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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 VOL. XXXVIII, NO. 20 WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1 THE NATIONAL RACE CONGRESS The Second Annual Session a Success—Rev. W. H. Jernagin Makes a Strong Plea for Race Protection and Sounds the Keynote—The New Constitution That Was Written and Prepared by Editor W. Calvin Chase Was Adopted With the Exception of Five Amendments—Officers Elected. The second session of the National Race Congress was held in the Florida Avenue Baptist Church, October 3rd and 4th. It was one of the most representative meetings ever held in this city. At 10 o'clock Wednesday morning the president, Dr. W. H. Jernagin, called the meeting to order, and Rev. C. J. Callis and Rev. W. D. Jarvis conducted devotional exercises. Rev. W. A. Taylor delivered the welcome address. The response was made by Rev. E. A. P. Cheek, of Newark, N. J. The afternoon session was opened with devotional exercises conducted by Revs. Walter H. Brooks and W. C. Brown. Addresses were delivered by R. L. Vann of the Courier-Journal, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Rev. W. B. Reed ad- REV. DR. W. H. JERNAGIN. dressed the Conference on "Southern Democracy." Reading and adoption of the Constitution that was written and prepared by Editor W. Calvin Chase. The evening session was devoted to addresses by Rev. A. C. Garner, Rev. W. J. Howard, Rev. J. A. Whittier, of Philadelphia, Pa.; Rev. J. R. Bennett, of Chester, Pa. The second day's session opened with devotional exercises by Revs. James L. Pinn and Rev. M. W. Clair, with an address by Rev. W. W. Russell, of Topeka, Kans. This closed one of the most successful race conferences ever held in this city. The following officers were elected: Officers of National Race Congress. Prsident; Rev. W. H. Jernagin, of Washington, D. C.; vice-president, Bishop I. N. Ross of A. M. E. Church, Washington, D. C.; recording secretary, Rev. William Alexander, Baltimore, Md.; corresponding and financial secretary, Rev. A. A. Graham, of Hampton, Va.; treasurer, Rev. W. A. Taylor, Washington, D. C.; national chaplain, Rev. E. A. P. Cheek, Newark, N J.; national organizer, Lawyer Robert L. Vann, Pittsburgh, Pa.; sergeant-at-arms, Rev. J. J. Nickerson, Hinton, W. Vau. national lecturer, Rev. L. G. Jordan, Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. W. H. Jernagin, president of the Race Congress and who was unanimously re-elected, delivered the following address, which was adopted by the Conference as its sentiments to the country: My Dear Brethren and Fellow Citizens: As president of this august assembly, I come before you today, first, to congratulate you on your presence here and the interest you have taken in the uplift of our people, who today are struggling for racial existence in the midst of a prejudiced and oppressive nation. Racial prejudice in former years so far as we could see was confined almost to the South, where the majority of our brethren then lived. But today the prejudice of the superior race can be plainly seen and felt from the duck ponds of Maine to the Everglades of Florida, where the mocking-birds sing and magnolias bloom the year round, and from the Palmetto plots of Georgia to the western slope of the Rocky Mountains, wherever the Negro places his foot on American soil; there race prejudice stares him in the face, and like Johnson's ghost, it won't down. We are called upon today to look this condition square in the face and prepare to solve the problem how best to ameliorate this condition without causing a serious rupture. Gentlemen, the task is ours. Oppression. You may go back and back and back in history to the days of the Jewish captivity, and it is only there that you can find recorded upon the pages of ancient history such a yoke of oppression as is now being put upon our people in America. We are having to make our brick today without straw. Back in the seventies we had only political oppression to contend with; but today it is met in every walk of life. In politics, in labor organizations, as well as in social affairs, we are pressed and oppressed. Our coming together today is not meant for the worse, but for the better. We as leaders of our race are to lead along the lines of least resistance that which will bring about the happiest results both to the oppressor and the oppressed. We are here to find the man, and if we have him not yet made, let us make one. "The voice of the people is the voice of God." When we start to make a leader, let us make a good one. It will take a prepared man to lead and a prepared people to follow their leader, if we ever reach the Promise Land. We do not need a warrior. The Kaizer has given us too much of that. We need a leader who knows how to put down war. We need a man of God, who can lead us gently along the side of still waters and bring us out on the heavenly side—the side of right and righteousness, peace and plenty. "Peace on earth and good-will toward all men." Art thou the man? Then come forward, take the oath of office, take up your task and proceed to perform your duty in the fear of God, looking to the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of all men. I have spoken briefly of leadership, let us now glance at organization. Race organization and agitation are levers that move the world, if you can only find a fulcrum (leader). We have many organizations in our race. Such as fraternal organizations. It appears that all of them have been commercialized. They have for their object visit the sick and bury the dead. And in many of them provided the grand officers, the doctor and the undertaker can make some money out of the organization. If you cannot make some money, then the thing must go into the hands of the receiver, and finally it is consigned to its last resting place. Earth to earth, dust to dust, and ashes to ashes. This is not all that we want. This is not all we need, nor what we must have. What We Want. We want to organize the Negro race upon a gigantic plan. Organize from the grass roots up to the leader you have just made. Organize so perfectly and thoroughly that when the leader speaks and gives command to move or act, the word will be passed WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1 on to his lieutenants and on down the line until every man, woman and child will get the order and all move as one man, whether this move be in politics, social or fraternal affairs. How to get this organization and who shall take the initiative, gentlemen, is up to you. We are here to find or make it. If we cannot agree upon any one man in the race as leader, let us agree upon one national organization, in which all our racial leaders can meet annually and exchange views in our course of procedure in matters pertaining to the race. Hence, we have been called together today to discuss race unity and race solidarity. If we unite, we can stand. We will be able to accomplish much for God and the race. We cannot get the recognition of this country singly. We must unite, and when we speak it must be understood that we are speaking for the twelve millions of Negroes in the United States, and if they are behind us then we will be heard. Our race must be taught to have more confidence in leadership. They must honor and respect the men who have prepared themselves, and in the spirit of Christ are leading them. We have various organizations in the different sections of this country for racial uplift, but the leaders in all these organizations should come together once every year or every two years to exchange ideas and agree upon a program to be followed in all of the local organizations and be able to present a solid front in our contentions for the rights of our people. Agitation. The needs of the race must be agitated, and effectually so. We need agitation in the legislative halls in every State in this Union, as well as in the floor of the Nation's Congress. There is nothing to these curbstone corner glabs—these flowery speeches on every occasion, when there is a good assembly, so that they can show off how much Latin they have learned. Nothing to these "hotair" talks with nothing behind it. We need effectual agitation of these vital issues, when the rights of the masses are abridged and the salvation of the race is at stake. Agitate! Agitate! Hence, in coming-together today, it is not for the purpose of stirring up race hatred and race antagonism, but as near as possible to bring the races close together in an effort to make the country better and take our places as men. For long since the Negro race has passed the period of babyhood, and it must stand as a man, taking a man's place. There is no excuse offered to him because his parents were slaves. The world is not asking about his parentage, but each individual must be able to answer the question, "Who are you and what can you do?" Are you prepared to take your place among men? If not, you must stand aside. We are here today to exchange ideas as thinkers, and out of our many views we must try to reach the best method of racial adjustment. War. Since our last session our country has declared war against Germany, and the men of our race have been called upon to shoulder arms for world-wide democracy. There is no race in the world who is more ready for such a world-wide freedom than is the Negro. I have been delighted to see the readiness of our young men from the best schools of the country to enlist for training camps and other services in the war. It is true that there have been many discouraging features that have presented themselves in connection with the colored soldiers, but we cannot stop to remedy them now. We must help our country win this war, and stand ready to cooperate with the President in this crucial period. Food Administration. Mr. Herbert C. Hoover, Commissioner of the Food Administration, is calling upon every citizen of the United States to cooperate with him in the conservation of food. Our race is the greatest food producers in this country. Let us do our duty in the conservation of the same, and cooperate in every way possible with the food administration. In general, I desire to urge upon the members of my race to play their part well on every program that is arranged to make America a fit place in which to live and the world better. The enemies of the race would like for us to act indifferent in matters of this kind. The Public Press. I want to commend the leading papers of this country, both white and colored, for the way they condemned the slaughtering of our people at East St. Louis and spoke out in no uncertain tone against mob violence. I desire to appeal to the white press of this country to come to the rescue of a defenseless race more in the future than it has in the past, by speaking more about their virtues. We have had enough of the vice of the race published in the absence of all the good that we have accomplished. We must find some way to get a more favorable account of our race through the public press and thereby change public sentiment concerning our people. The white press is making millions of dollars off our people, and they should be willing to portray the excellent deeds among the better class of our people as well as the vice among the bad. Our racial papers and enterprises must be supported first and last and always by the members of the race, because they are our only medium of getting a rightful hearing before the public mind. The silent parade given by the colored citizens of New York City protesting against the East St. Louis riot, must be commended. It made a great impression and it was far-reaching. Also the eight special city wide prayer meetings held in this city by a unit of women led by that matchless leader, among women, Miss N. H. Burroughs, must be commended to the highest, because in all of our protests and agitations for right treatment God must not be left out, because He "has no respect of person." These meetings have made a wonderful impression in this city, as well as elsewhere. Some of the members of Congress have been greatly affected by these prayers and petitions sent in by our people. Hence, let us take courage and go forward. In closing my address, I desire to call the attention of every representative here that he owes it to himself and the people he represents to put forth his best thoughts in making the Congress a success; and start here a propaganda that will mean the second emancipation of our people. This will take time, talent and money. Now, if we are in earnest about our manhood rights we must pay the price. NOTE: This is one of the several articles that I contemplate