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Many Distinguished Citizens Do Him Honor—Dr. Tunnell's Eloquent Funeral Sermon. On Sunday, March 3, 1918, at St. Luke's Church, corner Fifteenth and Church Streets N.W., was the scene of one of the most impressive and significant funeral services ever held in Washington. In Washington the hour appointed the church was filled to the doors and many turned away to fill the overflow in the streets, when the friends of Dr. W. B. Evans, the widely known organizer of A. M. T. School and for twelve years its principal, gathered to pay the last tribute of respect. of respect. The floral tributes from his friends and especially the graduates of A. M. T. School were among the most beautiful ever seen in Washington. "His boys," as he lovingly termed his former students, turned from their last look upon his face, so cold in death, with tears streaming down their cheeks, saying, "I loved Dr. Evans because Dr. Evans loved me." The simple service of the Episcopal Church was followed by a never-to-be-forgotten tribute by Dr. W. V. Tunnell, former rector of St. Luke's Church, and who was at the time of Dr. Evans' charge of Armstrong Manual Training School a member of the Board of Education. His tribute to his ability as a teacher was eloquent and well deserved. He dwelt upon the sympathy for the wayward boy and girl, and how he had encouraged all who came to higher and nobler ambitions in life, and with an emphasis which moved the entire congregation, he said: "Justice to Dr. Evans will never be done until across the facade of Armstrong Manual Training School shall be chiselled the names of Armstrong and Evans." and Evals. With fervor born of a divine impulse, he plead for a higher sense of justice and a better understanding among men, which would remove the inordinate ambition of those who sought honor for themselves upon the ruin of others. He plead for the profession of teaching the same spirit which had characterized Dr. Evans. With a dramatic climax he referred to the action of the Saviour when He met the reproaches of the hypocrites who would have stoned the fallen woman, by saying, "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone." So eagerly did the congregation hang upon the words that not a sound disturbed the stillness of the church until he had finished. As the funeral cortage moved to Woodlawn, the last resting place of Dr. Evans, it passed the Armstrong Manual Training School, where he had wrought so well, so worthily and so devotedly. PHIL BROWN In His Hopkinsville Saturday News Explodes. In the last issue of the Hopkinsville, (Ky.) Saturday News, Phil H. Brown, the editor, tells a few things about the meeting of the Republican National Committee at St. Louis, and incidentally pays his respects to Roscoe C. Simmons in a way likely to make Roscoe nervous. Here's what Brown says, editorially: Toward the polished, plausible and never phlegmatic Roscoe Conkling Simmons, the Saturday News entertains only the kindiest possible feelings. His predisposed flights to the dizzy realms of super-ego have never lessened, our love for him. We have been charmed when he sets "the morning star to singing the tune of broken tears," and have been amused when he induced the evening star to tickle the staid and solemn old moon with a feather. We have wept along with the multitude when his lachrymose rhetoric bade us weep; we have laughed fit to kill ourselves at his skillful thrusts and foils of wit. We love him, not because he first loved us nevertheless. us, but never When he hypnotized the conservative Courier-Journal into catapulting him into fame and fortune, we applauded with enthusiasm from the mundane sphere upon which he left us, and as he rose higher and higher in spite of himself we congratulated him that his congregations never broke up, that wonders never ceased and bubbles never burst. That he should wallow in publicity like a. Berkshire might in a mud puddle is most natural. Publicity breathed the breath of life into Roscoe's career and is consequently the oxygen of his existence. We do not quite agree with the effulgent, effusive and effervescent effluence that he writes about himself. Roscoe proceeds upon Josh Billings' philosophy that "him that toothed not his own horn, the same will not be tooted." However, we are now coming to the text of this article. A representative of the Saturday News was present at the meeting last week of the Republican National Committee in St. Louis. This representative has a fair vision and his opportunities for observation were as good as those of Col. Roscoe Conkling Simmons or any other Negro in the United States. We were present when the case of Perry W. Howard in contest for a seat in the Committee was called and we heard the evidence. We heard Col. Roscoe Conkling when he wound up his stars and set them to "singing" to the tune of broken tears." We must insist that we did not find the facts as Roscoe laboriously indicted them and mailed them to a Chicago paper with a view to glorifying himself. It would be needless to go over a mass of documentary stuff in support of Roecee's disposition to do this. As we have said before, we are perfectly willing that Roscoe should spring as much publicity as he is able to buy. We are as willing, since it is his space, that he write whatsoever he may see fit in reference to himself, and it is a matter of trifling moment to us, and less to him, whether it is the truth or not; but when he essays from the fool's paradise in which he is strutting his brief, uneasy hour of success, to class our friend Alvin T. Hert with the enemies of the Negro race, the Saturday News will call his hand, and call it at once. Of all the Committeemen who met at St. Louis few if any of them were the peer of Mr. Hert in his friendliness to the colored people. Simmons knows this because he has benefited by this friendship, and for him to adopt this petty, cowardly means of attacking the race's best friend seems to indicate that Roscoe is developing a new mania. It was well known that he had no compunction about romancing to glorify himself, but we have never known him before to use that mean to defame a friend. We have never known two injustices to make anything right. The Saturday News has prospered by being as just to the white man as it has ever been to the Negro. We have never gone off half-cocked upon any proposition. Whenever we grope, we are in search of the truth. We want to be right and avoid as nearly as possible being wrong. We are not for the Negro right or wrong. We want him to be right. We complain because a majority of white people will always side with a white man when a question arises between him and one of our color; still certain colored newspapers, without making any investigation whatsoever as to the evidence, would have the entire Negro race do identically what they condemn the white people for doing. Because the white people do wrong is no reason why the Negroes should do wrong. The best preparedness to receive justice is to be just yourself. We listened to the Howard-Mulvihill case, and while it resembled most political contests, that emerge from the State of Mississippi to be aired in the National Committee for the ways that are dark and tricks that are vain, we were unable to see any evidence of the "illy-whiteism" that Roscoe wrote about to the papers. Mr. Howard presented his case like an able lawyer. Mr. Mulvihill did the same; but as Mississippi Republican politics is usually a greater factor before the Committee than it, is at home, it was left for the Committee to pay its money and take its choice. We feel frank in saying that any difference between the contestants were as the difference between tweedledum and tweedledee. If the question of color counted for anything, we counted at least four prominent colored men from Mississippi who were there in the interest of Mulvihill, while Howard was alone, unless the ubiquitous Roscoe should be a resident of Miss missippi. Some of the colored men from other States who were interested in the seating of Mr. Howard were emphatic in saying that Mulvihill had the best case. We are not in favor of camouflaging an injustice with a cry of lilywhitenism. If Mr. Howard was properly elected National Committeeman from Mississippi, he was entitled to the place, but this no less applies to Mulvihill. Howard was entitled no more to immunities on account of his color than Mulvihill was on account of his. The Saturday News is prepared to fight to the last ditch and side by side or under the leadership of Roscoe or anybody else for righting the wrongs of the Negro race, but we do not propose to fight for wronging the rights. At any event, we positively insist upon being acquainted with the facts and will always be recalcitrant in attacking a man simply because he is white. Withal, we warn the effulgent Roscoe that if he would have us reach the goal by fighting prejudice with prejudice that he is barking up a tree the fruit of which is racial disaster. JOINT SERVICE AT ASBURY M. E. CHURCH. The joint service last night at the Asbury M. E. Church, Eleventh and K. Streets, under the auspices of the Epworth League and Men's Club of the church, was a notable occasion and attracted a large audience. The principal address was delivered by Rev. Frank A. Hearn, chairman of the religious work of the Y. M. C. A. He dwelt upon current topics, including a summary of the record of the colored American in war and in peace, and urging the race to stand loyally by the Stars and Stripes throughout the present titanic struggle with Germany. He happily adapted his citations of history to the purposes of the Epworth League and the Men's Club, which are steadfast workers for a world-wide Christianity which must in the end bring justice equity, democracy and lasting prosperity and peace to all humanity. Excellent music was furnished by the Female Quartet of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, made up of Misses Mildred G. Waddleton and E. Jones and Mesdames M. Montgomery and E. Spencer. The affair was admirably conducted by Mr. P. C. Glasco, president of the Epworth League, and Mr. James A. Hall, president of the Men's Club of Asbury Church. The very liberal collection of the evening goes toward the benevolences of Asbury, to be reported to the Conference, which assemblies on the 15th at Mt. Zion M. E. Church in Georgetown. ANNOUNCEMENT. The choir of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church will sing Trowbridge's "Paul the Apostle," Sunday, March 10th, at 8 p. m. Scenes in Ephesus, Philippi and Rome are portrayed in a most interesting manner. The soloists are Mrs. Duiguid, Mrs. Cooper, sopranos; Mrs. Scott, contralto; Mr. Taylor, tenor, and Mr. Curtts, baritone. IMPORTANT QUESTION TO BE ANSWERED. "Will Christianity Be Able to Prevent a World Race War When the Present War Is Over?" a question asked by Dr. D. H. Martin—will be answered by Rev. Dr. W. C. Brown, of John Wesley Church, corner Fourteenth and Corcoran Streets, Sunday evening, March 10th, at 8 o'clock. Dr. Brown will also discuss Dr. Martin's' two propositions for the safety of the white race. TAKE NOTICE. All church notices and notices of meetings that are to be held, for rent of rooms, and want notices are chargeable at the rate of one cent per word. All marriage announcements not to exceed twelve lines, $1, and all over twelve lines, one cent per word. Don't send any notice for publication unless the cash accompanies the same. DEADHEADS. Send in what you owe and have your name crossed from The Beet's deadhead list. Judge and Prosecuting Attorney Are Called to Time—Judge Alexander Mullowney Commended. Ex-Judge E. M. Hewlett to the Defense of His People—Fires in Defense of True Americans at Court Officials Who Mr. Hewlett—May it please the Court, as an attorney practicing in the District courts, my duties call me here as one of its members. I have been shocked beyond measure this morning to have to listen to a reference by the prosecuting attorney, Mr. Harf, to a man by the term "darkey"—one that is and always will be objectionable to me and to many of my associates sitting within this rail. He spoke of taking something from a "darkey." The Prosecuting Attorney—I was not aware that I used such a term at all. Mr. Hewlett—You did so, and there are those seated here besides myself who heard you. (Pointing to Mr. Collins.) The use of this term is something of an innovation in our courts, and in fact was never heard until Judge Hardison, I regret to say, made use of it in a recent case, and it is a cause of greater regret that Mr. Hart, usually so fair and equitable in his arguments, should emulate such an example. The judges of all the courts here have held it objectionable, and instantly suppressed its use, when employed. You will remember, Your Honor, that one of our judges came near facing impeachment because of this very thing, and I want to