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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper That's THE BEE LAURELS AT. SONG TEXAS SONG-BIRD WINS LAURENS IN WASHINGTON. Miss Lulu M. Butler, of Galveston, Texas, a song-bird of the highest quality, is winning deserved laurels at the hands of the cultured people of Washington. She is appearing in a series of recitals at the various churches in the city and her repertoire includes a vast array-of songs, sacred and secular, all of which she renders in a truly artistic style. Her voice is a strong, rounded and flexible mezzo-contraito, with a range reaching high soprano and capable of descending almost to a baritone. She possesses a sympathetic personality, and wins her hearers by a magnetism that is irresistible. In the evangelistic world she is a tower of strength, preferring the sacred music, to which she is pre-eminently adapted. She has refused flattering offers to go on the Lyceum Concert Circuits and to enter the operatic field. At the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church Monday evening she sang to a fine audience, giving a remarkable program of classic and sacred selections and was repeatedly enced. She was assisted by the Metropolitan Junior Church Choir, and by Miss Gladys Waters, who read a beautiful poem on the race question by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Miss Marie A. D. Madre had charge of the managerial reins, and gave an excellent account of herself, assisted by Miss Medora Moxley and Mr. J. H. Marshall. Other recitals are being held this week at churches in various sections of the city. Washington is delighted with Miss Butler, and she has come to regard the capital as one of her most ardent admirers. Miss Jewel Jenifer, an accomplished musician, and a teacher in the public schools, accompanied Miss Butler on the piano and her quick reading and ready comprehension of the spirit of a song, gave evidence of close study and rare genius for music. Miss Butler came to Washington upon the invitation of Prof William Jenifer, and expert who met her in his travels in the South and West while in quest of census details of the religious bodies of the country. SECOND ANNIVERSARY BANQUET OF LANE C. M. E. CHURCH. The Anniversary Banquet given Thursday evening, July 5, at Lane C. M. E. church, in honor of the pastor, Rev. M. L. Breeding, with Miss M. Galloway, President and Mrs. Alberta Jackson, Mistress of Ceremonies, was a bright and joyous affair. Refreshments were free, cards of admission being 25 cents. A song and literary program of high order was rendered, and among those participating in the same were Revs. N. W. Clark; J. J. Colley, G. T. Long, M. H. Barnes and Dr. Sterling N. Brown of Honi- [Portrait of a man in formal attire, wearing a suit and tie]. REV. M. L. BREEDING His Anniversary and Banquet a Success. versity; Messrs. Wm. T. Patrick, T. A. Heathman, and Misses Inez Nelson and A. G. Whittington. The pastor made the closing remarks in a most pleasing response to those rendering the program. The weather was fine and the attendance consequently large. Rev. Breeding is now beginning his third year as pastor, and since the beginning-of his pastorate here has added approximately fifty members to the church. He has succeeded in giving interior of the church a new appearance. His people are devoted to their pastor, earnest and energetic in their church work and united in their purpose to serve the Master. There is a live Sunday School, splendid choir service rendered by two choirs—Juntor and Senior, and on excellent corps of church officers. ROCHESTER NEW YORK NEWS. By W. Henry Green, Correspondent, July 16th. The services at Zion Church were largely attended last Sunday morning and evening. Rev. E. D. W. Jones preached at both services. Two persons joined the church. The collection was $27.49. The Junior C. E. Society, Miss A. W. Johnson, superintendent, held their second annual picnic last Tuesday afternoon at Seneca Park. Each one present expressed this as being a delightful affair. The honored guests were Mrs. Brown Watson, Mrs. Joseph Glascoe and Mrs. Roy. Mr. and Mrs. Bouyer of Pittsburgh, Pa., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Watson, 105 Furlong street. The funeral of Robert Levi Kent was held from his late residence, 125 Ford street, Tuesday afternoon, July 10. He was a member and past master of Eureka Lodge No. 36, F. and A. M., also past patron of Estella Chapter, No. 7, O. E. S. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Mary Kent; and one daughter, Mrs. Marie Green, two sisters, Mrs. Molle Webster of Washington, D. C. Miss Emma Kent of Philadelphia, Pa., and a host of friends to mourn their loss. The Masons had full charge of the body and Rev. E. D. W. Jones officiated, assisted by the Revs. Mayes, Mason, and Batchelor. Burial was in their family lot at Mt. Hope Cemetery and many telegrams and letters of condolence were received by the family. A ROYAL RECEPTION GIVEN TO W.C.BROWN. Rev. W. C. Brown, D.D., pastor of John Wesley A. M. E. Zlen Church, was tendered a grand reception Thursday evening, July 12, 1917, in the Sunday school room of the church. This is the sixth year of Dr. Brown's pastorate of this church. He has done such wonderful work being here, that the membership of the church decided to honor him for his great services in giving the city the most beautiful church edifice of the race, a royal reception that would do him the honor that he deserved. There were 186 guests present, including: Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Tunner, Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Grimke, Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Callis, Dr. and Mrs. M. W. Clair, Dr. and Mrs. D. D. Turpean, Dr. and Mrs. Green, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Jernagin, Dr. and Mrs. Walter H. Brooks, Dr. and Mrs. Logan Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Battle, Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Mopkins, Dr. Henderson, Hon. and Mrs. R. H. Terrell and Mr. and Mr. Mrs. R. W. Thompson. Many short addresses were made in honor of the occasion by the distinguished divines present. The occasion was one of the most auspicious gatherings of the kind that any church has had given to its honored and worthy pastor. A flashlight photograph of the scene was taken after the refreshments had been served by the well-known Washington Photographer, Daniel Freeman. The committee was composed of Mrs. Ida V. Smith, Mrs. Gertrude C. McDonald, secretaries, and Mr. James M. H. Young, chairman. 'ANNUAL MUSICALE. Mrs. M. Harvey Clinkscale's Success. The annual musical by the pupils of Mrs. M. Harvey Clinkscale's took place at the Second Baptist Church Monday evening, July 9th, in the presence of one of the largest audiences that ever assembled in that church. Mrs. Clinkscale's was assisted by Miss Laura Taylor, Mrs. Ida Holmes and Mr. Harry Harvey, violinist. Following is the programme: Part 1. 1. Flirtation March, 4 hands, Sousa, Miss Etta May Jackson, Mrs. Mable Dickson, Piano, Mrs. Ida Holmes, Mr. Harry Harvey, Violinists. 2. Entering of the class. 3. Invocation, Rgv. J. L. S. Hollowman. 4. Etude 1, 4 hands, Algernon Massonburg and teacher. Etude 2. Mary Gordon and teacher. Etude 3. Viola Brown and teacher. Etude 4. Martha Smallwood and teacher. Etude 5. Juanita Wod and teacher. 4. Fairy Polka; Spindler, Elizabeth Marshall. 5. Tender Carresses, Calama, Josephine Ford. 6. Pretty Bird Waltz, Delancy, Hugh Russell. 7. The Dancers, Greenwald, Grace Wilkins. 8. Spring, Spenser, Nellie Owens. 9. Mary's Pet, Waltz, Mack, Carroll Miller. 10. Solo, Selected, Milton Smith. 11. Waltz, Clarlbel, Sarah Robinson. 12. Little Soldier March, Powell, Edith Lee. 13. Solo, Selected, Medellin Smith; 14. Golden, Star Waltz, 4 hands, Streathog, Vivian and Alma Reynolds. 15. Battle of Waterloo, Anderson, Albert Johnson. 16. Edeweiss Glide, Vanderbeck, Ruth Belt. 17. Melody of Love, 4 hands, Engleman, Ruth Clark and Beatrice Carroll. Part 2. 1. Chimes of Love, Ruben, op. 15, Theresa Carroll. 2. Illrovatore, Dorn, Louise Lemmon. 3. Violin Solo, Selected, Mrs. Ida Holmes. 4. Alpine Bells, Olsten, Adele Whiting. 5. Flower Polka, 6 hands, Ziehrer, Albert Johnson, Louise Lemmon, Inez Winter. 6. Silver Nymph, Heins, Hortense Johnson. 7. Dreamland of Love, 4 hands, Cawyer, Evelyn and Aurelia Young. 8. Solo, Selected, Miss Laura Tyler. 9. Polish Dance, 4 hands, Scharkwenk. Naqmi Taylor and Etta May Jackson. 10. Rosf Dreams, (with chimes) 2 THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA. On May 7th, The Republic of Liberia announced through its Secretary of State that it had severed relations with Germany. Public recognition of this important step was made by the Entente Powers through the presence of the British Man of War "Bacchante" in Monrovia Harbor which fired the presidential salute of twenty-one guns. The Captain, J. G. Armstrong, R. N., came ashore and accompanied by the American Minister, French Charge d'Affaires and British Consul General, called at the State Department and later at the Executive Mansion, where a conference was held touching Liberia's part in the world's war. On May 7th, the Republic of Lib of State that it had severed relations this important step was made by the of the British Man of War "Bacchante presidential salute of twenty-one guns, came ashore and accompanied by the Affaires and British Consul General, at the Executive Mansion, where a c part in the world's war. On May 8th, a State Luncheon was plimentary to Captain Armstrong, at w the multitudes from the veranda of the responded to the toast "The Foreign great applause. The photograph enclo Luncheon on the steps of the "Mansion front row are Minister James L. Curtis J. G. Armstrong of the British Cruiser Charge d' Affaires E. Baret, Secretary Consul General M. Y. H. Parks. On May 12th a return Luncheon was the representatives of the United States presided over by the American Minister representatives of the United States, G. Captain Armstrong aboard the "Bacch The Fréch Cruiser "Duplex" in afternoon, the 20th, at the American L of the French and British Cruisers by Minister representing the United State Mrs. O'Connell representing Great L Liberian Secretary of State, represent the Republic of Liberia announced through its Secretary severed relations with Germany. Public recognition of was made by the Entente Powers through the presence of War "Bacchante" in Monrovia Harbor which fired the twenty-one guns. The Captain, J. G. Armstrong, R. N., compained by the American Minister, French Charge d'Consul General, called at the State Department and later envision, where a conference was held touching Liberia's war. State Luncheon was held at the Executive Mansion com- armstrong, at which time the ship's band entertained the veranda of the "Mansion." Minister James L. Curtis "The Foreign Representative and sat down amid photograph enclosed was taken at the conclusion of the photos of the "Mansion" and in the group from right to left, James L. Curtis, President D. E. Howard and Captain the British Cruiser "Bacchante"; and second row, French Baret, Secretary of State C. D. B. King and British H. Parks. Return Luncheon was given at the American Legation by the United States, France and Great Britain which was American Minister and on Thursday May the 17th, the United States, Great Britain and France were guests of aboard the "Bacchante" to luncheon at 12 o'clock noon. Disposer "Duplex" in Monrovia on the 17th and on Sunday at the American Legation tea was poured for the officers British Cruisers by Mrs. Curtis, the wife of the American the United States, Madame LeSur representing France, presenting Great Britain, and Mrs. King, wife of the State, representing Liberia. On May 8th, a State Luncheon was held at the Executive Mansion complimentary to Captain Armstrong, at which time the ship's band entertained the multitudes from the veranda of the "Mansion." Minister James L. Curtis responded to the toast "The Foreign Representatives and sat down amid great applause. The photograph enclosed was taken at the conclusion of the Luncheon on the steps of the "Mansion" and in the group from right to left, front row are Minister James L. Curtis, President D. E. Howard and Captain J. G. Armstrong of the British Cruiser "Bacchante" and second row, French Charged' Affaires E. Baret, Secretary of State C. D. B. King and British Consul General M. Y. H. Parks. On May 12th a return Luncheon was given at the American Legation by the representatives of the United States, France and Great Britain which was presided over by the American Minister and on Thursday May the 17th, the representatives of the United States, Great Britain and France were guests of Captain Armstrong aboard the "Bacchante" to luncheon at 12 o'clock noon. The Fréch Cruiser "Duplex" in Monrovia on the 17th and on Sunday afternoon, the 20th, at the American Legation tea was poured for the officers of the French and British Cruisers by Mrs. Curtis, the wife of the American Minister representing the United States, Madame LeSur representing France, Mrs. O'Connell representing Great Britain, and Mrs. King, wife of the Liberian Secretary of State, representing Liberia. Stastny, Cecelia Statesman. 5. Solo, Mr. Joseph Settlers; Mrs. 11. Chasson Russe, Sidney Smith, Joy Wallace. 12. Salut A Pesth. H. Kowalski, Etta May Jackson. 13. Golden Youth, Galop De concert, S. Smith, Irene Minor. 14. Presentation of Medals, Rev. J. L. S. Holloman. 15. Wilches Flight, 4 hands, Russell, Leola Brown, Pearl Herndon, Plano. M. Clinkscales, at the organ; Harry Harvey, violinist. Ushers--Misses: Zenoba Bundy, Bessie Braxton, Evelyn Graham, Mamie Wicks. Gold medals were awarded to Etta May Jackson and Louise Lemmon. Guests at Hotel Dale, Cape May, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walker, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. E. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Williams; Mr. and Mrs. G. Johnson; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Miller; Mr. Ebon E. Pierce; Mr. W. H. Bostic; Mr. Sutton McLead; Mr. Perc Cassive Bathy; Mr. Harry Heran; Mr. Geo W. Rudicle; M. J. B. Johnson; Miss Mary Dean; Miss Beatrice L. King, N. Y.; Miss Sara L. Bailey, N. Y; Miss Clarence Arthur, Camden, N. J.; Mr. Harold Miller, Magnolia, N. J.; Mr. Carl Miller, Magnolia, N. J.; Miss Charlotte E. Karney, Plainfield, N. J.; Mr. Jas. H. Gordon, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Dr. Jas. Enroll Brown, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mr. Walter M. Hooper, Harrisburg, Pa.; Miss Marie L. Pleming, Atlantic City; Miss L. Estelle Powell, Atlantic City; Miss Helen Mondy, Cile; Miss Bertha Monday, Cole; Mr. Barley Clarke, Charlottesville, Va.; Miss Maud! E. N. Law, Balto. Md.; W. M. Menaud! Washington, D. C. Of the Red Cap Porters' Association (inc.) of the Union Station, Washington, D. C., Organized August 12, 1911, Incorporated April 4, 1912. Annual sermon at Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church, 6th street, between L and m streets, N. W., Sunday evening, July 22, 1917, at 8 o'clock. Rev. W. D. Battle, A. B., T. B., Pastor. Rev. A. C. Washington, Master of Ceremonies. Order of Exercises. 1. Organ Voluntary, Organist. 2. Hymn, Choir and Congregation. 3. Scripture Lesson, Rev. W. D. Battle. 4. Prayer, Rev. A. C. Washington. ANNUAL SERMON 5. Solo, Mr. Joseph Settlers; Mrs. Jesse Johnson, Accompanist. 6. Notices, Church Clerk. 7. Violin Solo, Adortion, Felix Boroniski. Mr. C. W. Backus accompanied by Prof. Edward Minor. 8. History of the Association, Mr. H. S. Washington. 9. Solo, Mrs. C, T. Morn; Mrs. Jessie Johnson, accompanist. 10. Introduction of Speaker, Master of Ceremonies. 11. Sermon, Rev. W. D. Battle. Subject: "The Captain's Call." 12. Solo, Mrs. Clara Pair, accompanied by Mrs. Lillian Lee. 13. Collection. 14. Introduction of Officers, Master of Ceremonies. 