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VOL. XXXIX. NO. 22 THE NATIONAL L LEAGUE SEND OF INDORSE REV. RICHARD W. AUSTIN. The National Liberty League of the United States has sent out the following letter to the voters of the Second Congressional District of Tennessee: After a careful investigation of Congressman R. W. Austin's record in Congress for ten years we unqualifiedly indorse his candidacy for reelection to Congress. All measures that have been introduced in Congress during his tenure of office affecting the advancement of the colored race he has given loyal and able support. We would be ingrates to a trusted friend if we did not give this testimony to his constituents. For fifty years it has been a perplexing problem to our lawmakers to dispose of the accrued moneys that the government holds of the colored soldiers of the Civil War that now amounts to thousands of dollars. Congressman Austin has the solution. ANOTHER NEGRO EDITORIAL (From The Issue, Jackson, Miss. October 10th.) It is the purpose of The Issue to keep its readers posted on matters in which they are interested, that they may be better informed about questions which they are going to be called upon to solve after the war is over. We have absolute faith in the honesty and ability of the white people of Mississippi to vote right and solve their political and social problems correctly when they are guided by the light of truth, instead of the misrepresentations of the political fakir. We have contended that the Negro would demand political and social rights with the white man at the close of the war, and given this is one reason why we would need representatives in Congress upon whom we could depend to safeguard our interests in Washington when this crisis comes. Our position on this matter is sustained by the following editorial from the Washington Bee, a Negro paper published in Washington, D. C., under the heading, "Inchin' Along," in which the "cat is let out of the wallet": "Inchin' Along." There are those who recall when, at revival meetings, and camp meetings, in exuberance and with a simple but absolute faith in God, colored religious worshipers were wont to sing that old song "Iuchin' Along." These will recall how the chorus rang out: "We're inchin' along; goin' to get to Heaven bye and bye." In commuting the death sentence for ten of the unfortunate colored soldiers alleged to have participated in the Houston (Texas) riot to life imprisonment, President Wilson said: I desire the clemency here ordered to be a recognition of the splendid loyalty of the race to which these soldiers belong, and an inspiration to the people of that race to further zeal and service to the country of which they are citizens and for the liberty of which so many of them are now bravely bearing arms at the very front of great fields of battle. To have a President of the United States, whom many of the race had feared did not consider the race in equation, and who had but once, and that but recently, given evidence he considered our race part and parcel of this "government of the people, for the people, and by the people." The Washington Bee He has drafted a bill that he has every assurance will become a law—to use this fund as a nucleus to establish a National Soldiers' Home for disabled colored soldiers that have seen service in France and colored soldiers of other wars that are indigent and homeless. Congressman Austin, being the ranking Republican member of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, is the only man that can secure this important legislation for our heroes. We urge that you be a committee of one at your voting precinct to see that every colored voter casts his ballot for him. Watch out for fraud and immediately notify the Austin headquarters if there is any violation of the federal law that prohibits the buying and selling of votes at a congressional election. We trust that you will do your patriotic duty and return the Hon. R. W. Austin to Congress by an overwhelming majority. surely "inchin' along." The reference President Wilson makes to the traditional loyalty of the race, even though tardy, is most encouraging. His acknowledgment of the fact that "so many" of our men are "bravely bearing arms at the very front of great fields of battle" causes us to begin to think and feel that, after all, that "world democracy" for which the Allies are fighting includes the "black phalanx" over there in France, who are grimly fighting, and heroically dying, and their kinsmen over here, who are just as patriotically doing their bit at home. Yes, we are "inchin' along," and bye and bye we will enter that heaven, equal rights and opportunities, which the Constitution assumed to provide for us. Through the blood of millions of white patriots who so splendidly fought and so heroically died for civilization; through the blood of thousands of white Americans who are sleeping their last sleep in the carmine-colored fields of France; through the blood of our own free but circumscribed heroes for whom the "six feet of earth" over there in France obliterates a color line, we are advancing toward justice's citadel — "we're inchin' along." During the last thirty days President Wilson has spoken out, publicly, in a way to cause us to believe that, after all, there is a God in Israel. First, he denounced lynching and mob law—a thing to which more than two thousand of our race have fallen victims since Reconstruction Days. Now he pays tribute to our loyalty and to our bravery. If only the subordinates under President Wilson—those department heads and bureau chiefs who still insist on segregating colored employees in the departments—who still deny appointment to such as win eligibility by reason of having passed the civil service examination in open competition with whites—we would, perhaps, feel that the pace at which "we're inchin' along" is far more rapid than it seems at present. However, we are surely "inchin' along," and, as ran the old religious song of the benighted slaves, "we're goin' to get to Heaven bye and bye," "War is hell," as General Sherman so rightly said, but out of this hell—out of Mars ruthless devastation, horrible flow of human blood, and his terrible depressing toll of dead—good is coming to the race of which WASHINGTON, D.C. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1918 M. B. HON. RICHARD W. AUSTIN A Fr'end of Humanity more than three hundred thousand "are now bravely bearing arms at the very front of great fields of battle," and "to make the world safe for democracy." "We're inchin' along—even President Wilson acknowledges it. CONTINUE TO COME. Letters continue to come to The Bee office from young colored women and girls who have passed the Civil Service examination and certified to the several departments and were rejected on account of their color. The Bureau of Markets sent for a young colored girl who had been certified by the Civil Service Commission, and when, she presented herself she was asked several questions that were not in the examination at the time she passed, and because she said that she had no experience in that particular line of work some subterfuge was given for her rejection. Now, how long is this kind of thing going to be continued? Will Ex-Speaker Cannon, Congressman Austin, Congressman Madden take up the cause of these young colored girls and make an effort to correct this injustice? There are hundreds of young colored women who have been rejected on account of their color. Is It the Work of the Enemy?—A Most Diabolical Act. Tuskegee, Ala., Oct. 19.—The Armstrong-Slater Memorial Trades Building of the Tuskegee Institute was destroyed by fire on Monday night, October 14th. The fire was the largest in the history of the institute, and represented a loss of $100,000. The building was constructed of brick, made in the institute's brick yard, and was completed in 1898. In its greatest dimensions it was 283 by are feet, and was the four sides of a central court, with cross wings at each corner. The front and side wings were two stories high. Shops for teaching the following trades were located in this building: Carpentry, wood-turning, printing, tailoring, blacksmithing, harness making, carriage trimming, wheelwrighting, plumbing, electrical engineering, tinning, painting, shoemaking, machine shop practice and architectural and mechanical drawing. The work of reorganizing the trade instruction at the institute is going forward; and the regular classes resumed their work Wednesday, October 16th, in the temporary quarters, which have been arranged so that there may be no interference with the teaching of the students and soldiers enlisted for special training. HOWARD THEATER. When the Howard Theater opens in a few days it will have a new and up-to-date fall suit on. Manager Andrew J. Thomas and his assistant, R G. Byers, have been superintending the cut of the new dress ever since the Commissioners ordered that all places of amusement be closed. The new curtains in the private boxes and the artistic dressing of the inside of the boxes as well as the outside make it look like home comfort. The orchestra section has also been given a new dress, as well as the assistant manager's and cashier's office. One of the newest innovations is the handsome clock that was donated by Dr. E. O. Johnson, of 633 T Street N. W. Patrons will not have to disturb each other by asking the time. The clock has been so conveniently placed that it can be seen from any part of the theater. Madam Johnson was very thoughtful and she is to be congratulated. The Howard Theater in its new fall and winter dress has cost the management many hundreds of dollars. The people are grateful and will rally to the support of their efforts that have been made by the management to give them an up-to-date and enjoyable playhouse. The new carpet that has been placed upon the floor will prevent noise as well as give comfort. PRIVATE B. F. STROTHERS Passes Away at Hampton Institute, Virginia. Private Benjamin F. Strothers died at Hampton Institute, October 13, 1918, after an illness of four days. "Tis hard to break the tender cord, When love has bound the heart; Tis hard, so hard, to speak the word 'Must we forever part?' Private Grant's body was sent to Louisa, Va., where he was born. He had a number of friends in this city. He leaves a sweet fiancee to mourn his death. CAMP, EUSTIS, VA. At Camp Eustis Y. M. C. A. the chaplain, Rev. Clinton D. Johnson, preached Sunday, at 11 a.m. on the subject, "The Hope of Glory," and at 7:30, "Stand Still and See the Salvation of God." Over fifty sinners came forward to be prayed for in the last two weeks, and more than forty-five have joined our church. We are having great success here. Wednesday night Sergeant E. B. Moon, of Washington, D.C., lectured at the Y. M. C. A on the subject of "Race Pride." It was brief but very inspiring. The program for the evening was as follows: Prayer, Rev. Samuel Ceaser; address of welcome, Rev. C. D. Johnson; recitations, Private Herman Gatewood, Private James Taylor and Corporal Jerry Ford; solos, Private Gibson, Private E. F. White, Private T. H. Foster, Private Wilmer K. Smith, Private Marshall Nobblebody, and Corporal Jerry Ford; remarks, Private J. Sherley; address, Private Banks; paper, Private Paris Gibson; piano selection, Sergeant C. D. Millard; selection, Herman Waters and company; address, Private John Colson. Private Maurice C. Clarke was master of ceremonies, and Robert E. Williams, secretary. YOUR PAPER. The Washington Bee stands for and by the people. Its mission is to help the people. You are helping the race when you subscribe to The Bee—giving it that much more power to help you. A NATION'S STRENGTH IS IN ITS FOOD SUPPLY Eat Less — Waste nothing Create a Reserve AMERICA MUST FEED 120,000,000 ALLIES istin Wm. H. Bolden Returns From France THE BOY IN THE NAVY. William H. Bolden Returns From