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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper That's THE BEE [Portrait of a man in formal attire, facing slightly to the right]. THOMAS M. CRUMP. Secretary Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc. Virginia's Great Beneficial Association Incorporated—The Coming of Progressive Men and Reliable Organizations. The Bee presents this week some of the principal officers of the Southern Aid Society of Richmond, Va. one of the most reliable and progressive beneficial associations in the United States. There is not a more reliable and substantial organization in the United States than this society. Its financial standing is equal to any and far surpasses many that have been operating in this country. The Bee commends this great organization and advise the people to give their undeviated support. The Southern Aid Society is a great benefit to the masses. No institution has a stronger financial backing. It is under the supervision of the greatest and most astute insurance Commission in the United States; Mr. Nesbit who will not permit any but bonafida insurance organizations to exist. The Bee this week presents the cut of the president, A. D. Price, one of the best known men in the State of Virginia, Thomas M. Crump, Secretary, whose reputation is for honest business dealings is above reproach. B. L. Jordan, assistant Secretary and Auditor, is a man of ability and integrity. GREAT INTEREST IN ANNUAL MEETING. Dear Editor:— Many of the letters coming to my desk daily from various places in the south contain sad and pathetic stories relative to the oppressive conditions under which many of our people have to live. In quoting from some of them, I shall not mention names lost, by so doing, I might bring added persecution on our already grievously oppressed people. A well known clergyman in time to get together? A. B. Cosey, Esq., of Brooklyn, N. Y., writes: "Received your very elegantly composed 'Call' for the Convention. Indeed it is very timely called, and at a very suitable place. If I can serve you in any way, advise me. I will attend the Convention, representing a part of Brooklyn." Mr. Wm. H. Scott, of Woburn, Mass. writes: "Send me a number of copies of the Call which you sent, calling the Race Congress to New York. City next month. I want to use them in getting Woburn together. We are living in critical times. * * * * * * * * * Thank God the Colored people are waking up. Your Call is magnificent! It should be the means of stirring up the Race as never before and the Congress should do great good." Mr. ____, of ____, Texas says in a pitiful letter: "I am sending you a clipping from the Houston Chronicle. I was afraid that you might miss it. Please tell me where that Congress is going to be held." Another prominent minister writes from——, S. C., saying: "I would say that I am planning to be in the tenth annual meeting of the National Equal Right League on the 18th, 19th and 20th of September, Please therefore send me at your earliest convenience the special Ry rates, and any other matter of detail, and the like, that you think would be necessary for me to have." In a longthy and illuminating communication from Santa Barbara, Cal. the Rev. T. D. Pettigrew says: "I have just read your splendid Call to Colored Americans all over the country, to meet in a National Congress. I am glad to tell you that I most heartily endorse both the manner and the spirit in which it is made. The time has fully come when we must come together and council and organize. I shall be glad to be with you at the Congress. And lastly but not least, Editor Trotter, of the Boston Guardian, writes: "Your work is great. Send me 200 copies of the Call." I was in N. Y. City yesterday and found interest in the coming League and Congress meetings increasing with much enthusiasm among all classes of Colored American. National Equal Rights League. Headquarters of the Corresponding Secretary. August 22, 1917. 34 Cornhill, Boston, Massachusetts. Dear Comrade: Ours is the one race among civilized races which does not understand the exceeding great value of organization and of a national convention on its rights. I beg of you to think of the facts that the U. S. A. has for the first time entered upon a European war, that war is the time all proscribed classes get relief, and therefore a real national convention, representing the colored race itself is a necessity, is a paramount duty, is worth great financial expense necessary to send delegates. Realizing all this I beseech you as a colored man of sense, of self-respect, and of race loyalty, to at once have some citizens meet, as a Committee and organize to work up a movement to hold a meeting and collect money and send delegates. The 10th Annual Meeting of the League, with a two days Festival National Race Congress open to all individuals and organizations will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 18, 19 and 20th at Mother Zion Church, W. 136th street, New York City. Work, work, work! Begin at once. The call has aroused wide-spread interest. Above all, acknowledge receipt of this letter of appeal. WM. MOURVE TROTTER, Corresponding Secretary. WOMAN'S CONVENTION. The Woman's Convention Auxiliary to the Mt. Bethel Baptist Association, met with the Little Ark Baptist Church in King George County, Va., Thursday August 30th, 1917. The meeting was the best held in the history of the organization. The routine of business was carried on with precision and dispatch. Nothing else could be expected with such a capable woman at the head as Miss Lula Richardson, who has been president since the convention was organized. The Revotional period led by Miss Frances Nelson, Mrs Lucy. Eroadus and Mrs. Lizzie Holto was one that will long be remembered in old Vlr- WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1917 A. D. PRICE. A. D. PRICE. President Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc. ginla. The topic discussed at the Missionary period was, "Shall I put my money Into Foreign Missions? The discussion was opened by Miss Della N. Harris and set forth some very definite reason for contributing to Foreign Missions. Then the President's Annual report and address was a masterpiece in style, earnestness and helpfulness. Over $300.00 was raised at the session, nearly $200.00 of which was set aside for Education and Missions. GUESTS FOR THE HOTEL DALE. New York: R. L. Hutchinson, Jr., Miss Lula Bacon, Miss Lula Fields, Jno. C. Hart, Ethel S. Hart, Godfrey Nurse, M. D. Lewis Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Armand. Philadelphia: Ferdinand Woodson, Sadie Parker, Mrs. L. Boston, M. H. Clark, John B. Tuck, Dr. Jno M. Brown, Geo. W. Smith, Mrs. Ed. W. Brown, Miss Janeette Snyder, Miss Julia C. Morris, Dr. H. Hinkson, Dr. and Mrs. E. Jenkins, Mrs. Edw. D. Brown, Mrs. Alice Christmas, Paul F. Keene, Mrs. Thomas, Curtis Washington, A. R. Greene, F. H. Gray, Joe Hebren, Miss Katie Wilkern, J. L. Bennett, L. P. Gordon, D. S. G., A. W. H. Peterson, Mrs. Fannie A. Harris. Chicago: Herbert H. Byron, Benj. F. Byron, Clarence D. Byron, Ethel Edriss. * * * Conn: Dr. and Mrs. Thos. W. Gibbs, Bridgeport; Misses. E. Jenkins, M. Gibbs, F. A. Sealy, D. D. S., New, Haven; Dr. A. L. Magill and wife; Mrs. J. S. Morse, New Haven. * * * T. L. Jefferson, Henry Speed, Palm Beach; Mrs. Sadie L. Wood, Edw. Stanton, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Felton and son, Harrisburgh; Elisie Bracy, M. S. Parker, Beverly, N. J.; J.-B. Tillman, Stanton; Rev. J. W. Roundtree, Trenton, N. J.; Mrs. Catherine Reed, Jersey City; W. G. Caster and wife, Atlantic City, N. J.; Mrs. Ida M. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wggins, Frankfort, Pa; Olive C. Shelton, Columbia, S. C. Dear Editor: We wish to thank you for the kindness in publications and other service in the line of advertising for the past month. We have had a fine Season and believe that a great part is due your paper. We wish you to discontinue our ad after this as this is the first of September. With best wishes. Yours, E. W. DALE. Seen on the Board Walk. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Boston are recuperating in Atlantic City as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Cooper of Mediterranean Avenue. As entertainers they are second to none. They are recognised in the business world and have considerable financial interests in Mediterranean Ave. It is universally acknowledged that Jackson S. Tucker knows Atlantic City. Among those seen on the board Walk last Sunday were: Dr. and Mrs. M. O. Dumas, Dr. and Mrs. Carson, Dr. and Mrs. J. Hayden Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. Price, Dr. and Mrs. Cabanis, Dr. and Mrs. Dickerson of New Port News, Va. Prof. Hale of Tennessee, Jno. C. Dancey Ex-Recorder of Deeds, Miss Edna Murray, Eliza Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Boston, Mr. Jackson S. Tucker, Mr. Jno. Shorter, Mrs. Katie Ages Browne and family and Mr. and Mrs. Jos. A. Cooper. ARLINGTON NOTES. The Misses Katherine E. Irving, of O street, northwest, and Mattie R. Stewart of 19th street, northwest, are the house-guests of Miss Helen M. Butler, Hunter Station, Arlington, Va. On Sunday afternoon the house-guests of Miss Helen M. Butler, of Arlington enjoyed a delightful spin through Fort Myer, Massachusetts avenue, Sherman avenue and the speedway. They were accompanied by Mr. H. Teague King and Mrs. Mary C. Butler, of Arlington. Mr. H. T. King and Mr. H. Cyril Irving entertained Mr. Williams Smith, of Oregon avenue, at a delightful card game and dinner on Monday, Sept. 3, 1917, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Butler, Hunter Station, Arlington, Va. The guests included: Messrs. Matthew L. Butler, Horace Dean, Theodore Matthews, Raymond Matthews David Smith; Mesdames Josephine Butler, Mary B. Irving Misses Katherine Irving, Mattie Stewart and Helen M. Butler and Master Francis and Thomas Irving. FIFTY-THIRD ANNIVERSARY. Zion Baptist Church will Celebrate Rev. W. J. Howard's 31st Anniversary as Pastor—Sept. 9th to 24th. One of the richest and one of the most progressive Baptist churches in the city is the Zion Baptist church of which Rev. W. J. Howard is pastor. The 53rd anniversary of the pastor of the church will be celebrated Sept. 9th and continue to Sept. 24th. A grand program has been arranged and some of the loading Baptist ministers in this city are booked to deliver special sermons. The closing night the pastor and friends of the church will be tendered a reception. William, H. Miller. Departed this life Tuesday, August 28, 1917, at 11 p. m., after a brief illness, Wm. H. Miller, beloved husband of Robinette A. Miller (nee Quales) and devoted father of baby Audrey. He is survived by wife, baby, mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Billingsly of Newark, N. J., four aunts, Mrs. Anna Washington, Mrs. Sadie Coston, Mrs. Rosina and Hattie Cole; six uncles, Messrs. Harry, Alonza, Ira, William and Richard Cole and Mr. Edward Washington and a host of friends. "Through all pains at times he'd smile— A smile of heavenly birth; And when the angels called him home, He smiled farewell to earth. Sudden Death. Geo. Smothes of New York, died suddenly Saturday evening at Chesapeake Junction. He had in his pocket $704.84 and a gold watch. Undertaker John Steward, 30 H street, northwest, took charge of the body. CAYTON'S WEEKLY Cayton's Weekly is out for August 22nd, beautifully illustrating the state of Seattle, Washington, and the colored business men and places in the city of Seattle. Among the many illustrations, is a fine photo of Mr. John F. C. Crigwell, of this city, who left and went west in the balmy days of prosperity. A good notice is given of Mr. Crigwell, his wife, Mrs Lula Francis, the sister of the late Dr. John R. Francis, one of Washington's leading citizens, and her two daughters and grand B. L. JORDON. Assistant Secretary and Auditor Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc. The Bee congratulates editor Horace Roscoe Clayton on the fine make up of his magazine and the excellent paper used. Tye River, Va. Mr. and Mrs. William Gooden of Tye River, Va., were host and hostess at a dinner last Sunday in honor of Miss Eva A. Chase and Miss Rachel E. Bell of Washington, D. C. A toothsome repast was prepared by the hostess from the products of their farm, which is one of the finest in this locality. Among the guests present were: Lawyer N. T. Goldsberry and wife; Mrs. Evelyn Cary; Mrs. Tessle Fogus; Mr. Arthur Taylor, and Mr. and Mrs. Silas Hargrove. On last Saturday evening, Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor entertained Miss Eva A. Chase and Miss Rachel E. Bell, who are house guests of Lawyer N. T. Goldsberry and wife, at a melon feast in their new and beautiful home on the Taylor farm. The melons used on this occasion were of a superior grade which were grown on their farm. WEST WASHINGTON. Recent Deaths. Mrs. E. Fairfax, the wife of Mr. Jos. Fairfax and mother of ten children, died on last Tuesday. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from Mt. Zion, M. E., church. The Ancient United Order of Columbia and a large number attended the burial. Rev. D. D. Turpean officiated, assisted by Rev. Rhone. The flooral offerings were many. Internment. Mt. Zion cemetery. Mr. David Dorsey, a citizen of this place for a number of years, was the trusty employee of Mr. Geo. Wise, died Thursday, of last week. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from Ebenezer A. M. E. church and was largely attended. Rev. R. A. Green officiated, assisted by Rev. D. D. Turpean and Rev. Rhone. Many floral offerings. Interment Mt. Zion cemetery. The new Oddfellow Hall, Dumbarton avenue and 28th streets, is now being re-furnished with new chairs, the walls are beautifully painted. TOURISTS Among the tourists, who left the city en-route for the National Medical convention were: Dr. and Mrs. Price, with Misses Mamie Lewis and Dorothy Johnson as guests; Dr. A. M. Curtis, with Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell as guests; Dr. A. B. McKinney and mother, Mrs. Della McKinney with Dr. E. Otho Peters and Miss Clara R. Wilson and Mrs. William Wilson and Mrs. Wilson toured also. Dr. J. Haden Johnson and wife were guests of Dr. Tignor and mother. Dr. Daniels toured as guest of Dr. Whitby. Dr. and Mrs. Carson were also among the parties touring. Mrs. Hattle Williams of Fayettville N. C.' after spending a month with relatives, left for home Tuesday. NOTICE! The Annual Rally, of Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, Mt. Pleasant, Va., will take place on the 4th Sunday in September. Everybody is invited to be present. There will be preaching at 11 a. m., 3 p. m. and 8 p. m., with eminent, divines officiating. A great day. Come! Hannoba McCary. The Bee will tell what Hannoha McCary has done since she has been in this city in conjunction with the great work ? of her husband. She can then tell what she thinks of the Bee. THE RACE CONGRESS The National Race Congress of the United States will meet in its Second Annual Session at the Florida Avenue Baptist Church Washington, D. C., Oct. 3rd and 4th, 1917. Every phase of the Race condition in this country will be discussed, including the East St. Louis, the Chester, Pa., riots and the Immigration of the colored people north. Twenty one states were represented in the last congress. The officers of the congress are appealing to race loving people in every state to to see to it that they are represented in October. The colored people are aroused in this country as never before and many of the prominent men of the race will be present. The churches, ministers' conferences, fraternal organizations, business organizations and all other organizations within the race, that have for their object the uplift of our people, are requested to send a representative to this congress. Any race loving man or woman is also invited. (Race papers please copy.) REV. M. W:D. NORMAN. Chr. Ex. Com., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE. Nat'l Organizer, Washington, D. C. REV. W. A. TAYLOR, Corr. Sec'y, Washington, D. C. REV. W. H. JERNAGIN, Pres., 430 Q St., N. W., Wash., D. C. REV. WM. ALEXANDER, Secy., Washington, D. C. REV. J. C. AUSTIN, Chr. Sp.1 Com. of The Baptist Jubilee Convention of Va., Pitt, Pa. THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. Jas. W. Pace will have charge of Third Baptist church all day Sunday, Sept. 9. All are invited. Rev. Pace is a graduate of Howard University and an eloquent speaker and a progressive young man. The church is hearing several ministers in order to make a selection. They will not be out of the way, if they select Rev. Pace as he is an ideal young man. THE PEOPLE'S FUNERAL SERVICE This is the greatest funeral organization in this city, and the people should embrace every opportunity to support it. Dr. R. C. Richardson is the president. Rev. C. N. Steppean is the corresponding secretary. The Bee will from time to time speak of the merits of this great corporation, and the men behind it. This is where the people can obtain what they want on the shortest notice and without embarrassment. This corporation has one of the best auto services in the city and one of the most commanding and up to date buildings in the United States. Keep your eye on The Bee if you want to to know when to go and to whom to go. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Spanger (nee Miss Kate B. Chase), are costly domiciled in one of the apartments at 1330 W street. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott Turner (nee Miss Vivian Lucile Thompson), are "at home" to their friends at 1342 Wallach Place, N. W. Mr. Bryson C. Chase, now of Philadelphia, spent last week here, visiting his mother and sister. Miss Willie E. Allison, of Roanoke, Va., spent the month of August in the city as the guest of Mrs. Ella Cooper, of 1806 Wiltberger street. She expects to return about Thanksgiving time. the Constitution, nor has the Constitution, either expressly or impliedly prohibited the power to the states responsibly, or to the people. SATURDAY SERMONS BY UNUS And he played on a harp of a thousand strings." ADVERTISEMENTS. I guess there are few publishers who are willing to come out in the open and admit that advertising is one of the curses of modern times. publisher so broad I don't know any publisher minded and honest, except Editor Chase, who would permit such a hint to be in his columns. as this in its column. The trouble, with modern advertising is too often untruthful, too often overdrawn. drawn. It is a serious fact that the recent crusade against false advertising was started by the professional advertisement writers, the very men who are often called on to write false, so highly colored or seductive advertisements. It may not be generally known to the general public that the matter of "ad-writing" is now one of the recognized professions. There are numerous advertising agencies, and they all employ skilled "ad-writers,"—you might call them "ad-smiths"—whose duty is pursuing the public. forte is for. Some of these fellows can prove that the moon is made of green cheese. They are masters of psychology, skilled rhetoricians. No art of form or color or phrase is neglected to accomplish results, viz.: to inspire confidence and incite the reader to buy it to follow. or to follow. The advertiser who employs artifice does not so often now-a-days resort to downright untruth, but he accomplishes his object by hint, allusion, innendo—all of which may be summed up in his favorite term "suggestion." gestion. In some countries, notably Germany, the law against false advertising is very strict and is rigidly enforced. We now have a law for the District of Columbia against false advertising. It is difficult to enforce this law here because it is easy to evade. It in many ways Originally the most common form of advertisements was probably a simple announcement of a supposed fact. For example, a merchant recieved a cargo of molasses and he announced the fact and the price in a newspaper notice. It is a mistake to blame the newspapers wholly for carrying false or misleading advertisements. It is not necessary here to go into the reasons. But some papers admit a rule against admitting advertisements that will deceive their readers. Of course there are certain forms of false or colored advertisements that can deceive no one, for example, those of the circus, theatre or professed fakir. When Bar num advertised, "the, redintegrated realm of tented wonderland," no one was deceived. wrote I am glad to be able to say that two Washington papers have always taken high ground about admitting advertisements that might deceive their readers, one a leading evening daily, the other The Bee. There are many kinds of advertising, but now-a-days the principal kind is in periodical publications. Any form of announcement, reminder or emphases is a sort of advertisement. It may be favorable or infavorable; it may be true or false; it may be a mixture of all these. In recent times advertising has come to be closely associated with the printing art and especially with newspapers and magazines. The existence of most periodicals in the United States now depends upon advertisements. This is unfortunate. I am glad to be able to note that this is not the case with a few of the most worthy and useful publications—like The Bee, for example. The best paper is one that depends mainly on its subscription list and news-stand sales for support. This means that the literary matter is moritious or in demand. mortorious It seems to me that the wild orgy of excessive advertising has about reachable culmination point. I predict that the day is near when false and excessive advertising will be the exception, and not the rule. When that day comes it will be better for our morals and better for our purses. We must settle down to a custom of simple statement of facts, and brevity in advertising. There are many rea- why, this is desirable. sobs Now I am coming to the main point of this sermon. of this colored people do not advertise enough. They do not always advertise disceretly. The success of colored people in business in the future will depend very largely on their discretion in advertising. The string of the very first importance for them is to select the proper medium. Lately I have been examining the advertising columns of The Bee to see how many of our colored local business people announce their business and their merits in The Bee. I find many personal' notices (which are forms of advertisements), but I do not find enough paid business advertisements. Colored business concerns are constantly-whinning about lack of patronage by their own people. Our next sermon will tell them our way to get business. PROHIBITION AMENDMENT UNCONSTITUTIONAL. Conventions Should Propose an Application of Two-Thirds of State Legislatures, and Two-Thirds of Congress Should Not Propose. (By H. A. Clarke.) It is a question, whether or not the Congress has the constitutional right to propose an amendment to the Constitution, imposing prohibition upon the several states, when the United States has not been delegated the power, either expressly or implied by Article X, of the Constitution provides as follows: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited to it by the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people." Article V, of the Constitution provides in part, the following: "The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, shall call a convention to passing amendments." for proposing amendments. At the threshold, it is obvious, that there are two definite, distinct and specified modes provided for amending the Constitution, and that they most certainly are devised by the framers of the Constitution for two definite, distinct and specific purposes. It is palpable, that the two modes were not framed for alternative purposes, in so far as the proposal of amendments by the Congress, or the proposal of amendments by conventions called on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, independently of whether the subject-matter has or has not been delegated to the United States by the Constitution, or has or has not been prohibited by the Constitution to the states respectively, or to the people. It is plain, that the first mode of amending the Constitution, namely, "whenever two-thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary," is unquestionably for the purpose of empowering the Congress to propose amendments affecting some power which has been either expressly or impliedly delegated to the United States by the Constitution, or prohibited by the Constitution to the states respectively, or to the people. It is visible, that the second mode of amending the Constitution, namely, "on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments," is unmistakably for the purpose of empowering the states respectively, or the people, to propose amendments affecting some power, which has not been delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by the Constitution to the states respectively to the people. or to the people. It is not a fact, that if the power was delegated to the United States by the Constitution, either expressly or implyly, or prohibited by the Constitution to the States respectively, or to the people, the Congress would have imposed prohibition upon the several states by congressional enactment, in lieu of proposing a constitutional amendment, as it did when it enacted the National Bankruptcy law which superseded the State Bankruptcy laws? The fact, that the Congress resorted to the proposal of a constitutional amendment, instead of the passage of a Federal law bespeaks for its self and invites the closest scrutiny. It necessarily follows that, if it is unlawful for the Congress to pass a law imposing prohibition upon the several states, for a stronger reason, it is unlawful for the Congress to propose an amendment empowering it to deal with a subject-matter, which is absolutely and exclusively within the constitutional right of the several states to deal with deal with. At the utmost, it cannot be maintained that the proposed prohibition amendment is a war necessity, when adequate power has been conferred by the Congress upon the President to regulate the liquor traffic, at least, during the present hostilities by the passage of the food control bill and the army conscription bill. HOTEL NEWS. (R. DeReef Miller) From the big business out-look of Washington the closing of saloons in November will not harm in any way the hundred of hotel and restaurant workers throughout, the icty, according to a statement made by the officials of the Colored Walters Union, who held a special patron