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VOL. XXXVII, NO. 50 THE SPINGARN SPINGARN MEDAL AWARD AND N. A. A. C. P. CONFERENCE. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has issued a call for a national conference to meet in Washington, May 16th and 17th. On the evening of the 16th the Spingarn medal will be awarded at the First Congregational Church, Tenth and G streets, and the following afternoon there will be a conference on the exodus and other pressing problems at the Y. M. C. A., on Twelfth street northwest, at 2 p. m. Not only branches throughout the land of the N. A. A. C. P., but organizations of all kinds are asked to take counsel with the N. A. A. C. P. as to the best course of action, present and future, and to see the award of the Spingarn medal for distinguished achievement during 1916. At the awarding of the Spingarn medal on Wednesday evening at the First Congregational Church, Morefield Storey, president of the N. A. A. C. P., and who recently argued the segregation cases before the Supreme Court of the United States, will preside. Addresses will be made by Charles Edward Russell, the noted editor, author and traveler, and by Prof. William Pickens, dean of Morgan College. Bishop John Hurst will make remarks, introducing Senator Wesley L. Jones of the State of Washington who will award the Spingarn medal. On Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock the meeting to be held at the Y. M. C. A. on Twelfth street, will be opened by Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, with a report and paper, on the migration of the Negro northward, after which the conference will discuss the general outlook, and probably a statement of conclusions will be formulated and given to the country. This conference will be presided over by Mr. Archibald H. Grimke, president of the D. C. branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Great interest is being manifested as to whom the Spingarn arm will be awarded for distinguished achievement in 1916. This is the third year that the medal has been awarded. In 1914 the award was to Prof. E. E. Just of Howard University, for scientific investigation and research; in 1915, Lieuten. Colonel Charles Young of the United States army received the medal. It will not be known until the announcement is made at the First Congregational Church Wednesday evening, who is to be the recipient of the medal for 1916. JEANES FUND BOARD MEETS IN NEW YORK Encouraging Activity Shown in Bea半f of Negro Education in the Rural Districts of the Southland. Special to the Bee: Special To New York City, N. Y., May 7—The trustees of the Anna T. Jeanes Foundation of one million dollars held their annual meeting here Thursday, May 3, at the office of Mr. George McAney, one of the editors of the New York Times. Present at the meeting were the following trustees: Dr. James N. Dillard, president, Charlottesville, Va.; George Foster Peabody of Spencer, Trask and Co., bankers. New York; Mr. John T. Falon, of Philadelphia, Pa.; Dr. S. C. Mitchell, president of Delaware College, Newark, Del.; Dr. Robert R. Moton, secretary of the Jeanes Fund Board, and principal of Tuskegee Institute; Hon. J. C. Napier, cashier of the One-Cent Savings Bank, Nashville, Tenn.; Hon. H. L. Smith, president of the Farmers' Improvement Society of Texas; and Mr. Emmet J. Scott, secretary of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, who has been elected to the vacancy created by the death of Dr. Booker T. Washington. Other members of the Board, not present on account of illness or pressing engagements (or business) elsewhere are; Dr. David C. B. Carrow, president of the University of Georgia; Mr. Andrew Carnegie, the philanthropist and humanitarian; Dr. B. B. Frissell, principal of Hampton Institute, Virginia; Mr. Belton Glireath, of the American Coal Corporation, Birmingham, Ala.; Dr. H. T. Kealing, president of the Western University, Kansas; Hon. Walter H. Page, American Ambassador to England; Dr. Talcott Williams, head of the Pulitzer School of Journalism, New York, and former President of the United States, Willian H. Tatt, of Yale University, New Havn, Conn. Dr. Dilliard's Report Shows Genuine Progress. The report of Dr. James H. Dilliard, president of the Board of Trustees, was the feature of the meeting. It showed that a genuine wave of progress is being made throughout the Southland with reference to the educational development of the colored children in the rural districts of the various states. He reported that work is being done by the Jeanes Fund Board in 191 counties in the South, and that 194 Jeanes Fund supervisors or teachers are in charge of the work. The Board last year spent $39,199 for this work, and under its plan of co-operation with southern county superintendents an additional sum of $23,722.92 was paid from county public funds, a total of $61,921.92. This is a remarkable form of co-operation when it is recalled that five years ago nothing at all was contributed from the public funds for this important work, which is now being carried on in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The trustees are gratified to announce that the General Education Board, in recognition of the effective results secured in the South by the Jeanes Fund Board, has appropriated the sum of $15,000, to be used in extending the operations of the Board. The Jeanes Foundation was made possible by the generosity, of a wealthy Philadelphia lady, now deceased, who provided in her will that a fund of $1,000,000 from her estate should be devoted to the development of the schools for colored children in the rural districts of the South, the necessity for such aid being pointed out by the late Booker T. Washington. NEGRO PROGRESS IN BUSINESS. When the census reports for 1910 were published, it was found that in the ten years, 1900-10, the Negro had made about as much progress as he had made in the previous thirty-fly years. The first indication of the remarkable progress which the Negro had made in this decade was revealed when the returns for agriculture were made public. From these it was found that in these ten years the value of farm property owned by Negroes had increased from $177,404,688 to $492,892,218, or 177 per cent. In the field of business the number of Negro bankers increased from 4 to 56; restaurant keepers, from 3995 to 6369, or 59 per cent; wholesale merchants from 149 to 241, or 61 per cent; retail merchants from 9098 to 20,653, or 127 per cent; hotel keepers from 481 to 973, or 102 per cent; undertakers from 483 to 973, or 114 per cent. Excluding 10,600 boarding and lodging-house keepers, there were, in 1910, 38,382 Negroes engaged in business enterprises of various sorts. This did not include those operating barbering; blacksmithing, and shoe shops, or various classes of business connected with trades for which separate returns of proprietors were not made. Probably 5000 more should be added for persons operating these businesses, making the total number of Negroes engaged in business, in 1910, about 43,000. A survey of fifty years of Negro business enterprise shows that remarkable progress has been made. There were, in 1867, Negroes in some 40 different lines of business; they numbered about 4000. The total capital which they had invested was probably not more than $1,000,000. In 1917, Negroes are in 200 lines of business. They number about 50,000. DISCRIMINATION IN THE ARMY AND NAVY American Citizens to Protest—Big Meeting at the John' Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church Monday-Night—Senator Penrose; Congressman Mason of Illinois and Langley of Kentucky, Bishop I. N. Ross Among the Speakers. One of the largest meetings that has ever been held in this city will take place at the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church Monday evening, under the auspices of the National Independent League, to protest against discrimination in the army and navy. Dr. Sylvester L. Corrothers, president of the league, will preside: CHARLES COUNTY, MARYLAND TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. The Charles County, Maryland, Teacher Education institution, attended at La Plata, Md. Monday, Apr. 20th, for their final scholastic meeting. This will be one, if not the largest turn out of citizens that has ever been held in this city. Among the speakers are: Edward F. Calliday, national committee member of the District of Columbia; Hon. Wm. E. Mason of Illinois, Dr. S. G. Holmes of arlington, Va.; Judge E. M. Hewlett of the local bar, Dr. W. C. Browl, Senator Boise Penrose of Pennsylvania, W. Calvin Chase, editor of The Bee; Hon. John Langley of Kentucky, Judge Robert H. Terrel, Attorney Pollard of Richmond, Va. Prof. T. M. Carpenter, the county superintendent, gave an interesting lecture on "Punctuality;" praised the teachers for their zealous efforts during the past year and impressed upon the minds of those present the necessity of securing a state diploma. The following literary program was rendered by the members of the association, followed by a luncheon: The John Wesley Church is situated at the corner of Fourteenth and Corecum streets northwest. Recitation, "Child Study"—Mrs. Aurora Jackson. Solo. "Tis the Namo of Jesus"—Gertrude Hawkins. Reading, "Punctuality" $\rightarrow$ Eulah M Ross. Solo. "The Kiss of the Rose"—Mrs. M. E. Harris. Reading, "Value of Education"— Mrs. H. C. Brawner. "Punctuality" by Eulah M. Ross was highly endorsed by Prof. Carpenter, stating from it one could glean more clearly the thoughts which he had previously 'discoursed. The association adjourned until September, with a composeure of happiness. M. E. BRAWNER. President. M. E. B. WASHINGTON, Secretary. COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE COMMENDED. Editor. The. Bee: Just a line to tell you how much I enjoyed the first article on "The Commercial Exchange." I shall read and preserve the whole series. I trust that through these articles you will be able to awaken the people. The most of the so-called leaders are asleep on the job: Self and only self is their watchword. They can't or won't see that the time is ripe for the uniting of forces. I think I can already see in advance what your main plan is. It will take much time and work to wake up the other fellow. I hope it is not in Washington as here. Here there are several factions, and it is impossible to get any of these factions to lay aside personal feeling or interest long enough to unite on any measure for the betterment of the whole people. E. B. M. Nashville, Tenn. May 3, 1917. WILLIAMS' BROTHERHOOD AT OLD SCHOOL CENTRAL M. E. CHURCH. The Williams' Brotherhood of Central M. E. Church will meet at 7:30 o'clock Sunday; topic, "The Need of a Better and Wider Brotherhood Among Men." MME. HACKLEY'S ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. [Image of a man in formal attire, holding a book or document]. Eminent Vocalist and Producer is Captivating All Washington—Setting a New Pace In. Music and Art. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley, the race's foremost exponent of music and art, and who enjoys an international reputation as a producer of large musical and spectacular events, is in the city, and is "kept constantly "on the go," so great is the demand on her time and talents. She is planning "Queens" Pageants," the reigning sensation of the hour, and in which work she is acknowledged to be "No. 1," giving lecture recitals on musical artistic and hygienic topics, and exhibiting her delightful voice in star concerts, and many of the churches in the city are bidding anxiously for her services. For the next few days her "card" is full to the brim. Tomorrow afternoon, May 13, Mme Hackley is announced to appear at the Mt. Airy Baptist Church, L street between North Capitol and First Sts., northwest, beginning her service of song at 3:30 sharp. Miss Marle A. D. Madre, LLB., LLM., will deliver the principal address and there will be music by the choir and a solo by Mr. Earl Tyley. The affair will be in charge of the Uhers Club of Mt. Airy Church, with Mrs. Virginia Chatman as chairman of the managerial committee. Next Thursday evening, May 17, at 8 o'clock, Mme. Hackley will lecture at the Mt. Zlon M. E. Church, Georgetown, of which Rev. D. D. Turpean is pastor. Her theme will be "Beauty and Success for the Negro." Musical numbers by competent artists are announced. On Friday evening, May 18, at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, she will tell as only she can paint the picture, her interesting story of "A Trip to Paris," giving a "close-up view" of the scenes, manners and customs, of the people of the enchanting French capital. The color question in Paris; How Frenchmen treat their wives, and the Beggars of Paris, are some of the topics talked about by her. She speaks as an eye-witness. Sunday, May 20, at 3:30 p. m., Mme. Hackley, will direct a special song service at the Metropolitan Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, D street between 2nd and 3rd streets, southwest. Folksongs will be introduced, along with sacred and classic selections. Rev. H. J. Callis, the pastor, will welcome the visitors. Friday evening, May 25, at 8 o'clock Mme. Hackley will hold a "Queens' Pageant Rally" at the Florida Ave, Baptist Church, utilizing her magnificent costumes and presenting a cast of over 150 persons, with 12 queens of different countries and their attending lord chamberlains, maids of honor and guards. Rev. W. A. Taylor is pastor of this church and the management will be in the hands of Mrs. Anna Woodrow Bailey, Mrs. Marla Harris and Mrs. Lottie Taylor. Monday, May 28, Mme. Hackley will again direct a "Queens Pageant Rally" at the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, with an immense course of trained singers and impersonators of royalty. Rev. James E. Willis, the pastor, promises his friends that this will be the banner entertainment of his church's long and brilliant history. The proceeds will be for the benefit of the fund that is being raised for a new organ. Other engagements of Mme. Hackley will be given later. This brilliant songbird is doing a wonderful work for the race and is deserving of all been given by the best people. In all of the sections of the country. She managed more big entertainments and has probably raised more money for churches and schools than any other woman in America. Where she has ever been there is a strong demand for her return. Washington is fortunate in being able to secure her splendid services at this time, and it is hoped her sojourn will be prolonged by the numerous institutions here that stand in pressing need of the powerful aid as she can render. Mme. Hackley is at home to her host of friends at the residence of Miss Marie A. D. Madre, 2035 13th street northwest. THE MAN WHO WAS THE MOST FAMOUS AND HONORABLE OF THE WORLD DR. G. SUMNER HOLMES, REV. SYLVESTER L. CORROTHERS, Who Will Preside at the Citizens' Meeting Monday Night to be Held in the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church. One of the Speakers for Monday, May 14th. Bethel Literary closed the 1916-17 season last Tuesday evening in a blaze of glory thus terminating one of the banner years in the history of the Association. It was past the usual hour when the president, called the house to order but the entertainment which followed more than compensated for any discomfiture which might have flowed from a tardy opening. The auditorium of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church was filled with an enthusiastic audience, all eager to hear the distinguished leader of the A. M. E. Zion church, Bishop George W. Clinton of Charlotte, N. C. On the rostrum was an array of distinguished prelates and pastors and in the audience were leaders in thought and action. Among them were Bishops Geo. W. Clinton and I. N. Ross, Reverends Wm. C. Brown, S. L. Corrothers, Reverdy C. Ransom, Emory B. Smith, D. Dew. Turpeau, Logan Johnson and G. M. Oliver, Hon. John C. Dancy, Doctors, Geo. W. Cabaniss and Chas H. Marshall, Prof. Wm. H. Richards, Mr. S. M. Dudley and many others of like distinction. Thus was the setting for the drama soon to be staged. In addition to the previously announced program officers for the next season were installed and two earnest pleas were made in behalf of the establishment of an officers' training camp for colored men. These pleas were made, by Mr. Koger of Howard University and Rev. Emory B. Smith. The officers were installed by Bishop Ross and are as follows: A. S. Pinkett, president; S. L. McLaurin, 1st vice president; Miss M. A. D. Madro, 2nd vice president; Dr. Clarence A. Wright, recording secretary; Miss Bertha J. Mondy, asst. secretary; S. M. Dudley, corresponding secretary; Miss Julla R. Bush, treasurer; Prof. Wm. H. Richards, lecturer and counselor; Miss Eva Virginia Johnson, librarian; Rev. Carlton M. Tanner, chaplain; and Clarence E. Allen, marshal. Rev. Wm. C. Brown, pastor of the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church, presented the speaker, Bishop Clinton, with a tumult of applause. The subject of his address was, "Place Preparedness." He