Washington Bee

THE MUSIC BAND The 351st Artillery Band of Camp Meade, to appear at Dunbar High School, Saturday, May 18th VOL. XXX/11t. NO. 43 The 35 OUR MEN AT GAMP OUR BOYS IN CAMP. Doings on the Washington Boys in the 325tn Field Signal Battalion, Camp Sherman, Ohio. We patriotic sons of race, who emerged from bondage some fifty years ago, are willing to forfeit our all for the absolute freedom of nations, in so much as we are assured democracy. We are reminded of the fact that discriminatory bills are in the halls of our nation's Senate. Yet our patriotism is absolutely unquestioned, yet we do shirk at the horror and debauchery with which our peoples are being forced in the Southland. We ask the level-minded people of our race at home to light the discrimination against our people, in midst of our preparation to defend freedom when the dark clouds of devastation have vanished. Although we will light gallantly for the name and honor of the nation.—Corporal Charles B. Sanford. Private Benj. C. Harris, formerly of Howard University, has been appointed company barber and is doing nicely. He is also one of the leading stars of the Y. M. C. A. orchestra. * * * Lieut. Alvin Jones has been assigned to Company C and is making good. *** Nine men were selected from this company to attend the fourth Officers' Training Camp, which is slated to open May 15, 1918, at Camp Grant, Illinois. * * * J. Mayo Williams, the Brown University football star, was one of the fortunates. *** Sergt. Lawrence Oxley of Boston, Sergt. Henry A. Kean of Fiske University, George Oscar Carrington of Malden, Mass.; Gary W. Moore (Corp.), Washington, D. C.; Sergt. Wilbur Carey, of Detroit, Mich.; Corp. James A. Creditt of Philadelphia, Pa., and Sergt. Charles M. Woodford, formerly of Howard University, and Corp. Noland E. White of Atlanta University, complete the list. *** Private Arthur Brown, a former employee of the Department of the Interior, is spending most of his time studying electricity. Best regards to his friends. Otto Taylor, a former employee of the Treasury Department, is still acting "buck" private and is now water guard. Fleming A. Jones was appointed corporal this month and sends his best regards to his friends. He is still in love with his camera. Although Corporal Richard McGhee is deeply absorbed in electricity, yet he has spare moments to brood over the "girl he left behind." Private Osborn Dixon lesires correspondence from some of the Washington belles. He sends his best regards to Mr. Dereath Miller. Our Supply Sergeant Billie Burke seems to lose sight of the world when he begins to think of his sweet M—— Corp. William Gross still holds his own at the mess table. Keep it up, Gross; you are undisputable champion. * * * * John D. Cameron, private first class, headquarters detachment, is seeing a hard week this week at drill. That proves that although brain is required, yet speed and endurance are demanded. * * * * Corp. Lewis R. Wilson, formerly an employee of Freedman's Hospital, is using nicely and has accepted an invitation to a debate between Wilberforce, Ohio, and Atlanta University, May 4, 1918. * * * * Our renowned speed demons, Private Harry Martin of the Hospital Corps and Corporal Mayo Williams on this company are with us to help hold our own on the track. * * * * If somebody in Washington don't soon petition for a soldiers' dance dance, although the Charley Chaplin hall, the boys will forget how to be danced in Columbus, Ohio; still we can't move Columbus to Chillicothe. Corp. Gary Moore, formerly of Washington Y. M. C. A., is in line for a commission. * * * * Corp. Eli Green is starring in baseball: He prefers to play with officers. * * * * Sergt. Lawrence Oxley, of Boston, wishes to be remembered to his friend, Dr. Hugh Hughes, of Freedman's Hospital. * * * * Private Harry F. Wells, of Boston, Mass., is star stenographer of the battalion and desires to correspond with some of the Washington belles. * * * * Corp. Fred F. Thompson, of Kansas City, is the star on army paper work. He is in line for a promotion. * * * * The battalion paraded in Chillicothe in connection with the Liberty Loan campaign and made quite a hit and was placed under quarantine the same day. Private Joseph J. Jackson is conducting Sunday School in this company and has been very successful in his efforts. He wishes to be remembered to his friends. * * * Claron B. Hutchison, of Des Moines, Iowa, has been promoted to rank as sergeant, first class. He is the first-colored man to rank as such in the history of the service. Especially in the Signal Corps. He is also in line for master electrician. COLORED RACE TO PRESENT CLAIMS TO CONGRESS. Boston, Mass., April 29, 1918.—At a meeting of the Board of Managers of the National Colored Liberty Conference, held at Executive Headquarters, 34 Cornhill, last week, the dates for the National Colored Liberty Congress at Washington were changed to June 24 to 29, inclusive, with June 23 at Liberty Sunday in the colored churches of the District of Columbia. The Congress proper will open Tuesday morning, June 25th, Monday the 24th to be given over to registration and meeting of the Board of Managers. The one purpose of this Colored Liberty Congress in approaching the Congress and Government of the United States for democracy for colored Americans while we are taking part in the war for world democracy, as adopted by vote of the National Conference, and binding on the Convention, is as follows: "The aim and object of this Congress of Delegates from colored churches and organizations is to press the just claim of the colored American citizens of the U. S. A. to share in the world democracy, for which they are subject to light under the flag of the Republic, and to take positive measures to secure from the Government guarantee of the abolition of disfranchisement and of all caste discriminations, civil and political." The Board has voted that this will be the governing rule of the Congress. There will be a national headquarters of the President, Rev. A. Clayton Powell, and of the Chairman of the Board, Mr. H. H. Harrison, at 227 West 136th Street, New York City, and a national executive headquarters for National Organizer Allen W. Whaley, National Treasurer Rev. D. S. Kluge, and Executive Secretary William Monroe Trotter, at 43 Cornhill, Boston. The National Organizer appeals to race-loyal colored citizens to form a Colored. Liberty, and Equal Rights Committee for the purpose of sending of town or city delegates, and also delegates by churches, lodges and organizations. Communicate with him on progress and, on his coming to speak at 34 Cornhill, Boston, Mass. TEN-DOLLAR DINNER. Hope· Fishing Club Honor Commissioner Enright. New York, May 4, 1918. Among the two hundred personal friends of Police Commissioner Richard E. Enright who attended the tendollar dinner given in his honor by the Hope Fishing Club, of which the Commissioner was for years the commodore, was Hon. Charles W. Anderson. Many of the leading men in professional and commercial life gathered in the Louis XIV banquet hall at Mouquin's last Saturday night to honor the new Commissioner and to present him with a handsome diamond ring as a token of their love and esteem. Over two thousand applications for invitations were received by the chairman of the dinner committee; but as this number could not be accommodated, it was decided that only Mr. Enright's personal friends should be included. Among those present were Gen. Henry Dewit Hamilton, Judge Peter Schmuck; Geo. C. Boldt, Jr., president of the Waldorf-Astoria Company; Col. Edw. Leach, grand exalted ruler of the Elks; Charles Gehring, who recently organized the gigantic corporation which controls the Biltmore, Manhattan, Belmont, Ansonia, Murray Hill and the new Commodore hotels in this city; Hon. John McCooey, Democratic leader of Brooklyn; ex-Police Commissioner Thomas McAvey, ex-Police Chief William S. Devery; Hon. Edward Cahill, Police Commissioner of Jersey City; Chief of Police Dennis Coleman, Deputy Police Commissioner William Lahey; Hon. E. W. Fiske, Mayor of Mt. Vernon, N. Y.; Chief of Police Wm. E. Clark; W. L. Clark, or Clark Bros., bankers; Mr. Thomas Roberts, president of the Roberts Restaurant Company; Mr. Eugene D. Wood, of the New York Central Railroad Company; Louis C. Mouquin, Henri F. Mouquin; Hton. M. W. Raynes, treasurer of the Friends of Ireland; Police Inspectors Hughes, Henry, Kelly, Murphy, Boettler and many captains and lieutenants. The dinner was one of the most beautiful functions ever given in this city. The menus and seating lists were decorated with the beautifully engraved pennant of the Hope Fishing Club, while an artificial pond of water in the centre of the distinguished guest's dais contained a fine collection of live fish. 