Washington Bee

VOL. XXXVII, NO. 40 So many of my city friends and associates have wished me to tell of my experiences since leaving them, that I have at last taken time to jot down the many things that have happened around and about me. This is a record of true experiences coupled with some opinions, and in no wise a fictitious story told to boost suburban life or property. I am relating it with a purpose in view of pointing out some of the pitfalls, and especially to show some of the splendid possibilities of real living. ``Economically, my associates and I have found many problems less difficult of solution, and more easily added to our humane holdings. For instance at this time when the "H. C. L.," High Cost of Living, is soaring etherwards, my complete grocery bill for three adults and two youngsters has seldom reached the $20.00 mark per month. After marketing considerably and profitably, at this time, February, an inventory of home products includes: more than a bushel of navy beans, the same quantity of black-eye peas, fifteen bushels of potatoes, five pecks of onions, seventy-odd head of cabbage, 30 gall-ns of vinegar, ½ barrel of carrots and salistry one barrel of flour, from home grown greens, one pound of potatoes at home 200 pounds of home cured and smoked hams, bacon, shoulders, and sides of pork, 30 pounds of lard, and more than 150 gts of jellies, jams, and canned goods. In addition 1 collect from my hen house more than one dozen eggs, and feed to the hens food products mainly of my tomsis summer's labor. A hen or chicken furnishes part of my weekly rations, and a pine covered patch of kale keeps me in winter greens. For many of my tomsis summer's labor 50 bushels of ear corn are in the corn crib, a goodly supply of wheat, mangel beets, and carrots are stored, and several tons of corn stover, hay, and straw are in stack and loft: During the summer every variety of vegetable from asparagus and celery to sugar corn and pumpkins were raised to eat, sell, and give away. To one wedded to the allurements of pleasures, ease-laden conveniences and comforts, a recital of the checkered activities of a suburbanite's living meets with little or no response, but I know there are many to whom a favoring word or chance would send quickly away from the city, to the broad unlit fields of odeonous buildings in the town. To be handed in a little Virginia village to spend a few months of my honeymoon trip and decided upon its end to return to a small home I had purchased in town. With a wife whose country life, all told, consisted of several months, spent during a summer season, and whose home was typical of comfortable city homes. I had no dream that the charm would be so efficacious. That first season, the late winter, a few well bred chickens admired at the local poultry show, so took our fancy that a purchase was made and the big fever had us in threes, I erected a chicken house with wide open sleeping rooms in a Department directions regarding the experimental houses of the Marine station. That winter was the coldest of many years with a temperature far below zero, yet my hens continued to lay, and no combs were frozen while in my father's hen house closed with boards and glass windows, roosters lost their combs and some hens the use of their feet. This demonstration convinced me that my love for application of science in a practical and beneficial way could find some satisfaction here in the fields. I am a city school teacher by profession. I began to see a healthy avenue opened up between my home and where I would profit from many angles, and I have since found that these experiences I have gone thru have increased my zest for teaching at the end of a summer's vacation besides putting in repair the run down nerves of a racking school year. In the spring I negotiated, for and began to buy an acre and a half of ground not far from the center of the little Virginia village in which I live. Many were the evenings, after a nerve testing day spent in one professional atmosphere, that we walked to our seemingly great expanse of territory and wondered how on earth we were going to handle it. Every tree was valuable, no limb seemed superfluous, we figured even the stones of the field to some great advantage, the slugshield might be made to serve a finny breakfast, and definitely. Not long after, a man wanted some money and offered to sell me an acre of ground adjoining that I had purchased, and again I plunged. In the spring I purchased an assortment of twenty fruit trees and had them cut out. Seventeen are now living and about to bear regular crops. In the new acre as asparagus bed of 200 plants was established and some ferry bushes were set out. These have furnished a delightful source of diet. A tract of more than four acres adjoining mine was leased from a disbanded company in years, and I began to do things to improve this worn out land. I took up a course in agriculture from a correspondence school, by which I gained much of the theory of soil husbandry. I subscribed to several poultry and farm journals, read all available government bulletins and newspaper articles, most of which reading was done in my hour's ride morning and evening to and from school. A friend of mine in the schools had a little trotting Hamiltonian horse that served him for recreation which he was willing to part with when the Auto fever got him, and I purchased the best little animal friend I had ever owned. Old timers declared I would never get him to do the slow hard work of the farm, but that little horse has earned his keep every year and can still do his turn in a brush of speed. The coming of the spring was like the dawn after a dark bad night. After a season of every kind of weather that discourages so many city folks when they test their love for and ability to live in the country all seasons thru, my wife and I looked to spring with all the fervor and expectancy that poets tell of. In these six past years, I have seen five tenants and would be owners take up occupancy of a very attractive looking farm. (To be continued.) HONOR TO FREDERICK DOUGLASS. The Citizens of Maryland Held Appropriate Ceremonies Baltimore, Md., February 21. —The centenary of the birth of Frederick Douglass was appropriately observed here. It was in this city that he learned to read and write and got the big inspiration that caused him to escape from slavery. The biggest celebration was held at Bethel A. M. E. Church on Wednesday evening of last week, over 1,500 persons being in attendance. Addresses were delivered by the Rev. George F. Bragg, Mrs. Annie Hitchens and Dr. William V. Tunnell, of Washington. Dr. Ernest Lyon, former American Minister to Liberia, presided. Dr. Tunnell, who delivered the principle address, traced the various activities of Mr. Douglass in behalf of the antislavery cause, his efforts to secure the enactment of the war amendments and mentioned the many honors that came to the famous native son of Maryland following the Civil War. Mr. Douglass was praised as an apostle of democracy and an advocate of equality of rights and opportunities. Resolutions were adopted advising that the biographies of distinguished colored men be studied in colored schools throughout the country. Through the efforts of Dr. Lyon and the Rev. A. Gaines, special exercises were held in the public school and Morgan College in New York. Douglass School, a handsome bronze tablet was unveiled. Haley Douglass, of Washington, a grandson of Mr. Douglass, took part in the exercise. The celebration here was arranged by a committee with the following officers: Dr. Ernest Lyon, chairman; James Henry Hammond, secretary; Howard Tong, assistant secretary and John H. Mumford, treasurer; FRANKLIN F. JOHNSON, 628 N. Eutaw street, Baltimore, Md. NATIONAL NEGRO HEALTH WEEK Important Announcement Covering Prizes or Best Cleaned Commun- iations Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. February 21. In the first call for the National Negro Health Week, which is to be observed April 21 to 27, 1977, reference was made to the co-operation of the National "Clean Up and Paint Up" Campaign Bureau, Kinloch Building, St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to their offer to send literature to any community where Health Week Campaigns may be observed they have now offered three prize cups for the best clean up effort to Negro Health Week. In a letter to Emmett J. Scott, Secretary of the National Negro Business League, Mr. Allen W. Clark, Chairman of the Clean Up and Paint Up Bureau, says concerning the prizes: "However, we have decided upon one thing that I hope will interest and please you, viz., to offer you three Silver Cups, suitable for First, Second and Third Prizes to the three communities or local Negro Committees, or chairmen of local campaigns among your people, that submit the best report, of the best work, done in a U.S. Upstate District campaign that ha for its "Opening Week" your own "Health Week"—such report campaign contest to be conducted under our auspices, and your published conditions of contest, and the prizes to be awarded by judges named by you or your Executive Committee that has your Health Week campaign in charge." The conditions of the contest together with names of the judges will be published later. Local committees and campaign chairmen desiring to enlist should make known their intentions to Emmett J. Scott, secretary, Tuekee Institute, Alabama. He will also be very glad to send detailed plans and suggestions for conducting Health Week Campaigns. WAGE EARNERS The meeting of the Woman Wage-Earners' Association last Sunday afternoon, at Columbia Academy, 704 Tea street, N.W. will be long remembered by the members as one of the most notable meetings that they have held. The topic of discussion, "Patriot Our Duty in War Times," was discussed, pleasing and eloquent way by Dr. Brunke and the people with easy familiarity the splendid part the colored people have taken in the wars of this country, from Bunk [Image of a man in a robe, seated with a contemplative expression. The background is plain black.] [The image is likely a historical photograph of a person, but the details are not clearly visible. The focus is on the face and upper body.] MEMORIAL FOR WALTERS. Fifty Thousand Dollars to be 'Raised for a M. Dr. Sylvester L. Corrothers; the president of the claation and violinity, and chairman of the Walters' I to the press this week a prospectus program of the to be: held at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Cl March 16th. The program includes: one cabinet of Congress, a distinguished colored bishop, the press versity, and representatives of all other professions. Letters have been sent, inviting a delegation organization in this city to participate. Three hund have been invited to sit as vice presidents. The ode one of the most imposing and far-reaching memorial Zion churches in this city. Dr. M. J. Callis, past A. M. E. Zion Church, southwest, is the chairman publicity, and in a few lays this country will be full Brown is the treasurer of the committee; Dr. G. M of the committee on printing; Dr. W. D. Battle is sition. Dr. E. H. Curry, one of the best knovel pulpity; Rev. Logan Johnson, Rev. Charles Ashton, Rev. C. H. Stevenson, Dr. W. H. Crump and many other all working to make this event a national affair. The publicity committee embraces W. Calvin, and 17 other citizens. Fifty Thousand Dollar to be 'Raised for a Memorial Building. Dr. Sylvester L. Corrothers, the president of the Zion Preachers' Association and violin, and chairman of the Walters' Memorial fund, handed to the press this week a prospectus program of the great memorial meeting to be held at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church Thursday night, March 15th. The program includes: one cabinet officer, one member of Congress, a distinguished colored bishop, the president of Howard University, and representatives of all other professions and denominations. Letters have been sent, inviting a delegation from every fraternal organization in this city to participate. Three hundred prominent citizens have been invited to sit as vice presidents. The occasion promises to be one of the most imposing and far-reaching memorials in the history of the Zion churches in this city. Dr. M. J. Callis, pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, southwest, is the chairman of the committee on publicity, and in a few lays this country will be fully informed. Dr. W. C. Brown is the treasurer of the committee; Dr. G. M. Oliver, the chairman of the committee on printing; Dr. W. D. Battle is secretary of the association. Dr. E. H. Curry, one of the best known politic observers in this country; Rev. Logan Johnson, Roy. Charles Ashton, Rev. W. H. French, Rev. H. Stevens, Dr. W. H. Crump and many other prominent zionists are all working to make this event a national affair. The publicity committee embraces W. Calvin Chase, John C. Dancy and 17 other citizens. er Hill to Carrizal. It is interesting to note that Dr. Evans placed a greater man of the finance committee, state value upon the services the colored that tickets had been placed on sal people have rendered the country in at all colored drug store or could with times of peace in its gradual development out any delay be secured the night of the entertainment. present magnificent proportions, than Mr. Sam W. Watson, who has consented to take charge of the cloak to establish its independence, and in room, made a statement detailing its war afterwards on land and sea, that have been perfect maintained in independence, its integrity and its honor. Honorable H. Martin Williams, who was present spoke on the topic but from another view point than that of Dr. Evans, as did also, Mrs. Thomas. President Jeannette Carter, and Mrs. Emma Rose. The matter of the decoration of the hall has been all handled by a.com Honorable A. Caminnett, Commissioner of Immigration, favored the meeting with his presence and an address on the Women's Department of the proposed Federal Employment Bureau, and said that the Association would be entitled to one representative at the general conference of Federated Women's Clubs of the District of Columbia, to be held in Library Hall, on March 9th. He mended a high school unfit work for the Women Wage-Earners' Association and while wishing for the success of the organization, declared his willingness, and that of Mrs. Caminnett, to be of any possible service in promoting the purposes of the organization. The Association will meet at the same place next Sunday afternoon, at 4 o'clock. It is expected that Mr. William Justin Carter, Counsellor-at-law of Harrisburg, Pa. will speak. There will be music. All women are invited. Admission free. THE OLDEST INHABITANTS. The regular monthly meeting of the Oldest Inhabitants Association (colored) of the District was held at Catholic Benedicent Hall on Monday, the 26th. The secretary, James W. Muse, read the minutes of the preceding meeting after which the chairmen of committees in charge of the arrangements for the inaugural promenade and reception to be held at Convention Hall on the evening of March 6th were asked for reports of progress. These all showed matters to be well in hand and the prospect was right for the entertainment and enjoyment of the colored characters. A competent counselor charged of refreshments and palatable menu will be provided at a moderate price. Secretary Muse was authorized to request Major Pullman a detail of officers to assist the committee in providing for the comfort and well being of the guests. Judge R. H. Terrell, chairman of the reception committee, spoke of the duties 'incumbent upon that committee and urged all to do everything possible for the entertainment and pleasure of those attending. Raised for a Memorial Building. president of the Zion Preachers' Association of the Walters' Memorial fund, handed up program of the great memorial meet-M. E. Zion Church Thursday night, one cabinet officer, one member of the president of Howard Univer professions and denominations. g a delegation from every fraternal dee. Three hundred prominent citizensidents. The occasion promises to be teaching memorials in the history of the J. Callis, pastor of the Metropolitan church, the chairman of the committee on entry will be fully informed. Dr. W. C. Kittee; Dr. G. M. Oliver, the chairman D. Battle is secretary of the associatl knowl pulpit orators in this counies Ashton, Rev. W. H. French, Rev. and many other prominent zionists areal affair. ses W. Calvin, Chase, John C. Dancy Treasurer John I. Jackson, chairman of the finance committee, stated that tickets had been placed on sale at all colored drug store or could without any delay be secured the night of the entertainment. Mr. Samuel W. Watson, who has consented to take charge of the clock room, made a statement detailing the arrangements that have been perfected to care for the wraps of guests, whereby everyone may rest easy as to the safety of their belongings. Mr. Watson will have a large force of experienced persons assisting him in these important duties. The matter of the decoration of the hall has been ably handled by a committee under J. Edward Hall as chairman. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS. The Belgians are in need of Negro labor. The next president of Howard University will not be an outsider. The new surgeon in chief of Freedmen's Hospital will come from the west. A new dramatic club is being organized. of the old school. He is well preserved. Rev. Gordon is a candidate for restatement of the Walker Memorial Church. There is a fight waged against him. Attorney Charles S. Williams is becoming to be a popular Pythian. He is talked of for a place higher up. A democratic deputy recorder of deeds is to be appointed after March 5th. There are to be some big changes after March 5th. Public Printer Cornellius Ford believes in giving a square deal. The democrats are afraid of the colored vote which will make it hard for the establishment of the elective franchise in this city. A man wants a woman as long as she is able to support herself. A woman's fatal blunder is when she listens to other people's stories. When you are doing well your friends are numerous. It is always best to tell the truth, NEVER WORRY it pays in the long run. Never thing evil of one because other people talk. Never come to a conclusion until you have heard both sides of a question. It is dangerous to dislike one because other people do. You never the value of a true friend until after he has gone. True friends are seldom found, but demagogues are numerous. Once deceived should warn you against the deceiver. Never allow yourself to be deceived a second time by the same person. Happiness is found in true friendship. DOLLAR BALLY. Every organization in the church is requested to turn in every dollar of their treasury. Friday evening, Mar. 2, the Daughters of Conference will give a pink tea party. Last Sunday the sermon by Rev. S. L. Corrothers, the pastor, created the most wide discussion that the citizens of Mount Pleasant have seen for years. Trinity Church, Morton street, between Georgia and Sherman avenues, Sunday, March 4, 1917, at 11 a. m. preaching by Rev. M. Ple, a graduate of Howard University and an exsuperintendent of Trinity Sunday School. At 8 p. m., Rev. Corrothers, the pastor, has invited Bishop W. L. Lee to deliver the sermon, at which time every member of the church has been requested to contribute. In addition to the plans that have been made by the auxiliary inaugural committee, Washington's colored citizens and social organizations have mapped out an entire week of galore and pleasures of all kinds for the visitors. A special bill has been figured at every colored movie. house in the city, the College Dancing Class, The Doves, The Stenographers, and all Major Charles R. Douglas is last of the weekly dancing classes have placed added attractions on the bill. The Oldest Inhabitants great recollection on Tuesday, March 6, is expected to be the great social event of the week; as an invitation has been extended to all social and secret organizations and it has become the talk of the town. National decorations of flags and bunting is adorning the colored business district and many residences for the great event. GONE TO THE PHILIPPINES. Mr. Prince A. Beaman, a clerk in the Quartermaster Corps, left the city last Saturday at 12 midnight for a tour in the Philippine Islands. He will be gone for three years. He was accompanied by his wife. He will off at Los Angeles, Cal., to visit his father, W. Beaman. Mr. Beaman has been employed in the M. O. office War Department, for nine years. He is also the brother of Rev. J. N. Beaman. Many friends and relatives were at the station to wish him Godspeed. SCHOOL CHANGES. Two Teachers Given an Opportunity to Resign—The Reform Board of Education Information has been received at The Boe office that two resignations have been requested and if they are not forth coming, a public investigation will be held and the circumstances will be sensational. There will also be some big changes in the schools shortly. A. RUFEET SUPPER A BUPP Miss Florence R. Letcher was the hostess at a buffet supper served at her residence, 1835 Fifth St. N. W., Wednesday, February 21. The first part of the evening was spent pleasantly in chasing and whist playing, white glove. Fortune telling added a touch of weirdness to the event. On the stroke of twelve, the guests grouped themselves into a theatre party and wended their way to the "Midnight Show," where they were entertained highly. Participants in the party were: Misses Laura Mae Taylor, Alberta Johnson, Beulah Scott, Gertrude Turner, Geraldine Tate, Madeline Scott and Florence Letcher. Messrs. Robert Pace, Theus Smith; Herman Peck, Neville Waters, Austin Brent, Sidney Brooks and Vernon Green. Mrs. Marie Letcher Johnson chaperoned the party during the entire evening. DOVES CELIBRATE WASHING- TON'S BIRTHDAY. The Doves, Inc., Dancing Class held a matinee and night dance at Knights of Pythias Hall February 22. The hall was crowded on both occasions. Many early spring hats and frocks were demonstrated at the afternoon dance by the young ladles present. Among the officers of the Doves are Mr. G. Sylvester Davis, Mr. Chester A. Dodson and Mr. Leonard A. Date. Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper-That's THE BEE A NEW SEGREGATION IS THERE A NEW SEGREGATION MOVEMENT?—MICHIYEVOUS AC- TION? TIVITY OF COLORED MEN. There has been talk about town for several weeks of a new movement for the segregation of colored employees in the executive departments. It has been said that this alleged new movement is being promoted by certain colored employees. The rumor seemed to be so incredible that The Bee gave no heed to it. But there has come into the hand of the editor of The Bee the following notice which it is understood was circulated among colored employees of the Interior Department: "January 31, 1917. "To the Colored Employees of the Bureaus of the Interior Department: We are authorized by the Honorable Secretary and Chief Clerk of the Interior Department to form an Association comprising the employees of all Bureaus in their Department. "The object and purpose of the proposed organization will be stated for your consideration at the meeting Sunday, February 4, at 4 p. m., St. Lukes Building, corner 13th and U streets, N. W. "You are requested to be present. Signed W. W. COHRAN, General Land Office. G. T. SEWALL, Secretary's Office, Interior Dept. F. D. LEE, "Possition Bureau." Of the three names given in the notice, two of them, W. W. Colman and F. D. Lee, were the promoters of the separate division in the "preparedness" parade of last spring. Whether justly or unjustly, these two names are the symbols in the minds of colored men in the alleged new segregation movement. It is reported that these two employees of their own motion asked permission to single out and organize separately the colored employees of the Interior Department. It is also reported that at the meeting held in St. Luke's building February 4, with the exception of Dr. W. A. Warfield, surgeon in chief of Freedmen's Hospital, no well known colored employee of the Interior Department attended. In view of the liberal and humane situation of Secretary Lane and of the officers of the interior department, general it was believed that the activity of these persons is due to anything more than a misconception of their own importance. The Interior Department has been singularly free from all orders of segregation, which have been such a source of humiliation to colored employees in some of the other departments. The faithful and efficient colored employees of the Interior Department have been promoted on their personal records, or retained in the grades already reached by them, in the some measure as in previous administrations. Secretary Lane is the toast of every colored employee in the department, in the attitude and record, the activity of these voluntary 'segregators' is looked upon as a piece of maladroitness and impertinence, if not down right inability to perceive the relation between their course of conduct and racial discrimination. The colored employees of all the departments are, as a rule, active in church, Y. M. C. A., social, fraternal and beneficial organization; and they do not feel the need of another organization which would be an additional burden on their meager resources. The failure of these promoters to give any substantial following should be a warning to others of like mind. BETHEL LITERARY. Bethel Literary was the scene of unusual interest on last Tuesday evening when the Richards Literary Club presented a program. Papers were read by S. M. Kendrick, Geo. A. Parker and S. M. Dudley, a solo was sung by Miss Rachel E. Guy, a reading was presented by Miss Bertha J. Monday and a piano duet played by Mrs. Maud Daniels Parker and Mrs. Louise Evans Pinkett. From the playing of the sheet music, a gift to the standing of the last note of the solo interest was at high tide. Every performer was par-excellence giving to the Association one of its most interesting evenings. The example set by this literary club is commendable and worthy of emulation. Its membership is limited to eighteen, who meet each week at the residence of some member and listen to a well prepared paper by one of the number. For ten years it has pursued this course, during which time it has withstood the tempting allurements of frivolous pastimes. This was the fourth time in its history to appear before Bethel Literary, and each time the Association has felt honored and enriched by its productions. Washington would do well if such groups could be multiplied a hundredfold and Bethel Literary would be pleased to open her doors that the public might see what our youth are doing from a literary point of view. Mr. Sylvester L. McLaurin, Rev. D. L. Reed, Miss Marie A. D. Madre and Prof. Wm. H. Richards spoke in commedable terms of the work of the club and especially of the evening's entertainment. PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS (By the Sage of the Potomac.) The recent converts to democracy are the republicans (colored) who have taken from colored democrats the honor to assist in the inauguration of the President. The gentleman who called on the chairman of the board of education to read a lesson on him away a way, the President of the board of education may be a small man in stature but he is very broad minded when he commences to do business. Some people who get a little cheap notoriety are soon taught a lesson before they grow older. Speaking about the board of education, you must remember that the Judges of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia appoint the members. I understand that the white people have begun to recommend already. The colored citizens have not decided who they want as yet. I don't want Mrs. Mary.Church Terrel, who is, or whose name will be presented to the Judges of the Supreme Court. Let us have a woman on the board and just enough to be fair. There are hundreds of colored women of this character. Well, Mrs. Pelham or Mrs. Francis would be acceptable to the people. I want to see a woman on the board who will be interested in the progress of the school and treat the teachers fairly. For the first time since Noah was a baby my good old friend, Jesse H. Foster, has resurrected. From all indications it is a boy and he will be named Jesse, Jr. You can never tell when a man returns, from retirement after the flood. Now, who would have thought that a man as old as Noah would be able to direcet so minutely the conditions of the survivors of the flood? Do you know what a man will do when he is convinced that he is a man? He will throw his hat in the ring and defy all comers. Jesse Foster is just such a man. I dropped in 'Robert Allen' variegated sample parliaments a few days ago and found him suffering with a severe cold. I advised him to get a box of 99, but the old philosopher is of the opinion, that his cold is beyond the reach of hot irons. Speaking about prohibition advocates, he did seem to care about that he would have been interested in the outcome of the fight in Congress. "Oh," said Robert, "those fellows have got to tell their constituents something, if it is nothing but a whiskey story." Doc Williston thought he was some kind of politician. When he pulled his big white hat over his eyes and put a North Carolina weed in his mouth, that he got from Dr. Will Dais, he considered that he was the real stuff. Don't you know that he has had a very little to say since his defeat? My friend, R. W, has been trying to convince the people outside of this city that he was really elected a delegate. He hasn't succeeded as yet. That was a blow that stunned father, wasn't it? Money doesn't always count in politics. Oh, of course our new national committeeman for the District of Columbia will have a load upon his shoulders if he were a local republican politicians. Chapin Brown is a wiser man in politics. No doubt, Chapin tried to ride two horses going in opposite directions, by following the advice of Tom Jones and a few managers in and around the court house. Tom was really Chapin's candidate if they would eliminate W. Calvin. Calvin was too wide awake for the angels of peace and snowed them all under. It never pays to try to play your friends. NEGRO FARMERS MAKING PROGRESS. Large Crowds Attend Lane College Farmers Conference. Jackson, Tenn., Feb. 24, 1917.—The fourteenth session of the Lane College Farmers Conference was held here Thursday and Friday. The attendance was larger than ever before, farmers teachers actors doctors, and others came from almost every county in West Tennessee. Reports showed that great progress is being made. Popular addresses were made by Mrs. S. M. Roberts of the Experiment Station, Dr. R. H. Boyd of Nashville and Mrs. McDonald of Nashville, Dr. S. A. O'Neal of Kentucky, Bishop N. C. Cleaves and Dr. W. T. Vernon of Memphis. The following is the declaration of principles the conference sends out to the community. "We, the Lane College Farmers' Conference, send forth the following as our declaration of principles: "While the world is passing, throne one of the most crucial epochs of its many years of history; we rejoice to know that peace and prosperity have abounded in our country; and we, as a nation, have a duty to make progress commensurate with the age in which we live. "Most heartily do we commour our Colored farmers who have shown themselves progressive and have made themselves profits by raising diversified crops, a butter breed of horses, which produce poultry and we urge all others to follow their example and succeed thereby. "We deeply deplore the fact that so many of our people, in recent months, have become nomadic in spirit, are leaving the Southland, moving to the congested districts of the North, and settling in environments to them entirely unknown. To those of the other race who would like to know the cause and help us check this respectfully suggest the following as the most probable causes: Mobocracy, individualistic individualism, Educational Facilities, and the lack of certain economic, civic and political rights that are inalienable to a free people. "In the year 1916, there were lynchings in the United State and fourteen of these (more than one fourth) occurred in Georgia; and from this state we have had, doubtless, our greatest exodus of people. "In many sections of our own state and counties, it has become to be almost a frequent occurrence for a white man, for a most trivial cause, to shoot own a defenseless Negro, and then be freed in the courts of justice on the time-worn plea of 'self defense.'" "While we comprise, approximately 11 per cent of the United States, only one and a half percent of the public school fund is used for Negro education. In many of our rural schools, the terms are short (from 40 to 60 days), houses poor, and teachers paid the meager salaries of $20 to 30 per month. Said teachers are not able to procure pedagogic literature or attend Normals or professional schools so essential for their work. We must depend upon these poorly prepared teachers to mold the character and shape the destiny of our youth who will be required to keep step with the mighty drum-boat of American progress. "We express it as our candid opinion, that while some benefits have been derived therefrom, nothing has been a greater curse to our people, than the 'credit system', which has reduced many of our farmers to a state of servitude from which they have not been able to free themselves for a whole generation. We should begin now to save a little every year until we are both able to furnish ourselves for the period and tide ourselves over a bad crop." "Finally, we commend most heartily the president and executive committee for the very splendid session now closing and we hereby pledge ourselves, one and all, that better people, exemplary homes, improved schools, qualified teachers, adequate churches, reality and financial competency shall become our watchword in our varicus communities." HOTEL NEWS. R. DeReef Miller It is with deep regret that the National Waiters' Guide of Kansas City, Mo., has quit business on account of the high cost of paper, according to a letter received from the editor, Mr. E. Tate, one of the ablest authority on dining service in the country. The Waiters' Guide was read with deep hatred with by hand of hotel and restaurant waiters and workers throughout the west. It contained valuable information on salesmanship, service and neatness, the crying demand of the hour for waiters, regardless of color. The Henkling Hotel at Springfield, Mass., has placed a crew of fifteen colored waiters in the past week. Known in Washington is spending several days in New York City before coming to Washington for the inauguration. According to all reports Washington hotels will face another strike, to go into effect during the inaugural period. The strike will be among the white waiters and cooks if their demands are not complied with. Among the demands of the strike are a 10-hour day with pay and a 10-hour day, extra pay for all barquets and over time. It is to be hoped that the colored waiters will not interfere with or apply for work at such hotels as these, as it will be remembered. several years ago that they were only used temporarily or as strike-breakers. New York hotel agencies will not send any help to Washington hotels manned by colored waiters will use all unemployed waiters at the time of the strike in case the union demands are not granted. Mr. William T. Sprague of the New Ebbitt has returned to his duties after attending the funeral of his COMMUNITY RABBIT DOG. Daisy So Expert All Dobbs. Ferry May Employ Her Talent. Dobbs Ferry, N. Y.