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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Congressional Library. Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper That's THE BEE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS DEDICATE BUILDING Grand Parade and Dedication on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 29—Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green and Grand Chancellor J. S. Johnson Officiated. Special by H. A. Clarke. The Knights of Pythias, of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, dedicated their immense, costly, modern, magnificent and handsome assemblage and business structure at the corner of Twelfth and You Streets N. W., Washington, D. C. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 29th, at 3 p. m. The dedication services were conducted by the Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Green, and addresses were delivered by many prominent speakers, after which there was a grand dance from 8 p. m. to 1 a. m. The program was as follows: Assembly called to order, Captain L. E. Murray, chairman of the dedicatory services; music, band; invocation, Rev. J. D. Pair; remarks, Grand Chancellor John S. Johnson, master of ceremonies; dedication, Supreme Chanleclor S. W. Green, assisted by Supreme and Grand Lodge officers; music, band; offering; fraternal greeting, G. U. O. of O. F., George M. Cook, District Grand Master; A. O. K. of J., Norris Riley, S. G. General; I. B. P. O. E. of W., Hon. A. W. Scott, Grand Exalted Ruler; I. O. of S. L., Rev. A. C. Garner, District Deputy; A. I. O. of M., J. A. Munnerlyne, Grand Master; Judiciary, Hon. R. H. Terrell; U. S. Government, Hon. Einnett J. Scott; the people's banker, John W. Lewis and Mr. J. Finley Wilson, The Eagle Friday, November 30th, the dedicatory services ended with another grand dance from 8 p. m. to 1 a.m. Music was furnished by Prof. Sylvester Thomas' celebrated, famous and all-popular "All Star Orchestra." A prize of ten dollars was awarded to the organization with the greatest number of male members present in uniform. Refreshments were served in abundance at moderate prices. The superstructure is constructed of buff brick, with granite base and trimmings, and is five stories in height, including the basement. It contains a large auditorium and an arcade, each of which has a capacity of about one thousand, and numerous minor halls and lodge rooms. It is centrally located in the popular, beautiful and residential northwest section of the Capital City of the Nation, being on one of the principal car lines and business thorouhgfares of the municipality. It is convenient to all of the car lines and transportation systems of the District of Columbia, making it easily accessible to the colossal Union Station, the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis electric railway, the steamboat wharves, the U. S. Capitol, the White House, the Treasury and the numerous other public buildings, grounds churches, universities, schools and places of interest of the seat of government. The orders assembled at Thrd and I Streets S. W., Knights resting on Third Street S. W., at 1 p. m. sharp. The grand street parade consisted of the following: First Division, Platoon of Metropolitan Police; Chief Marshal and Aides; General J. Clay Smith, Staff and Band; Uniform Rank, K. of P., D. C.; General L. E. Williams and Uniform Rank, K. of P. Md.; General Norris Riley, Staff and A. O. K. of J. Second Division, Capt. J. N. Lawson, Patriarchie No. 42, G. U. O. of O. F., D. C., and Col. W. T. Conray, General Guy V. Henry Garrison, Army and Navy Union, D. C. Third Division, Exalted Ruler Alexander Taylor and Morning Star Lodge, I. B. P. O. E. of W., No. 40, D. C.; Exalted Ruler Edward F Bundy and Columbia Lodge, I. B. P. O. E. of W., No. 85, D. C.; the Marshing Club, G. U. O. of O. F. D. C.; carriages, the Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green, New Orleans, La.; and Grand Chancellor John S. Johnson; Supreme Master at Arms and Grand Chancellor of Maryland G. A. Watty; Grand Chancellor A. F. Davidson and Staff of New Jersey, and Grand Worthy Counsellor Mrs. E. J. Murray; Grand Lodge Officers; Grand Court Officers and all other vehicles. The officers of the committee on dedication were Captain L. E. Murray, chairman; Gen. J. Clay Smith, secretary, and Sir R. G. Johnson, treasurer. THE PLYMOUTH CHURCH. Great Meeting Last Week of the Congregational Association. Last Tuesday, at Plymouth Congregational Church, corner Seventeenth and P Streets, Rev. A. C. Garner, pastor, there was held the seventieth meeting of the Congregational Association, comprising Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. There are eighteen or twenty churches in this association, and all but Lincoln, People's and Plymouth churches are white. These churches met in terms of equality, worshipped, conducted business, enjoyed the program and ate and fellowshipped each other as brethren. Among the distinguished men who spoke were Dr. Morgan, the new pastor of Mt. Pleasant Church; Ex-President Eaton of Beloit, Wis.; Dr. H. A./ Atkinson, of Boston; Dr. R. W. Roundy, of New York; Dr. C. S. Beall, of Baltimore. This was the first time any of these speakers had spoken in a colored church in Washington, but they were heartily enjoyed because there was no "you people" and "my people" in their talk, but it was man speaking to man. Mr. L. M. Hershaw represented Plymouth Church and opened the eyes of the audience by a keen analysis of the underlying principles of the war. It was one of the most thoughtful and most courageous of the addresses. The dinner served by the ladies of the church was said to have been the best ever. Mrs. Lucy Craig, Miss Mary Cox, Mrs. Martha Gavin, Mrs. Anna Brooks, Mrs. Gertrude Smith, Mrs. Marguerite Saunders, Mrs. Kate Saunders, Mrs. Gertrude Gates, Mrs. Belle Nelson, Mrs. Georgia Evans and Misses Martha Lee, Louise Prater and Nellie Washington were the ladies' committee. The gentlemen assisting them were James N. Cox, J. Harry Prater, John H. Brown and Lewis H. Neill. The delegates from the churches were Mrs. Mary A. Fearing and J. Douglass Brown. The choir was led by Mr. Harry Dyson. The pastor was highly complimented: PYTHIAN TEMPLE. Great Jubilee Among the Members. Commissioners Grant License. Notwithstanding the protest of those sham and hypocritical reformers, who see everybody's faults except their own, the Commissioners of the District of Columbia have granted license to this great organization, which is a factor in this community. For some time a class of sham reformers have protested to the Commissioners not to renew the license of the management of this organization to open their hall, which is a source or revenue to meet their expenses. On Saturday morning the Commissioners decided not only to open the Pythian Temple, but to grant license to Mr. Gardiner, the manager and owner of the Howard Cabaret, Seventh and Florida Avenue N. W., which is a just rebuke to an organization of false pretenders. The Knights of Pythias are composed of grand lodges, grand courts, Order of Calantha, and subordinate lodges. These lodges are composed of men and women of the highest character. General Smith is entitled to the credit of the reopening of this temple. He never left a stone unturned to convince the powers that his organization deserved the respect and confidence of the people. It is true the people are supporting him, and the people belong to his organization. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` This Knight is known as a man of high intellectual qualities and a factor in the organization of the Knights of Pythias. He is respected by the entire organization for his ability and Among the working Red Cross organizations in this city is the Harriet Turban Red Cross Association, with Mrs. Eva Perry as major; Mrs. L. Turner, captain; Mrs. Eva Wilson, first lieutenant; Mrs. L. Tancil, second lieutenant. Among some of the ladies under Major-Perry are Mesdames Haynes, Lavinia Lofton, Johnny, Hattie Washington, and Misses Adaline Shaw, Lewis, Rita Dillon and Susie Jennings. These ladies, with Major Perry, who is a very energetic and progressive worker, informs The Bee that many of the theatres have decided to set aside one night for the Red Cross. Mr. A. J. Thomas, who is always ready and willing to help all charitable enterprises, has decided to give them /one night during Christmas week, and he has decided to have a large red barrel in the lobby of the theatre to enable the patrons of the theatre to subscribe to the Turban Red Cross Association. Hiawatha, December 28th; the Chelsea, December 26th. Many of the merchants have donated articles to fit up the office of this organization. House & Herrmann, Lansburgh, Dulin & Martin, and others have contributed. Mrs. Clark, 1600 Thirteenth Street N. W., is the headquarters of this organization. RETURN ENGAGEMENT. The World Famous William Jubilee Singers of Chicago Ill. The William Jubilee Singers who recently cheered the hearts of music lovers of the city at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, corner Third and I GEN. J. CLAY SMITH. The secretary of the Knights of Pythias was regarded at one time as the handsomest man in the city. His whiskers, which have been clipped, gave him the appearance and dignity of a general. He has not lost his Now that the temple is prepared for business, it is hoped that those who patronize the temple will do all in their power to aid the management in keeping the organization up to its high standards of efficiency. Streets N. W., will appear again at the above-named church on Friday, December 28, 1917, at 8 p.m. Don't forget the date. Reserved seats, 50 cents; general admission, 35 cents; children, 25 cents. For information telephone North 5194. W. H. Jernagin, Minister. THE MOVING CONTEST ATTRACTING INTEREST Isadore Kenney. Still Holds Women's Lead, But Estelle Collier Is a Second Andrew L. The great movie picture contest, now on, is gaining momentum each week, and the liveliest kind of interest is beginning to be taken in it. Most of the women in the contest made gains this week, some of them showing a wonderful spurt. Miss Isadore Kenney, as will be seen by the standing below, still leads, having increased her vote this week to 1401. Mrs. Georgia Jones Tucker, who was second last week, has been just edged out of that position by Miss Estelle Collier with 1062 votes, while Miss Valeria Chase still holds a good third, and likely to jump into second or first place next week. Andrew J. Thomas, who has been leading the men for two weeks, drops down to fourth place this week, Prof. J. Henry Lewis, with a Proctor Knot speed, running under the wire first this week, while Delano Williams takes second place by a close margin. The handsome Captain Atwood holds third place for the men, though Lieutenants Curtis, Clifford, Davidson and others give evidence that the leaders will have to maintain their speed in order, to hold their places next week. military bearing, notwithstanding the loss of his whiskers, which took the aid of Government to remove. He as There is no man in this city who His is more highly respected by the, peoped; ple and honored more by his organi-ization. He is the moving factor in his this great organization. It is a hot, but fair, race, and the goal is worth the effort, for to become the stars in this great scenario which will include an all-colored cast of Washingtonians presents a rare opportunity not only for fame and fine emoluments, but to help the dependents of our brave colored soldiers at the front. It has also been suggested, and wisely, too, that an equitable amount of the $2,000,000 the National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee is trying to raise be given to the dependents of the members of the Twenty-fourth Regiment who were executed at Fort Sam Houston this week, and to the dependents of those who were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment. Colored people now have a splendid opportunity to show their race loyalty. Get busy and pile up votes for your favorites, knowing that every penny from same will go to dependents of colored soldiers. Fellowing is the standing of all Following is the standing of an nominees up to, and including last Tuesday: Women. Miss Isadore Kenney 1401 Miss Estelle Collier 1062 Mrs. Georgia Tucker 1030 Miss Valeria Chase 1010 Mrs. Emily Taylor 806 Miss Gladys Moran 776 Miss Lillian Evans 761 Miss May Miller 737 Miss Grace Williston 732 Miss Phyllis Terrell 705 Miss Adella Parks 630 Miss Edna Murray 740 Miss Dorothy Pelham 627 Miss Margaret Reynolds 597 Miss Elizabeth Brown 581 Miss Jeannette Carter 579 Miss Pearl Brown 545 Miss Esther Freeman 525 Miss Hattie Cook 525 Miss Annie Lucas 571 Mrs. Rachel Guy Moore 575 Miss May Harper 500 Miss Emma Lee Williams 616 Miss Marie Madre 590 Mrs. Jennie Brown 680 Mrs. Hannah Cook 570 Miss Annie Payne 500 Miss Ollie Kibble 500 Miss Martha Ailer 500 Mrs. Lizzie E. Jones 500 est, much serv it. it. west emem miss by ing g01. was just miss while