home of a- very weilthy man. worth many «inillions (not made in “war babes"), where the best-forny al ways rules. The napkins were of Jap. auese paper. ‘They ‘were very lurge arid fing, but the innovation surprised .Me until on subsequent inquiry at one of the best Manhattan shops'I learned that use of the paper napkin is quite proper.and-likely to become uniiversal— only ‘for: dinner,—Jullus Chambers“in Brooklyn Eagle. ’ Still Unterforing, ‘ George Balley of the IXouston Post notes that “a New’ York redhead {s aulig a druggist for $5,000 damages be- cause of peroxide he. sold her ruined “her crown of glory," and makes this comment: “It is bad enough when tawny maned girls use peroride. For a redhead te vandalize her topknot jn any such way ag that ought to: be against the Jaw, and no well regulated. widow would think.of doing so.” Betting ‘on a Sure Thing. © Mrs, Dorens—Thg women: are deter. mained on dress réform and sooner or later will devise alcostume that is jst right.’ Dorenas—I'll bet you it won't stay in style more than'a couple.of months. Life. “Wasted Land. The department of agriculture’ finds that only 209 rods of untrimmed hedge waste an acre of land, whereas for the ‘same expenditure of land ofe can ran 73 rods of barbed wire fence. . Ready to Hela. Pedestrian—Do you go to,school, my Uttle man? Crehin—Sure! “What is it yer want to kiow?—Roston ‘Transeript: a . 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Junction City, Kau.—When Dick Gog- gin, a farmer residing east of this city, wants -a little honey or dais_morning Buckwheat cakes he Steps’ out of the front door of ‘his home, prices a board from thé side of the house and ex- tracts the amount he desires. “ - . Several years ago a swarm of bees selected the nir space under the weath- er bourding fora. home, entering through ‘a small kaothole. Other swarms followed and now-supply more than enough hones for the family’s de- matids. « FINDS RING IN TOBACCO. . Rancher Will Return It to Kentucky _ Girl Who Lost It Marysyille, Cal.—Miss Mayme Peetz of Louisville, Ky., employed in a to- bacco factory, will .recovér a diatnond engagement ring that slipped from her finger and was discovered recently by Jerome Hayes, a Sutter county (Cal.) ranchman, when he bit into a plug of tobacco, - ‘The story of Hayes’ find was carried in the press dispatches. Miss Peetz eaw the item and ‘wrote to the post- master bere describing the ring, and Hayes will retura it, Electric Fans For Fowl, ~* | California, Mo.—The birds.in @ poal- try plant here are real high fiyers. They ‘bave one convenience that no monarch could have enjoyed fifty years ago. That convenience 1s electric fans. Running water has also been installed in: the large feeding: statin of the plant. : 4 WONDERFUL BAIR DRESSER AND GROWER One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agente ia every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This ie @ wor erful preparation.. Can be used with or without straightening irons, Sella for 25¢ per box—one 26¢ box proves |ts value. Any person ‘that will use a 26¢ box will be convinced, No matter what has failed to grow your bair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 26c 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 Sty, . THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr, . Northern Branch, ; : Southern Branch, . 118 Clark’St, Evanston, IL P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. O, Persons in the South can get their goods three days earlier by writing THD STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., P. 0. Box 812, Greensboro, N.C : Good. Luck. 3 Do You Believe in the Helping Powers of- Roots and Herbs? Do not give up hope! There is help for you. af you want to im- ove your health take the great TURAHE Remedies; get wel and. stay well, No patent medi- a but old-time herbs, roots, snd able remedies that cause goo health, TURABE, the great herb juice treatment for nerves; blood, stomach, liver, kidneys, and ‘many other ailments, 50¢ and $1.00 per bottle. INDIAN HERB MIX- ‘TURE, to make your own herb juice or tea, good for many ail- ments, 25¢ a package. The Great Herb’ Treatment Tablets, for- in- digestion, constipation, liver, kid- neys, stomach, nerves, and bldod, 10c and 25¢ packages. > MI-SO-KA Tablets, for sour; gassy, acid stom- ach, 10¢ a package. Healing Syr- up, for coughs, colds, sore throat, and bronchial troubles. It is help- ful and harmless;has no dope, is good for young and old; 25¢ a bottle, Healing and Vitalizing Oil, for pains, stiffness, neuralgia, and a great help formany troubles, 25¢ Call before going'downtown a bottle. Pine Tar Healing Oint- yaent; good for piles, sores, cuts, ete, 10c°a box. Tro-Kas, minto- lated logenges, for dry, husky, irri- tated, or ticklish throat, 5¢ and Ge: packages. Hair 'and Scalp Pomade, 10c, 15¢ and 25¢ boxes. Hair and Scalp: Health. Liquid Tonic, large bottle, 25¢, Beauty Face Powder, light