did not follow the beaten path of popular preparedness addresses, referring but briefly to the popular theme, but the burden of his well prepared and well delivered address was an argument for a deeper and more fundamental preparedness, a preparedness more comprehensive and more enduring than that which has made for invincibility in Germany and for tenacity in France. His argument was for a righteous preparedness which has its seat in the hearts of men and its sanction in the courts of God. A preparedness of soul as true as the eternities. Mr. W. B. Sanderson gave a clever account of himself in the role of an executionist, filling with credit the place on the program assigned to Dr. W. H. Jackson. It was left to the musical numbers to elicit the warmest and fullest applause. For the first time in the history of Bethel Literary the famous Washington Concert Orchestra played before it and the enthusiasm with which their renditions were received should encourage the artists as well as suggest to the officers of the Association the advisability of a recital. Mr. Grant, the director and the artists who constitute the orchestra are deserving of the public's gratitude for their contribution to the evening's entertainment. But not all the music came from the orchestra. The promising Lyric Quintette under the direction of A. Russell Wooding, already well known to patrons of Bethel Literary; added another triumph to its series. Bishop Ross paid a fitting tribute to the speaker of the evening calling attention to some of the salient points in his address, and upon the motion of Miss M. A. D: Madre, seconded with appropriate remarks by Hon. John C. Dancy the thanks of Bethel Literary were extended to all whose efforts contributed to the success of the meeting. The whole of the evening's entertainment was per excellence. treatment was paid. With the benediction by Rev. Dr. S. L. Corrothers the curtain auspiciously fell upon the closing act of a season whose successful meetings fully justified the re-election of the officers who shall control the destinies of Bethel Literary for another twelve months. Editor Washington Bee, Washington, D. C. My dear sir: I want to voice my appreciation of your Journal, as I have been receiv- ing the same for some time, as one on your mailing list, and must confess that the "Editorials" therein contained are from time to time (Splyce-Timely- and-Fearless.) Therefore I want to reccommend your paper to all true Americans of color. As an Editor I know what you have to undergo, to produce such a Journal that is turned out by your printing house. Very truly yours, ROTHWELL DEANE. UNIFY WAR RELIEF Let Red Cross Dispense All Supplies, Says Hoover. ORGANIZATION IS NEEDED. Herbert C. Hoover, Chairman of Food Board, who Distinguished Himself as Head of Belgium Relief Commission, Urges American People to Profit by Mistakes Made Abroad. Washington. — Herbert C. Hoover, chairman of the new national food board created by the board of national defense, who distinguished himself as head of the commission of relief in Belgium, urges the American people to profit by the mistakes made abroad in administering war relief. He recommends that all relief work be centralized under the direction of the Red Cross. Mr. Hoover makes a plea for the prompt organization and centralization of all volunteer civilian efforts for the assistance of the army and of the M. Photo by American Press Association. navy. In a letter to Eliot Wadsworth, acting chairman of the American Red Cross, he says: "Every country in Europe has gone through an era of disintegrated, overlapping effort, the multiplication of thousands of committees and tons of useless, inapropos and wrongly destined material. "In England and France especially the erection of special and independent committees has been trivial of the most extreme difficulties until they accept direct control, after which they have become of the utmost use and purpose. "As a result of the past two and a half years' experience of war all European countries, now know the vital necessity for a total centralization of the whole of the volunteer effort connected with the comfort of those in the service of the army and the navy. "There was a long struggle on the part of the military and Red Cross officials to get those matters on to a systematic and effective basis. In any event, the general principle must be that the Red Cross itself is the centralizing executive, operating by intense decentralization of its productive and distributing functions, and this has been arrived at as the only possible solution, after an enormous lot of pain, turmoil and waste. "The work of the women, which is a very large factor in Red Cross work, must be co-ordinated through the central agency, and a representation of the women in that central agency has proved the only effective method of securing this. The already established women's organizations of various kinds can find their best purpose in instructing their local bodies to place themselves entirely at the disposal of the local chapters of the Red Cross." GIVES UP JOB. FOR COUNTRY. Receiving $10,000 Yearly, Will Fight For $18 a Month. St. Louis.-Carlos S. Greeley, St. Louis representative of E. H. Rollins & Sons, New York brokers, has given up his $10,000 a year position to fight for Uncle Sam at $18 a month. He will go to San Francisco to serve in the coast patrol. Greeley departed for Chicago after attending a farewell dinner given in his honor by friends. Greeley's friends hope to raise sufficient money to buy a submarine chaser and present it to the government. Chicago.—Insanity has been on the increase in Chicago since the United States declared a state of war with Germany. One hundred and thirty cases were heard by County Judge Scully, of which sixty-five were men. The judge declared that in the majority of cases war was directly or indirectly responsible for the mental condition of the defendants. SUFFRAGISTS AID PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS Propose to Train Women in Agricultural Work. TO INCREASE FOOD SUPPLY. National American Woman Suffrage Association Offers to President Services of the Organization, Numbering 2,000,000 Women—War Work In Four Branches Now In Full Swing. New York.—Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, honorary president of the National American Woman Suffrage association, has just been named as chairman of a committee on woman's defense work, officially appointed by the Council of National Defense. The council's announcement said: "Realizing the inestimable value of woman's contribution to national effort under modern war conditions, the 6 Council of National Defense has appointed a committee of women of national importance to consider and advise how the assistance of the women of America may be available in the prosecution of the war. These women are appointed as individuals regardless of any organizations with which they may be associated." Among the members of the woman's committee is Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, president of the National American Woman Suffrage association. On Feb. 25 officers of Mrs. Catt's association assembled in Washington and offered to the president of the United States the loyal services of the organization, numbering 2,000,000 women for the following program: The establishment of employment bureau for women, the increase of the food supply by the training of women in agriculture and the elimination of waste, the work of the Red Cross and the Americanization of aliens. War service in each of these four branches is now in full swing through out the country under the direction of the National American Woman Suffrage association. WANT TO BE AVIATORS. More Than Five Thousand Have Applied to Aero Club of America. New York. -The Aero Club of America announces that more than 3,000 applications have been received for enlistment in the aerial reserve corps and several hundred more for membership in the naval reserve flying corps, the aerial coast patrol service and the aviation section of the naval militia. More than 5,000 men in all have applied for the aerial service. The aviation section of the naval militia will have a camp at Bay Shore. L. I., and the First and Second battalions will be trained there. Plans are being made for a training school for college men. Aerial coast patrol 3, composed of Yale men, is training at the Curtiss school in Buffalo. CONVICTS TO HELP FARMERS. Paroled From a Penitentiary For That Purpose. Joliet, Ill.—The 110 convicts in the state prison here were notified they had received paroles. Most noteworthy among them is James E. Daley, who was sentenced for the murder of his wife in 1905. Recently Daley was given a commutation of life sentence to twenty-five years by Governor Dunne. Most of the convicts will be employed by the farmers in Cook county. Demand for farm labor resulted in the parole board that otherwise had been obtained, as were without friends to release papers. By The Sage of The Potomac. The bachelors' brigade, which has been in contemplation, under the supervision of Col. Andrew J. Thomas will be one of the most unique volunteer organizations that will go to France. Lieut. Col. Will Conway, was never in a happier mood. By the way, Charlie Hill, the immaculate member of the local bar, is between two pressures, marriage and war. He must either become a benedict or go to war. He is of the opinion that both mean death and he is debating the proposition whether it would not be better to accept slow death, which is marriage, or quick death on the firing line. Immaculate Charlie is not saying much these days, however, he is a member of the bachelor's brigade. There are several bachelors in the schools, who prefer to remain where they are. There are several teachers who would be glad if Lord Fattroy was eligible for membership in the bachelor's club. Dr. Lewis, of Anacostia, just made his escape in time. He was surgeon in chief of the bachelor's brigade, but he took French leave, last week and joined the army of benedicts. Dr. is very foxy, you know, but a very pleasant individual. Dr. Sumner Wormley is not disqualified. Dentists are needed in the army and there is not a more competent surgeon dentist in the country. Dr. Evans may escape, he may be transferred from the bachelor's brigade to that of the brave beneficents. Judge Hewlett is passed the age limit but continues his membership in the bachelor's brigade. The Judge is some fighter and don't you forget it. I have been thinking very strongly of the sham loyalty that has been expressed for the past three or four weeks. What surprises me is, why this expression of loyalty at this time? There is no use talking, the colored man feels this humiliation, that is being practiced by those in authority. But notwithstanding, he pleads to the government to give him an opportunity to serve his country and defend the stars and stripes. His pleadings have been met with rebukes and humiliation. He is told that his place is upon the farm and in the kitchen. His value has been fully demonstrated. He knows but One Country and One Flag. He has been found a willing and loyal defender; why should he, at this time, find it necessary to tell the country that he is loyal to he home of his birth and adoption? Dr. Sumner Holmes, of Arlington, Va., has organized a citizens' association. He is some kind of an organizer and a physician and surgeon of reputation. Aside from his profession, he has gone into farming indeed and in fact. He believes in preparedness. He expects to raise 25 barrels of Irish potatoes, this spring, and many other valuable farm products. Well, the Doctor is certainly some kind of a consumer as well as a producer. He produces more than he consumes. There are many commendable characteristics about him, that make him a factor in, and around his neighborhood. Royal Hughes is president of the Colored Bar Association, and just why this association fails to meet, is a question that I don't understand. Speaking about lawyers, there is bachelor Jack Collins, who declares that he will not go to war. Jack means what he says, and he doesn't hesitate in expressing his indignation and he doesn't care who knows how he feels about the discrimination against his people. That was a peculiar vote in the board of education, last week; what it meant; only those who voted know. What it means, Dr. Johnson can't explain, and Attorney Peyton says that it is nobody's business how he voted.—He just voted according to his conscience, that is all. Peyton is no fool; he knows just what he was doing, and he has no apologies to offer for his act. Strange things happen sometimes. Talking about war recruits and young, blood, my friend, Richard Ware, and James White, have been producing raw recruits for two years, and they have produced good blood. Both have produced two colored Americans. Old men! did you say? I would like to 'see the productions of those they call young men, who have been married two years, and you can't find a fly speck. The young men had better consult them on the elixer of life. They are the real stuff. They don't need any fertilizer, and neither does their ground need any plowing. Just when they will end I am unable to state, but you can just bet your life that Richard Ware and James White are royal producers. Now take my friend Col. Singleton, what has he done for his country? He knows how, but he can't produce the powder. He is genial company and a royal entertainer, but in times of war, we need men, and plenty of them. It would seem to me that the sub committee of management of the Grand United Order of Odd-Fellows would advise the people of Georgia to support Ben Davis, who is regarded the greatest organizer in the United States. All the courts of Georgia have decided in his favor, and those who attempted to put him out of business have failed. It must be admitted that Ben Davis has made a great fight and he should be supported by every loyal Odd-Fellow in the state of Georgia. The Atlanta Independent contains a clean cut editorial in its issue of May 5th, which should be read and digested by every sensible Odd-Fellow in the United States. Ben Davis is master of the situation... DR. C. M. TANNER TRANSFERRED. From the Atlanta. Ga. Independent. The transfer of Rev. Dr. C. M. Tanner from Allen Temple A. M. E. church. Atlanta. Ga., to the Metropolitan A. M. E. church. Washington. D.C., has occasioned a world of regrets and congratulations. Regrets because from the very day of the coming of this able minister into our state, he became a part and parcel of our social and civic life in all of its branches. kindly in manner, absolutely truthful and dependable, highly edu- cated and oratorical, he at once went to the force in our religious and civic life and landed square in the hearts of all the people of all denominations. And we regret that so able and devoted a Christian gentleman should ever leave us. We congratulate Dr. Tanner because he is transferred to the center of sentiment-making for this country, the capitol of the nation, and in this broader field we are absolutely assured he will at once be on the firing line in all national matters and at a time when strong men are needed at the capitol. With pleasure we quote below the complimentary notice of the coming of Dr. Tanner to Washington, from the Washington Evening Star, the greatest daily newspaper in Washington. "Rev. C. M. Tanner, new pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church is to occupy the pulpit of the church for the first time tomorrow. He is the son of Bishop B. T. Tanner, of Philadelphia and brother of H. O. Tanner, an artist of Paris. Rev. Mr. Tanner received his training in Philadelphia, having finished the theological course at the Protestant Episcopal Divinity School. He, was a missionary in South Africa for two years and pastor of Big Bethel A. M. E. church, at Atlanta, Ga., the largest church of his denomination in the country." THIEVES GET MILLIONS LOOTING BRITISH ARMY Stores and Supplies Stolen Mules and Horses Disappear; Also Blankets and Milk. London.—The annual loss to the British army through petty thievery and pilfering of stores and supplies has been estimated at $25,000,000. Some account of the 'manner in which this huge sum disappears is given by the auditor general of army accounts. The Thirty-sixth division ammunition column had a lot of mules-picketed at Bordon camp in soil that was too sandy to hold the picketing gear. One night the mules broke loose, and $5,000 worth of mules were never recovered. A lot of horses mysteriously disappeared at Abbassin, leaving a deficit of $30,000. A civilian foreman at Romey carelessly gave thirteen horses an overdose of sulphur, and the horses died; loss, $4,000. Pistols worth $1,750 were lost on the way to Egypt. Troops smoking in a barn in France set fire to the barn and destroyed $2,000 worth of straw. Scores of cases are cited where the mysterious disappearance of blankets has cost the army thousands of dollars. Condensed milk worth $1,000 dis appeared from a cargo between Alexandria and Sollom owing to pilfering by the mercantile marine crews on board. Since the appointment of conductors to accompany ships these losses have virtually ceased. Military clothing worth $1,000 was sent to Winchester, where some one who signed himself "Corpl. Barnes" took it over. The consignment was lost at this point, and so was Corporal Barnes. DEER EATS WASHING. Court Dealt Leniently With Man Who Shot Jt. Highland Falls, N. Y.