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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper-That's THE BEE VOL. XXXVII, NO. 41 WASHINGTON, D.C. SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1917 ANNIVERSARY CELE OF HOWARD UNI VERSITY. The Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of Howard University, which closed March 3d, was easily one of the most notable events in the history of the Negro people since emancipation. This was shown by the character of those who came back from their various fields of work to work in college with the Alma Mater's, good old age, and in the character of the great men and women who took part in the proceedings as principals. The first two days of the Celebration, notably the most far reaching interest, were devoted to the discussion of sociological problems, which confront the Negro people. It was called the "Sociological Conference." The conference was opened by President S. M. Newman of the University, outlining the purpose and scope of the Conference, followed by the discussion of the subject "Ownership of Rural and Urban Homes" by Dr. J. H. N. Waring, President N. B. Young of the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College, Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., Editor of the Christian Recorder; and by the discussion of Business oriented Kehl Miles presided. The paper was read by Monroe N. Work Director of the Division of Records and Research at Tuskegee Institute, and was discussed by Mr. William Anthony Aery of Hampton Institute and Mr. Fred R. Moore, Editor of the New York Age. On the second day the subject of discussion, was "Education." Dean Lewis B. Moore presided. The paper was read by Mr. Roscoe. Conkling Bruce, Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the District of Columbia, and was discussed by Dean Benjamin G. Brawley of Morehouse College and others. "Health and Sanitation" was by far the most important paper discussed at the Conference, and the paper was read by Dr. C. V. Roman, A. M. of Nashville. It was not only eloquent in its word-painting, but luminous and conclusive in its facts. Miss Mary W. Ovington and Mr. Eugene Knickle Jones of New York participated in the conference. "Race Cooperation after Fifty Years" was discussed by Prof. A. M. Trawick and others. The Mess Meeting at the Convention Hall was presided over by Ex Chief Justice Stanton Judkins Peele, LL.D., Addresses on "The Significance of the Fifty Years of History of Howard University and of the advance of the Colored Race with which it is Connected" were delivered by The Honorable Franklin Knight Lane, Secretary of the Interior, Prof. Carl Kelsey, Ph. D., of the University of Pennsylvania, President H. T. Kealing, D. D., of Western University and Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkield. The music under the leadership of Prof. Roy W. Tibbs was excellent. The Musical Festival at the Dunbar High School was held on Thursday, March 1... The Mass. Meeting at the First Congregational Church, presided over by Dr. J. H. N. Waring, was a meeting to commemorate the birth of the university and the signing of the charter, March 11. It was one of the souls stirring at a cause all those who participated in it were identified with the life and fortunes of the University. Notable addresses were delivered by Professor Richard T. Greener, Judge George W. Atkinson, and Dr. W. A. Sinclair. On Saturday, the third and last day of the Celebration, there were reunions by departments and classes and General Alumni Rally, the latter being presided over by Mr. Shelby J. Davidson, the President of the General Alumni Association, who delivered an also delivered by Mr. John C. Asbury, of Philadelphia, and Rev. George Frazier Miller, of New York. Presidents of visiting colleges were entertained at luncheon Saturday night by the Trustee Board. Howard University owes its existence to the devotion and self-sacrifice of General O. Howard, a soldier of the Union, and a lover of all the race, without distinction of color, and who denied himself that others more needful might have advantages which he had enjoyed of opportunity and education. The results of fifty years of work done by the University, as shown in its results, more than justifies the faith of its name-sake and benefactor, who has "passed beyond the bar where we all hope for him there was no mourning when he went out to soa." THE SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS JUDGE BELL. Pharrow-Graves-Pitts-Daniels Combination Loses Again—Dr. Jones Sustained. From the Atlanta Independent. On account of a bill of exceptions, excepting to the appointment of James A. Branch as Receiver, filed by Ed Pharrow, Buck Daniels, A. Graves, al., the death claims of the Odd Fellows in Georgia have been held up. The Receiver has been unable to pay any claims on account of the bill filed by these men to oust him. On last Wednesday, the Supreme Court acted in the matter, affirming the appointment to the receiver will be in a position to act in the promises as Fifty Thousand Dollars to be F Dr. Sylvester L. Corrothers, the p ciation and vicinity, and chairman of to the press; this week a prospectus ing to be held at John Wesley A. March 15th. The program includes: Congress, a distinguished colored b versity, and representatives of all other Letters have been sent, inviting organization in this city to participate have been invited to sit as vice pres one of the most imposing and far-rea Zion churches in this city. Dr. H. A. M. E. Zion Church, southwest, is publicity, and in a few lays this coun Brown as the treasurer of the corn of the committee on printing; Dr. W. tion. Dr. E. H. Curry, one of the be try; Rev. Logan Johnson, Rev. Charl C. H. Stevenson, Dr. W. H. Crump an all working to make this event a nati The publicity committee embrac and 17 other citizens. Fifty Thousand Dollars to be B raised for a Memorial Building. Dr. Sylvester L. Corrothers, the president of the Zion Preachers' Association and vicinity, 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. H. J. Calls pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, son of the president of the committee on publicity, and a few lay of the congregation will be fully informed. Dr. W. C. A. Searle, a lawyer of the committee on printing; Dr. W. D. Bye, h secretary of the association. Dr. E. H. Curry, one of the best known pilgrim orators in this country; Rev. Logan Johnson, Rev. Charles Ashton, Rev. W. H. French, Rev. C. H. Stevenson, Dr. W. H. Crump and many other prominent zionists are all working to make this event a national affair. all working with the publicity committee embraces W. Calvin Chase, John C. Danty and 17 other citizens. needlessly. to see initiative, persistence and vision Education must bring to every man and woman definite responsibility for helping disadvantaged individuals and groups. Those engaged in business, regardless of their previous training or present success, need to do more professional reading, need to form local, state and national associations to study better methods of business organization and need to exchange ideas more freely. Educational institutions should give all their students the essentials of psychology, economies, sociology and modern business methods, so that future leaders, already trained in scientific method of study, may be able to attack with intelligence their perplexing, complex, recurring problems. They should train men and women [Image of a man in a suit holding a cane, standing in a dark room with a light source behind him.] soon as he is instructed by the court. The court held that Judge Bell has jurisdiction and did not err in appointing a receiver. The court had a perfect right to protect the property rights of the members of the order until such time as the members could elect the proper officers to man their own concern. This settles forever the effort of Graves, Daniels, Pharrow, Pitts and others to get charge of the order. These men have been scheming and bring suits and counter suits and begging to be made parties to other suits for a year or more, but the Supreme Court has settled their fate, so far as getting their hands in the money, bags, or uniforms, those of their paws in on effort to get somewhere about the money, but the Supreme Court has confirmed the wisdom of Judge Bell in refusing to let these complainers get anywhere about the money bag. We have won our case and let every Odd Fellow do his duty. Let every brother and sister in the state pay their dues, for the reason if you owe more than two months dues, you will have no voice in the meetings of the order. The Receiver is at liberty now under the direction to the court, to operate the order according to the Davis Endowment Laws, and the charter of the order, as granted by the Fulton Superior Court. The Receiver was handicapped, so long as there was any question as to the legality of his appointment or the office of the appointed him, but the Supreme Court having settled forever the question of jurisdiction and the legality of his appointment, he is now at liberty and free to exercise and perform the duties of his office within the meaning of his appointment as construed in the light of the laws of the order and the laws of our state. All the disturbers and grumblers who have quit paying their dues and fallen outside, will have no voice in the management of the affairs of the order. Only those who are financial will have a voice and are involved in the Grand Lodge. The policyholders are in a position now to look out for themselves, to make rules and regulations for the reorganization of the Order and to so organize it that no foreign power can hereafter cripple its progress or displace its officers. The Supreme Court, held, that the action of the Sub-Committee of Management in no way impaired the rights of the Odd Fellows of Georgia under their Georgia charter. So let us all be contented and do our full duty, for by becoming non-financial, we have nobody to hurt but ourselves. Those who have quit or fallen by the way because of the unrest and uncertainty of things, have only themselves to blame, and they have only hurt themselves and not us, who have remained in the order and fought the battle to a finish. We have won our case and we are in the hands of the court, who will continue to protect us as it has heretofore. Every point so far raised by the half dozen suits brought by the "smelling committee" been decided against them. Not one time has the court ruled their favor. Every ruling has been positively against them and final in disposition. Let us praise God from whom all blessings flow. FINDINGS OF THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY SEMI-CENTENIAL SOCIOLOGICAL CONFERENCE. The Howard University Sociological Conference on "Fifty years of Progress by the American Negro" which was held on March 1 and 2, brought together from all parts of the country several hundred men and women who are working intelligently and in a Christian spirit to promote racial good-will and national prosperity. Some of the big constructive ideas of the Conference follow: Christian character, intelligence, cooperation, respect for womanhood, thrift—these are the foundation stones upon which all progress is built. To the degree that individuals and groups secure these precious possessions there come national prosperity and racial good-will. The Sociological Conference serves as an excellent and effective cleaning-house for the exchange of ideas and the comparison of methods which deal with vital problems such as health, education, community improvement, and character building. Together other representative leaders who are seeking the truth as a guide to the building of a constructive-program of social progress, in spite of legal restrictions and discriminations. It brings the University into helpful touch with those who are leading the masses toward the better things of life. It gives the leaders a chance to discover how much of service the University can render (and stands ready to render) to them, if only they will make known their needs and wants. bible and whatever the public will do co-operatively to improve sanitary conditions, housing, water and milk supplies, will surely improve public health and will prove a blessing to the nation. Education must provide for the training of the whole mass and for every man, woman and child who needs to meet the economic and social demands of the present day. Education must be carried to the people, when, for any reason people do not seek education. Education provides leaders and without leaders the people must suffer S. MEMORIAL-FOR WALTERS. REV. ALEXANDER WILLBANKS Received a Great Ovation in Mt. Vernon, New York. raised for a Memorial Building. President of the Zion Preachers' Association of the Walters' Memorial fund, handed the program of the great memorial meet- M. E. Zion Church Thursday night, one cabinet officer, one member of shop, the president of Howard Uni- er professions and denominations. A delegation from every fraternal three hundred prominent citizens iden- tate. That occasion promises to be being memorials in the history of the F. Calls pastor of the Metropolitan chairman of the committee on cry will be fully informed. Dr. W. C. C. C. C. M. Oliver, the chairman D. B. Bee is secretary of the associ- est known pilpit orators in this counes Ashton, Rev. W. H. French, Rev. and many other prominent zionists are oral affair. W. Calvin Chase, John C. Dancy to see initiative, persistence and vision in solving problems and should lay stress upon developing independen- broad-minded thinkers. Co-operation of colored men with white men and co-operation of colored women with white women to secure improvements have proved to the lines of the least friction. Throughout the country there are evidences, in spite of the proverbial newspapers reports, that racial co-operation is slowly, steadily growing. When men and women of economic and social standing in the community oppose unjust discriminations and present these facts bravely before those who are in authority, there are many cases in which favorable action is taken. Amid the numerous disappointments which come to patient, loyal colored citizens on account of the white man's failure to understand or even consider (when he does understand) the colored man's thoughts and feelings on the common problem of life, there is, in the attitude of some some strong southern white men who are leaders, a ray of hope that, in time, justice will prevail and race prejudice will disappear with the advent of education for all the white people. Women are invaluable to society, not only as makers of Christian homes, but also as pioneers and developing forces in all movements for the relief of poverty and pain, the improvement of all welfare enterprises. The social service work done by women throughout the nation commands the highest respect of everybody or it is of a high order of excellence and has been done patiently, quietly and in spite of many hardships. The work of women to raise all classes to a higher level of civilization has made men realize the great importance of teaching all classes and races that any progress is conditioned by the respect which is commonly paid to womanhood. BUT TODAY One Stanza of a piece of poetry published in the December, 1916, issue of The American Standard, a publication, published monthly in the City of Washington, District of Columbia. "But today we got some news—got it by the grace Of a "Mexican" lieutenant. (Jena To: The American Standard, Wash-sword-sears on his face!) Got the news from Carrizal; and we thank the news from Carrizal; and we thank the news tonight For Boyd, Adah and fifty COONS not too proud to fight." There are eight stanzas of the above piece of poetry, and the volume of work I have on hand at the present time will not permit me to write all of them. The Editor of the Bee, Washington, D. C. Sir: I would appreciate your kindness very much if you will allow space in your publication of the measures herewith. I am sending similar enclosures to the leading Afro-American publications of the United States, as I desire to have this subject given as much publicity as possible. In my opinion this method is one step forward towards heading off, or at least tempering down, the "copper head" element of Cosmopolitan (White) America. Kindly mail me a copy of the edition in which this is published. Very much yours, G. M. NEWLAND, Q. M. Office, M. M. Corps U. S. Army. Camp John Hay, Benguet, P. I. January 23, 1917. From: G. M. Newland, Adjutant and Past Commander, Colonel E. H. Liscum Camp No. 20, Department Vet: Army of the Philippines, USWV.ington, D. C. Subject: Exceptions as to certain poetry. I. In the issue of The American Standard of December, 1916, page 4, under the caption "With the Posts." I note a piece of poetry with the title "MEXICO-PERSHING COLUMN," contributed to the Standard by one Reginald Wright Kauffman, the last line of the 5th stanza, of which I take exceptions. 