'A grand jury stepped up to the guests' dais and presented an indictment to Judge Schmuck, accusing Commissioner Enright of never having caught a fish. The Judge imposed the penalty of requiring the Commissioner to cast a fishing line into the pond in the centre of the table and prove to the court that he was sufficiently well-lessoned in the gentle art of the hook and line to catch a fish. This he did, and brought up a five-pound mackerel, which proved to be made out of the wood from which policemen's clubs are manufactured, but painted so as to render it difficult to distinguish from a real mackerel. On opening the fish a beautiful diamond ring set in platinum was discovered. The ring cost $2,000, and was attached to a card bearing the inscription: "Fon Richard E., who is En-right, and it's one sure bet that he'll 'never be in wrong.'" EMMETT J. SCOTT IN THE WEST. Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, is on an important tour of the West; completing a series of visitations to the camps and cantonments where colored troops are stationed. His itinerary is to include inspections at Camps Grant, Rockford, Ill.; Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio, Funston, at Fort Riley, Kansas; Dodge, at Des Moines, Iowa, and Zachary Taylor, at Louisville, Ky. He went from here directly to Chicago, leaving last-Sunday morning. At Chicago he addressed a public meeting under the auspices of the Urban League, and was handsomely entertained by the Texas Club of Chicago and by the Chicago Tuskegee Club. Tonight he is to be banqueted by the Business League at Kansas City, Mo., and tomorrow he will speak at four churches and to a special meeting of the Colored Women's Clubs and at the Lincoln High School. He will visit Indianapolis and Cincinnati and speak under Y. M. C. A. auspices. Prior to this itinerary Mr. Scott has visited ten camps and has kept closely in touch with the conditions in all of them, remedying many ills and strengthening many points of vantage. PROF. HAYNES APPOINTED. Prof. George Edmund Haynes, recently appointed Director of Negro Economics in the Department of Labor, by Secretary of Labor W. B. Wilson, entered upon his official duties on May 1. He will act as adviser to the Department of Labor on all questions affecting the colored race. Dr. Haynes is Professor of Economics and Sociology at Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn., and one of the executives of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes. He is unusually well qualified by reason of his wide experience to advise upon all matters concerning colored labor problems. The appointment of Dr. Haynes was made as a result of a request by many influential Negro organizations, prominent among which were the National League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The movement started when a delegation representing many organizations waited upon the Advisory Council to the Secretary, of Labor when the council was formulating plans for the reorganization of the department. It was recognized by the members of the Advisory Council that the millions of colored wage earners who had hitherto been without organization were entitled to a seat at the council table. A favorable recommendation was accordingly made to Secretary Wilson and approved by him. After a careful survey of the field and the consideration of the merits of various colored leaders and numerous consultations with those in touch with the colored affairs, Dr. Haynes was chosen to carry on this work. The new director is a southerner by birth and received his early training in the south. He received his preliminary education in the high schools of Hot Springs, Ark., and at the A. and M. College of Alabama. He was graduated from Fisk University in 1903 with the degree of A. B. He afterward attended Yale University, from which he received the degree of Master of Arts. An additional year in graduate study at Yale University was followed by three years as traveling secretary of the Y. M. C. A. for work among colored students, and two years more in further study at Columbia University, New York, School of Philanthropy, as a fellow of the Bureau of Social Research of the Russell Sage Foundation. At the conclusion of this work at Columbia he received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. While there he made an investigation of the industrial conditions among Negroes in New York. This report was subsequently published under the title "The Negro at Work in New York City." After a study of social conditions in European cities while abroad in 1910, he was called to the chair of Social Science at Fisk University. While in New York. Dr. Haynes became deeply interested in practical efforts being made by residents of that city for improving the conditions of his people. About the close of his residence in New York, the three principal organizations dealing with the betterment of colored people in central New York took steps to unite. As a result there was formed the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, which selected Dr. Haynes as the director of its work. For some time thereafter Dr. Haynes divided his time between studies at Fisk University and the development of the work of the Urban League. The league OUR 39TH NUMBER The manner in which the people are responding to the invitation to join us in our thirty-ninth anniversary is very flattering, indeed. It is the hope of the management to tell some interesting events of Washington and its people. Be sure and appear in this issue. Look for Mr. M. C. Maxfield's history of the Sunday Schools of Washington. It should not be missed. now has successful branches in twenty-six Northern and Southern cities, which are carrying out practical programs of community improvement. While engaged in this work he was unusually successful in securing the utmost co-operation between white and colored citizens in building up that organization. Later his ability to secure co-operation was shown when he was successful in enlisting the co-operation of the Women's Missionary Council, M. E. Church South, in co-operating for training of Negro students for social work. In March, 1916, this same quality was still further brought out when a disastrous fire destroyed much of East Nashville. He assumed charge of the staff of workers of the Negro Relief Committee. This committee and the white committee at first had offices on opposite sides of the street, but so business-like was the work of Dr. Haynes' organization that they were shortly invited, to unite their work with that of the white committee, and the two organizations thereafter conducted their work side by side until it was completed. As a result of this racial co-operation, a permanent organization of leading white and colored citizens, known as the Public Welfare League, was formed for improving the industrial, housing, health and other conditions of the Negroes in Nashville. This organization has subsequently fostered an efficient employment bureau and is at present doing very excellent war work in dealing with hundreds of Negro workmen employed on government work near Nashville. Dr. Haynes has lectured for many of the principal colored organizations of the United States. During the last three years he has conducted a campaign of lectures and conferences at the summer schools in Tuskegee, Institute, at Hampton Institute, Virginia Union College and Tennessee State Normal School, as well as other institutions, to promote the ideals of industrial and community betterment among Negro teachers of the country. His local work at Nashville has been still further strengthened by his efforts to organize similar cooperation in other cities. Leading white citizens in large numbers have come forward to urge Dr. Haynes' appointment upon the Secretary of Labor, among them such men as Dr. James H. Dillard, George Foster Peabody and Graham Taylor of Chicago. In urging his appointment, Dr. Taylor said, "Personally, he is a man who commands the respect of all who are aware of his keen-cut mind, his scholarly habits, his sound practical judgment, and his social, democratic convictions and sympathies." The Bee Published at 1109 Eye Street N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One year in advance.