France—Colored Boys Treated With High Praise By the French People. William H. Bolden, a native of Hall's Hill, Va., is in this country on a short furlough after spending fifteen months on the destroyer Smith in France. The Smith left New York July 1st, 1917, in response to an urgent call to proceed to foreign waters. She has been active ever since clearing German submarines out of different vicinities. No one speaks more highly of the treatment of the colored soldiers by the French people than Mr. Bolden. The officers of his ship are all high class men, who believe in giving everybody a square deal. They are kind and considerate. At the time the President Lincoln was sunk the Smith arrived too late to save the men. There is no color prejudice in France, and every time a Southerner knocks one of our boys, says Mr. Bolden, it is a boost. There is no black end to cars; no St. Louis or Houston, Tex., incidents, but everybody from America is treated as an American citizen and a jolly good fellow. Colored Americans are always welcomed in France; says Mr. Bolden. In speaking of his travels, he said that he had been to Mexico, Cuba, Porto Rica, Haiti, Portugal and many other important countries upon the globe, but there is no place like France and the French people. On his arrival at his old home in Hall's Hill; from which place he has been absent for some time, his many friends kept him busy with dinners and teas. His reception at his home was most royal. He left for New York today, from which place he will sail for France. REV. JERNAGIN RETURNS. Ready to Continue His Fight Against Injustice. Rev. W. H. Jernagin, president of the National Race Congress, who has been in the East since the adjournment of the Race Congress, has returned to this city after several weeks' vacation. He has fully recuperated, and is now ready and prepared to make his fight to carry his commission and himself to France. MONDAY ALL MEALS WHEATLESS USE NO BREAD CRACKERS, FASTER OR BREAKFAST FOOD CONTAINING WHEAT LETTERS FROM REJECTED APPLICANTS-APPEAL TO THE PRESIDENT. It was tightening of the American belt that made this hit possible. The game is won if we keep it up. 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 MUSEUM OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE OF THE UNITED STATES We are equipped for housing lodges of any fraternal order. Rentals nominal, with unexcelled janitor service. Office, second floor. Hours: 8 a. m. to 4 p. m., 8 p. m. to 11 p. m: J. CLAY SMITH; United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D.C., June 28, 1918. Hon. Jeannette Rankin, House of Representatives. Madam:-The Commission has the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated June 20, in which you state that Miss Arminta McNeill, R. 3, Box 343, Sta. H., Washington, D. C., took the examination May 4, 1917, for the position of departmental clerk and attained a rating of 85.65. You further state that Miss McNeill is a graduate of Howard University, and ask to be advised how long she may expect to wait before being called. In reply you are advised that the records show that Miss McNeill's name has been certified five different times to different departments and offices, and it is reported by the Depot Quartermaster, Field Service Division of this city that she failed to reply to an offer of appointment. (This is an erroneous statement.) Her name is now pending on certification. METROPOLITAN RAISES $1,000 DESPITE CLOSED DOORS. Despite the fact that services have not been held in Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Washington, D. C., or in any other church of the city since September 29th, a rally was held last Sunday, the 20th instant, at which time $1,065.15 was raised by the members of the church. $1,000 of this amount; together with $500 more of the funds in hand, or a total of $1,500, has been paid on the main debt of the church. The members of the church are to be congratulated upon this splendid showing, especially in the midst of a raging epidemic of influenza, at the height of the Fourth Liberty Loan drive, and in the face of discontinued services for nearly a month. The pastor, Dr. C. M. Tanner, and the members of the church, expect to raise $14,000 in December, which will cancel the mortgage debt of the church. During the closing order by the District health authorities the Prior to the passage of the present civil service act, it was held in an opinion of the Attorney General that it is necessary under the Constitution to allow an appointing officer some latitude in choosing whom he shall appoint, and that it was constitutional to require him to select for appointment from among applicants found to be best qualified for a position. The civil service rules provide for the certification of three names for filling each vacancy, and each eligible is entitled to three certifications to each independent appointing officer. The Commission can merely certify an eligible in accordance with the requirements of the civil service law and rules, but cannot compel selection of any individual eligible so long as selections are properly made from among the eligibles certified. Therefore, all the Commission can do in cases of the kind under consideration is to continue to certify the name of the eligible when reached. By direction of the Commission: Very respectfully, John A. McIlhenny, church has been open daily for private prayer and meditation. OPENING OF THE COLUMBIA SHORTHAND AND TYPEWRITING SCHOOL. The Columbia Shorthand-Typewriting School, Wellington A. Adams, president, with Mrs. Myrtle Brown Robinson as directress, will begin the fall and winter classes on Monday, September 16, 1918, in connection with the Conservatory Department and School of Dramatic Expression and Acting. Mrs. Robinson is a graduate of the Howard University Business School, well known and popular among the young ladies of the city. All persons desiring to learn a business course may take the full course outlined or a practical course in shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping, etc., separately, in a short while, preparing for governmental or other positions. The school will endeavor to place its graduates to advantage. SOLOMONLY SWARE THAT I WONT EAT NO MORE ICE CREEM WHAT'S MAID WITH SUGER. NOR NO MORE CANDY WHAT'S MAID WITH SUGER. HONEST AN TROO- CROSS MY HART. AMEN! 5 CENT CONES FRESH BAKED SUGAR COOKIES. ME TOO! CANDY U. S. Food Administration. AN HEROIC SACRIFICE. One or two ARMY & N DYSPEPSIA T will make you feel younger. Best kno for Constipation, So and Dyspepsia. 