serve notice right here, and now, that it IS objectionable, and further that it is so objectionable that I am not going to have it, nor are my associate members of the bar. As long as I am practicing law here colored men and women who are unfortunate enough to fall into the clutches of the law, or who happen to be summoned here for any pur pose whatever, are going to be referred to as such, and not by any such Southern term as "darkey." We Your Honor, are fighting for democracy and are doing our part; then, in the name of democracy, let court officials at least, be just. Judge Mullowney, who was presiding at the time, said: "It is indeed a source of great regret, if it be true as reported, that a recently appointed judge made use of a term that is offensive to the colored portion of our population. Up until quite recently the intelligent and progressive people of the District of Columbia, without regard to race, have endeavored to work to the mutual advancement of each other, and have so well succeeded that the petty frictions so frequent in the Southern States were unknown here. It was, therefore, with an eye of suspicion that they were brought to view in recent years the influx of so large a portion of the white South to take positions under the Government here; and that this was not without reason is attested to by the fact that they have been compelled to stand helplessly by and see many of their privileges and opportunities fade with this coming. "There is, however, one set of men whose appointment carries with it, to all of us alike, the conviction that they will approach all matters not from the standpoint of master and servant, freeman and slave, oppressed and oppressors but from the high and noble plane of man to man; and that set consists of those named to the judiciary by the President of the United States. So, when informed that that large-hearted Alabaman James L. Pugh, was to be succeeded by a distinguished gentleman, from Kentucky, the legal fraternity did not consider for a moment the Kentucky viewpoint upon matters sociological, but simply the intense significance of that oath of office—sufficient of itself, to call a man from the narrow sphere of a local character to the ever-widening path of a world character—feeling assured that we had, to preside over the Police Court, a man far removed from local customs. Far be it from us to admit that our faith is shaken; we are still hoping and believing that in the new appointee we have a man who will not strive to administer justice, impartially by straddling the proposition or approaching the same except from a viewpoint of man to man and not from that of superior and inferior." SPARK$ FROM MARTINSBURG Martinsburg, W. Va. While slumbering nature, is beginning to sit up and rub her eyes, the people have become wide awake. They are tackling and solving both material and spiritual problems. The Christian Alliance was in full blast Sunday at 4 o'clock. The occasion was enlivened by many redhot speeches. Rev. E. T. Johnson went after those who regard preaching "foolishness." (I Cor. 1:18). Rev. J. T. Reid. spoke on "The Preacher's Job." Rev. S. R. Hughes, "The Need of More Christ in Our Schools and Less Science and Classics," and Mr. George Moxley, "Unionism." The fifty voices did justice to the occasion and reflected much credit upon their respective churches as well as bringing honor upon themselves. upon the president of the alliance, Rev. S. R. Hughes, leaves for Conference, and it is being whispered that the alliance will be without a president. Rev. Hughes is known to the boys as "Father - Hughes." Having endeared himself to Martinsburg and alliance, we certainly shall miss him. He is such a Christian gentleman, friend and brother, a race-loving man and a church worker. May God be with him in whatever field to which he may be sent. Mr. L. Graham Fletcher is in the city visiting his son, P. R. Fletcher, who is in the grocery business. who is in the green room. Miss Emma Stewart, the granddaughter of Deacon Reilly Brown, of the Dudley, who went blind just before Christmas, has been treated at the Eye and Ear Hospital of Washington, can again see, to the very great delight of her mother, Mrs. Stella Stewart. The Scott Brothers are doing a thriving automobile and hack business. There are no electric cars in the city. They run a night and day service. Mr. E. Pollard, a deacon of Mount Pisgah, who is employed in the Government service at Washington, paid us a short visit Sunday. Mr. William Marshall, the accomplished cornetist of Mt. Zion, is out again and led the fifty voices which rendered music for the alliance last Sunday afternoon. ATTEND THIS MEETING. The March meeting of the District of Columbia Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, will be held at the Twelfth Street Branch of the Y. M. C. A. Wednesday evening, March 13th, at 8 o'clock. The feature of the evening will be a 30-minute discussion of the subject, "How the Individual Member Can Help the Cause." A three-minute limit to all talks will be enforced. RAYMOND H. MURRAY. Mr. Raymond H. Murray, proprietor and manager of the Foraker and Hiawatha theatres, is beyond all doubt one of the most enterprising young men in this city. The Foraker Theatre is the most fashionable theatre in the west end, where high-class vaudeville acts and some of the best motion pictures in the country are shown. This theatre is centrally located and embraces the section in which some of the most progressive citizens reside. The best of order is always observed at this theatre by the management, which makes it popular in that section. The Hiawatha Theatre is also managed by this enterprising young man. He is a member of the firm of Murray Bros., all enterprising young men. The Hiawatha is the theatre which shows high-class motion pictures only. It is crowded nightly. People coming to the city should not fail to visit the best motion picture theatres 39TH ANNIVERSARY Of The Bee To Be Celebrated—A Monster Edition Will Be Issued. The thirty-ninth anniversary of The Bee will be celebrated June 3d this year. It will be one of the greatest events in the history of its publication. location. Special space may be obtained by writing to the manager. Don't miss appearing in this edition. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Last Sunday Congressman L. C. Dyer and Dr. W. H. Brooks spoke here to an immense gathering. Long before the hour of meeting those who were interested in the proposed legislation for the suppression of lynching and mob violence began to arrive, until every available inch of space on the main floor and in both galleries of the gymnasium was used. The regular Tuesday evening class in conversational French, under the guidance of Mr. Morgan, had to move to larger quarters because of the increased attendance. The members are certainly getting a strong hold on this language. The Boys' Work Committee held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday and within the hour planned a display of the much-talked-of Health Exhibit, "Keeping Fit," for March 11th to 17th, which will be open to the public at special afternoon and evening hours for men and boys, and for women and girls. This exhibit should be seen by all who long and hope for better manhood and woman- ** Dunbar Day, March 17th, was left entirely in the hands of Principal Wilkinson of the committee, while the Easter program was assigned to Prof. G. D. Houston of Howard and his committee on this matter. The question of Lobby Concerts was again referred to Mr. B. Washington's committee, and Dr. Johnson's committee was authorized to arrange the Boys' Lecture. Course and secure physicians to lecture at the health exhibit. Those present at the meeting included Dr. Johnson, C. W. Banton, F. Johnson, G. D. Houston, D. O. W. Holmes, G. C. Wilkinson, B. Washington, H. J. Booker, F. W. Turner, F. Dixon, W. J. Faulkner, D. C. Johnson and W. R. Williams. On Thursday night, Secretary Davis discussed in the Bible Class the solidarity of the human family, the standing with the people. Most interesting questions are continually arising in this new idea Bible Class that grip its members and influence their lives. ★ ★ ★ The library shelves are now being put in and within a short time we will have our Community Branch of the Public Library in working order, with books for reference use here in the building or for home use on the library cards, such as are used at the Public Library. This will be another way in which the Y. M. C. A. is to help this community. BETHEL LITERARY. W. Ashbie Hawkins, of Baltimore, tireless, champion of manhood rights and successful advocate in the residential segregation cases of his home city, will speak before Bethel Literary at the Twelfth Street Y. M. C.A. next Tuesday evening. Let the public do honor to this man of the race who dared and won. Music by the choir of the Florida Avenue Baptist Church. THE SEVEN CANDLESTICKS. As The Bee announced two weeks ago, that Rev. M. W. N. Norman would preach one of a series of sermons Sunday, March 3rd, "The Seven Candlesticks," which was his subject, was listened to by a crowded house last Sunday morning. Hundreds were turned away. Sunday, March 10th—tomorrow—Rev. Norman will preach a sermon on "The Four and Twenty Elders." This great pulpit orator never fails to draw a full house. Read The Bee if you want to know who is in the city. ready performed by someone, who has enough money, whether he get it by labor or find it or steal it, does not need to work further. Hence, it is not necessary to consider money in our present simple object-lesson of Henry Hoe. That object-lesson, in a nutshell, is that if H. H. is wasteful, nearly all his time will be required to provide necessary food; he will have few conveniences, fewer comforts. SATURDAYS SERMONS BY UNUS I will now conclude my series of talks on Waste. Heretofore I have talked on waste generally, world waste, and national waste. Now some thoughts on individual, personal or family waste. Personal waste is a great handicap to national progress. Whether or not it is the main factor I do not know, but it is a very big factor. More than any other form of waste, it comes direct home to one. Its effect is more obvious. If the shoe pinches, the cause is not far to seek. It requires no political economist to suggest the remedy. I think it was Adam Smith who first called attention to the fact that the bread and fruit of man consists mainly in what he produces during the preceding year. He must keep digging each year in order to survive. Let us assume that the principal business of the typical man is theoretically to produce from year to year the food he consumes during that and the succeeding year. Let us call this man Henry Hoe. Let us assume that he must give at least one-half his time to that work; that he works faithfully and steadily, and when not at the work of producing food he gives some time to the fabricating of means of shelter, or the manufacturing of articles of clothing, besides other conveniences and luxuries. Let us say that it is necessary for him yearly to produce 500 bushels of wheat for his own use, and no more. It is plain, therefore, that if any year Henry Hoe is to waste 100 bushels, he is under the necessity to apply labor to produce 600 bushels of wheat instead of 500. This requires additional time devoted to wheat raising, unless he is willing to go on short rations. To produce the additional 100 bushels to replace that many bushels to be wasted consumes some of the time that otherwise would have been spent in the manufacturing of things for his comfort. It is equally plain that if Henry Hoe each year wasted one-fifth of the necessary articles that he had previously manufactured for his own use, and was under the necessity to replace them yearly, he would be compelled to resort to one or more of the following courses, to wit: (1) Make new articles, thereby robbing himself of some of his wheat-producing time, or (2) work overtime (more hours daily) in order to make up the loss and make ends meet, or (3) go without the articles wasted, or without his usual allowance of wheat, or part the one and part the other. If again we assume that Henry Hoe never does any work except to produce wheat, and that his neighbor, Richard Roe, devotes his whole time to the building of houses and the manufacturing of other things, and that Hoe and Roe exchange the results of their labor, the principle is the same; the general average result for either is not altered. If either wastes food or materials or manufactured articles, he must pay the penalty—extra labor or deprivation. No matter which one is wasteful, the neighbor is also likely to suffer some as a result. If both are wasteful, there is a general shortage of food or of conveniences in the neighborhood—backwardness or hard times. Henry Hoe is the type of the farmer, Richard Roe the type of the town dweller. Inasmuch as I