writing, in an effort to arouse the interest of those who should have sufficient Race pride to patronize all business establishments which, conducted by members of the colored race, meet every requirement, without paying a premium for such service. (By Ernest R. Gaither ) There are two compelling reasons that have actuated me in trying to intelligently impress upon the public thought the vital necessity of giving more consideration to the business enterprises that are now being operated by our people. One reason is found in the fact that present conditions judged from any angle warrant a closer cohesion, a more centralized effort to perpetuate any deserving institution that will make for race progress in any given line. The second reason is found in the fact that there are very often interior and possibly ulterior motives at work, publicly and privately emphasizing minor errors, and pointing to some buried failure, to the detriment and disadvantage of worthy and legitimate ventures. If, then, I can by any means arrest your attention and divert your preconceived ideas into the channels of racial interest, by purpose will not have been in vain. Suppose you had a sum of money that is to be deposited, and there is a bank within easy access of your residence or business; suppose the above bank had every facility and meets every requirement necessary to effectively regulate and control it, being at the same time under supervision of the United States Treasury Department; what, if any, excuse could be offered for not at least placing a partial amount there to your credit? The Industrial Savings Bank now located at the corner of Eleventh and You Streets, in all respects fulfills the conditions as heretofore pointed out, therefore only vague and useless reasons can be advanced for establishing financial relations elsewhere. Admitting, as I do, the bank does not do much paper business (for reasons obvious), it is fully prepared to loan on readily marketable securities, first deeds of trust and will consider bonds of the highest grade. The present status of the bank has been maintained because it has steered clear of personal notes. The Industrial Savings Bank, in addition to the payment of interest on all accounts, will extend to the public several new features in banking which it is confidently believed will prove attractive and convenient, bringing the institution and its modern, progressive methods to the favorable consideration of the public. Few people know that the Industrial Savings Bank, with seventy-six hundred other banks, is regularly inspected without notice by Government examiners. When a bank examiner finds anything he regards with suspicion or not clearly within the laws and regulations in his quarterly, semi-annual, or annual examination of a bank, he reports within twenty-four hours to the Comptroller of the Currency, who sends another expert to verify the report. If the second report confirms the first, the public reads in the newspapers the next day this simple announcement: "The Comptroller of the Currency has closed the Bank." The Government issues national charters to the banks and accepts full responsibility for them. Under such circumstances it hardly seems plausible for an intelligent person to entertain much apprehension about the safety of the money in the Industrial Savings Bank. I do not deem it sufficiently important to narrate in detail the growth of this remarkable institution, the phenominal growth of which really startles when you stop to consider the incredulity, opposition, and antagonism encountered by race institutions of this character. This is essentially a day when results count. On September the 12th, 1916, the report of the condition of the bank showed its resources to be $41,676.65; one year later, or to be specific, a similar report under date of September the 11th, 1917, showed that the resources totaled $91,218.65, a net increase of $50,542 for one year. Mr. John W. Lewis, the President, claims that if the bank can get ten per cent of the money deposited by our people, a half a million dollars will soon be a reality. Get in on on the ten per cent drive which is a small consideration per person, but fraught with momentous possibilities as a whole. Remember along with the increase in the volume of business will go the consequent increase of employment. a very potent factor in our economic life. M. DR. W. E.B. DuBOIS, who will address the opening meeting of Bethel Literary, Tueseay evening, October 23rd. His subject will be. BUSINESS CO-OPERATION. The public is invited. NOTICE. Members and friends of the Trustees' Auxiliary of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church are urged to contribute with this club, organized solely for the bonded debt. Grand opening October 21st. Ella M. Boston, president, 1179 New Hampshire Ave. N. W. Phone, West 923; Sarah C. Lewis, vice-president; Gertrude P. Early, secretary. "THE VIRTUOSOS." A large and brilliant crowd greeted "The Virtuosos" at their fall opening dansante on last Friday evening, September 28th, in the Auditorium of the Pythian Building, Twelfth and U Sts. Louis Brown's Society Orchestra played delightful music. The following members of the club appeared in full dress: R. A. Scarborough, president; Calvin Sterling, vicepresident; La Pierre Gillis, counselor; J. L. Price, secretary; F. A. Herndon, treasurer; M. La Salle Perry, auditor, and E. S. Kyler, business manager. By the Sage of the Potomac Nothing improves the mind so much as happiness. When you think that your temper is about to rise, recall your mother's prayers when you were a child. *** The best cure for the blues is a moving picture show. The Howard supper show will sometimes cure the most stubborn case of blues. I have always come to the conclusion that religion is based upon a belief, of a hereafter. Some people do not believe in a hereafter. If you will but notice present conditions, you will see that the Bible is being fulfilled daily. The races are becoming weaker and wiser. Girls no larger than babies themselves and no older than chickens just out of incubators are marrying daily and being divorced monthly. This is a wicked world, and when you begin to think of what the prophets have predicted, it makes one do some thinking. I want to hear the Gospel preached and not speculation in the pulpit. I have been observing the meetings of recent conventions called by the local statesmen. Some of them must have women to join. This obtains mostly among preachers. These preachers are never contented unless they have the sisters among them. I consider this weakness. A man who can't navigate without a woman is certainly a weak individual. I am discussing today subjects in every-day life. The pulpit is not doing its duty. There are too many shams trying to preach the Gospel. I don't know of a man more deserving of commendation than that Ajax of the pulpit, Rev. Norman. It may be out of place to discuss the merits of a minister in a sermon. That may be the opinion of some people, but I don't entertain such. We should always speak of a persons virtues publicly, if they have any. Some people have lost them all. The pulpit is a speculative institution. I do not mean all of them. The pulpit is no place to auction off newspapers. If a person doesn't think enough of the publication that contains an account of his church service, the pastor should not ask the editor to publish it. Some ministers want the entire paper for nothing. I want to impress upon you all to see that the people are reached. There is too much hypocrisy in the church. Too many shams who fail to preach practical sermons. There should be preached the doctrine of true religion as well as the doctrine of practical political politics and business. I am amazed sometimes when I go to communion. What do I see? The saints and sinners kneeling together in Holy Communion. I want to make my sermons practical, and if you fail to learn anything from what I say, it will not be my fault, because it shall be my object to teach you something, although I may fail. I shall give you a few precepts which I hope ou will follow. I. Speak frankly to your congregation. 2. Don't preach a false doctrine. 3. Cease telling your people that they are good when you know that they are bad. 4. Go to church well dressed. I believe in it. There is no harm in looking well. Those who criticize you can't dress themselves. 5. Don't speak ill of your neighbors because they can dress better than you do. 6. Don't talk deceitfully behind your friend's back. By all means stick to a good friend. 7. Don't imagine because you are at the top of the ladder that you can't fall. 8. Speak well of a person's virtues, although you may have none yourself. 9. Never become suspicious of your neighbor because you see strangers visiting their homes. 10. Do as you think best, and let the world attend to its own business. It is not necessary for you to ask your neighbor when he purchased his suit of clothes or his new dress. You know that you didn't purchase it or loan the money. The NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, Durham, N. President, James E. Shepherd, Durham, N. C "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. 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The Boy Scout holding the highest record for bonds sold is Fred Shelton, of Troop 1, Mayfield, Ky., who sold 324 Liberty Loan Bonds, aggregating $24,750. He is a farmer boy, and obtained subscriptions for the bonds in the neighborhood of his home. The patriotism and efficiency of the Boy Scouts will be utilized to the greatest extent possible in the Second Liberty Loan campaign. It is an inspiring thing to see the boys of America actuated by a great national feeling rendering, great national service. They are the citizens of to-morrow, and their to-morrow must see the world safe for democracy. In aiding the sale of Liberty Loan Bonds they are performing their part to that great end. President Wilson has just issued a letter commending the work of the Boy Scouts in the last Liberty Loan campaign, and wishing them greater success in the coming one. The President will present, it is announced, a United States flag to the Boy Scout troop selling the largest amount of Liberty Loan Bonds of the second issue. Miss Maude Cole spent the week-end in New York, N. Y., with friends. Miss Cole was tendered several social favors while there. NOTED BEAUTY HELPS Coppola pictures and advertisements Latest photograph of the beautiful Mrs. Ava Willing Astor, first wife of the late John Jacob Astor, who has been living in London for several years. She is now devoting her life to war relief work. She is one of the most industrious workers among the society women and nobility in London. She seems to be indefatigable, for every moment of her time is spent advantageously. Mrs. Astor has won a place high in London's social sphere, and is much sought by nobility. Her daughter, Muriel, alds in the relief work. It is reported that Mrs. Vincent Astor paid her mother-in-law a visit while on a short stay in London. Mrs. Vincent Astor is now in France aiding in the organization of a hospital behind the lines. Every now and then a count breaks into the news with information that he is trying to win the hand of the charming Mrs. Astor. Many members of nobility have been disappointed suitors. ALLIGATOR FOUND IN SEWER Employee of Pittsburgh Bureau of Highways and Sewers, Pulls Out 3-Foot Saurlan. Pittsburgh.—The North side has been famed for many things. Now it is the habitat of the alligator. If you don't believe it, ask George Moul, a perfectly reliable employee of the Bureau of Highways and Sewers He has the proof on exhibition at his home in Lockhart street. He got it yesterday when he was sent to fix a sewer in Royal street. He had lifted the manhole and was prodding to remove the obstruction, when a strange face, with rather evil-looking eyes, bobbed in his range of vision. After the first shock Moul grabbed the head and drew forth a 3-foot alligator. He got a rope and led it to his home and is trying to dope out how the Florida native got this far North VANITY CASES FOR NURSES Red Cross Lassies Going to France May Beautify Themselves to Heart's Content. New York.—Red Cross nurses going to France to do their bit, as arduous as the soldier in the trenches, are not being forgotten in the distribution of "small bundles of comfort." The army and navy field comfort committee is planning 10,000 special "vanity" cases for the nurses who will serve with the American troops. The articles which will be contained in the cases are; One vanity box, with mirror, etc. Though the retail value of the cases would almost double the amount, the nurses' boxes are packed at a cost of one dollar. German Coal Shortage. Amsterdam.