-Edwin Adolph, a farmer, of Fort Montgomery, near Highland Falls, was dealt with leniently in court here when he showed that lie, shot a big buck because in browsing on his premises it ate part of the family washing, which was hung out to dry. Deer, according to Mr. Adolph, who faced a possible $500 fine, have been pestering him for several months. They destroyed part of his crops, he declared, and recently began to chew the tops of young trees he had just set out. When this one chewed part of a bed sheet and a table cloth that hung on the clothesline in the orchard Adolph lost his patience and shot it. The game warden told the magistrate a light fine would satisfy him, and Adolph paid $25. SHE WANTS TO BE AVIATOR. Wife of Federal Land Banks' Head Offers Hor Services. New York.-Mrs. Leonard G. Robinson, wife of the newly appointed president of the Federal Land banks, made application for a place in the United States dying corps. In a few days Mrs. Robinson will go to Springfield, Mass, to try out several aeroplanes before deciding on, which one she will use. "The woman of means is under greater obligation to serve than women who are needed by their families," she said. "Women of wealth not only have leisure to serve their country, but, in addition, death would not bring the sufferings and misery as in the death of a woman on whom a family of little ones is dependent." PELICANS CUT OFF LIGHT FROM CITIES. Lake Elsinore, Colo.—The Southern Sierras Power company has been having considerable trouble of late with pelicans flying from Lake Elsinore and striking the high transmission wires, creating a short circuit, and putting several towns out of service for electric light. 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Editor of The Bee: Several articles written by colored man have been published recently dealing with the attitude of the colored American race in the present world crisis. (I use the term "colored American" advisely believing it to be the legitimate appellation of the race under discussion. I do not use the term "negro" because, although history records the fact that a few such individuals were brought to this country once upon a time, when I arrived on the scene of action, I found that these had vanished and in their place had sprung up a varicolored people, in many of whom no trace of African lineage could be discerned I do not use "Afro-American" for the same reason that English or British American is not used to designate the white settlers of this country, whose coming antedates the importation of Africans by thirteen years only.) I have thus far read no expression of opinion from a colored woman probably because masculine tradition to the contrary, notwithstanding, the feminine disposition finds greater satisfaction in doing than in talking. Centuries of suppression, too, during which women's enforced silence and seclusion were more pronounced than the now obsolete "seen but not heard" dictum of former childhood days, have confirmed habits that even in this enlightened age, are not so easily overcome. However it is quite possible to correlate work with necessary speech, and to break through long established custom when such is deemed fitting and proper. In addition, therefore, to what these men of the race have said in attempting to voice our sentiments as to loyalty to country, I shall express a few thoughts which will be similar in certain respects to some of those in the articles mentioned, but slightly different otherwise. Having lived both in the North and the South, and being possessed of an unusually broad experience in educational work as well as many other lines of public activity, I feel that I have a thorough and intimate knowledge of conditions among the race, and so make these statements from the standpoint of actual knowledge of the situation. As to the colored man's disloyalty, there need be no fear of that. The recent Southern sensation of mushroom growth, as to alleged German activities among colored people, was undoubtedly a myth originated by our enemies, and having for its object the unlawful detention and incarceration of those of our people who desire to migrate to a purer atmosphere and less restricted opportunities. The race has had nearly three hundred years in which to exhibit disloyalty both in the former condition of bondage and in the "new slavery." Any other race under the eternal heavens would long ago have risen up against its oppressors, and spread a reign of terror among them. The phenomenal patience of the race has passed beyond the point of a virtue, and has become a stumbling-block. But the race will remain loyal. Oh, yes! Lot all agitated minds be calm. But while the race will not prove disloyal, the country will naturally not be surprised at a lack of enthusiasm on the part of those who living in this country, have not the rights that citizenship confers upon all others, even allens. There will be a few individuals, of course who endeavor to deceive themselves into believing that they are truly enthusiastic and it may be that some will actually succeed, but the great majority, no matter how much they regret the circumstances that prevent such an emotion from finding expression in their breasts will, nevertheless, experience the impossibility of this feeling. 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There is an old proverb aent the worm and its turning. So far, that has not held good in the case under discussion; for daily and hourly there is not an atom of the worm that does not writhe under the heel of the trampling horde. Wormlike, however, he leaves his injuries in the hands of Nature's God, and plods along, as before his humble, weary way, wondering if to-morrow the world will realize that he is after all, a human being, though today, a worm. N. L. MERANE. 114 SIMON·SIMPLE·AND·"BEN-GAL" WELL SEE HOW MUCH LONGER SIMONS GOING TO MAKE A MENAGERIE OUT OF THIS HOUSE. MERE HE COMES MUST READ THE INSTRUCTIONS QUICKLY TO KILL A TIGER. AIM FOR HIS LEFT VERNIGULAR AND. I KNEW YOU'D GET USED TO HIM. I'VE JUST BEEN LOOKING FOR HIM. GOOD DAY SOM. WHERE'S THAT TIGER? I'VE GROWN QUITE FOND OF IT. BOO·MOO·MOO HE SHOOTED MY BENNIE·CALL AND THERE AINT NO MORE WHERE I GOT HIM. HE'S DEAD HE'S DEAD GOLLY ISE GLAD. GOODIE! HE'S ONLY SCARED STIFF - NICE BENNIE GAWL KISS OOS LITTLE SIMON. LOOK OUT SIMON! !!-? = IELFINISH HIM NOW. The NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, Durham, N. C. President, James E. Shepherd, Durham, N. C. THE FORT OF MIDDLEBURG "I cordially commend the school's interest and needs to all who believe in the Negro race and in our obligation to help promote its intellectual, moral and religious uplift."—Rev. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst, New York City. IT IS MORE THAN A MERE SCHOOL—IT IS A COMMUNITY OF SERVICE AND UPLIFT Its influence is destined to be felt in all sections of the country in improved Negro community life wherever our trained workers locate. Settlement workers, missionaries for home and foreign mission fields, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. secretaries and district nurses receive a comprehensive grasp of their studies under a Wellesley graduate and experienced co-workers and actual every-day practice through the school's SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT. A HIGH STANDARD COLLEGE DEPARTMENT has now been est We aim also to create a better qualified ministry. 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Use it faithfully and prevent baldness and at the same time make your hair beautiful, lustrous and strong. Try one bottle. Ask your druggist. You can test ED. PINAUD'S by sending 10c. to our American Offices for a little bottle. Note how pure and fragrant it is. Parfumerie ED. PINAUD, Dept. M ED. PINAUD BLDG. New York Entered at the Post Office at Wash ington, D. C.; as second-class mail matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year in advance . $2.00 Six months . 1.00 Three months . 50 Subscription monthly . 20 In our two last issues we advanced some reasons in favor of the proposition for a Commercial Exchange for the colored people of Washington. This is a continuation of the argument. A commercial exchange for any city or special class of people simply means organized business self-interest on a large scale. The idea is based on self-interest in the sense that every city or special class should for legitimate self-help and protection, consult its own interest as distinguished from the interest of other cities or classes. It is a species of preparedness. The idea of a commercial exchange is old and familiar. We see it in the trade guilds; that grew up in the early centuries. We see it in the modern boards of trade and exchanges devoted to various interests. It is not a new theory; it is a demonstrated necessity. A commercial exchange, or board of trade, does not itself engage in actual industrial or commercial business. Its function is to plan business for others, stimulate business for the whole community or class. It is an "organizer of victory." A commercial exchange is based on the principle of co-operation. Co-operation is admirably illustrated in the uses of the humble leg. A single leg alone is seldom of any use to a living being. An animal that stands or walks upright must have two legs, and one that maintains a horizontal position must have four. In any case the full complement of legs is absolutely necessary for locomotion, movement and progress. A single leg is never sufficient except for an inanimate thing that cannot move itself, as for example, a table; but even a table stands best on more than one leg. In all these instances we see co-operation in its simplest form, and how necessary it is for one thing to aid another—it is the secret of holding one's own, it is the secret of progress. All social conditions are to be studied and treated with reference to Progress, which is analogous to locomotion by means of legs. No social condition or business condition is absolutely stationary; either it has a forward, backward or circular movement, or simply marks time. By progress we commonly mean forward movement. There can be no real social progress without co-operation, between or among the members closely associated or having like needs, functions or interests. Just as this is true of the legs of the human body, so it is of the members of the family, of any people in any way set apart as a class, whether that class be formed on political or economic lines, or any sort of social lines. This necessity for co-operation does not necessarily involve hostility or opposition to outside of unrelated members or classes. To be useful and effective, its action should be constructive in the self-interest of the class. It should seldom seek to maintain itself by hostile or destructive action against an outside class. For, it is to be remembered that every co-ordinate class is usually one of several subclasses and is also a part of a still larger class or unit, and that among all co-ordinate classes composing a larger unit there should be helpful co-operation. Such a classification and such obligation is admirably illustrated in our military organization, of which the regiment is the central unit with gradations above and below. While the members of our local colored population, in so far as they constitute a class, owe to one another certain obligations of cooperation, yet, in turn, the whole class of the colored people owe a similar obligation of co-operation to any other co-ordinate classes in the community, for instance, to the white people with whom they are closely associated. They owe that because all classes together owe it to one another, and to society in general. These principles are in accord with the universal social compact. When these principles are commonly observed, there will be no concerted class prejudice or hostility. The so-called "colored people" of the District of Columbia have not voluntarily set themselves apart as a special class. They have no desire to be regarded a separate class. In many respects they are not a separate class. But in most practical respects they are as surely a separate class as if the laws of nature and man and their own desire has made them such. That they are such is manifested in many ways. It is manifested mainly in labor and commercial conditions—in those conditions that relate directly to bread and butter, to the gaining and enjoying a sufficiency of wealth. Our colored people here occupy the anomalous position of being at the same time a part of the industrial and commercial community and yet being not equal sharers with their white neighbors in the opportunities for lucrative labor, and much less in the profits derived from trade. In short, they do not get a due share of those emoluments and profits, and they have scarcely any part in these large financial operations that have to do with the investing and compounding of money. As capitalists, they are scarcely a factor at all in the community. In a very large measure this situation is due to their own fault—fault of omission akin to stupidity. They have never made any concerted or determined effort to correct this condition. It is a safe proposition that the white people of this community, as a whole, are not opposed to the fullest social and material development, of the local colored population, nor to their instituting proper measures to attain it. On the contrary, it seems probable that the local white people, as a whole, would like to see a much fuller improvement among their colored neighbors along all lines. It is no doubt true that some individual 'white' people show opposition to the progress of the negroes, but is it not also true that even some selfish or envious negroes show this disposition when it suits their purpose or whim to do so? In all such studies it is necessary to recognize race prejudice as an actual fact, and to remember that such prejudice is universal the world over. It is also well to consider that it is an artificial situation for races of widely diverse characteristics to be brought close together in large bodies and intermingled as in America. The only thing for the white and colored races to do here in this situation is to take the inevitable philosophically, and the main thing for the colored man to do is to direct his attention and efforts to measures adapted to the situation—things essential, possible, feasible and fitting. If any person has the notion that a colored commercial exchange or any other organized agency can make the local colored population independent of their white neighbors, it is folly. The greatest invention of man is the fiction of independence. There is no such thing as independence, and it exists the least in social and economic relations. All individuals of a class are dependent; all co-ordinate or associated classes are dependent." The local negro population is dependent on the white, and, in a large measure, vice versa. One of the things that a commercial exchange can do is to try to adjust the economic relations between the races and put them on an equitable basis. A wise old saw says, that what is everybody's business is nobody's business. This is one explanation of our past sluggishness and lack of united enterprise. No one individual has the motive, time, knowledge or capacity to look after everybody's economic interest. It is a work that requires a large and comprehensive organization, an unselfish motive, broad plan, well-devised system, much investigation and study, and infinite patience. It would seem that the proposed commercial exchange, if organized on broad and absolutely public-spirited lines, should fill the bill. COLORED CITIZENS TO ACT. The colored citizens of Washington have decided to hold a meeting in the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church Monday evening, May 14th, on which occasion one United States Senator, Mr. Penrose, of Pennsylvania, and a member of Congress will speak. This meeting is a protest against the discrimination of colored Americans in the army and navy in the present crisis. From the standpoint of The Bee, it doesn't see why colored citizens wish to push themselves where they are not wanted. They should not give themselves any uneasiness, because the time is fast approaching when the colored citizen will be invited to become a soldier in this republic and his services will be invaluable. Let the white south continue to discriminate against the colored American as it cannot last forever. The time will come when the south will be deprived of the services of the colored laborer. Thousands continue to leave the south for the land where liberty is supreme and the rights of colored citizens are respected. Some day the white south will wonder what