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VOL. XXXVIII, NO. 48 THE POLICE COURT THE POLICE COURT Everybody is looking forward to Judge Mulowney's reappointment and cannot understand why, in the light of his excellent record as assistant district attorney, and later as judge, he has not been reappointed. The citizens feel that he is entitled to further recognition. Judge Robert Hardison of Kentucky is proving himself to be a judge of wonderful legal acumen and foresight. He knows human nature and its frailties. He does not believe in long sentences for petty offenses, when the evidence shows that the poor man has a family to support which may become a charge upon the public; but in the proper case the violator of the law can expect no mercy from him. He makes no distinction on account of color, and as a matter of fact has proved himself the colored people's friend instead of their enemy. In dealing with the colored people who come before him he is always considerate, and his sentences are just, even in the most aggravated cases. He has added new life and dignity to the art. The veteran clerk, T. A. Sebring, has succeeded in getting more work out of some of the men under him than heretofore. Assistant Corporation Counsel Hart and Ralph Given, Esq., the veteran United States Assistant District Attorney, who will some day be judge of that court, are two worthy prosecutors who have the fullest confidence of the Bench and Bar. JUDGE ROBERT H. TERRELL. The Senate unanimously confirmed Judge Robert H. Terrell last week for another term as judge of the Muni- cipal Court. Judge Terrrell has made a record of which the race is proud. The Bee extends its congratulations. PHIL WATERS DEAD. Charleston, W. Va., April 23. Succumbing to injuries received when he fell from a third-story window of his apartment to the sidewalk below, Saturday night, Phil Waters, age 47, for fifteen years assistant clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals, died last night at a local hospital. Philip Henry Waters, born at Leesburg, Va., August 22, 1870, was the best known man of his race in West Virginia, and one of the best known in the country. He held public position continuously since his appointment to a clerkship in 1897. Prior to that time he had served as librarian of the house of delegates. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan, from which he received the degree of bachelor of laws in 1895. He was also a graduate of Morgan College, and previously a student at Howard. Waters was the first notary public of color to be appointed in the state, and was several times clerk of the committee on finance and taxation on one or the other side of the legislature. He was active in politics from boyhood, and attended, always in an official capacity, every Republican national convention since that of 1892. He had attended also every state convention of his party since that year, serving as reading clerk, which capacity he had few equals. His circle of acquaintances and friends was generally large. From these, colored as well as white, all over the country, telegrams of condolence are pouring into the city to the bereaved family, the immediate members of which are the widow, daughter, father, mother, and two brothers. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The membership drive for one thousand members in five days was a record breaker for all colored associations throughout the United States. Under the leadership of S. W. Rutherford, ably assisted by R. P. Hamlin, the two hundred workers were divided into two groups, under J. P. Bond and J. J. Porter, with ten captains in each group, and when the final reports were put upon the board by the officials the campaign had gone so far over the top as to allow a surplus of 365—a margin to spare that would allow one new member for each day of the next fiscal year. An unusual wave of Y. M. C. A. enthusiasm swept through schools, churches, organizations and throughout the city generally, and many members were brought in from all sections, swelling the grand total for the campaign to 1,365 members, making the total membership about 1,800, the largest of any colored branch in the country. On Friday, April 19th, at 8 p. m., Mr. E. B. Henderson began the first of a series of talks for boys by different well-known educators. The talk was very interesting and is to be followed by talks from Rev. E. B. Smith, D. O. W. Holmes, G. David Houston, R. C. Bruce and G. C. Wilkinson. The special message of gospel and song from the colored camps by Rev. F. J. Gregory and G. W. Johnson was very impressive and forceful, and besides giving an insight into the religious looting of the camp life, it served to materially inspire and give a more vivid interpretation of what the gospel armor means in these crucial times. Sunday, April 28th, is Armstrong High School Day, and the literary and musical program will be furnished by the pupils of the school. Arrivals during the week include Fred Moors, of the New York Age; E. K. Jones, of the Urban League of New York; George Haynes, the Assistant Secretary of Labor; President Hope of Morehouse College; President Young of Florida A. & M. College; Albert Nance, Louisville, Ky.; E. McDaniel, McAlester, Okla.; Walter Jones, Columbus, Ohio; Arthur Williams, Stephens City, Ark., and William Jackson, Chicago. EDITOR FORTUNE. Editor T. Thomas Fortune, executive secretary of the Migrant Bureau of the Department of Labor of the State of New Jersey, will be the principal speaker at the next Sunday afternoon meeting of the Woman Wage Earners' Association at their headquarters, 704 T Street N. W. His subject will be, "Let Us Stand by the Flag." Mr. Fortune was one of the original organizers of the association. Meeting at 4 o'clock. Admission free. All are invited. OLDEST - INHABITANTS IN LIMELIGHT. Hold Monster Annual Meeting at Catholic Beneficial Hall—Emmett J. Scott Delivers Telling Speech. A meeting full of thrills and patriotic fervor marked the annual session of the Oldest Inhabitants' Association Tuesday night at Catholic Beneficial Hall, 18th street, between L and M streets northwest. After the regular business had been transacted, under the direction of President Eugene Brooks, Mr. Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the Secretary of War, was introduced as the principal speaker of the evening. He delivered a telling speech, the main points of which were greeted with tremendous applause. He told of the work he is doing in behalf of justice for the Negro soldiers in the various camps and cantonments, and how numerous instances of unfair treatment had been investigated and conditions greatly improved by a sturdy insistence that the black soldier shall enjoy the same privileges, immunities and opportunities as are meted out to the whites. A recent victory, which evoked enthusiasm WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1918 EX-JUDGE JAMES L. PUGH Will be Nominated For Congress was the announcement that colored men, 3,500 or more, will now be admitted to the technical training schools, where they will be made proficient in mechanical and industrial arts, leading to advancement and superior opportunities for constructive service. Friction between the races has been reduced to a minimum, noted Mr. Scott, and the judicious adjustment of colored and white troopers in the various camps has brought about a keener sense of comradeship and national unity than existed at the outset of the mobilization for the war. Warner weather is making it possible for many colored units of the drafttees to enter northern camps, and colored officers getting assignments more and more desirable as the increments of coloired men are sent into the cantonments. The speaker paid a merited tribute to the Americanism of Secretary of War Baker, and said this broad-minded official is doing all that he can possibly do to make the lot of the Negro soldier a happy one. The good results obtained in the case of Maj. J. E. Walker, who was at one time booked for discharge without adequate provision for compensation, was tenderly referred to. Mr. Scott's modestly-put story of the work he is doing as the representative of the race in the War Department won for him an ovation at its close. In many respects this was the most significant address Mr. Scott has made to a Washington audience since his advent here as special assistant to Secretary Baker. Mr. Neval H. Thomas made an earnest plea for the "Moorefield Storey Drive" for 5,000 members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in the District of Columbia. Mr. R. W. Thompson, the national correspondent, and Rector T. J. Brown, of St. Luke's P. E. Church, delivered supplementary speeches in keeping with the spirit of the occasion. The report of Mr. John H. Paynter, the historian of the Association, bristled with valuable data and helpful suggestions. Mr. Eugene Brooks was re-elected president of the Association by a unanimous vote, and a full complement of officers were chosen to assist him. The association subscribed for a second $100 Liberty Bond. A delightful collation followed the speech-making and general exercises. Charter members of the Oldest Inhabitants' Association agree that the meeting was the most thoroughly enjoyable of the many notable occasions this time-honored combine has sponsored. REV. C. I. WITHROW. The theory of the Methodist Episcopal Church is that the whole body of the traveling ministry is one body, and the right of the bishop to make transfers is not in question. Bishop McDowell, then, when he transferred to the Washington Conference Rev. Chauncey I. Withrow, A. B., A. M., B. D., Ph. D., wisely used his authority. Rev. Withrow built Mt. Vernon M E, Church, Ivy City, D. C., nearly two years ago. He graduated from the Theological School of Howard University. He is buying his own home here and holds a good position which pays him well. The bishop's letter of transfer, dated April. 