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Contributions For ANNIVERSARY NUMBER Must be in by JUNE 14th FIFTY-FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH. The Thirteenth Anniversary of the of the Pastor and the Burning of the Mortgage. The Gifted Pulpit Orator and Scholar and President of the Baptist Ministers' Conference Rev. Jarvis Presents a Purse and the Church Does Likewise-A Most Deserving Tribute. Fifty-four years ago the cornerstone of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, R street between Twelfth and Thirteenth, was laid. Some time thereafter that handsome and commodious edifice was erected by that well-known pastor, Robert Johnson, who died leaving a large indebtedness, which he struggled hard to pay. He had the confidence and respect of the membership and the esteem and appreciation of his successor, Dr. M. W. D. Norman, who jointly celebrated his thirteenth anniversary as pastor of the church and the burning of the mortgage, and the fifty-fourth anniversary of the erection of the Metropolitan Baptist Church. No pastor is more highly esteemed and honored by the country than Dr. Norman. No pastor has worked harder for the elevation of his people and the liquidation of the indebtness on the church than this distinguished man. The fifty-fourth anniversary of the church was celebrated from May 12th to the 20th, inclusive. The majestic form of Dr. Norman on the occasion of his thirteenth anniversary as pastor was the center of attraction. His eloquent address to two thousand and five hundred or more people was listened to with rapture and his words were applauded to the echo. The Baptist Ministers' Conference, of which Rev. Norman is pastor, attended his reception in a body, headed by Rev. Joseph Lee. Rev. Dr. W. D. Jarvis, D. D., on behalf of that body, presented Dr. Norman a purse. The church also presented Dr. Norman a purse of three hundred dollars. On the evening of the reception to the pastor fully 2,500 invited guests were present, and the committee on the reception served every guest. It was one of the most remarkable and greatest events in the history of the church. Every speech delivered was temperate and sensible, and the opening address by Dr. Norman, which will be seen below, was timely and interesting. Too much cannot be said complimentary to those who had the reception in charge. A full list appears below. The following is the program in full: 1864-1918. Metropolitan Baptist Church, R Street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets northwest. Fifty-fourth anniversary of the church. thirteenth anniversary of the pastor, and burning of the mortgage, May 12th to 20th, inclusive. The Metropolifan Baptist Church, R street between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets northwest, Washington, D. C., was organized as Fourth Baptist Church, May 20, 1864. Rev. Henry Bailey, the first pastor, served about seven years. The first building was a small frame one, in which they worshipped for a few years. In 1870, Rev. Robert Johnson, D. D., became pastor and served with increasing influence for thirty-three years. During his administration a magnificent church building—one of the most commodious in the city—was erected, with seating capacity of about two thousand. This are many things for which to thank Mrs. Annie Bradley, chairman; our Heavenly Father, who has so Mrs. Bertha Mitchell, assistant chair- graciously favored us since laboring man; Mrs. Mamie Chandler, Sister among you, notwithstanding our im- Mary Burton, Mrs. Marshall, Sister perfections and mistakes. spacious meeting house, and the multitudes who attend its Sunday services, attest the wisdom of those good brethren who planned and erected it. Rev. M. W. D. Norman was called and installed as pastor, April 10, 1905. During his thirteen years of service extensive repairs have been made; steam heat, pipe organ, and electric lights installed and paid for; the Scripture method of raising finance—the duplex system—has been put in successful operation, and the enrollment increased to more than three thousand. The entire indebtedness of the church has been liquidated, and all of its departments are in fine condition. Program—May 12th to 20th. May 12th—Sermons morning and evening by the pastor. May 13th—Sermon by Rev. W. A. Taylor, D. D.; Vigilant, Friendship, Johnson Memorial and Alpha Clubs. May 14th—Anniversary prayer meeting; Metropolitan Club. May 15th—Sermon by Rev. J. E. Willis, D. D.; Helping Hand Circle. May 16th—Sermon by Rev. Theodore Williams; Metropolitan Relief, Omega and Earnest Working Clubs. May 17th—Sermon by Rev. G. O. Bullock, D. D.; Ideal Working Club. May 19th—11 a. m., Anniversary Sermon by Rev. J. A. Whitted, D. D., of Philadelphia; 8 p. m., Sermon by Dr. Whitted. May 20th—Reception, and Mortgage Burning. Music by Metropolitan Church Choir. Address—Metropolitan Church; by Deacon George Smith. Address—Deacon Board, by Deacon L. E. Murray. Address—Trustee Board, by Trustee Marcellus Davis. Address—Sunday School, by Mrs. Bertha King. Address—Misionary Circle, by Mrs. Eva Simms. Address—New Movement Bible Class, by W. R. Williams. Address—Baptist Young People's Union, by Miss Ella Lewis. Address—Choir, by D. C. Johnson. Address—Usher Board, by Richard Johnson. Address—Auxiliary Usher Board, by Mrs. Carrie Smith. Address—Teachers' Board, by S. P. Saunders. Presentation by Deacon Robert P. Chandler. The Burning of the Mortgage. (Grandson of the late Dr. Robert Johnson, who served the church for thirty-three years.) The members, still in the flesh, who were in the organization, namely, Eliza Evans, Emily Monroe, Fannie Wilson, Lucy J. Jordan, Emanuel Pope, Abram Abraham, and Silas Johnson, will serve as honorary committee on mortgage burning. Officers. Pastor—Rev. M. W. D. Norman, D. D., LL. D. Deacons—George W. Smith, Walter Mitchell, John Holmes, George Davis, Gilbert Baker, Laurence E. Murray, Alonzo Williams, H. A. Carpenter, Robert P. Chandler and Jerry Strother. Trustees—Walter Mitchell, M. Davis and Martin Mitchell. Church Clerk—William H. Bolden. Envelope Clerk—Charles F. Dishman. Organist—Mrs. Annie G. Green. Choirmaster—Dr. J. E. Rattley. Pastor's Table Committee. Tired of Saving Wheat? You don't know what it is to be Tired! Carrie Smith, Sister Daisy Mills, Sister Rosa Hill, Sister Elizabeth Holt, Sister Lottie Carr, Sister Anes Washington, Sister W. E. Sanford, Sister Lucy West, Sister Susie Robb Saunders, Sister V. F. Winslow, Sister Fannie Budd, Sister Evelyn Winfield, Sister Stella Poole, Sister Louise Bradley, Sister Mary A. Lewis, Sister Elsie Mitchell, Sister Martha Gibbs, Sister Lizzie Harris and Mrs. Kate Williams. General Committee. Sarah E. Miner, chairman; Louise Harris, assistant chairman; Georgiana Brown, Gertrude Thomas, Bertha King, Mary Pratt, Rosetta Ruffin, Kate Brent, Alice Johnson, Mary Davis, Cora Nelson, Sister Duncan, Louise Holland, Addie Hamilton, Edna Wheeler, Laura Purvis, Irene Edwards, Bettie Whittle, Maggie Booker, Sarah Ward, Susie Wood, Adalaide Burnett, Maggie Byrd, Sister White, Frances Yerby, Fannie Robinson, Fannie Hamilton, Rosie Tucker, Rosa Glover, Jennie Fisher, Edna Tomlin, Clara Harod and Hattie McWill. Dr. Norman's Address. Officers, Members and Friends of the Metropolitan Baptist Church Greeting: It is indeed a pleasure after thirteen years of service here to recount briefly the blessings of God vouchsafed unto us as a church. There M. B. We came to you in fear and trembling, being sensible of the great responsibilities of our position, but with faith in God and you, and I can say that I have not regretted a moment my decision to serve you as your under-shepherd. You are aware of the financial and numerical condition of the church thirteen years ago. The debt was more than $21,000 and the enrollment of members 800, but among these were as loyal and self-sacrificing Christians as are to be found in any church. The deacons and trustees, a godly set of brethren, whose only desire was the upbuilding of the church to the honor and glory of Jesus Christ, hence peace and harmony and the sweetest fellowship have existed until this day. All the departments of the church are in a healthy state. The officers of each department work harmoniously and assiduously to attain the highest efficiency and to do the greatest good to the greatest number. These officers have cooperated most enthusiastically with the pastor and there has been little or no friction. These departments and auxiliaries have progressed from the beginning and have attained a high degree of usefulness. No pastor, however well fitted for the work, could have succeeded so well without the unqualified support of the officers and members, which, I am glad to say, I have thoroughly enjoyed. We have recognized and followed the dictation of the spirit and labored for the glory of God, from Whom our help cometh. The church records show that 3,216 persons have joined the church, including those under our watch-care. Of course, they are not all with us now. Some have left for the City of God; other have, for one reason or another, ceased their activities; but many are still among us, doing their bit to propagate the work of the Lord. By the help of God we have liquidated the indebtedness of the church and installed steam heat, electric lights, pipe organ, not to mention other necessary improvements, for which every dollar has been paid. The church raised $91,761.73 within the thirteen years, and so far as I know the members have not been unduly pressed, but have cheerfully contributed to the necessities of the Lord's House. The smallest collection from all sources for any one year was $5,659.69 in the year 1910. The largest was in the year 1916, $9,122.86. The next largest was in the year just past, $8,138.65, not including the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. We have not been a day behind in meeting our financial obligations, and the spiritual tide has been high, for we have realized from the beginning that it is not by might, not by power, but by My spirit, saith the Lord. Thus God has been and is our friend, to Whom we are indebted for the success of the past, and upon Whom we depend for triumphs of the future. The congregations have gradually increased and are well in the ascendancy. Friends of all denominations have been kind to us, and the pastors of the city have encouraged me by word and deed. From the day of my installation until this very hour they have shown me courtesies above my deserts and preached most inspiringly for us on many occasions. The members of our own church have been exceptionally considerate of the pastor and his wife, who, after all, is the power behind the throne; having by gifts as well as sympathetic words often cheered our hearts and sweetened our labors. No people could be dearer to the heart of the pastor or do more, according to their several abilities, to make his service a real joy than you. You have been charitable, responsive, appreciative and prayerful, and I assure you that I have in remembrance your kindness and shall always strive to be worthy of your confidence and affection. Having paid off all indebtedness of the church, we are now in position to undertake, which we hope to do in the near future, extensive repairs, making our meeting house beautiful and imposing, not for any selfish reason, but for the glory of Jesus Christ, the great Head of the Church. Judging from the Temple of Solomon, the beauty of nature all around us, God loves beauty. Thus we are striving to meet the approbation of Him in the simple decoration of His house, as well as in the beauty of holiness. In beginning the fourteenth year of service and fifty-fifth year of the existence of the church, let us undertake greater things for the Master, rededicating ourselves to His cause, and enlist our energies for a broader and greater service, and cultivate more thoroughly a mind to work in the Vineyard of the Lord. HAMPTON'S FIFTIETH ANNI SARY. George Foster Peabody, chairman of the Anniversary Committee of the Hampton Board of Trustees, issues the following statement: "The fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute for the education of Negro Students will be celebrated on October 31 and November 1, at Hampton, Virginia. "The committee of trustees in charge have arranged for the dedication of the Robert C. Ogden Memorial Auditorium on October 31, with an address by Chancellor, J. H. Kirkland of Vanderbilt University. "In response to an invitation extended to His Excellency, the President of the United States, the committee are authorized to make announcement that President Wilson is interested in the work of the Hampton School, and that if the condition of the public service shall warrant at the time, the President will be pleased to make the address on Friday, November 1. President E. A. Alderman of the University of Virginia is also expected to speak on the same day." This statement is issued on behalf of the following committee of Hampton trustees: William Howard, Taft, President of the Board of Trustees, Washington, D. C.; Francis G. Peabody, Cambridge, Mass.; Alexander B. Trowbridge, New York; Arthur Curtiss James, New York; W. Cameron Forbes, Boston; James E. Gregg, Principal of Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va., and George Foster Peabody, Chairman, New York. OUR 39TH NUMBER ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BEE. Don't miss the anniversary edition of The Bee. It will be a great number: You have three weeks in which to send in your matter for the anniversary edition of The Bee. Miss Julia Jenkins will write up the history of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where many colored people are employed. MAJ. J. E. SPINGARN. A Great American Benefactor Who Practices What He Preaches. Major J. E. Spingarn, chairman of the board of directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, who until recently has been in command of a battalion of the 