brown,. white and fiesh color, 10¢ and '‘15e." Odor- cut, for the body,;10c, Admira- tion Taleum Powder, 15¢ box: Other powders, 7e and 15¢: Bloom of Youth Face Cream, feeds the starved skin. and lightens it, 10c. Everyone loves a lover that uses our Indian Flower -Admiration. Perfume, 10¢, 25¢ and 50¢ bottles, Herbal Inhgler, relieves headaches, disinfects and opens the nose, 10c. Catarrh Cream, cleans the. nose, head, helps a cold, and clears the nasal passages, 10¢ a. box. Corn and Bunion Salves, 10c, Foothelp Powder, a true help to- everyone that has feet, 10c. FREE—AN INDIAN MASCOT ROOT FOR GOOD LUCK FOR 1917 to every one’ purchasing 25¢ or over of our high class goods at - cut ‘prices. - If you believe in good’, luck ask for the Indian Root. It is free to you with our best wishes. INDIAN WIGWAM HERB REM- __ DW ESTABLISHMENT, » - 1728 7th St..N. We * RED CROSS READY War. Order Sent at First Sign of Diplomatic Break. Two Hundred and Sixty-five Chapters Throughout the Country Directed to Organize First Aid Classes and to Prepare For Assembling Hospital Equipment and Surgical Supplies. Washington.—Measures to put the American Red Cross on a footing for active war relief "in view of present events and possible developments" were ordered by the society's headquarters here. The 205 chapters throughout the country were directed to organize first aid classes, prepare for assembling hospital equipment and surgical supplies, list volunteer doctors and nurses and take any other steps necessary to insure complete preparedness for relief work. The circular order sent to the chapters reads as follows: "In view of present events and possible developments the central com- A. MISS MABEL C. BOARDMAN, DIRECTING HEAD OF RED CROSS SOCIETY. mittee desires each chapter immediately to make adequate preparation to carry out the work for which the Red Cross is chartered by congress. Call meeting of executive committee at once. Make tentative arrangements capable of quick completion for roomy centrally located headquarters and equipment for same. "If not already active appoint following committees: Finance, hospital, garments and surgical supplies, comfort: bags, packing and shipping, publicity and information, motor service; appoint committee: on co-operation with outside organizations, which should begin work at once. "File names and addresses of all volunteers, assigning as far as possible to above committees. For information concerning courses of instruction for lay women inquire of bureau of nursing service, Washington. Refer graduate nurses to same bureau. Doctors volunteering should be referred to Washington. Men wishing to volunteer for service should take first aid courses, and the possibility of organizing sanitary training detachments should be taken up at once. "Present to public vital importance of a large supporting chapter membership and appoint special committee to conduct aggressive membership enrollment. Detailed instructions will be sent as needs develop. "Central committee asks prompt acknowledgment by letter or telegram of these instructions, giving outline of your preparation. Call freely on headquarters for full co-operation since central committee, realizing opportunity of service to country, bespeak every effort for complete and thorough organization for possible needs." WIVES WILL RIDE TOO. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Marshall to Join In Inaugural Parade. Washington. - Senator Overman, chairman of the Joint Inaugural Committee of congress, announced that the president and the vice president will be accompanied by their wives when they ride up Pennsylvania avenue to the White House after the inaugural ceremonies at the capitol on Monday. March 5. The first wife of a president to ride with her husband following the inaugural ceremonies was Mrs. Taft. Mrs. Marshall will be the first wife of a vice president to ride in the inaugural parade. A third carriage for the inaugural committee will be an innovation. All three will be drawn by four horses each. DAYLIGHT SAVING? NOT FOR SKAGWAY Skagway.—The Skagway (Alaska) Commercial club has gone on record as against the daylight saving plan, since in summer they have all day all night, with the exception of the few minutes at midnight called "dawn." In the northerly part of the Yukon there is so much daylight there that it is necessary to blindfold the chickens so they may go to roost. THREE WORDS. This life may be a vale of tears, A sad and dreary thing; Three words and trouble disappears And birds begin to sing— Three words will cheer the saddest days, "I love you!" Wrong, by heck! It is not the ewester phrase, "Inclosed find check!" WALL STREET AND STOCKS. How "Short Sellers" May Win by Buying on a Falling Market. There are two kinds of stock speculators. One buys in the hope that he may later sell at a profit. If a man buys a share of Steel at 100 and later sells it at 115 he has made $15, less the broker's