-U今 recently Police Chief Patrick Costello was the owner of Daisy, a rabbit dog famed in five counties. Chief Tom Lee of the fire department, Kenneth Toomey, A. Knapenberg, Morris Loose and scores of other mighty hunters used to borrow Daisy from the chief. So habitual did this borrowing become as Daisy's renown spread that Chief Costello announced that Daisy was the community rabbit dog, and any resident in good standing could use her for a day's rabbit hunting if he would supply a day's rations and a night's lodging. He doesn't expect to see Daisy again until the rabbit season closes. Marshfield, Wis.—A heifer owned by J. C. Davis kicked over a beehive. Instantly it was attacked by hundreds of honey makers and stung from head to foot. In its frantic efforts to get away from its tormentors the beast upset seven more hives, and the inmates of those joined the attackers. The heifer finally escaped, stung nearly to death. MOUNTAIN TRAIL BELLS TO HELP OUT TRAVELERS Located Thousands of Feet Above Sea Level In Rockies. Denver. — Travelers accustomed to the sound of frog bells on the Atlantic or Pacific coast will be amazed, perch, to hear the warning ring next summer from 10,000 to 14,000 feet above the sea level in the Rocky mountains. The tragic end of the Rev. Thornton R. Sampson of Texas, who disappeared in the Rocky Mountain National park while on a walking tour, has resulted in plans to safeguard the precipitous and dangerous trails of the park. L. C. Way, supervisor of the Colorado playground, has devised the plan of having frog bells scattered along the trails at intervals from a quarter to a half mile apart on Flat Top. Longs peak, Halletts glacier and Halletts peak. The bells will be of deep tone and will be operated by a system similar to weather vanes. The bells will be placed on posts about seven feet high. Suspended over the bell will be a small, light wooden paddle. The slightest breeze will tilt the paddle and ring the bell. There probably would not be one day in the year when the breeze would be insufficient to ring the bell. While the mountains are not too dangerous for travel, even the most experienced traveler sometimes will lose the trails in the mountains. About 11,000 feet above sea level and above timber line heavy clouds sometimes totally obscure the sight of the traveler. Walking in the face of the wind with his head lowered, he is apt to lose his bearings. LARGEST WIRELESS PLANT AT SAN DIEGO New $300,000 Station Is Made Ready For Work After Satistactory Tests. San Diego, Cal.-The new $300,000 wireless telegraph station was recently completed and officially put in commission after suitable tests. It is the largest and most powerful radio station in the western hemisphere and is capable of carrying for 12,000 miles Messages from the British fleet cruising in the North sea, from the high powered German plant, at Berlin and from American ships and from Australia have been intercepted. Three units in the globe encircling radio service of the United States navy are now completed. These are the stations at San Diego, Arlington and Darlen (Panama canal zone). A fourth is under construction at Manila. The three 600 foot aerial towers form a triangle. They contain 1,000,000 pounds of fabricated steel and are the largest radio towers in the world. They are 150 feet in width at the base and eight feet at the apex. They are placed 1,100 feet apart. Huge porcelain insulators embedded in concrete form the base of each leg of the towers. The receiving room is absolutely sound proof, the walls and floors being padded with asbestos. There are four distinct and complete controlling sets installed in the receiving room, enabling any one of the four operators or all four simultaneously to send and receive messages. The aerials or antenne weigh sixteen tons and have a sag between towers of 100 feet. They are twice as large as those strung from the Eiffel tower in Paris. The helix is fourteen, feet in diameter and eleven feet in height, or nine feet higher than the helix used in ordinary naval and commercial stations. WOMAN IS A MAIL CARRIER. She Braves Winter and Bad Roads in Maryland. Baltimore. — Bracing snow, sleet, drifts, blitting winds in the winter and blistering and scorching heat in the summer. Miss Julia M. Shafer of Knoxville, Md., for twelve years has served the United States as rural mail carrier. She is now covering the same route her father traveled fourteen years ago, when the route first was established. Miss Shafer in those days was a substitute for her father; now the father is substituting for her. In the twelve years that Miss Shafer has carried mail it is estimated that she has traveled 93,600 miles. She makes twenty-five miles six days of the week. With the exception of the regular fifteen day annual vacation, Miss Shafer has been off duty only thirty days in twelve years. LINER SAVES TWO AT SEA. Barge Crew Drifting in Ice Covered Craft—Get $40 Purse. New York.-The Ward liner Saratoga, from Havana, brought in two seamen, Jose Faria and Manual Baptista, crew of the coal bargain Edward F. Clark, which, with her sister barge, the Theodora Palmer, broke away from the ocean tug Minnie in a northwest blast. The Saratoga fell in with the Clark, covered with ice and the seas breaking over her, about 240 miles south of Sandy Hook. The two men launched a dory and rowed to the Saratoga and boarded her by a sea ladder. Captain Miller of the Saratoga also noted another barge flying distress signals with a tank standing, by and preparing to take off the seamen. Passengers of the Saratoga made up a purse of $40 for the two seamen. OUR GIRL SCOUTS OUR GIRL SCOUTS Hundreds Joined When Break With Germany Came. RECRUIT TO FULL STRENGTH. Mrs. Low Works Energetically to Get Organizations to Take Up Training Instituted For Women by Navy League—English Girls Render Assistance In War. New York.—Hundreds of girls and young women have joined the National Girl Scouts since the outbreak with Germany, and Mrs. Juliette Low, the national president, announced from the headquarters, 527 Fifth avenue, this city, that to meet any emergency the organization will be recruited up to the strength of the Boy Scouts of America. Mrs. Low telegramed to Elliot Wadsworth, vice chairman of the American Red Cross at Washington, offering the services of the girl scouts. They are to co-operate with the nearest Red Cross branch. It is Mrs. Low's ambition to make the girl scouts, already 100,000 strong, the greatest girl's organization in the A GIRL SCOUTS IN WOODS. world. Mrs. Low is prominent socially in England and Scotland as well as in this country. The Girl Scouts of America is the same as the Girl Guides of England and the continent and is adapted to fill the same need in girl life that the boy scout movement fills for ladis. Mrs. Low became interested in this work for girls through her observation of the life of the girl scout by Sir Robert Baden-Powell and the almost simultaneously similar movement for girls started by his sister, Miss Agnes Baden-Powell. Sir Robert and his sister visited Mrs. Low upon her estates in Scotland and assisted her in starting the work among the Scottish lassies. They have recently come into the advisory board of the American organization. Mrs. Low is now working energetically to get the organizations in the various cities to take up the training instituted for women by the Navy league. She has arranged for classes of girl scouts to take these courses and has offered prizes in that connection. Mrs. Low saw the necessity for this work after watching the assistance rendered their country by the girls of England during the progress of the European war. She says there are unrealizable things that girls can do in wartime to help their country if they are properly trained. Mrs. Low will hold meetings in the cities she visits under the auspices of the women's clubs. All women who are interested in the movement looking to the uplift of American girlhood are invited to attend these meetings. Girls from educational institutions are especially invited, as are also college sororities and associations of college women. Mrs. Low, a brilliant speaker, is in demand both in the west and the east to explain the work. Mrs. Low has great hopes that her visit to America at this time will be the means of arousing considerable interest in the movement among the women of the land. It is the purpose of Mrs. Low to explain the good good to be accomplished among the girls of the land, through an organization of this kind and to tell something of the things that have already been accomplished in England and other European countries. WAIST LINES TIGHTER. Men to Wear Longer, Coats and Not Padded. Columbus, O. — Coats will be much longer, shoulders will be wider, with no padding, and coats will be high at the waist line in men's suits this coming season, according to styles set here by the fashion committee of the International Custom Cutters' association. The cutters say trousers will be wider, waistcoats will be cut low and will be tight at the waist life, and browns will be at the proper shade for spring clothes. They also indicated that the Norfolk jacket will again be popular. 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C. to try AGENTS OUTFIT I Hair Grower, Temple Oil, Oil I, Face Cream and di- scream, 25c Extra for Postage 25c Extra for Postage Never Used Meat, Pepper, Alcohol, Tea Tobacco—Still Single. Clinton, Mo.—Dusty and travel worn, but with his long strides retaining the vigor of all his eighteen years of backwoods life. Clarence Barton trudged into town after covering 150 miles from Turner, Mo. He came in the heat and dust over the miles of hills afoot to attend the Missouri conferences of the Seventh Day Adventists. And this youth has lived a strange life in the very modern and up to date state of Missouri. In all his eighteen years he never tasted a mouthful of meat. Never has a drink of tea or coffee passed his lips. His menger fare of daily food has never been seasoned with pepper. He never has tasted a drop of alcohol in any form and does not know the tang of tobacco smoke. And he is a perfect specimen—a young backwoods giant. Barton excelled in all the sports of the camp. WAR CLOUDS. Reap What You Sow—What Has Be come of the Southern Statesmen? The war clouds seem to be growing darker as the days go by. And to the thundering tones and the lightning-like speeches which are being heard in the Congress of the United States all indicate the fact that the day of harvest is near at hand, and this glorious old country must soon begin to reap what she has sown for the past fifty years. The rain will be poured on her be pulled up with the tares. However, the good must share in the reaping that was sown by the bad. During this war cry we have been listening for some of the brave(?) and patriotic(?) southern statesmen (the ones who have offered bills to prohibit the enlistment in the army and navy of colored men) to offer their services to defend the country should the enemy attempt to slap the "other side" of Uncle Sam's cheek. But we have heard of no such offers from any one of them. Neither we have heard of any one of them trying to press the passage of the bills to prohibit "niggers" from enlisting in the army and in war anyway? All the war owed is rising—the rain of the enemy's bullets may soon be heard in the land, and the cowards know of no better shelter than to dodge behind the niggers they hate in peace, but love in time of war. Colonel Roosevelt has offered his services to again take up arms in defence of this country. But the Colonel would do well to provide himself with the proper shields to protect his life when he is charged by the enemy. For he will never again be blessed with the luck of being saved, grave injuries and hardships, did he suffer enough to be outside the insane asylum would fight under the command of ex-President Roosevelt or Taft. For one of them condemned his brother to die for a crime which he has never been proven guilty, and the other one performed the execution. How, then, can it be possible for Mr. Roosevelt to get up a company of sane men to defend the Taft will consider the matter of going to war; for he is too heavy to keep up with the bell cow when the command "re-treat" is given. But while the colored man would fight under command of neither one of the gentlemen who so shamefully discharged, him from the army, he is ready at all times to answer the burgee call to defend the honor of this glorious man of defiance. The commander is not defended in his just rights as an American citizen. The colored man is the country's most trusted friend, and we trust the day will come when the occupants of the White House will be big enough, and just enough, to give him and his race the square deal of which we hear so much talk. In case of war could Mr. Roosevelt get up enough of white people in Texas, say around Brownsville, to go out and meet the doubt he might. He might, he said, be doubt it. For some of the brave? boys refused to obey the President's call to guard even themselves, their wives and little children against the Mexican bandits on the borders, right at their doors, last summer. How, then, can they be trusted to go up against and foreign powers, in case they start something. Better the colored man right. His government can segregate the colored man and get along without him along that line; but it has yet to prove that it can save the nation without him—and they are too wise to try 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 S. D. Lyons, Gen. Agt., 314 East Second St. Oklahoma City, Okla. THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BEAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL (INC.) offers an excellent opportunity for the woman who desires to enter the business world, by taking up a course in BEAUTY CULTURE. Nobody nowadays can say, "I have no chance." There are and always, will be new lines with each woman, whether she will be one of those to create and take advantage of the opportunities that THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BEAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL OFFERS. 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 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. NEWHOME "I'll get it for my wife" NO OTHER LIKE IT. NO OTHER AS GOOD. For have the "NEW HOME" and you will have a life asset at the price you pay. A minimum of 20 years of quality of material homes life-long. NEW HOME WARRANTED. FOR ALL YEARS. Gustave Oppenheim, 800 E street northwest, Washington, D. C. it. Again, these pacifists, who are meeting daily in every city in this country, are against war, and any people who are dead against a thing can hardly be trusted to fight for it. So, then, this country is greatly divided on the war question—and the foreign enemy has many American sympathizers, who will bear watching by the rulers at Washington. The people of this country elected a President and Congress who have brains enough to look after the welfare of the whole nation, and we believe this whole question of going to war, or not going to war, should be left entirely in the hands of the ones elected for that purpose, without being dictated to by the pacifists. Nobody wants war; but everybody does want cheaper food, and if we don't snow it there will be war, and a dreadful heath of it to aa TULRCE STU RK PUE, AND DER-GAL Fhe NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, Durham, N. C. ‘ ; ae . President, James E. Shepherd, Durham, N. C. nf. 1 a: ae we Pee oo So ee peg OE INS EIR ROSSA SS OSS CURE SE ard SE SS RR a aa oar ee Ne oe ee yee | ee es ee i Be ad Bee en Re easing es Seas NTE PLS ee ees Ooo eee a ete eee ttre ae ar Se ee ee ee ee ae Po Se et ae ea EAT ne em ren — ee ferent.) ee ee ee ee eg ree ee ee | ee ge ee aa) Co ee a ee es . : “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 upiift,”’—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 se-tions of the country in improved Negro cummunity life wherever our trained workers locate. ; ; Settlement workers, mii-siouaries: for home and foreign mission fields, Y. M. C- A. and Y. 'W..C. A. secretaries and. district nursés receive a comprehensive. grasp of vheir studies under, a Wellesley. graduate and ‘experienced co-workers snd actual’ every-day practice through the school’s SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT... wil? : A HIGH'STANDARD COLLEGE. DEPARTMENT ‘has now- been established. . . We aim alsc to create a better qualified ministry. oo eS a Industrial training, advanced literary branches, business szhool. Thirty-twe acres; ten modern buildings; -heathful:location. ‘We can‘ accommodate e few more carnest, ambitious students, ” Communities requiring social workers should write us. ‘NEXT SCHOOL TERM OPENS OCT. 4,1916...° © : : For. catalog and detailed information, address: . : PRESIDENT JAMES E..SHEPARD - ; Ae NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL: - ae DURTIAM. N.C TaEAR HEART « " * . 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Ask your druggist. You can test ED, PINAUD'S by seriding. 