consider most traders, or middlemen, to be useless parasites, our present problem does not require a consideration of them Going back to the typical man Henry Hoe and supposing him a jack of all trades, it is plain that if he ever acquires any wealth, it does not count from any of that time and labor necessary to produce his needed 500 bushels of wheat; but from the extra time, or "spare time," over and beyond that necessary to feed him. In that extra time he can either produce additional wheat to sell to his neighbors, or can manufacture articles for his comfort. If he is thrifty and saving, he can in the course of years accumulate many superior articles of comfort in the form of improvements or conveniences. These things constitute the wealth of the typical man—who does little exchanging and knows little of the functions of money. In a previous talk I alluded to that form of wealth represented by money. Money is not real wealth, but only the token of it. It simply represents power to command conveniences and comforts. It represents labor al- The principle that governs Henry Hoe's case applies equally to those who live in towns—to every individual. THE KEY OF WEALTH IS EXTRA TIME OVER AND BEYOND THAT NECESSARY FOR BREAD WINNING. To waste food or any article is simply to waste labor. That lost labor must be compensated for. In the paying it back some opportunity to produce wealth is lost. The people of our country, it is asserted, waste about as much as of food and products as their actual needs require. And yet the most of these people are actually short of ordinary comforts. The condition is due largely to personal waste. Personal waste cannot be entirely regulated by sumptuary laws, however useful they might be and however much I favor them. The best results must, come from the improved ideals and common sense of the great body of the people. We need a great awakening of thrift and saving. Let every American who favors better houses, better food, better education, more refinement, shorter working hours, and more leisure for agreeable recreation, take a stand for thrift and saving. Preach against waste. Set a personal exainple. RECEPTION TO THE SEVENTH BATTALION. Camp Dix, N. J., Feb. 25. The officers of the Seventh Battalion, 153rd Depot Brigade, 78th Division, N. A., were "at home" from 1 to 7 p. m., Saturday, February 23, 1918, in the main auditorium of the Knights of Columbus at Camp Dix, New Jersey. More than four hundred relatives and friends coming from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Trenton, Newark and other cities, were guests of the battalion. Madame Alicia MacDonald's celebrated syncopated band, of Newark, furnished music, for dancing, which was enjoyed by all. At 5 o'clock a delicious luncheon was served. This is the first affair to be given by any colored unit of Camp Dix, and is believed to be the first of its kind to be held in a National Army cantonment by colored officers. The officers of the Seventh Battalion are: Capt. Reuben Horner commanding battalion; Capt. Lloyd Stafford, battalion supply officer TO MAKE THE HAIR GROW LONG There are so many so-called hairgrowers on the market, a large number of which are nothing more than perfumed grease, it is no wonder people get discouraged and lose faith in all hair tonics. In deciding what to use on your scalp be sure and get a remedy of proven merit. Seeby's Quinade is a highly medicated pomade that has stood the test of time. It is a real scalp food; it stimulates and nourishes the roots of the hair, causing a natural growth of long hair. Quinade is the invention of an expert chemist and is made under the supervision of an experienced registered pharmacist. It makes the hair soft and smooth and easy to put up in the style desired. 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Black | ee gs Eye-Brows, also restores Gray Hair to its’ Natural Color. Can be used with Hot Iron for Straightening. . Price,Sent by Mail, 50c; 10c extia for Postage’ wires te Ss DB. Lyons, Gen, Agt., 314 East Second St, a : a ga" Oklahome City, Okla. | JUSTH’s OLD STAND gg Vorkinamen, stick to us and wear diamonds. Lots of hustlers are doing 80, and the clear ‘cash saved in byy- ing clothing they save, when $5. up will buy a.-fine-grade slightly used suit, and sonie hustlers bixy new pants getting more than money's worth, $2 to $4. ARB aR JUSTH’s OLD STAND - * = 619 D Street * . ARMY PAY. ROLL 1S NOW NEARLY ~ ABILLION A YEAR Facts and Figures. About Sums Paid Various Grades of Offi- Cers and Enlisted Men.” HOW AND WHEN THEY GET IT Wide Expansion of the Army Makes Task of Paying Off intricate and Difficult—ts Quartermaster’a aoa ag Promptly. . a —_ ff | Washington.—The actual pay roll of the fighting forces,of the United States ls now nearly $100,000,000 per month ‘This sum Is disbitrsed by the pay off cers of the army and navy In the form of checks or currency or by the treas ury department in the form of family allotments .as -corppensation for serv: {ees rendered according to the scale of pay prescribed by law for the unl- formed defenders of the nation, This figure does not Include “family allowances” which are paid by the gov- ernment toward the support of the fam- flies of enlisted men, undef ppecified conditions, nor does it consider any of ‘the speclal compensatory. features of the military and naval insurance aét, inal which $176,160,000 was appropri- ated. a For the, purpose of informing the public accurately as to the system of pay in the army the following author- ized statement has been issued by the committee on pubile ‘information: Army Pay Nearly Billion a Year. ‘The total pay of the. United States army for the month of December was approximately $78,580,800, Disbursements on account of the Hey of officers and men‘of the army dre now at the rate of, about $950,000,000 per year. ey ‘These figures consider solely the pay disbursed by the quartermaster de- partment and do pot include family allowances 'or compensation for disabil- Sty of soldtérs, provided for by the military and navel insurance act and paid’ by the government: through the war risk insurance bureau.of the treas- ary department. Following is a comprehensive state- ment of the system of pay of the army authorized by the quartermaster gen- pral: ‘The quartermaster general of the army, under the- direction of the secre- tary of war, is charged with the duty of providing for the payment of the of- ficers, enlisted men, female nurses, field clerks, and civilian clerks of the quar- termaster corps on duty at places other than In the office of the quartermaster general. Due to the lack of office bulld- Ings necessary to take care of the in- creased number of employees required to carry on the business of the army at Washington, it has-been necessary to Jease many privately owned buildings for office purposes. ‘The. finance and accounting division of the office of the quartermaster general is charged with’ the details of providing funds, ‘and in- terior administration in . connection with the payment of the army, and is now lovated in a large apartment house at the corner: of Fifteenth and M atreets NW. Intricate and Difficult Task, - - ‘The intricate task-of paying the of- fcerd and men.of the United States army; made more difficult by the wide expansion ‘of the past six months, is being satisfactorily accomplished. To prevent failure to meet the monthly compensation of every mari in the sery- ee, no matter whiere he-may be lo- eated, Uberal sums are furnished the various disbursing quartermasters in order promptly to meet the army pay rolls with thelr extraordinary demands for funds. ‘The officers and enlisted men of the army are pald at the end of‘ each month, or as soon thereafter as pos- sible, by. the disbursing officers of the quartermastet corps, in cash or by check, at their stations or in the field. if on duty in France they are pald in French currency or by United States checkis, a8 offiders and men may elect. Pay of Enlisted Men, . - Whe pay of enlisted men depends on thot grades, ratings, and length of service. From June 1, 1917, and con- unwing during'the term of the war the pay of enlisted men is as follows: Men receiving $80:. “All privates, the army enteting grade, * = Men recetving. $33: First-class .pri- rates, men promoted to act in minor noncommissioned officer capacity. ‘Men receiving $36: Corporals, sad- dlers, mechanics, farriers and wagon- era, and musicians of the third class. * ‘Men . recelving $38:, All sergeant grades-in the line, which include infan- ry, field, artillery, coast artillery ‘and cavalry; cooks, horseshoers, band cor- porals and musicians of the. second | class, ‘Men recelving $44: Sergeants of the various corps: of the: engineers, ord- nance, signal corps, quartermaster corps and. medical department; band jergeant# and musicians of the fizst| class. . ' Men recelviig $48: ‘Battalion ser yeant majors, squadron sergeant max fora, ‘sergeant majors. (janjor grade), yergeant buglers, master gunners and aacistant band leaders af the line. | ‘Men receiving $51: Regimental sex eRe aE a RTE, eee een pena geants, first sergeants, electriciaii ‘sex geants of. the first Class, assistant en- ‘glneers and battalion sergeant mejore und battalion supply. sergeants of the engineers, Men recelving $56: Sergeants, first -cluss, of the medical department. ' . ‘Men recelving $71: Hospital ser. geanis, master engineers of the junior grade and engineers. Men receiving $81: Quartermaster sorgdant3 of the senlor grade of the quartefmaster corps, band leaders, master signal electricians, master elec triclans, master engineers of the eentor grade and master hospital sergeants, Assignment to Speciat Cuties. ‘These are the established grades of the enlisted men, but they may vartous- ty be assigned to such ‘special duties as chauffeurs, switchboard operators, cobblers, clerks, camoufleurs, sanitary Inspectors, draftsmen, stevedores; ac- ountanits, plumbers and such other oc- cupationseand trades as are necessary to meet the requirements of army ser'v- fee. In ‘nddition to ‘the rates of pay for enlisted men heretofore mentioned, supplementat pay or allowances are made as follows: i (1) Increased pay-ts allowed for con: tinuous, service, computed under what is known as: “enlistment period.” An enlistment period ordinarily represents a period of three, or four: years,” de- pendent upon the law fn effect. at date of enlistment. ‘There are seven such perlods, covering a period of service of 1'year to more than 18 years pro- vided for, and the increases “range from $3 to $24 per month, according lo the grade and length of service: Men in the grade of private calling for $30 fer month are Increased $3 per month during the second enlistment period, an additional $8 during the third en- listment perlof,-and:$1 per month for ench additional enlistment. period: to include the seventh’ entistment period. Men above the $30 grade and up to and ‘Including the $38 grade are entitled to $3 per month additional pay for each ‘enlistment perlod from the second to the seventh for each. successive ‘enlist- ment period. Men above the $38 grade are entitled to $4 per month additional pay for. each enlistment period from ne second to the seventh, * _* Some Additional Ratings. | (2) Enlisted mep of the coast artil- fery,. below grade ‘of. mess. sergeant, are entitled to the following additional ratings, according to established ind!