2. The writer did fairly well in the stanzas previous and subsequent to the 5th stanza. He should not have referred to the Negro dead of the Carrizal fight as "coons." he should and could have easily substituted a word or words for that of the word "coon." 3. Even though the writer of the verse had have referred to the lamented Boyd and Adair in a similar term, the undersigned would have taken exceptions to any sobriquet applied either of them. 4. The trouble with America today is that the United States is too costopolitan, and some of this costopolitan class drama, in some respects, comedy. 5. Take the English or French Nations, both of whom are in a great struggle, and both nations have the black man, or men who have a dark skin, and by far not Caucasians, on to firing line and in their trenches; neither of these nations would refer to these dark skinned patriots, should they die in defense of their cause, with a pseudonym unbecoming a human, as did the writer of the Carrizal verse. 6. I know, and have accepted the word "Coon," as applied to the Negro race, jocularly; but when it comes to a gallant and patriotic death, as those heroes of Carrizal died, I am of the opinion that all will agree with me that the word referred to should be absolutely eliminated. 7. You may publish this over my name if you like. (Signed)—G. M. NEWLAND. The original of the above was mailed to The American Standard January 22, 1917. THE BELL STAG. Mr. James Bell of 409 O street northwest was the host at a stag in honor of Mr. A. Lincoln Myers last Wednesday evening. It was an enjoyable event. Mr. Bell is an agreeable and entertaining host. BLACK BILLY SUNDAY BLACK BILLY SUNDAY Rev. and Mrs. Willbanks Return from Mt. Vernon, New York, Where He Spent 12 Days—The Greatest Ovation That Has Ever Been accorded a Divine. Mt. Vernon, New York—Dr. Alexander Willbanks and his most accomplished wife have just returned from a great trip in Mt. Vernon New York, where he converted a white German girl by the power of his eloquence. Never before in the history of this Bill Sindler has such domestication ever been witnessed. The people went almost wild by the great gospel he hurled into the devil's camp like thunderbolts. The devil got a great thrashing. He was beaten into a frazzle and got a black eye. All the colored churches in Mt. Vernon united with the Baptists and Presbyterians. The white pastors of the different churches came out and took part in the meeting and sat upon the platform, received the Scripture and prayer. A great number of their members crowded the church. White and colored parties complimented Rev. Willbanks and the white press sung his praises. Rev. Willbanks was invited to conduct this campaign by the Rev. Theodore Lawson, pastor of Grace Baptist Church, and president of the Ministers' Conference of the City of New York City and adjacent towns. Rev. Willbanks was associated with Rev. R. Boyd, pastor of the Central Methodist Church; or Rev. Layman, pastor of the second Baptist Church, three of the most eminent churches in the city secured one of the best homes in Mt. Vernon for Black Billy Sunday in which he boarded while here. Dr. K. Thompson, who is a graduate of Howard University: He has a large practice here and owns property to the amount of $20,000. There were three banquets, and receptions tendered the distinguished Washington divine and his wife by the white and colored pastors and they were the recipients of many beautiful and valuable presents. He returned to this city Tuesday and greeted by the members of the church with a response under the auspices of a committee by his church members, as follows: Edward Freeman, Rev. Cain, Rich mond, Va.; Rev. M. W. D. Norman, Rev. James Garfield, Rev. A. Stewart, Mrs. D. R. Ross and family. The ladies' committee on reception was headed by Mrs. Sophia Johnson, chairman; Mrs. Martha Battle, sec retary; and Mrs. Josephine Simms, treasurer. Reconciles Wotts and Ellis committee members. This reception was largely attended and it gave evidence of the esteem in which Rev. and Mrs. Willbanks are held in the estimation of the people and members of their church. Mr. Fortune at Harrisburg. T. Thomas. Fortune, the resident manager of the New York Age and special writer for the Norfolk Journal and Guide, went to Harrishburg last Sunday morning and lectured for the Sunday Forum, at Zion A. M. E. Church, Rev. W. A. Ray, pastor; his subject being "The Man and The Hour." Dr. C. H. Crampton, President of the Sunday Forum, presided, Lawyer J. R. Bennett introduced Mr. Fortune, who delivered a soul stirring address with the optimistic point of view constantly held before the audience, as the key of hope in the struggle the race is making to win success out of the jars of defeat. Mr. William Justin Carter delighted the audience with stories of school life at Howard, back in the 70's, when Mr. Fortune had been there, and commented sympathetically on the work Mr. Fortune has done in journalism and as general writer and organizer. He referred to the splendid service which a large number of the members of the race had been privileged, to receive, under the tutorship of Miss Martha B. Briggs, one of the most accomplished Educators the race has produced, and who was principle of the Normal Department of Howard University for a great many years. Mr. Robert J. Nelson of the Department of Mines and one of the most prominent men of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Miller also spoke. Mr. Fortune returned to Washington on the 5:30 train. WHITE MAN'S POETRY. To Union Review: A charge to keep I have, The Niggers to restrain; A never dying faith for power, To bind them with a chain. To serve the present age, Our pockets we must fill; Make Niggers work for wages now, And never pay the bill. Arm me with zealous care, To make them know their place; And, oh thy servant, Lord, prepare, To rule the Nigger race. Help us to watch and cheat, The Niggers on the sly; As sure if they don't vote for us; They shall forever die. Huntsville Idea (Paper). Huntsville, Texas. Declamation by Bro. I. E. English (Negro). REAL WAR CENSUS Every Man's Qualifications in Connecticut to Be Listed. VOLUNTEERS MAKE. COUNT. Card Catalogue of Entire Male Population Sixteen Years and Over Will Be Ready by April 15—Similarly Every Factory, Large and Small, Will Be Listed Separately. Hartford.—Connecticut is gauging its war strength as no other state in the Union ever has. The emergency "war census" it undertook after the severance of diplomatic relations with Germany will be finished, it is believed, before the middle of April. Every man will be listed, and opposite his name will be his age, trade, military experience and family responsibility. Every factory will be listed. [Pictorial portrait of] Photo by American Press Association. GOVERNOR MARCUS I. HOLCOMB. and opposite each will be not only the nature and amount of goods it turns out, but the nature and amount of war supplies it could turn out under pressure. Under the active direction of Governor Holcomb, 5,000 volunteer workers are engaged in the preparation of a card catalogue of the entire male population sixteen years of age and over. There are more than 400,000. This will bear complete details, showing the age, nationality and physical condition. It will show whether the man listed has any one dependent on him and thus whether it would be fair to allow him to enlist in the army at the first call. It will show whether he has had any mechanical, professional or military experience and thus whether it would be wise for the government to allow him to bear a rille when perhaps he might render, far more valuable service as a surgeon or minnibus worker or member of the signal corps. Similarly every factory, large and small, is being listed separately. Confidential and closely, guarded information given by the owners to the governor will afford him an exact idea of the resources of every industry. He will know, too, how many workers, trained and untrained, are needed to equip each factory and how easily new workers can be trained to take the places of the more highly skilled who may be needed elsewhere. The proposal to make the inventory, was placed before Governor Holcomb by one of the leading attorneys of Hurtford on the night following President Wilson's announcement of the break in relations with Germany. The governor was quick to seize the idea. He arranged to address a joint session of the assembly the following day. In just 800 words he outlined what he wanted. Citing the costly experience of Great Britain, he said that "a prerequisite of a mobilization of men and industries is the collection and classification of information as to the available resources of the country. If we are to serve bravely and efficiently we must begin early and not promptly." Within an hour after the governor had finished speaking the bill providing for the census, approved by both houses, was presented for his signature. Traps to Net $500 Hood River, Ore.-D.) E. Stanton, a civil war veteran, has a son, George W. Stanton, who, according to a letter received by the father, will clear more than $500 from his traps in Lake county this winter. The young man writes that his chief revenue will be derived from coyotes. Young Mr. Stanton has already trapped eighty-five coyotes this winter. He says that he has killed six bobcats. Young Mother of Triplets. Baltimore. — Probably one of the youngest mothers of triplets ever in this city is Mrs. Lena Stockman, who is only eighteen years old. Three baby girls recently arrived at her home. Their father, Lawrence Stockman, is but nineteen years old. Mrs. Mary Herr. mother of Mrs. Stockman, has recently achieved a record of her own. She is only thirty-four years old. "PEACH BASKET" MASTS OF UNCLE SAM'S BATTLESHIPS Every Time Salvo is Fired They Sway From Side to Side. Washington. The strange cage or "peach basket" masts of United States battleships and larger cruisers are unlike those of any other naval ships afloat. No seaman of wooden ship days would recognize these odd structures as masts: They are really observation towers of steel. The cage mast is the result of years of experiment by American naval officers in an effort to create a light tower that could be shot full of holes and still stand up. The cage mast is built of a large number of slender steel rods, so arranged that every one of them could be pierced by shells and unless these bits were closely grouped the mast would stand. So far no other nation has copied the United States style of mast. Each cage must be capped by a "spotting top." This is at a platform from which observing officers work out ranges and with powerful sea glasses "spot" the shots as they land. Corrections in the ranges are telephoned to the fire control stations if a white spurt of water on the surface of the sea shows the shots are falling short or overreaching the mark. The spotting top of a battleship in action is no place for a faint hearted man. Every time a salvo is fired the mast whips from one side to the other with a sickening swar. The men in the top are whipped back and forth like kids playing the game of "crack the whip" and must hang on for their lives to the shoulder high rails. In some cases the men are strapped to the rails. EDISON BUSY WORKING ON NEW WAR, DEVIGE Orange, N. J.-A special laboratory has been established by Thomas A. Edison at Eagle Rock, West Orange, overlooking New York city, the upper bay and part of Staten Island, at which he is working in conjunction with experts from the United States government. Their labors are being prosecuted far into the night, but what they are working on is a secret, and a guard patrols the grounds at all times. Mr. Edison is chairman of the naval consulting board. In Columbia street, West Orange, a block distant from the main Edison plant, is a big corrugated iron building, with the window glass coated and the windows barred. On good authority it was learned that Mr. Edison had in the building a sixteen foot working model of a submarine which, it is said, was the basis of Henry Ford's statement that he could build 1,000 one man submarines a day if he was called on to do so. The Eagle Rock laboratory is the big casino erected by the Essex County Park Commission in the Eagle Rock reservation. Some time ago the commission gave to Mr. Edison permission to use the building. Much machinery has been installed, and a heavy cable indicates the use of considerable electric power. One of the pieces of apparatus is a telescope that, to quote one man who had peered through it, "brought New York so close it seemed you could reach out and touch the buildings." DOG RESCUER PERISHES. Saved Eighteen Men and Was Then Burned to Death. Frankfort, Ind.—The coach dog that saved the lives of eighteen colored men employed on the construction gang of the new Indianapolis-Frankfort railroad perished in the flames that destroyed the house in which the men lived. One of the men, who slept with his clothes on, was on fire when awakened by the barking of the dog. The men rushed from the burning structure and the last man out closed the door, unintentionally holding the dog a prisoner. A few minutes later one of the men remembered the animal, but the house could not be reached because of the flames, and the dog was burned to death. Bird's Ashes From Aeroplane. San Diego, Cal.—The body of Tina, a pet-canary bengting to Colonel William Glassford, commandant at the North Island aviation school, was cremated and then taken soft in an army biplane by Instructor Albert Smith and scattered to the four winds from an altitude of 5,000 feet. FOOLING HENS, THEY LAY MORE THAN EVER Los Angeles.