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months.....50 Subscription monthly.....20 On one particular car line in this city, the Washington Railway and Electric Company, the Eleventh street route in particular, the Virginia cracker is very much in evidence. Last Tuesday evening at the corner of Eleventh Street and New York Avenue several colored ladies were boarding the car, when one of these crackers uttered some very insulting remarks to them: At the time a very fine looking white officer happened to be riding upon the rear platform when this cracker spoke so ungentlemanly to these colored ladies. The officer remarked: "Why don't you speak to me that way? Why don't you have some manners? You should take that uniform off." "Walk in, ladies," remarked this brave and manly defender of Uncle Sam. The cringing Virginia cracker said no more. The country is full of such manly white men and women who will see that justice is accorded colored Americans. We take great pleasure in occasionally calling attention to periodicals of special merit. It is a part of our work to help to make the world better, which is our chief aim. Where a publication combines good doctrines, many points of every-day utility, and a facility for extended influence, there is occasion for special congratulation. The (New York) Independent is one of our oldest and most influential weekly periodicals. It combines the best essentials of the newspaper and the magazine. It is our great National Weekly. It is not a class organ. It appears to have no mission but that of helpfulness to all classes. It is a "journal of civilization." While it is primarily a chronicler and interpreter of current events, at the same time it maintains an intelligent retrospect of the past and keeps a weather eye on the future. In other words, it is scholarly and constructive. In the last two decades the Independent, which is considerably over fifty years old, has absorbed several other prominent periodicals of note and merit, including Harper's Weekly, The Chautauquan, and The Countryside. It embodies the essential good points of those publications, while retaining its own distinctive character. It was founded by Mr. Francis Bowen, of Woodstock, Conn. Among its earlier editors was Henry Ward Beecher. For nearly a half century its chief editor was Dr. William Hayes Ward, a noted scholar and humanitarian. The present managing editor is Mr. Hamilton Holt, who is a blood relation of the founder, Mr. Bowen. Its contributors include the most talented and distinguished of our contemporaries, American and foreign. The humblest man and woman who has a real message is often to be heard through the Independent. While this periodical, in its editorial and contributed matter, deals mainly with essential and practical problems, it is by no means long-faced and solemn. It abounds in wit and humor; in fact, is a very human sort of magazine. But the chief charms about it are its high We can confirm Unus's contention that he is no Boolay, but we fail to see how that proves that he is not a highbrow, unless the assertion is a highly elliptical emthymeme, of which he speaks in his sermon today. It occurs to the editor that these two esteemed contributors would do well to come to an agreement on a definition of "highbrow;" when probably it would be found that in the best sense of the term they both write highbrow stuff. Certainly they are both good corncob philosophers, if we are to believe the testimony of numerous readers. We don't care if they do get into a scrap some day and make the fur fly, but whenever they do, we hope it will be on some important public question of vital interest. A special dispatch from Atlanta, Ga., May 4th, stated that the color question will be the cause of the continued division among the white Methodists of the North and South. The Bee wonders if those people who don't want to mix with the colored people believe or think that there will be a division of the races in hell and heaven? If The Bee had sufficient persuasive power it would advise the colored Methodists to found a kingdom of their own. Just why certain classes of people imagine that they are superior to others is a question hard to solve. The white Southern Methodist must have some sense. If there is a separate place for white and colored Methodists in hades, the world should know it. German prisoners in this country, as a daily paper in this city stated a few days ago, are treated as guests, while American prisoners in German prisons are brutally treated. "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" was the Mosaic dispensation. DR. A. M. CURTIS HONORED IN OKLAHOMA. Dr. A. M. Curtis is the honored guest of the State Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association of Oklahoma, which is meeting in its 44th annual session this week at Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Dr. Curtis, who enjoys an international reputation as a surgeon, and who has performed some of the most startling feats known to the profession, will operate daily, and hold surgical clinics at Dr. Dunbar's Sanitarium. He will also deliver an address at one of the large public meetings on "The Part the Colored Medical Profession Will Play in the Present Crisis." He will be the star attraction at this great convention, and many social functions have been arranged for him. En route to Okmulgee, Dr. Curtis stopped at Kansas City, Mo., and was shown much attention by the medical profession. He is widely acquainted there, and is immensely popular. He was a prominent figure at the banquet of the professional and business men, Saturday, May 4 at which time Mr. Emmett J. Scott was honored by the magnates Kansas City. Dr. Curtis is in great demand in various states to hold surgical clinics during medical association meetings, and has more invitations than his large surgical practice in Washington will permit him to accept. He has managed to so arrange his local affairs as to be in Baltimore May 15 and at Charlotte, N. C., in June. Dr. Curtis' practice is now limited to surgical cases. He is an exceptionally busy man, with his large practice, and in addition, his services in the surgical department of Freedmen's Hospital, and in Howard University as a professor of surgery. He is well remembered by the country for his brilliant labors as surgeon-in-chief of the incomparable Freedmen's Hospital. There is much and insistent talk that Dr. Curtis may be placed in charge of a base hospital overseas. Dr. Curtis is admirably fitted by experience, temperament and executive ability for such an assignment, and the government could not make a better selection. Dr. Curtis is pardonably proud of the fact that he has Three sons in the United States Army—all of them officers, and each giving a splendid account of himself in his place of duty. Washington is proud of Dr. Curtis, and is immensely pleased to note the honors that are being thrust upon him by the good people of the State of Oklahoma this week. He will shed luster upon himself and upon the capital of the nation. LIBERTY. LOAN. EXERCISES HELD ON WILLOW TREE PLAYGROUNDS. Liberty Loan exercises were held on Willow. Tree Playgrounds last Friday evening at 6:30 o'clock. The playground was beautifully decorated in red, white and blue paper. The program consisted of games, patriotic songs, folk dances, flag salutes and recitations. Then there was a very interesting ball game played by the seniors, and juniors of the playground. The