good pond Men. Prof. J. Henry Lewis 1000 Delano Williams 873 Capt. Harry Atwood 837 Andrew J. Thomas 831 Lieut. Jay Clifford 700 Lieut. Eugene Davidson 797 Lieut. Merrell Curtie 768 Arthur Hayes 723 Barrington Guy 698 William Welch 631 Thomas Gardiner 615 Prof. W. A. Adams 640 General Forest 565 William Curry 585 Harry Williams 525 Alston Burleigh 507 Remember, a vote costs but one penny, and a few pennies will give you a lift, and a bit of effort put forth may put you in the lead. Nominees or friends working for nominees are urged, to report votes secured during the week on each and every Tuesday by 9 p. m. at the office of An Appeal THE colored ra through a gr counsels all of the still tongue and a look to the morrow he who notes the suffer us to be lost reports brought u THE colored race is now passing through a great crisis. The Bee counsels all of the wisdom of keeping a still tongue and a wise head. Let us look to the morrow, remembering that he who notes the sparrow's fall will not suffer us to be lost. This week's press reports brought us news that almost bears down the strongest hearts, but the future is roseat, in spite of the past. Just at this time, let us content ourselves with burying the thirteen troopers, not praise them. God is the final judge and time works wonders. Let us keep a still tongue and a wise head. Offered Young Colored Men and Women to Get Into the Movies. Costs Nothing But a Little Effort and Ability. If you break into the movies through the opportunity offered by the National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee, it may lead to big things for you; it may be the means of making you a permanent movie star, earning a big salary each week. Never before were young colored men and women of this city offered such a splendid opportunity to get into the movies. With a little effort on one's part securing votes, he or she may be assigned the leading part in the scenario to be written for an all-colored and an all-Washington cast. At least eight young colored people will be given parts in this movie play, and should one fail to land the part of the stars, they can and other roles. Interest in the contest here is getting intense. Those who have not secured coupon books with which to secure votes, should call at the office of the committee without delay and secure one and get busy for yourself or for your friends who have been nominated. It is more than likely that this contest, and this movie picture, will develop a movie star among the race who will in the future command a big salary. It only costs a penny for each vote secured, and all these pennies go to help the fund being raised for the relief of the needy dependents of our colored soldiers. Call at once at the committee's headquarters and secure a coupon book and get busy. The scenario written for Washington, and which will be shown throughout the country, will depict the valor and progress of the race, thus killing two birds with one stone—aid in raising the fund, and aid in creating a better sentiment towards the race among the whites who will see this movie film in movie theatres throughout the country from coast to coast. In another column will be seen the standing of the various nominees up to last Tuesday evening. Get into the movies—it's a great field in which to earn big salaries. NOTICE W. W. Martin, who is well known as a caterer, has opened a cafeteria in the Y. M. C. A., where he is certain his many friends will find their way when they want salads or oysters: Martin's salads and oysters are known throughout Washington. Mr. Martin is prepared to serve any parties from his catering establishment, 822 Twelfth Street, three doors from he Y. M. C. A. For any orders call North 1054, or write 1816 Twelfth St. Everybody is welcome to this cafeteria—Advt. the Committee, 1105. You Street N. W. Watch this paper for standing of the nominees each week. race is now passing great crisis. The Bee the wisdom of keeping a wise head. Let us row, remembering that sparrow's fall will not post. This week's press us news that almost strongest hearts, but beat, in spite of the past. let us content ourselves the thirteen troopers, God is the final judge wonders. Let us keep and a wise head. --- The Editor. SATURDAY SERMONS BY UNUS And he played on a harp of a thousand strings." By Unus. There is not a single public bath in Washington; not a single public wash-house. At one time the city of Rome had no fewer than 850 baths of a more or less public character. If there was ever a serious pestilence at Rome in the time of the empire, I do not recall ever-having read about it. By means of baths and sewers and gymnastic exercises the Romans kept themselves healthy and strong, physically and intellectually. They were strong and wise enough to conquer the world, and to rule it successfully. We are told there are nearly 90,000 dwelling houses in Washington—about 65,000 bricks and about 25,000 frames. Of these, no doubt nearly 5,000 are in alleys. It is doubtful if over one-fourth of all these 90,000 houses have bath tubs with running water. Of the 15,000 people that live in alleys very few have any except the crudest facilities for bathing. It is a well-known fact that many people with no convenient bathing apparatus seldom bathe in winter. It is safe to assert that less than one-tenth of the 350,000 people of Washington, all races, bathe regularly or thoroughly. It would be superfluous here to argue about the aesthetic, sanitary and medicinal benefits of regular bathing. It is a matter that concerns not only the individual bather or nonbather, but the whole community. In street cars, theatres, churches, all classes in a democratic country elbow. Germs of disease are no respecters of persons, and no one can be immune from contagion or infection if many do not keep clean. Much is said and done to preserve the public health in Washington—all sorts of regulations. We are warned to keep the back yards clean and to swat the fly. It is of equal importance to keep the body clean. The public bath is said to have originated with the Phoenecians, who were the Philistine neighbors of the Jews, and who built Tyre and Sidon, and later were known as the Carthagenians. The Romans borrowed the idea from them, and carried it to its highest stage of perfection on a large scale. They invented the "Turkish" bath, erroneously so called. When the Goths, Huns and Vandals, those Germanic barbarians, later overran the Mediterranean region and destroyed so much of the civilization they found there, they also destroyed many of the fine public baths in Southern Europe and Northern Africa. And when Northern Europe later borrowed what was left of the Latin civilization, they apparently overlooked the public bath, which they did not adopt until some centuries later. For a long time after the northern nations of Europe boasted of a high type of civilization, the normal condition of their bodies and dwellings was unclean. Bath tubs with running water in houses were unknown. The means for laundering clothes were crude. They clung to their old garments for a long time, and seldom changed them. Death-dealing plagues due to filth were of frequent occurrence in Europe. Vermin on the bodies of the people was the common condition. Many high dignitaries of Church and State were no exceptions. England did not begin to establish public baths until 1846, when a law was passed to enable borough councils and parish vestries to establish baths and wash-houses. It is a long story to follow, the spread of the idea of bodily cleanliness among the northern races. No doubt that progress had some relation to the revival of a knowledge of plumbing and the introduction of the iron pipe for conveying water, as well as still other mechanical aids, such as the iron steam boiler and the washing machine. All races of men and apparently nearly all dumb brutes have a desire to maintain clean bodies. Those in warm climates, in a natural state, bathe more frequently. It is a matter of convenience, nothing more nor less. It might be safe to say that one of the chief attainments of civilization among people of cold climates is cleanliness: Dirty dirt is simply matter out of its proper place. Filth is unsanitary dirt. It is an ever-present task to remove unsanitary dirt when it is out of its proper place. Water is the best universal solvent of dirt. When water is scarce or cold or inconveniently located, people are loath to use it freely for washing purposes. But when it is plentiful, convenient and of agreeable temperature, they delight to use it for this purpose. Is it not safe to say that cleanliness in every household in a cold climate is in proportion to convenience to plenty of hot water? In an early sermon I want to offer some specific suggestions touching baths and wash-houses for Washington. We ought to have here at least ten public baths and as many public wash-houses to wash and rough-dry clothing. THE NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL DOING ITS BIT. The faculty and students of the National Training School contributed $100 as a Thanksgiving offering to the Friendship War Fund of the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. This contribution represented much sacrifice on the part of many of the students, but they were very glad to do their bit in helping our country win the war. The student body also decided not to use coffee or tea during this term, thus saving sugar and at the same time helping the school. The spirit of sacrifice shown by the students of this school is more and more a convincing proof that students in this and similar institutions are worth while. One of the graduates of this institution is a desk secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at Camp Upton, Long Island, N. Y. The building secretary is a former teacher of History in this school. Last week, when the Circle for the Relief of Colored Soldiers and Their Dependents was formed, headed by some of the most notable people of the country, they turned to this school for the executive secretary, and selected the head of our English department for this great task, besides in many training camps the school is represented among the officers and the men who are undergoing training. OHIO NEGROES TO COAST. Ninth Battalion, Under Mai. Fulton, Leaves Camp Sheridan. Camp Sheridan, Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 7.—Eighteen commissioned officers and 700 men, the Ninth Battalion of Infantry, companies of colored troops from Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Springfield and Dayton, has left Camp Sheridan for "an Atlantic port," where it will be made part of a regiment of colored troops. Major John C. Fulton of Columbus leads the battalion. 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THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BEAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL (INC.) offers an excellent opportunity for the woman who desires to enter the business world, by taking up a course in BEAUTY CULTURE. Nobody nowadays can say, "I have no chance." There are and always will be new lines with each woman whether she will be one of those to create and take advantage of the opportunities that THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BEAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL OFFERS. We teach the following courses: Hair Dressing, Facial Massage, Manicuring, Scalp Treatment, Instantaneous Bleaching, Electric Treatment for the Face and Scalp. There is a constant demand for THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH EAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL'S GRADUATES. THE ABILITY TO USE AND CREATE OPPORTUNITY DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL VALUE, and value depends on training, and training depends on earnest, well directed effort to increase skill. THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BEAUTY CULTURE-SCHOOL'S branches are taught from five dollars up. COME IN AND REGISTER. DAY AND NIGHT CLASSES. MME. AGNES J. SMITH, Principal. Del. North 4017, 935 B St. N. W., Washington, D. C. D. C. RICHARDSONS' DRUG STORE 4½ AND F ST., W. Everything here that is found in any first-class Drug Store. Prescriptions promptly filled. RICHARDSONS' PURE STORE, 4½ Fine garage and stable, for two or three automobiles or wagons. three automobiles or wagons. New 6-room house, water and gas, large front and back yards; convenient to cars, churches and schools; in Southeast. Rent only $11.50. Five-room frame, badly in need of repairs, for $8.50 per month, to any person who will make repairs; in Northwest. Ten-room house, and eight lots, sheds, stables, etc., convenient to cars, churches and schools, near Deanwood, D. C. Rent only $13.50 per month. Also furnished rooms. Apply CLARENCE M. DeVEILE, Esq., Real Estate Broker, and Money Lender, Office and Residence 1014 W St. N.W. Phone, North 1644. Six-room brick house; all modern improvements. Apply at 1216 Eye Street N. E., in the morning. Six-room brick house, all modern improvements. Apply at 1216 Eye Street N. E. OR the day. resident ac- y. 128 F ington, D. on Station D129 Opposite Government Printing Office Phone Lincoln 4571 16 G STRRET N. W. Washington, D. C. MRS. S. J. TAYLOR Furnished rooms by the day, week or month. Transient ac- commodations a speciality. 