3, 1917, says that his minutes show that Rev. Withrow was transferred and all that was necessary was for the record in the minutes of the Washington Conference to be perfected. Then Bishop McDowell further stated again, March 27, 1918: "Dear Brother Withrow: "I am writing Brother Norwood; telling him that you are transferred, and asking him to put your name in the list where it belongs." This second letter from the bishop shows his conscientious and wise confirmation of what he announced a year ago. NEW METROPOLITAN A. M. E. CHURCH. The people of Metropolitan are greatly encouraged by the splendid work they have been enabled to accomplish during last year. Over $6,000 has been spent in re-painting, re-carpeting, and re-lighting the church, and on Easter Sunday the Bishop of the District, Right Rev. J. Albert Johnson, D. D., made his first episcopal visit to the church since being assigned as bishop. Floral and flag decorations were everywhere in evidence; over the alter was to be seen the flying dove of peace, while back of the pulpit was a great electric lighted cross trimmed with flowers. It was the concensus of opinion of all the vast audience thatwirshipped in the church that day that Washington had never seen in the church a more imposing spectacle. Bishop J. Albert Johnson preached both morning and night. He is well known to church-going Washington as one of the ablest preachers that admonished the church on the preaching ever spoke in the Capital of the Nation. He was quite at ease, was profound in learning, spiritual in power, vivacious in, style—he was a second Dr. South. It was indeed a rare treat to listen to this learned divine expound the Word of God. At 3 P. M. the children of the Sunday School, under the direction of Mrs. F. M. Simms, superintendent, assisted by Mrs. Waddleton, Mr. A. F. Reed and Mrs. Marie Jumper, who had charge of the music, rendered a program of surpassing interest and Dr. C. M. Tanner, D. D., the pastor, is beloved by his congregation, and at their unanimous request was returned for the second year. The membership has great prospects this year for success under his leadership. M. E. MEEKS. Reporter. NOT TRUE. The report that the colored tenants of the Cameron apartment house at Vermont avenue and T street have been ordered to move out and make way for white tenants is untrue. While a number of colored tenants in "mixed" blocks have been asked to move, or have had the reits raised to an impossible figure to get them out to enlarge the housing facilities for whites, the occupants of the Cameron have been undisturbed. The rumor that the building had been "taken over by whites" grew out of the fact that the owner, a non-resident white woman, was convinced by the colored tenants of the Cameron that the colored janitor-agent was not giving satisfactory service, whereupon she removed the colored man and placed the business of the house in the hands of a white real estate firm, Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey, and engaged another colored man to do merely the janitor work. Let us keep the record straight. Colored girls are being used largely as elevator conductors in the department stores and apartment houses of the town. The colored business men are waking up to the fact that the 1918 meeting of the National Negro Business League is to be held August 21, 22, and 23 at Atlantic City, and the indications are that many will be in attendance. President J. C. Napier and Secretary Emmett J. Scott are making up an attractive program. "THE BEE" COMMENDED. To the Editor of The Bee: Please find enclosed by check for two dollars, for one year's subscription to The Bee. I have been an admirer of your paper for quite awhile, thereby being a reader, when I could get to the news stand. Many times during the cold winter days I missed some issues because of it being too cold to go ten or fifteen squares to get it, and sometimes they would have sold out when I arrived. Your paper is admired by me because of your giving the "devil his dues." For instance, the "Lily Whites" here, who use to holler so much about discrimination and segregation, when they themselves had discriminated and segregated themselves into the "four hundred class." Then I have noticed that some of the "Lily Whites" of the women kind are very, very sweet to some of the other men after dark. Keep knocking, and show them 101 reasons why they should prefer to trade at Ware's Department Store rather than at the Palais Royal, Woodward & Lothrop's, or Hecht's. Why they should prefer to invest money in the Industrial Savings Bank than any of the other hundred or more banks here—in fact, why they should support all law-abiding race enterprises. And in the not distant future this race of ours will have business enterprises that our children's children may point to with a finger of pride and say: "By the sacrifices and economy of our mothers, and the unison and 'stickability' of our brothers and fathers, these race enterprises have been made worth while." Very respectfully yours, JOHN H. WATSON. 905 New Hampshire Avenue, April 16, 1918. SONG SERVICE. Sunday evening song services at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Z. Church, Second and D Streets S. W., under the direction of Prof. J. T. Newman, has been a drawing card for the young and old of that section. Last Sunday the program was very attractive. Miss Gertrude Wells gave a piano solo that was greatly enjoyed. Little Robie Hamilton, twelve years old, also rendered a piano solo that drew long applause. At the conclusion of the services Prof. Newman and friends were served at a lunchcon by Miss Hattie E. McIllwee, 114 D Street S. W. 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. "OVER THE TOP" FOR ONE THOUSAND NEW MEMBERS. In these critical times, when every individual and organization is asked to do his bit, there is no organization responding more willingly than the Young Women's Christian Association, at 420 T street N. W. Thirteen years ago this association was organized in the Berean Baptist Church, and shortly afterward began work in a rented building at $4 \frac{1}{2}$ and Maryland avenue S. W. Here it struggled until increased activities and success forced it to purchase its present building, which today is free from debt. The aim of the association is to make Washington a safe place for our girls, and our girls the pride of Washington. To accomplish this every woman of our race in this city should help the association go "over the top" for 1,000 new members. In the present crisis the association is doing its bit. Its Red Cross unit, war work committee, patriotic leagues and similar units are rendering practical efficient service. $1,000 has been invested in liberty bonds and $500 in the Co-operative Building Association. The association is making a big drive to secure 1,000 new members, and will begin its drive with a mass meeting at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday afternoon, May 5th, at 3 o'clock. Enlist today and make this drive a grand success. You need the association, and the association needs you: JOHN T. HOWE AT ASBURY. Mr. John T. Howe, of the Treasury Department, former member of the Legislature of the State of North Carolina, will be the principal speaker Sunday at 6:30 p. m., at Asbury, M. E. Church, Eleventh and K Sts. N.W., in connection with the meeting of the fourth department of the Epworth League of Asbury Church. A musical program has also been provided. Miss Sadie E. Collins will preside: MR. SCOTT TO VISIT THE WEST Mr. Emmett J. Scott was in Philadelphia last Saturday to witness the monster parade of women and to confer with colored leaders on matters connected with war activities. Mr. Scott will start Sunday on a lengthy tour of the West, which will carry him to the principal cities and to all of the cantonments or camps where colored soldiers are stationed. Mr. Scott is always "on the job" and is doing his bit to the satisfaction of all reasonable Americans of either race. AN APPEAL TO THE TWELVE MILLION NEGROES OF THE UNITED STATES. Editor of The Bee: Out nation is engaged in a war for its very existence. To win this war we must save food, grow great crops of foodstuffs, and substitute other foods for those most easily shipped to our associates in this war, and our own soldiers in France, thousands of whom are men of your own race. The Food Administration realizes that the Negro people of this nation can be of the utmost help in food conservation and food production. Every Negro man, woman and child can render a definite service by responding to the appeal and instructions of the Food Administration and its representatives. The Negroes have shown themselves loyal and responsive in every national crisis. Their greatest opportunity of the present day, to exercise this loyalty, is to help save and grow food. I am confident that they will respond to the suggestions of the Food Administration and thus prove again their patriotism for the winning of this war. (Signed) HERBERT HOOVER. SATURDAYS SERMONS BY UNUS Limitations of Proof In previous talks on Proof I have had before me the main aim to show what proof is not. I have given much attention to "unreal" assertions, because they are aspects of proof almost entirely neglected by writers on evidence and argumentation, and because they are among the main causes of weakness and jangle in discussions. I shall presently desire to discuss the Non-Sequitur in its various aspects; viz., situations where, although "real" reasons are brought forward in support of "real" assertions, such reasons are insufficient. But before proceeding to point out the various kinds of Non-Sequitur, it seems fitting to say something more about the degrees or gradations of proof. As I said in a recent talk entitled "Inference vs. Proof," "between mere guesses, hypotheses, theories, empirical laws and laws of nature, there are only continuous degrees in certainty." i. e. only added degrees There can seldom be such a thing as absolute proof of any assertion. To prove an assertion is perhaps to establish it in view of hostile criticism. The function of the advocate is to find and bring forward reasons for belief or unbelief. The function of the judge is to weigh the evidence brought forward, balancing arguments for and against. In one sense, proof is the finding of guarantees; in another sense, it is their examination when already found. For some purposes, it may be sufficient to say that proving a belief consists in establishing its truth, but this is hardly sufficient. Nor will it quite suffice to say that the establishing of a truth consists in "stating a valid reason" for the belief in question; this might be a begging of the question. It is true as far as it goes, but we must remember that one of the meanings of "proof" is "test," and merely to state a reason believed to be valid is not always a test. Even if we regard proof as assentially consisting in successful resistance to attack, that does not necessarily establish the truth, for we must keep in mind the limits of dogmatism. However fallable though our methods of proving or testing may be, there are strong practical reasons for considering our knowledge in some cases perfectly secure, and certain kinds of proof sufficiently complete. For practical purposes, we should be satisfied with establishing an assertion in the face of hostile criticism; which means that both sides of a case ought to be heard before the verdict can be claimed to be of any real value. And before we can consider any theory is proved we must have sound reasons for excluding every rival theory. This, at least, would constitute complete proof if such could ever be attained. The exhaustive examination of alternative theories is an ideal which we cannot completely reach; but the nearer we approach to it, the more thorough is our proof, the less assailable our certainty." Thus, assertions stand on a varying scale of credibility. In proportion as attacks resisted represent all possible attacks, proof is complete—and no more so. BishopWhately somewhere used the phrase "progressive approach," I think in this same connection. It might be said that proof is a progressive approach to the truth. THE A. M. E. CHURCH BISHOPS Two years hence the A. M. E. Zion and the A. M. E. Church will meet in their respective general conferences. And already the woods are full of candidates for episcopal honors in both of these great denominations. Already some of the preachers, like politicians, are getting ready to tour the country in order to make themselves "safe" for the job in 1920. And the very men who ought to be elected to the bishopric in both of these churches are generally the ones who seldom ever reach the goal. And why? Because they are too good Christian gentlemen to stoop to dirty political trickery. And that is one of the reasons why the A. M. E. Zion Church was cheated out of the honest Christian gentlemen for her bishops that she should have had in 1916. I know of no easier way in the world to