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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper That's THE BEE selves here. PORTO RICANS CHARGE SEGREGATION HAS BEEN IMPOSED ON THEM Claim Unanimous Petition of House and Senate Disregarded; Islanders Bitter Division Hitherto Unknown. (By F. B. Parden, Returned War Correspondent from Europe.) San Juan, P. R.—A flame of indignation swept through the length and breadth of the island of Porto Rico on being told that the United States time-odious custom of racial separation in the army would be put in practice upon them. A petition in the form of a resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Manuel F. Rossy, one of the white members, setting forth in detail and eloquence the injustice and inhumanity of forcing discrimination on a country wherein it was hitherto unknown. The resolution was not only adopted unanimously by the lower house, but passed the Senate without a single dissenting vote. Petition Ignored. The resolution was presented to President the Porto Rican regiment that was formed men of color put in separate divisions; and shoved into quarters according to appeal; it is bitter, indignant, but helpless. Introduced by Repu- Representative Mr. Manuel Rossy, the leader of the Republican minority in selling language Mr. Rossy presented the division in the army, based on color, in the Legislature of that country is carr original dignity and beauty of the express English. Here follows a translation of El Tempo leading daily paper of San J. To request from the President of the reference be made between Porto Rican "WHEREAS, it has just been comp of the 12,833 men that correspond to P of the great army of the United States." presented to President Wilson ant that was formerly mixed w rate divisions; all the draffees is according to color. Porto manant, but helpless. Produced by Republican Leader Manuel Rossy, who introduced American minority in the lower he ossy presented the reasons wh based on color. All the debat t country is carried on in Spa uty of the expressions is lost; a translation of the resolutive paper of San Juan: President of the United Stats San Porto Rican privates and just been completed in this correspond to Porto Rico, ah United States." The resolution was presented to President Wilson and it was ignored. The Porto Rican regiment that was formerly mixed was cut to pieces and men of color put in separate divisions; all the draftees have been separated and shoved into quarters according to color. Porto Rico has no higher appeal; it is bitter, indignant, but helpless. Introduced by Republican Leader. Representative Mr. Manuel Rossy, who introduced the resolution, is the leader of the Republican minority in the lower house. In studied and telling language Mr. Rossy presented the reasons why Porto Rico objected to division in the army, based on color. All the debate and communication in the Legislature of that country is carried on in Spanish and much of the original dignity and beauty of the expressions is lost when translated into English. Here follows a translation of the resolution as it appeared in El Tempo leading daily paper of San Juan: To request from the President of the United States that no racial difference be made between Porto Rican privates and between officers. "WHEREAS, it has just been completed in this island the recruiting of the 12,833 men that correspond to Porto Rico, and who will form part of the great army of the United States." Cites Purpose of the War. "Which has for its duty the spread party throughout the world, and which democracy so that nations may govern happiness; "WHEREAS, the rumor has spread older might be given out by the national Rican officers and soldiers in groups white or colored races. "WHEREAS, this rumor has caused of all Porto Ricans, because so far, for among them, neither by racial origin nor therefore among our Porto Ricans, we labor together for the welfare of P "WHEREAS, there exists in this urban in any other country of the world, men have never been taken account of heart of our Porto Ricans here the spi duty the spread of democracy world, and which will try to me- rons may govern themselves tumor has spread throughout by the national executive for- liers in groups as to whether tumor has caused a great con- sideration so far, fortunately, ther by racial origin nor by their na- r Porto Ricans there is but in the welfare of Porto Rico. exists in this sense a tolere ry of the world, because the ra- taken account of here becau- rans here the spirit of a great "Which has for its duty the spread of democracy and the spirit of liberty throughout the world, and which will try to maintain the regime of democracy so that nations may govern themselves and men may live in happiness. happiness; "WHEREAS, the rumor has spread throughout the island that an order might be given out by the national executive for separating the Porto Rican officers and soldiers in groups as to whether they belong to the white or colored races. "WHEREAS, this rumor has caused a great consternation in the minds of all Porto Ricans, because so far, fortunately, there exists no division among them, neither by racial origin nor by their religious beliefs, existing therefore among our Porto Ricans there is but one fraternity wherein together fo the welfare of Porto Rico. we labor together to the welfare of the world." "WHEREAS, there exists in this sense a tolerance which is greater than in any other country of the world, because the racial differences among men have never been taken account of here because there rests in the heart of our Porto Ricans here the spirit of a great democracy." Mr. Rossy`Quotes Christ. and also the spirit of the doctrine pre we may all be brothers for we are the "THEREFORE, be it resolved by Porto Rico to request the President of be established on account of races bet to form a part of the great army of the be humane nor political to establish these time they have not established thems Porto Rico has long been celebrat Members of the darker rare are in ever The largest department store in San Jur The senior member of the Senate, whi tive appointments by the President of election, is a Negro. The judge cor having under his jurisdiction the met a Negro. The Commissioner of Trade The Mayors of numerous towns of the doctrine preached by Jesus is for we are the children of the we it resolved by the House. the President of the United count of races between Porto and the great army of the United States to establish these differences established themselves, nor wish being been celebrated for the un- rare are in every branch of store in San Juran, the Capitol of the Senate, who has held his the President of the United The judge corresponding to judiction the metropolis of Poc- sioner of Trades and Labor numerous towns of Porto Rico "and also the spirit of the doctrine preached by Jesus Christ in order that we all be brothers for we are the children of God." "THEREFORE, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of Porto Rico to request the President of the United States that no division be established on account of races between Porto Rican officers who are to form a part of the great army of the United States, and it would neither be humane nor political to establish these differences which up to the present time they have not established themselves, nor wished to establish." * * * * * * * Porto Rico has long been celebrated for the unity of the races there. Members of the darker rare are in every branch of industrial and civil life. The largest department store in San Juan, the Capitol, is owned by a Negro. The senior member of the Senate, who has held his seat for four consecutive appointments by the President of the United States and by an open election, is a Negro. The judge corresponding to our circuit judge and having under his jurisdiction the metropolis of Porto Rico, San Juan is a Negro. The Commissioner of Trades and Labor is a Negro. The commissioner of Trades and Labor is a Negro. Y. M. C. A. MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN—APRIL 12 to 17, 1918. The Young Mens Christian Association is about to engage in a big membership campaign. The dates of the campaign are April 12th to 17th, inclusive. The workers in this campaign will make earnest efforts to get into the association 700 men and 300 boys. A membership in the association will not only benefit those who join, but will enable them to benefit others. What we need here in Washington is not an association which will be as good as some other association in some other city, but one which will blaze its own way in the association world. We can have it. Bricks and mortar will not do it. We need men. We emphasize MEN, because we do not wish to create the idea that we are out for money as such. In eight months the indebtedness of the association has been reduced from $2,600 to $1,355. Thus it is clear that our effort now is for men and boys. The present membership is 400. It was 82 July 1, 1917. It should be 2,000 at least. Our association is serving. Hundreds of men and boys come to the building. Men in uniform enjoy themselves here. Over 400 men have re- reached by Jesus Christ in order that the children of God." by the House of Representatives of of the United States that no division between Porto Rican officers who are the United States, and it would neither use differences which up to the present selves, nor wished to establish." * * * tited for the unity of the races there. very branch of industrial and civil life. ran, the Capitol, is owned by a Negro. so has held his seat for four consecu- tion of the United States and by an open responding to our circuit judge and metropolis of Porto Rico, San Juan is es and Labor is a Negro. of Porto Rico are Negroes. ceived employment through the association this winter. Over 650 men and women have been sent to rooms for one or more nights to lodge. We are a clearance house for the churches. Our doors were opened to the churches when the Fuel Administration closed the churches during the winter. Stranded men have been made happy here and then sent on their way rejoicing. The association men in most cases got up the needed railroad fare for the men. We are serving. We want more men in the service. Our membership campaign will have as its objective 1,000 men and boys. PAN-AMERICANS: A sort of friendly rivalry, perhaps not quite as pronounced as the former competition for the novel in entertainments, seems to have swept over all the clubs throughout the city since the organization of the Pan-Americans. Next week, smart set folk look forward to the Anti Lenten Novelty Dance to be given by this club at Pythian Temple from 3 to 7.30. The club: Messrs. Hayward G. Burrell W. A Graves, Lawrence V. Quander and Marshall L. Thomas. 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. Special space may be obtained by writing to the manager. Don't miss appearing in this edition. NINETEENTH STREET Service Flag of Thirty-five Stars Presented on Behalf of Committee. Judge Terrell Speaks. After the regular morning services on Sunday, March 24, at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, a service flag of thirty-five stars was presented on behalf of the committee having in charge the securing of the flag. Mr. Benjamin Washington presided, making a brief speech of presentation. Recitation, "What is a Service Flag?" by Master Emerson Brown. Patriotic selection by the choir. Reading of the names of the Hall of Honor, totaling thirty-five. The speaker of the occasion, Judge Robert Terrell, was introduced by the pastor, the Rev. W. H. Brooks. The entire audience, numbering more than 1,000 persons, led by the vested choir, sang "America." The exercises were closed with the benediction. The committee in charge — and they deserve much credit for their work — consisted of Mr. Benj. Washington Miss Gertrude Early and Mrs. Conray. The following named persons are represented by the blue stars embossed on the white background surrounded by the red border: Charles Allen, C. C. Askins, Otis Allein Charles Brown, James Burwell, William Burrell, C. E. Corbett; Walter A. Combs, C. Combs, Joseph Cooper, Timothy Dent, J. H. Y. Davis, L. C. Dockings, Francis Dent William Diggs, Preston Early, Julian Early, Ellette Early, Benjamin Gwathney, Walter H. Jordan, Davic Lane, Willard Lane, Rayford Logan Arthur Newman, Malvin Norris, Geo A. Pryor, Clinton Peterson, Charles Richardson, F. Simmons, William Smith, William Wycles. Byron Watson, Hiram Wildly. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Last Sunday "Sunshine" Hawks delivered an unusually helpful and interesting address to a very large and appreciative audience. Many, pathetic incidents were recited with rare feeling and marke dearnestness. Tuesday afternoon the Boys' Work Committee held its regular monthly meeting in the board room, with eleven members present and reported with regard to the attendance at the health exhibit, the lecture courses for boys and the unusual musical and literary program rendered by Dunbar High School under the direction of Principal Wilkinson and Miss Mary L. Europe and assistants. Plans for the membership campaign drive from April 12 to 17, in which three hundred boys and seven hundred men are to be brought into the association, were discussed, and a short talk by General Chairman S. W. Rutherford served to put spice and vim in the movement. Hotel Dale, at Cape May, N. J., the greatest summer resort in the East, vations at once. If you want a good place to go during the summer write to Hotel Dale, Cape May, N. J. EASTER SUNDAY CONCERT The 368th Infantry Band will give a concert Easter Sunday at Camp Meade, Md., at 2 p. m. An elaborate program has been prepared by Bandmaster A. Jack Thomas. The public is cordially invited. Get off cars at Midway Station, at the camp. Inquire for 368th Infantry. Read The Bee if you want to know who is in the city. Miss Ida Plummer Swears Out a Warrant for Three Citizens, Charging Them With Threats. The citizens of Deanwood, D. C., and Miss Ida Plummer, a teacher in the school at Deanwood, D. C., don't seem to agree. Saturday, March 23rd, three citizens of Deanwood were charged in the Police Court by Miss Plummer with threats. There were a number of witnesses on both sides, but Miss Plummer was the best witness the defense needed, hence it was not very long for His Honor to decide the charge of threats. Mrs. Catherine Smart was supposed to be Miss Plummer's star witness, and when Miss Plummer took the stand the Judge asked her if she had ever heard anyone make threats against her. Her answer was "No." She was asked what she had against one of the defendants. Her answer was that she walked behind her one night. Iis-Honor asked witness if she said anything to her. Miss Plummer said "No, sir." Miss Plummer: "I knew she had had blood against me. Really, Judge, I am afraid of these women. When I was coming out of the citizens' meeting one night, one of them said, 'You black thing! We are going to get rid of you. We are after you right now.' Then I thought it was time to come to the Police Court." Miss Plummer: "I don't know, sir, I don't know what she meant." She then referred to a parent who resides in front of the school building prowling around her school one night—March 1st. The Judge reminded Miss Plummer that such little incidents had no place in the court. "You haven't heard these citizens threaten you, then why have you brought them here?" Miss Plummer: "I want to protect my character, that's all." She testified that she had received three threatening letters. The letters showed that the citizens didn't want her to mix up in the recent school trouble. Miss Plummer insisted on having Miss Catherine Smart called as her witness, who related the trouble in the Deanwood school, which resulted in the transfer of Principal Cardozo. After a few other witnesses had been heard, the Court discharged the citizen defendants. It is now claimed that civil action will be brought against Miss Plummer for false arrest. COLORED GIRL ASSAULTED BY A VIRGINIAN Mr. Byers to her Defense—"I Am a Virginian, and We Don't Allow 'Niggers' to Enter a Car in Front of Whites." "This Is Not Virginia." At the corner of Fourteenth and U Streets N.W. last Tuesday, Miss Cora Belle McPhearson, who resides at 615 L Street N.W., was about to enter a car, when a Virginian, he called himself, threw Miss McPhearson aside and struck her, and remarked: "Wait until a white man enters first. I am from Virginia," and with that struck the lady. At the time Rufus Byers, of the Howard Theatre, stepped up and dealt the Virginian a blow, and informed him that this city was different from Virginia, which settled the cracker. Mr. Byers told the lady to go in the car, and he followed her. After she was seated the Virginian started an abusive argument with her, but said nothing to Mr. Byers, who had given him a good thrashing. An officer entered the car and arrested Miss McPhearson, but said nothing to the white man who had assaulted her. Mr. Byers and several white ladies said that it was a shame; that the colored girl had done nothing. The officer, who had not seen the affair, said he would arrest both A Mrs. Dessio, of 1318 Delphine Street, gave her name as a witness. Their Loyalty Demonstrated PERCENTAGE OF COLORED MEN IN DRAFT Provost Marshal General's Report Shows That Average Called Was Below That of Whites. While the Percentage Actually Certified Was Somewhat Higher — Total Number Registered 737,626, of Which 208,953 Were Called and 75,697 Accepted for Service. The number of colored citizens affected by the first draft is given by Provost Marshal General Crowder in his report to the Secretary of War as follows: Total of all registrants..... 9,586,508 100.00 Total of colored citizens registered..... 737,626 7.69 Thus it appears that the total registration of citizens of African descent was nearly 8 per cent of the entire (composite) registration. Thus it is shown that 28.33 per cent of such registered colored citizens were called by the local boards for examination as to availability for service, in contrast with 32.48 per cent of white registrants. The difference is apparently due to the circumstance that in some States the roster of colored and white was kept separate, and that the call sometimes proceeded more rapidly with one than with the other. The explanation of this difference can not be yet definitely ascertained until a more thorough study of the records becomes possible. The difference is probably not due to either a difference in physical qualifications; nor to a difference in the applicability of the several legal grounds for exemption and discharge. The difference, so far as the several regions of the country are concerned, appears mainly, but not exclusively, in the Southern States. Colored not called for examination.....528,673 100.00 Exemptions, discharges, and rejections (estimated).....337,134 63.77 Selectives for National Army (estimated).....191,539 36.23 Thus it appears that, if future drafts were to be conducted by the same processes of selection, we might reasonably expect to increase our National Army strength by only 191,539 of the uncalled registered colored citizens still to be examined; the balance, 337,134, being probably covered by exemptions, discharges, or rejections. EIGHTY-THIRD ANNIVERSARY. Metropolitan A. M. E. Church to Celebrate the Event. The Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, M Street b tween Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets N.W., will celebrate its eighty-third anniversary on Sunday, March 31, 1918. The building has recently undergone a complete renovation, which makes it the finest church edifice in the City of Washington. The electrical display excels anything of its kind, the fixtures being of the latest type. The trustees are planning to extend a hearty welcome to the entire public. Dr. Tanner, the recently appointed pastor, is making every effort to render an interesting program. He will be assisted by a number of bishops and visiting pastors. No charges whatever will be made. Come and honor us with your presence. INITIAL. RECITAL. Miss Eliza Belle Wheeler, elocutioist, graduate of the School of Expression of the Washington Conservatory of Music, will give her initial recital at St. Paul's Baptist, Bladensburg, Md., Friday, April 12, 1918. The doors will be open at 7:30 p.m. Recital at 8 p.m. Miss Wheeler will be assisted by Miss Virginia Williams. Mrs. Charlotte Wallace Murray, Dr. Sumner C. Wormley, soloists, and Miss Mary L. Europe will preside at the piano. Admission, 25 cents. All. HStreet cars transfer at Fifteenth and H Streets N. E., where the cars leave for Bladensburg every 40 minutes. To assure yourself of getting there on time, leave Fifteenth and H Streets N| E. at 7 or 7.40 p. m. Cars leaving later at 8.20 and 9 p. m. Cars leaving Bladensburg for Washington at 10, 10.40 and 11.20 p. m. BETHE LLITERARY. Rev. James L. Gordon, D. D., pastor of the First Congregational Church, Tenth and G Streets, will speak before Bethel Literary in the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Tuesday evening, April 2nd. He will answer the question, "Has the Progress of the Colored Race Been Equal to the Predictions of Garrison and Wendell Phillips?" He will be introduced by Prof. Geo. William Cook. Prof. John W. Cromwell will speak of "Bethel Literary and Metropolitan: Hirre Renaissance." Miss Theodore Swann will sing. Prof. William Braxton will be at the organ. 50c per week pays for this Grafonola Outfit Grafonola "25" and six dou- be disc Record $34.50 House ana Herrmann 7th and Eye Sts. COLUMBIA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC. Wellington A. Adams, President. 1911 Ninth Street Northwest. 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THE BEST PLACE TO EAT EVERYTHING FIRST CLASS Hot Bread Morning and Evening Home-Made Desserts Joseph Graves' CAFE Ice Cream and Soft Drinks of All Kinds Oysters in Every Style Cigars and Tobacco. Rooms for Rent Open All Night Opposite Government Printing Office Telephone Franklin 4571 16 G Street, Northwest Washington, D. C. JUSTH'S OLD STAND Workingmen, the chances are so strongly against you buying better value and no use bucking the tiger in its lair; he will get your hair; so take care, and for cash you can spare, we all you pants at $2 to $4, and it means best for the cash, always. JUSTH'S OLD STAND 619 D Street. HARRIE & EWING Mrs. Herbert Shipman of Washington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edson Bradley, has exchanged her place in Washington's most exclusive society to serve as a trained nurse in France, and is now on her way to the front. Several months ago when her husband left the rectorship of the Church of the Heavenly Rest in New York to become a chaplain at Spartanburg, S. C., Mrs. Shipman began training in a New York hospital. MAN HAS OLD GOLD PIECE It Was Coined 120 Years Ago, With Value Omitted and Is Now a Curio. Macon, O.—Recently B. B. Gray of Pinebloom was in Macon and bought a ten-dollar gold piece which bore the date of 1797. This gold piece was of unusual shape, being the size of a half-dollar, and about as thick as a silver quarter. On one side it had the word "Liberty" over a bust, the face of which resembled that of Queen Victoria. It also had 16 stars. On the reverse side there was the usual spread eagle and shield with the words "E Pluribus Unum" and 13 stars, with the words "United States of America." The number of dollars this gold piece represented were not indicated anywhere on it. Mr. Gray said that it was given to him a good many years, ago by a friend in New York, who had two of them. The statement was made by the donor that there were only about 12 or 18 of these gold pieces issued when it was discovered that they did not indicate the value, the $10 having been omitted. Upon the discovery of the omission the government attempted to recall the gold pieces, but they were such oddities that they were very highly treasured by the holders. Mr. Gray states that it is his information that the $140 was offered for each one that could be recovered. He says he-thinks that inasmuch as that was the price before the day of automobiles, that the freak gold piece ought at least be worth the price of a filver now, and stands ready to make such a swap. NEWS FOR LOVERS OF CHEESE Ripest, Most Delicious and Most Perishable Limburger Now Made in United States. Seattle, Wash.