—The coal famine is increasing from week to week throughout Germany. Although a large number of miners have been brought back from the front and thousands of war prisoners are employed, in the plits, even the ammunition factories cannot get sufficient fuel. The use of electric power and gas has been reduced 20 per cent everywhere, but this measure falls to bring relief. Many cities have been compelled to prohibit cooking and heating with gas, and large numbers of towns had to shut down their lighting plants. The manufacturers of war materials have warned the government that they will not be able to fill their contracts if the present conditions continue. See. Honesty Does Pay. Parkersburg, W. Va.—Theodore Vankirk found a package containing $5,000 in the street near his home. On investigation he learned that the package had dropped from an express wagon and belonged to a man in Baltimore. When he took the money bundle to the express office he was rewarded with 25 cents for his honesty. NEW WAH PLANES TO CARRY 19 MEN Britain Sends Us Plans for Giants of Air to Be Built Here.. WILL PARALYZE THE ENEMY Great Number of These Craft to Make Impossible Re-enforcement of German Lines—Engines Very Powerful. London.—American airplane manufacturers are in possession of working models and blueprints of aero motors developed by England and France during three years of warfare. The United States airplane factories have received gratis the secrets of new alloys and improvements in construction which previous to America's entry into the war could not be bought at any price—secrets that were guarded with men's lives and were never mentioned beyond the doors of certain offices. Personal messengers have left England by every departing steamship; mall bags have been filled with priceless blueprints and cable lines have been jammed with messages, all bearing on the development of the American air squadron. The governments of France and Great Britain know that upon the efforts made on the other side of the Atlantic within the next six months depends the fate of the armies-afield. Important above everything else in the struggle for victory is the airplane, which must be produced in mylads, and the task now falls squarely to Uncle Sam. Doubters Are In Minority. There are doubting Thomases on this side of the water who sneer at the grandlose statements coming from New York and Washington and who assert that even if the United States organizes for the aerial construction program the product will be so inferior that it will be useless for actual fighting. Fortunately, these doubters are in the minority. Officials and men in a position to know what already has been done are highly optimistic. They believe that American methods applied to the manufacture of air craft will result in just as good a product as is now coming from factories organized here shortly after the war started. Despite all the lurid prophecies regarding the great fleet of airplanes that eventually will lay waste the principal German cities, the experienced airmen on this side only hope for thousands of machines with which to fight the German armies in the field. The success which America's efforts are to insure will come only when the allied armies in France have sufficient airplanes to retain mastery of the air and to patrol every mile of the territory immediately behind the German lines. When the day finally arrives, Germany will not be able to move a train back of the lines and to move reserves will be impossible. She will be unable to feed the men who are in the first lines. Her heavy artillery will be silenced and in the end her entire fighting forces made useless. The way will then become one of movement, with the chances for victory altogether on the side of the allies. There are various types of airplanes which will be manufactured in America that will be already being used in France. Engines of unbelievable power are being put into the newest type of plane. The average American is more or less familiar with automobile engines and has some idea of what weight of engine will develop 100 horsepower. If this average American to look at some of the newest air motors he probably would judge them to be ten or 15-horsepower. In fact, he could lift some of the engines unaided and would probably be astounded to learn that such a machine was capable of developing not 100, but 150-horsepower. Every newspaper reader in the United States has been well informed of the plans for building airplanes, but it is doubtful if one in a thousand can picture the size of some of the planes that eventually will be loaded on transports at the Atlantic pliers. The correspondent has had an opportunity in the last few weeks of inspecting the newest type of aircraft; the type that will be turned out in vast numbers by America, and it is bigger in every way and more powerful than laymen imagine. To begin with, the body of the new machine resembles in many ways a big motor launch. Its under part is rounded and beautifully constructed of finely grained wood. It is so big that to enter it one must chamber up a ladder and go down through a hatchway as big as the cabin door of a motor yacht. It is of the biplane type and from tip to tip of each wing there is room enough for a dozen men to lie out full length. Its two motors will develop 600 horsepower and their combined weight is so little compared to the power that the actual figures would look untruthful in print. Where the old types could carry hundredweights, this machine carries tons. Can Carry Nineteen Items. This new plane is manned by a pilot, two or three observers, a forward gunner, a bomb-dropper, a mechanic and, if necessary, a dozen passengers. It has an electrical-lithium passageway leading from one compartment to another. The flooring of one compart- THE BEE—ITS MISSION. It is with gratitude that the Editor of The Bee can say that the people in this country have supported him in the publication of his paper for thirty-eight years. This territory is large enough for the publication of three or four papers. The moment that a new publication springs up, its first declarations is, "We have come to fill a long-felt want," or "the publication will be a clean sheet, fit to enter the families of everybody." Undoubtedly, if you will only investigate these journalistic reformers, they could not stand the gaslight. Every newspaper that has been established in this city with but one exception has come to supplant The Bee. There are a few newspapers that the people are inclined to support. Colored supporters of newspapers published by colored people are few. In this city there are a few ministers who are more inclined to support colored papers than any other class. The Baptist ministers are in the majority. The Methodists are very short—M. E. and African Methodist. They want more than what they are willing to pay for. Many of them will write a personal history of himself, request you to send a paper and get angry if you ask them to pay for it. The Bee is free to admit that the Baptists are more liberal toward colored newspapers than any other denomination. The Methodists believe in show—to be applauded for carrying the most money to Conference and curry favor with the Bishops to enable them to obtain a large church. Church politics are the rottenest kind of politics, and especially in Methodist churches, and no one knows this better than the competent Methodist preacher who is supported, sometimes, by the ignoramus. We have examples of it at all Methodist Conferences. The Bee has known of ministers to spend their entire year's salary to reach the amount of money to carry to Conference to satisfy the appetite of money sharks, only to be turned down when the Conference meets. The mission of The Bee is not to cover up such corruption as it has stated. Its mission is to let the world know the hypocrisy of these false pretenders. The Baptists are doing good work. The Methodists are building big churches, collecting large sums of money for money sharks and telling the colored editor that times are too hard to pay for his paper. There are a few newspapers that the people are inclined to support. Colored supporters of newspapers published by colored people are few. In this city there are a few ministers who are more inclined to support colored papers than any other class. The Baptist ministers are in the majority. The Methodists are very short—M. E. and African Methodist. They want more than what they are willing to pay for. Many of them will write a personal history of himself, request you to send a paper and get angry if you ask them to pay for it. The Bee is free to admit that the Baptists are more liberal toward colored newspapers than any other denomination. The Methodists believe in show—to be applauded for carrying the most money to Conference and curry favor with the Bishops to enable them to obtain a large church. Church politics are the rottenest kind of politics, and especially in Methodist churches, and no one knows this better than the competent Methodist preacher who is supported, sometimes, by the ignoramus. We have examples of it at all Methodist Conferences. The Bee has known of ministers to spend their entire year's salary to reach the amount of money to carry to Conference to satisfy the appetite of money sharks, only to be turned down when the Conference meets. The mission of The Bee is not to cover up such corruption as it has stated. Its mission is to let the world know the hypocrisy of these false pretenders. The Baptists are doing good work. The Methodists are building big churches, collecting large sums of money for money sharks and telling the colored editor that times are too hard to pay for his paper. The Bee Published at 1199 Eve St. N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR Entered at the Post Office at Wash- ington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year in advance ..... $2.00 Six months ..... 1.60 Three months ..... 50 Subscription monthly ..... 20 PERCENTAGE OF PATRIOTS According to Mr. D. A. Nease, of New York, quoted in the Washington Post, of September 26, about 50 per cent of the people of the United States are true Americans at heart. Assuming a total population of about 100,000,000 and a colored population of about 10,000,000 (there are slightly more of each), what does this signify? The 10,000,000 colored people are practically all Americans at heart—real Americans. The rest of the population, 90,000,000, is composed of whites and various nondescript peoples. Among these the 50 per cent, or 50,000,000, of un-Americans at heart must therefore be found. That is to say, we have about 55 per cent of whites and nondescripts who are not true patriots. Analysis: If Mr. Nease's estimate is correct, the percentage of true Americans among all the groups in our country are as follows: Colored, 100 per cent; whites and nondescripts, 45 per cent. That is to say, about 55 per cent of the whites and nondescripts are not thorough patriots. In ordinary times this startling statement of facts would not demand serious attention; but when it is remembered that we are now engaged in a great war, the outcome of which must be momentous to the country for good or bad, and that most of the public places of trust are filled with these whites and nondescripts; it is a serious matter. This 55 per cent of doubtful patriots constitute probably over half of our army and navy, of our civilian officials, of our clerical force in the Government departments. Many of them take no pains to disguise their wish that Germany shall win in the war. Of the thousands of new clerks, messengers and laborers appointed in the civil service since the war began, how many are colored? The systematic policy is to exclude them. The cards are stacked and cut that way; it is the unwritten law. The petty officials who make the appointments in the departments, aided by the photograph system instituted in very recent years, put race prejudice above patriotism. If the Government wants dependable patriots in places of public trust, if it wants the best for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, men guaranteed to fight and not betray valuable secrets, let it consider the qualifications of that group of the population that is 100 per cent American—"all woo and a yard wide." Why should this group not be trusted and preferred in these trying times to the group less than half of whom are believed to be trustworthy? The mission of The Bee is to publish the news for the benefit of the masses and defend the weak against the vicious strong. If