get rich quick, for only showing the teeth, than to get to be a bishop in either one of these great churches. These bishops are paid a regular salary for their services—for they know not such a thing as the Lord Jesus Christ without money—and, unless I be gone to the happy hunting ground ere the next General Conference, to get out of the reach of the guns of those devilish Germans, I want to say to the delegates to the General Conference of 1920, that a law should be enacted to prohibit any minister from taking up a collection for the bishop while he (the bishop) is on his episcopal duty. The bishops are paid a set salary, and their traveling expenses are paid by the General Church, and they shouldn't be allowed to play the part of Ruth by gleaning over the fields and collecting money while on their episcopal duty. That is his work. He is paid every pay-day, or he will balk at preaching—Jesus or no Jesus—if his pay envelope fails to show up. Of course, no one who is acquainted with the doings of these bishops can blame the poor Christian ministers for calling for an extra collection for the bishop when on his episcopal visit. For, if the pastor of the church which is so "highly (?) honored" by the bishop fails to call for a collection for the bishop, he (the pastor) will be remembered, and very often with a poor charge, in the Annual Conference of which this bishop presides. These bishops no doubt collect more than four times their salaries by this method of grafting. Then, too, this habit of some smart Alex jumping up and calling on the rest of the ministers to put in so much money to make a fat purse for the presiding bishop as he (the bishop) has labored so hard, doing nothing, during the sitting of the conference. This practice should be stopped, as it is too hard on the little fellows—or the little Rev. Drs. who are laboring hard for a living in the small country churches. These poor little preachers have to go down in their loops and give of their little earnings, which are needed at home, or his name is Dennis when the appointments and disappointments are read out. Then, too, these bishops very sel- dom cover their field of work during the year. They sometimes abuse the preachers of the small country churches for not bringing up what they call a "round report." These poor preachers do all they can. And they would be able to do more if the bishops would get out of the towns and cities and pay a visit once in a while to the country churches. These dear people would be happy to see their bishop, and this would inspire them to pay their general assess- ments and thus save their pastor and good shepherd the uncalled-for abuse that awaits him at the hands of the slothful bishop. 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Zion Church whom, I think, have the work at heart and are trying to build up their work among their people and to labor in the Master's vineyard, viz: Bishop G. L. Blackwell and Bishop G. C. Clement. These good bishops seem to try to cover every inch of their districts and to aid their pastors and good members in the great work which lies before them. These two bishops, I am sure, can look the next General Conference squarely in the face and say: "Brethren, you gave me five talents. Behold, I bring you five other talents." etc. Now, I do not claim that the rest of our bishops are loitering all the time; but, according to their appointments, as given out in The Star of Zion, they are seldom on the job. Yet, wherever they go the church is called upon to give them an extra collection, which practice should be prohibited by the law of the church. And to this end let us all unite in prayer. J. C. CUNXINGHAM. CUNNINGHAM. 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A RELIABLE PHARMACIST is the one you can always depend upon to use no substitutes, but compound prescriptions from pure and fresh drugs, with accuracy and care. The real test of drug store's capabilities is its prescription department, and ours is perfect. We fill your physician's prescriptions to the letter and no mistake is possible. PLUMMER'S PHARMACY Robt. F. Plummer, Prop. Accuracy, Service, Quality A. D. S. Remedies We Pay Particular Attention to Our Prescription Department Telephone Your Wants—Phones Franklin 2703 and 26 301 H St., Corner Third St. N. W. Washington, D. C. Called to Time—His Admonition to Colored Officers Condemned. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its secretary, John R. Shillady, makes public the following letter addressed to the War Department concerning an order issued on March 28, 1918, by command of Major General Ballou, division commander of the 92nd Division; Camp Funston, Kansas, in which colored officers and men are advised that "no useful purpose will be served by any action upon their part that will cause the color question to be raised," and admonishing them to "refrain from going where their presence will be resented." The association directs the War Department's attention to the fact that Major General Ballou's order concerns illegal actions taken against colored officers and not illegal or unworthy acts performed by colored soldiers themselves. Copies of the division order and the association's letter follow: Headquarters Ninety-second Division, Camp Funston, Kans., March 28, 1918. Bulletin No. 35. 1. It should be well known to all colored officers and men that no useful purpose is served by such acts as will cause the "color question" to be raised. It is not a question of legal rights, but a question of policy, and any policy that tends to bring about a conflict of races, with its resulting animosities, is prejudicial to the military interest of the Ninety-second Division, and therefore prejudicial to an important interest of the colored race. 2. To avoid such conflicts the division commander has repeatedly urged that all colored members of his command, and especially the officers and non-commissioned officers, should refrain from going where their presence will be resented. In spite of this injunction, one of the sergeants of the Medical Department has recently precipitated the precise trouble that should be avoided, and then called on the division commander to take sides in a row that should never have occurred, and would not have occurred had the sergeant placed the general good above his personal pleasure and convenience. This sergeant entered a theatre, as he undoubtedly had a legal right to do, and precipitated trouble by making it possible to allege race discrimination in the seat he was given. He is strictly within his legal rights in this matter, and the theatre manager is legally wrong. Nevertheless, the sergeant is guilty of the greater wrong in doing anything, no matter how legally correct, that will provoke race animosity. 3. The division commander repeats that the success of the division, with all that that success implies, is dependent upon the good will of the public. That public is nine-tenths white. White men made the division, and they can break it just as easily if it becomes a troublemaker. 4. All concerned are again enjoined to place the general interest of the division above personal pride and gratification. Avoid every situation that can give rise to racial ill-will. Attend quietly and faithfully to your duties, and don't go where your presence is not destred. 5. This will be read to all organizations of the Ninety-second Division: By command of Major General Ballou. Allen J. Greer, Lieutenant Colonel, General Staff Chief of Staff. Official: Edw. J. Turgeon, Captain, Assistant Adjutant, Acting Adjutant. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People desires specifically to direct your attention to what in its judgment is a most unjust, humiliating and inexpedient general order affecting colored officers and men of the Ninety-second Division of the National Army, issued on March 28, 1918, as a Bulletin No. 35, by command of Major General Ballou, at Headquarters, Ninety-second Division, Camp Funstun, Kansas. This bulletin, which has come to our attention within the last day or two, directs colored officers and men of the Ninety-second Division to "refrain from going where their presence will be resented," and asserts that the interests of the service require that members of this command shall not insist upon their legal rights but that they shall not do anything, "no matter how legally correct, that will provoke race animosity." This latter reference is mentioned in the Bulletin in connection with a specific instance in which a colored sergeant entered a theatre and was illegally discriminated against in the seat given him by the theatre manager. This association is desirous that colored officers and soldiers now in the United States Army shall acquit themselves with credit to their country and to their several commands. It is constrained to believe, however, that General Ballou is in error in assuming that the good of the service will be promoted by enjoining colored officers from performing perfectly legal acts which would in no wise be resented by any part of the population were these officers not colored. Furthermore, we believe that the people of the United States as a whole will indignantly resent the imputation contained in the third paragraph of the division commander's bulletin that because the public is nine-tenths white its good will will be forfeited if Negro officers and privates avail themselves of the usual privileges of attending places of recreation, amusement and entertainment. On the contrary, we believe that the public as a whole will be quick to resent any conduct on the part of theatre managers or other business men denying to men wearing the uniform of the United States any rights or privileges to which they are by law entitled. We further believe that this order is not alone unjust, but injudicious, in that by its very terms it raises questions of race discrimination more serious than that which might be raised by any other means of which we can conceive. We cannot believe that the War Department of the United States will approve of an order characterizing as "personal pride and gratification" any proper exercise of the rights of citizenship, if exercised by a colored man in uniform. Very truly yours, (Signed) John R. Shillady, Secretary. WE CAN HELP OUR BOYS OVER THERE! Over there, over there, We can help our boys over there! If you are too old and bent, You can assist the President. We can help our boys over there. Over there, over there, We can help our boys over there! McAdoo has made it plain That by helping, you will gain We can help our boys over there. We can help our boys over there! They will bring the Kaiser's head Back either live or dead. Back either five or dead. We can help our boys over there. Over there, over there, We can help our boys over there! While they carry our load, Let us take them to the Lord. We can help our boys over there. Over there, over there, We can help our boys over there! Daniel has at his command, The fighting ships and men. We can help our boys over there! Get a bond in your hand, And for the country stand. We can help our boys over there. Over there, over there, We can help our boys over there! While they shed the richest blood We can help our boys over there They will conquer tho they die, Trusting in their God on high We can help our boys over there. Rev. L. C. Moore. "The Loyalty of a Race" is to be a "corker." The Morris-Harburg-Miller syndicate of movie photographers, secured lifelike