—Limburger cheese lovers who have felt bereft since the supply of their favorite food has been cut off by the war are finding comfort in the fact that "the ripest, most delicious and most perishable limburger" now is manufactured in the United States in quantity sufficient to supply all demands. At least this is the announcement of the food administration at Washington in a letter to the Seattle chamber of commerce. "Grocers and butchers, start a healthy cheese department—it will help win the war," says the food administration. LEPER WOULD RATHER DIE Jersey City Woman Kills Herself When She Is Ordered to Isolation Hospital. New York. After five years of suffering Mrs. A. F. Miche of Jersey City had the diagnosis of her sickness as leprosy confirmed by specialists and a bacteriological test. She was ordered to the Hudson County Isolation hospital at Laurel Hill. Her son August went upstairs to bid his mother good-by before he went to work. The door to her room was locked and a smell of gas filled the hall. August called his father and they broke open the door. Mrs. Miche was dead in bed. She had turned on the gas. With her husband she had lived in Jersey City many years. NEED PATRIOTISM TO WIN THE WAR "Wake Up, America! Should Be Slogan of People of United States. TEXAS AVIATOR IN WARNING Depreclates Patronizing Air of Some Americans New to War—Boasts Offered Friends in France. Austin, Tex.—Sergt. H. Clyde Balsley is the first Texan to return from France as a hero of the flying service of the Lafayette Escadrille, of which he is a member. Young Balsley's home is in San Antonio, and he is a former student of the University of Texas. He came to Austin a few days ago upon invitation from his old-time friends in the university to relate his experiences. He is home on convalescent leave, having just recovered from wounds received when attacked by a flock of Gérman alrmen. He fell with his machine from a height of 12,000 feet to an altitude of 2,000 feet, when he managed to right his airplane and land safely behind the French lines. He spent three years in the flying service. Patriotism Must Be Aroused. "Wake up, America!" should be the slogan of the people of the United States, Sergent Balsley said while here. "It is so terribly necessary—and right now—that the whole country be filled with patriotism. It must feel that on it, and it alone, rests the outcome of this war. Until that time I do not believe America's best efforts can be put forth. For while no one, I think, would want to take one lot of cheerfulness or happiness away from our soldiers, still we who are at the front—the allies and the French—feel that Americans are too cocksure—too full of braggadocio. Confidence is all right, but a man who does not measure the enemy's resistance and take into account that he is fighting to the death, may stand to lose vast odds just because of his shortsightedness." Balsley spoke of bombing Germany with American airplanes. "Of course, it will take time. From the French viewpoint it will be 1919 before Americans can really go in in great forces, because she must get her planes built and transported, and it takes time, time, time. We really think that in 1918 America will only be able to take charge of some sections of the front, and that it will be two years before she can really make herself felt in the real struggle." Of German atrocities, Balsley would not speak. "I feel as though I never want to shake hands with one of them again," he declared. "In the whole world there is only one I regard highly, and he is in San Antonio; and because I felt he was so different I have hunted him up. But only those who have actually known the meanness and cruelty of their methods 'over there' can understand what a terrible thing their disregard of every principle of right means." Balsley has many souvenirs of the war—several bayonets, a cap taken from a German prisoner, some shells, a German artillery belt, etc. In a worn bit of cloth he carries the shell which, bursting, shattered his thigh. "The nurse gave it to me after the operation," he explained. In enlarging upon the American attitude as viewed from the, foreign standpoint Balsley went into details. "I speak of American braggadocio as I have seen it in France and in Paris and as I have seen it from the French angle. So many of the boys who have gone over have more or less adopted the attitude of 'Well, we're sorry for you Frenchies, but you don't know how to fight. Now that we've come over we'll show you a thing or two.' Of course we that have been born and reared in America understand that attitude. War is so new to this great peaceful country that even after these years of the struggle it is impossible for us to realize how big a thing and how terrible a thing we are up against. We are like a big overgrown boy trusting to his large muscle and cheerfulness against a prize fighter whose methods he knows absolutely nothing about, and therefore he cannot know how strenuous an adversary he has to underestimate his strength and to patronize others who seek to caution him against the fighter. The French do not understand this at all and are inclined to resent it. This, to my mind, is one of the unfortunate facts so far of our 'going over,' and I believe our officials when they come to realize, will try to eradicate the spirit and put us on more of a 'comrade-shift' basis towards those who have suffered so much and whom we have gone out to help." Lad In the Ranks. Waco, Tex.-Carl M. Palmer, twelve years old, of Sunfield, Mich., is believed to be Uncle Sam's youngest soldier. Carl enlisted last summer, claiming his age as eleven. The boy's sister disclosed his age when she visited camp, and upon hearing praise from Capt. Hogarth, said "And just think, he's only twelve years old!" Confidence of Wounded Tribute to Organization. Discharged Veteran Tells of Heroic Devotion to Duty While Under Fire. Chicago.—"What could any army do without the Red Cross?" asks Sergt. Ronald Kingsley, late of the Fifty-eighth Canadian infantry, who is a veteran of the French front permanently discharged because of injuries received in battle. Sergeant Kingsley answers his own question. "I think that probably the greatest tribute that can be paid to the Red Cross is the confidence of the wounded man. He feels that no matter how badly wounded he may be, if once he gets to the Red Cross man his life is safe. "I witnessed an incident during the battle of the Somme which I shall never forget. A Red Cross officer and four stretcher bearers came to the support trenches for some wounded men. The officer raised a Red Cross flag in plain view of the Germans and with his men began to dress the wounds and finally to put the soldiers on stretchers. As they walked off the Germans deliberately fired on the party and the officer, went down. He got up and started again, but was hit a second time and did not get up. "Almost at the same time we heard a salvo of German three-inch shells, which wounded all the stretcher bearers and the wounded soldiers received new wounds. Yet, in spite of this, another Red Cross party that same day went out and brought in wounded men. Need one say anything more? I think not." The work of the Red Cross on the battlefield goes on night and day. In variably the men and the ambulances are in range of enemy guns. Devotion to duty characterizes the Red Cross workers and the American boys are stimulated by this assurance. PREACHER'S HENS ARE GOOD Flock of 16 Laid Average of 143 Eggs Each During the Year 1917. White, S. D. The Rev. C. B. Dennison, pastor of the Methodist Church, was interested in reading-recently accounts of egg production. One concerned a flock of twenty-four hens at Janesville which laid 248 dozen eggs in 1917, and the other told of a North Dakota flock of thirty-five which laid 305 dozen eggs the same year. The pastor says: "I had a flock of sixteen hens, which laid 191 dozen eggs in 1917. The flock of twenty-four laid an average of 124 per hen; the flock of thirty-five produced an average of 135. "My flock of sixteen laid an average of 143 to the hen. This also is an 'honest to goodness' count. My fowls are the S. C. Rhode Island Reds." ONE LOOK IS SUFFICIENT Court Rules It Saves Pedestrian From Liability for Contributory Negligence. Olympia, Wash.—One look up and down the street is sufficient to save the pedestrian from liability for contributory negligence if he gets hit by a jitney or other vehicle, which he did not see in crossing the street, according to a ruling of the state supreme court in confirming a judgment for $250 against Oscar Peterson, a jitney driver, in favor of John Redick. The driver appealed on the ground that Redick had not used proper caution in crossing the street. KHAKI TRANSFORMS ARTIST International Film Service Ted Shawn, the dancer, in a United States army uniform as a member of the One Hundred and Fifty-eighth ambulance company at Camp Kearny, Cal. The Bee Published at 1109 Eye Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR Entered at the Post Office at Wash- ington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One year in advance.....$9.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months.....5.00 Subscription monthly.....20 GET MONEY. Not long ago we printed some articles by one of our regular contributors about trash and various kinds of waste, including personal and household waste. The suggestions therein were timely. At any time they would be timely for any class of our citizens; they are specially so for our own people today. If our race is ever to take a position alongside the white race in America in all things that are desirable, it must be mainly through the agency of wealth. A man or class that is constantly concerned about how he is to make ends meet from month to month or year to year cannot give much time to general culture. Hence the necessity among any class for a considerable storage of wealth. Mr. Henry Buckle pointed out this law in his essay on civilization. It takes several generations in a single family to produce substantial culture. The preceding generations must produce some foundations of wealth, which will enable the succeeding generations some measure of leisure. The proper use of leisure is highly commendable; it is opportunity for reflection, investigation, invention, distinction in the fields of art. Many of us can distinctly recall the time when few colored parents were able to send a boy to college—about one generation ago. Now many more are able to do this, but none too many. Even now the number of colored parents who are able to give a son or daughter a complete university education in the North or in Europe is comparatively small. A result is that we have only a small few of men and women who have enjoyed those advantages or who have taken courses in the most famous schools of technology. Our race must have many men and women of the highest training, in all of the arts and sciences, who can teach their people how to get widespread wealth and culture; but we have already pointed out how some measure of wealth is first of all necessary to highly train such men and women. The two things are interdependen. Education is dependent on wealth, and greater wealth is in turn dependent on the best forms of education. So far as taking the lead in the arts and sciences, our people are still in their infancy. The fundamental reason is they have little wealth. One reason why they are in lack of it is that they are too wasteful: We have heretofore warned our people against imitating