25 cents a package at all Druggists, or sent to any address postpaid, by the U. S. ARMY & NAVY TABLET CO. 260 West Broadway, N. Y. 00 GA CAFE AND LUNCH THE RESTAURANT Famous for eighton years as the House of Quality and Service. A quiet and attractive place for ladies and gentlemen to lunch or dine 320 EIGHTH STREET N. W. DADE'S PALACE CAFE THE CAFE MOSES H. DADE'S UP-TO-DATE SERVICE 1216 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE N. W. Special attention given to ladies and gentlemen in our New Palace Dining Rooms. Everything on hand to appease the appetite. will make you feel ten years younger. Best known remedy for Constipation, Sour Stomach and Dyspepsia. SKINS 1 Why Do We Not Blind the Impatient Whose Comes Sitting into New York Harbor? A SPIRIT OF LIBERTY Photo by Western Newspaper Union Mrs. William J. Smythe, a New York society woman, as a member of the American Defense society has obtained 5,000 signatures on a petition to congress urging the suspension of all German-language newspapers in this country. "Every mother that has a son, at the front or in camp here should protest against the continuation of these papers," said Mrs. Smythe. "It breaks my heart to think that the language of the enemy our boys are fighting is still being used in the United States and papers are being daily published in it." Camp Sevier, Greenville, S. C. —H. H. Miles, cook at the patients' kitchen base hospital here, received notification recently that a distant relative died and left him $150,000. Miles is still cook at the hospital and does not wish to change his career even if he could. Miles' home is at Tarboro, N. C. He has spent several years in the army and navy. NEW PLANE IS SPEEDSTER Machine Being Built at Cleveland Shows Up Well in the Tests. Cleveland, O.—A new type of battleplane is now being turned out here at the new plant of the Glenn L. Martin company, and the first of the planes, now being put through its acceptance tests, has shown exceptional maneuvering ability for its size, as well as speed in climbing and straightaway flying. The new Martin plane is much larger than the battleplanes now in use by the allies in Europe. It has a wing spread of 75 feet and is powered with two 400-horsepower motors. In addition to regular equipment it has a carrying capacity of 2,400 pounds, and is said to be so constructed that there is no "blind" spot, or line of approach which its guns do not cover. The machine, equipped with machine guns, showed on first test flights that it could be handled as readily as the smaller battleplanes and answered to all requirements. Other machines of the same type are in process of manufacture and will be turned out in a steady stream from now on. OFFICER DEFINES TAIL SPIN Explains Aviation Term Which Is Not Generally Understood by Public. St. Louis.—What is a tail spin? Of all questions asked aviators this is the most frequent, according to Lieut. Charles H. Platt, flying officer at Scott field, Belleville, Ill. "A tail spin," said Lieutenant Platt, "is the natural action of an airplane when it is falling earthward out of control, the spinning being because more weight is concentrated in the nose, than in the tail, the latter thus turning in a wider circle. "A tail spin results from reduction of the forward speed so that the attraction of gravity overcomes the buoyant properties of the wings when sufficient air is passing through them." ONION SEED FOR RED CROSS Texas Grower Makes Present of $20, 000 Worth to the Organization. Laredo, Tex.—Federico V. Varela, an extensive onion seed grower of Tenerife, Canary Islands, has written a letter to the chairman of the local chapter of the Red Cross, T. A. Austin, advising him that he had instructed Thomas G. Casey of 90 Warren street, New York city, to send 95% pounds net of Varela's true yellow Bermuda onion seed and one case containing 74% pounds of Varela's white crystal wax onion seed of the present crop to the Laredo chapter of the Red Cross to be sold by them at auction and the pro- ceeds to be applied to the Red Cross fund. The donor says the auction should realize $2,000. American Engineers Are Now Operating Practically All the Military Lines. With the American Army in France, Chicago railway engineers who took over a section of French military railway near Verdun nearly a year ago, are now operating practically all the French military lines from Verdun westward to St. Menehould. At one point big American locomotives puff their way to within three miles of the German lines, every night. Denys L. Hall of No. 5318 Maryland avenue, Chicago, and Joseph E. Gulo of Pope, Miss., were recently awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French for bravery during the bombardment of a railway station near Verdun. Despite the violence of the shelling they remained at their posts. The "two-bit" line, as the system of military railways is known to the Americans, is now manned entirely by men from the United States. Even the station agents are Americans, though their difficulties naturally are lessened by the fact that the road carries no civilian passengers, only troops and military supplies. WOMAN BUTCHERS TAKE WAR WORKERS' PLACES Rhinelander, Wis. — Woman butchers are among the innovations brought about here because of the war. When Mrs. Frank Durand, whose husband operates a market, learned that the latter could not obtain sufficient help, she donned a cap and apron and proceeded to demonstrate that she knew how to cut meat with the best of them. She is a permanent member of the market force now. PARROT SQUAWKS "OH, BOY" Clever Magistrate Decides Ownership of Bird Claimed by Two Women. New York.