128 F street northwest, Washington, D. C. One block from Union Station Telephone, Main 10129 If you want a first-class photo, go to Warren, 803 Florida Ave. N. W. Ask for Mr. Warren and he will do the rest—Advt. Read The Bee if you want to know who is in the city. This remedy will relieve all forms of indigestion, Catarrn of the Stomach, Heartburn, Sour Stomach, Flatulency, Pain in the Stomach, Water Brash, Acid Fermentation, Gaseous Accumulations and Mal-Assimilations of Foods When taken in the Stomach it thoroughly digests the albuminous foods, relieves the indigestion, by resting and assisting the stomach until normal or natural digestion is restored. DIRECTIONS Take a teaspoonful in a little water after meals or when suffering. Repeat in an hour if necessary. W. L. SM:TH, Druggist. 801 Florida Avenue N. W. Where you may purchase the genuine article. Washington, D. C. BLICK BROTHER8 The best place in this city to purchase coal is Blick Brothers, 8th and Fla. ave northwest. Send in a deposit now. One of the most reliable firms in this city. Katz's big grocery store 1644 Montelle, Ave. N. E., is attracting new customers every day. It is one of the best grocery stores in the North East. Everything strictly fresh and at prices to meet the high cost of living, people living in that section don't have to go to Market. This store is really a WARREN. FOR SALE. 1216 Eye Street N. E.—Six-room brick house, all modern improvements; to a quick purchaser, $2,800; colored only; white location. 1248 H Street N. E.—A fine place for a colored grocery store. For Rent—Store room and cellar, 304 New York Avenue N. W., $17.50. Three-room flat, second floor, 304 New York Avenue N. W., $11.00. Flat, third floor, 3 rooms, 304 New York Avenue N. W., $10.00. Thomas Walker, 506 Fifth Street Northwest. Phone, M. 4662. HOUSES FOR SALE. Two fine, all modern improvements, and one store in, for sale. One brick house, 1216 Eye Street N. E., six rooms, all modern improvements, may be purchased for $2,800 to a quick purchaser, colored only, in a white location. No. 1248 H Street N. E., a fine place for a colored grocery store. SURGICAL CHIROPODIST Special Treatment For Corns and Bunions. Will Cure All Foot Ailments. Graduate of Columbia Institute. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. M. DR. O. E. JOHNSON 633 T Street N. W. THE BEST PLACE TO EAT EVERYTHING FIRST CLASS Hot Bread Morning and Evening Home-Made Desserts JOSEPH S. GRAVES' CAFE Ice Cream and Soft Drinks of All Kinds Cigars and Tobacco. Rooms for Rent Open All Night Phone Gilmore 995 Get Off Car, Walk One Block W. M. DRURY Scott Street and Columbia Ave. Baltimore, Md. Metropolitan A. M. E. Church; M Street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets N. W.—A big welcome or you. Services: Preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday School, 9 30; Allen C. E., 6 30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m.; class meeting, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Strangers always welcome. Rev. C. M. Turner, D. D., pastor. Parsonage, 1444 Q Street N. W. Phone, North 1825. JONES REPORT. Prof. L. M. Hershaw addressed the Bethel Literary last Tuesday evening on the "Jones Report on Negro Education." His analysis of the documents was complete, subjecting the work of Mr. Jones and his associates to the closest scrutiny. In the main the comments were favorable, and he recommended the report as a valuable reference work which should find place in the library of every person interested in Negro education. He, however, raised two pronounced objections, one to the statement in the report that there is no need for more schools of law than the one maintained at Howard University, and the other to the obvious overemphasis of the "industrial idea" in our education. P. A. The force of the first criticism was more pronounced by what the speaker refrained from saying than by what he said relative to it. In voicing objection to the over-emphasis of the industrial idea, and by way of showing that his attitude of mind is not an attitude peculiar to the Negro, he called attention to what the voters of New York City so recently did in their mayoralty election. So strong was their resentment of the Gary system of education (calculated, as they believe, to prevent the rising of men and women from the masses) that the combined votes against the mayor who instituted it were five to one. For a like reason Prof. Hershaw sees danger in the bias toward industrialism. The discussion which followed was full of interest and was participated in by Mr. Andrew Hillyer, Rev. Wm. C. Brown and Mr. C. E. Killingsworth, all of whom commended the address of the evening. Music was furnished by the Choir of Shiloh Baptist Church, under the direction of Prof. Gilmore. Prof. Wm. H. Richards moved a vote of thanks be tendered all who participated in the evening's gratifying entertainment. Use of Foodstuffs Forbidden. The food law provides for the prohibition of the use of foodstuffs in the production of distilled whisky spirits for beverage purposes and the use of foodstuffs for the production of distilled drinks was stopped on September 8th. There is, however, in the country from two to three years' supply of whisky, brandy and gin and other distilled liquors. The law provides, that these liquors can be commandeered by the Government if required for purposes of manufacture of alcohol for munitions. AGENTS WANTED. The Lincoln Motion Picture Company desires the services of several stock salesmen who are able to give bond and references. Permanent positions and advancement for those who make good. Whole or part time. Give references first letter. Apply by letter only to Division Manager, Lincoln Motion Picture Company, 501 South Sixteenth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The greatest hat manufacturers in the United States and the most fashionable are Karl F. and Alexander G. Brodt, whose factory and sale stores are at 419 Eleventh Street N. W. and 503-5 Ninth Street N. W. If you want an up-to-date hat for a Christmas present or a fine winter hat of any description, go and see the new hats at Brodt's. Mention The Bee. Published at 1109 Eye Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One year in advance.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months.....50 Subscription monthly.....20 HOUSING THE PEOPLE. Last week we called attention to the possible necessity after about July next that additional facilities will be needed in Washington to house about 15,000 people now living in alleys. This because the "alley law," which we described, goes into effect at that time. We suggested three alternatives for meeting that condition, to wit: First, let the regular speculators and builders provide them. Second, let the colored people build them themselves. Third, let the Government issue bonds to provide a fund for the purpose. The first proposition we will not here discuss further than to point out to regular building speculators that new moderate-priced houses, erected on regular streets in Washington, and offered to colored people, have always been taken as fast as erected. The demand has far exceeded the supply. The second proposition is for the consideration of Mr. John W. Lewis and men of his type and enterprise. Over ten years ago Mr. Lewis and his associates began to demonstrate here what a few earnest and energetic colored men and women of moderate means could do by co-operation in the way of building houses. They have already erected several large buildings, including a theatre, a bank and at least one apartment house. They have also established a successful banking business, a real estate office, and what not. They are now proceeding to erect a much larger apartment house, requiring a capital of over $100,000 There is no question that they will succeed. Here is a nucleus and here is an example. What this same group of men and women have done on a small scale they can do on a large scale. What this group of men and women have done and can do other similar groups can do. There is no secret about Mr. Lewis' success. He has not tried to make it a secret, either. His association meets every Tuesday night at Pythian Hall to discuss plans and ways and means. Visitors are welcomed. Any reputable person is received on suspicion, and is accepted in regular fellowship if found O, K. There is little reason to question that the colored people of this city earn at least $50,000,000 a year. It is known that heretofore they have squandered a goodly part of what they collected. They spent at least $5,000,000 a year in the white man's gin mills. Why not let them now put that amount of money yearly into the business of erecting buildings for their own residential purposes? It would take only about $5,000,000 to construct all the new sanitary buildings now or soon to be needed here to accommodate the colored people now residing in alleys. The third proposition, viz., that the Government provide a fund for the purpose mentioned, would be a last resort. We will enlarge on it at a later day. But we hope that it may not be necessary, because we hope that the local colored people themselves will awake to the emergency, the necessity and the splendid opportunity that the threatened emergency presents. We now have about 125,000 colored people in Washington. If only one-fifth of these bought only a $10 share in a construction company, which would be less than $1 a month, it would make a fund of $2,500,000. This would be ample initial capital for the buildings required. If our people could afford double that each year for rum, why can they not produce it for so commendable a purpose? The difference is that in the one case they threw it away to their injury, whilst in the other case they would both own the stock and have decent houses to live in. MR. GARDINER. The Commissioner of the District of Columbia, Mr. Gardiner, who was never heard of until he was picked for Commissioner of the District of Columbia, came into the limelight among the members of the bar, colored, when he was retained by a highly respectable colored woman to manage her legal affairs, which he did with credit to himself and with satisfaction to his colored client. Just why he was selected as the successor of Major Newman, over the heads of men who have been of service to the Democratic party, The Bee is unable to state, but it supposes that there was a reason. However, this "hand-picked" Commissioner has come to the conclusion that it would be a calamity on the part of the District of Columbia if the right of suffrage is restored to the people, because the colored population, from what he said, would do some political damage. That is, the colored people are not qualified as competent to vote. Does Mr. Gardiner mean to prejudice the Southern members of Congress against granting suffrage to the people in this city because of the colored population? That is, he means some colored man or men may aspire for an office. If the colored people whose property rights he defended were qualified to accumulate property, what makes them incompetent to cast a vote for the right person, be he white or colored? Does Commissioner Gardiner know that thousands of colored citizens in this city have more faith and confidence in certain white Democrats than they have in certain professed white Republicans who have pretended to be friends of colored citizens? If Mr. Gardiner is anxious to know what the colored people think of him, let him resign and submit his destiny to the suffrage of the people, regardless of color or political affiliation. Let his competitors be such white Democrats as that old Roman, Captain James F. Oyster; Judge James H. Pugh; Judge Alexander, Mullowney; H. J. Clayton, chairman of the local Democratic committee; Ralph Givens, Ex-Auditor James F. Petty and hundreds of others whom The Bee could name. The many thousand colored people in this city have learned some sense since their emancipation. They believe in men, regardless of their political belief. Some of the most illustrious and humane Democratic judges that ever presided over the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia have demonstrated their fairness toward colored citizens more so than many of our so-called white Republican judges. There are many, honorable exceptions, so far as some white Republicans judges are concerned. The colored citizens, regardless of a man's skin and political affiliations, will support and vote for him if he has ever done him a favor or shown any gratitude for his people. He would be worse than a fool if he voted to put his enemy in office. The colored Americans have certainly been taught a lesson. They mean to vote for men when it is to their personal and political interest. They are going to do and "Largest Credit Jewelers in the World" Don’t Be Afraid to Use Your Credit In this store your credit has the same buying power as cash. There’s no reason why you shouldn’t buy whatever you want here and enjoy all the pleasure it can give while you are paying so easily, you never miss the small amounts. We grant easier terms than any other reliable jewelry house in Washington. 