10c. to our American Offices for a little bottle. Note how pure and fragrant itis. ~ - * Parfumerie ED, PINAUD, Dept. M se ED. PINAUD BLDG. oe New York a A i Onyx’” @ Hosiery ~ : r ; “teutee. . 5 { You Get'GOOD Value at ANY Price—Sik; Lisle or Cotton ' : . 25c to $5.00 per pair * x Emery-Beers Company, i. z | WHOLESALE 153-161 EAST 24th ST. NEW.YORK # {DS a a YD a a a THE BEE Published at 1129 Eve St. N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1888 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year in advance.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months.....50 Subscription monthly.....20 SHAMS. Of all the shams in the world, The Bee is of the opinion that the religious or so-called Christian shams are more dangerous to society than any other class of individuals. The religious sham is nothing more than a hypocrite disguised in a priestly robe. They are, in other words, false pretenders. They wear a false face in the day and are well disguised at night. If you have any doubt of a religious sham, follow one home from church or Sunday School and before many moons he will show himself. This class of shams would have the world to believe that their only hope is in the church and as a matter of fact they are more afraid of death than the out and out sinner. Mr. J. C. Cunningham last week struck the key note when he exposed the hypocrisy of the pulpit. Neither Mr. Cunningham nor The Bee would have their readers to believe that they wanted them to infer that all ministers are bad any more than they would have you to believe that all people are bad. A sham has but one object in view and that is to hide his own villiary from public view and deceive the masses. If a sham does one good act he will attempt to make the world believe that he has done hundreds of others. A sham will applaud himself. He is too modest(?) to wait for applause from others. He is of the opinion that the general is too slow in giving him praise. Sometimes you run in contact with another class of shams. They are the social shams The Bee mentioned some time ago. They are the outcasts from their own home, who go to other cities and foolish girls fall in love with them. It often turns out that they have living wives at their own home. Many cases of this character have been developed within the past five years. A few of our colored teachers have been caught in a drag net by many of these social sham outcasts from other cities. There are today men and omen from other cities in this city sailing under false colors. They are not known to the real social circle, but they are to The Bee. Respectable people are often ignored for the social shams. Such is life, however. SEGREGATING THEMSELVES. SEGREGATING THEMSELVES. You can always find the patronizing colored man in all departments of life. Elsewhere in this week's Bee will be surprisingly read a circular that was sent to the colored employees of the Interior Department. Just who authorized or requested these colored gentlemen to print and circulate such a circular The Bee would like to know. The Bee is surprised to see its good friend, Geo. W. Sewall's name attached to such a circular. The meeting was held but not a representative colored individual in the Interior Department responded to the call. Let intelligent men read and digest this gigantic piece of impu- Let intelligent men read and digest this gigantic piece of impudence. GEO W. MURRAY. The address of ex-Congressman Geo. W. Murray at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church last Monday night on "The Second or Spiritual Emancipation" was one of the most sensible addresses that has ever been delivered in this country. It was such an address that should have some effect on the sensible people in this city. Mr. Murray gave the very doctrine that The Bee has been preaching for a number of years. If the so-called representative colored men in this country would confine themselves to the superior intellectual qualities of the colored Americans and their duty toward their fellowman, their status in this country would be respected and stand ace high. The colored brother has got to think too much of himself and how he can get even with his fellow man. THE BELGIANS. Those colored men whose hands were cut off in the Congo by the Belgians would be of some service to them today, as the Crisis so beautifully puts it this week. The Belgians are reaping what they have sowed. Look out for a few sensations and few investigations in the schools. Our president of the board of education means to see that the colored schools are properly conducted. Eliminate all male teachers from our high and Normal schools. The man who made industrial and vocational education a necessity in the colored schools, Prof. Hill, is now only a teacher. The people want strong man and women on our board of education. Curious Forms of Tea. There are some score or more different ent forms of compressed teas available, from button-sized tablets in vest pocket containers to bars of detectable, fragrance and from grinite-like slabs of two or five kilograms (still in use as money in the interior of China) to the more lightly compressed disks and oblongs in split rattail baskets. The method of preparation of these last is curious. The leaves, in a state of wilt, are compacted; by the bare feet of Chinese girls. These teas are esteemed by the orientals for their earthy flavors.—L Lodian in Scientific American. Critical Ignorance. Alfred Noyes, the English poet, complained rather bitterly at a baphemian luncheon about certain adverse criticisms of his poetry. "I attribute these criticisms to ignorance," he said. "These critics are like the chap who was asked by his little son what hexameters were. "Why, the man said reproachfully, 'surely you are old enough. Willie, to know that a hexameter is a public automobile.'"—Philadelphia Bulletin. "Remember that'a a girl you gotta sit up nights with."—Kansas City Journal. Extremely Bare Tommy—Pop, what is meant by the sense of humor? Father—The sense of humor, my son, consists largely of knowing when not to be funny.—Philadelphia Record. Vivisection. Vivisection was practiced in the Alexandrian school during the first centuries of the Christian era. Whatever government is not a government of laws is a despotism, let it be called what it may. - Webster. Seattle. Wash.—Containing a single sentence. "I will any property to I. N. Hazlett, No. 22282 First avenue," the shortest will on record, here has been filed in the superior court. The instrument was drawn by A. J. Keller, who dled June 15 from injuries received when he was kicked by a horse. The doctors at the hospital where Keller was taken told him he bad but a short time to live, so Keller, using a single small sheet of yellow scratch paper, wrote his last will and testament in a firm hand and then died. ```markdown ``` Baby Chokes, to Death on Candy. Chicago—Anthony junior, the eighteen-months-old son of Anthony Tell, choked to death on a stick of candy at the home of his parents on the south side. His six-year-old sister had given him the candy, which lodged in his throat and brought death before medical aid could be summoned. MR. CHARLES MOORE In "Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde." WOULD ALTER "DIXIE." Music Teachers Want "Star Spengled Banned" Changed Also New York. At a conference of high school music teachers a committee was appointed to ask music publishers and the public school teachers to eliminate negro dialect from songs printed in the textbooks. Dr. Frank R. Rix, musical director of the education department, who was present at the conference, said: "My suggestions for these changes were made some time ago by me to the board of superintendents, but they were shelved, and I do not know what has become of them. The reasons for changing the darky dialect should appeal to any interested person. We want our children to learn pure English, not a dialect. Then also there are many foreign children in our schools. The number is growing constantly. Dialect confuses them. It is hard enough for them to learn our ordinary English. I think that the change ought to be made throughout the country." In "Star Spangled Banner" "perilous fight" is to be changed to "clouds of the fight," and the uniform key will be changed from B flat to A flat to make the singing of the song easier. In "Dixie" "de" will be changed to "the" and "nebber" to "never," among other things. KEEPS FISH FROM DROWNING. Captain Kintz Would Get Medal If Perch Had a Carnegie. New York. — Captain Frank Kintz, master in the Taylor tugboat fleet of this city, recently became a fish saver. Aboard the tug Captain Toby, Captain Kintz was in Occoquan with a tow from this city. A yellow perch a boy had caught had been left dangling on a string in the water until it was almost dead, not having strength enough to hold itself below the surface. Captain Kintz saw the fish and also his opportunity to save life even if it was only that of a fish, and a bony yellow perch at that. Reasoning that if it was water that drowned a human being it must be air that drowned a fish. Captain Kintz proceeded to apply first aid and help the fish to get rid of the air. Holding it down in the water, he gently rubbed its sides, and bubbles o' air rolled to the surface. About fifteen minutes of this manipulation were necessary, and the perch revived and with a flirt of its tall swam rapidly away. If there was a Carnegie among the fish Captain Kintz would surely be awarded a medal as a fish life saver. EXPLORES PALACE RUINS. Pennsylvania Museum Finds Discoveries of Growing Importance. Philadelphia—Further excavations in the palace of Meneptah by the expedition to Egypt of the University of Pennsylvania museum indicate that the palace is almost twice as large as was at first supposed. This makes it among the greatest palaces of ancient Egypt, according to Dr. Clarence B. Fisher head of the expedition. On account of the great heat the excavations temporarily have been discontinued, but, the general outline of the ruins has been established. Dr. Fisher has found, in addition to the throne room where Moses and Aaron are supposed to have appeared before Pharoh and demanded the release of the Israelites, many chambers and a notable vestibule with rows of enormous pillars, carved and colored. Many interesting and valuable relics which will enrich the university museum have been unearthed. DEFENDS SIDEWALK SKATING. Montclair Champion Says It Helps Children's Morals. Montclair—The controversy in this town over the use of the sidewalks, which was started when Mrs. John Haynes Lord protested to the authorities because children were allowed to use them for roller skating, bids fair to become a community issue. Mrs. Lord, who was injured by being run down by a bicyclist on a sidewalk a few years ago, has many supporters. Her attitude, however, is resented by others, chief among whom is Arthur P. Heyer, who was a candidate for town commissioner at the last election. Mr. Heyer came out with another broadside. He believes that the streets could be made the greatest educational asset of any community if the people would look at the matter in the right way. He says skating in the open air makes children moral. LABORER HEIR TO $1,500,000. "I Don't Know What I Will Do When I Saya Septuagenarian. New Kensington, Pa.-Called from the plant of the Bacurnb Steel company, where he was employed as a laborer at 25 cents an hour, Thomas Conlin, seventy years old, was told he had fallen heir to $1,500,000. The old man was staggered by the news and quit work for the day. "I don't know what I do with it," he said. Thomas and Frank Conlin came to America from Ireland thirty years ago. For five years they worked together with little success; then Frank said he was going to Australia. Later it was reported he was making a fair living in the gold fields. Thomas has a son. To Build Great Hospital Ship. Philadelphia,—Work will begin at once at the Philadelphia navy yard on the $2,200,000 hospital ship, to be constructed here for the United States navy, according to Josephus Daniels, secretary of the navy, who was in this city to address delegates to the Atlanic deeper waterways convention. HIS CONSIDERATE WIFE It Is Too Bad That We Can't Hear Her Side of the Story. She never abuses us to outsiders. When she is talking to other women she pretends that she doesn't care for the things she actually needs. "I am ashamed," she says to us—"I am ashamed for them to know how you treat me. No other man would allow his wife to wear the clothes that I have to wear. Other men tell their wives to buy things, but if I waited for you to tell me to buy something for myself I wouldn't have a new dress between now and doomsday. "And yet I tell people that you urge me to buy things. I know I will have to answer for it, but I do it on account of the children. I don't want them to be humiliated by growing up in a community where people know how their mother is treated. Yes, that is all I have heard since I married—debtes, debts, debts. I don't know what in the world you would find to talk about if you were out of debt. "I could write to my people to get money to buy the things I need, but I am ashamed to let them know what you are. No, you can't see it—you can't see anything. "I just wish you would point to one thing I have bought this season—just point to one thing I have bought. Oh, yes, that suit—that suit is all you can think about. I guess you wish I hadn't bought it. I guess you wish I didn't have anything at all to wear." "Yes, I bought a pair of eight dollar shoes, but did you want me to go bare-footed? You wouldn't care if I did. If there were any shame in you, you wouldn't treat me the way you do. "What about that hat? Yes, that's what I say—what about it? Ought I to have gone without a hat? That is just the way you always are—when I try to say a word about anything you call attention to everything I ever have bought. It hurts you so much for me to buy anything that you never thinking about it—never quit wishing had done without. There isn't another woman"— —Claude Collaun in Fort Worth Star Telegram. BRITON AND TURK. A Surprise, a Fair-Fight and the Way the Battle Ended. There is a story of Gallipoli that deals with a fight in the open and exhibits the "unspakeable" Turk as a fair and worthy enemy. This is the story. A young English officer, doing observation work alone, was suddenly confronted by a Turkish officer, similarly engaged. The Turk was as surprised as the Briton, but came for ward, revolver in hand. The English man had no revolver. He stood his ground, his hands in the large pocket of his tunic. Seeing that his adversary was unarmed, the Turk, much to the surprise of the Briton, threw down his gun and put up his lists in approved prize ring style. The Englishman put himself on guard, and the next moment the Turk flung himself upon him, and the pair began to fight desperately. The men were about the same age the same weight and had equal knowledge of the art of boxing. They fought without stopping for about ten minutes. By that time each was fairly exhausted, and they paused for a brief rest, only to continue their little private accounting when they had found their breath. Round after round the fight went on, while in the gulf of Saros the ships fired automatically; and back of each of them the field artillery thundered. Neither seemed to be able to get any decisive advantage over the other, and at last Turk and Englishman rolled over on the ground and laughed and laughed. Just then the Englishman's hand touched something. It was the Turk's pistol. He picked it up and handed it to his enemy. The two young men shook hands, and each returned to his own lines—New York Post. Slipper Day In Holland. Slipper Day There is a curious festival called slipper per day celebrated in Holland. Slipper day in the Netherlands is the one day in the year in which the Dutchwoman claims superiority over her husband. On that day she rules him to her heart's content, and he generally obeys good humoredly enough—that is, unless she is one of those ladies not unknown in Holland or in any other country who aspire to complete rule over their unhappy partners throughout the year. Impertinence. Mr. Todgers—Why have you sent Maria, the servant girl, away so suddenly? You told me yesterday that she was the best girl you ever had. Mrs. Todgers—She's an impertinent bussy. I wanted to borrow her rubbers, and she said she was afraid I couldn't get them on.—Exchange. Family Treasures. "What's the trouble in the household?" "Mother gave away all of father's old clothes, and he retaliated." "As to how?" "By throwing away all her old medicine bottles."