311th Infantry, has been transferred to the general staff of the army and will be stationed in Washington for the next three or four months. He then hopes to be assigned to service overseas. We learn that he is delighted with the progress of the colored officers who graduated from the training camp at Fort Des Moines, and during his stay in this city he will doubtless be able to render additional service to the colored soldier. Major Spingarn's brother, Captain Arthur B. Spingarn, who is also a director of the National Association, is connected with the sanitary corps of the army, and has done excellent work in connection with the camps in which there are colored troops. Another brother, Lieut. S. Spingarn, is stationed at Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Florida. Major Spingarn is a great American benefactor, who practices what he preaches. SOON TO LEAVE FOR "OVER THERE." Lieut. Carey McLane and wife were in the city last week to bid their folks and many friends farewell before leaving for France. Lieut. McLane is one of the 365th Infantry, stationed at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., who is leaving soon for "over there." He and his wife were given a jolly send-off by their family, of which all were present. After the Lieutenant leaves for France, his wife and children will make their home in this city. ART EXHIBIT. An art loan exhibit, under the auspices of the Drawing Department of the Dunbar High School, will be held in the museum of the school May 27, 28, 29, June 3, 4, 5, 1918. The exhibition will consist of a group of paintings by fifty Washington artists, all of whom are well known and have exhibited in the leading art centers throughout the United States. GONE TO CAMP DODGE. After seven months' training at Camp Meade, Md., Sergt. James W. Paige, of 1542 Eighth street northwest, formerly a graduate of Armstrong High School, was selected with a few others for officers' training camp. He left Thursday morning for Camp Dodge, Iowa. The Bee extends its congratulations and Godspeed. WILL GO TO MEMPHIS. Judge E. M. Hewlett, of the local bar, will leave for Memphis, Tenn., today, having been summoned there by the United States. THE SYLLOGISM—REASONING. In practical affairs but few arguments are ever in the strict form of the syllogism; yet the strict logical form of every argument is the Deductive Syllogism. Some knowledge of the Syllogism is therefore necessary to an understanding of Fallacies, which I am preparing to discuss in some future talks. Following is a simple and familiar form of the syllogism: All trees are plants (major premise). All oaks are trees (minor premise). All oaks are plants (conclusion). I have heretofore explained how a syllogism is a combination of propositions by the aid of a "middle term." In the above syllogism "trees" is the middle term. The two first propositions are called premises, and they contain one term (the middle term) common to both and one other term each. In the conclusion the middle term disappears and the other two are brought together. The predicate (last term) of the conclusion is called the "major" term; the subject (first term) of the conclusion is the "minor" term; the term that is common and which drops out in the conclusion is, as we have seen, the "middle" term. Hence, the premise that contains the major term is called the "major premise," and that which contains the minor term is called the "minor premise." Propositions can be joined in numerous other ways. Such syllogisms differ in what is known as "figure" and "mood." Difference in figure depends on the order of the terms in the premises. There are four figures, 1. 2. 3. 4. and there are sixteen possible moods in each figure. Hence, there are sixty-four possible moods in all. However, every mood can be reduced to some mood in figure one The distinction moods is according to the quantity and quality of the propositions in the syllogism; that is, whether the propositions are universal affirmative, universal negative, particular affirmative or particular negative, the forms designated by the letters A, E, I, O. So far as mere form goes, each mood may occur in every figure, though in many cases the conclusion apparently obtained from the premises is invalid or unsound. Investigation shows that of the sixty-four possible moods only nineteen are valid. As some moods are repeated in different figures, there are really only eleven valid moods in all. Rules have been formulated which give the reasons for the invalidity, or unsoundness, of the forty-five invalid moods. They are, a follows, and are known as the Rules of the Syllogism: 1. A syllogism must contain three terms, and only three terms. (a) Four terms would mean the absence of any connecting link. (b) If the middle term is ambiguous, there are really four, not three, terms. The violation of (a) is the fallacy of "four terms." The violation of (b) is the "ambiguous middle." 2. The middle term must be distributed (as by prefixing the word "all") in one premise at least, i.e., it must be taken universally, as including all the particulars over which it extends. Violation of this rule is the fallacy of the "undistributed middle." 3. No inference can be made from two negative premises. 4. If either premise is negative, the conclusion is negative. 5. The conclusion cannot be negative if both premises are affirmative. 6. No term may be distributed in the conclusion that was not distributed in the premise in which it occurs. Violation of this rule is called an "illicit process" of the major or the minor term. 7. From two particular premises nothing can be inferred. 8. If either premise is particular, the conclusion must be particular. It will be observed that the example of a syllogism given above consists of three universal affirmative propositions, designated by the letter A. It is therefore the combination A, A, A. But we have already seen that there could be many other combinations of the kinds of propositions known, respectively as A, E, I, O. Among the eleven valid moods are A A A, A I I, E A E, etc. I wish I had space for an example of gach. I give below examples of several bad syllogisms. Let the reader decide which rule each one violates. All good men are sincere; Mohammed was sincere; therefore. Mohammed was a good man. --- what we eat; raw meat is a thing bought in the market; therefore, raw meat is what we eat. Nuisances are punishable by law; to keep a noisy dog is a nuisance; therefore, to keep a noisy dog is punishable by law. Nothing is better than Heaven; a loaf is better than nothing; therefore, a loaf is better than Heaven. Now, let us these bad syllogisms in the form of the enthymeme, which is the common form of argument, and see what we get: Mohammed was a good man, because he was sincere. Raw meat is what we eat, because what we eat is bought in the market. To keep a noisy dog is punishable by law, because, etc. A loaf is better than Heaven, because, etc. Every cat has three tails, because, etc. Of course, these are all fallacies. A fallacy is more readily detected in a syllogism than in an enthymeme. BREEDER OF STRIFE. Columbia, S. C., May 24, 1918. To the Editor of The State: The "Birth of a Nation" play by the Rev. Thomas Dixon is now visiting cities near army camps throughout the South—anywhere they can get a crowd. Leading white citizens of the South have been getting Negroes to subscribe to Liberty Bonds, contribute to the Red Cross fund, and the Negroes of the country have liberally responded according to their means. My heart leaped with joy when I saw the great response last week at Ridgeland, Garnett and the greatest of all at Lamar last Sunday. This play, a stirrer up of strife, an incubator of crime, of race hatred and race prejudice, is now coming through the South and is booked to come to Columbia at an early date. The Negroes have willingly and cheerfully presented their lives to the Government. They have burned no bridges, destroyed no munition factories. German agents have not been able to turn them against the Government and the flag, and now comes the "Birth of a Nation." Has it ever lifted anybody morally or intellectually who witnessed the play? I am glad that some Southern cities have barred this obnoxious play and that there are Southern people, even in Columbia and other parts of South Carolina, who will not allow their families to see it. Every individual of every race, sect and condition in America should turn their faces and hearts toward Europe at this hour and help in every way to win the war by the production of food, economy, buy Liberty Bonds, subscribe to the Red Cross, and you white men, who have appealed to the Negroes, who have responded so liberally to your appeal, should now denounce and bar this horrible play from the State. Why arrest men for disloyalty and pernicious activities and allow this play to go unchecked and unhampered through the States? I have been looking for a better day in the South, and I have been preaching for twenty-five years a better and more helpful relation between the races, and other men, white and colored, have done the same. This play is a destruction of all good work done. Oh, County and State Council of Defense, here is a work for you—stop this play. Everything should be done now by white citizens and colored citizens to forget the past, and it should be preached from every pulpit at every meeting, "Peace and good will toward men, and win the war." I know what I say will have little effect upon many of your readers, but I write it, I express my feeling. Twenty years ago there were white men brave enough and good enough, who were leaders in this State, who would not allow this horrible play before their families. Why wink at other crimes of men and women in the camp zones? Why arrest men and women, put them in prison and make them pay fines, and allow this "Birth of a Nation" to pass? We must be aware of the Kaiser at our back, this wolf in sheep's clothing, the Kaiser clothed as an angel of light! Poor colored people! Are there no white men who will speak at this hour? Oh, the cause of the living God, patriotic citizens, will you not speak against this horrible play? Newspapers that carry flying messages and tongues of fire in our pulpits, "They are slaves who fear to speak For the friendless and the weak; They are slaves who fear to be In the right with two or three." Richard Carroll. Rev. Richard Carroll' is the bravest, the most fearless and most respected YOUR APPEARANCE and straighten short, stubborn and kinky hair THE NEW IDEA training the Hair 'while you sleep' H AIR REFINER CREAM After PRICE $100. straightener that will positively straighten the night from five to ten weeks, and every person in should take advantage of G. A. MORGAN'S starting in today by improving your personal value of this preparation. ency for the entire line of the G. A. MORGAN'S mining the hair. These goods are on sale at all PLE'S DRUG STORES, the Seventh and M Streets Drug Store. 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C,. as second-class mail matter. ———— ~ ESTABLISHED 1680! a a TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One year jn-advance..t+-+ +++ +1$2.0C “Six months. .c.usereceeeeerseets 1,00 Thee monthd vecy-ceneessoors 238 Subseription monthly:.s--0.000+ 2 ee "SRADITIONAL RIGHTS? “She Richmond, Va., Tine patch, feferring editorially to. the failure of Louisiana to ratify the national - prohibition amendment, passed by Congress, made the fol- Jowilig ‘statement, in its issue of May 21th: 2y vAt least one State in the South shows signs of standing ‘up for its traditional rights. Louisiana, to date has failed to ratify the nation- al prohibition amendment." + : It is good to know that real_democ- racy still exists, even in isolated spots.” : : “fraditional . rights! — Real. - de mocracy!: What are the precon- ceived “traditional: rights’) of the “South but to déal’ with its: one-hall population, the colored race, just a the whites desire — segregate the race, persecute its men, ‘and ever sits wontem;. with the same savager) that characterizes the acts of th Huns? . : What is “real democracy” “i the South but! an autocracy, whe it comes to dealing with loyal, pé triotic ‘colored men and womer that assumes the right to lynch ar burn alive colored people; to der them constitutional fights, and | _. make of them victims of oppre «sion as mfich as Germany hi niade Belgians?