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Mr. Gardiner is not the choice of the people, and never was, and for that reason he ought to resign. DENOUNCED The Baptist Ministers' Conference, which represents more people than all other denominations in this city combined, at its meeting in the Metropolitan Baptist Church last Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution denouncing the recent speech of Commissioner Gardiner. It was also voted that the resolutions be printed in the Washington Bee, the organ of the people. The late President William McKinley removed from the Commissionership John W. Wright for his utterances before the Senate District Committee making an attack upon the Irish, Italian and colored people in this city. Why not send a delegation of colored citizens to the White House and request the President to ask for the resignation of Mr. Gardiner? Will someone act? What has become of the Committee of One Hundred? Dr. Waldron, now is the time. WILL IT STOP? Just why colored applicants for office who, have passed the civil service examination are rejected when they are sent for, The Bee would like to know. Within the past two months colored women and men who have successfully passed the civil service examination and certified to certain departments of the Government, when they presented themselves to take the oath of office have been given some flimsy excuse. The Bee takes this opportunity of calling the attention of the heads of the executive departments of the Government to this discrimination against worthy colored Americans. A person's color, at this crisis, should be no bar to his entering the service of the Government. IS IT A CONSPIRACY? The people should do something to protect the wholesale onslaught on some of our best colored teachers. Such conditions do not exist in the colored schools elsewhere. In many instances the guilty are being retained and the innocent slaughtered. Is it a conspiracy? The colored people, especially, should appeal to Congress for an investigation of the colored public school system. Our teachers must be protected. Already the head of an old and reliable teacher is selected for slaughter. The Editor of The Bee so informed the Board of Education when he addressed it in the Cropper case, which, by the way, will show certain conditions in our schools of which the Board of Education has been apprised. The colored people have friends in the persons of that noble and fearless defender; Mrs. Rhodes, and Madame Cook, who is not afraid to express her convictions. It will not be long before the people will control the schools. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY. The Patriotic Women's Friendship Society gave their first dance on Thursday, December 6th, for the benefit of the District drafted boys at Camp Meade. Dr. Cabaniss, secretary of the Y. M. C. A., represented the boys and gave an interesting talk. Mr. Thomas, and Mr. Rhodes, bandmasters, were also present. As the American flag was raised, the "Star Spangled Banner" was sung, led by Mrs. Hugh Bradford. The proceeds of the dance amounted to $118.14. The officers are: Mrs. B. Canada, president; Mrs. A. V. Brown, vice-president; Miss W. Coplins, treasurer; Miss G. Allen, financial secretary; Mrs. C. Bell, recording secretary, and Mr. Harry Lucas, supervisor. EMPTY STOCKING FUND. An effort is being made by the Metropolitan Church, M Street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth N. W., to secure articles for an empty stocking fund for the colored children of The Closing Days of the Remarkable SPECTACLE and EYEGLASS OFFER By the Block Optical Co., of 737 7th St. N.W. Our Liberal Offer Is Meeting With Popular Favor. Positively the Last Week. Our Supply Is Running Low. Glasses guaranteed to give you satisfaction and worth from $3.50 and more at the low price of $1.25. You should really see these glasses to appreciate the real value. Hundreds of people have come and taken advantage of this liberal offer with the most pleasing results. In each case being fitted with the proper glasses, besides saving a snug sum on the purchase. If you have not as yet bought a pair of them, do not fall to come to our store. These graduate optometrists to examine your eyes. Really a remarkable value at the price, $1.25. We grind our lenses right in your presence. See Our Window Display Lowest prices for Prescription, Bifocal Lenses, and Finger Piece Mountings. BLOCK OPTICAL CO. EXCLUSIVE OPTOMETRISTS & OPTICIANS 4 DOORS FROM H ST 737-7TH ST. N.W. PHONE M 9566 Open Eyes. During This Sale Until 8 p. m. Saturdays, 10 p. m. the District. The pastor and members of this church are asking the public to contribute articles of any kind, new or cast-off, such as top clothing, shoes, hats, underwear, picture books, toys, food or any other article that might be useiul or cheer the heart of some destitute child or adult. Any person wishing to contribute may call up Franklin, 20,00, and someone will call for the goods. There will be no expense attached to the distribution of the gifts, which will be given without regard to church or connection; hence the poor children, thousands of whom will be without the necessities of life and without anything to cheer their hearts at Christmas time, will receive full benefit of whatever will be given. Miss Anna S. Payne is chairman; Dr. Q. Bernard King has returned to his office and practice after completing a post-graduate course at the Burr Clinic of Oral Surgery and Dental Prosthesis. His office is at 1523 M St. N.W., and phone, Franklin 195. JOINS CAVALRY BAND. Wm. A. Harrison, who is playing in the Howard Theatre Orchestra, has joined the Tenth Cavalry Band at Camp Meade. Two young ladies at The Bee office. Apply at once. The Week in Society Choice Christmas gifts of elegant utility in perfumes, candies, stationery and toilet essentials are always acceptable. But the perfumery should be of the finest quality, fragrant and lasting, the candy, high grade and elegantly boxed, the stationery distinct and classy, the toilet articles handsomely designed and useful. Such an assortment is now displayed for your selection at BOARD'S - DRUG STORE, 1912% Fourteenth Street N. W. And the prices are right. Miss Lillian Evans has been invited to give a song recital at Tuskegee Institute during the Christmas holiday season, when she will be coming South to visit the schools. Mrs. Mattie Costley and some friends are being highly entertained in Philadelphia. Mr. Eugene Letcher, of this city, spent Sunday in Sharon Hill, Pa., visiting friends. Rev. Armstrong, of Baltimore, was in the city. Joseph Hawkins and Miss Alice Smith was celebrated at 417 First Street S. W. The privacy of the occasion was marked with simplicity, being witnessed only by the immediate family and some close friends. Those present were Mr. Randall Adams, a brother; two uncles; namely Joseph Turner and John Adams; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ha ris, a brother-in-law and sister; Mr. William Hawkins and wife, Mr. W. M. Proctor and wife, Mr. Alfred Leonard and wife, Mrs. Adelaide Lucas and Mrs. Mary Hodge. New York will be the future home of the couple. Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham, N.C., passed through the city Tuesday morning for Durham, N.C. Mr. Clarence L. Hutchinson, formerly of this city, now of New York City, was the guest of Miss Margaret Smathers, of 1318 V Street N. W. After remaining a few days, he returned Thursday. Miss Smathers, accompanied by Miss. Clementine Durke and chaperoned by the mother of Mr. Smathers, will make a visit to New York during the holidays. days. Miss Irene Hall, of Burlington, N. I. is visiting in Washington. Mr. Launey A. Pinckney, of this city, is visiting relatives and friends in Savannah, Ga. The Holy Cross Guild of Calvary Church gave a mid-winter picnic in the Parish Hall last Friday night. It was a great success and all present enjoyed themselves very much. Rev. E. S. Williams, of Annapolis, Md., was in the city this week: Prof. E. T. Johnson, of Martinsburg, W. Va., visited the city this week. Mrs. S. G. Alexander, of 1720 Ninth Street N. W. is visiting her sister in New York City. She will be away three weeks. Returning, she will spend some time in Philadelphia. Attorney's C. S. Williams and W. Calvin Chase were in Annapolis, Md., Thursday on professional business. A complimentary entertainment will be tendered Rev. Peter Cole next week. week Rev. Benj. F. Jackson preached a very interesting sermon to the congregation of Eynon Baptist Church last Sunday evening. Little Roslyn Chase, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Calvin Chase, Jr., was taken suddenly ill last Sunday evening. She is out of danger now. She was attended by Dr. Carroll Brooks. Mr. James E. Ellis, of Detroit, is visiting friends and relatives in this Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Webb, Georgia Avenue, entertained last week Dr. and Mrs. Albert H. Tennant, of Richmond, Va. PERT. AND PERSONAL. The Juniors of the William Lloyd Garrison Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. held a very interesting and entertaining meeting at the residence of Mrs. John Cole, 1426 S Street. Mr. Orpheus Evans, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. David H. Evans, of this city, received a recent appointment in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Mrs. Emma Webb, of the Monumental City, was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Samuel Harris, of 1216 You Street N. W. Mrs. James Cole, of 1828 Fifteenth Street N: W., who met with quite a serious accident a few weeks ago, is slowly recovering. Rev. E. T. Johnson, of the Dudley Baptist Church, Martinsburg, W. Va., accompanied by his two young sons, Edward T., Jr., and Claiborne C., are the house guests of George G. Jenkins, Sr., and family, of S Street. The Misses Waddleton, of 1517 Church Street N. W., entertained a few friends last week. Dr. William Jarvis, of the New Bethel Baptist Church, one of our well loved and popular ministers, is quite indisposed at this writing. The sudden death of Mr. Clarence Johnson, brother of Misses Virginia and Florence and Mr. Edward Johnson, of Arlington, Va., comes as a shock to their many friends. One of the worthy and popular bachelors has entered the Benedict's Association. When will the other brother join? The entertainment given at Mrs. Myrtle Freeman's residence, on Fifth Street N. W., for the benefit of Berean Baptist Church, was a successful one. Mrs. Freeman's needs commendation for her ardent labors in that field. Mrs. Blanche Coleman Knorl, wife of Mr. Albert Knorl, received an appointment at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Mrs. Clara Patterson, wife of Capt. Louis Patterson, who has been indisposed for the past week, is slowly recovering. Mrs. Evelyn. Brooks Branson, of 1924 Fifteenth Street, left the city, for a visit to relatives and friends in Staunton, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parker and young son, of Philadelphia, are the house guests of their sister, Mrs. Mary Quander, of Fairmount Hts. WEST WASHINGTON. Lieut. U. G. B. Martin, who is one of this section's efficient doctors, has recently been promoted to the grade of captain in the Medical Reserve Corps of the Army. He is placed in command of Ambulance Company 367 in the Ninety-second. Division, at Camp Funston, Kansas City. Capt Martin is a graduate of Howard University, and took a course of military instructions at Des Moines, Iowa. His patients and many friends of this section extend congratulations. The Communion Services at Alexander Memorial Baptist Church were well attended last Sunday. The missionary society of the church will have a Bench Rally on Sunday, at which time a special program will be rendered. The president of this society is Mrs. S. T. Pryor. The pastor, Rev. J. L. Garfield, is preparing for a King's Rally soon. This week at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church the pastor, Rev. R. A. Greene, and congregation are conducting the Quarterly Conference. Sunday Rev. J. P. Jordan, the presiding elder of the Potomac District, preached to a large gathering. Rev. G. W. Harris and congregation of Jerusalem Bap- tist Church, visited Ebenezer Monday night, at which time the Rev. G. W. Harris preached an able sermon: Rev. J. W. Armstrong, of Baltimore, witnessed the services also. Tuesday night all reports showed that the church was in a splendid condition. The pastor, Rev. R. A. Greene, received many congratulations for his excellent work in the uplift of the Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, and the wish was expressed that he would continue his excellent work. Sunday Rev. D. DeWitt Turpeau, of