15. Benediction. Officers: Pres., H. S. Washington; Vice. Pres., John J. Steens; Rec. Secretry, D. C. Hobbs; Financial Secretary, Henry Clark; Treasurer, Douglas E. Johnson; Chaplain, J. M. Dabney. Board of Directors: D. C. Hobbs, J. N. Smith, B. Parker, J. E. Mitchell, L. N. Jordn, C. T. Moran, Edward Hughes, James A. Johnson, J. Smith, Relief Committee. Committee: Clinton Crawford, W. O. Johnson, Geo. Triplett, Chas. W. Backus. AROUSING PATRIOTIC MEETING FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES. A arousing patriotic meeting for human rights and liberties will be held under the auspices of the "Colored American Forward Movement" of the Frelenghysen University, at the New Bethel Baptist Church, 9th and S streets northwest, Monday evening, July 23, 1917, at 8 o'clock. Addresses will be delivered by Representative B. Madden of Illinois; Captain John E. Smith, of the National Guards; Rev. D. F. Rivers, pastor of Berean Baptist Church; Miss M. A. D. Madre. Head of the Colored Women's Organization of the District of Columbia, and others. The subject of the meeting is:—"Our Boys in the Training Camp and at the Front." MISUSE OF "HONORABLE." Mr. Editor: Your editorial under the caption "Misuse of 'Honorable' was indeed timely and in place. We have too many of the things which, when compared with the individual 'hono- rable" so and so, are somewhat a travesty on the title. But you missed something. You missed the most sickening title of all. And I think you are entitled to a gold medal to write so well on the misuse of "honorable" and at the same time sidetrack the misuse of "D.D." or "Dr." so and so. Once upon a time the title D.D. certainly did amount to something. A man had to be "away out there" when the title D.D. was conferred upon him. Indeed, he had to "know something." But now you can hardly throw a stone without hitting a "D.D." Nearly every Negro "jack-leg" preacher one meets nowadays is a "D.D." Educated? Why, no! Some of them hardly know "mine" from "thine." And yet he's the Rev. "Dr." so and so. We fail to see how they get these titles. But perhaps they are bought from some of the cheap Colleges, or just place that title upon themselves. For nearly every Negro preacher is called the.Rev. "Dr." and so its "Dr." Dick. "Dr." Tom and "Dr." Harry and after all they are Drs. nothing. Yes, stop the misuse of both Honorable and D.D. for neither one of the titles make them any more than what they are, just plain long Negroes. See? J. C. CUNNINGHAM. METROPOLITAN CHURCH NEWS. The First Quarterly Conference at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church Washington, D. C., Dr. C. M. Tanner Pastor, was held Monday July 9th, Dr. P. J. Jordan, P. E. Marked Progress was shown along all lines. During the last ten weeks twenty new members have been received, and two thousand one hundred have been raised for all purposes. The session of the Quarterly Conference was held in perfect peace and good will. As report after report was read, the Presiding Elder was quick and generous in his commendation. The church is responding quickly and generously in the calls of the Pastor, and is reordering its fullest support. The Church Aid Circle, Miss Corlaine Martin President, has raised $350, the balance needed to install Electric Lights in the Church, and the work will soon be under way. The officers of the Church represented by Mr. G. A. Robinson, R. K. Washington and W. C. Ruffin, assisted by Mrs. Thomas Dillard and her daughter, Miss Rillard, have secured for the Pastor an automobile to help him in his parish work. The prospects are bright for a successful year at this great Church. Rev. Daniel P. Seaton, pastor of the Bothel A. M. E. Church, Lincoln, Md., preached an eloquent sermon at the above named church on Sunday morning, July 15th, to an unusually large congregation. The Senior Choir of the St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, under the leader ship of Mrs. Mattie E. Throckmartin, rendered excellent service. The ladies turned out in a large number, but the gentlemen were missing and also their voices. The 2d Sunday in August will be rally day, and the junior choir has promised to render even better service than the senior choir. The members of the choir Sunday were, Mesdames Mamie Thompson, Hattie Moore, Grace Jackson, Mattie Gantt and Jennie Wilkes; Messrs. Joseph Thegpen and Morris Sumby. Mrs. E. Francenta Thompson, president; Mrs. Fannie Payne, organist; Mrs. Mattie E. Throckmartin, directress. Mr. William O. Muray of 2234 6th street northwest, is ill at his home. Dr. Seaton was the recipient of many callers Sunday last. Among them were: Mesdames M. E. Throckmartin, E. Francenia Thompson, Pannie Payne, Manie Terry, Eunice Hawkins, Fannie Thompson, Hattie Moore, Grace Jackson, Mattie Gantt, Jennie Willis, Sarah Throckmartin, Mary J. Williams, Harriet Smith, Erma Payne, Alvian Terry; Messrs. William B. Hawkins, John Payne, Joseph Thegepen and Morris Sumby. MARRIED TEACHERS. 12 Resignations Will Satisfy the Agitators. Brookland, D. C., July 17. Editor Bee: Many persons are very much disturbed over the agitation of R. H. Terrell, a justice of the Peace of D. C., for the resignation of colored married women teachers. I suggest that 12 colored teachers resign from positions as teachers in the grades and that will end the agitation. Resignations by men or women will answer the same purpose. Miss Terrell came out No. 12 in normal class. BROADWAY RASTUS. The return engagement of Broadway Rastus, at the Howard Theatre this week, which has been meeting with great success in New York City, under the management of that progressive theatre manager, Mr.Andrew J. Thomas, has improved one hundred per cent. Mr. Thomas gave Washington theatre-goers the best show that is on the road today. Every participant in this company deserves the highest commendation, and it was the general expressed opinion of all who week, that Broadway Rastus is the cleanest, the most catchy, the most interesting and the most refined show. The costumes are pretty; the actors are A no. 1, and those who have not seen it should avail themselves of the matinee today and this evening. All duville next week and the usual supper show THE FIGHTING ELK The Man Who Has the Vim and the Push—the Great Organizer. One of the greatest organizers in the Elks of the world is Mr. E. W. Bundy, who will leave for Cleveland, Ohio, with his solid delegation behind. This great organizer many spring a surprise in the enemys camp at Cleveland that may startle the nation. Mr. Bundy has behind him as his legal adviser, Attorney H. L. Tignor, MR. E. W. BUNDY Grand Exalted . Ruler of Columbia Lodge 85, the Elks of the World. one of the shrewdest workers in the Elks. Both Bundy and Tignor won over the combined opposition of the Grand Exalted ruler of the national organization. Mr. Bundy is, a quiet unostentatious man, who believes in helping his fellow man. He is at the head of the next strongest organization of Elks in the order and quite likely he may succeed, the present Grand Exalted ruler next year. Mr. Bundy must be consulted at the coming national convention. Adviser Tignor thinks that Mr. Bundy is the coming man. E. W. BUNDY. Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks of the World, Columbia Lodge 85. RADIO, VA., DASHES. Mrs. Jane Miner of Philadelphia is visiting her daughter, James Holnes of Ballston, Va., She is enroute to King George County, Va., and will return home in two weeks. Miss Anna Tate has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. Lizzie Walker at Leesburg, Va., and after a very pleasant stay returned home on July 1st. From the number of beautiful young misses and attractive matrons seen, of evenings in the cafe here conducted so nicely by Madam Virginia McMillan, this is surely a most pleasant place to be. Here is where we meet the social best of the community. Mrs. McMillen is doing the committte valuable service and is ably assisted by Mrs. Grace Butler. We are pleased to meet our old friend, Rev. Ammon H. Holmes of East Arlington, on our way over, via Fort Meyer, where the good minister is daily engaged in remunerative employment. CHURCH NOTICES. Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, M street between 15th and 16th streets N. W., Washington, D. C. Rev. C. M. Tanner D. D., Pastor. A big welcome awaits you. Services: Preaching 11. A. M. and S: P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. Allen C. E. League 6:30 P. M. Sunday. Class Meetings Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Prayer: Meeting Wednesday 8 P. M. Parsonage 1444 Q street N. W. Phone North 1825. If you are without a church home, or need advice come and see us. Big Conference Monday—Discussions of the Race Questions A conference consisting of Dr. J. A. Taylor, Dr. W. H. Jernagin, Dr. M. W. Norman, Rev. Waldron, Calvin Chase and others will meet Monday morning in the parlor study of, the Florida Avenue Baptist Church, at 10 o'clock. The members of the conference are from the National Colored Conference that meets annually, of which Dr. Jernagin is president. TUSKEGEE GRADUATES TO AID FARMING Graduates of Tuskegee Institute living in Washington, have organized a bureau of industrial information, the purpose of which is to help in the disminuation of useful information to Tuskegeeans who are co-operating with farmers throughout the United States. Thousands of men and women who have received training in one or more of the forty industries taught at Tuskegee institute are cooperating to help their communities in the present war. Efforts are being made to do the work along the most practical lines. The local Tuskegeeans are a "live set and they promise to let the world hereabouts know that they are up and doing, determined to inculcate the "Tuskegee Spirit" wherever an opportunity offers. Must Have Guided Her Away From Dangerous Places. Boulder, Colo.—Ellen Grimes, aged four years, put a blue ribbon on her brindle bulldog Bob and came down to Boulder from her home on the top of Sugarloaf mountain to tell how she and her pet spent two days and nights wandering over mountains, along precipices and through canyons while a posse of 200 men, headed by a pack of bloodhounds, searched for them. Is the paper that should be in every home in the city. It is the people's paper. Read The Bee you want all the news. AN APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC BY THE AMERICAN WORKMEN INSURANCE FRATERNITY. Friends: For $1.00 to $2.00 monthly, we pay unward to $6.00 benefits, and death, $1,000.00 to beneficiary. death. $19,000. You need real protection and help while living. You should make substantial provisions for your wife, mother, father, sister, brother or husband, while you are living, so that they may not have to depend upon charity for bread for the sustenance of life, when you are dead or disabled from sickness or old-age. I hereby appeal to you to unite the support of this strong, mutual, patriotic protection and benevolence Insurance Fraternity, composed of male and female, the doctrine of which is that, God is our Father, man our brother, and woman our sister, all races of people, regardless of color. Such union is the real supreme need of all human life. 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Frank Antonle, seventeen years old, went to the bank where he had $18,000 to his credit, drew $7,500 and bought bonds. He then applied at the army recruiting station and enlisted. DOG GUARDS LITTLE GIRL bloodbums, scissors, "Me and Bob jes' went walkin'," she said. "When I got hungry I picked berries and ate them. When I was sleepy I crawled in a place under a rock and Bob crawled in after me." rock, in Bob's nose was full of porcupine quills as evidence of at least one battle to save his little mistress. How often the brindle bull kept between Ellen and the edge of a preplece, how often he guided her away from the treacherous holes with which the mountain sides are peppered, how often he saved her life, Bob alone and Bob won't tell. knows, and Bob knows. After following for a few hours the perilous trail picked out by the girl and dog the keeper of the bloodhounds gave-up in exhaustion. He handed the leashes over to a sturdy veteran miner. In less than four hours he fell down a fifty foot cleft in the rocks and was seriously injured. The dogs were in charge of the eighth set of keepers when they found the lost girl. when they found the loss of Ellen and Bob wandered from home while Ellen's mother was getting her brothers and sisters ready for Sunday school. BOOSTER AS MOTHER. Struts About With Forty Chicks as if He'd Hatched Them. Doylestown, Pa.—A rooster that is making an unparalleled record belongs to William Raike. He is a big fellow, weighing nine or ten pounds, and mothers a brood of chicks with all the art and tenderness of a mother hen. Some time ago Mr. Ralke noticed the rooster's fondness for chicks, and allowed him to take a few to raise. The rooster soon grew proud of his new possessions and fed, guarded and cared for his charges with the ability of an experienced hen. Mr. Raike was quick to take advantage of this aptitude, and he soon increased the rooster's family, so that now the big bird is strutting around the yard with a brood of forty chicks. At feeding time he carefully pecks the food apart and then feeds it to them, and not until they have eaten their fill does he attempt to partake of nourishment himself. He is always watchful, cautious and painstaking lest he tread them. upon them. Two of the chicks attempted to start a scrap one morning, but immediately Rooster was on the job and gently but firmly pushed his beak between the scrappers, and the fight was over. DELAWARE LED STATES. Made Gift of $5 Per Capita to Red Cross Fund. Washington—Latest tabulations by the American Red Cross show that Delaware led all other states in per capita contributions to the Red Cross war fund with a rate of $5. Figures follow: for other states: Connecticut, $2.03; Ohio, $1.81; Massachusetts, $1.50; Rhode Island, $1.43; District of Columbia, $1.37; New York (outside New York city), $1.28; Colorado, $1.27; Michigan, $1.18; Pennsylvania, $1.14; California, $1.12; New Jersey, $1.10; Missouri, $1.95; Montana, 44 cents; Illinois, 88 cents; New Hampshire, 84 cents; Oregon, 62 cents; Maine, 75 cents; Utah, 73 cents; Idaho, 71 cents; Indiana, 49 cents; Wisconsin, 48 cents; Kansas, 48 cents; Mississippi, 47 cents; Maryland, 41 cents; Louisiana, 40 cents; Iowa, 40 cents; Tennessee, 39 cents; Vermont, 39 cents; Arizona, 38 cents; West Virginia, 36 cents; Virginia, 34 cents; Oklahoma, 27 cents; Florida, 25 cents; Texas, 25 cents; Newada, 21 cents; Kentucky, 16 cents; Arkansas, 15 cents; Alabama, 15 cents; North Carolina, 12 cents; Georgia, 12 cents; North Dakota, 11 cents; New Mexico, 10 cents; South Dakota, 10 cents; and Hawaii, 3 cents. HAS AMERICAN ADVISER. Maharaja Gaekwar of India Names Ralph Whitonack Secretary. Wilmington, Del. — Ralph Cahoon Whitonack of this city has been appointed secretary and economic adviser to the maharaja gaekwar of Baroda, India. Mr. Whitonack is professor of political economy and sociology in Kelo university, Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Whitonack is a resident of this city and a graduate of the Wilmington high school end of Goldey college. school and university. After working as a stenographer at the offices of the Edge Moore Bridge company he attended Brown university and graduated with honors. He went to Burda in 1906; where his work attracted the gackwar, who appointed him his economic and financial adviser. Mr. Whifenack built tramways, cotton mills and established a national banking system. He spent three years in India and returned to take a postgraduate course at Harvard. When he had finished his course there he went to Japan. OWLS IN VICIOUS ATTACKS ON WOMEN ************************************************ REQUIREMENTS OF SERVICE. Applicant Must Be Not Less Than Five Feet Four Inches nor More Than Six Feet One Inch, Not Less Than 128 nor More.Than 233 Pounds. By GUNNERY SERGEAN FRED. WAHLSTROM, U. S. M. C. (Marine Barracks, New York, N. Y.) New York.