to do for labor. The black man who has been the slave of the white south, prior to and since his emancipation, will only be but an echo in the memory of his oppressor. Let the black man reflect. SPEAKER CHAMP CLARK. If there is one level-headed man in this country it is Speaker Champ Clark. Although a democrat, the colored race need have no fear of him. He knows the colored man and he believes in fair play and justice toward him. His position on the recent army bill was the correct one. He believes that there is enough patriotism among the American people without drafting them. He knows his state as well as he knows the country. As speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Clark has made a record. He has been extremely fair towards his opponents and he has not been the man to seek revenge. The time will come when the world will call him the just. ONE WAY. Loyal advocates continue to rise and explain and assure the country that they are true to the flag. Prof. Kelly Miller, who advocated loyalty two weeks ago, is booked to deliver the commencement address at Tuskegee Institute, Ala. The Bee, no doubt, will read his declaration of loyalty to the pupils at Tuskegee. Prof. Miller ought to know that the late Dr. Booker T. Washington, before he died instilled into the hearts and minds of the students under him in life and those who are to come three generations from now, loyalty and subservance. THE BEE'S CONDOLENCE The Bee extends its sympathy and condolence to Dr. Phil. B. Brooks, on the death of his most estimable daughter, Miss May Brooks, and also daughter and son of the late Mrs. Black. HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS. Spring athletics have had to give away to soldier boy training this year and the events that usually take place early in May will not come off until after the competitive drill on May 24th. Secondary school teamenced to wedge in some baseball games between drills. Howard freshman college team defeated the Dunbartes by a 11 to 9 score while Howard Preps lost to Dunbar by a score of 18 to 12 in a heavy batting contest. Coach Cromwell has had much success in keeping his group together and in fine fettle and deserves better seasonal prospects and schedules than seem likely in these strenuous times. The inter-class and championship track meets are scheduled to take place somewhere else in the city. The track squail contemplating entering a meet proposed by the Howard University track manager for the Secondary school athletes of the victory, but owing to the drilling and war-like preparations the meet has been called off. On the afternoon of May 16th and 17th, a swimming exhibition will be held in the Dunbar pool. This will be the first of its kind held in colored secondary schools in the east. Quite a few boys have learned to swim this past season and many have perfected their abilities in the natatorial art. Chairman John Wilkinson publishes the following schedule of games for the elementary schools of the P. S. A. Division baseball series will start April 30, and will begin. An innovation is offered in the plans for elementary school athletics. Each division is scheduled to hold a track meet to decide the winners who will represent the division in the city championships which will take place June 6th on the Cardozo Playground. NATIONAL CONFERENCE. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Final arrangements have been made for holding the annual Conference of [Name not visible] EX-SENATOR J. B. FORAKER Died at his home in Ohio, Thursday, May 10, at age of 70 years the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Washington, D. C. on May 16 and 17, Mr. Morrifield Stovey, the national president, will preside at the evening meeting on the 16th to be held here at the First Congregational Church, 10th and G streets, which will be addressed by Dean Wm. Pickens and Charles Edward Russell. The outstanding interest of the evening, however, centers in the presentation of the third Spin-garn medal for distinguished service during 1916, which will be presented this year by Hón. Wesley L. Jones, United States Senator from Washington, a stanch friend of the Negro. Sunday afternoon, May 6th, 1917, delightful program was heartily enjoyed by all. The officers of the association at president, J. Boston, vice president S. Alexander; recording secretary Marcelus Syphax; financial secretary R. Milton; C. Roundsville, treasurer. Board of directors: Charles Payne, W. E. Francis, J. Brooks, J. Turner, O. S. McDade, E. Howe, Gates, chairman. The personnel of the offices of the association at men of rare intelligence, possessing lotty and high ideals. Mrs. Burgess, one of the old at The name of the candidate to whom the Medal is awarded is not, given out until the evening of the presentation. Last year it was awarded to Lieut. Col. Charles Young for his services to Liberty and the first medal was conferred upon Dr. E. E. Just for his original researches in biology. The afternoon of the 17th will be devoted to an open conference on the exodus and the pressing problems growing out of the war. Not only our enemies will be involved in the actions of all kinds are corollary invited to take counsel with the N. A, A. C, P. NINETY DAYS' $100,000 CAMPAIGN STARTED APRIL 15TH. The Captains Brought Forward $3,575—Nimrod Grand Encampment, No. 1, K. of J., Under the Direction of State General Norris Riley and Officers; Escorted Each Queen—This Breaks All Records of Any Church Rally in This City for Years Mrs. E. Daywon Won the Golden Crown. The great $100,000 equally paged will be repeated Friday, May 25th at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, N street; between Ninth and Tenth streets northwest. Dr. Simon P. W. Drew, the famous evangelist, and financier, was all smiles. Great Preachers and Other Leaders Wednesday, May 16th, at 8 p. m., the National Evangelistic Ministers Alliance of America (Inc.) will hold a public meeting; sermon by Rev. Dr. Junus Smith of Richmond, Va. Sunday, May 20th, Dr. S. P. W. Drew will preach at 11 a. m.; at 3:30 p. m. Rev. Dr. T. W. Lane, of Baltimore, Md., the gifted evangelist, at 8 p. m. The silver tongued orator, Bishop I. N. Ross, of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, who has just returned from Africa, will preach. Monday, May 21st, at 8 p. m. Rev. Dr. James E. Davis, of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, the gifted public prator will tell of his Holy Land trip, accompanied by 4,00 membership and offers. Tuesday, May 22nd, at 8 p. m. Rev. Dr. J. C. Carroll, pastor Mills Memorial Church. Everybody is requested to make a contribution, small or large. A big clock will indicate the amount raised each. Dr. S. P. W. Drew, 1317 Corcoran street northwest; church clerk, Oscar C. Nalls, 907 Euclid street northwest. VISITORS TO THE BEE OFFICE. The following distinguished persons visited The Bee office last and this week: Hon. J. C. Napier of Nashville, Tenn., and formerly register of the treasury. Rev. C. M. Tanner of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, the successor of Rev. Stepteau accompanied by Prof. L. B. Moore of Howard University. Rev. L. L. Thomas, presiding elder of the A. M. E. Connection and his son-in-law and daughter. Rev. J. C. and Mrs. Johnson, of Falls Church, Va. Rev. Stepteau formerly pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. Mr. J. D. Harkless of Denver, Col., accompanied by Dr. Sumner Holmes of Arlington, Va. Miss Estelle Wilson of Chicago, Ill., and Miss Ada Allen of Cleveland, Ohio formerly of Chicago, Ill. ORATOR AT COMMENCEMENT. Rayford W. Logan, who was recently elected to the Phi Beta Society at Williams College, has been elected to give the oration at the Commencement Exercises. BUREAU NOTES The Benefit Association of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing held its regular meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon. May 6th, 1917. A delightful program was heartily enjoyed by all. The officers of the association are president, J. Boston, vice president, S. Alexander; recording secretary, Marcellus Syphax; financial secretary, R. Milton; C. Roundsville, treasurer. Board of directors: Charles E. Payne, W. E. Francis, J. Brooks, J. L. Gates, Q. S. McDade, E. Howe, E. Gates, chairman. The personnel of the offices of the association are men of rare intelligence, possessing lofty and high ideals. Mrs. Burgess, one of the old and trusty matrons of the Bureau, who has been quite ill at her residence in the Park, is out again. Some of our best families are represented at the Bureau of Enggiving and Printing. To go there you would think you were back at old M street or Armstrong or the Myrtila Miner, each of whom is on a period. The shifts are on now at the Plant, day and night force. Mrs. S. Waddell, one of the matrons at the B. E. P, is greatly idolized by the girls and co-workers. Her kind and motherly interest is keenly felt, and it has been said her room is the model room of the building. GOOD HOPE D C Azura Council, No. 826, St. Luke's, will have a special sermon preached to it Sunday afternoon, June 24th. The order is named for Miss Cecelia Azura Cannon. Mr. W. Calvin Chase has been invited to deliver an address to the lawn of Miss Cannon will have a collation upon the lawn of her beautiful home. This will be one of the largest gatherings that has ever been in Good Hope. GARDENING. "Gardening and its many Advantages," was the subject of an address delivered by Dr. Ernest A. Robinson, before the Woman Wage-Earners' Association 'last Sunday afternoon. Others who spoke to the subject were: Miss Bell, Miss Ida Plummer, and Mrs. Lillie Skinner. Plans were perfected for the Queen's Pageant to be given by the Association, on Friday evening, June 1, and a mass meeting on Sunday, June 3, at 3:30 P. M., at the Second Baptist Church in this city. The Committee on Gardening made a report on the activities under way, on the gardens in and about Washington, and also on the farm at Herndon, Virginia. MRS. MYERS. Mrs. Mattie Myers was tendered a grand surprise last Friday night in the form of a birthday party by relatives and devoted friends of the family at her home. $16 Twelfth street northeast, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. F. Montgomery, Mrs. Robt. Jenkins and a few others. Mrs. Myers halls from the Fitzgerald family of Blackstone, Va., and is held in high-esteem as a woman of sterling qualities. Mrs. Myers was the recipient of many useful and beautiful tokens. 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The Week in Society A Spring bracer is the delicious, sparkling soda water, flavored with pure fruit juices, served at BOARD'S DRUG STORE, 1912 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Fourteenth street. It is a tonic that will relieve "that tired feeling" when the shopper or business man feel jaded in their routine. They have all the palate tickling flavors, phosphates, ice cream sodas and other cooling and delicious beverages, such as Jupiter never tasted in his nectar on high Olympus. Advt. Miss Jennie Gordon of this city, while visiting in New York City, is being entertained by Miss Mary Jackson of the Alma Beauty Parlors. son of the Aina B. Rev. Daniel L. Reed is attending the State Convention at Portsmouth, Va., this week. While away he has been invited to preach at the New Hope Baptist Church. Hope Baptist Church Miss Isadore Kenny is the guest of Mrs. Ida Colack of Philadelphia. Miss Keney is onroute to New York. Kenner Mr. Charles Douglas, and his baby visited Baltimore recently; they were the guest of Miss Ida Cummings of Willow Ave. Drudh Hir Aye Mrs. Helen Irvin spent the week end in Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Irvin was the guest of Mrs. Edna Reid: the guest of Miss Ida Plummer of this city was the chief speaker at the teachers' monthly meeting held at Talbot Coun- ty, Md. Editor J. W. Henderson of Providence. R. L. is a visitor in this city. Miss Marion Lee of Columbia, S. C. Miss Marion Bec with her mother is in this city. They expect to remain here during the summer months. mer monarch Mrs. Goldie James and her sister in-law Miss Lucy James both of Columbia, S. C. are visitors in this city to New York. enroute to New York Miss Martha Ailer spent last Sabbath in Baltimore, Md., with her uncle. Rev. Benjamin F. Jackson, who spent ten days at his home in Orange, Va., returned last week very much pleased with his trip. He delivered several lectures while at his home. Denver, Col. several lectures. Mr. J. D. Hawkins of Denver, Col. is in the city and is the guest of Dr. Sumner Holmes of Arlington, Va. Sumner Homes Mr. Gibson of Philadelphia, Pa., paid a flying visit to this city recently he was the guest of Mrs. Hughes of 1010 15 th st. N. W. Mr. George W. Allen of New York city spent the week end in this city visiting relatives. Mrs. Edith Sharp and son Master Glenford Sharp of Baltimore, Md., were the guests of Mrs. Emily.Conten of 919 New Jersey Ave., while on a short visit to this city. short visit to the city. Mrs. Della Ridgley, has returned to the city after a delightful visit to her daughter and son in Annapolis, Md. Mrs. Maggie Hawkins who has spent a very pleasant visit in the city has returned to her home, Annapbils, Md. Mr. John Henson of Croom, Md. paid a short visit to this city recently. Mr. Floyd Ford visited Croom, Md. last week. He was the guest of his grand parents. Sidney P. Lee, of Laurel, Missisippi, has received a civil service app. to this city. pointment in this city Prof. Kelly Miller will deliver the commencement address at Tuskegee monthly. Institute: Ala., this month. Mr. A. L. Henden of Chicago, Ill., is in the city, stopping at the Y. M. C. A. Mattie Linnman Mrs. Roxana Hendricks who has been visiting in this city returned to her home in Newport, Va., last Sun- day. Mrs. Alice Smith, Mrs. G. Archer, and Mr. W. Johnson, of this city were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilson of Philadelphia, while visiting in that city. that city Mrs. Rose Wilson of Norristown, visiting friends in this city. Mrs. Rose Wilson Pa.. is visiting friends in this city. The mass meeting under auspices of some of the colored citizens, held at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church Tuesday last, was largely attended. The speakers of the evening gave much food for thought. Rev. Walter H. Brooks in his masterly and manly way, as usual charmed and electrified the audience. President Archibald S. Pinkett paid high tribute to the color- ed American. The Congressmen were listened to, with keen interest and their kind remarks met with hearty house. applause. Mr. George Gilson of Philadelphia, Pa., was in the city last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Harris, and sister, Mrs. Maggie Hughes, of 1010 Fifthth street northwest. 1910 Fitzgerald Miss Hattle Harrod-Brown, of Twelfth street northwest, a zealous worker in the Florida Avenue Baptist Church, secretary of Sabbath School as well as president of the Senior Endeavor, was taken dangereously ill last week with acute indigestion. We are wishing her a safe recovery. Attorney Ferdinand Morton, of Boston, Mass., formerly one of our Washington school boys and a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Morton of Lamont street northwest, was in the city last week. Attorney Morton is a flourish. ing: barrister of: Massachusetts. Mr. Townsend Beason, of 1314 St street, who sustained a painful injury last week, is slowly recovering; much to the delight of his devoted relatives and friends. The auxiliary, composed of the vives of the Paramount Club, gave a dance last Wednesday at the residence of Mr. and Mfs. Julian Early of T street northwest, May 2nd, 1917, Mr. Geo. G. Jenkins, Jr., Mfs. Wm. Magruder, Mrs. Dr. Henry Hardy, Mrs. Lloyd Wycks and Mrs. Julian Early. These young society matrons have done much charity work in this city in a quiet and unostentious manner. The community appreciates such worthy deeds. Mrs. George Miller is still quite indisposed at her residence. Mrs. Miller is a useful and ardent worker in church and civic circles. We trust she will soon recover. Mrs. Ethel Thornton-Albert, who has been residing for the past winter with her uncle and aunt, Dr. and Mrs. Brown, of Asheville, N. C., has returned to the city. He many friends are heartily welcoming her home again. Dr. Lecount Cook is holding his own as one of our leading practitioners in the city. Miss Jennie Luoile Clark, of 1013 Nineteenth street northwest, who has been teaching at Chesapeake City, Md., was called to fill an appointment in the Government Printing Office last week. Miss Clark is quite a capable and popular young lady. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley will speak at Walker Memorial Church Sunday night. May 13th, at.8 o'clock. Mrs. Harris, of Anacostia, D. C., who has been ill at Freedmen's Hospital, is improving nicely. Rev. Thomas Henderson preached his trivial sermon at Union Wesley Church a few weeks ago. His address was logical, entertaining and interesting. He is receiving congratulations along all lines. Mrs. Britt, who spent a few weeks in this city, the guest of her daughter, Miss Mattie, has returned to Long Island. Rev. W. H. Brooks, pastor of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, preached the 40th anniversary of the Berean Baptist Church last Sunday night Rev. Brooks was accompanied by his choir. Mrs. Lulu P. Lee has returned from a pleasant visit from Leesburg, Va. a pleasant visit from Leesburg, Va. Mrs. Clarence Drew and her two beautiful children, Marvel and Millie, expects to leave very soon for Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. M. C. Maxfield spoke before the Nineteenth Street Baptist Sunday School last Sunday. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT. Mr. and Mrs. Benj. W. Butler today announced the engagement of her sister, Miss Lucy R. Hamilton, to Mr. Willie Meridith, son of Mr. Lawson Meredith, of Manassas, Va., at a luncheon, at their residence, 1229 Twelfth street northwest, at which many friends were there. Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis of Deanwood, Mrs. Fannie Jenfer, Miss Graccio Nickens, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, Miss Anna Morris and Miss Sadie E. Butler. No date has been set for the wedding. MISS LEE AND DR. LEWIS MARRIED Mr. Cornelius A. Berkley Janounces the marriage of his niece, Miss Fanny Belle Lee, to Dr. Wm. Ernest Lewis, which took place Tuesday evening, May 8th. Dr. and Mrs. Lewis will be at home, 120 S street north west, after May 18th. ABOUND ABOUT TOWN. Mr. Greenbury Holmes, the tenor, formerly with Billy King's company, is sojourning in the city. Sergeant Dally Farrier, formerly of the 10th Cavalry and now connected with the War Department in this city, told in graphic style the "Story of the Battle of Carrizal" last night before the Mu-So-Lit Club in the assembly hall of the Y. M. C. A. He was introduced by President Walter J. Singleton. A charming baby girl has come to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Creed W. Childs, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Christian have taken the house at 1332 V street northwest. Dr. Christian is a special agent of the Census Bureau and is an expert in the art of gathering statistics. He is also doing a fine business in handling church and office furniture sales. New Plymouth Council, No. 847, Independent Order of St. Luke, will hold a special meeting next Thursday evening at 907 U street northwest. The complimentary reception and luncheon to be tendered in honor of former Governor P. B. S. Pinchback has been definitely set for June 2, at the Odd Fellows' Hall. The affair is to commemorate the 80th birthday of the distinguished statesman. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley, the eminent prima donna soprano, is the joint guest of Miss. Marie A. D. Madre. 2035 Thirteenth street northwest, and the Y. W. C. A., Fifth and T streets. Miss Goldie Chappelle of Jacksonville, Fla., is spending a few days in the city the guest of Mrs. Daisy W. Henson, 645 Florida avenue northwest. A 'patriotic meeting is to be held Monday evening at John Wesley A.M. E. Zion Church, Fourteenth and Colcorran streets northwest. Mrs. Mary Church Terrel is at home again after an extended lecture tour, covering the middle west and border south. She spent a pleasant month with relatives in Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Terrell is very favorably mentioned for a return to the Board of Education. During her terms on the board she was a valuable factor for progressiveism and wielded a potent influence for good. cent Influence Prof. Kelly Miller will deliver the commencement address at Tuskekgee Institute, Alabama, May 24. The executive committee of the Mu-So-Lit Club was delightfully entertained last Saturday night at the cozy home of Mr. Charles P. Ford, 407 T street northwest. Mr. Ford was joint host of the auspicious occasion with Mr. John H. Polk of the Census Bureau, and Mr. A. N. Scullock, the popular photographer. The meeting was decidedly interesting and the menu discussed was toothsome and inviting, Chairman Charles M. Thomas presided, and President W. J. Singleton, whose progressive administration was endorsed by his unanimous-election in January, led the floor. Lawyer S. A. T. Watkins of Chicago was among the few outside guests present. Dr. Robert E. Park, of the faculty of the University of Chicago, formerly a trusted counsellor of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington, was a recent speaker at Howard University. spend a Dr. Robert R. Moton, Secretary Emmett J. Scott of Tuskegee Institute, and Hon. J. C. Napier of Nashville, Tenn., were in the city last week on route to the meeting of the Jeanes Fund Board in New York City. In connection with their educational work, they put in some strong.licks in behalf of the recognition of the Negro in the higher operations of the nation's military establishment. Miss Madeline Aray of Peckskill, N. Y., reported at the Quartermaster General's office, War Department, for duty Tuesday of last week as a stenographer and typewriter. Miss Aray has gained the distinction of being the first colored girl ever appointed to a clerkship under the War Department in the Main building. She is prepossessing and cultured, and her work evidences a thorough training. Miss Aray is making her home here with Dr. and Mrs. William H. Wilson, 1515 Tenth street northwest. Miss Hazel A. Macbeth, daughter of Mr. Arthur L. Macbeth, photographic artist of Baltimore, spent the week-end with Miss Lillian Wright of the Cameron Apartments, Tenth street and Vermont avenue. It is now said that the activities of the committee sent out by Howard University, to sign up recruits for an officers' training camp for colored men, have resulted in securing pledges of over 1,000 to attend. Canvasw was made among the students at Lincoln, Fisk, Atlanta, Tuskegee, Hampton, and other well known schools and it is believed that a sufficient number has been secured to induce the War Department to provide for a colored training camp at a very early date. The work done by these "scouts" is being highly commended by our people here who are enthusiastic to the last degree in their desire to "do their bit" for the nation. Under he regular District appointment of men for the training camp, the First Separate Battalion is entitled to two men from each of the four companies comprising the organization. It is not yet known, just how the assignment will be made, but the officers of the battalion are confident that adequate provision will be made for the development of the officers needed in the colored wings of the United States army. The matter is being thrashed out by the general staff of the War Department and an announcement is expected at almost any time as to the definite plan to be pursued. The Epsilon Boule (Greek letter fraternity). Sunday, at the residence of Prof. Kelly Miller, Fourth and College streets, in honor of the late Arthur S. Gray, a valued member of the fraternity. Impressively eulogies were pronounced by well known speakers. Dr. Charles, Stewart, who is a finely equipped theologian, as well as a gifted writer, and most famous colored attache of the Associated Press, delivered an eloquent and forceful sermon last Sunday morning at the metropolitan Baptist Church. His theme was "To Whom Shall We Go?" and in a masterful style, bringing hearty "amens?" from every quarter. His pathos in dealing with modern problems of heart" interest caused many to shed tears. His plea for the "old time religion" was fervently endorsed. In the evening Dr. Stewart addressed a large congregation at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. In the afternoon he spoke to women and girls at the Florida Avenue Baptist Church. Dr. Stewart, true to his globe trotting in stinches, is in Florida this week. Dr. Carlton M. Tanner made an excellent impression at Metropolitan A. M. F. Church last Sunday. A. M. E. Church, Bishop George W. Clinton, senior prelate of the A. M. E. Zion Church, delivered a masterly address on "Race Preparedness." Tuesday evening at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, under the auspices of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association, marking the close of the present season of that helpful organization. He was introduced by Rev. W. C. Brown. C. B. Lowe Lwyer S. A. T. Watkins of Chicago is town on business connected with the Knights of Pythias, of which order he is the Jegal adviser. other the he "Citizen" George C. Smith and Lawyer Thomas L. Jones rendered veoman service in the reelection of Superintendent Ernest L. Thurston. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson en- EVERY DAY AND NIGHT THIS WEEK. S. H. DUDLEY'S MID CITY THEATRE. 1223 7th St., N. W. 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 TRIP TO PARIS By Mme. E. Azalia Hackley. Musical Intermission by Local Talent METROUOLITAN A. M. E. CHURCH M St., Bet. 15th and 16th Sts. N. W. FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY 18, 1917 Topics: "How Frenchmen Treat Their Wives," Courtship," "The Beggars of Paris," "The Color Question in Paris." For Benefit of Trustees Rev. Carlton Tanner, Pastor Silver Offering LONG HAIR THAT IS SOFT, SMOOTH AND GLOSSY Quinade, Invented by a New York Chemist, Stimulates and Nourishes the roots of the Hair. Just as a good fertilizer nourishes the soil and produces a rich crop of wheat or corn, so will the proper remedy create a healthy condition of the scalp, and promote the growth of the hair. QUINADE stimulates and nourishes the roots of the hair, thereby causing a healthy growth. QUINADE was invented by a New York chemist, and is made under the personal supervision of a registered pharmacist of over 25 years' experience; this is a guarantee that QUINADE is as near pharmaceutically correct as can be. The ingredients are selected with great care, and nothing enters this high class preparation unless it is of the highest purity. less it is of importance. Seeby's QUINASOAP, the ideal shampoo, is an excellent aid to QUINADE in keeping the scalp in a clean, healthy condition. It should be used about every two weeks. Both articles are sold by druggists and dealers at 25c each, or will be sent direct by Seeby Drug Co., 79 E. 130th St. New York City, on receipt of price. Write for sample of QUINADE, mentioning the name in this paper. tertained last Saturday in honor of John. John R. Stratton, a veteran of New York. Among those present were Rev. and Mrs. Cade, Miss Nettie Johnson, Mrs. Bessie Jackson and Mr. Horace Johnson. A delightful dinner of everything mentionable was served in the most artistically decorated home. After enjoying the hospitalities of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson for about two hours the invited guests were carried to the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Jones where a similar repast had been prepared. The remainder of the evening was joyfully spent in chatting and whist playing. Others present who helped to make the evening pleasant were Col. Stewart M. Lewis, Mr. C. H. Hodges, Fred. Scott, John Johnson, Miss Willianna Young, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mullen, Mr. Sherman, Mrs. S. M. Lewis, Miss J. M. Cropper and Miss Minnie Strother. At twelve o'clock everyone left for their homes, well pleased with their visit. CONCERT AT LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH The following well known artists appeared in a concert given at: Liberty Baptist Church, Rév. Holland Powell, pastor, last Tuesday evening: Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, Misses Virginia, Williams, Willie Fisher, man-dolinist; Lucy Moten, pianist; Mrs. Emile Lee Williams, dramatic reader; Messrs. Frank Johnson and Edward Sobak. The concert was highly appreciated, each number being enthusiastically received. Dr. Powell and his estimable wife, under whose auspices this concert was given, are doing excelled work and need to be congratulated for their earnest and progressive efforts in their work. MOTHERS' DAY AT WALKER MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH. Mothers' Day will be celebrated next Sunday at the Walker Memorial Baptist Church, Thirteenth street, between U and V streets northwest, at 11 a.m. The Rev. J. N. Beaman will deliver a special sermon on the subject "Mother." ject. At 8:00 o'clock Mme. E. Azalla Hackley will deliver one of her famous addresses. The public is wel Howard Theatre 7th and T Streets N. W. Andrew J. Thomas Theatre Co., Prop. FRIDAY and SATURDAY, MAY 4 and 5. William Fox Presents WILLIAM FARNUM in "THE TALE OF TWO CITIES" By Chas. Dickens Supper Show and Night Friday aid Supper Show Saturday SATURDAY; MAY 12 The Universal Film Co. Presents "IDLE WIVES" A Photo Play That Lifts the Blinds from Society's Glass Houses FRIDAY and SATURDAY, MAY 18 and 19, William Fox Presents His Second Supper De Luxe Production THEDA BARA in "HER GREATEST LOVE" All of These Features Will be Shown at Our Supper and Night Shows—Vaudeville in Connection with the Night Shows ANY SEAT IN THE HOUSE 10 CENTS COMING WEEK MAY 21ST "A FOOL THERE WAS" Clear Complexions BARNARD'S COMPLEXION CREAM each night on retiring and leaving it on all night. In the morning wash the face with very HOT WATER and a RUBBER COMPLEXION SPONGE, using. BARNARD'S CLEARO COMPLEXION SOAP only. The BARNARD'S CREAM has bleaching qualities that help to bleach, at the same time removing BLACK HEADS and PIMPLES. The following combination at the special price of 49c for All One jar Barnard's Cream 25c One cake Barnard's Soap 25c One Rubber Complexion Sponge 25c Regular Price 75c ALL FOR 49 CENTS. With This Coupon 8TH AND FLORIDA AVE. N. W. 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TANK LIKE BIG HOG Straddles ibis Crushes ‘Barbed Wire, Rakes Foe.. GREAT AID TO ALLIED DRIVE. Captain Sweeny, American, Who: Singlo Handed Captured Machine Gun and Bix Germans, Will Assist, Ordnance Department of. This Country Prepar- ing Tanke For Service. _ WasbingtonThe French sareatiy| that won so,much ground in the Cham. pagné region advanced’as a supporting force to numerous. batteries of cater- pillar tractors, or “tanks,” hogliké in ‘appearance, that crépt forward with a persistency which the German troops remaining in their shell battered trenches, could not check. and, which aasured the pollus of protection as they dug in upon their advanced lines, * So that an American army"can know about these tanks if sent abroad “Cap- tain Charles Sweeny, a native of Spo- kane, Wash., and a’ member of the Foreign. legion of the Krench ‘army, 4a now in this city, where he will as- sist ordnance experts in preparing sim- flar land crulsers for service, He re- turned recently from France. “Captain Sweeney fs a West Pointer, but when the fighting begin he ‘was found in the Frencharoiy. He started as.a private in the infantry... He want. ed to be inthe thick of it, so chose that branch of the.servico and during his campaigning was in many battles. -He was awarded’. the cross of the “Legion ‘of Lonor for valor and pro: “moted to lieutendnt when, single hand: ed, he captured a machiné-gun and.sts Germans. . : us Very little bas been written in” this or any cousitry regarding the French tanks, ‘The first few used by French army went into action abs the same time the British put theirs. . thé’ field. It was not until the:gr offensive’ began this spring ‘that pollus ‘trotted forward. in support ‘ great ‘numbers of their tanks, “‘2at zans," as they called them. ee The best way to describe a Frenet tank $8 to compare it witha glant hog Kneeling so that its short-legs: canno be séen, and creeping forward -as roots the ground; . -” ‘A.rain:of lead pours from its ‘side as it proceeds, and heavier, shot ant shell are showered. upon any position where machiite ‘guns of the German may remain in action as it’ straddle the enemy trench, Only by landin; a shell directly upon a tank can it b sput out of. commission. Bullets frot German ‘rapid firers and the infantr, rifles are powerless: Hand grenade do it no damage. g Exactly how the French get th tanks to thelr first line trenches 1 preparation for attack 1s a secret, an for the present nothing on that phas of the use of them can be publishe ‘The well tralned mechanfelaus and r flemen“are ready when it is time t atart, and upon the. signal the tan geta into-action, It straddles trenche crushes ‘through. barbed wire an rakes the foe with guns. — * COLLEGE: GIRLS READY. Western Women Apply For Work ‘In Munition Factories, - Chicago—College girls are. ready to take the places of men who may be called from thelr regular: duties to go to the front: Many of them have ap- plied for technical positions at the Chicago collegiate’ bureau of occupa- tions to take up the work when the men leave it. ‘Those who are still in college are changing in increastog num- bers to training in’ manual and tech- nical work, | : ‘The collegiate buréau-has started :a survey of the situation in Chicago and, according. to an announcement of Miss Helen Bennett, ‘head of the bureau, ‘will endeavor to furnish trained work- ers for occupations that are yital to ‘the welfare of the.country; in time of war. os In the last few days many ‘young women have ‘upplied for positions in munitions factories: One girl said she had a‘motorbont to offer to the govern- ment and that she would-like to oper- ate it in connection with coast defense duty. E : ABRUZZI TO HEAD MISSION, Italy Will Send Marconi Here With Other Experts: Rome.