meeting last Sunday afternoon at the Knights of Pythias Hall, Room 10, to assist the War Department in recruiting 1,100 colored cooks for the army. Many calls were sent in by the local clubs for waiters, some offered as high as $50.00 a month salary for waiters and Uncle Sam is offering from $75.00 to $125.00 for cooks. Contracts are being issued for two of the leading places in Washington, which is now being manned by white waiters; who will be succeeded by colored. It is to be understood that the colored waiter is not cutting his white brother out of a job. The New Hotel Washington will open about the time the possible changes occur and will employ white waiters. we enmity. The is no possible friction. In sight as to race troubles according to many of the local old timers who are very farullar with the help problems. Thanks to the majority of hotel managers and proprietors of Washington, that they are handling their employees now from a business standpoint and one of justice, regardless of race, or nationality, service and efficiency, are the crying needs of the hour. The hotel manager, who turns a man down today on account of color or because he is of German decent, is a back number. It will be remembered some years ago when many hard working faithful Italians were discriminated against because they were all classed as members of the "Black Hand" society and orders were issued to the heads of the departments of almost every fashionable restaurant and hotel in New York City to keep Italians off the pay roll. Today the Italians and Greeks have the leading hotels throughout the country but they had their troubles and blow outs on the road to success. The colored waiter and cook after years of battle will soon march on to victory. He has stood the test, working long hours and for small wages, his shoulders have proven to be large enough to carry the blame for nineteenth of the irregularities and troubles that have been imposed upon him. Mr. C. A. Lee, of the Post Office Department, and his little daughter, Helen Beatrice, returned from Louisiana on August 30, bringing with them Mrs. Nora Lee, of Cotton Valley, La. Mrs. Lee is Mr. Lee's mother and plans to remain in the city indefinitely. While in Louisiana, Mr. Lee transacted some very important business in connection with his property. The finding of oil in this section of the state has sent land values "skyward" and as a result the people of Plain Dealing are enjoying unusual prosperity. Watch our little oil city grow. On March, August 27, 4:30 p. m. at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Watson, a reception was tendered Mr. Lee, his mother and little Helen Beatrice. Ice cream, cake and "good eats" of all kind were served in abundance. The following persons were present: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Clark, and Mr. Westley Dixon; Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Williams are sisters of Mr. Lee. A most pleasant afternoon was spent. On Tuesday, August 28, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Williams, we were taken to Winden, where we boarded our train for Washington, arriving here Thursday morning and found all in good shape. SUSPEND VERDICT ON HOUSTON PLEA. Bishop Smith, of A. M. E. Church, says Snap Judgment is not Warranted—Asks who is to Blame for the Tragic Blunder of Having Negro Troops in Texas. There are so many currents and counter-currents of a disturbing nature in evidence that this is no time for hasy utterances. Public judgment should be suspended until all the material facts in the unfortunate and regretable occurrence have been fully investigated and the result made known by the war department. the war in the The stories emanating from Houston are one-sided and reflect the prejudices of the dominant element in Houston. Instead of the facts in the case. A Negro in military uniform is as exasperating to the average Texan as is the faunting of a red rag in the face of an exaggered bull. race of an enemy. When the Titanic disaster was reported it was said Mr. Andrew Carnegie laconically inquired: "What was she doing up there anyway? having reference to the extreme northern course the shop had taken, why were the Negro troops sent to Texas anyway, particularly those of the regular army? Has the remembrance of the Brownsville affair entirely faded from public memory? Is it so soon forgotten that but a few days ago publicity was given to the report that Negro troops were in a clash with the authorities of Waco, Texas? Two distinct incidents that occurred during the Spanish-American war are still fresh in my memory—the threat to dynamite a train load of Negro regulars by the dominant element of Touskarira, Ark., and the merciless assault made on a train load of Negro volunteers at Nashville, Tenn., while en route from Chattanooga to Ginnetown. Cincinnati. Hon. Joe H. Eagle, M. C. for the Houston district, in a dispatch to the secretary of war said: "Without starting who is to blame, it is clearly a race riot and is a tragedy sufficient to compel the statement that it is a tragic blunder to send the Negro troops to southern camp." Who is to blame for this tragic blunder? The Negro troops went to Houston in obedience to the orders of their superiors whose right it is to direct their movements. A race riot? Yes, and that statement from a congressman on the ground, and the chosen representative of the dominant element of Houston, ought to be sufficient to induce the public to suspend judgment for the time being. pend jayne President Wilson made a trenchant statement in a speech in Philadelphia to the effect that "A man may be too proud to fight." With equal force it may be said that a man may be too manly to continually submit to extreme brutal treatment. Even the patient ox may be goaded to desperation. The fact is the white race by precipitating a world-war has turned man's earthly abode into a veritable hell, and there is no telling when the fires of damnation will be extinguished or what element will be consumed while they are raging. If plain speaking is in order, let both sides be heard. Nothing that I have written is to be construed as indicating the last desire on my part to condone any infraction of discipline by the Negro troops in question. Let no guilty man escape. With a sad heart, C. S. Smith. Bishop A. M. E. Church. BURRVILLE — DEANWOOD, D. C. OBSERVATIONS. At 55th and Hayes streets, northeast we find a creditable business with Mrs. Wm. J. Daniel, proprietress. Here is a well stocked store having splendid patronage. Mrs. Daniel is a strictly race woman and believes in individual effort fully developed, the method, by which the race as a whole can succeed. "The Bee" man thinks CHARLES P. .FORD, ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court—No 23,952, Administration. The In to Give Notice. This is to give That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of administration c. t. on the estate of Andrew J. Laster, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 28th day of August, A. D. 1918; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. benefit of Given under my hand this 28th day of August, 1917. HENRY LASSITER, 1215 17th St., N. W. Attest: W. C. TAYLOR. Deputy Register of Wills for the Dist trict of Columbia, Clerk of the Pro- bate Court. CHARLES P. FORD, Attorney. FOR SALE. Seven room cottage Garden Spot on Clark ave. or 61st st. For information, Mrs. P. Thomas, 1902 Druld Hill Ave., Baltimore, Md. FOR RENT. A fine store suitable for any kind of business 1107½ Eye street northwest. A good business center. The Drug Store 4½ and F sts s.w. owned by Dr. W. S. Richardson who needs no introduction to the people of South West Washington, is one of the neatest and up-to-date Drug Stores in that section stocked with everything in the Drug line, and this neat Drug Store can be bought and at a reasonable price. Dr. Richardson can be seen at his uptown store 14th and R. N. W. Katz's big grocery store 1644 Montelle, Ave. N. E., is attracting new customers every day. It is one of the best grocery stores in the North East. Everything strictly fresh and at prices to meet the high cost of living, people living in that section don't have to go to Market. This store is really a small Market; deal with Katzs. DIAMONDS WATCHES ON CREDIT Economy lies in purchasing a good watch at a low price. Here is the watch, 15 jewel Q 16 size Rockford watches that will pass railroad inspection, only $25. Terms $1.00 down, 50 per week. This is an unparalleled bargain in a 15 jewel movement, adjusted in five positions, double stratagold filled case. Guaranteed 25 years. Ralph E. Evans, with Castelberg's National Jewelry Co., 935 Penn. Ave. N. W. A postal will bring sample direct to your home. JUSTH'S OLD STAND. The full success of this business is due to our trade sticking to us. They get full big value and some buy new and slightly used suit cases from us at $1.00 to $4.00 and go off and have a good time besides there's sightly used suits at $5.00 and new pants at $1.00 to $3.00 to save a lot of cash. Justh's Old Stand, 619 D Street. that way, too. Mrs. Daniel is a "Bee" enumerator. support Miss Rosina Winston, of Philadelphia, is a house guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Parker in Deanwood. She will return home about September 15. There was quite a nice crowd of little Sunday School folks with their mamas and papas, and friends of various Sunday Schools in and around Arlington, Va.; out on their annual picnic excursion to the National Training School for Girls at Lincoln Heights D.C. Wednesday, August 29. The Brooks family auto-death accident has cast quite a spell of gloom over this section Indeed it is a sad affair. MERRIFIELD, VA., JOTS. MERRIFIELD, VA., JOSY Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Broadley, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Harry and Mamie Broadley Oldenham, all of N. Y. City, spent a most delightful all-day outing with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Broadley. On Labor Day they were accompanied by their sister, Mrs. Alice Harper and her daughter, Little Miss Evelyn, and husband Mr. Jerry Harper, all of whom are now residents of Washington, D. C. This was a great family re-union for Mr. Broadley, Sr., and so enjoyable was the occasion that his New York children prolonged their stay for three days. Mr. and Mrs. Earle Broadley spent Sunday, Sept. 2, with their parents here, taking in the Labor Day picnic and evening entertainment at Falls Church, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Harper entertained, the entire family and friends at her residence in Fourth street, northwest, whence Mr. and Mrs. Harry Oldenham left on the midnight train for N. Y. If you want to see a line of automobiles, stand at the corner of 19th and L streets northwest and watch the quick movement of Dr. J. W. Morse, dispensing cream and soda to the dozens of automobile parties lined up. The Clarke Training School 1600 13TH STREET NORTHWEST 13TH AND QUE STS. ENTRANCE Mrs. Addie Clarke begs to announce two very attractive and helpful courses to be inaugurated at her Training School. Books now open for registration. Plain Sewing, Children's Clothes, Ladies' Tailoring; Street and Evening Garments a specialty, including the most elaborate Evening Wraps. Material furnished free for millinery. Morning and Evening Classes. Work furnished for students while training if so desired. BUY YOUR COAL FROM BLICK BROTHERS 8TH AND FLORIDA AVE. N. W. H, Pharmacist N. W., WASHINGTON, D. O. All the Leading Physicians This Store L. HIGH BROWN Air Perfumes and Face Powder. Grower, Shampoo, Tetter Salve, ents for Fred Palmer's Whitener, A. T. BRONAUGH, Pharmacist S. W. COR 7TH and P STS. N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. Prescriptions Filled Promptly. All the Leading Physicians Patronize This Store AGENTS FOR ALL HIGH BROWN Preparations. Soaps. Bleach. Hair Perfumes and Face Powder. BRONAUGH.— Agents for Grower, Shampoo, Tetter Salve, Temple Grower and Glossine; Agents for Fred Palmer's Whitener, Hair Dressing and Powder. BRONAUGHS, 7th and P N. THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BEAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL INC.) offers an excellent opportunity for the woman who desires to enter the business world, by taking up a course in BEAUTY CULTURE. Nobody nowadays can say, "I have no chance." There are and always will be new lines, with each woman whether she will be one of those to create and take advantage of the opportunities that THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BEAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL OFFERS. We teach the following courses: Hair Dressing, Facial Massage, Manicuring, Scalp Treatment, Instantaneous Bleaching, Electric Treatment for the Face and Scalp. There is a constant demand for THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BEAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL'S GRADUATES. THE ABILITY TO USE AND CREATE OPPORTUNITY DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL VALUE, and value depends on training, and training depends on earnest, well directed effort to increase skill. THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BEAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL'S branches are taught from five dollars up. COME IN AND REGISTER. DAY AND NIGHT CLASSES. MME. AGNES J. SMITH, Principal. Tel. North 4017, 935 R St. N. W., Washington, D. C. A RELIABLE PHARMACIST is the one you can always depend upon to use no substitutes, but compound prescriptions from pure and fresh drugs, with accuracy and care. The real test of drug store's capabilities is it's prescription department, and ours is perfect. We fill your physician's prescriptions to the letter and no mistake is possible. PLUMMER'S PHARMACY ROBT. F. PLUMMER, Prop. Accuracy, Service, Quality A. D. 8. Remedies V.o. Pay Particular Attention to Our Prescription Department Telephone Your Wants Phones, Main 4094, Main 5381 301 H St. Cor. 3rd St. N. W. Washington, D. C. Advertisement. RICHARDSONS' DRUG STORE 4½ AND F ST., S. W. Everything here that is found in any first-class Drug Store. Prescriptions promptly filled. RICHARDSONS' PURE STORE, 4½ & F St., . W. To cease hearing a babbler is the surest way to make him hold his tongue. PHONE N.1955 NEWHOME "I'll get it for my wife" NO OTHER LIKE IT. NO OTHER AS GOOD Purchase the "NEW HOME" and you will have a life asset at the price you pay for repair expenses, workmanship and best mum cost. Insist on having the life-long service at minis mum cost. Insist on having the THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE CO., ORANGE, MASS. FOR SALE BY Gustave Oppenheim, 800 E street northwest, Washington, D. C. SERVICE THAT SATISFIES. J. T. Newman.