the white man's extravagances and other follies. One of our earliest resolutions ought to be that we will not attempt to compete with him in keeping up with the fashions. Let us save some of the money spent for fine clothes and trash and use it to establish machine shops, stores and banks. It is related that a certain Jew had reason to fear a Gentile competitor lately established in the neighborhood. At first he was worried; then he began to investigate. He found that the Gentile merchant lived expensively in a very fine house. "Ah," said the Jew, "I have nothing to fear. The money Mr. Jones spends on his fine house I will put into my business." Twenty-five years ago I saw a statement from a Japanese traveler that the Japanese then smoked only small cigars, because the nation was still poor. At the time he predicted that some day the Japanese could afford to smoke big cigars. Let us wear our overcoats and cloaks a year or two longer. Let us stick to the small house a little longer. Save the money; combine it; invest it in business. Let us cut out the trash and curtail the waste. JUST CRAP SHOOTERS. The white dailies here never fail to give ample space to the arrest of colored men of the underworld when caught in a crap raid. They do this, but, as a rule, ignore, or minimize, as to space, the activities of the colored race along lines of moral and civic betterment. Indeed, the seductive game of craps is regarded by white dailies, it would seem, and by the white public, as a monopoly of colored people, which is far from the truth. In a raid made on a crap game over in Baltimore last Wednesday night, according to newspaper reports, it was the proud Anglo-Saxon—they of prominent parentage, high social standing and great opportunities for real uplift service—who were caught in the police's drag-net. The Washington papers completely ignored the raid, but had some of those caught in that raid been colored officers in the army, or scions of high officials, a big, black-face headline would have announced to the world that "Negroes and Negresses, prominent in Negro social and official life, had been caught importuning the ivory cubes to come seven, come eleven." It so happened, by accident, we presume, and we further presume that the "cub" reporter who wrote it, and the simple-minded city editor who permitted it to get in type, got a calling down. The Baltimore News, in its Thursday, December 21st, issue, carried the following illuminated news article, with big headlines, and body type of 8-point font: "A man reported to be the son of Secretary of Labor Wilson, another Washingtonian, an army officer and three widely known Baltimoreans were taken in a raid on the house at 2015 North Charles Street shortly after 1 o'clock this morning and are held at the Northern Police Station for a hearing on a charge of 'playing craps for money.' They will face Justice Schroeder this morning. "The docket shows the names of the following, all arrested on the 'craps-shooting' charge: Who the Prisoners Are. "In addition to those held on the gaming charge, Hazel E. Crockett, who was in the house, is held on a charge of leading a dissolute life. "Cenoy-Burley, of Worsley Street, is held on a charge of supplying liquor to Lieut. Thorpe. "The raid, which resulted in the capture of the pleasure-seekrs, was made by Sergt. Howard and Patrolmen Tarbutton, Willner and Cunard of the Northern Police District." We presume the catching of these socially prominent and high officially connected white gentlemen in a "seven-eleven" past-time may be accounted for, as Cowper so beautifully said, by the fact that "skins may differ, but affection dwells in white and black the same." Craps is not the special monopoly of the sons of Ham, any more than lynching is the special perogative of "the best white families of the South." --- JEROME A. JOHNSON. Another great landmark has been cut down and removed to the City of Immortality, there to remain until He says arise again. When the news flashed throughout the city that Jerome A. Johnson had suddenly died the night previous at his home, mortal ears could not credit the report. But it was so. Jerome A. Johnson, whose life has been an open book, whose acts have been most charitable and extremely liberal, whose conduct in life has been that of a gentleman, and whose memory will be forever cherished by those he has left behind—lived as he died, peaceful and as gentle as a child, but determined whenever he undertook an enterprise for the benefit of his people. The great turnout last Sunday at St. Luke's Church was an evidence of the great esteem in which he was held by the people in every walk of life. The Masons, the Bannekers and the Oldest Inhabitants—the latter organization an organization of his conception—paid a great tribute to a most worthy citizen. Jerome A. Johnson is no more, and to his family The Bee extends its sympathy REDEMPTION. Notwithstanding the discrimination and segregation of colored Americans, thousands of our brave young men and the flower of the race must shed their blood for democracy. This war is God's war, and no man or set of men, and no nation, can stop it. The world must be redeemed. Then, and not until then, will peace and happiness reign upon this earth. There is pot a traitor or a slacker in the colored race. The weak must suffer and the blood of the world must flow before redemption is fully realized. VIRGIE TO LOUISE. Louise, Dear: First of all, let me tell you what a delightful time I had at Addie Solomon's the other night. Ernest Hardy, you know, has been detailed for service in Panama, and as a sort of "send off" Addie had a party with him as guest of honor. If I were not a perfectly respectable married woman, I think I'd cast eyes in Ernest's direction. I don't know of anyone; not even "Senior," who looks so well in a uniform. But let me get back to the party. There were too many there to give you the names of all, and really I spent so much time looking at the Lieutenant I hardly know who was there, except Henry and Harry and his wife Catherine. But, flags! Honestly, I have never seen so much red- white and blue and so many flags in my life. The place cards had flags printed upon them; the centerpiece was red and white flowers in a vase, which was wrapped with red-white and blue ribbon. The salad and cream had small flags stuck in it and even our tally cards had flags on them. Did I enjoy myself? Why or earth ask- that? You know yourself what a charming hostess Addie is. And when I tell you I got in at 2:30 I believe your question is fully answered. Ernest left for New York late Monday night and sailed for Panama some time Wednesday. I can easily sympathize with Addie, because I know how it was when "Senior" left for Dix this fall, and Panama is so much farther off. But (and let me whisper this to you) from the size of the diamond she is wearing, I think you'd better begin to "Hooverize" your pennies. Something's coming off sometime. My sick list is alarmingly long. I couldn't begin to tell you everyone who is sick here. But if anyone asks you, just tell them that everyone in Washington is suffering either with their feet or with a cold in their head. But I did hear that Mrs. Renfro, of 1706 Sixth Street, was much better, although as yet she hasn't passed the danger point. Dear little Vernon Porter has been quite sick, too, but now he is better, although Martha says he hasn't ventured out yet. Margaret Edwards has been in bed, too, but I don't know whether it is illness so much as it is the pleasure derived from so much attention from Girard. There was a "Neighborhood Meeting" at Dr. Hayden Johnson's last Sunday evening. Everyone enjoyed himself very much. One met the folks one had been bowing to for ever so long, without actually knowing who they were. We heard, too, some wonderful singing. A quartette composed of Miss Josephine Wormley, Mr. H. Nugent and another gentleman whose name I could not catch sane "Deep River." Then there were other solos. Most of the folks left early to go to confirmation at St. Luke's. The Bishop confirmed fifteen—fourteen girls and one lone boy. A committee of St. Luke's is trying to have, on March 22nd, a reception for the boys at Camp Meade. These receptions used to be held at Dunbar, but some of the girls decided they did not want to dance with the soldier boys. So the dances were stopped. At this reception everything will be done to make them (the boys) feel perfectly at home. I am going, and will take a party of girls who can really dance, and who are not too proud to do something to please those who are doing so much for their race. Dr. Whipper is giving, at Garnet School, on the 22nd, a "book shower." Admission, one book. These books are to be sent to Camp Meade for the boys. Do you know she told me someone was so thoughtful (?) as to send out there some books advertising undertakers' supplies, coffins, and all sorts of horrid things like that? "Twas a pure case of "nobody." I attended a meeting the other day, and a sweet, gentle soul spoke to us about the dear little Belgium children. She told how destitute they were, and begged us to help make dresses and undergarments for them. I was almost persuaded, until I remembered how King Leopold used to cut off the ears, hands and arms of our people of the Belgium possessions in Africa simply because a few ounces of rubber were lacking. You can easily see how much I promised to help! Then, I wonder if this same lady realizes that there are just 1,200 colored children out of our schools this year because they haven't food, clothes and shoes? Some colored girls of the Bureau wear clothes not suitable for the work they are doing, and they have made the workrooms a regular dressing place and laundry. Anywhere you see handkerchiefs drying; and a few dear things were quite shocked the other day when a printer swore because he knocked off a pair of white spats that had been carefully washed and put to dry right in his way. Do you blame the poor man? The very next day this same printer had to wait fully fifteen minutes while his assistant rearranged her hair. The girls don't seem to know how to act on the street cars, going to and from work. They discuss the printers and their work in loud tones and make everyone around them generally uncomfortable. Not all of them do this, and those who are guilty I know don't realize what they are doing. They are merely thoughtless. At any rate, they had better turn over a new leaf, because my news came from "way up," and that $55 per looks mighty good to all of them. Best love to "Billie." MARTINSBURG W. VA. Men's Day at Mt. Zion M. E. Church. The fourth Sunday in February was a great day for Zion. The ship of church stirred by the Rev. S. R. Hughes sighted land weighed anchor, took her spiritual bearings and slipped safely into harbor, thus ending one of the most successful conference years she has had for some years. Wednesday night of last week there was given a grand Old Folks' Concert, made up of membere of the three churches: Sisters Martha Lee, Trip. Crumwell, Lizzie Hoghshend, Sadie B. Crane, Mollie Moxlie, Lolia West, Stella Stewart, Emma Turner, Nannie Ross, Theodora Johnson, Susan Braxton, Alice Reid, Nannie Scott and mother, Busey, Bells Dorsan and Rosie Pasey. A Church Social at Ebenezer. Sister Bessie Fox gave one of her grand old suppers, such as she alone can give, assisted by her many sisters and co-workers. The Martinsburg Band, under the leadership of Mr. Charles Marshall, rendered many national airs, as well as sacred melodies. The following members wyere present and made splendid showings: Messrs. Walker Markey. Charles Marshall, William Smith, Frank Turner, Lewis Ford. James Robinson, Robeft Harris, H. Chairs. John Mackey, Watkins Dennis and John Lewis. William Smith, president; H. B. Chairs, secretary; Charles Marshall, manager. After singing by the well-trained choir, and prayer, the pastor, Rev. E. T. Johnson, introduced as first speaker Mr. Paul Crane, who read al most excellent