Mt. Ziqn M. E. Church, conducted Field Day services. In the morning Rev. M. W. Clair, D. D., pastor of Asbury M. E. Church, preached to an appreciative audience. At the afternoon services there was a large gathering present to witness the address made by Editor W. Calvin Chase, entitled "The Prince of Devils," which was eloquently delivered. The district superintendent, Rev. I. L. Thomas, D. D., preached a highly instructive sermon at night, at which time the secretary, Bro. George T. Beason, made his report for the day, which showed that approximately one thousand people participated in the services and nearly $200 were realized, for which the pastor and congregation extend their thanks. Monday night concluded the Field Day services. Rev. Purpeau and a committee of one hundred citizens gave to the members of Mt. Zion M. E. Church a complimentary reception upon the completion of the one hundred and first anniversary of the church. The ladies, in their evening gowns, and gentlemen in full dress displayed a beautiful scene as they listened under the pink lights to Johnson's Juvenile Band of West Washington, directed by Mr. V. B. Fisher, which highly entertained the guests the early part of the evening with their choice selections. The program, with Mr. Charles P. Ford in charge, consisted of a cornet solo by Prof. W. Calvin Chase, Jr., accompanied on the piano by Miss Elsie H. Richards; remarks by Mr. L. Pendelton, Miss L. Eliza Wilkes, Miss E. Fannie Wilson, Rev E. S. Williams, D. D., Rev. J. L. Pinn, D. D., Rev. M. W. Clair, D. D. and Rev. Turpeau. Refreshments were then served. COMMISSIONER GARDINER. The Baptist Ministers' Union Denounce His Speech-Over Twenty Thousand Baptists in the City-Resolutions Unanimously Adopted. Secretary Baker Commended. The Baptist Ministers' Conference of the District of Columbia and vicinity, with a membership of 148 ministers, and representing 30,000 colored Baptists in the District of Columbia, with Dr. M. W. W. D. Norman, president, and Rev. J. I. Loving, secretary, met in their weekly conference in the Metropolitan Baptist Church, R Street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth N. W., Monday, December 10. After transacting routine business of the conference, they unanimously adopted a motion commending and thanking the Hon. Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War, for his manly stand in favor of liberty and equality of all men before the law, without regard to race or color, as set forth in his memorandum to Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the War Department. That William D. Jarvis and Dr. S. C. Lumkins, Dr. Aquilla Sayles, Dr. Joseph H. Lee and Dr. M. W. D. Norman, the committee appointed to draft a resolution condemning Commissioner W. Gwynn Gardiner, for so much of his speech before the Board of Trade of Washington as refers to the suffrage of the District of Columbia, reported as follows: Whereas, this country is now engaged in a great war with a powerful force, fighting for world wide democracy; and Whereas, we as a race are giving our sons, our money and our all for the winning of the war; and Whereas, we regard any man who tries to stir up strife between the races of this country at this time as assisting the German propaganda, which seeks to divide the enemy as one of its chief hopes of success; therefore, be it Resolved, that we regard the reported remarks of Commissioner Gardiner, touching suffrage in this District, while our brave boys are facing shot and shell for the salvation of our glorious country, as a poisoned arrow to this community. Resolved, further, that we incorporate the following remarks of Rev. S. Orriah Lamkins, addressing the Conference today, expressing the sentiment of this body. Dr. Lamkins spoke as follows: "I have heard some very hard things said about Commissioner Gardiner during the last week, condemning him for his recent speech before the Washington Board of Trade, during which he is reported to have said that his reason for opposing suffrage for the citizen. 7th and Tea Streets, Northwest Andrew J. Thomas Theatre Co., Props Entire Week Starting Monday, December 17th Matinee: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday AMERICA'S GREATEST COLORED SHOW The Smarter Set Formerly The Smarter Ser HEADED BY IN MUSIC AND MIRTH OF A RACE. [Everything New and Ahead of the Times Prices: Night 25c, 35c, 50c. Matinee All Seats 25c Next Week ABBIE MITCHELL-In "The Girl From Boston!" CHARLIE SKINNER'S ..Chelsea Theatre... Special Sunday Pictures starting at 3:30 We start showing the great PATHE Sesial, THE NEGLECTED WIFE, together with a great feature picture, SOLD AT AUCTION, Seven full 11 Cents Including High Class reels of high class pictures for the one Standard price Vaudeville changed weekl Tuesday William S. Hart, in "Every Inch a Man" Thursday, D c 20th, A Treat to you Are Passions Inherited A great feature Play of Seven Reels Xmas Day Beware of Strangers. Pictures start 33:0 New Years Day Special Evelyn Nespit and her scn Russel in "Redemption" You will always remember this picture after you once see it. We positively have one of the theaters in town and we have one standard price of 11 Cent Pictures start prompt 6:30 week days 3:30 Sundays. Yours for comfort and amusement. Chas L. Skinner of the District of Columbia was that the Negro vote might control the selection. While we exceedingly regret that the Honorable Commissioner deliberately attempted to incite race hatred and prejudice into the suffrage campaign, according to newspaper reports, he is more to be pitted than condemned. It is hard to conceive of a man with sufficient intelligence to be admitted to the bar of the District of Columbia, and selected by the President of the United States to represent and work for the good of all the people of the District, without regard to race or color, to so far forget the duties and obligations of his oath of office as to strike at the humblest part of the citizens of his jurisdiction. It is painfully distressing at this time, when the chief apostle of liberty and good-will to all the citizens of this great republic, the Honorable Woodrow Wilson, the President of the United States, is doing all he can to keep down strife of every kind. The Honorable Commissioner should have been the last man in Washington to add to the already heavy burdens of the President, who was good and kind enough to thrust the honor of District Commissioner upon him, who had not before claimed public attention; but I have no feeling of bitterness r harsh words for our Honorable Commissioner. I think he was excusable, because of his youth and inexperience in public life. He is reported as having said that he is in the habit of speaking what he thinks. I am sure he will live long enough, at least I think so, to learn that many habits are acquired by a man as a private citizen which must be set aside by him when he accepts public office and the habit of speaking what one thinks is chief among them. The tongue is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison." The Conference expressed themselves as favorable to suffrage in the District of Columbia. 19th and M Streets, Northwest YOUR HOME OF AMUSEMENT Presenting a Classy Program in Elocution, Vocal and Instrumental Music, with Mr. Edward Baker, of Kansas City, Violinist, accompanied by Prof. William B. Graxton, Piano. Elocution, Miss Beatrice Ione Wade, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Contralto, Mrs. Mattie Johnson. Baritone, Mr. Frederick Brown. Sopranos, Miss Hazel Clagett, and Mrs. W. Roberta Dudley. Piano, Mrs. Alice E. Harrison, of Chicago; Mrs. R. Harrod Groce, Mrs. John H. Myers, Miss Geneva Holmes and Mr. George Thompson. Mandolin, Mr. John H. Myers. Lady Ushers—Mrs. Myers, chairlady; Misses Louellen Jackson, Fanny Ogburn, Rhoda Hinton, Clara Jackson, Annie Chavious, Virginia Finlay and Mrs. Louise Nelson. Box Office—Mr. A. J. Harris and Mr. J. C. Sterling. Twelfth Street Y. M. C. A. Auspices "Y. M. C. A. Boys"—Mr. W. R. Williams, Director. TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 18, 1917—8 O'CLOCK. Admission, 25 cents. PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS By the Sage of the Potomac. I met a man the other day who did not know there had been colored officers commissioned in the army. No, he wasn't from Culpeper Court House, and he wasn't from John Howe's home back in North Carolina. He was from right here in the superb District of Columbia. He was standing on the corner of Twenty-three time street and the Avenue, and I think he lives somewhere down in "Froggy Boom." At any rate, he was telling his companion how the War Department was conscripting colored soldiers by the wholesale, but wasn't giving them a suspicion of even a non-com. I couldn't help but "butt in" on the conversation and tell, him that we had already about 668 super-colored individuals who were eligible to carry a swagger stick. When I turned to leave him to catch a car I overheard him say to his companions: "The thar dicty niggers thinks they know everything. That fellow can't put no stuff like that across me that we got over 600 colored officers:" And his companion, also possessing a 13-inch armor plate around his ivory, top-piece, replied: "You is sayin' something Josh, sho's you bawn." I recommend this individual as a fit subject for the Society for the Osslerizing of Nine compoots. Dick Thompson, after a long and serious illness, is inching along to recovery. Dick had many visitors while at the hospital from fellows over whom he has spread printer's ink without asking any return. I guess he thinks now, in spite of the pain he suffered, that it even pays to be sick, 'cause when a fellow gets down in the bed, and news is circulated about that he is about to cash in on the bobtail flush he holds, a lot of fellows get the softening of the heart and drop in to get a last peep at his visage. I am really glad that Dick did not hit the coffin trail and that he'll soon be able to exclaim, a la Tom Kean, that "Richard is himself again." Even William Calvin, who in days that are now long since submarined, used to fight many sanguinary and useless battles with Dick gave him a nice little notice in The Bee that had a filagree of sympathy running all through it. Well, that's the spirit. Life's too short, and we uss with an all too much pigment in our skin have too many odds against us to buy "long" on grievance stuff. Meeting Rosco Bruce the other day, I noted what a relieved sort of smile he wore. He talked rationally and seemed to think that the war, running it up one side and down the other, contained a lot of comforting matter. For instance, ever since the war has been all-engaging, and mighty serious, folks what used to lay on Rosco seven days out of seven, and used to make the conduct of the public schools their especial vocation, have given Rosco and the schools a vacation. Of course, Rosco is thankful for this, and he told me that this last Thanksgiving Day was the most thankful he has ever experienced since becoming messed up with Washington's public schools. Immediately, however, he "touched wood," just as a sort of superstitious preventative against a recurrence of the slogan, "Let's get Rosco." If these overzealous enemies of his will agree to remain in statu quo until the end of the war, Rosco says he is willing that the war shall last until the Millennium gets a free-will offering from Father Time. Who blames him? There is beginning to be much speculating over who will be the next president of Howard University. There are still a few out of captivity who still cling to the Stone Age form of reasoning that another white man should become president. Well, for my part, and I only express my individual and collectively individual views, if after all these many years Howard has been turning out black diamonds it ain't turned out one that can manage that education mine, then it's about time to sing the Doxology and sound "Taps." I could name a hundred more or less handsome chromos who have broke through the line and made goal at Howard who could rattle around in her presidential chain at least as well as the present belt-holder. And I wouldn't have to slide down Howard hill many blocks to make a head-on collision with one of these eligibles. All of us alumnists of Howard ought to be for a president with a color that won't fade. Ran over to Camp Meade last Sunday and hobnobbed with the "culdul sojer" boys. Take it from me, and that, too, without any qualifications, them colored officers of ours look and act the part, and them there colored privates are fast rounding into shape. It's a pity that Secretary of War Baker can't see that all line colored officers are the proper thing; that it will prove a far greater incentive to enthusiasm and patriotism. Those colored officers naturally take more pains and work harder to make real up-to-date, three-ply soldiers out of the colored privates than do the white line officers. The colored officers are chucked full of the sympathy stuff, the race pride antitoxin, and the race interest