small commission. It is clear how money is made in a rising market. How money is made in a falling market requires explanation. The process of capitalizing disaster is known as "selling short." a speculator who is sure, either because of some inside knowledge or because of his own reasoning, that stocks will tumble, gives an order to his broker to sell a block of stock for him. Let us use Central Leather as an example. He has none of the stock. The broker sends word to his representative on the floor of the exchange, and the sale, is made. Central Leather is sold at the market price, say, 98. In the course of a few hours the stock which the seller did not have is delivered to the purchaser. The broker has borrowed it from some owner of the stock. A small fee is paid to the owner of the loaned shares. The man who has sold short then watches for the influences which he expects will drive the stock down. One or two days later he reads that some great international figure has made a move for peace. The stock drops on the news. No one is willing to pay $93 a share for it. A few are willing to pay $90. Our hero who has sold short directs his broker to buy enough shares to pay him in kind for the shares borrowed. The broker buys at $90. After the broker's fee is paid and the charge for the borrowed stock is settled the speculator receives a little less than $3 a share as a result of his short selling. He merely sold at 93 what he later bought for 90. He has no stock. He never had any stock. He sold it before he bought it. The "short" seller is never an investor. He never buys to keep. He never buys except to enable him to return what he has borrowed.-Uncle Dudley, in the Boston Globe. Sunday Spurned the Offer. George Sunday, eldest son of Billy Sunday, sald in New York a short time ago: "My father's fluences are always talked about when he comes to a city. I handle his accounts. He gets only what is offered him for his services on the last day of his campaign, and this isn't as big as it looks, for much of it goes to charity and to the maintenance of his organization. "This very day I declined on my father's behalf an offer of $1,000,000 from a moving picture concern; he refused $350,000 for five days' work in the movies; he has refused countless offers from firms who make talking records. My father has always and sincerely refused to commercialize Christ." Why Stones Cannot Burn Like Coal Stones cannot burn for the simple reason that they are dead matter which has burned out. When anything burns it takes into its system all the oxygen of the air that it can combine with. When it has done this it cannot be burned any more. In burning any substance changes its character. The original element of most of the rocks and stones we see was silicon, and when that combines with oxygen the result is a form of rock, a concrete substance, but unburnable. London's "Seven Dials." The Seven Dials in London is a place where seven streets branch off-viz: 1, Great Earl street; 2, Little Earl street; 3, Great St. Andrew's street; 4, Little St. Andrew's street; 5, Great White Lion street; 6, Little White Lion street; 7, Queen street. The long cross stone which stood in the middle center was seven square at the top, with a dial on each square. It Does Happen. "I don't think the truth of that Cinderella story ever came out." "No?" "I think she took off her slipper because it hurt her. I've seen ladies do that in restaurants many a time."—Kansas City Journal. Sometimes They Are. "Are women funny?" asks an exchange. Well, we know one about fifty years of age who tries to look as though she were about eighteen.—Macon Telegraph. Motorcar Tire Casings. Before putting on a tire casing wipe it out carefully with a moist rag, to insure that the inner tube will not be damaged by dirt or sand lodged in the casing. Hope against hope and ask till ye receive.—Montgomery. Various Methods by Which Peace Is Sought and Secured. MEDIATION NOT MUCH USED Pacific Intervention by Friendly Neutrals to End Conflicts Between Nations Has Cut a Small Figure In Wars of the Last Century and a Half. The impression that nations desiring to end a war generally avail themselves of the offer of some friendly neutral to act as mediator is utterly unfounded. When England desired to end the war with the colonies she began by sending separate negotiators to the French government and to the American commissioners in Paris. The latter, though positively commanded by congress to negotiate no peace without the participation of their French allies, did sign a separate treaty, though with the reservation that it should not go into effect until France had made peace. They then informed the French government, which accepted the terms. The Napoleonic peace treaties usually began with an armistice. The most famous, the treaty of Tilisit, was brought about by a personal meeting between Napoleon and Alexander I. on a raft in the middle of the river