- Virginia, aid ‘the entire. Sout shouldbe: the, last to prate abo “democracy.” _ The South. h never -recognized the~spirit of « mocracy. ‘That is the reason—t South’s failure to recognize ‘r + democracy”—why , colored peo are leaving’the South in. gr numbers, and will‘contintie to le until there will be few left to ey suggest that’ the South was 6 - the section of largest colored po - lation. . nt It is inconsistent for the. Ri “fhond Times-Dispatch to e speak of “real democracy” so | ‘as it supports many of its pre: - State laws. EMMETT J. SCOTT. When Mr. Emmett J. Scott was appointed ‘to be a special assistant to the Secretary of War in‘mat- ters relating to our colored: people as a factor in the présent war, The Bee commended the appointment and ‘warmly: approved the selec- tion. Secretary Baker’s wisdom in making the appointment is. already more than demonstrated. ‘That Mr,, Scott was the ideal: man: ‘for the job is already more thah dem: onstrated. . There are two thoughts: tha stand out prominently in this con “nection, One is the-gratitude of : large’ segment of our population t Mr, Baker for: the -liberality an courage in him that made. the aj pointment possible; the other is th satisfaction of the colored race possessing a man’ of Mr. Scott character, tact, adaptability and'c pacity. .” “Another thought is, What: c the colored péople do to: help NM Baker and’Mr. Scott to make t work a-success?) Our answer . Do not ask a, mittiplicity of e barfassing questions. Refrain fr all adverse criticisms. - Offer ci structive suggestions. calculated be useful to the country. :Co-of ate in every reasonable way t Mr. Scott may indicate. . Tt is not necessary that all of us at such a time should know all the reasons for all proposed measures and steps. At such a time'we must all be, if- not actual soldiers, sol- diers at heart. The spirit of true ‘soldiers is the’ spirit of the daring Six” Hundred who ‘rode into the jaws of death at Balaklava: - Ours not ‘to reason. why, °° Ours.but to do and die. | . ———_—<—— - A SACRED DUTY. No fault can be found with ts spirit that lias actuated: the-colored people of this city in responding to the Government's appeal to pur-| chase Liberty Bonds aid War Sav- ings Stamps, and iit responding to the appeal of. the Red Cross. In every drive made for “Liberty Bonds, and in ‘cach drive’ made by the Red Cross for funds, the col- ofed people of this city have'given generously and freely — just as generously,and freely as they gave their mento serve in the ranks “over there.” Now. that the colored: people of Washington have contributed ‘cheerfully to" these urgent causes and appeals, it js only’ proper. that they should contribute a mite to the National «, Colored Soldiers’ | Comfort Committee, a organiza: tion «that is, now doing a noble work in‘providing relief for needy dependents of our colored soldiers |Be it remembered that our -mer | now in France, and those who wil | shortly be in the trenches’ and ot | the bloody pattlefields “over there’ ‘|can, and will, fight more courage : jously,.. more heroically, if- the: ‘|know that their, needy dependent {left behind are being provided ‘for While they are doing their MIGH’ {in France, we should, at least, cor ,| tribute our mite to give comfort .|to their needy deperidents left b ;{hind. - ‘This is a sacred -dut JJOTHER cities and towns are pe | forming, why not Washington? ANONYMOUS WRITERS. Very rarely one sees a criticism against anonymous W' riters. Arthur Schopenhauer, the noted pessimist of the last century, once wrote such an‘intlicument” But there is another. side“ to the shield. . ‘The Bee has several regular contribu- tors who write under nom de plumes, and we think it all right: ‘Phere are two distinct classes of | anonymous writers, the one that in- dulges in: sharp criticism "of inen, calling them’ by, name; and one that does not mention men by name ex- cept to praise them or to help them | Schopenhauer evidently had * ir mind somie- man or men who hac | shaxply criticized him.or his book while hiding -his-identity. Natural ly, Schopenhauer was angry. But, on the other hand, it: is | fact: that a writer can often rende ; | better service ‘when the person t | clemént’ is. absent. ‘The knowledg “lof the identity of the’ writer, tenc 2|t0 warp the minds of some reader e| It is a fruitful source of irrelevar t{cies and quarrels. Tt, tempts me .|to say. “Physician, heal thyself nor “Shoemaker, stick to your: last y | very embarrassing to a writer. it] - As a matter of fact, the-autho yr] ship of but few newspaper articl n-|is. known to the readers,‘ and it ‘| of-minor importance. The me! at |of a thought, often can best n-| judged when the author is ¥ ‘a | known. . a QUINDARO CLOSES.. -_ Dr. F: Jesse Peck Elected President— "U.S, Government to Train * Mechanics. ‘Thursday, May 16th, marked the closing of a successful year’s, work which was -marred by ‘the death of President Kealing some months ago. ‘Among. the many programs and en- J tertainments leading up to the clos- Jing were several brilliant fecitals by ‘\the graduates and students: of the music school. In keeping with the ‘nation's war program, the trustees -\arranged an eatlier closing in whic] >| the faculty and’ student body entere -linto with zeal and enthusiasm ¢| Thirty-two, young men and wome: were given diplomas and certificate from the_various departments of "1 school,” While several’ young men were preparing to answer their coun” try’s call, they remairied to the clos- ing to receive their diplomas. ‘At the annual meeting of the State Board of Trustees, Thursday morn- ing, May 16th, Dr. F, Jesse Peck, D. D., of Topeka, Kansas, was elect- led to the presidency, succeeding the late Dr. H. ‘iy Kealing, Dr. Peck | returns to the school after having ‘served as its president during its in- fancy. He comes back with a broad- er yision, of the work and plans to maintain the. high standard of the late president. The present prospects point: to, a bigger and better school this, coming year. . | A contract has been closed with the United States Government’ t place ,100 National Army meron. the Tcampus for special instruction: it |fechnical branches in thé school’s ,|shops.” Additional “equipment | an’ | machinery is being installed for them -Jand on June 15th the men will ar ‘|rive and be ‘assigned as follows: > [in carpentry; 30 in electrical work 1] 40 in blacksmithing and forging ani [to iit conerete work. Several of th z | school’s instructors have’ been 6% ' ployed by the government for. thes branches. ‘The men will be ands command of colored, officers: ant wi f\he quartered and fed in the duil d lings. . ORDINATION SERVICES: Rev: Benjamin -F. Jackson Goes ‘Through * the Drill—Rev. W. D. Jarvis, the Keen Cateciser, Unie- lentless, but Rev. Jackson Held His .Own—He Comes From the Religious Trenches Without a Scar +The beautiful auditoriam of MY Rethel Baptist Church, Ninth and“S streets northwest,’ Rey, Ws D. Jarvis. pastor, ‘was “an “interesting scene among the leading, Baptists . last Monday’ afternoon. ‘The eseasion was the: continuation ordination ser- vice of Rev. Benjamin F. Jackson, under the auspices of the -Iaptist Ministerial Conference. ‘The moderator was that did Bap- tist_philozopher, Rev, W. J. Howard qwho presided with sternness and de Cision, while the’scholar of the coun cil, Rev. W. D. Jarvis: D. Di ha his brain’ full of questions prepara tory of Gring them at the target. tha stood unmoved before him. “Rev Jarvis looked upon his vietim wit that sternness that so often charac terizes him in all-Baptist wathering: | He no doubt said to himself, whe -Jhe was through with his victim, notl Jing would be eft of bim bath conked clothing from — perspiratio By ine cee Re a2 gee. ee BEC le ee PSS aS 4 Ce N oo 3, 4 ee ee ES a SE RRIE aranibe f eee pasate races ta, 2 ea Rye ot Bag 257A ee a Ke : é ‘ "eet eeate yt if a ee oes H Gy But wasn’t he disappointed! Neve Jackson ‘was requested by the sec- retazy, Rev. J. “P. Loving, to come forth, and stand before the modera- ior. He was introduced by Rev. ‘Robert J. Hawkins, pastor, of Trini- dad’ Baptist. Church, who. briefly spoke of the merits of his charge and how he had succeeded an the ministry and what-his' aspirations were.. ‘The exerciges were opened’ with a hyn by Rev. E. ‘f.-Lewis,, Scripture read ing by. Rey. RJ D. Grimes, prayer by Rev. W. H. Hill, D. D., hymn by Rev, ©. H. Wood. sernion by Rev W. J. Howard, charge-to the candi date by Rev., J. Milton Waldron which was positive and pointed: pre sentation of the ‘Bible by Rev. M. § Caver, hand. of fellowship by Re’ Hawkins. : : -Fully five ‘hundred biblical que -\rions were fired at the young cand date under the Baptist discipline’ t Rey. W. D. Jarvis, and ‘with eau alertness .and precision they were @ e|swered. As fast as Rev. Jarvis wou | fire his: questions, equally as_™ | came from the council’ on all sides >| + Rev. :W. J., Howard, who alwa -| shows ‘good sense, proved to be s-|model moderator. He was quick {deciding questions of Taw. and | 1¢| necessary questions that were fired ne| the candidate. His setmon.was | es|of wisdom and counsel, ‘In chi| things show thyself a patron of & ed| work.” ‘Titus.2:7.° He also said m.|in thirty years has such a.candic enlever been before the Baptist Co es\cil. A representative of The: being: present, he heard. and saw for himself of the remarkable ability dis- played by Rev. Jackson in eespond- ing to the many hundred questions put to him by the scholar of the Baptist Council, Rey. Jarvis, who. displayed, ability’ and a thorough knowledge of. the laws governing the ship and council. ws CLARENCE DE VEILE. ’ ‘The Man Who Can and Will Pur- chase or Rent You a House: Many of Washington's well-think- ing people are taking the advice. of Mr. Clarence De Veile by purchasing homes in which’to live. © °- Mr. De Veile is selling more houses than ever before, and has hundreds of others for you. Call and’ see him at 1014 .W street northwest, or phone North 1644 Open from 9 a. m. until. 7.39 P- ™ He has housés from $1,000 te $15,000 to Sell, with or without im provements; steam heat, “gas, etc Fas some honses of which you ma} pay $roo down ang balance like pay ing rent until paid. > ae Ilouses for:rent or sale Lots fo sale. 7 Free automobile service to ages and infirm. Call at once CLARENCE DE VbLE, * yt rorg WW St N. We : MINISTERS’ PROTEST. ‘The Ministers’ Alliance appointee a cominittee consisting of Revs. J. T. Moppins, R.A. Green, Dr. D. D. ‘Turpeau, to investigate and represent the Alliange in protest against the sentry. who shot the colored child ast Sunday. A strong letter of pro- test was sent to Secretary. Baker, de- manding that the offender be‘brought to trial at once. MEN’S CLUB FORM A LEAGUE The Men's Club-of all the Episcopal churches in the diocese of Washing- ton met last Monday in Calvary Prot- estait -Episcopal Church, Eleventh and..G. streets northeast, and: formed an Episcopal League: Rev. F. I. A. Bennett, rector of Calvary Church, presided; and Dr. Davis, of Freed- men’s Hospital, acted as secretary of the temporary organization. ” One hundred and five men paid the initia- tion fee and participated in the per- manent organization. ‘The. electior ‘af officers resulted as follows: ‘Presi. dent, John ‘FE. Howe, of St- Luke's vice-president: Charles EF. T.ane.’o | calvary; secretary, W. J. Singleton of St. Mary's: and treasurer, R. 7 | Holland, -of Calvary. © i HOT RETORT. Quite ‘a ‘sensation resulted from | ‘tr. BP. Macfarland replying to, Rev. Emery, Smith, pastor of Lincoln | Memorial Church, last Sunday even-, ihg. -Rev. Smith,.it appears, just be- fore the singing of the ational hymn. mildiy criticized the Red Cross for not recognizing colored nurses. Mr. Macfarland, who was the speaker for ‘the occasion,. hotly replied: to Mr. Smith. Mr. ‘Mactarland. while friend- ly to our race, evidently had:not Rev. Smith's (and the colored people gen> erally) viewpoint relative to discrimi- nations. 2 FIRST COLORED WOMAN. Mrs. Laura Bruce Glenn, wife ‘of A. H. Glenn, of Dunbar School, who recently graduated from the Civilian | Relief, Branch of the Red Cross, is |the first and only coloréd woman to |have ever taken and. completed that |course. So: exceptionally’ géod was .| Mrs. Glenn's standing, the director iJaccompanied hér certificate with | personal letter complimeriting her or e|her “excellent work in class an¢ ,| field,” as he expressed it. NEW CASHIER AT HOWARD. Mrs. Louise Gibson, of Boston, Mass. a very accomplished young woman, ‘has been added to the cash-) jers’ force at the Howard Theatre. Mrs. Gibson assumes all the air. and action ‘of a veteran financier. The Bee wishes her success. Mr. “Thomas is always doing all in his power to add. to the comfort of his patrons. WOMAN'S DAY AT THE |, ALLEN A. M..E. CHURCH Baltimore, Md., May 28—Sunday, May 26th, was Woman's Day at Al- \ien A. M: E, Church, Baltimore, Md. .| Rev. C, Hy Steptéau, pastor. Mrs. .| Stepteau was in charge all day- Miss '|M. A. D. Madre was the sole speaker tlat the 11 o'clock service. An int || mense crowd was in attendance. The 1| presiding elder, Rev. A-.L. Gaines jland wife worshipped at Allen. Mrs t|Stepteau is an earnest, - energetic ¢| Christian. worker, as well as plat .:|form, speaker. Dr. Stepteat and wif "have, the hearty support of their en eee ee tire ‘congregation and the city at large.” : ’ At night Miss Madre spoke at the Bethel A.M. E .Church, Rev. Samp- son: Brooks, pastor. The church was packed to the doors. It, was patriotic night.. Miss Madre was not on the program, but the great Dr. Brooks learning she was there, had her ¢s- cortéd to the platform and placed on the program. In. her address she went “over the. top.” Mr. James H. Marshall and Mrs Nora Walker accompanied Miss Ma dre Sunday. The: party visited Mr Marshall's sister, Mrs. Helen Wilson while in the. city. Thursday night’ Mrs. Helen Gould of Baltimore, will speak to ‘the Stee Riveters at Bethel A. M. “E. Church The riveters will turn out in.a body TAKE A BATH. | Along about this "time (june) of he year, when the atmosphere is hden with sweet insense borne from ‘he. green forests and the blossoming fields, there arises here and there in the habitats where dwells unwashed mankind an aroma other.than that of roses. . : There is that about some people that T cannot ‘understand, + ‘They are smart and they are honest, they can.talk to beat, the and; ‘They are models of deportment, yet they sometimes raise your wrath.) For those nasty, nice, good pco- ple seldom ever. take a bath, It is strange that in. this country where there’s water flowing free, Where. there's soap, soapine and orax’ just as cheap as it can-be, Where there’s hydrants, springs and cisterns on most every street or © path, - Yet, there's lots and lots of people who will never take a bath, ‘Tis no crime to. go so dirty, but ’tis scandalous just the same, } And the odor of some people is 3 + musty dirty shame; | In‘a crowd in the hot summer,’ thei | perfume will raisé your wrath ‘And you ‘icel like yelling. see lere | won't you please go take.a bath [Noy Tm. not’so proud and stuck up \ "Tn just like some other folks; [Ana it's right for decent people t | _ be down on dirty blokes. -liror it makes good-tempered peopl -|" crave a’ shingle or a lathe, 1|"ra lierate those nice, “strong peopl 2 who refuse to take a bath. £' (t is’not alone the odor that's an it 1. sult tothe smell, . + 1 But sogietimes. there’s’ germs ar ; | verinin and whiat else no one ca tell; For it's tlh and dirt that's cuttir such'a wide and terrible