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TUESDAY ONE MEAL WHEATLESS WE DO NOT SCRATCH, BLAKE OR BREAKFAST ROOFS CONTAINING WHEAT VOL. XXXVIII, NO. 49 What I Saw and Heard—The South Placarded (With Jim-Crow Signs, While the Faithful Black Allies Are Fighting for World Democracy. Good Farms, Good Houses and Fine Businesses Conducted by Colored Americans. Edenton, N. C., April 23, 1918. I know this letter will be belated for the issue of April 27th, hence its appearance in the issue of May 4th. I boarded the Southland, from Washington, on the evening of April 23rd, and was forced to occupy an open-air berth in the upper saloon from the hour of bedtime until the next morning. I left my overcoat behind and had my body been absent of hot blood. I don't know what the result would have been. I did not sit up alone. I had company of a newly drafted seaman, who was armed with a first-class passage, but absent of a state-room. Although Uncle Sam ordered a stateroom, they all were occupied—that is, so far as he and many ebony colored Americans were concerned. At supper time, which was 9 o'clock new time, the ebony contingent decided that something to eat would not be out of place, so we decided to go to the dining room, but you must wait until the white folks have finished, and then a screen is drawn, before you and between you and the white folks. The same waiters will serve you and you also select what you want from the same bill of fare. My supper consisted of dry toast and a cup of coffee. My newly made acquaintance called for egg omelet, bread and butter and a cup of coffee, which relieved him of cash to the amount of 70 or 80 cents. One of my companions remarked that he was glad he wasn't hungry for more reasons than one. However, everybody was sociable and everybody enjoyed the trip. One peculiar incident occurred, and that was when I called at the purser's office to purchase a ticket. I asked for a ticket. I was asked by the purser whether I wanted a first-class or a second-class fare. Of course, I was asked what would be the difference in the accommodations. I was told that there would be none. Since the accommodations were the same and there would be a difference of $1.08, I decided to take a second-class passage. My companions thought they had the laugh on me. "Why, don't you know you will have to go down with the deck hands?" I knew what the purser told me, and I took a chance on what he had said to me. My accommodations were just the same, but on my return trip conditions changed, which I shall relate later on. At Norfolk, Va. I arrived at Norfolk, Va., at 8 a.m. and boarded a street car for a pickel which conveyed me to the station of the Norolk and Western, otherwise to the station from which the train leaves for Edenton, N. C. My stay in the station was two hours and fifty minutes. While en route to Edenton I was treated to an exhibition of Southern patriotism. At every railroad station I saw placarded against the entrance of each station: "For Colored People." On the opposite side was placarded "For White People." I thought of the many thousand Southern colored Americans who were drafted and some of whom are in France fighting for the "world democracy" and who without a murmur are obeying their country's call to arms, and there are thousands more in reserve, ready and willing to cross the waters. All that colored Americans ask is a fair chance in life. Just think that Southern legislatures have legalized segregation and discrimination! Is such treatment of men fair and just? The South knows that not a more loyal and patriotic race can be found. I arrived at At 12 noon. I was escorted to one of the finest residences there, known as the Thistle, the home of Mrs. Leary, who has two very energetic and accomplished daughters. This house is situated in the center of a white neighborhood—in fact, it is the most commodious residence in Edenton. I saw the successor of my distinguished townman while seated on the veranda of this magnificent residence. The gentleman to whom I refer is Dr. M. W. N. Norman, who is as popular here as he is in Washington. I have met many progressive business men in this city, namely, Mr. Milprice, whose wife is the manufacturer of a hair preparation. It is one of the greatest preparations on the market. Mr. Milprice is a talker and a thoroughgoing business man. He is the proprietor of a thriving clothing business in this town. He is a graduate of Howard University and a man who is popular with the white element in Edenton. Not far from this place Mr. V. D. Jones, a dealer in heavy and fancy groceries, conducts business. His is the only store of its kind. He has the respect and confidence of all classes here. He is pleasing in his manner and possesses a large amount of property and money. There is one drug store here owned and managed by Dr. Charles Henry Hines. He is a pharmacist, physician and surgeon. This drug store is situated on one of the principal streets in Edenton, N. C. He is a cultured gentleman and an up-to-date all-around professional. This drug store is equal to any of the largest in the city of Edenton. I met Mr. J. Watkins Draper, who was given a copy of The Bee, and after reading it he ordered it to be sent to him. Mr. Draper is a dealer in fancy groceries and fruits. He is a relative of Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, of Richmond, Va., and a very positive character. I met many other well-to-do colored Americans here who are doing well, notwithstanding the jim-crow and legalized segregation laws. Some citizens say that the white people here, or rather the poor whites, envy the progress of the well-to-do colored people. The better class of white people are in the minority. The chief of police was pointed out to me. He looks like a farmer, and his sheriff or companion resembles a Texas cracker. The mayor of the town was picked from the lower strata of whites. He is the boss, however. Besides his official position, he is at the head of a large ice business, so I was informed. I strolled down to the foot of Queen Street. On this street are the leading colored business places which I mentioned. Homeward Bound. I have enough of Edenton. So I shall leave tomorrow noon. I boarded the train at 2 o'clock. It should have left at 1.30. I had to jim-crow it. I arrived in Norfolk within ten minutes of the starting of the boat. I was surprised to be given a state-room. The steamer I sailed on was the "Northbound." Different officers, different waiters and a fine captain and an accommodating and genial purser. I enjoyed my trip returning. All you had to do was to touch the button for everything you wanted. It reminded me of my trip to Chicago in 1916, when my friend Joseph Trigg and myself occupied a drawing-room from Washington to Chicago. You touched the button for everything you wanted—water, light, eats and "sleep." I shall be in Washington as fast as the "Northbound" will bring me. No jim-crow South for me. The moving picture, "Loyalty of a Race," taken here and at Camp Meade and Baltimore, may not been seen in Washington, due to the fact that the largest colored theatre here has named a price for the house that is practically prohibitive—a price that would make the National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee face a deficit rather than net a profit for its fund being raised for needy dependents of our colored soldiers. The film was sent West Thursday to be shown in Columbus, Ohio, after which it will be shown in the Middle West, South and Southwest. Washingtonians express keen disappointment in not being able to see this fine film. WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1918 AT THE CAMERON Capt. Joseph Allen Not Removed. Veteran Janitor Commended. Resigns to Accept an Appointment in the Navy Department. Kindly allow me space in your valuable paper to answer the statement made in your issue of Saturday, April 27, 1918, in reference to the report that the colored tenants of the Cameron Apartment House at Vermont Avenue and T Street have been ordered to move and make way for white tenants. This statement is absolutely untrue. While a number of colored tenants in "mixed" blocks have been asked to move, I am glad to say that the rents have not been raised to an impossible figure. Now, in regard to the building being placed under the supervision of a white agent, or in other words the real estate firm of Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey, by the owner—a non-resident white woman, on account of the colored janitor-agent not giving satisfactory service, whereupon she removed the colored man and placed the business in the hands of the above-named firm, I am very glad to say that I have letters stating that I had given satisfaction from the time I took charge of the Cameron Apartment House, from 1911 to 1918, and was asked to continue; but owing to the condition of my health I had to give up the agency and management, and you will see by the letter received from the owner, Mrs. Radford, and the one I answered will show that she was not convinced by the colored tenants that the colored janitor-agent had not given satisfactory service up to February 27, 1918. Respectfully yours, Joseph Allen, Former Agent-Manager. 102 Irving Place, Ithaca, N. Y., Feb. 5, 1918. Mr. Joseph Allen, "Cameron Apartments." My Dear Sir:—Your letter of January 27th, in which you informed me of your illness, was duly received. I am, indeed, sorry to learn that you are not well, and that in consequence you are unable to continue as agent for the Cameron Apartments. I sincerely trust that when you have had a complete rest you will be restored to your usual good health. You have taken good care of the Cameron Apartments, and I shall be very glad, indeed, to give you a recommendation. It may be necessary for me to go to Washington to make arrangements with someone to take your place. I should prefer, to go to Washington in March rather than in February. I wish to ask you if in case I cannot arrange for someone by March 1st, could you continue to take charge until March 27th. I shall try to go to Washington if I can. Please let me know if you could do this in case I cannot make arrangements. Hoping for your speedy recovery, Yours truly, Anna Radford. The Cameron Apartments, Washington, D. C., Feb. 10, 1918. Mrs. Anna Radford, 102 Irving Place, Ithaca, N. Y. Dear Madame: Yours received a few days ago and contents noted. I am very glad, indeed, to know from you that I have taken good care of the Cameron Apartment House. Now, in regard to your coming to Washington, D.C., in March, instead of February, I would advise you to come in February and make the necessary arrangements in turning the building over to some other agent, February 27, 1918, so that he will be ready to take charge by the first day of March, and also furnish a janitor by that time, as it will be impossible for me to continue any longer, and if you cannot come by that time kindly appoint someone else to take charge by that time and let them come to me with the proper authorities and necessary papers, so that I can turn things over to them. Trusting that you are well and enjoy ing good health. I am not so well myself, but trying to hold out until February 27, 1918. NOTE. On account of the fine service of Capt. Joseph Allen, he has been appointed a night watchman in the Navy Department, having been recommended by some of the most influential men in the Government. Editor. Tuesday marked a gala day for the Elks in Washington, as on this day the corner stove was placed in their beautiful home at 911 T Street N. W. Visitors from many cities arrived early, and by 1 o'clock the procession proceeded from Odd Fellows' Hall, under the guidance of Chief Marshal J. Clay Smith. Music was furnished by the Morning Star Lodge Band and the Howard Military Band. The marchers looked very stunning in their dressy uniform, and the parade as a whole was very creditable. The parade was dismissed at the Home, and the ceremonies were taken in charge by Master of Ceremonies William Jackson, who made a brief address of welcome, and called upon Attorney Harry Tignor to introduce the principal speaker, Grand Exalted Ruler Armond W. Scott. Seldom has an audience been so moved as they were by the address of the distinguished Exalted Ruler, who reached the heights of eloquence in pleading the cause of loyalty of all the people, pleading the cause of justice for his people, and recounting their loyalty in all the wars in which this country has engaged, and expressed the hope that out of the present conflict some benefits might come to his people. Several speakers referred to the fact that 78 men from the local lodges were now in the service of their country, and the service flag raised bore testimony to the generous contribution to the country's need of man power. At the conclusion of his remarks he was given an ovation. Mr. George Hargraves, of O. V. Cato Lodge of Philadelphia, delivered a patriotic address, and concluded his speech by quoting Ella Wheeler Wilcox's beautiful tribute to the colored man. Mr. W. Calvin Chase, editor of the Washington Bee, introduced as one of the leaders in journalism, made a brief address, praising the Elks for what they had done, and wishing for them every success. The ceremonies were then turned over to the Odd Fellows for the