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Share & Share The Washington Bee --- A Great Monument to Washington Colored Americans—Mr. John W. Lewis, the Man, With His People Behind, Building It. VOL. XXXIX. NO. 19 THIRT A Great Monu W. Lewis LET US HELP HIM OVER THE TOP. The Bee is of the opinion, without boasting, that the race has never produced a man in this country, certainly not in Washington, that will equal John W. Lewis, President of the Industrial Savings Bank. He is a man who is unassuming. To see him and not know him, you would pass him by as any other ordinary man. You will meet him this morning with a big slouch hat on and head hung down, going sliding along the street or at the building mingling with the workmen. The same evening you will meet him again standing before the most cultured people of our city swaying them with his practical eloquence. If there ever was a self-made man among our race, he is one. He has made it through all of the opposition, and has reached almost the top round in the financial world. There is not a man of our race in the country that has the love and respect for the men who are doing things better than he. The cultured respect and honor him, the humblest of our citizens love and follow him. This is also true of the financial world of other races. Some of the best financiers in this city will die by him. He now has in progress a campaign to raise $200,000 from the people in this city for the purpose of constructing some apartment houses to help relieve some of the situations in this city, and from the outlook and sentiment that the Bee has been able to find out from all walks of life, he is going to raise that, and more besides. He is now constructing a five-story apartment hotel at the corner of 13th and T Streets N. W., this city. It is useless to say what a blessing it is for our race in Washington. More than a hundred thousand of us here are earning more money than we ever did in our lives, and yet not a hotel in Washington to accommodate our friends when they come to the city from other parts of the country. If we, the citizens, want to stop the howl of the people about such poor accommodations, now is the time to rally to this God-sent man and get behind him. He will lead us to success. The white race have explicit confidence in him. They allow him to use their money. Why not we? When the Bee called on Mr. Lewis a few days ago and congratulated him upon his success, he had this to say: "I can get all the money I want to build apartment houses from the other races. But, Mr. Editor, that is not what I want. This housing problem is merely the beginning, and I want my race to put up this money to erect the one I am building, and those which I am expect- WHITELAW APARTMENT HOUSE RTEENTH AND T STREETS NORTHWEST monument to Washington Colored American vis, the Man, With His People Behind, Built ing to build, so when this prosperity which is now on passes, they can see buildings towering skyward and say to the world. "This is what we have gotten out of the prosperity." Mr. Lewis is speaking every night during the week. Next week he will speak at the following places: October 3, John Wesley, 14th and Corcoran Streets; October 7, Y. M. C.; October 8, Asbury M. E. Church; 11th and K Streets N. W.; October 9, Lane Memorial Church; October 10, Mt. Carmel Church. The next week he will publish other engagements. Watch the Bee and go and hear this wonderful man, who has startled all Washington. THE GREAT CONGRESS. Six Hundred Delegates Present Great Speakers. The third annual session of the National Race Congress has brought to Washington this week some of the most noted men of the race from all sections of the country. The opening session Tuesday morning at the Metropolitan Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church was interesting. Dr. W. H. Jernagin called the convention to order, and the opening prayer was made by the Rev. Dr. F. J. Williams of Waco, Texas. The delegates were welcomed to the church and city by the Rev. Dr. H. J. Callis, pastor of the church, and he was followed by C. H. Syme, who extended welcome to the District of Columbia, representing Commissioner Louis Brownlow. This was followed by the appointment of a committee on enrollment and one on finance. President W. H. Jernagin delivered his annual address. He reviewed the work of the past year, and made reference to conditions. He reported that since January 1 there had been forty-six lynchings in the United States, and all but two of them were in the South. There was some discussion following his address, which was referred to a committee. There were a number of short addresses made by representative men during the morning. The feature of the afternoon session was an address by Dr. J. Milton Waldron, and a visit to the White House, where the entire delegation was received by President Woodrow Wilson. They were headed by President Jernagin and Vice President Bishoup I. N. Ross. The Rev. Dr. J. C. Austin, of Pittsburgh, offered a prayer for the health, prosperity and success of the President of the United States, and for the soldiers now serving the country in France. Prof. William H. Harrison, of Chicago, represented the Congress. He delivered an address. Among other things, Prof. Harrison said: "Mr. President, twelve million faithful, courageous, patriotic, loyal and liberty-loving American citizens are your debtors for this conference. These twelve million American citizens realize and recognize the fact that these are the most crucial times, as well as the busiest times of your eventful life. They recognize the fact that since this nation entered the great world war, the human tragedy of all times, the nations of the world are wont to look at and regard you as the big brother of all the earth. "The nations of the world recognize your farsightedness, sound judgment, humanitarian heart and comprehensive statesmanship, and are giving you the last word in all international matters, and for that reason the visit of these representatives must⁸ of necessity be brief. "We represent the only race on earth whose color is prima facia evidence of its patriotism and its loyalty, and we represent the only race on earth that has no German propaganda among them, no traitors, no alien enemies and no spies. We came to reassure you as a matter of repetition that we are with you and with your every utterance directed to winning the great world war and bringing democracy to the oppressed of this earth. We are with you at home on this continent, and we are with you over there, for over there our boys have passed through their Gethsemane, their baptism of fire, their Golgothe's height, and some of them have been crucified on the cross of autocracy that democracy might have life and have it more abundantly. "We come, Mr. President, to ask on behalf of these twelve millions that they be given a man's chance in all of the constitutional rights guaranteed and vouchsafed to them by the Federal Constitution and the constitutions of their states. We have observed, and now call your attention to the fact that discrimination on account of race and color, and segregation and Jim Crowism are practiced in some of the departments of state assisting you in winning this great world war. We cannot think that you are advised as to such discriminatory treatment, and that the mere calling your attention to the fact is sufficient to have the same remedied. "We believe in the right of trial by jury, we are certain that Jim Crowism and mob violence are un-American, un-democratic, and are wrong, and on behalf of these twelve million American citizens we pray the exercise of your good offices to the end that Jim Crowism, mob violence, and any other wrong that tends to hinder us as a racial unit, not only be discouraged; but stopped. "Thanking you for this conference on behalf of these twelve million, we are very grateful." Among some of the delegates present were C. M. Robertson, William H. Harrison, Dr. A. A. Graham, Geo. I. Bullock, W. C. Brown, W. W. Allen, A. W. Craig, J. J. Williams, J. D. Brooks and W. W. Coburn. There were about 600 delegates present. A complete report, with a picture of the Congress, will appear next week, George W. Davis, J. J. Dickerson, Joseph H. Lee, J. Edward Kent, S. J. Wall, J. S. Brown, C. C. Summerville, O. J. Stoke, A. A. Seldon, E. A. P. Cheek, George Whiting, Moses Bushrow, Earl Ross, M. E. Robinson, Kevin W. H. Batchelor, Rev. Alexander Cowell, E. J. Carter, Early Ashe, S. E. Pann, J. W. Dalton, A. J. Payne. Delegates from Maryland were as follows: P. C. Neal, A. B. Callis, E. Z. Parker, W. W. Allen, James Gray, W. J. Winston, Charles M. Fassitt, Ex-Minister Earnest Lyons, Thomas Craig. Mr. Emmett J. Scott was given a great ovation. The address of Dr. Earnest Lyons on Siberia was eloquent, and at its conclusion he was enthusiastically applauded. Rev. J. L. S. Holloman was among the delegates. ADDRESS TO THE PRESIDENT. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington, D. C. Mr. President: The National Race Congress, in an annual conference of delegates from the several States, convened to consider the condition of our people in the United States and to construct a program for the devel- opment of the social, economic and spiritual life of our race. We seek to foster the aims and aspirations of a free people, and to secure to our fellows the guarantees of the Constitution of the United Staes, by lawful agitation, fellowship and service. We meet this year, when our country is at war. We feel with all other Americans the burdens that war imposes, and we offer to our country, not our bit, but our best. Our loyalty is unwavering; our service is whole-hearted. Our history has no taint of treason. Our blood has been freely given in all our country's wars. Hence we have earned the right to speak in our own defense if our rights are abridged. We are grateful, Mr. President, for the fine ideals you have set forth to America and the world, and we are particularly pleased with your pronouncement against mob violence. It gave encouragement to the heart of every true American, and is the harbinger of hope to all colored men in the United States. It makes us feel that the day will come when you may exercise the full power delegated to you as the chief executive of our nation, and summon to your aid the full force of a statute of the United States Government by which such lawless acts may be suppressed. We know that offenses will be committed. We do not condone crime, but we ask for our people what is accorded to others, viz: that all individuals charged with crime should be given a fair and impartial trial by a jury of their peers. We now bring to your attention, Mr. President, a matter that heads up under the Interstate Commerce Commission, but which we bring to you because relief has not come from that source. Our people are unfairly treated by the railroads of the South. The laws of the Southern States prescribe that "there shall be separate but equal accommodations for white and colored passengers on trains." It is a fact that while there are separate-accommodations, they are in no sense equal. The treatment our people receive as passengers on railways in the South is in open violation of law; it is unfair, unjust and degrading. Therefore, we beg that you use the authority of your exalted office to change these conditions, making travel equally safe, comfortable and healthful to all who pay the same tariff. fices of the government in Washington, D. C., and elsewhere race discrimination is nullifying the letter and spirit of the Civil Service law, and delaying the winning of the war by depressing the enthusiasm of the aspiring people of our race. Our people who aspire to positions above the menial grade in some departments are flatly denied consideration, and sometimes, if a fair official gives work to such aspirant, they are marked for insult or humiliation by boorish officials or discourteous employees. These discriminations disturb the morale of our young people and lower the efficiency of both the offender and the offended. This species of prejudice against race and color, sometimes, nay, too often, finds its way into the Army and Navy of the United States. Our brave black boys have given a good account of themselves in the fight against the Hun, and we protest against any discrimination in the Army or Navy based on race or color. We ask fair trial in all branches of the military service. We seek just and impartial dealing from officials of our government. We believe you to be providentially directed in the guiding of our nation at such a time as this, and we beg you to give the protection we are fighting hard to win and offer to others. We ask you to encourage us in honoring the freedom you love. Let us be Americans in character, regardless of color. Let us have no Jim Crow cars, no segregation, no disfranchisement, no proscription, no partiality and no prejudice in the government administration of public affairs. Finally, Mr. President, wrongs so open weigh down the hearts and slow the movement of the people who are otherwise happy and anxious to serve their country. Now, as never before, do we as black men need to give to our people the spirit of hope, inspiration and love of country. Changing the conditions complained of will make it easier for the leaders of our race to direct and influence our people in the activities, and sacrifices incident to winning the war for democracy and righteousness. (Signed) John R. Hawkins, William H. Harrison, A. C. Garner, J. Milton Waldron, W. H. Jernagin, J. H. Randolph, I. N. Ross and C. M. Thomas: GREAT CROWD HEARS Katherine Whipple Dobbs writes in the Louisville Courier Journal of March 22, 1918: Every available inch of space in Quinn Chapel was occupied last night by an audience assembled to hear Roland Hayes, the young Negro tenor, whose remarkable voice has won him an enviable place in the musical world of the East, at least a third of those present being prominent social and musical leaders of Louisville. Terms of praise which would really do justice to this young man's voice would sound wildly extravagant to those unacquainted with his ability. A slight cold from which he was suffering made his first efforts a trifle uncertain, but this condition was rapidly overcome, and by the time he had reached the group of Negro "spiritual" songs his voice was in perfect condition, its sympathetic tenderness finding ample vehicle for expression in these songs, so pathetically mingled of hope and resignation. Although it is difficult to discriminate among these, perhaps the most appealing was "By and By," not only for the beauty of Harry Burleigh's arrangement of the old melody, but for the exquisite tone quality and interpretative understanding with which it was sung. "Una Furtiva Lagrima" and "Le Cri des Eaux" afforded the singer opportunity for the display of his mastery of Italian and French diction which was equaled by his distinct enunciation in the English songs. A NATION'S STRENGTH IS IN ITS FOOD SUPPLY Eat Less — Waste nothing Create a Reserve AMERICA MUST FEED 120,000,000 ALLIES As an encore to this group he sang the "Pagliacci" aria in a manner which proved that no tenor on the concert stage has a voice richer in dramatic possibilities. FIRST FALL MEETING Of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The District of Columbia Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will resume its monthly meetings on Wednesday evening, the 9th instant, when it will meet at the 12th Street Branch, Y. M. C. A., for the first time since July. All members, new and old, and friends of the cause, are invited to attend. WEST WASHINGTON. Miss Olga White, a member of Mt. Zion M. E. Church and choir, and Panott Glee Club, is ill at her residence. Her many friends hope for her speedy recovery. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Jackson are the recipients of a bouncing baby boy. The mother is doing fine. * * * Mrs. Fred S. Pryor is convalescing, to the joy of her friends. * * * Mr. Rudolph J. Warren was one of the many colored boys who left for Camp Dixon, New Jersey, last week. He left a wife, Mrs. Edna Fleet Warren, and son, Rudolph J. Warren, Jr., three months old. There was an evening of pleasure given by a club of patriotic ladies of Mount Zion M. E. Church, with Miss Martha Henson, the leader, Thursday, at above church, for the benefit of the wounded colored soldiers stationed at Walter Reed Hospital. Instrumental solos were rendered by the Misses Arnitta Turpeau, Elsie H. Richards and Mr. Charles H. Pryor, after which a delightful dinner was served, which seemed to be greatly enjoyed by our brave wounded colored soldiers. After the dinner all soldiers desiring to smoke were permitted to do so while listening to recitations from Mrs. D. De Witt Turpeau, an instrumental solo by Miss Monday, a blind lady; vocal solos by Miss Elsie H. Richards and others of this city and Boston, Mass., after which several selections by Johnson's Juvenile Band were rendered, and who also played a march for them to march out to their respective automobiles, which were waiting to carry them back to the hospital. They expressed themselves as delighted with the evening's entertainment. The Community Center, which meets every Thursday night at Wendell Philips School, is doing and planning great things. Come out and be convinced. Dr. Charles H. Marshall is president, Miss Sadie Gaskins, secretary. * * * Mrs. Minnie Mason gave her daughter, Miss Elsie C. Mason, a delightful birthday party Thursday evening. Miss Mason was the recipient of many valuable presents and good wishes that she may live to see many more birthdays. The affair was very much enjoyed by all who were present. * * * After a little hard work, the Mount Zion M. E. Church Choir is glad to announce as its leader and director Mr. J. T. Beason. Watch out for the special music to be rendered by the choir during the 104th anniversary of the church in the early part of this month. Mrs. Bessie Barnwell Braithwaite of Kansas City, Kansas, formerly of this city, arrived in the city Sunday morning to attend the funeral of her sister, who was killed in an elevator shaft at Hecht's last week. SACRED SERMONS BY UNUS And he played on a harp of a thousand strings. THE SETTLEMENT. No. x. The settlement of the present great war was the subject of a speech by President Wilson at Mt. Vernon on July 4th, when he enunciated fourteen conditions of peace. In his speech at New York on September 27th the President summarizes these fourteen conditions into five basic principles. Following the President's first speech, Senator Lodge has stated several general conditions of peace. Outwardly our country appears to applaud these pronouncements with practical unanimity. How far these views accord with the aims of our military allies it remains to be seen. So far no loud discordant note has been observed. However, as each of our allies entered the war for a reason of its own, each differing in some respects from that which actuated the United States, it is scarcely to be expected that all the nations now at war against the German alliance are in perfect unison as to the terms of the ultimate settlement. A notable thing about all the peace principles so far proposed is that they are generalities. The most specific of them require definition or elucidation. They say nothing definite about indemnities; nothing definite about disarmament; little that is definite about annexations and the establishment of new States; nothing about the disposition and administration of African colonies. This absence of definiteness is natural and proper. All such propositions are necessarily tentative; they are "feelers." Moreover, for diplomatic and military reasons, it would not be politic for our President or a prominent Senator to reveal all of his thoughts at this stage. I have been watching closely for signs of opposition in our country to the propositions of President Wilson and Senator Lodge. I have observed just one discordant note from an influential source. A New York weekly of general circulation pronounces Senator Lodge as a "reactionary," and takes various occasions to say "we must