- vidual qualifications: Casement elec triclans, observers of the first class, plotters and coxswaias, $9 per month; chief. planters, observers of second clasé, chief londers, gun commanders ‘and gun. pointers, $7 per month; en- Isted men of the field. artillery—expert first-class gunners,-$5 per month; first- clas’ gunners, §8.per menth; and sec- ‘ond-class' gunners, $2 per month}. en- listed ‘men ‘of the cavalry, engineers and ipfantry—expert riflemen, $5 per month; sharpshooters, $3 per inoxith; enlisted men of the medical ‘depart: ment—surgical assistants, $5 - per month; nurse-(enlisted man), $3’ per month, and dispensary assistant, $2 per month, : (8) Enlisted men of the signal corps; while on duties which require them to participate regularly in aero flights, as- suming that they have rating of avia- tlon mechaniclan, recelve 50 per cent: increase in thelr monthly pay. Housing and Subsistence, (4) All enlisted men, while on de- tached duty notin the field where there are no army quarters available, receive in addition to their pay $15 per month to cover the expense of housing and also.a suitable allowance for sub- sistence and for heat and-light, - (5), Enlisted men, {f serving in a for-. elgn country or beyond the continental Imits of .the United States (Porte Rico, Hawall and Panama canal zone excepted) recelve 20 per cent increase in pay computed on the base pay and service pay prevalling prior to June 1, 1917, when an act of congress in creased, for the “term of the emer- gency,” the pay of all enlisted men in amounts ranging from 50 per cent’ to 8 per cent. . (6) Enlisted men attached ‘to. the United States Military academy are en- titled to the same pay and allowances as other enlisted men of the regular army of the same gradé-and additional compensation provided for performin7 certain dutiés ‘upon detail! therefor in orders, : The Pay of Officers. Officers of the army are pald accord- ing to'rank held by them. A second Nentenant receives $141.67 initial pay per month; first leutenant, $166.67; eantetn 2900+ maior 2980: Mentonent Officers of the army are pald accord- tng to-rank held by them. A second | Hoateoent recelves $141.67 initial pay per month; first leutenant, $168.67; captain, $200; major, $250; Meutenant ‘colonel, $201.67, and a colonel, $883.83, with an increase of 10 per cent known uw longevity pay-for each period of five years of service, provided that such increase shall not exceed 40 per vent, if 3 | ‘The pay of a brigadier general is $6,000 per year; major gerieral, $8,000; Meutenant ‘general, $2,000, and a gen- eral, $10,000. These officers: recelve no increase for continuous service. ‘All officers are entitled to be fur- nished public quarters, with fuel and Ught, but if these cannot be provided ‘the officers receive a commuted money walue of the same.. The allowance for quarters for a second Mentenant s two rooms,.or $24 per month; for a first Meutenant, three rooms or com- mutation of $86 per month; @ captain, four rooma or commutation of $48; major, five rooms or commutation of $60; eutenant colonel, six rooms or ‘commutation of $72; colonel, seven rooms or commutation of $84; briga- ‘dler general, elght rooms or. commuta- ton of-$96; major general, nine rooms or commutation of $108; Ifentenant general, ten rooms or commutation of bald and a general, eleven rooms or tation of $182 “All receive a ana ews 4 suitable ullowance for neuc and ight, dependent upon the locality of thelr stations and the sefgov. While on forelgn service officers receive an in- crease of 10 per cent of their base Pay and longevity pay. aa Aerial Flight increases, Aviation officers of the signal corps, or officers attached to the signal corps, while bn duty which requires them to ‘participate regularly. and frequently in nerlal flights, are entitled to an in- creasé in the pay of thelr grade, under thelr commissions, as follows: Avia- tion officers, 25 per cent; funfor milf- tary’ aviators, 60, per cents, military aviators, 75 per cent, Bach-juntor mil- itary aviator and each’ rullitary avia- tor duly qualified and serving.has the rank, pay and allowances of one grade higher than that held by: them-under their commissions, provided that the tanks under thetr commissions are not higher than that of captain. ~ . ‘For deeds of valor, recognized by acts of congress, officers and enllstéd men receive certificates of merit which entitle them to an additional compen- sation of $2 per month. * Allowances at Retirement, Enlisted men can apply for retire ment after 80 years of-service, They are retired on” %5 per cent of the monthly pay drawn at the time of re- Urement, and $15.75 a month addi- tonal In Hen of allowanees., . Officers are retired for disability or after sixty-four years of age, and re- zelve 75 per'cent of the pay: of the ‘grade held at date-of retirement, _ An enlisted man in active service has 90 necessary personal expenses except for barber and Jaundry. Uniforms, un- derclothing, shoes, hats, quarters, med- teal attendance and subsistence are supplied them’ at government expense. Such materials as tobacco, .postage, confectionery. and incidentals of indl- vidual taste may be purchased\at the post exchange at cost, Officers, while in- hospital) are charged $1 per day for, subsistence. They are not entitled to clothidg or equipment and are requlred-to subsist themselves, purchasing thelr supplies either from .the quartermaster \ or through the ordinary channels of trade. ENTRANCE TO DUGOUT he ee i ; oy yi ren Ss ome S| oe | ee ae oo Se eee His letter home may be composed under these difficult conditions and in a concealed “cranny” of this sort. HE FINALLY GETS IN ARMY Colorado Giant Who Welghs 240 Pounds Finally Finds a Place .: In the Service, Denyer, Colo—After trying unsuc- cesefully to enlist in the aviation corps, as a yeoman In the naval service, or ag a member of Uncle Sam's “land sall- ors"—the ‘marine ~ corps—William Loyd Harbour, eighteen ‘years old, five feet elght inches in height and weighing 240 pounds, was finally ‘ac- ceptéd as a chauffeur in the engineer ing corps, and 1s now on his way to France. : ‘The elghteen-yearold giant has a chest measurement of 40 inches, a 42 walst, wears a 7% hat, slze 8 gloves and 8% shoe. Harbour’ weighed 11 pounds at birth, 156 when be was eleven years old and nearly 200 when be was fifteen. oe Ne 8 ‘SMILAGE’ BOOKS WILL 3 CHEER THE SOLDIERS — $ 8 Camp Devens, Ayer, Mass— 9 3 “gmileage ‘ books” for the s#ol- O 9 aiers is: the latest device for § 9. making the mav-In-khaki’s life as 8 8 cheerfol: as possible while at 9 8 cantonment camps. 2 Q ““gmileage. books”. are issued G Q by authorities in charge of camp @ amusements and are guaranteed ¢ 8 to contain 100 good times for g ® ‘any recruit fortunate enough to 9 @. possess one, which will cost $5. - Soeacceaeceaeeororoege00d RETURNS AFTER TEN YEARS ‘Waniderer Comes Back to Old Home in Army Uniform and Then Leaves 7 for France. Chicago.—After ten years of wan- dering, away from all communication with his family, Howard Clarke, scion of.one of the oldest and most distin- galshed Chigago ‘families, returned to visit those he left behind-for probably the last time. He retarned in the uni- form of a United States soldier. He ts now Capt. Howard Clarke, and after a few days here, left to rejoin his regi- tment at a Pacific port, and his latest adventure. will take bim to the battle, fields of France. --- ESTABLISHED 1880 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One year in advance.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months.....5.00 Subscription monthly.....2.00 THE LABOR UNION. The question whether at this time colored labor in the United States should join the American Federation of Larbor, i.e., affiliate with the white labor unions, is a question of far-reaching importance. The Bee has already advised caution in reaching a conclusion. The decision by colored labor should be preceded by more reflection, more conference, and perhaps more experience. Here are a few fundamental facts bearing on the problem: (1) The principle of organized labor may be safely accepted as sound. (2) The white labor unions do not embody the majority of laborers in the United States. (3) There is no compulsion, or seldom any, for any laborer to join a now-existing union. (4) Colored labor now enjoys its most remunerative employment from those capitalists who have dared to defy labor unionism; hence, colored labor is under some moral obligation to those capitalists. (5) The nonunion colored laborer is a competitor of the white union laborer; and he now enjoys not only the opportunity to compete in certain lines (an opportunity not before enjoyed), but also enjoys the coutnenance (practically the friendship) of those capitalists who now employ him. (6) White organized labor has heretofore been unfriendly to colored labor—whether organized or not—and we have noted no evidence that unfriendliness has ceased. If colored labor has taken the initiative and knocked at the door of the white labor union what is the motive? If, on the other hand, the first suggestion came from the white labor union At this stage of the problem we are inclined to advise: First. Let colored labor endeavor to maintain amicable relations with those capitalists who in the last few years have given him remunerative employment. Second. Let colored labor organize itself into a separate confederation of labor, but holding its doors open to all races. Third. Let the colored and white confederations next endeavor to establish a harmonious working basis, and carefully note the result of this effort. Fourth. Eventually, if experience seem to warrant, let the colored and white confederations unite on terms mutually advantageous and mutually self-respecting. The chief resource of the American colored man today is his labor. He must not sell it for a mess of pottage, nor let his hands be tied in a blind and hasty bargain. He must reserve at all times the prerogative of self-determination. STRUGGLE FOR EXISTENCE Peace, peace, there is no peace. The normal state of Nature is a state of war. We will not go so far as some philosophers do, and say that everything is always at war. There are some trifling exceptions. Man and the other ani- mals have their rest periods, when they temporarily cease their war; they sleep, and some take holidays. Even the plants have a rest—they hibernate and cease their struggles in winter. Then, too, there are some affinities and attractions, which, at first sight, at least, do not savor of war. So here is the general rule and some exceptions. The general rule is sweeping; the exceptions are few and weak. Animate and inanimate nature are constantly in a deadly struggle. So also every genus and species of animal and plant life. Each treats the other as legitimate prey or as a legitimate slave. Wherever any of these dissimilar elements, forces, kinds or beings come in contact there is war. Go further down the line, or come nearer home, and we see also that groups and individuals in the same species maintain a like war. Jesus saw and knew all this, and as an offset He taught the doctrine of Love—which is the essence of Christianity. He aimed to mitigate the pains and horrors of competition among men. But that doctrine of love has had rough sailing. European civilization has pretended to adopt it, but has not adopted it in essential fact. True, there have been some mitigations, some glosses, some forbearances; but the nature of the Christian man is still primitive. The cornerstone of nearly every social unit is self-interest, self-aggrandizement. We see it in the State, the race groupings, the capitalistic interests, the trade guilds. We see it in the labor unions. It is to be hoped that that agency for relief founded by Florence Nightingale—the Red Cross—will yet see that discrimination because of color is not consistent with its mission, nor with the aim of the Allies—"world democracy." There are constant recurring complaints of discrimination and segregation practiced by this great beneficent organization. In some communities the race is ignored, beyond the acceptance of its contributions; in some communities the race has been refused admission into the same room in which Red Cross meetings are held, and in most communities, where recognized, the race is compelled to become a body separate and distinct. Colored nurses have not been recognized, and colored physicians, many of whom have taken an active part in urging the race to contribute of its means to the organization, it is claimed, have not been taken into consideration beyond urging them to urge their people to contribute. It is true, the Red Cross has contributed, and is contributing, to needy dependents of the race, and it is equally true, perhaps, that the race has contributed many times the amount given to its needy members. The race has no representation in the great, world-wide organization—we are, like the American colonist prior to 1776, taxed without representation. This is a war for world democracy, for the levelling down of discrimination based upon race and color of skin, and levelling up of those who have been denied rights and privileges conferred upon citizens by a Constitution. It is to be hoped that the Red Cross will yet throw down its bars that preclude employment of colored nurses, recognition of colored physicians and representation in the great beneficent organization to the race. Co-operation that is hearty and sincer cannot be expected from a people or a class when treated as lepers "THAT DARKEY?" Ex-Judge E. M. Hewlett is one among the most manly lawyers at the bar. The statement of the Corporation Counsel in the Police Court Monday morning to a colored witness was justly condemned by Mr. Hewlett and indorsed by Judge Mullowney, who recognizes manhood and the merits in the colored race when they are deserving. Why should colored citizens, no matter what their station in life may be, be characterized as "darkey"? A "darkey," as the Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia defines him, is as follows: "A Negro; a colored person; the manner of a cornfield darkey." (2) A policeman's lantern; a bull's-eye—Dickens (slang). This is more of a Southern cracker's definition. "Negro," "darkey," and the like, is a white cracker's definition of colored Americans who are today fighting for world democracy. There are no "Negroes" in the world and have never been. There are no Anglo Saxons now. They are all