—"Can I learn anything useful in the marine corps?" That is a question often asked by applicants for enlistment. The fact that the corps maintains the Navy Electrical school in the Brooklyn navy yard serves as one proof that the appeals of our recruiting service are sincere and well based. Upon graduation from this school marines are usually transferred to signal, mine or gun companies, and the THE MUSEUM MARINES STUDYING WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY. MARINES STUDYING WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY. artillery battalion, and radio graduates may also be detailed for duty at the permanent marine corps wireless stations at Peking, China; Managua, Nicaragua; and in Haiti or in connection with expeditionary field wireless outfits. outside. Any marine having an average school education has a fair chance of taking this course of instruction. this course of instruction. Previous knowledge of electricity is a great help, but not a requisite. Details for assignment to this school are obtained by making application to the general commandant. major general command The classes are grouped under two heads, general and radio. Eight months are required to complete either course separately and eleven months for the two courses together. To enlist in the marine corps an applicant must be not less than five feet four inches nor more than six feet one inch in height, weigh not less than 128 pounds nor more than 233 pounds, not less than eighteen, nor more than thirty-five years of age for enlistment as private, able to speak, read and write the English language with ease; native born or naturalized citizen of the United States, steady and regular habits, unmarried, with no one wholly dependent upon him for support; of good health, strong constitution, well formed, sound as to senses and limbs and not addicted to the use of intoxicants or drugs. The prospective recruit must first pass a physical examination by a naval surgeon and then undergo a critical examination by the recruiting officer, who inquires into his moral fitness and general desirability. KING TO RENOUNCE NAME. George V. May Expunge German Title From Family. London.—The Daily Express says that, following the king's desire that the titles of the Duke of Teck and of the Buttenberg family be renounced, as the names suggested their German connection, it is understood that the king may Expunge the name of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha from his own family. The newspaper adds that a new name for the royal family then would have to be found, and the suggestion is made that it be called "the royal house of Great Britain," which would embrace all the dominions. Puts Cartridge In Pipe. Puts Cartridge in Pipe Danville, Ill.-Boyd Kegley, a young farmer near Ridgefarm, may lose the sight of his right eye as the result of an accident lately. He had been shooting rats about the corn cribs, and in filling his pipe he accidentally placed a small cartridge in the bowl of the pipe. It exploded, and the bullet grazed his eye. It will be several days before it will be known whether the sight of the eye can be saved. HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO WALK. A "PARSEC?" Detroit. — Professor Alexander Laing, prominent astronomer and former resident of Detroit, spoke here and said that he would tell the assembled folk about a "parsec." It is a word used by astronomers to measure distance between the stars, and one parsec is the equivalent of 19,000, 000,000,000 miles. The audience took his-word for it and let it go at that. FREAKISH RESULTS OF A TORNADO IN KANSAS Skips Church and Tears Clothes From Man's Back—Earring For Calf. Fifteen Cents Reward For $11,000. Upper Sandusky, O.—For finding a package containing $11,000, $8,000 of which was in indorsed checks just received by A. A. Wise of Carey for the sale of a farm, W. H. Costello was offered 15 cents reward by the owner, who was out in search of the package with the sheriff. The finder did not accept the reward. Pollicemen and Firemen Try In Vain to Catch Enraged Birds. Winchester, Va.-Citizens of a number of Shenandoah valley towns have been injured by warlike owls, thought to be mother birds seeking their young, which had either fallen from their nests or were trying to fly too soon. For some years a large number of owls have had their homes in hollow trees in the Episcopal churchyard at Shopherdstown, but this year they moved across the street. After leaving the precincts of the church they developed into quarrelsome rowdies, and now every one who passes the spot is armed with a club for protection. A few nights ago a party of women was boldly attacked by one of the birds. The owl flew at Mrs. Edward L, Reinhardt, scratched her face and neck-with its beak and talons and returned for the second attack. Mrs. Reinhardt was rescued by friends, who beat off the owl. The same night an owl attacked Mrs. M. L. Harrington, and a little later one of the birds swooped down on Charles E. Walters, who fought off the bird and fled in dismay. Similar trouble has been experienced at Harrisonburg, Va., where a number of owls have nests in tall trees surrounding the home of John T. Harris, a lawyer. Mrs. Harris and several of her friends were set upon by the owls, and others who were passing were also attacked. Policemen and firemen tried in vain to catch the birds. WILL SOON REPAIR ALL SEIZED MERCHANT SHIPS Washington.-Eighty-seven of the German merchant ships seized in American ports at the outbreak of war were turned over by President Wilson to the shipping board for operation. The other fourteen already are in possession of the navy department. seguire. True to the vessels was vested in the president in a resolution passed by congress in May. Many of them already have been repaired and put in service by the shipping board, which proceeded unofficially without awaiting executive order giving it formal jurisdiction. The total tonnage of the eighty-seven ships exceeds 600,000. Several have gone to the war department for transports, but it has not been decided definitely whether they are to remain under control of the department or revert to the shipping board. The president's order nominally puts all under the heart's control. The ships retained for commercial service will be put for the most part into transatlantic runs, though several to be brought from Manila to the Pacific coast for repairs may be kept in the Pacific. Those at Honolulu, too, may remain in the Pacific to move the great amount of freight awaiting shipment along the coast to Vladivostok. The shipping board has announced no general policy concerning operation of the German ships or of the fleet the government is building, but it is understood vessels will be chartered for single trips. This plan was pursued by the board in chartering the first ships repaired to the French and Italian governments for transportation of food and coal. The board, it is said, has no intention of operating ships directly and thus competing with private shipping concerns. Virtually all of the ships soon will be required and in service. PHEASANTS SAVE CHICKENS. Warn of Approach of Wild Hawks Toward the Barnyard Poultry. Hood River, Ore.-Forrest L. Moe, a rancher of the Odell district, says he has lost no chickens from the numerous hawks that frequent the neighborhood because of a well defined system of signals maintained by the Chinese pheasants on the place and the barn-raised fowls. The old pleasant cocks, according to Mr. Moe, usually sight the hawk first. Their cries are taken up by the barnyard rooster, who warns the old hens. "The latter," says Mr. Moe, "immediately hurry their little chicks to safety, and thus the Chinese pheasants have solved the hawk problem for us. The birds eat up a good deal of corn, but I figure that they are worth it." One Eyed Organize Home Guards. Reading, Pa.—A movement has been started in Reading to organize a company of home guards who owing to the lack of one eye are prevented from enlisting in the regular service of the United States army. John Klopp will be captain and George A. Markert first leutenant. Thirty-seven men have already responded. They hold they are good material for soldiers, as one eye is closed in aiming a rifle. Wichita, Kan.—As is always the case, a recent tornado at Andale, south of here, did many freakish things. When it reached the edge of the block on which the Roman Catholic church is built in Andale it seemed to falter. It was headed straight toward the edifice and had wrecked everything in its pathway, but just before it reached the church it veered, passing to the east and leaving the church unscathed. Frank Helger was in an Andale restaurant, and when he came to after the blow he found himself in the street naked. He escaped unhurt. naked. He cried. A timber was driven into a residence across the street from a garage. The garage was torn to bits, but the residence was not damaged. Beside the timber sticking into the wall was a pair of pilers, one prong of which had been driven into the wood. been done. So completely were freight cars on the Missouri Pacific siding w jeeked that not a single figure or letter could be on the tiles of debris. be seen on a farm northeast of A. sale went through the storm, coming out with a small piece of timber through its eat. Mrs. William.Finn, an invalid residing near Sedgwick, saw her home blown from over her head and her husband injured. She was not badly hurt and in the excitement walked to a neighbor's, the first steps she had taken in months. taken in house. Mrs. John Heiger ran from her home as the storm struck. She left a canary bird and a cat in the parlor. After the storm she found the canary hopping about on the floor around the cat, which was too badly frightened to bother the bird. WOUNDED OF FRANCE TO BE TREATED HERE Plan Formulated to Lessen Congestion In Hospitals Abroad. Preparations Under Way. Washington. It was reported that French sick and wounded would be brought to the United States to lessen the congestion in French hospitals. Quarantine stations in all parts of the United States are being rapidly put into condition to handle these patients. The big problem to the health service of the country, it was said, was to prevent the introduction of contagious diseases from abroad. The war in Europe is called by government medical experts here the melting pot of diseases. War, it was said, brings an extra strain and danger, and the perils from diseases become more menacing than in peace time, owing to the fact that war brings longer hours of labor, harder work, less food, less clothing, less warmth and more nerve strain. the public health service is planning to extend its work in every part of the country and expects the co-operation of the people. It will seek to prevent the spread to the country of peculiarly urban diseases. In this connection it was remarked that before the civil war typhoid fever was a city disease. The civil war was characterized by epidemics of it, and ever since it has been a rural disease. Farm disease Deaths from wounds outnumber deaths from disease in Europe, the first time in history that such has been the case. It was pointed out also that never has the health of any British troops, as an example of what modern medical science has accomplished, been better than that of the British army. Pauperism also has disappeared from England during the present war, and crowning the entire situation for the medical scientist is the enormous amount of research work that is being carried on. WILSON ASKS MOVIES' AID. Brady Heads Committee to Assist Information Board. Washington. Organization of the motion picture industry for war service in co-operation with the committee on public information has been undertaken by William A. Brady of New York at the request of President Wilson. Mr. Brady becomes chairman of a special federal committee appointed by the president and has pledged the support of the entire industry in America. ica. In a letter asking the service the president wrote: "It is in my mind not only to bring the motion picture industry into fullest and most effective contact with the nation's needs, but to give some measure of official recognition to an increasingly important factor in the development of our national life. The film has come to rank as the very high medium for the dissemination of public intelligence, and since it speaks a universal language it lends itself importantly to the presentation of America's plans and purposes." Susan Egga In Four Days. Seven Eggs in Luverne, Minn.-C. H. Mareau of this city is the owner of a hen that is unusually ambitious. Not satisfied with laying steadily, she occasionally produces two eggs a day. Last week she laid two eggs a day for three con- secutive days, laying seven eggs in four days. The eggs are normal in sike and well formed. Three Resqued From Flaming Zeppelin, One Uninjured. One Saved Himself by Making Parachute of Overcoat—Burning Ship Slipped Diagonally, Retaining Sufficient Buoyancy to Consume Full Five Minutes In Downward Flight. London. — It is just disclosed that when Zeppelin L-48 was brought down in one of the eastern countries on June 17 one of its officers and two of its crew were found alive. crew were found. The officer was uninjured. One of the men had both legs broken, besides internal injuries, and both were taken to a hospital apparently in a dying condition, but have since recovered. One of the survivors, it is reported, saved himself by making a parachute of his overcoat. Part of the wreckage caught in a part. This was at first thought to have broken the fall and saved the men's lives, but a subsequent explanation is that the burning ship slipped diagonally through the air in falling, retaining sufficient buoyancy to consume a full five minutes in its downward flight. This is the first occasion any survivors have been found of the crew of a Zeppelin brought down in flames. The ship was destroyed at a height estimated at 13,000 feet. limited at least 10 feet A naval petty officer, who was one of the first to reach the burning wreck age have: "Just as I jumped a hedge and started toward the Zeppelin I saw one of her crew walking toward me. He was a tall, clean shaven man, wearing a fur collared overcoat and thick boots and leggings. He was very pale and seemed terribly shaken. I called to him, and he came on. I pulled a piece of paper out of my pocket and made signs to him that I wanted any papers he might have, but he simply throw up his hands and shook his head. "I asked him how many men were on board the Zeppelin, and he held out his hands with thumbs and fingers outstretched twice, which I took & mean twenty." WEALTHY WOMAN MINISTER. Countess Sophie Will Help Charitable and Social Institutions. Petrograd.