Niemen to agree upon an armistice which the czar had already sought. Napoleon's fall in 1814 was accompanied by no negotiations; the allies were actually in Paris. Napoleon's generals persuaded him to sign an act of abdication, and the French senate dethroned him. The way to the peace of Ghent, which ended the war of 1812, was paved by an offer of the czar to act as mediator, though it was rejected. In rejecting it Lord Castlereagh let it be known that he was willing to negotiate directly with the United States. The United States gladly accepted and sent commissioners, but England neglected to appoint envoys until long afterward; when her troubles had become so great that she was desirous of peace. On the death of Czar Nicholas I. his successor, Alexander II., announced to the courts of Europe his desire that the Crimean war should end. A peace conference was held in Vienna, but in three months it was broken off and the war resumed. The war went on until Austria, a neutral power, threatened to join the allies unless the czar accepted her ultimatum. He at first refused, but a personal letter from the neutral king of Prussia induced him to reconsider, and the final peace conference was held. In 1870 the French government which succeeded Napoleon III. asked for an armistice, then for peace, but the requests were declined and the slege of Paris began. After the surrender of Paris the Germans consented to an armistice to permit the election of a national assembly which it could recognize. The preliminaries of peace were agreed on between Bismarck and Thiers at Versailles, and the treaty followed at Frankfort. followed at the United States. The Russo-Turkish war was cut short by England's threat to enter it. Russia arranged an armistice immediately and negotiated the treaty of San Stefano directly with Turkey. England, backed by France and Austria, refused to recognize it, and the congress of Berlin was summoned, but before it met the czar had negotiated a secret treaty with England embodying most of the agreements subsequently made there. The terms of peace between the United States and the Confederacy were arranged by generals in the field. The Spanish-American war of 1898 closed when Spain on July 26 made overtures to the United States through Cambon, the French ambassador at Washington. Seventeen days later the protocol was signed. The Boer war ended in an unprecedented way. The members of the Transvaal government rode into Middleburg and requested to be sent to Lord Kitchener to arrange peace terms with him. He met them, but held that because of the peculiar character of the Boer army the men in the field would have to be consulted if any assurance of peace was to be given. Steyn, De Wet and Delarey went to the commandos, explained the situation to them, and each body in the field chose two delegates to meet at Vereeniging and decide the matter by vote. President Roosevelt brought the Russo-Japanese war to an end by sending on June 8, 1905, identic dispatches to both governments urging that they enter into peace negotiations. Both accepted and sent envoys to the United States to negotiate the treaty of Portsmouth: The ways of ending wars, therefore, are various, and mediation has played an infinitesimal part in the wars of the last century and a half.—New York Times. Human Side of the Judiciary. Human Side of the Judiciary. Another evidence that the judiciary is more or less human after all is found in the fact that it is not nearly so easy for a person to get colossal and wholly undeserved damages from a motorist as it used to be before all the judges had automobiles of their own.—Ohio State Journal. Mythology. Wish — I heard today that Minerva sprang from the head of Jove. Wash — Yeh, sort of an extract from the bean, as it were. — Exchange. Be efficient in the things that count. Do not be an efficient whittier. — Youth's Companion. AT ALL GOOD DEALERS 50+ UP STYLE 4523 Beautiful Bust and Shoulders are possible if you will wear a scientifically constructed Bien Jolie Brassiere. 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Scott was the only Negro-ever nominated for president by a regularly constituted delegate convention, in which most of the states were represented 63rd & Eastern Ave.,N.E. Chesapeake Station reach the time of his nomination, Scott was wealthy, and resided in Cairo, Ili. While the campaign was in progress Scott was arrested in St. Louis and remained in jail until after election day, when the charges against him were dropped. For several years he has edited a small newspaper here. DRUGS, SODA WATER, CIGARS ONLY NEGRO TO EVER RUN FOR PRESIDENT DEAD. Springfield, Ill.