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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper-That's THE BEE. OLD FOLKS HOME OLD FOLKS HOME National, Chant Club Organized to Help The Aged—A Loyal Friend Comes to The Rescue and Saved The Old Folke From Being Sct Out The Old Folks Home at 1512 Corcoran street Northwest has undergone a reorganization and from all indications, it will be placed upon a solid foundation. Some time ago the old folks were about to be set out but Mrs. Elizabeth Baylor, a very well known citizen in this city applied to some of her friends to save the home and keep the old Colored folks from being set out. A very prominent white gentleman and lawyer read to her assistance upon the home has been placed on a solid foundation as will be seen by the following: The National Charity Club was recently incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia by a group of ladies composed mostly of members from the Vermont Avenue Baptist church, viz: names of incumbents for the specific purpose, taking over the Interstate Old Street Home, located at 1512 Corcoran Street N. W., Washington, now known as the Corcoran Street Old Folks Home, by purchasing the property, which sale has been consumed and the deed passed. Mrs. Elizabeth Baylor, President, Mrs. Daisy Anderson, Vice-president, Mrs. Alma Hill Secretary, Miss Louisa Frazier, Mrs. Anne M. Lawrence, Mrs. Lucy Rice, Mrs. Sadie Johnson, Mrs. Mary Moten, Mrs. Sarah Fairfax, Mrs. Lena Ennis, Miss Jeanette Carter. We wish to congratulate these good women in this undertaking. The Home is badly needed and it is hoped all will come, to the assistance of the Home, and to these ladies in their good work. There are now twenty-one inmates in the home, some of whom are invalids. Indirectly these ladies had been supporters of and contributors to the Home since its establishment about three years ago. Some few days ago knowledge came to these women of the falling financial conditions of the former management and that the Home's inmates were at the point of ejection' by order, of court to satisfy a certain judgment, if the inmates were not otherwise removed, therefore some outside assistance was very necessary. Something had to be done quick. The President of the Club, Mrs. Elizabeth Baylor, at once called to see her legal and business manager who interceded between the Home resulted in the re-establishment of the Home at the above address and which is now entirely under a new management in this great undertaking. The management have already made some changes in the operation of the Home. There are many more to be made. It is the purpose of the management to build their operation on economic and solid basis by injecting the confidence of the public into the operation, which the ultimate outcome will be a creditable institution built up by these good women and their business manager. It is also the desire of the management to organize in connection with the National Charity Club, a Society to be known as the Women's Co-operative Society with temporary headquarters at 1608 13th, street N. The purpose of this society is as follows: The subscribing members to pledge their moral and financial support to co-operate with the National Charity Club, Inc., and to the Home to the extent financially or fifty cent per month to be expended in the discharge of the running expenses of the Home, and to perform such other acts as may become necessary to maintain and uphold the dignity of said Home. "A FOOL THERE WAS!" The Greatest Sensation In Years at the Lafayette Next Week. Robert Hillard's most brilliant and successful vehicle, "A Fool there Was," which probably had a longer run than any play in recent years, will be the offering of the Lafayette Stock Company next week, and it bids fair to be the sensational event of the company's season. "A Fool There Was," which is by Porter Emerson Browne, may be classed as the study of a woman vampire. It was suggested by Rudyard Kipling's poem: A 'Fool there was, and he made his prayer, To a rag and a bone and a hank of hair'. In Mr. Brown's play, we have an American man of affairs of such marked ability that he is sent by the President of the United States on a mission to the English Government. He is married and adores his wife and six year old, child. His home life in all its aspects is ideally happy. He is to leave his wife and child in America during his brief absence abroad. Immediately before he arrives on board the ship that will take Him across the Atlantic, the 'empire woman puts in an appearance. One of her victims, a desperate young fellow, is waiting for her. He draws a revolver, but, cruel in his passionate strength she bends forward her neck and says 'Kiss me!' Instead of doing so, the young did fires a bullet into his head. The audience is allowed to understand that he was quite cray, owing her desertion of him. In life and death he was her "Fool". and deign he sight of this vampire woman, an exchange of glances begins the husband's downfall. He knows of the suicide, of its cause, and the woman's history. Yet after that single glance he can hardly control himself in parting with his wife and child, and his best friend. This friend is a wealthy young broker, who had never told his love, but remained devoted to the wife after her marriage. Later, episodes disclose the facts that the husband became the companion of the vampire woman in London, that he travelled with her in Europe, forgetful of his family ties, and that he returned to New York to find himself shunned by society, relieved of his mission by the President, though a seat in the Cabinet may have been his reward, and separated from his wife and child. All this is told and the husband is re-introduced in the early stage of his degeneracy as a brandy drinker, conscious of the calamities he has brought upon himself, but powerless to cut loose from the vampire woman. He profanes his relations with her by calling it love; but his friend in a terrific scene denounces him for what he is. Finally, after a year the "Fool" is shown as a wreck of humanity; brandy-sodden, mind and body destroyed. His one chance for redemption is hopeless when the vampire woman returns to gloat over the wreck. He dies in an attempt to strangle her, leaving her triumphant over the body of another "Fool". NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL WILL CLOSE. The National Training School for Women and Girls, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, president, announces the following: COMMENCEMENT 1917. Sunday, May 27—Baccalureate Ser- Thursday, May 31—Field Day—In dustrial, Exhibit. Friday, June 1-5:30 P. M., Commencement Exercises. Rev. William P. Hayes, D.D., the scholarly and successful Pastor of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, New York, City will preach the Baccalaureate Sermon, Sunday 27th at 3:30 P. M. The Field Day Exercises will be full of interest. Miss Burroughs is puching to completion, a Library Hall, which she hopes to open on Field Day. A Sun Dial is to be set on that day. Students will present Class" Legacies." The work done in the various Industrial Departments will be on exhibition. School and Class Songs, speeches by Class representatives and the usual "Field Day" spirit will make Thursday, May 31st, a very "big day" on "The Hill." The climax of the Commencement week will be reached on Friday at 5:30 P. M., when Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, of Buffalo, New York, President of the National Association of Colored Women, will deliver the Principal address. There will be addresses by students, responding to the Graduating Classes. A number of out of town Trustees are planning to attend the Commencement. This has been the most successful year in the history of the School and Miss Burroughs is indeed fortunate to have the cooperation of her friends to the extent that she has run with an overcrowded house in these days of high prices and at the same time, erected the much needed Library. The people of Washington and vicinity are invited to turn out in full, to the Commencement. R. C. EDMUNDSON ADDRESSES WOMAN WAGE EARNERS. WOMAN WORK Self-Help and 'Co-Operation', was the subject of an address before the Woman Wage-Earners' Association at 704 Tea Street, on last Sunday after the Meeting was largely attended, and Mr. Edmundson's address was full of interest and inspiration. His remarks consisted in a general commendation of the Associations' aims, and a statement of the backward labor and commercial conditions a mong the local colored population, laying special emphasis in the effect of those conditions on the status of colored women. He ventured the guess that as many as 25,000 of such women are necessarily wage-earners and that another 25,000 of them are dependent partly on wages to supplement the support of families. He thought that this ratio of women wage-earners to the men is a severe reflection on the local men of the colored race. That the men themselves are almost all wage-earners. He attributed the condition also largely to extravagance and wastefulness. The speaker said that no separate class of people could make much progress, that depended solely on wages, and that the colored people should in also for manufacture and trade. He think that they have considerable money in Saving Institutions. He advises to combine these Savings laying particular stress on the deficiency of co-operation. The speaker advises the women to take the lead in this direction, and suggested as a first step, they organize a body to bear the name Yeast Club, or Leaven Club, or some such name to articulate this idea. Miss Jean Barclay, a social worker, of New York, was present, and spoke briefly, giving some encouraging counsel. She laid stress upon T. W. the admonition that each member should, do her utmost in every occupation or situation, however humble. The sentiment was warmly applauded by the audience. 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 Balley, Mrs. Maria Harris and Mrs. Lottie Taylor. Monday, May 28, Mme. Hackley will direct Queen Pageant Rally to Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, with an immense course of trained singers and impsonators 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 prolong the numerous institutions here that stand. In pressing need of the powerful aid as she can render. DISCRIMINATION CONDEMNED. Two Thousand Citizenza Protest—John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church Packe With Representative Citizens. One of the largest public meetings that has ever been held in this city to condemn race discrimination was in the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church last Monday night. Every available space was occupied. The meeting was held under the auspices of the National Independent League, presided over by that race advocate and politician, Rey Sylvester L. Corrothers Among the speakers were: Rev. W. C. Battle, National Committeeman, Edward F. W. Calvin, Chase, Ex-Judge, E. M. Hewdell, Bishop I. N. Ross, Judge Robert H. Terrell, Rev. J. Milton Waldron. The addresses were full of ginger and eloquence. Attorney Louis J. Taylor acted as secretary. Dr. Geo J. Richardson read a set of resolutions of the death of senator J. B. Foraker which were unanimously adopted. Resolutions were also adopted concerning discrimination in the Army and Navy against Colored Americans and also advocated the establishment of a -Colored Training Camp. FAIRMONT HEIGHTS FIRE DEMONSTRATION. Last Friday night the New Fire Engine, Company was demonstrated in the presence of a large and enthusiastic crowd. At eight o'clock the bell of the Presbyterian church was rung and stools were fired to let the village know, that there was a fire. It was a sure enough fire for Mr. Shepard Keasley, The Fire Chief, assisted by R. D. Millen, Asst. Chief, C. S. Fonsville, Secty, R. H. Tighman, Treasury, and Richard Johnson Captain. and Ruthie. She had built a house of box- es, and was set on fire at a give notice. At the stroke of the church bell, you could hear the ring; of the fire engine being pulled by men and boys who greatly enjoyed the excitement; at this moment, the excitement had reached a fever heat. Mr. C. L. Marshall as busy as Chief Wagner of the District, had his hands full assisting in rendering aid to the firemen. The fire was soon under control to the satisfaction of all the citizens of the town. This Chemical Engine proved all that the agent, "Mr. Julio J. Goday," claimed, "He and his assistant Mr. Rudgate were present." After the demonstration the agent in company with Mr. Marshall and Tilgham went to the residence of Miss Cropper where a check for $200.00 was handed Mr. Goday. The engine was set up and its working explained by Mr. Julius Wheeler of Brenwood, who was selected by the agents. Members of the Fire Company are F. A. Gray, W. L. Jones, C. L. Marshall, Silence, C. A. Parnell, W. J. Parker, J. A. Givens, and M. Charity. The engine is being housed by Mr. Marshall, until an engine house is built, which will be gone. Miss Louisa Marshall the very accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lathie Marshall, who is a teacher at Tuskegee Institute, has been chosen May Queen for the May procession at Tuskegee, this month. HOTEL NEWS. R. DeReef Miller Washington has been and is being used every day as a great mecca for big men of all description, men who are sent to fight or to boost the issues of the day that are before Congress. As soon as one set leaves another arrives. For the present we have men representing various industries, putting the new war tax and the new postal rate on magazines and periodicals. Also many food experts and representatives of the American Liquor Interest. These are but a few of the representative business men that are helping to make the hotel business boom. From the looks of things at the present time, Washington will be one of the busiest centers of restaurant trade for the coming summer. Mr. S. C. V. Height "The Shifter King" is head water at the Wilkinson Hotel at Grafton, W. Va. From all reports he is making a big success and has many friends among white and colored hotel men of West Virginia. After many improvements in order to cater to the high class colored pleasure seekers of Washington, Green Willow Park, in Anacostia, D.C., will open for its first picnic on Monday evening, May 28, 1917. It is to be hoped that the management will try to arouse the assistance, the tough element, and the noise maker on the street cars that have been a menace to the respectable colored citizens of this and other large American cities. The "African Dodger" has been stopped in the state of New York and according to reports from Coney Island, many of the colored, brothers who have been placing their heads who have a circular hole in a piece of canvas for a published art show, looking for jobs on Surf avenue, of a much higher standard. Washington Patrilarchs No. 18 joined hands with the. Washington Elks and Knights of Pythias last Tues. evening at Odd Fellows Hall at their reception. The fraternities were led to the hall by Hoffman's Military Band where hundreds of mails and matrons were waiting to dance to the harmony of Hamilton's Monumental Orchestra. The fraternities were looking their best in their well groomed uniforms. Exalted Ruler. Bundy of Columbia Lodge of Elks, reported 93 of his members present. - Mr. Bundy is becoming one of the most popular and progressive Elks in the city. His name has mentioned for Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks of the world. ODD FELLOWS PICNIC AND CAR NIVAL