dead. The word "darkey" generally comes from lips of Southern men who have been elevated to the bench. No man should arrogate to himself that he is better than other human beings because he is white. A cultured white man never thinks of his color. He knows that there are some white people inferior to himself, and a "darkey," so to speak, is less obnoxious in his eyes than some white people. No cultured white man ever designates a colored citizen as a "darkey." His rearing and associations have been above the common level. You can judge what a person's associates have been by the language he uses. It is ignorance on the part of the man or woman who applies the word "darkey" to a colored citizen. Because one is appointed to office by administrative power is no evidence that others are far superior who have not been given the opportunity. Every colored lawyer at the bar should have joined in with Judge Hewlett in condemning this reference to one of his citizens. GALA WEEK AT THE HOWARD GALA WEEK AT THE HOWARD The second anniversary of the Lafayette Stock Company will be celebrated with a grand performance of "Faust" in dramatic and operatic form the week of March 11th at the Howard Theatre. It has taken the management weeks to prepare this production, and it is safe to state that no other organization except a colored company could successfully undertake to act and sing this masterpiece. In selecting "Faust" in both dramatic and operatic form, the colored artists will show what can be accomplished in a short space of time when brains and study are put to the test, and the race should look upon this achievement with pride, for in a short space of time (two years) strides have been made by this organization that have surprised the biggest skeptics. The race has made some of the greatest advancements known in history in the shortest space of time: in literature, law, medicine, science, music, etc., but somehow dramatics were never touched in a serious manner until two years ago, and today it is safe to say that they can compete with some of the great artists in the country. The dramatic version that will be used in conjunction with the opera is the one used by the late Henry Irving with which he startled England and America. It must not be forgotten that this will be an epoch event in the history of the colored drama and music, for it is safe to state that this is the first time "Faust" or any other classic has been produced in its entirety by colored artists, and if you have the advancement of the colored art and race at heart, help us by your patronage in its ment of col- sentation or opera- censure people keepers. PLAYGROUNDS. The colored playgrounds opened last week under favorable auspices. The new playgrounds in West Wash- ington, with Miss Minnie Price act- ing directress, have been largely attended ever since the opening. Miss Price is a refined and energetic young woman, who has devoted a number of years to the work. Her heart is in the work. Miss Ollie Kibble, acting directress at the Willow Tree Alley play- grounds, has been a success in her work from the day of her appoint- ment last year as an assistant. Her good work and aptness and devotion and control over the children have won for her this worthy promotion. She enters upon her work with a vim. The Howard playgrounds have changed hands. Mr. Underdown has resigned and entered the department. The new director was transferred to these playgrounds from the Randall. Mrs. Susie R. Rhodes and her competent assistants have been doing good work for the colored playgrounds. OUR NEW JEWELRY STORE. Mr. George W. Taylor Meeting With Success. The first and only jewelry store conducted by a colored citizen is managed by Mr. George W. Taylor, at 1022 You Street N.W. He has just put in a large assortment of fine and valuable jewelry for Easter. If you want high-class jewelry go and inspect the goods in this store before going elsewhere. Mr. Taylor is an PETER H. expert jeweler, who is accommodating to his customers and sells on reasonable terms. If you want an Easter present, just inspect the goods in this up-to-date store. Watch The Bee for the list of Easter. goods. Diamond rings that you pay double price for elsewhere may be purchased at this store. Ladies' watches, combs, breastpins, fine combs, braches and in fact everything in the line of fine jewelry may be purchased here. Mr. Taylor is conducting a most successful business and is one of the most genial business men in the city. Mention The Bee when you call. ANACOSTIA (D. C.) NEWS. A large and enthusiastic audience filled Birney School on Thursday last to receive the report of the activities of the Center since its organization, as well as to ratify the constitution and by-laws recently enacted. The meeting was addressed by Mr. William Taylor of the War Department and Miss M. A. D. Madre upon the purchase of War Savings Stamps. The regular routine was then proceeded with, and Mr. Marcus Dale, the unanimously chosen president, outlined the work of the organization, showing its ever increasing line of activities and the absolute necessity for the support of the whole community of his work, if it is to continue to grow. He stated that there was a tendency upon the part of a few people who were not acquainted with the work to criticise some features of it, and invited them to advance any suggestions which might be helpful to the chair. Miss Emma Smith, the very efficient preceptress of the Birney School and secretary of the Center, outlined for the benefit of all the varied details of the weekly program as worked out by the officers, and so effectively was this done that a vote endorsing these officers and their associates and pledging the fullest cooperation of the body was carried almost unanimously. NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB. A Neighborhood Club has been formed by several ladies of the northwest to welcome the strangers in the city. They meet every Sunday evening. The club will be "at home" informally Sunday evening, March 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the residence of Mrs. Florence Patterson Clark, 1532 Fifteenth Street N.W. Friends and strangers are cordially invited. HARRY A. BROWN. Do you want fresh meats of all kinds? Do you want good hams? Do you want pure lard? Do you want a first-class meat dispenser? Harry A. Brown, who is an expert in the meat business, has just what you want. If you want to deal with a fair man, call at Stands 38 and 39, O Street Market. MASONIC NOTES. Inspection tour of the thirty-third and last degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern Jurisdiction, Illustrious Robert L. Pendleton, $ 33^{\circ} $ , most puissant sovereign grand commander; Illustrious J. P. Evans, $ 33^{\circ} $ , treasurer general H. E., most worshipful grand master of Masons for the State of Maryland; Illustrious James T. Beason, $ 33^{\circ} $ , secretary general H. E., left this city Monday morning, February 25th, for Jacksonville, Atlanta, Key West, Tampa, and Birmingham, and will be away some time. The Rite is in a splendid condition, and is located at 1633 Eleventh Street N.W. Doors are open every evening for inspection and for the craft in general to enjoy themselves. All Master Masons and ladies of the different branches are cordially and fraternally invited. The Ladies' Auxiliary to Mt. Calvary Commandery, No. 4, Knights Templar, held its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 20th, at the residence of Hon. Lady Lucy A. Stewart, 1261 First Street S. E. The president, Hon. Lady Alazada Freeman, was well pleased with the attendance. Two candidates were received—Hon. Lady Lottie Barnes and Hon. Lady M. O. Low. A bountiful repast was served after the meeting. Rev. Benjamin T. Perkins, of Rockville, Md., a member of Universal Lodge, No. 14, Annapolis, Md., F. A. A. M., called in to see the writer this week. He has just finished a successful year. The congregation presented him with a $45 suit, and he expects to return after Conference. This is his first trip to Washington since his sermon to the Grand Lodge of Masons at Asbury Church last December. *** Bro. Louis Kelley, of 337 Maryland Avenue S. W., has been very ill, but is improving at this writing. NOTES OF INTEREST. Mrs. Fannie Gaskins Waters, of 311 V Street N.W., has been quite ill, but is improving. Mr. Joseph H. B. Evans, of the St. Louis public schools, left Tuesday for his home. He was called here by the sudden death of his father, Dr. Wilson Bruce Evans. Under the conditions, plainly evident, the people of the District have lost practically all interest in the public schools. The local branch of the National Negro Business League is to be revived by President Daniel Freeman. T. J. Calloway is traveling in the South in the interest of The Crisis and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mrs. Ida V. Smith, widow of the late Bishop J. W. Smith, has issued cards to friends announcing the marriage January 3rd of Miss Nellie Eleanor Johnson to Mr. Richard D. Daly, of Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Daly will be "at home" May 30th at 315 N. Anderson Street, Boston, Mass. Col. Phil Waters, of Charleston, W. Va., is booked for an early visit to the Nation's Capital. He will be chaperoned by Judge Robert H. Terrell, R. W. Thompson aid J. Finley Wilson. A big "smoker" is one of the social functions planned in honor of the West Virginian, known as "The Boy Orator of the Kanawha." Growth of the business section will lead to the disposal of the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church property at Fifteenth and I Streets. The congregation will buy or build in the up-town district when they sell the present site. Mrs. Charles H. Anderson has severed her connection with the Quality Amusement Corporation. Carter Lockhart has been honorably discharged from the 368th Regiment at Camp Meade, and is again at his post as house manager of the Mid-City Theatre, 1223 Seventh Street N.W. He is an all-round actor, amusement director and musician and is a valued factor in the Dudley forces. Mr. Emmett J. Scott delivered a brilliant speech at Hampton Institute last week. of all Mr. Andrew S. Bishop of the Quality Amusement Company is confined to his home in New York with an attack of pneumonia and was unable to come here with "The Tidal Wave." Mr. H. L. Pryor is understudying Mr. Bishop's role this week. * * * Miss Desdemona Barnett paid a visit to New York City a few days ago on business connected with the Dudley circuit. * * * Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis continues to win elocutionary and travelogue honors in, and around Pittsburgh, Pa., which point she has made her professional headquarters for the winter season. Despite temptations to join stock companies and to enter vaudeville aggregations, Miss Davis has stuck determinedly to the legitimate drama and classic recital and easily stands at the head in this particular field of endeavor. She is a gifted artist. The most convincing Dr. J. G. Harrison, the well-known brain reader, at 933. T Street N.W., has been fifteen years in the business. He is from Charlotte, N. C. *** Mr. and Mrs. Jasper spent several days in Baltimore last week. LEROY HARVEY DEAD. Pittsburgh, Pa.