—There was a "bird of a case" before Magistrate Mancuso recently. Mrs. Mary Board had summoned Mrs. Julia Lutman to court, claiming the latter had in her possession one fine big green parrot which she alleged belonged to her. "Suppose 'both you ladies show just how well this bird does know you,' suggested the magistrate. Whereupon the parrot in a big gift cage was placed on a table before the judge. "Say 'Oh, boy!'" directed Mrs. Board. "Oh, boy! Oh, boy!" squawked the witness, parrotlike. "Say 'papa and mamma.'" ordered Mrs. Lutman. Polly was strangely quiet. "It seems to be Mrs. Board's bird," said the magistrate, whereupon he directed Mrs. Board' to pay Mrs. Lutman the $3.50 the latter claimed to have paid for the cage, after which she was permitted to depart with her p WAS READY FOR BIG Managing Editorship Only Thing In Sight, but Youth Was Unwilling to Tackle It. New York—Into the office of the Wall Street Journal there ventured a small boy, awed by the great adventure of getting his first job. Timidly he approached an editor and explained what he wanted. "Hm," quothe veteran to the would-be recruit, "it's too bad, but there are no vacancies now, unless you would like to be managing editor. How about that?" The youngster began to back away. "Oh," he gasped, "I wouldn't like that at all." On the following day he came back with desperation in his eyes, and marched up to the veteran. "Ive changed my mind," he announced. "When do I start in?" TRAVELS LONG WAY ALONE Twelve-Year-Old Boy Goes, From Massachusetts to Japan to Join His Father. Seattle, Wash.—Guy de Warzee, twelve years old, is here en route to Japan, where his father is secretary of the Belgian legation. Guy came here from Groton, Mass., where he was schooled: He has traveled in many parts of the world and spent two years in Persia. He is making the trip to Tokyo alone. He has not been in Belgium since he was a baby. "I wonder if they will let me take my BB gun over to Japan. It's a real gun, and maybe they won't allow such war munitions aboard," said Guy. "While I don't expect to shoot anybody, yet if I should see a German, well that gun might go off accidentally." St. Louis.—After vainly attempting seven times to enlist in the army, Ralph Albion, eighteen, of De Soto, Ill, has been accepted for the ambulance drivers' corps here. Albion is the son of a prominent merchant and banker. Switches to French. Decatur, Ind.-Because German will not be taught in the public schools here during the coming semester, Miss Frieda Wehmhoff of Milwaukee, Wis., who has been the instructor in German, will teach French. THE WASHINGTON BEE Entered at the Post-Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880 "OUT FOR THEMSELVES." Hon. J. C. Manning, a white man, and conspicuous advocate of the rights of the colored people, charges that too many of our colored leaders are "out for themselves." Mr. Manning, at 45 Academy Street, Newark, N. J., conducts a magazine, "Pending Issues," in the interest of the colored race. It is stated that he is battling for the "complete humanization of the Negro as a political factor." It appears that the magazine does not get an extensive support from the colored people. We infer that Mr. Manning's aim is not being warmly seconded by some conspicuous colored leaders. Recently we printed an article by Mr. J. T. Cheshire commending the work of Mr. Manning, commending the views of The Bee on the inefficiency of colored leadership, and deploring the failure of the colored people to support with better unanimity this work and these views—ballot rights, equal rights for all, a voice in the government. Henry Clay Gray, that caustic live wire down in Waxahachie, Texas, editor of The Meddler, who has lately been defending Dr. W. E. B. DuBois against the assaults of some of the colored leaders, now comments thus on Mr. Cheshire's plaint: "All of which is no more than The Meddler would have prophesied, for it is no more than 90 per cent of all who have essayed to cater to Negro literary tastes and interests have sadly found out to their dear costs." Mr. Gray at the same time prints a personal letter written by Mr. Manning which contains this sentence: "I have tried for years to get leading colored men to see the [only one real] issue, but those who do see it are OUT FOR THEMSELVES, and do not care to engage in patriotic activity." The Amsterdam News (N. Y.) recently prints a gloomy article on the inefficiency of colored leadership, with special reference to the industries and commerce. It reiterates what The Bee has been harping on for a long time, making a sensible plea for colored leaders to pilot the masses into the field of business—big business. A local contemporary mildly rebukes the Amsterdam News. It claims that we have the necessary efficient leaders, and names a long string right here in Washington as examples—a list of preachers, politicians, platform orators and pampleteers, not a single one of whom conforms to the specifications of the Amsterdam News. The most of those mentioned in the list are excellent people and have made notable individual successes, but they are not business leaders. A real leader is a man or woman who aims to help a large number of people by counsel and guidance. We have very few business leaders, only one conspicuous one in all Washington. Mr. Manning strikes a keynote in the phrase "out for themselves." Any person who is primarily out for himself is not likely to be a good leader. This is the test. Let us beware of the "leader" who is a perpetual office-seeker, who has something to sell for personal profit, who has a money-making scheme with himself as the main beneficiary, who