placing of the stone. Grand Master Cook read the impressive ceremonies, and placed the stone in place with the customary formalities. During the interval between the addresses and during the laying of the stone, the bands played appropriate music, accompanying the congregational singing. The building and platform were very prettily decorated with the national flag and the emblems of the order. The visitors were lavishly entertained, in the various homes of resident Elks and their friends. The ball at Odd Fellows Hall was the closing feature of a very strenuous day. Although crowded to its full capacity, the beautiful gowns of the women and the spirit of good fellowship made it a day long to be remembered. A large delegation was present from Philadelphia, and a number from Norfolk, Baltimore, Pittsburgh and other cities. Much of the success of the affair was due to the corner stone committee, under the chairmanship of Mr. W. T. Dixon and the general supervision of Exalted Ruler E. W. Bundy. Visitors from Philadelphia: William Shand, Hollis Spence, George R. Stith, Harry H. Burgess, Theodore H. Wood, Clarence Thomas, James Harris, George M. Hargraves, James Green, William H. Chapman, J. W. Waters, M. I. Nutter, John Ray, Dr. W. Wyall, Edward Galvin-and Duke Morris. One of the most striking and dignified Elka was General Henry Forrest. Grand Traveling Deputy of the I. B. and O. of W. Progressive Lodge, No. 35, of Jersey City, N. J. He was an escort of Columbia Lodge, No. 85. His dignified bearing won for him the plaudits of the spectators. Legal Advisor Tignor delivered a fine presentation speech. Exalted Ruler Bundy bore his success with dignity. He won the day. Too much credit cannot be given him. Chairman Jackson is a good speaker and a dignified presiding officer. General Clay Smith was every inch a brigadier general. He led the forces with dignity. He never lost his head. Secretary Dixon was on the job. KNOXVILLE, TENN. Ralph W. Tyler, National Secretary of the National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee, was this week-in receipt of the following letter from Prof. Charles W. Cansler, under date of April 29th. Prof. Cansler is principal of the Knoxville Colored High School and is chairman of the local unit of the N. C. S. C. C. at Knoxville, Tenn.: Dear Mr. Tyler: Knoxville yesterday had the greatest patriotic demonstration by colored citizens in its history. This demonstration was under the auspices of the local unit of the N. C. S. C. C., and did more real good in unifying our people and causing the white people of the city to understand our position with reference to them and our country than anything that we have ever had in this city. Preceding the mass meeting at Staub's Theatre was a parade of respectable proportions through the principal streets to the theatre, where a large audience had assembled to listen to patriotic speeches and songs. Every number on the program was a gem, and the manager of the theatre pronounced it easily the most enthusiastic meeting that had been held in that place since the war began, although a number had been held there. He generously donated us the use of the theatre, which is said to be the second largest and costliest in the South. As a result of our meeting we are herewith sending you money order for $68.87. I am, Very truly, Chas. W. Cansler. HOME FOR THE AGED. The committee on Public Buildings and Grounds of the House of Representatives met April 20th and listened, to an argument by Rev. James L. White in behalf of establishing a home for aged colored people. The entire hundred thousand colored citizens in Washington should support Dr. White in his laudable undertaking. His argument was highly pleasing to the committee; and from all indications the committee will recommend three hundred thousand dollars. Write to the Clerk of the House for H. R. 10975, April 10, 1918. Read and digest the bill. HON. TIMOTHY T. ANSBERRY TO ADDRESS HOLY NAME GUILD. In connection with its membership campaign, opened a few days ago, the Holy Name Guild (St. Augustine's Parish) has planned a rally for Sunday afternoon, May 12th, at the Howard Theater. The principal address will be delivered by the Hon. Timothy T. Ansberry, former Congressman from Ohio. Others on the program are President John Hadley Doyle of the Archdiocese Union, Holy Name Societies; several priests, laymen and others of the Catholic Church. Dr. C. Sumner Wormley will render a solo, accompanied by Prof. Louis Brown at the piano. Other soloists have been invited, as well as persons prominent throughout the District, regardless of religious denomination. The meeting is open to the public, both men and women. No charge is made for admission, but a collection will be taken up during the exercises. Louis Brown's Society Orchestra will furnish the instrumental music. The program will begin promptly at 2:15 o'clock. MORSDAY ONE MEAL WHEATLESS THE NO SEVEN CROSSING, PASTE OR BREAKFAST FOODS CONTAINING WHEAT 39TH ANNIVERSARY Of The Bee To Be Celebrated—A Monster Edition Will Be Issued. The thirty-ninth anniversary of The Bee will be celebrated June 3d this year. It will be one of the greatest events in the history of its publication. Special space may be obtained by writing to the manager. Don't miss appearing in this edition. FOURTEEN-BEE- OHIO'S CAPITOL Making Big Preparations for Coming of Emmett J. Scott. Columbus, Ohio, April 30.—Preparations for the coming here on May 11th of Mr. Emmett J. Scott are about completed. A monster parade at 1:30 p. m. will precede the meeting. In the parade will be colored soldiers from Camp Sherman, at Chillicothe, Ohio, headed by their regimental band. Immediately following the meeting Mr. Scott will speak at the auditorium here. Both colored and white people here are interested in making Mr. Scott's coming a tribute to the race's patriotism and to Mr. Scott. Perhaps not since the late Dr. Washington's last visit to Columbus will there have been a welcome extended to a colored man equaling that planned for Mr. Scott. Rev. E. W. Moore, pastor of Second Baptist Church here, has done great work in helping perfect arrangements. All state, county and city officials have signified their intention at being at the meeting. Ralph W. Tyler is expected here to make the speech of introduction. HOME DEFENSE LEAGUE. At a meeting of the Volunteer Guard Division, Home Defense League, held last Thursday, April 25th, at the Armory, Dunbar High School, a unanimous vote of thanks was tendered the management of the Howard Theater for their benefit tendered the division April 19th. The meeting of the division was well attended. The division will drill every Thursday night at the Dunbar High School Armory. Some of the members of the division showed great proficiency in rifle practice. We will mention names later on. Mr. Wilkinson, treasurer of the division, made his report in person, which was very satisfactory. SERVICE FLAG. Its Unveiling at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church. Sunday evening, April 28th, after an eloquent and forcible sermon by the pastor, Rev. W. S. Jackson, a service flag was unveiled. There was a set program carried out as follows: Instrumental solo by Miss Gladys Minor, sister to Raymond Minor, who is one of the Howard soldier boys; which was followed by the unveiling of a service flag bedecked with two stars in honor of Raymond Minor and Ernest Edwards, who are now at the battle front. The congregation rendered very sweetly (standing) 'My Country 'Tis of Thee,' while William Clements, one of the oldest members connected with the church, and Reeves Amos, cousin to Ernest Edwards, pulled the strings which unveiled a most brilliant service flag, in which were two beautiful stars. The flag is suspended against the wall of the church, where it will remain. Rev. Jackson then offered prayer, and at its conclusion he introduced Mr. John W. Lewis of the Industrial Savings Bank, who delivered a most patriotic address, urging the purchase of the Liberty Bonds. Exercises throughout were very interesting. NOTICE. 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N. 9 I tried to hand Archie Grimke one of my little ten-cent geranium plants of appreciation last week, and Bill Chase—ye editor, thought enough of the suggestion to make it a subject for a little editorial. I reckon Bill thought that as he had took his lead pencil in hand the week before and penned an editorial on "Unis," the guy that writes the heavy stuff on page two of The Bee, he ought to take some notice of my column. Now "Unis" writes stuff about a lot of mummified cannibals, seers and sages who lived one hundred years before the "Stone Age," and he writes sermonets, and such stuff (a trifle too high fallutin for this 6% head of mine) for highbrows. I'm just supposed to run a sort of weekly vaudeville in this little department Chase assigns to me on a promise of $2.50 per week, with an occasional Baltimore tip. We and "Unis" sort of balance things, though; noboby reads my expulsion of ideas, while he himself reads him—along with the highbrows, and they are supposed to be numerous hereabouts. Between us we, at least, make it easy for Chase, cause he don't have to write so many editorials that have, as Eddie Burrill would say, a "whang-doodle" clinging about them. Thank you, Chase, for that editorial reference to my last week's brain output. If it hadn't been for that editoria Archie never would have known that I handed him the best I had in my system in the way of appreciation. Speaking about appreciation, don't you know, fellow, there is a lot of satisfaction in handing a few "bejoyfuls" to a lot of opaque-complexioned individuals who have about as much sunshine shining in their back and front yards as there is shade lurking around the equator?, I enjoy it, and when I have to pann some squeeze print, it almost takes all the dew drops out of my life valve. Once when old Hannibal was strutting up and down in front of his tent, after he had whipped the enemy so that they were fleeing like a lot of wild Dervishes, one of his hired generals came up to him and said: "Old sport, you look like you had a load of carinated trouble to carry. What's on you?" Then Hannibal spoke right up and said: "Celphiedese, I'm worried to think that while I'm doing my damdest to beat the enemy there's a lot of galvanized knockers back "BUB" HE'S ALWAYS TO BLAME home makin' hammers instead of swords and spears, and javilans." Don't you know I think of that little bon mot old Hannibal relieved himself of nearly every day, for nearly every day I hear some twenty-degrees-below zero rummage sale package knocking to beat the band some fellow what is trying, the best he can, to make a tiffle for himself and for others. The result is, I just like to hand out little bon mots of appreciation instead of being manager of some team in the Anvil Chorus League. Now while I'm on this subject, I want to call attention to the Mucilage Club, and its president, Walter Singleton. Now I know Walter's got a pompous air, a sort of "turkey goble strut," as Jim Blaine once said of Rosco Conkling Bruce, and Rosco Conkling Simmons' name-bearer; but it's all his'n—it belongs to him; he got it at the moment of his conception; he's had it ever since. It's just natural, with no put on about it. There's one thing you have to hand it to him for, and that is, he's a prince of a gentleman—a fellow what always wears clothes what fit him like they were made for him, and not made for a rummage sale. Perhaps the biggest thing. Walter has ever done around here that makes him deserving of a place in that Valhalla down at the Capitol where they have a few ex-confederates on dress parade, is that he has held the presidency of the Mucilage Club for a couple or two terms. Now the Mucilage is the greatest organization of talk-fest artists, near-constitutional lawyers, camouflaged statesmen, and what not, that was ever housed under one roof since Pilot put the finishing touches on the Anti-Christ Singerbund. Walter has took as much interest in trying to make the Mucilage live up to its reputation as old Ben Tillman has took in trying to traduce we four-ply blacks. I don't believe if Woody would offer to swap places with Walter he'd accept the offer. He's plum stuck on the Mucilage boys; he understands their vagaries and their conceits, and he's just enough diplomat to tolerate the boastings of some, and flatter them into the belief that the only reason they ain't President, Chief Justice and Speaker of the House for this little old republic that's talkin' so much about "world democracy," is that their complexions ain't far enough removed from their pre-historic grandfather—the African ape. Some day, when the Mucilages work up to the point of hiring Luther Sedgewar to perpetuate the inconsistencies, spellbinders and fusalliers Outfit consists of one Durham Duplex Domino plier with white American ivory handle safety guard, stopping attaching and Durham Duplex Blades, packed in a genuine red leather Kit. GET IT FROM YOUR DEALER OR FROM US. Every reader of this paper may secure THE $5. DURHAM DUPLEX DOMINO RAZOR FOR $1. DURING THE LIFE OF THIS ADVERTISMENT DURHAM DUPLEX RAZOR CO. JERSEY CITY, N.J. who are kept on the rolls on a promise of paying 25 cents per month, in oil on second grade canvass, the first subject Luther will