the readers of newspapers would take the time and investigate the record of some of these newspaper adventurers that drop in the city from other cities that they were forced to leave perhaps the people would not be so easily fooled. DIRECTOR RALPH. The resignation of Director Joseph E. Ralph was a shock and surprise to the loyal and patriotic employees of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He is the last of the old guard in whom the nation placed implicit confidence. He knew no man, nor woman or child by the color of his or her skin. He was loyal to his Government and devoted to the work in which he was engaged. He is one man who stood between prejudice and discrimination and defended the weak against the brutality of the strong. Every American looked the same in his eyes as long as that American was loyal to the Government. His devotion to duty, his loyalty to his Government, did not command that gratitude and respect to which he was entitled, and rather than be an impediment to an administration which is involved in a great conflict, tendered his resignation. Hundreds of women who recognized his kindness wept as a child would at the leave of its mother or father. The Bee speaks for the thousands of colored Americans who have served under him for the past ten years, who today extend to him their everlasting gratitude. Too much cannot be said in defense of this great and good man. Too much cannot be said for the many kind acts rendered by him for the poor and needy. Every loyal employee in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing should ask permission to go and shake his hand and bid him a hearty farewell on the morning he takes his departure. His worth will never be realized until he is gone; his presence will never be missed until the offender is brought up for trial, reprimanded or dismissed. Director Ralph knew how to deal with his employees. He knew how to quell a riot or an invasion of the rights of the department over which he had supervision. No printer's union, no labor union, no class or individual could stay his hands by threats. He was the boss and he knew how to exercise the power given him by his official superior. The Government loses an official of integrity and honor and the colored Americans a loya and devoted friend and defender. Will his successor, whoever he may be, be such a man? Can his equal be found? Time alone will vindicate the justice of his cours and posterity will record these words: SHAMS. Some time ago The Bee denounced through its columns a class. of individuals known as shams and "four-flushers." The Bee begs leave to call the attention of its readers to a class of market shams or ministerial four-flushers. The Bee will set the play in the O street market, where more colored ministers frequent than any other market in the city. The Editor knows about this market more so than any other market in this city, because this is what is known as the colored people's market. It is almost supported entirely by colored people, and this market is patronized by some of the leading ministers and other colored citizens. If any interested colored citizen will take the trouble to visit this market any day and stand anywhere in view of the colored stands owned and controlled by colored people, which, are only four, he will see the colored ministers and colored citizens pass the four colored stands and go to the stands owned and controlled by other nationalities. Our ministers may be seen there by the dozens. Our professional men of color pass their own stands and go to the dagoes. Then these shams will enter their pulpits on a Sabbath morning and strain out their lungs denouncing race discrimination, and at the same time these ministerial parasites run away from their own people and go to their enemies or those who are inimical to their interests. There are only four colored stands in the O street market, and conducted by colored Americans. The Greeks and dagoes who set up white barber shops, dining rooms and moving picture theatres where colored people can go are freely patronized by our ministerial race advocates. It is a shame to see how these ministers and other colored citizens pass their own stands or those operated by their own people and go to those operated by their enemies. The Bee will name them in the front seats upon the rostrum advocating race pride, cooperation and all other kinds of race precepts, and at the same time do just to the contrary. The brethren who may always be see Bee advises our so-called race-loving advocates of race pride to pray more and practice less hypocrisy. It is surprising to see how false some of our race advocates are. The Bee is not advocating race prejudice, but it does condemn the practices of race "four-flushers." The farmers at this market, so it is said, very often come on the inside and purchase vegetables from the stands. The farmers only pay ten cents a day, while the hucksters on the inside pay a higher license. The Bee will deal with the shams at the O street market more fully next week. OPPOSED TO SUFFRAGE. Our new Commissioner, Mr. W. Gwynn Gardner, in outlining his policies, gives us to understand that he is opposed to suffrage. While he may be opposed to suffrage, he ought to know that he is not the whole population in this city. Mr. Gardner ought to know, also, that he was appointed to office and not elected. Had he been elected upon an anti-suffrage platform, then he could justly say that he is opposed to suffrage, and from The Bee's standpoint, his anti-suffrage assertion, if he made it, is in bad taste, because two-thirds of the people in this city are in favor of suffrage. Give us a few colored policemen, Mr. Gardner, and then The Bee will be able to ascertain where you stand on the colored American question. "Artistic instincts of the Negro should be developed." is the title of a short article from the pen of Mr. Percy Mackaye, printed in the New York Times of last Sunday. The article is equally interesting for its friendly note, for some old and well-known truths and the gratuity of the advice. Mr. Mackaye is a poet and dramatist, we are informed. There are only two reasons why colored people should go in strong for art, including music and the drama, viz, to get some money from the white public and to gratify themselves. Mr. Mackaye says they have been "denied expression." We had always thought the colored man had been encouraged by the whites to sing and act to his heart's content. The earliest notable success was the Jubilee Singers, then Blind Tom, then Bill Kersands, followed by numerous individual musicians, dramatists and troupes of colored performers. In recent years we have been alarmed at the relatively great number of our talented young people who have sought fame and a livelihood before the footlights, to the neglect of more useful work of a higher order demanded by our race in this country. Our great danger seems to be that our young people are "denied expression" in the workshop, the counting house, nearly all the avenues of skilled industry and commerce, rather than in music and the drama. Our people are a poetic, sentimental and artistic race, and naturally seek expression in these fields, but we must take due care that our social development is well rounded. We must not encourage our youth to neglect the useful arts and trades. Wealth for the whole people must be the sure foundation of our social success. We must not court charming Grace to the neglect of the more homely Utility. We must not take our cue from a few artistic successes on Broadway. We must not let our race become characteristic for eminence alone in secondary and frivolous pursuits. Let us take our cue from men like Andrew Carnegie. Henry Ford and John W. Lewis, Jr. COLORED POLICEMEN. Major Pullman, cheif of the Metropolitan police force, said to a delegation of colored citizens a few weeks ago that he never opposed the appointment of colored men on the police force. THE BEE understands that Judge E. M. Hewlett presented the name of a colored citizen who had passed the police examination in every particular and yet this man was not appointed. It is said that Major Pullman expressed his surprise and assured Judge Hewlett that this particular man would be sent for. He was sent for by the Major but he has not been appointed as yet and THE BEE understands his eligibility has expired. COMMUNITY CENTER. It would be well if the colored citizens and the teachers of the four colored divisions of the Public Schools would give their attention to the formation of a community center. Congress has provided use of shool buildings for such work—and five thousand dollars for the pay of secretaries and janitor service. There are two centers in the white schools doing good work. If the colore d people will organize a center the Board of Education will grant them the use of a school, and the pay of a secretary. Let us awake to the things that are helpful to us and give this matter our earnest and prompt attention. NO ROOM FOR TRAITORS. When THE BEE speaks of traitors it has no reference to colored Americans. There is not enough money in the United States Treasury to make one traitor among ten or more millions of colored Americans. The colored man, no matter how badly he is treated can make him a traitor to his government. It is hard, nevertheless to see a government like ours discriminate against a class of its fellow citizens without a just cause and then call upon this class to defend the government against its enemies Notwithstanding there is no room in this country for traitors. LIBERTY BONDS. Now is the time for all true and loyal Americans to purchase a liberty bond. Let the entire colored press do what all loyal citizens do, advocate the purchase of a Liberty bond. SECRETARY MEADOO. It was said that the greatest financier in this country was the late John Sherman of Ohio. THE BEE is free to say that Secretary MeAdoo is the greatest Secretary of Treasury and financier in the world. He knows how to get it and he knows how to spend it. NEW COMMISSIONER. Mr. Gardiner, the new commissioner, is one of the best known lawyers in the city and popular not only with the bar, but with the masses. THE BEE congratulates him and thanks the President for the appointment of such a high class commissioner. SATURDAY SERMONS BY UNUS And he played on a harp of a thousand strings." IRRELEVANCIES. I am convinced that to irrelevancies in speech and writing are due a greater part of the irritation, unhappiness, strain on friendship, personal antipathy, and waste of time in human life. The little dictionary, before me, defines "irrelevancy" as: "Something not applicable or pertinent." It defines the word "imperinent" as "Not pertinent, having no bearing on the subject; irrelevant; inapplicable; contrary to the rules of propriety; impudent; rude; of no account; trifling; frivolous." Nowadays the most common meaning of "impertinence" is impudence, but it requires no search of the etymology of the word "impertinence" to see that it originally was nearly equivalent to "irrelevancy." For a brief everyday definition of "irrelevancy" I would say it is missing the point. The old logicions in their treatises, gave much attention to this fallacy, for they classed it with one of the main logical fallacies and called it ignoratio elenchi. Missing the point, or purposely ignoring the point, is probably the most common, persistent, transparent and reprehensible of all the faults of human discourse and relations. It is the source of all wars of words (logomachies) or petty quarrels, for a petty quarrel is simply a "bundle of irrele- varieties. Indeed, is not every quarrel nothing more or less than a bundle of irrelevancies? According to one definition of a quarrel, I think it is. A square difference of opinion as to a fact or a policy and the joinder of issue thereon does not necessarily constitute a quarrel. The most of our cases in the courts are of this nature. They are in no proper sense quarrels A long time ago the lawyers and the judges found it necessary to devise a system of business before the courts that would tend to reduce the possibility of quarreling. This was accomplished in England by what is known as the system of Pleading. The general effect of that system, which our courts have inherited, is to cut out quibbling, verbosity and irrelevancies in the preparation of cases for the consideration of the court. I mean the written pleadings filed by each side in the case, not the addresses of counsel. But also in the addresses of counsel the judges usually confine the lawyers to the facts brought out in the testimony and to the point or points at issue. A long time