—Leroy Harvey, a well known, chef, died Thursday, December 27th, at his home, 11 Horton Street. He was a native of Warnesbor, Va., and was the son of Richard and Martha Harvey, of that place. He had resided in this city many years and was married March 3, 1887, at Carlisle, Pa., to Miss Hattie Jackson, of Pittsburgh. He was a member of the Trinity A. M. E. Church, also connected with the St. Cyprian Lodge, F. and A. M.; Palestine Chapter, R. A. M.; Cyrene Commandery, No. 9, K. T., and Sahara Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. The funeral was held at his late residence Sunday, December 30th. He is survived by his widow and one sister, Miss Lucille, Harvey, of Washington, D. C.; two nieces and two nephews, Mrs. Etta Harvey, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Jennie Harvey Jones, Mr. Ernest Lawson, and Raymond Harvey, of Boston, Mass. There is a rumor in circulation to the effect that the opposers of Mr. Flemming, of Cleveland, Ohio, who is being pushed for the next Grand Exalted Ruler, wish to call off the Baltimore Convention this year. The excuse is that war conditions demand it. The supporters of Mr. Flemming, or those who are supporting his candidacy, will not consent to any postponement. There is a great undercurrent in favor of Flemming. The second strongest lodge in the order will support his candidacy. The West will come strong for him, as well as the East. The District of Columbia is divided. There is one lodge, the second strongest in the organization, for him. (Special Correspondence.) Trenton, N. J., March 4—New Jersey has taken a step in advance of the other States of the Union by establishing in the Department of Labor the Migrant Welfare and Employment Bureau. This was done in the closing days of the Legislature last week. The Bureau has been in existence since November 1st last, by designation of Governor W. E. Edge, the officers of it being Isaac F. Nutter, of Atlantic City, director; T. Thomas Fortune, of Trenton, assistant director and secretary; Mrs. Pauline L. Baxter, of Newark, juvenile delinquent inspector; Dr. J. R. Hawkins, of Atlantic City, medical inspector. PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Plymouth Congregationab Church, corner Seventeenth and P Streets. N.W., Alexander C. Garner, minister, will hold services Sunday, March 10 as follows: 9.30 a. m., Sunday School, Mr. H. R. Adams, superintendent; 11 a. m., preaching and communion, pastor; 1 p. m., photograph of church and congregation; 4 p. m., Bible Class of Woman's Missionary Society, at 1819 S Street—Mrs. C. S. Cole, president; Mrs. M. E. Douglas, chairman; Mrs. Mary Colbert, class president; Dean L. B. Moore, speaker; theme, "Job's Affliction"; 8 p. m., public worship. Soldiers and sailors and the public welcome. DEANWOOD NOTES. The twenty-fifth anniversary of Mr., and Mrs. Thomas Thaxton was celebrated March 4th at their residence in Westford Street, Deanwood; D. C. A large number of guests were present, among them being Rev. Arthur T. Jones, pastor of the Advent's Church, Tenth and V Streets N.W. Mrs. C. P. Wiseman, of Philadelphia, Pa., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thaxton, was also present. Mrs. C. M. Briggs recited an original toast in honor of the couple. A large number of expensive gifts in silver were received by the host and hostess. The guests were served in abundance with the more choice viands. Week in Society QUIT BARKING and making yourself and everybody else miserable, by getting a bottle of BOARD'S COUGH REMEDY-a cough mixture that stops a cold and clears up the throat and lungs in a short time. BOARD'S Laxative Cold Tablets are famous for breaking up head colds and la gripe in short order. Sold at Board's Drug Store, 1912% Fourteenth Street N.W.-Adv. · Mrs. Helen Smith Wells, who has been quite ill at. Freedman's Hospital for several weeks, has returned to her home in Anacostia. W. H. Ricks and Mr. Leon Thompson, of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, have been enjoying a vacation. Mr. Ricks paid a visit to Philadelphia, where he met several old friends. Rev. W. B. Battles, of Galbraith, with his congregation and choir, preached the Union sermon at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Z. Church last Sunday evening. Mrs. Lucy Harper, of this city, is visiting in Raleigh, N. C. Mrs. H. Risher, of Chicago, Ill., has returned home after visiting her husband for two weeks in this city. The engagement of Mr. William Washington, of this city, to Miss Cornelia Grant, of Troy, N. Y., has been announced. Mrs. Theodore Brown and Mrs. A. R. Bradford, of McDonald, Pa., were visitors in this city last week. Mr. Linwood Nichols, after spending several days in the South on business, has returned to his home, 1721 Fourth Street N.W. Mrs. Helen Dixon, after spending a very pleasant stay in this city while her husband was at Camp Meade, has returned to Atlantic City, to the home of her parents. Mrs. Carrie Paul, of Atlantic City, has returned home after the interment of her sister in this city, Mrs. Brown, a noted evangelist of Baltimore. Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Wilson, of this city, now visiting in Jacksonville, Fla., were given a luncheon by Mr. and Mrs. W. Sumter in their beautiful home on Tuesday of last week. BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY. Mr. Mortimore Brown, a well-known citizen of Washington, is the father of nine children and possesses a most congenial wife. Last Tuesday evening at his residence, 1409 Third Street N.W., he celebrated his birthday anniversary with his family in an enjoyable manner. His eldest son came from Baltimore to participate in the festivities. Among others besides his immediate family were his most intimate personal friends, who extended their congratulations. There is not a hapiper family in this city than the Browns. It is a home of happiness and merriment, and the evenings at home given by the younger set are enjoyably spent. Long before this family moved from Baltimore to this city, Mr. Brown's name was a household word. He is known in every section of the Monumental City. The table was heavily laden with the most choice viands and the supper which was served was in seven courses. The young ladies were gorgeously dressed, and Mr. and Mrs. Brown were the center of attraction. They vied with each other, as it was one of the happiest events in the history of their married life. The Bee extends its congratulations to Mr. Brown and hopes he may live long enough to see many more such events. LOUISE TO VIRGIE. Dear Louise: I received your letter last Tuesday asking for the news of your home town, and ever since than I have been trying to collect some for you. I must confess, though, that most of what I am going to tell you is not exactly "news," but maybe since you acquired your perfectly new husband, you haven't stopped to listen to it. 1906 Eleventh Street N. W. Raymond H. Murray, Manager This Theatre is close to two lines of cars. The best pictures shown daily. If you want an evening of pleasure come to the Hiawatha. 'Let me see now, what has happened since you left for New York? Of course, you know it is Lent, but from the amount of things going on you would never know it. Most of the things are given for charity; and there are quite a few things for the boys at Camp Meade, who are "doing their bit," and generally they are well attended. Yet it seems to me there should be a committee on "Introductions." The dances are FOR the boys, but often you see them standing around the hall looking so lonesome-like, while everyone else seems to be having such a nice time. There will be a dance for them March 16th, at Odd Fellows' Hall, given by the Tuesday Evening Club. Of course, "Society" will turn out for that. The "Pleasure Seekers" are still with us. On the 22nd of February they had another "Breakfast Dance." Really after 10.30 it was a trial to dance, the place was so packed! I did not know so many people could get up so early in the morning. Last Tuesday they had a "War Tax Dance." It seems as if they have failed to collect the war tax from their patrons and so they will have to pay it themselves. They owe the Government about $103. They are not the only ones who will have to come across. Anyone who has had a dance in any hall since November and who has not turned in the tax, is to see the officer, to see just how much they will owe, or else pay a fine of $1,000. I wonder why it was not collected the time the dances were given; it would have saved so much trouble. If you had been here last Sunday you would have known spring had come. Every man in Washington was on one of the corners at Seventh and T Streets at 5 o'clock. It looked just like 135th and Lennox. That, you know, is a SURE sign of spring: Then there were so many people in the streets all of the day, because the day was so pleasant. And what the camps did for officers from Wednesday to Monday I do not know. Let's see; I saw, all within a quarter of an hour, "Frick" Dent, Vincent Thomas, "Jay" Clifford (who is the most "English" officer Uncle Sam has), Joe Cooper, "Billie" Burrell, William Hall and Ernest, Hardy. Of course, there were many others who I knew only by their puttees or field boots. The Theatre (there is only one) is holding its own. This week there are only pictures and vaudeville, but they are very good. "Supper Show" is wonderful. I know Andrew must pay a great deal for his pictures, because we see the best pictures almost as soon as they get to town. And Sunday is always packed. But it is a shame how some of those half-grown children act. You know how it was when you were here. Well, it isn't any better. And I did so like to sit in the gallery—you can see so much better. Now, I have to plunk down 25 cents for a ticket, because, unless you are there by 5 o'clock you will never get a seat downstairs. It seems as if that theatre at Seventh and G Streets will be opened for colored folks. But Andrew should worry. You know your race likes to be pleased, but it likes its pleasures brought and handed to it. And, besides, Seventh and G calls for extra money for carfare, and—well, you know how much these boys like to spend a penny over. I do not believe anyone has a striking spring costume yet. But you must know you are not a thing unless you have a veil. You see all kinds, from the chic ones that just cover the eyes to certain black ones SPECIAL NOTICES. Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, M Street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets N. W.—A big welcome for 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. Tanner, D. D., pastor, Parsonage 1444 Q Street N. W. Phone, North 1825. THE BLIND WONDERS OF THE WORLD Chas. P. Williams of Chicago, Ill., presents the Invincible Concert Company at the Mt. Carmel Baptist, Church, 3rd and I Sts. N. W. Monday March 11, 1918, at p. m. These Blind Muricians have carried their audience by storm in the way they have rendered music on all kinds of Instruments Mr. J. W. Cooper has no equal in the race as a Ventrilouist. Don't fail th be present. One night only. that hang to the knees. But they say if you took a trip through either the "Bureau" or Printing Office you would think you were at a fashion show. The fair dolls even go so far as to wear georgette crepe waists and crepe de chine skirts. Which shows how used they are to good clothes. Imagine those kinds of fabrics in all that messy ink! You wanted to know who had married since you left here. Now, for gossip. Everyone is naturally so close-mouthed (?) in Washington that it is quite hard to get news. But I did hear that M. E. and G. E. were married. The girls where she works congratulated her not long ago and asked how it happened. And she sweetly said, "Ask G." Well, one of them had curiosity enough to ask G., and he said he was NOT married. I took it upon myself to ask the only girl who saw his "questionnaire," "Is G. married or not?" And she said, "Yes." That's all the satisfaction I got. There are so many grass widows here in town, since so many of the boys are at the different camps. They are really painting the town red. Two of them had an argument at Seventh and Florida Avenue Saturday night, as to who was going to Baltimore with S. R. I did not stay long enough to see who won. But I'd bet any day on the stout one. I have just received an invitation from E. S. for a supper on March 9th. Everyone likes to go to her affairs, because you have such a good time. After you get to know her she is very nice. And everyone is wondering what happened to her and A. P. They used to be so loving. You know, I would not be surprised to hear that they were married when he went to P. after her this fall. But now I see him with a girl who used to be a great friend of E.'s. Things sure have a queer way of happening. I really must close now, and by next week I am sure I will have collected a little more real news for you. Give my best love to "Billie." Miss Rachel Bell, who left for Pittsbuargh, Pa., last week, has returned to the city. * * * The citizens of Deanwood, D. C., believe in Mrs. Christian Moody. She is a community worker. * * * Miss Ethel Wilson, of 1207 Eye Street N.W., was taken suddenly ill last Friday with an acute attack of pneumonia. She has sufficiently recovered to be up again. * * * Go to the Hiawatha and Foraker theatres if you want to see high-class motion pictures. The supper show at the Howard Theatre is always largely attended and is very popular. The Quality Amus. Corp. of New York City FAUST In Dramatic & Operatic Form Opera by Chas. Gounod Drama by Henry Ivirng Version All Star Cast: Abbie Mitchel, Inez Clough, Susie Sutton, Alioe Gorgan, Babe Townsend, Chas. Olden, J: Frances Mores, Tom Brown, A. B. DeComethirie and A Wonderful Singing Chorus Massive Scenesy Original Costumes Electral Effects Enlarged Orchestra, Marie Lucas. Con. Nothing Like It ever attempted by any one company A Triumph for Colored Art and Race Night Prices: First Floor 50c Balcony 35c Mat. all seats 35 Watch For the Spring OPENING with one of the best lady piano demonsttators hereabouts and a big fresh bunch of all the latest song hits in the country. Get your musical merchandise here MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED W. A. Adams (Uptown) Music House Phone North 2367 1911 NINTH STREET, N. W. LAST WEEK OF THE Mammoth Re-Organization Sale OF The Block Optical Co. 737 SEVENTH STREET N. W. If You Have Not Already Been Here—Come Tomorrow 1.50 SPECIAL. — Remember this is not a jewelry store. All we do is examine eyes and furnish glasses. 