tackle, on orders from the Mucilages, will be Walter Singleton. If it is ever done, they ought to frame it with corrugated iron, hang it on the Peace Monument, with this inscription below it: "The Best President the Mucilage Hall Boys Ever Had." Now Walter Singleton is one of them there appreciative fellows, too. and I rather reckon, after he has digested this tribute, and felt in his pocket to see if any of his coin is missing, and if there ain't none missing, he will invite me to address the Mucilages at the next meeting on the subject: "The Power' of Mind Over Matter, Distilled or Brewed." stuff, and getting right down to "carpet tacks," as Rev. Simon Peter once said, after he had took as his subject for a sermon, "Two Tubs of Dishwater," you can travel to many one-night-stand towns without finding as clever a fellow as Walter Singleton. He's just a gentlemen and you know when you can call a fellow a gentleman in this man's town, without blushing, and without libeling Truth, he just naturally must be "SOME MAN." Well, I hear there are a lot of country sausages and corn-fed professors beating down the bushes, and raising cain, trying to land the position of supervisor now held by John Bruce. They ain't got no fault to find with John; they can't say that John hasn't made a whale of a supervisor, and they can't disfigure that smile that John wears around seven days in a week for both friend and foe. Their only excuse for getting John's job is that they want it themselves. John has been massaging the salary that comes to a supervisor for nigh on to two years now; in fact, ever since the late and lamented Maj. Jim Walker was called into the service of his country. John took the job expectin' to turn, it over to Jim, if he ever came back, just as clean and willingly, too, as it was when he got it. But, mind you, John Bruce never expected to hand it over to some country sausage whose chief requisite for the place is "I need the mon." School affairs have been running along just tolerable comfortable ever since the war, and Rosco Bruce has been offering up prayers, morning, noon, and night; at his home, in Franklin Building, and in Nev. Thomas' delightfully odorized boudoir, praying that if the war must end, it will also end forever the barage fire that's kept him in the trenches ever since the late Dr. Booker T. wished him on the public schools here. I'm hopin', and everybody else, that the few country sausages who think they ought to have Juhn Bruce's place won't throw a monkey wrench into the machine and stop the cogs. From what I can learn, standing around Avenue de Nig. Promenade de Gossip, and frequent interviews with the high lights of the Mucillage and the superanated critics what-loaf in spumum oil barber shops, there's just about as much show of nosin' John Bruce out of that job as there is of Hindenburg being made Secretary of. War in place of little "Nute" Baker, the boy wonder of Ohio, who began his political career with parlor socialistic entertainments in the interest of the down-trodden like me and him. Before you go after John Bruce's job go get yourself a batting average of at least .263 in some primary league and a fielding average of 846 in some atypical league. Nuf sed! A FRAUD. Tuskegee Institute, Ala.—A man posing as a representative of the Rosenwald Rural School Building Fund has been travelling through the State of Arkansas and claiming that if twenty-five dollars is paid to him he can secure any amount from the Rosenwald Fund for building school houses. He is a fraud. 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 HOTEL DALE THE BARBERS CAPE MAY, N. J. This magnificent hotel, located in the heart of the most beautiful seashore resort in the world; replete with every modern improvement, superlative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Orchestra daily, garage, bath houses, tennis, etc., on premises. 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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. 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 LIBRAL TERMS 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. Article L Section 1. The name of this society shall be the COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE. Article II. Section 1. The term for which this society is organized shall be perpetual. Article III. Section 1. The general business and objects of this society shall be to promote the education, industrial, commercial and social welfare of the people of the District of Columbia and vicinity, and to counsel and encourage those in other communities in the same direction. Secton 2. The particular business and objects of this society shall be to encourage and foster vocational education, skill and efficiency; to stimulate and encourage industrial and commercial enterprises in and near the District of Columbia and to assist in the establishing of such enterprises; to encourage and promote co-operation in business; to establish and maintain a technical economic library in the City of Washington for public use; to promote the establishment of gymnasiums, baths and recreational centers; to promote better household and community sanitation; to encourage improved landscape architecture and gardening for the adornment of home surroundings; to assist poor and needy persons. Section 3. In addition to the power to pursue the objects enumerated in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article III, this society shall also have the following corporate powers, to wit: to foster and regulate any number or branch units in the District of Columbia and vicinity having like objects, which shall be integral parts of this society; to affiliate itself with any national society having similar aims and objects; to accept gifts of money securities, goods, material and real estate for the promotion of its objects; to print and disseminate such literature as may be deemed calculated to advance its objects. Section 4. The powers granted in this charter shall not be construed to exclude any other powers reasonable for the promotion of the public-spirited and charitable objects of this society and consistent with the Code of Laws of the District of Columbia and the laws of the United States. Section 1. The affairs, funds and property of this society shall be in the general charge of a Board of Governors of not more than twenty-four members of the society, who shall be assisted by a Supervisory Committee of three members of the society no one of whom shall be a member of the Board of Governors, and by such executive officers and other employees as may be provided in the bylaws. During the first year the number of Governors shall be not less than twelve. Section 2. The first Board of Governors and first Supervisory Committee shall be chosen by the persons who sign this certificate of incorporation and thereafter the members of that board and that committee shall be chosen by ballot by the general body of members at the regular annual meetings. Section 3. The by-laws shall 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 Victory is a Question of Stamina Send-theWheat Meat-Fats-Sugar the fuel for Fighters UNITED STATES.FOOD ADMINISTRATION Article V. BRODT. Can Play Big Part in Upholding American Ideals. Secretary Houston Says They Can Aid in Home Gardening and Conserving Food. Washington.—How every American boy, although separated by the Atlantic ocean from the actual theater of the war against autocracy, can play his part in upholding American ideals, is pointed out by Secretary of Agriculture Houston in a message addressed to the Boy Scouts of America. The secretary pledges to the boys the hearty co-operation of the federal and state agricultural agencies. Secretary Houston's statement follows: "The splendid army of Boy Scouts of America can be of very great help to the nation in this time of world feed. The war can be won only if we deliver the men, the ships, and the food in sufficient number and quantities to make our war program effective. You as boy scouts can greatly aid by growing home vegetable gardens, raising pigs and poultry, conserving food by canning and drying for home use and in many other ways open to you. "Will you not help your country again this year even in a bigger and a better way than you did during the summer of 1917? Your task will be to 'beat your own record' in food production and conservation. May your motto for 1918 be, 'Every scout to feed a soldier and one other.' "I desire to extend to you the hearty good will and co-operation of the officials of the United States department of agriculture, also that of the co-operative club leaders of boys' and girls' extension work at the agricultural colleges, who will be glad to assist you in your work." AMERICAN'S WAR TROPHY MILITARY ARMOR The helmet of a German underofficer captured by Sergt. Major Charles H. Smith of Brooklyn who has just returned from Europe after serving three years with the British army in France, Gallipoll, Salonica and on the Macedonian front. Sergeant. Smith, a naturalized American of English birth heard the call of his mother land when fifty years old. He spent his fifty-third birthday on the ship bound for home after his discharge from the British army for physical disability. He is now lecturing on his experiences in the trenches. Note the inscription on the front of the helmet: "Mit Gott Fur Keonig und Vaterland" "With God for King and Fatherland." SAVES. DOG: INJURES WRIST Denver Society Woman Rescues Pet From Beneath Wheels of Automobile. Denver, Colo.—Mrs Alexis C. Foster, Denver society leader and wife of a millionaire, is carrying her right wrist in a sling as a result of an effort to rescue her pet bulldog from beneath the wheels of an automobile. Mrs. Foster had the dog out for an airing when the animal darted into the street directly in front of a rapidly approaching automobile. The owner sprang to the rescue and was struck by the fender of the car. The dog escaped uninjured. HE PREFERS THRIFT STAMP Proud Father Receiving Congratulations Turns Down Offer of a Cigar. Martins Ferry, O.—A baby arrived at a local home recently and the proud father received many congratulations. A friend offered a smoke, but the father said: "Nothing doing!" "What's the matter? Swear off when the baby arrived?" he was asked. "Nope, rather have a Thrift stamp," he replied. WILL MOVE THE RIVER BACK Authorities in Oregon Find It Cheaper to Do That Than Build New Bridge. Oregon City, Ore.—The county court, acting under instructions of County Judge Anderson, is going to move the Molalla river back under Wright's bridge. Last winter, during the floods, the river left its old bed and moved south a quarter of a mile. The county clerk has decided it will be cheaper to move the river back than to build a new bridge. MAIL TO SOLDIERS IS OVERBURDENED Parcel Post Is Loaded Down With Unnecessary Articles for Army Men. PRIVILEGE MAY BE CURTAILED Postoffice Department Statement Asserts That Large Number of Articles So Carried Can Be Purchased at Canteens. Washington—That the parcel post mails to soldiers in France are greatly burdened by reason of so many unnecessary articles being mailed, and that there may arise a necessity for curtailing the parcel post privilege to soldiers are shown in the following statement given out by the Post Office department: Recently a government transport reached France carrying to the soldiers at the front 715,980 letters and 335,840 pieces of parcel post and newspapers. The letters welged 8½ tons and the parcels and papers in excess of 113 tons. By reason of the bulkiness of the mall, this shipment took up in excess of 12,000 cubic feet of space on the transport. This means a slice of the ship's cargo space 100 feet long, 10 feet high, and 12 feet wide. The 715,980 letters went into 346 sacks but the pieces of parcel post and papers required, 7,452 sacks. When this mall was unloaded at a French port the letters filled completely one of the small French cars, which are half the size of the American mail cars, but the parcels and papers required a train of 19 cars. The mail that is unloaded from the ships must frequently wait days, at the port before cars can be spared from the heavily burdened railroads in France to move the mail. When the United States army postal service was first inaugurated mall reached all of the camps in the country in one to two days, according to distance and train connections. Today mall, by reason of its vast volume and the heavy demands on the railroads, frequently takes six days to reach General Pershing's headquarters. According to a repprt from New York and Chicago, of some of the contents of this parcel post matter to the troops, a 12-hour inspection of the parcel post as it was being searched for inflammables and explosives disclosed, among other things, 1,642 boxes of matches, 301 cans of solidified alcohol, 224 cigar lighters (all of these of the greatest menace to the safety of the ship), 1,248 cakes, 3,818 packages of candles, 1,332 bars of chocolate, besides countless scores of useful, as well as useless, articles, including a bouquet of artificial flowers, a baby outfit, and a bottle of whisky. The question this state of affairs raises is: Why send apples and oranges that become bruised in the long transit and rot in the stuffy holds of the ships, when the recreation rooms of the Young Men's Christian association and other welfare organizations serve fruit fresh from Italy and Spain, that takes, up no cargo space; why send cakes and candies and chewing gum, when the post canteens sell 17 varieties of cakes and cookies, fresh baked in. France, at American prices, or a bare-shade higher; why try to send across vast quantities of matches, which endanger the ship and which is a penitentiary offense to place even in the domestic mails? Can Buy Same Articles in France. Two-thirds of the articles found in a 12-hour inspection tour when working the soldiers' parcel post are on General Pershing's canteen list and sold in retail quantities to the soldiers at practically wholesale prices. The question will have to be answered by the relatives of the soldiers, or it will, of military necessity, be answered drastically by the authorities in France charged with the responsibility for the success of this war. BOMB INVENTED BY STUDENT New Missile Will Explode at Any Given Distance of "Drop," Claims Inventor. Eugene, Ore.