The eleventh anniversary of Laurel Leaf Lodge No. 6502, G. V. O. of O. F., of Rockville, Md., will take place Wednesday, May 30, 1917, on its new Old Fellows Carnival Grounds, in conjunction with the usual Church Lot, main entrance to be as usual. Competitive drill of the patriarchal bodies. Grand exhibition of horses, cartages, automobiles, motor-cycles, trucks, etc. All classes have prizes attached for the best decorated vehicles or horses. Grand Street Parade at 2 o'clock, headed by the Elk's Band of Washington, D. C., and Quince Orchard Band of Maryland. Admission to grounds, 15 cents. Children 5 to 12 years, 10c. General Admission to Hall at night, 25c. REV. JOHN VAN, SCHAICK. Editor of The Bee: Will you allow me to call the attention of Rev. John Van Schaick to the popular sentiment against the longer retention of the colored Assistant superintendent of Schools. At the reception of the colored teachers in honor of Dr. Thurston it was evident the teachers don't take kindly to the colored Assistant. At the farewell reception to Dr. Steepleau last Tuesday night, when thecollege Superintendent was introduced the applause was faint. Are these not convincing reasons why a change in the office of the colored assistant is necessary? But is this all? The man who should have been recommended for removal was Mr. Bruce. The people demand a change. SERGEANT JOHN BUCK. The Well Known Quartermaster Sergeant Resigns His Position in the Agricultural Department and joins His Wife in Tacoma, Washington. Sergeant John Buck, formerly captain of the volunteers, war quartermaster sergeant, and one of the best known citizens of Washington, and who has a large circle of friends, left the city last evening for Tacoma, State of Washington, where he will make his future home. Sergeant Buck gives a position in the Agricultural Department for some time, but he now gives it up, and as Horace Greely said: "Go West, Young Man." Although the Sergeant is late in accepting the ad- ice of Horace Greely, he is brave enough at any rate to throw his destiny in the great West, with his most enterprising wife, who has lived in Tacoma, Washington, for 18 months. No one is better known to the people in this city, than Sergeant and Mrs. John Buck. The Bee and the citizens wish them both long life and prosperity. THE PRESIDENT REPLIES. White House The President thanks you cordially for the good will which prompted your kind message, which has helped, to reassure him and kept him in heart. CITY NOTES. Miss Irene Reynolds died after a long illness on Sunday. May 6. at her-parents' residence, $19 Del. ave. S. W. Her funeral was held at Providence Baptist Church, where she had been an active worker in the church. Rev. Aquila Sayles, D.D., officiated. High She graduated from Dunbar High School and Miner Normal School. CHURCH NOTES. CHAP. A. Prophese B. Jones, will preach at New Bethel Baptist church 9 and S Sta. N. W., each night during the week beginning, Monday 21st. Washington Boy Wins High Honor- Francis M. Dent, of Amherst College Now Being Trained at Fort Myer, Va.-Born at Rome, Georgia-Made Splendid Scholastic Record-Passed A Rigid Physical and Military Examination It is gratifying to note that our Race is represented in the Military-Officer Reserve Training Camps recently authorized by Congress and formally opened on May 14th. Of the 200,000 applicants, only 60,000 were accepted and 40,000 have reported for duty in the sixteen camps located in various sections of our country. It is a remarkable fact that, of the 2500 select men at Fort Meyer, Virginia, near Washington, D. C., one of that number being trained as an officer of the U. S. Army is Francis M. Dent, a Colored man who recently graduated from Amherst College, Mass., class of 1917, under special provisions made be the faculty because of War emergency. He passed an excellent physical and military examination and was highly recommended by -President Mckelkajohn, Dean Professor Olds, and a Colored man of the Latin Department. In this connection, interesting to note that Amherst College also the Alma Mater of such men as Secretary of State Lansing, Governor Whitman of New York and the late Hon. Joseph Choate, ex-Ambassador to England. Young Dent was also a classmate of Mr. Humphrey Redfield, son of Hon. Wm. C. Redfield, Secretary of Commerce. He is a Sobrina man and wears the charm that has a peculiar distinction for every son of Amherst College. He won the Latin prize for the best thesis during the current year. Before entering Amherst, he graduated from the famous Dunbar High School of Washington, D. C., where he was Adjutant of the battalion of High School Cadets. He is a modest young man, but courageous and brilliant when occasion demands. An instance of this is the fact that last year when the "Birth of a Nation" was being commended in the Chapel service because of its alleged historical value, young Dent voluntarily arose in the chapel amid that large student body and the college faculty and, in scathing terms, denounced the play by Dixon as false in history and a plausible attack upon a helpless race. Afterwards, Amherst College asked him for evidence upon which he based his spirited attack, he gave them, among other things, Gov. McCall's History of Wm. Lloyd Garrison, Major John R. Lynch's Work on Reconstruction, Rev. Dr. F. J. Grimke's strong address on the "Birth of a Nation," and "The Crisis" so ably edited by Prof. W. E. B. DuBois. He is the son of Professor and Mrs. T. M. Dent of Washington, D. C., who formerly lived in Rome, Georgia, where he was born February 19, 1894. Mr. Dent, whose commendable ambition is to serve his country, is a poor young man who by pluck and the true American spirit worked his way through college, and his splendid record and sterling ex ample should be an inspiration to every youth in the land irrespective of race. LEE—LEWIS. Dr. W. E. Lewis and Miss Fanny B. Lee, both of this city, were quietly married on Tuesday, May 8., 1917, S P. M., by Rev. M. W. D. Norman, at their new and commodious residence No. 120 S Street, N. W. The groom is one of Washington's brightest, and most prosperous young physicians, having resided in Anacostia where he has built up an extensive practice within the last few years. His father, Mr. Richard H. Lewis, is of the substantial citizens of that beautiful S. E. suburb. The bride, who is a niece of Mr. Cornellus A. Berkley, is a charming and accomplished young lady, having a host of friends, a pleasing manner and disposition which will undoubtedly serve her husband well in the matter of his practice. Doctor Lewis will still maintain his office at the home of his parents in Anacostia. He is on the staff of the Freedmen's Hospital, is a member of the G. U. O. of O. F., a member of the association of Oldest Inhabitants, of the D. C., and other fraternal organizations of Washington. The happy couple will enjoy the luxuries of their homymony on the campus of Amherst College, New York and Boston. The couple were surrounded; by a host of friends who witnessed the ceremony, the floral decorations and presents being well selected. They will return after a two week's sojourn. Among the many guests were the groom's father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Lewis, the bride's sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs James Broughton of Buffalo, who were present with Mrs. Bow of Buffalo; the bride's cousin, Mrs. A. B. Morton and her daughter, Miss Grace Morton of Springfield, Mass. Mrs. C. Corbelle Berkshire, Mrs. Miss Turner, and Dr. A. Wilson and other friends of the couple. The sister of the bride acted as maid. Among the many useful presents mentioned was a tray beautifully embellished and a handsome mahogany tea table. French General an Expert Tactician and Strategist. When War Started He Was Colonel, Admitted Master of Offensive—His Motor Transport Catch Phrase, "They Shall Not Pass," Became an Actuality at Verdun. Paris—The appointment of General Petain as chief of staff of the ministry of war recalls Petain's services during the critical stages of the battle of Verdun in February and March, 1916. When Joffre, after placing the French armies in a high state of organization, was made a marshal of France and retired from field service it was believed at first that Petain, the hero of Verdun, would succeed him in command of the armies in the field. It is understood that the offer was actually made to him. However, his demands M. B. GENERAL PETAIN. for authority were so sweeping that the politicians immediately cooled toward him, and Nivelle was selected for the post. Nivelle was appointed as a proponent of the offensive in warfare. Above all, Petain is known as a fighter. He has the St. Cyr training and is acknowledged an expert tactician and strategist. Petain was born near Calais sixty-one years ago and by 1890 had become a captain in the elite Chasseurs n Pled. When the war started he was a colonel. Almost instantly he was inade a general of brigade, and by Sept. 14, 1914, he had become a general of division. Seven months later he was commanding the Twenty-third army corps and took part in the allied offensive in Artois. His work here was so brilliant that' he was placed at the head of the Second army, which he led through the Champagne offensive in October, 1915. His famous "iron division" of colored colonial troops, whom he had personally trained, largely contributed to that victory. By this time Petain was admitted a master of the offensive. It is reported that when the German storm broke over Verdun the French were ordered to evacuate the fortress. The rumor of this aroused a fury of indignation in France, and General de Castelnau was rushed up from Paris with orders that Verdun must be held at all costs. Petain was selected to do it. Under his command General Herr organized the now celebrated motor transport system, and the catch phrase, "They shall not pass," became an actuality. NO FIREWORKS THIS YEAR. Adamson Won't Permit Sale of Noise Makers In New York. New York.—This year's Fourth of July is to be absolutely sane and noiseless. Robert Adamson, fire commissioner, has decided against granting licenses for any kind of fireworks. He gives as his reasons—first, all enemies might take advantage of the public sale of fireworks to store explosives; second, the powder that would go into fireworks ought to be conserved for war purposes. --- FIVE HUNDRED REDMEN WILL) FIGHT FOR FLAG Eastport, Me.—Five hundred Passamaquoddy Indians, led by Chief Peter Neptune, marched six miles from their reservation to this city to escort a company of Maine infantry to the railroad station prior to its departure for duty in another section of the state. All male members of the tribe of military age offered to enlist and then were accepted. PERFECT WOMAN FORTY AND HAS FIVE CHILDREN She Is Athletic, Mechanical, Pious, Patriotic and a Politician. Liverpool.—"The perfect woman" has just been defined by a conference here of teachers from girls' schools throughout England. Here is the result of their united efforts: The perfect woman is forty, is married and is the mother of five children. She is in happy circumstances, living in a beautiful part of the country a few miles from a big town. She is the center of a good home, in which there is a high standard of cleanliness and comfort and where good taste is everywhere visible in furniture, carpets, curtains, wall paper, ornaments, clothes. The ideal woman is sensible and businesslike; and her home is a place of peace. She is patriotic and interested in politics and does all she can to remove the causes of suffering among the poor. She is a delightful companion and has a gift for friendship. She is religious and tries to fulfill her duty toward God and toward other people. She takes walks, rides bicycles, climbs, swims, dances, skates, rows and plays games. She can ride a horse and drive a motorcar. She is proficient in many branches of practical learning. She can do anything and everything about the house. She has some knowledge of the law, knows how to invest money, can use a typewriter. She is a great reader; every day she reads some serious book as well as a newspaper and a novel. She speaks three languages beside her own and reads foreign books. She is fond of gardening and has learned several crafts—woodcarving, metal work, bookbinding and embroidery. BOY FARMER A PATRIOT; SAVES MOTHER A FINE New York.-Mrs. Rosa de Rosa, a widow, missed being found in the municipal term, court for keeping her son Gennaro home from school by just twenty acres. These acres are part of her home at Mill Lane, Westchester, and for the last month they have been plowed and harrowed and fertilized and planted and cultivated by Gennaro alone, and he is only fifteen. It was his age that got Gennaro into trouble, for the compulsory education law compels parents to keep their children in school until their sixteenth year. That is why Mrs. De Rosa appeared in court, very much frightened and escorted by Attendance Officers Puglert and Carney. Magistrate Appleton looked sternly at the little Italian woman until she had explained that she was a widow, that there was a mortgage on her home and that Gennairo was her only support. Then he smiled, and after Publieri and Carney had testified that the twenty acres were under intensive cultivation and that one, fifteen-year-old lad was doing all this work the magistrate announced his decision. "Sentence suspended," he said, "Your son, Dr. De Itosa, is doing a patriotic duty. He is a real benefit to the community—more so than if he went to school, as the law requires." Gennairo did not hear this praise. He was up in Westchester, cultivating the twenty acres. OLD MAN TRIED TO ENLIST. Wanted to "Help Out" In Any Way but Was Refused. Topeka, Kan.—The fact that the United States government does not admit a man over thirty-five years of age to enlist in the army prevented the officers in charge of the local recruiting station from passing on S. L. Palmer, a prosperous Pawnee county farmer, the other afternoon. Mr. Palmer is sixty-two years of age, but appears to be a man of about forty. He appeared very much grieved when he was told he was too old for the service. Neither money nor the desire for experience had anything to do with Mr. Palmer's applying for service in the ranks. He owns 700 acres of good Pawnee county land. His only reason was his desire to "help out," he told the officers. He wanted to be admitted as a telegrapher, a draftsmaker or a mechanic. He said he had fifteen years' experience as a telegrapher. LONDON HONQRS GEN. SMUTS Rear Leader Likely to Be Offered High British Command. London. — Lieutenant General Jan Smuts, who was relieved of the command of the British forces operating against the Germans in German East Africa to attend the imperial conference here, received the freedom of the city of London, general Smuts in an address said: "The United States entered the struggle because, like us, she recognized that universal liberty was at stake. The end of the struggle is coming newer. I have learned the spirit of our armies and know that it is magnificent. In its confidence to carry the struggle through to a victorious end." General Smuts will be offered a high military command, and it is expected he will accept it. PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS I told Ormond that those fellows that ran him out of North Carolina with only a hat and pair, of shoes on, had relented, and proposed to let old Ham go be a target for Krupp guns. Well sir, Ormand fairly jumped up and down-with delight. He said: "That's the stuff! Five thousand chocolate elks will enlist now, and—But before he coed him and me, that rebelled and proposed to be delivered when presented the Foraker loving up, I dumped a little bunt down in front of him that ran something like this: "But Ormand, will the -Grand-cockolorum of the Elks, and I mean you, set the example by enlisting first?" Ormand began mopping the perspiration from his forehead the stuff he calls hair on his head, and finally said: "If my eye sighs, I will deliver it." He could say jack rabbit, but—" At this point I swung hard, played the hit-and-run game, by saying: "I thought so. Ormand, you too belong to the junk talking patriots. I tried to locate Judge Terrell and Dancy to interview them, but learned that Dancy had invited Judge over some place where only mineral water is served—on the side, and that Dancy, being a spendthrift, was much against his will. ever, what I was trying to soft-pad into you readers of the Sage is that all this patriotism talk is going on among these coaltar and chocolate preserves around Washington about them being anxious to enlist and clean out Germany; and especially the Turks, is just plain every day, two-time Washington bunk, officially known as—"JUNK. These black chromos around her arm were and get aspersed with German gums want to -remain here and continue; as before, to attitudize. You ought to have heard Governor Pinchback size up these loyal home guards, and fireside companions. What he says will make a jelly fish sick. He's going to interview some more of these patriots next week. Last Sunday, at the Walker Memorial Baptist Church, Mother's day was observed in honor of home, the sacred abode of mother. The pulpit and windows were adorned with many beautiful plants, flowers and ferns, furnished by the Christian Engeavor Society; and many persons wore white carnations in honor of mother. 