—No one in the large audience who heard William Jennings Bryan speak here last week, not ever Bryan himself, knew that an opponent Read The Bee if you want all the news. THE PRESIDENT'S FLAG. It Now Indicates When Mr. Wilson is at the White House. For the last quarter of a century at least the American flag has been raised above the White House when the president was there, and if the president went out for three or four hours the flag was pulled down, so that it would look as though the White House was only protected by the flag when the president was in residence. The Woman's Relief Corps and the Grand Army of the Republic have protested against this for many years, but it seemed without making any impression. President Wilson, however, decided that the flag of the United States should fly over the White House from sunrise to sunset every day in the year. It seems to be necessary, however, that there be some emblem to indicate that the president is in the city. President Wilson solved this problem by deciding that the president's flag should be raised over the White House whenever he was in residence and taken down whenever he was outside of the White House grounds. The flag of the president of the United States is the president's naval flag, but it is little known to the public. As it files above the White House, it represents the great seal of the United States—namely, an eagle displayed in proper colors, with the olive branch in one talon, the arrows in the other, and above its head a glory in which appear thirteen stars. This is displayed on a ground of red, the flag itself being blue. The seal is enclosed in one large five pointed white star, encircled by a row of forty-eight stars representing the states in the Union. It floats over the porte-cochere of the White House, and is in a straight line with the staff of the United States flag, which files from the peak of the White House proper.—Washington National Tribune. FLASH AND ROAR OF GUNS. No Device to Muffle Them Has Proved a Practical Success. Both the French and the German armies have been trying for years to discover how to make a gun that shall be not merely noiseless, but shall emit no flash. For, as Nicolas Flamel says in La Nature, after dark two observers by watching the time can with accurate chronometers having luminous dials discover precisely the position of an enemy battery, or three observers, regardless of time, can do the same by grouping their observations. And this merely by the flash of the guns. German inventors succeeded by adding a minute quantity of alkaline salts to their powder in diminishing the flash, but they found that in proportion as they suppressed the flash they increased the smoke. Other substances added to the powder for this purpose have been vaseline, alkaline soaps, oxalates and resinates of soda, barium and aluminum. None was successful. The French tackled the problem as a mechanical rather than a chemical one. A gun is really only an explosion motor, and it seemed that there ought to be a way of muffling its sounds and its flash as those of other such motors are muffled. It was not until 1909, when Maxim invented his silencer, that the problem seemed on the way to solution. Many, other silencers, most of which quench much of the light as well as the sound, have been invented since then, but none is a practical success in warfare, either from the point of view of sound or of light. Figure Skating. To learn figure skating one must devote himself to figure skating. There is a special figure skate, curved on the bottom so as to make curves and circles entirely possible. It is round toed, and on this forward curl are deep corruptions for toe spins. "One of the principal features of figure skating," said an expert, "is the curve. To be able to control the circles/means that one has gained the power to maintain the body in graceful attitudes. Every one should skate large figures first." Aeroplane Bombs. One of the officers of the Mexican National Aviation corps, which is in the charge of Colonel Alberto Salinas, has invented an apparatus for the discharge of bombs from an acropile by which three can be set loose at once in divergent directions, thereby greatly increasing the efficacy of this method of warfare. Don't Believe It. "Talk about fishing," said Harvey Titus, who was just getting under way. "What would you do if you found on your hook a 750 pound horse macker el?" "Do?" said the listener. "I'd get up, take a drink of water and lie on my right side for awhile."—New York Te- legraph. He Would. Indeed. If the old fashioned man walked into a new fashioned grocery store and helped himself to a large juicy apple in the old fashioned way the store detective would have him behind the bars before he had reached the core.—Grand Rapids Press. Human Nature Text Mighty few folks kin keep their place an' stand ter their ralsin' with a new suit of clothes and q diamond pin. They just can't keep from thinkin' that this old world is only turnin' round to look at 'em- Atlanta Constitution. Able Distributors. Kathryn—Of course this story about Kate is just between us two. Kitye— Sure! And between us two it ought to get a pretty wide circulation.