not destroy Germany." It is not to be expected that any opposition in this country to the President's plans for the settlement will usually be open and explicit. We-uenuu pue ssuin in it for kooo isuu does such as that here cited. It is evident that there is much to be done in our country to formulate and agree on a definite settlement plan before we are in position to recommend one to our military allies. And the weight of our recommendation will depend on the degree of unanimity with which it is supported in our own country. We cannot begin too early to compare notes and views about the terms of settlement. Whatever the outcome of the military struggle, our side ought to be ready beforehand with a definite program for any and every possible contingency. I think the war cannot last many months longer. I assume that our side shall be the victor in the war. On that assumption, and in line with the President's basic principles, I hear formulated a set of propositions which are stipulations for the settlement. I drew them up two years ago, before the United States, Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Japan, Portugal and several of the smaller nations entered the war, and before Russia "laid down." In principle they are the same now as they were two years ago, although I have amended them from time to time with each new material turn of events. Some of these propositions are new and original; the details of others are new and original. B.L. Next week I propose to give at least a dozen basic conditions of the settlement, to be followed by numerous specific suggestions relating to, indemnity, annexations, new States, the disposition of certain colonies, and the proposed League of Nations. --- IN WHO'S CUP? Yours or the soldier's? Are you going to save sugar or are you going to waste it? Are you going to use the smallest amount of sugar possible, or are you going to continue to use sugar as you did in the days before the war? Saving sugar here means sugar, over there, and ships to carry it, from here to there. You probably have heard that there is no shortage of sugar, and that the raw sugar output is as big, as, if not The Music Master Twelve pages of interesting matter. The Music Master's foreign agencies are as follows: The Inter-Colonial Trading Company, Georgetown, British Guiana, W. Gill, Manager; H. Dougliu Pub. 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Quinasoap is made entirely out of pure vegetable oils, principally cocoanut oil and is a thorough cleanser. Quina soap lathers very freely. It leave the hair, soft and fluffy and impart a refreshing feeling to the scalp un- Do not accept any substitute, but insist on getting Seeby's Quinade and Seeby's Quinasoap, asking for them by the full name. Price is 25 cents each. If your druggist or dealer does not stock these two articles, ask him to obtain them for you from his wholesaler or send us the price and we will mail them to you. Write to Seeby Drug Co., 79 East 130th St., New York City Quinade and Quinasoap are sold at all of the People's Drug Stores. PEOPLE'S DRUG STORES. Store No. 1, 7th and K Sts. N. W. Store No. 2, 7th and E Sts. N. W. Store No. 3, 14th and U Sts. N. W. Store No. 4, 7th and M Sts. N. W. Store No. 5, 8th and H Sts. N. E. HARRY A. BROWN One of the Oldest Inhabitants. Stands 38 and 39 O Street Market, Seventh & O Sts. Finest fresh and salt meats, Loeffler's sausages, lamb, veal, pork, and everything in the line of meats, will be found at this stand. Lunch rooms, societies, eating and other establishments should call before purchasing elsewhere. Mention The Bee. MADAME R. E. WEAVER Hair Grower and Scalp Preparations for Sale at All Colored Druggists or at the home of Madame Weaver, 904 L Street N. W. Phone—Franklin 7310. Hairdressing and Beauty Culture Parlors Shampooing, Cultivating and Straightening the Hair Scalp and Facial Massage Manicuring Thin. and Falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp Successfully Treated by my own method. Originator of Mrs. R. E. Weaver's Hair Grower, the Great Hair and Scalp Preparation. For sale by Colored Druggists. Price, 50 cents. Parlors open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Strictly first-class work. 1904 L STREET N. W. JUSTH'S OLD STAND Workingmen, honest criticism can not be objected to and some won't butt in, and say, let each go it alone and high, low, jack and the game wins, and when it's a pair of pants to buy, give us a try—here's why, the price is pie, $2 to $4 buys best value, do you know? JUSTH'S OLD STAND 619 D Street. CAN YOU "COMB IT"? New guaranteed liquid that wi straighten curly, stubborn hair. Simple and harmless. Apply with bare hand and obtain magic result Sent M. O. postpaid 75c. Wellington Laboratory, (Department B) 3½ Forrest Street, Taunton, Ma Washington, D. C. Open Day and Night Livery and Chapel JOHN T. STEWART Undertaker and Embalmer. 30 H Street Northeast. TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. If you want first-class printing done, call at 1109 Eye Street N.W. Triangle Printing Company. SIGN NAME. Persons who fail to sign their name to articles will receive no consideration whatever. THE BEE. The Week in Society 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. Mrs. Rose Brexton and her little son, John Fry, of 1742 Oregon Avenue, spent the summer with her sister, Mrs. Hattie Payne Cook of Briggs, Virginia. Mr. Charles Ricks, Sr., who has been spending the summer in Phoebus, Va., has returned to spend the winter with his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Welch. * * * We are sorry to note the illness of Miss Elizabeth Brown of 1643 11th Street N. W. We trust Miss Brown will soon be able to resume her studies again. * * * Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Foreman of Newport News, Va., are spending a few days in the city visiting relatives and friends. \*\*\* Miss Edith Moss of S Street N. W., after a very delightful stay at Gayhead, Mass., and other points has returned home. * * * Mrs. Octavia Posey of Deanwood, D. C., has returned to the city after visiting Rev. and Mrs. Thackeray Archer, the latter her sister, of Amelia, Va., and Mrs. Martha Seay of Richmond. * * * Miss Virginia Adams, formerly of Richmond, Va., but now of this city, has received an appointment in the War Department. * * * Mrs. Theresa Hampton of the Monumental City entertained a few Washington friends Monday. Mr. D. Lloyd Wycks of T Street N. W., is confined to his room quite indisposed. * * * Mrs. Samuel Harris of 1214 You Street N. W., has returned to the city. Mr. Joseph A. Berry, of this city, is attending Fisk University, Nash- ville, Tenn. Mr. Berry made a flying visit to Charleston, S. C., to visit his relatives before going to school. * * * Mr. Parks, who has spent a few very pleasant days in Charlotte, N. C., has returned home. Mr. D. F. Gladney, of Newport News, en route to Wilberforce College, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Welch, of Eleventh Street N. W. Rev. R. A. Carroll, of York, Pa., spent a few pleasant days in the city with friends. He was a pleasant caller at The Lee office. Mrs. Mac J. Richardson and her daughter Princess have returned to the city after having taken an extensive trip East. Mrs. R. G. Byers, who left the city for her home some time ago on account of sickness, has returned very much improved. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Hightower, of Jacksonville, Fla., and baby, have returned to their home. Mrs. Hightower was formerly Miss Thomas, sister of Mr. A. J. Thomas. *** Mrs. John Loftus, who has been ill, is up and out again. *** Judge W. H. Harrison is in the city, guest of Rev. W. H. Jernagin. The colored brother of the United States has been in every war this country has had, viz: the Continental War, the Mexican War, the War lion, the Spanish-American and the present war. This alone entitles him to the rights of citizenship in this great Republic—a right which he has won on the battlefield. * * * Mrs. Rillie 'Updyke, of Pittsburgh, Pa., after a visit to her home in Madison Court House, Va., en route home to see her brother and sisters, is sojourning at 319 Elm Street N.W. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Saunders are entertaining her. * * * Mrs. Sylvia Van Loo, who has been connected with the Bee for some time, has been appointed a teacher in domestic science in North Carolina. Mrs. Minnie L. Graves, wife of that well known caterer, Mr. Joseph Graves, 16 G Street N. W., left the city last Sunday, September 22, for Bayon, N. J., to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Ada Taylor, who died Sunday, September 22. Mrs. Graves returned to the city this week. MADRE-MARSHALL Mrs. Marie A. D. Madre-Marshall, president of the District Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, president of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association, and for years instructor in the city public schools, has been touring Northern New York State delivering patriotic addresses, taking as her theme, "How Colored Americans May Best Aid the Nation to Win Its War for Liberty and Democracy." Mrs. Marshall is a forceful and logical speaker, and fortified by the latest data issued by the War Department, the Committee on Public Information, the Council of National Defense and other reliable authorities. She was particularly effective and convincing. Large audiences greeted her at every point on her itinerary. One of Mrs. Marshall's banner meetings was that held at the Bethel A. M. E. Church in Buffalo, of which Rev. A. L. Wilson is pastor, and another was at Lackawanna, N. Y., where a monster mass meeting was held at the Union Baptist Church. The pastor, Rev. James E. Marshall, had arranged to have the hundreds of steel workers of the race turn out and hear this distinguished orator from the nation's capital discuss the war aims of the government, with emphasis on the duty of the colored Americans to their country in its hour of need. Mrs. Marshall has been named as a member of the Woman's Liberty Loan Committee, and will take an active part in the campaign for the Fourth Liberty Loan in the District. Chicago, Ill., October 2.