11 A. M. The Minister in charge, Rev. J. N. Beanman preached an acceptable and inspiring sermon on "Mother" text 2 Tm. 1.5. 5 A. M. The special exercises of the Christian Engeavor Society were fine. Mrs. Goldy Jeffries is president. Mr. Ried of Shiloh Church was the speaker of the day. Mr Louis N. Brown rendered an excellent piano solo. At 8 P. M. The service was opened with appropriate exercises, after which Rev. Beaman with chosen words, presented Miss Marie A. D. Madre one of our popular public school teachers and a public spirited citizen to the appreciative audience, who introduced Mme. E. Azalla Hackley in glowing terms. Mme. Hackley addressed the church on the subject of "Mothers Nature," it was able, full of interest, instructive and inspiring, and the large audience was more than pleased. So much so, that it was arranged that Mme. Hackley will be with us again on Tuesday May 22, at 8 P. M. The chorister Mr. Taylor, the son of the late Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, sung a beautiful and soul stirring solo. Rev. Dr. Burke, Rev. Dr. Christian and several distinguished visitors were present. The church is doing well. Rev. J. N. Beaman in his sermon on "Mothers Day" said among other things: "As this is Mother's Day, it is natural for you to expect me to say something particular about women. So the question arises, what has woman accomplished in the world's history? She has ever been by the side of man from the beginning of man's creation. She has shared his joys, bore his sorrows and weeped at his death. She has walked by his side in every avenue of endeavor and even sat by his side upon the throne as queen, and at times has been the chief ruler of the world, as was Queen Victoria's 50 years reign of England, probably the most brilliant reign of any ruler of the world. Permit me to name some of the noble and sainted mothers of old. Sarah, the mother of nations, Handa the mother of mother, Elizabeth the plious mother, Naomi, the sorrowing mother; Hagar, the homeless mother; Rachel, the dying mother; and Mary, the holy mother of Jesus, the Son of God. Today, women are doing a great work for the uplift of humanity, the betterment of the homes; in physical development, intellectual enlightenment, moral uplift, social purity and the religious illumination. They are fulfilling successfully the professions of the school, ministry, medicine, law and many others, with credit and honor. In the political arena, she has measured arms with the man, and even a woman who is a member of the U. S. Congress. In the future, woman is destined to rise to greater and loftier heights of the glory of God. And in the language of an elegant orator: "Woman! She was created queen, and whether innocent or fallen whether she must stoop to lift up, or be herself lifted up, she must always, be man's queen; queen of his infancy, when, as home's queen she bent over his cradle teaching him, without knowing it, how good and loving and beautiful our great good God is; queen of his boyhood, when, as a weak sister that played with him she was yet a something that he unconsciously omenated, a queen type queen, queen of his manhood that strange revelation came before his face, a voice, a presence that abashed all his thought into wonder, that absorbed all his heart in motion, that subdued all his soul with nearness of a boon that came, from heaven, that THE EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with Falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp or any Hair trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the Hair, stimulates the skin, helping nature to do its work. 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Young Men's Protective League of the Washington, D. C., April 20, 1917. Sir: At this stage of the great world's war, into which our country unhappily, has been drawn; when its consequences and effects are at this time matters of conjecture only, but the final result far removed from the arena of speculation and doubt. We the Young Men's Protective League deem it our sacred duty to add ours, to the general expressions of loyalty to the flag in this hour of the nation's anxiety and your great responsibility. These expressions embodied in the following resolutions: RESOLVED: That the Young Men's Protective League endorse the attitude of the President of the United States in the present war. RESOLVED: That we pledge our loyal support collectively and individually to the Government of the United States. are, Mr. President, the honest declaration of an incorporated benevolent society twenty-two (22) years old, with a membership of nearly seven hundred (700), composed of men who are active in all avenues of life, that make for good citizenship; many of whom have served, and are now serving, with the 1st Separate Battalion, N. G., D. C., under command of Major James E. Walker, a member and former President of the Young Men's Protective League, and carry with them the medals that the honor of our country and pride in her institutions, that stand for liberty, are the cherished idols of all good and thoughtful citizens, will be maintained and protected. In this crisis Mr. President, when the best thought and earnest efforts of the nation, should be employed in dealing with the grave problems confronting and affecting the whole body politic; we hope you and your counselors will have the aid of that Providence which has to do with the shaping and directing the destiny of nations and peoples; in reaching wise and honorable conclusions. Trusting under your leadership, the nation will continue to be too great to be small; too magnanimous to profit at the expense of the weak; and that its glorious traditions will be preserved and maintained. Very respectfully, THE YOUNG MEN'S PROTECTIVE LEAGUE. By W. Stephen Fuller, President. W. H. Fortune, Committee. Daniel Freeman, Committee. The President, Washington, D. C. NEGROES TO DEMAND WORK AT CHARGE IN YARD. The Negroes to Demand Work. The announcement from officials in charge of the clothing factory at the Charleston navy yard that only white women would be employed as operators, in spite of the insistent demand of colored women in the last two days that they be employed, was published in the daily papers in this city, and has met with instant protest from negroes of the community. The statement, made last night by representatives of the negroes, was that demands had been made on the recorder of the labor board of the navy yard for application blanks for employment, and at the postoffice and the office of the director of the衣柜 in the custom house, but that the response has been that no negroes would be employed at the clothing factory. The reasons given, it was said, were the those advanced already by officials at the yard, that there could be no mingling of the races, and there was no provision for action. segregation. 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May Lose Factory The officials of the clothing factory, in a statement last night, say that if there is any dissession in regard to employment the Navy Department will move the clothing factory and Charlesston will lose the benefit of a finely equipped, efficient plant that means a great deal to this community in many ways. They indicate that there will be no backward step in their attitude to employ the workers in the factory, as outlined in their statement published yesterday, and that the contention of the negroes for employment will only lead to a disagreement that will mean the loss of the factory to Charlesston. There the matter stands. Fight to Finish. The negroes state that they have made preparations for a determined fight for what they consider their rights. They say that affects their rights to the United States, and they will carry the fight to the highest court in the land to effect a settlement. The navy yard clothing factory officials say that the matter is already closed, as far as employment of the negroes is concerned, and they will stand back of the announcement made to be only white women employed in the navy yard. Yesterday an effort was made by the negroes to obtain application blanks at the postoffice at the office of the director of labor in the customs house and the office of the recorder of the labor board at the navy yard. A black negro woman was sent to each place to ask for an application blank. She directly following her a light colored negro for an application blank, and was given a copy at place. Negro leaders, who instigated the requests, immediately asked why one was refused and the other granted blanks. The answers were indictent, that in the case of the light colored negress the impression was that she was a white woman—given the blank, would not have been given the blank. Thus, the negroes claim, it is made plain that negroes will be refused blanks. The negroes are calling for 1,000 of their race to apply today for application blanks for employment at the clothing factory. They say that one out of three applicants may be thrown out of the labor board, and thus at least their race will be given the opportunity of employment in the clothing factory. SIMON SIMPLE'S FIRST LESSONS IN CLOWNISN NOW WATCH AND SEE. IF YOU CAN DO THIS, DUMBELL STUNT AS FUNNY AS I DO. OH! OUCH! HA·HA DOT VAS FUNNY! I'll bet I can make that act funnier than that. NIT! WAY UP WITH THEM AND THEN DROP THEM. -ON SOME OTHER FELLERS TOES!! GEE! BUT HES GOT A JEALOUS DISPOSITION! The NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, Durham, N. C. President, James E. Shepherd, Durham, N. C. THE LIGHTHOUSE "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 establish We aim also to create a better qualified ministry. Industrial training, advanced literary branches, business school. Thirty-two acres; ten modern buildings; heathful location. We can accommodate a few more earnest, ambitious students. Communities requiring social workers should write us. NEXT SCHOOL TERM OPENS OCT. 4, 1916. For catalog and detailed information, address: S. SHEPARD DURHAM, N. C. PRESIDENT JAMES E. 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New York "Onyx" Hosiery You Get GOOD Value at ANY Price—Silk; Lisle or Cotton 25c to $5.00 per pair Emery-Beers Company, Inc. WHOLESALE 153-161 EAST 24th ST. NEW YORK TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year in advance.....$2.90 Six months.....1.90 Three months......60 Subscription monthly......20 The Bee will be discontinued to all subscribers after this week, if their subscriptions are not paid up before the next mail. Those who fail to receive The Bee next week will know the reason why. W. GALVIN CHASE In our three last issues we advanced some general reasons in favor of a commercial exchange for the Colored people of Washington. We heretofore intimated, it is not possible for one person or any small group of persons to grasp and solve all the local industrial and economic problems that confront us. It is a work for the many. It is a work that will require much study, much planning and will take a long time to perform. The general government has its Department of Labor, Bureau of Statistics, Census Office, and other similar bureaus or agencies to make necessary social investigation for the nation at large, and all cities have their boards of trade to give perpetual attention to local business problems of common interest and importance. In addition, there are in our country a number of volunteer general organizations that are constantly studying similar problems, among which may be mentioned the American Statistical Association, the American Economic Association, the Rockefeller Foundation and the Russell Sage Foundation. All such bodies gather facts, study those facts, and propose measures and remedies based on those facts. Their methods are scientific, methodical, precise. Their conclusions are consequently as logical and sound as conclusions from unsteed probability can be. At least, there is no hapazard or blind guess work in their methods. Thus, they are enabled to make wise and definite forecast, and plans calculated improve conditions or meet new conditions. The most of the local organizations of this character concern themselves mainly with the more restricted and more complex phases of social life wherein labor and capital, manufacture and trade are directly concerned. They are characteristically practical. They seek immediate results. Of this class are nearly all local boards of trade, commercial exchanges, and busy men's associations. All such activities, whether devoted mainly to theory or to practice, are simply fostering or helping activities. Such organizations do not themselves engage in business for profit. They all represent some species or phase of cooperation; they are all public-spirited. They have been, long since come to be regarded as necessary—except among our people. It requires but little observation to note that among the most progressive nations and races, nearly every class or interest is organized in this way, or in some way, for protection and advancement. The colored people have been the slowest as a class, to recognize this necessity. It is sometimes humorously said that the Irish and the Negroes are incapable of effective organization and team work among themselves. In the sense that this is true of either race, if true in any measure, it is not important or significant. As a matter of fact, it is not true of the Irish. They are among the most successful of all organizers. It is because they have race pride and because they are loyal. The negroes of the United States are less fortunate than the Irish in temperamental constitu- tion and in their political, industrial and other social relations with their fellow citizens. Hence the conditions that beset them require special sorts