swath n] Amongst. the people who’ wot ©; clean up and who never take nm} bath, | a c-'| \Why@of course, clean folks: must ne too, for-no one can live always, ot | But the bath tub’s good and healt ire and may help prolong your day orl Anyhow, if you're sweet smell ir. you'll not leave an aftermath, d-| pill, be pleasant to rememl ve that you always took a bath. ns} ee ni-| Now.’ my friends, this matter’s s sour, ‘tis worth pondering: fo while, Pho’: it may “seem to be funny | may sometimes make you smi ‘of | Fust let some ill-smelling person b ho with you or cross’ your path ian |'And you'll sce that I'm not jok Bg and you'll say, gd take @ bath to : Bathing may.not make you holy’ was the good Book says be clear tor) And they say no filthy person a. gets bejrond that sheen; on | For the soul that’s cledn and spo and” jg the souf that's freed a wrath, S0,-i¢ pays both ways, good D. | ple, to be clean, to take’a b ton, | As 1 said, ’tis-quite peculiar in ung land where water's free, ash-)\here there's tubs, wash | Bie: and‘ bath tubs just as che: and they can be. The | Any person who goes dirty is er ama to raise your wrath, r to| And deserves a. good round..th eS ing and a red hot turkish bi | James Conway Jacks THE BEE'S ANNIVERSARY. ] The anniversary edition of The Bee| will be issued next month, at which time it will enter into its thirty-ninth year. Those to whom invitations jhave been sent are requested to re- spond at once. All communications should be ad- dressed to The Bee Publishing Com- pany. 3 "ik Se aene cia |. Articles of incorporation’. have been filed :for The Bee Publishiny Gomipany by W. Calvin Chase, Rake W. Tyler, and Augustus W. Gray. vei FIRMS ¥ “RODE. GERMANY Silk Cotton and Rubber Shipped * to Enemy Through Switzerland, ULOVD - GEORGE 1S BLAMED | Contraband Trade Declared to Have Been Fostered by British Tariff— ‘Warnings. Go Unheeded by . ‘ss Itallan Government. _ Rome 1c Cee eee ee the exposure of the part played: by the Milanese Silk company in supply- ~ ing great quantities of silk wuste to Germany 1s spreading, The govern- ‘ ment is now in possession of indisjju- table evidence that not only silk waste put Inrze quantities of cotton and rub- ber have foind their why into Ger ‘many froniItily since, the war, form, ing a material ald té-the enemy in the manufacture of war thaterials, . Signor Girettl, the radical deputy, has published an aiviicle, in whieh he” (poinis out that"not oniy Teily but all” the allles have been remiss tn ‘con: - trolling exports to neutral ‘countries, He urged -the, Italian government in July, 1915, to prevent the expert of Silkk to Germany, but-It was not prow: hibited until August,, 1916, while the prohibition of sill exports to Switzer jand ‘did not come into, operition until October, 1916. ‘As to the ‘contraband trade In silk, Signor Girett! blanies Lloyd George fory having, through lick of netual informa thon on the question, Imposed restric; tions on the import of Italiap silk itd England, thus providing the Italian Germanophiles with a splendid’ antl British argument. Jt ts now certain that besides sillc waste enormous consignments of cot- | ton haye been supplicd to Germany from Italy, where trading with the | enemy was organized on such a vast geale that it is inconceivable how so | much time passed before it was de“ “| tected and repressed. ; Controlled by Germans. | - Sadging from’tho number of silk and .| cotton merchants ‘arrested. In north Italy it Is evident that both the-silc | and cotton industries were practically under German control and that, the ,| greater part of the output of. the prin- cipal firms was sent to Germany and _| utilized tn. war industries there. Before the war about three hundred _| tons of silk waste were exported from e| Ttaly to Switzerland every. year.. “In 4915 Itnllan silk exports. to Switzer. lund Increased #0 about nine hundreg =] tons. und in, the following year “} 5200 tons. Although the Italian silk 4) was exported to a nentral Counts, stil | tts ultinate destination was Germany iM" here it was needed, in the manufic \ ture of cliarges for urtiery, airplam 1S, wings «and ‘airship envelopes. Th j trade continued vitil a few weeks ng rt! During the first 12 days of Februar a M2 tons of raw silk, cotton and. fla Were sent to Germany vin Switzerlant | Tt has been said, that the sik wast spinning companies were: enabled 4 go! trade with the enemy because nobod - |esuspected that sille waste could t hy: pilized by’ the Gerinans In war Indy 15; tries, and in fact silk waste was © ng, borted to Germany not only from Ita but from France as well. yer Warnings Unheeded: _ Strangely enough there were intel gent people who warned the gover s,jz| ment and strived to open te eyes: the under secretary of state off t + al uinistry of finance, Signor Baslt who presided over the spectal com snd |-ee that authorized exportations, t Ie; |. sik waste was belng used in Germe ank| for war industries. Signor Pleeala "| who warned. Signor Buslini in Ap! ing, 1916, was told that: “it would be w NE: | Joss to forbid the exportation, of § | aenste as In any case if the Germs Ware deprived of It they would but] gover something else to replace ie” ». |: Signor Baslini in an imterview Ja cver|' disclaimed all responsibility, but mitted that -he was Felated by slags | riage to the chalrman of {he board from | directors of the Silk Waste Spion conipany, which traded’ most ex sively with Germany. peo-| * gignor Bonacassa, a member of i ath.” | watiient, was & profainent sharehol Holvgnember of the board of direc this | of the Silk Waste, Spinning comp ‘The Silk Waste Spinning comP owls) Was one of the most flourishing as} cerns in Taly ‘and practically mon lized the silk waste industry: ‘There Is every Feason to bellevé ough} gcntraband with Germany could have been so well organized tf lt rash-| not been a labor of love oF at lea ith, | gratitude for previous financls! ‘on, | ance given by Germany. Nearly ¢ German industrial concern in Italy Y. an Italian name and ‘often. 8> It partner, When war broke out J * German industrial concerns e Bee]. ncrormed into apparently €sse! DS ee TWINS OF GERMAN BIR’ BEAR PRESIDENT’S NAM ~ Benevitte, Talthotigh tive-born Germent, Mr. and -@ A. Biatz, residing in stadt, near here, are. di ‘Americans. Atéest, thelr twin sons, Woodrow and W! exes Screen ee ite, The Week in Society BOARD'S. The price is important, but what you get for the price is more important. Get the best for your money by buying reliable products from a reliable store. Board's Drug Store, at 1912½ Fourteenth Street N.W., is the place where everybody meets everybody else for quality, service and satisfaction, from ice cream soda to the highest grade drugs and chemicals. Prescriptions filled just as your doctor ordered here.—Advt. Miss Martha C. Ailes was taken ill Monday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Smith, the noted hair culturist of 909 You street northwest, was tendered a unique ovation re- cently. * * * Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson of S street northwest are spending a deli- lightful stay in New London, Conn. * * * Mrs. Fannie Robinson Smith left the city last week for her summer home in Virginia. Miss Lucile Evans, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David H. Evans, left the city for Hampton and Phoebus, Va., the guest of Prof. and Mrs. Keffey, the latter being her sister. Mr. Wilson A. Gray, of the Treasury Department, spent two weeks in Amelia, Va., the guest of his father, Mr. William Gray, and other relatives and friends. Miss Natalie Cole, the young and accomplished daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. John Cole, of 1426 S street northwest, left for Middleburg, Va., to recuperate. * * * Miss Emily Finks, quite a popular and amiable young lady of Baltimore, was in the city visiting relatives and friends. * * * Mr. John Speares, the son of Mrs. Isabelle Speares, 1534 T street northwest, is "somewhere" in France. * * * Quite an interesting program was enjoyed by an appreciative audience in the main edifice of the Mt. Zion M. E. Church, West Washington, on Tuesday, May 14th, at 8 p.m. Invocation by the beloved pastor, Rev. Turpean. Mr. James Turner was the master of ceremonies. Revs. Brown and E. S. Williams preached Sunday morning and afternoon, respectively, to the Phyllis Wheatley Reading Circle of Ebenezer M. E. Church. Rev. Deane, pastor. Mrs. Georgia Miller is president of the circle; Miss Perry, secretary, and Mrs. Elizabeth Spencer and Miss Eva Carter are among the members. MOORE—RICHARDSON. Mr. Jesse Moore and Miss Hattie Richardson were married at the residence of the bride. Second and L streets northeast. Tuesday evening, at 8 o'clock. Rev. Peter Ailer, of Antioch Baptist Church, performed the ceremony. It was a most brilliant wedding. The most attractive features of the affair were the three large cakes and the abundance of most choice viands. You have two weeks to prepare for the thirty-ninth anniversary of The Bee. Send in your advertisements for the thirty-ninth anniversary edition of The Bee. Don't miss it. Attorney C. S. Cuney was visiting in Chicago, Ill., last week on business. Miss Louise Russell is visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Purnell in Snow Hill, Maryland. Olive Terra motored to Philadelphia last Sunday in company with Mr. Nelson Thompson and his niece. * * * Mrs. Marion Baxter underwent a slight operation last week and is much improved at this writing. * * * Rev. W. H. Hill, D. D., of Pittsburgh, Pa., is in the city, the guest of Rev. Benj. F. Jackson, of 43 Pierce street northwest. * * * Mrs. George F. Collins, daughter of Rev. W. J. Howard, and also the mother of Rev. Howard, are ill at their homes. Rev. Edward T. Johnson, D. D., pastor of Dudley Baptist Church. Martinsburg, W. Va., came to this city yesterday on business. * * * Miss Ada Howard, of Pennsylvania, visited her sister and brother of this city last week. She also called at Clarence M. DeVeile's office and wished him continued success and prosperity. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Julius A. Hopkins, of 1906 Ninth street northwest, are very proud of their little son, who happily arrived in this world about three weeks ago. Mrs. Susie Bivins, of Baltimore, spent last week in Washington visiting her sick sister and other relatives and friends. Miss America Jones, of 2302 Georgia avenue northwest, has been ill, but is rapidly improving. Mr. DeVeile's and others wish her a speedy recovery. Miss Ella Lewis, of 2216 Thirteenth street northwest, delivered an address at the anniversary of her pastor, Rev. Dr. M. W. D. Norman, on last Monday night. Miss Madeline Coates, of 1721 Eleventh street northwest, expects to leave for Harper's Ferry next week. * * * Rev. Moses Lake is thinking of buying an automobile. * * * Clarence M. DeVeile, Esq., of 1014 W street northwest, closed his office last Tuesday between 2 and 4 p. m.; during the funeral of one of his loyal clients. Mrs. Alice Simms, which took place at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church. Mr. DeVeile loves all of his clients, and when any die always closes his office during hours of funeral services out of sympathy and respect. Mrs. Georgia Young, assisted by Mrs. Rosa Harden and others, gave an excellent drama and concert Monday night at Zion Baptist Church, Deanwood. Miss Ruth West, of 2122 Tenth street northwest, is taking private lessons in shorthand and typewriting. * * * Miss Merrietta Howard, of 1318 Wallach street northwest, has been quite ill, but is rapidly improving. At the exciting election of a community secretary for the Garnet-Patterson-Phelps-Garrison Center last week. Mrs. Annie Gillem Green received 205 votes and was victorious over Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson, who received 180 votes. Prof. L. M. Hershaw is in Atlanta attending the commencement exercises of Atlanta University and the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees, of which he is a member. Mr. Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the Secretary of War, will return to the city Monday. He has been attending the commencement exercises of Tuskegee Institute and looking after official business in Alabama, Georgia, and other Southern States. nah, Ga., Tuesday evening on "The Loyalty of the Negro and What the Present War Will Bring to the Race." A suggestion has been made that the Washington Railway and Electric Company relieve its labor shortage by employing a hundred or more of our bright high school and Howard University boys as motormen and conductors. Why not? Lient. T. Montgomery Gregory, stationed at Camp Meade, well known as a former member of the faculty of Howard University, was married Wednesday evening in Baltimore to Miss Hugh Hancock, of San Antonio, Texas, a graduate of Fisk University. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Francis Gregory, of the Y. M. C. A. staff at Camp Meade. Mr. A. E. Manning, editor of the Indianapolis (Ind.) World, has been in the city this week, the guest of Mr.' and Mrs. J. H. W. Howard, at 1719 U street northwest. More marriages are in prospect. * * * Lieut. Walter A. Pinchback, of New York City, is here, visiting his father, former Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, and brother, Dr. Bismarck R. Pinchback. First Lieut. Frank Coleman; of the 368th Infantry, stationed at Camp Meade, was married last Saturday to Miss Mary Edna Brown, at the residence of the bride's parents, 2464 Sixth street northwest. Rev. Sterling N. Brown, father of the bride, performed the ceremony. Lieut. Coleman prior to his entrance in the army was an instructor in physics at Howard University. The Quality Amusement Corporation—the Cleo Desmond-Andrew Bishop section—leaves this afternoon for Chicago to replace the Abbie Mitchell company, which is to return to New York City, after, putting in four nights of next week in Pittsburgh, where the players put on two of their dramas for the benefit of Livingston Hospital. A public comfort station is sorely needed in the neighborhood of Seventh street and Florida avenue northwest. Here is a work to be pushed by the Howard Park and Central Northwest Civic Associations and the people of the U street district at once. Mr. Edward D. Underdown, has been appointed as a messenger in the office of Mr. Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the Secretary of War. He is the son of Mr. A. H. Underdown, of the District branch of the U. S. Employment Service. Miss Ruth Wellbourne has been appointed as a printer's assistant at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. * * * Mrs. Virginia Jones Chambers has returned from a pleasant sojourn in Detroit, Mich. She was married recently to Mr. Gordon Chambers, of the Michigan metropolis, and he has joined her here for permanent residence. They are stopping temporarily with Mrs. Adele Minor Moody, at 43 Hanover Place N.W. At the recent Mesdame Mary Ross Dorsey recital at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church. Miss Shelley Covington, of New York, gaye a forceful interpretation of the dramatic story. "Temptation," and won much applause. Rev. W. J. Howard, of Zion Baptist Church, delivered a special sermon last Friday evening at Asbury M. E. Church, in aid of the $3,000 rally on at that church. Dr. Howard was accompanied by his choir and a large section of his congregation. The meeting was under the auspices of the Altar Guild, and a handsome collection was taken up, supervised by Miss Sadie E. Collins. Rev. W. D. Battle, of Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church, was the speaker at last night's rally. Judge Robert H. Terrell was orator of the day Thursday at the commencement exercises at Manassas Industrial School, on Friday., June 7th. * * * The colored Day Nursery, located at 1135 New Jersey avenue, performs the valuable work of caring each day for from eighteen to thirtyfive colored children, of poor alley mothers. This institution is managed by Mrs. M. M. Waldron. It is time to call the local Negro Business League into action. Mr. Forrester B. Washington, well known as a former instructor at Howard University, now of Detroit, Mich. was married recently to Miss Sophro- ...Howard Theatre... 7th and Tea St. N W Andrew Thomas Theatre Co., Prop's Monday, June 3 Matinee the Quality Amus. Cor of New York City Presents the Musical Comedy Sensation of this Season For Good E mae and Guy Bolton; Lyrics by Schuyler carce "Over Night". Cast includes W , Marjorie Sipp, Laura Bowman, Ruth C —35 Note—This show is this season are First Floor 550 and 350 —Abbie Mitchell and Chas. Olden, in "The Entire week starting Monday, June 3 Matinee Tues., Thurs., Sat The Quality Amus. Cor of New York City Presents The Musical Comedy Sensation of this Season Very Good Eddie Book by Phillip Bartholomae and Guy Bolton; Lyrics by Schuyler Green; Music by Jerome Kern; Founded on the farce "Over Night". Cast includes Walker Thompson, Wilbur white, Sidney Kirpatrick, Marjorie Sipp, Laura Bowman, Ruth Cherry, Elida Webb, and 35-PEOPLE-35 Note-This show is this season's late success Night Prices: Entire First Floor 550 and 35c Balcony 39c Next week-Abbie Mitchell and Chas. Olden, in "Three weeks" led to attend the Commencement and Graduation Conservatory of Music presenting of Piano, assisted by Mrs. W. Roberta D. ANNUAL ADDRESS, Subject: "Music, C Presentation of Diplomas by Mr. Uzziah State. TUESDAY, Evening, JUNE 11th, 19 St Church, 11th and V Sts., Northwest in Voice. Piano, Violin, Harmony and Co You are cordially invited to attend the Commencement and Graduating Exercises of the Columbia Conservatory of Music Wellington A. Ada President Mrs. Ora Robinson, graduate of Piano, assisted by Mrs. W. Roberta Dudley, Soprano and Mme. Anna Lee Slade, Reader. ANNUAL ADDRESS, Suject: "Music, the keynote of Patriotism" by Mr. R. W. Thompson. Presentation of Diplomas by Mr. Uzziah Miner, A. B. Howard Note chrnge of date. TUESDAY, Evening, JUNE 11th, 1918, at 8:30 o'clock Berean Baptist Church, 11th and V Sts., Northwest Silver Offering Special—Summer courses in Voice. Piano, Violin, Harmony and Counterpoint. Enroll now Ad- organ s Di- will before re- Twentieth Street Between L and RAYMOND H. MUR HIGH-CLASS VAUDEV —— and - NEW MOTION PICT HIAWATHA T 1906 Eleventh St Raymond H. Me This Theatre is close to two lines of if you want an evening of pleasure—com REMEMBER T SUNDAY ONE MEAL WHEATLESS MONDAY ALL MEALS WHEATLESS TUESDAY ONE MEAL WHEATLESS WEDNESDAY ALL MEALS WHEATLESS NEWS NOTES. By Wm. Anthony Aery. --- nia Davis, of Detroit. * * * The Commercial Appeal and Advertiser magazine, the official organ of the National Negro Business Directory System, Incorporated, will make its initial appearance before the public June 1, 1918. It will be remembered that it is this magazine with which the National Negro Classified Business Directories will be distributed. MISS SHAW IN DAYTON. Dayton, Ohio, May 20. Miss Mayme Lee Shaw, the popular attache of the Y. W. C. A.. Home for Girls in Washington, D. C., has arrived in this city to join her mother, after an absence of several months. The Harriet Tubman Branch of the American Red Cross received a contribution. of $46.68 from the employees of the New Ebbitt Hotel of this city toward the second Red Cross War Fund. Among the subscribers were Capt. J. H. Harris, Capt. John Hicklin, Sir Charles E. Davis, R. DeReef Miller, W. White, W. H. Wilson, W. C. Carter, S. J. Harrison, John F. Moore, Edward Lewis, E. S. Carter, W. M. Tompkins, Dr. H. G. Mitchell, William Lacey, Richard E. Watkins, James Kennelly, Samuel Kilgore, J. T. Parks, F. C. Williams, John H. Price, Wm. H. Shaw, Garfield Jordan, Jas, E: Tolliver, R. J. Henderson, P. F. Coles, Fred A. Murdock, Dennis Carroll, Howard Nelson, Milton Rogers, Briscoe, Charles R. Williams, J. W. R. P. Robb, Charles Jackson, J. E Walker and Edward Robinson. "VERY GOOD EDDIE" Coming Next Week to the Howard Hit the Bull's-eye When "Very Good Sddie," with its splendid cast and production, comes to the Howard Theatre, local playgoers will enjoy the smartest musical entertainment ever staged. It is the third of a new type of musical show produced by Elizabeth Marbury and F. Ray Comstock for the swagger Princess Theatre in New York, which contiated Broadway. While it contains all the ingredients of musical comedy, such as abundant fun, jolly tunes, pretty girls and attractive scenes, they are combined in such a unique manner and staged in such an attractive way as to set the show apart from all others of its style. For over a year "Very Good Eddie" delighted New York, Boston and Philadelphia. Its cast of comedians, singers and dancers is complete, and it brings its rosebud chorus, which will be a revelation in the way of youthful charm. And it will bring all those fascinating melodies for which it is famous. Matinee Tuesday New York City in of this Season d Edc tics by Schuyler Green; list includes Walker T ewman, Ruth Cherry, T is this season's late su b and 35c Olden, in "Three week Announcement ment and Graduating B of Music W. Roberta Dudley, S ject: "Music, the keynote by Mr. Uzziah Miner, A JUNE 11th, 1918, at 8 Northwest Silver C armony and Counterpoi FORAKER THEATRE BETWEEN L and M STREET MOND H. MURRAY, MA CLASS VAUDEVILLE W and MOTION PICTURES particular. CHIAWATHA THEATRE 66 Eleventh Street North Raymond H. Murray, Mg e to two lines of cars. The of pleasure—come to the BER THE THE MEAL HEATLESS THURS THE MEALS HEATLESS FRIDAY THE MEAL HEATLESS SATURDAY ALL MEALS WHEATLESS 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 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. In the company will be seen Walker Thompson, Marjorie Sipp, Sidney Kirkpatrick, Laura Bowman, Thomas Moseley, W. J. Coleman, Evelyn Ellis, Burrington Carter, Ethel Watts, Charles Taylor, Wilbur White, Ruth Cherry, B. Holley, Elida Webb, Roscoe Wickam, Jessie Overton, Charlie Hawkins, Clara Davis, Lloyd Gibbs and A. Peel. SECRETARY DAVIS TO SPEAK. Mr. John W. Davis, the energetic secretary of the Washington Y. M. C. A., is to deliver an address in Norfolk. Va., tomorrow afternoon at a joint meeting of the Y. M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A. He is to aid the Norfolk organizations in a "drive" for $10,000 to enlarge the scope of the local work in the Tidewater section. ANDERSON, IND., LEADS. In the big drive started in Anderson, Ind., to raise money for the National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee, $276 was raised in ten days. One hundred dollars was the quota fixed for Anderson, but the colored people there exceeded the city's quota by $176. In proportion to population, Anderson, Ind., to date leads all other communities in the amount raised for the Comfort Committee. Lawrenceville, Va.—The St. Paul Normal and Industrial School, at the close of its thirty years of service to the community, merits the praise of those who are experts in the field of and hard hand and paid 750 order. Forest. presenting vocational education Bishop Lloyd, comparing the task of the Liberians with that of the American colored people, said to the large commencement audience: "I have seen a strange thing—the only spot on God's earth where Africans are working out their own destiny without let or hindrance; where pure-blooded Africans are working out problems of citizenship. I have seen how these Africans make good, with no white man's hand guiding, helping or supporting them. I have seen the courage, enthusiasm and force of Africans who have built for themselves a republic in the face of untold obstacles." Dr. Taylor, who was graduated from St. Paul's School in 1901, after a hard struggle for an education, told graphically the story of the colored man's desire to obtain better schools, homes and churches. He said: "The curse upon our land today is ignorance. It is the fruitful mother of superstition and fanaticism. It is the cause of persecution, disease, crime and death. It builds the almshouses, asylums and penitentiaries. "Thirty years ago the colored people of this county owned $50,000 worth of property. Today the property owned, by them is worth almost a million dollars. "Of the 130 ministers of the church, 22 have gone from St. Paul's School. These ministers are in great demand." CAN YOU COMB IT? New guaranteed liquid formula to straighten stubborn hair. Simple and harmless. Apply with the bare hand and obtain magic results. Postpaid 75c.; registered mail or money order. Wellington Laboratories, 3½ Forest Street, Taunton, Mass. CAN YOU COMB IT? PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS. By the Sage of the Potomac. Continuing my barber shop discourse, "by way of aversion," as General Forest would say when some messy guy hands him a tip of ten cents with a bullet hole through the center. I don't understand why these here syncopated shops we are forced to patronize stand for all the "horse talk" one hears when he goes in to get shaved. I told you, in my effusion of last week, about the syncopated musicians that hang around a few of them. Now there is another species of the syncopated barber what ought to be "gassed and trenched," and that is the guy who rushes to the door or window every time a bit of muslin passes. I was getting shaved the other day, and the fellow what was runnin' a lawnmower over my face in imitation of a razor, rushed the door four times by the clock to make googoo eyes at a bunch of crinolin what was passing, and each time he came back to resume makin' my face look like a hamburger steak, he had to hand out a lot of St. Elizabeth talk to the chair warmers what was loain' in the shop. His fingers and hands were all stained and perfumed with a cheap brand of cigarettes what were designed to be collin nails, and he seemed to take a delight, when shavin' around my chin, to plaster his hands all over my mouth. I told him once that I intended to use my lips again as a bridge to pass delicious food over, but his head was just one solid piece of ivory, and so he never tumbled. If some of the Jenny-few-clothes what attend the check-apron dances at the Pythian Hall, and sundry other syncopated dance halls around this center of intelligence, could only hear what some of these charcoal lozenges who make a precarious livin' runnin' lawnmowers over dark complexioned individuals' faces in these here syncopated barber shops say about them they would apply for a job with the Purity League as backstop, or water boy. I was talkin' to a storekeeper what sells hammers, knives, rakes and safety razors the other day, and he told me that he was selling more safety razors now to "Hams what am" than the government was furnishin' guns to infantrymen, and he couldn't understand what caused the rush. Well, I could lead him in some of our syncopated barber shops, and if he sat there for about steen minutes and heard the romances, St. Elizabeth talk, and had, as I have had, them there coffin nail perfumed fingers and hands of chocolate barbers plastered over his mouth, he'd know why so many "Hams what am" are buyin' safety razors for. I bought two the other day, and a pair of horse clippers to clip my own Madam Walker straightened hair just so I will miss hearin' the "barber shop chord" in the syncopated barber shops around this center of war activities. Referrin' to General Forest again. I rode with him the other day over to "little old New York" on the Congressional Limited. When he had a few moments to spare, I got him up in the end of the car, out in the vestibule, and asked him how long he had been managin' the Pullman Company. He told me that immediately after his father disembarked from Noah's ark, after that historical forty days and nights of dew fallin', his father, who was a dealer in elephant hides and tusks, sent him to work for George Pullman, and he has been with George's company ever since. General's father was Ham, the first man with an ebony complexion what the world has any