ago it was found necessary to adopt some similar system to regulate the talk in parliamentary and other deliberative bodies. In England and America this is usually known as Parliamentary Law, or Rules of Order. The main thing about the Rules of Pleading is to find the issue, and, having found it, to stick to it. The main thing about Rules of Order is to state the question, at issue, and then to stick to it until it is disposed of. The essential thing about both of these systems is to exclude irrelevancies. In recent years there has grown up in polemics a branch of study called Argumentation, which is really nothing new, but merely a cross section of logic, rhetoric, oratory and elocution. The teachings of Argumentation have much to say about the "clash of opinion." "Clash" is nothing more nor less than a general joining of issue on a main question or proposition that is the subject of dispute. The "rules of the game" in debating contests require a strict observance of what the "clash" is. It is true that in such debates there is no presiding judge or moderator to call an erring disputant to order, but either side grievously erring in this regard may expect to lose the decision and accept defeat. It is very unfortunate that in conversation there is usually no moderator to regulate the remarks of the talkers. This is one reason why irrelevancies are so frequent and persistent. The only remedy lies in the better training. I might say culture, of the people who converse. The most common fault in conversation is for one to assume that any remark he may make on the general subject under consideration is in order although it may not be on the particular point just then at issue. For example, if the question is our justification for beng at war with Germany, and No.1 is making the point that Germany repeatedly sunk our ships, it is not relevant at that very juncture for No.2 to rejoin that Germany is a great nation, entitled to "a greater place in the sun." The proper thing for No. 2 to do at that juncture is to try to answer the point about the sinking of the ships or else to admit that it is a good point. The point about "a greater place in the sun" may come in its due turn. It is impossible to discuss two points at the same time. The first point raised is for the time entitled to the right of way, and during that time any other point injected by the other side is an irrelevance. I often like to hum the tune of that comic song which says "The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra-la, have nothing to do with the case." I think of it whenever I note a rank instance of irrelevancy in conversation. In a future sermon some day I want to give some common instances of irrelevancies taken from actual experience. I have two side partners, one at my home and one at my office; who will furnish me with enough "cases in point." REV. J. D. PAIR TALKS TO YOUNG MEN. Monday evening, October 7th, Rev. J. D. Pair addressed the Young Men's Club of the Asbury M. E. Church, of which Mr. A. M. Dangerfield is president. He emphasized the present imperative necessity for young men to play the man—as Christian husbands and fathers, as obedient and honorable sons, as clean and upright members of the community, and as loyal and patriotic citizens of the United States of America. Rev. Pair has been invited to preach at the following churches: Sunday, October 14th, Shiloh Baptist Church, this city; October 21st, Theological Seminary, Virginia; October 28th, Manassas, Va.; November 4th, The Plains, Va.; November 11th, Midland, Va.; November 18th, Bristow, Va.; November 25th, Lignum, Va.; and December 30th, Warrenton, Va. MUSIO STUDIO. Miss Edna T. Gordon will reopen her music studio September 22nd. For further information, phone or call at 1329 Wallach Place, N. W. The Week in Society Mrs. M. A. Harrison, of Brinkley, Ark., who has been visiting her son, Mr. E. W. Harrison, of 1101 Que St. N. W., since September 6th, leaves for home Saturday, October 13th, arriving there October 14th. Her stay here has been a delightful one. The Inter Se Club has changed its meeting nights from Friday to Tuesday. October 2nd Mrs. E. S. Haywood, of 1342 Riggs St. N. W., entertained, and on October 9th Mrs. M. J. Key, of 339 Elm St. N. W., was the hostess. Miss Sybie Miller has returned to the city after spending a very pleasant time with her aunt, Mrs. Amanda Spottwood in Philadelphia. Mrs. Gertrude Hurd has returned to her home, Philadelphia, after having a delightful time here in the city. Mrs. Eliza Minor, of Darby, Pa., is visiting in the city. Mrs. Emma L. Ashton, of Wilmington, Del., is visiting friends in Washington, D. C. Mr. Wm. A. Timus, of Washington, D. C., spent the week end in Riverton, N. J., visiting his sister. Mrs. Minnie Johnson has returned to the city, after spending a most enjoyable time with her husband in Germantown, Pa. Mrs. M; Thomas, of Washington, D. C., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown, of Frankford, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Parker, after having a delightful time in the city, have returned to their home in Philadelphia. Mrs. Alice J Carrcll, of this city, was the guest of Mrs. Leroy Davis, of Philadelphia. Madam Arnietti Patti Brown, of Chicago, Ill., will be in the city, the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Plummer, of 301. H St. N. W., from October 13th to the 21st. Mrs. E. R. Roberts has returned to the city and is stopping at 1233 S St. N. W. Address all social news to the "Society Editor." Mr. Walter S. Johnson, the general agent of the National Benefit Association, is in Hopkinsville, Ky., on business connected with his company. Miss Ada E. Williams has just successfully completed a summer course as a teacher at the Cordoza Playground. She has received an appointment in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. After spending a pleasant vacation at Atlantic City, Miss Rachel Newman has returned to this city and is stopping with her sister, Mrs. Laura Datcher, of 1838 Sixth St. N. W. Rev. and Mrs. S. T. Drummond and daughters, Esther and Tyreese, have returned home after spending a week with their relatives, of 312 N. Pine St., Baltimore, Md. Rev. John Barnett, of Falls Church, Va., officiated for Rev. C. H. Matthews, pastor of the M. E. Church at Bel-Air, Md., last Sunday, on account of his illness. Rev. J. Edwards Kent, the evangelist of Shiloh Baptist Church, has returned after having a successful trip through the North. Whenever he speaks the people are electrified. Mrs. Lula S. Kent, a prominent member of Shiloh Baptist Church, has recovered from her recent illness. We welcome her back to the church and choir. Mrs. J. S. Hamilton and daughter Sicily, of Columbia, S. C., have returned home after spending a pleasant trip in this city and New York. Miss Eunice R. Fulgum, of Lake Providence, La., and a school teacher, passed successfully a clerkship examination and was appointed in the Department of Commerce. Miss Fulgum is a very accomplished lady. She arrived in the city Sunday and reported for duty Tuesday morning. Friday evening, September. 28th, the officers and members of Gethsemane Chapter, No. 4, O. E. S., tendered to Mrs. Mary E. Grant, its oldest living chartered member, an informal reception. Refreshments were served and informal remarks by Past Grand Matrast Sydna Taylor, Past Grand Lee- Miss Louise E. Ferguson and Mr. Daniel C. Barbour were married last Wednesday evening. Daniel C. Barbour were married last Wednesday evening. turer Rebecca Gray, Grand Lecturer Annie M. Gray and others were made. Past Grand Matron Bertha H. Gray presented to Honorable Lady Grant, on behalf of the chapter, a purse. Honorable Lady Grant responded in a very feeling manner, expressing not only her surprise and pleasure, but her thankfulness at being remembered by many who had never seen her. The occasion will linger long in the memory of the many who called and paid their respects to Honorable Lady Grant. The success of the affair is due to Honorable Lady Alice F. Taylor, P. M. Honorable Lady Josephine Greenlease is Matron and Sir West Hamilton, Patron, of said chapter. Miss Mildred Waddleton, of 1517 Church St. N. W., is being extensively entertained in Pittsburgh, Pa. Miss Waddleton, before returning, will visit relatives and friends in New York and New Jersey. The reopening of Prof. John Coles music class, 1426 S St. N. W., on Sunday, October 7th, was a brilliant one. The class, under Prof. Cole, is a large and growing one. The dance given by the Paramount Club on Friday, October 5th, was a smart one. The decorations were beautiful. We commend the members of this club. Mrs. Cornelia Johnson, of 319 You St. N. W., is much improved after her trip North. Mrs. Johnson visited her sons of New York and Boston, respectively. Her son, Mr. Janies. Johnson, is attending Harvard. Mr. Robert Williams, son of Mrs. Samuel Harris, of 1214 You St. N. W., returned from a visit to Buena Vista, Penna. Miss Maude Cole spent a very delightful week end in New York. Miss Maude Smallwood, a well-known and estimable young lady of our city, has been appointed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Mr. and Mrs. George G. Jenkins, Jr., 1443 S St. N. W., entertained at tea Miss Mamie Cherry, of New York, and Mr. Joseph Settlers, of this city. Miss Mary L. Greene received her appointment at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Miss Greene is an estimable young lady and has the congratulations of her many friends. Mr. Wilson Gray, of Corcoran St., returned to his duties at the Treasury Department, after a delightful trip to Amelia, Richmond, and Roanoke, Va. TAYLOR-BRYANT WEDDING. A wedding, beautiful in its simplicity, was solemnized at noon last Saturday, when Miss Maud Ray Bryant, of Anacostia, became the bride of Mr. Matthew Madison Taylor, Jr., also of Anacostia. That the wedding was the culmination of a happy courtship extending over a period of more than five years is a fact recognized by all who know the youthful couple, and it is hoped and felt that each new day of their married life will bring increasing joy and happiness to them. The brief ceremony was performed at the home of the bride by the Rev. Monroe H. Davis, assisted by the Rev. George Callis, in the presence of a few intimate friends, including Miss Cornelia Wills, who was the bride's only attendant, and Mr. H. Francis Ledbetter, who was the only attendant of the bridegroom. The wedding march was played by Mr. Lawrence C. Taylor, brother of the bridegroom. Mr. Matthew Taylor enjoys the reputation of being one of the most popular young men in Washington society. As president of the Magnet's Club he has been an indefatigable worker, and his persistent endeavors are responsible very largely for the splendid success that club has attained in the two years of its existence. 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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 cocoanut oil, and contains no animal fat of any kind. It lathers very freely and is a thorough cleanser. Quinsoap leaves the hair soft and fluffy, and imparts a refreshing feeling to the scalp, unqualified 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 Quinasoap 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 E Sts. N. W. Store No. 3. 14th and You Sts. N. W. Store No. 4. 7th and M Sts. N. W. Store No. 5. 