serum. They are all making good. Rosco Simmons blew into town last Saturday, fetching with him a $50 traveling bag containing many odds and ends that used to be on sale at Gaskins and divers other resorts. Rosco looked flush, prosperous, etc. He said he was bound for the Sunny-South. For the past few months, with a swell press agent noticing him and who writes as if he was on intimate terms with this blond-top orator, he has been gathering in the sheckles from such as love to listen to oratory of the sweeping kind. Rosco is some orator, too. Even if he don't specialize on the homely stuff, and even if he does run up and toy with the stars, snatching every now and then a handful, from the blue-vaulted firmament and dashing them down to earth—all for 25, 35 and 50 cents a listen—he has surely been entertaining the populace, and, incidentally, getting Rosco some winter clothes, etc., while getting is good. And what was that what old Barnum said? Well, never mind, the fellow who is wise enough, and capable enough, to go out and do it is deserving of all he gets. Success to you, Brother Rosco; you real rein carnation of old Peter B., who use to be in the show business himself. When Aaron Gaskins gets his eating palace all equipped, it will surely be a thing of beauty. And how we sigh for a place like he's fixing up, where we can go and drink Bévo, Bruno, Nuno and other. "o's" that do not have more than two per cent of preservatives in them! When he gets open, let's see if Washington people will like to eat as well as some use to like to pose as connoisseurs of Bacchus' favorite brands. Let's see. AMERICA'S GREAT SERVICE. For the first time in more than fifty years Thanksgiving Day finds America at war. In this chaos of civilization the power of America was needed to tip the scales in favor of freedom and democracy as against the enslavement of the world which would inevitably follow the triumph of military despotism. Terrible as war is, and fearful as are the sacrifices it entails, nothing is comparable to freedom and liberty. For thousands of years suffering humanity has been striving for the goal of freedom and democracy. Today that goal has been only partially won. It never can be secured until the last remaining stronghold of military despotism in the world is destroyl. Germany, under the Kaiser, not content with threatening the civilization of Europe, finally sought to destroy America. For more than two years, while we were scrupulously observing our treaty obligations with Germany, the Kaiser was secretly lotting against our security and subtly undermining America's vital rights. Not alone was the safety of democratic institutions in America challenged by the Kaiser's aggressions, but the very life of our people, and the ideals for, which we have always stood, were imperiled. We had to fight to save ourselves and to secure the national integrity. To accomplish that we are bound to destroy Kaiserdom. When we shall have performed this great service to humanity and the world we shall have liberated it from the fear of future wars, and we shall have brought immeasurably nearer the day when Christ's divine message of "Peace on earth, good will toward men" will be realized. Grim and terrible as is the task before us, let us thank God on this Thanksgiving Day, in 1917, that noble America, faithful to her traditions, the undaunted champion of democracy, has been called to perform this great and glorious service to mankind.—William G. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury. THE SMARTER SET. Throw up your hands and rejoice, for Manager A. J. Thomas has secured the one good show of the season, the "Smarter Set," headed by Salem Tutt. Whitney and J. Homer Tutt, who are this season presenting a new musical play called "My People" in Music and Mirth of a Race, and will be seen at the Howard Theater. They have played to theatre audiences in most all the playable cities and towns throughout the United States and will this season make a trans-American tour. The "Smarter Set" is the most exclusive all Afro-American organization in the world, and Whitney and Tutt have been surrounded with a troupe of sweet-voiced singers and smart comedians with the gift of fun born in them; all contributing to a program of extraordinary merit. The "Smarter Set," headed by Salem Tutt Whitney and J. Homer Tutt, has nothing to complain of the so-called war panic in which so many other theatrical companies are complaining and gone up against this season. The business of the "Smarter Set" has continued to be up to the top notch since the opening early in August, and the critics have remarked that "My People" in Music and Mirth of a Race, this season's vehicle, is the best musical creation in which this company has appeared, while the company is stronger and should be a good money-getter. MIDMINTER CONFERENCE Of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The Board of Directors of the National Association have decided to call a midwinter conference in the City of New York, to be held December 27, 28, 29, 30. This seventh annual conference will be a meeting of delegates and members of the branches throughout the country and their friends. There will be a free and full discussion of the aims of the association and an exchange of ideas and plans for its future activities. It is realized that such a gathering is especially needful at the present time when the work of the organization should come more prominently, before the public. Further, it is the object to bring about a better acquaintanceship, a closer bond of interest, and a greater unity of purpose among the widely scattered branches of the association. The time during the holiday season was chosen for two reasons. First, it is a time when many can arrange to attend who could not otherwise do so, unless the conference were held in the summer. Second, the midwinter season is, above all, the most interesting and pleasant time to visit the great metropolis. All of the activities of New York are then at their height. A program is being arranged which will include three morning conferences, a meeting at Ethical Culture Hall, and a great mass meeting at one of the large auditoriums of the city. This will allow for a full discussion of all important questions and for the opportunity of hearing several distinguished speakers. Tentative subjects: "The Draft," "Colored Officers," "The Navy," "Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Work," "Red Cross," "Migration," "Wages," "After the War," "Cooperative Business." A luncheon will be served each day of the conference, at which the visiting delegates will be guests of the association. On Saturday evening, December 29th, a "get together" dinner will be given, to which all members and friends of the association will be invited, and at which the visiting accredited delegates will be the guests of the association. On the same evening the auditorium of one of the theatres will be reserved for members and friends to witness a special performance; the visiting accredited delegates will be the guests of the association. The afternoon of each day will be left open so as to give opportunity for visiting places of interest and for sight-seeing. There will be a committee on accommodations that will compile a list of stopping places. The cost of attending the conference will be as follows: Railway fare; room for four days, $4 to $6; board, breakfasts, four days, 25 to 50 cents each; luncheon, three days, free to accredited delegates; dinners, three days, 35 to 75 cents each; incidentals ad. lib. It is urged upon officers and members that they take immediate steps to help in making the conference a success by electing delegates and arranging for them to attend. Each branch may send not more than five accredited delegates, but as many visiting delegates as it may wish. It is hoped that as many members as possible from each branch will come HOWARD THEATRE. In "Branded," the four-act play at the Howagd last week, Miss Abbie Mitchell shows remarkable dramatic ability in the role of Ruth Belmar-Courtney. The first act discloses this young lady at a fashionable seminary, surrounded by happy girls; and the advent of her mother (Miss Clough), a dissolute woman, who horrifies all and finally exposes the girl. Having escaped the clutches of her mother, she marries the son of a society family and lives happy for awhile. The side partner of the mother, "Velvet Kraft" (Babe Town- send), finds her and extorts blood money in payment for his silence. Finally exposed to the husband, she is turned from his house; and at this juncture one of the most heart-rending pleas to heaven is sent up ever seen on the stage here. The audience showed its approval of this fine acting by repeated curtain calls. Forced on the downward road, there theme is almost a repetition of "Madame X." Here again the leading lady shows her ability in the complete change of character impersonation. After seventeen years the child appears on the scene, and the pitiful spectacle of a mother fallen so low that she cannot allow the daughter (Miss Gillam) to know that she is her mother. Miss Gillam appears as a very young girl and assumes the part with a grace and naturalness that is pleasing. She is abducted by Tony (De Comathiere), an Italian character that is exceptionally well done, as is the female Italian character, Rosa (Miss Sutton). Charles Olden, as the son and husband, plays his part with all the youth that is supposed to be part of the boyish lover and husband, yet at the final scene, where he finds his fallen and almost demented wife, his sympathetic devotion arouses feelings akin to sorrow. Babe Townsond as the arch villain has his inning in this play and has an opportunity to use the spotlight. His work is well done and shows more finish than is usually seen in a part of this kind. Will Cook has a part more in keeping with his style of play and gives a pleasing performance. Tom Brown as the father and grandfather has a small part, yet he gives a touch of real life when he says the baby said "grandpa." Miss Hubbard has a knack of making up and assumes her dual role with credit. Miss Sutton also has a dual role of opposite characters. As Rosa she was at home, for the part savors of comedy and she shines in these parts. Mores is a police officer again and is as austere as usual, but his sympathy with the fallen woman and his ruse to extricate her from the charge of murder gives his role a touch of pathos. CARROLL MORGAN IN TOWN. Mr. Carroll Morgan, former Washingtonian and whose mother and father awer well known in this city, passed through the city with the body of his wife, who died in New York two weeks ago and was buried in Virginia. Mr. Morgan is quite a musician and active members of the celebrated Clef Club. HOTEL NEWS. By R. DeReef Miller. With Congress in session and hundreds of new Government employees coming to Washington, it has made the winter business of the local hotels increase in leaps and bounds, and the rooming problem has been very acute. After the Rivers and Harbors Convention delegates left the city, the Women's Suffrage Convention is on in full session with headquarters at the New Willard Hotel. All bakers in the hotels of this city have been recently ordered to secure licenses by the Food Commission. When the President issued the order several weeks ago, ordering all unnaturalized Germans from the District of Columbia, it struck the hotels and local bakeries a fearful blow. It took three of the head waiters of prominent hotels in the business section, one of whom was Mr. Gustav F. Mitsch of the New Ebbitt. The waiters of the Ebbitt held a short farewell meeting in the "Gold Room" of that hotel, and Mr. James H. Harris, of the Sick and Relief Committee, presented him with a large silver water set. A short address of appreciation was made by Mr. Mitsch and the manager, Mr. Gus Gumpert, who asked the men to show the same spirit of co-operation to Mr. Mitsch successor, who was introduced to the crew. Mr. Charles E Davis made a fervent prayer that touched the hearts of those present. Asks $20,000 for "Loss of Salary as Representative. Aron P. Prioleau, who says he was a contestant for a seat in the House of Representatives from the First South Carolina district for the Sixty-third Congress, has filed suit in the District Supreme Court to recover $20,000 damages from South Trimble, clerk of the House of Representatives. Mr. Prioleau says he lost two years' pay of a member of Congress and the cost of taking testimony to substantiate his claim to the seat in Congress. Through Attorneys Joseph H. Stewart and James L. Neill, the plaintiff says he took the necessary testimony to support his claim and sent it with his claim of contest to the clerk October 27, 1913. He alleges that Mr. Trimble neglected to have the papers printed and presented to the committee on elections, and as a result his claim, although meritorious, failed to reach the committee and his opponent, Richard S. Whalley, drew the salary and emoluments of the office. HON. CHAS. W. ANDERSON. National