record of, ant General is the regular picture of his daddy, even to the Liberty Bond and other buttons and badges he wears as an evidence of havin' held on to his coin. But cuttin' out the small talk, and gettin' down to the soups and nuts on the bill of fare you just have to hand it to the General for not bein' one of them "rollin'-stones-gather-no-moss" fellows. Any squeeze print what can hold one job for 4-11-44 years ain't no company guy. And wooled you "bulleve" it, General holds stock in George Pullman's company what pays him a good rate of interest, and he's got a lot of gold coins, silver and paper money scattered around in the banks here what is milldewed, cause it has been secreted in the bank vaults so long, and he's got a few shacks' around the town what is bringin' him in coin every month. When I hear some of these Pierrepont Morgan bogus imitators what's been drawin' from $900 to $1,800 per year from Uncle Sam talkin' about the high cost of livin', and about their bein' unable to save any money, I just naturally think of General Forest, who, immediately after the flood, took a whisk broom and whisked enough money out of unsuspectin' travelers in the Congressional Limited to buy gilt-edged stock in the Pullman Company; help fill bank vauls with the stuff what buys Liberty Bonds, and purchases houses and lots. Now General Forest never attended Harvard University; he don't know no more about Latin and Greek than a chimpanzee knows about penny ante, and he has never been invited to become a member of the Mucilage Club, or attended a reception given by the ordorless branch of the syncopated Four Hundred, but when it comes to stickin' a job, holdin' on to his coin, and makin' a noise like Easy Street, he's got all these black-crayon etchin's what wears full dress suits and smokes 15 cent cigars and does other Pierrepont Morgan stunts on from $600 to $900 per year beat to a frazzle, and then some. If the War Risk Bureau would confer on me the right to issue war risks on a lot of black crayon etchin's around this berg who try every month to make $900 a year make a noise like a millionaire's money, I'd issue a $10,000 on every one of them, and then arrange with the colored undertakers association to do some more buryin' General Forest may have a complexion four shades darker than Pocohontas coal, and he may be a little rusty on Greek, Latin, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, and he may have overlooked buyin' a swallowtail coat, and such immaterials, but when it comes to settin' a good example for the rest of us squeeze prints to follow. you have just to take your hat off to him, cause he's somebody. If you don't believe it, ask the Pullman Company. "Nufsed." It's rumored all about town, in barber shops, on Piccadilly Lane, around the fringes of high fultin society, and in and out of Mucilage circles that Jim Cobb has his weather eye sot on the School Board to succeed Fountain Peyton. I don't know whether or not the Shreveport derelict really wants to cop out that honor or not, but my advice is to stay as far away from the school board as the South pole is from the one that old Doc Cook and Admiral Peary had a newspaper controversy over. The rumor that is circulatin' around these diggins is that Rosco would like to see Jim sacrificed on the altar so as to pull nice roasted chestnuts out of the fire for him; that Doc Childs is for him, so that he may confirm the old sayin', "misery loves company," and that a few teachers what have Jim hired by the year to handle their deferred obligations want him on the board so as to be moved up a few notches in salary to enable them to pay him his legal fees. I ain't got no particular interest in Jim Cobb—fact is, we both play in different leagues, but I've got the softenin' of the heart and brain sufficient to not want to see my worst enemy playin' on a team what's likely to be roasted by the bleacherites whenever they play ball. Course, Jim's a bit ambitious, and havin' no entanglements, 'ceptin' bein' a hopeless bachelor, he may think that the school board is a short cut to fame and notoriety, and that it will give him a chance to break into the Salaried Office League if the Republicans ever get back in the White House. But I'm easin' it over to him, sort of "Texas leaguer" like, that if he is over anxious to drop down into the "Three-Eye League" as a utility player the school board is the league to sign up with. My advice to Jeems is to keep the embelical chord what's between him and Rosco perfectly greased and active, so he may continue to be the legal counselor for all teachers, when they lose Rosco's favor, so he may restore reciprocal relations as betwixt and between. He'd have a chance, as a silent go-between, to increase his bank account, but as a member of the school board he'd last about one term, and when he got out and off you'd be unable to buy a hammer in the District of Columbia, for they would have all been bought up to do a chorus of knockin' on the pecan-complexion suspect what blowed into Washington by way of Fisk University, from Shreveport, La. And when they got through knockin' him he'd look like, a sewer rat what had lived on lime for about two whole seconds by a Waterbury. My advice to Mr. Shreveport Cobb, distant relative, by a circuitous route, of Ty Cobb, is—put on steam, pull the throttle wide open, and hit a 90-mile per minute gate every time his designin' friends ease over school board flattery to him. I see where my kind and indulgin' employer, William Calvin, has filed papers of incorporation makein' The Bee a stock company, and that himself, Gus Gray and Ralph Tyler are the incorporators. To your gentle servant that looks like there is a scheme on foot to give this old White House decorated town a real newspaper what, will be a trumpet to be heard near and far. I hope it will succeed, for then, perhaps, I will be able to get the wages William Calvin promised me. At the Ascension Day services under the auspices of Gethsemane Commandery, No. 3, Knights Templar, Sir Robert L. Holland, eminent commander, held recently at Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church, more than one hundred swords were in line. The parade formed at Nineteenth Street Hall, and, headed by a band of music, proceeded to the church, which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion. The sermon, replete with Masonic history and wholesome instruction, was delivered by Rev. W. Samson Brooks, D. D., of Baltimore, Md., who had come over for that purpose upon the invitation of Past Right Eminent Commander Charles D. Freeman. Grand Master John E. Smith, a member of Mount Calvary Commandery, was present, and assured the sir knights of his lively interest in all that concerns knighthood. After the church service the Grand Commandery, Right Eminent Sir B. V. Fisher, grand commander, accompanied by the subordinate commanderies, returned to Nineteenth Street Hall, where a toothsome repast was served. The committee in charge, of which Past Right Eminent Grand Commander John P. Davis, was chairman, deserves much credit for the success of the whole affair. Just prior to Ascension Day services more than twenty Nobles of Mecca Temple, accompanied by the Daughters of Isis, made the pilgrimage to Baltimore to join with Jerusalem Temple of that city in divine service. Among those who made up the party were the imperial grand treasurer, Noble Charles D. Freeman; Past Eminent Grand Commanders George S. Newman and John P. Davis, Right Eminent Grand Commander B. V. Fisher and Grand Master John E. Smith: The Baltintoreans entertained the visitors with a sumptuous dinner before the church service. Upon the occasion of the official visit of Grand Imperial Potentate J. M. Morris of Minneapolis, Minn., to Mecca Temple, on May 20, he was greeted by an enthusiastic assembly of nobles of the Mystic Shrine and their friends. Among those who sat down to the banquet table were Deputy Grand High Priest Frank W. Spriggs, Right Eminent Grand Commander B. V. Fisher, Past Deputy S. S. Thompson, 33 degree, and Grand Master John E. Smith. Noble Morris left on the 21st for Baltimore, accompanied by Noble Charles D. Freeman, whose guest he was while in the city. Upon invitation of a committee of Masons from Baltimore, Grand Master John E. Smith visited Baltimore on May 27 to attend a reception and banquet in honor of Grand Master Joseph P. Evans of the jurisdiction of Marylond, given by all the branches of Masonry, Grand Master Smith expressed the greetings of the District of Columbia, and in turn was most cordially received. At the second quarterly communication of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia Wednesday, June 12, 1918, the Grand Lodge will have as its guests representatives from the jurisdictions of Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina. Grand Master E. L. Moseley of the jurisdiction of New Jersey will also be present as the guest of the Grand Lodge, and will present a diploma to Past Grand Master Hamilton S. Smith. On June 25th Grand Master John E. Smith of this jurisdiction will be the guest of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, in its semi-annual communication at Atlantic City. Mrs. Smith will accompany him. BUREAU ENGRAVING NOTES. "If I could choose a young man's companions, some should be weaker than himself, that he might learn patience and charity; many should be as nearly as possible his equals, that he might have full freedom of his friendship; but most should be stronger than he was, that he might forever be thinking humbly of himself and tempted to higher things."—Brooks. Mrs. Alberta Brooks Terrell is a competent operative. Mrs. Florence McClane Johnson and Mrs. Cornelius Tonville were unfortunately injured in a street car accident. Their co-workers and friends are wishing them a speedy recovery. Miss Maude Barker, of the Printing Division, was detailed on the day force last week. * * * Mrs. Hortense Turner is detailed on the night shift. Miss Julia Dodson Matthews was out several days last week on account of the death of her father, Mr. Thos. Dodson, a well known and prominent District man. Mr. Cornelius Tonville, one of the messengers in the Printing Division, was in the collision between the Baltimore car and District cars. Mr. Edmund Scott, one of the efficient messengers on the force, was recently promoted. The musical and literary program rendered by some of the talent of the Bureau was a rare and an enjoyable one. Miss Hattie Thomas, a competent counter and examiner of the Examining Division, is pursuing her work diligently and quietly. * * * Mr. Benjamin Gant, of the Hydraulic Division, has returned to work after a leave of absence. * * * Mr. William Curtis, one of the youngest messengers on the force, is bright and competent. Judge R. H. Terrell goes to Philadelphia Sunday to speak at a big meeting at Union Baptist Church in the interest of the National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee. Hon. William H. Lewis, former Assistant Attorney General, will be the other speaker. * * * Alex. E. Manning, publisher of the Indianapolis World, was in the city this week. Saturday, June 22nd, the anniversary edition of The Bee will be issued. Those who have not responded to the invitation sent them, should do so at once. 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 prescription to the letter and no mistake is possible. PLUMMER'S PHARMACY Robt. F. Plummer, Prop. Accuray, 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. Special Treatment For Corns and Bunions. Will Cure All Foot Ailments. 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The following program was arranged for the occasion: 1. Was the Preaching Orthodox? Rev. J. E. Willis. 2. Were the Methods Used Apostolic? Rev. Holland Powell. 3. Were the. Results Apostolic? (a) Spiritual? (b) Financial? Rev. J. Milton Waldron. 4. The Church Condition After the Meeting. Rev. W. J. Howard. 6. A City-wide Campaign in Soul Winning? Rev. J. H. Randolph. Every speaker except Rev. Willis was present and spoke in the highest terms of Dr. Johnson and the work accomplished by him. The results at each church was about as follows: Mount Moriah, 115; Nineteenth Street, 150; Vermont Avenue, 278; Shiloh, 110; Zion, 400; Mount Carmel, 223; Liberty, 68. For thirty years Dr. Johnson has been a successful evangelist, and has no equals in the race. He has done more in this city than any other evangelist has ever done, and the churches and ministers are still clamoring for his return. He was brought to this city first by Rev. Jernagin two winters ago. Mrs. Johnson could not be present, but the ladies of Mount Carmel Church did not forget her, and in appreciation of the sacrifices she made by staying at home this winter and managing the affairs which made it possible for Dr. Johnson to remain in the city, the ladies sent her a handsome present by her husband. The music was furnished by the revival choruses of the churches. At the close of this great service the following resolution was offered by Dr. Randolph and adopted: The following churches and the undersigned pastors desire to express our very high appreciation for the Rev. Dr. S. L. Johnson, as an evangelist and a preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Dr. Johnsan has labored with us about nine months consecutively with Christian zeal and courage, without the slightest friction among pastors or people, and under his preaching and labors of love hundreds of men and women have been brought into the kingdom and add to the church. He is fearless, uncompromising and faithful as a preacher, never yielding at any point to the enemy of the Cross of Christ, in word or doctrine. Therefore, be it resolved: That we indorse his methods of Evangelism as being both sound and orthodox. Second—We recommend that plans for a city-wide campaign be inaugurated by our Ministers Conference (if the brethren so agree) that all of our pastors and churches may join in the fight against the common enemy. We further recommend that Dr. S. L. Johnson be invited to labor with us for the salvation of lost souls during this series of meetings. Phone Lincoln 3136 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 The most successful powder ever made for bringing out the beauty of a dark complexion. TEST IT CRITICALLY We want every woman who has never tried SKIN WHITENER FACE POWDER to put it to this test. 