views of the gallant 368th at Baltimore in the act of being reviewed by President Wilson, and this will be one of the stellar features of the big film projected for the National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee by Ralph W. Tyler, general secretary. If all goes well, the picture, with its thrilling scenes and gripping story, will be seen at the Washington theatres early next month and will then go to the country for a run. The goal sought by the committee is to raise a fund of two million dollars for the relief of the dependents of the colored soldiers called to the colors. TO EXPLAIN AMERICA'S WAR AIMS. The War Department has invited a number of colored orators and writers to serve as members of the speakers' committee to deliver addresses, write articles and otherwise stimulate the patriotism' of the Negro people. They are expected to speak directly and plainly on the vital issues of the day and to enlighten in their own way all classes of the race on the war aims of the Government. Some of the members of the committee here are Judge Robert H. Terrell, Ralph W. Tyler, R. W. Thompson, James A. Cobb, Armond W. Scott, Bishop I. N. Ross, J. Finley Wilson, W. J. Singleton and others Many speakers of prominence in all of the States are embraced in the list. G. R. KINNEY SHOE STORE. Have you seen the new spring shoe at the G. R. Kinney Shoe Store, 72931 7th Street N. W.. Well, they are some shoes. And there are others from $2.98 up. Five dollars buys a good shoe at Kinney's, and then something left for market out of your five dollar bill. You get a guarantee with every pair of shoes you buy at this store. Satisfaction or your shoes exchanged. Before buying your shoes visit Kinney's and ask to be shown some of his shoes. Open Day and Night Livery and Chapel JOHN T. STEWAR1, Undertaker and Embalmer. 30 H Street, Northeast. Main 1124 Washington, D. C. The Bee is a representative organ of the people. NEWHOME "I'll get it for my wife" NO OTHER LIKE IT. NO OTHER AS GOOD. Purchase the "NEW HOME" and you will have a life asset at the price you pay. The elimination of repair expense by superior workmanship and best quality of material insures life-long service at minimum cost. Insist on having the NEW HOME". WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. Known the world over for superior sewing qualities. Not sold under any other name. THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE CO.,ORANGE,MABB. FOR SALE BY 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 Franklin 4878 16 G Street, Northwest Washington, D. C. Mrs. L. S. Kent has been appointed to a position that will not interfere with her domestic duties. She is one of the most genteel women in the city. e. William M. Dent and daughter have returned to their home in Detroit, after spending several pleasant weeks in this city TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One year in advance.....$4.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months.....50 Subscription monthly.....20 . WHAT IS SEDITION? The Federal officers are constantly on the lookout for men and women who say or do anything that may have a tendency to create discord, arouse enmity against the Government or interfere with the Government's prosecution of this war, by creating an antagonistic sentiment within the ranks of any class of our citizens. The Department of Justice's officers are at all times ready to swoop down upon such as preach or advise or even suggest sedition. That is eminently right and proper. But we want to ask, in all fairness, if lynching and burning of colored men, at such a time as this, cannot be construed as tending to create dissatisfaction; if forcing colored men, enlisted to fight for world democracy, and wearing the uniform of an American soldier, to ride in jim-crow cars, denying them the right to occupy berths in sleepers on long rides, permitting them to be refused admission to eat so much as a sandwich in a restaurant, or on a dining car, cannot be construed as exciting dissatisfaction? We want to ask the Department of Justice if the introduction of segregation bills in Congress by decrepit old Ben Tillman and his senatorial comrade from Florida, at a crucial time like this, and immediately following the subscribing for millions of dollars of Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps by colored people, and the sailing of thousands of colored soldiers to France to fight for freedom for the peoples "over there," cannot be construed as tending to excite enmity on the part of those of a certain class against whom the legislation is directed? We want to ask, in all fairness, of the Department of Justice, if an un-American, un-military order like that issued by General Ballou of the 92nd Division, placing policy above justice, upholding discrimination when practiced by soulless amusement profiteers, and brutally criticising colored soldiers for exercising constitutionally vouchsafed rights, cannot be construed as interfering with the prosecution of the war by creating an antagonistic sentiment in the ranks of those who must suffer from such an order? The South may lynch and burn colored men and women with the same barbaric spirit typical of the hated Huns; colored soldiers may be segregated and denied comfortable accommodations on Government-controlled railroads; refused food in dining cars and restaurants; denied admission to amusement places—to all of which alien enemies in this country are welcomed; members of Congress may, with impunity, introduce segregation bills affecting a loyal people, and army officers may promulgate viciously discriminating orders, but when colored men and women protest against such rank injustice against a people who are splendidly doing their bit, they are regarded as incitors of discord; germinators of an antagonistic sentiment against the Government—seditionists, if you please, and some Government sleuth, perhaps a Negro Judas who has an itching palm for the thirty pieces of silver, is ready to report the complainers against injustice, and unfoundedly Total number of persons certified for service (excluding persons rejected, exempted and discharged), 786,810, of which 75,697 are colored. Thus it appears that out of every 100 colored citizens called over 36 were certified for service, whereas out of every 100 whites called less than 25 were certified for service. The cause of this relatively poor showing of the whites has not yet been explained. It is stated that the difference appears to be due mainly to inequalities in the Southern States. The citizen to whom the Sage referred is entitled to the highest commendation and respect. The man has demonstrated by acts and deeds that he is a true American, and few such men exist this day and time. The Bee would suggest that some recognition be given to him while living, so that he may realize and enjoy the fruits that grow through his efforts for the millions of oppressed colored Americans—men who are doing something for a segregated people who are sacrificing their lives for world democracy. Give him his reward now. WEST WASHINGTON NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Brown, of 2813 Dumbarton Avenue, are both sick and confined to their beds. * * * Mrs. Kate V. Brown, who has been quite ill; is rapidly improving. * * * Miss Elsie Sewell is visiting in Ohio. * * * But the colored man's loyalty as a soldier is not the only loyalty he has shown. He has been tried in a fire-hotter than that to which a soldier is subjected. Loyalty like that to domestic obligations guarantees loyalty to patriotic obligations. As a slave the colored man had much to complain of; but in the supreme test described he put his grievance by, and remembered, and did, his duty. As a citizen he has complaints; but in times of public stress he puts them by, and remembers, and does, his duty. He fought in Cuba and in the Philippines twenty years ago, and is in uniform now ready to fight again in this supreme emergency. There need be no uneasiness on the score of the colored man. On the contrary, there should be a sense of genuine satisfaction in the fact that he is here, and a dependable asset at a time when the country expects all citizens, regardless of color, creed or condition, to support the government with both blood and treasure as the arbitrament of the sword, appealed to in a world war, may require—Washington Evening Star, April 15, 1918. PRINTING OFFICE NOTES. Master Paul Lemons was appointed a messenger. * * * instated. * * * Mesdames Florine Jenkins Johnson, Rosa Carter Norwood, Misses Jennie Winfield and Alice Waddleton are four of the most amiable ladies as well as most competent workers on the force. * * * Miss Lillian Gibbs and Miss Inez Jackson recently resigned. 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. HARRY A BROWN, One of the Oldest Inhabitants, Stands 38 and 39 O Street Market, Seventh & O Sts. Finest fresh and salt meats, Loef- fler's sausages, lamb, veal, pork, and everything in the line of meats, will be found at this stand. Lunch rooms; societies, eating and other establishments should call before purchasing elsewhere. Mention The Bee. CROWDED OUT. A great deal of important matter was crowded out this week. Look for the Buttler wedding next week, prepared by The Bee's social representative, Miss Jenkins. No. 24,439. Administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, letters testamentary on the estate of 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, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 25th day of March, A. D. 1919; 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, 812 G Street S. W. Attest: W. Clark Taylor, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. A. W. Gray, Attorney. GASKINS & MOORE, Attorneys. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—Holding Probate Court: No. 24,450. Administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, letters of administration on the estate of Geo. F. Jackson, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 21st day of March, A. D. 1919; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 21st day of March, 1918. Frances Frelinghuysen, 1622 Vermont Ave., D.C. Attest: W. Clark Taylor, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. B. L. Gaskins and Zeph P. Moore, Attorneys. L. MELENDEZ KING, Attorney. Supreme Court of the District of Col- umbia—Holding Probate Court.— No. 24,201, Administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the. Probate Court of the District of Columbia, letters testamentary on the estate of Melvin Dorman, alias Melvin Doman, alias Malvin Dorman, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber on or before the 12th day of April, A. D. 1919; otherwise they may by law be excluded from al benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 12th day of April, 1918. W. Clark Taylor, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. L. Melendez King, Attorney. LEE & KING, Attorneys. Supreme Court of the District of Col- umbia—Holding Probate Court. No. 24,096, Administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the State of Massachusetts, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, letters testamentary on the estate of Netta C. Richardson, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 1st day of April, A. D. 1919; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 10th day of April, 1918. Chas. W. Vanderhoop, Gay Head, Mass. Attest: W. Clark Taylor, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. Wm. I. Lee and L. M. King, Attorneys. 