—Judge Robert H. Terrell addressed an audience of 5,000 at the Eighth Regimental Armory September 20th. on the drive for the Fourth Liberty Loan. It was a great effort. PROF. ADAMS' BROTHER AN ARMY OFFICER. Prof. Wellington A. Adams has recently received word from his only living sister, residing in the West, that his youngest brother, whom he has not seen for over eighteen years, a former member and officer of the 25th Infantry, last August graduated from the Officers' Training School in Honolulu, P. I., and received his commission as second lieutenant of infantry, U. S. A., and plans leaving the islands soon for Seattle or San Francisco, and later possibly may come east and visit him. Prof. Adams received the news happily. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. Miss Jennie L. Clark has been out for a few days slightly indisposed. * * * Miss Carrie G. Webster, who has been visiting relatives in New York and Philadelphia, has returned. 1. DREAM DEPT. OF BEE. R. G. P., Jan. 2; male.—No, your dream does not mean misfortune. You need not fear the trip across the ocean. Remember, God will be with you, and wherever God is there is Good. So your dream means good. You are on a noble mission, and God will be with you and you are sure to distinguish yourself. It means you are brave, daring, noble and worthy of a good wife. So cheer up, dear brother, the dream is good, and trust in God. Grace, M. J., July 20; female.—The main indication of your long dream is that you are causing yourself a lot of unreasonable worry about him. You know who I mean. Your dream was in a way a real vision, showing how easy it is for people to upset and unnerve you, so fear no one, and place your entire trust in God. He will keep those meddlesome people from interfering with your plans and the party you have dreamed about. Pray more, practice your music more, read more good books and be less confiding to your so-called friends. But remember, do not grow too suspicious, as it will surely destroy your sweet disposition. Look up to God as the giver of all blessings. C. L. B., May 5; female.—Your dream means an early marriage; the second part of your dream does not mean death. The angels you saw in heaven mean that your marriage is arranged in heaven; and angels will guide your footsteps on earth, so that you will be happy, and make the man of your choice happy, and do good and make other happy, too. You should realize that your sleep is really a time, and if properly gone into through prayer and concentration can put you in touch with angels that will give you wonderful wisdom and knowledge to make use of in the years to come. PLAYTHINGS. This was the play at the Howard Theater last week of the Quality Amusement Company. It was a play that commanded a large house. The play was a moral to young people, and those who were the actors acquitted themselves well. Mr. Walker Thompson is becoming a favorite with the Washington people. His acting always exerts the admiration of his auditors. His elocution is perfect, and his acting is becoming to be better and better. Mr. Luke Smith played the character of the false lover to perfection. He undoubtedly knew his part and played it. Mr. Charles Olden, as usual, is to be commended, as well as Miss Theresa Bluford, Miss Bluford will soon reach the zenith of perfection if she continues. She is a charming actress. She kept her audience in one continuous roar of laughter. Mr. Barrington Carter also deserves special mention, as well as Miss Irene Elmore, who took the character of a shop girl. In fact; the entire cast played well. BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING. Mrs. Sara Daniels, Mrs. Mary Queen, Mrs. Emma Henson are out on leave. * * * Messrs. Theirnian, Jones and Rankin have returned to Howard to pursue their college course. * * * Messrs. Arthur, Wallace and Smith are out on sick leave. * * * Miss Shelly Covington, Mesdames Miner, Cornelia Johnson and Eloise Mills are detailed on the elevator. * * * Mesdames Maggie Keyes and Kelsey are detailed as assorters. * * * Mesdames Belle Harris, Turner Bertie Harris, Julia West, Hamilton Rebecca Ramos and others are energetic Red Cross workers. * * * Miss Portia Garner, an efficient operative, has returned on the 3:30 o'clock shift. Announcement is made that a group of prominent colored physicians and surgeons have been appointed by the War Department to carry on a vigorous campaign of education, with a view to combating the spread of venereal diseases in the camps and cantonments of the country, where colored soldiers are stationed in appreciable numbers. The physicians thus far selected for this vitally important work include Dr. C.-V. Roman of Nashville, Tenn., formerly editor of the Journal of the National Ralph A. Stewart, of Washington, D. C. .Howard Theatre. Week Starting Monday, Oct. 7th Matinees:Tues., Thurs., and Sat. The Quality Amus. Corp. of New York City Robert Levy, General Manager More tarilling that and play seen at this Theatre since the introduction of the Broadway Succes. For the first time in the history of theatricals colored stars will portray and revel the methods used in unravelling a most sensational and Mystfying Tradegy All Star Cast includes—Walker Thompson, Theresa Bluford and 15 Others Night Prices: 25c, 35c & 50 Matinee, 1500 seats at 25c each Medical Association, and author of numerous literary and medical productions; Dr. Algennon B. Jackson, surgeon-in-chief of the Merey Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa.; Dr. Roscoe Brown, of Richmond, Va., and Dr. MRS. ELIZA A. MAXFIELD DEAD. Mrs. Eliza A. Maxfield, wife of Mr. Miles C. Maxfield, and mother of Mrs. Genevieve B. Maxfield Pierce, died suddenly Monday morning at 3 o'clock a. m., at her residence, 1229 1st Street N. W. Mrs. Maxfield was a highly respected citizen, and well known in this city: The death of Mrs. Maxfield was a shock to the community. She had just returned from her daughter and son-in-law, Dr. S. M. Pierce, with whom she had been to dine. She had spent the day with them, and was apparently feeling well. She left home in the evening, and before she reached there she was taken suddenly ill. A taxi was called, and she was hurried to her home, where she died Monday morning at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Maxfield had a large circle of friends, and her sudden death was a great shock to the community. She was buried Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late residence. The floral offerings were beautiful and the attendance was large. after visiting relatives and friends in New York and Philadelphia. * * * Mrs. Mary Harvey of 1618 15th Street N. W., who has been quite indisposed for several weeks, is out again. Her many friends are delighted to see her regain her usual health. * * * Mrs. St. Johns, of Brooklyn, N. Y., but formerly Miss Johnson of this city, accompanied by her little daughter, Emma., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lucy Scott, of 1521 S Street Northwest. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Miles of this city, also Mrs. Ball, grandmother of Mrs. Miles, the latter formerly Miss Edith Burgess, were the guests of Mrs. Amanda Thomas and family Sunday last. * * * Mrs. Helen Morris Early has been indisposed. Her many friends are wishing her a speedy recovery. 600,000 COLORED SOLDIERS UNDER ARMS, SAYS J. W. In a conference with members of the Colored Citiziotic League of the United States, with headquarters in Richmond, where it was organized to inspire loyalty to the American nation. President James W. Poe, discussing war activities among colored people in the war, said: "There are now 100,000 colored soldiers in France, and 300,000 under arms. There will soon be more than 600,000 in the service. More than one-third as many colored soldiers as the total number of slaves emancipated fifty-three years ago." The league members expressed pride in the loyalty and bravery shown by the colored men who have joined the colors and in the eagerness of colored men and women to win the war. Keep alive the spirit of patriotism is the slogan of the league. 7th and Tea St. N. W. Andrew J. Thomas Theatre Co. Prop's y, Oct. 7th Matinees:Tu Quality Amus. Corp. of New York Robert Levy, General Manager presents ARGYLE Andrew J. Thomas Theatre Co. Prop's y, Oct. 7th Matinees:Tues., Thurs., and Sat Quality Amus. Corp. of New York City Robert Levy, General Manager presents ARGYLE CASE By Harriet Ford and Harvey J. Higgins play seen at this Theatre since the intro- cation in the history of theatricals colored by an unravelling a most sensational and My- dical. Includes—Walker Thompson, Theresa Bluford, 35c & 50 Matinee, 1500 week—The Argyle Case—With Walker The FORAKER TH Twentieth Street Between L, and RAYMOND H. MURK HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVEN —and— theatre since the introduction of the Broadway of theatricals colored stars will portray and at sensational and Mystfying Tradegy Thompson, Theresa Bluford and 15 Others Matinee, 1500 seats at 25c each case—With Walker Thompson FORAKER THEATRE Beth Street Between L and M Streets Northwest RAYMOND H. MURRAY, Manager. HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVILLE WEEKLY and NEW MOTION PICTURES DAILY ry Particular. Come Early for Seats HIAWATHA THEATRE Mr. of ce, at 229 was ell of First Class in Every Particular. HIAWATHA THEATRE 2004 Eleventh Street Northwest. Ruymond H. Murray, Mgr. This Theatre is close to two lines of car If you want an evening of pleasure—come The Department of Music of the Roland W. Hayes, tenor, of Boston, tralto, of Philadelphia, in a joint song School, October 18th, at 8 o'clock p. m. Proceeds are for the benefit of the coupon, $1.00, to be exchanged at office Company, 1107 You Street, any evening between 6 and 9 o'clock. General adm HOWARD UNIVERSITY. ment of Music of the Public Schools is presenting es, tenor, of Boston, and Marian Anderson, con- elphia, in a joint song recital at the Dunbar High 18th, at 8 o'clock p. m. for the benefit of the Community Centers. Patron's be exchanged at office of Standard Life Insurance You Street, any evening, October 7 to 18, inclusive, o'clock. General admission, 75 cents. 