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Store No. 5. 8th and H Sts. N. E. LYNCHING A CRIME. An Appeal to Attorney General Gregory, the President for Law and Order, Governors of States in the Conflict to Apprehend Murderers—National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Doing Great Work for Humanity. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its secretary, John R. Shillady of New York, issued the following statement today in the form of an open letter to Attorney General Thomas W. Gregory commenting on the latter's recent address to the Executive Committee of the American Bar Association, in which the Attorney General urged an educational campaign against lynch and mob violence: States, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: In the press of May 6 and May 7 there is reported an address said to have been delivered by you to the Executive Committee of the American Bar Association, in which you urged an educational campaign against lynch law. Such a campaign is sorely needed. In the press reports of your address to the Bar Association reference to individual cases is wholly to mob violence occasioned by public resentment of alleged German propaganda. In one part of your address you say, very truly, that unless the hysteria which results in the lynching of men is checked it will create a condition of lawlessness from which we will suffer for a hundred years. We would most respectfully call to your attention the fact that this condition of lawlessness which you apprehend, and from which you believe we will suffer for a hundred years unless steps are taken immediately to check it, is now and has been in existence for many years past. Its victims have been largely Negroes. Since 1885 between 3,000 and 4,000 cases of lynching have been reported. Recently this association caused one of its staff to make a careful investigation of the files of the Chicago Tribune, the New York Tribune and other daily papers, magazines and books for the purpose of compiling information in detail concerning lynchings. The compiler has found only three instances in which lynchers have been punished. In two of these cases the victim of the mob was white. In the third case, that of a particularly atrocious murder of a Tennessee farmer and his two daughters, the lynchers were two young and friendless white boys. Since the United States entered the war, on April 2, 1917, our information is that 219 Negro men, women and children have been killed and lynched by mobs, in addition to two white men, one of these being Robert Prager. Four Negroes were lynched in Alabama, 2 in Arkansas, 1 in Florida, 7 in Georgia, 1 in Kentucky, 11 in Louisiana, 3 in Mississippi, 1 in North Carolina, 2 in Oklahoma, 2 in South Carolina, 5 in Tennessee, 9 in Texas, 2 in Virginia, 1 in West Virginia and 1 in Wyoming. In addition to these cases of lynching per se, 175 men, women and children were tortured, burned and killed in East St. Louis in July, 1917, and 3 Negroes were killed by a mob at Chester, Pa., in September, 1917. In some of these cases the lynchings were particularly atrocious. In Tennessee, for example, three men were burned at the stake, the burnings being accompanied by savage torturing. In one case, which occurred two weeks ago, the body of the victim was burned at the stake after having been lynched by hanging. In the case of the Negroes who have been lynched no question of loyalty to their country has been raised in any case. The crimes of which they were accused were ordinary crimes for which civil courts do now and have always provided adequate remedies and certain punishment. Furthermore, these Negroes were not men and women (for cowardly mobs lynch women as well as men) of wealth and position with opportunities through the engagement of learned counsel to secure delays in trial or mitigation of punishment, but they have been the poor, the friendless, and, we regret to say, the despised. The association regards as significant the pronouncement which you have made as Attorney General. We would most respectfully suggest to you the expediency of making a second pronouncement in the name of your high office, or, better still, it would be desirable that this pronouncement be made in the name of the President of the United States, calling not alone upon the lawyers of the country, but upon the governors of states, sheriffs of counties, and the citizens of local communities to assert their regard for the laws of the nation which is now calling upon these citizens to fight to make the world safe for democratic government. One hundred thousand of the best colored youth of the land have responded to the call of the country and are preparing to give their lives in its defense and in support of the cause upon which it is embarked. They in common with their many millions of white fellow citizens have the right to believe that while they are risking, and, if need be, sacrificing their lives for their country, that their country through its highest spokesmen should call upon officers sworn to obey the law to make an honest effort to prevent the disgraceful practice of lynching Negroes whenever it suits a mob to engage in this exercise. We regret to say that honest and determined efforts on the part of officers of the law to safeguard Negro prisoners from mob violence when mobs threaten the lives of Negroes are rare. Rare, too, is the governor of one of the states in which most lynchings occur who has the courage sincerely and honorably to order the apprehension of lynchers. Recent occurrences of this kind, which we are only too glad upon opportunity to commend, are the actions of Governor Stanley of Kentucky in defying a mob and protecting by his own body a Negro prisoner; of Governor Manning of South Carolina, at whose orders seventeen lynchers are now under bonds of nearly $100,000 awaiting trial; of Governor Bickett of North Carolina in preventing a lynching by personal appeal, and of Governor Dorsey of Georgia in offering a reward of $500 for the apprehension of the members of a lynching party. Governor Rye of Tennessee, after nine weeks' delay, has offered a reward of $500 for the apprehension of the criminals who burned a Negro at the stake on February 12. We are aware of many instances in which sheriffs and their deputies have made honest attempts to protest their prisoners. We are aware, we regret to say, of many more cases where no such attempt has been made. Too often the only thing that happens when one of these cases of lynching is brought to the attention of the governor of the states where the victim happens to be a Negro, is either that nothing whatever is said or done or that a perfunctory statement is made by the governor that he is personally opposed to lynching and mob violence. We submit to you and to the people of the United States that at this critical period of the nation's history mere verbal assertion by a governor or sheriff of a belief in law and order and of opposition to lynching is not sufficient. What the occasion demands is action and not rhetoric and the kind of action that is required is the actual apprehension of lynchers. The American public has not failed to note that when a white man, accused of disloyalty, was lynched in Illinois, the federal government was extremely active, and that sixteen persons have been indicted. This procedure, which we greatly commend, is in striking contrast to that practiced in the case of the lynching of a Negio. We are not unaware that your office may take the position, as it has indeed taken the position, that it has no right to interfere. This position has recently been taken also by three governors of states in letters in acknowledgment of protests against lynching made by this association. We quote from a letter of April 25 from the Hon. Theo G. Bilbo, Governor of Mississippi. "Under our system of laws in Mississippi, the Governor would have no jurisdiction in this matter. After the lynching has been committed it is the duty of the Grand Jury of the county to make the investigation and report the violation of the law." "I could not anticipate that local officers, whose duty it is to take custody of prisoners, would fail to accord protection, nor could any action upon my part be taken without being requested so to do by the local authorities or court officers." If, as the Governor of Mississippi and the Governor of Tennessee say, the laws of the states do not permit their governors to act in defense of the law and in the protection of prisoners in their legal right to trial under the laws, then, sir, is it not clear that upon grounds of humanity and national honor the federal government is bound to interfere? Is it not clear that examination of the lynching record of the last thirty years shows that in certain of the states the law has broken down so far as regards the protection of Negroes accused of crime? We would further call your attention to the fact that not even the contention can be maintained that these lynchings are the result of uncontrollable anger at the perpetration of unmentionable crimes against women. The facts show that at least three-fourths of all lynchings in recent years have had nothing to do with attacks upon the person of white women, but, on the contrary, the lynched Negroes have been accused of all kinds of crimes from serious ones to the most trivial offenses. That citizens of at least one of the states are fully alive to the serious national peril involved in the practice of lynching is attested by the organization in March of the Tennessee Law and Order League for the suppression of lynching. While this organization realizes that Southern white men must take the largest responsibility for the continuance of lynching; since lynching of Negroes has occurred mostly in the Southern States, it must be evident to all good citizens that lynching must now as never before be regarded as a matter of national concern. The national aspects of the case are well put by Bolton Smith, a prominent citizen of Memphis, Tenn., whose telegram of April 3rd, sent by him as secretary of the Law and Order League, to Governor Rye of that State, follows: "The lynching of Berry Noyes at Lexington, Tenn., April 22nd, cannot but sow disunion among our people, undermine the morale of our Negro troops, and lessen the effectiveness of our propaganda among colored people for food production and conservation. It will, therefore, tend to prolong the war and increase the price in dead and wounded we have to pay for victory. I have been visiting the Texas camps and witnessed the self-sacrificing work of our splendid young men who are preparing to risk all for us. It is strange our own people will not help them by exercising the self-control necessary to give a Negro charged with crime such a trial as our own laws provide. The government of the United States is controlled by Southern men. It has called the Negro to the defense of the colors, and the American people will demand that a race thus honored shall be granted the justice of a fair trial when accused of crime. We all know that when guilty there is no doubt of full punishment. The Lexington lynchers cannot have realized the extent to which their act furnishes aid and comfort to the enemy. As secretary of the Tennessee Law and Order League, organized to stop lynching, I urge you to issue a proclamation to our people, pointing out the treasonable effect of such act, and that you call upon the President of the United States, as Commander of the Nation, to reinforce your words, for it is plain we are threatened with a nation-wide increase of this crime." From the best information available to this association, it can assert without equivocation that the colored people of the nation are loyal to its purposes in this as in every other crisis of the nation's history. They have been deeply stirred and inspired by the nobility of the President's ut- terances' and by the fact that he has placed America's participation in the war upon so high a plane. Their response to the nation's appeal for service in the trenches, in the factory and on the farm has been without conditions. Desite 'these facts, discrimination against them because of race and the lynching of their people under circumstances which would not occasion the lynching of white people, constitute a blot upon the character of civil government in American states. We submit that responsibility for the correction of such gross injustices against patient, devoted and loyal Americans of color has, by the force of events been laid at the door of the nation as such. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. (Signed) John R. Shilliday, Secretary. Mesdame Smith's Beauty Culture School is opened for new pupils. See advertisement elsewhere. 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One block from Union C HARRIS & EKING Mrs. Elizabeth P. Stark, sister of Hoffman Phillip, newly appointed minister of Colombia, is captain of a mounted girl scout troop in Mayport, Fla., whose duty is to patrol the coast east of Florida to turn up pro-German activities. All the girls carry rifles or automatics, and are proficient in their use. The scouts are from thirteen to sixteen years old, and do night work without a qualm. LET'S HOLD THE LINE By Norreys Jephson O'Conor of the Vigilantes. We hold the line which stretches far, From western towns to fields of France, Where now our brave battallons are, Fighting to stop the Hun's advance. We must not fall them in their need, We who, in factory or field, Are soldiers, too; we may not bleed; Should we, then, find excuse to yield. Vain is the general's vast design, And vain the soldier's deed of arms. In freedom's name, let's hold the line. FORETOLD WAR WITH HUNS Russian Consul at Boston Fourteen Years Ago Prophesied Great Conflict. Boston.