8th and H Sts. N. B much. And it may be said that it has been just this sort of conscientious effort that contributed a large share toward winning the lady who now bears the name of Mrs. Matthew Taylor. Mrs. Taylor, like her husband, is well known in Washington circles. As an employee in the Government Printing Office she has made many friends through her charming and lovable disposition. As a social worker her influence has been felt again and again, particularly in the southeast section where she has made her home for a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, immediately after the wedding, motored to Baltimore, where they will spend a short time visiting a few of their friends. When they return to this city they will make their home at 2447 Nichols Road S. E. CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF THE COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE Section 1. The name of this society shall be the COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE. Article II. Section 1. The term for which this society is organized shall be perpetual. Article III. Section 1. The general business and objects of this society shall be to promote the education, industrial, commercial and social welfare of the people of the District of Columbia and vicinity, and to counsel and encourage those in other communities in the same direction. Section 2. The particular business and objects of this society shall be to encourage and foster vocational education, skill and efficiency; to stimulate and encourage industrial and commercial enterprises in and near the District of Columbia and to assist in the establishing of such enterprises; to encourage and promote co-operation in business; to establish and maintain a technical economic library in the City of Washington for public use; to promote the establishment of gymnasiums, baths and recreational centers; to promote better household and community sanitation; to encourage improved landscape architecture and gardening for the adornment of home surroundings; to assist poor and needy persons. Section 3. In addition to the power to pursue the objects enumerated in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article III, this society shall also have the following corporate powers, to wit: to foster and regulater any number or branch units in the District of Columbia and vicinity having like objects, which shall be integral parts of this society; to affiliate itself with any national society having similar aims and objects; to accept gifts of money securities, goods, material and real estate for the promotion of its objects; to print and disseminate such literature as may be deemed calculated to advance its objects. Section 4. The powers granted in this charter shall not be construed to exclude any other powers reasonable .Howard Theatre. We present for the Approval of Our Patrons Two Big Combined Features Something never before Shown for One Admission Essanays Films Adaption of Cohen and Harris Big Hit Night Prices: 15c, 25c, Matinee: All Seats 15c Next Week—"The Heart of Watona"—Cleo Desmond and Star Cast for the promotion of the public-spirited and charitable objects of this society and consistent with the Code of Laws of the District of Columbia and the laws of the United States. Section 1. The affairs, funds and property of this society shall be in the general charge of a Board of Governors of not more than twenty-four members of the society, who shall be assisted by a Supervisory Committee of three members of the society no one of whom shall be a member of the Board of Governors, and by such executive officers and other employees as may be provided in the bylaws. During the first year the number of Governors shall be not less than twelve. Section 2. The first Board of Governors and first Supervisory Committee shall be chosen by the persons who sign this certificate of incorporation, and thereafter the members of that board and that committee shall be chosen by ballot by the general body of members at the regular annual meetings. Section 3. The by-laws shall prescribe which of the executive officers, if any, shall be also members of the Board of Governors. Section 4. At the first annual election all members of the Board of Governors and the Supervisory Committee shall be chosen anew by the members of the society, and one-third of the members of that board and of that committee shall be chosen to serve one, two and three years, respectively, and after one year following the first annual election the persons chosen to serve one, two and three years, respectively, and after one year following the first annual election the persons chosen to fill vacancies in those bodies shall be chosen for the term of three years. Section 5. During the first year, or previous to the first annual election, the executive officers of this society shall include a President, at least one Vice-President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. But the by-laws may provide additional or other executive officers to be chosen at the first annual election of officers and thereafter. Section 6. All officers and employees charged with the custody or handling of the funds or other property of the society shall be required to furnish an adequate indemnity bond for the faithful performance of their respective duties, and the amount of any such bond shall be prescribed by the Board of Governors. Section 1. The Board of Governors shall immediately after its appointment make such prudential by-laws as they may deem proper for the management and business affairs of this society, and thereafter any by-laws so made shall not be changed without the participation and consent of the members of the society. Section 2. The Board of Governors shall have power to make rules and regulations in addition to and in conformity with those embodied in the by-laws, and to amend or abolish the same at will, but while in force such rules and regulations shall have all the force of by-laws. BAILEY AND COMPANY, UNDER TAKERS Mr. Joseph I. Bailey, a well known citizen of this city, who for many years was associated with Mr. James H. Dabney in the undertaking business,—has opened a place at the corner of Third and K Streets, N. W. His motto is "Good 7th and Tea Streets, N. W. Andrew J. Thomas Theatre Co., Props. Monday, October 15. Special present for the Approval of Our Patro- atures Something never before Sho- s Films Adaption of Cohen and Harris N TRIAL Since Great Dramatic and Spectacular F Vrath of the WITH SESSUS HAYAKAWA iss the Treat of Y 15c, 25c, Matinee: A "The Heart of Watona"—Cleo Desmond Madame W Good We have the exclu- Agency Madame Walker's For 15. Special Mati oyal of Our Patrons ever before Shown for G Cohen and Harris Big Hit SPECIAL and Spectacular Photoplay of the G HAYAKAWA eat of Your Matinee: All Seats "—Cleo Desmond and Star G Game Wear Goods e the exclusive W Agency for the Walker's Prep Madame Walker's Goods We have the exclusive Wholesale Agency for Madame Walker's Preparations Wholesale and Retail AGENTS SUPPLIED Peoples Drug Store - Agency Barbers' College COLORED-MEN Store - Agency 7th Peoples Drug Store - Agency 7th & M, N. W. Learn the Barber Trade Badly needed in army and out. Few weeks. Write Washington Barber College 1008 Penn. Ave., N. W. Washington, D. C. National Dairy 612-618 O Street, N. W. Telephone North 1436 Milk Absolutely Pure J. W. GREGG Let, N. W. North 1436 Lely Pure CGG LET UP-TO- Perfectly Clarified Milk and Cream Office Closes 5:30 P. M. Daily Sunday 1 o'clock service and be on the job"—"It appointed unto man to die." 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Vernon 640 Opposite Smith's Hote. BALTIMORE, MD. LET'S HIT! AN UP-TO-DATE CAFE Open Day and Night All Kinds of of Game and Oysters in Season Hot and Cold Lunches for Travellers 15 E Street, N. E. E. L. Conway C. R. Tucker CONWAY and TUCKER Dealers in Produce Choice Fruits and Vegetables Everything the Best Special Delivery Lowest Prices Stands: 14 and 35 O STREET MARKET 7th and O Sts., N. W. Open daily from 6 A.M. to 5 P.M. A COMPANION WANTED. A gentleman, widower, wishes to correspond with an intelligent Christian lady between 30 and 35 years of age; object, matrimony. No objection to a widow lady. Only those meaning business need write. References exchanged. Send. photo. S. J. B., Lock Box 112, North Emporia, Va. TROOPS IN FRANCE ARE LEARNING DISCIPLINE OF FOREIGN ARMIES Officers Are Inclined to Follow Stiffneck British System, But French Democracy Is Invading Ranks—Our New Crop of Reserve Officers Are Greater Sticklers for Form Than Most West Pointers. By HEYWOOD BROUN. (Accredited to the Pershing Army in France by the New York Tribune and Syndicate.) Expeditionary Army.—through the Fort Leavenworth training school, the reserve officers and a number of former "non-coms" recently elevated to commissions. The greatest sticklers for discipline are the reserve officers There are then men drawn from many classes in the army and there will be more. Already there are all sorts of officers. There is the regular from West Point, the occasional regular from civil life, the officer who came By HEYWOOD BROUN. (Accredited to the Pershing, Army In France by the New York Tribune and Syndicate.) American Expeditionary Army. "The most important factor in the American army will be discipline," said an officer shortly after the troops came out to the training camps. "If it has good discipline it will be a good army; if it has bad discipline, it will be a bad army. I can watch a regiment stand at attention and tell you whether or not it can fight effectively." The question remains as to what sort of discipline the American army will have. Some observers say that there are two kinds of good discipline—French discipline and English discipline. Under the French system there are let-down periods. Off duty an officer may fraternize with enlisted men to an extent which would scandalize the English army. This is due, in part, to the fact that the armies are composed differently. The English army is much more stratified than the French. It has, as the American army had before the war, a distinct officers' class. An Englishman of certain education receives a commission as a matter of course. Under the volunteer system, which prevailed at the beginning of the war, the English volunteer of the upper or upper middle class did not offer his services until he was prepared to fulfill the duties of an officer. The French draft, on the other hand, thrust many a distinguished citizen into the ranks. A sergeant in the instruction division here was one of the most popular playwrights in France before the war, and the other day a grimy little man climbed from a coal cart to tell me in perfect English that he had been an assistant professor of Romance languages in one of the great American universities—Cornell, I think—before the cal came. Of course, when the word English discipline is used it falls short of the British army, Australian discipline and English discipline are vastly different. There is a popular story about an Anzac colonel in Egypt who drew on his men and told them: up his men and took "An English general is coming here today to inspect the regiment, and remember, d—— you, don't call me 'Bill' until he goes." Canadians Well Disciplined. An instructor at a British training camp told me that the Canadians were now among the best disciplined troops in the army, but that the Australians still gave occasional trouble. "Every now and then," he said, "a couple of them will sneak down to the woods and camp put alone for a couple of days." British officers will tell you that, although the Australians fight well, their losses are much higher than they would be with better discipline. If there is such a possibility as an absolutely democratic army, it has been much impaired by the poor work of the Russian republican army. The scheme of submitting each plan of attack to the soldiers before it is ordered cannot be said to have proved effective. The question of discipline in the American army is complicated by many factors. Before the war there was a gulf between officers and mon fully as wide as that in the English army. It was not due to lack of democracy. It was a gulf founded on fundamental differences of character and education. On one hand, there was the officer class, carefully selected and carefully trained, and on the other hand, the enlisted men, haphazardly accepted from the floating population. Professional armies the world over are recruited largely from the industrially inefficient during times of peace. during times of peace. An American regular of no great promise was bewailing the fact that an officer had hopped him because he executed a command imperfectly. "Well," his companion answered, "wouldn't the farmer bawl you out if he told you to feed the horses and you didn't give them as much as he told you?" It was the typical point of view of the old type of professional soldier. He was drawn from the "bawled out" class and he could be governed by "bawl out" methods. Things, are largely changed now. More than half the American army in France is made up of men who joined after the declaration of war. They were not jobless or inefficient. Multitudes of reasons sent them into the ranks. A few wanted to make the world safe for democracy. Many more desired adventure, an ocean voyage and a trip to Paris and perhaps Berlin. "I was marching my men along the other day," said a young captain, "when I heard a private give the cheer of the University of Nebraska. I ran up to him and said: 'You didn't do that very well. I'm a Nebraska man myself. Let's do it together.' All Sorts of Officers. Portland, Ore.—Meatless meals on Mondays and Fridays are now served on the dining cars of the Spokane, Portland and Seattle railroad, a part of the Hill system. In addition, chefs have been cautioned to waste as little food as possible. Passengers are handed small suggestion cards indicating ways by which waste may be cut down. All this comes as the result of an appeal from the food administration at Washington, the railroad officials announce. ouncers. "I was talking to a soldier in the street," said an old West Pointer, "and he was telling me he had too much money to spend. 