of training and special sorts of co-operation through organization. But the fact that heretofore they have not very generally resorted to this expedient for economic improvement is not evidence of their incapacity for it. Heretofore either they have not seen a motive or have not had the will. The colored people of the United States are as yet a comparatively new people as an antonomous or voluntary social factor. In some respects they can scarcely be said to be a homogeneous people with a unity of interest and purpose. In their short fifty years of political and industrial manhood and career they have been undergoing an experimental heat. They have been testing and observing themselves. It was an epochal event in their history when was established the National Association for the advancement of colored people—which by the way, every loyal and ambitious colored person should join. And we are not wanting in numerous other illustrations of the adaptability of the colored people for organization. Witness the successful church, secret society and beneficial associations. The church and secret society organizations, so far as mere forms and methods are concerned, have admirably prepared the negro for co-operation. By the reason of this preparation, he is now ready for practical business organization along co-operative lines, heretofore so long neglected. In some of the essentials to co-operative business effort, however, the colored people have shown some deficiency—not fundamental or insuperable deficiency, yet deficiency. We may as well be frank among ourselves. This deficiency must be corrected. It is to be done by a certain kind of business education—self-education. It should be one of the first undertakings of the proposed Commercial Exchange to devise ways and means to inculcate such education. In our next issue we purpose to BE-8 say something about our shortcomings in business methods and the necessity for reform. We shall speak plainly: We will try to make the fur fly, but not to hurt. The Bee sometimes stings, but does not poison. MOTHERS' DAY It is the good man or woman who loves his or her mother. It is the man or woman who has a heart and sees in woman those qualities and virtues that, intoxicate 'the mind and directs it to be human towards woman. Many beautiful sermons were delivered last Sunday; Mothers' Day, by many eminent divines. No one knows the aches, trials and tribulations that woman has in life. She watches her infant child with a jealous heart and prays to God, who rules the destinies of mothers, to spare her child to reach womanhood and manhood. After all, what is the mother's compensation, after she has toiled and labored to bring up that child to womanhood and manhood? If the child reaches the age of maturity, what thanks, does the mother receive? Often she is neglected, the child goes astray, or the cunning and deceitful man disregards the teachings of his mother to respect woman. The girl gets into, her head that the mother is cruel and oppressive, when she is only doing that which, in her opinion, will better the child's condition. Mothers some times have a selfish and deceitful heart. The mother may have a selfish nature and may attempt to influence the child to go in a direction which the child knows is dangerous to its welfare. It is the duty of a good mother to reason with her child and not drive it. Kind words have more influence on a child than harsh words. Some mothers drive a child to destruction and cause it to do things that it would not do. There are always two sides to every life, a good and bad side. Some ministers don't know the real meaning of Mothers' Day, hence they can't preach intelligently its real power. Preachers should not deal in glittering generalities but in facts and logic. The child is not always in the wrong, as some ministers declare. Some mothers are naturally devilish, mean and deceitful. They often set examples and the child often will follow them. Let us commemorate Mothers' Day, and erect monuments in their honor that will be lessons to future generations. THE GREAT FORAKER. The death of former Senator Joseph Benson Foraker, at Cincin- nati, last Wednesday ushered into eternity one of the last of the few remaining stalwart 'champions of the rights of the Colored race. Senator Foraker was a heritage of that period when human rights and justice to man prevailed over the materialistic; when principle prevailed over mere policy. The Bee staunchly stood for him when he was in the flesh; when he stood in the United States Senate and defended the race, knowing all the while that defense must spell ultimate defeat for him. But what cared the great champion of human rights and justice for a defeat following the doing of the right? What cared he for a victory that might follow a desertion of justice? Senator Foraker was one of those courageous men who never counted the cost to him personally before espousing a cause he knew to be just. He preferred to be right and go down to defeat, than to be guilty of injustice and succeed. As long as time exists; as long as there remains a Colored man, the memory of Joseph Benson Foraker will be kept green. When can we forget the day he stood up in the United States Senate, a big, courageous minority, and thundered against the injustice done the valiant soldiers of the 25th Regiment? He faced a hostile senate; he faced a hostile administration that was determined these discharged warriors should not be acquitted; he faced defeat, for return to the United States Senate from his own state, Ohio. But he counted not the cost. He knew he was right, and he knew it was his duty to champion the rights of the lowly, and he did it. When Senator Foraker retired from the United States Senate there passed from the halls of congress one of the last of that old guard who subordinated policy to principle; who never hesitated to defend the race. The imperious southern Negro-hating congressmen who now sit in the Senate, elected by suppressing the Colored vote in their states, insult the race with impunity today, and without a single protest from those whose party affiliation should make our champions. They could not insult us when the matchless Foraker sat in the Senate and go unanswered. Peace, to the ashes of Joseph Benson Foraker, the courageous champion of our race. LEST WE FORGET LEST WE FORGET. When Senator Foraker died Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio gaye out an interview of fullsome praise for the diseased. In thigh of past events Senator Harding's praise, while merited, sounded like hollow mockery to the race. Had the present Senator Harding not deserted Senator Foraker in 1912. Foraker might have secured the solid Ohio delegation to the Republican National Convention. Mr. Harding, then one of Senator Foraker's chief lieutenants, deserted him, and went over to the Taft camp. In 1914, when Senator Foraker aspired to return to the Senate, his enemies, knowing how popular he was, brought out Mr. Harding, his one time lieutenant, to oppose him. Senator Foraker was the idol of the Colored race, and the 75,000 or 100,000 Colored voters back in Ohio may recall, at a time when needed, how Senator Harding deserted the greatest Senator Ohio ever sent to Washington. Senator Foraker stood for us, spoke for us, and worked for us, when in the Senate. Senator Harding, the political as silent as the tomb on the question of justice to the race. We hope, now that the spirit of that great statesman, and great friend of the Colored man, former Senator Foraker, has passed on to Him who created and inspired him, that Senator Harding, the political strategist will emulate the great Foraker in an effort to secure justice for the race. Would Senator Foraker have remained silent and dumb in the face of the rank discriminations and injustice that has prevailed against the race, and is now prevailing, silent and dumb, to our entreaties as has Senator Harding and others remained? No, never! Perhaps only for Mr. Harding. Senator Foraker might today be sitting in the United States Senate, speaking and voting in our interest, espousing principles of justice and humanity, rather than merely playing political policy. Senator Harding appears to be emulating former Senator Burton. Foraker's immediate successor, who shuts his eyes and heart, and sealed his mouth to the question of human rights for six long years. "MARVELOUS STRIDES"? "During past fifty years the (Negro) race (in the United States) has made marvelous strides along all lines of progress."—Prof. Kelly Miller, in the Evening Star of May 11. The words in brackets are ours. Here is a bold statement—a very broad proposition. The statement is so remarkable that we were constrained to turn to the dictionary and brush up on the definitions of "marvelous," "stride," "all," and progress." We find that "all" is a word peculiarly reserved to express precision. "Marvelous," denotes an attitude over and beyond what may be expected—often something supernatural. The conviction has been growing on the Bee that in the last fifty years the progress of our people has not been marvelous along all lines. Our suspicion has been growing that the only "marvelous strides" have been along lines non-essential not of prime importance, and, in some instances, not readily distinguishable from the injuries. We fail to identify any other strides that may be deemed "marvelous." In fact, we fail to discern a single "stride" of recent years in any essential direction that could be termed even remarkable. The Bee is now engaged in writing a series of articles designed to prove our view of the matter; to shame and arouse our people, and to point the road to improvement. this laborious task—of which Prof. Now while we are in the midst of Miller must be aware—here comes the Professor and brushes aside our assumption with his "marvelous" statement, and without a word of explanation. The Bee cannot ignore this statement coming from such a high authority or social statistics. If we are wrong we want to be set right. Therefore, we call on the Professor for an explanation. We ask a bill of particulars. Our columns are open to him; or we shall be glad to read his explanation in the Star. THE COLORED CAMP When Mr. J. E. Spingarn suggested the propriety of organizing a colored camp for the training of colored men for the army, he was roundly denounced by certain members of the colored press, and so-called representatives of the colored people. The Bee, however, was the first and only Journal to endorse the suggestion of Mr. Spingarn and advocated its immediate establishment and defended the position taken by the man. It has now been demonstrated that a colored camp is an absolute necessity and one has been ordered by the war department; Howard University will get that camp. The Bee has always had great faith in Mr. Spingarn and believes that his efforts have always been in the direction to advance the colored race. This opposition to the colored camp comes from the South. The South doesn't want colored Americans to be trained as soldiers for fear that colored officers will outclass many a southern gentleman who cannot stand the test that colored man can stand. In another column will be seen and read with interest, an editorial from "The Philadelphia Inquirer" of May 10. It gives the true sentiment of the South against the admission of colored soldiers in the army. OLD FOLKS HOME. Elsewhere in the Bee will be seen an article concerning the Old Folks Home, 1512 Corcoran Street, N. W. This home is entitled to receive the support and encouragement of the people in the community. There are fully 30 inmates of this home who are being cared for by the matron, Mrs. Baylor. The Bee, in connection with others, will do all in its power to help the home. Miss Homoselle Rueks, now connected with The Bee, will make an active financial campaign in the interest of this home. Miss Rueks is a very accomplished young lady and will no doubt be of some material benefit to this home. BAN ON LIQUOR There are some people too religious to enter heaven and too bad to go to the devil. The religious hypocrite is guilty of every immoral act that would make the devil blush. What is worse than a liar? Some alleged Christians are the greatest liars in the world. They will condemn the sale of liquor and commit crimes that would intoxicate liquor/itself. The greatest of all hypocrites are those who would put a ban on liquor. Mr. Abet Paine Caldwell Edifor of "The Philadelphia Curan't" died at his home 1706 N. Woodstock street on Friday at 2:30 o'clock, aged 52 years. He was buried on Monday May 14th, from Wesley A. M. E. Zion church. Rev. Hannum, Palmer Gaines and Bishop Ramsay, officiating, Interment private at Eden Cemetery. Yours truly J. H. GRAY. 1221 Pine St. Philadelphia, Pa. TO CHASE U BOATS TO CHASE U BOATS Four Millionaires Donate Up-to-the-Minute Craft. Larger Than Type Constructed For British Navy, Which Were From Seventy-five to Eighty-Feet in Length and Powered For Nineteen to Twenty Knots. New York.—Four up to date 110 foot submarine chasers are being built at Bristol, R. I., to protect New York and adjacent territory, according to announcement at headquarters of the naval reserve force for the Third district. The entire cost of construction, equipment and ordnance is being met by A. I. du Pont, Commodore R. E. Tod, Payne Whitney and Harold Vanderbilt. Each of the boats will be of fifteen feet beam with steel hull and bulkheads and fitted with oil fuel engines. Their speed will be twenty-five miles an hour, higher than any submarine can make. Each crew will consist of nineteen men. By request of the navy department the size and character of guns that will be mounted are withheld from publication. Decision by the four men that they would build and give to the government the four boats was reached after naval experts told them the absolute need for specially constructed vessels for the mosquito fleet if any guns other than one pounders are to be used. Mr. du Pont's boat will be ready in July, the others in August at the latest, it was said. All can be used as pleasure craft also. The four boats will be somewhat similar to submarine chasers ordered for the regular force of the American navy, and details of their construction have been approved by naval officers. They will be larger than the type constructed for the British navy, which were from seventy-five to eighty feet in length and powered for nineteen to twenty knots. Five hundred and fifty of these boats were turned out in 550 days. The marine division of the Home Defense league received from Frederick D. Underwood, president of the Erie Railroad company, his yacht Ahce. It is 110 feet long, twenty-two feet beam and of good speed. Three one pounder rapid fire guns can be mounted on the decks. It is planned to make her the flagship of a fleet of forty vessels of the league. Harry T. Peterson, who is in charge of recruiting for the marine division, intimated that Mr. Underwood would be made commodore. He holds a master's license and is very familiar with the waters about Greater New York. NEWSPAPER SELLER RICH. Started as a Boy With Small Capital and Now Buys Store. Harrisburg, Pa.—Wagner Hoffman, news purveyor in ordinary to governors and other state officials, large and small, civil and military, no longer stands in his familiar place at the foot of Capitol park. Wagner has reached the age of twenty-two after fourteen years of work on the corner of Third and Walnut streets. He missed only four weeks in that period, half that time being because of illness. Starting with 10 cents of capital when he was eight years old, Wagner has now purchased a book and stationery store from an older brother and sold his "corner" to Meyer Swimmer. Wagner began as a newsboy when Pennpacker was governor and included him, Stuart, Tener and Brumbaugh among his customers. GOMPERS FOR SWISS SYSTEM Head of A. F. of L. For Universal Training. New York.-Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, has declared himself in favor of the 'Swiss military system for the United States. "We must have a preparation that means a comprehensive development of all powers and resources of all our citizens," says Mr. Gompers. "In Switzerland every man is a soldier—not necessarily to go to war—but he has the physical and manual training necessary to defend himself, his family and his country. Under that system the Swiss have developed a manhood, a character, that challenges the admiration of the world. We will be satisfied with nothing less in America." Married Through Window. Married through Illon, N. Y.-Silveria Hopkinson was married to Charles Morroe through the window of a house. The window opened from his room. He is in bed with scarlet fever. Quarantine officers watched to see that the law was strictly observed. The Rev. J. F. Whilds of Herkimer substituted for the bridegroom in placing the ring on the bride's finger and also gave the kiss at the close of the ceremony. Cowght Rat and Opossum. Caught Rat and Observation Hazel Green, Ky. — One night红 Rob Combes set two steel traps under his house. The next morning, when he went to see what he had caught, he was surprised to see a big rat in one and a small opossum in the other. The opossum belonged to Ben Creech and had escaped. The opossum was caught by the foot and was not seriously hurt and was returned to the owner in good condition. PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER WHITENER PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER Whitens dark or brown skin Bleaches and clears sallow complexions, removes all blemishes and causes the skin to grow whiter. See that you get the genuine. Cornersville, Tenn. 12-6-16. Jacobs Pharmacy Co. Atlanta, Ga. You will find enclosed 25c for which send me a box of Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener. I think it is marvellous in making the skin soft and many shades lighter. I use the soap also. Yours truly. MISS LAZINCA BATES. Box 103. DO NOT ACCEPT IMITATIONS Sold by druggist or sent direct, for 25c. postpaid. Write JACOBS' PHARMACY, Atlanta, Ga. Palmer's Skin Whitener may be be purchased in all the People's Drug Stores, as follows: Main 4119, People's Drug Store, Store 1, 7th and K N. W. Main 5671, Store 1, 7th and K N. W. Main 5670, Store 1, 7th and K N. W. Main 900, Store 2, S. W. Cor. 7th and E N. W. Main 3140, Store 3, 2002 14th N. W. North 3228, Store 3, 2002 14th N. W. North 2398, Store 4, 7th and M N. W. Lincoln 3496, Store 5, 8th and H N. E. Lincoln 2789, Store 5, N. E. Cor. 8th H N. E. LEVANUS King of Clairvoyants, of Baltimore County, Maryland. Read your life from cradle to grave without asking a question. 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Prof. Levanus has united and made happy more separated couples than any medium of the world. Do you feel bad, have doctors failed to help you? If so seek the advice of this gifted medium. Does the world seem against you and the harder you try the greater or your troubles are? If so consult Prof. Levanus and have our luck and happiness restored. No matter what you have consulted do not despair before consulting this gifted medium. Knowledge of the present is power for the future. A word to the wise is sufficient. Now friends, common sense teaches you the man has more power than woman to pull him through the troubles of life. Remember Prof. Levanus transacts all business at his office. I also sell the 6 and 7 books of Moses, Egyptian secrets and the witches Dream book. Fees moderate. Bring this card with you. No sign. Look for the number. Use side entrance, 520 S. Highland avenue. First street Highlandtown, Md. Take Roland Park car to Eastern avenue and First street. Don't be mis-directed. Look for Levanus, phone Wolf 5141-W. I will be in this city every Friday morning, from 10 a. m. to 8 p. m., at 902 Eleventh street northwest. Yours truly. Prof. Levanus. FOR RENT. For rent, two flats, each 4 rooms and bath, hot water heat and hot water furnished; prices, $27.50 and $18.50, respectively; also house, 1321 11th st. N. W. 6 rooms and bath; price, $25.50. 1907 13th St. N. W. FOR RENT. For rent, 9-room dwelling, 1423 Cor- coran street northwest; all modern conveniences; will be thoroughly cleaned up for a good tenant. Rent, $30.50 a month. THOS. WALKER, 506 Fifth St. N. W. The Week in Dorset A Spring bracer is the delicious, sparkling soda water, flavored with pure fruit juices, served at BOARD'S DRUG STORE, 1912½ 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. Mr. John Bell, medical student of Howard University, visited his stepmother, Mrs. L. A. Bell, in Brooklyn, New York recently. New York Roscoe Maxwell, of this city, was the guest of Messers. Austin A. and John Belfour Wilson of New York Officer Sunday, last. City, Santa Ana Rev, M. S. Carver, of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, who has been ill since December, is able to be out again to the delight of his many friends and expects to resume his duties shortly. pent Mr. William Coles, of Charlotte- ville, Va. visited this city recently. ville, va., Miss Lelle Wilson, while visiting in Baltimore, Md., is the guest of Mrs. E. Martha Wattra, gave a tea in honor of Miss Mary Brown of Atlantic City, who was visiting in this city a few days ago, one of the prominent teachers help, hostess. teachers Among those present were Mess dames Mary E. Bacon, Mamie E. Slater, Alenda Lyles, Messrs. M. Brown, Evelyn Slater, Messrs. Wilmer Ken- dey and Donald Grant. Before returning home Miss Brown visit friends in New York City. visit Ireland Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Stewart, who enjoyed a delightful visit to this city, have returned to their home in Phila- sia. deipha, Pa. Prof. Kelly Miller has returned from Delichia. a trip to Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Rebecca West, of this city and mother, Mrs. Garrett, of Boston, Mass. in company with their little daughter Helen, left for a two weeks stay, visiting relatives in Richmond, Va. Mrs. Evelyn Barker Smith is in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Smith is being extensively entertained here, being a member of one of our oldest resident families. The baby contest, under the auspices of the Ladies' Guild of Ashbury, A. M. E. church, was a financial success. The prize, baby was Francis Curtis, baby of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis of Montella Avenue, N. E. Mrs. Curtis was formerly Miss Annabelle Wesley, of the north east section. of the The choir of the Berean Baptist Church presented the Lyric Quintette in a recital-Friday last, assisted by Mrs. Emma Lee Williams. The members of the Lyric Quintette are: Vernon Porter, John Hamilton, Isaac Cupid, Eldridge Woods and William Hall. Possessed of wonderful voices of real harmony and volume, these talented young men are receiving excellent training under Director A. Russell King. Mrs. Lottie Tignor Bland, who was appointed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, is maintaining an excel- record. lent record Misses Lena Paigne, Rachel Waddleton and Jennie Pinn-Woodford were recently appointed at the Bureau of Printing. Engraving Mrs. Furnan Wormley, of Third Street, N. W., has as her guest, her sister, Mrs. Rebecca Farley Whiting, Mrs. Wormley was formerly Miss Constantia Farley, one of the seven daughters of the late Mr. and Mrs. Conway Farley; the former, the celebrated and foremost photographer of Richmond, Va. Past Exalted Ruler, John E. Collins and Grand Exalted Ruler, Armand W. Scott, attended a reception in honor of the Grand Exalted Ruler of the Monumental Lodge of Baltimore, Md., Thursday, May 17, 1917. Attys, Collins and Scott are prominent lawyers of the District Bar, and members of the Lawyers' Association, a worthy organization of our city. organize Miss Lena D. P.ayne, the charming and popular young daughter of Mrs. Payne, of Fifteenth Street, was appointed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, recently. The many friends of Miss. Mary L. Green, and brothers, Messrs. Geo. and Theodore Green, condole with them in the recent loss of their dear mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Green. Miss Alice Waddleton, the young daughter of Mrs. Annie E. Waddleton, worker, received a permanent appointment at the Government Printing Office. Rev. H. J. Callis, the Pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, D street between Second and Third streets, southwest, left for the Annual Conference which convenes in Philadelphia, Pa., after the close of the most successful and prosperous years work in the history of the church. Rev. Callis was sent to the above named charge one year ago when it was found that only a strong and tried man on his order could redeem the church to its former standing in the Conference, he was sent from one of the largest and most successful churches in Chicago, Ill., it was only a short while before he demonstrated to that church and the locality his great fitness for the work which was intrusted to him to complete; how well he has succeeded will be shown by the following report: The church has raised under his leadership $4,360.54, paid its Pastor's Salary in full, its General Claims in full, improvements to the church to the amount of $1,011.75, and other miscellaneous expenses to the amount of $350.60 which does -not in clude many items of expenses which money has been raised and paid for. The Pastor therefore, goes to the Conference with a round report and a happy light heart. At the close of the members, meeting, at which various reports were read, the Stewards' Board presented him with a fine suit of clothes. Other club members, etc., presented him with tokens of appreciations of wearing apparel. Another club presented to Mrs. Callis, his amiable wife, a purse and other needful articles. The church voted unanimously for his return as Pastor of the church for another year, and harmony prevails throughout the church. Wm. B. Harris, ex-District Grand Master, who has been a member of the above named lodge for a number of years, and who has been instrumental in the upbuilding of the order in the District of Columbia, met with a very painful accident on Monday morning at Fourteenth and I streets, northwest, where he had a fall, and it feared that he has broken his leg, his many friends extend to him their heartfelt sympathy and hope him a speedy recovery. The Bloom of Youth Lodge, No. 1368 G. U. O. of O. F., which has taken a large number of members within the past few months held its second and final meeting for the month of May, Monday night, May the 14th, at Odd Fellows Hall, M street between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets, northwest, at which time the lodge accomplished a large amount of business; among which being the revising of the New Constitution and the election of the Delegate to the District Grand Lodge which convenes in September in this city. J. S. Jones, the P. S. of the Lodge was unanimously elected as Delegate and Wm. H. Johnson was elected as Alternate. The lodge is now in the most prosperous condition that it has been for several years and the membership is increasing by leaps and bounds. Mr. R. G. Byers of the Howard Theater is in New York city this week on special business. While there, he was entertained by the profession. Mrs. Fannie Jackson of Mountain Lake, N. J., was the guest of Miss L. V. Hammond, last week. She spent a most enjoyable time. She was a frequent attendant at the Howard theatre. A pleasant evening with Madam E Azalla Hackley at Walker Memorial Baptist Church, Thirteenth street between U and V streets northwest, Tuesday night, May 22, 1917. Rev Beaman, acting pastor, Silver Offering. The Dunbar High School and the Armstrong "Tech." High School marches, composed by Mrs. Elizabeth Hammond of the Northeast section will be put on the market this month by the W. A. Adams Music House. They are said to be splendid compositions. The Columbia Conservatory of Music, formerly at 704 T St. N. W. has moved to 1911 9th St. N. W. They are preparing for a splendid closing this year about the second week in June. The W. A. Adams Music House, forwerly located at 1005 You St., N.W., is now opened at 1911 9th st., N.W., between T and U Sts., N.W., in a beautiful double, front store room, where they would be glad to see old customers again. It is the only up-town music store north of G street where you can get popular and other music same as in the downtown section. This is the 1st colored music store ever opened in Washington: Miss Ada/E. Chestunt of 303 L St.N W., has gone to Yonkers, New York, where she will spend the summert. Last Tuesday: one of the largest funerals, ever held was held in Mr Robert Campbell's Chapel 4 1/2 and Virginia Ave. Southwest. Mr. Campbell knows how to conduct a funeral. MISS WASHINGTON ENTERTAINS. Miss Ida J. Washington, 927 S St. N., W., entertained a few friends at dinner Sunday last. The dining room was artistically decorated in spring flowers, and favorite delicacies of the season were served. Those present were: Mrs. Carrie Ford, Misses Ella Ford-Montair, of Harrisburg; Cerealia Robinson, of Charleston, S. C.; Messrs. Phillip Broocks; Euric S. Peters, Norfolk, V., Luach Brown, Louisville, Ky. HOWARD THEATRE: This popular theatre presents this week a new vaudeville bill. Hellman, a Washington boy, is a remarkable magician. His tricks are new and deceling. Sellman and Rohm are two clever comedians. Hendrick's and Kenton's sister team is very clever. Iolo's Dory circus is an interesting theatre feature at this theatre. Those who failed to attend the Howard last week missed a treat. The pictures in addition to the vaudeville were classic. THE BEE VISITORS. Prof. Wm. A Sinclair, of Philadelphia, Pa., is one of the trustees of Howard University. Mrs. R. G. Byers called to consult the Sage, who happened to be out, at the time. The fair venus was looking after the interest of hubby, who had entered into a contract that she said he could not fill. FAREWELL RECEPTION. A farewell reception was tendered to Rev. and Mrs. C. Harold Stepteau by the members of the Metropolitan church, Tuesday evening in the lecture room of the church. EVERY DAY AND NIGHT THIS WEEK. S. H. DUDLEY'S MID CITY THEATRE. 1223 7th St., N. W. Clean, Classy Vandeville and Feature Pictures. ADMISSION From 1 to 6:30, 5 cent feature pictures. From 6:30 to 11 pm., 10 cent feature pictures and vaudeville. Best of order. Come out and see what a change we have made. 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 entertainment 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. HAIR CULTURIST SHAMPOOING, MANICURING HAIR DRESSING Facial Massage, Scalp Treatment Toilet Preparations and Hair Goods Are of Superior Quality May be purchased at the parlors. TOILET PREPARATIONS TOILET PREPARATIONS No inferior goods are manufactured by this firm Call Now—Parlor MRS. MARY M. SMITH 1024 U ST. N. W. 