—Fourteen years ago Joseph A. Conry, Russian consul, prophysiSED there would be a war with Germany. This was made in an address Mr. Conry delivered at the annual meeting of the Ninth Regiment Veterans' association in G. A. A. R. hall in this city, April 6, 1904. Excerpts from his speech follow: "There will be a war in this country as sure as time files. With England? No, because our commercial interests are too intimate. Not with France, because she is diminishing. We have had it with Spain. "But it will be with the empire of Germany. We have no desire for war, but if it should come, we need a volunteer militia made up of 500,000 men to back up our standing army." HAS GEN. WASHINGTON'S FLAG New York Woman Owns Banner Presented to Volunteer Company by the General. New York.—One of the oldest flags in this city and which is interesting from the fact that it was presented by George Washington to the second company of Washington volunteers is owned by Mrs. Margaret D. Early of the Hotel Walton. It has been in possession of her family nearly forty years, having been won by her father, Thomas Dooley, an old New Yorker, in a raffle at a fair held in 1879 to raise funds for the Paulillist church at Columbus avenue and Sixtieth street, then in course of erection. The flag was given to the managers of the fair to be sold for the benefit of the church. WALKS 650 MILES FOR DRAFT Washington Man Tramps 51 Days to Keep Promise to United States Government. Aberdeen, Wash.—After a tramp of 650 miles, taking 51 days, Elmer Hemrich is here to fulfill his promise to the government to be ready for the second draft call. He was allowed to go to Alaska to establish a cannery on the promise that he would return in time for the second call for men to the colors. He was forced to "mush" over the trail from Inner Skin Bay to Seward, Alaska, and drag his sled with him. He lost 35 pounds in weight and was compelled to exist on clams and porcupine meat for part of the trip. Ship Coal by Water. Memphis. Tennessee. Heavy shipments of coal from the Kentucky fields are being made by water on the Mississippi river. A single stenmboat recently towed 15 barges containing 9,000 tons of coal from Caseyville, Ky., to Memphis. It would have required three or four trains to have hauled this consignment by rail. LEGAL NOTICES. 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. DAVIS AND JACKSON, Attorneys. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—Holding Probate Court. No. 24,645, 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 Mary Theresa Neil, 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 15th day of May, A. D. 1919; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 15th day of May, 1918. 1118 Fifteenth Street N.W. Attest: W. Clark Taylor, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. Wm. O. Davis and Bernard I. Jackson, attorneys. THOMAS WALKER, Attorney. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—Holding Probate Court.— No. 24,112, 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 George W. Milford, 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 May, A. D. 1919; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 21st day of May, 1918. Thomas J. Brown, 1411 Corcoran Street N. W. Attest: W. Clark Taylor, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. Thomas Walker, Attorney. DR. W. L. SMITH'S Indigestion Cure This remedy will relieve and cure 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. 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Funeral was held Wednesday, May 29th, at 9 a. m., at St. Aloysius' Church. Frazier & Bundy conducted the funeral. Annie J. Isick, who died May 26th, was buried from Asbury M. E. Church on Wednesday, May 29th, at 2 p. m., by Frazier & Bundy. Interment in Alexandria, Va. If It Lasts Longer Than Three Days It is a "Nasal Sinusitis," Declares Physician. "A cold in the head which lasts longer than three days is no longer such, but a nasal sinusitis," said Dr. John J. Hurley of Boston in an address reported in the Medical Record. Doctor Hurley was arguing that "grippe" and influenza were nothing but an inflammation of the sinuses of the face, that labyrinth of the passages in the bones of the nose, cheeks and forehead which empty into the nose or pharynx. After comparing all the classic symptoms of influenza as described in the textbooks with those of sinusitis and pointing out their similarity if not identity, he called "influenza" and "grippe" the "allibis of ignorance." The familiar influenza bacillus discovered by Pfeiffer is found in many but by no means all cases of so-called gripe. It has a special affinity for the sinuses of the nose. But there are many other bacilli—all of the pus-forming kinds—that produce the same effects. Sinusis is nothing but the formation of an abscess in the sinuses. The patient needs no drugs; what he needs is to have the sinuses emptied. This is easy in nearly all cases; a specialist can open the swollen passages with a cotton pledget on the tip of a bougie and generally nothing more is needed than the touching of the passages with nitrate of silver. Once they begin to discharge their pus freely the cure is rupld. Cases in which an operation is necessary are the rare exception. DAYS ARE GROWING LONGER Scientists Say It Takes World Three Seconds Longer to Turn Over Than It Did 100 Years Ago. Our earth appears to be slowing down its spin. Two British astronomers who have just finished a long study of the matter report that it now takes almost exactly three seconds longer for the world to turn over once than it took 100 years ago, and, a century hence, still another three seconds will have been added to the day. At this rate, Shakespeare had nearly ten seconds less in his 24 hours than has a modern dramatist, says Saint Nicholas. William the Congueror was handicapped a half minute in keeping up with his descendants. Julius Caesar was a whole minute to the bad; while even if he had lived to old age, his life would still, have been some twenty of our days short of what his biographers would have claimed for him. Abraham and the early Pharaohs would have been still more pressed for time. The earliest men, say in the year 100,000 B. 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You find good shoes at HAHN'S—the styles you want, when you want them; the qualities and prices that stand the test; a good, square, fair treatment, no matter how humble may be your walk in life. The BEE takes great pleasure in recommending its readers to the HAHN STORES, and visitors in town will find these shoe houses well worth a visit. The big main store is at the corner of Seventh and K Streets N.W., and the firm also operates two branch stores at 233 Pennsylvania Avenue S. E., and 1914-1916 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. BROTHERS OVER THERE, GIRL TWINS WANT TO GO New York.—Lucille and Genevieve Baker, nineteen-year-old twins, of Brooklyn, are not satisfied with having two brothers "over there." They presented themselves at the barge office with the request that they be enlisted in the coast guard. Lieut. L. C. Farwell explained that they were not using women to guard pliers and warehouses just yet. Bpt the twins refused to consider themselves formally rejected until similar assurances had been given by Captain Carden, commanding officer. They left the office disappointed, but hopeful of going to France as government telephone operators or stenographers. WOMEN'S CLUBS WILL HELP Respond to Call to Assist In Getting Men and Women for Government Service. Washington.—The examiners of the civilian personnel section of the ordinance department of the United States army have asked the co-operation of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and of each of the state federations, in their endeavor to secure the best qualified men and women for the government service. To this call the civil service reform department of the general federation, of which Mrs. F. H. Cole, University of Omahn, Omaha, Neb., is chairman, has responded by special circular letter calling attention to the need for loyalty in supplying this line of service to help win the war. There is a call for thousands of skilled employees, such as stenographers, typewriters, telegraphers, wireless operators, accountants, draftsmen, chemists and similar trained service. No one should apply for a position for which he or she has no special training. Many teachers are leaving their schools and applying for government positions, but it is urged that all teachers remain at their work, because teachers as a rule are fitted for clinical work only and not for specially trained expert service. The civilian personnel section has established offices in a number of cities throughout the country, and information with regard to these positions may be obtained from any of them. GIRL SCOUT DECORATED International Film Series Ruth Colman, a sixteen-year-old Washington high school girl, has been decorated by Mrs. Wilson with a golden eaglet, the highest honor awarded by the girl scout organization. Miss Colman is the third girl to receive this honor, the requirement of 22 proficiency badges being necessary to earn the coveted golden eaglet. LEGALLY DEAD, THOUGH ALIVE Kankakee, IL-Although very much alive and in good health four of the five children of the late Henry Kramer, wealthy Yellowhead township farmer, are legally dead. Judge J. H. Merrill has so ruled in a county court decision establishing the inheritance tax and Kramer's estate, valued at $80,148. Kramer left a will providing his widow receive a life estate in all his property. Upon her death the property should be equally distributed among the five children living. Should any of the children die before the mother the will provides their shares shall be equally divided among the remaining children and not the legal heirs of the deceased child. Therefore, under Judge Merrill's ruling, the four children will remain legally dead until the death of the mother. Cumberland, Md.—John Lauder, forty-eight, a cousin of Harry Lauder, the Scotch comedian, was killed in the Tysom coal mine near here, where he was employed. He was caught under a fall of rock. 1. A woman reading a book in a room with a large window. 2. A dining room with a large table and chairs. 3. A living room with a large window and a fireplace. 4. A bedroom with a large bed and a desk. The Use of Credit Every article in our stock is price marked with figures YOU can read. We invite comparison, asking only that you be sure the qualities you see elsewhere are the same, or equal in value to those we show. Your purchases are charged on an open account—AT THE PLAINLY MARKED PRICES—and you have the privilege of small weekly or monthly payments, or we'll allow you a discount of 10% for cash or payment in 30 days. When this allowance is deducted we believe our prices are the lowest in Washington. Come to us for everything in the home-furnishing line. If you're making changes for the purpose of renting some of your rooms it's likely you'll be interested in our line of Duo-fold Suites. They're not expensive, and have the advantage of giving you a perfectly furnished living room by day and a comfortable sleeping room for night. Where two or even three persons are willing to occupy a large room you'll probably want single beds—and we have plenty, with the right springs and mattresses. Come in and see our Refrigerators. Health and food conservation are all important in these war times, and the right Refrigerator will be your greatest aid in this direction. We know what our Refrigerators will do from the years of satisfactory service we've seen given by every variety shown in our stock. We arrange the terms of an account to suit the circumstances of each individual customer, offering extra inducements, in the matter of easy payments, to young married couples. ```markdown ``` JUSTH'S OLD STAND Workingmen, we have made an impressive showing of suits, pants, satchels, suit cases, etc., mostly slightly used; but it will pay every hustler to see this stock; and there's some overcoats at $5 up—remarkable value—and worth more money. JUSTH'S OLD STAND 619 D Street 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. KINNEY'S. 729 Seventh Street N. W. Mr. Jackson, ot Orange, Va., the father of Mrs. Rosa Ailer, was in the city this week the guest of his daughter. THE BEST PLACE TO EAT EVERYTHING FIRST CLASS Hot Bread Morning and Evening Home-Made Desserts Ice Cream and Soft Drinks of All Kinds Oysters in Every Style Cigars and Tobaço. Rooms for Rent Opposite Government Printing Office Franklin 4878 16 G Street Northwest We Grow Our Own Flowers F. H. Kramer, Inc. FLORIST AND DECORATOR 916 F St., N. W. Branch, Center Market Branch Store 722 Ninth St., Store Phone-Main 2372 Market Phone-Main 2373 Greenhouse Phone-Lincoln 193 9th St. Store-Main 2710 Introducer of the Famous "QUEEN BEATRICE" ROSE COVER BANKCOAT JACOBS' RAIN COAT. Reasons for placing your order with C. Jacobs, the "Kantleake" Rain Coat Agent for the Comer Mfg. Co. Dayton, Ohio, who will give you the company's liberal guarantee, thereby insuring your satisfaction. You will always need a rain coat, There is no safer bet, Just as long as rain is water, And as long as water's wet. For the rain coat keeps you dry, Which is mother to this tip— It protects you from pneumonia And that dread disease, the grippe. When your overcoat's too heavy A "Kantleake's" just the thing For the coolish days of autumn And the early days of spring. Get the kind that's made by Comer. If you wish to look well dressed; Made to measure, up-to-date, They'll supply you with the best. C. Jacobs, the Raincoat Man, 1913 You Street N. W.