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EXCLUSIVE OPTOMETRISTS & OPTICIANS 4 DOORS FROM H.S. 737-7TH ST.N.W. PHONE M 9566 Open Evenings During This Sale Until 8 P. M. Look for the Optical Store With the Grinding Machine in the Window. Open Saturday Evening Until 10:30 P. M. PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS Not having nothing to do Sunday but eat and sleep, and having been surfeited with Brother Willbanks' w Stone Age exhortions, and Brother Simon Peter's sermons on "The Dish Rag in the Pot." I moseyed over to the Presbyterian Church, and heard Rev. Francis Grimke. Now, Rev. Grimke never pulls down any stars, never uses the moon for a punchin' bag, and never grabs a handful of rhetorical sentences and throws them on and over his congregation like a wedding mob throws rice over a bride and groom. Fact is, Rev. Francis' sermons are more like a gentle zephyr blowing down from the North Pole, or an impassionate discussion of metaphysics. No member of Jerome Johnson's Oldest Inhabitants' singerbund can ever recall anybody being moved to shout and yell "hallelujah" by Rev. Francis' sermons. You have to get educated to Rev. Francis' sermons, just like you have to cultivate a taste for chitterlings and olives. However, I sort of like his sermons 'cause he never injects any Billy Sunday slang, or Simon-Peter-Willbanks contortions into them, and because, after removing the frost, snow and ice from them, you got a chunk of wisdom, a lot of common sense and a peck or two of wisdom camouflaged with piety. It ain't often I get over to hear Brother Grimke, and to cast my eyes over his audience of wise-looking make-believe spiritual-inclined suspects, but when I do, I always feel repaid. I never meet Brother Grimke but what I recall the "Monk of Montreal," who just cloaked himself up in humility, hooded himself with brains, and wearing a pair of sandals of independence, kept his head up and done good, without advertising it in the papers at so much per column. There's one thing that draws me to Rev. Francis, even when his Arctic exterior repells, and that is his purity. During all the time Rev. Francis has been handing out cold-storage wisdom to the denizens of this town who contribute as much as five and ten cents a Sunday to his maintenance, there has never been one single, solitary breath of scandal that has ever got within four leagues of him. He's just as welcome, by the groom, in a home where nestles a bride who is a peacherina, as he is the snaggle-tooth, decrepant near centenarian whose spouse has go about seventy years beyond the brute passion age. There have been some ministers around this bailiwick who have secured fame through looking on wine when she was reddist, and using some of the sisters of their DOTTY DIMPLE'S DOINGS: churches for concubines, in imitation of that ancient old rue Solomon, and if a congressional investigation was started, a few might be uncovered now. But Rev. Francis has just naturally walked in the straight and narrow path, always spelt morality with capital letters, and never regarded purity as an elastic substance. I rather prefer these cold-blooded, ice-covered, monk-reverence ministers to the kind that will take a bite of the apple every time Eve offers it to him. And Rev. Francis' sermons ain't the physical kind that pounds the pulpit to splinters, splits the air with noise—regular diorhea of words and constipation of ideas. He talks to the head and the heart. If there ain't nothin' in the head but grape-nuts, and nothin' in the heart but immoral tuberculosis, that ain't no fault of his'n. But Francis regards a fellow that likes to run over to Baltimore for three fingers of Cascade as a sort of excrescence. This naturally drives a lot of suspects from his church. And he thinks the fellow that tries, during these days of high cost, of high living, to support some hair-brained few-clothes chicken while he's trying to support a wife by making her take in washing, as just plain bunk. That, naturally, makes him unpopular with a lot of camouflaged near-statesmen who pose as leaders around this vale of tears. But I'm handing it to you in a large-size soup tureen, that if we variegated segregates could claim possession to more ministers like. Rev. Francis Grimke, Dr. Warfield's personally conducted Freedman's Hospital diary wouldn't contain records of so many "illegitimates," and there wouldn't be so many chickens settin' on eggs laid around these public dances, and there wouldn't be so much quick distilled liquor brought over from Baltimore. When you get to musing over clean ministers—the kind that scandal when it sees them ap and heads it for obscurity—why, just think of Rev. Francis Grimke, and you've got the high priest of purity—the ace of morality—right before you. If I was settin' in a poker game and held the king of decency, the queen of right living, the jack of straight-forwardness, the ten-spot of right-eousness and the nine-spot of consistency, although knowing I held a straight, I'd discard the nine-spot and take a chance of drawing Rev Grimke—the ace of morality—and by so doing hold the highest straight in the deck. His life is just one goodness after another. If he misses Heaven, it's good-night for the res of us. We won't have a single all left. Some of these days I'm goin' to invite Manager Thomas of the Howard Theatre down to Aaron Gaskin's con- fetti emporium, order a fine Maryland fry dinner—Andy likes chickens—and after he has paid for the layout, I'm goin' to suggest to him that he call out the Home Defense Guard, station them up in the loft of his playhouse, commonly called the gallery, with instructions to arrest, try and sentence to be shot before daybreak a few of those gallery gods what make life miserable for the decent folks who go to his house to enjoy his enterprise in giving the misnomers around here a fine bill of fare seven days in a week. There ain't no use in a half dozen 'onery misnomers herding themselves just to make a lot of people wish they were at the front in No Man's Land, instead of at the Howard. *** Several of the cross-country barber shops here have pooled the price of a shave up to 15 cents. Now, it ain't occurred to these profiteers that the salaries of their customers, remain just the same as they were' when a fellow used to get a real first-class shave for 10 cents. When my regular barber, who used to run a lawn mower over my face three times a week, got in the profiteers' class, and ran his price for a shave up to 15 cents, I didn't do a thing but invest $1 in a safety, and I'll bet before we have seen the last of these meatless, wheatless and boneless semesters, there'll be a lot of the syncopated "uselesses" around here who will be saving "oodles of money" by rushing a safety over their faces. Now, if my salary had gone up even just 10 per cent, I wouldn't done the hesitation waltz to the music of this 50 per cent raise barbers are handing their regulars. Judge Terrell is as busy as the traditional cat-on a new tin roof attending all meetings and committees that are tagged with an "uplift," "war activity" or "home defense" tag. You know, in the spring, when "a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love," the Judge's commission as a real, sure-enough judge expires, and he's just standing there at the plate like Home-run Baker and Hank Gowdy did in the world series, hittin' out two, three and four baggers, so Gregory can give him a big battin' percentage and force Woody to sign him up for another season. Judge Terrell has made a fine officer and he deserves a reappointment. Boston, Mass., March 5.—Peter J. Smith, of this city, has composed words to be sung to the music of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" for the National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee. The words caught on instantly in the East, and it is being sung at all rallies to raise funds pressions And hug them closer as the years go by; Till virtues often seem to us transgressions, And thus men rise and fall and live and die— Not understood. Not understood! How trifles often change us! The thoughtless sentence or the fancied slight Destroy long years of friendship and estrange us, And in our souls there falls a freezing blight— Not understood. How many cheerless, lonely hearts are aching For lack of sympathy! Ah, day by day, How many cheerless, lonely hearts are breaking, How many noble spirits pass away: Not understood. Oh, God! That men could see a little clearer, Or judge less harshly when they cannot see. Oh, God! That men would draw a little nearer One another—they'd be nearer Thee— And understood. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS. By Christina Moody Briggs. Down in the wet, frozen trenches, Where loudly burst shot and shell, Where poison gases and fire Makes life a living hell; Where blood of men run like water, And death is a wondrous relief, Cruelties daily committed are Passed all human belief. There's where we're sending our brothers, There's where we're sending our sons, And we tell them to fight for their country, Come back, with the victory all won— Come back with the colors flying Of our battle-torn flag. The staff may be broken, but we charge, Don't let our banners drag. Outfit consists of one Durham Duplex Domino Razor with white leather case, every handle safety guard, stroping attachment and Durham Duplex Blades, packed in a genuine red leather Kit. GET IT FROM YOUR DEALER OR FROM US. Every reader of this paper may secure THE $5. DURHAM DUPLEX DOMINO RAZOR FOR $1. * SURING THE LIFE OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT DURHAM DUPLEX RAZOR CO. JERSEY CITY, N.J. Can you who live in this country; Woman, or child, what you be— Can you help with the fighting Our boys over the sea? Yes, you can help with the fighting, Though you've witnessed no train at camp You can fight with your dollars and pennies— Purchase War Savings Stamps: Buy them, and stand by your country, She calls you—need she call in vain? When her strife is all for our profit— She is striving to save you from pain. There's a sign that will everywhere greet you, Though your route lie east or west, The three letters invitingly urgent— W.—S.—S. War Savings Stamps, a child understands, Tis only this country could weave such a plan. A last word, I'll leave you; ponder it well: Remember we're fighting against odds of hell: Remember our boys in trenches so damp, Then open your purse to War Savings Stamps. DR. W. L. SMITH'S INDIGESTION REMEDY This remedy will relieve all forms of Indigestion, Catarrh of the Stomach, Heartburn, Sour Stomach, Flatulency, Pain in the Stomach, Water Brash, Acid Fermentation, Gaseous Accumulations and Mal-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. 8MITH, Druggist. 801 Florida Avenue N. W. Where you may purchase the genuine article. Washington, D. C. *A RELIABLE PHARMACIST is the one you can always depend upon to use no substitutes, but compound prescriptions from pure and fresh drugs, with accuracy and care. The real test of drug store's capabilities is its prescription department, and ours is perfect. We fill your physician's prescriptions to the letter and no mistake is possible. PLUMMER'S PHARMACY ROBT. F. PLUMMER. Prop. Accuracy, Service, Quality A. D. S. Remedies We Pay Particular Attention to Our Prescription Department Telephone Your Wants Phone Franklin 2703 and 26 301 H 8t. Corr. 3rd St. N. W. Washington, D. C. Advertisement PUBLIC IS EAGER | FOR SEA STORIES Personal Narratives of Sailors Are Particularly in Demand at This Time. ss OLD TALES ARE READ AGAIN Interest In Merchant Marine Responsh ble for Demand for Storles of Sailors—Escape of Mariners . From Arabian Sands Told. ja clearing house for all the libraries Joe the, country, state: that at present ‘there is a lively demand from read- ers for all kinds of literature relating to sea’ lore, and especially to the ad- ventures of sailors in the American merchant marine. . Personal narratives are in greatest ‘demand, and are the-hardest for the ordinary render to find, There are, however, a good many of them, both here and in public Mbraries and spe- elal collections in Eastern cities. Many of these books, now being re- read with public interest after many years, have particular point at this time for their value in indicating the jgrit with which Ameriean sailors. face peril and hardship, such as the pres- ent era of German “frightfulness” at, sea Is apt to impose at any tinie on American crews. @ | A visitor. ‘to the capital the-other ‘day had in his gripione of these old volumes of adventure that may be cited as an example of the kind of terature the American sailors of long ago produced for the benefit of pos terity. ° : It Was written and published in 1794 by one Daniel Saunders, an American sailor, and described his sufferings, and those of hia shipmates, in escap- ing from the Arabian desert, after be- ing’ cast upon its burning shore by shipwreck, . * Dantel