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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 IN OUR SCHOOLS Patriotic Meeting of Civic Center—Patriotism the Keynote Struck by Eloguent and Timely Speeches—Many Parents and Friend's Sign Pledge—Committees Report Success in Their Efforts for Finances. At a recent meeting of the Original Parent-Teachers' Association which was held in the Alfred Jones School, patriotism was the keynotes struck by the speakers and a vein of it ran throughout the program. The man parents of the children had ample despite the steady downpour of rain signed the pledge of the association, thus manifesting their loyalty to their country and a desire to assume their part of the responsibility in the country's preparedness during the period of our national crisis. A composite report of the various committees which was rendered by the business manager of the association showed $60.63 on hand, and success in the efforts for finances in the present campaign. A report of this will be reended when all returns have been received. The association is rapidly becoming self-supporting. The time given annually by its members in an effort to increase its funds through the medium of an entertainment was devoted to instruction in patriotic preparedness. But, instead little bags to which were attached cards, bearing the following inscription, were given the members and friends: The original Citizens' Association of Patrons of Schools (The Original Parent-Teachers' Association). Got little bags we send them out. Upon a friendly sen; May friendly winds from every clime Bring back to us thee. Bring Laden with fruit (pennies) from thine friend every fruit Every friend: 'Till the hull can hold 'no more. Then draw the string to hold it in. To serve the needy poor. Needs of the Parent-Teachers' Association Funds: 1. To purchase shoes and rubbers for the needy children. 2. To purchase books for indigent high school children. 3. To launch the J. F. Bundy Beneficial Association. Return to MRS. L. V. THOMAS. Chairman 8th Grade Com. The success of the campaign will be determined when the final report is rendered. Sufficient to say that the majority of children are working with the same zeal to make successful returns as they did at the informal afternoon meetings when the bags were being made. The definite aim of each grade committee is as follows: 8th Grade—Activity; publicity chairman, R. B. Bell; constitution, W. A. Gray; financial, L. V. Thomas; patriotism, Thomas Edwards; execution, Kate Johnson. 6th grade, 1B—Shoes and rubbers, N, R. Carroll. 5th grade-The Fraternity fund, Esther, Tolson. 4th grade -Victrola, industrial work S. Taylor. 3rd grade—Entertainment, E. McLean. 2A and 2B—Decorations, Emma Jackson. 1A—Community library, S. Steward. The report of each committee on this occasion showed marked progress in its work. The committee on gardening reported that it had obtained the loan of a plot of ground at Fort Stevens, D. C. That they had communicated with the central garden committee to notify them of their intention to work in harmony with them; that they had requited for some free fertilizer; that they had solicited free seed from the Agricultural Department and had purchased some. Realizing the importance, of a constitution in its relation to an organization, the committee on constitution submitted the revised form to the association which was unanimously accepted. A copy in printed form will eventually be given each. Realizing the importance of a constitution in its relation to an organization, the committee submitted the revised form to the Asso, which was unanimously accepted. A copy in printed form will be eventually given each member. The committee on patriotism reported that efforts in the school community had been directed along lines of the country's preparedness: the teaching of respect for the flag and allegiance to our country. The committee on shoes reported that eight pairs of shoes had been given to the needy children of the school, and that the committee is meeting with financial success in the present campaign. The Fraternity committee reported $50.00 on hand and success in the present campaign or funds. The industrial committee reported a phenomenal response by the parents in supplying articles of their own production for the exhibit on the night of the Celebration of the Ninth Anniversary. All committees reported activity and progress. After a few remarks of welcome by their principal the attention of the guests assembled was directed to the words of "the Nation's Prayer" which were written upon the blackboard: "God give us men! A time like this demands Strong, minds, great hearts, true faith, and ready hands. tarn, him ready office. Men whom the lust of office does not kill. Men whom the spoils of office can not buy: Men who possess opinions and a will; Men who have honor, and who will not lie; Men who can stand before a dema- And scorn his treacherous flatteries without winkling. Tall men, sun-crowned, who live above the fog In public duty and in private thinking! The first speaker was Rev. Jernagin pastor of Mt. Carmel Church Home Training." The home, he said, is the corner stone of Patriotic Civilization whether it be mental moral or physical. There is no good home training without fear and love of God. There should be strict discipline and plous teaching in the home. Schools may instruct, churches may preach, but the first and best work should be done in the church. Teachers should girls before others teach them. Fathers should do the same with their boys. "As the morning shows the day, so childhood shows the man," says Milton. Mr. E. L. Thurston, Superintendent of schools prefixed his remarks by saying, "This is the Parent—Teacher Association with a great amount of history behind it." His talk was on the subject of "Thrift." The work of the school carries it back into the home which may help or hinder that of the former place. The speaker said, we waste time, energy, money, health. It is no longer a question in relation to ourselves but to the nation at large for everyone's goal. The problem for the nation's goal. Thrift is not stinginess and is not something which deals with money only. "Thrift," in Webster's Dictionary, means also use of things and vigorous growth. The guarding of ones physical health and strength means more than saving money. A healthy girl or boy will have more personality to appeal to people to do the work of later life. The Thrift proposition is now the question of the nation. The second kind of "Thrift" is that of time. It takes ten minutes for some people to do something that ought to be done in one. Children's training should begin with their spending. All children should have a chance to earn something in early life. The speaker said that over a thousand children doing work and learning are making as much money as the child who left school to work. He spoke of and commended "Thrift" in the school garden. Thrift is a sort of thing that gets down to home and lays the foundation for things that the country needs. The next speaker was Dr. Stair Parsons, Chairman of the school committee, N. E. Citizen's Association, who presented a silk flag to the chairman of the most successful committee financially in the present campaign for funds, which was the Eighth Grade. He graphically depicted the history of the country from colonial days to the time when Washington requested 'the Continental Congress to accept the satisfactory design presented by Betsy Ross. He commented at length on Perry's Heroism of Lake Erie. He said that the U. S. has entered the World's War in defense of one of the purest flags upon which the sun has ever shone. He exhorted his listeners to do in this time of the nation's peril as they had always done in the past—to stand by their country and for their flag; they have, always been loyal and true. The speaker said that he was asked by a colored clergyman, "What shall we do to succeed?" His reply was, "Buy property, show to the people that you are honest, etc., then there will be no color line. Till the soil, buy farms, and manage your own affairs in sections where you can elect your own managers." Mrs. John N. Spell of the U. S. Navy donated and presented eight dozen silk flags to her audience. She said in part, "If the men who gave their lives fifty years ago could have heard the flag salute so beautifully given by this community, they would feel that they did not give their lives in vain. She said that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. Napoleon never selected an officer for an army without knowing his mother. That man should be more efficient as fathers. She spoke of her aged father, 33 years of age, who went to the adjutant general's office in the city of Harrisburg and offered his services to the country. The country, said the speaker, needs room to remain at home and to work. To make jellies, bandages, care or gardens and many other things needed in time of war. She concluded her remarks by saying, "Man may do without painting, music and books. But where is the man who can do OBJS. But where is the man who can do without cooks." without cooks. The remainder of the program con- of the Star-Spangled Banner by An- sisted of the reading of the history file Brown, pupil eighth grade. Program. Dr. A. A. Russell, presiding officer, Music—Vetrola. J. B. JUDGE JAMES L. PUGH Will Soon Retire as Judge of the Police—Popular, Fair and Just. Music, selected, The Hanson Orchestra. Invocation, Rev. W. J. Howard. Flag Salute, community. Exercise, Patrolotic, 5th Grades. Chorus, America, Community. Miniature Clubs. Music, selected, Bessie Braxton, Zenobia Bundy. Music, selected Hilda Russell and Aaron Russell. Recitation, Olga Hutchins. Community Chours, The Star-Spangled Banner. Benediction, Rev. J. I. Carroll. Dr. A. A. Russell; the president, presided with his usual ease and dignity, ably assisted by E. R. Clark, a member of the faculty of the school, and secretary of the association. Etta May Jackson, a former pupil, lent to the condition of several classical pieces. The serving of refreshments and signing of the following revised form of the pledge which is used by the association by its members concluded the evening's program: The original Citizens' 5 Association of the Patrons of Schools in the District of Columbia, organized April 16, 1908. Incorporated pledge. I hereby promise, both by example and influence, to unite with the members of this association against all bad conduct in the street and elsewhere; that with this united effort to work for the best results for all; that I will secure one member for this association. Jones School, corner First and L streets. I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the republic for which it stands; one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice to all. Union is strength. United effort for good produces the best results for all. We should respect the rights of others in the home, in the street and in the school. There are two ways of ending a dispute—Discussion and Force. HONORING THEIR DEAD. Two Thousand People Brave the storm—Grand Exalted Ruler E. W. Bundy in Command—Eloquent Speeches—Attorney C. S. Williams Delivered Edgery. Notwithstanding the severe rain and snow storm last Sunday evening over two thousand people assembled in the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church to attend the memorial exercises of Columbia College of Elks, No. 55 J. B. P. O. E. of W. On Sunday night, April 8, Columbia Lodge No. 85, I. B. P. O. E. of W., assembled in a lodge of sorrow to pay its respect to six deceased members. The setting-could not have been more fitting, nor complete, had it been one of the fixed feasts or festivals of the ancients; nature herself seemed to have lent her aid in making the scene complete. The second Sunday came on Easter Sunday. You may imagine the beauty and splendor of the audience; the ladies all arrayed in their Easter gowns with their beautiful flowered hats, blended perfectly with the electrical effect of beautiful John Wesley Church, the place of the services; the structure of a beautiful march behind, forth from the monstrous pine organ of the church, the procession of Elks, led by the esquire, entered and marched down the center aisle in files of two. Think of three hundred and fifty men in full dress with white gloves, moving down these aisles of beautiful John Wesley which is famed for the superb interior architecture. After the members had all filed in, the Exalted luler stepped to the front of the rostrum and with the carriage of a Chesterfield and the enunciation of a diplomat proceeded to open the lodge. From the responses of all the officers as to their several duties, one would think that the organization was to learn. At the conclusion of the training services the exercises were turned over to Dr. Jackson, the master of ceremonies. From then until the end of the program the audience sat breathless, awaiting for the next number on the program. The audience was completely captivated when Prof. Lewis of the Amphion Glee Club came forward with his sexette to render his first number. The audience was most excellently rendered. When Brant wrote "Thantopsis," I am satisfied little did he think that Bro. W. T. Dixon would ever be called upon to render that beautiful master piece to such a vast audience; but I must say that Mr. Dixon's rendition was the best ever heard by Columbia Lodge, and doubtless, many others present. The principles of the order were touched upon by Mr. Harry L. Tignor, a member of the bar, in a brief but quite impressive manner. After which the orator of the evening was introduced, the legal adviser of the lodge, Chas. S. Williams. All who know attorney Williams have long since conceded him to be a 'born orator. From the time he rose the audience had a death like silence, listening to the matchless eloquence of the speaker. So serious and pathetic were his utterances when he called the names of the departed brethren and no one answered that numbers in the audience were seen to wipe away their tears. So profound was the address that the Rev. Brown in his sermon paused to make the remark that he had seen the Elks in another light, and he had changed entirely from his former opinion. The sermon of Brown the pastor, as philippe, was thick and it was conceded that he knew more about the principles of the order than some of the speakers did; that is if their utterances are any criterion. Now as to the Exalted Ruler, Bro. E. W. Bundy; he is the idlpl of his lodge, having brought the organization from a bankrupt and disrespected organization when he took charge to one now with a bank account of more than $1,600,000, and upwards of 500 financial members, and also the respect of the philanthropy. Bundy is a wonder; the members are now getting ready to re-elect him and send him to Cleveland to the Grand Lodge in June. Long live Columbia Lodge. No. 85, is the prayer of The Bee. GREAT NATIONAL MEETING AT METROPOLITAN N.A. M. E. CHURCH The most important National Meeting held in the last 50 years will take place Monday, April 16th at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, M Street bet. 15th and 16th from 3 to 6 o'clock P. M., at which time the colored ministry of the city of Washington and the city of Palo Alto race leaders will take under advisement a statement to be sent out to the country, outlining the policy for the race in connection with the present national crisis. Following the afternoon Executive meeting, there will be hold at 8 P. M., under the National Independent League, a great Patriotic Rally to which all liberty, loving and loyal citizens are invited. A roster of Speakers, of national reputation, will be present and addresses of a very high order delivered. Notably, Don James, Loyde, O. W. B. Evans, Dr. Edward D. Williston, Prof. J. R. Hawkins, Rev. W. C. Brown, Rev. C. H. Stepteau, Judge Robt. H. Terrell, Rev. A. C. Garner, Hon. Wm. Calvin Chase and Rev. W. H. Jernagin. Rev. S. L. Corrothers, Presiding; D. Dewitt Turpean, Secretary. FLORIDA AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev, W. A. Taylor Preaches an Eloquent Sermon. Fifteen hundred people greeted Rev. W. A. Taylor last Sabbath morning, who delivered a most eloquent Easter sermon. Dr. Taylor pictured the resurrection of Christ in a manner that was most touching. There were few dry eyes among his auditors. The music by the choir far surpassed any that has ever been rendered. The volunteer collection amounted to over forty-five dollars. At the conclusion of the services, Mr. W. Calvin Chase was introduced and said among other things, that it did not appear to him that there any division among the membership, as it had been repeated by published by him in memorials of the man wise to be thoroughly convinced of the truth or falsity of an article before you publish it. The public is told that there is a wide split in your church. If there is, it is not developed this morning and my opinion is that conditions have been misrepresented. A vote of thanks was tendered the editor and the congregation was urged to support the paper. BETHEL LITERARY: Bethel Literary takes pleasure in announcing that on next Tuesday evening the Medico-Chirurgical Society will present a program in three papers as follows: Discases of Children by Dr. John W. Mitchell, discussion opened by Dr. U. L. Houston; Foods, Valuable but Cheap, by Dr. H. C. Scurlock, discussion opened by Dr. M. O. Dumas; Sickness, How Caused, by Dr. Wm. H. Wilson, discussion opened by Dr. A. M. Curtis. *Music by The Lynx Quintet. A. Russell Wooding, director.