'I can't use half of it,' he said, 'and I waste it on things I don't want. Look at the bunch of cigars I bought. Take a handful.' I took three, but I was mighty sorry afterwards, because I had with me a young fellow, just commissioned second lieutenant, and he was almost shocked to death that I should take cigars from a soldier." The officers who rose from non-coms are also somewhat stiff and formal in the exercise of their new-found honors. All have been transferred from their regular regiments, so that they shall not be associated with the enlisted men they knew before they held commissions. Some officers believe in leading their men, while others in driving them, while still a third class combine the two methods. One of the best young officers I have seen in the army is absolutely informal with his men at times. He comes to their concerts and hands cigars to the quartette and consults with them as to what song they shall sing. shall sing. "Captain, do you like 'Cathleen?'" the big soldier who sang tenor would ask, and the captain would answer: "Does it go like this?" humming a bar, and then add: "Yes, that's a good one; let's have it." He could be stern enough upon occasion, and he had the best bombers in the army, but liked his men to know the reasons for things. He was fond of letting them get his point of view about things. Thus, when he found some soldiers drinking too much, soon after their landing, he called a conference and told them that it had to stop. If the Whole Army Drank. "Some of you men are spending all your money on booze," he said, "and getting stinko, plinko, sloppy drunk. It won't do. A few old privates get drunk, but don't copy them. It's just because of that they're old privates. I'm going to choose my non-coms from you, but not the men who drink. You've drunk yourselves out of a commission sergeant. I was going to recommend you, but how can I do it now? Just look at the way I see it. If I took my pay in a jump I could buy every saloon in the town and stay drunk for two years. ("I had to exaggerate a little," he confessed when he told the story to me afterward). What do you suppose would happen then? Suppose the majors and the colonels and the generals and the whole bunch got drunk, what would happen to the army? Don't forget that this is your army as much as it is mine. That's all today." The chief and most able member of the English school of discipline is General Pershing. He puts the drive in the army. His inspections are masterpieces of thoroughness and he is exceedingly stern with all inefficients, whether they are officers or soldiers. Slouchy bearing annoys him fearfully and he takes an active and penetrating interest in shoes, buttons and bright metal. He is exceedingly chary of praise. Probably nobody in the army will ever call him Papa Pershing, but for all that he is a Roman father to his men. Bulgaria Will Hold Berlin. The relchstag resolution demanding peace without annexations and indemnities is bitterly resented in Bulgaria and threatens to lead to a breach between that country and the central powers. central powers. "No matter what Germany and Austria-Hungary may do, the Bulgarians are going to keep all territories conquered by them," says the Sofia correspondent of the Lokalan-zelger. "I have interviewed a number of the leading statesmen and politicians and found them all extremely indignant over the action of the reichstag. They regard the peace resolution as a breach of faith and insist that the compact made when their country entered the war be kept. tered the war will be kept "Without exception, they declared that Bulgaria was solemnly promised all Serbian districts inhabited by Bulgarians, together with the Dobrudja, and that their armies will not evacuate these territories at a command from Berlin and Vienna. Premier Radoslavoff has expressed himself in a similar manner." 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Miss Brown is now the only artist of the race doing the Loie Ful- ler specialty, and she is bound to be a drawing card everywhere advertised. Charles Moseley, the hustling man- ager. of the Regent Theatet, Balti- more, looked in‘on us last week and spent the day. The Regent is. one of the prettiest theaters in-the country for colored patrons and Mr. Moseley has made it a rallying point for the best classes of lovers of vaudeville ang pictures ‘in the. Monumental City. Benson and Roy are doing good work at the Mid-City: this week. Mr. Benson is a singer of class and Miss Roy is excellent in her impersonation of a dago woman and: is a graceful dancer. They. were’ ‘formerly with 1 Irvin C. Miller's “Broadway Rastus.” Miss Eliza Morton, known to ‘the profesion as “Aunt Jane,”:is to open a tea room at her home, 811" Florida ‘Avenue, "N. W. There will ‘be ar “open door” for all of her old friend: of the footlights.. . Mme. Billy Kersands is to play thi Lincoin in New York City as soon 4 she can reach the Big City, by eas; _ Stages. ‘The press and public are glad t note that Managers, S. H. Dudley ant ‘A. J. Thomas have ‘shaken- hand across the bloody chasm.” ‘The, rac suffers when two strong men go ti war. These two magnets can wor wonders in combination, Rufus G. Byars is putting a lot o “pep” into his job a8 house manage | at thé Howard. ‘The Howard, with sut the: smiling Byars, would be lik _ “Hamlet” with the melancholy Dan \ omitted. Byars is a valuable facte \/ fa the success of the Howard and ha become indispensable. : ‘The Dudley. Enterprises will boo one week of-vaudeville in each mont at ‘the Howard. Misses “Massie Abbott, Grace Mo gin and Marion, Scipio are valuab , Rimbers of the staff of the Dudl Theatrical Enterprises, and are givit Miss Barnett loyal and efficient su port. _» Carter Lockhart is making a whi “wind record as manager of the Mi City. ‘The vaudeville, pictures and fe tures are strictly up-to-date and t patrons now attracted represents t pest people of the city. The house verowded nightly with appreciati audiences. Owing to the demands of his sche work, Albert Knorl has been co rpetted to close with the Qual (“Amusement Company, Mr, Knor! jmadé an enviable record with t _ high-class aggregation of players 2 his rise to the realm of Stardom | teen rapid and welkearned by scientious and intelligent work. °T a pity the Board of Fducation ‘co vot see its way to grant, Mr. Knor Teave: of absence, for his “dram: Jabors, had “in. them an instruc’ quality not, tess helpful, than can afforded by the school-room. ‘The friends-of Mrs, Charlotta Fi man-—and their itame is tesion— - intensely gratified to note the fine portunities that are now being fi her by the Quality management. a time it seemed that this talented jst was being “kept back” and persons of less merit were being forward in parts. that logically Monged to her. Yet. uncomplainin she set herself to do, to, the bes her ability. the roles assigned to and it mattered not how imiscast COE ee “A-dramatic critic is-worthless to the [1 public or to the profession-when there |t is a $ apparent between every line." Matter in which the “greenback” glares open-eyed: stiould be. marked |« “Adv.” in the interest of honesty and}: justice to artists’: who travel solely’ up- |’ fon their merits. | - . ‘Dudley's humorous musical comedy, “Dr, Beans From, Boston” comes to} the Howard week, of October 8, with Miss Marjorie Sipp as leatiing. lady, James Burris as “straight man” and Lew Payton in the principal, comedy role: The Quality Amusement Com: “pany, with Miss Desmontl, Mrs. Free- man, Arthur T. Ray, Andrew S. Bishop, Clarence Moore, Clarence Muse, Mrs: Ophelia Muse, H. L. Pry- or and other favorites in “The: Heart oft Wetona,” is underlined for October 22, |S, H. Dudley rejoined Dave Mar- |ion’s “World of Frolic” show at Pat- | erson, N. J., Sunday, after spending \the week here looking after his thea- Jtrical enterprises: ‘He is eloquent in ,| praise of the painstaking and capable ||management of his local affairs by Miss Desdemona, Barnett and staff. || He swill play here week of October 28 .|at the Gayety.. - z : |" Mrs. Anna Lee Slade, one of Wash- ‘{ington’s accomplished clocutionists, is i|to appear in a one-act drama, “The :|Reason,” at the Civic League Andi- ”\torium;, New York Citys next ‘Wednes. e|day night for the benefit of the New n| York-New Charity Bureau fund. a| Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis,. th n\much-traveled «and highly-honore s (dramatic reader, is planning to estab fish, an industrial ‘school in’ Jamaica elbuilt on the lines faid down by Ds s|Booker ‘T. Washington at Tuskege y[Institute. Philanthropists of note ar being interested in the project and i olis expected. that. definite announce 'd|merits will be made at an early dat 1s\as to the time of starting ‘the work. e| Washington's fall season is now i to |full swing and the time is about tip | or a good concert attraction. ‘The at tention of such singing stars aS Mine of|Anita Patti Brown, Mime. .Maym er |Calloway-Byron, Miss Maude J. Rot h-Jerts, Mme. “EB, Azalia. Hackley an ke| gttiers is .called to the situation. I ne|the co-operation of a capable loc: or| manager is enlisted the music-lovin as|people will do the rest. . “The Casino is too far down tow ok|to be profitable as a/house for colore th| patrons and its use as such is now oF of the question, ‘although the matt: sr-| was given serious consideration at oF sle|time by’ the management of tt ey |Quality Amusement Corporation, S. I ng| Dudley, and a syndicace representit 18-|the Huirtig and Seamon interests. __ [theater of ‘the larger type to be a pa r1-| ing proposition must péin the U stre id-| district. en-|. ‘The Quality Amusement Compa the Inceds Baltimore and Philadelphia the] outlets." Ought to set them - by. is | neans. New York, with Washingt ivo| as a once-in-a-while does not of sufficient ‘latitude for the high-cl ool| plays presented by Mr. Levys 3 ym-| works the actors too hard. It is i tity |sheer luck that the combination t has |not “cracked” long ag0 under the t ‘his |rife strain of a new play every we and |or so. With Washington as @ regul has |along with New York, Phitadelp' on-|and Baltimore, would lessen the wi tis|by half and increase. the efficier nuld | four-fold. 4 lal Arthur T. Ray, of the Quality Ce atic |pany..and Editor A. E. ‘Manning, tive| the Indianapolis World,- were pre . be |fast: guests of R. W. Thompson, i | Tharsday morning: ‘ree- . a ‘yre| SELF-HELP THE NEGRO'S eee TIRST DUTY. Misé ‘Ida B. Wells Barnett Says Race ‘That Will Not ‘Take Initiative ~ for Itself Need Not Expect ‘Aid From Others. , Miss “Marie A. D. Madre Presents |. Mrs., Barnett in Eloquent Plea for Race’Protection. Declaring that the, indifference ane lack of organization on the part of the Negro to be as great a, menace 6 the progress.