—In a workman's blouse and a leather skirt Countess Sophie Panlin has already taken up the office of assistant minister of social tutelage, a department of state with the function of administering the charitable and social institutions' and also the care of children. The countess is the world's first woman minister. She is forty-five years old and wealthy. She resides in a palace, which she transformed into a people's house, a combination of recreation place and popular university. He is an active worker of the Constitutional Democratic party the countess recently was elected a member of one of the newly created subdistricts. She declared that her staff of officials will consist for the most part of women. She hopes that her appointment will be the signal for the transfer of social institutions in other countries into the hands of women. RAVEN CATCHES COINS. London Misery Bike Seize Money and Afterward Hides It. London. Even a raven hss his likes and dislikes. At the Cardiff barracks there is one sergeant for whom the bird (sent home by the Second Welsh regiment some years ago) bears a posttite dislike. When the gentleman in khaki with three stripes comes along the raven retires with a hop, a skip and a jump to a safe distance of twenty yards. When the sergeant moves off the raven returns to the spot he retreated from, but if his pet aversion should turn he gets ready to move off again. The dislike was evidently created by teasing, for the sergeant often gives the sable bird his dinner. The raven is very fond of playing with a coin. If a person drops, say, a shilling it is caught in the bird's beak before the coin can reach the ground. Then, having secured his money, the black old miser seeks an early opportunity to hide it. ENLISTED AS PRIVATE. Former Congressman Quickly Earned Promotion to Rank of Corporal. Detroit - Edwin Denby, aged forty-seven, probably the most distinguished American to enlist in the ranks at the first call to arms, was promoted to the rank of corporal in the United States marine corps. Mr. Denby was a member of congress from 1904 to 1911, former president of the local board of commerce and a prominent attorney of this city. this city. Corporal Denby, who is undergoing military training at Port Royal, S. C., headed the list in a competitive examination open to all members of his company. His enlistment as a private in the marine corps caused considerable comment when he expressed the belief that he could serve his country best as an enlisted man. Monahan Dies at 110 Years. Watertown, Mass.-James Monahan, who came to this country from Ireland in 1848, is dead at his home here at the age of 110 years. He was forty-one years old when he came here. "JOE"~OF THE MUSICAL HABIT WHAR' DERE'S AN FARMER DERE'S SURAH T'BE CHICKENS AN DEM IS 'CLUSIVELT MY LAY! WHEN GABRIAL BLOWS HIS TRUMPET IN DA MORNIN'! ON WID DA DANCE! LET DA MERRI-MENT BE UNCON- FINED!! FO' EBERY DAY AM SUNDAY RIGHT NOW! CUT ME LOOSE MISTAH JONSIN' CAUSE DERE'S AN HEN ROOST NOT FAR AWAY! The NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, Durham, N. President, James E. Shepherd, Durham, N. C. THE PARK "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. 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C., as second class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year in advance ..... $2.00 Mix months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... 50 Subscription monthly ..... 20 There has been considerable fussing by the colored Americans since the present war with Germany began about the employment of colored men as officers in the new National army. The National Army corresponds to the old Volunteer Army, and is distinguished from the Regular Army. The problem of the employment of colored officers has been a vexatious one for the War Department. Why not settle the matter once for all on a broad and equitable basis? That basis should be the efficiency of the Army and the recognition of the patriotic pride and the self-respect of the colored people. We now have four regiments of colored soldiers in the Regular Army, the 9th and 10th Calvary and the 24th and 25th Infantry. The commissioned officers of these regiments are nearly all white men. There are only a few colored officers in them. These four regiments were authorized by an act of Congress shortly after the close of the Civil war, about the time when over one hundred colored volunteer regiments of that war were mustered out of service The four now existing colored regiments are among the very best in the Regular Army. They have made good under every test. Their records are glorious. The colored American soldier is an admirable soldier—is of average high character and intelligence; is amenable to discipline; he fights like a devil. It is not difficult to obtain high-class recruits for the colored regiments, for the simple reason that many of the usual openings for civil employment are closed to colored men. They find the army life attractive. There is rather a common notion that colored men are generally not wanted by the War Department for soldiers. This is an error. It is the War Department that knows the colored soldier best and appreciates him best. There has never been any complication or friction about the use of colored men in the regular army except as to the education of colored officers at West Point and the employment and the assignment of them to duty. The main difficulty here is a purely social one. The social life of the officers of the regular army and their families is very intimate, and this is a sufficient explanation why, with a race prejudice having almost the force of law. colored officers are not preferred for the few existing colored regiments. Incidentally there is also the political reason that colored youth are seldom appointed to be cadets at West Point. It seems probable that at no distant day our permanent military establishment will be greatly enlarged, as it should be, so as to embody at least 200,000 officers and men and some 150 regiments. The colored people of our country, constitute about one-tenth of the population. Why should not about one-tenth of these regiments be colored regiments? Why not officer them for the most part with colored officers? The War Department has long since learned that the troops of the Nation Guard (militia or volunteers) are comparatively worthless for a modern war. It wants a larger regular army of scientifically organized troops. It is difficult in times of industrial prosperity to get by voluntary chiliments a sufficiency of suitable white men for a large Regular Army. There would be little difficulty in securing any number desired of suitable colored men for that purpose. Why not utilize this abundance of excellent material? An efficient army cannot be formed in a short time. An efficient army cannot be maintained without trained officers. It requires many years to train an officer. The United States has come to be a great world factor. Suddenly she finds herself thrust into world politics. She must shoulder the responsibility. She cannot recede. She must hold her own. This means that she must become a strong military power. She has in her colored population the very best of military material. in some respects it is ideal military material. Let her utilize this material properly and the American arms will be invincible. We respectfully propose to the War Department and to Congress the following measures: the following is the first. Let there be authorized and established fifteen regiments in the Regular Army whose enlisted men shall be colored men, as many of these regiments' cavalry as may be deemed desirable. Second. Let there be authorized and established an additional military academy for the training of colored cadets to be officers in the colored regiments. This new military academy should have capacity for the accommodation of between 200 and 300 colored youth, and should be modeled in all respects after the existing academy at West Point. We suggest as a suitable location some point in or near West Virginia. We suggest as a suitable name for it the Piedmont Military Academy. GRADUATES. There was a time, forty or fifty years ago and much later, when the main aim of the colleges and higher schools training colored youth was to prepare them to be teachers, preachers and physicians among their own people. So far as teachers and preachers are concerned, that time is now past. There is now an overplus of teachers and preachers among us. There may not yet be a sufficiency of good doctors and dentists in every colored community, but in Washington there seems to be no dearth of them. That there is no dearth of material for teachers is proven by the constant sharp struggle of unemployed graduates for positions. The main aim of schools and colleges is not to prepare teachers, preachers, doctors and lawyers. It is not the main aim of the white schools. Why should it be of the colored schools? Even among white educators and patrons of colleges and universities the conviction is growing that much of the so-called "education" is valueless. It is something of a waste of time! it does not tend to prepare young men and women for their life work. It is a notorious fact that the average graduate from a college is a greenhorn. It usually takes him about four years to divest himself of the nonsensical clutter acquired at the college and to adjust himself to the practical world. Some never fully recover from the bliting vapor of the college atmosphere. The old idea of a university or college education was the better to prepare a young man to be a gentleman. To be a gentleman was often equivalent to being a cad. That old idea still lingers. But it is gradually giving way in most of the leading colleges and universities We wish to make it plain that we are not here speaking of industrial and technical education, but of the standard cultural education that should be imparted to youth in the advanced schools. Nor are we speaking of moral ideals. We refer to the trend of mind that should be given the youth in such schools. societies. We do not advocate vocational training, as a rule, in the ordinary four-year college course, for it must be presumed that the pursuing of such a course has a certain broadening end. What is the most fitting course of study in the average city high school is a more complex problem. For it is evident that some students there are being prepared to enter the freshman class of college, while it is equally manifest that the majority of high school graduates will never attend school again. Now let us bring the question home to the colored people. As a general proposition we oppose any special sort of schooling for colored youth as such. In viewing the question with reference to the colored race it is better not to admit the class or race equation. It should be viewed in every instance as an individual question. In this country the question must never be. What is the best education for a German, Italian or Chinese youth, but what is best for Johann, Giovanni or Sing Lee. So also we must not ask what is the best education for a colored youth, but what is best for John Smith. In our next issue we propose to make some practical suggestions on the training of our youth in the high schools and colleges. Let us not clutter their minds with too much classical love and useless fadism. Let us make real gentlemen and ladies of them, but also sapient and practical men and women. Let us prepare them to lead their people in the worlds work. ORGANIZATIONS. The success and rapid progress of the Washington colored people in business of a larger sort will depend on co-operation. Co-operation in any large enterprise will require a joint stock company, which may or may not be incorporated. It is usually better to incorporate a joint stock company. It is a better safeguard to the shareholders and a better guarantee to the public. One of the first requisites in cooperative business organization is confidence among the members or shareholders. The so-called "personal equation" and "moral risk" are very important considerations. This simply means that personal character count. Known good personal character is a good reputation. People are best able to establish a good reputation among the people who know them somewhat intimately. People are most intimately known in their own circles, neighborhood circles, social circles, church circles, society circles, business circles. In Washington the employees of any government department are a sort of circle. In all such circles a man's moral business character is pretty well known. His reputation in his main circle is a reasonably fair index of his character. It goes without saying that in any organization no person but one of good reputation should be entrusted with large responsibility. This does not always mean that a person who has not yet had a chance to establish a good reputation may not be able to establish one after due trial. It naturally follows that the best material for the formation of any new business organization among colored people in this city is to be found in now-existing groups where everybody knows everybody else. Let us reflect on these thoughts. The one business hope for the colored people of Washington is to control capital. The one way for a poor people to control capital is by combining small sums. This can be done only by co-operation. Co-operation can be effected only by mutual confidence. Mutual confidence is the easiest to be inspired among those who know one and another best. Let the different circles organize joint stock companies to conduct business enterprises. THE COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE NO. 13. Faith and Hope. Faith and Hope. In our issue of May 26 we gave a list of cardinal business sins or failings of the colored people. Among them we mentioned lack of faith and hope. In subsequent issues we have enlarged on the most of these shortcomings. We shall conclude these elaborations with our next issue. A volume could be written on our deficiency in hope and faith. But if so happens that the fact and reason are known to all, little need be said on the subject beyond a plea for a change of heart. We can do nothing large and noteworthy in business until we have a regeneration of spirit in this regard. Faith is the foundation of co-operation, because it is the basis of confidence and credit, and it must be the forerunner of hope. We have already pointed out some reasons why personal credit is weak among colored people and why they are timid about entering into new co-operative enterprises. Because their faith is weak, many seem to be wanting in the hope of our ever being able to perform large or extensive things in business. The only remedial comment that can be made is that we must make a new and determined resolve; we must take proper steps to establish confidence and credit; we must realize that business activity is a prime necessity; we must believe that we are capable of doing whatever any other race or class can do. The time calls for unselfish leaders along business lines. Let us preach this doctrine incessantly. HERE IT IS AT LAST! WHAT? THE C. L. SKINNER Co., who in the future are to be your Automobile Advisors, invite their many friends to OPENING of their SALES ROOM and SHOP. 2009 GA. AVE. N.W. TUESDAY, JULY 17, 1917, From 11 A. M. to 11 P. M. THE FILM OF THE YEAR ```markdown ``` CHAS. L. S. May we be I THE YOURS SHOW ROOM AND Mr. Dudley and Mr. Skinner have nothing but what is the very best. We are prepared for both local We are also agents for THE A tire, and we are at liberty to adjust CHAS. L. SKINNER, Your Automobile Advisor May we have the pleasure of serving you? IF SO, KINDLY CALL THE C. L. SKINNER CO. YOUR AUTOMOBILE ADVISORS NORTH 3589 SHOW ROOM AND SHOP——2009 GA. AV. N.W. Mr. Dudley and Mr. Skinner have fitted up everything modern and first class, so as to turn out nothing but what is the very best. We are prepared for both local and long distance towing in at moderate prices. We are also agents for THE AMAZON ANTI-BLOWOUT TIRE, A fully guaranteed 5,000 mile tive and we are at liberty to adjust, which we assure you will be very liberal and honest. The State Sentinel, Birmingham, Ala., in view of the late unparalleled exhibition of mob spirit at East St. Louis and frequent lynching of Negroes in the South; feels called upon to remark: Mob spirit is anarchy in its vilest form. Race rioting is anarchy. For years the whole South was classed anarchistic; because brute harpies in human form occasionally committed rape and were promptly murdered. That was an individual paying penalty for crime. Mob spirit, anarchy, race riots now take place north of Mason and Dixon's, line because of negro competition in labor circles. It is good to see that a few- SUB-AGENTS JEFFREY MOTOR CARS Everything for the Motorist TIRES, ACCESSORIES, ETC. We are informed that the promoters of the proposed Commercial Exchange for this city will soon announce their plans to the public and invite everyone to lend a helping hand—not in the form of money, but by friendly assistance, agitation, study