Policician and Orator Honored—Greatest Event in the History of New York City. (Special to The Bee.) New York, Dec. 3—Mouquin's uptown restaurant was the scene of one of the most splendid and complimentary testimonials ever given to a public official in this city. It was given by one hundred friends of Hon. Charles W. Anderson. There were judges, lawyers, merchants, doctors, artists, brokers, bankers, army officers, police commissioners and wearers of titles seated about the beautifully decorated banquet tables, with A. B. the president of the most powerful police society in New York acting as teastmaster, to do honor to a trusted public officer. One of the pleasantest of the many pleasant features of this dinner was the fact that the arrangements were made wholly without Mr. Anderson's knowledge. The Collector was asked to reserve December 3rd to dine with Lieutenant Enright and a party of friends, but was not told that the dinner was to be held in his honor until the afternoon preceding the function. This banquet was epoch-making. Nothing just like it was ever known. It was a high tribute to the ex-Collector, and an equally high one to the solidity and broadmindedness of his friends. It is indeed a happy augury for the future when one hundred of New York's leading white men cheerfully attend a five-dollar dinner, in one of the city's leading restaurants, in honor of a colored man. Mr. Mouquin paid special attention to the menu for his friend which consisted of oysters on half shell, clear green turtle soup, soft shell crabs, fillet of beef, stuffed peppers, potatoes, sherbert a la Mouquin broiled squab, guinea hen, Delmonico salad, nesselrode pudding, Cammer bert cheese, coffee, cigars, cigarettes Burgundy, Pol Roger champagne. Among those present were Lieut. Richard E. Enright, president of the Police Lieutenants' Association; Edward G. Riggs, assistant to the president of the New York and New Haven Railroad Company; Edward T. Leach, Past Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks; A. J. S. Biddle, member of the firm of Biddle & Co., bankers and brokers; M. M. Looran, member of the firm of Biddle & Co.; George T. Hunter, of the Hunter & Trifm Co.; Thomas T. Roberts, of Roberts' Restaurant Company and the "No. 1 Broadway Company"; Sir Arthur Browlin, of the A. J. Billin Company; Charles T. McWilliams, president of the McWilliams Literage Company; Louis C. Mouquin, president of the Mouquin Restaurant and Wine Company; Judge Jacob Stiefel, Supreme Court Justice Charles S. Guy, Police Commissioner Cahill of Jersey City the Chief of Police of Jersey City Edward Gunter Williams, of the Equitable Life Insurance Company John Leicester Beresford, London Major Charles Reese, Lieut. George R. Carlan; Mr. Joseph Cassidy, o Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding Probate Court. No. 24,107, Administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, letters of administration on the estate of Sarah E. Williams, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 9th day of November, A. D. 1918; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 9th day of November, 1917. Cora M. Williams, 1511 First Street N. W. Attest: W. Clark Taylor, Depaty Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. Wm. I. Lee, Attorney, 1630 Corcoran Street N. W. THOMAS L. JONES, Attorney. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—Jane Nelson, plaintiff, vs. Philip H. Nelson and Gussie Norris, defendants. No. 35.412. Equity Doc. 76. The object of this suit is to obtain a decree for absolute divorce of the plaintiff, Jane Nelson, from the defendant, Philip H. Nelson, on the ground of his adultery with the correspondent, Gussie Norris, and with a certain other woman unknown to the plaintiff. On motion of the plaintiff, it is this 22nd day of November, 1917, ordered that the defendants, Philip H. Nelson and Gussie Norris, cause their appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided, a copy of this order be published once a week for three successive weeks in the Washington Law Reporter and the Washington Bee before said day. F. L. Siddons, Justice. A true copy—Test: J. R. Young, Clerk. By F. E. Cunningham, Assistant Clerk. W. CALVIN CHASE, Attorney. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding Probate Court. No. 24,188, Administration. This Is to Give Notice: That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters Testamentary on the estate of Martha E. Washington, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 7th day of December, A. D. 1918; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 7th day of December, 1917. Gonevia Blyden Maxfield Pierre, 2124 L Street N. W. Attest: M. J. Griffith, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. Cassidy & Brillart, jewelers; Dr. Archibald Brewster, Chevalier Jean Parodi, Mr. Lusses de Lisle, Major Auguste Guilbert, Major John W. Totten, Alderman Barthold, Donovan, Mr. Henri Mouquin, Sig. Anatol Sermilino and more than fifty others. The banquet was served in the large Louis XIV banquet hall. The subscription was five dollars per plate. Among those who sent letters of regret commending Mr. Anderson in the warmest and most friendly terms were Hon. William Loeb, Jr., Supreme Court Justice John McAvoy, Judge Gary, Mr. August Belmont (from France), Father Thomas F. O'Keefe, W. E. Lewis, editor Morning Telegraph, and Judge John Freschi. Lieut. Enright acted as toastmaster. It was one of the most successful as well as one of the most unusual functions of its kind ever held in the United States. CHAS. H. JAVINS & SONS DEALERS IN FISH, OYSTERS, TERRAPIN POULTRY, GAME, BTC, CENTER MARKET WASHINGTON, D. C. believe in the IT IS MORE THAN A MERE SCHOOL—IT IS A COMMUNITY OF SERVICE AND UPLIFT Its influence is destined to be felt in all sections of the country in improved Negro community life wherever our trained workers locate. Settlement workers, missionaries for home and foreign mission fields, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. secretaries and district nurses receive a comprehensive grasp of their studies under a Wellesley graduate and experienced co-workers and actual every-day practice through the school's SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT. A HIGH STANDARD COLLEGE DEPARTMENT has now been established. We aim also to create a better qualified ministry. Industrial training, advanced literary branches, business school. Thirty-two acres; ten modern buildings; heathful location. We can accommodate a few more earnest, ambitious students. Communities requiring social workers should write us. NEXT SCHOOL TERM OPENS OCT. 4, 1916. For catalog and detailed information, address: PRESIDENT JAMES E. 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The dragging weight of an unconfined bust so stretches the supporting muscles that the contour of the figure is spoiled. put the bust back where it belongs, prevent the full bust from having the appearance of fabbines, eliminate the danger of dragging muscles and confine the flesh of the shoulder giving a graceful line to the entire upper body. They are the daintest and most serviceable garments imaginable—come in materials and styles Crest Brown, Front, Surplice, Band-istress, Walton, the rustless bonine—permitting washing without removal. Have your dealer show you Blen Jolie Brassieres, if not stocked, we will gladly send him, prepaid, samples to show you. BENJAMIN & JOHNES 61 Warren Street Newark, N. J Hosiery Value at ANY Price—Silk; Lisle or Cotton 45c to $5.00 per pair Beers Company, Inc. 133-161 EAST 24th ST. NEW YORK National Dairy 612-618 O Street, N. W. Telephone North 1436 Milk Absolutely Pure "Onyx" You Get GOOD Value at ANT 25c to $5.00 Emery-Beers C WHOLESALE 153-161 EAST "Onyx" Hosiery You Get GOOD Value at ANY Price—Silk; Lisle or Cotton 25c to $5.00 per pair Emery-Beers Company, Inc. WHOLESALE 153-161 EAST 24th ST. NEW YORK JOHN T. STEWART, PLUMMER'S PHARMACY ROBT. F. PLUMMER, Prop. Accuracy, Service, Quality A. D. S. Remedies Vie Pay Particular Attention to Our Prescription Department Telephone Your Wants Phone Franklin 2703 and 26 301 H St. Cor. 3rd St. N. W. Washington, D. C. Advertisement THE BEE Purchase the "NEW HOME" and you will have a life asset at the price you pay. The elimination of repair-expense by superior workmanship and best quality of material insures life-long service at minimum cost. Insist on having the "NEW HOME." WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. Known the world over fo. superior sewing qualities. Not sold under any other name. THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE CO., ORANGE, MA88. FOR SALE BY Gustave Oppenheim, 800 E street northwest, Washington, The Bee is a representative organ of the people. AT ALL GOOD DEALERS SOF UP STYLE 4523 KATZ' MARKETS. Two Stores in One Ninth and Florida Avenue N.W. and the Great NORTHEAST GROCERY, 1644 Montello Avenue N. E. Goods Delivered Free H. KATZ AND CO. Is the Cheapest Store in the City Ninth and Florida Aver ne N. W. NEWHOME NEWHOME "I'll get it for my wife" NO OTHER LIKE IT. BIEN JOLE (IN-AN VO-LE) BRASSIERES J. W. GREGG Perfectly Clarified Milk and Cream Office Closes 5:30 P. M. Daily Sunday 1 o'clock Open Day and Night Livery and Chapel Undertaker and Embalmer. 30 H. Street, Northeast. Main 1124 Washington, D. C. A. RELIABLE PHARMACIST A RELIABLE PHARMACIST is the one you can always depend upon to use no substitutes, but compound prescriptions from pure and fresh drugs, with accuracy and care. The real test of drug store's capabilities is its prescription department, and ours is perfect. We fill your physician's prescriptions to the letter and no mistake is possible. Is the paper that should be in every home in the city. It is the people's paper. 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. Secton 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 regulator 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 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. Article V. 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. THE BAKERY. Tuskegee, Ala., Dec. 8—The bakery at the Tuskegee Institute has been successfully experimenting with sweet potatoes as a partial substitute in making bread. This bread is composed of approximately two parts white flour and one part boiled, mashed sweet potatoes. The result of the use of this combination has been the saving of about 200 pounds of flour each day, and there is no very apparent difference between this bread and the bread which is made wholly of wheat flour. The potato bread will be used exclusively at the institute as a part of Tuskegee's program of war economy. A booklet describing somewhat in detail this experiment with sweet potatoes has been prepared at the institute. PEACE WITH FREEDOM. In the President's war message, delivered before the two Houses of Congress April 2, 1917, President Wilson referred with great strength and feeling to "the wonderful and heartening things that have been happening within the last few weeks in Russia." At the present moment the happenings of the last few weeks in Russia are disastrous and disheartening in the extreme. But none the less these recent happenings emphasize the truth of the principle the President laid down in the message in the sentences just preceding his reference to Russia. It is not by the aid of Germany as now ruled, or by a German peace that freedom, justice and peace are to come to Russia. Doubtless the sanity of the Russian people makes this plain to them and out of the ruinous chaos of today their sober second thought will bring them once more to the side of free people fighting for the freedom of all peoples. The President's words were as follows: "A steadfast concert for peace can never be maintained except by a partnership of democratic nations. No autocratic government could be trusted to keep faith within it or observe its covenants. It must be a league of honor, a partnership of opinion. Intrigue would eat its vitals away; the plottingss of inner circles who could plan what they would and render account to no one would be a corruption seated at its very heart. Only free peoples can hold their purpose and their honor steady to a common end and prefer the interests of mankind to any narrow interest of their own." CITIZENS ALARMED. The citizens of Washington have become alarmed over the condition of the colored schools. No such condition exists in the white schools. The question is being asked what teacher is safe under the present school regime? Old and reliable teachers are being dismissed without trial or a chance to explain. Congress is being called upon to investigate existing conditions in the colored schools. The Bee would suggest to the District Committee to call first for children in the Deanwood School and the citizens of Deanwood. What will be developed in this school alone will convince Congress that the entire colored school system is in need of a thorough investigation. The colored people can only look to Mesdames Cook and Rhodes and Mr. Larner to protect the interests of the deposed teachers until Congress takes action. If certain supervisors were ordered into an examination they could not pass. Are the people asleep? DEANWOOD CITIZENS. The citizens of Deanwood, D. C., have repeatedly requested the removal of Mr. Cardoza, the principal of that school. They have also requested, through counsel, to the Board of Education, for a public investigation of that school. They have also requested the reinstatement of Miss J. M. Cropper, but to all of their requests and demands nothing has been done. They have now acted for themselves, and in a few days the people will see and hear what they will see and hear. All honor to Mrs. Griffin, who expresses the sentiment of the people in that section. 