principal speaker of the evening was Mr. Zimmerman, who talked to the children and visitors in the interest of buying Liberty Bonds. The names of the children that took part are as follows: Myrte Ackers, Catherine Coleman, Maggie Pryor, Pearl Stewart; Viola Simms, Agnes Washington, Edna Reeder, Martha Barnett, Clyde Ackers, Welford Redd, Charles Buck, Preston Harris Morris Smith, Charles Kelly, Raymond Adams, Pinkey West, Augustus Marshall, Annie Eatman, Louise Jarvis, Arthur Hall, George Jones and Ivey Winter. A very interesting paper on the value of the Liberty Bond was read by Ivey Winter. Among the distinguished visitors were Mrs. Susie Koot Rhodes, the supervisor of the playgrounds, and Miss Ella Gardner, assistant supervisor. Both ladies have and are doing a great deal for the uplift of the colored children in this city. PREACHERS INDORSE DR. S. P. W. DREW'S WORK. Seek Colored Men for United States Army Mechanics—Will Aid U. S. Authorities. Three hundred colored men, grammar school graduates, wanted for skilled mechanics. Adjt. Gen. J. D. Donovan is attempting to secure at least a portion of them through the medium of the White Cross Free Employment Bureau, of which Dr. S. P. W. Drew is president. After a conference with General Donovan, Dr. Drew has issued appeals to the colored ministers of this city and delivered an address before the A. M. E. Preachers' Conference, Monday, May 6th, at 11 a. m., at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. Dr. M. H. Davis, president; Dr. C. H. Green, secretary. A motion was made by Dr. C. M. Tanner, and seconded by Dr. W. H. Manokoo, that the conference indorse the work of the White Cross Free Employment Bureau of America, of which Dr. S. P. W. Drew is president. It was unanimously adopted. The White Cross is a non-sectarian organization, securing positions and furnishing help free for the families whose husbands and sons have gone to war. Five thousand people have obtained work since September 15, 1917. Office hours, 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church. N Street between Ninth and Tenth Streets N. W. Ring phone N. 5063 or N. 3608. MRS. MAUD YOUNG CARTER. Mrs. Maud Young Carter was married to Dr. A. H. Ray at the residence of her parents, Col. and Mrs. James H. Young, in Raleigh, on Monday, May 6th, at 2:30 o'clock p. m. Rev. A. W. Pegues, D. D., performed the ceremony. The bridal party returned to their home in Winston-Salem that afternoon on the 4 o'clock train. Master James Young Carter was in the party, and also Miss Esther O'Kelly. COMMENCEMENT SHOES. It is well to stop and consider the advice of school officials about avoiding high and expensive apparel for the school commencements. This advice applies to the high-priced shoes you have been accustomed to buying. KINNEY'S SHOE STORE, 729, Seventh Street N.W., comes to your relief with an assortment of shoes, including the very stylish and latest patterns. Just the shoe for graduating occasions at prices within the reach of all. The shoes are high, but the prices are less than you can get elsewhere. BETHEL LITERARY. The Bethel Literary season will close next Tuesday evening with an address by that gifted orator from Rochester, N. Y., Dr. James E. Mason, and a message fresh from theiring line in France. Mr. Frank Johnson will sing a solo, and a musical number will be rendered by the choir of Metropolitan Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church. TO MAKE THE HAIR GROW LONG. There are so many so-called hairgrowers on the market, a large number of which are nothing more than perfumed grease, it is no wonder people get discouraged and lose faith in all hair tonics. In deciding what to use on your scalp be sure and get a remedy of proven merit. Seeby's Quinade is a highly medicated pomade that has stood the test of time. It is a real scalp food; it stimulates and nourishes the roots of the hair, causing a natural growth of long hair. Quinade is the invention of an expert chemist and is made under the supervision of an experienced registered pharmacist. It makes the hair soft and smooth and easy to put up in the style desired. 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 refresliing feeling to the scalp unguided by any 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. 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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. W. Store No. 4. 7th and M Sts. N. W. Store No. 5. 8th and H Sts. N. E. HARRY A. BROWN One of the Oldest Inhabitants. Stands 38 and 39 O Street Market, Seventh & O Sts. Diseases 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. Culture KATZ' MARKETS Two Stores in One Ninth and Florida Avenue N. W. And the Great Straight- Usage NORTHEAST GROCERY 1644 Montello Avenue N. E. Goods Delivered Free Weaver's Hair and H. KATZ & CO. Is the Cheapest Store in the City Ninth and Florida Avenue N. W. Lincoln 4940 Druggists. Open from first-class W. MRS. S. J. TAYLOR Furnished rooms by the day, we or month. Transient accommodation a specialty 128 F Street N.W., Washington, D.C. One block from Unit Station. Franklin 4632. CREED R. TUCKER Dealer in BUCE. POULTRY AND EGGS VEGETABLES. EVERYTHING THE BEST LOWEST PRICES. O Street Market, Seventh and O Sts. N. W. y week day from 6 a. m. to 5 p. m. The Week in the Society Prof. J. H. Hill was called to Richmond, Va., on account of the illness of his brother, W. W. Hill, who died soon after he arrived. * * * Mr. T. P. McGee, of Hagan, Ga., has received an appointment in the Government here. * * * Mrs. Martha Brown and Miss Irene Bundy left Staunton, Va., Thursday for this city. * * * Miss Harriett Collier, after spending several pleasant days in Philadelphia, has returned to her home in this city. Mrs. Wm. A. Leachman, of 1314 W Street, is spending several weeks visiting Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Datona, Fla. * * * Wedding bells will soon be ringing for Miss Annie Wallace and a well- known young gentleman in Northeast Washington. MRS. WILLIE MAY CYRUST ENTERTAINS. Among the early events of May was the birthday reception of Mrs. Willie May Cyrust, assisted by Mrs. Pauline Winston, at their residence, 1912 Fifteenth Street N.W.; Thursday evening, May 1st. The program for the evening was a very unique affair, presenting some stunning new ideas in house parties to Washington society. Mr. Richard Reed and Miss Cleffie Hill rendered several snappy selections of the "Jazz Dance," and other skilled dancers danced to the strains of Hawaiian selections played by Mr. Paul Lewis. After the dancing ceased the hostess invited the guests to the dining-room, where a very toothsome repast was served. Among those present were Misses A. N. Hancock, Susie Chase, Viola McIntosh, Maceo Martin, Elsie Dungeon, Miss Pauline Overton and Mrs. George Jackson, Messrs. Arthur Rose, Otis Wilkerson, Sidney (Cluck) Shaffer, Wm. Jones, R. DeReef Miller, Birdie Leonard and Mr. Forrester Henderson. Mr. Clarence Brown seems to be somewhat worried over the illness of his hance, Miss Marie Stewart. Miss Lillie Hudson. of Chicago, prominently identified with the civic and business activities of that city, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Buckner, of the Cameron, Vermont Avenue and T Streets N.W. She has been the recipient of much social attention at the hands of hospitable Washingtonians: Among the most brilliant birthday parties of the season, that of Mr. John Calvin Sterling takes eminent rank. Entering upon the twenty-fourth milestone of his career, he ushered it in with a happy setting at the palatial residence of Mrs. Roberta Dudley, 16th and V streets N. W. on last Monday evening, May 6th, mid flowers blooming fair, whose sweet perfume pervaded the air and left an incense rare. Dancing to sweet strains of music by Donald Grant, the elegant young men glided gracefully o'er the polished floor with charming and beautiful young damsels reposing upon their lithe arms until a late hour, when all were entered into the dining chamber, where behold a table laden with toothsome delicacies greeted their eyes—a birthday cake of twenty-four candles lighted, ice cream, cakes, salads, sandwiches, fruit, nuts and