—Ajthough the’ Italian’ mission to the United States bag not yet been officially appointed,’ its chief. members have already been decided upon. They include'the Duke of the Abruzzi, cousin of the king and admiral of the navy, ‘yho will be the head-of the. mfssion. Yenator William Marcont will.also be a ember. : Senator .Titton!, former minister ‘of tarcign affairs, was also expected to fein the paits,, but has foynd it impos: ‘ible to go.” The mission will include Yell known military, naval, Soancia) aad industrial experts. : Saw Snake Swallow Young. ‘Waterbury; Coup.— The’ statement that snakes do not swallow their young meets with emphatle denial’ by, Albert M, Scott of Jacksonville, Fla. .“On the Baird farm,” he says, “east of Steele's rook, below the old suspender shop in Oakville, about sixty years ago, saw snakes about four inches long, as I re- member them, rup into the mouth of a corn streaked or cbicken snake. . 1 could’not.say how many there were but I killed with a hoe twenty-two young, and the old one made twenty three.” - x COLLEGE.T0 SEND OUT =~ MEN TO AID- FARMERS Each Agriculturist Taking - Student Must. Cultivate Extra Acres,” Philadelphia. — ‘The *. University of Peunsylvania will be the frat of Amer- fean colleges to tackle the food supply problem, which has recently taken on A serious aspect, according to plans au- nounced at the’ university ty Dr. J. Russell Smith, professor of, industry, who has charge of the movement, Stu- dents ure -to be sentrout in-squads of from five to fifty fo all sections of the country: to: assist farmers in planting ‘and euitivating spring crops. |” Brery student’signing will be given credit fcr his yenr’s work and be sent ont inmediately.. Students will (be placed on-farins at a minimum salary of $20 a month. In each one'of the Dattalions there will be a captain, whe is to have charge of tHe men In his community, referee all disputes be- tween employer ind students and re port each hixtn’s progress to'the univer. sity. Each farmer upon accepting onc of the students ns helper-must promis¢ to cultivate (welve acres more of land “than he has’ heretofore. Dr. Smith Claims that-at a couservative estimate encl tui, sent out will thus be respon sible for 12 extra bushels In thie corr erop ulone. which means tbat the firs fifty men whe leave for western Vir gini Will add sore 21,000 bushels 0 ‘corn to this year's crop. 7 MARINE CORPS WANTS “70 GO ABROAD FIRST General Barnett Says He'll Have No Trouble ‘Raising. 30,000°Men. _ Washington.—American marines wil) ‘insist’ on thelr right to be the first United States soldiers in the European trenclies, Brigadier General George Barnett told'the house nayy committer, explaining the reason for-the ropostd inereuse from 17,400 to 30,090. in. the amarine corps. ea + General Barnett, commandant of ma- ‘ines, sitid the morale and spirit of tie men would be seriously affected unless they were: “‘iirst men” as‘usual of the United States expeditionary armed forces, -He suid he would have no dif- fleulty in getting the 30,000 men. ‘We are getting them ‘as‘fast as we can digest them now,” he said, Rear Admiral’ Palmer, cblef of the bureau of navigution, explalied~ the navy's needs for an increase from: 87, 000 to 150,000 men. 2 “he nayy Will need 6,000 men fot aviation,” he sald, - “pwenty men’ are needed for eacl stibmarine chaser. Irom‘ twenty t fotty men will be needed on’ enc} armed merchant ship. ‘There must bi full crews for’ all'auxiliary and reserv: ships.” -_ . MAKES HIS OWN COFFIN. Spent Weeks at Work; When Complet- “"ed Weighed 700 Pounds. . Lafayette, Ind.—William. “Watkins, fifty years 01d, for many years proprié- tor'of a sawmill at Kentland, learned a few months. ago that he could not lve long. ~ * 7 Ho proceeded to build a cofin for himself, using. solid black walnut. He spent weeks making it. When com- pleted it weighed more than 700 pounds. Watkingwas brought to St. Bliza- beth's hospital, and recently, he died. ‘Phe coffin was shipped from Kentland, and bis body bas been placed in it. He was buried at Delphi, his former home. ‘The welgbt of the coffin made it neces- sary to use.a large force of men to Lift it on aud off the train. Watkins’ widow “and four children survive. a SEARCHING FOR.«MOTHER. She Has Been Missing Eighteon Yeare, but Daughter Tries Again. Los Angeles, Cal—A search for her mother; whom she has not seen for elghteon years, was started in this ‘elty the othér day ‘by. Mrs. E. Ste- phens, who was’ Miss Bessie Dent of San-Jose-and who fs with her busband fat the Hotel Austin, Fifth and Crock- er strects., The mother’ is now Mrs. Frank Taghide and formerly was Mrs. Joseph Dent. Mrs. Stephens and’ her husband. in- tend to establish their home here, and both. of them ‘wish to find Mrs. Ste phens’ mother, ° CRIBBAGE UNDER GROUND. Game Lasted Six Months ‘and Was Played Ina Mine.. >” Woodrow, Minu.—A. cribbage game played in the bowels of tho.eartli and’ running up to 100,000 points was fin- ished the other night by Gus Ray- mond, a tminergand “William. Gabriel, pumpman, of the Wilcox mine here. ‘Phe sitting lastéd: six months. “Ray- mond ‘von by 207 foints. Tho game was played in the pump house,.250 feet underground. ' Gabriel ‘once.lield a “twenty-nine” hand, which eribbage mathematicinns say happens ‘about ance in ten years of continuous playing. ye “2 Offers Fifteen: Sens to Nation. Crystal Springs.: Miss—“I_ have not one, but fifteen sons, to give to the army and navy and vill, willingly do ‘so,” sald John Taylor.‘a farmer living near here. Ife is the father of tiventy-two children.- AN the fifteén sons-will come within the military age limit ‘and are ‘Willing to go. Sv is Mr. Taylor. a Bog wigs! satgagpeeeee FIGHTING U BOATS Armed svvcmi Have them : ata Disaiivantage. MANY “HAVE: ‘BEEN. BAGGED. Guns Discharging Projectiles of Four or Six Pounds Have Proved Most Ef- foctive~Necessary Ecohomy In Mat- ter of Torpedoes, Makes Undersea Craft Easy Target. - Nei York.—Although figures to show the nutiber of submarines destroyed ‘by the entente allies and the means ‘ised in thelr destruction are unavalla- ble, dwing to the rigid censorship on war"activitles, It was learned from an authoritative souree that direct gun- fire from’ the decks of warships. and auxiliary vessels has been the most effective method efiployed thus far. To combat ‘the submarine menace the British kavernment and her. allies have adopted various plans to enteh thie undersen boats, althouzh some.of them hav Leen abandoned as ineffee- tive. “A marine auttiority of unques- tloned standing wito is close to British shipping interests said when asked as to tlie effectiveness, of arming ships: “Wo have found that liche guns. dis: charging projectiles of four and six pounds, in the bands of traited gun- ners have bein by far.the most effer- \"dve Weapon, f kiow personally that ag many as two and three submarines have been axed In one day in this way. * Le _ “A submarine) commander looking through a periscope has w range of FL sion of nbout thtee miles,.but he must get iis tarzet broadside onto have a reasonable chunce of netking a torpe: do hit what it Is aimed’ for,.and, as storpedoes are a vers expensive mis sile, he cannot afford to: take mans changes on a iniss. 4" periscope above the water at 6 Aistance ‘of 200 or 300 yards makes 6 ! soir mark for. ganner wogking from the deck of a ship thirty. to forty fee! above the suriice of the. sea, On shot hitting the mark is all that needed, sts the submarines are of light construction, easily, penetrated, and ‘¢ hole anywhere in their shell spelt thelr doom. “It fs seldoin that a. torpedo ts fire | when a threatened ship can, so mancu ver ag.to show only her stern for ¢ | mark, and.in most of the cases of thl natin® so far reported the submers' | pies hare come to the surface and rc | sorted to guntze fyom ade k gra, qT Pehis kind oF Git a gh, mounted 0 fa steatship isis a prove, advantzge .| for the piatzerm oSered hy, a swore rine Is an uaey eee 08,2 to fire fron fand, decid (hs Sen Pre target ee: y} ed, (he reiaers os shins have the be | ter ot ite |. . ‘ HOTEL NEWS. POON SPR te ge Bo aati: Bo aS She’ aga bil oa eae Nee eal SOS Se) Oe RN SE 5 ROG rg eS! Noeeeten Peete Sy eal Poise ep Pathe ace : wl Tape uM eee te! - R. DeReef Miller. The following editorial was token from the “Servico and Mixer” April number in which the editor giyes his views on the, local liquor question: The Reed amendment, -which was tacked’ on to ‘the post-office Dill, be- comes effective July 1, 1917; that law will have rubbed the rough’ edges off py November 1, 1917, and the chances of getting wet goods’ by express or other means of transportation into the District will fade slowly but sure- yy. ° ‘Washington,’ witliout, either . beer, wine or liquors will be a strange place to the innumerable visitors; their stay in-the city will be limited, and as 2 result the very people who have been sleeping for sc many years— hotel.and saloon, men—will find ‘their income shot full of holes and_ the sheriff close at hand to perform’ the last ‘sad rites. - 6” The organized labor people of the District labored long and faitlitully to prevent the advent of prohibition; they generously ‘dig up the coin tc carry “on several stirring éampaigns while they were thus. engaged, the ‘men whom they sought to protect were unmindful of the increasing wave and refused to put forth an} effort financial or otherwise, to save their’ investment -or job from tota obliteration. Washington hotel, cafe and saloon men may pity themselves no one ‘will deny them that privilege but ag far as the knowing public i concerned,’ they, won ‘exactly wha they have been’ inviting for man} years. . Harry L. Washington formerly cori nected with the New Ebbitt Cafe ha: recently joined his friend Willian Tompkins.at Reading, Pa. - Cafe’ anc restaurant “business is blooming a\ ‘The, Birkshire Hotel, Mansion Hous' and Hotel Penn. The three mentione¢ houses are very profitable for coloret waiters and ‘bellmen. "Mr. James W: Gray, Jr., will be ix [LOO OOF OF OF OF OF 10} 10 318 | ‘ CONSULT US FIRST ALL KINDS OF PRINTING 4 ‘| Linotype Composition Electric Power Presses i A TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. < 6 aga erg Peary enn er 8 BOOK AND JOB PRINTING. = H QUICKEST = BEST “TERMS CASH 5 ee Eye Street, Northwest. =~ Phone Maip 7590 [I OL OLAOLAOL AOL OL 40F OF 20 moron! | Thomas Frazier graluate FUNERAL DIRECTOR eR a . EMBALMER Saree eS | ee MR A aie ra oe RR See. eae Repti ercc BE ‘ieee ee | pee Raters Se or pes, Rae Neen Pee a erat ee Bieaeem ~,fe tee: oe Maer. “ana Mad RS NS Pema) Cute cos’ Lady Attendant : ay” 4Open All Night _ 723 Tea Street, Northwest usiness Phone. - ._ Resident Fhere N. 121 ORTH 7796 ~ E; W. Bundy, Assistant Manager, North 4326-j__. charge of the hat-rack this’ season at the: Coleman House at Asbury Park, NJ.‘ 0. “Colored waiters recently lost the Gilsey Hotel Restaurant at Cleveland, Olifo, on account of a change in the management, but the men soon found employment at the Cleveland Ath- letic Club and other restaurants. and cafes of Clevelang’ James T. Hodges was amember of, the crew at the Gilsey just after leaving Washington last spring. i ‘The French Commissioners were very mueh elated over the service and attention given them at the Army and Navy Club of this city by the colored employes, This adds to the laurels of that’ fino and efficient crew of Kvaiters and.pellmen which, The Army and Navy ‘Club has’ always been famous for. * ‘ ‘Mr. Rudolph Gressler formerly head waiter at Papst Harlem, New York City, and the New. Ebbitt of this city is now captain at-the Fort Penn in Pittsburg, Pa. : NATIONAL NEWS NOTES. BriefBits of News and’ Comments On Men and Measures. i|: Negro Labor Exodus. Causes Crisis : in. South. "| west Point, Miss—At’a mass meet- ‘ling of West’ Paint and ‘Clay county ‘citizens, the labor situation, resulting t\from the departure of thousands of -[negros for the North, was discussed. ‘A resolution was passed providing .|for the. appointment of a committee Sof 20 to inform each Tabor agent, in ; |the county. that his business is ruinous 1|to the ‘county and also to request him t|to desist from‘recrulting negro labor >| for other. parts of the country. i! ‘Phe labor situation in-many. parts i/of Mississippi is approaching a crisis. In fact, the whole South is being ,jaroused by the exodus of laborers, and rica’ E La. Carey: Ae: ( Se ua a Gemeee Venere) wee See A WONDERFUL HAIR. DRESSER AND GROWER’ ° | One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every sity and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This ts a won- qeonat preparation. Can be used with of, without straightening troks. ‘Soha for 26e per’ box—one 26c bor proves its value. Any person. that will see'a 26c'box will be convinced. No matter what. has failed to srow wourhetr just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. soar et ce full size box. If you. wish to be an agent send $” "and we will sone reo full supply that you can begin work with at one sls0 agents’ terme Send all money by Money Order to : 3 . . THE STAR HAIR: GROWER, Mir. Bi Northern Branch, " Southe, ranch. 113 Clark St, Evanston, TL P, O, Box 812, Greensburo,.N:-C. Persons in thie South can-get their goods three days earlier by .wrt THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., P. 0. Box 812, Greensboro, i eae action, similar to that. taken at the ‘West Point meeting, is being urged in ‘other places. Some of the more cori- servative employers advise less dras- tle action, on It fs pointed out that the. labor agents have the protection of the. law and that complications will inevitably result if the citizens proceed -with the single idea that the only way, in which they can hold their tabor, is by literally ejecting the agents from their districts. ‘Making conditions, in the South . more attractive to the Negro laborer will,. it 18 said, be o more peaceful imeans.of forcing the labor agent to close bis doors. The Fight Against Whiskey. New York, N, ¥.—The fight: against whiskey is’ on with a vengeance. Temperance advocates throughout the country are urging that it be uprooted, and that. this course of the ages be definitely relegated to the rear. The country, led by the Ney York Amer- ican,, have, come out. with a bugle blast” against * whiskey in burning words of fire. The American. says: Whiskey and strong liquors can be sold in Germany only during specified hours, but on the other hand, BEERS AND-LIGHT WINES ARE “A PART OF THES SOLDIERS! RATION AT THE FRONT, The war is driving Europe to temperance and it s doubt ful, if. Burope, facing the tremendous problems that ‘will follow the war, will ever again permit alcohol, to re sume its damnable and destructive rule.. The United States, preparing for war, in the very beginning might well profit. by Europe’s experience. Whiskey is the great” blight. of eff clency.. ‘Its ravages are not less harm ful in peace than in war, only more apparent in war. 2 ‘Tho Hearst newspapers have fought for temperance for twenty. years Defending ‘his sweeping order oxclud ing advertisements of ardent Uquore Promptness, Neatness, Politeness eee co ee Kees 0 ee: [eee 5 gimme" ec. ae fours SSI eats oe See ese 16, SO” ae Cr nn a ce a i #2 ee 2 RE A. came Ava WILLIAM M. DAVIS Undertaker and Embalmer. . High Class Work, Reasdnable Prices . - Lifelike Features Restored Free Funeral Parlor ~ 2053 GA. AVE. N. W. Phone, NORTH 4068 Open Day and Night Livery and Chapel f\ JoEN T. STEWART Indertaker and Embalmer wx A Street N. EB. Wasuington, D. C. {Phone Lincoln 3718 Phone North 2751 ne Home Cafe LEE’S LUNCH ROOM. Geo. H. Lee, Prop. 7 1281 E Street N: W. Beals loc and “bc MEALS AT ALL HOU:tS lt 18 an up-to-date Lunch Room. It is the’ Sanitary Lunch Room where you and your family are re- quested to nome. Electric fans. 1231 E Street Northwest Phone Main: 3631. from all his publications, Mr. Hearst said: - ““Our papers for years have crusaded against the use of whiskey and all such ardent liquors, believing such strong drink to be’ destructive of the mentality and morality of humanity as well as of\the physical: efficiency of mankind.” \ e Lae oi ‘This is the trath about strong liquor. that Europe hag learned In the- death grips of battle"DESTRUCTIVE OF THE MENTALITY AND MORALITY. OF HUMANITY\AS WELL’ AS OF THE PHYSIC. EFFICIENCY” OF MANKIND.” 5 “Let one of the Yery first measures of American war \preparation be a blow at whiskey. ‘A law forbidding the manufacture, putchase or sale of liquors containing more than ‘14 per ‘cent of. alcohol, such \as has ‘been rée- cently. passed~ by the California Senate, will save more lives, prevent more misery, bring more happiness than all the Victories ofarms put to- gether. And-in tho meantime, let us enhance our charices of a, victory. at arms by destroying ‘the. enemy whiskey. that is attacking the nation with auch frightful ‘results from ‘withia.