—Puck. LEGAL NOTICES. THOMAS L. JONES, ATTORNEY. Filed January 24, 1917—J. R. Young, Clerk—In. the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—Holding an Equity Term—Rosa Hamlett, Plaintiff, vs. Morton Hamlett, Defendant —Equity No. 34,849—Order of Publication. The object of this suit is to obtain for the plaintiff a decree of absolute divorce against the defendant, Morton Hamlett, on the grounds of adultery and cruel treatment. On motion of the plaintiff, it is, this 24th day of January, A. D. 1917, ordered that the defendant, Morton Hamlett, cause his appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, after the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided a copy of this order is published once a week for three successive weeks in the Washington Law Reporter and in the Washington Bee newspaper before said day. WILLIAM HITZ, Associate Justice. A True Copy. Test: J. R. YOUNG, Clerk. By F. E. CUNNINGHAM, Assistant Clerk. JAMES A. COBB, ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court— No. 23,409 Administration. This Is to Give Notice: That the subscriber of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the estate of Green H. Henderson, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 5th day of February, A. D. 1918; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 5th day of February, 1917. JOHN R. HAWKINS, 1541 14th St. N. W., Washington, D. C: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. JAMES A. COBB, Attorney. CHARLES S. HILL, ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding: Probate Court No. 23,241 Administration. This Is to Give Notice: That the subscriber of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of administration on the estate of Harry Peters, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the de- posed are hereby warned to exhibit same, with the vouchers thereof, ally authenticated, to the subscrib- er or before the 9th day of December, A. D. 1917; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 2nd day of February, 1917. EVA P. PETERS, Admrx. 107. Howard Ave. S. E. Attest: W. C. TAYLOR, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. CHAS. S. HILL, Attorney. DRUG STORE FOR SALE. For sale-centrally located in the hearts of 30 or 40 thousand people. Abargain for an enterprising pharmacist. Full line of tock of every description, drugs,etc. Owner retiring from retail business to manufacturing drugs, are the reasons for offering for sale a good paying drug store. Address box T. The Bee office, 1109 I Street, N.W. KATZ'S MARKET -is the cheapest store in the Ninth and Florida Ave. Northwest Groceries delivered free A PRINTER WANTED. WANTED at The Bee Office—A printer; one who knows the business. Write or call, 1109 Eye Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. A competent young lady who can come well recommended, is wanted as a clerk. She must understand typewriting and bookkeeping. Write or call at The Bee office, 1109 I street northwest. HOUSE FOR RENT. House for rent. Five rooms, all modern improvements, 1614 11th St. N. W. Call any time from 9 am. to 4 pm... For rent, rooms in the northwest. All modern improvements, convenient to all lines of cars. Apply at the Bee office, 1109 I St. N. W. The Great Northeast Market 1644 MONTELLO AVE. N. E. Everything in the Line Fresh Daily WILDCAT. JUMPED AT AUTO. Wisconsin Judge Brings Home Proof of Encounter on Tour. Milwaukee, Wis.-Municipal Judge A. C. Backus, his wife and four children narrowly escaped with their lives when a wildcat jumped at the automobile in which they were touring through the state near Athens, Wis. The animal struck the front left tire so hard that its skull was fractured, and it fell backward dead on the road. "I was driving toward Athens when I noticed a dark object on the left side of the road," said Judge Backus. "At first I thought it was a large dog. When I saw that it was a cat and too large for a tame cat I put on speed. The cat jumped straight for the car, and I turned the wheel so that the cat struck it. Its skull must have been fractured. At the time I had no means of defense. It was a lucky thing that the cat was in front of the car instead of at the side or it could have jumped into the machine." Judge Backus took the dead animal from Athens to Marshfield, where he is having it mounted. It weighed between forty and fifty pounds and is of a grayish brown color. BIBLES TO SOLDIERS. Sunday School Children Give $25,000 Coward Distribution at Front. Princeton, N. J.