collects a gate toll to hear his lectures, who always takes up a collection, or who in any way capitalizes his advice or social service for personal profit. He is probably out for himself. This does not mean that he is not a good man, but simply that he is probably not a safe leader. So far as the success of the colored people in big business is concerned, the main condition precedent today is efficient leadership. The Rev. Wm. C. Brown, pastor of John Wesley Church, stated this sententiously in a brief extemporaneous talk at the Bethel Literary some months ago. He is right. But one trouble is, we have few men equipped for such leadership. Few are inclined to make a study of the subject. Few have had the necessary business experience. The most of the very few who could lead effectively in this direction are unfortunately out for themselves. OUR CIVIL SERVICE. There is good prospect that the Civil Service Retirement Bill will soon pass and become a law. It is a necessary measure. In our want of such a law it is said we are in the same category with Turkey and no other civilized nation. Our system, notwithstanding the passage of the Pendleton Act in the early eighties, is still a sort of survival of the old spoils system. It is based fundamentally on the theory that "a public office is a private snap." That may have been so in the olden times, when food and rent were cheap and one dollar would buy several times what it commands today, and when, if tradition be true, small service by clerks was exacted or performed. The present law, based on that spoils theory, contains the minutest provisions to insure the distribution of these clerical positions evenly among all the States—on the simple theory that they are "snaps." The fact is, they are no longer such, for the Government clerk, required to educate himself at great expense before employment and dress conventionally after employment, is now paid far less than the average day laborer and mechanic. There is considerable room for improvement in our Civil Service law. Fundamentally it is based on a principle the force of which has long ago ceased. Another objection to it is that it is not sufficiently mobile and adaptable. The exigencies of the present great war have fully demonstrated that the Civil Service law is not sufficiently mobile and adaptable. Herein the main defect lies in the necessity, under the law, to apportion the appointments evenly among the States according to populations. Such a requirement is antagonistic to the best interest of the Government in a great emergency. In all practical affairs emergencies demand and receive special treatment—the principle of adaptability is invoked. Adaptability is nearly synonymous with convenience and the highest utility, and these are always furthered by employing the readiest and most available efficient material. In case of a hostile invasion of our Pacific Coast, we would probably send first against the enemy the troops of California and contiguous States. It would be the sensible thing. No interstate jealousy would be permitted to stand in the way of it. The District of Columbia and States adjoining are peculiarly in position to meet the clerical emergency in a crisis like the present. There can be no question about it. The populations of these communities should be commandeered and utilized to the fullest extent at such a time. It is common sense, all laws to the contrary notwithstanding. The idea of the special assignment of a particular community, city or town to a special duty in time of war or local invasion is not new, but very old. A notable example was the origin and maintenance of the Cinque Ports (five ports) in the south of England. They were specially entrusted to resist invasion from that quarter. It was a necessity in the absence of any regular army in England at that time. For their special services they received some special privileges and rewards gladly accorded by the rest of the Nation. It was a good bargain. The custom was a notable example of convenience and adaptability to a necessary end. It is evident that there is something deficient in our war machinery so far as it relates to clerical assistance in the administration of a vast army. Our general staff is not to blame for it. The trouble is with a law that never contemplated such a crucial emergency. THE SPIRIT OF LIBERTY. It was the spirit of liberty for the oppressed colored Americans that inspired Wendell Phillips and his contemporaries to emancipate them and cut from their limbs the chains that were so unjustly tastened to them. It was too true when this great emancipator declared that no Republic can exist that contains citizens who are denied their civil and political rights. Why should a Republic deny to certain citizens their constitutional rights? It should not assume the name of a Republic. France is a Republic, in deed and in fact. The sentiment that certain Southerners will attempt to permeate the atmosphere of France since they have been upon French soil against colored Americans who are fighting to free all classes of American citizens, has failed to prejudice the minds of the American people. France honors her black soldiers and applaud them for their valor and promote them when they have merited it. No black soldier of France is denied his civil and political rights, and for that reason God has blessed the Republic. The colored American is powerless to combat superior force. He, therefore, must appeal to and reason with the conscience of those who oppress and lynch him. Any other country would feel proud of its black allies because of their loyalty. Point out, if you please, any other nationality that is oppressed as the colored Americans and find it as loyal and patriotic! The Bee hopes that certain rumors from France concerning the treatment of the colored soldiers by Southerners who are there are not true. If true, The Bee feels confident that the French people will not tolerate