* REV. J. FRANCIS GREGORY AP-PEARS AT BETHEL LITERARY PEARS AT BETHEL LITERARY. Bethel Literary Society was highly esteemed. Tuesday night, by Rev. J. Frenkman, the pastor of The People's Church, M Street, N. W., Mr. Gregory spoke upon loyalty of the Negro American. The paper was a masterpiece in its conception of citizenship, fidelity and sincerity, as exemplified by the colored people of the Nation. Some of the striking points in the address were: If not Americans we should be ashamed to own it. Not proud of a Negro who would sell his loyalty to Germany. America attacks the savagery, inhumanity, brutality, and autocracy of Germany. He believes it is a righteous war. He praised the exalted tone of the Presidents message to Congress, and declared that all political differences should be forgotten. Righteousness, decency, and freedom should be the battle cry. We should not, as a race, shift our ground, but stand firm upon our native health and offer our lives, if necessary, in defense of the American Flag, and protect the fine ideals of the republic. Our young men should beware of any approach toward treason, and give unencumbered allegiance to the country, showing a solid front of patriotism. Historical sentiment should pass the lips of any Nogro. Keep our heads steady and our feet planted firmly upon the soil. Fight with hatred, and the generations of the future will reap the full reward of our patriotic conduct. Mr. Gregory quoted frequently from Kipling, Shakespeare, Browning and others, displaying a splendid mastery of the classics. The house was well filled, and gave him a standing vote of thanks. ARCHITECT LANKFORD TO PATTERN A MARVELOUS GUN Mr. John A. Lankford, the well known supervising architect, now located at Jacksonville, Pla., has been in the city for several days, circulating among old friends and looking after a number of business matters. Among other things, Mr. Lankford is representing the inventor of a marvelous machine gun, invented by a colored man, that is one of most one of war weapons yet introduced on the battlefield. Mr. Lankford has made a great contribution to this art and is confident there is a fortune in store for him. While living in Washington some years ago, Mr. Lankford took an active part in all civic movements and was president of the local Negro-Business League. He is looking the picture of prosperity and is a power in his new Southland home. BISHOP L. N. ROSS CABLES. Mrs. Ross received a cablegram Monday morning from Tenniller, stating that Bishop I. N. Ross will arrive in New York April 18th. Mrs. Ross will leave Tuesday morning to meet him. MAKES A GREAT GIFT Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone Set a Record—Acts Count and Not Word—The Greatest Institution in United States Makes Final Payment of 2,000. $2,000.00 as a final payment on a pledge of $5,000.00 was paid to the Y. M. C. A. in St. Louis by Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone on Sunday, April 1st and history was made. Mr. and Mrs. Malone set a new record when they pledged $5,000.00 toward the Y. M. C. A. Fund, and they have pledged to show their interest in the Y. M. C. A. caused by the paying in of their pledge until the whole $5,000.00 has been paid. $2,000.00 has now been collected for the New Building for colored men in St. Louis. This New Building is to have all the modern facilities of the Young Men's Christian Associations and will be able to accommodate 100 men. Ground for the New Building will be broken during this month. The gift of Mr. and Mrs. Malone had its good only as well. The day following the final payment of their pledge, the Globe Democrat, which is one of the most influential papers in St. Louis, had the following editorial. "Widening the activities and influences of the Young Men's Christian thought and effort of the well-to-do and well disposed people. The president aid not long ago that a large community may be most accurately judged, as to its civic and social standards, by the degree of its promotion of such work. The same general truth had been realized before then, and the growth of Young Men's Christian Association in large cities, aided by the financial assistance of men of means and understanding, and facilitated by the cooperation of men themselves, has been found to be of the most promising efforts toward solution of some problems growing out of modern city life. In comparatively recent years the organization of such institutions for eration of young men themselves, has been recognized as a practical means of meeting the growing into the law of the young church congregation and feeling a greater want of social companionship, some of these associations have grown, in a number of their membership justifying the erection of buildings for their use. Toward these building funds, people of means, disccormment, and a sense of social responsibility, have contributed liberally. One of the largest contributions of this kind is that of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone, one of $5000, of which $3000 has already been paid, to the $17,000 fund for building a Colored Y. M. C. A. building in St. Louis, now planned by the St. Louis Young Men's Christian Association and, to be known as the Pine St. Branch, when finally completed at a cost of $150,000. The structure will be four stories in height exclusive of furniture containing in large running room, and the end of its creation, as such institutions have been and are serving such ends wherever tried, there can be no doubt. Providing young men with places of clean amusement is one of the best of social investments." RECITAL AND CONCERT A concert-recital took place at the Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Easter Monday night, in which John H. Wilson, Attorney, starred. He recited "Damon and Pythias," "Toussaint L'Ouverture," "The Little Brown Baby," "Eve Sleep Comes Down to Sothea the Wearer" eyes, etc. Others who figured in the recital were: Mrs. Martha Holmes, Miss Hattie Fowler, Miss Mary E. Stewart, Mrs. Henry F. Stewart, T. Watt and Miss Esther J. Tucker, Solos were rendered by Miss Etta Versa and Henry F. Owens; Miss Zenovia Drewitt being accompanied for each. A mock marriage was pulled off and it proved to be the most popular feature of the evening; Mrs. Annie Warren, Mrs. Jeanette Dewey, Mr. Hamilton Seward and Mr. James Stewart played the leading roles. The rotten up by, Mr. Jabez Club, of which Mrs. Estelle Epps is President, and he was also master of ceremonies. Mr. Wilson was well received by a large and enthusiastic audience. LECTURE. Rev. J. E. Johnson, the professor, will give a notable lecture upon "Africa." Thursday night, April 19th, at Mt. Pisgah Church, N street, between Fourth and Fifth streets northwest. He will also render a native solo. Silver offering. W. H Snyder, assistant professor. The Converted Sailor, at Mt. Pisgah Church. Rev. J. H. Hodges, the converted sailor, will preach at Mt. Pisgah Church on N street, between Fourth and Fifth streets northwest, Sunday night, April 15th, at 8 p. m. W. H. Snyder, assistant pastor. ATHLETES IN WAR Walter Camp, Football Star, Will Train College Men. FOR ALL OVER MILITARY AGE. In Manufacturing Cities Throughout the Country There Will Be Great Amount of Guard Duty, and Mr. Camp Plans to Relieve Military of This Work. New Haven.-The Internal Defense league, an organization to be composed chiefly of former athletes between the ages of forty-five and sixty, is being organized by Walter Camp, Yale's football adviser, for home guard duty in the event of war. Mr. Camp announced that the league would be organized at New Haven, when he will start a body of prominent New Haven business and professional men in a course of physical training. The league has been started by Mr. Camp at the request of many former college athletes who are over military age, but who are desirous of performing some kind of guard duty which ordinarily would have to be performed by the militia. The object of the new organization is to make the regular militia available for more important duties. Mr. Camp stated that for the past few months he has been receiving nu- A. B. Photo by American Press Association. WALZER CAMP. nations from former fifty and sixty years he was not some branch ere they could be use- it of war it will be necessary to guard railroads, bridges and munition factories, and many men past military age believe that they can get into good enough physical shape to perform these duties. The league will not be limited to college men, but will be open to all men between the ages of forty-five and sixty. Mr. Cump has mapped out a course of training, which be believes will be efficient and yet will not interfere with the members' routine business duties. The squad which went into training at New Haven will give up one morning hour a day at first—from 8 to 9—to walking and other exercises, which Mr. Cump will suggest. The plan is to take only light exercise at first, gradually working the men into shape until they are able to trump fifteen or twenty miles a day without fatigue. In the manufacturing cities such as New Haven and, in fact, all over New England, there will be a great amount of guard duty to perform, and Mr. Camp believes that if the older men, who have already shown much enthusiasm to do their "hit," can be worked up to proper physical condition the militia will be replaced of much of this home, guard duty. After the league gets under way in New Haven it is expected that the movement will be taken up quickly throughout the country. BELIEVED DEAD FOUR YEARS. Friend Now Says He Saw Manseau Recently. Grass Valley, Cal.—Fohr years ago word came to the relatives of Peter Manseau that the young man had been killed by falling from a tower he had been repairing on the Mexican border. The aged mother has thought her son dead, and all the rest of the family and friends held the same opinion until recently a letter was received from a friend of Albert Manseau stating that he had seen "Pete" at El Paso, where he was acting as interpreter for the government in connection with the military authorities. ALL WEDDING GIFTS NOT BRIDE'S PROPERTY New York.—Think of it, girls! A jury in New York decided that all wedding gifts do not belong to the bride nor does the wife own all the household effects. Mrs. Amy Philbrock Clark was suing to recover lots of things, including an automobile, all valued at $44,000, when the blow fell. She said when her husband brought notion for divorce he put a new lock on the family safe. ANOTHER OFFER OF MOTORBOATS TO UNITED STATES St. Louis. More than a score of motorboat owners of this city have offered their services and their bouts to the navy, it was announced by Nelson Thomas, secretary of the St. Louis Yacht Club. Some of the bouts are large and swift enough to be used for submarine classes, and others are of such construction that 'anti-aircraft guns can be mounted on them for harbor duty. Albert Bond Lambert, a wealthy aviation enthusiast, and 125 other expert officers of this city are at the service of the country, the offer having been made a short time ago. A number of St. Louis manufacturers are advertising for girls to enter their factories and learn the work in order that a large number of men may be released for service. The Western Union has established a class for the training of girl operators and already has an enrollment of fifty, which will be raised to 500 if possible. The chamber of commerce began the enrollment of all able-bodied men in this district. WAS ONCE A BIG TOWN, BUT ALL MOVED AWAY Grand Rapids, Mich.—Final steps in the dissolution of Laprairie were taken when Engene Arnold, postmaster, sent in his final reports and locked the doors of the office for the last time. Village organization long since has been discontinued. With the removal of the name from the books of the postoffice department Laprairie as a village will become only a memory. In the early history of that portion of the state Laprairie because of its location at the junction of the Mississippi and Prairie river became the largest town in its territory. In the days when the logging industry was at its height and the rollingumberjacks of the old type were going into or coming out of the camps La prairie was a "roaring" town, with a population fluctuating between 1,000 and 3,000. Millions of feet of logs were driven past it both on the Mississippi and the Prairie. But it was not long before men with foresight recognized the latent power of the Mississippi grand rapids several miles up stream. Grand Rapids was born. Slowly the justly new town sapped the vitality of the old, business changed its hunting place, and many of the buildings were moved. Then came the courthouse contest, which resulted in the establishment of the county's business at Grand Rapids. Since then Laprairie's decline has been rapid. And so Mr. Arnold, the town's chief booster, after locking the door of the old postoffice building, crossed the road, once the principal street of the village, to his little white cottage thereafter to devote his time to the cultivation of his small farm, which comprises the greater portion of the townsite. PRISON . IS . HOME- TO . HIM. Half Brood Wanted to Get There as Soon as Possible. Alamosa, Cal.—There is no place like home even if it is only the penitentiary. "I want to go back home again as soon as I can," said Jann Medina, a half brood Pueblo Indian, when hailed into a justice court here on a charge of burglary. "I have served twenty-seven years in six terms within the penitentiary," said he in good English. "They always treat me well there, and I want to get back." Medina, fifty-six years old, his face furrowed and shriveled with time, with straight black hair and every appearance of a criminal indifferent to his fate, was bound over to the district court. WINS NOTED SCHOLARSHIP. Snow of Harvard Combines Unusual Qualities Demanded. Cambridge, Mass.-William B. Snow, Jr., of Stoneham was awarded the Francis H. Burr scholarship at Harvard university. He is the first undergraduate to answer the requirements since its establishment four years ago. The scholarship was founded in memory of Frank Burr, former football captain and a distinguished scholar. The yearly income from the fund is $325, to be paid an undergraduate who combines as nearly as possible Burr's remarkable qualities of character, leadership, scholarship and athletic ability. Dean Yegmans and Dean Briggs selected Snow for the honor. The recipient played guard on the football team, is the university's champion heavyweight wrestler and boxer, and is a defenseman on the lacrosse team. Kills the Bear: Gets Cubs. Marinette, Wis.-Attacked by a large mother bear, Willie Matson, seventeen years old, son of Mrs. Mattie Matson of Amberg, shot and killed her and took captive four little cubs. He met the bear while on his way home from his father's camp at Amberg. The bear rushed him, standing upright. Then Matson killed her on the first shot. The four little cubs tagging behind the mother were brought to Amberg. TO CHASE U BOATS Four Millionaires Donate Up-to-the-Minute Craft. FASTER THAN A SUBMARINE. Larger Than Type Constructed For British Navy, Which Wore From Seventy-five to Eighty Feet In Length and Powered For Nineteen to Twenty Knots. New York.—Four up to date 110 foot submarine chasers are being built at Bristol, R. I., to protect New York and adjacent territory, according to announcement at headquarters of the naval reserve force for the Third district. The entire cost of construction, equipment and ordnance is being met by A. I. du Pont, Commodore R. E. Tod, Payne Whitney and Harold Vanderbilt. Each of the boats will be of fifteen feet beam with steel hull and bulkheads and fitted with oil fuel engines. Their speed will be twenty-five miles an hour, higher than any submarine can make. Each crew will consist of nineteen men. By request of the navy department the size and character of guns that will be mounted are withheld from publication. Decision by the four men that they would build and give to the government the four boats was reached after naval experts told them the absolute need for specially constructed vessels for the mosquito fleet if any guns other than one pounders are to be used. Mr. du Pout's boat will be ready in July, the others in August at the latest, it was said. All can be used as pleasure craft also. The four boats will be somewhat similar to submarine chasers ordered for the regular force of the American navy, and details of their construction have been approved by naval officers. They will be larger than the type constructed for the British navy, which were from seventy-five to eighty feet in length and powered for nineteen to twenty knots. Five hundred and fifty of these boats were turned out in 650 days. The marine division of the Home Defense league received from Frederick D. Underwood, president of the Erie Railroad company, his yacht Alice. It is 110 feet long, twenty-two feet beam and of good speed. Three one pounder rapid fire guns can be mounted on the decks. It is planned to make her the fugsalp of a fleet of forty vessels of the league. Harry T. Peterson, who is in charge of recruiting for the marine division, intimated that Mr. Underwood would be made commodore. He holds a master's license and is very familiar with the waters about greater New York. NEWSPAPER SELLER RICH. Started as a Boy With Small Capital and Now Buys Store. Harrisburg, Pa.—Wagner Hoffman, news purveyor in ordinary to governors and other state officials, large and small, civil and military, no longer stands in his familiar place at the foot of Capitol park. Wagner has reached the age of twenty-two after fourteen years of work on the corner of Third and Walnut streets. He missed only four weeks in that period, half that time being because of illness. Starting with 19 cents of capital when he was eight years old, Wagner has now purchased a book and stationery store from an older brother and sold his "corner" to Meyer Swimmer. Wagner began as a newsboy when Pennypacker was governor and included him, Stuart, Tener and Brumbaugh among his customers. GOMPERS FOR SWISS SYSTEM. Head of A. F. of L. For Universal Training. New York.—Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, has declared himself in favor of the Swiss military system for the United States. "We must have a preparation that means a comprehensive development of all powers and resources of all our citizens," says Mr. Gompers. "In Switzerland every man is a soldier—not necessarily to go to war—but he has the physical and manual training necessary to defend himself, his family and his country. Under that system the Swiss have developed a manhood, a character, that challenges the admiration of the world. We will be satisfied with nothing less in America." Married Through Window. married through Window. Illon, N. Y.