—Philadelphia Bulletin. Gentle Influence "Do you think going into politics im proves a man's disposition?" "As a rule," replied Miss Cayenne, "he is obliged to look pleasant at least often enough to have his picture taken for campaign posters." — Washington Star. The Way He Took It Kindly Landlady (to the new board- er)-How did you find your bed, Mr. Inlate? Mr. Inlate (to en unback)-Oh dash it, mi'am. I was not us bad as that it-London Tit-Bits. 1910 DR. F. F. MARTYN AT TRINITY A. M. E. Z. CHURCH TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 6TH, MORTON STREET BETWEEN GEORGIA AND SHERMAN AVENUE N. W. M. W. H. DR. SYLVESTER L. CORROTHERS HAS SENT OUT TWO THOUSAND LETTERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY ASKING THE PEOPLE THEIR OPINION AS TO THE FEASIBILITY OF ORGANIZING A NEGRO PARTY. BLIND MUSICIANS COMING. They are a wonder to the country. Chas. P. Williams will present the Invincible Concert Company of Chicago, Ill., at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Third and I streets northwest, March 12th, 1917, at 8:15 p. m. Mr. J. W. Cooper, that great entertainer of refinement, who is recognized as the greatest ventriloquist of his race, will greet you on this occasion. Admission, 35, Children, 25c. Tickets on sale at the following drug stores: Jackson and Whipps, Seventh and T streets N. W. Plummers, Third and H streets northwest. O'Donnells' 904 F street northwet, and Rev. W. H. Jernagin's, 430 Q street northwest. Buthers' Pharmacy, 5th and Florida avenue northwest. LONG HAIR THAT IS SOFT, SMOOTH AND GLOSSY LONG HAIR THAT IS SOFT, SMOOTH AND GLOSSY Quinade, Invented by a New York Chemist, Stimulates and Nourishes the roots of the Hair. Just as a good fertilizer nourishes the soil and produces a rich crop of wheat or corn, so will the proper remedy create a healthy condition of the scalp, and promote the growth of the hair. QUINADE stimulates and nourishes the roots of the hair, thereby causing a healthy growth. QUINADE was invented by a New York chemist, and is made under the personal supervision of a registered pharmacist of over 25 years' experience; this is a guarantee that QUINADE is as near pharmaceutically correct as can be. 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D * Dear RR ioe Peed me ee 5 _ eRe A Pee 6 Nt ne The th / “Yah. i fe ES tow, GS es Sines SA a SERGE. “¢ aE nr 7 4: cee AN ok 1 H : ef BOARD’S DRUG STORE | and friends.. In the bay win AC 19tei-2 14th Street N.. W.,: for pure; wholesome and delightfully fia vored beverages and ice cream. It is the place where people wha are par ticular about what they eat and drink 0 in ‘great crowds. Sanitary sur- roundings and, sanitary service ‘0 hand .in hand’ here with delicious, healthful “beverages. «Meet your friends: at Board's Drag Store. . - ‘Advertisement. A. BEAUTIFUL WEDDING. One of the most brilliant woddings | , of the season took place. Wednesday |+ evening, February 21, at 7 o'clock, at | the home of .Mrs. Rebecca Sedricks 2134 Ward Place northwest. when hor }, younger” daughter, Ruth” Brown, |? Syas married to Mr. Chas. H. Stockton, | in the presence of a large company of, relations and friends. In the bay win. dow of the cozy:sweet homie was form ed the chancel of palms, southern smi lax, pink roses and spring flowers where to the ‘strains of Lohengrin: wedding march the bride was escorted by.her brother, Mr. Edw. Sedricks, whc later gave her ‘in marriage. The cet emony .was performed by the Rev. J M: Oliver; pastor of Union Wesley. A. M, E. Church. The bride wore » gown of white silk,: trimmed in. gold with drapery of white and charmeuse, her her. vell of. white tulle caught ‘with orange blossoms and carrying # show ler. of bridal roses and lilies ‘of the: val- ley. The only ornament she wdre was a string of pearls, the: gift ‘of: the groom. Mrs. J. S.- Williams, ‘sister of the bride was matron of‘ honor, She was handsomely gowned’in éoft: blue silk draped with metal lace and touches lof gold. - She carried a bouquet of pinic sweet peas. j Miss Mary L. ‘Stockton was quite pleasing in a gown of soft blue mes- saline. Her bouquet was of pink tulips, ‘Little. Katherine Stockton, ‘neice of the ‘groom, was flower girl, wearing a frock pf white net and satin and car- rying a large basket of bride's. roses. Mr. -A. W. Holmes of Richmond, Va. was best man for the groom.’ The ushers were Messrs. C.J.” Rogers, Levi .Willlams, Jno, L. Willianis ‘and I. Newton. y | Immediately after the ceremiony the bridal party’ were ushered to the beau- fully adorned dining room where pink was thé color-scheme. ‘The. table was most beautiful, its chief decora- tion being. the pyramid. bride's cake. Bveryone was abundantly served by the’ caterer. ; . ee Assisting the bride in-recelving was the mother of the bride, who ‘wore a gown of black taffeta and chantilly lace, wearing variegated sweet peas. * Immediately after the reception the bride and:room left for a short trip. Among some of the guests were: Mr. and Mrs, John H. Stockton, the latter wearing pink charmeuse over lace; Mr. and Mrs. Newton. Mrs: Newton: was bevomingly gowned in pink satin; Mr’ and Mrs. J, Thomas Rose; Mrs.’ Roso was ‘charmingly gowned in rose colored taffeta trim- med with rosebuds and forget-me-nots. and a beautiful diamond lavelier; she was a figure of beauty;’ Dr. and Mrs. Childs, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hon- esty, Mr, and Mrs. Chapman, Mrs, Re- becca Johnson, Geo. Branch, Mr. aud Mrs. Ricliard Jackson. ~ ; Entertainment For Inaugural Visitors Dr. Jeky! and Mr. Hyde at the Woward Theatre. Hi ee a tan ie Friends of-the dramatic art’ will be glad to know that.the Quality Players from New York will be in the: city. at the Howard Theatre during inaugural week in the play “Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde. . As it 1s presimed there will be ‘a large attendance of visitors in the |city during that week {t {s a matter of much congratulation - to Manager Thomas to givé those visitors who have not had the’ pleasure of seeing Our people in the advanced rank of the dramattie’ profession s. chance: to see a really great play played by tried performers. . Mr: Clarence: Muse, who delighted so meny here with his true pictures of the characters he repre- sented, played the leading role in New York and the’ press warmly commend- ed him for his good work.. It is. pre- sumed he will play that part here next week, . True lovers of the dram- atic art and those ‘who desire to cultt- vate a loye of ‘this art should come out in-large numbers during the week and give to the promoters a sign that there is'a desire in this city to have something more than mere caricature of the .present vaudeville type. Perhaps public. sentiment may be 60 aroused’as to give encouragement to have these players with us regularly. THE ENTRANCE OF A NEW CLUB INTO WASHINGTON SOCIETY, On Saturday night, February 17th, a new club entered the social ‘circle 6! Washington... Mr. Lucien ‘W. -Tancil gave.e formal dinner at 7 P.M., for the prospective club members. . After being received in the drawing room every one repaired to the dining room where Mr. Adolphus Woodward. was ‘selected as toast master, and Mr Leon A. Eskridge, as master of the evening. ‘Dinner was then served, during which Messrs. ‘Tencil, Colbert, Holton and Eskridge’ made brief: speeches. At 8:45 the young ladies. began to arrive, . During their arrival, the club members retired to their private room where the club was inaugurated with Messrs. Greenfield, Eskridge and Tencll as governors. After forming the club, Mr.-Tancfl and Miss Lomack received each gentleman and his lady. ‘Two dances were played; after which four young ladies assisted in, mixing @ chib punch: ‘The club was then christened, Miss Thelma Contee draw: ing the-natie from a silver loying cup. All'joined the toast master ina toast to.the club and dancing was resumed until 11:45. . At 12 o'clock’ the club received the young ladies and other -guésts. A buffet - supper was ' served, which Closed the evening of pleasure. ‘The club:. Messrs. V. M. Green- field, S: A. Eskridge, S. W. Tancll S. F. Colbert, C. R. Gilmore, L. D Holton,.G. ‘C.’ Lomax, A.- Woodward and C. Duncan.: ‘Their ladies: . Misses Thelma Jones, Thelma Contee, Serene Lomack, Francis King, Eudora Kenny Rosina ‘Lacy, Christine Irving, Olga White,. Anna Hackney. Guests: Mes. ars. H. Clark,’R. Contes; Misses Pau- Ine Brown, Grace Proctor. ‘The'ladies wore very pretty gowns, mingled with the gentlemen in-even- ing dress, portrayed a picture seldom ‘equaled in: tie city. Miss Brown was attiréd th blue silk net over pink satin, while Miss Contee wore’ yellow taffeta trimmed’ with silver lace, Miss Hack- ney wore pink taffeta’ under net,. Miss Irving wore’ white shadow lace ‘and Miss Kenny white ‘charmeuse. “Miss King was dressed in white crepe over pink, and Miss Jones in gréen taffeta with rosebuds. . Miss Lacy. wore peach taffeta trimmed with silver lace, and Miss Lomack, the lady of the evening, looked sweet’ in her white silk net. Miss Proctor wore charmeuse, and Miss White, blue charmeuse under net. The dinner table-had a center piece of tea roses tied with streamers of cream and ‘green ribbons, which ex- teniled to each plate. The-candles and shades of the same color gavo. the dining room a soft appearance. _ White roses. and pink carnations. perfumed the drawing..room. Green fern’ was draped over each door. £ ‘The ‘name ‘of the club. will be an- nounced through the “Bee” at a later date. Mrs Clark, and Misses Colbert and Tancil were chaperons., BIRTHDAY PARTY. The home of Mrs. Sadie Ward, 180¢ New Jersey avenue northwest, was the scene: of a birthday party ‘giver % her honor Thursday, February 22 17. . From’ 8:30 p. m. until 11 o'clock music and dancing were: the: features of the evening, after which all were treated to a great surprise in the spe. clous dining ‘room where the table was laden jwith sumptuous food and delicactes. | There were many handsome. pres- ents,.the most beautiful of which was the vase given by the ladies of the O; U. SW. Club, @ club of Galbraith A. M. E, Zion Church, organized dur- ing ‘the’ pastorate of Rev. S. L. Cor- fothers and rendéred valuable serv- ices in furnishing and beautifying the church. ’ * All wished Mrs. Ward. along life filled with merriment. : Those present .were:' Mesdames Gertrude Bowie; Loli Evans, Sadie Harvey, Victoria Neal, Lizale. Seldon and Sadie Ward, Misses Cora McKin- zie, Mayme McKinzle, Lorena Seldoti and Julla Collins; Messrs, Norman Acwith, C. EB, Addison, Dr. Boyd, J. Cousins, J. W. Evans, 8. J. Ferguson, Thos. Jones, Wm. Kelly, W. McLane, S. Poindexter, Richard: ‘Seldon, John A. Shorter and James M. H..Young. es THE INTERSE ART CLUB. °> The Inter-Se Art Club held its quar- terly reunfon on Friday, February 23, 1917, at the residence of Mrs. W.°M. Jumper, 911-S street, at which* time “an Evening with Dunbar’, was fea- tured. The following program. was rendered: Instrumental | solo—Mrs. W. ' M. Jumper; Life of Paul Lawrence Dun- bar—Mr.. E. W. Harrison; recitation, “Banjo Song”—Mrs. H. Parker; read- ing, “A Letter’—Mr. W. H. J. Beck- ett; solo, “Who Knows"—Mr. W. M. Jumper; reading—Mrs, ©. 8. , Hay- wood; ‘recitation, “Contentment”— Mrs. J. H. Green; “Successes and Failures of Dunbar’—Mr. M. J. Key; solo, “Dawn"—Mrs.’ M. J. Key. A sumptuous repast was served in he beautifully decorated dining room ‘and a'most enjoyable time: spent. Those present. were’. Mesdames Green, Beckett, Boyd,-Jumper, Key, Harrison, Haywood, Reed, Thornton and’ Parker; Messrs. Green, Beckett, Boyd, Jumper,. Key, Harrison, Hay- wood and Reed. . ANACOSTIA, D. C. | Sudden Death of Mrs. Jackson, — + Mra, Francis Jackson, the wife of Mr, -Ailen F. Jackson, the well-known contractor and ‘decorator, died very suddenly after a brief iliness of three days’ duration, ‘on Tuesday morning, February 20, 1917, at the beautiful cot- tage home; “Morris Road, Anacostia, causing a great shock.to the husband and two sons, Clarence and Allen, who ‘were their amother’s delight and happiness:. ‘The news of. her death was a surprise to.her many friends and co-workers “in the Bureau” of Wngfaving’ and Printing where ‘she was employed for a number of years with ‘a most éxcellent record. “Many attended the funeral on: Thursday aft- ernoon when services were held from Campbell A. M.,E. Church. Eastern Star Chapter, F.-A. A.°M. and Ladies’ Crispus Attuck “Association of which she was a member. were present. Res; Olutions: of condolence were read by Mr. -L., Patterson, Mrs. Jennie Col- ston for the societies, Hilldale Asso- ciation, by Mr, Queenan; Sewing: Cir- cle, Miss Mam{e White, and repre- sentatives ‘of the Fireside. of “How- ard University Students, Solo,, “Cal- vary,” Mr. Jas. Young;. solo, “Will You ‘be There?” Rev. M. W. Beckett. Rev. Davia officiated, assisted by Rev. M. W. Clair, Rev. Matthews and Rev. Jas. Ennis. ‘Many floral tributes. In- terment, Harmony Cemetery: . - In. Memory. Her-suffering ended with few days, Yet lived she at its close, — -> And breathed the long, long night < + BWAY, . In statue like repose. But when the un in all his state Ilumined thé eastern skies, She ‘passed through Glory's morning | gate And walked in‘ Paradise.; ee JAS. L. TURNER. | WEST WASHINGTON. The woman’s day services at Mt Zion M, ©. Church, Twenty-ninth street northwest, has been arranged for Sunday, Match 11th, 1917, and avery interesting program will. ‘be presonted under the direction of the pastor, Rev: Turpean. The’ following well inown ladies ‘will speak upon the occasion: ‘Mrs. Bishop W.-F. McDow- ell, Mrs. Judge Mary Church Terrell; Dr. Lucy B. Moton. A chorus of one | The HOWARD THEATRE ‘7th and Téa Sts. N, W. . . s ; : _Andrew J. Thomas Theatre Company Props. at : ‘gs e ’ * a Entire Week Starting [Monday, March 5 / MATINEES—TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY ; ‘ ae oh og of New York City. — “ The Quuality Amusenient Co. Rint 6,o"Seneret Manager ; Presents The Sensation of the Season, With All Star Coloored Cast ~DR.- JEKYLL and MR. HYDE ‘ BY ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON ‘ « AS PLAYED BY THAT MO a ee MANSFIELD . is : . MR. CLARENCE MUSE, ANDREW BisHoP ARTHUR RAY, CHAS. MOORE, CHAS: OL- DEN, GEO. E. BROWN, WILL COOKE, C. WILLIS, MRS. CHAS, ANDERSON, . CLEO DESMOND, MATTIE WILKES, LILLIAN GILLIAM NIGHT PRICES: 25C, 35C, AND 50C, mite 4 . * MATINEES, A ALL SEATS, 25C. x ae SEATS NOW, SELLING . : ae ‘ MID-CITY ‘THEATER, 1223 Seventh Street : Between M and N Streets N. W The only colored theater on Sev. enth Street -That Runs_ High. Class Photo Plays and Vaude- ville. be 5 2 : House. Open Daily © . . Matinee. Every. Day. Price Adults, 10‘cents; Children, » . 5 Cents z SHERMAN MASON, Manager CARTER LOCKHART, . Assist- . ant Manager. hundred women is being drilled tor the day’s services. Mrs, Mary Bartes, organist. - Seata free.” All are wel come. The fourth and last quarterly con ference of Mt. Zion M. E. Church was held ‘Tuesday evening. The reports of the board’of trustees and stewards show 8 most gratifying result, “A unanimous ‘vote was given by the con- ference, requesting’ the return of the pastor, Rev. D.. DeWitt-Turpean, who has, served a most pleasant and suc- cessful year, and {t {s expected: he will be returned for another year to the congregation. Rev. Edgar E, Ricks, pastor of the First Baptist’ Church, Georgetown, D. C., will deliver a special sermon, Sun- day, March 4,1917, at Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Chruch, D Street,-between Second and ‘Third’ streats southwest, at 3:30 -o'clock’ p. m., © subject, “Marred.” | Rey. J. H: Callis, pastor, All are’ invited. 7 Personal, Ms. Estella Fuller of 1712 V street northwest, who has been quite ill, is reported to be convalescent. Mrs. Alice Harris of 2620 P street is very sick with la grippe and is un- able'to perform her usual duties in the ‘Bureau of Engraving ands Print ing. 0s oN . ie Biter, ae Bo | i eee | Rape eS game ee ee é aya voy ears apie niieg MRS. CHARLES ‘ANDERSON In “Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde.’ |“. FAIRMOUNT ‘HEIGHTS: Miss Agnes “A. Adams, who, has been confined to her home for several months with a severe cold, is steadily improving. Chi Deta Mu Celebrates Fourth Anniversary. On Washington's birthday, Feb. 22nd, tho Chi Delta'Mu Fraternity of the Medical School- of Howard Uni- versity held-Its annual at home. The Chapter House at 301.T St,, resplen: dent with ‘decorations, ferns and flowers was thrown open to invited guests and between the hours: of 6:30 and 8:30 P. M. courtesies were ex. changed with more than, two hundred friends among whom were many per- sons prominent-in the life of the Med- {eal School, the University and the city. ‘Attor the’ reception, tho’ dignified doctors-to-be entertained somo spe- claily invited guests at the dance and supper. "All made merry until the “wee small hour” of one o'clock, when the festivities were -brought to a close, adieus.said-and guests and escorts de- parted with pleasant memories, : INAUGURAL, PROMENADE AND RECEPTION : of the te * OLDEST INHABITANTS’ ASSOCIATION/ (Colored) OF THE. < 7 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA . NHABITANES NG ' : A N . me a : | BS AT CONVENTION HALL: MARCH 6, 1917 s Eugene Brooks, President; Samuel W. Watson, Ist Vice President; Dr: George Sewell, 2nd Vice President; Edward W. Turner, 3rd. Vice President; Edward A. Savoy, 4th. Vice President; George . W. Stewart, 5th Vice President; James W. Muse, Recording Secretary; Alfred. P. Brent,-Financial See.; William S.“Smith, Assistant, Financial Secretary; ‘John I. Sackson, Treasurer; "John... Paynter, Historian; Walter Young, Sergeant-at-arms; Charles*H. Turner, Assistant Sergeant-at-arms; Charles H. Ta- ‘ per, Chaplain; William A. Prater, Steward. ~ . HAMILTON’S MONUMENTAL ORCHESTRA, 40 Pieces ADMISSION. 