paper; subject, "Follow the Leader." For the evening session Mr. Paul Crane, after singing and prayer, introduced Mr. Ashby West. Tuesday night of the past week the Rev. J. D. Jackson, of Howard University, and the new pastor of Mt. Zion arrived and was introduced by Rev. S. R. Hughes, the former pastor. Rev. Jackson comes bringing a message of good cheer an dencouragement. The following members of the Martinsburg Band appeared on our program: Mr. Charles Marshall, cornet solo; William Marshall, violin solo; Mr. Albert J. Johnson, vocal solo. Watch The Bee for Martinsburg's business, educational and religious advertisement. Mr. L. G. Fletcher, the well-known real estate man of Washington, is here, visiting his son, Mr. P. R. Fletcher, who is doing a splendid grocery business aided by his senergetic wife. Mr. L. G. Fletcher made a splendid address during the morning session of the Men's Day at Dudley. The Women's Day at Ebenezer was a grand success both spiritually and financially. Drs. John W. Jackson and E. T. Johnson being the special speakers, both made telling remarks. The day closed upon a happy church and a buoyant pastor, Dr. J. T. Reid. Martinsburg is coming; in fact, she is here. "THE BEE" MARCH. "The Bee" March, which is being composed by Wellington A. Adams, will be ready for publication and the public ere long. The name of this musician attached to a composition means its success. * * * Two of the greatest race artists from New York City will appear in Washington soon under direction of W. A. Adams. Watch for the event. * * * The Columbia Conservatory of Music will graduate their first pianist this term, who will appear in recital near the close of the term. A splendid lady piano demonstrator will have charge of Adams' Music Store, 1911 Ninth Street N.W., beginning the first week in April, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Go and hear and purchase many of the latest hits at the spring opening of this store with a big new stock of songs. Prof. Wellington A. Adams will have charge of the musical program for the Camp Meade soldier boys' benefit at the Dunbar High School auditorium some time during the month of April. Date to be announced later. Our city may lbook forward to an appearance here in song recital of Theodore Drury, formerly of New York, but now of Boston, Mass. Mr. Drury has produced, with all colored talent, such operas as "Aida," "Faust," "Carmen," "Cavaleria" and "Pagliacci." This will be his first trip West since he returned from Europe. The recitals will be unconventional, as scenes from operas will be sung in costume. NEXT WEEK AT HOWARD. "One Day," which is the sequel to that wonderful play, "Three Weeks," will be the attraction at the Howard Theatre next week. No drama in recent years has created such a stir as this play of youthful love and passion. Whether "One Day" is or is not a logical sequel to "Three Weeks" is a matter of small import to the maority of theatre-goers, since a play must stand or fall according to its own merits. "One Day" is from the dramatic pen of Miss Spooner, a modernized version of "Romeo and Juliet." Love, emotional and passionate, is well expressed an dsoulful to the depth of tragedy, just as in the Shakespearian interpretation. The last act is an occasion of bated breath for the audience and the tension increases steadily until the eclimax: NOT WANTED Colored Mechanics Discriminated Against. P. T. Thompson, of St. Louis, Mo., is in the city, stopping at 107 First Street N.W. Before he came to the city he saw where the Government was in need of mechanics, so he presented himself for examination at the Civil Service Commission and was examined by Mr. Nolan. examined by Mr. Thompson stated to The Bee thta after the test Mr. Nolan passed him and gave him a card, which reads as follows: Sir: You are directed to report for employment as a carpenter in the—at Sixth and Missouri Avenue N.W., on or before March 25, 1918, presenting this card to the Board of Civil Serv- When Mr. Thompson reported for duty he was rejected. He then reported back to the Commission, but he found no relief there, but was told that it could do nothing. Mr. Thompson is a highly cultured man and well informed. TAYLOR'S You Street at Eleventh. Can't you give -Taylor's Jewelry Store a boost? Why we do the jewelry business of this section is because we put quality above prices so far that it becomes an economic consideration. Examine jewelry elsewhere, and you will find no comparison in quality and prices, and we mean there never shall be any to overshadow them. Special prices in PETER H. Diamonds, 35 points pure white Studs or Rings, $15; 75 points Pure White Absolutely Perfect Diamond Rings, $100; Genuine Pure. White threestone Diamond Lavalliers, $25; and three-stone Gypsy Mounting Diamond Rings, $26; Gold Bar Pins, 79c.; Watch Fobs, 79c.; Masonic, Odd Fellows and Elks Buttons, 69c.; Sterling Silver After Dinner Rings, 43c.; Sterling Toilet Articles for the Dressing Table, 49c.; Comb, Brush and Mirror Sets, quadruple silver, or ivory, $8; Vanity Bags, sterling, $9; Cigarette Cases, $5.50; Solid Gold Thin-Model Elgin Watches, $22.50; Ten-Year Gold-Filled Watches, $5.50. While my assortment is not only cheaper, it is absolutely exclusive in character and quality. J. A. WHITE. Mr. J. A. White has opened a new stand just below 309 Ninth Street N.W., where he will be pleased to see all of his old friends and customers. 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. DIRECTOR SEWELL The funeral arrangements of the late Jerome A. Johnson, which were highly commented on, were made by Sewell Bros., 909 S Street N.W. UNDERTAKER STEWART. Undertaker Stewart, 30 H Street N.W., is doing good work. He is giving entire satisfaction to the people. EASTER FAVORS. For your Easter preparations, you will find them at Bronaugh's Drug Store, Seventh and -P Streets N.W. For that cold that was left from winter, Bronaugh has the remedy — Seventh and P Streets N.W. KRATS. If you go to market Saturday, do not fail to visit Krats' Market, Ninth and Florida Avenue N.W., where you will find everything you wish in this first-class grocery store. 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. Stands 38 and 39 O Street Market, Seventh & O Sts. Finest fresh and salt meats, Loeffler's sausages, lamb, veal, pork, and everything in the fine of meats, will be found at this stand. Lunch rooms, societies, eating and other establishments should call be fore purchasing elsewhere. Mention The Bee. --- The Week DR. BOARD. Confidence is the best paying asset to any business. Confidence to hold must be built on good deeds, not claims. That is the whole secret of business success. Your patrons must have confidence in the purity and quality of your wares—confidence in the honesty of your prices. Whether it be a linament, a prescription or soda water, be sure it is bona-fide, pure, full-strength—the best—and that the customer is getting in worth the full value of his money. That is the policy that has brought success to BOARD'S DRUG STORE, 1912 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Fourteenth Street N.W., the place where everybody meets everybody else for quality, service and satisfaction. LOCAL JOTTINGS. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, pastor of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, was the host of the Conference. The Rev. Turpeau needs no small amount of praise for his wonderful tact and considerate kindness towards everyone. * * * Mrs. F. E. Johnson, of S Street N.W., spent the week end in Martinsburg, W. Va. * * * Miss Addie Solomon, 1904 Third Street, tendered an "at home" in honor of Dr. Ernest Hardie, who has now joined the Dental Corps, last Thursday evening. Revs. Charles Hodges and E. S. Williams have been returned to their congregations—Asbury M. E. Church of Baltimore, Md., and Asbury M. E. Church of Annapolis, Md. Messrs. George G. Jenkins and Lloyd Wycke were in Philadelphia and Baltimore the past week. Mrs. Hawkins, of 1515 S Street, returned from New York, after visiting her daughter. Lieut. Ernest Hardie left Monday for Panama. Rev. Dr. Charles Hodges, of Asbury M. E. Church, Baltimore, Md., was in the city attending Conference. Rev. Hodges left Monday morning. * * * Prof. Ramer, of the public schools of Martinsburg, W. Va., was in the city Sunday last. * * * Mrs. M. W. Manoko, the wife of Rev. Manoko, of Brown Memorial, was in Baltimore last week. * * * Mrs. Josephine Stokes McLane is quite indisposed at her residence. Rev. Dr. W. W. Love, one of the officials in the M. E. Connection, was in the city attending Conference. Dr. Love is the most brilliant divine in his Conference. * * * Rev. William Miner was in the city attending Conference. * * * Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Lyons were in the city last week. * * * Mr. Armistead Gray, of New York, was in the city last week, the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Ella B. Jenkins, 1443 S Street N.W. Mrs. Hortense Turner, of T Street, who has been suffering with la grippe, is out again, to the delight of her devoted family and friends. Mrs. Turner was the recipient of many kind tokens during her illness. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Taylor, of this city, have returned to Pittsburgh, where they will reside in the future. Mrs. Capehart, of Keystone, W.Va., was called to the bedside of her father, Mr. Warner Hurley, who is seriously ill. Mr. Hurley is doorkeeper of the Supreme Court. Men! Stop being so narrow! There are some men who are so narrow in their views, so selfish, that if you were to stick a pin in one eye you would come near sticking it in both. The wedding bells were ringing last Saturday evening for Miss Mary Martin and Sergt. George Douglas of Camp Meade at the residence of Bishop and Mrs. Ross, of Fifteenth Street. * * * Mrs. T. Shirley Nelson, of 714 Nineteenth Street N. E., has resigned her position at the Bureau of Engraving. * * * Lincoln Meyers, of Syracuse, N. Y., has recently been appointed at the War Department. * * * Any time you see the "Old Has Beens Club" advertised, go. It means a good time. Mr. Linwood Nichols, who has been sick with la gippe, is able to be up and out again. * * * Mrs. Josephine Hearn, of 1921 Ninth Street, is ill in Freedman's Hospital. * * * Mrs. Ermine Butler, wife of Benj. W. Butler, of 407 Florida Avenue N.W., has been visiting her brother-in-law and sister, the Rev. M. M. Cunningham, of 1331 S. May Street, West Philadelphia, Pa. Also a sister in Reading, Pa. Miss Marie Hillery, a teacher in Prof. R. J. Daniels' School of Music, left the city last evening to spend the Easter holidays in New York City, the guest of her brother. Mrs. Bessie Bush, of Binghamton, N. Y., is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Conty, 900 Fourth St. N.W. Mrs. Anna Hurley Capehart, wife of Barrister Capehart, of Keystone, W. Va., was called home on account of the illness of her father, Mr. Warner Hurley. Miss Ruth Scott, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scott, of 521 Twenty-first Street N.W., is now convalescent from a recent indisposition, much to the delight of her many friends. * * * Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Helen Butler, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Butler, to Mr. H. Teage King, a well-known young bachelor of this town. Prof. and Mrs. Keffey, of Hampton, Va., have a small addition to their little family. Mrs. Keffey was formerly Miss Elaine Evans, the beautiful and accomplished daughte rof Mr. and Mrs. David H. Evans, of this city. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Cole, of 1426 S Street N.W., condole with them in the sad bereavement in the deaths of the former's parents. Attorney George H. Lewis, the oldest barrister in point of service in the city of Richmond, Va., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George G. Jenkins, Sr., 1443 S Street N.W. Mr. Hannibal Smith, of Richmond, Va., was in the city last week on business. Mr. Smith returned to his summer home, eight miles from Richmond, where he will be joined by his wife very shortly. BUREAU NOTES. Miss Agnes Adams was out on sick leave last week. * * * Mrs. Cornelia Johnson is counter on the night force. * * * Mrs. Rosa Pyser Lewis is assigned in the Examining Division. * * * Mrs. Bertie Harris, of the Examining Division, is interested in the Red Cross work. Miss Pauline Winston is now assigned in the Hydraulic Division. * * * Mrs. Hortense Turner has been out on sick leave. 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. Mrs. Glovie Sewall Johnson is out on account of death in her family. Miss Lillian Wright and Miss Lulu Williams are still on night force. \*\*\* Mr. Orpheus Evans, who is detailed on the midnight force, is a competent worker. The Beau Brummels met at the residence of Mr. Albert Gaskins, Monday evening, March 25. The club take this opportunity to announce its reorganization. The club will be presented with a service flag at its reunion dansante, as there are five of its members who have answered the country's call. The members are as follows: Mr. E. B. Weatherless, president; Mr. L. De Reef Holton, vice-president; Mr. Albert L. Gaskins, secretary; Mr. Rolandus H. Cooper, treasurer; Mr. James Davis, business manager; Mr. Chauncey Cooper, sergeant-at-arms; Mr. Harry Dean, assistant secretary; Mr. Richard Tompkins, assistant business manager. Honorary members: Mr. J. M. Taylor, Mr. Alfred Lewis and Mr. Chas. Dean. WEST WASHINGTON. Rev. Turpeau is popular with the people in this section. * * * Miss Gertrude Turner gave her sister, Mrs. Maud Brown, a surprise birthday party on Tuesday, March 19th. A pleasant evening was spent. Those who attended the birthday party given by Miss Edith Smackum last week were Misses Laura Drubit, Lucy Poindexter, Ella Johnson, Dorothy Brown, Rowena Lumas, Lonzera Washington, Ida Fleming, Corinne and Estelle Clifford, Beatrice Ware, Carrie and Garnetta Smackum, and Messrs. Jones, Pryor, Brown, Holmes, Sanderson, Butler, Marshall. Hawkins, Purnell and Turner. A very fine solo was sung by Mrs. Pryor. The ladies wore handsome gowns, and the gifts to Miss Edith Smackum were beautiful. Miss Corinne Clifford, of 2447 P Street N.W., has been appointed messenger in one of the Government buildings. * * * Miss Mabel Turner, who has been quite ill, is improving. * * * Mr. Bynum Brown, of 2813 Dumbarton Avenue, has joined the Naval Reserves. * * * The members of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church heartily welcome back their pastor, ALBERT F. JOHNSON DEAD. The death of Mr. Albert F. Johnson came as a thunderbolt from a clear sky to his family and many friends. Mr. Johnson died Saturday night, about 10.30 o'clock, March 23, 1918, at his residence, 1405 Twenty-ninth Street, N.W., after a short illness. He leaves a widow, two sisters, three brothers, many relatives and a host of friends. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Metropolitan Police Force for twenty years and was loved by his superior officers. He was brave and was never found wanting. The funeral took place Wednesday at 1 p.m. from the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Twenty-ninth Street and Dumbarton Avenue N.W. Rev. Armstead Jones had charge of the services, and was assisted by Rev. Pinn and others. Rev. Turpeau was absent on account of illness. HELP THE COLORED SOCIAL SETTLEMENT. You can do your bit of helping to support the splendid work of the Colored Social Settlement by filling the paper bags, which have been distributed throughout the city, with waste. Will you help to support the worthy work by filling the bags placed in your homes? This is an easy and practical way of doing a little to help many. Do not cast those bags aside to collect waste for the benefit of the Colored Social Settlement. The Colored Social Settlement will be greatly benefited if you do your bit by filling those bags with waste. Have the bags of waste ready for .Howard Theatre. Entire Week Starting Monday, April 1st. Mat. Tue., Thur. & Sat. For an Easter week offering, the greatest love story ever written ONE DAY All Star Cast Includes—Cleo Desmon, Carlotta Freeman, E. Williams, Ruth Mathews, Clarence Muse, Andrew Bishop & 15 O. hets Night Prices: 25c 35c 50c Mat. all seats 25c will have charge of our sheet music department from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily begining the first week of April. A big bunch of the latest musical hits await you. A colored store, colored clerks too. Go where you are accepted and buy. We will fit you with the best spherical lenses in a guaranteed double-naught-one-tenth twelve-carat gold filled frame, and your eyes examined by a graduate Optometrist and backed up by our reputation to give you absolute SATISFACTION for..... collection for the Colored Social Settlement. CHURCH RECITAL. Recreation recital Sunday at 7.30 p.m. at Ebenezer M. E. Church, Fourth and B Streets S. E. Fifty well-trained voices will appear in song and dialogue—a rich program. Miss Alice Tibbs, soprano, soloist; Miss N. L. Proctor, organist; Mr. W. H. Reed, baritone soloist, and director. Silver offering at the door. Rev. W. H. Dean is pastor. 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MURRAY, Man CLASS VAUDEVILLE WI and MOTION PICTURES DAY Every Particular. Come H Twentieth Street Between L and M Streets Northwest RAYMOND H. MURRAY, Manager HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVILLE WEEKLY and NEW MOTION PICTURES DAILY First Class in Every Particular. Come Early for Seats HIAWATHA THEATRE W. Raymo to two lines of cars. The b of pleasure—come to the H Raymond H. Murray, Manager cars. The best pictures shown daily. come to the Hiawatha. 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. DOTTY DIMPLE'S DOINGS OH, WE'LL PLAY CIRCUS AND I'LL WALK THE TIGHT ROPE, WILL WE? YES. YAT YOU SIT HERE, WILLIE, AND ALL KEEP YOUR SEATS, PLEASE. I DOT A PRIVATE BOX HERE I COME! SHE'S GREAT DOTTY. MY, I CAME NEAR FALLING. OUCH, MY HEAD! BIFF IM PRETTY NEAR OVER NOW. BANG BIFF. DOROTHY, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE? I WAS ONLY PLAYING CIRCUS, MAMMA. I DON'T LIKE DOTTY'S CIRCUS. SHE HIT EVERY ONE OF US ON THE HEAD. ME TOO I was standing on the corner of Florida Avenue and Seventh Street—the Abyssinia of Washington—the other day, when Prof. George Cook hove in sight. A fellow standing near me, who had a sort of "jest" rived from ole. Virginny" cast of countenance, said: "Who's that little figgety man with a Roosevelt size and about two inches of neck, and a Waterbury movement, coming there? I've seen him several times and wondered who he was?" "Why, man," said I, "don't you know who that is? You sure must have just arrived from No Man's Land if you don't know him. That's Prof. George W. Cook, who makes the wheels of Howard University go round, and who is about up to his neck, and over it, in everything else around here that's safe to be caught without a gun." The fellow looked at me, then looked at Professor George, and then remarked: "He, sure does move some." I replied: "Yes, and he does achieve some." Now, that just reminds me that the first scientist who discovered the bacteria of energy found it secreted about the person of George Cook. Excuse me for leaving off the "Professor" that time, but the fact is, we most generally economize on letters and titles when we refer to this particular species of humanity and just call him plain, every-day "George." George has so much energy that he could, if they sent him over, convince even Hindenberg and a few other sauerkrauts that they don't play in the same league with him. George is long on social work, charity work, religion, finance, and everything else usually used to make the engine of life turn or move the piston rods. Without him Howard University would be a sort of oasisless Sahara even worse than Goldsmith's. "Deserted Village," where they used to indulge in that "vacant laugh" stuff. If George had elected to be a catcher in the Get-there League, he could have made the Washington Club win a pennant three years prior to the deluge. Had his pater familias spent sufficient time on him prior to a certain interesting period, so he could have grown taller, he would have had so much energy that you never would have heard of Atlas, and I guess Confucius and old Archipeligo Xenephor and curious old Socrates and uninteresting old Bacon, who has been accused of being Bill Shakespeare in disguise, would never have been miles of interest trailing along with it. Washington would never have been Washington if it hadn't been for George, and Howard University would still be an unrealized dream of General Howard if they had not found George nestling in the bullrushes somewhere this side of the equator on this vale of tears. When I got through telling this ignorant guy who had never heard of George all about his fame, energy, achievements and cross-country runs, the fellow gave me a William S. Hart stony glassy glance, and just muttered, sort of absent-minded like, "Some man." I met a friend down on New York Avenue the other day who had a round-trip ticket to Baltimore, so I eased two whole dollars over to him and said: "When you return bring me a full quart of Cascade for medicinal and cooking purposes. That was two weeks ago, and although Baltimore is but forty miles from here as the crow flies, so far as seeing that friend again is concerned, I've about arrived at the conclusion that Baltimore is somewhere in the vicinity of Dutch Guiana. It's dangerous practice to trust a real, bosom, hold-fast friend, with money to bring you distilled stuff back from Baltimore these days. I've just concluded to take Rev. Simon Peter's advice and join the Underwriters' Association of Grape Juice Consumers. Speaking about Baltimore, reminds me that there are a lot of supposed prohibitionists who are making regular detours to Baltimore these days. I never got interested in Baltimore—until Washington discovered Potomac water was worth drinking, and I'm wondering what's over there to interest so many of these sacred heart prohibitionists and Sunday, church decorators who now make weekly pilgrimages over there. It's a fright to see them returning with suit cases, grips—not the la grippe—suspicious packages, and an "oh-be-joyful" carriage these days. When Baltimore goes dry some of the ministers around here will find more than buttons in the collection baskets, and some of the fatherless pickanninies around here will wake up to find that they really have a "smoke" who owns and supports them. I have always though Josephus Daniels, so far as this migratory contingent of Hams was concerned, was worse than a bunion with a reflex action, supported by a fallen arch, but I'm sort of easing around to the belief that it would be a mighty good thing to keep Josephus Daniels in as Secretary of the Navy until they can build a branch of the U. S. Naval Academy in that baili Outfit consists of one Durham Duplex Domino Razor with white American leather handle safety guard, stroping attachment and Durham Duplex Blades, packed in a pencine 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. DURING THE LIFE OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT. DURHAM DUPLEX RAZOR CO. JERSEY CITY, N.J. wick. If he'd make everything dry within a radius of 'steen miles of Washington it would give me one more opportunity to sing: "Praise God from Whom all blessings flow." If John Lewis had all the money stored in his bank that these charcoal lozengers have been spending in Baltimore for "average whiskey" the stock of the Industrial Savings Bank would be worth about two hundred dollars for every ten. Bud Harris said to me the other day that there used to be a time when he would have visited Baltimore about every five minutes in the day, but now that he has been riding on the first and foremost seat of the water wagon, he can't understand why any fellow would want to leave the vicinity of Seventh and T to journey over to Cardinal