it. Elsewhere in The Bee will be seen an interview with Mr. William H. Bolden, who has just returned from France. He informs The Bee that the French people are most hospitable toward colored Americans and where the jealousy comes from is from Southern white men. The French people declare that colored Americans are gentlemen; they are polite, and anything they want will be given to them by the French people. Oh, for a France throughout this world! Fight on, colored Americans; until victory is won. There is a God in Israel. No wrong can continue to exist, because the day is fast approaching when the spirit of Liberty will enter the hearts of the unjust. VARDAMAN SQUEALS. The personal organ of William K. Vardaman, Senator from Mississippi, reproduces an editorial that appeared in The Bee several weeks ago, "Inching Along," telling the "crackers" in his State and the South what the colored people will want upon the termination of this war and what the South must guard against. The Bee wishes to say to this firebrand of the South and all of his associates, that the colored Americans want now all laws of discrimination repealed, all orders of segregation and discrimination in the Government departments against colored Americans revoked and equality of citizenship established. So far as social equality is concerned, the further the white people keep away from the colored people socially the better the colored people will appreciate it, and especially at this time. In another section of "The Issue," the organ of Senator Vardaman, in speaking of the colored people, it says: "This will, I believe, be the first step which the Negroes will take upon the termination of the war. The question was before the people of the South at the close of the Civil War, but it was not so hard to deal with then as it will be now. The Negroes who come back from this war will be trained and disciplined soldiers, who have lost their horror of death by constant association with it, and who are free from all the superstitions that figured so prominently in the lives of the ante-bellum Negro. It will take a more powerful factor than a Ku-Klux Klan to deal with these Negroes." The Bee takes this opportunity to inform Mr. Vardaman's personal organ that no army of Ku-Klux Klans will impede the onward march of the colored Americans to elevation and equality of citizenship. The South shall no longer dictate the policy of colored American citizenship, and it might as well be understood now. There are times in the history of one's life that patience ceases to be a virtue. The time has come, and the South might as well know it now. Killing, lynching and burning at the stake in the South must cease. HON. RICHARD W. AUSTIN. The voters of Tennessee will be given an opportunity to redeem themselves next month by returning to Congress one of the greatest friends of labor and humanity in this country. Hon. Richard W. Austin. It will be remembered that he is the friend of the workingman, the soldier's friend and the best friend the colored race has in Congress since the days of the late Charles Sumner. He kept Wm. C. Houck on the payroll of the House of Representatives for ten years. He is the brother of the late John C. Houck. Let every loyal colored American in Tennessee stand by Richard W. Austin, even if all others desert him. Hon. R. W. Austin is making a great fight to be returned to Congress. He is the soldiers' friend and a strong advocate of the rights of the people, regardless of color, nationality or condition, so long as they are true Americans. The staunchest and the most loyal advocate of colored Americans. The voters of Tennessee would do the Nation an honor to return him to Congress by a large majority over all competitors. HON. JOHN W. LANGLEY. This is the Henry Clay of Kentucky, John W. Langley. He is the man of the hour. The Tenth Congressional District would do itself honor by returning Mr. Langley to the House of Representatives by the largest vote that has ever been given any representative. Mr. Langley will win without any doubt. He ought to be elected, because he is a true American and a war advocate. SEPARATE BUREAU. There is to be established a separate bureau for colored war workers. Why should there be a separate bureau? Are we all not American citizens, fighting for one common cause? The South is wondering what steps shall be taken to curb the colored American after the war. The colored American asks for a bill of particulars now. Wendell Phillips was a prophet, but the South and anti-Abolitionists declared that he was a maniac. The women of this country are enjoying, to some extent, what he advocated when he was fighting for human liberty. The Southern "cracker" is so anxious to humiliate the colored American that he forgets that the war is going on. Isn't it strange that so many thousands of colored men are competent for war and go in the trenches—the hardest things in the world—and are not competent enough to do police duty in this city? Many of them stay up all day and all night. DREAM DEPARTMENT. J. A. N.—Your dream of love means satisfaction with your present environment; that is, things will improve, so stay where you are and do not change. C. L.—Your dream of the Lord's Prayer means your enemies are trying hard to get the best of you, and you will be in need of helping prayers, so indulge in prayers as often as you can before you get into distressing conditions. Fred—The lamp post has the most important meaning in your dream. It indicates some stranger will prove your staunchest friend in time of great need. Hattie-To dream of being in hell means that you will fall into temptations which will almost wreck you financially and cause you great family trouble. Change your bad ways in time and avoid coming disaster. A word of advice to our friends who write and tell us not to publish their age and name. I will say it is up to you to sign the letter with any name you want, so that when your dream appears you may be able to identify it, and as regards the age, we only require the month in which you were born, and not the year, so no further explanation is needed. Keep on dreaming and send your dreams to us, and watch our department. Crandall—To see one tumble off the roof of a house means you will benefit through others troubles or mistakes. * * * M. Y.