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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. DR. W. L. SMITH'S INDIGESTION REMEDY. This remedy will relieve all forms of Indigestion, Catarrh of the Stomach, Heartburn, Sour Stomach, Flatulency, Pain in the Stomach, Water Brash, Acid Fermentation, Gaseous Accumulations and Mal-Assimiliations-of Foods. When taken in the Stomach it thoroughly digests the albuminous foods, relieves the indigestion, by resting and assisting the stomach until normal or natural digestion is restored. DIRECTIONS Take a teapoonful in a little water after meals or when suffering. Repeat in an hour if necessary. W. L. SMITH, Druggist. 801 Florida Avenue N. W., Where you may purchase the genuine article. Washington, D. C. JUSTH'S OLD STAND. Every store keeper must make a profit on goods sold, and "sales" can not convince a man that salable goods can be sold for cost or less. We do not have any slick schemes to get your money; we give full-worth of, and it pays to stick to us. See the good grade slightly used suits at $5. JUSTH'S OLD STAND, 619 D. The HOWARD THEATRE The Quality Amusement Corp. of New York City Mr. RobertLevy, G.Mgr. Presents by special Arrangement with Klaw & Erlange, the Dramatic Triumph of the Season By Porter Emerson Browne All Star Colored Cast, Including the Following Artists: (Vampire) Abbie Mitchell—Miss Laura Bowman; Susie Sutton; Lillian Gilliam; Mr. Walker Thompson; Mr. Andrew Bishop; H. L. Pryor; Babe Townsend; Sidney Kirkpatrick; J. Francis Mores; Lloyd Gibbs; Walter Robinson and A. B. De-Comantharie. NIGHT PRICES, 25c, 35c, and 50c. MATINEE, ALL SEATS, 25c Next Week—All Star Vaudeville, With Allen & Morton THE STATELY ELK. It is the Most Beautiful of Our Remaining Wild Animals. Now that the buffalo survives only in a few preserves, the elk is the most interesting as it is the most beautiful of our remaining wild animals. In this day of Americanism it would be a fine thing; if this typical American animal should come to be known by his Indian name of wapiti. The wapiti is the largest of the red deer family and closely resembles his smaller brother, the European stag. The wapiti is not properly an elk, as the European elk is more closely allied to the American moose. The wapiti is now numerous only in the states of Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, though nearly 4,000 head are thought to remain in Colorado, and considerable numbers are scattered through western Canada. The Campfire Club of America and other organizations and individuals are working for its preservation. The favorite home of the elk is the Yellowstone National park, where he has no rifle to fear and where cougars, coyotes and timber wolves are kept under control. In the park and its vicinity are probably 50,000 head, distributed in two main heads. During the summer months the elk live high up in the mountains, generally at an elevation of 8,000 to 11,000 feet. The grassy plateaus offer an ideal summer range. Even on the wooded sides of the highest ravines there are parklike glades where the elk late in the afternoons come out to feed. It is difficult to imagine a more beautiful sight than is then afforded by these stately and graceful animals. Although their number in the park may sometimes reach as high as 60,000 head, it is rare for visitors to see a single specimen. Visitors are taken in stages around a regular route arranged for viewing the natural phenomena of that great outdoor museum. The elk dislike to be pursued by tourists with cameras and keep away from the stage routes. If visitors would leave the highways of the park and seek out its byways, either on foot or by pack and saddle trips, they would have a marvelous opportunity to study the greatest exhibit which survives of our mountain wild life—not only the elk, but mountain sheep, deer, beaver and many other animals. LUMBER INDUSTRY ASLEEP. Forester Saye Substitute Materials Are Injuring the Business. Kansas City, Mo.—W. B. Greeley, assistant government forester, spoke of the lumber business as "an industry asleep" in a talk he made to the Southwestern Lumbermen's association at the Hotel Muehlach. He said the trade had permitted other building materials to be substituted for wood without making any effort to find new uses for its products, according to the Kansas City Stair. "All social movements," he said, "affect the lumber business one way or another. The safety first movement has caused a demand for steel cars, fireproof buildings and a revision of the building codes in almost all cities to the detriment of the lumber business. "The industry in a sense has been asleep. Substitute materials for lumber have been popularized by the manufacturers. Cement and steel have displaced wood, and the manufacturers of those articles have been delving constantly to find new uses for them. The lumber industry has made no effort to keep itself in the field by finding new uses for its products." "8" ON FISH BACKS. Dealer Reports a New Species Caught Off the California Coast. Los Angeles, Cal.-Cliff Oliver, who markets the fish caught by the Japanese and Russian fishermen of the fishing village north of Santa Monica, claims that for this almost fishless season there has been a fair catch of hallbut and sole. He said further: "The strange part of this catch is that every one of the fish had a perfectly marked 'S' on its back. I have handled hundreds of tons of these fish before and have never seen one that was marked in this way. Maybe it is some new species, but if so it is just like the others that have been caught around the bay, only the 'S has been added." 52 Years in Business Buy Your Whiskies Now! TAXATION WILL BE DOUBLE CHRISTIAN XANDER'S SELECT WHISKIES Have National Fame for Quality! Phone Main 274 909 7th St., N. W. 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. 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Washington, Iter, Lola Walls, Mary Susan Banks, Special Field Agent; Jon, Alexander Hawkins, M. Boston, John C. Bell. the resident, R. C. Richardson, Corner of R St. Northwest. KATZ'S MARKET is the cheapest store in the Ninth and Florida Ave. Northwest Groceries delivered free HOLMES NEW BUFFET J. OTTOWAY HOLMES Fine Wines; Liquors and Cigars 211 SEVENTH STREET N. W. Opposite Center Market Phone Washington, D. C. --- It Was Held In Trestop by String and He Climbed to Free It. Hartford, Conn. — The Connecticut Humane society, through its president, the Rev. William Deloss Love, has informed ten-year-old Michael Ravolefe of the Second North school, East Hartford, that he is to have a medal for rescuing an imprisoned robin a few days ago. Little Michael had to climb an elm tree seventy-five to eighty feet high to effect the rescue. The robin had flown to one of the topmost branches with a long string in his bill for nest building. The string caught in a stout twig, and as the robin worked to get it free the string tangled itself into a double hitch about one of its legs. It was then held prisoner and was noticed for two days helplessly trying to work itself loose and squeaking plaintively. Michael's schoolfellows were talking about the bird, and he asked them to lead him to the elm. It took him more than half an hour to work his way to the top at the tree. And at the last of the job it required nerve and coolness, for he was out on very slender and swaying branches. But he managed to reach the twig to which the string had fastened itself and snapped it off. With this hanging to its leg the robin fluttered to the ground, was released and flew off while chirping at its restored freedom. STRENGTH OF U. S. NAVY AMAZES GOCHEPRA Our Fleet, Second In World, W Hasten Victory; Says French Washington.—Vice Admiral Cocheprat, representing the ministry of marine in the French mission here, said that he had "every reason to hope that we shall succeed in establishing the closest possible co-operation between the American and the allied navies for the assurance of freedom of the seas, the" protection of trade and the triumph of our rights." "The United States is in possession of the most powerful fleet in the world next to the British, and this is bound to weigh heavily in hastening the day when final victory will be wrung from the foe," he said. "Your navy is wonderfully equipped, and I really felt amazed when I chanced to see recently some of its units, among them the battleship Pennsylvania and those trim looking destroyers that came out to meet us at sea. There is no need to praise your naval personnel. Throughout my long sea life it has often happened that I have come across American men-of-war, and I am pleased to say that on every such occasion the very high merit of the officers as well as the perfect training of their men has aroused my intense admiration. "What I have seen here since my arrical serves only to emphasize my previous impressions. And so I am sure that the American navy is ready to support in the most advantageous fashion the cause of the allies now shaping a course toward victory." FIND $4,000 IN "HOME BANK." Money In Small Coin Hidden by Aged Woman. Manitowoc, Wis.—Over $4,000 in nickels, dimes, quarters and half dollars, the accumulation of years, was found by a woman engaged in cleaning the home of the late Mrs. Fred Pingle, aged eighty-eight, pioneer resident, of Manitowoc. Money was found among rubbish heaps, sewed in mattresses and quilts, under the carpet and in almost inconceivable places all through the house. The Plugle family at one time lost a fortune through the failure of a bank, which was said to be responsible for the aged lady having secreted her savings about the family home. MORE REPUBLICS AHEAD. Spain, Greece and Sweden Moving, London Hears. London.—Republics in Spain, Greece and Sweden before the end of the war were predicted by a speaker at a conference here of Journalists representing the European neutral countries. The speaker, who had returned recently from Sweden, asserted that republican doctrine is becoming popular there. The conference discussed the political and economic conditions in the neutral countries. The effect the Russian revolution had on the countries named was debated at length. It was declared that republican sentiment had won many converts in the three countries. HER OWN ATTORNEY. Mrs. Laura Ella Ruddick In Court Against Brothers. Columbus, Ind.-Mrs. Laura Ellen Ruddick, a wealthy resident of this city, acted as her own attorney in a case where she is plaintiff and her brothers, Marcus Hollowell and Hayes E. Hollowell are defendants. She prepared and filed a motion for a new trial in the case without legal advice. The motion covers several typewritten pages and is written in legal phraseology. Mrs. Ruddick recently was ordered to jail for contempt of court by Judge John W. Donnafer. Each Agriculturist Taking Student Must Cultivate Extra Acres. Philadelphia. — The University of Pennsylvania will be the first of American colleges to tackle the food supply problem, which has recently taken on a serious aspect, according to plans announced at the university by Dr. J. Russell Smith, professor of industry, who has charge of the movement. Students are to be sent out in squads of from five to fifty to all sections of the country to assist farmers in planting and cultivating spring crops. and cavities. Every student signing will be given credit for his year's work and be sent out immediately. Students will be placed on farms at a minimum salary of $20 a month. In each one of the battalons there will be a captain, who is to have charge of the men in his community, referee all disputes between employer and students and report each man's progress to the university. Each farmer upon accepting one of the students as helper must promise to cultivate twelve acres more of land than he has heretofore. Dr. Smith claims that at a conservative estimate each man sent out will thus be responsible for 420 extra bushels in the corn crop alone, which means that the first fifty men who leave for western Virginia will add some, 21,000 bushels of corn to this year's crop. MARINE CORPS WANTS TO GO ABROAD FIRST Washington.—American marines will insist on their right to be the first United States soldiers in the European trenches, Brigadier General George Barnett told the house navy committee, explaining the reason for the proposed increase from 17,400 to 30,000 in the marine corps. General Barnett, commandant of marines, said the morale and spirit of the men would be seriously affected unless they were "first men" as usual of the United States expeditionary armed forces. He said he would have no difficulty in getting the 30,000 men. "We are getting them as fast as we direst them now!" he said. can digest them now, he said. Rear Admiral Palmer, chief of the bureau of navigation, explained the navy's needs for an increase from 87,000 to 150,000 men. "The navy will need 5,000 men for aviation," he said. "Twenty men are needed for each submarine chaser. From twenty to forty men will be needed on each armed merchant ship. There must be full crews for all auxiliary and reserve ships." MAKES HIS OWN COFFIN. Spent Weeks at Work; When Completed. Weighed 700 Pounds. Lafayette, Ind.—William Watkins, fifty years old, for many years proprietor of a sawnill at Kentland, learned a few months ago that he could not live long. He proceeded to build a coffin for himself, using solid black walnut. He spent weeks making it. When completed it weighed more than 700 pounds. Watkins was brought to St. Elizabeth's hospital, and recently he died. The coffin was shipped from Kentland, and his body has been placed in it. He was buried at Delphi, his former home. The weight of the coffin made it necessary to use a large force of men to lift it on and off the train. Watkins' widow and four children survive. SEARCHING FOR MOTHER. She Has Been Missing Eighteen Years, but Daughter Tries Again. Los Angeles, Cal.-A search for her mother, whom she has not seen for eighteen years, was started in this city the other day by Mrs. E. Stephens', who was Miss. Bessie Dent of San Jose and who is with her husband at the Hotel Austin, Fifth and Crocker streets. The mother is now Mrs. Frank Fagalde and formerly was Mrs. Joseph Dent. Mrs. Stephens and her husband intend to establish their home here, and both of them wish to find Mrs. Stephens' mother. CRIBBAGE UNDER GROUND. Game Lasted Six Months and Was Played In a Mine. Woodrow, Minn. - A cribbage game played in the bowels of the earth and running up to 100,000 points was finished the other night by Gus Raymond, a miner, and William Gabriel, pumpman, of the Wilcox mine here. The sitting lasted six months. Raymond won by 207 points. The game was played in the pump house, 250 feet underground. Gabriel once held a "twenty-nine" hand, which cribbage mathematicians say happens about once in ten years of continuous playing. Offers Fifteen Sons to Nation. Crystal Springs. Miss.—"I have not one, but fifteen sons, to give to the army and navy, and will willingly do so," said John Taylor, a farmer living near here. He is the father of twenty-two children. All the fifteen sons will come within the military age limit and are willing to go. So is Mr. Taylor. BRITISH AND FRENCH WAR COMMISSION. Ex-Collector Charles W. Anderson Honored—Distinguished Colored American Walks To The Banquet Hall With Mr. Clews And Others. New York May 12. The Mayor of New York City, Mey 11, tendered a reception of the British and French War Commission in the Waldorf-Astoria. Among the guests present and to whom special attention was given was Ex-Collector Charles W. Anderson one of the braniest and one of the most eloquent orators in this country. Ex-President Taft and Roosevelt were present with 1500 other guests. Mr. Clews the great Wall street and the Margues of Aberdeen invited Mr. Anderson to walk to the A. B. banquet hall with them. Already Mr. Anderson had accepted an invitation to accompany Mr. August Belmont and Messrs. Belmont, H. Clews and Lord Aberdeen marched consolidated and walked to the banquet hall together. Over 4000 applications had to be denied, never in the history of the country has such distinguished men assembled at the table with Mr. Anderson, which was No. 30, were rented. Hon. Wm. Barclay Parsons, R. Fulton Cutting, Stephen Peabody, Ralph Folks, Lloyd Warner, John B. Price, Ex-President Roosevelt and Joffre had a great time. A bill has been passed in New Jersey making it a crime to discriminate against members of the race in public places. Then penalty for the offense is a fine of $1 to $500, or imprisonment from 30 days to one year.