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? The Week in Society BOARD'S. The price is important, but what you get for the price is more important. Get the best for your money by buying reliable products from a reliable store. Board's Drug Store, at 1912½ Fourteenth Street N.W., is the place where everybody meets everybody else for quality, service and satisfaction, from ice cream soda to the highest grade drugs and chemicals. Prescriptions filled just as your doctor ordered here.—Advt. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lassiter had as their guest for a short stay Maj. and Mrs. R. R. Moton, of Tuskegee, Ala. Maj. Moton attended the labor conference with the President, the Secretary of War and Mr. Emmett J. Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Lassiter entertained in their beautiful home on 17th street at dinner for their guests, and those asked to dine with them were Mr. E. J. Scott, P. B. S. Pinchback and Mr. Fred Moore of New York. They also had an informal reception for their distinguished guest, and among those who called were Prof. and Mrs. Garnett Wilkinson, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Curtis, Prof. and Mrs. J. D. Baltimore, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. James Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Singleton, Miss Bush, Miss Greene, Mrs. Pinn, Mrs. Pierre, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Koonse, Mr. and Mrs. Perry, Rev. and Mrs. Wiseman, the Misses Katie and Amaleta Alexandria, Miss Grace Waters, Mrs. S. Lane and Mr. Charles Lassiter. Mrs. Ella B. Jenkins of 1443 S stregt N. W., who has been quite indisposed for the past month, is now convalescing at this writing. Mrs. Jenkins has been the recipient of many kind favors, flowers, fruit and other delicacies of the season. Mrs. Emma Cabaniss is receiving many compliments on the success of her entertainment, "The Pageant," held at the 19th Street Baptist Church. Miss Lena Brooks of 2117 10th street N. W., entertained a few friends last week. Mr. Mortimer Marshall, one of the rising young business men of the city, is now stationed at Chillicothe. Mr. Marshall was a popular undertaker of Georgetown. Mr. Eugene Early of Company C of 261st Infantry, Camp Meade, is spending a few days with his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson, of 1324 R street northwest. Mrs. F. Pasco was entertained at luncheon by Mr. and Mrs. Letcher, 1838 4th street N. W. Mrs. Pasco was formerly Miss Phoebe Purse, a popular and amiable young lady. Mrs. Charles Richardson of Junction City, Kan., arrived in Washington, D. C., in time for the Teagle and Butler nuptials. * * * Capt. William W. Peebles of the Medical Corps paid a week end visit to his mother, Mrs. Mary Peebles, 1014 D street S. E. * * * Mrs. Tigner, Dr. Tignor and Attorney Tignor continue quite indisposed. * * * Miss Bertha Biane of 17th street N. W. is spending a delightful time with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bailey of New York City, N. Y. Mrs. William Fountaine, wife of Rev. Fountaine, has returned to the city, after a visit to her brother, who is very ill, of New York City. Miss Viola C. Gray, one of the most popular teachers in the High School, and also a member of exclusive set of Richmond, Va., passed through the city en route to New York, last week. Robins of Richmond, Va., is city assisting Rev. Brent of First Baptist Church, Deanwood, D. C., in his revival meetings. Rev. Dobbins is doing commendable work in the Master's vineyard. * * * "The Queen's Pageant," held at the 19th Street Baptist Church, under the auspices of the Helping Hand Club, of which Miss Emma Cusperd Cabannis is founder and president, is being congratulated for her untiring labors to make this entertainment a success. Mrs. Pauline Marshall was the successful queen. Mrs. Marshall was the Queen of Japan, bringing in over $30. The pageant will be repeated very shortly. IN THE SOCIAL WHIRL. The Poinsetta Knitting Club gave a unique dansante at the Pythian Temple, Friday, April 12th, for the benefit of the Soldiers' Comfort Committee. The following ladies are members: Misses Marguerite Lemons, Elsie Newman, Josephine Fowler, Ray Adams, Carrie Tippett, Homozelle Walker, Beatrice Cooper, Mary Allen, Miss Josephine Fowler, president. Miss Irene Johnson, of Howard University, is the instructor of this worthy club. Miss Louise Achrah Alexander, granddaughter of Mrs. Rosa Letcher, of 1835 Fifth Street, won the Eighth Grade Certificate of Mott School for the War Savings Stamp essay. Mrs. Rufus Stokes, of Chicago, Ill., wife of Major Rufus Stokes, of the Eighth Illinois Regiment, after visiting her husband in Newport News, Va., spent several days with the Major's uncle and aunt. Mrs. Octavia Weddington, of 469 Florida Avenue, left, the city last week to spend a few weeks with her mother, Mrs. Octavia Posey, and her aunt, Mrs. Martha A. Seay, of Richmond, Va. KING—BUTLER NUPTIALS. St. Augustine's Church was thronged to its capacity Tuesday evening, April 9, 1918, at 7 p. m., when Miss Helen Marguerite Butler, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Butler, was given in marriage to Mr. H. Teagle King, U. S. N. R. F. Rev. Alonzo Olds performed the ceremony, assisted by the pastor, Rev. Paul Griffith. The church was simply but effectively decorated with palms and cut flowers. A beautiful gold cloth adorned the altar, used only on special occasions. Prof. Louis N. Brown, U. S. N. R. F., played the wedding march and rendered a beautiful musical program ere the arrival of the bridal party. The youthful bride was handsomely gowned in white georgette crepe with train and over dress of satin, elaborately trimmed with silver lace. Her tulle veil was fastened by a bandeaux of pearls and orange blossoms. The bride's only ornaments were a diamond and moonstone brooch and a necklace of pearls, heirlooms of the family. She carried a bouquet of roses and sweet peas. The bridal party entered the church to the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March. The bride was attended by Mrs. Katherine Irving-Deane, matron of honor, who wore electric blue satin and tulle, with slippers to match, and a large leghorn hat, trimmed with silver lace and long blue streamers. She carried a shower bouquet of pink roses. Miss Mary J. King, sister of the groom, was maid of honor, and wore white chiffon cloth and silver lace, with slippers to match, and wore large leghorn hat trimmed with silver lace and pink streamers. She also carried a bouquet of pink roses. The bridesmaids were Mrs. Jetta Lee-Swain, Miss Rosa Dent, Mattie Stewart, Helena Whipps, wearing gorgeous gowns, leghorn hats, and each carrying bouquets of sweet peas. Master Francis Irving, the young nephew of the bride, was the ring bearer. Little Miss Natalie Moorman was the little flower girl. The ushers were Messrs Joseph Jackson 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 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. 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. Cyril Irving, Lloyd Wycks, Oswald Burke, Leo Holton and Richard Gilleni. A reception followed at the home of the bride, Hunter Station, Arlington, Va. Those in the receiving line were the bride's mother, Mrs. Matthew Butler, gowned in wistaria taffet; her sister, Mrs. Mary B. Irving, wearing gray crepe de chine and georgette, hand embroidered in blue and gray; Mesdames Mary C. Butler, Elizazbeth Richardson of Kansas, Jessie Dent Price, Lena Clarke, Elizabeth Toy, Julia Matthews, Misses Ella Toy, Ida Dent, Christine Irving, Martha Ingram, Annie Miles, Annie Tilghman and Rosa Whipps of Charlottesville, Va. Out-of-town guests were many, including Dr. John C. Williams, Chicago, Ill., and Dr. Sherwood Catlett, Montclair, N. J. Many telegrams expressing congratulations were received from the friends of the contracting party and family. Owing to existing conditions the bridal party was compelled to postpone until a later date. MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER. A "miscellaneous shower" was tendered Miss Helen M. Butler Monday, April 8th, 1918, at the residence of her cousins, Misses Ida and Rosa Dent, 1525 Corcoran street N. W. Those participating, were Mesdames Katherine Deane, Jessie Price, Jetta Swayne and Mary Trice, Misses Ida and Rosa Dent, Regina Edwards, Emma King, Nellie Jackson, Mary J. King, Annie Miles, Mattie Stewart, Geraldine Tate, Annie Tillman, Gertrude Turner. The guests were Messrs. H. Teagle King, Horace Deane, Bernard Jackson, Joseph Jackson, James Jackson, William Jones, Cyril Irving, Leo Holton, Oswald Burke, Harry Swayne, S. Trice and Neval Waters. A delightful evening was spent in dancing, after an enjoyable repast was served. Miss Butler was the recipient of many beautiful presents, china, cut glass, linen, lingerie, silver, etc. After brief remarks from several of the guests the happy gathering motored to their respective homes with hearts full of happiness. AMPHIONS SING AT CAMP MEADE. The Amphion Glee Club, Prof. J. Henry Lewis, director, made a great hit when they gave a program of popular selections, etc., at Camp Meade, Md., Monday evening last. The club was introduced to the large body of officers and soldiers by Mr. Church, and a very fitting response was made by Mr. Lewis on behalf of the club. Later during the week the Amphions entertained a number of prominent gentlemen engaged here in war work at the Columbia Country Club. Their services are in great demand. This is the twenty-sixth year of continuous organization. PERSONAL Dr. J. Howard Paine and Miss O. V. Watts were quietly married in Virginia on April 23rd. They will leave for the South in a few days, where he has been offered a position of great responsibility. * * * Mrs. Ralph A. Webster, of 714% Thirteenth Street N. E., is spending a few weeks in Virginia. Later she will go to Altoona, Pa., where she will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Holmes. Mr. John R. Shillady, secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, will address the citizens of Washington concerning the needs and works of the association. Tuesday night at the Bethel Literary in Metropolitan A.M. E. Church, at 8.30 p. m. The .Howard Theatre. SAPHO All Star Cast Includes—Cleo Desmon, Carlotta Freeman, Kuth Matthews, Iris Hall. Andrew Bishop, Charles Moore, Clarence Muse, James Stithe, Charles Lucas and H. L. Pryor Night Prices: 25c 35c 50c Mat. all seats 25c Next Week—"His Honor the Mayor"—Musical Show—35 People Prize Musical Composition Contest! In the May issue of the "MUSIC MASTER" new colored music monthly journal edited by Wellington A. Adams, FIVE DOLLARS IN GOLD awarded for successful contestant among colored music writers. Send 12 cents today for magazine to be ready in a few days for delivery. A boon to colored musicians and music lovers among the race. See our May Crisis adv. Local purchases 10 cents at ofrice and stores. A splendid issue awaits you in May. Get a copy! Address all letters and subscriptions to $1.00 A YEAR Bethel Literary has given this night over to the Moorefield Storey Drive for five thousand members in the local branch. A large crowd is expected. Come early to get a seat. LOCAL NOTES. Mr. Joe Page, one of our well-known friends, has received an appointment as messenger in the Government service. * * * If you are looking for diversion, mixed with pleasure, come to the "Old Has Beens" supper dance on April 30th. * * * Mr. Bundy, of Baltimore, received an appointment in one of the branches of the Treasury last week. Everybody who knows what a "big time" is, and everybody who wants a "big time" with class, come to the "Old Has Beens" supper dance on April 30th. J. E. Calloway, of this city, exhibited moving pictures of the camp life and activities of the colored soldiers Monday night in Buffalo, N. Y. Miss Anetta Bruce, of Chicago, is spending a few pleasant weeks in this city with friends. Much pleasure was spread at the residence of Mr. Nickens Saturday niglit, in Brightwood, D. C. Mrs. Arthur Smith, who has been spending a very pleasant time in this city, has returned to her home in Staunton, Va. * * * The last word in up-to-date dances was pronounced when the "Old Has Beens" Club gave their formal dance Friday night, April 19th. The ladies in their decollette gowns and the men in evening clothes made a strikingly pleasing picture. The many friends of Miss Estelle Hawkins and Mr. Royale Hawkins, 1320 S street N. W., condole with them on the sudden death of their fond and well loved mother, Mrs. Hawkins. THEATRE L and M Streets Northwest CURRAY, Manager DEVILLE WEEKLY and PICTURES DAILY Mar. Come Early for Seats HOUSE Phone Norta 2367 1911 NINTH STREET, N. W. Real Composition Contest! 