—Silverla Hopkinson was married to Charles Monroe through the window of a house. The window opened from his room. He is in bed with scarlet fever. Quarantine officers watched to see that the law was stricly observed. The Rev. J. F. Wilds of Herkimer substituted for the bridegroom in placing the ring on the bride's finger and also gave the kiss at the close of the ceremony. Caught Bat and Opossum Hazel Green, Ky. — One night Red Bob Combes set two steel traps under his house. The next morning, when he went to see, what he had caught, he was surprised to see a big rat in one and a small opossum in the other. The opossum belonged to Ben Creech and had escaped. The opossum was caught by the foot and was not seriously hurt and was returned to the owner in good condition; NATIONAL NEWS NOTES. Brief Bits of News and Comments On Men and Women. Housemaids' School Proposed. Louisville, Ky.—The people of this action are deeply interested in a bill introduced into the Indiana Legislature for the establishment at New Alany of a housemaids' training school of Negro women. A similar bill was introduced two years ago and passed the Senate, but did not get through the House, because of lack of attention. The bill just introduced provides an appropriation of $25,000 for the maintenance of a school. Some Really Dry States. Chicago, Ill.—Before anti-liquor enthusiasts shout themselves hoarse over the Webb-Kenyon bill, let them look up just how many of the "dry" states forbid the shipment of liquor into the state. The Webb-Kenyon bill might be a triumph for the "drys" were there a set of really dry states. But there are only four where there is any provision against shipment in, and these are unimportant states. Out of the provision of the West Virginia law, which says that all shipments are forbidden. Individuals may carry in limited quantities for personal use under certain restrictions. Then there is, Arizona, where the law provides that all shipments are forbidden for beverage purposes. Wine for sacramental use and alcohol for scientific purposes are excepted. Idaho allows no liquor to be shipped in except alcohol for scientific, mechanical, medicinal and religious purposes. Oregon says that no intoxicating liquors shall be imported into the state for beverage purposes. Now these four states are the only ones that prohibit the shipment in of liquors. Every other "dry" state is open to the mail order whiskey game just the same as before the Supreme Court upheld the Webb-Kenyon law. We find in this fact the reason why he consumption of whiskey and other liquors has not decreased with the bread of anti-saloon laws. We find, or instance, that the well-known prohibition states of Maine, Kansas, Colorado, Arkansas, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Tennessee place absolutely no restriction on the shipment in of whiskey, beer or wine in any quantities for individual use. Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Washington and Virginia face a limit on the amount that may awfully be received, but the limit is more than sufficiently liberal, as it provides for enough assorted liquor to keep any reasonable individual afloat. A. R. MARTIN. NEW YORK CAN RAISE HALF A MILLION MEN State Health Department Furnishes Result of Its Census Data. Albany.—If the United States becomes embroiled in war more than half a million men will be available in this state for military service and about the same number will be ready for secondary defense. This information, obtained by the state health department from census data of the physical condition of men presenting themselves for enlistment, has been given to Adjutant General Stotesbury. The estimated population of New York state for 1917 is 10,430,080. Of this number 2,249,030 are males from eighteen to forty-five years old and liable to military service. The report of the adjutant general of the United States for the year ending June 20, 1916, shows that less than a quarter of the applications for enlistment at recruiting stations throughout the country were accepted. On this basis, 570,000 men would be available for military service in this state. Acting State Health Commissioner Williams estimates that the physical condition of at least the same number would not be such as to prevent them from home defense service. At the time the C. S. was co- nizing at the National Capital, t. incipital, teache p. pr. fonds, and janitor, who co- m membership of the ori- nial at Teacher Association were h. During the entire week of the congress and two weeks prior, itons in proper homage and reen the American flag, for our Ners, and the cause and meaning the present crisis into which we have been throne have been has been thrown there because the faculty of the school to the community. As a result of the three organizations have been very formed among the public military company, drilling with bolt-tuck handles directed by Capo Walter McCall; another organization whose purpose is not yet definitely defined, of which John Rhodes is president; and still another among the girls which seems to favor joining the GONE MAD. Trying to 'Make a Record—Another Attack on the Colored Americans by a Georgia Statesman—The Day of Retribution to Come. 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Looking in the Congressional Record we find that this little specimen of humanity was born on a farm (where he should have remained, for the good of the country). November 18, 1883. Now, in order to let his constituents "down home" hear from him, this most wonderful statesman, who hasn't brains enough in his cranium to meet the requirements during this war crisis, has introduced a bill for the establishment of jim crow cars in the District of Columbia. And, to further humiliate the colored race, he urges the segregation of the colored people in all the government departments. The actions of this little Georgian verifies the adage that "a fool will venture where angels dare not tread." For who but a fool would advocate a division of the loyal American citizens during a time when the safety of this government is hanging, seemingly, on a brittle thread? This little upstart from "down, home" hasn't got sense enough to know that this is a time to advise a strict unity of every true American citizen. We are now in this great war; and this little Georgian representative may yet have to seek shelter among Negroes, to hide from the wrath of the enemy in hot pursuit of him. Representative Vinson, the little "freshy" from the State of Georgia, seems to be woefully ignorant of the United States' history, or he would know that the Negroes who he would "jim crow" throughout this entire country are the ones, who helped to make it possible for him to occupy a seat in the United States' history. The Negroes, whom he would deny every vestige of American citizenship, faced the shot and shells of the enemy to preserve this union while he, or his forefathers gave their lives to destroy it. Who, then, should be honored, the preservers of the Union, or the would-be destroyers? In order to be the good citizen that he ought to be, this little "freshy" from Georgia will have to be born again. But we'll spend no more time on this brave little fellow save to say that it has yet to come to our notice that he has offered his services to enlist, to fight, to uphold the honor of the country that is paying him a salary of seven thousand and five hundred ($7,500) dollars for patriotic services which he is shirking by fighting the colored boys and their people, who have already enlisted and are ready to defend the Stars and Stripes of this glorious, old country of ours. No doubt the folks "down home" were glad to hear from Vinson. Though they claim to be friends of the colored race, it seems passing strange that such men as the Minority leader in the House of Representatives, the Hon. James R. Mann and former Speaker of the House, Joseph G. Cannon and others, sit as quiet as little mice when cats the about, when the colored race is being unjustly sailed by men who have denied them the right to speak for themselves. The thinking colored man should keep a diary of the doings of these so-called friends, for they may some day ask for higher honors at the hands of the colored brother. Keep a record on them, for some day they will seek your votes for higher honors; and, for a few dollars some of the colored newspapers will tell all manner of lies as to how friendly candidates so-and-so have been to the race. Keep a diary where it will be handy for looking up the record of our friend so-and-so when he seeks your votes for higher honors. And we observe by the daily papers that the great American Gollath—United States Senator Vardaman of Mississippi—refused to rise while a hotel orchestra was playing "The Star Spangled Banner." His refusal to stand and listen to this piece of patriotic music but goes to show the amount of love of country he carries in his heart. Senator Vardaman's love of country seems to tally with the love he has for "niggers," begosh. But Senator Vardaman is a "white" man, and whatever he says or does against "niggers" and the flag must be respected by the whole country; for he is bold enough to stand up and ask," what are you going to do about it?" And yet he goes unchallenged whenever he stands upon the floor of the Senate and abuses the colored race who think of nothing respecting this country than being loyal to the core. We read somewhere in the Bible. "Is there any good in Nazareth?" and we ask, "is there any good in Mississippi?" Not if Senator is a true type of the rest of them. The great flood of Jehovah's wrath has Will promote a Full Growth of Hair. Will also Restore the strength Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. 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COME IN AND REGISTER. DAY AND NIGHT CLASSES. MME, AGNES J. SMITH, Principal. NEWHOME "I'll get it for my wife" NO OTHER LIKE IT. Put him the "NEW HOME" and you will have a life at the price you pay. The elimination of repair expense by superior workmanship and best quality of material benefits. Building at prices mannequins. Hosting having the "NEW HOME". WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. Know the world over for superior quality qualities. Not sold under any other name. Gustave Oppenheim, 800 B street northwest, Washington, D.C. sweeping and much dreaded stream. Where we will drift to, God alone can toll. It might be the way God has planned to let the white man know that He is the Supreme Ruler of the universe. Anyway, the colored people will love the flag; he true to their God and see themselves in the faith that: "God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform," etc. We wouldn't give the friendship of that grand old man. Speaker of the House, the Hop, Champ Clark for a ship load of these half-hearted, so-called republican friends of ours. Mr. Clark is a democrat; yea, more—he is a just man! He is a man who dares to speak for the fallen and the weak. And it would prove a task to pay him all the honors for which the colored race give him duo. J. C. CUNNINGHAM. 120 SIMON SIMPLE COULDN'T LEAVE MOSE BEHIND MURRY UP SIMON WITH YOUR MOTHER'S PARROT I'M WRAPPIN' THE CAGE UP NOW PA! SIMON QUICK! SOMETHINGS THE MATTER WITH THE PARROT! OUCH! ON HELP I'M CHOKIN! YO' STOP PECKIN' ME! GOSH! DE DARK SECRET IS OUT! NO PARROT KIN DICKTATE TO ME SAY-YO' QUIT DAT SCRATCHIN!!!-!! GEE MOSE WE BETTER RIDE ON THE STEPS YOU LEGGO MAH LIP! HELP! COME BACK SIMON! TAKE THAT!! MIGGER MIGGER NEVER DIE!- YO' GO BACK TO AFRICA WHERE YOU COME FROM I WONDER IF PA AND MA IS LONE SOME. The NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, Durham, N. C. President, James E. Shepherd, Durham, N. C. 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Within the past few weeks certain so-called colored representatives have undertaken to voice the sentiment of the colored Americans. They don't need a sponsor. They know their duty to their country and their flag. Rev. M. W. D. Norman, the greatest pulpit orator in this country, voiced the sentiment and the attitude of colored Americans in his great sermon last Sunday evening before a record breaking audience in his church. Hundreds were turned away because, there was not room to admit them. Dr. Norman declared that it was the duty of young colored Americans to volunteer their services to the country, notwithstanding how they have been, and are, treated by inhuman white Americans who are controlled and influenced by. It was a masterly ef- he held his audience. He reasoned with the young colored Americans and told them what their duty was. These newspaper orators or those who appear in the daily press under their signatures should go to Major James E. Walker of the First Separate Battalion and offer their services and say to him that they are prepared to punish. Several local orators and writers, namely, Prof. Geo. W. Cook, Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard University, have appeared in public print from time to time. Now, let these men volunteer. They are able and robust. They can be taught by Major Walker how to handle the gun as easily as they have been taught to handle the pen. There is plenty of work for these two able men to do, if nothing more than to teach the colored soldiers good morals. They have been quick to tell the President what the ten millions of colored people are ready to do in defense of the country and have assured the President of the loyalty of the ten millions of colored Americans; now is the time to set the example by presenting themselves to the colored recruiting officer. The Bee thanks its contemporary, the Evening Star, for its timely editorial, and the first among the loyal blacks will, no doubt, be our two educators at Howard University. Don't delay gentlemen, but do what you have advised others to do and then we can see if you mean what you say. CARL VINSON The man from Georgia who introduced in the House of Representatives April 4 bill which was referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia, is one of the many fool acts of southern statesmen. These southern statesmen(?) a few of them have their brains so intoxicated with prejudice and ignorance that they have become momentarily insane over the advancement of colored Americans. There is only one way for some of these men to convince their constituents that they exist, or that they are in Congress. They haven't sense enough to handle measures pertaining to the all important issue, the war. This is too great for them. They want to get even with colored Americans in their respective districts by offering insults. Some of these men are "worried to death," so to speak. You might know that Vinson is from Georgia. The country has not seen a modern day statesman from that state for many years: The Bee ventures the assertion that the colored men in the state of Georgia are more ready to defend their country against foreign invasion than those who are continually making efforts to humiliate them. Is this the way to encourage colored men to be loyal to their government? Are such bills an inducement to colored Americans, to voluntarily enlist? The country is about to enter into a great conflict; the constitution of the United States assures protection to every American citizen, regardless of color or previous condition. Because colored Americans' faces are dark their former conditions were made so by oppression, should continue to be humiliated by men who have had years of freedom? Read the bill that is reproduced in another column of The Bee and let the more intelligent American people decide for themselves and decide whether such acts are sufficient inducements for colored Americans to volunteer? HOWARD THEATRE The Bee will publish next week the correspondence that took place between Manager Andrew J. Thomas and the Quality Amusement Company which will show that Mr. Thomas has done everything in his power to do business with that corporation. Mr. Thomas has done everything in his power to please the patrons of the Howard theatre. He has been most philanthropic to the citizens of this city and almost every benevolent and other associations in this city and it is the duty of the people to whom he has been liberal to support him and his theatre which has been such a benefit to them. We should give him a substantial testimonial and The Bee will take the lead in, bringing such a testimonial to a successful termination. Read The Bee next week. LOYALTY OF THE COLORED AMERICAN. From the Evening Star. In dealing with those persons who profess to doubt the loyalty or who would influence others to doubt the loyalty of a man, who knows the history of this country is called on to restrain a feeling of impatience. No reflection could be cast by a white American on the patriotism of the colored American. When such reflection is cast the suspicion must arise in the American mind that it proceeds from some form of propaganda designed to detach the American negro from his country. In no other war of the United States, has there been braached a suggestion that colored Americans are disloyal to the flag. The practicable, serviceable, ardent patriotism of the American negro in spite of all the grievances of which he reasonably complains, is known to all Americans, and they freely and gratefully acknowledge the courage, endurance and efficiency of the colored American. There is a very high quality of natural soldership in the American negro. This has been demonstrated in the armies and navies if the United States ever since the republic was born. As regular and volunteer, the colored American has been a good soldier. There ought to be an end to this talk about negro disloyalty to the flag. No one with a knowledge of the character of the colored American gives it credence. JUDGE JAMES L. PUGH. Thousands of citizens, regardless of color or political affiliation, regret the retirement of Judge James L. Pugh as judge of the police court. The has never been a man on the police bond who has commanded more respect and is more loved than Judge Pugh. Preparations are being made by the bar and the citizens as a token of their esteem to give him a suitable testimonial prior to his retirement. Hundreds were turned away from the Metropolitan Baptist Church last Sunday evening, notwithstanding the severe rain and snow storm. Rev. M. W. D. NORMan delivered a new sermon, entitled "Should the Negro be a Warrior in the Era of War