candies, and their appetites thrived for a season. Previous to dining, Mr. Thomas Heathman sang with splendid effect, "I Wonder Why." Mrs. Dudlev, the beautiful and charming hostess, rendered the popular waltz ballad entitled, "Just Out," followed by an instrumental solo by Prof. Wellington A. Adams, the noted composer and teacher, all with which the guests are highly pleased. among the many gifts, we mention ckwear, handkerchiefs, collars, armlets, Paris garters, Japanese smoking outfit, antique ash tray. The ladies were attired in evening gowns most becoming, and the walls were bedecked with carnations, flowers and roses, which combination proved rare. Many of the guests came in handsome auto cars of late design. The invited guests were Misses Teresa M. Joyce, Viola Herndon, Christobal Webster, Edna Hansborough, Emma Hansborough, Christal Chinn, Mrs. Magnolia Green, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Celestine Green, Messrs. De Forest Howard, Eugene Butler, Earl Wallace, Gustavus Roberts, R. Richardson Townes, E. L. Thornton, Thomas Heathman, Donald Grant, Theopolis McGruder, La Piere Gillis and Prof. W. A. Adams. WORMLEY PHILLIP SCHOOL. The Parent-Teachers' Association of the Wormley Phillip and Montgomery schools and many citizens of West Washington held a meeting at the Phillip School on Tuesday evening last for the purpose of organizing a community center association. The meeting was addressed by Mrs. Smith, who gave a delightful talk on the work of the association, after which the following named persons were elected temporary officers: President, Dr. Charles H. Marshall; vice-president, Mr. William Shields; secretary-treasurer, Miss Sadie. A. Gaskins. Beautiful work of the school in Red Cross' activities was displayed in the principal's room, Miss E. Wilson. Among those present were Rev. J. L. Pinn, Rev. and Mrs. D. D. Purpeau, Miss Wilson, Miss Weston, Miss Johnson, Miss Maud Smith, Mr. Richard Gillem, Mr. George Parker, Mr. Cardoza, principal of Montgomery School; Mrs. C. Hall, Mrs. A. T. Pride, Mrs. Pauletta Woolford, Miss E. Williams, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. R. Butler, Miss H. H. Beason, Miss Walker, Mrs. Moss and Dr. and Mrs. Marshall. A rising vote of thanks was given Mr. and Mrs. Smith by all. After short addresses the meeting adjourned until May 14th for meeting at Phillip School. Miss Maud Smith presided at the piano. THE PEOPLE'S FUNERAL SERVICE CORPORATION By their fruits, you shall know them. The best evidence that anyone can give of himself is what he has done and what he is doing. The People's Funeral Service Corporation was organized a little more than a year-ago by R. C. Richardson, the owner of "The Richardson" apartments, and its annex, "The Princess," located at Vermont Avenue and R Street N.W. The object of the corporation is to give employment to Negro youth under Negro management and to make a place for Negro enterprise in the commercial world. Mr. Richardson conceived the idea that people must continue to die as long as the world stands; and that they must be buried, and that everything necessary to a respectable burial would be always in demand; and as the white cemeteries do not want colored people to be buried in them, and white undertakers do not care to handle our dead, why not do it all ourselves, and keep the money in the pockets of the race? The incorporators of this corporation are C. H. Stepteau, John W. Lewis, R. C. Richardson, W. H. Hall, W. R. Williamson, George C. Brown, Theo. Williams, C. H. Stockton, Geo. Washington, W. O. Speaks, M. J. Richardson, L. A. Carter, W. H. Manakoo and Walter Dorsey. The capital stock is $25,000, sold at $5.00 per share, and may be bought on installments of 25 cents per week. It is also sold in blocks not to exceed more than 100 shares. Stock bought in blocks. each share must be paid for before a certificate is issued. On April 15, 1918, the corporation held its first business anniversary in the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. J. E. Willis, pastor. The many stockholders, with their many friends, met in large numbers to hear reports and listen to addresses delivered by prominent men and women who are giving their time and money to advance this great business enterprise, which all believe to give great promise of a successful business endeavor for the race. The statement given by the president, Mr. R. C. Richardson, shows that between $18,000 and $20,000 worth of stock has been sold, and that over $10,000 worth of stock has been paid for. The corporation has a beautiful funeral chapel and stock room connected with the main office at 1700 Vermont Avenue N.W. A splendid show of coffins and caskets, with shrouds and burial robes, always on hand. This corporation was the first to make it possible for the colored citizens of the District of Columbia, to have automobile service at funerals if they so desire. The People's Funeral Service Corporation is able today to give anyone the most up-to-date funeral service, with auto hearse and limosine, with the very lowest possible cost. At the anniversary just held addresses were made by Revs. M. W. Clair, M. W. D. Norman, Walter H. Brooks, H. J. Callis, George H. Harris, B. F. Moss, Theo. Williams and W. V. Taylor. A stock rally was held in connection with this anniversary, at which more than $1,000 was raised on stock. The thirty captains who worked in this rally made partial reports. On the 13th day of May a gleaning rally will be held in Trinity Baptist Church, Church Street N.W., Rev. Davis, pastor, at which time it is hoped that at least $1,000 will be paid in by new subscribers and those who have already purchased stock. This is a splendid opportunity to help the race to rise. Every man and woman of the race should hold at least one share of stock in this corporation. Buy a Liberty Bond and help make the world safe to live in, and buy stock in this corporation and help make the United States safe and free from race discrimination. Will Hold a Gleaning Rally at Trinity Baptist Church, Church Street between 14th and 15th Sts. N.W., Rev. Lee Davis, Pastor, on Monday, MAY 13, 1918, AT 8 P. M. Rev. Carroll, of Miles Memorial, will address the meeting. A full report of the First Business Rally, held at Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, April 15, 1918, will be rendered. Our Charter will be read and our plans for beginning manufacturing Caskets will be stated by the President, R. C. Richardson. Good speakers and excellent music. Collection for the benefit of the Auxiliary of the above-named church. Refreshments in abundance. Mrs. Jennie Shelton, Chairman. ALFRED JONES SCHOOL. Patriotic Act—The Entire School Marches to the Bank Amidst Enthusiastic Applause. President Wilson's challenge to be one of the 50,000 to buy a bond was accepted by the pupils of the War Savings, Clubs of the Alfred Jones School, when they marched from the school on last Saturday bearing proudly the nation's colors, to subscribe for a Liberty Bond. The War Savings Clubs of this school have made a record in the sale of Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps. The line of march was headed by the principal, Mrs. E. F. Chase; Mrs. E. R. Clarke, teacher of 6 B Class of the Jones School, and Mr. Jesse McCoy Hanson, a former graduate, who is now president of the Boys' War Savings Club of his alma mater. He is also connected with the Y. M. C. A. and superintendent of the National Benefit Association, hence we predict a brilliant future for the boys of Jones School with such a leader at the head of their club. These War Savings Clubs were liberally represented in the Liberty Bond parade, under the leadership of Miss R. E. Bell, chairman of the committee on patriotism of the original Parent-Teachers' Association. The school is thoroughly organized and the entire faculty is engaged in intensive war work. TO THE READER I wish to inform you of the great head waiter and layman of the A. M. E. Zion Church, J. C. Overton, who for years has been running for general opinion. I can't see how the connection can afford such a man in their midst, when, in March 176, 1915, ...Howard Theatre... Entire week starting