-* 7 . PAYROLL OF ARMY Big Task Getty Moy to Uncle Sam’s Troops, a RATES HIGH UNDER NEW LAW. “Biggest Pay of Any.Officer In the Field Ja That of Lieutenant General, Which te $11,000 a Year—United States Avi- ation Force Offers Wide Field and te Remunerative. ‘ ‘Washington —Uncle-Sam for the frst , time in nineteen years 18. getting ready to pay(a big field army, The army on ‘the border was designated as a de- paitmental force. With 2,000,000 men scheduled to serve with the colors just as soon as they can be-obtained, a big Job faces the quartermasters at each of the six department headquarters, and the finance division of the depot here. ’ ‘The findnee “division, of the: depot. id ‘Washington js under. the direction of Major.Gcorge'C. Barnhardt. It pays Off all retired officers and soldiers un- der the. war depot in the city, some in * the Philippines and some in Texas, Al- ready .it-has a bly-task, and with the increase of the army, it will be loaded down with work, The highest pay of any offer in the field. is-thut <f lieutenant general, which 1s $11.000 a year. ‘There. is no active Heutenant general uow, however. Generals-Miles, Butes and Young, who reached that rank, are all retired. ‘The pay of x major general $s $3,000 .@ year at the time of his appointment, and he gets u 10'per cent inerease each five years. This 10 per cent increase each five years nixo applies to briga- Ger generals, colonels, lieutenant colo- nels, majors, captains, tirst Heutenants and second lieutenants. The pay of 2 brizadicr general 1s'$6,- 000 a year; a colonel, $4,000; and liew- tenant colonel, ‘$3.500. Other salaries for line office are major; $3,000 a year; captain, $2,100; first lieutenant, $2,000; second lieutenant, $1,700. First and secontl lieutenants are very much in; demund. . Examinations are being held in many: parts of the coun- try to fill up, the ranks of: Heutenants in ordér that’ the big army of recruits may be drilled. | “ae oe ‘The aviation corps,.which offers a wide field and which is Co,receive much attention, in addition to opportunities for service, is attractive from the stand- point of pay. : While on duty that’ requires him to participate: regularly and frequently"in | areial fights; each duly qualifled mill. tary, aviator receives an increase of 76 per cent over the salary which the pay. of his grade entitles him to..* Chaplains appointed to the army will receive $2,000. yénr, the pay of a first lieutenant. ~ . Privates receive $15 a month. . In case they are sent to Europe: they will get ‘an increase of 20 per cent or $18 per month. A certificate of’ merit en- titles a soldier to $2 a month more, and there’ is yet nn-additional sum for expert riflemen, sharpshooters and], marksmen. Cooks reeeiye $80 a nionth: GROWS HAIR FOR GIRL. Man Arrested Teile Story About Acci- . dont to Daughter. : Sacramento, Cal.—Becauso his lttle daughter two years ago, when she was but three years of uge, fell into the fire and: burned her scalp to a crisp, 80 that hair never again will grow there- on; Henry Hamilton of. ldaho, now working-on a nearby ranch, is grow- ing a luxuriant heud of hair, it’ being his {dea ‘when he returas homo to have the hair cut and made into a wig for hig little girl. : The story came out when Hamilton, who had beeti arrested while on a visit to this city, was questioned by Max P. Fisher as to the cause of the, flowing locks. eG 5 ‘Hamilton- sald ho bad come to Call- fornia to work during tho winter. be- gause he could not get steady efaploy- ment in Idalo during the cold weather. He added he expected to return home in a few weeks and prepare the wig tor.which he has-been undergoing rid- icule because of his. long hair. After his story had been verified he was re- ‘Teased.. how B MRS. GEORGE DEWEY’S PLEA 2 Widow, . * Washington—A national campaign to promote recruiting for the navy and ¢marine corps has been started by. the woman's ‘section of the Navy: league. ‘Mra. George Dewey, widow of the late .admiral and president of the woman's section,. bas seut this appeal. té all chapter heads: , “Orgé all young “nen of your ‘com- munity who are without dependents to enlist in ‘the navy and marine corps, our first line of defense. There merit ‘s recognized and promotion coines specd- ily. Send.in the namics of eligibles to the woman's section, Washington. Ask the newspapers in your neighborhood to co-operate with us. Help our conn ‘try. now, and may God bless your ef- forts and give us security.” Almost 1,000'In Family. Hiawatha, Kan.The biggest family in this country hns almost 1,000 mem- pers. It is at Reserve, nine mites north ‘ef here.. Reserve is a small town of 200 or more people with an avetage ‘Kansas’ population in the country sur- rounding for an aren of s'x miles. Yet in the town and the entire area at country there are not ore than. ten families who' are’ not related to ‘Sach | other by tles of blocd ér marriane RIES wee RENE Re ee eee I eS, eee : WAR’S GOLDEN AGE. ‘Cardiff's Subscription’ to British War Loan Is $150,000,000, Cardiff, WalesSubseriptions trom Cardift to the new British war loan amounted to more than . $160,000,000, an average of. $750 for every’ man, woman and chiid ini the clty. “This re: markable contribution 4 an’ indication of thé golden age which the war has brought to Cardiff. In no British ‘clty hag.such vast wealth been earned so eaaily’and quickly, At the outbreak of the war Cardiff had the largest export trade in the country. Frelghts began to increase. Bhips doubled, trebled, quadrupled in value. Young busitiess men, enterpris- ing. and daring, bought whole fleets on a speculative basis which would almost make a New ‘York curb broker hesl- tate. . ; iol Among the-rew millfonaires of Oar- duff are fourteen young men who be- fore the war were shipping clerks earning not more than $10 a week, It hag not been the owners only Who. have profited. First class dock Jla- borers, especially trimmers, have earn- ed as high as $100 a week. The min- ers,.too, have earned big money, and the shopkeepers, especially :the Jowel- ers and the department. storgs, have never known such prosperous times, | TO DIG UP BANDIT’S LOOT. Man Says He Has Map of Burled Okla- homa Treasure, . Colpmbus, Ind.—J. N. Swain of Den- ver, who has.been visiting his ‘parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Swain, west -of this city, has left hurriedly for-Tul- 8a, Olcla., to hunt fof $200,000 in buried treasure. Seyeral years ago Swain wad a nurse tn’ Denver. hospital, where a man known as Oklahoma Obarley was a.pa- tent. -Oklalioma Charley, Syrain said, had ‘been’ a bandit and buried large ‘mounts, of moncy in three -different places near Tulsa. - Before ho died he*gave Swain three diagrams showing where the money is buried. It af amounts to $200,000, Otlahoma Charley said. ‘Pho supposed badit charged Swain with finding his danghter; ‘a ‘half breed, wishing the git] to share in the. money. Swain said he never thought much of the, affair tntit he rend/in a news- paper that Scout Younger was getting ready. to dig for burled’treastro near Tulsa, Then Swain: caught’ the.first train-for Tulsa... : ASHES. ON LAKE. BOTTOM. Scientists Will Seo if There Is a Vol- oe cano There. * "San Francisco.—A. strange phenome. non is agitating the waters of the La- guna and the members of the San Luis Obispo (Cal) Rod and Gun club, Whethet the bed. of the lake barbors ‘a semlactive volcano, geyser or other eruptive force is still to be determined. ‘Welrd tales are also-beltig told of-a floating island in the lake, the waters of-which are no longer clear, Wut tur- bid. In the bottom of the lake a sedi- theat which resembles volcanfe ash has been discovered. An effort is to be made to secure a selentific investigation of the strange phenomenon by scientists “from. the state university. i 4 "In the meantime sportsmen are won- dering what effect the disturbances in the lake ate having on:the fish that jn- habjt it, “Fishermen who -east tHefr Unes for-black bass.on tho’ opeffing ay of the season have failed to get even a most remote sign of a nibble. pe amet VASSAR. GIRLS TO TRAIN. . Abanidén Festivities to Study Women’s ,Work In War. See et a Poughkeepsie, N. Y¥.—At a meeting of the Vassar ‘College Students’ asso. cfation extensive preparedness. meas. ures’ were taken. The. spring progtam Was changed from a series of week end festivities to a strict,currieulum of voluntary courses in. which- each girl will be prepared In gome way to be of real service to the nation. All college events calling for a large expenditure of money will be eliminat- ed or modified. ‘Tho money and the time will be given over to instruction in wireless telegraphy, ‘library work, Red Cross training, automobile’ mech- anism and operation ‘and stenography: ‘Military drill was crossed from the let as being impracticable: Commencement exercises will be greatly simplified. The hoop dance and procession of the daisy chain will be omitted. The third halt play and the senlor prom are also stricken off. HAIR CUTS BOOSTED, But Members of Baldhead Club Plan a Back Fire, © Milford, Conn.—The' price of a° hats eut in Connecticut cities was boosted trom’25:cents to 85 cents by barbers throughout the state. . Led by mém. bers of thé. Baldlead Club of Amer. fea, a revolution against the barbers is now in progress and a remonstrance against the’ action was sent to: the state barbers’ coinmiission at Hartford. ‘The Baldhead clyb plans ‘vengeance with a capital V—"No tips” ts the word. being passed down the Une. At the lead of ‘te protesting phalanx are George .O, Woodroff, president: of the ‘club; John: Rodemeyer, originator f the club, and Lew Stone of Winsted, + - ad to Promise to Win Her, Valparaiso,’ Ind.—Before she would marry him here recently Mrs, Edna H._ Jewett exacted ‘a promise from: Otto J." Wankle that he would become an ‘American citizen, Wankle is an Aus- trian, and Mrs. Jewett refused to.sac- wifee her own Americanism. ‘The couple czme here from Janesville, Wis. ]} WALKS. FORTY MILES” TO GIVE HIMSELF UP Man Wanted For Forgery Said He Was ! ‘Tired of Dodging, St. Loulg.—After.an effort which in- volved a forty mile walk and appeals to the authorities. of two Missourt towns, C, H, Brown, wanted on ‘the Kansas side for forgery, succeeded in iweaking into the ‘Wyandotte county jail. { Brown left town Jar. 23. Coinciden- tally an advertising company, by which he was employed, ased his arrest on acharge of forgery: | . | For nfore than a foonth the police -got.no trace of the missing man. Then, the other day, 4 bedvaggled individual walked into the office of the sheriff tn Mexico, Mo. Hoe “Sve walked forty miles: to get here,” He told the sheriff. ~{I’'m want- ‘ed in Kansas City on a forgery charge. Do I go back?” : { An Investigation disclosed that the story was true.’ -Brown oh ‘tried to give himself up to d marshal in Hawk Point, Mo., but the marshal hadn't been interested. Then had. come tho Jong walk, : Hven thé’ Moxico sheriff wasn't en- thuslastic, Instead of putting Brown under arrest, he advised him ‘that if he wa really intent on getting in jail he might try the chief of police. Brown, beng of a‘persistent nature, went to: tho chief. ‘The -chfef tele- graphed -Kangsas. City, and a deputy sherlif returned with’ the, prisoner. “Nothing unusual about’ it,” said Brown wlien questioned. “I was tired of running around ‘and" biding from the police, that’s all ‘I'm ready to: take my medicine now.” ” i ‘The araount involved in the forgery was less than,820, PART OF BABYLONIAN ‘EPIC IS TRANSLATED Missing Book of Gilgamesh, Re- garded as One of Oldest ~. *. Poems In. World. Philadelphia—In the University of Pennsylvania, Museum Journal pub- Ushed recently 1s the translation of a Babylonian tablet, which will be of in- ‘terest to the historical, religious and Uterary world. It 1s one of tho miss- ing beoks of the. epte of Gilgamesh, fogarded as -one of tho oldest and noblest poems in the world. ‘The epic ‘was composed about the time of Abraliam, but all known tablets: and fragments of tablets containing it date from a-much Inter. pérlod. George ‘Smith made the first discoveries more than forty years ago. ‘The tablet in the University museum was probably written between 600 B. 0. and 800 B. ©, he says. It was translated by ‘Dr. Stephen Langdon, curator of the Babylonian section of the University museum, and, according to that échol- ar, contains important. new material bearing on the wholo epic and also supplies’ missing data and mentions hitherto unrecorded nations. ‘It tells ‘the story, of how barbarous man, in the ferson of Enkidu, is redeemed by the love and devotion of a woman. Gilgamesh, half myth{eal king, by. many identified with Nimrod, ruled so cruelly that tho ‘people asked ‘the gods for relict. . Tho mother, goddess made from clay a wild satyr, covered with hair; but strong enough to oppose Gil- gamesh, who was ‘two-thirds a godt} Eventually Enk/du ts-ebanged by love| of a woman to a civilized being, loses his‘hair and becomes a rival of Gilga- mesh, with whom. he has a terrific combat, Finally the men become friends. Gilgamesh forsakes his evil, ways, and the two heroes start on ad- ventures. which .are told in the other tablets already well known. ’ WILL RUN CANTEENS. ‘Girls and Boy Scoute Will Dispense Eatables ‘to Militlamen. New York. — Canteen stations, at which girls and: boy’ scouts in unt- form will dispense coffee, chocolate buns; sandwiches and cold hem to the soldiers, shilors and militiemen detall- ed on guard duty, are to be established in New York and other cities througb- out the. country, according to an ‘an- nouncement’ by Mrs. William Carrol Rafferty of the Waldorf-Astoria, wife of Colonel’ Rafferty, commandant at Fort Hamilton, —~ Mrs. Rafferty has been made honor- ary. commandant. of the emergency canteen tations to be. opened bere after the plan originated by. ‘Mrs. James Motitgomery Hendrick in Lon- don. Uniforms’ are now being made for girls of the Young Women’s Obris tian association, who will be in attend- anea: , if ROMANCE NOT DEAD; . ! : HERE'S A CINDERELLA. | Yee ; f° New York. — Who says ro- | Mf mance is dead. or never shows | Mf itself in big cities? - Miss Miner- } # va Menkoof New York insists ¥ {t 1s not. ‘ive months ago she } # lost a punip—size No. 2~as sho } ¥ was alighting from'a trolley'car. ! ¥ ‘The footwear caught in tha step. 3 % The motorman drove on, and a } # passenger, Jack ‘Wolfson,- found -} # it’ Ho advertlsed for the fair 4 ¥ owner. She answered. He call- 3 ¥ ed—then called ‘often. Soon } #. 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Adopt Resolution Pledging Their Loy- alty at San Francisco Meeting, San Francisco.—The Japanese of the Pacific const liave -testified: to thelr loyalty to the United States in a reso- lution adopted here at a mass meeting of Japanese, which pledged thelr sup Port of the government in dny capacity in which they may be needed. As a preliminary’ step ‘they decided ‘to co- ‘operate in Red Cross work, and in case ch further need they plan’to enlist in actual service, = ‘Phe local Japanese also issued & proclamation commending «the prést- dent and the: government for ‘what ‘they describe as a true stand for. bu- manity in the world’s crisis and askigg the privilege of serving the countty whose laws protect them. Reports reaching here tell of a pa- triotic movement on foot in Honolulu started by Japanese to raise a division of troops from. the ranks of the 15,000 Japanese reservists -in the Hawailan Islands. Resident Americans in Ha- wail say that the Japanese on the is- lands have displayed an eagerness to establish thelr loyalty to the Stars and Stripes: ne SAN MARINO ON THE-MAP. Flag’ of World's Oldest Republic to Be « Entwined With Its Allies. New York.—The madugers of the hv- tels and public buildings that-are'now decorated, With ‘ilags of the allies are’ -very likely to be brought to'task by some stanch putriot if the flag of bis country, no matter how small or-lttle talked, of, does uot prominently Agure in the scheme. . . An excitable stranger accosted Hi, Douglass Brown, assistant maiiager of. a hotel here, and demanded volubly to. know why a flag of San Marino: was not with the others in. front of the ho. tel. For awhile the manager.was over-! ‘whelmed, but finally. made out that the! man was one of the ten thousand. odd! inhabitants of Sqn Marino and that he! and his relatives,. making -up most of! the population, wanted it understood that they and their army of 950 were now allies of this “vera great countree.”. In some distress of mind Mr, Brown. Went to the decorator’s room, but no San Marino flag could be found, so a special order was given, and within a tow days tie smallest republic—twenty- two square miles—and one’ of’ the world’s oldest, having existed a thou- sand years, ‘will have its place beside {ts greater ailles,” ~ MUST” PAY $25. MONTHLY. Embezzier Released on Parole to Make Good on Installment Plan. Little Rock; Ark.