—About 120 hens on the California state farm at Davis no longer know night from day, and, as for sleep, that's out of the question. Professors, experimenting to increase egg laying. Light the lights in the coops at 5:15 a.m. and burn them until sunup. At night they burn them from sundown to 9 o'clock. And the poor, deluded hens have laid more eggs than ever! MASQUE L'ALLEGRO FROLIK. The Masque L'Allegro Frolik, presented by Jay Williams Clifford and held at the Pythian Temple the evening of February 23, 1917, was unquestionably the most beautiful fair ever given in Washington. Beginning with the artistic invitations upon which we quotations from Milton's poem L'Allegro until the goodnight strains of the dreamy waltz which told the assembled guests that this was the end of a Perfect Night, this social event surpassed in splendor and artistry, not only the preceding frollips but any other affair of its kind ever presented in this section of the country among our people. The decorations were exquisite. The ball room was transformed into an oriental garden; the deep, rich colors of purple, orange, blue, gold, green, red and black together with the many colored electric lights and illuminated Japanese lanterns were arranged with light to be loud and softness and warmth to the interior intensely fascinating and the large oriental palms, fans and umbrellas made you feel that you were truly in the orient. The guests attired in elegant fancy costumes assumed characters of men and women well known in history, literature and art. Among those present were Mrs. Bismarck Pinchback with head dress of pink plumes and a gown of spangled pink tulle who impersonated the famous Gaby Deslys, Mrs. Chas. Curry with gray wig and tinsel sweed gown as Lady Delia, Mrs. Bessie Miller, with large picture hat and pink messiah gown as a Harrison Fisher girl, Mrs. Chas. Lane in costume of green tissue and chorries as Pleasure Hat trimmed in gold lace as Pleasure Hat, Mrs. James Cowan in a gown of pink tulle as Flower Girl, Mrs. Milton Francois in a Spanish costume of red, yellow and black as Carina, Mrs. Smith Wormley in yellow satin draped in black with large hat with colored ribbon streamers and crook as Bo-Peep, Miss Corna Lucas in black and white silk fancy costume as Peppe Mappi, Miss Sylvia衬面 in a yellow calico Pierrot costume in Miss yellow calico衬面 costume of beaded lace over white satin as Society, Miss Nia Garnet in a gypsy costume with velvet jacket as Esmeralda with Therese Joyce, Miss Marguerite Jackson, Miss Jeanneette McGee in gown of red net, black velvet bodice with gold trimmed with Sunsets of the Orient; Miss Ruth Peters in Spanish costume as Carmen, Miss Bernie Simms in large flower hat with streamers and costume of white silk net as the American Girl, Miss Florence Snowden in fancy costume of red, green and pink net as the Rainbow, Miss Louise Williams in an emerald green petalled chiffon frock as Folly, Dr. S. Grimes in a white linen artist blouse and cap as Henry Tanner, the famous Negro artist: Robert McKinney in military uniform, full dress as Lieut. Col. Young; Alphonso Stafford, Jr.'s costume of red velvet with cape trimmed in gold braid; Meno; Walter Tanner in gold braid; Meno; Walter Tanner in circus Clown; James Cowan in costume with Nankeen China plates as the Aesthetic Clown; J. Tandy Brown in purple and green silks, top boots, riding cap and hat, as Teane Williams, the famous Negro jockey. At intermission the guests unmasked and favors consisting of fans and plumes for the ladies and blow outs for the gentlemen were distributed, together with printed copies of the Frolik program. The contributing artists were superb. Charming little Miss Grace Graham, in the role of Senorita Gracia Estralda Baytonia, a Porto Rican dancer, interpreting "Poor Butterfly," a hipnodrome feature, "An Ode to the Sphinx," and "Mauna Loa," displayed true art and genius. She was wonderful. For the Butterfly dance she wore a black chiffon gown with net wings trimmed in gold and silver; in the Sphinx dance she wore a tattered blue trimmed brown trimmed bridal with silver head dress, and in the Hawaiian dance she wore a flesh colored and green raffia costume trimmed with Hawaiian pansies and beads. The Orphean Quartette sang very sweetly and their rendition of the "Rosary" was enthusiastically received and greatly appreciated. Greenbrier Holmes, the evening's entertainer, made a tremendous hit when he sang and danced New York's latest craze, "That Nand Dance." Mr. James Thomas, proprietor of the Novelty Tea Room, was in charge of the delicacies; the introduction of tea tables to carry refreshments to the guests in their seats was a distinct imprint. Serpentine waltzes, confetti showers, characteristiques, etc., were danced to the strains of divine music under the direction of the unexcelled Louis M. Brown. Everything that could be done for the comfort of the guests was desired by Mr. Clifford. A canopy from the door to the street, a maid for the ladies, the detailing of special officers to keep the idlers away, attendants in white coats and many other courtiers were indicative of this desire. The L'Alegro Froklk to be held April 12, 1917 will be the most beautiful of them all and will be called the "Land of Perfume and Roses." Jay Williams Clifford is to be congratulated upon this beautiful series of social affairs he is presenting in Washington and he should be encouraged. It means a great deal in the social development of our people. Already indications along all lines of this social splendid influence can be felt in many of the gatherings where ladies and gentlemen intermingle socially. It has even spread to the United States, where it was organized a series of dances uttered after the L'Allegro Froik, to be known is the Society Gambol with Lewis H. Murray and E. Pennington as directors. Mr. Clifford has been asked to give one of these affairs in Richmond and two in Atlantic City this summer. A NEGRO PARTY. Political Emancipator of the Negro. We note the fact that the Rev. Dr. S. L. Corrothers has sent out two thousand letters throughout the count try asking the people their opinion as to the feasibility of organizing a Negro party. Perhaps it would be a good idea. Dr. Corrothers, for the leaders, if there is to be found any stability in any of them, to get together and study out some way whereby to make the Negro vote count for something and be felt in the coming elections, but we dare the Negro can not be under threat to a "Negro Party." For that is just the very thing that has got the Negro where he is today: in the political world. Have you forgotten, Dr. Corrothers, that a few years ago the republican party in the south was known as the "nigger party," and that name was so bitter fought by the democrats that the republicans seemed to have felt themselves divinely called apolest in that book that "Lily White" party indid the damnable foundation for all the disfranchisement of the colored voters? We kick about drawing the color line when that is done by the white man, as though we had a monopoly on that business. No, in our humble opinion, the Negroes could make no worse blunder that to consider for a moment the idea of forming a "Negro Party." Beyond the question of any doubt the leading colored men should get together and try to agree on some plans to become a stronger factor in politics. But before very much good can be accomplished along that line there must be a change in the so-called leadership in our ranks. For the old time leaders have never considered the idea of being of real help to the entire race. They have always been in the business for the sole purpose of helping themselves—the race be damned. Then, too, while we have always been in favor of preachers exercising their political rights and doing what they can for the benefit of their race, we do not believe there should be anything genoic about the race. For too much of a apt to the stump, too much of a sort of thing causes people to lose confidence in the preachers which will not only injure him individually, but it lowers the dignity of his high calling. We must have leaders; no race or party can get along without them, but past observations have taught us that true leadership among Negro politicians is not to be found every day. Almost any of them would sell the race as quick as a southern farmer would sell a bale of cotton. And that is the one thing that has hurt us, as a race, in the republican conventions. The Negro once trusted with authority to represent the race is too quick to sell. And the trouble with him is that he sells too cheap. Yes, the colored people should get together and consider the subject of how best to be a powerful factor in the political battle. But the fact is the valuable in the selection of the advocates before the white bar of justice in their behalf, or in behalf of the race. In the meantime, go ahead, Dr. Corrothers, to we shall take note of every faltering step you make. On with the fight to better the manhood and political rights of your race. It seems that the Negro never gets tired of being kicked. He seems to enjoy it so much that when the white man ceases to kick him he whirls around and kicks himself. And we are reminded here of the meeting called by a trio of Negroes in the Interior Department to consider ways and means to introduce segregation in that branch of the government service. Here seems to be a case for the N. A. A. C. P. or the authorities of the Insane Asylum to look after, and it should be attended to at once. Well, the nation's capital will soon be dry. A much needed whiskey famine is near a hand. Some say whiskey is good for snake bites. If that be true the men and women who have been such easy preys for snakes had better begin to lay a good supply for future bites. But why trouble them selfs with laying up snake medicine for the future? The closing of the doors of the whiskey saloons, we fear, will only open the doors of the speak easies. So there you are. Have you been bitten? J. C. CUNNINGHAM. GUARDS ENDS New York from the M. Dr. Nathan, Jr. final guardman, put on his uniform, plunged the evinces in his room, turned on the gas and threw blimself on his bed with his former fiancée's ptet re, and died. On a table was the letter giving blim his release and telling blim another had supplanted him. HIGH COST OF LIVING. One chief reason seems to be that in the glory of spring, summer and fall, city-lites cannot appreciate the rigors and scenes of a hard winter. Snow makes slush and mud. Zero laden blasts of a regular "north-wester" defies the coal bin and heater and makes some rooms in the house well-nigh untenable. When one works in town and has to make it, weather or none, the will to stick must be stronger than the body at times. But the true spirit finds much to satisfy it even in these times. What is more comforting than to know that all of the animal dependents are comfortable and well fed even though the winter winds?12?3?4?5?6?7 those in whose breast there lies the hope of suburban life; to see and experience the life in the winter as well as in the spring and summer before making the leap. Early in March we began operations with hot bed planting. Little chickens were soon picking their way into the world. We got our first experience with the incubator. A neighboring farmer plowed and planted oats THE EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with Falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp or any Hair trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. 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After preliminaries we started building in July. On my home from the farm I brought stone and sand to the extent of needing to buy none to do all the masonry. The house now in course of erection divided my interests with the farm. Thoughts of sacrifices to be made with increased obligations occupied minor consideration, asent that summer in every chestnut forest tree. Nuts from the chestnut, walnut and hickory trees in our grove were plentiful. My wife and two-year-old boy sent several days on a trip to Baltimore. Thanksgiving came and with it we left the farm for our bungalow. Here my wife became the manship of the works. Furniture that had been in storage since years when she taught and we planned the then future event, was sent for. The winter coming on made us new problems but under our own vine and fig tree we met them and solved them. Farming from now took on the aspects of an ever to be looked for endless chain of seedtines and harvests. 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DAY AND NIGHT CLASSES. MME. AGNES J. SMITH. Principal. Tel. North 4017; NEWHOME "I'll get it for my wife" NO OTHER LIKE IT. NO OTHER LIKE IT. NO OTHER AS GOOD. Purchase the "NEW HOME" and you will have a life asset at the price you pay. The elimination of material losses lifespan of material insures lifespan at minimum cost. Insist on having the "NEW HOME". Gustave Oppenheim, 800 E street northwest, Washington, D. C. or some other safe form. With eggs at any price, feed invariably becomes high in price, and unless one is in position to raise some of it I have found that henry products produce little or no net. A good breed of chickens, and I suggest only one for beginners, a modern type of house not necessarily expensive, a place to raise some feed, early-hatching for pullet layers, and hygienic care are a few of the essentials for a successfulolation to lose 90 per cent of a tendollar flood not nearly so rough on the nerves as a 90 per cent loss in a $1,000 output. One is as likely to happen as the other when capital is not backed up with experience. I have found it well to consider the production cost of use. (To be continued.) 22 SAM SOAP LE, CONVERTS PASO FPaRI@UMR07- pei WS (oes mcr bs Fete eS u[sPeprrs caw SEA ARES crnnrs aor Re Pe 25 gag God ON uinas Onn TBR Fe Uo fe * g a Fee wi ; — AT q ——— ~ Big | ‘i 7 s / 2, 7 : . wif 7 oe ge "a 5 ly eR 7 Sey Pee mye el Sees NS peep out Q \ 9 y j OEWING AND Say : 2 See wonne a} Joa Seite a> 010 om," for, (Re as LOB . ae ee Beh YM “h ae ae WN P| Fae? a The NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, Durham, N. C. : P 4 President, James E. Shepherd, Durham, N.C. - : RP een FAD NS ge Sa ig PIRI KEN 5D? SORE he RRC ee oe a 2 ee Ae ee ee Ge REE Es EN rene cg Be eR ae Se oe 2c. ae ee ae oo ee oe Pe ee 2 ee eo Se ee ee es, Ney ae ae NI eg heag ie Oe Se en ee eae ee poe A ee ee ae aie. i ee rag ene FC cn ne ee Se ee sien oo ae a a ee ae ee a ee Ce ee eae ee ee i Ba, Ds ee Be ate Cie ee Be i EI AT AR SON See foes ee Le ee ROR ee ee Phe Spe Hye eat Cong ae SON re RL ee ea es Se RN ots me ee Pe RE Ee aa NE 0 aN Oca Ler eh ES Ne elem a ae oct Ot ee ee . . ¥ 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. : . = . i Settlement workers, micsiouaries for home and foreign mission fields, Y. M. C- A. and Y. W. C. 