Monday, May 13th. Mat. Tues. Thur. Sat. The most vital and Moral Lesson ever propounded in Expurgated form of the social evil known as White Slave Traffic. A vivid picture of the dangers that lurk around each corner for every girl in a big city All Star Cast Includes—Cleo Desmon Andrew Bishop Clarence Muse and 15 others Coming Event! Star Recital Wellington A. Adams beg to present in a joint recital program MADAM HURD FAIRFAX of New York City The Worls only Qunintette-Voicec Prima Donna Soprano (and Pianist); and called "The Black Caruso" by New York Press. Graduate of the Conservatorio Nacional de Musica de Mezico. Pupil of Carlo Pizzorni of Naples, Italy. Sings fluently in five languages and a master of the art. Howard Theatre, Tuesday matinee May 28th, 1918, 2:30 P. M. Tickets 50c & 35c. Patrons advanced sales at W. A. Adams Music House, 1911 9th St., N. W. Phone N. 2637. Students Graduate Recital and Commencement of the Columbia Conservatory of Music, Wellington A. Adams, President, presenting Mrs. Ora Bailey Harrison of Texas, graduate in Piano. Friday Evening, June 14th, 1918, 8 P. M. at Berean Baptist Church, 11th and V St. N. W. Silver offering at door he deserted his wife with no divorce, goes to Norfolk, Va., and married May 28, 1915, to a woman by the name of Augustus Dardin, and in 1917 his wife, Hattie Overton, learned of the marriage and went to Norfolk, Va., and had him arrested, and the trial was March 14, 1918, and he appeared and pleaded guilty to the indictment charging him with bigamy, and his punishment was fixed at three years in the penitentiary. A motion for a new trial was entered and continued to May 15, 1918, and he, J. C. Overton, gave bond conditioned upon his return to the court on the last mentioned date. DE REEF MILLER. The Man Who Is Making Waiters' Union Stand for Something. Mr. DeReef Miller, the hotel representative of The Bee, holds a very responsible position at the Ebbitt House, one of the best and largest hotels in the city. This house is one of the landmarks of Washington. In connection with this hotel is an association of waiters, a high-class, intelligent body. The members of this association, to a man, under the leadership of Mr. Miller, never allow the members to suffer when sick, in need or if anyone should die. No slacker is permitted to remain in this organization. Every man is active, progressive and successful in his line of business. In speaking of Mr. DeReef Miller, The Bee cannot say too much of him, or too highly praise his worth and the merits of the waiters' association at the Ebbitt House. BAND CONCERT AT DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL. The band of the 351st Field Artillery, at Camp Meade, Md., will make its first appearance in Washinton on May 18th, at Dunbar High School. The band is directed by Bandmaster Dorsey Rhodes, formerly of the Tenth Cavalry, and consists of forty-five pieces. Former Dunbar students are among the members of the band. Fully five hundred artillery men are expected to attend. The faculty of Dunbar High School is staging the concert, which is given for the benefit of the band. JUSTH'S OLD STAND Workingmen, the necessity for doing as we have done is shown here. Results count, and you can bet on it and win. The price of $2 to $4 for new and reliable make pants are trade-bringing for more business, and some buy slightly used coats and vests, $2 to $5./ JUSTH'S OLD STAND 619 D Street. The Bge is a representative organ of the people. 7th and Tea St. N W Andrew Thomas Theatre Co., Prop's Monday, May 13th. Ma the Quality Amus, Cor of New York C 13th. Mat. Tues. TI or of New York City The Quality Amus, Cor of New York City Presents A stirring Drama of New York Life House of Boys Sisson ever propounded in Expurgated for A vivid picture of the dangers that lur for every girl in a big city —Cleo Desmon Andrew Bishop Clarendon 5c 50c Mat not admitted Next Week Alm G Event! Start! A. Adams beg to present in a joint reci HIURD FAIRFAX of New unintette-Voicec Prima Donna Soprasco JEAN LONCKE of Mexico maruso" by New York Press. Graduate de Mezico. Pupil of Carlo Pizzorni of languages and a master of the art. matinee May 28th, 1918, 2:30 P. M. Adams Music House, 1911 9th St., N. W. Graduate Recital and Comm ervatory of Music, Wellington A. Adams Texas, graduate in Piano. Friday Ev Church, 11th and V St. N. W. ANNOUNCER The Faculty of the Dunbar High S Public a grand opportunity to greet and DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL, SA At 7:45 P. When the 351st Field Artillery Band of The Band will appear in a Military dred artillerymen will accompany the Proceeds to be given to the Band to TICKETS, 35 CENTS. CAPE MAY This magnificent hotel, located in the shore resort in the world; replete with e tive in construction, appointments, servi daily, garage, bath houses, tennis, etc., o to ladies and children. Write to of Bonda and in Expurgated form of the social the dangers that lurk around each in a big city Arrew Bishop Clarence Muse and 15 Next WeekAlma Musical Com Star Recital present in a joint recital program FAX of New York City Donna Soprano (and Pianist); CKE of Mexico City Press. Graduate of the Conserv Carlo Pizzorni of Naples, Italy. of the art. 1918, 2:30 P. M. Tickets 50c & 30c 1911 9th St., N. W. Phone N. 20 ital and Commencement Wellington A. Adams, President, pr Piano. Friday Evening, June 14 St. N. W. Silver offering at ANNOUNCEMENT! If the Dunbar High School presents the opportunity to greet and welcome our boy HIGH SCHOOL, SATURDAY, MAY At 7:45 P. M., Field Artillery Band of Camp Meade, Mo appear in a Military Concert and Reed will accompany the Band. given to the Band to augment its musi TICKETS, 35 CENTS. GET THEM NO ANNOUNCEMENT! The Faculty of the Dunbar High School presents to the Washington Public a grand opportunity to greet and welcome our boys in the Service at DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL, SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1918, At 7:45 P. M. When the 351st Field Artillery Band of Camp Meade, Md., will be its guest. The Band will appear in a Military Concert and Reception. Five hundred artillerymen will accompany the Band. Proceeds to be given to the Band to augment its musical equipment. CAPE MAY, N. J. nt hotel, located in the heart of the new world; replete with every modern imple ment, appointments, service and refined patio houses, tennis, etc., on premises. Speci- tren. Write to 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 rehmed patronage. Orchestra daily, garage, bath houses, tennis, etc., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Write to E. W. DALE, Hotel Dale, Cape May, New Jersey. FORAKER THEATRE Twentieth Street Between L. RAYMOND H. MURRAY HIGH-CLASS VAUDEE and NEW MOTION PICTURE First Class in Every Particular. HIAWATHA T Twentieth Street Between L and M Streets No. RAYMOND H. MURRAY, Manager. HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVILLE WEEKEND and NEW MOTION PICTURES DAILY. First Class in Every Particular. HIAWATHA THEATRE 1906 Eleventh Street Northwest Raymond H. Murray; Mgr. This Theatre is close to two lines of cars. The best pic if you want an evening of pleasure—come to the Hiawatha Raymond H. Murray; Mgr. is close to two lines of cars. The best p ening of pleasure—come to the Hiawat 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. WASHINGTON BAILEY'S NEW LUNCH ROOM, 62 An up-to-date lunch room has been 617 D Street N.W...where his friends accommodated with MEALS AT ALL These meals are hot from his sanite SPECIAL NOONDAY The noonday lunch is ready at 12 o'c stew, baked beans, hot soups, etc. LADIES' DINNER In connection with this up-to-date pla upstairs. All meals and lunches at reas LUNCH ROOM, 617 D STREET N lunch room has been opened by Walt ...where his friends and the public is MEALS AT ALL HOURS. are hot from his sanitary kitchen. Hot SPECIAL NOONDAY LUNCHES. lunch is ready at 12 o'clock sharp. He hot soups, etc. LADIES' DINING ROOM. with this up-to-date place, there is a L and lunches at reasonable prices. NEW LUNCH ROOM, 617 D STREET N. W. 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. 