-On monthly pay- ments of $25. It, G. Anderson fs under parole from a six year term fn the pen- itentiary to make xood more than $6,000 obtained from the state through forgery and embezzlement. Within’ two hougs ‘after his plea of guilty and sentence in the elreult court Goveraor Broujh: had issued the pa- role on the condition’ stipilated. On the basis of settlement, Anderson will be paying the monthly installments for about twenty-one years. He 4s, thirty- ‘eight years old aud has a wife and three ebitdren. Anderson. wis a clerk in thie pentten- tary. The forgery. committed by him was on a warrunt for $1,000, to which he attached the name of J.T. Burkett, a prison commissioner, and the embez- zlements were. three in number, aggre- gating more'tlian $1,000. Governor Brough did .not base his clemency altogether upon the repay- ment of the money wrongfully ob- tained. He explained that Anderson had given valuable: Suformation upon ‘which importunt reforms in the prison system were casily possible. - . ° PLOW BY ELECTRIC LIGHT. | Chicago Expects One Hundred Thou- sand Back Lot Gardens. _ Chieago.—Plowing by. electric Ught, ‘as-has been done in England, was be- gun here in furtherance of the back lot garden: movement, Becausé the gar- den commission's ten tractors now at, work are insufficient night work was decided on. It is estimated that there will be 100,000 gardens in Chicago this summer. ‘There are joré applications from. amateur farmers than there 19 land ayaltable. “AML unused Innds of ‘the Obleago, Milwaukee und St. Paul Railway com- pany will be offered for the raising of: foodstuffs,“ It was decided by’ the compinny’s executive officers.... Arrange- ments for cultivating-the lands will be made by the company's agricultural bureau through the department of ag- rleutture tt. Washington ‘and’ the agri- cultural divisions of all the state unt- versitles along. the tine, a KING ASKS FOR FORGIVENESS Leads Children’ to Pray- For’ “Them That Trespass Against Ua” , "London. A dozen ‘ebildren, lean from semistarvation, came ont of thelr cellar. school, near Furnes, Belglum. where heaps of Utttle rubbish mock the site-of thouxinds of homes, and/ going. to the shell smashed crucifix at the crossroads; knelt to say their prayers... Helzian officer without any insignia of rank .stood near, ab- sorbed in ientifying the detonation of the distant German guns, * ‘The ‘ebil- dren sald their priyer-as far as “For- give’ us our trespasses as"— Then’ there was silence, for they could say né more. The Belgian officer. conclud- ed the petition: “Worgive us our tres- Passes as.we forgive them that tres- pass against us." ‘fhe Belgian officer: was Albert, the king. . “FAITHFUL TO SICK COW. Fee Lee ee eee Cen aee Children’s Lives to It. * Baker; Ore—Fred Spencer .probably owes his"and his three children’s lives to his faithfulness to a sick cow.” : He arose in the cold ‘at 1 o'clock in the morning and went to'the barn to give medicine to’the sick'cow. When on his way he saw lames issuing from a. defective flue, and a moment later the house burst Into flames. 4 a He fought bis way. back and with! great difficulty carried his three little: ones from. their beds in their night! clothes. - . ? The house was dew nnd had been oc! cupied only four months. $1,489,370 HILL TAX PAID. Minnesota Gets. Check For Biggest _ Levy on Inheritance. * St, Paul.—A check for $1,489,370 as the Inberitance tax on the $51,000,000 estate of thie lite J. J. Hillwas pre-, sented by L. W. Hil] to M. J.O'Matley, county treusurer, <It is the largest sin: gle tax payment ever made by an indl- vidual ii*Ramsey county. . Of the money the'city and county get back 10 per cent from the state. - nt on. yes Sieg te peels CHARLES P. FORD, ATTORNEY. 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. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. CHARLES P. FORD, Attorney. WM. O. DAVIS, ATTORNEY Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court No. 92610 Administration. 23,610. Administration This is to Give Notice that the subscriber of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters testamentary on the estate of Harriett Lee, 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 of before the 12 day of April, A. D. 1918; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 12th day of April, 1917. day of April, 1911. HENRY P. SLAUGHTER, 2236-13th St. N. W. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court—No. 22,407, Administration. This Is to Give Notice: That the subscriber of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters testamentary on the estate of William Brown, 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 27th day of April, A. D. 1918; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of cold estate. of said estate. Given under my hand this 27th day of April, 1917. PRISCILLA JACKSON, 1209 Minnesota Ave., South Kenilworth, D. C. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Will for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. THOMAS WALKER, Attorney. E. M. HEWLETT, ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Col- umbia, Holding Probate Court— No. 21679, Administration. That the subscriber of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters testamentary on the estate of Peter Morris, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 5th day of May, A. D., 1918; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 5th day of May. 1917. JENNIE MORRIS, 248 12th St. N. E. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. E. M. HEWLETT, Attorney. R. R. HORNER, ATTORNEY. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—No. 34,993, Equity Doc.—Richard Colbert, Plaintiff, vs. Lucile Colbert, John Frye and Mores Smith, Defendants. The object of this suit is to obtain for the plaintiff an absolute divorce from the defendant, Lucile Colbert, upon the ground of adultery committed by her with the defendants, John Froge and Moses Smith. Frye and Moore On motion of the plaintiff, it is this 10th day of May, 1917, ordered that the defendants, Lucille Colbert, John Frye and Moses Smith, cause their appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occur- ing after the day of the first publiza- tion of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided, a copy of this order be published once a week for three successive weeks in the Washington Law Reporter, and the Doe before said day. Bee before the WILLIAM HITZ, Justice. A True Copy Test: J. R. YOUNG, Clek. By F. E. CUNNINGHAM, Assistant Clerk. THE RING. The ring may have defeated Mr. Causl. Est Go, by a trick but he will come again. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court—No. 23,690, Administration. This Is to Give Notice: That the subscriber of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of administration on the estate of James A. Budd, 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 9th day of May, A. D., 1918; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. either. Given under my hand this 9th day of May, 1917. of May, 1917. MARY E. BUDD. 1825½ Sixth St. N. W. Attest: JAMES TANNER. Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk the Probate Court. ZEPH P. MOORE, Attorney. MRS. HARRIS WHITING DEAD. A Well Known and Respected Citizen Passes Away. All Washington mourns the loss of one of its oldest and most respected citizens, Mrs. Harriet C. Whiting, the mother of Dr. George W. Murray, departed this life Wednesday morning, May 2, and was buried from Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church on the following Friday, Rev. H. J. Callis, D.D. officiating. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. A resolution of respect was read by Miss Blanch Snowden. In behalf of a large number of friends, representing business, official, professional and churchmen of the city; who together gave a most beautiful floral tribute. Prof. William Jennifer of the U. S. Census Bureau read the following resolution of con- dolence. "Whereas it, has pleased Almighty God, in His inscrutable, unsearcheable, allwise providence, to call from labor to reward, Sister Harriet Whiting, the beloved mother of Dr. George W. Murray, our esteemed fellow citizen, and Miss Rose Whiting, whose mosaic life has been reflected so beautifully and so amply in and by the useful and altruistic life of her estimable son and Whereas, Her soul, like a dove of peace sent out, has returned to the God who gave it, and thus bereaved her many friends and surviving relatives Therefore, Be it resolved, That, we the committee on condolence, representing the many churches of this city, hereby record our expression of deepest sorrow for this great loss of example in Christian patience, in motherly devotion, and in domestic peace. Be it further resolved. That we hereby express and extend our tenderest sympathy to and for her distinguished son and daughter and other surviving relatives; and, knowing that mere expressions of sympathy cannot assuage the deep grief they now must feel; commend their acquiescence, in the will of "Him who doeth all things well" and their reconciliation to the fact that she sleeps the "Blessed sleep from which none ever wake to weep." WHERE TO BUY YOUR CANDY. The finest candy to be had, put up in packages, from 35c to one dollar, is found at Bronaugh's Drug Store, 7th and P streets northwest. There was a great demand on this store for candy last week—15 entertainments secured this candy in great quantities. If you want candy that you will really enjoy, go to Bronaugh's Drug Store, 7th and P streets northwest. THE HOME CAFE OPEN TODAY, APRIL 7TH the Great Northeast Grocery Store And why can we gether in peace and harmony? Does the mother-in-law get the worst of names—remember, daughters-in-law are naturally sensitive on the onset, so she's the source. Do we take within our kingdom—the home—people about whom we know nothing? SALESLADIES WANTED. We want six educated women, over 21 years of age, to call on mothers at their homes with the best selling book published; good pay. $50.00 per month to right parties. Call at once. Do some people, after having mingled with the very best of Nature's "Trueest Types," marry some old rundown, Tom, Dick or Harry? Oh why do some of the very best of girls get stung?—so tenderly reared. Does the sham enter the homes of our best families and seek the very best to rob and spoil? Do people resort to anything to extort money? O vite and filthy lucre! Do men allow their wives encourage them to forget their parents, their old mothers and fathers; remember the ties of blood are mighty strong. Sons and daughters, love your parents, care for them as long as God spares them to you. Do some men lose all rega rd for their appearance after marriage? I have seen some, men when boys—nothing but neatness, but after marriage— O ha! ha. Whose the blame? Wife? Why—yes. Do some people think a clean waist and skirt hide a multitude of faults? Do people like to be seen—allowing their voices to overleap the bounds of etiquette? bounds of people think attending church on a Sunday makes them good —after having served old Satan all the week? Some people serve him the seven days. So there. Do we allow a man to take our daughters and sisters about without inquiring into his antecedents? A deal of worry and trouble could be avoided "if I had known!" Do some people always think of revenge? venge Do some people like to knock—the carpenter finds use of the hammer. Do some people preach religion always and don't walk it themselves? Do some people talk about uprightness and do not know the first lesson in it? Practice what you preach. Some people continue to tease people about a fault, when just a tender word of encouragement would help along the rocky road of life? Do people fall to take the sermons of their pastors to themselves; he preaches to you and to me. Do some people talk so—much? The Brunswick Hotel Mr. Andrew W. Sears is now the owner and proprietor of the Brunswick Hotel, 335 Penna, avenue, northwest. Mr. Sears is a genial and progressive business man and ready at all times to please and accommodate the public. The Brunswick Hotel is now open for business. Death of Mrs. Black. Mrs. Henry Black, the widow of the late Henry Black, 921 S street northwest, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Gussie Henderson, Monday afternoon. She was one of the most amiable women in this city. She leaves two daughters and one son. Recorder Costello will appoint two colored ladies in his office shortly. He believes in giving recognition to worthy colored females. Miss Serena Johnson of Washington, D. G., and Atlantic City, N. J., is in the city on a short visit to her mother. Six-room house, opposite Knauck Station, with good well water; convenient to car line and a good school $9.00 monthly. For further information apply 1625 4th St. DEATH OF MRS. BELT: DEATH OF MRS. BELT. Belt. On Friday, May 4, 1917, at the Atlantic City Hospital, Atlantic City, N. J., Grace Brooks Belt, beloved wife of William C. Belt, and only child of the late Anne May and Dr. Phil Broome Brooks, in the eighteenth year of her age. Interment, Harmony Cemetery. SPECIAL NOTICE. Come, Hear—"My Donkey Ride Experience Outside the Gates of Jerusalem." A thrilling lecture by Rev. Jas. E. Willis, D.D., pastor of Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, at said church, Vermont avenue, between Q and R streets northwest, Friday, May 18, 1917, 8 p. m.: benefit the Improvement Rally of the Nineteenth St. Baptist Church; Rev. Walter H. Brooks, D.D.. presiding. Auspices of the Trustees' Auxiliary, Ella M. Boston, president; Gertrude P. Early, Secretary. Admission, 15 cents; children, 10 cents. N. B. All members, patrons and friends of the Trustees' Auxiliary of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church are earnestly requested to contribute with this, the "Laby Club," Saturday, May 19, 6 to 10 p. m., for the Improvement Rally, May 20th. E. M. Boston, president, 1179 New Hampshire avenue northwest; phone, West 923. Have Beautiful Homefurnishings We'll give you Purchases ch with small we Peter Gro 817 to A GOOD T CHURCH IN UND COLORED MOO Located on a Bea overlooks the Virginia- Thou This Cemetery is t 506 Fifth Street —the finest qualities —the lowest prices —the greatest selection —the easiest terms —the best treatment cases charged on an open small weekly or monthly pay Grogan & Sons 117 to 823 Seventh St GOOD THING FOR A CO CHURCH OR FOR MEN ENGAG IN UNDERTAKING BUSINESS COLORED CEMETERY, FOR SALE, Known as MOORE'S CEMETERY Used on a Beautiful Hill Beyond Anacostia, D.C. Overlooks the City of Washington and the M. Virginia—Platted with more Than Eight Thousand Graves, Which Will Sell at a Price Ranging from $4.00 to $10.00 Each. This Cemetery is for Sale for a Reasonable Price, and on Ea BY Thomas Walker Surviving Trustee Fifth Street, N. W. Phone, Purchases charged on an open account with small weekly or monthly payments A GOOD THING FOR A COLORED CHURCH OR FOR MEN ENGAGED IN UNDERTAKING BUSINESS COLORED CEMETERY, FOR SALE, Known as MOORE'S CEMETERY Located on a Beautiful Hill Beyond Anacostia, D. C., which overlooks the City of Washington and the Hills of Virginia—Platted with more Than Eight Thousand Graves, Which Will Sell at a Price Ranging from $4.00 to $10.00 Each. This Cemetery is for Sale for a Reasonable Price, and on Easy Terms BY Thomas Walker Surviving Trustee 506 Fifth Street, N. W. Phone, Main 4662 S. W. COR 7TH and P STS. N. ARY, N. E. Free the City N. W. Free Agents for MADAM WA Also MEADES' RHEUMATIC M It Relieves Rheumat 410 FLORIDA AVE. N. W. nue-N. W. a first-class dyeing and cleaning establishment. Having twelve years of experience in this line of work and am prepared to give you the best work at reasonable prices as you can get anywhere in the city. Special Attention Given to. All Ladies' Work and Palm Beach Suits a Specialty Suits a Specialty Work Called for and Delivered Lace Curtains, Blankets, etc. KATZ'S MARKET Two Stores in One Ninth and Florida Avenue N. W. and the Great NORTHEAST GROCERY, 1644 Montello Avenue N. E. Goods Delivered Free KATZ'S MARKET Is the Cheapest Store in the City Ninth and Florida Avenue N. W. Groceries Delivered Free LUKE G. REYNOLDS Formerly with Lerch Phone N. 7910 EXPERT FRENCH DYEING AND CLEANING ANNOUNCEMENT Respectively, LUKE G. REYNOLDS an open account monthly payments & Sons C seventh Street FOR A COLORED MEN ENGAGED BUSINESS FOR SALE, Known as EMETERY Bond Anacostia, D. C., which ington and the Hills of more Than Eight Which Will Sell ing from 100 Each Table Price, and on Easy Terms Walker Trustee Phone, Main 4662 A. T. BRONAUGH, Pharmacist TH and P STS. N. W., WASHINGTON Filled Promptly. All the Lead Patronize This Store For MADAM WALKER'S PREP RHEUMATIC PLASTER Relieves Rheumatic Pains. Price S. W. COR 7TH and P STS. N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. Prescriptions Filled Promptly. All the Leading Physicians Patronize This Store Dont' forget that we have all the goods including the latest perfumes and toilet preparations See us first OUTFIT consists of one Durham Duplex Domino Razor with white Amercan IV every handle safety guard, stopping attachment and 6 Durham Duplex Blades, packed in a gummie and leather Kit. GET IT FROM YOUR DEALER OR FROM US: 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.