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Sg ee ‘ ID VES IN = > sss SPIRITS Nos oth eer! a eS = e- Swe iS we Oe 7-7: 70 BEX AS as os seve IN t = 3 SPIRITS = BOP i et, Be WHERE'S NO Rea DENYING, i oon FACTS: ee xs ‘ ee , 4 | Spe O " ¥.t = ES . we WE 7 \8 Sy’ 6, ya SARS : fe | _ aS SSN of oe gS is 2 WS Se oy yee Sr ae JE Spee ae on TOS Sani. . we Piet eS ee REET fap 8s “989, Sine AE THE BEE Published at 1139 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 1880 THE NEGROES' LOYALTY. When the colored man and woman were brought to this country and landed at Jamestown, Va., and sold as slaves this small group began to multiply until now the numbers are ten millions. Notwithstanding their hardships, segregation, discriminations and the ingratitude of parties and men, the American Negro has been loyal to the flag. He has been oppressed; he has been butchered; he has been lynched; he has been discriminated against on account of his color and condition, and not yet in all the wars, from the days of the revolution to the present time, you have not found a traitor in his ranks. He is willing today to take up arms and defend the American flag; he stands ready to uphold the arms of the President; he stands ready to defend the country and his President against this cruel and unjust oppression. His mother, sister, brother and children are being buried at the stake and yet the American flag is his emblem and which he stands ready to defend. In all the battles the Negro soldier has proved his loyalty and today he is the only true American at whom the finger of scorn cannot be pointed. And neither can it be said that he has or ever will be a traitor to his flag. There are hundreds of colored Americans who yet believe in the President and they are looking for the day to come when our President, notwithstanding the prejudice force behind him, will say the American Negro is a true blue in whom the nation has confidence, and as President of all the people, "I shall see that justice is accorded to him." This the Negro hopes will come from the lips of President Wilson. It looks like war and the colored man will be needed. Treat him as a citizen; treat him as he deserves to treated in all he asks. He has done nothing to disgrace his flag and he will not do anything in that direction: What better demonstration of his loyalty could have been exhibited than that on last Monday when our gallant troops marched under the command of Major James E. Walker and Captain Arthur C. Newman? Those who saw these two brave officers upon their horses Monday leading the colored guards could not help but to express their admiration. These men and their commanders were applauded all the way up the avenue. The Negro is loyal to the flag and he will uphold the President. CHURCH FIGHTS. There is another church fight. This time, it is the Second Baptist. Just what can be gained by these church fights The Bee would like to know. Now, these fights are going on among supposed Christians. Just as The Bee said a few weeks ago, that there were more shams among church people than there are among the out and out sinner. Well, the Second Baptist Church is one of the oldest in the city and this is the second fight since the organization of this church. This is quite a record considering the number of ambitious people in this church who have candidates. The Second Baptist is heavily in debt and if would be wise for the members to stick together. The blunder this congregation made was when it failed to elect Rev. Pope pastor. He is a man with a great deal of ambition and no doubt would have made a good pastor: The little time he acted as temporary pastor, he collected more money during his short stay than many others who are criticizing him. Church fights are dangerous, not only to the membership but to the community at large. PRESIDENT WILSON. PRESIDENT WILSON. The Bee, like many others, doesn't think that the President is being fairly-treated. Whatever his faults may be, he has been conscientious in his dealings with this European question. Certainly Mr. Wilson has had more trouble upon his shoulders than Abraham Lincoln. He has had nothing but revolutions to deal with ever since he has occupied the White House. Some people want war. No sensible man wants to see war. Perhaps if those people who are talking war were drafted and sent to the front they would get enough of war. While the democratic administration has allowed segregation in some instances, it has done more legitimate legislation than any party in the history of the government. The Bee continues to believe that Mr. Wilson will eventually give the colored citizen that recognition that he deserves. PROHIBITION The prohibition, or rather the anti-saloon bill has passed Congress and after October 31, 1917, the city will be a dry territory so far as legally allowing liquors to be sold. The people should have been permitted to have voted on this measure and decide for themselves whether a sham minority should be permitted to destroy the legitimate business of any enterprise. The southern democrats have played the devil with the property rights of the people. Well, the voters will learn some sense one of these days. PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS (By the Sage of the Potomac.) Did you see the Underdrunk tail end parade Monday? Perhaps people who have charge of inaugural demonstrations hereafter will appoint representative men among the colored people who have the power to draw. Did you see division five in the parade? This same division, or the so-called representatives of this division, claimed to have had charge of the colored, public comfort committee. The Eagle man was a joke and, in fact, this entire division was a joke. I went to the Union Station Sunday morning to observe the workings of the colored public comfort committee. I didn't see a member of the committee on the job and neither did I see a colored person ask for information. Some colored people insist on placing themselves in positions where they are not wanted. Perhaps if they knew or saw themselves as they are known and as other people see them, they would be a little more careful how they pushed themselves in the front ranks. Speaking about divisions, there seems to have been a division in among the Howard University workers. It makes no difference how intelligent or educated some colored people are. they will disagree. The affair at Howard was not as represented, as I thought it would have been. Speaking about the colored public comfort committee, I would like to know just how much the members contributed. Well, we shall wait until a report is made and see just what expenses were incurred and what was done by this committee, except to meet and resolve and preamble their thoughts. It looked wise all right, and that is about all. It was published that colored Tammany would be in the city; also the Chicago, Ill., Colored Democratic Club. These organizations had no idea of coming under the management of this quasi colored inaugural committee which the colored people in this city didn't recognize. Well, I see that we are to have a Negro party. It is about time that the Negro had awakened. He has been asleep so long until he has become almost petrified. The colored brother is a nonentity in some instances. He must get a move on him. The latest sensation in the schools is the request of two more resignations. It seems so strange that a request is not made for the resignations of those higher up. The understrappers are harmless. I should be glad to see a move in the right direction made shortly. I am sick this week so excuse the Sage. AMERICAN FORUM WINS NEW CITIZENS IN NEGRO ALIENS. Evening World's Movement Invades Enthusiastic Harlem. New York City, March 3.—The Evening World's Americanization Forum made a peaceful invasion of Harlem last night and brought the message of citizenship to several hundred colored men and women gathered in Public School, No. 99. One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Street and Lenox Avenue. There are close to 12,000 colored men in Manhattan. Borough who are not citizens. Of this number about 4,000 live in Harlem. Some don't know why they have not taken out citizenship papers; others have special grievances, and still another class retain, according to the colored leaders, loyalty to foreign flags. The crowd gathered in P. S. 89 last night was enthusiastic for the movement and pledged itself to work collectively and individually for the Forum. A brass band was on hand. Evening World American flags were distributed and several good speeches made. Borough President Marks was the chief speaker and he maintained his record for promptness. He was at the school ten minutes before the meeting opened. "I think this work is so important," he said in his speech, "that I came here a little ahead of time in order not to miss any feature. The success The Evening World has had on the lower east side justifies it in spreading out and carrying the message of citizenship to every part of the city. It has my heart approval and I am always at the service of this "newspaper in this work. "Now, my friends, you don't need anybody to tell you what it means to be citizens. Your race has been well represented in the past in every effort to keep Old Glory flying. You are just as good citizens as any other class in the community. But if there are some among you who have been somewhat lax in declaring themselves—why now is the time to come to the front and let us know just where they stand. This Government of ours, doesn't want to force anybody to become citizens. That is an act that must always be spontaneous, and from the heart. It must come freely of your own accord. Nobody wants to force anybody to become a citizen of this country. The object of these meetings is to remind aliens that they have a duty to perform which they may have overlooked. "Tell your friends who are not citizens to think this over. This country offers free education, it has free institutions which black and white enjoy. It is a place where every man may aspire to the best that is in him, but in aspiring to this every man ought also to have the intention of dedicating a very large part of this best that is in him to his country." Former Collector of Internal Revenue Charles W. Anderson was the next speaker. "Charlie," as he is affectionately known among his people, made an old-fashioned American speech that worked the audience up to a high pitch of enthusiasm. "This is the time," he said, "for the backward brethren to come to the front. Let bygones be bygones. Colored men in this country—all colored men—should owe allegiance to no flag but the Stars and Stripes. I am with to Americanize any colored man who can be brought to that stage by educational meetings such as these. I am glad to say too that my race in this country has always been loyal to the flag. No colored man was ever found The Evening World in the movement in the ranks of men who stab Presidents or cut down Governors of sovereign States." Julius, Watson, leader of the district, made a short, practical speech. He said he knew a lot of colored men were not citizens, because in some very thickly populated districts hardly 200 voted. REV: MARTYN. The subject of Rev. Martyn's sermon next Sunday morning, 11 a m.. at the Metropolitan Church, is "One Gospel," and at three o'clock, "Am I My Brother's Keeper?" Queer Eskimo Custom A traveler among the Eskimos of northern Alaska tells of a custom that reveals an old mixture of superstition and practical shrewdness. When a child is born its parents give it the name of the last person who died in that village, partly in the belief that the spirit of the dead person leaves the grave and enters the child and partly in the expectation that the relatives of the dead person will contribute to its support. Boiling Alive. The last instance of boiling to death took place in Persia in 1890. The offender was guilty of stealing state revenues and was put into a large caldron of cold water, which was slowly heated to the boiling point. His bones were distributed as a warning ducing the provincial tax collectors. Walking Is Work. Putnam--Did you walk to work yesterday? Halsey--Yes, and the wind blew off my bat, which landed in an auto, which did not stop; my eyes were filed with dust, and I bumped into a man I owed $10. Hereafter I follow no more health tips.—Brooklyn Standard Union. 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 recognized as the greatest venentrainer of refinement, who is trilouquist 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 O street northwest. Buthers' Pharmacy, 5th and Florida avenue northwest. SEEKS CROESUS' WEALTH. Professor Butler Will Dig For Treasure Buried In Sardis. Peekskill, N. Y.-Crossus, king of Lydia and the world's first great financier, escorted a committee of his subjects through his palace one afternoon in February, 77, and after the committee had looked at Crossus' heaps of gold one of the visitors, the first muckraker evidently said it was wicked that any one should have so much wealth and that something was going to happen. It did. Hall in hour later most of the big mountain overhanging Sardis buried the city, and when the earthquake was over Crossus' wealth was buried below mining depth. Professor Howard Butler of the department of art and archaeology in Princeton university announced that he was going over to Asia Minor very soon to resurrect the buried treasure. In 1909 Professor Butler headed an expedition to Sardis, and, though he found only bronze statues, his excavations were of great scientific worth. His decision to return was made following the receipt of a message at his home in Croton Falls sent by Consul, George Horton at Smyrna, which asserted that Professor Butler's old excavations were unharmed notwithstanding war operations. HE "MINES" MUSHROOMS. Export Uses Deserted Coal Mine at Farm With Success. Morgantown, W. Va.-The queerer the place selected for a mushroom garden the line, it seems, is the growth of this popular table delicacy The last word in a mushroom farm however, is such a garden placed in the depths of a deserted coal mine hundreds of feet below the ground. Not far from Morgantown there is located this old coal mine, known at the Pittsburgh coal seam, in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Theodore F Imbach, an assistant in the state agricultural experimenting station at Morgantown, obtained, a permit from the owners of the property. He encamped on the first level and made chemica analysis of the rocky soil. He found it was rich in moisture and its constituents exactly those needed by edible fungi for their quickest and most luxuriant growth. He therefore started a mushroom farm and found the spot was ideal for his purpose This "mushroom mine" makes large shipments weekly to the city markets. HELPING THE IMMIGRANT. Los Angeles Plans Methods of Practical Assistance. Los Angeles, Cal. — Fifty thousand clubwomen of Los Angeles are co-operating with the Federal Immigration Commission and the school board in initiating new standards of education for the foreign population. Instead of teaching the alien patriotic hymn he will be instructed how to call a doctor in an emergency, talk to the corner policeman and similar usages. The first step will be the opening of eighteen night schools for the foreign population. The general movement is the outgrowth of a social survey made of the city under the direction of the State Commission on Immigration and Housing, the first scientific analysis of the kind made by a western city in this country. The new night schools will be maintained the year round. WHITE MICE SET FIRE. But Then They Give Alarm by Scampering Over Sleepers. New York. - Some practical joke, turned loose twelve white mice in a Brooklyn store. As a result there was a fire. Twelve families were hurried to the street, and one man was near-suffocated. The first floor is occupied by James Riglsby, a cigar dealer. He slept in the rear of the store. When the mice scampering across beds, awake sleepers women screamed and ran into the halls. Somebody outside heard the yelling and summoned a policeman. It was then the fire was discovered. Riglsby was found unconscious. He was revived by Dr. Harper' of the Brooklyn hospital. The fire dld $500 damage. The police believe, mice gnawed a lot of matches in the cigar store. COLONEL HAS A FIRE TRUCK New Apparatus Allays Oyster Bay's Fear of Incendiaries Oyster Bay, N. Y.