—A student in the University of Oregon battalion has invented a bomb that will explode at any given distance of "drop." The bomb can be hurled horizontally and will not explode, but when dropped it is so arranged that it will explode after any number of feet fall—the length of harmless fall being regulated by an attachment. If the bomb proves satisfactory under tests that are now being made it will be turned over to the war department for use by aviators. EATS ALL FAMILY'S FOOD Milwaukee Man Sentenced to Year In-House of Correction for Playing Hog. Milwaukee, Wis.—Because he ate too much, Frank Reich, father of five children, must serve a year in the house of correction. Reich was charged with abandonment and it was found that he had not only failed to provide for his wife and children, but had eaten all the food that the family had gathered. He even ate a piece of raw beef that had been purchased to make a stew. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One year in advance.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months.....30 Subscription monthly.....20 THE ADULATOR One of the embarrassing things colored men coming to Washington to hold responsible and important positions have to contend with is the adulator and opportunist. These adulators and opportunists are the men who represent absolutely no following whatever—are men who can only shine in reflected light; who because of their fawning upon and flattery of men who are in advantageous positions, strive to give the impression they are "close" to and "adviser" of the men in advantageous positions. This class of men, The Bee is thankful, are not numerous, but there are a few of them, and that few is far too many. They never permit the "honored gentleman" to get out of their sight; they are at his door when he arises in the morning, and they are with him at a late hour of night. Such men shift from one man to another—they are always opportunists. If the man is in an authoritative position, can be of service, they fast and lasting friendship. If for some reason another is called to succeed the first object of their adulation, it's quickly a case of "the king is dead; long live the king." They can transfer their allegiance over night. Men who have nothing in the way of prestige and following to offer the object of their flattery and adulation can render men in important positions absolutely no substantial reciprocity. Rather they become an impediment to the man whom they serve as a "wet nurse" when that man is in power. They are sycophants, fawning adulators, with but a selfish end in view—opportunists that cannot stand upon their own foundations, merely clinging vines that obstruct the light and favor of others from reaching the object of their adulation The Bee has nothing but contempt for such men, such timeservers, such insincere climbers, who, without some person in power to lean upon, would be nonentities. Fortunately, however, the race is not alone in possessing these insincere adulators—these opportunists who can switch over night—the sycophants who are constantly setting their sails to catch each passing breeze; for you find them among the whites as well. Washington has the measure of this class of men; Washington knows they are incapable of standing alone, and Washington, that is, the men and women here who count for something, both pity and hold in contempt the adulators—these chameleon-like gentlemen who are selfishness personified and have naught to offer in exchange for a helping hand but cheap adulation ECONOMY OF ATTENTION. Herbert Spencer was fond of the phrase "economy of attention." Maybe he invented it. It is very important. Attention is convertible into time, and time is convertible into money and all things else that are to be desired. The veteran editor, Henry Clay Gray, of Texas, has evidently been thinking on this subject. In a recent issue of his paper, The Meddler, he says: "With our attention riveted entirely (1) to what the white man is doing to us, and (2) to what the Devil is going to do to us, we naturally (3) overlook what we are doing to ourselves. This is the effect of nut brain." In another paragraph of the same paper Brother Gray apparently explains what he means by "nut brain." He says: "We begin to believe that the chief difficulty of the Brother in Black lies in arrested mentation; by which we mean lack of a rational order competent to keep the brain of our youth from expanding, with the result that the mind of the average of the species early hardens within limits too restricted for pace-making in the battle of life." Here is a novel proposition and a novel explanation. We give it for what it is worth. But we feel sure that we give too much attention to the white man and the Devil, and too little to our own affairs. This is a violation of the principle of economy of attention. "THEY." Who does not occasionally run across the man of the "they" class? The present war has developed a particular species of that genus. He invariably uses the pronoun "they" instead of "we." When he mentions our national affairs or our military situation or the present administration, or our army across the sea, he usually designates them by "they." He seems not to realize the fact that he insults the national consciousness of the person he is talking to, and is to that extent contemptible. Any reported reverse of the Western Allies or any form of Hun advantage is calculated to disclose a specimen of this bird. Sometimes he is glib, sometimes he indulges in expressions equivalent to "I told you so." Sometimes he is mysterious and reserved. But he invariably garnishes his palaver with an array of "theys." An American citizen when he is discussing the interests and acts of the whole nation should think in the term "we," and he should use that term. At this time we should not tolerate his use of "they" in such a connection; we should rebuke it. No, we do not advocate physical punishment for the offender, but there are some short words that fit the case. THE FIFTEENTH STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Bee relative to collections for bishops of the Methodist churches ought to be widely read. It touches one of the worst evils that afflict our race. The bishops ought to take particular notice. Protestantism has taken a firm hold on the colored race in the United States. It yet remains to be seen whether it can hold its former prestige and sway. One of the main essentials of Christianity is decency. Israel Zangwell, a Jew, is quoted as saying: "We live after Christ, but not in a Christian era." It is said that Christ cast the money changers out of the temple. Did He foresee the day when they would be in charge of the temple? GIVE US A CHANCE Notwithstanding the prejudice and discrimination that exist in this country and the many attempts to impede the advancement of colored Americans, they continue to climb. The recent decision of Judge Hitz of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia in sustaining a recent decision of Judge Robert H. Terrell shows two things. First, it shows that there are honorable and upright judges of courts who will not disregard law and reason to satisfy the prejudices of white men because a colored man is involved. Second, it shows that a decision of a colored judge is sustained by a superior legal tribunal against the combined arguments of superior railroad attorneys; and, lastly, if colored Americans are given a fair chance they will demonstrate their legal ability as Judge Terrell has done on more than one occasion. Judge Hitz is more on the order of an English judge than any man who has ever sat upon an American bench. The decisions of both judges were from a strictly legal standpoint. Give the colored man a chance and he will show you what he can do. BUY BONDS. Let us buy more bonds. It is a good way to save money; a good way to invest money. The security is of the very best; our Government needs the money to prosecute this great war. There was once a time when only the rich were privileged to buy our Government bonds. The first opportunity the poor man had to buy them in small denominations was at the time of the Spanish war. Now the facility to get them is even more easy. The colored race is making a splendid record as soldiers, a splendid record in the industries. Shall they make an equally good record as financial supporters of our Government? We must feed and clothe our boys in the trenches; we must send them powder and shot. All this takes money. Now is the time. Dean Swift once preached a sermon for some charity. It is the shortest sermon on record. He said: "Who gives to the poor lends to the Lord. If you are satisfied with the security, down with the dust." If that was a good argument without all Modern Improvements, Hot Water or Hot Air. Also houses in Suburbs, $100 cash and the balance like rent. Mr. Clarence M. De Veile is licensed by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to engage in all phases of the Real Estate business, and is kept busy both night and day, and if you are nervous, and can't wait, The Bee advises you to call at his office early before the crowds get there from the Teachers' Meeting, Government Departments and other noted citizens engaged in various other business. Call and see him. His office is 1014 W Street N. W. Phone North 1644. All legal advice on real estate matters gladly given free. Open from 9 A. M. until 8 P. M. NEXT WEEK AT HOWARD. The Quality Amusement Corporation, Robert Levy, general manager, presents Walker Thompson, Theresa Bluford, Marjorie Sipp, Sidney Kirkpatrick and Laura Bowman, supported by a cast of thirty capable artists, who will appear in "His Honor the Mayor." "It is the funniest play. New York has ever seen" is the composite verdict of the New York press. The book and lyrics, which were written by Charles J. Campbell and Ralph M. Skinner, and the music, by Julian Edwards, and Al E. Aarons, both combine to make it one of the deftest musical comedies, which holds the audience chuckling and entranced from the time the curtain goes up until the wonderful finale of the last act. We can give only a short synopsis of this screaming musical comedy, as it would take up too much space to enumerate the side-splitting situations with which it abounds. Before proceeding we must add that the skill with which the complications are handled, the ever-tingling music, the wonderful costuming and scenery, are all features which have made this musical comedy of the "first water," and when handled by such artists as enu- perated above—"nuff said." Teddy Todd, who has been elected Mayor of Kankakee, Illinois, suddenly finds himself hard pressed for ready cash and also pursued by the loving affections of May Flood, a chip of a rural derelict, who forces her attentions on him to such an extent that Teddy flees from home and country and goes to Paris, where he finds himself stranded. May Flood, hearing of his departure, decides to follow him. Meaahwhile "Reddy" Sampson, a real "bad man" from the West, starts in pursuit of Teddy, thinking that Teddy had stolten his sweetheart away from him. "Reddy" goes out to get Teddy with a brace of 45 Colts and an unguishable desire to do him up. Teddy, meanwhile, meets in Paris his former sweetheart Daisy, who had become a Parisian milliner. Roaring comedy situations occur when "Reddy" meets Teddy and makes him perform some acrobatic antics by the gentle persuasion of his "forty fives." Katrinka (formerly played by Blanche Ring), falling in love with Teddy, is of the high-spirited Spanish type of woman who's intrigued with Capt. Rudolph Zitsky of the Royal Hungarian Hussars. MR. CHASE IN BALTIMORE. Editor W. Calvin Chase will speak in Baltimore, Md., Sunday. Attorney Thomas L. Jones will also be one of the star orators. Mr. Jones is well known in the Monumental City, where he has been on many occasions. NO TRAITOR—NO SLACKER. There is not a traitor nor, a slacker in the ranks of colored Americans: * * * * Give the colored man a change and he will show what he can and will do: * * * * The colored man readily obeys his country's call. * * * * There is not enough money in the German treasury to purchase one colored traitor or a slacker. COMMISSIONER BROWNLOW. The address of Commissioner Louis Brownlow to the white and colored men who have been drafted from this city, on the steps of the Post-Office, were patriotic and encouraging. He is a true American. A. W. SCOTT'S ADDRESS. One of the most eloquent and timely addresses ever delivered was that of Attorney Armond W. Scott at the laying of the Elks cornerstone Tuesday afternoon. The coming musical and dramatic recital by the Columbia Conservatory This cause being referred to the auditor to ascertain and report the debts of the deceased, the deficiency of personal estate, and the real estate necessary to be sold, notice is hereby given that I will proceed with said reference on Thursday, April 25, 1918, at 2.30 p. m., at the auditor's rooms in the U. S. Court House, at which time and place all creditors of said deceased will appear and present their claims, with the proof thereof. JAMES A. COBB, Attorney. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—Holding Probate Court.—No. 24,602, 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 Alexander R. Slocum, 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 24th day of April, A. D. 1919; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 30th day of April. 1918. Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. of Music will be a great event. Several selections from Shakespeare will be impersonated by Mr. W. Calvin Chase and Miss Edna Hill. Prof. W. A. Adams is at the head of this great conservatory of music. His original compositions have won for him a national reputation. PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY. The closing exercises of the Prince George County public schools will be held May 16th and 17th. Supervisor Armstrong has arranged an elaborate program. The exercises will close with a ball and reception. There are fifty-six teachers in the county. AN APPEAL TO THE TWELVE MILLION NEGROES OF THE UNITED STATES. 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. TAKE NOTICE. All church notices and notices of meetings that are to be held, for went 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, O Street Market, Seventh & O Sta: Finest fresh and salt meats, Loefler'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. A. W. GRAY, Attorney. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—Holding Probate Court. 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. 1018. 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, 1018. Frances Frelinghuysen, 1622 Vermont Ave., B. C. Attest: W. Clark Taylor, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. L. MELENDEZ KING, Attorney. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—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. 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 Columbia—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 bylaw 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? Harry A. Brown, who is an expert in the meat business, has just what you want. If you want to deal with a fair-man, call at Stands 38 and 39, O. Street Market. 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 1912% 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. Mesdame C. J. Walker was the guest of honor at a dinner given by Dr. John W. and Mrs. Morse at their beautiful home, Nineteenth and L Streets N.W. Before she left she complimented the drug store of this well-known gentleman as being one of the finest in the National Capital. Mr. E. R. James, one of the leading funeral directors in the city, was in Pittsburgh, Pa., last week. Mr. James is coming to himself again after a severe illness. While in Pittsburgh he saw and heard many peculiar incidents, which will be seen in another column of The Bee. Mrs. Lottie M. Evans of 5th street N. W. is quite indisposed at this writing. * * * Mrs. Marion Harris Turner, formerly of this city, but now of Philadelphia, Pa., spent the week end with her mother; Mrs. Belle Harris, of Swann Street N. W. * * * Mrs. Adele Seay Anderson is being extensively entertained while here in this city. Mrs. Mary E. Bowers of Crumpler, W. Va., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Alice Hundley, of 1816 14th Street N. W. Mrs. Bowers and Mrs. Hundley are daughters of Mrs. Mary E. Howard of Rural Retreat, Va. Mrs. Adele Seay Anderson of Richmond, Va., is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. O. Weddington, of Florida Avenue. The Nineteenth Street Baptist Church holds its own always. Over $2,900 has been collected for the recent rally. Lieut. James Powell was in the city Sunday. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Fred Douglas Brooks were in the audience at the Howard Theater Monday night, accompanied by the latter's mother, Mrs. Rose C. Kennedy. * * * Mrs. Homozelle Rocks of Sherman Avenue N. W. left the city two weeks ago. * * * Miss Marion Brent of 18th Street, a member of the well known Brent family, was tendered a surprise party. * * * Mr. Clifton Lomax of Corcoran Street N. W., after several weeks of illness, is able to be out again. Mr. Lomax was well remembered by his many friends in the form of flowers and fruit. Miss Marjorie Harris, the popular daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Harris of R street N. W., is the guest of friends in Philadelphia, Pa., where she has become a favorite as well as here. Miss Maggie Walker of Richmond, Va., is now in the city. Mrs. Grace Harris Brown of 1529 S Street N. W., who suffered from a severe attack of pneumonia, is out again, to the delight of her many friends. Mr. Thomas H. Jones and his wife, Mrs. Viola Jones, of 1507 S Street N. W., expect to move in their new home which they recently purchased from Clarence M. De Veile, Esq. Mr. Clarence M. De Veile, Super- intendent of Simpson Sunday School, says that during the many years of his administration, last Sunday was the first time the three Miss Jones's of 2302 Georgia Avenue N. W., were absent from their class. This shows a great record for these girls, who are loved by all. * * * Miss Bertha Carter and Mrs. Carrie Felton of 1439 S Street N. W., who have been ill under the care of Dr. Carson and Dr. Beckley, are rapidly improving, and expect to be out very soon. Miss Nellie Morton, of 1229 W Street N. W., has purchased a very fine home from Clarence M. De Veile, Esq. Three-story, bay window brick, all modern improvements, in an excellent neighborhood. Paid nearly all cash. MISS MADRE IMPROVING. Miss Marie A. D. Madre, who has been confined to her bed for several weeks as the result of a severe sprained ankle, is improving. The Bee and her many friends wish for her a speedy and complete recovery. MR. AND MRS. ROBINSON ENTERTAIN. Mr. and Mrs. Magnus L. Robinson was host and hostess to quite a large number of Virginia and District relatives and friends at 1434 Florida Avenue northwest Monday night, 29th ultimo, the occasion being their forty-third wedding anniversary. Music, song and dance was enjoyed. Among the many present were their daughter and son and three grandchildren, Prof. Dunn of North Carolina, Mr. Robert White of Virginia, Mr. Benj. Hall of Washington, Misses Gordon, Dorsey, Miss Mary Lee of Woodley Lane, and Mrs. Florence Ward of Arlington. The Bee wishes many more happy occasions to the former Virginia couple now resident at our Capital. GARFIELD NEWS. The Garnet Ribbon Club of Allen A. M. E. Church of Garfield, D. C., tendered the Rev. and Mrs. M; H. Davis a grand reception at the residence of Mrs. A. T. Young; on his return from Conference Thursday evening, April 25th, as a tender expression of their appreciation for their good shepherd and his successful pastorate. Mrs. Anna T. Young presided, and Mr. Samuel J. Hebron was master of ceremonies. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Hebron are enthusiastic and useful workers in their church. A birthday party was given at the residence of Mrs. Maggie Alexander, 1445 W street N. W., in honor of her niece, Miss Anna Hackney. The dining room was decorated in pink and pink roses, while the table was filled with many delicacies of the season. The young people indulged in dancing and games until a late hour. Mrs. Fred Douglas Brooks, a niece of Mrs. Alexander, was one of the chaperones. BUREAU ENGRAVING AND PRINTING. Patience wins its own reward. It pays large dividends. Misses McGwinn, Willena Gilchrist, Mamie Hawley are pursuing their duties. * * * Misses Hattie Dandridge and Eva Wilkerson, who have won enviable records for themselves, were recently promoted as assorters. * * * Mr. John Quander is an energetic worker in the N. A. A. C. Association. He is rallying his forces in the Moorfield Storey Drive. * * * Mr. Joseph Lawson is now on leave of absence. Mr. Lawson is the chor- SPECIAL NOTICES. Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, M Street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets N. W.—A big welcome for you. Services: Preaching, 11 a.m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday School, 9.30; Allen C. E., 6.30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m.; class meeting, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Strangers always welcome. Rev. C. M. Tanner, D. D., pastor, Parsonage 1444 Q Street N. W. Phone, North 1825. ister of the First Baptist Church, West Washington. Miss Julia B. Collier is one of the most brilliant as well as versatile young ladies in the force. * * * Miss Leola Bland is now detailed on the 3:30 shift. * * * Mr. William H. Carter of the wetting division is out on leave of absence. VICTORIA'S BIRTHDAY. The birthday party of little Victoria Ailer took place last Monday evening at the home of her parents, 43 Pierce Street N.W. The evening was enjoyably spent. Little Victoria is the daughter of Rev. Peter and Rosa Ailer. * * * Miss Emma F. Crump, of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, is contemplating a trip to Atlantic City next month. * * * Miss A. Agnes Adams was highly complimented for the rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner" at the queen's rally given by the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church. Miss Julia Jenkins will give an interesting article on the colored employees in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing for the anniversary issue of The Bee. Miss Jenkins is an entertaining writer. * * * Attorney A. W. Scott has returned to the city. * * * Dr. O. E. Johnson, after spending a delightful time in New York, returned to the city today. * * * A. R. Gillespie, of Cleveland, Ohio, author and war critic, is in the city. He was a visitor to The Bee. The white Episcopal Church of Edinton, N. C., compel colored members to enter the back door. * * * Miss Edna Savory, of 1106 Nineteenth Street, has been ill at her home. * * * Mrs. Violet Plummer and her husband were presented with a boy last week. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. James Ball, who have been visiting in this city, returned to their home in Winchester, Va., last week. * * * Miss Marjorie Garrett, of Norfolk, Va., is visiting her aunt in this city for the summer. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Henry Plummer, of 128 S Street N.W., have been blessed with a baby son. Mother and son doing well. * * * Mr. William Carter left the city Monday morning for New York on a business trip. WEST WASHINGTON. Miss Anna Scott, who has been quite ill, is rapidly improving. Mrs. Maude Bowman has resigned her position with the National Benefit Insurance Company. Miss Louise Stewart and Mr. John Worrell were married on Thursday, April 18th. Miss Stewart is well thought of and we all wish her much happiness. Miss Garnetta Smackum, of the Bureau of Engraving, who has been on leave, has returned to her work. Mr. William Grisby, who married Miss Ollie Vanderlip, has joined the Naval Reserves. * * * A senior dental student is seen in this section very often with a certain young lady. Look out, it may mean nothing, but a colored dentist would make good in West Washington. TOWN TALK. The thrift department of the Epworth League of Asbury) M. 'E. Church, Eleventh and K Streets N.W., will present an attractive pro- .Howard Theatre. His Honor the Mayor Bubbling over with Delightful Comedy; Tuneful Music, Pretty Girls, Some Pep and Ginger With Walker Thompson, Theresa Bluford, Marjorie Sipp. Sidney Kirpatrick, Laura Bowman and 35 PEOPLE 35 Night Prices: Entire First Floor 55c Bal. 39c Mat. All Seats 39c Next Week—The Home of Bondage Tishomingo Blues and othe popular song hits at W. A. ADAMS' MUSIC HOUSE Phone Norta 2367 1911 NINTH STREET. N. W. 