-The Haircutter is now re-established in South Washington, and will be pleased to serve all of his friends and former Patrons at 405 $ 4 \frac{1}{2} $ St., S. W. BLICK BROTHERS The best place in this city to purchase coal is Blick Brothers, 8th and Fla. ave northwest. Send in a deta. posit now. One of the most reliable firms in this city. DR. W. L. SMITH INDIGESTION RFMDY. This remedy will relieve all forms of Indigestion, Catarrh of the Stomach, Heartburn, Sour Stomach, Flatulency, Pain in the Stomach, Water Brash, Acid Fermentation, Gaseous Accumulations and Mal-Assimilations of Foods. When taken in the Stomach it thoroughly digests the albuminous foods, relieves the indigestion, by resting and assisting the stomach until normal or natural-digestion is restored. DIRECTIONS Take a teaspoonful in a little water after meals or when suffering. Repeat in an hour if necessary. W. L. SMITH, Druggist. 801 Florida Avenue N. W. Where you may purchase the genuine article. MRS. S. J. TAYLOR Furnished rooms by the day, week or month. Transient accommodations a speciality. 128 F street northwest, Washington, D. C. One block from Union Station telephone Franklin 1514-w. REILLY BLACK PLAYS RAGTIME FOR THE FOLKS. PLAY SOME RAG TIME FOR THE FOLKS, REILLY. YAS SAH! YES HE'S A WONDER FOR HIS AGE. GOLLY! I JUST CAN'T KEEP STILL WHEN I HEARS RAG TIME!! DIS COON COULD JUST DIE RAG TIMEING!! WHOOP LA!! DE, PIGEON WING FO' ME!! GOLLY! DIS COON'S BUSTING SOMETING BUT DON'T STOP DAT RAG TIME!!! IS DE COON DAT KIN PLAY RAG TIME! The NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, Durham, N. President, James E. Shepherd, Durham, N. C. ```markdown ``` "I cordially commend the school' interest and needs to all who believe in the Negro race and in our obligation to help promote its intellectual, moral and religious uplift."—Rev. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst, New York City. IT IS MORE THAN A MERE SCHOOL—IT IS A COMMUNITY OF SERVICE AND UPLIFT Its influence is destined to be felt in all sections of the country in improved Negro community life wherever our trained workers locate. Settlement workers, missionaries for home and foreign mission fields, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. secretaries and district nurses receive a comprehensive grasp of their studies under a Wellesley graduate and experienced co-workers and actual every-day practice through the school's SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT. A HIGH STANDARD COLLEGE DEPARTMENT has now been established We aim also to create a better qualified ministry. Industrial training, advanced literary branches, business school. Thirty-two acres; ten modern buildings; heathful location. We can accommodate a few more earnest, ambitious students. Communities requiring social workers should write us. NEXT SCHOOL TERM OPENS OCT. 4, 1916. For catalog and detailed information, address: SHEPARD DURHAM, N. C. HOTEL DALE ON FREE TRIAL NO DEPOSIT, NO EXPENSE, ON FREE TRIAL—NO DEPOSIT, NO EXPENSE, we will send you a new Acousticon. This is the small instrument that has positively enabled over 300,000 deaf people to hear. GENERAL ACOUSTIC COMPANY, 1300 Candler Building, New York You Can Hear, With the Acousticon—hear conversation of your friends, music—every sound—just as you used to. We guarantee it or you can return the Acousticon at our expense without its costing you one cent. Write at once for ten days free home trial. Carter's Little Liver Pills You Cannot Be Constipated and Happy Small Pill Small Dose Small Price ABSENCE of Iron in the Blood is the reason for many colorless faces but A Remedy That Makes Life Worth Living Genuine bears signature CARTER'S IRON PILLS will greatly help most pale-faced people. --- PRESIDENT JAMES E. SHEPARD NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL THE HOTEL This magnificent hotel, located in the heart of the most beautiful seaside resort in the world; replete with every modern improvement, superlative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Orchestra daily, garage, bath houses, tennis, etc., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Send for DURHAM, N. C. --- AT ALL GOOD DEALERS 50¢ UP STYLE 4523 Beautiful Bust and Shoulders are possible if you will wear a scientifically constructed Bien Jolie Brassiere. The dragging weight of an unconfined bust so stretches the supporting muscles that the contour of the figure is spoiled. put the bust back where it belongs, prevent the full bust from having the appearance of fabbiness, eliminate the danger of dragging muscles and contine the flesh of the shoulder giving a graceful line to the entire upper body. They are the daintiest and most serviceable garments, ranging from a leather and styles: Back, Hook Front, Surplice, Bandau, etp, Boned with "Walton," the rustless boning—permitting washing without removal. Have your dealer show you Bien Jolie Brasierses, if not stocked, we will gladly send him, prepaid samples to show you. HARRIS' TRADE MARK KS REGISTERED WONDERFUL MEDICINE. For all bifidis and nervous diseases, best blood, stomach, liver and kidney juice on earth. Sick Lumbache, constipation, wind and pain in stomach, disordered liver and kidneys. Impure blood, bolls, pimples, impaired digestion, etc. It is marvelous in its effect on the stomach, enabling it to obtain from the food, taken the elements necessary to create flesh and muscle tissue, bone structure, and pure, rich, red blood. It contains no mercury or other mineral substances, which are injurious to the system. Tones up the Stomach, relieves indigestion and removes that tired feeling. HARRIS CHEMICAL COMPANY, Washington, D. C. Sold by all good druggists. It's an awful thing to lose your hair! One of the first signs of unhealthy hair is dandruff. You must get rid of it or your hair will suffer. has been used for 100 years by men and women everywhere for dandruff, itching scalp and falling hair. Use it faithfully and prevent baldness and at the same time make your hair beautiful, lustrous and strong. Try one bottle. Ask your druggist. You can test ED. PINAUD'S by sending 10c. to our 'American Offices for a little bottle. Note how pure and fragrant it is. Parfumerie ED. PINAUD, Dept. M ED. PINAUD BLDG. New York Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year in advance.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months......60 Subscription monthly......20 VARDAMAN AND COX Senator Vardaman made a speech in the senate on August 15, which is printed in the Congressional Record of August 16. It is a literary curiosity. It consists mainly of a denunciation of the African race, with special reference to the colored American As a part of his harangue, he had inserted in the record as a part of his speech a part of an essay by one Earnest Sevier Cox of Knoxville, Tenn., in the same line of thought, entitled "Decay of Culture: A Study of the Negro in Civilization." The particular chapter of Cox's essay quoted in the Record is entitled "Arming the Colored Races." Both Messrs. Cox and Vardaman say that they are alarmed about the arming of the colored races the world over for participation in the present Great War. They are specially worried about the drafting of colored men in the United States and their prospective compulsory military service. Evidently they think it dangerous for colored men to learn the science of arms. science of art. We advise all students of the race question to obtain and preserve a copy of this speech. serve a copy Following are some excerpts from the speech as printed in the Record: Record: "Mr. President, I realize that there is any obligation imposed upon the white man of this country to the negro, and it is a duty that must be performed intelligently, inspired by the highest spirit of altrusion. We all understand that the negro is in this country without his will or consent. He was brought here to gratify the greed and cupidity of the white man—the Anglo-Saxon white man—whose dealing with an inferior race or with an antagonist are always characterized by cruelty as conscienceless as a cancer and a greed for gain an insatiable death. "The Negro is entitled to a square deal at the hands of the white man, but let us not misunderstand what a square deal means. Do not forget that you are not dealing with an individual, but with the race. Remember also that we are not legislating for the present generation only, but for posterity as well. It is just as foolish to give the Negro equal political privileges with the white man in the management of this Government as it would be for an indulgent father to give his crying babe a bottle of poison just because the foolish little creature wanted it. A sickly sentimentality and an imprudent spirit of altruism must not sway our judgment in dealing with this vital question. "There are individual cases, usually those wherein the "Anglo-Saxon, enforcement predominates," where breadth of intellectual vision and accomplishment compare favorably with members of the white race, but that is only in individual cases. It is an historical fact which will not be denied by a serious student of history that the civilization imparted by the white man to the negro—and the negro has no other civilization save that imparted to him by the white man—lasts only so long as the negro is under the domination of the white man who inculcated it. When left to himself, the negro as a race has universally retrograded to the barbarisms of the jungles. The call of the wild invariably overcomes the lure of civilization and the quest of knowledge is given up for the ease and indulence of the primitive state. There is one thing certain, proven by time and trial: The two races can not live together on terms of social and politi- cal equality: "Mr. President, there is another truth which I wish in passing to impress upon the Senate and the Ameri- lans. It is this: can people. "The use of firearms and the placing of the ballot in the hands of the negro in a white man's country are inconsistent with good government, good order, and good feeling between the races. The outcome of such an experiment and any effort to make it a permanent policy under our form of government will inevitably lead to disaster. "May I be permitted, Mr. President, to say that it was a mistake against which I warned the administration, when the President of the 8 There's no stock in Washington wherein qualities are more thoroughly reliable—in either the lowpriced or the expensive values. No stock will give you a better opportunity for pleasing selections. No house will quote you lower prices for goods that may be depended upon for long years of satisfactory service. No other firm in America is so considerate in arranging small weekly or monthly payments to correspond with the circumstances of each individual customer. Facts There’s no stock in are more thoroughly priced or the expensive you a better opportunity house will quote you may be depended upon tory service. No other siderate in arranging ments to correspond with individual customer. United States and the Congress called the negro of this country to arms. Senators who doubt the wisdom or justification of my views-will be come disillusioned if they will take the pains to read the experiences of other nations in dealing with this ponderous problem. I maintain that compulsory military training will leave a problem in this country more difficult of solution, more disastrous, I fear, in its consequences than the sudden emancipation of the slave a half century ago." It would be nonsensical for us to attempt to reply to Senator Vardaman. He is not sincere. He knows better. He represents a state a great majority of whose citizens are colored people—now practically disfranchised. His home is Greenwood, a little town in the black belt. He owes his worldly fortune to the colored race. He began public activity as a country editor. He became governor of his state and later came to the Senate. He rode into every office by villification of the blacks, being the local idol of a certain class of whites who have always supported him. He is just now seeking re-election to the Senate. to the Senses. It is impossible to join issue with Messrs. Vardaman and Cox. It would be absurd to attempt to make a rejoinder. In the first place, before a sensible trial judge nearly all of their statements of "fact" would go out because not supported by any evidence whatever. All that remained of their plea would be the mere allegations of the counsel. And life is too short. The speech answers itself. Vordaman Vardaman And Earnest Cox In the Senate In white sox— Greenwood's pride And Freak of Knox— Frantic flee From big Zulu When no black man is in view; Frantic point they To woodpile, And evoke A Senate's smile. Vard now slides And steals one base (Election time No Other Your Real Comf The home is the first natural instinct of my Living in a boarding In your own home, and the privacy and comfort Let us help you furnish you can take the same your own appearance proud to entertain convenient credit to just to suit your c rogan & S 21-823 Seventh Street Peter Grogan & Sons Co. the Lord!" No wonder as he looks dismally back at the forest whence he came, and dismally forward to the hopeless sea into which he is slowly being pushed, he lifts his plaintive voice in its heart-broken minor and wails: "Swing low, sweet chariot, comin' for to carry me home!" "Home" is about the only place he can go, where they don't oppress him.