Saunders..was a seaman on the ship: Commerce of Boston, which while coasting In the Eastern seas for @ cargo, and on a voyage from. Mad- ras to Bombay “on the coast of Mala- bar,” stranded in the night on a beach on the Arabian coast; the captain hav- ing lost his. bearings. On attempting to land on the beach the crew of 34 souls were’menaced by savage natives. They — therefore. manned.their boats and consted along shore. On the second day out, they were caught In a gule on a lee shore, and obliged to make a landing on the beach through high surf,” | In making the landing one boat was ‘pset and three of !ts occupants’ lost their lives, among them being “Na- thantel Seaver Jun, the merchant's son.” In those days, merchants made voyages, and the father of fig lad “stood an uphappy spectator of’ this melancholy catastrophe.” His grief, says the author, “may be more easily imagined than described.” f Attacked by Arabs, ‘Wet and'weary, the sailors lay down to, sleep. They were roused by the approach of a band of. 18, Arabs, mounted on camels, “and armed with spears, cutlagses and knives,” who at- tacked them, stole all the stores that had beén: in the boats, and robbed them of all thelr clothing, “even to the shirts off our backs.” : As the camels ¢ould not. carry all the plunder, the brigands finally left “gome old clothes to cover us, to pre- vent the sun from burning our skins.” One got a pair of trousers, another 8. coat, another a ‘shirt, but one got only a strip of canvas, which he wrapped around him. ‘Thus. arrayed, the shipwrecked ma- rinerg, on being left by thelr plunder- era, “set out for Muscat, which they were told was fivedays’ Journey dis- tant. - Their way lay “through flelds ‘of burning. sands and over mountains of rocks and precipices, affording neither food nor water.” - In this scorching desert, famished, and with tongues cracked and mouths sore, the sailors found. thémselves bate posed to a sun of fucredible flercen: by day, and to cold dews at night. For two days they stumbled on along the seashore, with neither food sor water. On the third day the party broke up into several smaller groups. Some sought a shorter route by fol- lowing paths that Ied inland, Saun- ders and three companions tried the {nland route, and came upon some vines that bore a kind of melon, re- gembling. watermelon. ~ . Feverishly tasting- some of the fruit, they found it bitter and unfit for food. nee i ‘Turning back to the beach, the wan- derers met three Arnb fishermen, who robbed them of some books and. pa- pers, and took from the man with the canvas his sole protection from the om that day Saunders and his party met an Arab: who directed them to a well. Here they were joined by Captain Johnson of-the Commerce and a few of their mates. “ ‘The next day they-found food, in the form of crabs and cockles taken at & rocky point on the beach. - Natives Were Kind. . The wanderers now began to meet more natives, both men ‘and women. ‘The latter were kind to them, giving | ARLINGTON, VA. oo i Dr. Summer Holmes gaveia seven- caurse dinner to several: of his Wash- ington friends last Sunday afternoon. Mrs.. Holmes, his distinguished mother, and sister, Miss Holmes, presided at the table. Among those preserit were Misses Martha C. Ailer, Emma F. Crump, Mr. Evans, Mr. John Moss, Jr. Mr. W. Calvin Chase, and Dr: G, Summer. Holmes, the host. EBENEZER CHURCH. . “Good-bye Day” at ‘Ebenezer M: E. Church, Fourth and D Streets S.-E., will ‘be held Sunday, March’ roth. At 41 a. m,, sermon by Rev. W. H. Dean, “The Ransomed.” Holy Communion. At 3.30. p. m:, pantomime service, At 7.30 p: m., good-bye sermon;, anni- versary. of Chauffeurs’ Association. Monday, 8 p._m., Rothwell. Dean will lecture and, give slides.on “The Negro in Wat.” : HARRY A BROWN, s One of the Oldest Inhabitants, — Stands 38 and 39 O Street Market, Seventh & O Sts. Finest fresh and salt meats, Loef- fler’s sausages, lamb, veal, pork, and everything in the line of meats, will be found’at this stand. Lunch rooms, societies, eating and other éstablishments. should call be- fore purchasing elsewhere. Mention’ The Bee. . : HOWARD THEATRE. “The Tidal Wave,”-a Drama in Four a , Strong Acts: “The Tidal Wave” is a drama ‘of love ‘and adventure in four interest- ing acts. The plot takes you from the coast of Maine to the South Sea islands he story deals with two brothers who are in love with the same girl, the younger brother Dave being the girl’s choice. The. girl, Ruth, influences’ her father, Captain Peabody, ‘to give Dave a berth as mate of his boat, the “Flying Cloud.” Joe, the older brother, wanted the berth. | "Mrs. Merrick, the mother, of the Boys, tried to console Jog, but he, having a treacherous heart, planned how he could have Dave disgraced. He finally gets Dave under. the influ: ence of liquor. Dave's sweetheart, his mother, and “Captain Peabody, seeing him in that condition, pass him ‘by without speaking to him... Think- ‘ing himself disgraced, he turns to ‘his brother for consolation, Joe ‘then tells him.that he has inhetited ‘the craze for liquor from his dead father and to go away for a few days until it blows over, sayirig he would let Dave ‘know when. it was all right to come back. Later. his brother tells him he will riot ‘be forgiven’ and the captain would :not consider taking a drunkard as mate. Dave immediately seeks solace in what-he considered his heritage. * Next we see him a broken down man, a beach’ comber on the ‘South Sea Islands. Known only as Hong Kong,‘ with two companions, Hicks and Simpson, ‘they ‘endure terrible hardships.. How Dave finally meets his. brother and in what way he pun- ished him is- very interestingly por- trayed by the Lafayette Players. ‘The play is'one of the strongest dramas the management has had the pleasure to. offer its patrons, not alone because. of its strong plot and origi- nal situations, such as the “Voodoo” scenes, etc. but it gives the artist a chance to produce some fine effects for scenic views, especially the “Pla- ‘teau,” above the South Sea, with its sandy rock-bound cliffs apd clear blue waters. wwenuo JURge Dees They Cannot Be Ahnulled Under the Stato : Law. 4 : Denver, Colo.—Marriages of boys and girls not of. legal age are legal in Colorado and cannot be annulled: ‘This was the decision ‘of Judge J. ‘A. Denison in ‘the district court in de- nying the petition of Mrs.. May Gard- ner for an annulment of the marriage of her daughter to Don Bigelow. Mrs, Gardner told the court ‘that Mrs, Bigelow was not eighteen years old when she became a wife and that Bigelow was less than-twenty at the ‘time he obtained a license to wed, Judge Denison held that there 4g \no, law in Colorado making ' the marriage. of minors: {legal, but that the ‘official who performs’ such ‘ cere- monies is subject to fine and tm- prisonment. ‘ .MADAME AGNES J. SMITH. <One of.the most successful beauty culture schools in the. city is that o! Madame Agnes J. Smith, of 935 R Street N.W. Call and inspect her parlors. Don’t fail. 7 FOR HIRE. — Two Ford electric trucks for hire by the job or hour; quick and com- petent service. Address Adam Hite, 332M ‘Street S. W. Phone, Main 1845-W. . "LEGAL. NOTICES. ‘W. C. MARTIN, Attorney. Supreme Court of the’ District -of Columbia—Holding Probate Court. | Estate of , Isaiah Williams, de- ceased., No. 24,418; Administration “Docket 56. * ‘ Application having been made here- in for probate of the last will and testament of said deceased, and :for lettera testamentary on said estate, by W. J. Howard, it is ordered this Sth day of March, A. D. 1918, that ‘Mary Kennedy and Bessie Freeman, anid’ all others ‘concerned, appeat in said Court on Monday, the, 1sth.day of April, A. D. 1918,- at’ 10 o'clock a: m., to show cause why-sugh appli- cation should not be granted. Let notice hereof be published in’ the Washington Law Reporter and the Washington Bee once in each, of three succéssive weeks. before the re- turn day herein mntioned—the first publication to be not less than thirty days before said return day. .- *. Ashley. M. Gould,’ \, Justice.” Attest: : . W. Clark Taylor, : Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. « W. C. Martin, Attorney. fe ‘DR. T. THEO.; PARKER Osteopathic Physician go: (Brisa : Has'-the method of curing: Uterine Tumors without operation or ‘drugs; also joint and nerve troubles. Hours: Until 9.30 p, i. Phone, North 533-J. ’ s810.NINTH ST. N. W. 3 FOR SALE. * 1216 Eye Street; six-room brick: all modern: improvements; through: entrances; 110 feet deep and ‘x8 feet wide; front yard and room for garage. . 1248 H. Street; brick, house; six rooms; all modern improvements; good ‘location for store; all’ white. Will sell to any responsible cotored ‘doctor or dentist or any colored busi- ness. * Blue SERGES t Bee cy sie Fe ae SF Of Pure Wool and. - KS __ Fast Dye Are Scaree RNGIE " ‘BUT. NOT AT NY HORN, The Tailor YY « My large capacity makes it possible : for you to get a°$2s- pure’ wool and fast dye pure twill blue,serge suit for 18.75 { TAILORED 10 YOUR MEASURE AND PERFECT 7 ; FIT GUARANTEED 2 .. Come in and’ get samples or send your wife in for samples, Give These Goods the Acid Test And. then make comparisons. You will then-appreciate that Horn’s thirty. years of good tailoring has: enabled you to save at least $8.25 on a suit. | HORN j,i | B11 Th Ws F. H. Kramer Co. # .. Incorporated. : ~ 916 F Street, Northwest “Phones "Main! 2372 and 2373 : Joc. Center. Market, Phone M 2373 Branches: Storh, 722 9th N. W.” Phone M2710 q Rees ; - Greenhouses, Anacostia, E: C., Phone Lincoln.1193° ) "A. 7, BRONAUGH, PHARMACIST - | Southwest Comer Seventh and P Streets N. W. /_ Prescriptions Filled Promptly. All the Leading Physicians patronize this store. Agents for Madam Walker’s Goods. , TETTER SALVE, TEMPLE GROWER AND GLOSSINE. ~. Agent for Fred Palmer's Whitener, Soap Powder. Agent for All ‘High rows Preparations, Soaps, Hair Pomade, Face Powder, Bozal and Ada : BRONAUGH, PHARMACIST, Seventh and P Streets N. W. : oe oe (j= ——— Cal He Fe Ol _- er Wan We Ren Ht Beg AGL < ; RT| efor ae ee ie aS ce Reed | ae i é { me Ba | be ‘ ANN td fj TN) WU Ee tale eta: 1) satin OH Leer Reo eee lig Ure || eae i ear a Ce Be peeeneene rr” pecan “ata ae By) oa 5 ah ie ener hy Doe i A ee es a, i iS _ Ret |) eer ee Een y Pee pa Yul s Samet A ee ve tf Sen Us sad ® sO Cod Sa aa SA ON Be, Crédit -will buy everlasting home comfort for you. We ar- range the terms of a charge account in such a way. that your credit becomes your greatest help... It is to our-interest to enable you to afford the.better qual- © Itles iff Furniture, and with.this object in view we make thé small weekly. or monthly payments suit the circumstances of each individual customer. We'have tremendous stocks of homefurnishings: in which yee will find endless: variety of. attractive. patterns. There are plenty of ines at very low prices; also the better grades that range up to the expensive . qualities in patterns of the different periods. : , The price of every article is marked in figures you can read; . : and not a penny. is added: for the credit help that enables you to have what © | you really want—and to ‘have it at once. Specially cacy terms are always | arranged for young married couples; and we are very willing to do the same for those who:have just come to ‘Washington to enter the Government service. _ Peter Grogan & Sons Co. s “817 to 823 Seventh Street = Vie SAR PAE SUES ST RET Pe TAT SST SAE: BBC PT BE RS SECC ee ec UNCLE SAM'S FIRST FUEL CONSERVATION SiGt SS ee on ig ‘ LET’S HELP. KEEP THE ~ . WHOLE WORLD SWEET SEVERAL WAYS TO SAVE S[GAR-WHICH IS YOURWAY? a ae Benet nee ee \ | ie apt Se ne Sly” eee aes , Le ee i a ee ee a ae os casemate FH "i | POR NE AO Although we have faced a famine sugar has not advanced, through the in sugar, and ave shipped an amount co-operation of the patriotic. people over and above the amount of our of the. United States and the Food shortage to our Allies, the price of Administration: ; Every American householder can help win the war by saving a shovel- ful of coal a day, according to the United. States Fuel Administration. At the end of a year the saving would amount to fifteen million tons, 3 JUSTH’S OLD STAND. © Workingmen, don’t you ‘think it would be nice to buy in a store that has one price?. And it’s not on ice. ‘Well, we self, that way, and hustlers know where value‘is to be. had. . See us for pants at $2 to $4. We-want to! show you how to, sell. pants. JUSTH’s OLD STAND. - | 619 D Street. ¢ Ase dg oe hig et cats Sule he eats This would keep-five million people warm all winter. . It would keep. 7,500,000' soldiers warm all winter in cantonments, “"It would send a fleet’ of twenty-five battleships three thousand times across the Atlantic. e WANTED. Wanted — Young colored woman for office work; one capable of oper- ating ‘typewriter preferred. Must be good penman, quick” and: accurate. Addreas in own handwriting, N.C.S.,°" care The Bee, -. indy Pee ete EA la