with Germany." Among other things, he said that it was the duty of the young colored American to enlist; that he had but one country and he recognized but one flag. The consensus of opinion among the two thousand five hundred people who packed the church, was it was one of the greatest speeches that has been delivered. FALLS CHURCH The Colored Citizen's Protective League of Falls Church, held another rally-Easter, Monday night to secure funds with which to continue the fight against all forms of segregation. Out of the earnings of these people over $25 was pledged and collected, and an earnestness of purpose to forever fight the battle of equal justice was evident in their expressions. The chief address of the evening was delivered by Mr. D. B. Anderson of Halls Hill. Va. It was a masterful discourse. In its course, some solid principals were stated. Abraham Lincoln's reply to the Southern man's statement that the negro would never fight for his liberty," "Then he would not be worthy of it," was used with telling effect. The speaker said the old truth breached from the pulpit and platform that he still applied. Two things must not be, in the heart of the black man and it still expected that he remain a slave, independence and Manhood. If these principles were firmly established in many of our prominent sycophantic public leaders, our race would now be respected far beyond that minute degree that now exists. Among the speakers of the evening were: Rev. George Powell, Rev. Jull-lien, Mrs. Joseph Tinnir, Mrs. Llen Dixon, Mrs. Susie Campbell and Mr. E. Henderson. Falls Church, Va. Mr. Editor of the Ree: Mr. Editor of the bee. It seems to me a far more telling phrase of our intention to have some of our windy ointers and to get in some of these districts of the Southland, and impress the rank and file of the colored people who do not read, so much of current events as to just why the colored man should be patriotic. He frankly does not know without some new teachings. He has been told throughout the Southland that although this is his country, he will not be allowed any part in its government. He occupies a separate part in its public, traveling conveniences. He is not allowed to attend and sit in the same hall with white patriots in a soul-stirring meeting in many districts. He is told that he will be allotted so much land or territory in which he may buy property, no provision is made for housing, no sequestration, and boundaries become restrictive, and if his home is in a district decided upon his shels by his white townsmen, his home is forced to a losing sale or absolutely confiscated, by continued disuse until it rots to the ground so no colored person can live in it, and no white person will. He knows that he can enlist in no home on national guards and carry the weapons of warfare to familiarize himself therewith. He knows that he is represented in the law-making body without his vote, although he is counted. Justice before many courts can absolutely not be obtained, and in many cases only if some Good-Niger lawyer pleads his case, will he get consideration. In some parts, he is allowed only the swamps of the river, and for white farmers. He is not in some cases treated as well in baggage on cars. He is unable to secure repatriation for insults offered unless he takes means that might cause slaughter of other defenseless members of his race. These in part are facts, absolutely incontrovertible. The city negro with his separate pleasure enterprises - good schools, churches, lives in a world that seems full of limitless opportunities, to the dweller in these humbler communities and of course does not feel keenly the spirited 'dweller in the South broods over this state of affairs, and of course he can stand. He lives here because his parents and his grandparents before him lived here and helped to make the country about him, so why should he leave until necessity demands it? Probably when Home Segregation is a reality in the District of Columbia and some of our colored residents own homes they cannot live in, will many find themselves members of the Negro race, as they have been with the community to sympathize with strikers who left the car, service, and yet the employment of one negro as conductor or motorman would cause a boycott of company lines such as never could exist. I earnestly suggest that many of the speakers who are delivering bodily great groups of workers and peoples, go before the people and point out to them the great advantages to come to us after the war. Let them see that they will be more respected and get better treatment that citizens of enemy countries, can expect to get when they defy our nation. Appeal to the Governors and Legislatures of our Southern states to remove from the lawhooks Jim-crow laws in all of their hideous form for the sake of national patriotism. Do some apathy and apathy that exists in these districts and small communities will awake a national response that will sweep the country. Two million fighters of trusted and tried mattle will rally and settle the war question so far as America is concerned, quicker than Haig's or Neville's troops are doing it. As a citizen whose heart throbs with patriotism whee he recalls his early teaching of America's history. I appeal to our leaders to work to the end of unprooting the devil prejudice of the South and awaken the almost dead or smothered natural patriotic instinct of the true race of Americans... WAGE EARNERS Major Charles R. Douglass, Assistant Patriotic Instructor for the District of Columbia, made an address last Sunday afternoon at a meeting of the Women Wage Learners' Association, and at the same time a call was sent out to them fromPromise their support to this movement in helping the unemployed. These women and girls will be registered THE NATION'S DESTRUCTION—WOULD INSULT THE NATION'S MOST FAITHFUL ALLIES. 65th Congress, 1st Session—H. R. 1689—In The House Of Representatives—April 4, 1917—Mr. Vinson Introduced The Following Bill; Which Was Referred To The Committee On The District Of Columbia And Ordered To Be Printed. A Bill to require all transportation companies, firms, and persons within the District of Columbia to provide separate accommodations for the white and negro races and to prescribe punishments and penalties for violating its provisions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that within four months after the passage of this Act each and every transportation company, firm, and person operating cars, vessels, or other vehicles of any character within the District of Columbia for the conveyance of passengers shall provide separate and distinct accommodations for the conveyance of white and negro passengers; that is to say, that they shall provide certain cars, vehicles, or compartments for the exclusive use and conveyance of white people, and certain cars, vehicles, or compartments for the exclusive use and conveyance of negro people: Provided, That the cars, in all respects as good, comfortable, and convenient as those provided for the other race. See. 2. That any person, firm, or corporation who shall operate within the District of Columbia any car, vessel or other vehicle for the transportation of persons in violation of the provisions of this Act shall be liable to a penalty for each and every day or portion of a day such car, vessel, or other vehicle may be so operated of $500, the same to be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction at the suit of any passenger, one-half of which shall go to such person so bringing the suit and the remaining half to the District of Columbia. See. 3. That in addition to the penalty prescribed in section two, the superintendent, general manager, agent, or active head of the company, firm, or person, no matter what may be his title, which shall violate the provisions of section one of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor for each and every day or portion thereof of such violation, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000, or by imprisonment in the District jail for not less than three months nor more than six months, or both, in the discretion of the court. with the women's and girls' division of the Department of Labor, under the direction of Commissioner General Camuineff. present them. It is obsolete. Its prohibitive and repressive purposes More than one-half of the people of the state fear it. They regard it as Major Charles R. Douglass spoke on "Efficiency of Service," commending the work of the association, which is to educate the wage earning women and girls of our race in domestic science, and to train them for better service and better wages. Mrs. Douglas was present and pledged her support in the matter of carrying on the plans and purposes of the association. Prof. Adams sang a solo. HON. AARON P. PRILOLEAU. Hon. Aaron P. Prioleau is one of the best known representatives in the United States. He is giving a course A. B. of lectures throughout the country in the interest of his race. He has made many contests for a seat in Congress from South Carolina, but without success. THE Y. M. C. A. RECRUITING. The largest membership and financial campaign in the history of the Y. M. C. A. was inaugurated last night. One hundred and sixty-eight men under the efficient leadership of Mr. M. Koehn will begin the task of increase the number to 1,000 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Chicago, Illinois, Ind., and Philadelphia, claim a membership of 1,000 and the men of the city feel that the capital of the nation should lead. The campaign organization is as follows. Mr. M. S. Koonce, general chairman; division A. Mr. M. M. Morton, chairman; captains; J. W. Clifford, D. W. Rodkers, S. B. Thompson, R. C. Owre, W. E. Watkins, Division A. William Bowie, Lee C. Brown, E. S. Heywood, Walker Savoy, Jefferson Coage, Division C; W. Banton, chairman; captains, William Bowie, Robert Queen, A. H. Scott, Hiram Thompson, E. L. Winters, Charles Flagg. The workers who are signing up for the job and are on the job to secure the required number to put Washington in the rank among the other cities having associations. OBITUARY Mrs. Carrie Sparks died at the residence of her daughter Miss Pearl Murray, 1507 Tea At. N, W, after a long and painful illness which she bore with great sadness. Her death was one week after the death of her sister Mrs. Julia Lewis. SCOTT-JOHNSON Sacred to the memory of Mr. Wm. H. Scott who died April 8 1913 and Jas. Johnson, Dec. 24, 1913 husband and father of Mrs. Lucy Scott. Mr. Johnson was an old respected citizen of this city who was formerly from Richmond, Va. POLITICAL EQUALITY FOR NEGROES URGED. Colored Citizen Advocates Changes in the State Constitution. From The Piedmont, Greenville, S. C. The constitution of the United States may and will be amended when the interests of the people demand it. The constitution of South Carolina does not serve the interests of the people of the state. It does not re- present them. It is obsolete. It prohibitive and repressive purposes More than one-half of the people on the state fear it. They regard it as being the source of their affiliations civil, political and legal. They fear the phase of civilization it fosters; they fear its political principles; they fear its legal processes; they abhor the God whose blessings were invoked upon the convention whose expressions it is. They ask, if His spirit were eminent in it? They wonder if His will dominated it. They regard its equity as dispensed to them because the contract has been travesty upon the ideal of justice. They ask, if Christianity is not a fable? It must be, they think, because from no church of the minority, but predominant class is a voice heard to demand the state to accord a fair chance to the weak. In the construction of this constitution they had no voice. It does not represent their consent. What rightful power has it without their consent? Are they wrong in the summary of their affiliations? Are they right in their location of their cause? The constitution is representative of the resentment against the acts of reconstruction, the work of the government. The benevolence survives in Allen, Renodict, and Claffin Universities, but the ignorance has been dissipated. The constitution is now outgrown by the intelligence of both the white and black people of the state. Elimin it is said does not sway the one, nor does ignorance control the other. It represents neither people. I hope and I ask that it be amended. It is thought to give license to exploit the weak, because of their color, of happiness property, of safety and of life. Because of this many are fleeing. They have no desire to go; but they are not unlike the nation, which is a better country, where the law protects all alike, and where He has said to the Judges—"Take heed what ye do; for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord" Must they go? Is the sense of justice so puerile in the state as this increasing exodus makes it appear? Its puerility menaces the finance of the state. Will the state allow the favored brutal element of its, people to bankrupt it? Where is the wisdom in condoning my crime because I am white? Is this an agricultural state? Will the brutal 'element' man the farms? If their fields are barren will their bareness augment the strength of Germany and lessen the power of the enemy in admire? Has Carranza invited and promised protection to only Germans? Have the people now fleeing refused to listen to the promptings of aliens who misjudged them? Ancestrally, I have been in all American wars and yet there was no place in that beautiful expression of patriotism of th. 30th, for me or my kind. How far will this government go on the battle-field without my kind and how far will its ships sail with us? By what right born of experience does the virtue of dice is not dependable. It is impotent for protection. It is not a safe reliance; South Carolina has never needed statesman. Are there any in the state that are not moribund by prejudice, an insane sentient? If there are, I urge them to awaken. I beg them to ascend lead the entire Southland to an immediate abrogation of all discriminative laws against these people and to remodel the constitution of this state so that it will secure to them the rights they go to seek elsewhere. The present constitution was made the monace of the irrigator of their fathers. Their faith now dead, I soot. Of South Carolina but I know its black people and I love the State because of the opportunity it gives us to serve them by loving it. I would love it into saving itself from financial and moral embarrassment. The thrifty blacks that leave the state will never return. Many are going, and some have gone to Canada, some few have gone to South America; many of those who remain are discovering themselves, and will, too, go. They are learning of their ability to adapt themselves to any environment. The true leaders of these people have learned of, and in time taught of the immigrations of the different nationalities of Europe. The United States government has taken thousands of black men as soldiers around the world. Observation has taught them. They have lnd eyes and have seen. A southern black man lived at the North pole. Climate lost terror for them. If Governor Manning be a patriot, and if the intelligence of the personnel of the legislature be worthy of the confidence of the citizens of the state, they will lead the white citizens away from the fear of doing justice to these people and give them every right guaranteed to them by our country's Magna Charter, its constitution. Old creeds like old bottles, are not for the wine. They will never again hold new negroes. Their immigration shows that they are not ignorant. They resent the fact that they are not acceptable on the streets they have laid; the railroads they have made; the schools they have cleared, and to the people for whom they have love and for whom they have ever cared. The fathers looked to Washington for protection. Their sons have looked in vain to Columbia. They know that they are Americans, and they have learned that Italians, Greeks and Germans are aliens. They know they are and believe that; they will ever be repressed in the state of their birth. To them this repression has become intolerable. Are they freeman? It is said they can never be free where they have no expression in the power by which they are governed. They are governed but not consent. Their stamping from the state is a protest, a rebellion against its further-allowed a position in the gallery of free and equal states. They know that the law of the state and of the nation guarantee to it its place. But, why why ask should it have this place, when it is known to it and to the others that they are not free? The citizens of the state can alone so change its constitution as to secure, these people exact political equality. I urge this as being a duty the most exacting duty now incumbent upon its citizenry. The change must be such as to include every citizenized person in the disqualified in the right and privileges to vote. These people now appreciate the value of the ballot, and they further recognize the fact that it entails upon them the duty to vote right for good, and for good measures. May I remain an American for the CLEVELAND'S SON AN ORATOR Makes One of Principal Speeches at Laying of Cornerstone. Princeton, N. J.—Richard Cleveland, son of Glover Cleveland and a sophomore, was one of the principal speakers at the laying of the cornerstone of Princeton's new $200,000 dinner hall. In behalf of the under classmen of the university he thanked the trustees and donors of the new structure. The structure will be known as Madison hall, after President Madison, class of 1771. In his dedication address President Hilden said the trustees had named the quadrangle, which the new structure completes, the Russell Sage hall, in compliment to Mrs. Russell Sage, through whose generosity most of the buildings that include it were made possible. On the Hunting Trail at Ninety-two, Jacks Moynihan, the John Gantz, ninety-two year old, is entitled to be entered in the 18th of old sportsmen. It is said that Gantz has killed more game native to Pennsylvania than any other man in the state. He has killed thousands of wild turkeys in his time. Mr. Gantz is working forward to good shooting this season. Statement of the Ownership, Management, Circulation, etc. Required by the Act of Congress of August 24, 1912, of The Washington Bee, Published once a Week at 1109 Eye St. N. W., for April, 1917. District of Columbia, County of Washington. Before me, a Notary Public in and for the State and County aforesaid, personal counsel Wm. Calvin Gates, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the Editor and Publisher of The Washington Bee. I. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are: Publisher—Wm. Calvin Chase, 1109 Eye St., W. Eye St., Wm. Calvin Chase, 1109 Eye St., W. Managing Editor—Wm. Calvin Chase, 1196 Eye St. N. W. Business Manager-Wm. Calvin Chase, 1196 Eye E. N. W. 2. That the owners are(give names and addresses of individual owners, or, if a corporation, give its name and the names and addresses of stockholders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of the total amount of stock): W. Calvin Chase. 3. That the known bondholders, mortgages and other security holder owning or holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities are: None. W. CALVIN CHASE. (Signature of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager or Owners). Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of April, 1917. (SEAL) J. T. C. NEWSOM. My commission expires May 26, 1921. FOR RENT OR SALE A large eight-room house in Arlington, Va.; beautifully situated upon a mound; concrete cellar, attic; water at the door, and a sulphur well. All kinds of fruit trees in first-class condition. This place can be rented for $15 per month, or can be purchased at two-person price. It can be reached by two-person carriage or by a bargain. Call or address, care of The Bee. 1109 I street northwest. The Week in Society BOARD'S DRUG STORE At 1912-12-14 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, heathful beverages. Meet your friends at Board's Drug Store. Advertisement. Mrs. Indiah Coleman and children of Auburn, N. Y., have come to this city to make their future home. to make their future husband Mrs. Davis of this City who was called to the beside of her daughter Mrs. F. D. Dunah, of Plainfield, N. J. reports that her daughter is much im- proved. Mr. John Matons, of Brooklyn, N. Y. this city. is visiting in Miss Mary B. Hawkins who has been spending the Winter both in this city and in Baltimore has returned to her city. N. J. home in Ocean Ct Mrs. Henrietta Marshall, of Camden, N. J. has been called to this city because of the sudden death of her law. brother-in-law. Mrs. Rosie Frazier and baby, Howard have returned to their home in Morton. Pa., after a delightful city. stay in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Saddler of West Phila... are in this city and expect to make this their future home. this their litch. Mr. Alden Burton, a member of the Senate Class of the School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania was this city on a short visit. in this city by Mr. Eugene Butler of this city is enjoying quite a pleasant stay in Phila., he was very pleasantly inter- tained by Miss Emma Pratt recently. Mrs. Clara King, of Frankfort, Pa., was in the city Sunday. Dr. William A. Sinclair, financial secretary of the Douglas Hospital of Philadelphia is prominently mentioned for the presidency of Howard University. University. Shirley O'Neil, of Greencburg, Pa. is visiting relations in this city and Manassas, N.Y. Miss Nannio H. Burroughs of this city delivered a lecture in the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Pittsburg, Monday. Pa., on Mo. Miss C. Burton of this city was delightfully entertained by The Greater Pittsburgh Woman's Progressive League of Mrs. Belle Wells. at the home of Mrs. Mr. Charles Henderson of this city is in Pittsburgh, Pa., and contemplates spending the spring and summer there. Brent of this Mr. and Mrs. William city are at present in Pittsburgh, Pa. where they expect to make their future home. They are now stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hall. Mrs. Constance Hubbard a student of Chicago Mr. and Mrs. Hogan Miss Cass to Hubbard a student Mr. and Haley Roberts of Chicago Mrs. C. E. Hancock is a visitor in this city. Mrs Hattie Richardson, of Phoebus, Va. has been called to this city to the Mr. Brown. from Cumberland, Md. Mr. Theodore Damm has returned to his home in Cumberland, Md., after a trip to this city. a delightful motor trip to the Mr. Joseph Quinn, of this city, is visiting his brother Mr. Andrew Quinn city. Minn. of Twin City, Almh Mrs. Daisy Miller, of 507 U street northwest, who has been very sick for a number of weeks, is up and he be out again. able to be Mrs. (C. C. Smith, of 1961 Third street northwest, accompanied by her friend. Mrs. H. H. Hoxter, of Wilmington, D. H., is spending the Easter holidays. Atlantic City. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Hoxter also plan to visit New York and Boston before returning to their homes. ing to their Atty, C. E. Corbett, of Wewoka, Okla., president of the Oklahoma State Negro Bar Association, is in the city on legal business. He is stopping with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Corbett, of 653 Acker in the Dunbar High School of this city, is in Pittsburg, Pa., spending the Easter Holidays with her father and relations. Mr. Earl Crouse of Fairmont Height was the week end guest of Misses Edward H. Jr. and Oliver W. Racks of John Aye, N. W. Sherman Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis of Phila. lived in this city on Sunday. Pa. wertles Mrs. Williams Brooks of Croom, Md., in the city. is a visitor. Mrs. Hannah Douglas has returned to her home in Croom; Md., after a delightful visit to her parents. Mr. and Derry Douglas of this city. Mrs. Jerry Mr. Author Greenleaf of this city is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Greenleaf in Croom. Md. Mrs. Alice Henry and Miss Rachel of Croom Md. spent Sunday in Fair- mont Heights. I Mrs. Virginia Crane, of Harpers' Ferry, Va., who has been in this city receiving treatment for a nervous breakdown, has returned to her home; who improved. very much. Mr. J. Howard Payne a former student of Howard University who recently passed the State Bar Examination was admitted to practice in Baltimore, Md. Mr. P. C. Brooks, of Pittsburgh, Pa. an expert in matters that have to do with mechanical equipment of the larger type, is spending a few days in the city, the guest of Mr. L. C. Fisher, of the National Benefit Life Insurance Company. Mr. Brooks is an electrician and inventor of a number of high-grade engineering devices, and is custodian of the W. H. McKelvey School, one of the largest educational institutions of the "Smoky City." While here he made a study of the mechanical equipment of the Dunbar High, the Miner Normal and Armstrong Manuel Training Schools, and gave thema high rating. Mrs. Adele Moody, of 43 Hanover Place, is at home again after a sojourn in Detroit, Mich. "Tradition," Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford's one-act playlet, staged by Charlees E. Laen, Jr., was given a successful presentation Thursday night at the Dunbar High School. A dansante under the direction of Jay Williams Clifford followed the drama. Lawyer J. R. Pollard, of Richmond, Va., special counsel in the segregation cases before the United States Supreme Court, is in the city. Mrs. Anita P. Brown is still being warmly praised for her splendid work in managing the recent Mardi Gras at Convention Hall, which drew over 2,000 people. The building fund of the W. Y. C. A. is benefited more than $600 through the labors of Mrs. Brown and her loyal co-workers. Prof. A.H. Long, A.M., of Howard University, addressed the Y. M. C. So-Lit Club last night at the Y. M. C. So-Lit Club, the Comparative Intelligence of White Colored Children." Matters looking to the enlargement of the scope of the club were also discussed. Mme. M. Azalia Hackley went to Philadelphia Wednesday night, but will return early next week. Mr. James H. Marshall has been suffering from an abscess in his ear. Eugene Elmore, manager of the Lafayette Theater, New York City, has been here this week. Lleut: E. Re Galther, of the Treasury Department, spent last week in Philadelphia. Many of our ministers are preaching on "The Attitude of the Negro in the German-American War." Dr. M. W. D. Norman preached a powerful sermon at the Metropolitan Baptist Church Sunday night, taking the ground that the Negro should hasten to offer himself upon his country's altar and be loyal to the old flag, no matter what grievances we may have against individuals or states. Rev. J. Francis Gregory, of People's Congregational church, spoke in like patriotic vein. "Her Silent Power." a 3 act emotional drama by Annie Lawrence Lucas, is to have an early presentation by a group of players, led by W. Scott Mayo, director of the choir of St. Luke's P. E. Church. The cast will embrace Annie Lawrence Lucas as the heroine, Vivian Lucile, Thompson, Georgia Jones Tucker, Phoebe Puree, W. Scott Mayo, Clarence F. Holmes and others. The drama will be given May 31, at True Reformers' Hall. Rehearsals are in progress. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis is giving recitals in the East, with headquarters at 552. Benox avenue; apartment 27. The Victoria, she has established a studio in the city, where is giving lessons in exchance at intervals between her traveling engagements. Dr. Clarence M. M. DeVole presented to Dr. Royal G. M. Gundy, of 445 C. St. N. W., four very beautiful silk American flags to be placed on Dr. Muny's new seven passenger automobile, which he purchased last week. The two Washington lodges of Elks, Columbia No. 5, and Morning Star, No. 40, are already getting busy with their plans to attend the national convention of the Antlered herd in Cleveland, Ohio, next August. Grand Exalted Ruler Armond W. Scott is the cynosure of all eyes, and is visit various exhibits and speak to his admiring hosts. He was given an ovation last week at Richmond, Va. He is filling as many engagements as his time will permit, as he must care for his large law practice here. The re-election of Mr. Scott by acclamation is "on the cards" at Cleveland. With Mr. C. S. Cuney as host an enjoyable "Feast of reason and flow of Soul" was given a few evenings agat at the cozy residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Logan, 1911 Fifth street northwest. Cards and dancing, followed by a toothsome luncheon, were among the delightful features of the function. Among those present were Dr. W. A. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey S. Nicholson, Mrs. Fannie Gaskins Waters, Mrs. Nancy Baltimore, Eiffle B. Gaskins, William Baltimore, D. C. Monroe, Mim M. O'Bannon, Mrs. L. R. Poford, Mr. and Mrs. R. Logan, C. S. Cuney. Some happy women were made in connection with the luncheon and "all went merry as a marriage bell." Ionic Lodge, No. 1028, is one of the younger lodges of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, but it is already one of the most energetic and progressive branches of the Order of Three Links in the District. Walter P. Tate is the newly-elected Noble Grand. The lodge is carrying on a recruiting-club and the membership is being largely augmented in num- bers through the aggressive campa- conducted by Conn, of 1720 the street northwest. The Helping Hand Club one of the most useful clubs of the 19th st., Baptist Church and also our city, will conduct a Bench Rally for the benefit of the Improvement Fund, Sunday, April 15, 1971, at 8 o'clock at Odd Fellows' Hall. Miss M. E. Cabannis, the founder of the club is one of the formest social workers of our city, and deserves great prais for her untiring labors. The students of the National Training School, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, Pres. will contribute towards the program of the evening. Miss Julia Syphax of Fifteenth st., n. w., is spending the Easter holidays Miss n is spending the Easter holidays in Middleburg, Va. The William Lloyd Garrison Chapter. The Junior Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. of D. C. held its regular meeting at the residence of Mrs. Alice Cole, 1426 S street, Sunday, April 8, 1917. Election of officers was held as follows: Miss Natalie Cole, president; Miss Susie Holton, secretary; and Miss Gladys Scott, treasurer. Miss Charlotte E. Hunter gave a healthful as well as a helpful talk; Subject, "The choice of Leaders" This branch, although very young as an organization as well as the youthful members, is doing real effective work not only in the district but out in the state. The founders, Mrs. Hunter are receiving hearty commendation for their zealous and untiring effort in this field. The students of the National Training School for Women and Girls. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, President, are holding an "Old Maid's Convention" under direction of Mrs. M. Cabanian, Instructor, in Dressmaking. Proceeds for the benefit of the school. Metropolitan Baptist Church, R street, bet. 12th and 13th Avenue, N. W. Rev. Eleanor Normon, Pastor, Friday Evening, April 27th, 1917. Evelyn Miss Natalie Cole, the young daughter of Prof. and Mrs. Jno. Cole, 1426 S street, N. W., in company with her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Cole, is spending her Easter holidays in Middleburg, Va., the guest of Mrs. Murray. Miss Bess G. Flickland of Philadelphia, Pa., and Miss Vivian Hill of Wilmington. Both were the guests of Mrs. Dorothy E. Douglas the holidays. It is stated that a number of apartment houses of the better class, herefore occupied by white tenants, are to be turned over for the use of colored tenants. They are in desirable sections of the northwest and will be welcome additions to the housing facilities for the progressive type of colored people. Washington is solving or housing problem without any hint or threat of segregation by statute. Delegations from New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Richmond are planning to come to Washington next month to attend the Pinchback birthday dinner. The feast will be an event of national proportions. Ionic Lodge, No. 1028, is one of the younger lodges of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, but it is already one of the most energetic and progressive branches of the Order of Three Links in the District. Walter, P. Tate is the newly-elected Noble Grand. The lodge is carrying on a recruiting club and an ship is being held in augmented numbers in the city's church the aggressive concert conducted by W. H. Conn, of 15720, 133b, street northwest. Dr. C. Sumner Wormley is making excellent progress in the rehearsals of the chorus of 150, which is to render Coleridge-Taylor's "Hiawatha" in the near future. The proceeds of this monster citizens' effort are to be devoted to the establishment of a suitable memorial in honor of the late Prof. John T. Lyton, who for many years was musical director in the public schools of Washington and whose labor did much to uplift his people in this community. All Washington should hold up the hands of Dr. Wormley in this very timely movement. Mr. V. C. Scoildmore, of Manchester, England, has been the guest of Mr. aid Mrs. John T. Howe at their home, 1909 11th street, northwest. Mrs. Julia Butler, of Baltimore, Md. has been spending a few days in the city, visiting her daughter, Miss Nellie B. Johnson at 1309 R. street northwest. The birthday dinner to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Former Governor P. B. S. Pinchback will take place at the Odd Fellows' Hall, May 17th. Over 100 friends of the "Last of the Old Guard" are expected to be among the dinners. The committee in charge is meeting every Sunday, with Judge Robert H. Terrell, Chairman, R. W. Thompson, secretary, and John T. Howe, treasurer. Mrs. James W. Jackson, formerly Miss. Rosina, Alexander, known throughout the country as a member of S. H. Dudley's Smart Set in its palestest days, has gone to Atlantic City for the summer, where she will engage in business. Mrs. Jackson was recently bereaved, losing her husband after but fifteen months of wedded happiness. The late Mr. Jackson was an attache to the Capitol where he was immensely popular. He came here from Chicago and married Miss Alexander in December, 1916, the ceremony being performed by Rev. M. W. D. Norman. Louis B. Anderson, a former Washington boy, now of Chicago, was elected a member of the new City Council as an alderman, representing the Second Ward, succeeding Oscar DePriest. Mr. Anderson's plurality was 2,387 votes. Mrs. Fannie Gaskins Waters and her daughter, Mrs. Wilhelmina Shelton, are spending the week in Fredricksburg, Va. They were accompanied by Master George Shelton. Attorney Armond W. Scott speaks tomorrow to the Elks in Hampton, Va. Gleit. Albert King of Toledo, Ohio, spent Tuesday in the city the guest of Miss L. E. Jean. Mrs Enoch Smith of 515-21st St. N. W. and son Master Ralph of the Dunbar High School are visiting their Grandmother in Columbia, S. C., her brother and Master Ralph's Uncle EVERY DAY AND NIGHT THIS WEEK. S. H. DUDLEY'S MID CITY THEATRE. 1223 7th St., N. W. ADMISSION From 1 to 6:30, 5 cent feature pictures. From 6:30 to 11 pm., 10 cent feature pictures and vaudeville. Best of order. Come out and see what a change we have made. A 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, APKIL 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 Dr. Scerbles R. Green of Orangeburg, S. C. Mrs. Helen Starks left for New York Tuesday morning in company with her little daughter, Isabell. Mrs. Elizabeth Hawkins of S Street has returned to the city after a visit to her daughter in New York. Mrs. Bessie Diggs of 1317 S street N. W. entertained a few friends at her home Tuesday last. Misses Mary Garnett and Lillian Wright were appointees at at the Bureau Engraving and Printing. These young ladies are well known in Washington, and their appointments have been a source of pleasure to their many friends. Mrs. Mary Winston of Champlain ave, and her daughter Mrs. Lucile. Misses Eve and Blanch Winston entertained at dinner, Sunday. Mrs. Ida M. Jones of 1526 M st. N. W. had as her house-guests, during the Easter holidays Mrs. Ida M. Frank of Baltimore, Md., and her charming daughters, Mrs. Sadie Peck and Mrs. Emily Wyath, old friends of long standing. Mrs. Ella Cole and daughter Mrs. Annie Wooden have returned to New York their home. Attorney George W. Lewis a prominent lawyer of Richmond, Va., is in the city the guest of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Walter H. Brock of New Hampshire ave. N. W. Mrs. Mamie Delaney Williams, the mother of Perey and Lillian Williams is confined at her residence. 