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. The Department of Music of the Public Schools is presenting Roland W. Hayes, tenor, of Boston, and Marian Anderson, contralto, of Philadelphia, in a joint song recital at the Dunbar High School, October 18th, at 8 o'clock p. m. Proceeds are for the benefit of the Community Centers. Patron's coupon, $1.00, to be exchanged at office of Standard Life Insurance Company, 1107 You Street, any evening, October 7 to 18, inclusive, between 6 and 9 o'clock. General admission, 75 cents. HOWARD UNIVERSITY. Mr. W. M. West of New York Howard University will continue to be a center for the training for colored men of draft age in technical and mechanical branches. Two classes have already received instructions in radio, bench work and electricity, and another will soon be called to the "hill." Miss C. L. Waddleton, of 1517 Church Street N. W., was notified August 12th to report to the Treasury Department and receive a temporary position as clerk, but on reporting was told there were no vacancies: J. YOUR EYES A YEAR FROM NOW NINETY per cent of the serious eye trouble is caused by neglect. A slight imperfection today, easily corrected by the proper wipes, if neglected becomes next year a serious ailment. If you suspect the slightest eye trouble self-interest demands immediate attention. FIRST - FOR YOUR EYES you are one of the many who think they don't t who do. Ever have headaches; or pains in charge and objection Dr. Berman will scientifically determine whether you do or less Use No Drops in Our Examinations GLASSES AS LOW AS $1.0 Berman Optical Co. TRISTS OPTICIANS SAFETY FIRST - FOR Perhaps you are one of the many need glasses, but who do. Ever have our eyes? Free of all charge and obliqu painstakingly and scientifically determ do not need glasses. We Absolutely Use No Drops in GOOD GLASSES AS LO The Berman Op OPTOMETRISTS OPPOSITE KING'S P Perhaps you are one of the many who think they don't need glasses, but who do. Ever have headaches, or pains in our eyes? Free of all charge and oblitation Dr. Berman will painstakingly and scientifically determine whether you do or do not need glasses. We Absolutely Use No Drops in Our Examinations GOOD GLASSES AS LOW AS $1.0. Mr. W. M. West, of New York City, and Mrs. Anna T. Wright, of Washington, D. C., were united in holy matrimony September 12, 1918. JUSTH'S OLD STAND Workingmen, you can have no doubt of our sincerity when you see the plainly marked figures on new pants, $2 to $4, and we have a variety —sure to have—as we sell over 12,000 pairs a year, which shows they are not dear. Hustlers save cash, and that's a good thing this year. TWO—Bee In my last letter I promised to deal more fully with the celebrated Lotus Club and colored society after reconstruction. There was an influx of colored Americans or newly emancipated individuals from the South who had been living on cornbread and hash, but the moment many of them reached this city nothing would suit their appetite but quail on toast, frail squabs and turtle soup. A thought struck the office holders and many school teachers that a select social organization was just, the thing for the Capital of the Nation and society. The big or leading social heads got together and decided to organize a club, and they named it the Lotus Club. It was a conglomeration of the ex-slaves who had sprung into notoriety and the educated colored gentlemen from the North or those who fled from the South and found their way to Northern colleges or schools. The Freedmen's Bank had many colored clerks. The local government housed many colored men who soon forgot themselves. The office holders thought themselves superior to the man in business or those who conducted their own business. A laboring man was a nonentity in society. He was not considered. The best women received their company in the kitchens of the white people. It was not long before the establishment of public schools. Just before that time private schools were established. The late John F. Cook, who was subsequently tax collector, was at the head of his own private school. Before then Prof. Wilson, who was subsequently principal of his own school in the hall owned by the Asbury Church, Eleventh and K Streets N. W. This school did not remain in existence very long. Joseph Ambush had a school after Prof. Wilson. Then followed the public schools. A teacher was regarded far above them. They were at the head of all social functions. There were many belles in the city. The most celebrated were Jennie Fleet, Mary Gray, Annie Jacobs and a few others, and they were the F. F. V's of Washington society. Thomas Boston, who married the daughter of Prof. Wilson, sprung into notoriety. Then came William E. Matthews, the social dictator. Matthews used to have a library that he kept for the benefit of teachers, so he said. What his career was is too well known to the people of this city. The late John H. Brooks was a school trustee. Henry Johnson was also a member of the school board. They uncovered certain social conditions through The Bee that startled the community. That celebrated report which was submitted to the late Isaac N. Carey will never be forgotten. Social events in those days would startle the natives. Society went to the bad. Men who were not regarded as social lights were looked upon as the drones of society. Barbers, hodcarriers and other individuals of this order were not mentioned in a scrap book. All the thoughts of these individuals were on parties, balls and receptions. Nothing was done, by them to elevate society. Men who were not considered then are the leaders in business today, namely, John W. Lewis, Wm. E. Bowie, Richard Ware, Dr. W. L. Board, Dr. John W. Moss, Thomas Walker and the late James F. Bundy. I spoke of defunct banks in my former letter and those individuals who claimed to know how to run things. This city has been the dumping ground of the cast-offs. The legitimate enterprises have been put in the background. It is only in recent years that the real people have come to the front and succeeded. The real people are on top in this city of magnificent distances—known as the common people. They are the ones that pay their just bills. I was looking over the dead-head list of W. Calvin's dead-head book last week and you would be surprised to see the names of doctors, professors and ministers who are in the majority. Certain office holders come next. Calvin informed me that he intends to have the dead-head names framed for the inspection of The Bee visitors when they call. I escorted a friend of mine to Dade's Palace Buffet last week for a dinner, and I found that his prices were in reach of the food man, and his food high class. I don't believe in those near-hash houses that charge you-Waldorf Astoria prices and canal hash-house service. It is like some of the barber shops that have gone up on their prices and with a curtail of service. These institutions give you home-made toilet water and imitation pomade and hair oil, with a sprinkle of "burgamont." Uncle Sam Needs Our Men. Let the "PORO SYSTEM" take care of you FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY POOR SYSTEM ST. LOUIS, MO. The near statesmen and politicians will not be so much in evidence next year. I am confident that Teddy Roosevelt will be the nominee of the Republican party. Those would-be politicians who held sway two years ago as bootlickers will have to depend on their bosses for a job. *** L. Melendez King has a most commanding residence on Thirteenth St. King is some hustler. He doesn't say much, but when he says it he means something. He deserves credit for his law school, which is doing good work. * * * My friend, R. R. Horner, has succeeded in bringing the Masonic Hall Association to a settlement. Horner is some fighter. He never gives up He will tell you something in a few days—how it all happened. If you notice, Brisbane of the Washington Times is being attacked by his contemporaries, like some colored editors attack each other when the more successful succeeds. Brisbane is a fighter and a writer. Suppose he did receive money from naturalized German brewer or unnaturalized individuals; was that any evidence that he was disloyal to his Government? The articles in the Times from the day it passed out of the hands of Munsey show he has been a loyal supporter of this Government. There is a nigger in the woodpile, and Brisbane will come out victorious. The National Race Congress has convened and I hope that something will be accomplished. Rev: W. H. Jernagin has worked hard to make it a success. Something will be done, and if the advice of the level headed is taken there will be no mistakes made. If you haven't seen to the Hiawatha, you should do so. My enterprising friend, Mr. Murray, is putting in some valuable repairs. It is a new theatre, so to speak. He is doing something to please the people and he should be encouraged. The new improvements, that he is making will protect the people in stormy weather. Instead of standing out in the cold, they will be on the inside. The Sage congratulates you, Mr. Murray. Andrew J. Thomas is pulling off some goods at the Howard. His high-class shows are attracting much attention. I bet you a cent to a barrel of doughnuts that all the money in the United States Treasury could not make Andrew J. Thomas tie up with the Queen of Sheba, even if she was decorated in gold and spiked with diamonds. Andrew says that freedom of mind, freedom of conscience and freedom to spend your money as you see fit are worth more to him than one hundred thousand dollars' worth of Liberty Bonds. WAR NOTES. War Department officials' state that since the Officers' Reserve Training Camp at Fort Des Moines, out of which came 639 colored commissioned officers, and prior to the establishment of the training schools at Camps Taylor and Pike, 114 colored men were commissioner as officers in infantry, 11 in cavalry, and 35 in field artillery; 107 officers