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 office and stores. A splendid issue awaits you in May. Get a copy! Address all letters and subscriptions to $1.00 A YEAR gram Sunday at 6.30 p. m. A feature of the hour will be a recitation by Miss Sadie E. Collins, entitled "Now," by Frances Harvergal. Mrs. Fred Carr (nee Miss Estella Coffey), recently married, will make her home in Boston at the close of her business engagements here in June. Mr. Joseph H. Montgomery, of the Supervising Architect's Office, Treasury Department, was married recently in Charleston, S. C., to Miss Corina N. Drayton, a reigning belle of that aristocratic community. The couple are cosily domiciled at 1847 Ninth Street N.W., where they will be glad to see their friends. Mrs. Montgomery will be an attractive addition to the social and civic life of the Nation's Capital. Mr. Montgomery is doing an important work as director of the Tuskegee Service Bureau, which specializes in giving out information bearing on agricultural development. Dr. G. Sumner Wormley, Washington's foremost baritone, filled a successful singing engagement in Philadelphia last week. Mme. Anita Patti Brown, of Chicago, the favorite coloratura soprano, styled "The Bronze Tetrazzini," is expected in the city shortly. She is concluding a remarkably successful tour of the South and West, covering the important cities from Texas and Arkansas to Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia. It is hoped that Washington's music lovers will have an opportunity to hear Mme. Brown, who, according to press reports of both races, is singing better this year than ever before. Notwithstanding reports to the contrary, the colored employees at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing are receiving a "square deal" at the hands of Director James L. Wilmeth. Hundreds of our best men and women are carried on the rolls of the Bureau and their compensation, working conditions and promotions or furloughs are the same as meted out to the whites in similar grades. Fairness to Mr. Wilmeth demands that the truth be told. Grover Cleveland Macklin, of Chicago, has been appointed as an elevator conductor in the main building of the Treasury Department. Becomes the Acme of Cuisine Achievement at a Sunday Evening Supper. Last Eunday evening a few friends were entertained at the home of Dr. E. D. Williston with a reed bird supper. In the southern vernacular, and around the fringes of Tarheel State -The Quality Amus, Corp. of New York City TWO—Solid Hours of Real Enjcyment—TWO W. A. Adams, Editor, 1911 9th St., N. W., Washington, D. C 10 CENTS A COPY FORAKER THEATRE Twentieth Street Between L and M Streets Northwest RAYMOND H. MURRAY, Manager HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVILLE WEEKLY and NEW MOTION PICTURES DAILY First Class in Every Particular. Come Early for Seats HIAWATHA THEATRE 1906 Eleventh Street N. W. This Theatre is close to two lines If you want an evening of pleasure- WASHINGT 1965 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. NEW LUNCH ROOM, 617 D STREET N. W. An up-to-date lunch room has been opened by Washing 617 D Street N.W., where his friends and the public in ge accommodated with MEALS AT ALL HOURS. These meals are hot from his sanitary kitchen. Hot and SPECIAL NOONDAY LUNCHES. The "noonday" lunch is ready at 12 o'clock sharp. Hot be stew, baked beans; hot soups, etc. LADIES' DINING ROOM. In connection with this up-to-date place, there is a Ladies' upstairs. All meals and lunches at reasonable prices. WASHINGTON BAILEY, 617 D Street Northwe An up-to-date lunch room has been opened by Washington Bailey at 617 D Street N.W., where his friends and the public in general may be accommodated with MEALS AT ALL HOURS. These meals are hot from his sanitary kitchen. Hot and cold lunches. SPECIAL NOONDAY LUNCHES. The "noonday" lunch is ready at 12 o'clock sharp. Hot beef stew, lamb stew, baked beans; hot soups, etc. LADIES' DINING ROOM. In connection with this up-to-date place, there is a Ladies' Dining Room upstairs. All meals and lunches at reasonable prices. WASHINGTON BAILEY, 617 D Street Northwest. society, which state Dr. Williston hales from, "read birds" are known as "chitlins," a contraction from Noah Webster's "chitterlings." Those present to enjoy this succulent bit of the swine's most inner parts were Dr. William Warfield, Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, Lincoln Brown, Ralph W. Tyler, Wyatt Archer, George Scott, Dr. Ollie Williston and Judge Robert H. Terrell. As a souvenir for the guests, and as a signal celebrative over the reappointment of Judge Terrell, Dr. Williston presented each of his guests with a drinking glass, whose top was decorated and aroma-fied with a bit of "the first mint of the season." Beneath the mint, in each glass, was a bit of cracked ice, and between it and the mint was a bit of seductively redish colored liquid, delightful in its aroma, exhilarating in its effect, and suggesting—a mere suggestion, of the favorite. mid-summer solace of a Kentucky colonel. The affair, delightfully informal, appealing in its simplicity, and effective as a gormandacious satiation, was enjoyed by all. All the guests left their addresses so that in the event the affair is duplicated, Dr. Williston can quickly reach them by phone or wire. The guest list had to be Hooverized because of abbators conservation of all of the by-products of the hog, and the consequent high cost of high living, when "reed birds" constitute the piece de resistance on a menu card. SAPHO. Sapho in reality did not draw as L and M Streets Northwest MURRAY, Manager DEVILLE WEEKLY and PICTURES DAILY cular. Come Early for Seats A THEATRE Raymond H. Murray, Manager cars. The best pictures shown daily. come to the Hiawatha. ON BAILEY'S been opened by Washington Bailey at birds and the public in general may be ALL HOURS. kitchen. Hot and cold lunches. SUNDAY LUNCHES. o'clock sharp. Hot beef stew, lamb NING ROOM. place, there is a Ladies' Dining Room' reasonable prices. 72, 617 D Street Northwest. Sapho in the movies at Howard this week. Miss Cleo Desmond as Fanny Le Grande (Sapho); and Andrew S. Bishop as Jean Gaussin, were quite clever. While the play was well acted by the entire company, it didn't seem to strike the cosmopolitan theatergoers. Rev. C. Harold Stepteau, of Baltimore, will speak before Bethel Literary next Tuesday evening, May 7th, in the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. Rev. Stepteau ranks high with the gifted, orators who have successfully pastored Metropolitan Church. Let his many friends give him audience Tuesday evening. A solo will be sung by Mr. James H. Marshall. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF TASTE DESTROY DISAGREE- ABLE BODY ODORS BY USING ODOKILLA POWDER A Highly Perfumed Deodorant ODOKILLA is a brand-new preparation that absolutely destroys all disagreeable odors of the body and feet. A little shaken in the arm-pls or on the feet will turn the sour smell of perspiration into a delicately scented, highly perfumed odor, delightful to everyone. Sold by ding stores, or sent post-paid for 25c Manufactured by PURO CHEMICAL COMPANY P. O. Box 1471 Atlanta, Ge. AGENTS WANTED Write for our Liberal Terms SATURDAY SERMONS BY UNUS And he played on a harp of a thousand strings.** By Unus. PROOF NO. 7. Some Fundamentals. I confess that when I began this series of talks on Proof my ultimate purpose was to talk about Fallacies. I have been trying to clear the ground and prepare the way for that. I had intended to take up fallacies today, but Editor Chase, who is a trained lawyer and orderly reasoner, advised me that I had "not yet laid a sufficient foundation." Mr. Chase is a man of few words, but that was enough. He was right; several of the kinds of fallacy cannot be explained without some reference to the rules of the syllogism. And those rules cannot be made perfectly clear without a notice of the Fundamental Laws of Thought. Our editor's hints are equal to the whole sermons of some people. Verbum sap. I "infer" or "deduce" that the editor wants me to "lay a foundation." Aristotle, called the Stagirite, because he came from Stagira, in Thessaly, was the real founder of the science of reasoning. He was the tutor of Alexander the Great. When Alexander projected his foolish wars of conquest, Aristotle declined to accompany him. Alexander gave his friend and tutor a vast sum of money to enable him to establish a school at Athens. The really great thing that Alexander did in his brief life was to give that money. Aristotle taught school and wrote books. He was the first to systematize and explain the laws of reasoning, and to lay the foundations of science. Aristotle had got his inspiration from Socrates who wrote no books. There are three primary Laws of Thought; viz. (1) The Law of Identity—Whatever is, is. (2) The Law of Contraries—Nothing can both be and not be. (3) The Law of the Excluded Middle—Everything either must be or not be. (See Jevons's Logic, page 117.) These three laws may be regarded as an explication of the single rule that "all thought must be consistent in itself." (Bowen's Logic, page 48.) Three other subsidiary general laws of thought are these: (1) Two terms (or notions) agreeing with one and the same third term (or notion) must agree with each other. (2) Two terms of which one agrees and the other does not agree with one and the same third term do not agree with each other. (3) Two terms both agreeing with one and the same third term may or may not agree with each other. (Gevons, page 121.) Another important law is the famous dictum of Aristotle: "Whatever is predicated (asserted) of a class may be predicated of all the members of that class." (Mills's Logic, pages 64, 117.). It is commonly known as the Dictum de omni et nullo—The law of all and nothing. It is the basis of the syllogism. It is the basis of the syllogism. Some of these laws may seem absurdly obvious, and were ridiculed by Locke and others on that account; but Mr. Jevons assures us that all arguments can be explained more simply when these laws are granted. All proof is a process of inference (I use "inference" here in its broadest sense). The science of the process of inference is logic. What, then, is inference in this sense? It is that mental operation which consists in combining two premises (prior assertions) so as to cause a consequent conclusion. Some suppose that we can infer (draw an inference) from a single premise, by a process called "immediate inference," but we need not examine "immediate inference" at this time. There are as many kinds of inferences as there are different ways of combining premises, as we shall see when we come to examine the syllogism. In the main there are three types, to wit: First. Analogical Inference, from particular to particular. Example: Strife between the white man and red man by reason of difference of color is evil; strife between the white and black man is similar; therefore, strife between the white and black man is evil. Second. Inductive Inference, from particular to universal. Example: Strife between the white and red man on account of difference of col- or is evil; all strife between races on account of differences of color is like that between the white and red man; therefore, all strife between races on account of differences of color is evil. Third. Deductive Inference, from universal to particular. Example: All strife between races on account of difference of color is evil; strife between the white and black races is on account of difference of color; therefore, strife between the black and white race is evil. (See Encyclopedia Britannica, article on Logic.) Logic. Each of these forms of argument is what is known as a Syllogism. The last-mentioned, the deductive syllogism, is the most familiar form of it. A still simpler form of deductive syllogism is this: A is B; C is A; therefore C is B. The deductive syllogism is the simplest form of "mediate inference," as distinguished from "immediate insyllogism can be reduced to this form. It is an argument in which two terms (or notions) are brought into necessary relation by the aid of a middle term; which serves as a bridge. It requires, therefore, two propositions, known as "premises," which contain one common term each and one other term each. In the conclusion the middle term (A) disappears and the other two (C and B) are brought together. b) are brought The premises are always assumed to be true; and whether true or false, the conclusion follows necessarily. If the premises are true, the conclusion must be true. If they are false, or either is false, the great probability is that the conclusion is false. The predicate of the conclusion is called the major term. The term which is common to the two premises and which disappears in the conclusion is the middle term. Hence, the premise that contains the major term (B) is called the "major premise," and the premise that contains the minor term (A) is called the "minor premise." It is important not to confound the distinctions between the major premises and major term, minor premise and minor term. Now we are prepared to take up the Rules of the Syllogism. Some of the most common fallacies result from their violation. I shall state them in my next talk. Within the last few weeks a Red Cross Society has been established here, and has a membership of twenty or more, and are doing actual Red Cross work. Mrs. Clara Snowden, president; Mrs. Annita Snowden, secretary. The churches are very actively engaged in spiritual work. Mount Salvation Baptist Church is TO MAKE THE HAIR GROW LONG There are so many so-called hairgrowers on the market, a large number of which are nothing more than perfumed grease, it is no wonder people get discouraged and lose faith in all hair tonics. In decidir, what to use on your scalp be sure and get a remedy of proven merit. Seeby's Quinade is a highly medicated pomade that has stood the test of time. It is a real scalp food; it stimulates and nourishes the roots of the hair, causing a natural growth of long hair. Quinade is the invention of an expert chemist and is made under the supervision of an experienced registered pharmacist. It makes the hair soft and smooth and easy to put up in the style desired. in the style described. To get best results from the use of Quinade, it is necessary to shampoo the scalp about every two weeks with Seeby's Quinasoap. Quinasoap is made entirely out of pure vegetable oils, principally cocoanut oil, and is a thorough cleanser. Quinasoap lathers very freely. It leaves the hair soft and fluffy and imparts a refreshing feeling to the scalp unequalled by any other shampoo. other shampoo. Do not accept any substitute, but insist on getting Seeby's Quinade and Seeby's Ointment, asking for them by the full name: Price is 25 cents each. If your druggist or dealer does not stock these two articles, ask him to obtain them for you, from his wholesaler or send us the price and we will mail them to you. Write to Seeby Drug Co., 79 East 136th St., New York City, for a sample of Quinade, mentioning the name of this paper. PEOPLE'S DRUG STORES. Quinade and Quinasoap are sold at all of the People's Drug Stores, as follows: Store No. 1. 