-Fear of incendiarism which has filled the resident of this section for the last few months resulted in the putting into service by Colohel Theodore Roosevelt and other wealthy men of a modern fire truck. The machine is guaranteed to make the steep run up Saginore Hill in record time, and the new apparatus gives Oyster Bay the best fire protection on Long Island outside of Brooklyn. There have been many disastrous fires on the estates of residents of the north shore recently. Among those who joined Colonel Roosevelt in contributing toward the new fire truck were W. K. Coo, C. K. G. Billings, J. Stuart Blackton, Colgate-Hoyt and Mortimer L. Schiff. And Still Eggs Are High. And Shr. Eggs Charleston, W. Va. Eloslie is the name of a Rhode Island Red hen owned by L. P. White, a farmer of Birch Run, Kanawha county. She has had an egg every day for two months, each of which is much larger than the ordinary egg. The last and largest of these measured eight and one-half inches the long way around and seven inches to the other largest circumference. Florida is less than one year old. METROPOLITAN A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. C. Harold Stepteau, D. D., Pastor. Special Sunday Service, March 11th 11 A. M. Sermon by Dr. F. F. Mar Keeper?' 7.45 P. M. Sermon by Rev. Dr. C. Church, Baltimore, Md. All are cordially invited Our Famous Choir will re M. 11 A. M. Sermon by Dr. F. F. Martyn, Subject, 'Am I My Brother's Keeper?' All are cordially invited at each of these services. Our Famous Choir will render music at each service. A. E. Rev. C. II. Stepteau All Too Much Alike, Says Dr. Vin cent, Rockefeller Foundation Head. Chicago.—Dr. George Edgar Vincent, president of the University of Minnesota and president elect of the Rockefeller foundation, spoke on "Crowd Psychology" to 500 members of the Chicago Dental society at their fifty-third annual banquet. Some of his epigrams were: "The truth is, we are so much alike that we bore each other almost to distraction." "Some people have tubular minds, like bean shooters. You load them at one end and shoot the contents out of the other." "Idiots and children are the only ones you cannot hypnotize." "A society for the suppression of the oblivious remark would soon fill a city block." Dr. Vincent is one of the most rapid of after dinner orators. His humor found ready response from the members of the society and their wives and daughters. He said that his standards of ideals were abstractions from human personality. "The hard headed person," he ended, "is one into whose brain you cannot drill an idea when he is not looking." Mani's Will In Ono Line. Beattle, Wash.-Containing a single sentence, "I will my property to I. N. Hazlett, No. 2228Z First avenue," the shortest will on record here has been filed in the superior court. The instrument was drawn by A. J. Keller, who died June 15 from injuries received when he was kicked by a horse. The doctors at the hospital where Keller was taken told him he had 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. Baby Chokes to Death on Candy. Baby Chokes to Death on Candy, Chicago.-Anthony junior, the eight- een-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.' John Temple Graves, Southerner of Southerners, "let the cat out of the bag," exposing the hypocrisy and cant which characterizes the so-called moral movement in the South for radical prohibition legislation: In writing to the Hearst group of newspapers, he says: "Many here (Washington) predict with confidence that the Reed amendment will force the repeal of state prohibition laws, in several states, and particularly in the South, where the race problem was a moving factor in prohibition, and where, thousands of residents counted on the reserved right to consume intoxicants in their homes and clubs." In other words the thought was put, to fetters on the Negroes but leave the rest of the South's citizenship free to indulge in liquor drinking to its heart's content! Continuing Mr. Graves writes: Does the, "bone dry" act, enacted Wednesday in Congress, mark the high tide --- rtyn, Subject, 'Am I My Brother's H. Steward of Ebenezer A. M. E. at each of these services. under music at each service. of radical prohibition legislation? Will a reaction now set in towards moderation—the permanent abolition of whiskey and the saloon, and the gradual establishment of a. Continental basis of light wines and beer? These are the questions which are in the minds and on the lips of two-thirds of the people—prohibition and liberal—in the United States today. Certainly no statute more sweeping and conclusive than the Reed amendment has found a place upon the records of sumptuary legislation. It resolves thereat and satisfs the hope of every fiery and consecrated evangel of the White Ribbon between the two occaes." LEVANUS King of Chairvoyants, of Baltimore County, Maryland. Maryland. Read your life from cradle to grave without asking a question. The greatest born and most gifted medium the world has ever known, even greater than the greatest of Egypt, India and on all matters of Business, Courtship, the far East. 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If so seek the advice of this gifted medium. Does the world seem against you and the harder you try the greater or your troubles are? If so consult Prof. Levanus and have your luck an happiness restored. No matter who you have consulted do not despair, before consulting this gifted medium, Knowledge of the present is power for the future. A word to the wise is sufficient. Now friends, common sense teaches you the man has more power than woman to pull him through the troubles of life. Remember Prof. Levanus transacts all business at his office. I also sell the 6 aird 7 books of Moses, Egyptian secrets and the witches Dream book. Fees moderate. Bring this card with you. No sign. Look for the number. Use side entrance. 520 S. Highland avenue. First street Highlandtown, Md. Take Roland Park car to Eastern avenue and First street. Don't be misdirected. Look for Levanus, phone Wolf 5141-W. Will be in Washington every Friday from 10:00 a. m. to 8 p. m., at 811 Mt. Vernon Place, K street, near Ninth street. Appointments made by long or short distance phone. Send for The Bee when you want the news. The Week in Society BOARD'S DRUG STORE At 19121-2 14th Street N. W., for pure, wholesome and delightfully flavored beverages and ice cream. It is the place where people who are particular about what they eat and drink go in great crowds. Sanitary surroundings and sanitary service go hand in hand here with delicious, healthful beverages. Meet your friends at Board's Drug Store. Advertisement. Mrs. Caherine Richards left recently for Atlantic City, N. J. Mr. Albert Murray, of Washington, D. C., visited friends here Sunday. Mr. Everett, Jones, of Washington, D. C., has been with us several days. Mr. Joseph Lewis and Mr. Thomas Astin of Carnegie, Pa., are visiting relatives and friends here. These gentlemen are from Mrs. Mary Richard's home. Mr. Wade F. Terry, of Barton Heights, Richmond, Va., a progressive young business man, was in the city to view the inaugural parade. Mr. Aldrige T. Lewis is a jolly good fellow. Misses Martha Lee and Georgiana V. Savoy of the G. P. O., are enjoying some of their annual leave. We failed to see E. R. and J. Arthur James at Convention Hall last Tuesday night. Explain, boys. The many friends of Mrs. W. Stephen Fuller are glad to ascertain that she is convalescing. Mr. A. F. Boston, after dinner hours, takes long strolls in the evening. Miss Ella M. Boston, principal of Kemper School at Nauck, Va., and president of the Teachers' Association of Alexandria County, is attending the State Teachers' Convention this week at Roanoke, Va. Mrs. Georgia Jones Tucker is the guest of her mother and father. Mrs. Renn Bowe, of Baltimore, Md., sister of Mrs. Rosa Arter, of Plerce street, and sister of Mrs. Hawkins, was in the city to the inauguration this week. Mrs. Bowe was a guest at breakfast with Mrs. Hawkins Tuesday morning. Rev. Hart was also a guest. Mr. Thomas Jackson, of Orange, Va., father of Mrs. Arter, of Prince street northwest, was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Hawkins, and Mrs. Arter this week. Where? Y. M. C. A. March 13th 1917 Mrs. Elizabeth Hurley, accompanied by her grand daughter of Orange, Va., was the guest of her daughter on Prince street. Mrs. Violet Plummer of 721 Thirteenth street northwest continues ill, greatly to the regret of her family and friends. Mr. John Kibble, of Thirteenth street, who has been ill for several weeks, was able to resume his work again this week. Mrs. Elizabeth Hurley, accompanied by her father, Mr. Jackson of Orange, Va., were in the city this week. Mr. Jackson made a trip to Baltimore, Md., last Tuesday to visit his son and daughter. Dr. W. H. Jernagin left the city Saturday for East Orange, N. J., to preach an anniversary sermon for Dr. Cheek. Mrs. W. A. Jernagin is sick and under the care of a physician. Mr. J. H. Pannell, wife of Dr. Pan- fess of Staunton Va., is the guest of Mr. E. Brooke Branson and daughter, Mr. Madge Brooke, of 1928 Fifteenth street, N.W. The Indoor Lawn Fete, under auspis- of the clubs of Florida avenue Bap- Church, promises to be a success, arch 5th to 16th. Mrs. Maria Harris, airman, and Mrs. Hattie Wills, sec- ary. Dr. Sherwood Catlett, one of Wash- ington's native school boys, and an annus of Howard University, is in the city, the guest of his mother and sisters, Mrs. Catlett and the Misses Beatrice and Desiree Catlett. Mr. Jesse Scott, of Orange, Va., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Brooks, of 1304 S street, N.W. Mr. Scott is being entertained extensively. Miss Marlon Brown, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Brown, of Elvans road S.E., has returned to her studies at the Normal School. Miss Brown has been quite ill. The social held Friday, March 2, 1917, by the C. E. Society of Florida avenue Baptist Church, was an enjoyable and a successful one. Speeches were made by Mr. Jas Langhorne, Attorney Jabez Lee, the pastor, Rev. W. A. Taylor, and Mrs. Hattie Harris Brown. Mrs. Carrie McIntosh, chairman of the social committee, and her co-workers, deserve great praise for their untiring efforts in making all welcome. After the program, the members and friends repaired to the dining room where a sumptuous repast was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Hattie Brown, president, Mrs. T. B. Gibson, vice president, Miss Bessie Monroe, secretary, Mrs. Julia Oscar, assistant secretary, Mrs. Lucy Jones, treasurer. Mrs. Lucy Jones Mrs. Louise Chloe is quite indis posed at her residence. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. The Paramounts are completing their plans for a feature that is rare and unique. Rev. Hamilton, of Norfolk, Va., was in the city last week, attending the semil centennial of Howard University, The Hiawatha Choral society meeting was held Wednesday evening, 8 o'clock. Mrs. Florence Johnson Smith, and Miss Helen Butler, of Hunter's Station, and Miss Rachel Jackson, of Columbia Pike, were delightfully entertained at luncheon by Miss Virginia Johnson, and brother, Mr. Edw. A. Johnson. Mr. Johnson is an enterprising business man of Arlington, Va. Mr. Alfred Churchill, of 1419 S street N.W., is improving wonderfully. Dr. Ernest A. Osborne entertained musical genius of our race, of Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Wednesday evening, at his home on S reet. Dr. Sherwood Catlett, of Montclair, N. J., formerly of this city, was the honor guest at supper March 19, '17, of Mr. H. Teagle King and Miss Helen Butler, at the latter's residence, Hunter's Station, Arlington, Va. Dr. Catlett and his partner, Bynum, are the leading druggists in New Jersey. Their stores are located in Montclair and Orange, N. J. Mr. Eau, Mayo, and sister, Mrs. A. E. Jones, of Richmond, Va., was the guest of Mrs. Cole, of Gresham street, N.W. Professor Robert Hart, the noted musical genius of our race, of Saratoga Springs, N. Y., is in the city, residing on W. Street northwest. Romeo L. Doughtyher, of the New York News, was in the city this week. Mr. and Mrs. L. Butler of 471 A. Dudley street, Roxbury, Mass. are visiting friends in the city for a few days. Mr. and Mrs Charles Cox, of Pittsburgh, Pa., are visiting relatives in the city. Mrs. Gertrude Webster Thomas, of this city, is visting her father, Mr. Wm. T. Webster, of 361 N. 16th street, Philadelphia, Pa., who is still confined to his bed. Mr. and Mrs Delancey C. Henry, of this city, had as guests for the past week, Mr. and Mrs Howard M. Henry, Mrs. Ella Henry, Miss Violet Henry, and Miss Naomi Jackson, all of Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Pauline Jackson, of Baltimore, Md., is spending a few days in the city with friends. Miss Lucy Galloway, of Orange Court House, Virginia, who has been ill, is much improved and is now visiting her sister Mrs. Kate Favey, of 50 Myrtle street, N.E. Tues. March, 13th, 1917 Her many friends will regret to learn that Miss Eliza Kinner, of 1617 Third street, N.W., is still quite ill. Mrs. Bessie Dotson of Baltimore is now spending a few days in the city with her relatives. We hear that that Dai y Miller, of 507 You street, N.W., at this writing is a little improved. Mr. Charles J. Mace Thompson, student of Howard University, is spending a few days in Columbia, S. C., to attend the wedding of his sister. Miss Beverlima, Thompson, to Mr. H. D. Pearson. Mr. Frank Snowden, of Hampton, Va., is spending a few days in the city. vii. is spending a few days in the city. Mrs. Church Terrell, of this city, made an address, under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, at Sharp street Memorial M. E. Church, of Baltimore, Md., last Wednesday night. Miss Mary King, of Croom, Md., is spending a few days in this city with friends. Miss Emma Wallace, one of the Salisbury, Md., Teachers, spent Sunday with friends in this city. Mrs. William Miller is visiting her mother and sister, in this city. Mr. James Hill of this city is visiting friends in Croom, Md.. Dr. F. F. Martyn, of Martinsburg, W. Va., delivered an address at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, last Wednesday night, and he will also speak to the Y. M. C. A. next Friday night. Rev. W. H. Dean will leave the city next Tuesday for his annual conference. He will preach his farewell sermon Sunday morning. Mr. A. Lincoln Myers, formerly connected with the Government Printing Office and a social light in the city several years ago, and who then brought to