-The Rev. Dr. John Fox of New York, secretary of the American Bible society, told a group of friends of the society who assembled at the university that Sunday school children had contributed more than $23,000 to provide. European soldiers with Bibles and that more than 500,000 copies of Testaments had been sent to the front. The Rev. A. C. Tucker, a missionary who has spent years in Brazil, told of the distribution of Bibles in that country. President Hibben of the university, at whose invitation the meeting was held, presided. The guests assembled first at President Hibben's home, but so many accepted the invitations that it was found necessary to adjourn to McCosh hall. PUNY ITALIAN SINGS WAY. Ability to Make Living Doubted Until He Renders Aria. Boston—Dominick Pacificio, thirty years old, sang his way into this country. When he arrived recently from Italy he was held because of his puny physique, the immigration officials doubting his ability to make his way in the United States. "But I can, if you give me a chance," said Pacificio. "I am an opera singer." "Sing, then," challenged an inspector. Before the board of special inquiry the Italian struck up an aria from "La Tosca." When the song ended the board of inquiry unanimously voted that with such a voice it was not likely Pacificio would become a public charge. The Italian said he would go to Philadelphia to join a brother, a priest. SHIP'S CREW PANS GOLD. Skipper Gave Them a Day For Search After Steamer Was Loaded: San Francisco.—Every member of the crew of the steamer San Pedro, which arrived here recently from Navidad bay, thirty-five miles from Manzanillo, Mexico, had a bag of gold washed from the sands of a creek that tumbled into the bay near where the steamer was loading cedar logs. One of the crew discovered the gold. All hands quit loading logs and with dippers, pans and skillets started gold mining. The skipper finally promised that if the men would finish loading the steamer he would give them a whole day to hunt gold. He kept his word. They averaged for the day's work $60 aplece. One man had more than $200 in precious dust. MUST OBEY WIFE FOR YEAR. Must Also Take Pledge, is Ruling of a Cincinnati Judge. Cincinnati—For one year Alfred Alnsworth of 912 Livingston street must obey his wife's commands or serve a suspendable sentence of three months in the workhouse. In addition he must at his wife's command sign the pledge. This is the decision of Judge Fox, rendered in the municipal court, after the wife had preferred charges of assault and battery. "If he refuses to obey you just report to me," Judge Fox sentiently remarked to Mrs. Alnsworth. Alnsworth meekly followed when his wife said "let's go home." HUNT SHARKS FOR LEATHER: Shoe Firm's Offer Makes Louisiana Fishermen Get Busy. New Orleans—Fishermen here have gone to hunting man eating sharks. It is to become a highly profitable as well as thrilling sport, it is said. According to the bureau of fisheries at Washington, the skin makes superior shoe leather, the best hide being that of the blue shark. Several weeks ago H. Serkowich of Cincinnati offered to buy a large quantity of skins. This caused hundreds of boats to be fitted out for pursuit of the terror of the gulf and Caribbean sea, which are plentiful at this time of the year. First party at seventy-five. Massillon, O.-Frank Hossler of East Tremont street is breaking into society at the age of seventy-five years. He was given a reception recently by a number of friends and relatives. It was the first party he had ever attended. Defense Society Plans Drills In High Schools Throughout Country. New York. -With the object of greatly reducing the time required to make competent soldiers out of raw recruits, the American Defense society set in motion a comprehensive plan for organizing the junior and senior classes of every boy's high school in the country into military training units. New York state already has military training of high school students. Every other state in the Union has received the "call to arms." The action was taken by the military defense committee of the society after consulting Major General Leonard Wood. Volunteers will be required to read the constitution of the United States and pledge themselves before the mayors of their cities to uphold it. Then they will receive certificates of enrollment, charters and detailed instructions for military training week by week. A ten mile hike each week and setting up exercises will be required of recruits, who will be compelled to put themselves in first class physical trim. The society and its advisers are particularly anxious that the boys, of the country should not be taught anything that they would have to unlearn if at the age of eighteen they were called to the colors after leaving school. For that reason close order military drill, the manual of arms and such only will be taught where competent instructors are available. SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OLD. Samuel S. Cavin, Atlantic City Lawyer, Celebrates Natal Day With Long Walk. Philadelphia.