1771 Tea street northwest, is very ill. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON. The Metropolitan Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church—Rev. H. J. Callis Pastor—D Street, between Second and Third Streets. Easter Sunday was a glorious day in Zion at our Church. The pastor's discourse on "The Resurrection" was greatly enjoyed by a large congregation. Many expressed themselves as having never heard the Doctor to a better advantage. The Sunday School was well attended, and the Easter program by the little folks was very refreshing and inspiring. The funeral of Mrs. Rachel Jefferson of 1217 S. Capitol Street, took place at 3 p. m. A large number of friends of the deceased were present, she having been a fellow member of Southwest High School. Rev. Callis officiated associated by Reverends Williams and Pritchard. The Easter program by our choir at the evening service was a festival of song. It was the consensus of opinion that they never sang better. Miss Lora Tyler and the members, of the college deserve great credit for their enlisted work. We were glad to see so many strangers there. We extend them to a hearty wel This Cream acts as a mild Skin Bleach to remove tan and Sunburn and to clear up the complexion, at the same time removing Pimples and Black Heads. Cut out this advertisement and present at any of the People's Drug Stores with 19c and get this at the Saving Price. PEOPLE'S DRUG STORES: 3 STORES ON 7TH ST. 1 STORE AT 14TH AND U 1 STORE AT 8TH AND H N. E. come and hope they will come again. A very pleasant Birthday surprise was tendered our pastor, Rev. Callis at his home on last Monday evening Among the many friends present were Rev. and Mrs. Wm. J. Howard and Rev. David Johnson. A delightful evening was spent and the members and friends presented the pastor through Mr. Wm. J. Ricks, the preacher seeworth, a handsome purse. Dr. Callis and his family were not only surprised, but delighted with the apreciation shown by the members and Sunday, the 15th at 10:30 a.m. m. Rev. Callis will preach on, "What I Think of Christ." At 1:15 p. m., the Sunday School will be addressed by Mr. Wm. Jennifer of the U. S. Census Bureau. Our Christian Endeavor will meet at 6:00 p. m. At 7:30 preaching will be by the pastor; subject, "The Human Cry of the Ages." At 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon; a splendid Musical and Literary program has been arranged by Mrs. Ruth Griggs-Howard. Special on the program is Mr. Bateh, a Syrian born in Jerusalem. The program is made up of the best of Washington's musical and literary artists. Admission free. On Monday evening, the 16th the 54th Anniversary of the Emancipation of slaves in the District of Columbia, will be celebrated at our church. A patriotic program has been arranged. The principal address will be delivered by the Honorable Ex-Senator Henry W. Blair. The public is cordially invited to be present at this celebration. One of the greatest, most effective, and appreciative birthday surprise receptions given for some time was tended the Rev. Dr. H. J. Calls, D.D., Pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, D Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets, South West, on Monday night, April 9th. The plan was effectively and successfully carried into operation under the leadership of Mrs. Lizzie Hurley, one of the strong members of the church. The surprise was attended by a large number of members and friends who assisted in their work to their beloved table pastor who was a church lunch for their church in the short period of time that he has been in this city. The affair was largely attended by many members and friends of the church and the community who extended their congratulations to the Pastor and his amiable family. They were served with a repast of many delicacies of the season, accompanied with a generous purse of their appreciations of his services to the church and to the community. MME. HACKLY'S "QUEENS". PAGE-ANT Mme. B. Azalia Hackley, the noted prima donna soprano, has made three visits here looking after rehearsals for the "Queens' Pageant," set for the 24th, at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. The chorus is assembling at the Y. M. C. A., and Mme. Hackley is especially pleased with the numbers that are turning out regularly and the proficiency shown in the mastery of the intricate details of "Court Life." Genuine royalty has never been more dignified than as portrayed by the men and women assigned to the role of kings, queens, chamberlains, ladies in waiting, others, of the imperial retinue. Miss Marie A. D. Madre, whose name always spells success, giving her personal attention to the business end of the affair, and it is evident that a record of successful crowd will be in attendance at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church on the 24th. In recognition of her long and sacrificial service, Bethel Literary and Historical Association is tending the bulk of the proceeds for the benefit of Mme. Hackley, who has suffered great financial losses by reason of her recent afflicts. The list of patrons embraces hundreds of Washington's most representative citizens of both races. MISS MARTHA C. AILER. MISS MA. Miss Martha G. Aller, who so successfully portrayed Lady Anné in the Duke of Gloucester, will impersonate Portia in Shylock, Merchant of Venice, next month in a dramatic recital. PIZARO. One of the greatest melodramas that will be presented shortly will be Pizarro, or the Death of Rolla, in which Mr. Charles Tilghman will assume the character of Rolla. The play is now being rehearsed. DR. G. SUMNER HOLMES. One of the most successful physicians in Arlington, Va., is Dr. G. Sumner Holmes. He is recognized by the medical association of the state of Virginia as a physician of ability. METROPOLITAN A. M. E. CHURCH. At the last Quarterly Conference held at this church by Dr. D. P. Seaton P. E., every department showed great activity. The various clubs organized for help along all lines of church and/or made splendid reports. eavor made splendid One club especially, deserves men- DR. W. L. SMITH'S INDIGESTION REMEDY. This remedy will relieve all forms of Indigestion, Catarrh of the Stomach, Heartburn, Sour Stomach, Flatulency, Pain in the Stomach, Water Brash, Acid, Fermentation, Gaseous Accumulations and Mal-Assimilations of Foods. When taken in the Stomach it thoroughly digests the albuminous foods, relieves the indigestion, by resting and assisting the stomach until normal or natural digestion is restored. DIRECTIONS Take a teapoonful in a little water after meals or when suffering. Repeat in an hour if necessary. W. L. SMITH, Druggist. 801 Florida Avenue N. W. Where you may purchase the genuine article. Washington, D. C. Palmer's Skin Whitener may be be purchased in all the People's Drug Stores, as follows: Main 4119, People's Drug Store, Store 1 7th and K. N. W. Main. 5671, Store 1, 7th and K N. W. Main. 5670, Store 1, 7th and K N. W. Main. 900, Store 2, S. W. Cor. 7th and E N. W. Main 3140, Store 3, 2002 14th N. W. North 3228, Store 3, 2002 14th N. W. North 2398, Store 4, 7th and M N. W. Lincoln 3496, Store 5, 8th and H N. Lincoln 2789, Store 5, N. E. Cor. 8th H N. E. tion, in that it has always been a club operated by one individual, heretofore known as "The Many in One." This club had for its head the late Miss Pardentha Woodson; since her death, Miss Julia R. Bush has had charge of it, and it is now known as the Pardentha Woodson Club. Under the management of Miss Bush, this club has turned over to the trustees for this year $46.45, which is keeping up splendidly its past record of usefulness. WEST WASHINGTON. Easter Services Among the $^2$Churches. The Sunday School of the First Baptist Church had very interesting exercises in songs of Easter music. Mr. J. H. Jackson rendered the Easter solo: "He Is Risen," accompanied by Miss Mumie Howlett. The pastor delivered a short address. Men's day will be celebrated during the entire services on Sunday. Hon. ex-Congressman Murray will be the principal speaker. The Easter exercises at Mr. Zion M. E. Church begin at the five o'clock meeting; the pastor, Rev. I. D. I. Turpean, preached the "Resurrection," to a large gathering at 11 o'clock; the Sunday School presented one of the most interesting Easter services to a large congregation. Mrs. Rosetta E.Lawson delivered a very eloquent address at evening service. Potomac Union Lodge, No. $92, G. U. of O. F., was in attendance. Rev. Turpean preached the annual sermon. The ninth anniversary of Crystal Fount Tabernacle, No. 45, A. I. O of Moses was celebrated on Sunday evening at Ehonecer A. M. E. Church, O street northwest. Miss L. Kidrick was the historian; Mr. Charles H. Turner, master of ceremonies. Rev. R. A. Green delivered the annual sermon to a large congregation. A brilliant wedding ceremony was solemnized on Wednesday evening, April 11, 1917, at Mt. Zion M. E. Church, Twentynth street northwest: The contracting parties were Miss Desiree Clark, a teacher in the public school, and Dr. Welton Moseley of Charlotte, N. C. The chancel of the church was beautifully decorated with palms and evergreens; the wedding march was played by Mrs. Mary Barnes, proceeded by a score of ushers. The Parrott Female Glee Club sang the bridal chorus, "Faithful and True." Following several malds of honor and flower girls, the bride, leaning on the arms of her brother, Mr. Henry Clark, was feet at the altar by the groom and attendants. The nuptials were solently performed in the church, and the defence by Rew D. De Witt Turpeau. Miss Virginia Williams sang the bridal solo. A reception followed at the residence of the mother of the bride, 510 Twenty-fourth street northwest. Many valuable and useful presents were received. Dr. and Mrs. Moseley will reside in Charlotte, N. C. where he has a large dental practice. The Odd Fellow Veteran Association will give the first charity reception Wednesday evening, April 18, 1911 at Odd Fellows' Hall, M street northwest. DIRECTIONS COLLEGES IN WAR Institutions of Learning Rush to National Defense. SCIENTIFIC AID IMPORTANT. Princeton Has Adopted Resolutions to Enlarge Military Science and Tactics Course to Continue Two Years—Census of College Men to See What Each Can Do. Princeton, N. J.—Princeton university will not be behind other American institutions of learning in furthering America's defense. Of the many preparedness measures proposed here one of the most important is the scientific aid to be given the national research council in solving military problems and devising new engines of war. President Hibben has appointed a committee of twelve members of the faculty, alumni and trustees to supervise this work. The faculty has also adopted resolutions to enlarge the military science and tactics course, which will now con- A. H. Photo by American Press Association JOHN GRIER HIBBEN, tinue two years, and take a military census of present and past Princeton men to find what each can do for his country. The university has also notified the war department it stands ready to turn over its plant to the government when required. a resolution to appoint a commit- to supervise the research work of the university professors was made at the suggestion of George E. Hale, chair- man of the national research council and of the Mount Wilson solar observatory, who wrote to Professor Edwin G. Conklin, explaining what the world of science expected in event of war. In his letter he says: "In the face of war every loyal man of science would be willing to drop his present work and devote his time and attention to researches in military problems. No one should hesitate because he faces new conditions. His experience as an investigator in any field will serve him well. It should not be forgotten that many of the greatest discoveries have been made by men of science who have come with fresh vision into a new department, where freedom from the hampering effect of habit and tradition has more than compensated for deficiency in special experience." WOMEN WEAR HOOPSKIRTS. Old Time Costume Reception In Cocks Home For Belgian Fund New York.-The old country place of ex-Representative William W. Cocks at Westbury, on Long Island, had the appearance of an old manse during the Revolutionary war. Mrs. Cocks and a number of her neighbors held a reception at which every one wore an old costume. There were the hoopskirts, the bustle and the hobble. Over 500 persons crowded the Cocks home, and a good sum was realized for the Belgian relief fund, for the benefit of which the affair was held. WOULD COVER FAIR FORMS. Illinois Bill Fixes Low Limit For Decollete Gowns. Springfield, Ill.-A "barred zone" regulating decollete gown exposures in ballrooms will be established by the state of Illinois if an amendment offered by Senator Denvir to a Democratic bill is adopted. Senator Denvir's amendment would prohibit at public dances women from wearing any dress, that exposed the body below a line drawn from shoulder tip to shoulder tip. DYE STOCK RISES 150, TIMES. Britisher Bankrupt Before War Now Worth $425,000. London.—The few firms of British dye manufacturers have made enormous profits since the beginning of the war. The report of one of them shows that the value of its shares has risen from $2 to $300. The value of the stock held by one stockholder who was declared bankrupt before the war jumped to $425,000. Before the war the stock was worth about $3,500. MORE EGGS BY KINDNESS. Professor Has a Theory That Will Be Given a Thorough Test. Vineland, N. J.—Whether kindly treatment of a hen will accelerate egg productivity in the inverse ratio of careless or indifferent attention is to be given official demonstration in the egg laying contests under way here. Professor E. R. Johnstone, superintendent of the Training School For Feeble Minded Boys and Girls, has maintained that kindness to a hen means more eggs, but some of the expert poultrymen hereabouts scout the idea, saying that the average hen is too obtuse to appreciate what is done for her. With the aid of Harry R. Lewis, poultry husbandman of the state experiment station, Professor Johnstone has arranged for the demonstration of his theory. Two pens of hens of the same breed and strain will be set apart. To one of them will be attached as attendant a man who can go about his work with a sunny smile, cheerful interest and gentle touch. To the other will be assigned one with an ingrown grouch. The same feed and the same conditions exactly will be applied to both pens and the records carefully kept, as to which gives the best results. Professor Johnstone feels sure that his theory will be fully substantiated. NURSES FOR ARMY OF MILLION Red Cross Preparing to Serve That Number of Men In Case of War. Washington. The Red Cross is ready to care for an army of a million. Enrolled for active service are 2,970 graduate nurses and more than 1,000 doctors and surgeons." Red Cross certificates in elementary hygiene and home care of the sick have been issued to 4,450 women who are available as nurses' aids. Thus the total nursing personnel is more than 7,000. Twenty-six base hospitals, each of 500 beds, have been organized in various cities. Their total cost is between $300,000 and $400,000. Twenty of these are ready for service completely equipped and fully manned. These units will call for 1,350 nurses and 500 nurses' aids. All Red Cross nurses, surgeons and nurses' aids, have received or are now receiving immunity treatment for typhoid fever. All have also passed physical examinations. In addition to these army hospital units, the Red Cross is now organizing thirty-one navy detachments of twenty nurses each. Emergency detachments of nurses are also planned, which can be sent to relieve units on service or to meet special needs. FOR ANTI-LITTER LEAGUE. Several Thousand "Block Captain" Will Assist In Crusade. New York.—A movement to appoint several thousand "block captains" to co-operate with the New York Anti-Litter league in its work of keeping the streets and sidewalks clean was started at a conference in the Aldine club, attended by city officials and representatives of nearly a score of chambers of commerce, boards of trade, neighborhood associations and other civic organizations. For the present it is probable that captains will be appointed only from the ranks of the organizations interested in the movement, but eventually the league hopes to have a captain on every block in the city, whose duty it will be to urge upon janitors, porters, shopkeepers and the general public the necessity of keeping the sidewalks clean and sweeping their litter into proper receptacles. YALE MEN IN AERO UNIT: They Enroll In Naval Service and Begin Training. New London, Conn.—Sixteen members of Yale's flying unit arrived from New Haven and after being enrolled by Commander Yates Stirling, U. S. N. of the local submarine base, the young men returned to the Elm City. William F. Sullivan, who will be their instructor, is an experienced aviator employed by F. Trubee Davison last season, making several flights and at times accompanying the submarines in their maneuvers. The entire Yale squad of aviators numbering forty-eight left New York for Palm Beach, where ten flying machines awaited them for daily practice. David McColloch, another veteran aviator, will also instruct the Yale men at Palm Beach. Gemmed Spectacles For Dog. Atlantic City—Diamond Jim Brady placed an order with a jeweler for a pair of tortoise shell spectacles to be studded with chips of rose colored stones as a gift for Mickers Mallory, a terrier owned by William Mallory, a board walk shopkeeper. Mr. Brady took a fancy to the dog and noticed its eyesight is affected. TOSS OF A COIN PICKS CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR Cripple Creek, Colo.