this city a beautiful bride, was a visitor to the inauguration Monday. Mr. Myers is the father of two handsome sons and an accomplished daughter. He attended the ball and reception of the Oldest Inhabitants last Tuesday night and a stag was given in his honor Wednesday evening by Mr. James Bell, 409 O street northwest. He is the very picture of health and one of the most handsome men in Syracuse, N. Y. He was a visitor to The Bee office Tuesday... DEANWOOD, D. C., The inauguration week was opened up in Deanwood, D. C., last Saturday, March 3rd. Mrs. Gertrude Dobson of 4500 Jay street northeast celebrated the 12th birthday of her daughter, Marguerite Beginning at 4 o'clock the little folks began coming in to congratulate the young hostess, and until 6 o'clock the house was a scene of merriment; games and dancing were the main feature of the afternoon. After which all were treated to a great surprise in the spacious dining room where the table was laden with ice cream, cake, nuts and fancy candies. There were many handsome presents, the Modern Priscilla. Club giving the little hostess a handsome pair of kid cloves. After the little folks retired the Modern Priscilla Club turned out in full and remained until the wee hours of the morning. Those invited, including the club, were as follows: Misses Lillian Jones, Florence Lee, Pearl Jackson, Gussie Duncan, Viola and Ethel Hughes, Gladys Smart, Mary Thomas, Thelma Long, Thelma Jessup, Margaret Brown, Madeline Fagans, Mallory Tyler, and Ruth McGoines, Nellie McKenny and Helen Calhoun of Annapolis, Md., Messrs. William Pinckerston, William Doctor, Allen Jenefer, Levington Smith and Douglass Long. Dr. and Mrs. Steven Burke of Long Branch, N. J., were the honored guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Davis of Deanwood Sunday at dinner. The guests invited to meet the young bride and groom were Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Butler, Mr. and Mrs. James Janifer and Mrs. Allen. Dr. and Mrs. Burke are being extensively entertained here on their bridal tour. THE INTER-SE ART CLUB Met Friday evening, March 2, 1917, as the guests of Mrs. Cleo M. J. Key; 339 Elm street northwest. The following members were present: Mrs. A. V. Thornton, Mrs. J. H. Green, Mrs. Wm. Beckett, Mrs. Jno. Boyd, Mrs. Ed Heywood, Mrs. E. W. Harrison, Mrs. A. F. Reed, Mrs. Cleo M. J. Key. CONCERT. On last Thursday night, Mrs. Georgia Young, one of the faithful and loyal members of Zioh Baptist Church, Deanwood, D. C., gave one of the best Concerts ever known, for the benefit of the State of Connecticut, of which the Honorable Joseph Samuel is Governor. Although the weather was inelement, there were many present, and all enjoyed themselves. A very beautiful solid gold bracelet was awarded Miss Edna Brown, of 135 L St., N. W., for selling the largest amount of tickets. Some who took prominent parts were; Mrs. Georgia Young, Mrs. Rosa Harden, Miss Ada Howard, J. Wesley DeVelle, Miss Edna Brown, Mrs. D. L. Stewart, Mrs. Grace Dickinson. Mr. Clarence M. DeVelle, Esq., was Master of Ceremonies. At the close of the Concert, the Rev. Dr. E. Thomas Broadus, pastor of the church, delivered a very beautiful address, concluding with words of congratulation, and deep appreciation to all, and especially to Mrs. Georgia Young, Chairman, and Clarence M. DeVille, Esq., Supt. of Sunday School of Simpson Church, who were chief promoters of this great affair. Several have requested that this Concert be repeated. Attorney Clarence M. DeVile, of 1014 W St. N. W is constantly receiving applicants for position as stenographer in his Real Estate Office, it is believed by his personal friends, that Miss Edna Brown will receive the appointment. A very handsome, and costly manicuring set, (complete), was presented to Mrs. Georgia Young, by her loving friend, Mrs. Rosella Wood, in memory of her birthday. Mrs. Sarah Scott of 1906 9th. St. N. W., has been very sick, but is rapidly improving. Her friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Lucinda Lewis of 2527 6th. St. N. W., is spending two weeks vacation with her sister, Mrs. Alice Tucker in Philadelphia, Pa. WEST WASHINGTON Woman's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, March 11, 1917, at Mt. Zion M. E. Church, Twenty-ninth street northwest, at the 11 o'clock services. Miss H. H. Beason will preside; Mrs. Bishop W. R. McDowell will be the speaker. A chorus of 100 voices of the women of the church, assisted by a large invited chorus of women. At the 3 o'clock p.m. services Miss Beulah O. Mitchell is to preside. Adresses will be delivered by Mrs. Mary B. Hughes, Miss. Lucy E. Meten, D.D., and Miss Annie Barber, and special musical by the Parrriott Glee Club, composed of ladies. At the 8 o'clock, the closing services, Mrs. Ida M. Turpean, the wife of the pastor, will preside. Mrs. Mary Church Terrel will be the Speaker. Solos by Miss Martha Harris and Mrs. Ethel Bolden. 100 voices under the direction of the pastor, Rev. D. D. Turpean, Mrs. Mary Barnes, organist. Seats free at all of the services. Mrs. Ellen Lee, an old and much re-spected citizen, died on Tuesday. She was known to be the faithful servant of Mr. and Mrs. Hyed for more than forty years where she died. Funeral services were had on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, when High Mass was held at Trinity Church, and was largely attended by many white persons. Interment, Holy Road Cemetery. The First Baptist Church has been recently renovated and it is said to be one of the nearest church edifices in this section. Rev. Jas. Pinn, the new pastor, has made many splendid suggestions to his congregation since his pastorate, who are heartily cooperating with him in his work. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing Labor and Relief Association held a very large and enthusiastic meeting at Y. M. C. A. building on Twelfth street northwest. The association received ten new members and now has a membership of nearly two hundred. The organization is do- 1223 Seventh Street Between M and N Streets N. W. The only colored theater on Seventh Street That Runs HighClass Photo Plays and Vaudéville. SHERMAN MASON, Manager CARTER LOCKHART, Assistant Manager. FIRST NEGRO FOLK-SONG FESTIVAL ALBAUGH'S THEATRE MARCH 16, 1917, 8 P. M. Chorus of 200 Voices Solos, Quartets, Part Songs Only Compositions of Colored Composers Benefit of Y. M. C. A. (Col.) Tickets Now on Sale at All Drug Stores The Greatest Event of the Season MADAM E. AZALIA HACKLEY Director FOLK SONG FESTIVAL QUEENS' PAGEANT Two Hundred People in Action Fifteen Queens of Different Countries The Most Popular Queen Will be Crowned Queen of Queens Maids of Honor, Lord Chamber- lains, Guards SUPERB NOVEL ENTERTAIN- ING For the Benefit of BETHEL LITERARY ASSOCIATION TUESDAY NIGHT, APRIL 10, 1917 ADMISSION TWENTY-FIVE CENTS METROPOLITAN A. M. E. CHURCH M ST. Bet. 15th and 16th Sts. N. W. MISS MARIE A. D. MADRE, Manager MME. E. AZALIA HACKLEY, Director ARCHIE PINKETT, Pres. Bethel Literary REV. C. H. STEPTEAU, Pastor ing splendid work. It meets the First Sunday of the month. Mr. John Boston is the president; Mr. Richmond Milton, financial secretary. Personal. Mrs. Iola Washington of 1404 Freemont avenue, Philadelphia, Pa., is here on a visit to her mother, Mrs. Rebecca Washington, of 1315 Twenty seventh street, where she is enjoying visits by her many friends and admirers. Mr. R. J. Holmes, a dealer in coal oil and supplies, has been very ill at his residence, Dumbarton, and unable to attend to his business. He is said to be improving. HOWARD THEATRE A large and enthusiastic audience greeted the players at the Howard this week in "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". Clarence Muse gave an excellent portrayal in the dual role, one of the most difficult plays on the stage. Too much praise cannot be given this actor for his work. His changes are well executed, and he brings out the criminal instincts in a way calculated, to give one the creeps, and likewise portrays the scientist with faithfulness. The story is too well known to discuss. Mr. Anderson gives an intelligent interpretation of the character of the daughter of the murdered man and demonstrates anew that she is an actress with a clear conception of the characters she portrays. Miss Desmond also carries a dual role and her acting of the avaricious landlady was exceptionally well done. Miss Gilham as the beggar girl does well. Mr. Moon as "Dr. Langan," gave a good performance, as did Mr. Ray as "Sir Danvers Carew." Will Cook was humorous as Officer O'Reilly, and provoked much laughter. As the play centers around the leading character, the others of the cast did not have the opportunity to shine as much as on former occasions. Washington was glad to see its old favorites, Bishop, Olden, Miss Wilkes and others, and hopes to have them all here again as regular visitors. Such a large city as Washington cannot afford to be without shows of this character and with players now well trained the stage can be lifted to its rightful place in this community. We congratulate these players for their fine showing and wish them every success. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee and family. 119 of Aurora, N. Y., are visiting Rev. and C Mrs. Barnett. Mrs. Barnett, who is the " CAPE MAY, N. J. This magnificent hotel, located in the heart of the most beautiful seashore resort in the world; replete with every modern improvement, superlative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Orchestra daily, garage, bath houses, tennis, etc., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Send for booklet. Will open Easter. E. W. DALE, Owner. Clear Your Skin of Pimples, Blackheads, Ring Worm, Tetter Worm and Skin Troubles by using This preparation is not a Cosmetic but a Medicated Cream highly recommended for all imperfections of the skin. 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At a recent meeting held by the Fairfax county Colored School Fair Association, at Herndon, Va., Miss Annie E. Henderson was elected a member of the Executive Board. We regret that Rev. J. C. Johnson can not be among us on account of illness. His many friends wish him a successful recovery. Miss Rosa Gaines, of Philadelphia. Pa., is visiting her many relatives and friends here. Mr. Morris Honesty, of Pittsfield, Mass., is home for a short stay. Those in our-community who are on the sick list are convalescing under the professional care of Dr. Morton and Dr. Gray. Many persons of this vacinity were spectators at the Inaugural Parade. Miss Belle Ford, of Philadelphia, Pa., arrived Sunday to 'attend the "RACE SOLIDARITY." Brilliant. Addresses by Dr. Sinclair, Dr. Cox and Ms. Davidson. Dr. Greener and Mrs. Davidson to Dr. William A Sinclair, of Philadelphia, Secretary and Treasurer of the Douglass Hospital and trustee of Howard University, was the principal speaker at the meeting of the Woman Wage-Earners' Association, 704 Tea Street, N. W., Sunday afternoon, last at 4 o'clock. There was a fair attendance to hear him on the subject "Race Solidarity, and What Women have Accomplished is Uplift Work." His ripe scholarship and wide experience of all sorts and conditions of women, made his address one of remarkable force and interest to those who had the privilege to hear him. He dwelt sympathetically upon the various efforts made by women of our race to better the condition of the less fortunate sisters, in church and uplift work, among the poor and needy and wished for the Association large success in numbers and in the uplift work in which it is engaged. He was followed in a fine burst of analytical and rhetorical comment upon the paper by Prof. Richard T. Greener and an enlargement of his own views upon the same subject. It was a treat to all those present to hear Prof. Greener, who has been conspicuous in the public notice for about 40 years, as a scholar, Editor, Orator and Diplomat. Mr. Shelby J. Davidson, attorney-at-law, followed in a sympathetic address which pleased the audience and gave them heart of hope to go on with their good work. Mr. William Justin Carter of Harrisburg, Pa., who was to have delivered the address, was unavoidably detained at home. At the regular meeting, next Sunday, at the same place, an interesting program will be presented. All are invited. Admission free. WOMAN'S DAY. Woman's Day, Sunday, March 11, 1917, at Peoples Congregational Cl. rch, at 11 o'clock special Sermon "What a Woman Can Do." by Rev. J. ed in the heart of the most beautiful complete with every modern improve- ment, appointments, service and refined garage, bath houses, tennis, etc., on unto ladies and children. Send for E. W. DALE, Owner. 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Brown, Mrs. Pearl Lewis Gray and others. Proceeds for Rally. Mrs. L. Haywood Johnson, directress; Miss Francis Thomas, organist. Rev. J. Frances Gregory, pastor. Mrs. Mattie A. Boston, chairman. HON. GEO. W. MURRAY Introduced by Editor W. Calvin Chase. A large audience greeted ex-Congressman Geo, W. Murray at the Florida Avenue Baptist Church last Thursday evening. The speaker was introduced by Editor and Attorney W. Calvin Chase. He paid the speaker a most glowing compliment which was loudly applauded. Entrances to Important Harbors Are Quickly Protected. COAST ARTILLERY IS READY 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 unfengaged of a city's water gates were planned by the const 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 gingerly 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 entrusted with the defense of New York. The first line is the navy, the fourth is the mobile army. Newport, R. I., 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 Duds In Air, Aviator on Furlough Says. Cleveland, Q.—"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. The efficiency was proved by the capture of the steamship Madison. WRIGHT MAY ORGANIZE AERIAL ARMY FOR U. S. 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." UNGLE 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 yearns for the exciting life of a daring, dashing, onnipresent, well dressed, swagger and handsome secret service agent, spending the winter in Florida watching foreign diplomats and apes, 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 ambulance, 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 nulsance, 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 Cut 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 dan gerous and make a girl irritable. A calico dress is better than imita- tion silk. A woman's first duty is to make her self 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 eat 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. 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 G. 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 TTranscontinental Course as an Official Mail Route. Washington, -- Delivery of United States mail by airplane 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 asst. postmaster general, Otto Priebus, 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 balling 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 Liveoak 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. Moe.-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 Palne. Accompanying it was a photograph taken by Twain seated in the chair in 1009, upon which the humorist wrote: "This is my best Mark Twain." 