—Samuel S. Cavin is an attorney who was sixty-five years old recently, and he personally conducted the following celebration: He walked sixty-five miles. Elapsed time; midnight to 8:15 p. m. And did it on an empty stomach. Then he came home. Took a rubdown. And said that he "was off" the walking stunt again until he was seventy years old, when he would walk seventy miles. Mr. Cavin is a ruddy cheeked, agile, athletic man who belles his age. He has been celebrating his birthday in this manner for a number of years, so at midnight he left Atlantic City and began his bike. He came to Kalgnn's ferry, which is sixty-one miles from the shore, and thence to his home, a distance of sixty-five miles. Mr. Cavin attributes his ability to make these trips to a regular system of living. "I get up in the morning, take a cold bath and eat a hot breakfast," he said. "Then I keep myself on a regular schedule and walk whenever I get the chance. I shall cut out walking birthdays after this and confine myself to five year periods. About the time I am one hundred the Cobbs Creek-boulevard, may be done and, I may take a century run over that. "Oh, I forgot something . I get busy with the dumbbells every morning." LONG WALK FOR JUROR. Trains Did Not Serve, So McCrill Footed It For Many Miles. Leavenworth, Kan.—How would you like to take a little jaunt, say twenty five or thirty miles, at the present time? Sure, a nice little walk. Well Kirby McCrill so sizes up a trip of that length. Kirby was among those summoned to sit on a jury. There happened to be no trains coming to Leavenworth when Kirby desired to start. That didn't bother him, neither did the high price of shoe leather. So Kirby walked to Kansas City, a distance of about twenty-seven miles. "It was just a nice little stroll," said Kirby. "I take long walks often and there is nothing like it to preserve one's good health. At Kansas City I caught an interurban car and came to Leavenworth. I intend to walk back when I get through with the jury work." Surgeon Replaced Mule's Ear. Flushing, O.—The ear of a valuable mule of the Belmont Coal company has been saved. While being worked in the mine a live wire came in contact with the mule's ear and burned it off close to the head. Dr. V. H. Stevens was summoned and he sewed the ear back on the mule's head. The operation was successful and the mule will not be disfigured. STEAL CHICKENS, BUT LEAVE AN AUTOMOBILE Kansas City, Mo.—Chicken thieves who robbed the henroost of a farmer near this city the other night were unable to get their automobile starter to work, so they left the fliver behind. Although the farmer appropriated the machine for the two dozen chickens stolen, he said he thought the thieves got something the better of the bargain. Have Beautiful Homefurnishings We'll give you Purchased with sma Peter G 817 THE LEADER SPECIAL FOR EARLY BUYERS Purchases charged with small weekly Peter Grog 817 to 823 THE LEADER SAL FOR EARLY BUYERS Authorized Purchases charged on an open account with small weekly or monthly payments 817 to 823 Seventh Street Ladies' Coats, $2.98 up; Boys' Suits and Overcoats $1.98 up; Skirts 98c to $8.00; Furs at reasonable prices. We carry a full line of Men's and Women's and Childrens' furnishings. Phone North 5542 1250 7th St. N. W. HOLMES NEW BUFFET We carry a full line of Men's and Women's and Childrens' furnishings. Phone North 5542 1250 7th St. N. W. HOLMES NEW BUFFET J. OTTOWAY HOLMES Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars 211 SEVENTH STREET N. W. Opposite Center Market Phone Washington, D. C. Officers: R. Mary J. Members W. R. W. Advisory Bo. Susie R. Goodr. L. Ja. Address All. 1700 Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars 211 SEVENTH STREET N. W. Opposite Center Market Phone Washington, D. C. KATZ MARKET 9th FLORIDA AVE. N. W. The Cheapest in the City Everything Fresh Daily Two Stores in One Address All 1700 Shop early and liq EDW. L. ROTHWELL WM. ROTHWELL & SON Plumbing, Heating, Tinning and Locksmithing EDW. L. ROTHWELL WM. ROTHWELL & SON Plumbing, Heating, Tinning and Locksmithing Furnaces and Ranges 1120 LIGHTEENTH ST. N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. Telephone North 4142 JUSTH'S OLD STAND. No doubt you will agree with us, and, for instance, we bought 17 full dress and tuxedo suits and these are bran new, made by one of the best houses, these suits are sold by the best clothing houses at about $35.00; we can sell for half. So you see how you can cash in clear. JUSTH'S OLD STAND. 619 D. IRVIN C. MILLER To Soon Produce Big Revue-Musical Comedy Show. Irvin C. Miller, the playwriting-producer, has begun preparations for the production of his 19mmmoth Wonder Show which will be known as "Broadway Rastus." This show will embrace everything known to the amusement world as "Variety" carrying in its repertoire of acts novelties, from Operatic to that of the circus. It will be said Mr. Miller, "a Real Realistic Revue of the 1917 Broadway Rastus, all the way from Georgia to Broadway, New York." There will be two acts and eleven scenes of red hot dance and a riot of song jubilee. Sixteen sensational novelties. Twenty-two pepper musical numbers. Twelve ginger dance features. 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