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 Pomade, Face Powder, Bózal and Ada Pomade. BRONAUGH, PHARMACIST, Seventh and Streets N. W. Matinees all seates 25c Star Recital Print recital program New York City Soprano (and Pianist); and Mexico City Graduate of the Conservatorio orni of Naples, Italy. Sings P. M. Tickets 50c & 35c. Patrons N. W. Phone N. 2637. Commencement Adams, President, presenting day Evening, June 14th, 1918, 8 P. M. Silver offering at door BOUNCEMENT! High School presents to the Washington Street and welcome our boys in the Service at SCHOOL, SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1918, at 7:45 P. M., Band of Camp Meade, Md., will be its guest Military Concert and Reception. Five hun- dry the Band. Band to augment its musical equipment. ENTS. GET THEM NOW! ted in the heart of the most beautiful seas e with every modern improvement; superla ces, service and rehned patronage. Orchestra s, etc., on premises. Special attention given eween L and M Streets Northwest H. MURRAY, Manager. VAUDEVILLE WEEKLY and TON PICTURES DAILY Come Early for Seat ATHA THEATRE nth Street Northwest H. Murray; Mgr. lines of cars. The best pictures shown daily ture—come to the Hiawatha. ROOM, 617 D STREET N. W. has been opened by Washington Bailey and friends and the public in general may be AT ALL HOURS. is sanitary kitchen. Hot and cold lunches. OONDAY LUNCHES. at 12 o'clock sharp. Hot beef stew, lamb c. DINING ROOM. Vermont Avenue Baptist Church Illustrates the Power of the Gospel. There was a very instructive Endeavor meeting held at the Florida Avenue Baptist Church last Sunday evening. The topic for discussion was "The Power of the Gospel in the Slums." It was discussed by Messrs. Jones, a member of the Endeavor; Rev. Hearns, a Y. M. C. A. worker, and James Sewell, of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, a very active worker in C. E. work there. Before this subject was opened for discussion, James A. Langford was given an opportunity to address the society. Mr. Sewell made a very pleasing address. He was full of "ginger." There are two branches of our church that we feel extremely proud of on account of their great helpfulness to the Church—the Sunday School and our C. E. Society. The success of these institutions is like the success of secular institutions, and depends almost entirely upon their heads. The present president of our C. E. Society may be compared to our ex-Superintendent of the Sunday School; Miss R. E. Tulliver. She is diligent and faithful in her service. We expect soon to have our exSuperintendent of the Sunday School, all her teachers and friends, back at their posts in our church. The dove of peace is now on the wing. All of the Christian workers in our own church, as well as many in our sister churches throughout the city, have been praying to the Master that the differences between the Pastor, Church and the ex-Superintendent might be settled in a way that would be satisfactory to the ex-Superintendent, the Church, the Pastor, and a credit to the Baptists of the city. There is a plan of settlement already drawn that will bring about this result. It only waits now for the endorsement of the Pastor and the Church. Jno. C. Moore, A. B., LL. B. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS NEWS. Fire Engine House. The Fairmount Heights community, having purchased a fire engine, have decided to erect a fire engine house. Mr. C. L. Marshall donated the use of the land on which to put the building. Sufficient money having been collected or pledged, the house will soon be completed. * * * All the people of the Fairmount Heights community extend their sympathy to Mr. M. Charity because of the death of his sainted mother, who departed this life Friday, May 3rd. The funeral services were conducted at Ebenezer M. E. Church, Lanham, Md., May 7, 1918. Installation of Electric Lights. The citizens met at the First Baptist Church here on April 30th for the purpose of considering the question of placing electric lights in the homes. Rev. Willis $ _{x} $ pastor, was elected chairman, and Mr. James F. Armstrong, the demonstration agent, was elected secretary. As a result of the meeting many decided to wire their homes for electricity, and several contracts have already been signed. Much credit is due to Mr. R. A. Tilghman and Rev. Willis, who took the lead in the matter. Brave Fight With Fire Saves Home. The beautiful eight-room residence of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Armstrong caught on fire Saturday, May 4th. But for the quick response of the citizens the house would have been a total loss. The damage is fully covered by insurance. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong are grateful to their neighbors for coming to the rescue of Mrs. Armstrong and saving their home. Fairmount Heights M. E. Church. The citizens of Fairmount Heights gave an Old Folks' Concert at the M. E. Church. Friday night, May 3rd. It was the largest gathering of its kind ever held in this community. The concert was in charge of Mrs. Catherine Ennis, Mrs. Queen V. Coleman and Mrs. Hattie Givens, ably assisted by the whole community. Quite a handsome sum was realized, which will be used for a good cause. Red Cross Work. Mrs. May E. Campbell, in charge of the Red Cross work here, is ably assisted by almost the entire community. They are making gun-wipers, wash-cloths, robes and several other useful articles. No doubt some of the articles will be on exhibition May 17th, at the public school house. * * * Don't forget the dance. Thursday and Friday nights, May 16th and 17th. Editor W. Calvin Chase was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Trommell last Thursday. Still Blazing the Way. When I first set out to give some talks on Proof I meant to lead up to the subject of Fallacies. That is still my objective. But I confess that I know a good deal more about my general subject than when I set out. I have been "looking in the books"; and, too, I have received some good advice. When I thought I was about ready to take up Fallasies, Editor Chase advised me to lay a foundation." I now discover for myself, that there are three things I shall have to enlarge on before I can intelligently discuss Fallacies, viz.: Terms, Propositions and the Syllogism. The main thing about an argument, or logical inference, is its validity, or soundness, and this validity is to be tested best by certain long-known rules called the Rules of the Syllogism. The main elements of a syllogism are the three Propositions that compose it. The main essential of a proposition is, the definiteness, or non-ambiguity, or the two Terms that are joined, or compared, in it. I wish to take up Terms, Propositions and Syllogisms, each in a separate talk, after which I promise to harp on Fallacies. You see, a fallacy is a very slippery and elusive thing. To catch one and expose it is something more than catching an eel. They are both slippery, but with this difference, that you can see the eel, but sometimes cannot see the fallacy. In this, fallacy and sophistry are alike—in the camouflage. Now comes the Sage of the Potomac, for example, with a piece of fallacy or sophistry. I don't know which. I mean where he tried last week to account for why Editor Chase praised the Sage's article on me, Archibald Grimke. A fallacy is a non sequitur, where the "argufyer" knows no better; a sophism is where he does know better. If I had time and space I could show that what the Sage said there was the vaguest sort of "guess," not "proof"—a mere charge. Now, the fact is that the editor's previous editorial calling attention to my column was suggested by me. I had told the editor that I thought my articles were running a little heavy; that the Sage was getting all the praise, and that I needed a little boosting. But the Sage now says the editor boosted him only, because he (the editor) had boosted me. I call on the Sage to answer. Is that fallacy or sophistry? This affords me a good occasion to say right here what I had been wanting to say. The Sage accuses me of writing "highbrow" stuff. No. Lately I have been copying out of the books some old stuff. There was an age when such stuff was considered the