—Reprinted from LaFollette's Magazine. There are two churches in this city splitting hairs over the color of one of the ministers that are to be called. Some of the more light individuals who call themselves christians and who pretend to say their prayers nightly declare that they don't want their pulpit in mourning and for that reason they don't want a black preacher. There is a great deal of religious hypocrisy among so-called christians. Just why the church should draw the color line is a surprise to the Bee. If the church is to discriminate on account of color what credence is there to be placed in the religious doctrines these hypocrites preach? There is just as much prejudice among certain colored people as there is among a certain second class white people. Whenever you see such prejudice existing among these classes you can conclude that their birth was low. The cultured white and colored people never think of their color. It is the men or women, white and black, of the lower strata who are controlled who become intoxicated with such doctrine. Comes on apace). Look out Earnest (What's your race?) Or you'll get The coup de grace; Backward, Earnest, Backward slide, Zulu get you, Tan your hide. THE TRAGEDY OF THE TRAGEDY OF THE COLORED FOLK. (Will Allen White) In Emporia Gazette. If the black man loafs in the South, he starves. If he works in the South, he is poorly paid, more or less in kind—chips and whet- stones—and his wife becomes a "pan toter." If he leaves his low estate in the South and goes to work in Northern industry, he is mobbed and killed. He was brought to these shores from Africa a captive. He is held by his captors in economic bondage today—forbidden to rise above the lowest serving class. He is herded by himself in a ghetto, and if, while he is there he reverts to the jungle type, he is burned alive. If he tries to break out of his ghetto, and, by assimilating the white man's civilization, rise, he is driven out by his white brothers. If he goes to school he becomes discontented, and is unhappy and dissatisfied with his social status. If he does not go to school and remains ignorant, he is then only a "coon," whom everybody exploits, and who has to cheat and swindle in return, or go down in poverty to begging and shame. There aren't ships enough in the world to take him back to the land of his frédom; there isn't room enough for him here except on the crowded bottom round of the ladder, and there always the grinding heel of those climbing over him topward is mangling his black hands. Race riots, lynchings, political ostracism; social boycott; economic serfdom. No wonder he sings: "I'm gwine for to live with Come to Us for All Homefurnishings On Credit Other Place Can Equate Your Own Home —For— Comfort and Happiness Home is the foundation of civilization distinct of man and woman to crawl a boarding house or a family hotel own home, around your own fireside y and comfort not obtainable any up you furnish a home of your own take the same personal pride that appearance—a home in which you entertain your friends, all obtain it credit terms payable weekly or mit your convenience. & Sons Co. 4th Street N. W. On Credit No Other Place Can Equal Your Own Home For Real Comfort and Happiness The home is the foundation of civilization. It is the natural instinct of man and woman to crave a home. Living in a boarding house or a family hotel is artificial. In your own home, around your own fireside you have the privacy and comfort not obtainable anywhere else. Let us help you furnish a home of your own in which you can take the same personal pride that you do in your own appearance—a home in which you will be proud to entertain your friends, all obtainable under convenient credit terms payable weekly or monthly, just to suit your convenience. In its August issue The Crisis of the N. A. A. C. P., promised soon to take up the matter of business enterprise among the colored people. We hailed the announcement as a good omen. Now comes the September issue with an editorial, presumably by Dr. DuBois, under the title "More Suggestions." We believe Editor DuBois has COLOR. IN CHURCH. "THE CRISIS." some definite comprehensive national plan up his sleeve for better co-operative business conditions among our people. We await its announcement with much interest, if not impatience. BIRTH CONTROL. Physical Culture Magazine-for September has another article on this subject by Margaret Grant. No, we havn't read it, but we read a previous article on the subject by Mrs. Sanger. The editor is a man, and besides, he has reared his family. Those interested in the subject can doubtless get information by addressing the editor of the magazine mentioned at the Flatiron Building, New York, N. Y. BUREAU OF -ENGRAVING IS PLACED ON EIGHT-HOUR Secretary McAdoo has ordered that the operations of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing be placed upon an eight-hour basis, both for men and women, six days a week. This action was taken after the receipt of a report from the committee appointed by the Secretary on July 5 to investigate the condition and hours of labor in the bureau. Good for Secretary McAdoo. The Pageant. The Bee is looking for the great pageant under the direction of the women who want a clean paper. Clean Paper. When will the clean paper be issued, edited by char-women? It is about time for these ruffians to cease their attacks upon innocent colored citizens. Reports come to this office that many of our colored young ladies are being continually insulted by soldiers in the southwest section of the city. of the city. Don't fail to subscribe to the Bee. Now is the time. Ten thousand subscribers wanted at once. The greatest race paper of the age. The Bee is your friend as long as you are honest and loyal to it. It is your enemy when you prove the traitor. YOU CAN HAVE LONG STRAIGHT HAIR If Anxious to Improve Your Hair and General Appearance Read This Carefully There are so many so-called hair growers on the market a large number of hich are not nothing more than perfumed grease, it is no wonder people get discouraged and lose faith in all hair tonics. In deciding on what to use on your scalp be sure and get a remedy of proven merit. Seeby's Quinade is a highly medicated pomade that has stood the test of time. It is the invention of a New York chemist and is made under the personal supervision of a licensed pharmacist of many years' experience. Quinade stimulates and nourishes the roots of the hair, causing a natural growth of long hair. It makes the hair soft, smooth and glossy, and easy to put up in the style desired. To get the best results from the use of Quinade the scalp should be shampooed at regular intervals with Seeby's Quinasoap. Quinasoap is made entirely out of vegetable oils, principally coconut oil, and contains no animal fat of any kind. It lathers very freely and is a thorough cleanser. Quinasoap leaves the hair soft and fluffy, and imparts a refreshing feeling to the scalp, unequalled by any other shampoo. Do not accept any substitute, but insist on getting Seeby's Quinade and Seeby's Quinasoap asking for them by the full name. If your druggist or dealer does not stock these two articles, ask him to obtain them for you from his wholesaler. The price is 25c each Write to Seeby's Drug Co., 79 East 130th street, New York City, for sample, mentioning the name of this paper. PEOPLE'S DRUG STORES. Quinade and Quinasosp are sold at all of the People's Drug Stores, as follows: Store No. 1. 7th and K Sts. N. W. Store No. 2. 7th and H 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. W. The Week in Society "Broken through all previous records this season in the sale of soda water and ice cream soda is a fact we are pleased to tell our patrons," declares BOARD'S DRUG STORE at 1912% 14th Street, N. W. This shows that the public appreciates a refreshing, invigorating and wholesome beverage. When you feel tired and languid there is nothing that will restore your vitality and spirits as a glass of cold, sparkling soda water or a sundae with that luscious, rich fruity flavor served at Board's Drug Store on Fourteenth Street. Rev. W. H. Jernagin has gone to Oklahoma to the Baptist Convention. Miss Martha Cordelia Aller, will appear in Partia this winter as well as Lady Anne. Rev. King of Pomonkey, Md., motored to this city on business. Mr. John Bell has returned to the city after a pleasant summer in the Catskill Mountains. Lawyer Williams is detained in Annapolis Md., on the Snowden murder case. Miss Cora Neal is one of the recent appointees at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. Miss Leona Shanklin of Library of Congress is having an enjoyable time in Phila., Pa., Cape May and Long Branch, N. J. Miss Marion Walters formerly of the "Bee Force has left to spend the remainder of the summer, in McLean Va. Dr. W. A. Jones, of this City is the guest of Mr. an Mrs. W. G. Jones at Union Ridge, Va. Miss Mary V. Gates of this city attended the G. A. R. encampment held in Boston. Miss Lillie M. Williams of Baltimore, Md., will soon visit relatives in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Brown and two daughters, of Corcoran street, spent Sunday and Monday in Culpepper, Va., which is Mrs. Brown's home. Miss Lillian Qales, of 1512 8th street, northwest, left Wednesday for North Carolina, where she is to teach Normal school. Miss Qales graduated from the teachers college of Howard University this June. She is a bright young lady and is admired by al who know her. Miss Ruby Carter, of the Eagle office, has been confined to her home for several days on account of illness. Dr. Evans is away on his vacation, but will return next week to begin his Fall "Drive." Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Townsley, of U street, have returned after a pleasant visit to Mrs. Townsley's relatives in Hampton, Va. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. William Mason extend their sympathy in the sudden death of their infant son. Mr. and Mrs. David have returned to the city after a trip to Eastern Shore, Md. The Misses Martha Harris, Edna and Ethel Tanner are visiting in Leesburg, Va. Mrs. Helen Rice Weedon is improving to the gratification of her friends. Mr. and Mrs. Escoffery are visiting in Atantic City. Mrs. Nellie Webster is having a delightful time in Opequan, Va. Mrs. Maudé Felming Raymond and Miss Zellaca Wooding are visiting in Atlantic City. The Misses Althea and Josephine Neal are home after a pleasant stay in N. C. Miss Norma Jones has been appointed in the Government Printing Office. Mrs. Edith M. Albert has returned home after a delightful stay in Colton, Md. Lilly Savoy has returned home after a pleasant stay in the country. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Marlow have returned to N. Y. after the marriage of their daughter. Mrs. Zella Davis and Miss Ellen Russell are spending their vacation in Vinland, N. J. Miss Frances Middleton is having a pleasant time visiting her relatives in Richmond, Va. Miss Marlon Walters is spending her vacation in McLean, Va. Mrs. Trammel, of Fairmont Heights will take a trip to Atlantic City shortly. Miss Virginia Ashby, who has been spending a year with friends and relatives in Conn, returned home Sunday evening and is now with her sister, Miss Alice Mae Ashby, at residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Harper, on 4th street, northwest. Miss Virginia is a recent graduate of the Vocational High School of this city. Miss Alice Mae Ashby has, for a number of years, filled most creditably the position of Secretary of the Fairfax County, Va., Colored Teachers' Association. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Ball, of Twentieth street, northwest, with their little family, left for Vienna, Va., Wednesday, Sept. 5. They will be guests, for a few days, in the excellent home of Mrs. A. W. Miner. Miss Mary Davis, of Birmingham, Ala., a teacher in the public schools there, was one of the numerous visits, the capital this summer. Mr. M. J. Key, who was reelected Dist. Supt. of the Potomac Dist. S. S. convention, was a visitor in Baltimore last week at the State convention of the Allen Christian Endeavor League, held at Allen A. M. E. church, Rev. C. H. Stepteaul, pastor. Mr. R. A. Tucker of this city presided. Mrs. E. W. Harrison, of 1101 Q st. northwest, is back home again after being away from the city since August 4. Her trip covered more than 2,000 miles. She was accompanied back by Mrs. C. H. Harrison, of Brinkley, Ark, the mother of her husband. Mr. W. H. Brown, of Jersey City, is visiting friends in this city. Mrs. Charletta M. McDaniel, accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Rosa Mertion and her little daughter, Laura, left the city for Georgetown, S. C. Mme. C. J. Walker, of 108 W. 136 street, New York City entertained at dinner Mayo and Dr. G. Sessions of this city. Among the recent visitors at the G. W. C. A. in New York were Mr. Willis Menard, Miss Mary Cabiness and Pearl Jackson, of this city. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Adams, of Roanoke, N. Y. entertained a few friends in honor of Miss Alean Johnson, of this city. Miss Martha Stewart, of 1507. 15th street, northwest, is off on her leave from the Bureau. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Pinn, of Walter, S. E., motored to Manassas, Va., to attend the Colored Horse show. Mrs. Jessie Adams, of Key West, Fla., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Shelton, of Walter street, southeast. Mrs. Mattie Townsend, of Walter street, southeast, who has been very ill in the last week is convalescent Mr. James A. Cole, of Oakley, has returned to his home after a pleasant stay with his brothers, Mr. John and Peter Cole, of 9th street, northwest. Mr. Percy Simms spent Labor Day with his cousin, Mrs. Carrie Bell, of this city. He left for York, Pa. on his vacation. Dr. Jas. R. Wilder and daughter, of this city made a brief stay in Brooklyn, New York. Mrs. E. A. Duffield Wedlake, of this city, is visiting friends in New York. Miss L. Cromwell and Miss Mary Cromwell, of this city, are stopping at 394 Carlton avenue, N. Y. City. Miss Lola Johnson, who has been the guest of Miss Amy Dorsey in Pa., left Monday for Atlantic City, N. J. Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson, National Organizer W. C., T. U., and Superintendent Temperance Work in the District Federations of Women's Clubs, spoke to a large and enthusiastic audience at Townsend, Del., last night, urging the need of National Constitutional Prohibition as a war measure and Food Conservation. The meeting was held under the auspices of a summer Chataqua conducted by Rev. Malachi Rasin of the M. E. Church. Throngs of people came from the surrounding country in automobiles, carriages, wagons and every available vehicle. Mrs. Lawson will hold meetings at Mt. Pleasant, New Castle and Wilmington, Del. Mr. E. S Jones was chairman of the program at the Christian Endeavor services at Metropolitan Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon, September 2d. Miss Marie A. D. Madre was the principal speaker. She spoke on Food Conservation. Others on the program were Miss Mildred Briggs, Messrs. King, Flora and Basey. Solos by Mr. James Marshall, tenor; Mr. Thornton, bass. Mr. John W. Lewis is president of the Endeavor. Mrs. C. A. Webb and daughter Lucy E. Webb of Washington, D. C., spent the summer with Mr. and Mrs. John T. Johnson at their home, Maple Lodge, Waterbury, Md. Miss Lucy Webb is a District nurse; she took the children, wards of the District. They have returned looking the picture of health. Mrs. W. Roberta Dudley of 1624 Florida avenue, northwest, returned home. Wednesday from an extended trip to Atlantic City, after a two weeks stay, reporting the most delightful vacation she ever had. She leaves again on Saturday of this week for her home in Charlotte, N. C., concluding her vacation on a visit to her mother, Mrs. Jennie Gayden, on a week-end trip. Mr. C. D. Tilghman, dramatist and elocutionist, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. George Hayes and the sister of Mrs. Hayes, motored from Wilmington, Del., to this city last Saturday. Mr. Tighman is stationed at Ft. Myer. Mrs. John C. Dancy has returned after having spent the month of August with her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Stevenson, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Misses Lillian and Eleanor Walton, who spent their vacation in Hancock, Md., are in the city. Miss Ada E. Chestnut, 303 L street, northwest, has returned home from Yonkers, N. Y., where she spent the summer. She is looking as if she has been well treated. Mr. J. T. Carter of Richmond, Va., the Grand Exalted Ruler of the Pythians, was in the city visiting his brother, W. H. Carter, delivery clerk in the Bureau of Engraving and Print- ing. Mr. Carter is en-route to Cleveland, Ohio. Miss Josephine Gibson and Miss Hawkins have returned to the city from Atlantic City, N. J. They had a most delightful time. Rev. R. V. Randolph, formerly of this city, now of Richmond, Va., was in the city Wednesday en-route for his home. Dr. Randolph is doing well and looks well. Mr. Ulysses and Mrs. A. G. Gibson left Wednesday for a two weeks stay in Atlantic City. Mrs. Mary Adams was recently promoted in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Miss Geneva Walker, of 1624 15th street, northwest, returned home after a delightful trip to Gotham. Dr. Ulysees Martin, son of the late Mr. George and Elizabeth Martin, a very prominent family of this city, was made First Lieutenant of Company 5. Mr. Joseph Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Martin was made Major in Company 3. Mrs. Isabelle Spears, of 1532 Tea street northwest; has returned to the city after a visit to her mother, Mrs. Mary Hackney, Kirwick, Va. Mr. Alfred Bland, in company with Miss Josephine Gibson and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Herbert, motored to Wilmington, Del., Labor Day. They were highly entertained while there. Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher, of 529 Fla. avenue, spent Labor Day in the historic town of Harper's Ferry, W. Va. Mrs. David Vawter, formerly Miss Sara Weaver of this city, but now of Philadelphia, Pa., is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rouser of 1465 Fla., ave., northwest. On her return Mrs. Vawter will be accompanied by little Miss Elizabeth Vawter, who will spent the winter with her aunt and uncle. Miss Phoebe Purse, of Ward Place, spent Labor Day on the beach, Atlantic City, N. J. Mrs. Catlett of 943 S street northwest, left the city for a visit to her son, Dr. Sherwood Catlett, of Plainfield, N. J. Attorney Mrs. Samuel Keats of 1506 R street, northwest, and little son, Nunley, motored to Hagerstown, Md., Saturday to spend the week-end with Mr. Thomas, the sister of Mr. Keats. Mrs. Samuel Harris, of 1214 U street, northwest, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, Baltimore, Md. Mr. Alfred Churchill, of 1419 S street northwest returned to the city after a delightful stay of two weeks in Atlantic City, N. J. Miss Henrietta Braxton, one of the popular young ladies of the northwest section, spent a pleasant week-end in Harper's Ferry, W. Va. Miss Helen Butler, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Butler, Hunter's Station, Arlington, Va., is receiving the heartiest wishes from her many friends and admirers on her recovery from a recent indisposition. Mr. Walter Blunt, of 1702 Florida avenue, returned to the city Monday night, after a very delightful visit to his friend, Mr. David Vawter. Mr. Chas, Shorter, of 1406 S street, northwest, was the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Sophia Powell of Colesville, Md., last week. Mrs. F. D. Lee while attending the Doctor's Convention held in Philadelphia, Pa., was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Wilson, of Norristown, Pa., after which she joined the party of ladies comprising Dr. and Mrs. Wilson, of 10th street, Dr. Iona R. Whipper, Messrs. Blindy Wilkinson, Edna Murray and the Misses Shippens, for a week-end trip to Atlantic City. They are quartered at the Lipscomb cottage on Artic ave., and will return to the city at the latter part or the week. Mr. Ferdinand Lee has returned from Richmond, Va., where he attended as delegate, the St. Luke's Annual Convention and its 50th Anniversary and Jubilee meeting. He addressed the convention in interest of the National Memorial Association, also spoke in the Lott Carey Baptist Convention. Mrs. Dr. Frye, of 18th street, northwest, and children have returned to the city after a delightful trip north. Mr. Armond Cole, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cole, of 1426 S street, northwest is spending his vacation in Virginia. Mr. David H. Evans, of this city, has returned to the city after a very delightful visit to his son, Dr. and Mrs. F. A. Evans, of Atlantic City, N. J., and little granddaughter, Juanita. Miss Julia Surner, of U street, northwest, returned from her northern trip greatly benefitted. Mrs. Mary Smith, the noted and popular hair culturist is spending a delightful vacation in New Jersey, at her brother's country seat, Anyteville. Mrs. Smith will be joined, by her little daughter, Thelma, returning to the city the middle of September. Rev. and Mrs. Edward T. Johnson, of Martinsburg, W. Va., with their young sons, Edward T. and Claiborne C., returned to their home after a pleasant stay with their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. George Gilbert Jenkins, Sr., and family, 1443 S street, northwest. Mrs. Susie Highsmith and little son left the city to spend their vacation in Orange, Va. Miss Ellen Lee, of T street, northwest, received an appointment in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing last week. Mr. James A. Cole, of Oakley, Md., has returned home, after a delightful stay with his brothers, Mr. John J. and Peter Cole of 9th Street, N. W. Miss Helen Thomas, of Heckman Street, S. E., while visiting her uncle in Brooklyn, N. Y., received an appointment in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. She brought home her little sister, Miss Martha Waters, who had enjoyed a delightful stay of two months with her uncle. TOPIC OF THE TOWN Mrs. Lucy A. Blagburn, the popular soprano and able assistant of the National Benefit Life Insurance Company, is at home again, after a sojourn of several month with relatives in Canton, Ohio. She is at her apartments, The Crataleo, 2320 Champlain Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett. THE WOMEN'S HERITAGE Mrs. Ida Wells. Barnett, of Chicago, Ill., was the first person to visit East St. Louis after the riot and held the first protest meeting, July 2, 1917. She will be in Washington September 18th at Metropolitan A. M. E. church, M street between 15th and 16th streets northwest. Rev. Carlton M. Taimer, pastor. Avenue, N. W., as principal soldier with the choir of Metropolitan A. M. E. church at the opening of the fall season. Miss Goldie Chappelle is in Atlantic City. Lieut. Ernest R. Galther, of the Treasury Department, is dividing time between Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Mrs. Bessie Waters Nicholson, of the Government-Printing Office, is at Atlantic City for the month. She will return October 1st, with her husband, Mr. Harvey S. Nicholson, and mother, Mrs. Fannie Gaskins-Waters, and reoccupy their old homestead, 311 V street northwest. Mrs. Adèle Minor Moody is in Asbury Park, N. J. Mrs. Ella Cooper, of 1806 Wiltberger street northwest is to spend the next two weeks as the guest of friends in Philadelphia, with a side trip to Atlantic City and Ashbury Park. Mrs. E. D. Williston and daughter, Miss Grace, are in New York City for a fortnight. Mr. William Beckley is "understudying" for Mr. Frederick J. Hask, the noted general correspondent and literature of 14th and U streets. Mr. Beckley is an authority on food conservation and is in touch with a big lot of literature on this important subject. A coterie of the younger social set gave a dance and reception Monday evening at 1342 Wallach Place in the honor of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott Turner, two of the "newly weds" of their group. Mrs. Turner was Miss Vivian Lucile Thompson. Mr. R. W. Thompson, the general correspondent, on leave from the Treasury Department, is spending a portion of his vacation in Philadelphia and New York City. The public school open Monday, September 17. The attendance of colored students will probably reach 15,000. Lieut. Walter A. Pinchback, of New York City, was the guest of his parents, Former Governor and Mrs. P. B. S. Pinchback, 1341 U street, last week. Lieut. Pinchback-rendered capable service in the Spanish-American War, was a faithful assistant in the office of the Recorder of Deeds and later practiced law and engaged in various BEE—1—0 business enterprises in this city. Seeking a larger field he located. In New York, where he is enjoying prosperity and distinction. He mingled among a host of old friends while here and looks the picture of health. No colored women have made nuisances of themselves by joining the suffragettes who have been picketing the White House. Mr. John W. Davis, the new secretary of the 12th Street Y. M. C. A., is here and has made an excellent impression upon the people by his unassuming yet vigorous personality. He has outlined a program that will insure a prosperous year at our great $125,000 Y. M. C. A. Mrs. Davis, formerly Miss Bessie Rucker, of Atlanta, Ga., will join her husband here this month. She will be a valuable addition to Washington social life. Mrs. Laura S. Aden, of 919 R street northwest, and Mrs. Harry S. Robinson, 1921, 11th street northwest, are visiting in Boston, Mass., the guests of the Misses George, former Washington teachers. Dr. Robert Russa Moton, Mr. Emmett J. Scott and Mr. Ernest Davidson\Washington, all.of. Tuskegee Institute, Ala., have been circulating among friends in this city. They have been making quite an extensive tour, their itinerary including the National Business League at Chattanooga, Tenn., and stops at Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City and Baltimore, in addition to Washington. They were the recipients of much social attention during their sojourn in this neck-o'-the-woods. Mr. Hellman E. Perry, president of the Standard Life Insurance Company, has been here on an inspection tour. He expressed himself as well-pleased with the local situation as handled by Mr. J. Percy Bond, general manager for the District of Columbia. Our fraternities and churches with money to invest in a safe proposition should be getting ready to subscribe for the second issue of Liberty Bonds. Rev. W. H. Jernagin announces that he will issue the official call in a few days for the next annual meeting of the National Race Congress, which is to be held in this city October 3 and 4. 