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SURO AND laser NEW Dawe . oe Pee Moy DAA See Reh he aa Petal Cet ed ei A ig et when they are “not in a poolroém, Finally one ‘of them said: “I’ reads in ‘The Bee where. the N. A. A.C. P. is tryin) to get a million ‘or.more re- cruits. What's that society?” “Oh, that’s. Grimke’s lodge,” ‘the second artichoke broke in. Then’ a third, who ‘had. a tridngle-shaped: bronze thing: hé was. wearing for a head, broke in with: “Oh, that feller | Srimke gives mea cold in my féet. He's one of them there dicties with a yellar skin and white hair combed back who thinks himself better than anybedy else. I. ain't’ got no time for him.”. When he said this the bar- bar what was elipping my: field-glass ‘hair with a pair of:clippers let out a rapsodious giggle of approval that made ‘me. set him down as another, fone’ of them sperm-oil brain fellows. Of course, I was disgustéd, but what could [ do? ‘The limburger who: was cutting my hair had just ‘one’ side reut, so I-couldn’t very well pull out of the chair, but I felt it was time to do it, Buta fellow has, to put up, with, all kinds of. ravings: when he ent@rs thy iaverage colored barber shop. It’s the races” club house; the hang-out-for a lot of “alfand-alf” tar babies without home’ or boarding house. 1 sometimes envy ‘old Nero even if he ‘did: play “Way Down On Hthe Swanee” on a $2.50 fiddle’ ihilé Rome was going up in flames and smoke; and I somietimes envy old ‘Diogenes, who went running “around with a fifty cent lantern hunting for an honest ’man, ‘cause neither of them had to. get their shaving: and hair cutting ‘done in the average colored barber shop.. And I would sure be Happy as.a big sunflower on the rim of Sahara, if I had an ivory like Judge Terrell, cause then I wouldn’t just have to go’ to a barber shop and stand for the Ellis Island babel’-you have to stand for in many of these barber shops with syncopated Wade & Butcher. -heavers who: call them- selves “tonsorial artists.” But, “readjusting my optics for a clearer yission,” as poor old Manning Jones used to ‘say of Archibald Grimke, the man who got a panning by a few barber shop chords, let mi say that some day, when the Ham: ites here’.gét. awake to all he ha: done for them, they will. go down t. the District Building and petitior the District Commissioners to re- move Shepard-from the pedestal he’: standing on and put Grimke ther instead; and mebbe they will go. ur to Congress and-ask them to derrick the Goddess of Liberty and put a fig ire of Archibald up there on the tof of’the Capitol “doom,” as Rev. Simor would massage the English language instéad. I always thought there was something classy about Archie the first tinie I’ met him, and‘that was ji | NOW. be. Weve i ee oI aE eg ep \ \, : y greta RIE os Gl. HELPL JENo DAWG ¢ — As! By dead (_( BACK UP! ay : oN if > a FI ‘ ma NG: ys sel GRR RUB bs EN Ly RS | by Ey ( % ZB a> gos — t>. |Newe . ey) “s Oss = — SE” SSB 25 So VI PUBLIC MEN “AND. THINGS . Some’ of the little cigarette dudes what make a habbit of attending the ,Supper shows at Howard “Theater have about. as much brains..as a rab- bit, and a rabbit ain’t got enough brains to grow a tail. Just when a serious bit of sob* stuff is being de- their holiow heads with a giggle. ‘When a female in the film happens to show about -four. inches or her leg above the shoe top, their insanity oozes ‘out of that useless ornament chey carry around and call a head. Not in ‘all Christendom is there: a bunch of suspects that make.a ‘show miserable: ior decent people as that bunch of dudes with: sperm ‘oil in their heads for brains we have to suffer: every ‘evening. at Howard. ‘They used to congregate in the gal- tery and get off their insaiie. ravings, but Andy Thomas, to protect his decent clientele, put a hired hand yp there what ‘is noted for his rough- ness, su the’ gallery is getting just tolerable, [ thank, you. Finding that a Jack Johnson is ruling the roost up in the gallery, some these mis- fits, whose brains you could send ‘as far as Petrograd with a, one-cent +stamp: are making. the welkin ring down stairs. { sympathize with Andy Thomas. and his man Friday, Rufus Byers, who do actually make an ef- fort to make. Howard ‘peaceful, and homelike, in‘ their toleration. If they. will only pitch about two and a half of these: poolroom, loafers through the’ néarest door, some evening mebbe the rest-of the syncopated conception accidents will try to’ re- juvenate ‘their brains. Just because they havg spent 11 cents to gain’ en- trance, they think they are licensed to make Rome howl, and the rest of the 1,250 seat warmers miserable "Someone ought to take them ove! the street some day, grab up’a hand: ful of. the fertilizer what ‘the. whit wings’ sweep up, bore a -gimlet hole into their heads, and drop. that: fer tilizer into, the ~hole to give thei brains. A Shanghai rooster has mor brains than’ they havey and a Shang: “hai ain't. got no. brains at all. Civ "em the hook! . se I dropped into a syncopated bar ber shop the. dther evening to ge’ my unstraightened locks clipped! wit a horse clipper; and while I was being clipped three or’ four ‘derelicts wer discussing the war, passing ‘criticism on General. Haig, showing: up, Genera! ‘Foch as an amateur~and thé usual St. Elizabeth :talk you. usually heat in a colored barber shop where the barbers work on the percentage basis, \ (Whioueat a WAs ABOUT fen HH {OULH Ges Gad ( . eee 7S. : Me | ee (CRUR® | ee | aaa,” 4 pt. Se aber |r. “ae | eA) SA Oy}: See Je ) 6, Sass ecg ts 7 9g \ « % ite, Odi « s a X wn \, , oo eS Donate cone: (fi iat Sy ae "Ogi }: eee) Ger iT FROM YOUR NY white Acer ee o> tl THE may secure ee cen =| SO RIAMDUPLE es toe: 5 oe | DUR at: [igre | Domo RAOe ime? PT eel ie ees DURHAM DUPLEX RAZOR CO= Jerszy City, N.J. <A eee) NE [= ee cee PS CoS Ye pe SS Sep A “Ne Sey he 2 7 SS down in Boston town.. He’s got a profile that .reminds me of old! Ric: |cardi when he-used to stroll along the walks of the Vatican. He’s go’ an’ eye like. what an Englishman would say is “han Heagle Heye,”-an¢ he’s got-more polish in hs manners ‘than you can find in fous dozen boxes of Howard's or Mason’s shoe. polish But the best thing about Archie that I like is. that. he's game. He may have been born down in: Charleston S.C, and his. daddy ‘or grandaddy may have been some old cracker aristocrat, but I’ll- wager’ two: bits against a “co’n pone hot” that if you could .descend’ about twenty “genera- tions, more r less, back of his daddy you'd run ‘right up against old D'Artigan. - Now, ‘that local cwit- fusion hére of the N. A. A. C. P., before Archie got a.sttangle hold on it, used to be, at divers: times, both ‘an expiring case of mumps and .a roigh House. He was elected ‘presi- dent just to give it class, and there were many who said he would ‘never throw his soul into the thing. Lut he did.. Me reju-enated it, made it make a noise like activity,. get an expression: like sincerity, and write “deeds, not words,” all over its con- stitution and by-laws. He’ is never too occupied: but what he can lay down Homer's Illiad and go out into the moisture’ of the night to poke ‘some. anti-negro brute under -thesiith rib for discriminating against some squeeze print. > He is never too tired but what-he can sit up, with eyes open, and listen to a tale of woe-from some -salve-colored indivadual who ain’t got no more brains than'to think he’ ought. to have a white, man’s chance. It just keeps him and his brother Frank busy through the day sweeping out ‘the dirt:that is packed into their home on ‘the fect of cdl. ored complainants,. but he never jars you with even a-hegitation. He's al ways ready’ and willing to serve hi race. Now, I'm going to tell you Archie—tell you face to face like « Muscovite duck ‘would téll a crab hi has grabbed out of the water—you needn’t expect any snonument foi what you have done, and are doing for these “suspects in variegate: colors while ‘you are living. <The na Rees CAS RRR ea SSS SEEMS AEN, Se RE MUR eres SNS (CSO SE me Boros LULL c a ed Ce pe RS Sea es ee pet 3 ee as po aie oe se pe oe =e maa! Se ee eae ORS seh Beate oles Grass Ae area ae ae Speck a Soe rik oe eo ad ee LReiwerct.t'S feos we eS oe ee SS ee Shs Slee eS Saaemne BS Oran Ae errmeiaeag =? This magnificent hotel, located in the heart of. the most beautiful seashore resort in the world; replete with every modern improve- ment, 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 ‘ Hotel Dole, Cape: May, New Jersey. 5 i 7 7 | At last we have a hair straightener that will positively straighten the hair, and it will-remain straight’ from five to ten weeks, and every person in ‘heed of such a préparation should take advantage of G. A, MORGAN’S wondérful refinining cream by Starting in-today by improving your personal appearance and re- ceiving the value of this preparation. We have accepted the agency" for the entire line of the G. A. MORGAN’S ‘wonderful: treatments for refining thé hair.’ These goods are on sale-at all : - ect ***""" PEOPLE'S DRUG STORES Be Agents supplied at the Seventh and M Sts.Drug Store. : s RB) - : gH rl EE Ss i | Bering race GT ERS Back MY : : By r_ {GOOD OLD, He. W N fr L— SPRINTING Ky a 2 ch A fre Days! Oy RN PAO BZ EE FR eA, RES Wd PND Oe: \ea* SG | "CLA B ’ q a - Yous vest SMD) eal je + ma AR DA GRADY Btu, comHes yoo! fi (e® wx ie ge STO i \Y =F 6 sar A. L, as Ss ce: 5 ZA ING IZ LHOSYS, ZX og BG a Ze Clie» | Segre LA chances are they wouldn’t hand you a cough ‘drop of you were coughing up your chitterlings. I. ‘know. them. Gratitude.to most of them is Sanscrit that’s never been translatéd into Eng- lish. They'll, work your head off, and work your body into Harmony ceme- tery, and then forget to attend your funeral-obsequies, But a fellow like Archie Grimke, ‘clean-cut, seasoned with. justice, salivated with ‘courage, and chucked full of that stuff what old Ben Johnson said’ was’ “brains garnished with brains and preserved with brains,” “never works for: per- sonal reward: Such fellows as he ain't got no more gumption than: to think Got put ’eni here to do thank- less’ jobs for a’ lot-of coal heavers. Some day, however, when Archie is ‘playing croquet with his brother Frank on, the ‘croquet grounds back of St. | Peter's gate; and, just across the ‘street from where. lives. that’ Child ‘of Mary's what was conceived by the ‘Holy Ghost—in absence of any other ‘conceptionary: force, there will come along a‘ few red-blooded conscripts who will sing this chorus: . “Archie had ‘the .stuff, yes he did. ‘Archie did the things, yes he did, And we'uns ‘are mighty, mighty sad , | He didn’t’ leave .behind a Grimke kid Ye What would grow to, mathood big And ever now .and then take a’ dig [tito the guy What kicks a nig.” Excuse the poetry. I ain't guilty of composing it. Chase wrote it,-or mebbe Dick Thompson, but, -iever- theless, it's the chorus ‘that will be sung about. ten years after Archie Grimke. has’ ‘joined the Paradise league..as ‘the new. manager with a .400 batting average. “Mr. “CharJes. T. Moran has been confined’ to’ his homie on account: of illness. His friends are glad to know he is convalescing. x 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. , (OERE” Cy vas | Tag ANSE gas 2G We aN A i Vere OR |” afl hi @ og HOTEL DALE CAPE MAY, N. J. ' 4MPROVE YOUR APPEARANCE We train, soften, grow and straighten short, stubborn and kinky hair FSS HE NEW IDEA S22 SS < and {raining the Hair white yo, SC _\y ais THAR REE G . Ow 2 : Cee, i fin SS) ) \ REY | eS NAper| \ ae / <ai> 3 E = ee i be) . Pe ee : @ & IS @ a J A Sis Zn EV £ 9 100 SS Lw yt OD LOOK OUT recans [> 1 PEP ; , (Mosel NPS Wy “My CG CJ YD os {ze 2 SSSI] S} es a SN Ee Wee WAKO 7 BetamNSY P b ea SE MOT ||| Sa Ni se WY Af ( WLaA\ pa FAC i The NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, Durham, N. President, James E. Shepherd, Durham, N. C "I cordially commend the school' interest and needs to all who believe in the Negro race and in our obligation to help promote its intellectual, moral and religious uplift."—Rev. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst, New York City. IT IS MORE THAN A MERE SCHOOL—IT IS A COMMUNITY OF SERVICE AND UPLIFT Its influence is destined to be felt in all sections of the country in improved Negro community life wherever our trained workers locate. Settlement workers, missionaries for home and foreign mission fields, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. secretaries and district nurses receive a comprehensive grasp of their studies under a Wellesley graduate and experienced co-workers and actual every-day practice through the school's S CIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT. A HIGH STANDARD COLLEGE DEPARTMENT has now been established. We aim also to create a better qualified ministry. Industrial training, advanced literary branches, business school. Thirty-two acres; ten modern buildings; heathful location. We can accommodate a few more earnest, ambitious students. Communities requiring social workers should write us. NEXT SCHOOL TERM OPENS OCT. 4. 1916. For catalog and detailed information, address: Carter's Little Liver Pills You Cannot Be Constipated and Happy A Remedy That Makes Life Worth Living Genuine bears signature Small Pill Small Dose Small Price ABSENCE of Iron in the Blood is the reason for many colorless faces but CARTER'S IRON PILLS will greatly help most pale-faced people. "Onyx" Hos. You Get GOOD Value at ANY Price—Sik: Lisle . Cotton 25c to $5.00 per pair Emery-Beers Company, Inc. WHOLESALE 153-161 EAST 24th ST. NEW YORK Two Stores in One Ninth and Florida Avenue N. W. and the Great NORTHEAST GROCERY, 1644 Montello Avenue N. E. Goods Delivered Free H. KATZ AND CO. Is the Cheapest Store in the City Ninth and Florida Aver 1e N. W. Lincoln 4940 MRS. S. J. TAYLOR Furnished rooms by the day, week or month. Transient accommodations a speciality. 128 F street northwest, Washington, D. C. One block from Union Station Franklin 4632. WARREN. WARREN If you want a first-class photo, go to Warren, 803 Florida Ave. N. W. Ask for Mr. Warren and he will do the rest—Advt. MME. R. E. WEAVER'S Hairdressing and Beauty Culture Parlors Shampooing, Cultivating and Straight- ening the Hair Scalp and Facial Massage Manicuring Thin and falling Hair; Dandruff, Itching Scalp Successfully Treated by my Own Method. Originator of Mrs. R. E. Weaver's Hair Grower, the Great Hair and Scalp Preparation. For sale by Colored Druggists. Price, 50 cents. Parlors open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Strictly first-class work. 1904 L Street N.W. Read The Bee if you want to know who is in the city. HER SKIN WAS ONCE AS DARK AS YOURS But by Using Dr. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER, Her Skin Is Now Fair and as Soft as Velvet. Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener has proved that pimples and blemishes can be easily removed, and that dark or brown skin can be made shades lighter. Miss Essie M. Terry, of Doyle, Ga. writes—"I hate to do without DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER a single minute, it does my skin so much good. Since using it, my skin is soft and smooth as velvet. We receive many letters like this daily from people who are trusting to DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER to beautify their complexion. DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER SOAP will keep your skin white, soft and beautiful. The price has not advanced; it is 25c each. At your druggist's, or sent direct upon receipt of the price. Manufactured by JACOBS' PHARMACY CO. ATLANTA - AGENTS WANTED WRITE FOR OUR LIBERAL TERMS PEOPLE'S DRUG STORES. Quinade and Quinasoap are sold at all of the People's Drug Stores, as follows: Store No. 1, 7th and K Sts. N.W. Store No. 2, 7th and E. Sts. N.W. Store No. 3, 14th and U-Sts. N.W. Store No. 4, 7th and M Sts. N.W. Store No. 5, 8th and H Sts. N. E. Section 1. The name of this society shall be the COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE. Article 11. Section 1. The term for which this society is organized shall be perpetual. Articie III. Section 1. The general business and objects of this society shall be to promote the education, industrial, commercial and social welfare of the people of the District of Columbia and vicinity, and to counsel and encourage those in other communities in the same direction. Section 2. The particular business and objects of this society shall be to encourage and foster vocational education, skill and efficiency; to stimulate and encourage industrial and commercial enterprises in and near the District of Columbia and to assist in the establishing of such enterprises; to encourage and promote co-operation in business; to establish and maintain a technical economic library in the City of Washington for public use; to promote the establishment of gymnasiums, baths and recreational centers; to promote better household and community sanitation; to encourage improved landscape architecture and gardening for the adornment of home surroundings; to assist poor and needy persons. Section 3. In addition to the power to pursue the objects enumerated in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article III, this society shall also have the following corporate powers, to wit: to foster and regulater any number or branch units in the District of Columbia and vicinity having like objects, which shall be integral parts of this society; to affiliate itself with any national society having similar aims and objects; to accept gifts of money securities, goods; material and real estate for the promotion of its objects; to print and disseminate such literature as may be deemed calculated to advance its objects. Section 4. The powers granted in this charter shall not be construed to exclude any other powers reasonable 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 I. 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 2. The bylaws shall pre DURHAM, N. C. scribe which of the executive officers, if any, shall be also members of the Board of Governors. Section 4. At the first annual election all members of the Board of Governors and the Supervisory Committee shall be chosen anew by the members of the society, and one-third of the members of that board and of that committee shall be chosen to serve one, two and three years, respectively, and after one year following the first annual election the persons chosen to serve one, two and three years, respectively, and after one year following the first annual election the persons chosen to fill vacancies in those bodies shall be chosen for the term of three years. Section 5: During the first year, or previous to the first annual election, the executive officers of this society shall include a President, at least one Vice-President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. But the by-laws may provide additional or other executive officers to be chosen at the first annual election of officers and thereafter. Section 6. All officers and employees charged with the custody or handling of the funds or other property of the society shall be required to furnish an adequate indemnity bond for the faithful performance of their respective duties, and the amount of any such bond shall be prescribed by the Board of Governors. Section 1. The Board of Governors shall immediately after its appointment make such prudential by-laws as they may deem proper for the management and business affairs of this society, and thereafter any by-laws made shall not be changed without the participation and consent of the members of the society. Section 2. The Board of Governors shall have power to make rules and regulations in addition to and in conformity with those embodied in the by-laws, and to amend or abolish the same at will, but while in force such rules and regulations shall have all the force of by-laws. The greatest hat manufacturers in the United States and the most fashionable are Karl F. and Alexander G. Brodt, whose factory and sale stores are at 419 Eleventh Street N. W. and 503-5 Ninth Street N. W. If you want an up-to-date hat for a Christmas present or a fine winter hat of any description, go and see the new hats at Brodt's. Mention The Bee. A Article V. BRODT. Precocious Youth Kills Himself Over Alleged Theft. Boy Declared Chemistry to Be His Life's Sole Desire and Happiness. London.—Few cases of suicide in recent years have attracted as much attention as that of Master Arthur Easterbrook, precocious son of a retired colonel in the British army. The youngster killed himself with cyanide of potassium. He had been experimenting in chemistry, to which he was devoted. He presumably was driven to his act by the discovery that he had taken some chemical apparatus from his school to his home. Although he had merely borrowed it, there was an insultation that he was guilty of theft. A letter left by the boy is as follows: "Today will be my last day on this planet. I cannot stand the prospects of what is coming, so good-by, chemistry, my life's sole desire and happiness. What will happen afterward I cannot tell, but I hope that my spirit will travel to another planet and a God will forgive and let me have another chance. "Since New Year I have not touched anything, and just as I thought that the whole unhappy business was over this happens and utterly ruins my life. And I hope the verdict will not be 'temporarily insane,' because I am not. "A last word. I should like my stuff that does not belong to the school to be given to F. W. Teesy, in my form, 4A, at school. It will help him on in the work that I intended to follow. "Good-by, maumma, the only friend I had, and I misokhope that Leslie Wilson will remember me. So, good-by, chemistry, that I love and adore and die for. "P. S.