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 1 DOVE "U-53" ALIGHTS. Bird With Strange Characters Bound to Leg Found in Edgewater, New York.—A white dove fluttered into a window of the offices of Batterson & Eisle on River road, Edgewater, and the clerk who caught it took it to police headquarters when he noticed a band of yellow metal on its leg. The police found "U-53" inscribed on the band on the outside and on the inside words in a language they could not decipher. To most of those who inspected it the language seemed to be German, but no one who could identify the letters or translate them was able to see the bird when the report of its arrival reached the city. BOY GETS HOODOO DEER. Lad Shoots Old Buck That Dodged Bullets of Other Hunters. Sallinas, Cal. - Monterey county, which usually has more deer killed in it than any other county in California, tops all the local records with a forked horn buck that weighed 237 pounds, dressed. The buck was killed in the last day of the season by William Casey, Jr., near his home at San Lucas. The deer was an old one, and hunters had been trying for years to get it, but the wily buck always managed to escape the bullets and was called the hoodoo. 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 130 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 meager 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's smoke. And he is a perfect specimen—a young backwoods giant. Barton excelled in all the sports of the camp. COMMUNITY RABBIT DOG. Daisy So Expert All Dobba Ferry May Employ Her Talent: Dobbs Ferry, N. Y.-Until 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. Klippenberg, Morris Losee 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 sees son closes. Bees Nearly Kill Heifer 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. 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NATIONAL NEWS NOTES. Brief Bits of News and Comment on Men and Women. Men and Women. Des Moines, Iowa.—The leading daily newspaper of this place, in a well considered editorial expression with reference to the scant attention the Negro receives in times of peace and the solicitude vouchsafed him in time of war, says: "A demand is now before Congress for a great national school for Negroes, made, strange as it may appear, by a Congressman from Tennessee. It is to be a school for military training. The southern leaders who during fifty years of peace have permitted the Negro to secure his own training for civil life, have suddenly become thoroughly aroused to the need of government instruction in the art of war. Of course, if we are to prepare soldiers much may be said for the proposed school. The Negro has stood up beside the best soldiers in the world, and he is more willing to fight for the flag than many to whom the flag has meant more in privilege. But is it not worth thinking about that we should be so suddenly solicitous for the training of the Negro in times of war and so little solicitous in times of peace? Suppose the Congressman from Tennessee had proposed a great national training school for the Negro fifty years ago to fit him better for the common duties of American life? BENGAL BUYS AS MUCH COTTON GOODS AS ALL SOUTH AMERICA 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 spends $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. Odell, author of the Bureau's report, and until they do it is not likely that they will ever get much of the business. The value of the imports of dholtes alone amounts to .35 or 45 million dollars annually, but they have never been made in American mills. Other lines, such as saris, colored lung, 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 this construction of nearly similar goods, are grey, white and printed shirtings. American manufacturers would do well, however, to give their serious attention to dholtes, 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, handerchiefs, and hosiery. Belgium had a share of the business in blankets, miscellaneous colored goods, shawls and handerchiefs. Holland's sales of colored woven goods, colored yarn, white shirttails and blankets, have been restricted by the war, as have Italy's sales of colored yarn and miscellaneous colored goods. Japan's trade appears to have suffered least on account of the war. 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Germany's Vast Yards, Built For Strategic Use Only, Cited as What Must Be Provided-Daniel Willard Chairman of Committee on Transportation and Communication. Washington.—An attempt to put military transportation and communication facilities of the United States on a par with those of any country in the world, including Germany, where they have reached the highest development, was begun as part of the program for the mobilization of the resources of the nation in time of war. The initial steps were taken quietly and almost secretly in New York, Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and chairman Photo by American Press Association. of the advisory commission created to aid the Council of National Defense undertook their further development when, in Washington, he was made chairman of the committee on transportation and communication. It was W. G. Besler, president of the Central Railroad of New Jersey and a member of the executive committee of the American Railway association, who proposed turning the undertaking over to the association. Said he: "It is the only machinery which exists in this country for co-ordinating and handling the various phases of this problem, the only piece of machinery which can make itself felt throughout the country, the only organization whose voice will be heard and obeyed. Through it the situation in the far west, the far south and the north can be controlled as easily and as readily as can that of the east. Through it we can be assured that there will be no conflict of motives or of efforts. "It is the obvious solution of the problem," continued Mr. Besler. "There will be a tremendous lot of detail work to be done, and I don't know how else we could do it. I have never had any faith in associations of citizens, however patriotic and energetic, when they undertake work of which they have no knowledge. This work is work that needs the greatest planning by expert traffic men. Every move must be thought out in detail, and there is none to do it so well as the association. "For instance, I have friends who have told of seeing in Germany huge fan shaped stretches of track just within the German border. No trains were on them. No factories were near. They lay in waste stretches of country or country that had been leveled to let these masses of track lie in a plain. They were the termini by aid of which Germany has been enabled to move great masses of troops speedily and without confusion. These stretches of track were laid at places which the German board of strategy has conceived to be turning points in the event of the war that came. Now our military experts will discover such strategic points for the concentration of troops without doubt and will demand the installation there of these fan shaped terminal. There is no trouble moving freight or troops. We can move all we shall ever be asked to move. The trouble will be at the terminals." SCORES OF OPERATIONS. Stanley Sprague Lived Thirty-three Years With Fracture of Skull. New York.—Stanley Sprague, seventy-six years old, of East Meadow, N.Y., is dead after having lived more than thirty-three years with a compound fracture of the skull, received when a negro attempted to murder him for his money. The nature of his injury was such he was compelled to undergo a slight operation every two months, but this did not deter him from working daily on his farm. Sprague was attacked by William Rugg, who a few months before shot and killed Mrs. Walter Maybee and her daughter, in the same neighborhood. He robbed the house, but did not harm Mr. Maybee, who was blind. Rugg was captured by a posse and put in the Long Island City jail from which he escaped. He was recaptured and hanged at Mineola. KILLS PET HORSES RATHER THAN LEAVE THEM BEHIND Schmidt, Farmer and Poet, Regarded Animals as His Personal Friends. Jerseyville, Ill.—Rather than see his beloved horses, the companions of years of toil on his farm, go to strangers Charles Schmidt, a farmer near here, had his three pet animals shot. Schmidt is preparing to leave his farm and engage in rice farming in Arkansas, an occupation in which he will no longer need horses. Schmidt regarded his horses as his personal friends, and the dread that if he sold them others might be cruel to the animals was more than he could bear. The animals were valued at more than $50 apiece. Known as the "town poet," Schmidt kept a diary in rime of the happenings of his life. He was a favorite among the young people of Jerseyville because he kept open house on his place three evenings a week and Sundays. He permitted card playing, but no gambling, and no matter who came he was welcome at the Schmidt home. After the guest departed Schmidt would write a rime about the visitor and put it with his collection. A trunk full of these verses will be taken to Arkansas by Schmidt. Several years ago Schmidt donated baseball grounds to the boys of Jerseyville for Sunday ball games, but stipulated that the players would have to attend church first. London.—With every month of the great war new superstitions are continually finding origin among the rank and file of the British soldiery. "These superstitions are speedily introduced into civil life and London is rapidly becoming one of the most superstitions cities in the world. The chaps from the trenches say that the lighting of three cigarettes with one match means the speedy death of one, if not all three of the group, and they will cite you a hundred and one instances to prove their contention. They will tell you of an instance last fall near St. Elol. A group of men was billeted in a house far back from the battle line. There had not been a shot or shell dropped in the villages for several weeks. A new recruit, just over from "Blighty," as they call England or home, had passed a box of cigarettes among his new found friends. He struck a match and before any in the group had realized it three cigarettes had been lighted. When it suddenly dawned on the group what had occurred there was deep silence. "Too bad, old chap," finally remarked Tommy to the newcomer, "but it means lights out for you, if not the three of us." The offender tried to laugh his fears away, but he couldn't. Two hours later the first shell in weeks struck the billet, and when the Tommies had extricated themselves from the ruin they found that all but the newcomer from "Blighty" were safe. The lighter of the three cigarettes with the one match had been instantly killed. BLOOD FROM DERELICTS. Down-and-outers Form Transfusion Auxiliaries for Baltimoreans. Baltimore.—More than a hundred derelicts from the Friendly inn here have undergone blood tests at $1 apiece this winter at the Union Protestant infirmary, a branch of Johns Hopkins, for transfusion cases. Of the hundred twenty-five have been accepted and have been paid $25 for submitting to transfusions. In addition to the $25, those who are accepted are being paid at the rate of $1 a day to keep themselves in condition until they are needed. The plan was evolved by a number of the leading surgeons of the city, assisted by the agents of the Federated charities. A history of the families of the men whose blood is used is studied, and only those of good blood are accepted. The blood of these men from the Friendly inn now courses through the veins of a number of prominent men and women of Baltimore. FINDS LONG LOST RING. Wedding Emblem Discovered on Farm Where Owners Formally Used Where Owner. Formerly Lived. Pennington, N. J.—Mrs. P. H. Vannoy is wearing again the wedding ring she lost thirty years ago on her farm at Cedar Grove, near here. Mrs. Vannoy was cleaning house one day and laid aside her wedding ring. Later she was unable to find it. Miss Sophia Wilkins was walking through the yard when her attention was attracted by a gleaming object under a kitchen window sill. She walked toward it, dug it out of the soil with her heel and a moment later was telephoning to Mrs. Vannoy that the ring had been found. Robin Stava All Winter La Crosse, WFs.-Robin redbreast has lost his reputation as a harbinger of early spring in La Crosse. One of his breed has been stopping near the postoffice all winter, and there have been numerous cold waves with temperatures from 22 to 28 below, blizzards and storing, making it the coldest winter in thirty years. OURWARSTRENGTH English Military. Correspondent Thinks Well of Us. Colonel Repington Declares That Capable General Staff Exists to Point Way and That West Point Training and Discipline Will Assert Themselves Over Volunteer Army. London.—Colonel Repington, the military correspondent of the Times, writes as follows in the course of an article on the United States army: "The United States army is a gallant army, composed of fine men, led by officers of high attainments, but it is not an army in the modern sense. Von Hindenburg probably has influenced the German general staff's view of American military power as of no account and probably will remain of no account during the duration of the war." After describing the American army and militia organization and stating that the census of 1910 showed 20,000 00 men of military age in the country Colonel Repington proceeds as follows: "The general staff of the United States army and, the many prominent American statesmen who have been secretaries of war or otherwise connected with the army must have worked out long ago the plans to be followed in the event of such a crisis as has now risen. "Direct military intervention of the United States in the war in Europe is not practicable, even were America to desire it. The obvious course is to use the highly trained regulars, particularly the officers, as the nucleus, for a volunteer army which should not form at any one time a force larger than can be properly trained. "We cannot doubt in the light of past experience in American military practice that in a popular cause recruits would stock to the colors by the hundreds of thousands, but an army so formed would be a hindrance rather than a help except in case of invasion, to which the United States would hardly be exposed. "The United States has one great advantage. She is self contained and not exposed to serious attack. She is populous and wealthy. Potential internal difficulties may vanish if the country be united. "A capable general staff exists to point out the way. West Point training and discipline will assert themselves over a volunteer army grouped around regulars and cadets. The war industries which have been expanded and created for the service of the belligerents will be at America's disposal. "If she elects to aid the cause it will prove for her that the old fire is not extinct. If the aid of America, will be more useful immediately in finance and on the seas the eventual employment of her army in support of her policy must be foreseen." GOLD NUGGETS IN KANSAS. Years Ago a Man Threw a Pouch of Them Away. Ouceda, Kun.