and work. The Commercial Exchange will not itself enter business for profit; its aim is to show others how to enter and conduct successful business. COLLEGES AND BUSINESS STUDIES. We have received from the Harvard University Press the announcement of a new book, issued from that press, entitled Business Statistics. It is No. 3 of a series entitled "Harvard Business Studies." It is edited by Melvin Thomas Copeland, Assistant Professor of Marketing and Director of the Bureau of Business Research in Harvard University. We note that the previous volumes of this series are entitled, respectively, "Scientific Management," and "An Approach to Business Problems." We mention these facts for the simple purpose of showing some of the subjects that are deemed to be of value and worth teaching at Harvard University. How long will it be before our colored colleges and high schools will see the importance of turning the attention of students to such subjects? When the proposed Commercial Exchange is established in Washington for the colored people, we suppose it will be a matter of course that they have a well selected business library and reading room for the members. all too few—Southern papers are waking up to the fact that shooting, hanging and burning men, women and children, as a pastime does not meet with the approbation of a very large majority of the American people; that taking human life is MURDER, whether it is committed by one person or by a mob of so-called respectable citizens. MULTANTS FAILED. MILITANTS JAILED. The Bee believes in American freedom and the right of free speech, but, it does not believe in anybody going to the gates and doors of the Chief Executive making noisy demonstrations or any other kind of demonstrations. The President has been very patient and Judge Mullowney, of the Police Court, has been very considerate during the trials of the suffragists, who were found guilty of violating the law. The suffragists could have espoused their cause in another way. The President is in the midst of a great war and whoever advised these women to defy the law should be arrested and given a similar sentence. There's not a more considerate Judge on the police court force than Judge Mullowney. We all make mistakes sometimes, but, it is not necessary to continue to make, them. No man or woman ought to knowingly violate the law. WOMEN ON THE RIGHT TRACK Washington is seeing something "new under the sun." The National Association of Colored Women, is pushing a vigorous campaign against Lynching. Their weapon is prayer. This city is under the spell and thousands flock to the 6 o'clock prayer meeting every Wednesday morning ing. The people are praying for the nation, now in the throes of mob violence. violence. Nothing has happened in our race life that has made us so completely one in hope and doctine as the East St. Louis riot. as the East Coast. There must be no let up until the Federal Government sets in motion the machinery to prosecute outlaws, overthrow mobocracy and establish a Democracy in our own land. CILES JACKSON. GILES JACKSON The Bee takes this opportunity to say to the Congress of the United States that the self constituted colored leader Giles B. S. H. DUDLEY ST! Accessory Store and My Negroes ature are to be your Auto- rers, invite their many friends 2009 GA. AVE. N.W. M. to 11 P. M. AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING OF QUALITY The Practical Auto School. Experienced and Competent Teachers AV. N.W. and first class, so as to turn out at moderate prices. E, A fully guaranteed 5,000 mile very liberal and honest. Jackson of Richmond, Va., who always caters to a sentiment that he thinks, will put him in the limelight, doesn't represent the southern colored man and any bill that Congress may have been asked to pass to stop the colored people from migrating from the south would be unconstitutional and this self styled, would-be mouthpiece of the colored race is invited to return to his native state and city of Richmond, Va., purchase a plow and other farm implements and go to work. If this occupation is too easy for him, the jungles of Africa can furnish him leisure moments. MRS. ANNIE TALBERT DEAD. A Prominent Zionite Passes Suddenly Away. Mrs. Annie Talbert, a well-known citizen and a prominent member of Zion Galbraith Church, is dead. She died suddenly Wednesday, July 11th, on her way to the store and it was late in the week before her many friends were apprised of her death. She was a highly respected citizen and a beloved member of Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church. She was not only a great christian woman, but a liberal contributor to her church. Rev. W. B. Battle, pastor, delivered one of the finest eulogies over her remains, that one could hear. He paid her a deserving tribute. She was a member of the Knights of Jerusalem, Eastern Star, and many other associations, all of which turned out in a body. The floral tributes were beautiful. There was not standing room in the church; every available space was occupied with admiring friends, associates and organizations. DEATH OF MRS. QUANDER. Mrs. Forrinda Quander, of Fairmount Heights, D. C., died Monday, July 16th, at 6:15 Her funeral took place Thursday, July 19th, at 19th Street Baptist church, of which she had been a member for fifteen years. She lived a consistent Christian life for over forty years, so much so, that her neighbors and friends declared that she had been with Christ and learned of His way. She never tired of advocating the cause of Christ. She was a mother in Israel, constantly speaking words of comfort and good cheer to all with whom she came in contact. Her life was worthy of emulation. KATZ' MARKETS. Two Stores in One Ninth and Florida Avenue N. W. and the Great NORTHEAST GROCERY, 1644 Montello Avenue N. E. Goods Delivered Free H. KATZ AND CO. Is the Cheapest Store in the City Ninth and Florida Avenue N. W. Lincoln 4940 The Week in Society WHY SWELTER in Summer's heat? when you can cool and refresh yourself at the soda fountain at Board's Drug Store, 1912½ 14th St., northwest, with a cool sparkling glass of soda water flavored with pure fruit juices. Try their delicious ice cream soda on a hot day and your temperature will drop many degrees. Board's, the place where "everybody meets everybody else" in larger numbers than ever. Miss Katherine Roe, formerly of our city, is making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Anderson of 210 40th street, Corr. L. Mr. John F. Holmes, assistant suer- intendent of Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, is spending his vacation with his little daughter, Dorothy, who is living with her aunt Mrs. Olive Gibson Deveau, of 2284 7th ave.) Greenwich, Conn. Miss E. D. Barrier, principal of Langston School, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Fannie Barrier Williams, 4203 St. Lawrence ave., Chicago, Ill. Lawrence Prot. John R. Hawkins and family moved to Philadelphia, Pa., on the 5th of July, the guests of Bishop J. Albert Lohnson and wife. Albert Johnson Misses Beulah Scott and Laura Mae Taylor are summering in Loch Lynn Heights Mountain Lake, Md. Heights, Abilene Miss Malenee Scott has gone to St. Louis for the summer. Huberts N. Y., for the summer. Mr. Henry P. Slaughter, editor of the Odd Fellows' Journal, will be in Louisville, Ky., this week on important business. tant business: Mrs. Bettie Francis and daughter, Dorothea, are in New York where the latter will take a course at Columbia University during the summer session: Rev. and, Mrs. Beamon, evangelists, conducted revival service at New Hope Church, Sussex ave., Newark, N. J. for a period of two weeks, adding many couls to that church. souls to the Mr. W. E. Bowie, cashier of the Industrial Savings Bank, left the city this week to attend the funeral of Mr. Geo. Thomas, the husband of Mrs. Gerra Bowie Thomas. Miss Clarissa Scott, the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett J. Scott. of Tuskegee Institute, Ala., is spending a few weeks in this vicinity as the guest of Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Curtis at their summer camp at Arundel-on-the-Bay. Miss Scott is a student at the famous Bradford Academy in Massachusetts, and throughout her period there she has made an exceptionally brilliant record. an exception. Mrs. Audie G. Lewis, the popular and efficient teacher, is acting as postmistress at Arundel-on-the-Bay, Md. Mrs. Lewis, besides being a capable educator and a painstaking public official, is an actress of pronounced talent. She scored heavily in a number of difficult roles in dramas presented here and in New York City by the Quality Amusement Company and led the cast in Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford's propagandist playlet, "Tradition," some months ago. Mrs. Lewis is being urged to take the initiative in organizing a community dramatic Club for the purpose of producing with local artists a series of standard plays and to encourage the presentation of dramas by colored authors, which will deal with vital phases of the race problem. Mrs. Lewis is a genius and is rated as one of Washington's most valued vocal and professional forces. fessional offices. Miss Florence, M. Barker and Mrs. Georgia Jones Tucker, have been appointed to desirable positions in the Government Printing Office, and Mrs. G. Luther Sadgwar has accepted a good place at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Miss Gladys Cave is also a new appointee at the Bureau. Cards have been received here from Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Boger, of Aurora, Ill., announcing the marriage of their daughter, Miss Cassandra Adelphia Boger, to Lieut. Jospeh Gardiner Holmes. The wedding took place April 9, Lieut. and Mrs. Holmes have established their residence at 28 Concord street, Framingham, Mass. Mrs. Holmes is well-known here. have served as director of music at Miss Burroughs' National Training School for girls, and appeared to advantage in a number of musical recitals. in a hallway The Finance Department of the A. M. E. Church is erecting a new store- house and garage at the rear of the headquarters. 1511 14th street at a cost of $1.000. I. T. Hatton drew the plans for Financial Secretary John R. Hawkins. Hawkins. Lisut. Ernest R. Gaither, a capable clerk in the Internal Revenue Bureau of the Treasury Department, has been promoted to a salary of $1,440 per annum. He served with distinction in the Spanish-American War. the Spani- Attorney George W. Ellis of Chicago, who has been here for a fortnight in the interest of Dr. R. R. Robinson, patentee of a car-wheel manufac- turing device, went to New York Monday on business, from which point he left for Chicago later in the week. Mr. Ellis has put in some good work here and believes his client has an excellent chance to secure a fair share of the royalties and profits a fair film on his valuable device, which is in use on many of the surface cars controlled by the traction line of the country. Announcement is made of the marriage of Mr. George H. DeReef and Miss Ida Eudora Mitchell at Chicago, July 10. Mr. DeReef was formerly a practicing attorney here, but is now located in Milwaukee, Wis. Miss Mitchell is connected with the Washington public schools, and it is understood that she will retain her position here for the time being. Dr. James E. Shepard, president of the National Training School, Durham, N. C., was in the city this week, and talked over educational and civic matters with a number of leading members of Congress and influential colored men and women. His appeal to the American people for justice to the colored citizens of the Republic has had a wide circulation and is commended as a timely and forcible deliverance. It should meet with a ready response. Mrs. Booker T. Washington passed through the city last Tuesday night, enroute from Tuskegee Institute, Ala., to Ashbury Park, where she is to spend the month in rest and recuperation. She will fill a number of speaking engagements in the early fall, and will make a speciality of urging housewives, of the race to aid the nation in the work of food conservation and domestic economy. Mrs. Washington's health is excellent and she is as enthusiastic as ever in the development of Tuskegee Institute. Mrs. Georgia Douglas Johnson, the poet, writer, composer and literateur, in addition to her many other duties, has been taking a course in library management at Howard University. Her recent poem on "The Exodus," showing in delightful meter the reasons why the Negro is leaving the Southland, has attracted much favorable comment at the hands of the best critics of both races hereabouts. Miss Corrine E. Martin has been given a permanent appointment as assistant director of penmanship in the public schools, and Dr. P. M. Murray has been assigned as a medical inspector to act during the absence of Dr. Albert S. Rldgeley, who is in the army. Mr. Jesse H. Foster, who has been himself again. Prof. Nelson E. Weatherless, wife and children will leave the city for a motor tour through the New England states. They will be gone several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. T. Walker, of the City Postoffice, have just returned from a visit with the former's brother, who is also an employee in the Philadelphia Postoffice. Mr. C. V. Ritchy, the inventor of a telephone device and war inventor of a submarine device, the greatest in the history of the world, is in the city stopping at 720 Tea street northwest. Mr. Richey has business with the government. Mrs. Wm. M. Stevenson of Palmyra, N. J., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Timus, of this city. Mrs. Stevenson, before her marriage, was Miss Evangeline M. Timus, member of Class 15 of M street High. Class 10.1 Among the recent appointments made at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing was Mrs. Katie P. Röllins, of 318 Florida Avenue, N. W. Rev. W. B. Battle, pastor of Galbraith A. M. E. Zion church will speak at Camp Pleasant, Sunday, to women, at three o'clock. The members of his church will accompany him. Mis. M. E. Janifer leaves this week for a short trip to New York City after which she will visit Miss Davis in Hampton, Va. Mr. Ernest Wright was in the city last week visiting his step-mother, Mrs. M. C. Day. He left Monday for his home in Philadelphia. He was greeted cordially by many of his old friends. Miss Bessie Williams, who has been the guest of Miss M. E. Janifer of 1167 6th street, northeast, left for her dear old Virginia home last Monday, after a pleasant three weeks' visit. She feels much benefited by her trip and thanks her many friends for their hospitalities. Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, formerly pastor of the Second Baptist Church, is dangerously ill in the Freedman's Hospital. Troops. Eugene Brooks left the city last Wednesday for Newark, N. J., as the guest of Mrs. Eugene M. Gregory. She will be gone three weeks. Miss S. J. Jenifer paid a glowing tribute to her life and character. Music was rendered by the choir. CITY NOTES. The New Plymouth Council. No. 847, Independent Order of St. Luke, gave an enjoyable "military social" last night at the cozy home of Mrs. Mildred Prioleau, 750 Gresham Street. Grand Worthy Chief A. C. Garner was among those present and his address abounded in patriotism of the highest order and predictions for a brilliant future for the New Plymouth Council, now one of the "baby councils" of the St. Luke Household. New Plymouth's delegates to the "Golden Jubilee" of the order at Richmond, Va., August 20 are Messrs. R. W] Thompson, J. Finley Wilson and John A. Simms 3d. Mrs. Fannie Gaskins Waters is in New York City for the summer. With HILL-CRESTE COTTAGE Box 25, Harpers Ferry, W. Va. Open all year round. Special rates too week-end parties during winter. Mrs. S. M. Hill, Prop. SUMMER BOARD. Boarding by day or week. On Chesapeake Bay near Bay Ridge. Secure your dates now. For information write MRS. DAISY I. GROSS, Annapolis, Md. Motor Route A, Box 206 A. THE RACKETTON, 215 Borden Av.; Near Matterson, Asbury Park, N. J. Open May Fifteenth to Oct. First. For Particulars Address Miss M. E. Thornton. Excellent Artesian Water, Famous for Restoring the Kidneys to Their Perfect State. her are her daughter, Mrs. Wilhelmina Shelton and the latter's little son, George Shelton. They will return in October. Mrs. Rosina Alexander Jackson is in Atlantic City. Editor A. E. Manning, of the Indianapolis World, came over from New York City Sunday and left Wednesday for his home in the Hoosier capital. Mr. Manning's visits here may be less frequent in the future, as his business connections have established headquarters in Chicago. Mr. Manning has been urged for an important Federal position by his Hoosier influences. In all probability Rev. A. C. Garner, now finishing his first term as Right Worthy Gfand Chief of the Independent Order of St. Luke, will be reelected by the acclamation, at the "Golden Jubilee" of the Order at Richmond, Va., August 20 to 24. He officer and the St. Lukes of the District of Columbia and of the nation are a unit for him. Mr. Fredk DeBotts, who has been honorably discharged from the District National Guard, is assisting S. H. Dudley at the Mid-City Theatre. Mr. Charles Francis Adams has returned to duty at the Treasury Department, after a brief illness. Mine. S. J. Walker, the eminent hair-culturist, passed through the city last week, enroute from the south to her home in New York City. Mrs. Elbert Williams and Mrs. Warren Polk were "at home." Wednesday evening at apartment 43, The Cameron, 1902 Vermont Avenue, in honor of their parents, Mrs. Stella Barclay and Mrs. Lena Wilson, of menu was served and a delightful evening was enjoyed by a large group of Friends of the hostesses. Miss Etta Maxwell has resumed her work in the Office of the Auditor for the Postoffice Department, after a long rest period spent at her home in Louisville, Ky. The name of Rector T. J. Brown, of St. Luke's P. E. Church here, is mentioned in connection with the suffragan Bishopic of the Protestant Episcopal Church, still vacant by the declination of Archdeacon James S. Russell, who was elected to the post recently. Miss Esther Bigeou (Mrs. Irvin C. Miller) is greatly improved in voice since her former appearance here with "Broadway Rastus." She has been under the care of Dr. Martin. Miss Bigeou, at the close of this week's engagement at the Howard, is to take a complete rest for a month or so, in the hope of ridding herself entirely of throat and nervous troubles. Miss Bigeou is one of the most capable actresses, and dancers on the stage, regardless of race, and is regarded by many as the legitimate successor to the late Aida Overton Walker. the illness of Salem Tutt Whitney is not serious and that the rehearsals of "The Smarter Set" in the new comedy revue, "My People," will begin on schedule time at the Howard Theatre in this city. Miss Susie Sutton was handicapped in her acting in "Damaged Goods" last week at the Howard by reason of an accident that befell her in New York a few days before coming here. Her lower limb was severely gashed and bruised. Despite the excruciating pain, iss Sutton worked bravely the week and scored a hit in an exacting role. She was also grieved over the death of a dear friend, who passed away sudden yin Canada. Miss Ethel Marshall, of the Marshall Sissers, was the guest of Mrs. H. M. Gaymon, 635 Florida avenue, during her fortnight's stay in the city. She left for her home in Cincinnati last Monday. Miss Marshall may rejoin the "Smarter Set," with which she won fame for several seasons. Mrs Luke A. Scott (professionally known as Miss Ethlyn Proctor), died a few days ago, after a long seige of illness. She was one of the most promising members of the dramatic and musical fraternity and her passing is a distinct loss to the stage. She was of a lovable disposition and had a host of friends. She was long a resident of Arlington, Va., and her husband; Mr. Luke A. Scott, is a popular Washington boy. Miss Marie A. D. Madre is in Stanford. Conn., attending the annual session of the New England Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, and carrying the greetings of the Washington branch of the National Federation. Drs. C. Sumner Wormley, A. G. Thomas, T. W. Edwards, A. J. Gwatney and F. D. Barrier attended the recent session of the Tri-State Dental Association at Richmond, Va. The party had a recess session at Buckroe Beach, near Hampton, and report a good time all round. NEW BODY OF MASONS. 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Store No. 2. 7th and E Sts. N. W. Store No. 3. 14th and You Sts. N. W. Store No. 4. 7th and M Sts. N. W. Store No. 5. 8th and H Sts. N. E. Farewell to Mother, Sisters and Friends. The East St. Louis Riot and its Results. The White Man's Christianity. The old slang, "Everybody's doing At," fits in very well when we consider the spread of mob rule in this country. For nearly every state and section of this country seems now to be trying to out do the other in lynching and burning colored human souls in this boasted civilized, (?) christian(?) America. O, what hypocrites, these white christians(?) in America be. They can condemn the whiskey traffic (with doubtless a bottle of whiskey hid back in their hip pockets and barrels and kegs of whiskey conveniently stored away in their cellars) but when it comes to doing their duty as real christians and law-abiding citizens in condemning the shameful and disgraceful destruction of innocent men and women of the inoffensive colored race, they sulk in their tents. The disgraceful murdering of, colored men and women, and the destruction of their homes in East St. Louis, Ill., places another blot on Christian (?) America. Can this be the confirmation and jolly celebration of the uniting of the blue and the gray? The North can no longer condemn the southern mobs until she hangs and fills the penitentiary with her murders whose hands are now stained with the blood of inoffensive colored men who had only committed the crime (?) of seeking work to make an honest living for themselves, their wives and little children, whom they had left in the South. But the dear fathers, when they kissed mother and the li' le ones bade them goodbye, only to see them again in the resurrection morn. And, methinks it would be a sad, but good idea, for our boys—our patriotic boys—who will soon cross the seas to fight for the perpetuation of this glorious country, and to keep the Stars and Stripes from being lowered by the foreign enemy, to take a long look at father, mother, their wives and little children, and with tears in their eyes, say: "Farewell! farewell! I'll never see you again in this world. If I be not killed by the bullets of the enemy I am soon to face, you will be lynched and burned at the stake ere I return to America. So, farewell! farewell! you'll meet with trials and tribulations while I'm away; but cast all your cares on Jesus, and don't forget to pray;" etc. Now, respecting the wholesale slaughtering of the colored citizens of this country, at East St. Louis, III, it seems that civilization and true Christianity have been swept from the face of the United States of America. Today the American hypocrites, and nice drunkards, aare making a great fight for universal prohibition. That's all right; but let us pray to God that when these anti-saloon Christians(?) "sober up" they may see their way clear to fight for universal obedience of the law of the land. For negligence of enforcing the law by those in authority, has about as much to do with continued lawlessness as the free-for-all whiskey saloons. White man of America, God hath de clared that, "whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap; and that whatsoever ye meet unto your fellow man, the same shall be measured unto you." What, then, will be your plea when the East St. Louis case, the Tennessee case, and other shameful cases of murder you will be called upon to render an account at the Bar of God? This promise of God rests not only upon the shoulder of the individual man, but upon the entire nation alike. Being true to the Flag, and full of patriotism for our country, but at the same time disregarding the Divine Law is seemingly acting independent of God for success in the crisis through which we are now trying to pass. And now the question is, can you succeed without Him? Relative to the harbous slaying of human souls in America, with little or no protests coming from the superior(?) pulpits, we are forced to believe that the religion of today is nothing but sham and a farce. It is what might well be termed, "near religion," something on the order of "near beer," and what it takes to keep up hatred and strife many of the white folks (but not all, thank God,) have it. The colored people who are fleeing for their lives from the South we say, be not discouraged, keep on moving, for God tells us in his own written words: "If you put your trust in me I will be a pillar of cloud by day, and a pillar of fire by night, and will lead you to a land of safety." In this wilderness of oppression there is a wireless telegraphy which connects you to the throne of God. Keep it busy! trouble the Master on his throne! He has promised to hear us! He heard our forefathers and mothers when they disturbed Him in their prayers for nearly two hundred and fifty years; and He saddled the black horse of death and destruction and rode through the Southland in the days of '61 to '65. Let us continue to be law-abiding; let us bb true to our country; let us be faithful to our individual "white friends"; and, above all, be true and humble to God. This do, and some day the white man may wish he, too, were a black man. "THE COTORIE PLEASURE CLUB." One of the most enjoyable outings and picnics which has taken place for sometime was given by the Cotoria Pleasure Club Wednesday, July 4th, 1917, at the Anacostia County seat and home of Mr. and Mrs. Levi P. Brown, the former home of the late Soloman G. Brown. The Cotoria Pleasure Club is one of the most choice and well known clubs of the northwest section of the city, and over whom Mrs. J. D. Baltimore of 1435 S street northwest so gracefully and with such rare dignity wields the gavel and successfully keeps them all in good humor. It has been an annual custom of this club to give a Fourth of July outing and picnic at which time the various members are privileged to invite a certain number of guests to be present at this conclave. Mr. and Mrs. Levi P. Brown and their daughter, Miss Marion, prevailed upon the President of the Club to again favor them with a second annual visit to their beautiful place, accompanied by their friends, who were to be their guests. The lively party began assembling about 10 o'clock a. m. at Nicholas avenue and Morris road where they were met at the car by Mr. Patterson with his large and beautiful touring car, and who is a near neighbor of the Browns and motored the party to the plenic grounds in double quick time. Each member of set of members carried with them a large basket or something similar filled with chicken and all other delicacies of the season, "notwithstanding the high cost of living." All kinds of outdoor sport and games were participated in during the entire day, "hour for eating excepted." The spread was laid at about 3 o'clock p. m., at which time real temporary digestive trouble began following the breathing of that fresh country air and the drinking of that pure spring water, which has a tendency to put a kind of razor-edge to the apetite of each member of the party who spent some time consuming the contents of the implements containing a variety of the delicacies of the season. Some uneasiness was felt relative to the ability of the digestive organs of Prof. J. D. Baltimore, who is one of the most generous and pure knowledge characters of the public schools, and Mr. Richard Osborn, who is few in words but deep in thought, and J. S. Jones, the knight of the quill, who completely lost pride and etiquette in the handling of a chicken leg. when they would so completely polish the bone that there was very little left to tell the story of the repast. So complete was the success of the picnic, so well satisfied were all who had the opportunity of availing themselves of the opportunity of being present that a unanimous vote was taken, thanking Mr. and Mrs. Brown and their amiable daughter for the excellent manner in which they had been entertained during the day. Several absentees were noted and at the proper time will be fined or otherwise punished unless a good and acceptable excuse is forthcoming. Those who constituted the make up of the party were as follows: Prof. and Mrs. J. D. Baltimore, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Osborne, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Coruthers, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Williams, Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Robinson, Mrs. S. D. Milton, Mrs. Parker and mother, Mrs. S. L. Jetter, Mrs. J. Louis Taylor, Mrs. W. A. Leachman, Miss Lucille Lee, Miss Murrel Milton, Mrs. Saddle Pleasants, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brown, Mrs. Josephine Hearn, Mrs. Ida Neale, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. L. Simmons, Mr. Royal Hill, Mrs. Alfred Churchhill, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Jones, Miss Dorothy Coruthers, Master Oliver Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Levi P. Brown, and Miss Marion Brown. NATIONAL NEWS NOTES. "Dry" Prospects Striking Chill to New Yorkers—Figure Possible Losses. New York, N. Y.