—God save my soul." His father asked the authorities for permission to preserve the letter, but the coroner said: "I think it much better if you do not have such a tragic death." Washington.—Every American soldier who enters the trenches carries an American Red Cross cogpit, kit packed by an American woman, Maj. James H. Perkins, Red Cross commissioner to Europe, announced in a cablegram to Red Cross headquarters here. The kits, which captain towel, shirt, writing paper, pencil, soap, handkerchief, socks, mirror and tobacco, have become a great convenience to the troops, says Major Perkins, who wants more of them, particularly ones with socks and tobacco. WOMEN MAKE FINE RECORD Red Cross Workers at New Berlin, O., Almost Double Supply of Articles Asked for. New Berlin, O.—This village, where the residents are so patriotic they want the name changed, has another record for patriotic service. With about 250 women available the Red Cross workroom here has an attendance of at least 85 workers every day it is open. The women go at eight o'clock in the morning, eat dinner there, and do not leave until 10 p. m. They have turned out 80 bathrobes, where the government asked for only 50, and they did the work in two weeks, although they were allowed one month. HAIR 64 INCHES LONG C The longest hair in the United States is the proud possession of a matron of Boston, Mrs. A. L. Budro, her glorious tresses measuring 64 inches, or 5% feet. Her trailing hair is the envy of all her feminine friends, and, white Mrs. Budro admits it is a tremendous task to keep such heavy tresses in proper order, she does not care to lose a single strand. DARING FLYERS AVENGE LONDON For Every Bomb Dropped in England 999 Are Sent Down in Germany. Feature of the All Combat Is the Continuous Gallantry and Audacity of the Pilots—Difference in Strategy. London—Captain M—, one of the British Flying corps, ambling watchfully behind a great bank of rolling clouds, spied in a rift below a German patrol of six machines. The combat was short, sharp and unequal. Immediately his gun barked off. A German dived headlong for the earth. His leader swept out of formation to meet the daring Britishiser and followed suit. Enraged, the four others dashed for our man simultaneously, firing as they came. For the latter only one course was optional. Sweeping low from the sky until he almost skimmed the treetops and the roofs of the houses he reached home in safety. Which is to relate a recent, by-the-way air raid incident in that thrilling and most audacious factor of up-to-date warfare, aerial activity. When the day is clear and bright or when the hunter's moon illuminates the night the pilots and observers of the Royal Flying corps work overtime, and then some. From dawn to dawn, without intermission, until the rain clouds gather or the fresh wind grows too unruly, they are hard at it, fighting high up among the clouds or bombing railways, ammunition dumps, aerodromes and billets in back villages. Nine Hundred and Ninety-Nine for One For every bomb on London in a German raid there have been 299 dropped by our men on points and posts behind their lines. In this new warfare of give and take while the Boisches are busy over England the English are busier over Bocheland. In a single day as the result of aerial observation 127 hostile batteries were silenced, 28 gun pits were destroyed, 80 men were bombed and over 60 explosions were caused in ammunition dumps. In two short months 12,900 bombs, aggregating a weight of 238 tons, were placed at the disposal of troops, intrenchments and batterles in the enemy lines. The R. F. C. in the period from Saturday, February 16, to Wednesday, February 20, accounted for 70 German airplanes with a loss of 12. The naval airmen bagged a further eight without loss and the French were responsible for 26. The German airmen are not lacking in courage, but the policy of their commanders appears to be to maneuver them in large formations, 15 and 20 at a time. Six is a common party. The "tip and run" strategy of their bombers is only of advantage at night. From a great altitude they "lay their eggs" indiscriminately and then make-off at a breakneck speed for their base. The larger types of machines, such as the triplane, are greatly favored. And more than anything they are lacking in that code of traditions fostered by the British navy and so admirably developed by the airmen. Audacity of Pilots. The outstanding feature of the air combat is the continuous gallantry and audacity of the British pilots. One youthful veteran, attacked by a fighting formation of Boches, fired into one machine, which turned over on its back and spun down out of control. Then he turned his attention to another and fired 200 rounds into it. Suddenly it went into a spin and crashed. Out with a battle flight of our own the following day he added another German to his bag. Then, to make full measure that day, he spun lower and fired an observation balloon. In the afternoon he finished the aggregate of four enemy airplanes and a balloon in three days. Two British machines photography-bound ran up against half a dozen of the enemy's. Strictly speaking, theirs was a noncombatant craft, but, annoyed at the interruption, they laid about the enemy with their machine gun to such effect that in a short time they had knocked out two of their attackers. The rest then flew away and the Britons returned in peace to their picture making. Recently our bombers achieved a direct hit on a German army kinema with results which, according to a prisoner's story, were disastrous. Immediately the Germans retaliated by bombing our hospitals and stretcher bearers behind the lines. FARMERS OBJECT TO AIRMEN Say Airplanes Scare Mules and Distract Attention of Negroes From Their Work. Memphis, Tenn.—Contending that airplanes flying overhead and landing in the vicinity would scare mules, smash down growing crops and cause negro laborers to leave their work to watch the birdmen, farmers of Arkansas, across the Mississippi river from Memphis, refused to lease land to the government to be used as a landing place for military aviators, training at Park field. Eight landing places were secured in the immediate vicinity of Memphis. Creed R. Tucker Dealer In Produce Poultry and Eggs Choice Fruits and Vegetables Everything the Best Lowest Price Stands 80 and 81 O Street Market 7th and O Sts., N. W. Open every week day from 6 A.M. to 5 P.M. Free to You. What Is the Matter With Your Hair? ing Big Money in the Hair Dressing Business. Become a client do not delay. As I said in the beginning, my advice concerning your hair trouble is FREE. All that I ask is that you enclose a six-cent stamp for reply and give the name of this paper. Agents for my Superior and High Grade Hair Preparations wanted in every city and town in this country. Hundreds of ladies all over the country are becoming wealthy as my agents. There is no reason in the world why you cannot do the same. Write at once for terms and information. MADAME MILPARK, EDENTON, N. C. Mr. W. Calvin Chase left for Edenton, N. C., Monday evening on business. * * * Dr. J. E, Sheppard and Mr. Amey were in the city last week. * * * Mrs. Maude Hawkins has been appointed in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. * * * Mrs. Rosa Aiken and daughter, Victoria, left the city for Orange, Va., Sunday morning. FOR RENT. Two First Class Flats for Rent, 1822 13th Street N. W., between S and F Streets. NEEDY DEPENDENT OF SOLDIER GETS PROMPT HELP. On receipt of a very pathetic letter Monday from Mrs. Bolden, mother of Douglas Bolden, one of the colored soldiers of the 24th Infantry, sentenced to life imprisonment, advising of her illness and urgent needs of funds, Ralph W. Tyler, national secretary of the National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee, immediately sent the committee's check for a generous sum to the mother. Mrs. Bolden, who resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, enclosed a letter from her son, in which he expressed the hope that he would get out. He wrote, "I want to be restored to duty, so I can do something for my country in its distress and need, and prove that I am and can be a first class citizen of the United States." He stated further in his letter to his mother that he was a model prisoner, and had never been reported once for misbehavior. It is for such as these that the National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee is appealing to the colored people of the country to respond quickly with contributions; to organize and help raise money for the funds the committee is striving to raise. Cleveland, Ohio, with a colored population less than one-fifth of Washington's, raised over $700 for the committee in a few weeks, and is still working. From daily reports being received at the committee's offices here, the entire country appears to be aroused to the urgency of relief and the necessity of responding. JUSTH'S OLD STAND Workingmen, there also seems to be an impression that a side street store has poor quality at low prices. Well, some have it that way, but not this house. We specialize on good quality, and you can see it in new pants at $2 to $4. See us. JUSTH'S OLD STAND 619 D Street. FOR HIRE. Two Ford electric trucks for hire by the job or hour; quick and competent service. Address Adam Hite, 332 M St. S. W. Tel. Frank. 1545-M. Creed R Dealer In Poultry a Choice Fruits and Vegeta Lowe Stands 80 and 81 7th and O Open every week day Free to You. Do you su Le lad St po pa ha th Q tu Pr an sc 28 ing Big Money in the Hair Dressing do not delay. As I said in the beginning, my aunt stamper, for reply and give the name of city and town in this country. Humdai season in the world why you cannot do ROBERT W. COLEMAN Will Issue His Combined Directory Next Month. The Baltimore and Washington Directory will be issued by Robert W. Coleman next month. This book is a full directory of business places in this city and Baltimore, Md. This Directory will sell for 20 cents. Address ROBERT W. COLEMAN 1930 Gilmore St., Baltimore, Md. HE HAS THEM. Since it is very difficult, and almost impossible, to rent a desirable house in Washington, call and see Clarence M. DeVeile, one of the largest and most reliable and prosperous real estate dealers in the city, and buy a house on reasonable terms. Any style, any size, modern improvements, in any location in the District of Columbia. Small cash payment, and the other like rent. Good title. Free automobile service. Attorney DeVeile also has houses in the suburbs—$100 cash and $14.50 per month. cash and $14.50 per Office and residence, 1014 W Street N.W. Phone, North 1644. FOR RENT. Two nicely furnished front rooms for rent, suitable for young men; reasonable rent. Mrs. Johnson, 474 O St. N. W. Third floor. GRAVES. GRAVES. Do you want a first-class lunch? Do you want a fine dinner? Do you want a good breakfast? Do you want everything good that is in the market? If you do, go to Joseph S. Graves, 16 G Street N.W., where you will receive first-class service. Go and be convince PUPILS WANTED. Mesdame Smith's Beauty Culture School is opened for new pupils. See advertisement elsewhere. PLUMMER'S PHARMACY Robt. F. Plummer, Prop. Accuracy, Service, Quality A. D. S. Remedies We Pay Particular Attention to Our Prescription Department. 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