—Thomms Surber, Democratic alderman, is the Democratic candidate for mayor by the grace of the flipping of a dollar that came "tails." The choice lay between Surber and Frank Vetter, another alderman. The leaders could not decide, so the men, who are good friends, settled it by the toss of a coin. Farmer Gets It From Side of House Where Bees Put It. Junction City, Kan.—When Dick Goggin, a farmer residing east of this city, wants a little honey for his morning buckwheat, cakes he steps out of the front door of his home, prizes a board from the side, of the house and extracts the amount he desires. Several years ago a swarm of bees selected the air space under the weather boarding for a home, entering through a small knothole. Other swarms followed and now supply more than enough honey for the family's demands. EINDS RING IN TOBACCO. Rancher Will Return It to Kentucky Girl Who Lost It. Marysville, Cal.-Miss Mayme Peetz of Louisville, Ky., employed in a tobacco factory, will recover a diamond engagement ring that slipped from her finger and was discovered recently by Jerome Hayes, a Sutter county (Cal.) ranchman, when he bit into a plug of tobacco. The story of Hayes' find was carried in the press dispatches. Miss Peetz saw the item and wrote to the postmaster here describing the ring, and Hayes will return it. California, Mo.-The birds in a poultry plant here are real high flyers. They have one convenience that no monarch could have enjoyed fifty years ago. That convenience is electric fans. Running water lias also been installed in the large feeding station of the plant. WICKED WEAPONS. T terrible Knives Wielded by the Natives of Hindustan. The weapon common to every part of Hindustan, so as to deserve the name of the national arm, is the "atar." This is a broad, two edged dagger, the hilt of which is formed something like an II, the hand grasping the crossbar, which is generally double, while the side bars extend on each side of the wrist. Some katar's are made with five blades which unite, into one, but by squeezing together the crossbars the blades diverge like the fingers of a hand when the thrust has been given. Other katar's are made in sets of two or even three, of diminishing sizes, the blades of the larger being hollow and forming sheaths for the smaller. Some of the southern Indian katars, known as "death givers," are immense weapons, nearly two feet long in the blade, and the blits are a mass of fantastic scrollwork and mythological monsters, the cobra with expanded bood, figuring largely. There are also the "bich'hwa," or scorpion's sting, a doubly curved dagger; the "shamlar," a larger form of the same, and the "poshahuz," or hunting knife. But none of these elaborate weapons has about it the terribly "businesslike" look of the Khyber knife ("echhura"), with its ponderous shagie edged, tapering blade, and plainry bilt.—Chambers' Journal. COLORED AMERICANS AROUSED. Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Liberty—National Committee of African Race of America Office, of J. N. Walker, Chairman, 2208 Larimer Street, Denver, Colorado—To the African Race in America—Are We Citizens or 'Are We Not? (Special to The Bee.) Denver, Col., April 7—The undersigned feels that it is his duty as well as a privilege to issue this second call for a convention to meet in Denver, Colorado, on August the first, nineteen hundred and seventeen. The first call was for a convention to meet in August, 1916, but at the request of the representatives from seven states, the convention was postponed to the date now mentioned. It seems imperative to make this call at this time because representatives of twenty-six states have already signified their intention to attend-such a gathering and bring with them large delegations from their respective states. The most important thing to be considered at this time by the black people of America is the matter of citizenship. Are we and can we be truly called citizens of the United States? If we are citizens we should and must have all the rights enjoyed by any person of any race or color. If we are not to have these rights and privileges it is now time for us to know it. This convention is called for the purpose of carefully considering this question in all its hearings and to lay our grievances before the American people and all the world. We solemnly ask the white race if it is right, fair or just for a people who have served it so long and been so loving, kind and faithful, and so patriotic as we, the black people, have been, to be treated in the way and the manner we have been treated by the American white people? If we are to remain a subject race, the time has now arrived when we should know all the facts and govern our future, acts accordingly. We should enter our united protest against discriminating treatment and, if discrimination must continue, we must seek a country where all people of African blood have equal opportunities; where no discrimination can be practiced against us. Liberia is such a country. Africa furnishes a great field for laudable ambition and growing emulation. We call on all black people of all the states and territories of the United States to join us in this effort to bring about better conditions for the African race in this country. It is our privilege to organize in all cities, towns, hamlets and communities and send strong representatives to this convention, who have at heart the future welfare of the race. J. N. WALKER. Chr of the National Committee, 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 Thomas Frazier Graduate FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER 723 Tea Street, Northwest A Thomas Graduate FUNERAL EMBA Lady Attendant 723 Tea Str Business Phone 2208 Larimer Street, Denver, Col. Be it resolved, That we, the race committee of five hundred, endorse the following letter to the President of the United States, written by J. N. Walker, president of the Colorado African colonization Company, Denver, Colorado. Secretary. Denver, Colo., Nov. 1, 1916. To the President, White House. I am a black man, and as such I wish to call your attention to the fact that it is now two hundred and ninety-six years since my race was brought to this country for the purpose of enslavement, and in that condition served the people of this country for a period of two hundred and forty-three years without recompense. During all these years of servitude the black people, as a class, were faithful, kind, true and patriotic. During the Civil War, when every available white man had to go to the front, our people cared for the families at home, protected them and served them. During this period there was no complaint about the unfaithfulness of the blacks. It was Crispus Attucks, a member of my race, that led the American forces, in the Boston massacre, and he was the first man to shed his blood in defense of this country. From Bunker Hill to Mexico we have given our breasts to be riddled with bullets and our lives as a sacrifice in defense of this country. We went with you to Cuba, to the Philippines, and to China. Does not all this entitle us to greater consideration than we now experience at the hands of the white people of this nation whom we have thus served? One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c per box—one 25c box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. Send all money by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr. Northern Branch, 113 Clark St., Evanston, IL Persons in the South can get t THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., Is Frazier RAL DIRECTOR AND ALMER Open All Night eet, Northwest Persons in the South can get their goods three days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. Resident Phone N. 1213 We are denied privileges granted to every other race upon earth. Discrimination is practiced against us in many ways, the Jim crow cars, disfranchisement, hangings, burnings, and a multitude of other instances where we are acted against without form of law. Does the government of the United States consider this fair treatment to us? We now feel compelled to ask this government if it is able, or willing, to protect us in our rights as citizens? If not able, or willing, to do so, we should know it. As the great head of this nation, we ask you for this information. I am, sir, Yours most respectfully, Tours most resi J. N. WALKER, President of the Colorado African Colonization Co., 2208 Larimer Street, Denver Colorado. A national convention of the Afri- can race in the United States will convene in Denver, Colorado, August 1st, 1917, for the purpose of consider- ing the matter of citizenship. The general committee of arrangements: ments: Jas. J. Manuel, 4235 Decatur street; Rev. A. M. Ward, pastor Campbell A. M. E. Church, 1218 Twenty-third street; Dr. J. H. P. Westbrook, 25 Good Block; Rev. A. E. Reynolds, pastor Bethlehem Baptist Church, 3148 Lafayette street; Harry Jones, 1021 Nineteenth street; Rev. T. E. Henderson, 1216 Twenty-third street; Rev. I. H. Harper, 3918 Winona Court; J. W. Jackson, 429 W. Eighth avenue; Luther H. Walton, 162 Fill- more street; T. O. Mason, 1815 Clark street; T. J. Boyce, Armory Hall, twenty-sixth and Curtis street; C. H. Clark, 2228 Downing street; A. A. Butler, 2662 Williams; Joe Dam, 2334 Arapahoe street; Geo. C. King, 1333 Pennsylvania; F. D. Reed, 2745 Welton street; E. F. Franklin, 2838 Glenarm place; G. H. Motley, 2354 --- Southern Branch P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. their goods three days earlier by writing P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. Promptness, Neatness, Politeness JOHN H. HARRIS WM. H. DAVIS Undertaker and Embalmer High Class Work, Reasonable Prices Life-like Features Restored Free Funeral Parlor 2053 GA. AVE. N. W. Phone, NOBTH 4068 Open Day and Night Livery and Chapel JOHN T. STEWART Undertaker and Embalmer 30 H Street N. E. Washington, D. C. Phone Lincoln 3718 Phone North 2751 Home Cafe LEE'S LUNCH ROOM Geo. H. Lee, Prop. 1231 E Street N. W. Meals 15c and 25c MEALS AT ALL HOURS It is an up-to-date Lunch Room. It is the Sanitary Lunch Room where you and your family are requested to come. Electric fans. 1251 E Street Northwest Phone Main 3631. Franklin street; F. D. McPherson, 2228 Lafayette street; Geo. W. Davis, 1350 Fox street; S. H. Hobson, 2352 Glenarm place; R. H. Black, 3020 Marion street; R. J. Von Dickersohn, 2218 Lafayette street; Geo. H. Whitesell, 1144 S. Cherokee; John L. Jones, 2075 East Third avenue; Emmet Williams, 2152 Arapahoe street; Alexander Gilmer, 2222 Larimer street; Rev. B. F. McCully, Ward. Mission, 3054 Larimer street; R. Monroe Tompkins, 3151 High street; Theodore Wells, 2152 Arapahoe street; Daniel Jackson Hodges, 2214 Curtis street; Wm. Robinson, 1421 Gilpin street; R..L. Russ, 2612 S. Logan, W. Gordon, 2812 Walnut street. The committee extends a cordial invitation to all members of our race to attend this convention. All who intend to come will please notify us in time so that we may arrange for their care and comfort while here. More than 4,000 prominen white people have promised to aid us in this work. --- TO GUIDE AVIATORS Plan to Direct Airmen as Ocean Mariners Are Aided. AN AEROLOGICAL SURVEY. Dr. Walcott of Smithsonian Institution Calls Attention to the Fact That Nothing Is Known of Fluid In Which Millions of Dollars and Hundreds of Lives Are Invested. Washington.—One of the most important steps in aviation preparedness undertaken is the effort of the National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics to establish an aerological survey designed to serve aviation much the same as the hydrographic office of the coast and geodetic survey advises on ocean navigation. During the past twelve months the committee has been exercising every means possible to advise and assist the aerial arms of the government, both for land and sea operation. This committee has been able to assist in standardizing aeroplane construction to a certain extent, has met with manufacturers of aeroplanes and aeroplane motors in an effort to expedite the delivery of machines to the government and has been of great assistance in the solution of many other problems. Now it proposes the serious consideration of the vital necessity of recording 1910 DR. CHARLES D. WALCOTT. And charting the irregularities of the atmosphere so that our aviators in peace and war may have the benefit of exact information both for their own safety and as an expedient to efficient operation of aerial messenger, reconnaissance and fighting service. The committee believes the time has come when aerial stations should be established and maintained, especially in conjunction with military stations maintained for the instruction of aviators. In a telegram read by President Alin R. Hawley at the Aero Club of America banquet in New York Dr. Charles D. Walcott, secretary of the mithsonian institution and chairman of the executive committee of the National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics, advised its members to urge post strongly the establishment and maintenance of the aerological surveys over North America and adjoining warz. "At present," said Dr. Walcott in his telegram, "practically nothing is known the movements of the fluid in which cortely thousands of aircraft, representing millions of dollars in Investent, will be floating, and, what is far more important, they will be operated thousands of our finest, specially trained young men." HALF A TOWN. IN ARMY. ends Many of the Young Men Into the Ranks. Wilmington, Del.—One-half of Vida gone to war, and two-thirds of the mahder are preparing to enlist. Vida a peaceful little town near Mont- ney. A recruiting officer of the solar army arrived and found thir- nine young men of military age. Six sed and went to Montgomery with recruiting officer, leaving behind others who promised to join them in their private affairs could be argued. Those who enlisted are C. F. Wright, B. Wright, H. E. Hedgepeth, B. M. Miden, B. D. Hedgepeth and John C. ams. They were accepted by the argomery recruiting office. The post- ter at Vida will be given $30, $5 each man, under the rule of the armament allowing a postmaster $5 every person be persuades to join army. AUERKRAUT AND SLEEP. Miller Has a Recipe For Attaining Old Age. neaster, O.—"Eat plenty of saucer and get lots of sleep." That's the one for a long life of Mrs. Anna Miller who celebrated her one hundredth day anniversary by dancing a set with a great-great-grandchild. A Miller was born in Germany name here in 1820. She has lived farm near here for eighty seven. She has five children, twenty-grandchildren, twenty-one great-children and two great-great-children. WENT TWO MILES ALONE WITH HIS LEG BROKEN Rancher Inlured by Fall Shows Gameness Getting to Neighbor's Cabin. Laramie, Wyo.—An idea of the gameness of some of Wyoming's ranchers was gained recently with the arrival in Laramie of Bob Holcombe, a rancher in the Sand creek country, who went eighteen hours with a broken leg and no medical aid. He crawled one mile on his hands and knees with a broken leg dragging after him. He made another mile on improvised crutches made out of a one inch plank and then put on his own splints with a broken up cracker box and five empty flour sacks. Holcombe was working a bunch of cattle about four miles from his ranch and two miles from the nearest house. The horse he was riding slipped and fell on Holcombe's right leg. It snapped between the knee and ankle. Knowing there was no help within two miles, the gameness of the man asserted itself. Suffering excruciating pain, he crawled on his hands and knees for a mile, where he had noticed a one inch plank. With the aid of a knife he broke this plank lengthwise and, putting one piece under each arm, used them as crutches and traveled a mile to the cabin of a friend. Here he broke up a cracker box and with his knife whittled out some rough spirits. With the aid of five flour sacks he bound on the splints. The friend then telephoned to a neighbor for a car and brought the injured man to the city. Old World May Be So Depopulated and Impoverished That It Will Never Recover. Basel, Switzerland.—Nearly thirty years ago, in 1888, a novel was published in Leipzig under the title "Surya." In this book the following prophecles appear: "In 1904 the first clash between western and eastern countries will take place. "In 1Q12 the Balkans will be drenched with blood and the corpses of hundreds of thousands of slain men will cover the battlefields. From this bloody struggle the most fearful war of all history will develop. The entire civilized world and even savage tribes will be drawn into the horrible conflagration, which will turn all Europe into a bowling wilderness in three years. The war will continue until all of the belligerents are exhausted and the armies in the field rebel against the awful slaughter. It will end with a general uprising of the masses. The revolution will start in one of the largest countries engaged in the war and bring horrors which may make those of the French revolution appear like child's play. Within a few months the revolution will spread over all Europe, and when it ends the old world will be demolished and so impoverished that it may never be able to recover." The first two of these prophecies have come true, and the third one is partly fulfilled. In 1004 the war between Russian and Japan started, and 1012 brought the first Balkan war, which was followed at once by the second. From these struggles the present horrible world war developed. Almost the entire world is fighting. Revolution has overturned the government of Russia. Will the general revolution, the horrid climax predicted by the writer, also come? HONOR FOR ONE REDHEAD. Dr. Marion Leroy Burton to Be a Life Member of the Association Member of the Association Alexandria, Ind.—A life membership in the National Association of Redheads probably will be voted to Dr. Marion Leroy Burton, president of the University of Minnesota, a redhead, when the organization meets in Indianapolis. The Minnesota educator worked in a drug store in Minnesota twenty-five years ago, delivering packages at a salary of $6 a week. To his friends he was known as "Redhead" and "Bricktop." Now he receives $10,000 annually as the head of the state university. Plans for the annual meeting of the Redhead society in August will be made in a short time. Virgin Islands Postal Order. Washington. — Postmaster General Burleson has issued an order making the domestic postage rates and conditions applicable to mail exchanged between the Virgin Islands, formerly known as the Danish West Indies, and the United States. GETS LETTER MAILED SIXTEEN YEARS AGO Salem, Ore.