Gibbons' town. Judge Terrell, who hit the aqueduct on that memorable night when Aaron Gaskins blew out the lights and sang a requiem for Old John Barleycorn, is very emphatic in his declarations that Baltimore ought to either be removed farther away or nearer to Washington. He averred, with a nice judicial discrimination, and an exposition on the right of eminent domain, that if Baltimore was moved nearer to Washington, it might be brought within the jurisdiction of his court, in which event he could take sumptuary, as well as summary, action. If it was moved nearer to Washington it would also have the effect of dumping into the discard what is commonly and euphoniously called "the Dancy drink." Have you ever had the Dancy drink explained to you? No, Well, then, I'll officiate at its explanation, perhaps, next issue, even tho the late and lamented Elbert Hubbard did say "an explanation explains nothing." Dear Sh. The Ninety-second Division (Negro) National Army is in need of soldiers who can qualify as stenographers, electricians, auto-mechanics, machinists, pharmacists, hospital attendants. clerks, typists, saddlers, harnessmaker, etc. Through the co-operation of the press we have secured a number of specially qualified men, but our needs as yet have not been fully supplied. Doubtless there are many Negro registrants who are qualified to meet the requirements of the division, who will be called sooner or later, and who are willing to enter the military service ahead of their turn on the register in order to serve. Reciprocally, there are distinct advantages to such men of entering the army when they are needed most. In so doing, they fit into places for which they are best fitted and which they prefer to fill. All correspondence should be addressed to Lieut. T. T. Thompson, assistant personnel officer, Ninety-second Division, Camp Funston, Kansas. HOTEL DALE THE HOTEL THE DREAM OF FATHERLAND. From far above the beels do ring. As before your shrine, my Love, I This magnificent hotel, located in the heart of the most beautiful seashore resort in the world; replete with every modern improvement, superlative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Orchestra daily, garage, bath houses, tennis, etc., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Write to E.W. DALE sing, And thus I await the coming day. When the minister his fee I'll pay For making you my little wife, To love and cherish all my life. In after years our children, three. 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In addition to the power to pursue the objects enumerated in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article III, this society shall also have the following corporate powers, to wilt: to foster and regulater any number or branch units in the District of Columbia and vicinity having like objects, which shall be integral parts of this society; to affiliate itself with any national society having similar aims and objects; to accept gifts of money securities, goods, material and real estate for the promotion of its objects; to print and disseminate such literature as may be deemed calculated to advance its objects. Section 4. The powers granted in this charter shall not be construed to exclude any other powers reasonable for the promotion of the public-spirited and charitable objects of this society and consistent with the Code of Laws of the District of Columbia and the laws of the United States. Article IV. Section 1. The affairs, funds and property of this society shall be in the general charge of a Board of Governors of not more than twenty-four members of the society, who shall be assisted by a Supervisory Committee of three members of the society no one of whom shall be a member of the Board of Governors, and by such executive officers and other employees as may be provided in the bylaws. During the first year the number of Governors shall be not less than twelve. Section 2. The first Board of Governors and first Supervisory Committee shall be chosen by the persons who sign this certificate of incorporation, and thereafter the members of that board and that committee shall be chosen by ballot by the general body of members at the regular annual meetings. Section 3. The by-laws shall prescribe which of the executive officers, if any, shall be also members of the Board of Governors. Section 4. 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All officers and employees charged with the custody or handling of the funds or other property of the society shall be required to furnish an adequate indemnity bond for the faithful performance of their respective duties, and the amount of any such bond shall be prescribed by the Board of Governors. Article V. Section 1. The Board of Governors shall immediately after its appointment make such prudential by-laws as they may deem proper for the management and business affairs of this society, and thereafter any by-laws made shall not be changed without the participation and consent of the members of the society. Section 2. The Board of Governors shall have power to make rules and regulations in addition to and in conformity with those embodied in the by-laws, and to amend or abolish the same at will, but while in force such rules and regulations shall have all the force of by-laws. BRODT. The greatest hat manufacturers in the United States and the most fashionable are Karl F. and Alexander G. Brodt, whose factory and sale stores are at 470 Eleventh Street N. W. and 503-5 Ninth Street N. W. If you want an up-to-date hat for a Christ mas present or a fine winter hat o any description, go and see the new hats at Brodt's. Mention The Bee. British Courier Gets Help From the Enemy. Handle Confidential British Dispatches, but They Do Not Know it. London.—Two German officers recently handled more than a dozen cases of confidential British dispatches, but they did not know it. The story is one of the many adventurous incidents which befall that select body of British public servants who wear a silver greyhound in their buttonhole and are known as king's messengers. Many imagine that anyone who carries dispatches for the British government is a king's messenger. This is not correct. There are only five men who hold commissions in that service. The others are merely admiralty couriers or war office couriers and have no right to the higher title. The particular messenger who outwitted the two German officers was burdened with 17 bags of dispatches for a British embassy, and he had to change trains at night at a station in a neutral country. His heap of baggage was near the sleeping compartment when his train drew near, but there was no porter available. He had only put five of the bags into the compartment when the warning whistle was sounded that the train was starting. The messenger was in a dilemma. He could not let the five bags go without him, nor could he leave the other dozen on the platform. At that moment he caught sight of two German cavalry officers. It was a risk to speak to them, but in his best South German dialect and with his face in shadow he requested their help. They were less haughty than the average German officer and each one lent a hand. The last bag was bundled aboard with the train already in motion, and the messenger waived his thanks; then locked the door and collapsed on the nearest seat. Johns Hopkins University Expert Makes New Drug From Coal Tar. New York.—Discovery of a new agent as a substitute for medicines derived from opium was announced here by Dr. David I. Macht of Johns Hopkins university at the annual meeting of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. The substitute is a coal tar derivative and has been named benzyle benzolate. It has met with the approval of Doctor Brown, head of the intestinal clinic of Johns Hopkins university, Doctor Macht said. The new agent, Doctor Macht explained, relaxes the muscles, giving the patient the same beneficial effects as opium derivatives without their ill effects. BABE IS BORN IN A SKIFF Stork Comes While Mother Is Being Removed From Water-Bound Home. Cincinnati.—The baby of Mrs. J. W. Bogert, forty, of Newport, is doing fine despite the fact that it was ushered into this world during the overflow of the Ohio, under unfavorable circumstances. While her husband was removing her from her water-bound home in a skiff Mrs. Bogart gave birth to a girl. The icy waters from the Ohio swirled around the skiff. Hld Gold In Biscuits. San Francisco: A. Chinese, who was leaving for the Orient, showed the customs inspector a tin box full of biscuits, which he said he was taking along to eat on the way across. The inspector opened one of the biscuits and found a $20 gold piece. Altogether nearly $500 was found in the biscuits. IT'S OUR WAR NOW By Henry Russell Wray of the Vigilantes. Do the work that is offered you, even if you think you are fixed for a bigger job. WE ARE AT WAR. Loyalty in these days should consist of acts, not mere words. IT'S WAR. The only place for a "croaker" now or tomorrow, is his ground-hog hole. Nobody wants to see or hear him in the open, now or after the war. Show consideration for other workers, so as to make it easier for them to do their bit for OUR WAR. We are fighting for the lives of our own and for those who believe in justice and decency. It is time the masked German barbarians were thoroughly licked, and then branded forever. IT'S WAR TO THE FINISH. Every courtesy should be shown to the woman conductor. She is filling her position better probably than you could, and perhaps the one she has released, and the one you have sent over there are fighting side by side. Soft words and soft gloves are not known by Germans. Damning truth and bare knuckles they may comprehend. LABOR FOR FARMS 1S. BIG. PROBLEM Seoretary of Agriéulture Points "-Qut City’s Part in Food © . Production. : CITIZENS MUST. HELP CUT If Soldiers Are cing < Risk Their Lives Civilians Can Well Afford to | Spare Te in Har- pe BY DAVIDIE: HOUSTON: ~ F WESRNEOR Se Se ee sued a statement”concerning the farm labor problem. It was pointed out that there will be farm, labor difficulties to overcome this.year as last and that tp certain sections, especially in ‘the nelghborhood of large industrial “cen ters, the difficulties will be acute. The lines of effort were Indicated along which-the departments of: agriculture and labor, through representatives in various states co-operating with the agricultural colleges and other agen- cles, are working to furnish assistance. Briefly stated, these ageneles sire doing the following things: (a) making a survey*of the farm-Inbor situatfon tn each community with a view to discov: er possible surpluses of Inbor, in ordet to be ready to assist in furnishing la- bor wherever It Is needed; (b) assist- ing again in shifting-labor from: com- munity té community aud from State:to state, as In prst.years: (¢) promoting fuller co-operation among farmers fn the same cohmunity; (a) _ making available, so far as possible, high- schod} boys in. rural districts who have had experience In farming and who are not. normally’ regularly or fully em- ployed in-farmingeoperations ; (e) mitk- Ing: every effort-to see thit there Is no obstacle in the way of the production of a larger supply of farm machinery and its fuller: use as a supplement ‘to hand tabor, © ‘ National Army May Help. . Last year; In spite of all the dificul- ties, the farmers pinnted the largest acrenges inthe history of the nation, harvested record crops of most {mpot- tant ‘things except whent. and suc ceeded in greatly increasing the num- ber of live stock.’ Since Inst. year skilled farm labor -has been given de- ferred classification and the secretary of war has asked for power te furlough soldiers of the National army’ if their training permits, so that they may re- turn to thelr farms and assist. Tt ts. believed that the farmers of thé na- tlon can, by effeetive organization and co-opegation, with such assistance as can be.furnished, again overcome 1a- bor difficulties and preduce large quan- titles of ‘foods, ,feedstuffs ‘and ‘live stock, i ‘There 1s an opportunity now for ur- ban people. sympnthetically and: con- constructively to, atudy the farm-labor situation and to render assistance. ‘In many towns and cities there are men who have had farming experience, who are ablebodied, and whe weuld doubt: less be willing “to serve the nation in’ the fleld ef agriculture at this time. Fapectally for the seasensl strains of planting, éultivatiag and harvesting, -it will not be teo much to ask-euch mom toald the farmers in the neccesary un- dertaking of maintaining and, if pes- sible, supplementing, the food supply in order to feed the armies and to was- tain the civilian population : behind them, Civilians Should Help. If solsiiers are willing te serve in the trenches, to: dig ditehes, build rall- roads and risk their lives, many eivil- fans crin well. afferd to spare x part of their time, te serve im the furrews and In the harvest flelds, If It appears that ‘the farmers ef a -cermmunity er region are nét able te seewre the mec: senry. labor by the wewsl methacs, then the leadete Im the town er city immedintely dependent upon that re- glon should organize, entablieh tench with representative ‘arn loaders, and see If they cannot assiet in eelving the problem. ‘In se.deing they will not only ald the farmers ef the nation, but they will.vitally ceatribate te thelr own well-being and te that of their “community. gr The farmers-are willing te- de all that they humanly ean, but where their lnbor supply, eannet be furaished from the ordinary sources, it muet be re- cruited from those whese very eus- renance depends upon the ftarniers. ‘The soldier and the farmer are eager to. do, their full share; the soldier {s taking the chances of, lesing hia life and the farmer is. risking the labors of a year on the chance of the seasons; both incur risks. Very many cfvilfans are equally eager to do their share. but may not appreciate the opportunity to sérve in the field of agriculture: ‘The departments of agriculture and Jabor will render every possible aid, but each community knows its own’ problems, and urban people, especially: business men, could co-operate effec: tively with the‘farmers and also reu- der much assistance. . - ‘Cleveland, O.—A cat has been in the habit of sleeping on a rubber mat under a dynamo in Cleveland’s power house. Somebody removed the mat the other day, and the cat slept on an iron plate. It didn't seem to hurt the cut, but her fur became so charged with electricity that ever since it has stood stiff on end ke the bristles of a hairbrush * a fos GERMAN PRISON. - ~- BLIGHT HINTED 360 British Released From Ruh- . leben by Exchange Have 4 “Barbed Wire Fever.” ‘PALL OVER ENTIRE COUNTRY’ Hecork Few Trains Running, Ststtcae \ Deserted, Smoke From but Few Chimrieys—Fuel Shortage In Germany Acute. . London.—-Ail Ungiand has been stirred by the return of 860 soldiers and civilian prisoners of war from Ruhleben, Germany, some of whom are fishermen who wero surprised by the Germans in the North sea immediately after the declaration of war, and had therefore been prisoners almost from the first day of hostilities. “ It 1s not because of the stories they tell, for their lips have been sealed s0 far as their own: sufferings are. con- cerned by order of: the government. The remark of one of the civillans to an old friend who met the party—“We are falrly all right, but we have all got barbed-wire fever"—Iis sald to contain the whole story. Englishmen . know what that means, and there is nowhere any desire to reverse the.government's order. : Symptoms of Barbed-Wire Fever. ‘Barbed-wire ‘fever. is the nervous strain that/{s telling with incrensing force—especially In the case of the old- er men, who cannot take so much exer- else—upon the hindreds of men who ‘have spent over three years on that un- happy course,” says the Manchester | Guardian, ° > “They were bitterly “disappointed ‘that the attempt of our government to abolish: Ruhleben altogether by.an ex- ‘change, however it ‘might advantage the’ Germans, came to nothing, and ‘many of the repatriated men are. con- vinced that there may be.an Increase of mental cases if Ruhleben continues -much longer. You could see the marka of nervous excitement on many of the faces, and probably the reaction from being set free will be felt severely by the men of more sensitive minds.” ‘From a few of the civilian prisoners something of the condition of affairs In Germany was learmed—tilustrations supporting the general impression, ac- .cotding to the. Dally Telegraph, “‘that the war has ‘entirely: changed the con- ditens of life In the enemy country, whieh has ceased altogether to display that air of cheerful’ prosperity: which gharacterized the Gerreany of peace days.” a Germany, it was said, presented the ‘appearance of a ceuntry “under a. blight.” | * . ae .. Germany Under Blight. “I was .yery much struck when tray- éling through the country,” sald one of the men,.“with the dead leek of ev- erything.. Even in one of* the great towns through whieh we passed there seemed to, be little going on, and the railway stations. were almost eatirely deserted. On the line between ‘Spaz- lau and Hanever we did not seo a .siagle pasconger traln, ad the goods twafic appeared to be quite nogligible. The fields were develd of cattle, and ‘en the whole journey I saw less than & seore of cheep.” Other men with observant oes had comé’ to the conclusion that the fuel shortage in Germany must be seute, Deeanse though the weather wee bit terky eold smoke could rarely. be-seen tsgutig from chimneys. Anether thing that stewek them Was: the extent to which women are doing werk on the ‘railways. ‘Phey were seen atting as firemea on logomotives and as plate layers. . FOR HIRE. Two. Ford electric. trucks for hire by the job or hour; ‘quick and com- petent service. Address Adam Hite, 332 M St. S.W. Tel. Frank. 1545-M DR, T. THEO, PARKER bene a . gt eas = _ Osteopathic Specialist On Bone, Nerve, Eye aid. Dis eases of Women u 1810 Ninth. Street N.W. -. Phone, North '533-J_ OR. W. LL, SMtTeva INDIGRATIN*. 7 . REMEDY. . This remedy will retfeve all forms of Indigestion. Catarrh of the Stomach Heartbura, Sour Stomach, Flatulency Pain in the Stomach, Water Brash Acid Yermentation, Gaseous Accumu ations and Mal-Assimilations of Foods When taken’ in the Stomach’ it thor oughly «igests’ the elbuminous foods ‘relicves the indigestion, by resting and sssieting the‘stomach unt!l norma’ or natural digestion is restored. . DIRECTIONS \ ‘Take @ teasponful ina Ittle water after moals or when suffering. Repeat in an hour if necessary. s ___W. .L. SMITH,” Druggist. . “801 Ptorida Avenue NW. Where you may purchase the gen ~. ulne article. Washington, D; C. " LEGAL NoTicEs. ‘W. C. MARTIN, Attomey. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia~Holding Probate Court. Estate. of Isaiah Williams, de- ceased. No. 24,418; Administration Docket 56. ee Application having been ‘made here- in for probate of the last will and testament of said deceased, and for letters testamentary on .said estate, by W. J. Howard, it i ordered this 5th day. of March, A.-D. 1918, that Mary Kennedy and Bessie Freeman, and all. others concerned, appear. in sai¢ Court om Monday, the 15th day of April, A.D. 1918, at 10 “o'clock a.m. to show cause why such 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 successive weeks before the re- turn day herein mntioned—the first publication to bé not less than thirty days before said return day. < . Ashley M: Gould, a Justice. Attest: © ~~ é W. Clark Taylor, .- -. Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court, W. C. Martin, Attorney. THOMAS WALKER, Attorney. Supreme Court of the District of Co- lumbia — Holding. Probate Court. Estate of George W. Milford, de- ceased—No,, 24,112; Administration Docket 56. Application having, been made herein for probate of’ the last will and testament of said deceased, and for letters testamentary on said’ es- tate," by Carreleon Milford, to, be granted unto Thomas J." Brown, it is ordered this roth day of March, Ax D. ‘1918, that William Smith, of Balti- more, Md. and Mildred Smith, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and all others: con- cerned, appear in said court on Mon- day,, the 20th day of April, A. D. 1918. at 10. o’¢lock a. m., to show, cause why such application should not be ‘gtant- ed.’ Let notice hereof be published in the “Washington: Law Reporter” and “The, Washington Bee”: once in each of three successive weeks before: the return. day herein mentiond, the’ first publication tobe not less than thirty days before’ said return day. Ashley M. Gould, Justice, Attest: , vf " .W. Clark Taylor, 8 ” . Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court: ‘Thomas Walker, Attorney. A. W. GRAY, Attorney. Supreme Court: of the District of Columbia—Holding Probate Court. No. 24;439, Adniinistration. “This is to give notice that the sub- scriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, letters testamentary on the estate of Thomas J. Marshall; late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, le- gally authenticated, tojthe subscriber, on or-bfére the 25thday of .Marcli, ‘A.D. 918; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. ” Given under my hand this 25th day of March, 1918. . . Martha E. Marshall, . 81a G Street S. W. Attest: > . ‘, . W. Clark. Taylor, . _ Deputy Registér of Wills for.th¢ District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. A. W. Gray, Attorney. - -“ GASKINS & MOORE, Attorneys. Supreme Court of the District o! Columbia—Holding Probate Court No. 24,450, Administration, _ This is to_givé notice that the sub- scriber, of the District’ of Columbia, has obtaind from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, letters of administration ‘on. the estate of Geo. F, Jackson, late of the District of Co- lumbid,.deceased., All persons having claims against-thk deceased are here: by warned to éxhibit the same, with the vouchers ‘thekeof, legally authen- ticated, to the subscriber, on or be- fore the 218t day of March, A: D. 1919; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said ¢s- tate, . . Given under my hand this 21st day of March, 1918. . ‘ . . Frances Frelinghuysen, 1622 Vermont Ave,, D.C. Attest: ; W. Clark Taylor, 7 . Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, ‘Clerk of the Probate Court. ‘ B. L. Gaskins and 7 Zeph P. 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Mor- ton Pést, No. 3, ‘Thursday, ‘March 28th, at the regular ‘meeting at’ 7.30 o'clock at’ Grand Army Hall. Each member seeing’ this notice will please acknowledge same by sending card to the president of O. P. Morton, W. R.°G., 1311 T Street N.W., ‘or phone North 5796. LABORERS WANTED. | WANTED—Farm faborers, with some kifowledge of farm work. Call at Room 618, Union ‘Trust Building. . WANTED—Plowmen, .with ‘teams, plows. and harrows, Call or Write the GARDEN COMMITTEE, Room 618, Union ‘Trust Building. WANTED. Large and small chicken wire; must be in good condition and reasonable. Callin morning or write 1216 Eye Street-N: E. : ‘ WANTED. | Wanted — Young! colored’ women for office work; one capable of oper- ating typewriter. preferred. Must be good penman, quick and sccurate: ‘Address in own. handwriting, N.C.S., care The Bea. ¥ : FOR RENT. _ te Two nicely furnished front rooms for rent, suitable for. young men; rea- sonable rent, Mrs. Jotinson,.474 O St. N. W. 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SMITH. 7. hee , One .of.the most, successfal beauty The first; rehearsal of the Columbia cujture schools in the city is: that. of Musical’ and Dramatic Club will be Madame Agnes J. Smith, of 93§ R° held next. taonth. This club contains Street N.W. Call and inspect ,her:. all local talent. “ Sesh cae bee acer MADAME AGNES J. SMITH. -One.of the most. successfal: beauty culture schools in the city is: that. of Madame Agnes J. Smith, of 935 R Street N.W. Call and inspect her: parlors:. Don’t -fail.