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Thomas Fortune, the eminent journalist and publicist, has become an attache of the National Benefit Life Insurance Company by special arrangement with General Manager, and Secretary Samuel W. Rutherford. Mr. Elise Sadleer, Messenger in the Insular Bureau, War Department, was promoted to a clerkship on August 27 at $1,000 per annum. Mr. Thomas M. Dent has been visiting his son, Mr. William M. Dent, who is now located in Detroit, Mich., and doing finely as business manager of the Detroit Leader and also devoting much time to the woork of the Urban League. Dr. E. D] Willston is estivating at White Plains, N. J. Mrs. Marie Coakley Edwards, of 1209 Linden street northwest, with her three children are enjoying the season at Colton's Point, Md. Mr. James E. Buckner has returned from a brief stay at Siley Springs, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Payne and family are back again from a month's sojourn at Midland, Va. Miss Irene Williams is in Baltimore for the month of September. GREAT BARGAIN, CLARENDON, VA. One and one half miles from the bridge—seven room house, three lots, 75 and 110. Fruit trees, water, gas, and electricity. Will exchange for lot or farm or for cash. This is an excellent opportunity for a good home. Address box B. The Bee office, 1109 Eye Street, N. W., Wash ington, D. C. The TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. SILVER BASIS IS LIKELY” AFTER THE WAR IS. OVER Present Price of Pale Metal Makes It "Aimost as Valuable as Gold. Chicago. — Sliver at current dyn tions almost ‘puts Mexico, India, Perm fea hina, which have steadfastly ad- goged to the pale metal, on a gold peris, Add a few cents more to the St cents advance since September, 1015, ‘and allver will be on a parity with gold | throughout the world. | te will be what the Greeks named tt countless centuries ago, the “noble Motel,” when a coin’ Was exchanged | for an ox. ‘ .| ‘With the prolongation of the war ,| and the increasing emission ‘of paper ,| carrency by: the ‘Buropean belligerents, fiiver has correspondingly . risen in | vale. ‘The rise is significant in. Bev- “gral respects. What it susgesta chief- rity is the«.general remonetization of | sliver after peace will have been cop: y-| cluded. i“ | “umbis of course will ease and level the 1D} parchasing power of nations. a| Piro America the! prospect 18 not sh| giarming: , With allver. the United 1g | States 1s supplied—mined and unmin ar| ed. In consequence the far west shout ho| flourish: as of yore. Palatial hotels he| should multiply again in Colorado. spevcupolas should again glisten in th for | Nevada, sunlight. Copper ‘coins’ shoul im|‘@isappear from California, “Denve cal| should witness the reverse of what sh ing| saw. wher the silver purchase act wa fnnulled, should people from ever’ here flock to ber. The shade « Senator Teller should smile. And Mexico must flourish in spi ‘of herself—despite uncertainty of 80 Grnment. For Mexico once in 8 -Wwor ing mood can do for Europes min ‘what she did during decades for Chi and India.- Peru, too, may Te-erpy ence h’ prosperity that will permit b Gnee more to paye a highway wi silver. Jn the circumstances the. position thig’country is unique. We have qu fa third of the world’s available 5) fa our vaults and stand next to Me to as a, potential silver produc Hither way, then, we are safe. Rédwood City, Cal—“The kaiser ‘6 dead!” shouted a modern Paul. Re-| were, galloping through Redwood City. ‘he people rushed to the town hall to ‘hear confirmation of the news. “Direct ea to a nearby marsh, they found the “kaiser” up to his neck in mud. “Dan Davidson, afr pilot at the nearby avia- ton school, made: an effigy of. friend Bill Hobenzollern, went up in his aero- plane early in fhe morning and dropped inl into the marsh, An early rising ‘farmer saw tho effigy drop and rushed to the spot, thinking some aviator bad fallen. On learning it was only the ‘Raiser the farnier spread the word, Great Lakes Vessels Going to Atlantic. ‘Boston.—More than a hundred ves- gels from the great Inkes will be propght to the Atlantic coast during the next few months in an effort to re Hove the shortage of tonnage here, yras stated. Many of the ships will:be qt in balves'to endble them to pase ‘hrough the Welland canal, --~ < = | WON BY CARTOONS North Dakota. Artist Elected to a Congress by Drawings. ILLUSTRATED” HIS SPEECHES. None of the Other Political Campaign Gre Could Equal J. M. Baers Chalk “Talks In Getting Audiences—Farmers Would Drive Fifty Miles to See the | Young Fellow Make Those Pictures. Fargo, N. D.—All the.set rules of po- tical poker were violated in North Da- kota when the workingmes of the cities and the farmers united, to send 8 nonpartisan candidate to congress. Jon M. Baer, who was sent-on. Bl sway to Washington by 8,000 plurality 43 not a lawyer, gone to join the 3% Other lawyers in our national assembly Jnstead, be is a°cartoonist on a Fars “newspaper. He was educated a5 a civ! Engineer, took’ a fling at.farming an ecame interested in politics throug the cartoonist’s necessity for studyls current affairs. If he had been’a yet Sounger than his twenty-five years & soald not have been admitted. to t house of representatives. Naturally, the young men were f him. Drainage éngineers spoke for bi Decause they thought his techni eco ee would be of use in discusal Pesci va i alr | ‘sorte a0" BARI ‘public improvement projects (at Nore Jats and artists sent drawings for = traveling exhibit boosting. bis cause. ‘One newspaper humorist gave up bis, gob to go out and give AMusteatea | speeches for him. In the Fargo Cour: | fer News, ali Baer's drawings bore the | ‘anion label—and the workingman was favorably {nelined. ‘Then ‘there were the farmers, whose Jot he once. had shared in. his brief twenty-five years of life. The Repub Yiean and Democratic candidates sought to impench his record on the soll. Whs, they charged, be made ‘himself, the laughing stock of the community. by covering a wagon-load of flax to pro- tect it from the frost. It seems that finx. 4s “impervious to chill, and the ‘charge was a grave one to make'in that agricultural district. It appeared at ‘one time that Mt, Baer could not-sur- Vive this indication that he was unst- ted to sit in the national councils. ‘But Baer got out his artists’ crayou ‘and drew a picture’of the farm wagor Griving through a terrifi¢ windstorm Whe tarpaulin, he proved € all witbl hearing or sight, was necessary to Pre vent his harvest from, blowing away ‘Having thus displayed a statesmantik ability for explaining: away ‘damagini ‘evidence; the race was conceded to th young nonpartisan. ‘As a political drawing card all the ol party oratory could not equal Mr. Baer _ chalk talks, Farmers would drive fitt ‘miles to see the young fellow draw thos plctures—crude likenesses of anythin from-a state owned graiti elevator to fat Minneapolis miller gouging the m who raised the wheat... Baer’s election marked the entry | the National ‘Nonpartisan league in national politics. . 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That is the night or one of the nights colored autocracy attend. Friday is another one of the nights. But this Monday night I heard one of the bontons reading the riot act to her better half. Quite likely there will be a divorce proceedings. It was not so much to make such a fuss over. This lady's spouse only ventured to take a fair damsel in an automobile. Some females will lose or venture their reputations for an auto ride. These rides are dangerous some times. History records how dangerous they are. Some females would rather go auto riding than to a wedding reception. Now, that Attorney Thomas L. Jones has purchased himself a new car, he will avoid midnight drives because they are dangerous. Speaking about autos, I venture to remark that lawyer Jones hasn't had a night's rest since he handed his check in for this thousand dollar car. He is determined to get his money's worth, even if he is compelled to decorate himself in 619 D street, northwest, otherwise known as Justh's Emporium. Thomas thinks more of his new auto than he thinks of his Sunday prayers. You didn't know that he can preach as good a sermon as he can argue a case did you? Ministers, who want their pulpits supplied during the summer season, should first consult lawyer Jones. I understand that Attorney A. W. Scott and Grand Exalted Ruler E. W. Bundy, shook hands at Cleveland before the final vote was cast. Bundy had Scott on the Annias seat for a while. Our friend never received so much and so many letters in all his life as he did while Bundy was running his bluff. At Cleveland, Ohio, I understand that the National Exalted Ruler and the local Exalted Ruler, Columbia, Lodge of Elks, were advised to have a lone feast. It was held in one of the most exclusive parts of Cleveland. Atty. Scott was seated at the head of the table and friend Bundy at the foot. Prayer was offered by Counsel H. L. Tignor. While the menu was being discussed the following took place: Attorney Scott, who is a jolly good follow when the ship is sailing smoothly, remarked to Exalted Ruler Bundy that he always liked him and that he never said that he would not extend the olive branch of peace." I was only waiting for an opportunity," remarked Atty. Scott. "It is well for ambitious brothers to dwell in peace and harmony," declared Exalted Ruler Bundy. "I was convinced," said he, "that the time would come when our enemies would be compelled to eat their lour words and lies." At this juncture legal advisor H. L. Tignor, in a speech that would lead to Judge Pugh's office, discussed the legal status of the long breach that existed between the two Exalted Rulers and concluded by saying that Atty. Williams, who was to have delivered the nominating speech for Exalted Ruler A. W. Scott, wished to make a few remarks. Attorney Williams said that the height of his ambition was to have placed Exalted Ruler Scott in nomination, but owing to a misunderstanding between the learned legal advisors of Columbia Lodge and himself, he voluntarily withdrew from the contest. But since his man has won the day without humiliation or embarrassment, he felt that both lodges in the District of Columbia would come together and extend to their leader a hearty welcome. This closed the great season of the Elks, with the distinct understanding that Exalted Ruler E. W. undy would pin upon the lapel of his coat a flower of peace and a like flower be pinned by National Exalted Ruler Scott upon the lapel of the coat of E. W. Bundy and legal advisor Tigpr is to see that the order of the convention is carried out. On the way from Cleveland to Washington tooth Scott and Bundy occupied a drawing room and just what passed on no one knows, as admission to the drawing room was by card only. I favor a colored president of Howard. University. The Bee, the contrary notwithstanding, Prof. Kelly Miller or Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham. N. C., would fill the bill. Meet After Forty Years. Mahanoy City, Pa.-Separated forty years ago when young and moving to different parts of the country, Patricel Hyland of this city and his sister, Mrs Jane Young, now of Shipsburg, Mass. met at the railroad station here for the first time the other night when there was an affecting reunion. FALLS CHURCH, VA., NOTES. Mr. John E. Mead, of Atlantic City, N. J., was a week-end visitor of Mrs. Emma V. Scott and daughter, Miss Catherine, August 23 to 25. He has returned to Atlantic City preparatory to going to the training camp at Recortown, N. J., Sept. 1. Mr. Sandy James, of West Falls Church, Va., died suddenly Sunday evening at his home. Mr. William Johnson and wife, Mrs. Bertha Johnson, were blessed with the arrival of a ten-pound son on Thursday, August 23, at 3 o'clock, p. m. Mother and son are doing well. The "Labor Day" program for Falls Church, with Mrs. Fannie Thomas, N. N. G. of Queen Esther Household of Huth. No. 917, and General Manager, Mrs. Lena V. Dixon, is a nicely arranged affair. "The Bee" hopes to tell all about it in next issue. WIFE $20, TYPIST $1,000. Man's Will Askq That Employee Wear His Diamond Ring. New York.