—As a further episode in the proposed development of Ouleda's "gold field," it is now recalled that many years ago George Williams found a leather pouch filled with the same kind of nuggets which have been found lately in the creeks of ducks killed here. Williams did not know that the pouch contained anything of value and threw it away. The pouch is supposed to be one of those belonging to the Colorado miner who lost his life while crossing a creek near here. The miner was returning to his home in the east and carried many thousands of dollars' worth of gold dust with him. Three persons here have found nuggets during the past two weeks. WITNESS COULDN'T CLIMB. Stairs Kept Him, and So Court Went Down to Him. San, Diego, Cal.-The unique situation has been presented here of an adjournment of court to accommodate a witness who was too bulky and lame to climb the courthouse stairway. The change to a ground floor courtroom on the opposite side of the street was agreed to by the attorneys interested, and the testimony of Dr. W. Allen, health officer of National City, in the case against Davis Green on a statutory charge, was taken with Judge Lewis presiding. Patient on a Sled. Ashland, Ore.-Mrs. S. A. Parker was hauled seven miles on a sled by four young men en route to a hospital in this city to be treated for heart trouble. The trip by sled was from the Parker ranch to Pinehurst, thence by team twenty-three miles to Ashland. The young men were Ray Sayles, Howard Parker, Leland de Carlone and Harris Dean, some of the employees of the California-Oregon Power company. The sledding portion of the trip was made over snow four feet deep. Comb Flattens Bullet. 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DRUGS, SODA WATER, CIGARS "I'm afraid they'd pinch me," answered the wayfarer, with a grin-Louisville Courier-Journal. Is the paper that should be in every home in the city? It is the people's Natural Command. "What did the surgeon do when he started to vaccinate the regiment?" "I suppose he ordered them to present arms."-Baltimore American. Read The Bee If you want all the news THE BEE His Little Joke. ONLY TRUE LIVING D. A. R. Father of Pennsylvania Woman Served In American Revolution. Philadelphia.—Mrs. Hahnah Dial of Jacobs Creek, Pa., who probably is the only true daughter of the American Revolution living, celebrated her one hundred and second birthday recently, says a correspondent of the Pittsburgh Dispatch. Her father, Robert Slommons, served throughout the Revolutionary war with a distinguished record for bravery. He was a scout and Indian lighter and was several times captured by the Indians and put to torture because he would not betray, the plans of the American army. Mrs. Dial owns an Indian tomahawk with which her father struck down an Indian who attacked him from ambush. Mrs. Dial attributes her long life and good health to living the simple life, with much hard work of various kinds. She is a woman of remarkable attainments and a large fund of information gathered from much reading. $13,000 FOR THREE TOES. $10,000 Verdict to Boy, $3,000 to Father, For Skid of Auto. New York.—Hillmer J. Carlsen, eight years old, received before Supreme Court Justice Keiby and a jury in Brooklyn a verdict of $10,000 against the E. W. Bliss company for injuries he suffered Jan. 20, 1916, when one of his feet was run over by a five ton mutilation truck, causing amputation of three toes. The boy's father was awarded $3,000 for the loss of his services. The boy was sitting on the curb of Fortlett street. Brooklyn, near his home, with his feet in the gutter. The truck, loaded with three inch shells, rounded the corner, skidded and ran over his foot. Edward J. McCrossin; counsel for the boy, contended that the driver of the truck violated a city ordinance by turning the corner faster than four miles an hour. WILD DEER AS PATIENT. Doctor Treats. Buck For Shock After Colliding With Auto. Newton, N. J.—Dr. Whitfield Gray, state veterinarian for this section, had the unusual experience of ministering to a wild deer. The doctor was on his way to Hainsville, where, as in some other parts of this county, pink eye has become almost an epidemic among horses. When the doctor was passing through a stretch of woods a buck leaped out and tried to cross the road, bringing up against the doctor's car. The wind shield and a mudguard of the car were broken, and the buck fell unconscious. Dr. Gray treated the animal's bruises and administered a restorative and in half an hour the buck, still a bit uncertain on his legs, rose and walked away. HARVARD MAN. A "MAID." Earns $15 by Housework-Students Make $5.12 In Year. Cambridge, Mass.—One Harvard undergraduate elected to do general housework during the last academic year, according to the annual report of the student employment office. The sum of $15 which the young man received for his services leads to the belief that he either substituted for a regular maid or lost his job after a month of baking and bed making. Local employment during the last year gave 618 Harvard men total wages of $85,120.76. Included in the occupations followed were those of furnace man, dancing teacher, dancing partner, pin boy, model, errand boy, accee shifter and conductor. BONUS FOR NOT WEDDING. Miss Eaton Will Get $5 a Month For Teaching if She Does Not Marry. Highland, Kan.—Miss Ella Eaton of Highland, who will teach in the schools of Metcaif, Ariz. during the coming year, will receive a bonus of $5 a month if she refrains from marrying until the end of the school term next spring. Marrying girls have been in great demand at Metcaif. The school board of that town has had so much trouble looking for new teachers after school has been in session three or four months that it was decided to offer a special bonus to the schoolteachers who will remain single. Shot Owl Stealing Hens Vancouver, Wash. - When a big horned owl eighteen inches tall was flying off with a hen S. J. Pettit shot the bird at his farm, near Orchards, recently. The owl measured four feet six inches from tip to tip. Mr. Pettit missed several chickens and was at a loss to know where they went and was pleased when he found he had the culprit. The owl will be mounted. ```markdown ``` COUGHS HARD, AND UP COMES MISSING TOOTH New York.—Twas a lucky cough that Assemblyman George Blakely of Yonkers, N. Y. coughed the other day. So violent was it that it ejected from Blakely's throat a hard rubber plate holding a false tooth which had been lodged in his throat for nine months. Blakely swallowed the tooth while making a political speech. He also lost his voice. Now he can fairly shout his thanks. 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- tirt. vs. Morton Hamlett, Defendant —Equity No. 34,849—Order of Publil- lation. The object of this suit is to obtain for the plaintiff a decree of absolute divorce against the defendant, Morton Hamlett, on the grounds of adul- tury and cruel treatment. On motion of the plaintiff, it is, this 24th day of January, A. D. 1917, ordered that the defendant, Morton Hamlett, cause his appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, after the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided a copy of this order is published once a week for three successive weeks in the Washington Law Reporter and in the Washington Bee newspaper before said day. CLARENCE J. TIGNOR, ATTORNEY Supreme Court of the District of Co Jumbia 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 Columbia, Letters testamentary on the estate of Mary 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 subscriber on or Before the 14th day of February, A. D. 1918; otherwise-they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 21st day of February, 1917. LESLIE TALIAFERRO, Stanton Ave., S. E. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. CLARENCE W. TIGNOR, Attorney. LONG HAIR THAT IS SOFT, SMOOTH AND GLOSSY Quinade, Invented by a New York Chemist, Stimulates and Nourishes the roots of the Hair. 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Remember this: The deceiver always comes to an untimely end. MR. RAYFORD W. LOGAN . Elected a Member of Phi Beta Kappa Society of Williams College. Society of Williams College. Rayford W. Logan, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Logan of 2032 Senteenthree street, has just been elected a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Williams College. The Society is composed of one-seventh of the members of the senior class, provided that each one elected has attained a certain average. Logan was graduated from the M Street High School in the class of 1913 as valedictorian and captain of the winning company in the annual competitive drill. M street boasts of another member of the Williams chapter of the society in the person of Mr. Clyde McDuffie, now a teacher in the Paul Laurence High School. Logan, as was Mr. McDuffie, is one of the youngest members of his class. 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Have never wered about the hair on receipt of in every city. Will be grateful to young lady or gentleman to be an watch the Bee for advertisements. Address, W. M. HAMMOND, C. TALBERT es and Liquors NADE S HAIR DANDRUFF R SAMPLE ASOAP SHAMPOO 50AP ANSES THE SCALP. ACOMB RAIGHTENER OO DRYER MBS 50¢ QUIRASOAF 25¢ ORUGGISTS NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. DRUG STORE FOR SALE. For sale-centrally located in the hearts of 30 or 40 thousand people. Abargain for an enterprising pharmacist. Full line of tock of every description, drugs,etc. Owner retiring from retail business to manufacturing drugs, are the reasons for offering for sale a good paying drug store. Address box T. The Bee office, 1109 I. Street, N. W. KATZ'S MARKET is the cheapest store in the Ninth and Florida Ave. Northwest Groceries delivered free A store for rent, 1111 I street northwest, with every convenience. Apply to The Bee office 1109 I street northwest. NOTE OF ARTS A head of a child modeled by Mrs. May Howard Jackson of this city has recently been placed on exhibition in the lower loan room of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. It is admirable piece of work, well constructed, nicely modeled and expressive and it takes its place well among the works in this gallery by sculptors of more experience and greater reputation. 1436 H street, N.E. --- STORE. Have Beautiful Homefurnishings We'll give you Purchase with sma Peter G 817 Purchases charge with small weekly Peter Grog 817 to 823 Purchases charged on an open account with small weekly or monthly payments THE LEADER SPECIAL FOR EARLY BUYERS Ladies' Coats, $2.98 up; Boys' Suits and Overcoats $1.98 up; Skirts 98c to $8.00; Furs at reasonable prices. " We carry a full line of Men's and Women's and Childrens' furnishings. Phone North 5542 1250 7th St. N. W. HOLMES NEW BUFFET J. OTTOWAY HOLMES Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars 211 SEVENTH STREET N. W. Opposite Center Market Phone Washington, D. C. KATZ MARKET 11 SEVENTH STREET N. W. Opposite Center Market phone Washington, D. C. KATZ MARKET 9th FLORIDA AVE. N. W. The Cheapest in the City Everything Fresh Daily Two Stores in One 1700 Shop early and liq WM. ROTHWELL & SON Flumbing, Heating, Tinning and Locksmithing Furnaces and Ranges 1120 EIGHTEENTH ST. N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. Telephone North 4142 FURNACES and Ranges 1120 EIGHTEENTH ST. N. W., WASHINGTON, D. G. Telephone North 4142 FURNISHED ROOMS. Three nicely furnished rooms for rent. Hot, cold water and bath; 533 T street northwest: f-24-3t. ROOM For rent, room, nicely located at 620 R street northwest. M-10-3t Two unfurnished rooms for rent, also one nicely furnished room suitable for gentlemen. 1643 10th St., N. W. m-3-2t House for rent. Five rooms, all modern improvements, 1614 11th St. N.W. Call any time from 9 am. to 4 pm... A PRINTER WANTED. WANTED at The Bee Office—A printer; one who knows the business. Write or call; 1109 Eye Street Northwest, Washington, D. C. JUSTH'S OLD STAND. No doubt you will agree with us, and, for instance, we bought 17 full dress and tuxedo suits and these are bran new, made by one of the best houses, these suits are sold by the best clothing houses at about $35.00; we can sell for half. So you see how you can cash in clear. WESTH'S OLD STAND: 619 D JUSTH'S OLD STAND, 619 D. --- —the finest qualities —the lowest prices —the greatest selection —the easiest terms —the best treatment uses charged on an open or small weekly or monthly pay Girogan & S 7 to 823 Seventh St FUNERAL DIRECTORS Authorized Capital, $25,000; Comm Stock, $10 First Call Wagons and All Other Officers: R. C. Richardson, President Mary J. Hall, Secretary; C. H. Secretary; John Lev Members Walter Dorsey, Greenwood R. W. Williamson, George Br Henry W. Hall, The Advisory Board. Shares Each: W. Susie R. Saunders, John Porter Goodrich, Alexander Willbank L. A. Carter, J. Jackson, James R. Walls, Ella M. H Address All Communications to the 1700 Vermont Avenue, Cornell 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 Secretary; 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 Goodrich, Alexander Willbanks, Special Field Agent; L. A. Carter, J. Jackson, Alexander 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. Shop early if you want the first p and liquors just received. You without a bottle of Dru Christmas Morning DRURY'S 942 LA M. Phil 1233 7th THIS 75 C Shop early if you want the first pick of the new stock of Wines and liquors just received. Your home won't be complete without a bottle of Drury's Special. Open Christmas Morning and New Year. DRURY'S 942 LA. AVE. N. W. GRAFANOLA, like cut 6 SELECTIONS and 300 needles special... $77.25 A Complete Stock of Records D. Music House Music House ed on an open account y or monthly payments an & Sons C 3 Seventh Street PEOPLE'S SERVICE CORPORATION TUNERAL DIRECTORS and EMBALMER Capital, $25,000; Common Stock, $10,000; Stock, $15,000 Wagons and All Other Livery. Chapel Se C. Richardson, President; G. M. Oliver, Viz H. Hall, Secretary; C. H. Stepteau Corres- Secretary; John Lewis; Treasurer. Valter Dorsey, Greenwood Washington, C. Williamson, George Brown, Mae J. Richa Henry W. Hall, Theodore Williams. Board. Shares Each: W. O. Speak, A. O. Saunders, John Porter, Lola Walls, Mar- ich, Alexander Willbanks, Special Field A. A. Carter, J. Jackson, Alexander Hawk James R. Walls, Ella M. Boston, John C. Be Communications to the resident, R., C. Vermont Avenue, Corner of R St. North DRURY'S, 942 LA. AVE. N. W. if you want the first pick of the new st uors just received. Your home won't be without a bottle of Drury's Special. Op Christmas Morning and New Year. DRURY'S 942 LA. AVE. N. W. M. Philips 1233 7th N.W. THIS 75 COLUMBIA M. Philips 1233 7th N.W. THIS 75 COLUMBIA Other Models $15 to $500 Sold on Easy Terms OPEN LATE EVENINGS and EMBALMERS on Stock, $10,000; Preferre 000 Delivery. Chapel Service Free. G. M. Oliver, Vice-President; Stepteau Corresponding s; Treasurer. Washington, C. H. Stockton, town, Mae J. Richardson, More Williams. O. Speak, A. O. Washington Lola Walls, Mary Susan Special Field Agent; Alexander Hawkins, ston, John C. Bell. resident, R. C. Richardson of R St. Northwest. of the new stock of Win- home won't be complete v's Special. Open and New Year. AVE: N. W. LUMBIA ```markdown ``` --- California Music School