in infantry came out of the recent class at Camp Pike, and 33 in field artillery came out of Camp Taylor last month. The foregoing summary gives a total of 941 colored officers graduating from the officers' training schools. The War College at Washington advises that there have been regis- tered 207 white labor companies, 200 of which were sent overseas before their organization was entirely complete. Mr. J. E. Blanton, in cooperation with the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities, is doing work in various camps in organizing "Liberty Choruses" among the colored soldiers and in instructing them in the technique of plantation melodies. Opportunities for the entrance of competent colored men in the Veterinary Corps are now open. Information relative to this branch of the service may be had by addressing Major Ray J. Stanclift, assistant director of the Veterinary Corps, Washington, D. C. New barracks are being built at Howard University and Atlanta University for the accommodation of the young men who are coming in from all sections of the country to take the military training along with their academic studies and for the vocational classes that will come from draftees who will be assigned there by local boards or army camp officials. Charles Harris, leader of the Commonwealth Band, of Baltimore, Md., has been appointed assistant band leader, and will soon go to France with one of the colored organizations. After six months he will be made a second lieutenant. * . * * There are now forty-one colored chaplains in the United States Army. It is expected that colored chaplains will be provided for service at Camp Lee at an early date. A splendid opportunity awaits the ambitions young lady and gentleman boy and girl who would study music, elocation, typewriting, shorthand or business course with serious application and earnestness in the Columbia Conservatory of Music. Elocution and Business Department, with a faculty of known quantity and experience as Prof. W. A. Adams, Mrs. Marie Jumper, Mrs. Lena Ware, Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, Mrs. Anna Lee Slade, Prof. William G. Braxton, Mr. Edward Baker, Prof. John M. Johnson and Mrs. Myrtle Robinson. They have one of the best vocal courses and a piano course equal to any in the city, as well as harmony and class work, taught by Madame Ware, Professors Adams and Braxton. Madame Jumper teaches the juvenile department, children ranging from five to fifteen years old, and they could not be in better hands: Professors Johnson and Baker give thorough instruction in the Violin Department, and no better teachers in the country in elocution may be had than Miss Davis and Mrs. Slade. Diplomas and certificates are granted to students who qualify. Take advantage of this splendid institution by enrolling at their studio, 1911 Ninth Street N. W., today, and you will be well pleased in so doing. Because of the growing demand for competent stenographers and typists, both in government and private enterprises, a business course has been arranged for those who desire to qualify in the work. A very competent director and teacher is found in Mrs. Myrtle Brown Robinson. business graduate of Howard University, who has complete charge of this department in the institution. It is the only private race business school Fnone Main.8273 Joseph Undertak For 227 Cor Jose Chapel Service Free in Washington, and large numbers undoubtedly will enroll since it is established. Call at the Studio, 1911 Ninth Street N. W., and register any Monday evening at 8 o'clock p. m., or Saturday at 3 o'clock p. m. Only a limited number can be enrolled, so don't delay registering. FALLS CHURCH BLEANINGS. Miss Mary Chaney and Mrs. Edna Lucas Patience were the Sunday guests of friends here. * * * Mrs. Arthur Lee entertained in honor of her son Avon, who has been called to the army, on Monday night last. * * * Mrs. Lena Dixon, who has been visiting friends in Orange, has returned home. * * * The Mothers' Progressive Council had a most enjoyable meeting at Mrs. Georgie Taylor's on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Penderhughes, of Baltimore, were the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Henderson. *** Miss Alberta Fitzhugh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Fitzhugh, entered Dunbar High School last week. If Miss Alberta keeps up her reform school record, Falls Church will again have reason to be proud of one of its products. \*\*\* Red Cross work among our people is being started by a few of the prominent people here. * * * Mrs. Jennie Robinson, who was hurried to the hospital last week, has been operated upon and is reported as doing nicely. * * * The Misses Julia, Bessie and Jessie Robinson came down from Philadelphia to see their mother, Mrs. Jennie Robinson, who has been seriously ill. * * * Mrs. Richard Thompkins, who before her marriage was Miss Katie Simmons, has returned from Martinsburg, wearing "the smile that won't come off." \*\*\* An interesting letter from Janies Lee was read at the night services of the Second Baptist Church last Sunday. Mr. Lee is serving the colors in France. He mentioned something about most of the boys who have gone over from here. * * * Mrs. Annie Williams, president of the District Missionary Society, was at the Carver Institute last week. * * * Miss Anderson, of Washington, spent Tuesday with Mrs. Agnes Carver. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Compton had for their guests last Sunday their brother, Mr. Eugene Compton, and family. TO SUBSCRIBERS. If you desire The Bee continued to your address, send before the next publication the amount you owe. There are one hundred deadheads on the black list of The Bee in this office. Come in and inspect it. You will be surprised.—The Editor. Dr. B. F. Browne, of Baltimore, is spending a few days in the city. H. Edgar Lewis PURE DRUGS 63rd & Eastern Ave., N.E. 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This certifies that ... violence and Lynching, and discredored the bill that is before Conviction a Federal Crime. Thereof of the National Race Congress. Delegate ... Registration fee $... M. Address ... M. Address ... NOTE.—Any organization not in order same from the Headquarters or Mail immediately. The Management of the Pyth formers' Building) invites the attic halls set apart for dances, for pro for public or large affairs, all of which ventilated. We are equipped for housing Rentals nominal, with unexcellent Office, second floor. Hours 11 p. m. Secretary Pyth REGISTRATION BLANK OF THE NATIONAL RACE CONGRESS Headquarters: 903 Third Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. certifies that ... (Name of organization.) is oppaid Lynching, and discrimination of any kind, bill that is before Congress making Lynching Federal Crime. Therefore we agree to regi- national Race Congress. of in fee $. Pres Any organization not in possession of one of the from the Headquarters or copy from this. mediately. Management of the Pythian Building (former building) invites the attention of the public part for dances, for private parties; the ma- or large affairs, all of which are highly sani- e equipped for housing lodges of any fran- criminal, with unexcelled janitor service. second floor. Hours: 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. J. CLAY SEN- Secretary Pythian Hall Commission is opposed to Mobviolence and Lynching, and discrimination of any kind, and also endorsed the bill that is before Congress making Lynching and Mobviolence a Federal Crime. Therefore we agree to register as a Unit of the National Race Congress. NOTE.—Any organization not in possession of one of these blanks, may order same from the Headquarters or copy from this. Mail immediately. The Management of the Pythian Building (formerly True Reformers' Building) invites the attention of the public to inspect the halls set apart for dances, for private parties; the main auditorium for public or large affairs, all of which are highly sanitary and well ventilated. THE CHURCH OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHRISTIANITY We are equipped for housing lodges of any fraternal order. Rentals nominal, with unexcelled janitor service. Secretary Pythian Hall Commission, Manager. "STAGGERED" WORK HOURS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYES TO MININMIZE INFLUENZA These are the new hours of opening in the following government departments, effective tomorrow, as announced officially: A.M. Bureau of Engraving and Printing ... 7:30 Labor ... 8:00 Agriculture ... 8:30 Commerce ... 8:30 Interior ... 8:30 Patent Office ... 8:30 Postoffice ... 8:30 Pension Office ... 9:30 Treasury ... 9:30 The hours of opening of other departments will remain unchanged for the time being excepting the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, the new hours of which will be announced today. The two large Liberty Loan parades, scheduled for October 5 and October 12, have been postponed, because of the Spanish influenza and the danger of its spreading in crowds and they probably will be abandoned. ITEMS ON THE WING. Relative to the split between the members of the Three Link Fraternity in the United States, the brethren have made a big mistake; that is, one faction—the faction that will not be recoognized by the subcommittee of --- TION BLANK THE ACE CONGRESS 3 Third Street N. W. of Name of organization. is opposed to Mob- imination of any kind, and also en- gress making Lynching and Mob- fore we agree to register as a Unit of Presiding Officer. Secretary. 19. possession of one of these blanks, may copy from this. Russian Building (formerly True Re- ention of the public to inspect the private parties; the main auditorium which are highly sanitary and well ing lodges of any fraternal order. Janitor service. 