7th and K Sts. N. W. Store No. 2. 7th and E Sts. N. W. Store No. 3. 14th and You Sts. N. Store No. 4. 7th and M Sts. N. W Store No. 5. 5th and H Sts. N. F busy preparing for a queen's pageant, to be held May 16. Mrs. Marrion Mooney, directress of Calloway M. E. Church, realized from one recently conducted by Mrs. Fanny Gibson of Mount Zion M. E. Church, the sum of $104.26, in united effort by both churches. Therefore, together we stand, etc. Saturday was quarterly conference at Calloway M. E. Church. The District Superintendent, Dr. Hodges, remained over Sunday and preached a great sermon. The subject was "Communing With God." Afterward Holy Communion was administered. At 3 o'clock Rev. R. N. Austin served with his congregation and choir for Rev. Dr. Fortune. The collection amounted to $8. Among the Sunday visitors here were Mrs. Maurice Ferguson of Washington, D. C.; Sergeant Guy W. Ferguson from Camp Lee, Mr. Henry Lomax from Camp Meade, L. H. Ferguson from Philadelphia, who is now in business in Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Viola Points of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mr. Robert W. Chinn, here from Philadelphia serving for the cause of God and his country. Mrs. Martha Morgan is visiting her daughter, and Mr. Costly from Langley seems almost one of us. Many of our best young men are in the service, four of whom are in France. There are indeed many vacant chairs in our homes, but our hearts are full of love and hands ready to work and we anxiously, pray for their comfort and their safety, while "in God we trust." E. V. FERGUSON. 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DAY AND NIGHT CLASSES. MME. AGNES J. SMITH. Principal. Fel. North 4017. 935 B. St. N. W. Washington, D. C. D. C. SURGICAL CHIROPODIST Special Treatment For Corns and Bunions. Will Cure All Foot Ailments. Graduate of Columbia Institute. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. M. DR. O. E. JOHNSON 633 T Street N. W. DR. W. L. SMITH'S INDIGESTION REMEDY. This remedy will relieve all forms of Indigestion, Catarrh of the Stomach, Heartburn, Sour Stomach, Flatulency, Pain in the Stomach, Water Brash, Acid Fermentation, Gaseous Accumulations and Mal-Assimilations of Foods. When taken in the stomach it thoroughly digests the albuminous foods, relieves the indigestion by resting and assisting the stomach until normal or natural digestion is restored. DIRECTIONS. Take a teaspoonful in a little water after meals or when suffering. Repeat in an hour if necessary. W. L. SMITH, Druggist 80x Florida Avenue N. W., Where you may purchase the genuine article. Washington, D. C. A RELIABLE PHARMACIST is the one you can always depend upon to use no substitutes, but compound prescriptions from pure and fresh drugs, with accuracy and care. The real test of drug store's capabilities is its prescription department, and ours is perfect. We fill your physician's prescriptions to the letter and no mistake is possible. PLUMMER'S PHARMACY Robt. F. Plummer, Prop. Accuracy, Service, Quality A. D. S. Remedies We Pay Particular Attention to Our Prescription Department Telephone Your Wants—Phones Franklin 2703 and 26 301 H St., Corner Third St. N. W., Washington, D. C. —Advt. REV. WALTER'H. BROOKS. His Eloquent Sermon Last Sabbath Morning—Attorney J. A. Cobb' The Nineteenth Street, Baptist Church was crowded to the limit last Sabbath morning. The pastor, Rev. Walter H. Brooks, delivered one of [Picture of a man in a suit]. the most eloquent and instructive sermons that has ever been listened to by the congregation. His Biblical illustrations were timely and appropriate in this day and time. The choir rendered excellent music and the result of the rally, announced by Mr. William I. Lee, amounted to nearly three thousand dollars. At the conclusion of the sermon Dr. Brooks introduced Assistant United States Attorney James A. Cobb, who delivered a most timely address on the Third Liberty Bond issue. Mr. Cobb said, among other things, that he expected to see the world democracy apply to every American citizen; that his hearers should have no reason for not subscribing to the Third Liberty Loan; they should not be derelict; the time [Picture of a man in a suit with a white shirt and a black tie]. will come when the American colored man will ask for a bill of particulars which will show just what he has done. Mr. Cobb took his text from the Bible and quoted freely many passages to convince his hearers that his advocacy of the purchase of bonds of this last loan was correct. He who wants equity, remarked the speaker, must do equity. VIRGINIA TO LOUISE. Friday, May 3, 1918. Louise Dear: I will start off by confessing that I have very little of real interest to tell you. I suppose I might have saved good paper by leaving out that admission; you will find that out anyhow, if you read long enough. Let's see, now. All Washington is laughing at little "Tim" Dent. You know he, too, has married. But he, being so elated over his nice new wife, forgot he was an officer with camp duties, and so he overstayed his time. Now he won't be able to come into town for sixty days. The theatre? Oh, that's as well attended as ever; some weeks they have "record-breaking" nights; but you can easily see the differences in the audiences. But, really, one does get tired of seeing such plays as "One Day," "The Knife" and the others on that order that we have been seeing for quite some time. And this week, to top the climax, we had Daudet's "Sapho" handed to us! You know yourself I am certainly not one of those goody-goody folks, and I am not kicking against either the actors or their acting (I think both wonderful); but why should their talents be wasted on such questionable plays, when we know they can do such things as "Faust," "Within the Law" and "Stop Thief"? Maybe, though, the former are paying shows and the high cost of living is the answer. Of course, you saw "The Man Who Owns Broadway"? Couldn't your adopted city produce any better looking chorus girls or have they all Government jobs now? Speaking of that particular show, you remember "She's in love with one of the stars"? I know a certain little lady of the northwest that fits to a "T." The other company in Chicago is making a wonderful hit; it seems as if they are to stay for quite awhile instead of the proposed month. Someone has told me that the Government intended using the dormitories of Howard University after May 15th to help solve the clerk housing problem. I can't say whether it is the truth or just another "war scare." Do you remember Lula Brown Miner, who graduated with us? She is now the proud mother of a son, but she has been and is until yet very, very sick. Write her. I know she'd like to hear from you. We go by to ask after her often, but as yet no one has been allowed to see her. Dr. Julia Hall, who for such a long time was medical inspector for the children looked after by the Board of Charities, died at Freedman's Hospital last Sunday morning. Her older daughter, Mittie Carg, was quite sick at the hospital at the same time and for a time the doctors hesitated to tell her of her mother's death, fearing the shock would be fatal to her. The funeral services were held at her residence Wednesday. Many, many people are going to miss her very much. She was the dearest woman imaginable and did much good in a quiet, unassuming way. THREE PRESIDENTS. Unusual Record in Case of Judge Robert H. Terrell—Has Served 16½ Years Consecutively. (From the Evening Star.) The recent appointment of Judge Robert H. Terrell by President Wilson to succeed himself on the Municipal Court bench of the District of Columbia and the confirmation of the nomination by the United States Senate last Thursday make a rather unusual record. Judge Terrell is the senior member in point of service of the five members of the court. He has served sixteen and a half years consecutively. He has been confirmed by the Senate five times. His appointments have come from three Presidents, all of whom are now living. Col. Roosevelt named him twice, Mr. Taft once and President Wilson twice. He is the only republican on the bench of the Municipal Court, but has the backing of the lawyers of the District almost to a man without regard to politics. During his career as a judge he has presided in many, cases of importance to the people of this community. His reappointment has received the hearty approval of the citizens of the District. UPHOLDS JUDGE TERRELL IN DENYING MILEAGE. Supreme Court Denies Writ of Mandamus Sought by Railroad Company. Sustaining the view of Judge Terrell of the Municipal Court that it is within his discretion to deny mileage to witnesses when brought in large numbers some distance to swell the costs of a proceeding in that tribunal and to discourage litigation by poor people, Justice Hitz of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia has denied a writ of mandamus sought by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. The corporation asked the court to compel Judge Terrell not only to allow fees to a number of witnesses from New Jersey and Pennsylvania, but to assess against the plaintiff, who had dropped his suit when confronted with so many witnesses, the mileage allotment for the witnesses brought by the company to prove its case. Judge Terrell in declining to allow mileage held that it is within the discretion of the court, and that having exercised his discretion the higher court could not compel him to assess the mileage. Justice Hitz upholds this contention and dismissed the proceeding against the Municipal Court judge, with costs against the railroad company. GREATEST CIRCUS CQMING! Barnum and Bailey Show Will Positively Exhibit in This Vicinity. There is to be a real circus day this year—a Barnum & Bailey circus day. Advance guards of the Greatest Show on Earth announce that this season's route carries it close enough to be visited by everybody in this vicinity. Thirty acres of tents will be set, and the big show will be exhibited in Washington on May 6th, 7th and 8th. A wonderful new program is promised, and it is claimed that this season the monster entertainment has more and better things to show than ever before. Starting with a magnificent pageant entitled "Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp," the circus will occupy three hours or more with events in air, on platform, and rings, and in the huge hippodrome sur- rounding. Not one moment will be lost in all of the spaces, of the vast enclosure. The opening feature is the first attempt at Chinese pageantry in the history of American circuses, and it has been described as the most gorgeous presentation ever attempted. The story of the genie slave of the magic lamp is too well known to need description here. However, it may be well to call attention to the possibilities for display in coloring and magnificent settings in the Chinese locale, and to the fact that Barnum & Bailey have spent $1,000,000 to reproduce all of its glorious possibilities. The circus program, which follows the pageant, is made up almost entirely of names and acts new to the American public, the cream of all continental circuses having rushed to the big show's European agents for booking on account of the closing of most of the big foreign circuses. There is a complete Chinese circus, replete with thrilling aerial and acrobatic feats; the famous Hanneford family, champion riders of Europe, will display their wonderful skill; Signor Bagonghi, the dwarf bareback rider, described as the equestrian comic of the century, will thrill and convulse with laughter; Pallenberg's wonderful bears will ride on high bicycles, skate and perform on the trapeze; there will be more clowns than ever before, and in the menagerie will be seen many new specimens of wild and untamed animals. There are a dozen of new baby animals in the great zoo. There will be more than one hundred acts, and to name and describe them would occupy too much space. The parade, which is entirely new, will start from the show grounds in this city as nearly 10 o'clock in the morning as possible. It will be three miles in length and there will be six bands, three calliopes and a steam piano to create music for the marching throng. NEWHOME "I'll get it for my wife" NO OTHER LIKE IT. Purchase the "NEW HOME" and you will have a life asset at the price you pay. The elimination of material superior ownership and quality of material superior 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,MASS. FOR SALE BY Hustave Oppenheim, (N) E street northwest, Washington, 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. Open Day and Night Livery and Chapel JOHN T. STEWAR'x, Undertaker and Embalmer. 