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Any person bringing coupon be- low ‘to our parlors ‘can receive any treatment of the hair, face, hands, feet for half price, and alse get a reduction on any article iS our store. .We are putting in & new complete line of. toilet article? and notions which we'are sure will suit, the taste, and convenience: of all ladies, and .we are also offering a special lady’s maid course which consists. of shatapooing, manicur- ing, plain facial. massage, ‘hand, arm molding for $2.00. Come in with your coupon and get ready to enter the January class. Any information given free andwilling- iy.:. This offer begins November 20th,’ 1916, to February 1st, 1917, Open from 9 @ m. to 9:30 p."m. Smith & Allen "1024 You Stréet, N. W. - Cut along dotted lines, Entrances to Important Harbors Are Quickly Protected. Every Square Foot of Water Near Port of New York Made Unsafe Even For Rowboat—Rear Admiral Knight Set About Safeguarding Narragansett Bay Naval District. Washington—When the break with Germany came two of the most elaborate and intricate mine fields that a nation ever devised for the safeguarding of a city's water gates were planned by the coast artillery and the corps of engineers to protect the entrances to the waters immediately about New York. It was a task which was completed in all save the last detail, the actual laying of the mines, and these were stored by hundreds at Fort Totten and Sandy Hook, ready for the message from the war department which would send the mine layers out with their glingently handled burdens. The aggressiveness and determination with which an attack can be delivered are a lesson of the European war which has not been lost upon the military and naval officials of this country. M. BEAR ADMIRAL KNIGHT. It has certainly proved of vast value to the coast artillery, which as a second and third line of defense will be intrusted with the defense of New York. The first line is the navy, the fourth is the mobile army. Newport, R. L, the seat of a torpedo factory, a mine base, fuel station, munition magazines, the naval war college and other departments of high naval importance, was formally transferred from the control of Collector of Customs Fitzsimmons to Rear Admiral Austin M. Knight. The latter immediately set about protecting the harbor and the entire Narragansett bay naval district against any emergency. Mines were collected at Forts Greble and Adams ready for distribution in the waters of the harbor approaches. Every strategic center was placed under double guard, the public was refused admission and troops refused leave of absence except in special instances. Officers received what is known as the "mobilization slate," indicating the posts which they will be called upon to fill in the event of an actual mobilization order. The naval torpedo factory was especially busy. Extra time by workers and operation in shifts have been ordered, while efforts were made to recruit 400 additional machinists. Three torpedo boat destroyers, with a full quota of torpedoes, are protecting the factory and ready at the same time to perform such other duties as the commandant may order. "IT'S REAL SPORT." This Fighting of Duda In Air, Aviaton on Furlough Saves Cleveland, O.—"It's real sport," said Robert Rockwell, a member of the French aviation service, who is home on a furlough. "The Americans in the service," said Rockwell, "look upon it as sport. They forget it is war. When we come back and, laughing, tell how some enemy birdman escaped, our officers remind us we are at war." Rockwell went to France two years ago as a member of the hospital service. He joined the air squad last March. He will rejoin the service on the Somme front. His cousin, Kiffin Rockwell, was killed in an air duel. U. S. LAYS SUBMARINE NET. It Blocks Entrance to Hampton Roads and is Two Miles Long. Norfolk, Va.—As a protection against hostile submarines a powerful steel net has been placed in Hampton Roads between Fort Wool and the government pier at Fort Monroe. The net blocks entrance to the entire channel of the roads and affords absolute protection to Fort Monroe and Old Point Comfort. The net was laid with so much secrecy that its presence was not known until masters of vessels were forbidden to pass over it without authority from the commanding officer of the navy patrol boats now on duty in the roads. The net is about two miles long. Its efficiency was proved by the capture of the steamship Madison. Favors Small, High Climbing Plane With but a Single Gun. Dayton, O.—Orville Wright, inventor of the aeroplane, announced that in case of war with Germany he would abandon his private affairs and offer his services to the government to help organize an aerial army. "While I could not duplicate Henry Ford's offer to manufacture war machines because I have disposed of my interests in the manufacturing end of the business," Wright asserted, "I certainly will do everything I can for the country. "We have a pitifully small number of military and licensed civilian pilots to meet an emergency, but that need not trouble us a great deal if we meet the situation promptly. "It takes but about two weeks to develop and train a good military aerial observer. It takes two weeks more to make him a competent fighting man. "As for the type of aerial defense, I would favor the small, high climbing plane, light and unarmored except for a single gun. It can jump in and do a lot of damage and get away while heavier planes are getting started. "I would be 'absolutely' against the manufacture of Zeppelins or dirigibles except for observation purposes. As an offensive weapon in war the Zeppelin has been a flat failure." UNCLE SAM SWAMPED WITH SPY APPLICANTS Several Linguists Say They Could Make Themselves Agreeable to Foreign Diplomats. Washington-Uncle Sam will never run short of spies. He has been fairly swamped with applications for appointments in the secret service since the diplomatic break with Germany. Judging by the number of applications coming in, every family must have at least one husky young movie fan who years for the exciting life of a daring, dashing, omnipresent, well dressed, swagger and handsome secret service agent, spending the winter in Florida watching foreign diplomats and spies, with nothing much to do except keep his flannel trousers well creased all the time so that he may be ready on a moment's notice to rush out from ambuscade, hop in an automobile to follow some fair foreign enchantress to a secret, rendezvous, there to make the grim, stern, heartbreaking choice between enchantress and cold, gloomy duty, nobly rising to the occasion, grabbing her traveling bag and returning with the plans and specifications of an explosive doughnut to the waiting chief of the secret service in Washington. Of course all the present war fever applicants for jobs in the secret service have special qualifications. Several of them know foreign languages. Many of them are expert dancers and could make themselves agreeable to foreign diplomats and their families, particularly the diplomatic daughters, who are bound to "leak" a lot of state secrets to a first class fox trotter maybe. RIDS TOWN OF TRAMPS. "Knights of Road" Confronted With Sign of Skull and Bones. Nesquehoning, Pa. - While almost every other community throughout the state and probably throughout the entire country is being bothered with the tramp nuisance, these "knights of the road" are giving Nesquehoning a wide berth. One day a "Weary Willie" had the audacity to come into the town and attempt to eke out an existence without working. It was decided to rid the town of him and thereby discourage others from leading a free and easy life. Various ways were discussed, and it was finally decided to place him in a barrel and roll him down a hill. Before being put into the barrel he said: To Nesquehoning I bid adieu. And I'll never come back again to see you. He reached the bottom of the hill more dead than alive and after extricate himself made a dash for the wilds of Broad mountain. That was the last ever seen of him. His treatment reached the ears of many other tramps, who to this day fear even to pass through the town. "SHORT SKIRTS MAKE'EM EAT" Lecturer Would Living Cost by Changing Fashions. Philadelphia.—Short skirts and silk stockings made a girl eat so much she becomes bad tempered. An inch from the skirt means a pound of beefsteak inside. Highly colored dresses are very dangerous and make a girl irritable. A callo dress is better than imitation silk. A woman's first duty is to make herself as beautiful as she can. These are a few excerpts from the law of clothes laid down by Miss Jane Newcomb, a State college extension lecturer, in a talk to a group of women at the Friends' Central school. Miss Newcomb first gave warning that the less a girl wears the more she must ent to keep warm. In the day of short skirts and high living costs Miss Newcomb has in her investigation into the folly of fashions come to the conclusion that to lengthen the skirt is to shorten the grocer's bill. The Citizens of Baltimore, Md., Tendered Him a Banquet. BY F. F. JOHNSON. Baltimore, Md., February 21.—John H. Murphy, the veteran publisher of the Afro-American, was the guest of honor at a banquet given by well known citizens last Thursday night. The function was a testimonial to his long editorial and civic battling for the race. Mr. Murphy is 76 years of age and is a veteran of the Civil War. He is widely known, having been a delegate to a number of General Conferences of the A. M. E. Church, imperial potentate of the Mystic Shrine and president of the National Negro Press Association. The banquet was most acceptably served by Caterer Logan Jenkins, and began shortly after nine o'clock. Following the disposal of the appetizing menu, Attorney George W. F. McMechen, was introduced as toastmaster by Captain Brown. Chris J. Perry, editor of the Philadelphia Tribune, and president of the National Negro Press Association, told of the wide estatim in which Mr. Murphy is held as an editor and praised his work for the upbuilding of the Afro-American. Rev. A. L. Galnes paid a fine tribute to the guest of honor, reciting his services for the race along uplift lines. Warner T. McGuinn told of the hostility of the daily press when it comes to publishing the bright side of the race, pictured the trials that fall to the lot of a race editor and declared that the guest of honor had blazed the trail in chronicleing events of racial moment. Dr. Ernest Lyon declared that the guest of honor had always appealed to him because of "his intense love for liberty and hatred of all oppression." Rev. Georg F. Bragg tol of his long association with the editor of the Afro-American and said he was acquainted with his aims and ideals. Rev. R. W. S. Thomas, in a well received address, praised the work of the race press and said that editors bring to the front things needed for the people. In an address punctuated with good stories, Dr. W. A. Sinclair, of Philadelphia, praised the work of the editor and told of two recent attempts to get Mr. Murphy to accept flattering positions out of the city. When Toastmaster McMechen introduced the guest of the evening, he was greeted with a flattering ovation. After asserting that he thought that he hardly deserved all of the good things that had been said about him, Mr. Murphy advised his hearers to work for community and racial uplift. "I am afraid that many of us," he went on to say, "think because we are colored, that we have no civic responsibilities, considering ourselves a thing apart in the community. I would that all of us would consider ourselves a part of the community and work toward racial and general betterment." "We must get behind our professional and business men, and adequately support them. In this room there is enough brain and capability, properly directed to shape the destiny of the race in Baltimore. We must work for the larger things and then we will merit general confidence." Musical numbers were furnished by Rev. Charles E. Stewart, Mr. Howard D. Brent, Mr. Ernest Purviance and Mr. John W. Brown. At the conclusion of the speechmaking, Dr. Lyon proposed a toast to the President of the United States. Dr. W. A. Sinclair, Chris J. Perry and Henry Freeman, the latter of Washington, were among the out-of-town guests. The members of the committee who arranged the affair were: George W. Brown, chairman; Percy T. Borron. John R. Goldsborough, Thomas Hardy, Walter R. Langleley, William H. Langley, Wilbert J. Henry, J. Edward Smith, George T. Brent, Samuel D. Hayward, Wm. B. Hamer, Thaddeus Copeland, Walter Pinderhughes, John W. Rich and G. W. F. McMechen. Farmer Adheres to Custom Established by His Grandfather Allentown, Pa.—Not all the tramps are spending the winter at the Berks and Lancaster county almshouses, according to reports under public by Henry Heft, a farmer near the town, who since the first of the year has provided lodgings to 505 tramps in his barn, an increase of fifteen tramps over the same period last year. Only one woman was given lodging. Near the barn is a fine grove, and during the summer a good many sleep under the trees. Here Heft has provided a fireplace, and in a wash boiler they made their coffee. Heft never gives them a full meal, but if they agree to do their own cooking he often hands them potatoes, flour, salt, pepper and other necessaries. Mr. Heft says it has been the custom of his father and grandfather to provide lodging to the tramps and that for the hundred years that the farm has been in the Heft family no tramp was turned from their barn and that they never had any trouble with them. DIAMOND IN AN EGG. It Was One of Many That Had Been Broken In a Tannery. Chicago, Ill.-The oyster, which occasionally coughs up a sure enough pearl, and the interior department of a goose, which recently delivered a lavilere, now will take a back seat for the egg which gave up a diamond ring. The egg was one of many which Miss Hilda Levy had broken for a tanning company by which she is employed. She declared that the shell was unbroken when she first got hold of the egg. "If it had been busted your nose would have told you so a block away," she declared. The manager was skeptical and believed some one was trying to "kid" him. Anyhow, Hilda still is in possession of the ring. "Findin's is keepin's," she CONSULT US FIRST ALL KINDS OF PRINTING Linotype Composition Electric Power Presses TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. BOOK AND JOB PRINTING QUICKEST BEST TERMS CASH 1109 Eye Street, Northwest Phone Main 7590 A BENGAL BUYS AS MUCH COTTON GOODS AS ALL SOUTH The Presidency of Bengal, in India imports as much cotton goods as the whole of South America. According to a report just issued by the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Department of Commerce, Bengal grants $100,000,000 a year for foreign-made cotton goods. This is 10 percent of the total world's trade in cotton goods, and American manufacturers have practically no share in it. Americans do not make the kind of goods required by the market, says Ralph M. Odel, author of the Bureau's report, and until they do it it is not likely that they will ever get much of the business. The value of the imports of dholts alone amounts to 35 or 45 million dollars annually, but they have never been made in American mills. Other lines, such as saris, colored lungis, grey and white jaconets and mulls, and white nainookes, which occupy a prominent place in the trade, are practically unknown to the majority of American manufacturers. The only important lines that offer immediate opportunities for the development of American trade, without involving radical changes in the construction of nearly similar goods, are grey, white, and printed shirings. American manufacturers would do well, however, to give their serious attention to dholts, saris, etc., not only because of the large demand for them in Bengal but because they are used throughout India. The rising cost of production in England, which supplies nearly all of these goods, makes it possible for Americans to compete in at least some of the qualities that are imported. Although England has for many years supplied the great bulk of the cotton goods imported into Bengal, a number of other countries have had a business in certain lines that is not to be despised. Before the war Germany supplied quantities of blankets, shawls, hosiery, miscellaneous colored piece goods, and colored yarn. Austria-Hungary also managed to do considerable business in colored yarn and cloth, shawls, handchiefs, and hosiery. Belgium had a share of the business in blankets, miscellaneous colored goods, shawls and handchiefs. Holland's sales of colored woven goods, colored yarn, white shirtings and blankets, have been restricted by the war, as have Italy's sales of colored yarns and miscellaneous colored goods. Japan's trade appears to have suffered least on account of the war. It alone shows an increase, which is a significant fact and shows that Japanese manufacturers are alive to the opportunity, which the curtailment of the supplies from Europe has created. Mr. Odell's report, which is the second of a series of four to be published on the cotton goods trade of India, contains 88 pages and is selling at the nominal price of 10 cents. Copies may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, Washington, or from any District Office of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce. INSTITUTION TO BE RENAMED. A Memorial University in grateful remembrance of the public service rendered the cause of the Colored People of the United States by the late Frederick T. Frelinghuysen and other Jersey Statesmen. The Board of Directors of the Interdenominational University of Washington, D. C., at a special meeting held at the New Bethel Baptist Church, on Thursday evening, February 22, 1917, General Frelinghuysen University in commemoration of the great service rendered the Colored People of the country by the late Frederick T. Frelinghuysen, while a member of the United States Senate from the State of New Jersey. The university is also intended as a memorial to other deceased Jersey statesmen who rendered conspicuous public service to the cause of Colored Americans, while serving in various capacities at the Nation's Capital. One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c per box—one 25c box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. Send all money by Money Order to Persons in the South can get their goods three days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greenaboro, N. C. Northern Branch, 113 Clark St., Evanston, Ill. The plan of the University is to have a group of a dozen or more schools and colleges named in honor of the memory and public service of the late Senators, William J. Sewell, John R. McPherson, John Kean, John F. Dryden; Vice President, Garret A. Hobart, Representatives, Marcus L. Ward, Augustus W. Cutler, Amos Clark, James Buchanon, John Hill, Henry C. Loudenslager, and that distinguished native son of New Jersey, the late Grover Cleveland, former President of the United States, with other names to be added, from time to time, when the soul has gone to join the immortal in the land of the great beyond. Proper steps are being taken to raise the necessary endowment, and a campaign of thirty days will be inaugurated in a short while. The university is also to be a suitable memorial to the heroic deeds and patriotic devotion of colored soldiers and sailors who fell in defence of their country's flag, and to the friends of freedom in every land and all climes. The sessions of the university are now held at the New Bethel Baptist Church, ninth and S streets, northwest, this city, with late afternoon and evening classes, and has a faculty of thirty professors and instructors, teaching the principal branches of sueful knowledge. The Interdenominational Bible College, the Catherine Ferguson School of Applied Christianity and the John M. Langston School of Law, established several years ago, will be held intact under the Freelighuysen University. The officers of the University are, Prof. Jesse Lawson, President; Rev. William Wallace McCary, dean of the Corporation; Robert Queen, Secretary, and James A. Davis, Treasurer. NEW YORK DEFEATS HAMPTON. By Lawrence A. Les. Hampton, Va.