—Various gentlemen who thought they favored prohibition are not so sure of it now. They think that what they favor is temperance. With many other New Yorkers a horrible scare has been thrown into them by the possibility, if not probability, of bone-dry legislation. They did not know what this meant in a business way to New York until suddenl they were confronted by the facts through the action of Congress. Real estate men predict a frightful slump in real estate in the metropolis if we have national prohibition. They predict, too, great difficulty in fashioning a buget that will stand the test. Retail merchants fear a heavy contraction in business. Hotel men are doubtful and the theatrical people say it means little short of disaster to many of their enterprises. No part of the country would be hit so hard by prohibition as New York. The floating population of the city is estimated variously at from 200,000 to 300,000 persons. The variety of entertainment the city offers is a great attraction. Men and women who are inclined to be strait-daced at home unbend in New York. They want to see, the sights of the great city, its lively resorts, its colorful sides, its bright lights. For the few days they are in the city they are to be unconventional. Women are eager to visit places they have read about or-heard about. Men too. They may be cheese-paring at home, but they are inclined to splurge in New York. This floating-population brings hundreds of millions of dollars to New York, annually which flows through innumerable channels, those of hotels, restaurants, saloon, theatre, millinery shop, dry goods emporium and the vast multitude of establishments that dot the city and make up its many-side life, and which in turn give value to many other-properties and employment to many persons. The Anti-Saloon League of America, which, has conducted a persistent lobby in the Capitol for years, will be investigated. Its leaders will be called to tell where they get their money and about their methods of campaining. The forcing to the front of the "bone-dry" proposition at a time when the country demands action on important war measures has focused attention on the activities of the league's representatives in Washington. These men known by every Congressman in Washington, are: The League's Representatives. The Rev. Dr. James Cannon, Jr., of Richmond, Va., Dr. Arthur J. Barton, of Waco, Tex.; Wayne B. Wheeler, Columbus, O.; and the Rev. Edwin C. Dinwidle; of Washington. These men form what is known as the "National Legislative Committee of the Anti-Saloon League of America." They are to be seen in the Marble Room of the Senate, on the very threshold of the chamber, consulting with Senators while bills are being considered. They threaten Congressmen with back-fire movements if the latter do not come to the scratch on all important anti-liquor matter. While other lobbyists dodge about the Capitol trying to keep their presence a secret except, to a few, the anti-saloon worker goes into equally the Senator's private rooms or to, public places to give him orders. Not one word has a single one of them spoken against the barbarities of East St. Louis, or other portions of the country and they are Ministers of the Gospel, but murder, raphe, and gross discrimination has no part, in their program while they are "shelling the woods". From the Detroit, Mich., Times, July 4. Just now when we are burning with a desire to free the world from all autocratic bonds and are rejoicing that the Jews of Russia are to be given a political chance for equality and justice, it seems more revolting than ever that such crimes as those committed against the colored people in St. Louis, Monday, must be laid at the door of the American people. We are fond of quoting Abraham Lincoln's splendid ultimatum that a nation cannot exist half slave and half free, but it is not too much to say that the slavery of the colored people has only changed its form and the persecutions to which they are subjected are more violent and malicious than ever before. In only one way have they been advanced in the south: They may not be bodily owned by a master. But every one them is owned, for every one of them must have food and shelter and the wherewithal to live. Therefore, when race prejudice runs riot and becomes an orgy of bloodshed and the burning of homes, what is it but hopeless slavery on a large scale? America prides herself upon protecting the weak. Its people are indignant against the treatment of the Belgians and the enslaving of small nations. We send food sorely needed at home, and much money to alleviate these conditions, but ours must be a sentimental, unreasoning charity, and we can see injustice only in a distant country where there is a long perspective and are unable to visualize as sad a state before our eyes. We have made laws for all of our people, and the colored race is part of us. These laws will mete out punishment to the Negro much more surely than to the white man. This we know, yet the lynchings which have been a blemish upon the south of this country show too plainly that we are not a law-abiding people but rather ruled by passion, hatred and barbarity. The great struggle now is economic. We have shifted our battle ground to the factory, the mills, the packing house. It is hands off to the Negroes lest the white man may lose a portion of his substance. Until we can put our own house in order we must not be too critical of other countries. Russia has treated the Jews cruelly. 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NO BREAD IS THROWN AWAY. When Piece Is Found In Ash Can by Police Householder Is Fined $5—None Permitted to Have More Than Five Ounces of Meat at Any Meal. Washington—John Bull is wearing his belt tighter than before the war in the effort to conserve food, according to an American economist whose observations during a recent stay in England have been digested and made public by the office of food administration here. He says he was hungry continually because he simply couldn't get enough to eat. Regulations of the ministry of food, under Lord Rhondda, controlling the serving of meals in public eating places J. B. Photo by American Press Association. LORD RHONDA. are exact and detailed and are enforced. One may have not more than five ounces of meat at any meal, and this means meat in the kitchen as it comes from the butcher. When it comes to the table as edible meat it is half that weight. Nor may one have more than two ounces of bread, which must be at least twelve hours old, or more than two-sevenths of an ounce of sugar at any meal. The London bakers are making rolls of one ounce and two ounces each. The regulation against waste is drastic. No bread may be thrown away. A piece of bread was found in an ash can by the police. The householder was fined $5. C. hundred and fifty pounds of stale cake was found thrown out behind a restaurant. The proprietor was fined $100. No light pastries, muffins, crumpets or fancy tea cakes may be made. No currant or milk bread may be made nor any sugar be used in making any bread. In addition to the governmental regulations the food controller carries on continuously a strong propaganda for voluntary rationing and food saving in the home. All households are asked to limit their consumption of bread to four pounds a week a person, of meat to two and a half pounds and sugar three-quarters of a pound. Those families agreeing to do this put up in a window, facing the street so that all may see, a conspicuous card bearing the legend, "In honor bound, we adopt the national scale of voluntary rations." This pledge of voluntary restriction has been widely accepted. In the little town of Church Stretton, containing 253 houses, the card is displayed in 225. There are other records nearly as good. In some towns the average ration a person has been reduced to an amount below that asked for by the government. PREACHES FROM ROCK. Delivers Annual Sermon From Point Where Old Church Stood. Petersburg, Ind.—The Rev. William Chesser preached his twenty-second annual sermon "On the Rock" at a point where the old Flat Creek church once stood at White Oak. The land was deeded to the General Baptist church by William Hays with the understanding that when it ceased to be used for church purposes the land on which the church stood was to revert to the heirs. Twenty-two years ago the church was destroyed by fire, but once each year the Rev. Mr. Chesser, who was minister at the time the church was destroyed, returned and delivered a sermon from one of the cornerstones of the church, saving the land to the congregation. The Rev. Mr. Chesser is now past seventy-five years old. The congregation hopes to rebuild the church. Fish From the Clouds. Port Clinton, O.-R. R. White, superintendent of the Kelley Lsland schools has a new way of getting fish for his evening meal without paying for them or even delivered to him. While working on his lawn Professor White says that a large fish was deposited near him from the skies, and upon investigation the teacher discovered an eagle, hovering over him. The fish was still alive when picked up by Professor White. THIS BIG BABY BOY PUZZLE TO DOCTORS Not Yet Three Years Old, He Weighs 100 Pounds. Philadelphia. — A 100 pound baby, two years and nine months old, who as a pastime moves furniture with the ease of a piano mover and who eats as much as two adults at each meal is baffling science. Doctors from near and far have studied him. He has been X rayed and examined. They cannot find anything abnormal about him except his weight. They cannot explain his growth. His enormous weight is not due primarily to fat, because his bones are as large as those of an adult five feet eight inches tall and weighing 154 pounds. The baby is Billy McCarthy, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McCarthy. When he was born, Aug. 23, 1914, in New York city he weighed nine pounds and twelve ounces. He immediately began to gain at such a phenomenal rate that when he left the hospital with his mother twenty-one days later he weighed thirty-six pounds. A three-weeks-old baby weighing thirty-six pounds was an unheard of thing even in New York city. He kept right on gaining until at nine months he weighed eighty-nine pounds, and now, although he will not be three years old until Aug.23, he stands three feet six inches in his stocking feet and weighs 100 pounds. Expert With Muscovite Mission Says 1,000 Are Necessary to Move Idle Cars. Washington—"Locomotives, locomotives and still more locomotives," are the fundamental needs of Russia, according to Professor Lomonosoff, railroad plenipotentiary with the Russian mission. "Quite frankly I can say to you, our American friends," he said, "give us locomotives and we shall give you military success." Russia needs at once 1,000 ten wheel American locomotives to keep the present idle cars in operation, another thousand, with a proportionate number of cars, to free the congested freight terminals, and another 850 annually to meet the deficit between Russia's manufacture and her needs for renewal and new construction. The United States, the professor said, is Russia's hope in this huge program, and negotiations are now in progress which are most promising. "I must frankly tell you." Professor Lomonosoff said, "painful, as it may be for me to make such admissions, that the Russian railways are now in a most critical state. Heroism can do nothing when there is a lack of munitions and food. And only a sufficient number of locomotives can guarantee our armies transport facilities for such supplies." The Siberian railroad, he said, is in spendidl shape for the immense task put upon it. Coal is available and adequate sidings have now been completed. Turning to the main issue, Professor Lomonosoff said: "Present conditions on railways in Russia are nothing but an inheritance from our shortsighted old government. Two-thirds of all our railways are owned by the state, and to justify itself from the true reproaches of the duma that our railways are uneconomically managed the old government decided to raise their revenues." GIRL GETS EDUCATION. Though Confined at Home, She Studies and Succeeds. Yates Center, Kan.-Pluck and determination are making an education possible for Margaret Collins, of the Plum Creek district under conditions that would have discouraged most children. More than a year ago Margaret fell on the ice and has not been able to attend school since the accident. The teacher in this district, Fred Bayer, boarded at her home. Margaret studied during the day and recited at night. She passed all of the examinations, received a county diploma and is planning to go on with her education. Eagle Stole First Papers. Greeley, Neb.-Lawrence Maeir is searching over Greeley county for his naturalization papers. An eagle took the document from his coat while Maeir was working in a field. Maeir has petitioned the naturalization department at Washington to grant the clerk of the district court here permission to reissue the papers. UNIQUE MATCH FOR RED CROSS BENEFIT * Philadelphia.—Orvie Smith of Lewistown, Pa., captured a three foot blacksnake the other day. * He carried his prize to town about the same moment that "Red" Jacobson came along with a six foot blacksnake. Orvie christened his reptile. Jess Willard, while "Red" came back with the moniker of Jack Johnson for his. Naturally this suggested belligerency, and they agreed to match their captives for the benefit of the Red Cross. DETESTS SLACKER DETESTS SLACKER "Enlist or Be Shot," Says Mountaineer Father. SAVES SON FROM PRISON. "If I Had a Thousand Sons I'd Put Every One of Them in the Army," Says John Calhoun Allen When His Boy Is About to Be Sentenced. New York.—With the declaration, "If I had a thousand sons I'd put every one of them in the army," John Calhoun Allen, a big Kentucky mountaineer, interrupted proceedings in Judge Mayer's part of the United States district court as his son, twenty-four years old, who bears his name, was about to be sentenced to prison as a registration shocker. So emphatic a plea did the father make that the youth was immediately released in his custody upon his pledge that he will register forthwith. "If he don't register I'll just take him right out into the public square an' shoot him an' make a holiday of it," the parent explained. "That's how we do in Clay county." It was a dramatic scene to which the courtroom was treated when father and son stood before the bar. The young man had been arrested in the first round up of slackers and had refused to register when brought into court, saying that in his boyhood in the "dark and bloody" state he had witnessed so many atrocities that he himself would not fight. Suspecting that his mind might have become affected, Thomas D. McCarthy, United States marshal, communicated with the young man's father, and the father arrived in this city and strode into the marshal's office clad in hip boots, corduroy trousers, collarless blue shirt and broad brimmed hat. "I done. got your letter," he said, "and I done think I better come myself. Let me at that pesky critter." He was then taken to the courtroom, where he made, in a voice that echoed of the woodlands, the plea that won his son's liberty. "I got two boys in the army now," he said, "and I'm gona have another pretty blamed soon. You let me take him back and stick him with his brothers. There won't be no quitters in the Allen crowd." He thanked Judge Mayer profusely for his consideration and left the room, saying to his son, "My lad, if you pulled any o' that stuff on the other side they'd just plug you full of holes. "I wanta see this town," he added. "Where can I check this kid for a few hours?" Mr. Knox, assistant United States attorney, promised to have the youth taken care of when the father went out for a good time, and the parent shook him gratefully by the hand and whispered something in his ear. "No thanks," said Mr. Knox; "I'm much obliged." "Well, where did you say it was?" he queried. "Right across the street," replied Mr. Knox. In the afternoon the young man went out to register. Afterward, 'said he, he was going to enlist. BOY A PATRIOT. Lad Enliists and Is the Youngest on Registration List. Sharon, Pa.—Little Alexander Rizinkove, aged seven years, is the real boy patrol of Sharon. Alexander wants to go to war. He is really sincere, and, while he admits he can't carry a gun, he is willing to bet that he can be a water boy and hold his own with the best of them. Business was booming in one of the registration polls when the youths discovered little Alexander pushing his way through the line. He stepped up to the table and demanded to be registered. The clerks had been working hard, and they grabbed at the opportunity for a bit of diversion. "Why, you can't carry a gun, my little man," said the clerk smilingly. "Of course not," was the quick response, "but I can carry water for the soldiers." He was accommodated, and now Alexander can boast of being the youngest man in the country to be on Uncle Sam's registration list. CARNEGIE LURES FISH. Makes a Fino Haul In Lake on His Lonox Estate. Lenox.—Andrew Carnegie made a fine haul of fresh water fish on Lake Mahkeenac. 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J.—More than 25,000 persons in Jersey City have planted gardens, and the movement throughout New Jersey has gone to unprecedented proportions, according to reports made to Charles Lathrop Pack of Lakewood, president of the National Emergency Food Garden Commission. These reports are coming from various agencies which are keeping official tabs. In Hackensack 11,000 gardens have been planted; Camden, 10,000; Morristown, 1,800; Trenton, 2,000; Edgewater, 850; Lakewood, 633; Glassboro 250; Netcong, 450; Westwood, 300; Sussex, 300; Highstown, 408; Rutherford 250; Hopewell, 255; Washington, 260 Milford, 100; Hackettstown, 600; Point Pleasant, 500; Perth Amboy, 250; Carlstadt, 500. These are all the official reports so far turned in. In Newark the vacant lot committee members have set out 5,000 gardens, and the number in the whole city is unofficially estimated at 30,000. In Paterson 7,500 garden patches are under cultivation; in Elizabeth, 6,000; in the Oranges, 16,000; in Montclair, 6,000; in Atlantic City, 10,000 to 12,000; in Caldwell, 1,000; in Plainfield, 7,000. These are all unofficial estimates from local sources. In Camden the increase is 1,500 per cent; in Newark it is 1,400 per cent. School boards, civic clubs and women's organizations have promoted the campaign. The commission is furnishing to every community up to date advice on canning, drying and preserving. WAR SHOWS VALUE OF TUBERCULOSIS FIGHTS WAR SHOWS VALUE OF TUBERCULOSIS FIGHTS Hardships Have Brought France Which Never Attacked Disease. 