30 H Street, Northeast. Main 1124 Washington, D. C. The Bee is a representative organ of the people. Father of Attorney Hubert Passes Away—Fifty Years Pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church. Philadelphia, Pa. April 16.—Rev. James L. Hubert, a well-known citizen of Wilmington, Del., and a member of the Philadelphia Conference of the A. M. E. Church, died Tuesday, April 16, 1918, at his residence, 1208 Lombard Street, in said city. He was well known in church circles, having been a consistent member and minister of Bethel A. M. E. Church for fifty years. He was also chaplain of Charles Sumner Post, No. 4, G. A. R. He is survived by six children—James M. Hubert, Past Commander R. G. Shaw Camp, S. of V., Delaware; Benj. F. Hubert, Grand Deputy, A. P. A., U. S. A., and Deputy for the State of Delaware; Mrs. Ruth A. H. Carmichael; John L. Hubert, Grand Master of F. A. A. M. of the State of Delaware; Enoch W. Hubert, of Ohio, and Edward G. Hubert, an attorney-at-law of Washington, D. C. The funeral was held from Bethel A. M. E. Church, Friday, April 19, at which there were about thirty-six ministers present and a full church. There are a host of relatives to mourn his loss. There are two sisters living of this old family, namely, Mrs. Marietta Smith and Mrs. Annie Satchell, both of Wilmington, Del., and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Corona Johnson, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Lucy E. Hubert, widow of the late E. G. Hubert, of Morton, Pa. The deceased was given a military funeral by Robert Gould Shaw Camp, No. 3, Sons of Veterans, composed of the sons of Sumner Post. DEATHS. Dr. Julia R. Hall, who died at Freedman's Hospital Sunday, April 28th, was buried from her late residence, 913 S Street, Wednesday, May 1st, at 2:30 o'clock. * * * William Berman Hartgrove, of this city, died at Albuquerque, N. M., on Wednesday, April 24th, and was buried from James' Bros. chapel, Nineteenth and L Streets, Wednesday, May 1st. Funeral was private. Many Progressive Colored Merchants in Business. The colored population in this city is about one hundred thousand—almost one-third of the entire population. In the O Street Market you will find several colored dealers who keep everything for home comfort. All of them are reliable business men, namely: Creed R. Tucker is a well known citizen. His goods are all fresh. His poultry cannot be surpassed. He deals in eggs, choice vegetables at lowest prices. Go to this market if you want to be treated right. Wm. Carter & Co. deal in fresh meats, lard and everything a home needs. Mention The Bee when you patronize any of these stands. T. A. Budd, whose ancestors are leagion, deals in foreign and domestic fruits, vegetables, hot hominy, fresh ground horseradish and cocoanut. Harry Brown is not a colored man, but a white man, who is a native of Washington. He knows no person by the color of his skin. E. L. Conway is another reliable dealer. Patronize those who treat you well. IN PITTSBURGH. Mr. Arthur James, of the firm of James Bros., was in Pittsburgh, Pa., two weeks ago, and was surprised to see so much deception among the colored firemen. There is a colored fire department there, and to the surprise of Mr. James, he heard one fireman abuse the other. There is jealousy among them. The Hiawatha and Foraker theatres, under Mr. Murray, are up-to-date theatres. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. National Training School of Durham, N. C., Prepare an Elaborate Program. April 26-4 p. m., tree planting by the Senior Class. May 3-8 p. m., operetta, Musical Department. May 5-3.30 p. m., commencement sermon, Rev. Joseph Hunter, D.D., pastor Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, Newark, N. J. May 5-8 p. m., president's address to undergraduates; patriotic song service and final testimony meeting. May 7-8 p. m., address to joint Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. societies; Rev. John E. Ford, D.D., pastor Bethel Baptist Institutional Church. May 8-4 p. m., class day exercises; presentation of a play. May 8-8 p. m., address to joint literary societies, Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, editor the Crisis, New York City. May 9-11.30 a. m., commencement. Commencement address by Rev. Cortland Myers, D. D., pastor Tremont Temple, Boston, Mass. There will be exhibits in the departments' of Domestic Art and Science May 7th and 9th. You and your friends are cordially invited to be present. COLORED—NOT NEGRO. April 28, 1918. Dear Mr. Chase: Will you put in your paper please, colored, and not Negro? We know what we are. From DR., F. STONES, Block Island, R. I. Y. M. C. A., Washington, D. C. DR. SCOTT OUT AGAIN. Dr. Arthur S. Scott, brother of Attorney Armond W. Scott, who was dangerously ill at the Freedmen's Hospital, has sufficiently improved to be up and out again, to the gratification of his friends and admirers. He will return to Philadelphia, his home, next week. 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. BAILEY'S NEW LUNCH ROOM. Mr. Washington Bailey has opened a new lunch room at 627 D Street N.W. Don't fail to call and see him. His manager is that well-known citizen, Mr. William Hill. Mr. Andrew Lems, of the Hotel Brunswick, who has been quite ill, is able to be out again. 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 1930 Gilmore, St., Baltimore; Md. F. H. Kra Incorporated 916 F Street Phones: Main 2 Branches: Center Ma Storh, 722 Green houses, Anacostia, E F. H. Kramer Co. Branches: Center Market, Phone M 2373 Storh, 722 9th N.W. Phone M 2710 Green houses, Anacostia, E. C., Phone Lincoln.193 A. T. BRONAUGH, PHARMACIST Southwest Corner Seven Prescriptions Filled Promptly. All store. Agents for Madam Walker's C TETTER SALVE, TEMPLE Agent for Fred Palmer's Whitened Brown Preparations, Soaps, Hair Pe Pomade. BRONAUGH, PHARMACI6T Southwest Corner Seventh and P Streets N. W. Prescriptions Filled Promptly. All the Leading Physicians patronize this store. Agents for Madam Walker's Goods. TETTER SALVE, TEMPLE GROWER AND GLOSSINE. Agent for Fred Palmer's Whitener, Soap Powder. Agent for All High Brown Preparations, Soaps, Hair Permade, Face Powder, Bezal and Ada Permade. BRONAUGH, PHARMACI6T, Seventh and P Streets N. W. Choice Fruits and Vegetables Everything the Best Lowest Price Stands 80 and 81 O Street Market 7th and O Sts., N. W. T. A. BUDD Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Fruits and Vegetables—Hot Hominy Every Market Day Fresh Ground Horseradish and Coconut Stands 82 and 83 O Street Market WM. CARTER & CO. Dealer in All Kinds of Fresh and Salt Meats, Lard, Etc. 86 and 87 O STREET MARKET Phone North 3698 Free Delivery to All Parts of the City And the objective is KINNEY'S Shoe Store; 729 Seventh Street N.W., where you can buy the best shoes in the city for the least money. KINNEY'S, 729 Seventh Street N. W. 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! Mesdame Smith's Beauty Culture School is opened for new pupils. See advertisement elsewhere. Two first-class flats for rent, 1822 Thirteenth Street N.W., between S and T Streets. Two First Class Flats for Rent, 1822 13th Street N. W., between S and F Streets. Rooms for gentlemen only, with or without board; southeast section of city. Phone 1896 W. 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. WANTED—An assistant clerk in the office of The Bee. Call any time. WANTED—An Organist at a suburban church, Sunday mornings and afternoons. Address Bee Office. AGENTS WANTED for The Bee. None but hustlers need apply. amer Co. orated t, Northwest 2372 and 2373 market, Phone M 2373 9th N. W. Phone M 2710 C., Phone Lincoln. 193 th and P Streets N. W. the Leading Physicians patronize this goods. GROWER AND GLOSSINE. Soap Powder. Agent for All High made, Face Powder, Bezal and Ada Seventh and P Streets N. W. GRAVES. FOR RENT. FOR RENT FOR HIRE. ```markdown ``` Use Credit to Furnish Your Rooms To the Best Advantage For Rental Purposes Comparatively small change in the furnishings of many rooms will greatly increase the amount of their rental. Instead of that old double bed, put in two or even three single beds. Quarters are so scarce that people are very willing to share a room with others. We have plenty of these attractive Single Beds; also the springs and mattresses for them. Do a little figuring and see how easily you can increase your income. If you want a cheerful living room by day and a comfortable sleeping room for night, buy one of our Duo-fold Suites. A single pull will convert the sofa into a fine bed, fitted with the best of springs. We have these suites in many styles, at very reasonable prices. It takes no investment of capital to make these changes, for we'll gladly let you have whatever is needed, ON CREDIT. Purchases will be charged on an open account, with small weekly or monthly payments—much smaller than the additional rental your room will command. Peter Grogan & Sons Co. 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N. W. --- As I said in the beginning, my advice concerning your hair trouble is FREE. All that I ask is that you enclose a $-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 season in the world why you cannot do the same. Write at ease for terms and information. De ye su La la St po pa ha the GK ju Pr an so 25 Ux ing Big Money in the Hair Dressing Bur do not delay. As I said in the beginning; my advio stamp for reply and give the name of this city and town in this country. Hundred season in the world why you cannot do it. DR. W. L. SMITH'S INDICATION REMEDY This remedy will relieve all forms of indigestion, Catarrh of the Stomach, Heartburn, Sour Stomach, Flatulency, Pain in the Stomach, Water Brash, Acid Fermentation, Gaseous Acumulations and Mal-Assimilations of Foods When taken in the Stomach it thoroughly digests the albuminous foods relieves the indigestion, by resting and assisting the stomach until normal or natural digestion is restored. DIRECTIONS Take a teaspoonful in a little water after meals or when suffering. Repeat in an hour if necessary. W. L. SMITH, Druggist. 801 Florida Avenue N. W. Where you may purchase the genuine article. Washington, D. C. DR. T. THEO. PARKER Osteopathic Specialist On Bone, Nerve, Eye and Diseases of Women 1810 Ninth Street N.W. TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. If you want first-class printing done, call at 1109 Eye Street N.W. Triangle Printing Company. Is your hair harah, stubborn and short? Is your hair falling out? Does your scalp itch? Do you want straight hair? Do you want long hair? Does it break off when combed? Have you tatter? Is your hair thin in spots? Is your hair uneven or split on the ends? Do you suffer with any hair troubles at all? Why not let me know your hair troubles and get my FREE ADVICE concerning them? Let MADAME MILPARK advise you FREELY and WITHOUT CHARGE. Thousands of ladies are taking advantage of this FREE OFFER. Why not YOU? Be fair to your hair. Stop trying "Everything" and get the right thing, MILPARK'S. Is it not reasonable to suppose that you will obtain the best results for your Hair by using scientific preparations prepared by a HAIR SPECIALIST, a woman who devotes all of her time to the study of the hair, its needs, and its treatment? No matter what you are now using, there is nothing in the world just as good as MILPARK HAIR PREPARATIONS. MILPARK HAIR GROWER, the premier Hair Grower of the world. It causes the hair to GROW and makes it long, glossy and beautiful. Price 50 cents for a large size box. MILPARK STRAIGHTENING POMADE, for pressing and straightening the hair in conjunction with the straightening iron or comb. It works wonders of satisfaction on any hair. Price 50 cents large size box. MILPARK HAIR GLORY, a superior hair dressing. Glorifies and beautifies the hair and makes it soft, glossy and luxurious. Price 20 cents large size box. MILPARK HAIRON, unaccented for falling hair, bald spots, tetter, rough places on the scalp, dandruff and itching scalp. Price 26 cents a box. MILPARK SHAMPOO SOAP removes dandruff, cleans the scalp and softens the hair. 25 cents a cake. If your druggist cannot serve you I will mail any one of the above to any address in the United States or Canada upon receipt of price, or I will send the treatment of all five of the preparations for $1.50. MILPARK SCHOOL OF HAIR DRESSING MADAME MILPARK, EDENTON, N. C. Blue SERGES Of Pure Wool and Fast Dye Are Scaree BUT NOT AT HORN, The Tailor My large capacity makes it possible for you to get a $25 pure wool and fast dye pure twill blue serge suit for 18.75 TAILORED TO YOUR MEASURE AND PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED Come in and get samples or send your wife in for samples. Give These Goods the Acid Test And then make comparisons. You will then appreciate that Horn's thirty years of good tailoring has enabled you to save at least $8.25 on a suit. HORN THE TAILOR 611 7th N. W