—Sixteen years on its way a letter has just reached E. M. Croelson of Salem, Ore. from J. Sutton Burns of Boone- ville, Mo. Mr. Burns had crossed the plains in 1846 with Mr. Cro- son's parents, and the son wrote the pioneer in 1910. He had given him up for dead until the leter came." It had apparently been lying somewhere in the hands of the postoffice department. CLEW TO BURIED COIN: Will Shows Where It Was Buried and Offers Half to Finder. Centrallia, Wash.—"This is a will of my own construction, and as a man of good health and sound mind do I, W. F. Bryan, colored, give and bequeath to the finder of this will one-half of a gallon glass jugful of gold coins which lie buried five feet deep and thirty feet east of the section corner of my old homestead. "The finder must publish, this before any work begins on its recovery, but the finder must get another party to dig for it, and the digger gets one-half. I do this to keep my lazy kintfolk from getting it. If they make any fuss about it after it is found, give them $1 each. There is also another jugful buried a few rods west of the old dwelling house. I can't locate it, however, as the mark is lost. Dated this second day of October, 1888. "W. F. BRXAN" Bryan, who is well remembered by the old residents of Centralia, died in the early nineties. Allan Miller, a present resident of Centralia, was a nephew of Mrs. Bryan, who died about six weeks ago. She Is Only Twelve Years Old, but Has Grown Phenominally. Baltimore, MD.—A girl who has been growing for the last three years at a phenomenal rate and is now over six feet tall, although only twelve years old, is being given the expert attention of medical men of the Johns Hopkins hospital, who expect to see her become a prodigy, a veritable giantess, without loss of mental powers. For the last three years her growth has been phenomenal, surpassing all records at the hospital. Until she was nine years old she was simply a large girl, but not likely to attract attention. Occasional pain accompanied her sudden growth, but her health remained unimpaired. She weighs 4171 pounds. Developing a fondness for books, she has read many more than an ordinary child of her age, and the severe test of her intellect made by the experts in that line at the hospital gave this verdict: "She is above the average in intellect." DOG RESCUED IN NET. Foll Into a Well In an Abandoned House. Greenfield, Ind—Passing a vacant house in this city some time ago Samuel Bulkin heard a dog barking, and a week later, passing the place again, he heard a sound as of a dog in distress. He and others went on a search of the premises and found the animal in an abandoned well eighteen feet under the floor of the house. Boards had been placed at that depth to hold the pump stock in place, and the dog was on these boards a few feet above the water. The men powered a basket into the well, but this failed, and they finally contrived a net that brought the animal to the surface. After expressing his thankfulness to his rescuers in a dog's way he run with all strength remaining to the north part of the city and to a two-year-old baby in the home of parents that had been advertising and looking for the playmate of their children. PUPILS OUTSPELL PARENTS. Scholars Defeat Their Elders In a School Contest. "Tacoma, Wash.-Members of the eighth grade of the Jefferson school defeated their parents in a geographical or 'railroad' spelling match held in the school. Mrs. Clarenge Bitney, who had stood alone on her side for thirty minutes, retired when she could not think of a geographical name beginning with "G" after her daughter Ruth, on the opposite side, had finished spelling "Darling," one of the largest rivers in Australia. When the match was over three of the eighth grade pupils were still standing. These were Johanna Madsen, René Lechner and Ruth Bitney. LONG TRIP ACROSS ATLANTIC. Gales Stripped Ship Westgate of Canvas, but She Got Here. New York.—After a passage of 110 days, from London, the British full rigged ship Westgate arrived here recently. She was loaded with chalk and sailed Dec. 11. Encountering gales, almost all her sails were blown away, and she drifted about the Atlantic, finally managing to make Barbados. There she was fitted with new canvases, with which she put to sea again. She was off Barnegat March 24 and she tried day after day to get here, but failed. Captain Steele finally decided she was tired out, and he hulled the tug Maron Lee, which towed him here. One of the crew was taken off at quarantine suffering from fever. BEAR. INVADES FARMS. Kills Sheep and Pigs and Escapes Into a Swamp. Shelbyville, Del.—A large cinnamon bear is terrorizing the inhabitants of Costen Station. In several instances in the past few weeks the bear has made its appearance at farmhouses, frightening the women and chasing away the men. The weather evidently has cut off its food supplies, and it is killing sheep and pigs on many farms. It has been hunted several times, but its trail invariably leads to a swamp which is practically impervious to man. It is supposed that the bear is one that escaped from a circus about seven years ago near Princess Anne. Beautiful Bust and Shoulders are possible if you will wear a scientifically constructed Bien Jolie Brassiere. The dragging weight of an unconfined bust so stretches the supporting muscles that the contour of the figure is spoiled. BEN JOLE (25-AN JOLE-252) BRASSIERES put the bust back where it belongs, prevent the full bust from having the appearance of fibrosis, calibrate the dancer of dragging muscles and contour the shoulder giving a graceful line to the entire upper body. 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Insure Your Te At all good stores 25¢ Peroxide Tooth paste Better than dentifrice you are using no USE VIVAUDOU Peroxide Tooth Paste For a generous trial tube of this exceptional tooth paste, send e-mail and your dealer's name to Vivaudou, Dept. 5, Times Building, New York sure Your Teeth better than the dentifrice you are using now. VIVAUDOU'S Peroxide Tooth Paste this exceptional tooth paste, send 6c in stamps Hudson, Dept. 5, Times Building, New York, N. Y. Insure Your Teeth At all good stores 25¢ Peroxide Tooth Paste Better than the dentifrice you are using now. USE VIVAUDOU'S Peroxide Tooth Paste For a complete trial tube of this exceptional tooth paste, good 4c instamps and your designer's name to Vivaudou, Dept. 5, Times Building, New York, N. V. PUT ELEPHANTS TO WORK. Germans Using Big Beasts For Hauling In Berlin Streets. Berlin.—Of the extraordinary sights seen in the snow blocked streets of Berlin the employment of huge working elephants for traffic purposes is certainly the strangest. The animals belong to a circus, and every morning they may be seen on their way drawing heavy carts loaded with iron boilers, each weighing 35,000 pounds. No eight horses would be sufficient to move these huge wagons, but to the gigantic pachyderms it seems as child's play. If they find an auto bus stuck in a snowdirt, with panting, exhausted horses trying to pull it out, the working elephant lends a friendly forehead, and in a trice the stranded vehicle is afloat again. Can't Sleep In Movies. Chicago.—A movie house is no Pullman, the Chicago police have decreed. For months down-and-outers have obtained lodging for a nickel by entering an all night movie house and snoozing while villains pursued herolnes across the screen. The police broke up the practice by arresting seventeen of the sleepers. --- AT ALL GOOD DEALERS 50¢ UP STYLE 4523 Grafonola "25" and six doub e disc Record $29.50 H. Edgar Lewis 63rd & Eastern Ave.,N.E. Chesapeake Station Is the paper that should be in every home in the city. It is the people's paper. Read The Bee if you want all the news. Phone North 2340 1917 14th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Giant Bird Gives Up the Battle After an Hour's Terrific Grueling. Santa Rosa, Cal.—A battle between a giant 'buzzard' and a fifteen-year-old boy clinging to the root of a shrub 250 feet up a straight ledge of rock was won by the boy, who is now recovering from an experience that rivals Poe's fictionial terrors. The boy is Hans Mierbach, and he hung high above a pile of jagged rocks for four hours. He was walking on the brink of a precipice when his root slipped and he fell over. Twenty feet below he caught a root and hung on. With his handkerchief he tied his left wrist to the root and then wrote a note to a boy friend bidding him farewell and saying that no one was responsible for his predicament. Just as he finished writing a huge buzzard flew down upon him and started to peck at his head and body. The hungry bird inflicted deep wounds in the boy's flesh. Young Mierbach fought the buzzard with his free hand for over an hour. He had been tormented to a frenzy and was about exhausted when the bird gave up the fight. At nightfall a searching party found the boy and rescued him. He had nearly lost consciousness from his experience and loss of blood. EFFECTS OF THE WAR ON CHILDREN OF ENGLAND Juvenile Delinquency Has Increased 34 Per Cent Since Great Struggle Began. Baltimore.—Drawing a terrible picture of war's effects on children in England, Owen R. Lovejoy, general secretary of the National Child Labor Committee, told the conference on child labor here this country must take drastic steps to protect its little ones. Concerning conditions in Great Britain he said: "Last fall in the English parliament Sir James Yoxall said: 'A large portion of our elementary school system is in ruins—I will not say as desolate as the ruins of Louvain, but there is to some extent a likeness.'" "In one area 17,000 children out of 41,000 have been displaced from school because the buildings have been taken over for military purposes. Teachers have enlisted and government economies have lowered the efficiency of schools; special classes, even classes, medical inspection, lunches have been reduced or stopped. In addition some 500,000 children between twelve and fifteen left school to enter industry in 1915 and probably more than that in 1916. Between 150,000 and 200,000 children eleven and twelve years old are at work. "Juvenile delinquency in England has increased 34 per cent since 1914, and delinquency of boys twelve and thirteen has increased in greater proportion than in any other age group." DOG SAVES GIRL'S-LIFE. Animal Drags Her From River to a Sanitarium. Green Bay, Wis.-Madeline Denny, aged ten, of Little Rapids, owes her life to the courage and faithfulness of Drewster, a building owned by Miss Helen Schelker, superintendent of the Brown county tuberculosis sanitarium. Madeline was crossing Fox river whez she felt through a hole in the ice. "I clung on to the edge and screamed," she said. "Brewster was standing on the bank. He ran to me, grabbed my sleeve and pulled until I was able to extricate myself. Then he dragged me by the collar to the sanitarium grounds." The grounds are about 200 yards from the river. Brewster will be given a new collar, properly inscribed, just like heroic humans get Carnegie medals. FORTUNE TO POLICEMAN. Brooklyn Patrolman Goes to California For Legacy. New York.--A nineteen days' leave of absence was granted by Police Commissioner Woods to Patrolman James F. Gaffney of the Bedford avenue police station, Williamsburg. The policeman started for the Pacific coast to claim a fortune left to him by an aunt. Gaffney, who is thirty-five years old, married, and lives at 124 Oak street, has been a dozen years on the force. The inheritance ranges all the way from $50,000 to $100,000, and the first knowledge the policeman had of his good fortune was when he received a letter from a San Francisco attorney. TO BAR TOWN CLOCK. Hotel Keeper Seeks Injunction Against City Timepiece. Wichita, Kan.-S. J. Smallley, proprietor of the Coronado hotel, across the street from the city hall, employed a lawyer to obtain an injunction to prevent Mayor Bentley and the commissioners from installing a clock in the city hall tower. For years citizens have petitioned administrations to beautify the unsightly beaded up tower with a clock, and the Bentley administration let a contract for a $1,500 clock. Smallley alleges that the striking of the clock will wake up his guests every hour at night. THE SOJOURNER TRUTH HOUSE. On a pleasant side street in Harlem District of New York City, opposite the Colored Music School Settlement, stands a small, three-storied house. No. 151 West 131st Street, that is flooded with sunshine all day long and dedicated to the bringing of light into young lives that have had but a scant supply of it. Should we enter during the morning hours we should generally find the house empty and quiet, for its inmates are attending a near-by public school, but after three o'clock it becomes a bee-hive of activity. Twelve little colored girls between ten and sixteen years of age are at various household tasks, cooking, cleaning, sewing, washing and ironing, or singing and playing games, according to the time of our visit, but in any case, doing something, under the wise supervision of the colored superintendent and matron, that will fit them, by developing their embryonic moral and spiritual natures, to meet later the struggle of life. During the short time(ten months) that it has been running, the House having a capacity of twelve girls, thirty-six have been accommodated; eight have been placed out in exceptionally good homes and are doing well; eleven have been returned to their families with prospects of better oversight and brighter future; while others have been passed on to such institutions as seemed best able to cope with their peculiar needs. The influence of gentle and just discipline does not stop with the girls, but reaches out, wherever possible, to parents and other relatives, often arousing in them a dormant natural pride in and affection for, the child, and leading to improvement in family conditions. —Southern Workman. INFULX OF NEGROES NOTED IN NEW YORK New York, N. Y.—New York's Negro problem is becoming increasingly difficult, according to speakers at the first luncheon held by the Business Men's meetings. William J. Doherty, Deputy Commissioner of Charities, said that 150,000 southern Negroes had come north since war time prosperity came into evidence. They were lured by high wages and plenty of work, but when they got here they found they were not acclimated, educated or experienced enough to care for themselves. Their migration from the South gave the southerners a problem, but eventually, he said, southern employers will have to meet the high wages offered in the North. George Foster Peabody said that when the South realized that the Negro laborers were flocking north productive conditions there would improve and the Negroes would stay there. A RELIABLE PHARMACIST is the one you can always depend upon to use no substitutes, but compound prescriptions from pure and fresh drugs, with accuracy and care. The real test of a drug store's capabilities is its prescription department, and ours is perfect. We fill your physician's prescriptions to the letter and no mistake is possible. PLUMMER'S PHARMACY ROBT. F. PLUMMER, Prop. Accuracy, Service, Quality A. D. S. Remedies We Pay Particular Attention to Our Prescription Department Telephone Your Wants Phones, Main 4094, Main 5381 301 H St. Cor. 3rd St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Advertisement. PALNERS SKIN WHITENER A SOURCE OF SILK, CLEAR BLEACH OR DARK SKIN. AMERICAN JAMES PHAMCO CO. ATLANTA, PA. SKIN WHITENER DR.FREDPALMER'S SKIN WHITENER Whitens dark or brown skin. 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Every reader of this paper may secure THE $5. DURHAM DUPLEX DOMINO RAZOR FOR $1. DURING THE LIFE OF THIS ADVERTISMENT DURHAM DUPLEX RAZOR CO. JERSEY CITY, N.J. FOR RENT. ATTORNEYS SCOTT AND MARTIN Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court—No. 23,607, Administration This Is to Give Notice: That the subscriber of the state of New York has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters testamentary on the estate of Lucy L. Dorssey, 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 6th day, of April, A. D. 1918; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 6th day of April, 1917. PRISCILLA B. HILL, 19 Lincoln Ave., Arverne, N. Y. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. A. W. SCOTT and W. C. MARTIN, Attorneys. A. W. Scott and W. C. Martin, Attorneys. Probate Court of the District of Col- umbia, Holding Probate Court No. 23498 Administration. This Is to Give Notice: That the subscriber of the State of New Jersey has obtained from, the Probate Court of the District of Col- umbia, letters testamentary on the estate of Thomas W. Holcombs, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having clauses 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 Mar. A. D. 191S; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 14th day of March, 1917. JAMES E. H. ABRAMS, 60 Jewett Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. A. W. SCOTT and W. C. MARTIN, Attorneys. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court—Estate of Benjamin Mabre, Deceased—No. 23.529—Administration Docket 55. Application having been made herein for probate of the last will and testament of said deceased, by Simon Mabre, of Newark, New Jersey, it is ordered this 28th day of March, A. D. 1917, that the three (3) children of Rosa Mabre, deceased, whose names and addresses are unknown to the petitioner, and all others concerned, appear in said court on Monday, the 7th day of May, A. D. 1917, at 10 o'clock a. m., to show cause why such application should not be granted. Let notice hereof be published in the "Washington Law Reporter" and "Washington Bee" once in each of three successive weeks before the return day herein mentioned, the first application to be not less than thirty days before said return day. WENDELL P. STAFFORD, Justice. JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. CHARLES P. FORD, Attorney. Mrs. J. 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