—From Cayton's Weekly. THE INCARNATION OF JESUS CHRIST—GREAT DAY AT DUDLEY BAPTIST CHURCH. The Coming of Editor W. Calvin Chase Sunday May 27, is Looked, Forward to as a Great Day. Martinsburg, W, Va.—(News.) Sunday, May 13th, was a grand day for Martinsburg and for the Dudley Baptist church. Tell me about your unlucky days. Our lives like the days, are lucky or unlucky in proportion to our reverence for God and concentration to christian service. The day was celebrated as Woman's Day; a splendid program was rendered in the morning at 11: A. M., led by sisters, Gaseway and Sempson, the spirit of God took hold of us from the start., men cried and women wept. The pastor preached a soul felt sermon, using his subject; "The incarnation of Jesus Christ". Rev. E. T. Johnson, we believe is not only a God sent man, but specifically sent to Martinsburg. At 3 P. M., another excellent service was rendered conducted by sisters, Phillip and Green. As the night came on the people began to gather and then break up into expectant and anxious-waiting groups while sisters, Florine E. Johnson, the pastor's wife and Mrs. Frances. William, the latter in her husband's car went to the depot to meet Mrs. Rebecca Pelham, of Washington, the speaker of the evening. Sister Pelham was entertained at the beautiful residence of sister M. E. Corsey. Oh the colored people are coming, in fact, they are here. The devotional service was now said NEWHOME "I'll get it for my wife" NO OTHER LIKE IT: NO OTHER AS GOOD NO OTHER LIKE IT. NO OTHER AS GOOD. Purchase the "NEW HOME" and you will have a life asset at the price you pay. The elimination of repair expense by superior workmanship and best quality of materials makes lifelong benefits, minimum cost. Insist on hiring the "NEW HOME" WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. Known the world over for superior sewing qualities. Not sold under any other name. THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE CO., ORANGE, MASS. FOR SALE, B. Gustave Oppenheim, 800 E street northwest, Washington, D. C. CONSULT US FIRST ALL KINDS OF PRINTING Linotype Composition Electric Power Presses TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. BOOK AND JOB PRINTING QUICKEST BEST TERMS CASH 1109 Eye Street, Northwest Phone Main 7590 Thomas Graduate FUNERAL AND EMBAL Thomas Frazier Graduate FUNERAL DIRECTOR 1910 Lady Attendant 723 Tea Street Business Phone NORTH 7796 E. W. Blundy, Assistant Business Phone Resident Phore N. 1213 NORTH 7796 led by sisters, Carter and Blakey after which many and very excellent papers, recitations and solos were rendered. By nine o'clock, the time dated for Mrs. Pelham to speak, the main auditorium of the church was packed and the gallery was being taken. At this time entered Rev. J. T. Reed, and his people followed by Rev. Hughes and people. Sister Pelham held the vast audience spellbound for an hour; the masterly discourse was punctured more than once by applause when with uplifted hand and pointed fingers she played the besetting evils which threaten not only our national welfare, but hinder our spiritual growth; viz, the Sunday Motion picture houses and the Dance halls. God has and always will send forth His agents; Long live this fled fearing and fearless agent. The amount raised will not be known till after Men's Day. The Men's Day will be heralded by the buzz of The Bee; and his sing is expected to be felt the 27 of this month as well as the sweetness usually expetted from that quarter; everyone is looking forward to the coming of Editor W. Calvin Chase of the Bee and of Washinton. Mr. Geo. Jenkins,' of Washington, paid Dudley and his daughter a visit Sunday. Dea. J. L. Carter showed him the city, the size of which he was more than surprised to see. Monday May 14th, the pastors of all the churches met and formed an Alliance looking forward to the building up of God's Kingdom. here on earth. Sister Joseph Johnson lost her sister. Her funeral will be preached at her residence on Tuesday at 2 o'clock, the pastor of Dudley officiating. LINCOLN MEMORIAL TEMPLE. Rsv. Emory Smith Preaches an Eloquent Sermon-A Large Congreation Greets the Young Divine. 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The memorial in part requested that, in the presence of a common danger and common obligation due to "a war devastating Europe because of racial clanishness and racial hatred, that the United States and the people thereof give up race proscription and persecution at home, and that the door of the workshop, the school, the college, the civil service, the navy, the military school, and the naval school, now and forever, be open allike to every citizen of the republic without regard to race and without discrimination of color, and that the right to travel, to vote and to have court protection be free without barrier or denial." The memorial was signed by Emery T. Morris, Matthew A. N. Shaw, William D. Brigham, William Monroe Trotter, Theodore Drury, Maj. Wesley J. Furlong, Mrs. M. Cravath Simpson, R. McCants Andrews, Mrs. May E. Gibson, Mrs. Mary C. Hall, Mrs. J. G. Gre-Street, Mrs. L. C. Parrish, Allen-W. Whaley, Rev. Montrose William Thorn- the ton, Rev. Johnson W. Hill, Curtis J. any Wright and Mrs. Emiline Sport. Volunteer System Cost Britain Specialists and Inventors. Sir Ernest Shackleton Says-That No Matter How Long War Lasts, No Matter What Burden of Suffering She Places on Rest of World, Germany Is Beaten. New York.-The selective draft finds a strong advocate in Lieutenant Sir Ernest H. Shackleton, the antarctic explorer, who arrived here on his way to report at London for duty on a special mission. The world, he said, would have to look to Amerlen, for the next thirty years for its specialists, inventors and scientists, and only by saving these by selective conscription would the United States be able to perform this great service. "Selective conscription," he said, "assigns these specialists to the posts where they will do the most good for the country instead of sacrificing them 1930 Photo by American Press Association. SIR ERNEST H. SHACKLETON. In the trenches. I am satisfied that volunteering is the costliest system in the long run. The volunteer system falls at the crucial moment, for there comes a time when all of the high hearted have volunteered and recruiting dwindles away: "That is what is happening in Australia, where conscription was defeated by popular vote. Australia already has contributed 280,000 men out of a total population of about 5,000,000, but it requires a monthly quota of 12,000 to keep this force up to strength, and already there are signs that the supply of men to be secured by volunteering is approaching exhaustion. The Australians are learning their lesson, and I think that Sir William Hughes, the premier, and his supporters will carry conscription. "England's fosses in brains under the volunteer system have been incalculable. Our specialists are being destroyed on the battlefield. America should profit by the mother country's mistake. "No matter how long the war lasts, no matter what bindens of suffering she places on the rest of the world, Germany is beaten." BEAVERS ATE HIS TREES. But State Doesn't Have to Pay Damages to Barrett. Mount Vernon, N. Y.-Following a contest in the courts for five years, William G. Barrett of Katonah has lost his claim for $1,900 against the state of New York for destruction of poplar trees by beavers on his game preserve in the Adirondacks. The decision of the court of appeals reverses the appellate division, which affirmed a judgment for that amount granted by the court of claims. The case was the first action of its kind ever tried in the state. The court of claims found that the destruction was caused by four beavers liberated on Eagle creek and their descendants that used the branches for their houses. The claimant claimed that the beavers were wards of the state. Not One Graduate Divorced: Lafayette, Ind.-Records of graduates of Purdue university show that not one young woman graduate of Purdue has been divorced. The records show that an unusually large percent age of the girl graduates are married. WHOLE FAMILY TO SERVE UNCLE SAM Cincinnati—Cincinnati boasts it is the only city in Ohio to have an entire family enlist for war service. The family is that of James A. Vine. The son is a member of a guard regiment. His father has joined the regiment band. Vine's wife and daughter, evidently not of the "clinging" type, have enlisted in a Red Cross unit. --- DAY COACHES FOR TROOPS. Sleepers: Not to Be Provided Under War Conditions. Washington.—It is announced by the secretary of war that standard Pullman and tourist sleepers will not be used for the transportation of troops under ordinary conditions during the war. Day coaches hereafter will be used on the basis of one officer to each double seat and three men to each two double seats. The new order applies to all cases except journeys of unusual length, covering more than one night and one day, which cases will be separately considered when they arise. It is explained that the new regulation is necessary owing to the limited number of sleeping cars available for troop movements and to the congestion that would arise on transportation lines if sleepers had to be collected for every large movement of troops. Moreover, by doing away with sleepers, it is declared, the number of cars necessary to handle the movement is decreased by one-quarter. DE POTESTAD OFFERS SWORD Son of Ex-Spanish Diplomat Beeks United States Officer's Commission. Baltimore.-R. E. L. de Potestad, son of the late Marquis de Potestad-Fornarl, formerly Spanish diplomat in the United States, has applied for a commission in the officers' reserve corps from Maryland and has virtually been accepted by the army examining board at John Hopkins university. Leitenant Elliott, chief, examining officer, said that although Mr. de Potestad is past fifty-two he is the finest specimen of manhood that has been examined and has the physique of a man of thirty. Mr. de Potestad's father represented the Spanish government during the settlement of the Cuban claims after the Spanish-American war. He died in Switzerland several months ago. His son has a large estate near this city and is an American citizen. POMEROY CONSENTS TO WORK Notorious Life Convict at Last Mingles With Other Inmates. Boston.—Jesse Pomeroy, the state's notorious life prisoner, abandoned his objections to the revised terms of his sentence and for the first time in forty years mingled with his fellow inmates. He has been put to work. When Governor McCall and his council last January commuted that provision of Pomeroy's sentence which stipulated that he should spend his days in solitary confinement Pomeroy objected to the change that made him liable to labor. His refusal to work was punished with twenty-four hours in a dark cell and a diet of bread and water, but he declined to yield until recently. CURED BY LIGHTNING Sufferer From Rheumatism Says He Is Well Now. Indiana, Pa.—A sufferer from rheumatism each winter for the past fifteen years, Walter Loring of Rayie township believes that he was permanently cured of the disease by a stroke of lightning. While sitting in his home during a severe electric storm, the house was struck by lightning, and both he and his wife were rendered unconscious. It was with difficulty that they were revived. Lately he has not been troubled, and he believes the rheumatism was burned out of his system by the electricity which passed through his body. PROTECTS ENLISTED MEN. Bill Will Prevent Slight to Uniforms Anywhere in United States. Washington. - Representative John Jacob Rogers of Lowell, Mass., introduced a bill in the house to prevent discrimination against enlisted men wearing the uniforms of the military or naval forces of the United States in places of public entertainment. A similar law enacted in 1906 prevents such discrimination in the District of Columbia and in the territorial possessions of the United States. The Rogers proposal would make this law effective in all states as well. The measure will have the support of the administration, it is stated. MUST HOLD FLAG SACRED. Aliens Warned Summary Arrest Follows Desecution. Washington—Warning against desecration of the American flag by aliens was issued by the department of justice. The following notice was sent to federal attorneys and marshals: "Any alien enemy tearing down, mutilating, abusing or desecrating the United States flag in any way will be regarded as a danger, to the public peace or safety within the meaning of regulation 12 of the proclamation of the president issued April 6, 1917, and will be subject to summary arrest and confinement." GAINS SIX POUNDS IN DAY. Eats Four Heavy Meals to Reach Weight For U. S. Aero Service. Chicago.-McMillan Weddell of Hinsdale, a suburb, has been accepted as a recruit to the government aero service after having been refused earlier. Weddell, who is an experienced aviator, tried to enlist, but was found to weigh but 142 pounds. Recently he was accepted, having brought his weight, up to the required 148 pounds by eating four very heavy meals during the day; the meals being made up of many eggs and large quantities of other foodstuffs, together with much water. FOR DRY FARMING Can Be Practiced Where Water Is Not Available. In Missouri, In Drought of 1914, Use of Dry Farming Methods by Only Part of Farmers Largely Increased Yield of Corn Per Acre as Compared With That of 1901. Washington—With the burden of supplying the world's wartime crop facing this country, the committee on statistics and standards of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States has called attention to the possibilities of dry farming. Such methods, it is declared, can be made to fit the requirements for raising many of our most important products. Dry farming is said to be the only form of agriculture which can be successfully practiced in any region where water is not available for irrigation and where rainfall is not sufficient for humid farming. The inherent purpose of dry farming, it is pointed out, is to conserve moisture in the soil until needed for growing plants. The dry farmer resorts to methods of timely and proper cultivation, harrowing, disking and plowing, to increase the penetration of water, prevent evaporation and store moisture in the soil for the benefit of the plants. "Dry farming is not an easy job, nor is the lot of the farmer in the semi-arid regions any happier at times than that of the policemen in the 'Pirates of Penance,'" says Archer Wall Douglas of St. Louis, chairman of the national commerce committee. "It is a business requiring much industry, patience, fortitude and intelligent understanding of the surrounding conditions. Likewise in the beginning it needs some reserve capital against emergencies. For there are years when, through weeks, even months, of rainless heat, the sky is as brass and the earth us iron underneath, and rainfall only a distant memory. "Yet persevered in and intelligently stuck to, it is apt to record a success and to furnish a great need for the utilization of the vast area of semiarid country. Once exploited as a panacea, then denounced as a fad, it has at last come into its own as an intelligent scientific form of agriculture, absolutely essential to the development of a large section of our country." Of particular interest in meeting war time conditions is the argument that dry farming methods are applicable not only to farming in the semiarid, but likewise humid regions in times of drought. In Missouri in the drought of 1014 the use of dry farming methods by only a part of the farmers largely increased the yield of corn per acre, as compared with similar conditions in 1901. TRAINING FLEET FOR LAKES Eastland, From Which Many Lives Were Lost, Will Be Flagship. Great Lakes, Ill.