1 specials here are very regular prices that you won't want to miss. Come early, for this is one of our busiest and most popular departments now. Peter Best to See them Then, too, we have some Christmas specials here at considerably below regular prices that you won't want to miss. Come early, for this is one of our busiest and most popular de- partments now. ```markdown ``` JUDGE HEWLETT'S LETTER He Defends the Race Against the Attack of Commissioner Gardiner. Washington, D. C. December 7, 1917. Hon. W. Gwynn Gardiner, Commissioner, D. C. My Dear Mr. Gardiner: I was shocked and grieved when read in the Post this morning wh purported to be an address made b you before a gathering of member of the Board of Trade. I feel su that you must have been misquote I feel it more because I have take particular pains to inform my peo at all gatherings that they could re upon you as a man who knew no c zen by the color of his skin; t My Dear Mr. Grace, I was shocked and grieved when I read in the Post this morning what purported to be an address made by you before a gathering of members of the Board of Trade. I feel sure that you must have been misquoted. I feel it more because I have taken particular pains to inform my people at all gatherings that they could rely upon you as a man who knew no citizen by the color of his skin; that merit and worth alone counted. If what is published is true, it is very unfortunate, especially at a time like this, when we are giving our lives, if necessary, in defense of our country, when our country is claiming that this is a war for world democracy. Of course, there is nothing that can be said or done to in any way affect Grogan & Sons Company but just now is busy as she can be knitting for the soldier boys, would prefer perhaps the light and handy Priscilla table, that she can so easily carry up and down stairs. Then there are the quaint Colonial in there are the grandmother们 our grandmothers used-with scrolled standards, extension tops for cutting out work, and fitted drawers. All your purchases will be charged on an open account, without notes or interest, and small weekly or monthly payments will be arranged to suit the circumstances of each individual customer. We have a huge assortment of practical, serviceable toys and hundreds of useful articles for the children. Buy their gifts here and have them charged on your account. We have some new overstuffed suites here, upholstered in rich velour or antique tapestry, that are a joy to look at. They are heavily overstuffed—springs in the seats, springs in the backs, springs even in the loose cushions. And they are backed with the same fabric that covers them. Come and see them. our patriotism, but it is natural that we should feel keenly such remarks as these, especially when coming from one holding the high position of Commissioner. Commissioner. The colored people of the District are of the highest type in education and refinement. Why should they be singled out any more than the Germans, Greeks, Italians, Swedes and the like, many of whom can never be trusted as to patriotism? I hope you have been misquoted. Dear Mr. Hewlett: I am in receipt of your communication of the 7th instant. As you very well know, there is no man in Washington who would be willing to do more for your race than I am. I 100 Mother Will Appreciate Mother Will Appreciate It has deep, capacious ends where all manor of unfinished work and mind can be stowed away, and the drawers are fitted for spools, needles, scissors, tapes, and the thousands and necessary sewing needs. Credit For the Patriots We are ready to give every possible bit of help to those who are endeavoring to show their patriotism by sensible and economical buying. The class of goods in our tremendous stocks will show true economy through the genuine value that gives long years of service, and our lines are selected and priced to come within the means of all. Credit will help you—we'll MAKE it help you, whether for the purpose of giving or for the purpose of offering young believe that your people as a whole deserve great credit for what they have accomplished and the advance they have made, and in dealing with any proposition or in considering any matter that should come before me in any official capacity I should and would treat all colors alike. I would not, however, be willing to turn over to the colored race the management, control and direction of this, our Capital City, any more than I would be willing to turn it over to the Germans, Jews, Greeks, Italians, Swedes, the Protestants, the Catholics or the Methodists. I said, and again repeat, that I regard Washington as a city of all the people in the United States—belonging to all of the people in the United States—and that it should be regulated by all the people in the United States. Very truly yours, (Signed) W. Gwynn Gardiner. BETHEL LITERARY DEMOCRAT "National Woman be the theme at next Tuesday evening the leaders in that movement will speak Franklin will introduce Music, will be furnishing Female Band, Prof. J. Rector; Miss Edith M. This is the band countless processions draftees and friends' able Sunday morning they marched to U. entrain for Camp believe in democratic meeting. PROF. KELLY MILLE Prof. Kelly Millle his subject on last when he spoke beary. The public k believe that your people as a whole deserve great credit for what they have accomplished and the advance they have made, and in dealing with any proposition or in considering any matter that should come before me in any official capacity I should and would treat all colors alike. ```markdown ``` Daughter Who Embroiders Credit will help you—we'll MAKE it help you, whether for the purpose of giving or for the furnishing of your own home. Extra privileges are offered young married couples and those who have just come to Washington to enter the Government service. And after all there's nothing like the comfort of an overstuffed suite, with its big, roomy Davenport and luxuriously upholstered chairs to make the winter living room the most attractive place on earth. It banishes formality—and the gathering place of the family, especially in winter, should be homelike—not stilted or over conventional. THE LADY IN THE CHAIR BETHEL LITERARY FOR REAL DEMOCRACY. "National Woman Suffrage" will be the theme at Bethel Literary next. Tuesday evening, when one of the leaders in that famous national movement will speak. Mrs: Coralie Franklin will introduce the speaker. Music. will be furnished by Willis' Female Band, Prof. J. E. Willis, director; Miss Edith Moxley, leader. This is the band which led the countless procession of colored draftees and friends on that memorable Sunday morning in October as they marched to Union Station to entrain for Camp Meade. If you believe in democracy, attend this meeting. Prof. Kelly Miller was master of his subject on last Tuesday evening when he spoke before Bethel Literary. The public knows what to expect when it is announced that Prof. Miller will speak, and as an evidence For the busy hands that sew and knit, we suggest a substantial and useful sewing Table-one of the many styles finished in fine Mahogany or Walnut, that are to be found here in nut, that are to be found here in variety enough to suit the needs and tastes of every feminine member of the family. We are ready to give every possible bit of help to those who are endeavoring to show their patriotism by sensible and economical buying. The class of goods in our tremendous stocks will show true economy through the genuine value that gives long years of service, and our lines are selected and priced to come within the means of all. The very heart of the home is the living room. Here the whole family meet together for fellowship and rest. And many a guest, drops in of long winter evenings, lured by the hospitable comfort of the big chairs, and davenport and the cheery glow of the family lamp. I would not, however, be willing to turn over to the colored race the management, control and direction of this, our Capital City, any more than I would be willing to turn it over to the Germans, Jews, Greeks, Italians, Swedes, the Protestants, the Catholics or the Methodists. I said, and again repeat, that I regard Washington as a city of all the people in the United States—belonging to all of the people in the United States—and that it should be regulated by all the people in the United States. E. M. Hewlett, Esq., 317 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Street N. W. Washington, D. C. Our President has urged upon our people the need of conservation, and every city and tiny village is backing him up. This Christmas, village is backing him up. This Christmas, therefore, is to see a revolution in gift giving; The ban has been put upon the useless and the frivolous. Their place will be taken by Useful Gifts that have a purpose in life. VII REAL "e" will Literary one of national Coralie speaker. By Willis' Willis, diplo leader. Led the colored memor- October as station to If you tend this SPEAKS. master of of interest in large assembly listened atten- applauding ge- in his argum- Negro charac- lation to our- his relation to which the s- blest, and d- relation to th- Among o- cause of the farthest rem-volved in though it m- time one o- Rev. Wm. Moppins, P. W. T. Stev- participated ediction wa- Mr. William in evidence. For the Patriots Winter Contentment True Patriotism Means Useful Giving coronouncements a lar again understreet agreed him and Charles L. Skelton to his address, and vaudeville mostly the high spots He reviewed the America, his reomic development, various wars with has been cursed or at length upon his present war. Things he said the American Negro is from the issues in-war, and, strange em, he is up to this chief beneficiaries, Brown, Rev. T. J. M. M. Hershaw, Mr. and Thomas Soders lively debate. Ben-nounced by the Rev. TAYLOF The biggest the new jewel lo's, 1024 You once and inspe Diamond ring. The only retaliated by col city. JUSTHT Working in say that the this city bu financially customer or now we are overcoats, of interest in his pronouncements a large assemblage greeted him and listened attentively to his address, applauding generously the high spots in his argument. He reviewed the Negro character in America, his relation to our economic development, his relation to the various wars with which the soil has been cursed or blest, and dwelt at length upon his relation to the present war. Among other things he said the cause of the American Negro is farthest removed from the issues involved in this war, and, strange though it may seem, he is up to this time one of the chief beneficiaries. Rev. Wm. C. Brown, Rev. T. J. Moppins, Prof. L. M. Hershaw, Mr. W. T. Stewart and Thomas Soders participated in a lively debate. Benediction was pronounced by the Rev. Mr. Williams. THE CHELSEA THEATRE. The Chelsea Theatre, under new management, is becoming very popu- ```markdown ``` So you will not be truly patriotic unless you back up your words with loyal deeds and give only Useful Gifts. Foremost among practical gifts are the choice and oft'times inexpensive articles of furniture that last for years, make the home a more livable and lovable place, and remind continually of the giver. of interest in his prow of interest in his prow large assemblage greed listened attentively to applauding generously in his argument. He Negro character in A lation to our economy his relation to the var which the soil has blesst, and dwelt at l relation to the present. Among other thing cause of the Amer farthest removed from involved in this war though it may seem, time one of the ch Rev. Wm. C. Bro Moppins, Prof. L. M. W. T. Stewart and participated in a liv edition was pronoun Mr. Williams. --- lar again under the direction of Mr. Charles L. Skinner. The pictures and vaudeville are first class. TAYLOR'S JEWELRY. The biggest sensation in town is the new jewelry store of Mr. Taylor's, 1024 You Street N. W. Go once and inspect his line of goods. Diamond rings, watches, breastpins. The only retail up-to-date store conducted by colored Americans in the city. Workingmen, we venture to say that there is not a hustler in this city but what would benefit financially if he was a steady customer of this house. Right now we are selling slightly used overcoats, fine tailored stock, $5 JUSTH'S OLD STAND. 619 D St.