acme of wisdom, but that age has passed. The real highbrow of today is the man of the type of Sage of the Potomac, the man who can originate and handle live problems, particularly social problems. It is true that my subject has compelled me recently to go back some twenty-five centuries in order to take note of some fundamental truths, but that is no more highbrow than it is A B C. The old philosophers of the scholastic age wasted a lot of valuable time. They prostituted the good work of Aristotle; they brandished the deductive syllogism as if they thought it the key to unlock every door to truth. Very foolish. Francis Bacon was the first influential thinker to point out the superior scientific value of the Inductive Method—the method of experiment, research, verification. The former school of philosophers "put foot in air and mounted to the skies"; the latter plods faithfully in the workshop or laboratory. The one brought on the "Dark Age" of learning; the other makes possible the present advancement of knowledge and science. As I said, the Sage of the Potomac belongs to the latter school. Me, too, I hope. But it would be a grave mistake to suppose that the deductive form of inference, or "a priori" reasoning, is useless. While, to use Bacon's simile, the old philosophy, "like a maiden consecrated to God, bore no fruit," yet the work of those old school men left little else to be done in the analysis of the process of reasoning. For instance, they told us all there is to be known about the syllogism. Now, I hope I have cleared my column of the imputation of highbrowism. I am no Boolay. There is just one other imputation that I wish to forestall—for fear the Sage will take it for an occasion for his little joke. I have said a good deal about the syllogism, and I expect to talk on that topic the third Saturday in May. The importance of the syllogism was once overestimated, i.e. for practical purposes. We seldom reason in the form of a complete syllogism, but in the form of the en- A CREDIT Furnish that spare room in your home and rent it at a fair price. It's a duty, and you'll be helping. Come to us and buy a high grade of furniture. That kind is always the most economical. The better your room looks, the more you'll be justified in asking for it. Doing this will require almost no investment, for your rental will be far more than the small weekly or monthly payments that we'll arrange in giving you a charge account here. Credit will furnish your room and its tenant will pay for the furniture in a comparatively short time. You'll own the furniture and have had a nice surplus of income besides. Don't let a single room stand idle when quarters are so badly needed. Come in and let us give you some figures on the proposition. Young married couples and newcomers who are entering the Government service, will be given the help of unusually easy terms. We'll arrange payments to suit the circumstances of each individual customer. Peter Grogan & Sons Co. 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N. W. thymeme, which is an incomplete syllogism. Every enthymeme can be restated and filled out so as to make a syllogism. The enthymeme usually contains the connective; word "because," or "for." Example: That man is probably a colorphobe, because he uses the word "donkey." The syllogism is not, therefore, a common process of reasoning, but a process of interpretation; in other words, it is not the type of reasoning, but the test of it. Telegram Wants Order Countermanded. The telegram read as follows: Boston, Mass., April 21, 1918:—To the President, Woodrow Wilson, White House, Washington, D. C. The National Equal Rights League calls upon you to countermand General Ballou's Bulletin No. 35 for 92nd Division, Camp Funston., Kansas, enjoining officers and soldiers to refrain from going into public places where their presence is resented because of color. His dictum that asking public service is putting pleasure above the general good is not applied to white soldiers, destroys all civil rights, causes fresh discriminations, fosters race prejudice, humiliates our race, degrades the army uniform. No order so vicious or undemocratic has been issued in any armies fighting Germany. Protect American soldiers in democracy at home before sending them abroad in Democracy's War. Rev. Byron Gunner, N. Y., Pres. Rev. M. F. Sydes, R. I. Ex. Com. William Monroe Trotter, Mass. Corresponding Secretary. ASK PRESIDENT TO COUNTER MAND GENERAL BALLOU'S UM CROW ORDER. Boston, Mass., April 22, 1918.—Regarding it as the most non-democratic action since the world war began, the National Equal Rights League, which has branches in 22 states and will hold its 11th annual meeting in Chicago in August, protested to Presi- dent Wilson by telegraph last night against the order of Major General Ballou, former commander of the separate officers' training school for colored, which order is so insulting that it was torn down three times when posted up at Camp Upton, and which ordered colored soldiers to surrender civil rights at the behest of white race prejudice. RESPONSIVE CHORD. (Editor The Bee:—The subjoined poem, "Brotherly Love," written by Edna Perry Booth, of Brooklyn, N. Y., appeared in a recent issue of The Defender of Chicago. It cannot but touch a responsive chord in the hearts of all who believe in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man.—H, Martin Williams.) BROTHERLY LOVE. The battle was over, and twilight Crept down with a merciful touch, And kissed the lips of the wounded, Who had fought, and now suffered They lay side by side in the shadow, Two men each of a different race; The white man with limbs torn and useless, The black man with poor mangled face. The rest of the army retreating, Had left them behind there as dead; The one with limbs torn and useless. The other one shot through the head. The white man, gasping and thirsty, Said, "Brother, for God's sake a drink. My lips are burning with fever, And I am dying, my brother, I think." The black man crept nearer his comrade, And peered into the tortured face; Something there was familiar; he knew him. As an enemy old of his race; And he saw again down in Georgia, And a man who laughed tauntingly. This same man who lay at his mercy, Had goaded them on to the deed. That had robbed him of dear friend, and father, Now, behold, here at last, fate de- That of him, the hated Negro, This white man who lay on the brink, Broken and wounded and dying. Pleaded humbly for only a drink. His canteen and softly said, "Here, brother, I also am thirsty, But you shall have it instead." The twilight deepened around them, The stars looked down from above. While the Negro slept all the sweeter, For his act of brotherly love. EDITOR FORTUNE. The announcement that T. Thomas Fortune of New Jersey would address the Woman Wage Earners' Association at their headquarters, 704 T street northwest, last Sunday afternoon, brought out a large number of people, who gave the speaker a warm and enthusiastic reception. Mr. Fortune spoke on the subject, "Let Us Stand By the Flag." His address bristled with laudation of the heroic part the race has taken in the wars of the country, laying emphasis upon the fact that the race has produced no traitors or shirkers, because their patriotism is bone of their bone. Mr. H. E. Barnett and others made interesting remarks along the line of Mr. Fortune's address. Miss Shelly Covington of New York was a visitor. THE DRIVE IS ON! 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. 720 Seventh Street N. W. LEGAL NOTICES. R. R. HORNER, Attorney. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, in re Estate of Green D. Williams, Deceased.—Administration No. 23,546. 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. Herbert L. Davis, Auditor. 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. Giver under my hand this 30th day of April, 1918. George A. Robinson, 1312 F Street N. W. Attest: W. Clark Taylor, W. Clark Payne Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. James A. Cobb, Attorney. WANTED. Large and small chicken wire; must be in good condition and reasonable. Call in morning or write 1216 Eye Street N. E.