—The Hampton Institute basketball team was defeated by the Red and Black machine of New York City for the second time this season on Washington's Birthday. Hampton put up a stiff battle for victory, but the New Yorkers' fortifications were too strong to be penetrated, hence the victory was won by St. Christopher. ST. CHRISTOPHER LEADS. In the early part of the first half, both teams scored alternately, and the score was kept even for some time. But after both teams had scored eight points, the St. Christopher players seemed to have made up their minds to take a trip and leave the Virginians. This they did to a great extent. Then the Parish boys piled up scores, while Hampton was only able to make two more points during this half, which ended 18 to 10 in the visitors' favor. The second half began with more speed than the first. Hampton's quint put forth all of its latent energy with hopes of overtaking the eight-point lead that the visitors had gained in the first half, but the teamwork of the St. Christopher boys was so dazzling that the Seasiders had to spend most of their time playing a defensive game. Captain Edwards of Hampton played his usual good game, caging the ball four times. The man of mystery is Robson, St. Christopher's gigantic forward. His work was excellent. 28 to 201 As the half went on, the Red and Black machine continued to climb, and the Blue and White boys crept slowly, upward, but were unable to overtake their opponents, so the half ended 28 to 20 as the final score. Thus ended one of the fastest and cleanest games of basketball that has ever been exhibited in any gymnasium. Much credit is due the Seaside machine for the fighting spirit that they exhibited. This is the first time since 1913 that the Hamptonians have gone down to defeat at home. The line up: St. Christopher: Robson, R.F. H. Jenkins, L.F. Bradford (Capt.) C. C. Jenkins, R. G.; Capers, L. G.; Hampton: Edwards (Capt.) R. F.; Gunroe, L. F.; Paxton, C.; Dorsey, R. G.; Miser, L. G. Free—Special Mascot for 1917 Good Luck. Do You Believe in the Helping Powers of Roots and Herbs! Do not give up hope! 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It is free to you with our best wishes. INDIAN WIGWAM HERB BEM. EDY ESTABLISHMENT. 1728 7th St. N. W. Substitutes: (Hampton) McLaren, Plerson, Hogans: (St. Christopher) Lowry, Rose, Flail, Robson. Field Goals: (Hampton) Edwarrds 4, McLaren1, Gurnore2, Dorsy 1; (St. Christopher) Robson 5, Jenkins 3, Bradford 1, C. Jenkins, Capers 1. Militia of Mercy Expect to Enlist Five Millions. Took Part in Combatating Infantile Paralysis Scourge by Furnishing Ambulances—Sent Comforts to Militiamen on Mexican Border—Well Known Names on Executive Committee. New York—When the break with Germany came the Militia of Mercy, of which Mrs. John Hays Hammond is president, offered to the government the services of many thousands of women. Mrs. Hammond sent a telegram to Secretary of State Lansing as follows: "On behalf of our executive council and the many thousands of women throughout the United States whose names are on our membership lists and who stand ready to respond to our na- Gerald Photo by American Press Association. MRS. JOHN HAYS HAMMOND. tion's call with their concerted strength we beg through you to offer to our president and our country such service as women can render toward national needs." In New York state the militia received the official promise of co-operation of the New York State Federation of Women's Clubs, which represents 600,000 women. Throughout the country the Militia of Mercy expects to enlist the services of 5,000,000 women. Among those on the executive council of the Militia of, Mercy are Mrs. Champ Clark, Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney, Mrs. Robert Lausing, Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, Mrs. James Speyer, Mrs. Isaac Guggenheim, Mrs. Felix Warburg and Mrs. Ogden Goetel. The militia took part in combating the infantile paralysis scourge last summer by furnishing three ambulances as well as after care for many of the stricken. The Militia of Mercy also was interested in sending comforts to the militiamen on the Mexican border. Up on the roof of the Hotel Majestic women volunteers of the Woman's Military Reserve of the United States began their drills. The "rookies" are uniformed. At the same time an exhibition drill was given in the armory of the Sixty-ninth regiment by the American Woman's League For Self Defense. SUN'S SPOTS VERY LARGE. One 125,000 Miles Across, Naval Observatory Estimates. Washington. — It was said at the Naval observatory that exceptionally large spots on the sun's surface had been noticed recently. At its maximum dimension the largest was estimated at 125,000 miles across. One spot in 1891 was 140,000 miles across, but they seldom are larger than this. The appearance of large sun spots, according to scientists here, generally is followed by magnetic disturbances in the earth's atmosphere. That it has any connection with the weather is a theory not credited by professors at the observatory. NAVY RECRUIT'S BIG Wagner of Chicago Fears His Large Feet May Bar Him. Chicago—Peter J. Wagner, recruit at the Great Lakes naval training station, feared that he might have to leave the United States navy because of the size of his feet. Wagner is eighteen years old, weighs 176 pounds, is six feet one and one-half inches tall, and his feet require a shoe size 15½. When he applied for shoes it was discovered that the largest size distributed by the navy department is 13. Officers at the station are attempting to find footwear that Wagner can wear. ```markdown ``` UNDERTAKERS REFUSE TO LET HIM ALONE New York.—If the death of William Clinton is reported many more times Clinton threatens to provide a job for the undertaker himself, and it won't be his body either. Four times in a month undertakers have called at his home, bringing all their paraphernalia and insisting that he was dead. AVIATORS READY FOR COAST SIGNAL PATROL In Flight of Two or Three Hours Land Forces Could Be Warned. Washington.—Nearly a quarter of a million dollars has been spent by private individuals in the last three or four years to prepare skilled filers for the work of instructing men to act as a sky curtain of defense along the coast. Joseph A. Stelmetz of Westview and Wayne avenues, Germantown, president of the Aero Club of Pennsylvania, said that every eventuality had been foreseen by more than 100 men in the United States, who have been preparing steadily for such a crisis as may come to the country. At New York every day the Aero Club of America, with which the Philadelphia organization is affiliated, was in executive session waiting for word from the government to set its machinery in motion. When the word comes from New York the ten skilled aviators of the Pennsylvania Aero club will begin training young men, probably at the recently purchased government school at Essington, on the Delaware. There are ten machines owned by members of the Pennsylvania club, which represent half of those in the state. Other machines will be available for instruction at Essington. Aviators would form a coast signal patrol along the coast, being centralized at strategic points, such as Sandy Hook and Cape May. A screen of observation would be maintained by these ships, which would fly about 200 or 300 miles from shore and could sight an enemy ship for 300 or 400 miles more. In a flight of two or three hours the land forces could be warned, and later the United States airboats could engage the enemy air fleet in case of an attack or attempt of the enemy to land for purpose of observation. At Various Times There Were Reports of Attempts to Cripple Tuckerton (N. J.) Plant. Philadelphia.—When the diplomatic break with Germany came a squad of eight marines, acting under government orders, left the navy yard here to protect the huge wireless station at Tuckerton, N. J. The receiving spire for wireless messages at Tuckerton is the largest in the world. It is almost 800 feet high and strong enough to "kill" any message from a hostile source. It is in plain sight in many parts of New Jersey and can be seen plainly from Great Egg Harbor bay and points along the Jersey coast. The station was built and operated by Germany until after the outbreak of the war. Many messages were received through it from Germany and sent from here to Germany. At the present time it is this country's sole means of communicating with Germany. The station at Sayville, N. X., is capable of receiving wireless messages from Germany, but it is unable to send them. Government army officers are in charge of the station, which is now controlled by this country. At various times there were reports of attempts to cripple the station, and the detailing of marines to keep watch over it was another step in Uncle Sam's protection program. PALACE FOR A HORSE. Beautiful Stall Arranged For an Old Livery Animal. Watertown, Wls.—Rock, aged twenty-six years, a livery horse, will reside in a fine three story brick garage after May 1, the only four footed animal about the place except the office cat. Al Fredrich, liveryman, will change his big establishment into a garage and auto livery and sell all his horses except Rock. This horse did his first livery work twenty-four years ago. Since that day he has not missed a meal of feed or cost a penny for veterinary service. He has had seven mates, all of whom have gone the way of the livery horse, but he still does his bit at funeral, wedding or party. After May 1 he will retire to a box stall just a little less than gold plated. Mr. Fredrich estimates that Rock has earned a sum that would about equal his present investment in building, live stock and rolling stock. GAMBLE ON FIRE ALARMS. False Calls, Marshal Thinks, May. Be Traced to New Game. Philadelphia.—Fire Marshal G. W. Elliott thinks he has traced the cause of the many recent false alarms of fire to a scheme to beat a new gambling pool. In making his investigations he says he discovered the existence of a club that operates in a manner similar to the old baseball score "do and don't" gamble. The members of the club, on the payment of 25 cents, are given a card with numbers corresponding to the numbers of fire fire alarms. At the end of the month those members whose cards bear numbers corresponding to those of boxes from which fire alarms have been sent in divide the pool. "The temptation to send in 'fake' alarms by card holders is apparent," says the fire marshal. FUNSTON'S ESCAPE Narrowly Missed Being Shot by General Fitzhugh Lee. Captor of Aguinaldo Had Long Hair, Unkempt Beard and Gaunt Appearance and Approached Lee Cautiously. Got Aboard Steamer Next Day Without Arousing Suspicion. Washington.—There are many stories told here of Major General Fred Funston, whose death occurred recently. One of the stories has to do with General Fitzhugh Lee, now dead, who often told how near he came to shooting the intrepid captor of Aguinaldo, the Filipino chief. Just before the Maine was blown up General Lee received many thirbats that he would be killed and was in daily fear of his life. Soon after being warned of a plot to slay him the American consul general at Havana got one of the worst scares in his life. He was alone in his office when the door opened and one of the worst-looking faces he had ever seen looked in at him. The man had long hair, unkempt beard and a gaunt appearance. His hat was full of holes, his shoes about all gone, and he had no clothing apparently but a linen duster. He approached. General Lee cautiously, and the latter instinctively grasped his revolver. "If that fellow had once put his hand under his duster I am positive I would have shot him without waiting for a word," said General Lee. "I was satisfied he had been hired to come and kill me. When he approached to a speaking distance he astonished me by asking in good English if I was General Lee. I told him I was and asked him who he was. He said he belonged to the Cuban army, was General Gomez's chief of artillery and wanted to go back to the United States. "He said he was from Kansas and had enough of the Cubans. I told him he was taking his life in his hands by coming into the Spanish lines and if he was caught they would make quick work of him as a spy. "He said he didn't care. I was satisfied he was telling the truth and sent him out for a bath and hair cut. When he came back in a new suit of clothes you wouldn't have recognized him as the same man. I got him aboard a steamer the next day without arousing any suspicion. He landed safely in the United States. That man was General Funston, who captured, Aguinaldo." INTERSTATE BRIDGE OPENED: $1,750,000 Structure Between Washington and Oregon In Use. Vancouver, Wash.—In a din of steamboat whistles, clanging bells and cheers from thousands of spectators the new $1,750,000 interstate bridge between Oregon and Washington was opened. The structure is one of the longest in the world, four miles, including approaches. It spans the Columbia river between Vancouver and Multnomah counties a few miles from Portland. When the great central draw was lowered into place a street car crowded with officials and noted visitors crossed slowly. That was the signal for an outburst of noise such as the old Columbia river never heard before. A procession of flag bedecked automobiles followed the car, and another long line of machines started at the same time from the Washington side. They passed in the middle. SHE BRAVES U BOATS Undaunted by Submarine Menace, Miss Floretty Sails to Meet Lover. Philadelphia. — Believing that woman's place is in the home, after all, Miss Nellie Floretty of Liverpool has given up her job in an English munitions factory to marry a Clifton Heights shoemaker. Hereafter Miss Floretty's pretty hands will make bread instead of bullets. She became the bride of Samuel Kooyoomjian, an Armenian shoemaker, employed in a shop at Clifton Heights, thus ending—or perhaps beginning—a romance that had its origin five years ago when Kooyoomjian deserted the Turkish army and made his way to Liverpool. Undaunted by the kaiser's submarine warfare, Miss Floretty, twenty-three years old, pretty and blond, left Liverpool, landing in New York on the steamer Kroonland. Bible Saves Man's Life. Philadelphia.—An old Bible tucked in his vest pocket saved the life of George Tustin, forty-four, when, according to the police, his companion and roommate, Frank Hatfield, stabbed him just below the heart. The knife penetrated his breast after passing through the Bible, inflicting a serious wound. Hatfield has been arrested. THIS MAN LEARNS TO READ WITH TONGUE Chicago.—The loss of his sight and both arms in a mine explosion in 1906 failed to cause de- spair to William McPherson of Highland Park, Ill. He has since learned to read with his tongue by means of raised letters on porcelain slabs. Now he has been fitted with artificial arms and can feed himself, for the first time in eleven years. ```markdown ``` AT ALL GOOD DEALERS 50¢ UP STYLE 4523 Beautiful Bust and Shoulders are possible if you will wear a scientifically constructed Bien Jolie Brassiere. The dragging weight of an unconfined bust so stretches the supporting muscles that the contour of the figure is spoiled. put the bust back where it belongs, prevent the full, bust-front from having the appearance of fabrics that are too muscular for musculature and confine the flesh of the shoulder to a graceful line to the entire upper body. They are the daintest and most servicenic garments imaginable—come in all materials and in all colors. They front, back, cau, etc. Boned with "Walohn," the rustless boning—permitting washing without removal. Hint: your dealer show you Hien Jolle Brasateras, who really gladly send him, prepaid, samples to show you. BENJAMIN & JOHNES 51 Warren Street Newark, N.J 50C is fit dou- nd Herrmann d Eye Sts. Older It Grows Better 50C per week pays for this Grafonola Outfit Grafonola "25" and six dou- be disc Record $29.50 House and Hern 7th and Eye Sts. As It Grows Older It Grow 50c ek pays for this nola Outfit "25" and six dou- record $29.50 House and Herrmann 7th and Eye Sts. As It Grows Older It Grows Better PORO --- --- A Hair Grower That Won For Itself Over 4000 New Patrons Last Year --- --- For Details write "PORO COLLEGE" 3100 PINE ST., DEPT. I, ST. LOUIS, MO. Sunlight Laun FAMILY WASHING AT SPECIAL LACE CURTAINS OFFICE, 1729. 