—A fleet of training ships shortly will be sailing the great lakes, it was announced at the United States naval training station here. Captain W. A. Moffett, commandant, has planned the mobilization of a number of vessels mounting guns ranging from one pounders to six inch pieces. The fleet will serve to train recruits passing through the training station here, which has been greatly expanded since the outbreak of war, in addition to protecting lake cities. The steamer Eastland, which turned over in the Chicago river in 1915 with a loss of 812 lives, and which is now being rebuilt as a gunboat, will be the flagship. 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San Francisco.—The Japanese of the Pacific coast have testified to their loyalty to the United States in a resolution adopted here at a mass meeting of Japanese, which pledged their support of the government in any capacity in which they may be needed. As a preliminary step they decided to cooperate in Red Cross work, and in case of further need they plan to enlist in actual service. 63rd & Eastern Ave., N.E. Chesapeake Station DRUGS, SODA WATER, CIGARS Pnone Lincoln 3136 THE BEE Is the paper that should be in every home in the city. It is the people's paper. Read The Bee if you want all the news. Pacific coast loyalty to the lution adopt of Japanese port of the g in which the preliminary operate in R of further n actual service The local proclamation dent and t they describ manly in the the privilege whose laws Reports re triotic move The local Japanese also issued a proclamation commending the president and the government for what they describe as a true stand for humanity in the world's crisis and asking the privilege of serving the country whose laws protect them. Reports reaching here tell of a patriotic 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 Hawaiian Islands. Resident Americans in Hawaii say that the Japanese on the islands have displayed an eagerness to establish their loyalty to the Stars and Stripes. ROBERT ALLEN Buffet and Family Liqouor Store Phone North 2340. 1917 14th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. --- --- --- Bienvolle (BEAN VOLLE) BRASSIERES Herrmann e Stg. SAN MARINO·ON THE MAP. Flag of World's Oldest Republic to Be Entwined With Its Allies. New York.—The managers of the hotels and public buildings that are now decorated with flags of the allies are very likely to be brought to task by some stanch patrol if the flag of his country, no matter how small or little talked of, does not prominently figure in the scheme. An excitable stranger accosted H. Douglass Brown, assistant manager of a hotel here, and demanded volubly to know why a flag of San Marino was not with the others in front of the hotel. For awhile the manager was overwhelmed, but finally made out that the man was one of the ten thousand odd inhabitants of San Marino and that he and his relatives, making up most of the population, wanted it understood that they and their army of 050 were now allies of this "very great countrie." In some distress of mind Mr. Brown went to the decorator's room, but no San Marino fang could be found, so a special order was given, and within a few days the smallest republic—twenty-two square miles—and one of the world's oldest, having existed, a thousand years, will have its place beside its greater allies. MUST PAY $25 MONTHLY. Embezzler Released on Parole to Make Good on Installment Plan. Little Rock, Ark.—On monthly payments of $25, R. G. Anderson is under parole from a six year term in the penitentiary to make good more than $0,000 obtained from the state through forgery and embezzlement. Within two hours after his plea of guilty and sentence in the circuit court Governor Brought had issued the parole on the condition stipulated. On the basis of settlement, Anderson will be paying the monthly installments for about twenty-one years. He is thirty-eight years old and has a wife and three children. Anderson was a clerk in the penitentiary. The forgery committed by him was on a warrant for $5,000, to which he attached the name of J. T. Burkett, a prison commissioner, and the embezzlements were three in number, aggregating more than $1,000. Governor Brough did not base his clemency altogether upon the repayment of the money wrongfully obtained. He explained that Anderson had given valuable information upon which important reforms in the prison system were easily possible. PLOW BY ELECTRIC LIGHT. Chicago Expects One Hundred Theus- and Back Lot Gardens. Chicago.—Plowing by electric light, as has been done in England, was begun here in furtherance, of the back lot garden movement. Because the garden 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 more applications from amateur farmers than there is land available. All unused lands of the Chicago, Millwaukee and St. Paul Railway company will be offered for the raising of foodstuffs. It was decided by the company's executive officers. Arrangements for cultivating the lands will be made by the company's agricultural bureau through the department of agriculture at Washington and the agricultural divisions of all the state universities along the line. KING ASKS FOR FORGIVENESS Leads Children to Pray For "Them That Trespass Against Us" London. — A dozen children, lean from semistarvation, came out of their cellar school near Furnes, Belgium, where heaps of battle rubish meet the site of thousands of homes, and, going to the shell smashed crucifix at the crossroads, knelt to say their prayers. A Belgian officer without any insignia of rank stood near, absorbed in identifying the detonation of the distant German guns. The children said their prayer as far as "Forgive us our trespasses as"—Then there was silence, for they could say no more. The Belgian officer concluded the petition: "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive them that trespass against us." The Belgian officer was Albert, the king. FAITHFUL TO SICK COW. Probably Owes His Own and Three 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 flames, issuing from a defective flue, and a moment later the house burst into flames. He fought his way back and with great difficulty carried his three little ones from their beds in their night clothes. The house was new and had been occupied only four months. Minnesota Gets .Check For Biggest Levy on Inheritance. St. Paul.—A check for $1,489,370 as the inheritance tax on the $51,000,000 estate of the late J. J. Hill was presented by L. W. Hill to M. J. O'Malley, county treasurer. It is the largest single tax payment ever made by an individual in Ramsey county. Of the money the city and county get back 10 per cent from the state. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court—Estate of Benjamin Mabre, Deceased—No. 23,529—Administration Docket 55. Application having been made herein for probate of the last will and testament of said deceased, by Simon Mabre, of Newark, New Jersey, it is ordered this 28th day of March, A. D. 1917, that the three (3) children of Rosa Mabre, deceased, whose names and addresses are unknown to the petitioner, and all others concerned, appear in said court on Monday, the 7th day of May, A. D. 1917, at 10 o'clock a. m., to show cause why such application should not be granted. Let notice hereof be published in the "Washington Law Reporter" and "Washington Bee" once in each of three successive weeks before the return day herein mentioned, the first application to be not less than thirty days before said return day. WENDELL P. STAFFORD, Justice. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the Dist trict 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. 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 or 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. HENRY P. SLAUGHTER, 2236-13th St. N. W. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. THOMAS WALKER, ATTORNEY. 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 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 Columbia, 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. 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 Moses 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 Frye and Moses Smith. On motion of the plaintiff, it is this 10th day of May, 1917, ordered that the defendants, Lucile Colbert, John Frye and Moses Smith, cause their appearance to be entered herein on or before the forfeit day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication 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 Bee before said day. WILLIAM HITZ, Justice. A True Copy Test: J. R. YOUNG, Clek. By F. E. CUNNINGHAM, Assistant Clerk. THE RING. THE RING The ring may have defeated Mr. Causl Est Go, by a trick but he will come again. 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. AUSTIN JENKINS CO., Warder Building, 9th and F Sts. N. W., Washington, D. C. 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 "Baby 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. FRESH EGGS 9C A. DOZEN A Great Discovery to Reduce the "IHigh. Cost of Living." Dollars Saved to Every Family by the Use of “EGG-O-LENE” Takes Place of Eggs in Baking and Cooking at Less Than 9c a Dozen Try It and You Will be Delighted with Results A 10c Package Equals 12 Eggs Agents Wanted WILLIAMS SUPPLY CO., 1313 9th Street N. W. Washington, D. C. Distributors. Mrs. J. Henry E. A. Osborne THE HOME CAFE THE ROOT CARE Meals at All Hours Hot Bread for Every Meal 1409 T St., N. W. Wash., D. C. OPEN TODAY, APRIL 7TH the Great Northeast Grocery Store 1644 MONTELO AVENUE H. KUTZ AND CO. Goods Delivered Free A-7-4t ZEPH P. MOORE; ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court— No. 23,690. Administration. 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. Given nuder my hand this 9th day 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. that applying to his house and its contents he kept in his safe at the store Thus in the event of a tie in either property the policy applying to it would escape the flames. One night William Hardwick's slumbers were disturbed by the frantic ringing of the telephone. "Come right downtown," urged an excited voice. "Your store's going up in smoke." When Hardwick arrived the fire was under control, and fifteen minutes later the "all out" signal was sounded. "I should worry," reflected the grocer, after a brief survey of the damage done. "There's about $6,000 worth of stock destroyed. And, as it happens, I carry just $6,000 worth of insurance." And, leaving one of his clerks to watch the premises, Hardwick went back to bed. "Now, then, Mr. Hardwick," said the adjuster two days later, "my estimate agrees with yours. Six thousand dollars covers all the damage done. That means that we owe you $4,500." "What's that?" demanded Hardwick, indignantly. "You owe me $4,500? What bunco game is this? Why don't you owe me $6,000, the face of my policy?" "Because of the 80 per cent co-insurance clause," explained the adjuster, and he indicated a paragraph in the policy which the grocer had so carefully guarded. "This clause provides that we shall be liable for no greater proportion of the loss than the sum insured bears to 80. per cent of the cash value of the property insured. Your stock is, or was, worth $10,000. Had you carried $8,000 insurance we would have paid you your loss in full—that is, up to $8,000. But as it is, I repeat that we owe you but $4,500. If, however, the loss had been total we would have had to pay you $6,000; the amount of your policy. This misunderstanding has arisen, Mr. Hardwick, merely because you have never taken the time to thoroughly read and adjust your policy. "Your carelessness in this regard has cost you $1,500, Mr. Hardwick. I am sincerely sorry for this, but fall to see that you have any one but yourself to blame."—H. J. Barrett in New York World. No Time to Read. "Pause, O youth or maiden," wrote Andrew Lang, "before you accustom your lips to this fatal formula: I have no time to read." You have all the time which for you exists, and it is abundant. What are you doing with it—with your leisure? Mainly gossiping. Our modern malady is gregariousness. We must be in company chattering. "To be always with others, always gregarious, always chattering, like monkeys in treetops, is our ruling vice, and this is the reason why we have no time to read and why you see so many people pass their leisure when alone in whistling or whittling. They have time to whittle." A.B.C.of Safety First. There is a tradition that the man who compiled the "Stop! Look! Listen!" admonition was well paid for his philological efforts. A resident of Georgetown calls attention to a sign in a workshop in that section of the city bearing the letters "A. B. C." One is placed over each machine. The proprietor explained that this stood for "Always Be Careful." Perhaps the psychology of the initialed warning lies in the fact that the curiosity is bestirred enough to inquire about it—a little trick that advertisers know well.—Washington Times. Easter Fires. The early Saxons used to light Easter fires on the hills in expression of their joy. This custom only died out in the early part of the nineteenth century. It is only observed up to this day in the "Woods of Teutoburg," where on the eve of Easter Sunday the fires are lit as of old. Making Home Comfortable. An eastern woman lecturer on interior decoration says that imitation lace curtains are in bad taste and rocking chairs should be done away with. She sounds like a woman who'd throw her husband's carpet slippers away and make him smoke his pipe on the kitchen porch. -Detroit Free Press. An Honest Label. A cynical minded gentleman was standing in front of an exhibition of local art talent labeled "Art Objects." "Well," he announced to the attendant in charge. "I should think Art would object, and I can't. say that I blame her."—Harper's Magazine. An Exchange of Courtesies. "You farmers buy a good many gold bricks, eh?" "Yes, and you city fellows buy a good deal of swamp land. I guess things are about even."—Kansas City Journal. "Hard luck is a whole lot more sociable."—Pittsburgh Post. Judge—Six months in jail with hard labor. Hobo—Say, judge, can't yer double de time au' cut out de labor?—Boston Transcript. Remember always one today is worth two tomorrows: Have Beautiful Homefurnishings We'll give you Purchases cha with small we Peter Gro 817 to 8 A GOOD TH CHURCH OF IN UNDE COLORED C MOOR Located on a Beauti overlooks the Ci Virginia—P Thousa at a This Cemetery is for S 506 Fifth Street, N. —the finest qualities —the lowest prices —the greatest selection —the easiest terms —the best treatment 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. 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