8 a. m. to 4 p. m., 8 p. m. to J. CLAY SMITH, Russian Hall Commission, Manager. management in this country (which works directly under the fountain head in England). Consequently, the split will soon end, when the S. C. M. recognizes one faction or the other, which it is compelled to do. In the formation of the order in this country the white and colored worked under the one head until the white Brethren decided to be independent of the colored order. The colored members continued to remain under England, which makes them the legal Odd Fellows of America. The colored Masons of the United States made the same mistake, viz: pulled away from England in order that certain members could be the Great I Am, with the result that we can see conditions in this country today: we have a split Masonry that has been running twenty-two years, and no one knows how long it will continue. Ml. Thomas F. Harper, 33, the popular southwest printer and secret order brother, is sick in bed at his residence, 208'H Street S. W. Last Wednesday, September 25th, Washington Commandery, K. T., held an interesting conclave. R. E. Sir H. C. Scott, 33, acting E. C., presided. A good number was present. * * * Ill. D. F. Leville, 33, G. Capt. Genl., attended to the military part. The Commandery, among other business, appointed a Committee on Uniforms. * * * One of the great mistakes made by Save Sugar, Children! "Good bye till after the war" FOR THE CHILDREN IN BELGIUM AND FRANCE Bombay TAFFY A Penny here means a Burn Over their More than 325,000 prisoners. have been taken since July by the Allies. * * * A new wage scale granting an increase of 5 per cent went into effect last Monday, approved by the Commissioners. * * * A meeting of the Home Defense League. captains was held last Sunday at the office of Major R. W. Pullman, Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police. * * * Susie Emily Barnwell, of 1247 Wylie Street N. E., was crushed to death by an elevator last Thursday. * * * Cut fare rates for voters in the service of the United States has been turned down by the Railroad Administrator. The Quarterly Communication of the M. W. Grand. Lodge of Masons for the District of Columbia, of which the Ill. H. C. Scott is grand master, met last Monday at the hall (Masonic); Seventeenth and Pennsylvania Avenue N. W. Much business was transacted, followed by a collation. No more beer after December 1. (National prohibition.) HOWARD OPENS ARMY STUDY Four Hundred Colored Students Reviewed by U. S. Officers. Impressive ceremonies marked the opening of the Students' Army Training. School course at Howard University at noon Tuesday. The principal address was made by Dr. J. Stanley Durkee, president of the university. Dr. Durkee outlined Save Sugar FOR THE CHILDREN IN BELGIUM AND FRANCE A Penny here means A penny stick of candy or a lollipop in America is a bun in Belgium and France. Those are the countries where there are hungry children who need buns worse than you need candy. And if every little American, in every state in the Union, would not spend that daily penny for candy ANY DAY, buns with sugar on them could be given to the hungry children over across the sea, and they would become fat, and healthy and happy like yourself. Now, that sounds like magic, and magic it is—white magic, of the very finest kind. As magic is quite difficult to understand, you will have to read every word of what follows in order to see how the trick is done. You, see, the story of how an American lollipop can turn into a Belgian bun—just like that—is very much like the story that ends with "dog won't bite pig, pig won't jump over stile, and I can't get home tonight!" Let's pretend that we have come to the nice part, at the end, where the pig finally jumps over the stile and the old lady gets home, all because the cat, way off yonder, began to eat the rat. In this story it's the little Americans, who begin to save on lollipops, and the bun that finally lands safe in the hands of --- the principles for which the world war is being waged, and urged the full-hearted support of every colored citizen. More than four hundred members of the training corps marched in review, led by a band, before army officers. Speeches were made by Dean Kelly Miller and Major Briscoe of the committee on training and special education of the War Department. Cafeteria Included in Social Center Established in Section N at Camp Sherman. The new Hostess House, in N section, for the colored soldiers at Camp Sherman, opened in full swing this week with cafeteria service. The new social center is furnished complete in every detail. It is considered one of the most attractive buildings in camp. The house is finished in mission work and affords sleeping quarters for the staff only. Dr. Amanda V. Gray, of Washington, D. C., has charge of the house and directs the social affairs. Miss. E. A. Davis is cafeteria hostess, and Miss Florence Thomas is financial secretary. Miss-Adams is business secretary, and Mis Clavis Gwathney is cashier and assistant ocial hostess. The Hostess House was built and will be maintained by the Y. W. C. A. The cafeteria will be open daily and meals will be sold at popular prices, Dr. Gray stated. WHY YOU SHOULD BECOME A MEMBER OF N. A. A. C. P. The lynching of more than 3,000 prisoners without trial in the last thirty years. The total disfranchisement of three-fourths of the colored voters. Segregation, the new attack on property rights. Segregation was killed by the decision won by the N. A. A. C. P. in the United States Supreme Court, November 5, 1917. Discrimination in "public" theaters and restaurants. Fields of work closed to competent colored men. Peonage. The chain gang. Jim Crow cars. r, Children! "Good bye till after the war" Bombood TAFFY is a Burn Over there the boys and girls over there. Here's the way it goes: If American children say NO to that lollipop that they used to eat every day, the man who makes the lollipop out of sugar will tell the man who sells the sugar that he doesn't need so much next time; the man who sells the sugar will tell the man who brings the sugar from other countries in ships, that he needn't bother to load up so much sugar next trip; the man who brings the sugar from foreign countries will soon find that he doesn't need so many ships, and then he'll say to Uncle Sam, "Here's a ship, you DO need, and I don't need." And Uncle Sam will take that ship and fill it with wheat, and perhaps some sugar, and one thing and another, and send it over to Europe WITH war ships, and destroyers, to protect it, and the first thing you know, sugar coated buns, made out of American wheat, will be disappearing into the mouths of little French and Belgian refugees—All because YOU little Americans said "NONE TODAY" to the lollipops and candy, and started white magic that reached across the Atlantic ocean --- CAPTAIN TELLS HOW HE HALTED ITALIAN FLIGHT Wins Highest Military Recognition That Can Come to Soldier of His Country. SAVES ARMYFROMAUSTRIANS Francesco Mario Guardabassi Gives Graphic Picture of One of the Most Thrilling and Romantic Episodes of the War. New York.—Back of the meager official dispatch announcing the award by the Italian government of its silver medal for valor, virtually the highest military recognition that can come to an Italian soldier, is one of the most thrilling and romantic episodes of the entire war; one which, in fact, may be said to have had a distinct and definite bearing upon the success of the Italian arms. The cable message announcing the award, and which was published in America a few days ago, read: "Awarded to First Lieut. (he later received his captaincy) Francesco Mario Guardabassi of Perugia, while on the staff of the commander of division. Energetic co-operator of the high command of the division, First Lieutenant Guardabassi gave an admirable proof of determination, energy and bravery in a very difficult circumstance during the drive from the Carso to the Plave, firmly checking a sudden and threatening panic aroused among the troops, Carso-Tagliamento, Bridge of Latisana, 26 October, 1917." Captain (then first lieutenant) Guardabassi, by his action, prevented the Italian retreat from the Carso to the Plave from becoming a disorderly rout and transformed it into an orderly retirement, which enabled the Italian forces to reform and to make their position on the Plave impregnable. It was Captain Guardabassi who, standing virtually alone on the bridgehead of Latisana, inspired the troops of the Third army to hold their-ground when overwhelmed with fear and pane. Captain, Guardabassi, who, at the time, was alld-de-camp of General Petillo, divisional commander in the Third army of Italy, in the last few months has become a familiar figure in New York. Following his achievements on the Tagliamento he was called to Rome and, because of his wide knowledge of America and Americans, was sent to the United States on a special mission from the Italian government. Captain Guardabassi was persuaded to tell the story of how he won the decoration. It is best told in his own words: "You can imagine the spirit of our army last October," said he, "when our generals of the Third army announced that we were to fall back. We had worked so hard to establish our line on the Tagliamento, and we were so proud. Now the orders came that we were to get back on the Plave. There were no finer fellows in the world than in the Third army, but a wave of discouragement swept through the ranks. Were we to be beaten? "The Plave line was stronger—it was our natural line. There we could hold off the Austrians coming down from the north and prevent their breaking into the Italian plains. It was only 40 miles back yet our army, none of us, could realize this. It was a retreat. And it became more and more difficult to keep up the soldiers' morale, to hold them together. "The Third army numbered 400,000. It was reduced during the campaign from 400,000 to 70,000, but that was its size when the retreat was ordered. There were compilations in the retreat, for down from the northwest began to come detachments from the Second army, mingling with our men, tending to produce disorder. Rain Makes Retreat Difficult. "I shall never forget how it rained during those days. The Carso-Tagliamento region is a marshy country. Where we were was not far from the sea. In the retreat we had to keep to the roads. This made our falling back all the