7TH ST. N. W. ALL WORK CAREFULLY LAUNDED Insure Your At all good stores 25¢ Proxide tooth paste VIVAUDOU Better than dentifrici are using USE VIVAUDOU Peroxide For a generous trial tube of this exceptional tooth and your dealer's name to Vivaudou, Dept. 5, Times B. H. Edgar Lewis PURE DRUGS of his in the lay dying lea State Arsenal. Virtually ing ended, V of the Libe Sunlight Laundry FAMILY WASHING AT SPECIAL RATE URTAN'S 29 7TH ST. N. W. PHONE L ORK CAREFULLY LAUNDERED BY Insure Your Teeth Better than dentifrice you are using no USE VIVAUDOU Peroxide Tooth a generous trial tube of this exceptional tooth paste, send e.g. your dealer's name to Vivaudou, Dept. 5, Times Building, New York At Laundry ING AT SPECIAL RATES BLANKETS W: PHONE LINCOLN 2400 ALLY LAUNDERED BY HAND ure Your Teeth better than the antifrice you are using now. YIVAUDOU'S Peroxide Tooth Paste this exceptional tooth paste, send £c in stamps udou, Dept. 5, Times Building, New York, N.Y. Sunlight Laundry ALL WORK CAREFULLY LAUNDERED BY HAND Insure Your Teeth At all good stores 25¢ Peroxide Tooth Paste Better than the dentifrice you are using now. USE VIVAUDOU'S Peroxide Tooth Paste For a generous trial tube of this exceptional tooth paste, send £c in stamps and your dealer's name to Vivaudou, Dept. 5, Times Building, New York, N. Y. of his in the presidential race of 1896, lay dying less than six blocks from the State Arsenal, where Mr. Bryan spoke. Virtually at the hour Bryan's meeting ended, William T. Scott, candidate of the Liberty party in 1896, passed away. Scott was the only Negro ever nominated for president by a regularly constituted delegate convention, in which most the states were represented. 63rd & Eastern Ave.,N.E. Chesapeake Station DRUGS, SODA WATER, CIGARS At 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. 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. news. --- --- BienJOLE (NE AN JOLE) BRASSIERES OFFERS A CONVICT REGIMENT. Commissioner Lewis Would Recruit 1,200 From City Prisons. New York.—New York gangsters may yet rival the exploits of the apaches of Paris on the firing line, and the American gun man and the French blue devil may yet be fighting side by side. Burdette Lewis, commissioner of correction, announced that he had been in consultation with Major General Leonard Wood regarding the advisability of recruiting a regiment of workhouse and penitentiary inmates in the event of war between the United States and Germany. Commissioner Lewis also consulted with Major General O'Ryan, commanding the national guard. Commissioner Lewis spoke of the exploits of the apaches of Paris, the outlaws of the boulevards; who are comparable to the gun men and gangsters of New York. In the fall of 1914, when the German army was almost at the gates of Paris, a force of apaches so distinguished itself for desperate fighting that it won the sobriquet of the blue devils. The commissioner of correction believes that the same reckless individuality and excess of physical exuberance which enter into the personality of gang leaders and gang men would tend to make New York's workhouse and penitentiary population a valuable fighting force if officered by strict disciplinarians. POSTOFFICE AIDS AIR RACE. Designates Transcentinental Course as an Official Mail Route. Washington. — Delivery of United States mail by aeroplane will be a feature of the cross continental race planned for next June, as the route of the contest will be designated as an aerial mail route by the postoffice department. In accepting the Aero club's offer of co-operation the second assistant-postmaster general, Otto Praeger, says in a letter read at the aeronautics exposition in the Grand Central palace, New York, by Alan R. Hawley, president of the club: "The field superintendents of the railway mail service have presented to the department thirty-seven practicable aeroplane mail routes. The postoffice department will appreciate it. If you will designate a committee to co-operate with this bureau in making an investigation as to the designation of such cities in various states as aerial mail stations, where satisfactory landing places can be provided." SLATES MAY COME BACK. High Price of Paper Forces Them Into Use In New Jersey. Pennsgrove, N. J.-Slates may come into vogue again in south Jersey schools, in spite of objections to them on sanitary grounds, as a result of the shortage and increased cost of paper. County Superintendent of Schools Dixon has already issued an order to pupils of the Salem county schools to use both sides of the paper in preparing written lessons. A number of organizations and church societies throughout this end of the state are collecting and selling old paper as an effective method of raising funds for their various schemes. The most systematic paper saving campaign in this part of the state is being conducted at the new Du Pont villages, where a salvage department has been established. Old paper is regularly collected in wagons, and presses have been set up, for baling it into 100 pound bundles for shipment. BEAR IN RUSSIAN ARMY. Huge Animal Fights With a Regiment on French Front. Petrograd.—Fighting, with the Russian army in France is a huge bear from the Caucasian mountains, who seems to enjoy his sojourn on the French front fully as much as his masters enjoy theirs. He is the mascot of one of the Russian regiments that were transported halfway round the world from the Russian to the French front to show the solidarity of the allies. When the time comes for the bear's regiment to go to the front line trenches for its six days of duty the bear goes along. He keeps the all night vigils with the sentinels, and as there is nothing else to eat but the regular rations brought up from the rear he permits the soldiers to divide their share with him. COUGARS EATING DOGS. Live Canines as Bait Very Popular Among Mountain Beasts. Los Angeles.—John B. Miller, president of the Southern California Edison company, has encountered a problem which he did not consider when he built his country home in Live Oak canyon, north of Pomona, last summer. The problem is how to get rid of the mountain lions. It not only is worrying. Mr. Miller, but threatens to spread to the county authorities for determination of the question whether or not live dogs may be used for bait. Reports from the Miller home were that the tracks of the lion were as large as a man's hand and that the distance it covered when it leaped on the animal killed was fifteen feet. Hannibal Gets Mark Twain's Chair. Hannibal. Mo.-A willow chair, which was Mark Twain's favorite seat has been presented to the boyhood home of the humorist in Hannibal by Albert Bigelow Paine. Accompanying it was a photograph taken by Twain seated in the chair in 1909, upon which the humorist wrote: "This is my best Mark Twain." 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, Plain- ttw. vs; Morton Hamiett, Defendant Equity No: 34849—Order of Publl- eation. ¥ * z .. Tho object of this ‘suit is to obtain for tho’ plaintiff a decree of absolute @ivorce against the defendant, Mor- tem Hamlett, on the grounds of adul tery ‘and cruel treatment. > On motion of the plaintiff, it is, thie 24th day of January, A. D. 1917, of @ered that the defendant, Morton Hamlett, cause his appearance to be eatered herein on or before the for tleth day, exclusive ‘of Sundays and Jogal. holidays, after-the first publica tion of this order; otherwise’ thé 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. : 2 WILLIAM HITZ, Associate Justice, A True Copy. : Test:: | ps J. R. YOUNG, Clerk. . By F, BE: CUNNINGHAM, ‘Assistant : Clerk. . a CLARENCE J. TIGNOR, ATTORNEY Supreme Court of the. District of Co lumbia Holding Probate Court— _ No. 23,365 Administration. This Is to Give Notice: That the subscriber of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court: of the District of “Co- .lumbia, ‘Letters testamentary on -the estate of Maly L. Taliaferro, 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 subscrib- er’on or before the 14th.day of Feb- ruery, A. D. 1918; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate.” - s Given under my hand’ this. 21st day of February. 1917. - : LESLIE TALIAFERROQ, . .» Stanton Ave., S. E. Attest: :, JAMES ‘TANNER, * * Register of. Willsfor the Dis- ' .,, trict of Columbia, Clerk-of the yi 3 Probate Court. CLARENCE W. TIGNOR, - Attortiey. . - | ceed Boo? ¢ eed pier Pe . a. Se MR, ARTHUR RAY In ‘‘Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde.” DOVE: “U-53” ALIGHTS. mird With Strange Characters Bounce to Leg Found In, Edgewater. New, York.—A white. dove fluttered into a window ‘of the offices of. Batter- won & Eisle on Riyer road, Edgewater, and the’ clerk who caught it took it to Police headquarters when be noticed a band of yellow metal on its leg. The Police found. "0-53" inscribed ‘on the band on-the-outside and on the inside words in a Innguage they could not de- cipher. To most of those who inspected it the Jauguige seemed to.be German, but no one who could identify. the “let- ters or trausinte them was able to. see the bird when the report of its arrival reached the city. * # BOY GETS HOODOO ‘DEER. Lad Shoots Old Buck That Dodged Bul- od fete of Other Muntess:i Salinus. Cal. — Monterey county, «which usually bas ‘more deer ‘killed in ft than any other coutity in. California, tops all the-local records with -a fork- e4 born buck that welgbed 237 pounds, @ressed.. The buck’ was killed in. the last day: of the season by William Casey, Jr., near his home at San Lu- cas, The deer was an old one, and hunters had been trying ‘for years to get it, but the wily buck always man- aged to-escape the bullets and was called the hcodoo. i : A PRINTER WANTED. WANTED at. The’ Bee Office—A printer;.one who knows the business, Write. or'-call, 1109 Eye Street North- west, Washington, D. C. , +". FURNISHED ROOMS. Three nicely: furnished roonis for rent. Hot, cold water and ‘bath; 533 T street northwest. ‘ . , £24-3t. * HOUSE FOR RENT. House for ‘rent. Five rooms, ‘all modern improvements, 1614 11th St. N. W.: | wa * (all any time from 9am. to.4 pm... . . 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, thesé suits are sold by the..best’ clothing: houses at about $35.00; we can sell for half. So you see how you can eash in clear, x JUSTH’S OLD STAND, 619: D. y BL Years im Business “Ef ee xX ; d =o Christian Xander’s | SELECT STOCK OF) ok : FOREIGN and: DOMESTIC : é _@ # ' Whiskies “ ; _ Have National Fame For Quality... .. ! oO $1.50 to $12.00-a Galion s . Shipments to All Parts of the World’ . Prompt Auto Deliveries | : 909 Seventh. St.,.N. W.° Romance | 7 “Rei _\*- h ‘ : © Pfercess, Epp H iy f ” . ” 4} ag : ot : 5 of Ue weeg, ay ? i 9 os (/ , Whitens dark or brown hair. Bleachesiand : clears sallow complexions, removes all blem- ishes and ‘causes the skin to. grow whiter. | _» See That You Get*the Genuine | : Jacobs Pharmacy Co., : . -Doyle, Ga.’ Atlanta, Ga., ; . i Gentlemen: gt 7 Enclosed you will 5c in stamps for which" please send me a box of Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener and Soap.. I received the Skin Whitener and Soap some time ago and it has done me’sq much good. It has cured my , ‘ face of eczema and pimples and'I can’t find a single - piiaple on my face. ‘I will recommend it to all my friends. ‘ 1 will never.be without again. ; Kindly send my Skin Whitener and Soap by return 4 mail. 3 . Yours very truly’ ESSIE M:; TERRY, : i R.-No. 1, Box 33. . DO NOT ACCEPT IMITATIONS | ; Sold by druggists, or sent direct, for 25c, post- . ’ paid. .Write Jacobs’ Pharmacy, Atlanta, Ga. _ | 10 THE BEE SUBSCRIBERS AND PEOPLE. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS ‘AT ONCE. ” , Washington, D. C., February 1%, 1917. .. My hair preparations, which are now on sale in various parts of the country, are gaining more and mére sucee's. They have been found to be the purest and most nutritious scalp food on the market; also a ‘improvement to harsh, broken-off-and neglected-hair.. I have treat: inénts for all kinds of. scalp troubles, and ‘will: assure you within a short time of the true value that is in them. Why not own a head of health, perfection and beauty? Used by the better class: Have never’ failed. . All questions gladly answered’ about. the hair on ‘receipt of two cent, stamp.’ Agents wanted in every city, Will be grateful to you if you can recommend some young lady or gentleman to be an for me. Good percentage. Watth the .Bee for ‘advertisements. Hoping to receive an early‘reply. Address, _ oe Pett _ AW. M.-HAMMOND, * : * - * 1486 H street, N.E. - Phone. Main 5435 po uh ee uP HARRAY C. TALBERT a oof Wholesale Wines and Liquors: ~ "382 14TH SY. S. W. Le « SYASHINGTON, D.C. J * : =. : . : "ee ae le \WL @e Sco a \V) AVE} EB bs oe c A : : a | , fea keN Roma Gas ft 4) Sy REMOVES DANDRUFF. a> > Cea rT a7. i Aigk oe ae 4 ap Sollee ) BOUIN re) < E z THE IDEAL SHAMPOO-SOAP y LAS , Roce Tce el , x QUINACOMB By wae i BT one yea ee yy ‘ i > Bata ORYER ain : NY Aneeoean A / A | Seesy DSc @orgU Nae A aN ALT e eth en fee KATZ’S MARKET —is the cheapest store in the . Ninth and Florida, Ave. Si 3 Northwest me Groceries delivered free cE = STORE. - #€ A store for rent, 1111 I street north- west, with: every: convenience. Apply to The. Bee office, 1109.1 street north- “west. = 2 | DRUG STORE FOR SALE. ". For sale-centrally located in the hearts of 30 or 40 thousand peo- ple. Abargain for-an enterprising pharmacist. Full. line: of tock of every description, drugs,etc. Ow- ‘ner fetiring from retail business to manufacturing drugs, are. the reasons for.offering for sale 4 good paying drugstore... Address box x abe Bee office, 1109 I Street, Have’ Beautiful Homefurnishings: — Welllgive you . - _° —the finest qualities — - Wwe, te a —thé lowest prices . 8 a a.” —the greatest seléction - eS _ _ =the easiest terms - rr ee oo - —the-best treatment | ne Purchases charged.on an open account. _- with small weekly or monthly payments Peter Grogan & Sons Co. 817 to'823 Seventh Street oe . ho . fe] . PEOPLE’S SERVICE CORPORATION: © _ FUNERAL DIRECTORS and EMBALMERS Authorized ‘Capital, $25,000; Common Stock, $10,000; Preferred "Stock, $15,000. °° : First Call Wagons and All Other Livery. Chapel Service Free Officers: R..C. Richardson, President; G. M. Oliver, Vice-President ;: Mary J. Hall; Secretary; C..H. Stepteau Corresponding | . _Seeretary; John Lewis, Treasurer. : Members . Walter Dorsey, Greenwood Washington, C. H. Stockton, R.-W., Williamson, George Brown, Mae J. Richardson, Henry W. Hall, Theodore Williams. . : Advisory Board. Shares Each: W. O. Speak, A.-O. Washington, .. Susie R. Saunders, John Porter; Lola Walls, Mary Susan Qoodrich, Alexander Willbanks, Special Field Agent; 4 ~ L.A. Carter, J. dankeon emer Hawkins, James R, Walls, Ella M. Boston, John C, Bell. Address All Communications to the resident, R. C. Richardson, 1700 Vermont Avenue, Corner of R St. Northwest. . WAL oi. ~. i All Too Much Alike, Says Dr. Vin- . cent, Rockefeller Foun-- en \ dation Head. - Chicago.—Dr, George Edgar Vincent, president.of the University of Minneso- ta and president elect of the Rockefel. ler foundation, spoke on “Crowd Psy- chology” to, 500 members of the: Chi- cago Dental society ut thelr fifty-third annual banquet. Some of bis epigrams were: * “The fruth fs, we are so.much alike that we bore ench other almost to dis- traction." . “Some pedple have tubular minds, like bean shooters. You lond them. at one end and shoot the contents out of the other.” : ."Idlots ‘and children are the only ones you cannot hypnotize.” - “A society for the suppression of the obvious remark jvould soon fill a city block.” Dr. Vinceut is’ one of: the most rapid of ‘after dinner orators, His bumor found ready response from the’ mem- bers of the society and their wives and daughters. Ie sald that his-standards of ideals were abstractions from hu- Maan personality. * The hard beaded person,” he end- ed, “is one‘into whose brain you cannot drill an idea when he is not looking.” DRURY’S, 42LA:AVE.N/Wo Shop early if. you want the first, pick of the new stock’ of ‘Wines » .and liquors just received. Your home won't be coniplete without.a bottle of Drary’s Special, Open ~~ _ Christmas Morning ‘and New Year.. oo. . DRURY'S 42 LA. AVE.N.W. 0 ' SPECIAL FOR EARLY BUYERS . : | | Ladies’ Coats, $2.98 up; Boys’ Suits and Overcoats: $1.98 up; Skirts 98¢ to $8.00; Furs. at - reasonable prices. We carry a full-line of Men’s and Women’s .and Childrens’ “furnishings: __ . Phone North 5542 "1950 7th St. N. W. HOLMES NEW BUFFET. J. OPTOWAY HOLMES Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars 211 SEVENTH STREET N. W. “.. Opposite Center Market ~~ Phone z Washington, D.C. eas | KATZ MARKET 9th FLORIDA AVE. N. W. ° The Cheapest in the City : Everything Fresh Daily Two Stores in Oné EDW. L. ROTHWELL | WM. ROTHWELL & SON Plumbing, Heating, Tinning and / . ~ Tocksmithing Z Furnaces and Ranges 1120 EIGHTEENTH ST. N. W., -- WASHINGTON, D. C. Telephone North 4142 os | @~ This 75 cowumBa"E THIS 75 COLUMBIA ‘mms “aa: SRAFINOLA, ike cot | tee 6 SELECTIONS and fe ae 300 neadles - ee a? special. . . 11" ee | yy oc ie Sold on Easy. Terms * I ae (| \ , A Gomplete: Stock of Records. = 7 . OPEN LATREVENINGS| >