-By the terms of a will filed in the surrogate's court and dated April 21, 1914, George De Wolf Deans, who is an agent for the New York Central railroad and lived at $27 Edgecombe avenue, his wife, Gertrude F. Deans, is to receive "the sum of $20 and no more." It is stipulated that the bequest be paid sixty days after his death. The second clause in the will reads: "I give and bequeath to my faithful friend and stenographer, Margaret Dorothee Klingel, $1,000, to be paid within sixty days after my death, and my large diamond ring, which I sometimes wear, begging her to have same made in a ring and wear in remembrance of me." The entire residue of the estate is left to his "devoted, loved friend and nurse," Mary Susan Hill, who is likewise named as executrix of the instrument without bond. The testator directs that his remains be cremated and that the ashes be placed in a silver jar the value of which is not to exceed $100. CALLS WOMEN BEST LIARS: Lies Do Not Show on Faces; Men Give Themselves Away. Omaha.—"Women are better liars than men, but God bless them just the same," said Police Magistrate J. M. Fitzgerald of the Omaha police court. "Women come into this court and lie right along under oath. Their lies do not show on their faces either, but I can tell they, are lying because their stories contradict those of reliable witnesses. "When men lie they hesitate, turn red, swallow, etc. One can tell they're lying just by watching their faces. "But you can't tell it on a woman. They lie outrageously and stick to their stories in the face of everything. They know just the right time to deviate from the truth too. Their lies always count in the outcome of their trials—if they are believed. Men haven't the same knack at the art that women police court characters have." LINCOLN'S HOME PATRIOTIC. Birthplace of the Immortal "Rail Splitter" Makes Draft Record. Frankfort, Ky.-Larue county, Ky., the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, has made the record of furnishing every man drafted for the national army without a single claim for exemption and without a single rejection for disability. This fact was established through a communication received by Representative Ben Johnson (Dem.) of Kentucky, in whose district Larue county is located. Mr. Johnson says that the county was called upon to furnish 132 men under the draft. The men were all registered, all appeared before the exemption boards for examination, none claimed exemption from any cause, although some of them were entitled to make such claims because of dependent families. "I believe that this wonderful showing will be unparalleled in the history of the draft," said Mr. Johnson. BOY PREDICTS WAR'S END. Dies Three Days After Telling Prophecy to Parents. Marshfield, Wls—In a letter received by Miss Ann Urbanus from her sister in Reform, Ala., she tells a queer case of a child, aged seven, which has a bearing on the present war. Up to date the child never spoke a word until one day when the mother broke a dish the child exclaimed, "You broke one dish!" Then he was again mute. The father then broke a dish to see if the child would speak again, and this time he said, "Two dishes are broke." A doctor decided to break a dish also. The child exclaimed, "Three dishes are broken and I am going to die in three days, and the war will end in three months." The boy died on the third day, and, according to the letter, the citizens of Reform are eagerly awaiting for the three months to elapse. River Takes Tribute of a Life a Year Tucson, Ariz.—Superstition of long time residents of Steamboat Springs, Colo., said to be founded on a legend of the Ute Indians, that the Yampa river claims a victim every year, is indorsed, so "old timers" say, by two drownings in that stream in the recent freshet. The Indians believed the spirit who ruled the swift and treacherous stream demanded a human life annually and because of this are said never to have made an effort to save the first member of their race who was caught by it each year. Snake In Hen's Nest. Smith Center, Kan.—When Will Reddinger reached into a sitting hen's nest recently he received an especially hard rap on his hand that caused it to bleed profusely. Reddinger blamed the hen and irrately reached in after her, then broke the standing high jump record when he came in contact with a big bull snake. Upon being killed it was found to measure five feet in length. The sitting hen and her eggs are missing. Snake Eats Another Longer Than Itself. Rocky Point, Ark.—While W. M. Phillips was showing friends over his crop they discovered a chicken snake. They killed it and found the snake had a tail at each end. The snake, which was about four feet long, had undertaken to swallow a snake of the coach whip variety, which was about five and a half feet long. It had swallowed its full length of the snake. General Young Proposes Drafting Youths of 19 to 21. MARRIED MEN ARE UNWILLING Those Who Have Dependents Don't Want to Fight, as a Rule, So Younger Men Must Save the Country, as They Did in the Civil War, He Says. Three Million Would Be Affected. Washington.—In a signed statement given out recently, Lieutenant General S. B. M. Young, U. S. A., commander in chief of the military order of the Loyal Legion of the United States and president of the National Association For Universal Military Training, advocated the early drafting of youths between nineteen and twenty-one to form the national army. General Young says that of the 9,000-000 men registered fully 80 per cent of the married men have not hesitated to walk up and claim exemption on that ground alone, which means that only a small percentage of the married men in the nation are willing to bear arms in defense of it. This is a condition which was not, only surprising, but which is full of menace and to J. LIEUTENANT GENERAL S. B. M. YOUNG, U. S. A., RETIRED. which there can be but one answer—the young, unmarried men must save this country even as they saved it in the civil war. After quoting statistics to show that the bulk of the Union army was composed of youths under twenty-one General Young analyzes the results of the present draft and concludes: After the first and second drafts are made there will be approximately 620,000 men available for purely military service who will not have been included in the first two drafts. Now, since the first and second drafts will total about 1,374,000 and experience shows that three men are required in reserve for each man on the firing line, the 620,000 left over from the first registration will not be adequate for even a reserve force for the men actually on the firing line, but will fall short of the number which experience has proved necessary by some 3,496,000. By using the comprehensive machinery set up by the war department for carrying out the provisions of the draft law and which is still in existence and in perfect working order the remedy which I have to propose can be immediately realized. This remedy is embodied in the following amendment to the draft law: All male persons resident in the United States who are nineteen years of age and not more than thirty-one years of age on the date when this amendment shall go into effect and who were not registered in pursuance of the act of May 18, 1917, shall be registered at such time and place as the president may by proclamation direct. It should also be provided that none of the men affected by the law so amended should be called for active military service before reaching the age of twenty-one years. Granting that the proposed amendment shall be adopted by congress, the same to go into effect June 5, 1918, a startling and illuminating comparison with the figures of the recent registration and draft given above is immediately presented: On June 5, 1918, there would be three classes—males nlneteen, twenty and twenty-one years of age—affected by this proposed amendment. These three classes would total 3,000,000 men and after rejections would not approximately 1,920,000 men fit for training for military service. In these three classes there will be a much smaller average percentage of exemption than in the older classes which were comprehended in the recent registration. Pound of Bread Must Last Eleven Days The Hague.—The Dutch minister of agriculture has decided that the bread ration of 2,800 grams (not quite a pound) a head must suffice for eleven days in Holland. When bread tickets were first issued seven days was the period. Later it was extended to nine days, but the increasing scarcity necessitates a further reduction in consumption. Monkeys Chase Blacksnakes. Newcastle, Pa.—Several monkeys have been placed on a wild site at Neshannock Falls to chase out the blacksnakes for a summer colony. It is expected that the monkeys will free the site of snakes. 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Berlin.-The Berliner Tageblatt sums up the results of the war to date as follows: "War loans, $87,000,000,000; loss in dead and wounded; 24,000,000 men; killed, 7,000,000 men; crippled for life, 5,000,000 men; loss through decrease of birth rate in all belligerent countries, 9,000,000 men. "The gold production of the world during the last 500 years amounted to $15,000,000,000, or less than one-fifth of the cost of the awful world war," the paper continues. "In five dollar gold pieces the $87,000,000,000 raised in war loans would form a belt that could be wound around the earth nine times. "The funeral cortex of the 7,000,000 men killed would reach from Paris to Vladivostok if one hearse followed the other. "When the war began, the combined public debt of all European states was a little over $25,000,000, and now it is over $112,000,000,000. The British merchant-fleet in 1914 represented a value of about $550,000,000. That is less than the annual interest England now has to pay for her war debt. Before the war Germany exported goods to the amount of $113,000,000 per year to the British colonies. By cutting off this export England can eventually reimburse herself for her losses, but this will take more than 200 years. "Germany, with the amount spent by her for the war, could have bought all the cotton fields, the copper mines and the whole petroleum industry of the United States and still would have had several billion dollars left over." "Russia, with her war expenses, might have covered her immense territories with a net of railways as close as that of Belgium and France, whose losses in men are larger than the entire male population of Alsace-Lorraine, could have bought all the Portuguese and Dutch colonies with the money she sacrificed for the war. "With the enormous wealth destroyed by the war Europe might have been made a paradise on earth instead of a howling wilderness. There is no doubt that the awful struggle would have been avoided if the nations had any idea of its enormity when it started." GROUNDHOG IS BACK HOME. Returns to Family That Befriended It Twenty Years Before. Madisonville, Ky.—Hezle Sisk of Dalton is the owner of a groundhog that is now old enough to retire to private life. About twenty years ago Mr. Sisk's son Sam found a young groundhog pig, took it home, and that fall it hibernated. It came out next spring and soon was missing. Sight had been lost of the animal, but about two months ago the same hog turned up again and went to the same quarters where it was reared and is still with the family. Mr. Sisk says there is no doubt that it is the very same groundhog that strayed off from home a number of years ago. It is gentle and seems to have made up its mind to die among its former friends. LOST 121 LBS. IN FEW WEEKS Weighing 316, Physician Walked Eighteen Miles a Day. Seneca. N. Y.-Dr. J. H. Magill welighed 316 pounds when he went on his vacation a few weeks ago. When he returned he welighed 195 pounds. "The doctors told me I never would be able to get down to 200 pounds," he said, "but I fooled them. It took persistent exercise. While I was in Texas I started walking a mile a day. That was all I could stand at first. But by the time I had finished my visit in San Diego I was walking eighteen miles a day without becoming in the least exhausted." AMERICA'S WAR EXPENSES NOW. A MILLION HOURLY Washington.—War expenditures of the United States, including allied loans, mounted during August to more than $24,000,000 every twenty-four hours. The figures, minus $100,000,000 just loaned to Russia, are contained in a treasury statement. Two-thirds of the daily total, $16,375,000, is represented by advances to the allies. For its own needs the United States has been spending daily $9,808,652, making the gross total $24,469,652. Since war was declared, 140 days ago, the treasury has paid out a total of $2,387,490,080, of which $1,690,500,000 has been advanced to the entente governments. Lord Northcliffe of the British mission presented to Secretary McAdoo figures showing that the credit of the British government would have to be increased from $500,000,000 monthly to about $000,000,000.