400.000 Cases. New York.-The war has added one more proof of the value of the English and American anti-tuberculosis, fresh air campaigns. 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Only through increased efforts against the white plague can the huge army which the United States must raise be kept free from the scourge which is weakening France. WOMAN CAN SHOOT. She is Eighty-nine Years of Age, but Put Horself Upon Record. Seattle, Wash.—Mrs. Helen E. Taylor, eighty-nine years old, walked into the headquarters of the National League For Women's Service in the Cobb building and said she wanted to register under the head of sharp shooter. "Am a woman experienced in service for my country in war, as well as in peace," she said. "I can qualify for nurse, cook or sharpshooter. I can kill the bullsye as often as most men and know how to handle a rifle." The registry revealed that Mrs. Taylor was born in East Durham, Greene county, N. X. Her husband was killed in the civil war. She came to Washington twenty years ago and lives at Ballard. She taught school for a few months when she was fifteen years old, she has worked as a nurse, is an experienced horsewoman and can hold the reins over a four horse team. WILSON'S BASIS OF SUCCESS. Expects to Solve Problems by study of Word of God. Montgomery, Ala.—These words from President Wilson were read in the new Methodist church here: "I expect to find the solution of problems before me as president in the proportion that I am faithful in the study of the Word of God." --- Jersey City.-An engagement of eighteen years has been terminated by the marriage of Anna Doelman and John Burgess of this city. Miss Doelman helped support her mother and ten brothers and sisters while she was waiting for John's pay to rise to the marrying point. PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS By the Sage of the Potomac. I have always wondered what our teachers would do if they received no salary. I have never seen such a hard up set of individuals in all my life. Of course there are some honorable exceptions. It seems to me that a teacher would follow his or her vocation. What good has his or her education been, of they must occupy the exalted position of hash singer or washer woman? Let us see what is best to be done with a teacher who receives a good salary and especially a single teacher; who is always hard up, I would suggest that the board of Education promulgated certain rules governing the disposition of single teachers' salaries. Let them make an itemized report to the superintendent of schools monthly. Work is no disgrace no matter what kind it may be, but when a single teacher or any other kind of a teacher, after a successful school, year goes to a summer resort and throws aside her books and takes up the flat iron and wash tubs, what new idea can she impart to the children the government pays her to teach. Judge Robert H. Terrell wants married teachers to resign from school. Why should married female teachers resign any more than married men? If I had my way I would not allow married men to teach females. Certain male teachers in many schools have been menaces to our educational system. There are some honorable men teachers, who are entitled to the respect and confidence of the public. My friend, Prof. Nelson E. Weatherless is a man of remarkable educational ability, who is not only doing great work in the schools but sees that worthy applicants for positions in the school receive, a square deal. He is a man of many parts. He has the respect and confidence of the school officials. Judge Mullowney tried to be easy with the suffragists here, but they would not accept his kind treatment and consideration. There was a time in the life of the Judge when he could not withstand the charms of beauty, ladies. The judge understands them and while he has no sympathy for violators of law, be they men or women. The suffragists are now convinced that their charms had no effect with the Adonis Judge of the Police Court. Of course the Judge is a firm believer in the execution of the law, and when that is violated he will exercise his constitutional rights. Now what the ladies should have done, was not to have tried to counsel the Judge and the practicing attorney on the law but to have flirted with their sentiments. Both are handsome looking men and no doubt a little sentimental expression instead of harshness would have changed the situation. The ladies are at Hotel Whitaker now, and are liable to remain there for some time. I am not in a writing mood this week. Times are hard: When your pockets are empty, you can't get up an appetite to write. Some people think it is an easy matter to run a newspaper. It is alright when people pay up. I sympathize with any editor who is running a newspaper for the benefit of colored people. Some of the best people in the world are back in their subscriptions and I have been informed are derelict in their duty toward a newspaper. In Memoriam. Kibble. Sacred is the memory of our beloved daughter and sister, Emile J. Kibble, who departed this life July 17, 1914. Three long weary years today God called you to His throne. How sad have been our hearts since then. Oh, how lonely has been our home! BY THE FAMILY. WEST WASHINGTON. Union Light Lodge No. 1965 G. U. O of O. F., Celebrates Its Thirty-ninth Anniversary. The thirty-ninth anniversary of Ulon Light Lodge No. 1965 Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, was celebrated on Sunday evening with very interesting exercises at Ehenezer A. M. E. Church, O street northwest. The sermon was eloquently delivered by Rev. R. Allen Green whose remarks gained the earnest attention of the large number of members and visitors present. Ex-Grand Director Jas. L. Turner made a very neat and befitting response in behalf of the Lodge. The history of the Lodge was read by Ex-Deputy Grand. Master Walter J. Abrams, giving a very accurate and interesting statement of its organization. Addresses were delivered by George Cook, District secretary; Rev. B. J. Tyler, District Director; Rev. James Langhorn, District Chapain; Chas Harris, District Treasurer, and Mrs. Alberta Butler, the President of the new proposed Household of Ruth, who was in attendance, also Miss Martha Harris, the Secretary, who rendered a very delightful solo. P. M. V. P. Geo. H. Parker was the Master of ceremonies. Music was furnished by the choir, Miss Jamie Magruder, organist; Mr. Herrod, chorister. The re-organized choir of Mt. Zion M. E. Church is now being insulted during the summer, under the efficient musical director, Miss Virginia Williams, and it it the desire of the choir members, she be employed by the trustees and music committee. Rev. D.D. H. Turpean is manifesting much interest in the matter and it is hoped that this most talented young lady be employed, as the congregation is delighted in the improvement of the choir. Mrs. Mary Barnes is the organist. The Missionary Rally held on Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the Missionary Society at Alexander Memorial Baptist Church, was largely attended. Rev. Dr. Green, pastor of Mt. Jezellr Baptist Church, was the speaker, accompanied by the choir and congregation, delivered the sermon. Mrs. Sadie Henderson also made an excellent address. Mr. S. T. Pryor is the president, and Rev. Jas Garfield, pastor. Mr. Freddie Pryor, son of Rev. Charles and Mrs. Pryor, of O street northwest, is a patient at Freedman's Hospital, undergoing treatment. Rev. David Johnson, pastor of St. Paul's A. M. E. Csuhch, 8th street northwest and his choir, members, held a very large Union service at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church on Thursday evening, and delivered a very interesting sermon to the visiting congregation. Rev. R. A. Green made his usual happy thanks to the visiting congregation. The Bee for sale at the Pride's Pharmacy, 28th and P streets and the agency, 2507 P street. NEWS NOTES HERE AND THERE. The Baptist City Ministers' Conference held its usual interesting session Monday, July 9th, at Metropolitan Baptist Church. There were also several other meetings held, prominent among which was the session presided over by Rev. W. H. Jernagin, in which the Baptists of the District formed a temporary organization, adopting Constitution and By Laws, and fixing the first meeting for Wednesday after the 3d Sunday in October, 1917. with the Florida Ave. Baptist Church, pastored by that eminent divine, Rev. Dr. W. A. Taylor. Rev. L. G. Jordan, Cor. Secy. of the National Baptist Foreign Mission Board, was present, bringing a special message concerning the condition of Missionaries of color in South Africa. He was well received, made a hurried speech, distributed some of Liberla's flags, secured the help of the brethren for a cablegram of highest importance to the cause as well as the race, and left for Philadelphia, to return Thursday morning, July 12, to hold a conference of serious import with the State Department at the White House. Dr. Jordan is a hustler. Rev. Dr. O. H. Wood, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Alexandria, Va., is better now and out again. He had been suffering from a severe sore throat which had to be lanced by his physician. Messrs. J. Clomax and sons, 68 M street southwest, are doing a very good ice and coal business. They are readers of the Bee. See them. Mrs. J. E. Brown's brother, Mr. M. Edelin, of Philadelphia, is in the city, visiting his mother, Mrs. Rachael Edelin, and his friends and relations. He has proven himself quite a valuable addition to his home because of his great experience in gardening, and "the old folks at home" over there in good old Anacostia will hardly allow their favorite son to return again soon to the "city of Brotherly Love." You are welcome at home, Mr. Edelin: Mr. John W. Law's restaurant at the corner of 20th and M streets, northwest is doing its usual good work of feeding the people: Mrs. Laws herself is "holding down the job" while Bro. Laws is engaged in some kind of business at Fort Meyer. Visit 20th and M. Mr. Edward Jackson, who has been the trusted employee at the Italian Embassy for 18 years, is a reader of the Bee and enjoys reading the news and editorials of the paper. Mrs. M. A. Traynham of 1605 South Ellsworth St., Philadelphia, is in the city, the guest of her sisters, Mes. Parker and Redman. It has been some time since Mrs. Traynham has lived here, and this trip is bringing back the "old home love." Welcome, Sister Traynham. HOTEL NEWS The first waiters and bar-tenders to attend the funeral of old "King Bolycorn" were those employed at the Army and Navy Club. At mid-night, lats Saturday night, the club's bar was closed. The reason for the early closing of the saloon, it is said, was to make a hit back at Congress and the recent legislation which prohibits uniformed men from drinking. Ever since the new law went into effect, only persons in civilians clothing were served, the most of whom were members of Congress. Mr. C H Turnell has been made head waiter at Green Woods Inn, at New Hartford, Conn. Mr. Turnell succeeds J. Smith Rankin. Among the members of his crew are James E. Monroe, Leon Thompson and Linval N. Myers, all of whom are well known in Washington. Among the successful men at Fort DeMolines, Iowa, are Ernest C. Frazier, J. M. Deas, Robert Johnson and B. F. Dunning. Mr. Richard G. Johnson, formerly connected with the Dutch Room, at the New Ebbitt, is now located at West Haven, Conn. Mr. McKinley Brown, a popular hotel and rail road man, is improving with a bad case of rheumatism at his home in Sinns Hall, Va. Mr Gustav Fritsche has returned to his duties as head waiter at the New Ebbitt after a very pleasant vacation. Mr. Elector S. Carter is expected to close his vacation period shortly and report for duty in the restaurant of the New Ebbitt. SILVER JUBILEE. July 11th, 1917, marked the 25th year of the untiring and ever resourceful, good woman, Sister M. Clementine in the Order of Oblate Sisters of Providence, St. Ann's Academy, St. Cyprian's Parish, Washington, D. C. On the occasion of this Silver Jubilee, the Alumnae, old pupils and friends, tendered her a great surprise, thereby presenting her with a large purse, silver jubilee medal of honor and a beautiful basket of twenty-five American roses, depicting the years of excellent service among the children and parents of this remarkable church. This celebration was honored by the presence of the very Rev. James R. Matthews, Rev. Moran and his colleagues, a number of prominent sisters of the Oblate Sisters of Providence, whose mother house is St. Francis' Academy, Baltimore, Md., and a large number of friends. Father Matthews spoke at length of the jubilantar's high religious and educational ideals and strong moral and social welfare among the children and parents, and congratulated she and the good sisters for their excellent work in the community. -realize YOUR dreams. Here's what you want Every person who starts out to buy Furniture has just these objects in view. They form the buying problem. Now consider how thoroughly and satisfactorily we solve this problem for you. The young wife will want a home, and the more attractive and comfortable that home is, the happier she is going to be. Just a house isn't a home. It must be prettily furnished, and to show economy the furnishings must be reliable values. We will furnish your home completely and allow you an open account with us. 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After the program was rendered the many friends congratulated St. Clementine, and were served in the beautifully decorated banquet hall. The program of the evening is as follows: Greeting, Opening Chorus—Alumnae. Salutation, Mr. Geo. H. Thomas. Holy, City, Trombone Solo—Mr. Ambrose' Jackson. Maid who takes the Veil. Recitation—Miss Veronica Colbert. Salve Regina, Vocal Solo—Miss A Tillman. Sunshine on the Lea, Trio—Misses V. Colbert, F. Hall and A. Harris, Address,Very Rev. as. R. Matthews, History of the School, Miss Beat ice Scott. Selected, Piano Solo, Mrs. M. Greenfield. At the Golden Gates of the Vision, Pantomine Recitation—Miss B. Hawkins and girls. Selected, Violin Solo, Francis de Sales Miller. Presentation of Crowns, Oblate Sisters. Presentation , Graduates and old pupils—Mrs. M. Richardson. Alma Mater, Closing charus—Alumnae. FALLS CHURCH, VA. NOTES. Mr. Lancy McKnight, Miss Portia Ferguson, and Mr. Louis Campbell spent last Sunday as guests of Miss Ethel Powell. Miss Helen Robinson spent the day, Monday, July 9, visiting Mrs. Henry Harris at Vienna, Va. Mrs. Julia Taylor and her daughter Catherine are spending their vacation with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor. The Second Baptist Church clubs are busy getting ready for their Annual Rally on Sunday, July 22. Much interest is being shown on "the hill." Company B held a very important meeting for this rally on Wednesday night at Mrs. George Taylor's lunch room. Miss Edith Wade has just returned from visiting her aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thigpen, and Mr and Mrs. Chas. Taylor, in Washington. Mrs. Lou Bert Napper is erecting an up-to-date dwelling on "the hill." up-to-date dwelling on the inn. Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas have just returned home from New York City where they went to attend the funeral of their son, Mr. George P. Thomas. They are accompanied by their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Thomas, of Coatesville, Pa. 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