“of the race as the aggressive prejudices*of the white man, ‘and ure: ing continuous. agitation and ‘vigorous aetion as the best method of righting the wrongs now complained of, Mrs. Ida B. Wells Barnett, of Chicago, ad- dressed a large audiericé Monday evening at Asbury M. E. Church, and stirred her hearers ap to a high pitch of enthusiasm. As.a keynote, Mrs Barnett. contended that a race thal would not take. the ‘initiative toware protecting itself could not expect an other race to fight its battles for jus tice and’ civic opportunity. The meet ing was “held under the auspices of th District of Columbia Federation Colored Women’s Clubs, of whicl Miss Marie A. D. Madre, LL.M. LL B, is president. It is the’ first ‘of | series to be held in the District. i |promotion ‘of a. strong campaign -0 aucation, with a view of arousing th Negro to the necessity for orgamiza~ ion for self-protection against jynch- ing, all forms of :mob-violence and discrimination on account~of race OF color in the matter of public accom- tmodation. ‘The ‘meeting was “one Of the largest ever held in this section of the country and its .success stamps Miss Madre ‘as a real leader of her people. ; Miss Madre Presents Mrs. Barnett, Mrs. Barnett was introduced in ¢ preliminary address of unusual force and eloquence -by thé gifted platforn orator, Miss Madre, who presided dur ng the evening. Miss Madre pave BRS eto Oo ge Be nF Rene See poets ¢ the way for the distinguished. visitor's ‘march into the hearts of the, people here by describing in: graphic manner the constructive. work “Mrs- Barnett has been doing for the uplift of the colored American millions for the past wenty-five years—preaching the gos- pel of equality of all men before the Jaw and the right of life, liberty and opportunity wherever one chose to work out his destiny. Not only did ‘Mrs. Barnett labor in thé North, East, South and West “in this land, but crossed the sea and massed the public | sentiment of the world in support of her preachments. She told of how Mrs. Barnett herself was compelled to leave the state of her birth to escape the ravages of mob, violence because she fered to raise her voice and wield |fier, ben in denunciation: of lynching and wanton murden. She presented | frs. Barnett as the woman who had ‘done more than any’ other for the -|awakening of America to the evil of *| mob violence. ‘ Mrs. Barnett Says “Agitate— ; ‘ ‘Then Act.” ‘| Mrs. Barnett reviewed the attempts -| of the race since emancipation to effect |. great’central organization for the défense of the Negro and how all o! y\them had, failed., She had given’ the S|best that was in her for .the. better | ment of coriditions and had -at time: A\been discouraged. “She. had seer *|wortliy movements go down becaus’ | of the jealousies and ambitions .of it romoters and had noted the indiffer t| nce of mtn and women whose influ S| nee could have thrown, the scale to | yard success. But, now that the stor: k|"¢ East St. Louis, of Chester, of Mem 1 phis, and other foul spots on the na i |tion’s map has’ been told, she sees ‘| pay-of hope and it.does seem that afte -Y. ail the race is arousirig itself from it dangerous slumber and is disposed ¢ n-|help itself. In the work of: establist of|ing ourselves as full-fledged citizen k-| daid "Mrs, Barnett, "the Negro himse st! must rake the start. ““We must agitate: We must.kno . |the facts as they are arid we must pr sent our grievances intelligently to tl powers that: hold the, remedy. must not hesitate to protest early at ce| ften, or our. friends: will’ not kno that we have been wronged or th _ |we do not acduiesce in our undoin ,|Pray? Yes, pray to the’ Almigh' eaknestly and fervently. That is bu nts | beginning. -We must help oursels for|if we would be helped by. othe Pulpit, press, schools, fraternities a individuals’ must, unite—one for all a nd | all for one—if the.conditions that-n the| obtain are to be made better. 1 the |racé must ORGANIZE in every. St ive|in.‘the Union.: We. must invoke | rg-|aid of the ballot wherever the Nes ous | is numerically ‘strong and bring 40 « ing| rescue: strong political forces, ™ frs.| are anxious‘to enter Congress and ad-| remain there after being elected. day |chould place only avowed friends and|the race in the Governor's chair itch | the States and sénd onily fair-min Ars.]men to the legislatures. Raise mor chat | circulate literature, support the cc ard |ageous press, and agitate all along an-|tTine until public sentiment is thorow jus-|ly aroused to the gravity of eet-| wrongs perpetrated against our f the | pte.” a of| Mrs, Barnett minutely described hich |horrors ‘of the East St. Louis riot, LL-|consequences of which she saw J of | sonally, being the first of the Face t.in|the ground following the a , -ofteracedy there, She described this sraced America’s soil, and her drama- ic recitals evoked may cries of “For shame,” and. tears were shed by scores. Concluding'with-a spark’of hope that these meetings are opening eyes that nave been blind and loosened tongues that have been silent, Mrs, Barnett said? a “We must keep on.-talking, protest- ing, praying, appealing and agitating —but be must do more—we : must ACT and ACT NOW, PROMPTLY AND VIGOROUSLY. The way’ is clear. We have health, we have Strength, we have intelligence; we have money—let us use all of these God-| given elements to win our battle for liberty, opportunity’and social justice.” ‘The storm of applause was so great that the speaker was conipelled to rise again and again to make acknowledg- ment, Hy Inspiring Poem by Mrs. Briggs. Mrs. Christine Moody Briggs, .2 young poetess ‘of real genius, recited an original productién .of the East St. Louis tragedies, giving in versi- fied: detail the awful’ story, and her rendition was so full of fire and pathos that she seemed to speak as one divinely inspired and the audience was deeply, affected. Mr, Ferreil Gibbs rendered an appropriate solo, and the general music of the evening was fur- nished by. the choir ‘of Asbury M. E. Church.” The audience. stood as “The Star-Spangled Banner” was sung, at ,| sugsestion of Miss Madre. ¢| Generous Response to Appeal for r Funds.” t| To Miss Madre’s earnest appeal for e\funds to carry on the work of the t| Federation in stirring the people te -|their duty to the race’and nation + e| generous response was made. Tt wa: d| stated that Mrs. Barnett would de 0] iver other addresses in this city anc d| vicinity under the auspices of the Fed t. {eration and that she would’ then b: t|commissioned to g6 further. Upor c|motion of Miss Rachel E. Bell, anc | supported by Mrs. M. W.-Clair, Mrs v| Barnett was instructed to. organiz! olanticlynchitig ‘clubs’ wherever sh e| went, as auxiliaries:to the Federation e'land that she be delegated to represen d|the organization before the Depart g|ment of Justice and congressiona 4 | committees in the investigation of th d| East St.. Louis riots. She is to. urs 1 |that' the investigaton be thorough an of | that Icgslative or other steps be take to prevent a recurrence of these crim Jinal outbreaks in the future. Mrs. Julia -Mason Layton spol ts| briefly of the objects of the Distri ct| Federation, of which she is secretar: he | and of the work it is doing for the pr: of | tection’ and employment’ of the maf he|young women who. dre coming, he | from the South in search of social ar es| economic betterment. Headquarte en|pave been established in connectic se | with the Clarke Training School in t its | spacious mansion at 13th and Q stre er-| northwest, formerly occupied by, t iu-| Chilean legation.. Mrs. Barnett is. t to-| first to occupy the special guest roc sry.|furnished by thé. Federation. m-| Rev. M. W. Clair, pastor of Asbu na-|M. FE. Church, opened: the meati sal with a fervent prayer.and Rev. S." ter| Williams closed it with an. impress its | benediction. Rev. and Mrs. Clair ; t0| powerful influences in this ‘commun sh-|for good. gs ns,| Mrs. Barnett spoke for racial st self | protection “from a, different .an Tuesday evening’ at the Metropoli ow| A, M. E. Church, M street, betw: sre-| 16th and r6th Stréets northwest. the RT RTT Ee ee EY We Automobile Party Escorts, and Mrs, Barnett to Asbury. sow| A pleasant feature, of the occa that | was the large automobile party w! ing.|assembled at the Clarke. Trai inty, |School_ and Federation, headquar ut a|and escorted -Mrs, Barnett to Ast ‘ves|M. . Church.” Fotir of Jackson’s rers. | gest-and finest touring “cars and ae 4. 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Under the direct supervision of Bert Acosta, one of America's most successful civilian aviators, scores of candidates for commissions in the aviation section of the Army Signal corps are being taught to extricate themselves from the most dangerous positions imaginable while several thousand feet from the ground. For military reasons it is forbidden for details of the fighting instruction for aviators to be made public. Here however, is an illustration of the dangerous situations the aviators are being put through: While about two thousand feet above ground, with the machine going nearly straight up, let her quietly slip backward and downward, tail first, for 75 or 100 feet, then get the machine under control again, go up still higher, and try it once more. It's quite easy—that is, it is easy to watch Bert Acosta or Edward Holterman, his first assistant, pull it off. All you have to do is to let the machine drop backward and downward until you feel that you have gone far enough, then pick up speed and make her go upward again. Simple! Another simple little test of your skill as an aviator is to ride up 2,000 or 3,000 feet, then come down in a spiral, with the wings of the machine almost vertical. Acosta recommends this for nervous persons. Notwithstanding the apparent recklessness of the flyers, each "stunt" is carried out in an absolutely scientific manner. Instead of courting danger for "the fun of it" the aerial movements are carefully planned with the factor of safety always being among the first things considered. Nothing is undertaken for exhibition purposes except to demonstrate how to escape death over the battlefield. "To fly around putting the machine at all kinds of angles and going through all the manipulations may appear silly and dangerous." Acosta said. "As a matter of fact, it is the only safe thing to do when you are above an enemy's battlefield. "Infantry officers in our training camps are telling their men that ignorance courts death, in a battle with bayonets. In the aviation service ignorance is certain death." High in the ranks of the men seeking commissions in the aviation corps stands Capt. Cushman A. Rice, veteran of half a dozen wars on the American continent and a former member of the general staffs of three brigadier generals of the American army. Captain Rice, "The Cuban Millionaire," made a fortune in Cuba following his resignation as a captain of infantry in the regular army in 1902. He is temporarily a sergeant in the corps of men slated to receive commissions. Recently he told how it feels when you make your first flight in an airplane. 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Notwithstanding the fact that he could have become a lieutenant colonel of infantry, because of his military record, he chose to enlist in the aviation corps and work for his commission, which he will receive at the end of the regular five months' training period. His military record includes participation in three Latin-American revolutions, the Spanish-American war as a captain in the regular army, the Philippine campaign in command of a detachment of mounted scouts and service in China. A number of candidates here are awaiting commissions, which have been authorized, and will shortly leave for France to go into the last stages of their training over there. Additional candidates from the various ground schools will replace them. Come to Us for All Homefurnishings On Credit Are You Proud to Show Your Friends Through Your Home? It's a simple matter to make your home so attractive that you'll take continual pride in the furnishings of every room. 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Calvin Chase, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the owner and publisher of THE WASHINGTON BEE and that the following is, to best of knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management (and if a daily paper, the circulation), etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, to wit: verse of this form 1. That the name and address of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business manager are: Street, N. W. Managing Editor, Wm. Calvin Chase, 1109 Eye Street, N. W. Business Manager, Wm. Calvin Chase, 1109 Eye Street, N. W. 2. That the owner is: Wm. Calvin Chase 1109 Eye Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 3. That the known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding 1 per cent. or more of total amount bonds, mortgages or other securities are: none. 4. That the two paragraphs next above, giving the names of the owners, stockholders, and security holders, if any, contain not only the list of stockholders and the security holders as they appear upon the books of the company but also, in cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of the company as trustee or in any other fiduciary relation, the name of the person or corporation for whom such trustee or corporation is acting, is given; also that the two paragraphs contain statements embracing affiant's full knowledge and belief as to the circumstances and conditions under which stockholders and security holders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees, hold stock and securities in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner; and this affiant has no reason to believe that any other person, association, or corporation has any interest direct or indirect in the said stock, bonds, or other securities than as stated by him. securities than as so stated. 5. That the average number of copies of each issue of this publication sold or distributed, through the mail or otherwise, to paid subscribers during the six months preceding the date shown above is _____ (This information is required from daily papers only.) ness manager, and S sworn to subscribed before me this s day in October, 1971. READ The Bee