harder." "I could never have done what I. ad to do had it not been for my general, General Petillo, and the fact that I was his ald-de-camp. Remember that, besides the hurriedly retreating soldiers pouring along the roads everywhere, disheartened and fearful, the country people by thousands were retreating. Nobody knew what might happen. The feeling was growing that the war was lost. That we would soon make a new stand and a brilliant one along the Plave and later retrieve everything nobody realized. You could not have told them that. "Fortunately, my general and I were close to a very important crossing of the Tagliamento, the bridge at Latisano. Marshes were on every hand. In reality there were two bridges, a railroad bridge and one for foot passengers. Soldiers and people were pouring over the latter. It was seven o'clock in the morning. The raindriven air was filled with a sense of the unexpected and of gloom. At any moment our men were likely to break into panic. "Suddenly from out of nowhere, down the rails, came a locomotive, a locomotive along, crowded with soldiers. They were waving and yelling. There was no sign of a train. I never imagined so many men could get on a locomotive before. Cry of Austrian Cavalry Raised. "The locomotive shot over the railroad bridges. It disappeared, leaving behind a great uneasiness and added depression. Then the cry arose, 'The Austrian cavalry.' "That cry increased. Everybody took it up. It spread through the ranks of hurriedly marching soldiers, it swept through the disordered groups of country people crowded in among them; it was half believed, then believed, then it grew to be a certainty. Nobody knew, and the doubt made the fear. The panic began. "I did not know whether the Austrian cavalry was coming or not, but I did know that this panic must be checked and at once. I sprang forward through the soldiers, and ran to the front of the bridge. "You fools," I yelled out, and again and again I said it, waving my arms. You fools, get into lilb! The Austrian cavalry is not coming. That is a lie!" I had to be believed. I had to make them believe me. "It took hours, two, three, nearly four. I never left the bridge. I shouted and shouted. It was forcing an idea through the heads of a hundred thousand men." "Why the soldiers and the country people did not sweep me down into the river, trample me, kill me in their excitement, I do not know. All I knew was that the panic must be stopped. And it was. Before the morning was over the troops were moving in an orderly way. Proud of His Silver Medal "That was why the government gave me a silver medal. I am proud of it—more proud than I have ever been of anything." Captain Guardabasal is a member of the Italian Grenadier guards, composed of six-footers and recruited from the best families of Italy. So heavy have been the losses of the Grenadier guards that they have been made over three times. Captain Guardabassl is one of the very few survivors of the first detachment of the Grenadier guards that at the beginning of the war went into action. He began his military career as a private; was quickly promoted to corporal, and within four months became a second lieutenant. Previous to the declaration of war by Italy on the central empires, Captain Guardabassi was an artist and had a studio in Paris which was frequented by many prominent Americans. At the outbreak of the war he immediately closed his studio. His knowledge of America came to him both from the many Americans he met in Paris during his career as an artist and also while a member of the Metropolitan Opera company here. He has been in America many times and enjoys the friendship of the most prominent figures in the social life of New York. WEIGHS 250, BUT HOPES TO ROLL INTO BERLIN St. Louis.-George L. Finley of Filmore, Ill., six feet 2 inches in height, has joined the marine corps at the St. Louis recruiting station, and hopes to "roll right into Berlin." He is a farmer lad. IS LIEUTENANT AT NINETEEN Indiana Youth Believed to Be Youngest Commissioned Officer in Army. Attica, Ind.—Rupert Julian, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Julian of Williamsport, Ind., is believed here to be one of the youngest if not the youngest commissioned officer in the United States army. He is not yet nineteen and is a lieutenant in the aviation corps. He was preparing to enter Purdue university when the United States declared war and immediately enlisted in the aviation corps. A A member of the American Red Cross home communication service is shown writing a letter for a wounded United States soldier in the American military hospital No. 1 at Neunly, France, which is supported by the American Red Cross. Members of this service visit the hospitals constantly and perform all sorts of services for the men. LEGAL/NOTICE.- — Fountain Peyton, Attorney. Supreme .Court of the District of Co- lumbia—Holding Probate Court.— No. 24,746, Administration. - This is to give notice that the sub- scriber, of the’ District of Columbia, has obtained from.the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, letters testamentary on the estate of Lucy A. Hawkins, late of the District of Columbia,. deceased. All persons having clainis’ against the deceased are chereby warned to exhibit the game; with the’ vouchers ‘thereof, le- ‘gaily authenticated, to the subscriber on or before the 17th day of Septem- ber, A. D. 1919; otherwise. they may by law be excluded from all benefit Gf said estate. Given under-my hand this 17th day of September, 1918: : : . . Lizzie Warren, . . + * 1824 Gale Street N. E. Attest: 7 W. Clark Taylor, . _ Deputy Register of Wills for the . District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. : Fountain Peyton, Attorney. : 1 gas ge Leads. To ‘Great Suécess And The Realization of © Your . Wishes In Everything * To improve your health, be great, better ‘your condition and’ become successful, you,. must possess “ the “Power of Concentration.” The men and’ women’ who -have accomplished great things have -used the great “Power of Concentration.” Yoti may whave great difficulties, but follow the easy lessons and overcome’ your -hind- rances and achieve great results. 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Those who cannot come in person can receive thé 20 Jessons ,by .mail in handy book form and ‘three pack- ages of Templé Incense all for $2. Write to. REV. LEO S.- OSMAN, 1625 Pennsylvania’ Avenue, Balti? more, Md., or 1728 7th ,Street’N., W., Washington, D. C. . LAYING OF CORNER STONE. ; Attorney Thomas L. Jones, . the orator of the Washington Bar, de- livered the principal address Sunday, September 23, on the occasion of the ‘laying of the corner stone’ of the new Pythian Temple,-which is being erected. in Baltimoré,. Md... by* the Knights “of: Pythians Joint Stock Company, of which Grand Chancel- lor George A. Watty is president. The new structure is located at: the corner of McCulloch and Preston Streets, and wilt be monumental in design. A banguet-was held. Monday night in honor of Grand Chancellor George A.‘ Watty, in recognition ‘of the. strenuous ‘work he’ has done: in putting oyer the home-project for the Knights of, Pythias. . ‘A. delegation’ of Washingtonians was present at the ‘banquet, includ- ing Messrs. Emmett J. Scott-R. W. Thompson, W..J. Singleton, Robert H, Terrell, John T. ‘Howe, Dr. W. H. Davis and others. KILLED IN ELEVATOR SHAFT. Miss Susie Barnwell, of _ 1247 Wylie Street N. E., was accidentally killed in an elevator ‘shaft in Hecht’s Store Jast Thursday, September .26, and was buried last Sunday afternoon from’ her residence. ‘ Rev.’ JohnH. Burke’ preached the funeral sermon: Roland W. Hayes ~ The World’s Greatest Negro Tenor : IN RECITAL Dunbar High School Frid., Oct. 18th who will sing.the songs of which -he Kas made records 2 we 5 cf . Dd WIGS | ; B J *Made of Natural Human Hair $ Nepa a cithér wavy or crimpy. 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Rooms for Rént + Opén All Night Opposite Government Printing Office Franklin 4878 s 16.G Street Northwest e A RELIABLE PHARMACIST is the one you can always depend upon to use no substitutes, but com- pound prescriptions from -pure and fresh drugs, with accuracy and care. The real test of drug store’s. capabil- ities is its prescription’ department. and ours is perfect. We fill-your phy- sician’s prescriptign to the letter and no mistake is possible. eS PLUMMER’S PHARMACY Robt. F, Plummer, Prop. : Accuray, Service, Quality A. -D.. S, Remedies We Pay Particular Attention ta Qy- | Prescription ‘Department _ Telephone Your. Wants—Phones . | Franklin 2700. Franklin 2604 ~ gor H St, Cerner Third St. N. W. 7 Washington, D. C. —Advt, The Bee is a representative orgas of the people. 2 oe : Be aye a) : : | c > Order "Em Nows-= | By ; , BEd go eee Qa Tailor-Made: Suits ena ae eg “e a 4 Better use real judgment,men See Better not wait ’til Fall sets-in. eee : Suits are going :to’cést a‘. whole f Af lot more then. 1m offering you 4k - : now a strictly tailored-to- yur measure suit at ae LH. $25-00 I want you to remember that I bought these yoolens more thar a year ago, and I’made a lucky purchase at that. hey cost me Jess | ys than half what they’d: cost to-day; and I’m _ still oferidg youa tailor-made suit ‘from these. * woolens at $25.00. Hundreds cfdenéy Fall i : . Patterns as well as medium weight weaves to 4 select from. Look"’emover—ycu'll be mighty : well pleased. : | $7 and $8 Trouser: to Order $6 | HORN, ‘O11 71h St. N. W. : . i ; ee Remember the address 2 DF. T. THEO. PARKER'S * Osteopathic Treatment Lis a specific for Neuritis, Lumbago, Rheumatism; Partial Paralysis and Poor Circulation. 1810 Ninth Street Northwest. . Phone North 533-J- .. ° ROR RENT. One nicely kept room, suited for two, gentlemen; well heated. Apply rear ™ Street NOW : SPECIAL NOTICE: _ - Big value, agents; repeater; costs 8 cents; sells for.$1. Circular free. Dr. Thornber, Ferris, Ill. MRS. 8. J. TAYLOR. + Furnished rooms by the day, week or, month. Transient accommoda-_ tions a specialty. 128 F Street 'N..W., Washington, D. C. One block | from Union’ Station. . Phone, Franklin 4632