—To see in your dream dandelions blossoming in green foliage foretells a happy union and prosperous surroundings. Blinky—The caterpillar is the main indication in your dream, which means that low evil people, will try hard to trick you with your dearest one. So beware in time and do not confide your private affairs to so-called friends. Pray plenty for guidance and protection, and all will turn out well. DR. BERMAN. If you want to patronize a man who respects the people, and who will treat you as a citizen,'go to Dr. Berman, a real occulist, 813 7th Street N.W. There are thousands of people in this city, and many, no doubt use glasses. If you want first class glasses fitted to your eyes, go to Dr. Berman. He will give you first class service. Mention the Bee. A D. C. Girl—To hear boasting in your dream means that you will sincerely regret an impulsive act, which will cause you trouble. E. S.—Your long dream of the fice this week were Archbishop terrible experience in Africa among Joseph J. Higgs, D. D., and Bishop cannibals foretells that you will be P. Brooks. October Issue Now Out! THE MUSIC MASTER Mouthpiece of Race Musicians and Choirs in the United States and British possessions. More interesting and rapidly gaining a larger circulation. Read about what New York church choirs and leading musicians are doing; recent race compositions and current happenings in the musical world among folk of color. Washington music folk should get interested in it particularly, and city choirs and musical organizations should be represented in its columns monthly. Copies on sale at Townley's, 1024 You Street N. W.; Cunningham's, 1103 You Street N. W.; Drug Stores, and at Adams Music House, 1911 Ninth Street N. W. $1.00 a year. Ten cents a copy. The Biggest Howard "Song Hit" That Ever Struck Musical Washington "CORINNE" —was obtainable only of us, which is sufficient proof that we are "DOING THE BUSINESS" uptown. We've been selling "Corinne" since July—proof again that we've beat the other "feller" to it, and keep all the latest hits—right here at W. A. ADAMS MUSIC HOUSE 1911 Ninth Street N. W. Phone N. 2637 "Where the best music folk meet—both races." The Week in Society BOARD'S. The price is important, but what you get for the price is more important. Get the best for your money by buying reliable products from a reliable store. Board's Drug Store, at 1912% Fourteenth Street N.W., is the place where everybody meets everybody else for quality, service and satisfaction, from ice cream soda to the highest grade drugs and chemicals. Prescriptions filled just as your doctor ordered here.—Advt. Miss Alma Davis has received her pointment at the War Risk. Miss Davis and Miss Catherine Waddleton have recently returned to their homes. * * * The members and friends of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church are receiving congratulations in the election of Prof. Ernest Amas as chorister of the choir; Prof. Amas hails from a family of musical artists. Mr. Arthur James, the well known member of the firm of E. R. James & Bro., who is quite indisposed, is out again. * * * Miss Viola Nixon of S Street is out again after several days' illness. * * * Mrs. Emma Green Allen of Florida Avenue N. W., received an appointment in the War Department. Quite a fitting token was tendered Mrs. Martha Cooper Sweeney by several friends and co-workers Tuesday, October 15, 1918. The token, which was a solid silver casserole, openwork conventional design, and a solid silver bread tray, hand engraved, oriental design, with the monogram engraved in old English script in the center, is a genuine expression of the love and esteem entertained for Mrs. Sweeney. Mrs. Sweeney is one of the few colored assorters, the highest position a colored female can reach in the Bureau. Mrs. Sweeney leaves the city Sunday morning, where she will be joined by her husband, Dr. Henry Sweeney, of San Antonio, an enterprising practitioner. Master Nunley Keats, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Keats, of 1506 R Street N. W., who has been quite indisposed, is recovering. Mr. James W. Chase was called to the city unexpectedly on account of the death of his mother, Mrs. Ida Chase, of 2209 E Street N. W., one of the most useful and benevolent citizens of this community. Mrs. Rebecca Young and daughters, Misses Florence and Helen, of 813 3rd Street N. W., had as their guest Mrs. Lucia Panky of Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Panky was tendered many social functions. Mr. McKenzie Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Young, and brother of Misses Florence and Helen Young, has returned to the University of Pittsburgh before entering the Students' Army Training Corps: Miss Cardoza of 1457 S Street N. W., received her appointment at the War Department. The many friends of Miss Lillian G. Alexander are glad to welcome her out again after a slight indisposition. Miss Alexander during her illness was well favored by her many friends and admirers, who remembered her by sending her such favors as fruit, flowers and books. Mrs. Viola H. Nixon of S Street N. W., was called away on account of the severe illness of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Turnen, and her brothers, of Harrisburg, Va. FRENCH CORPORAL TAKES 700 Member of Tank Corps Receives Cross of Legion of Honor. With the French Army in France. The capture of 700 Germans is the exploit attributed to Pierre Cellier, twenty-three years old, a corporal in the French tank corps. Two fieldpieces also were taken. Cellier has received the cross of the Legion of Honor, a reward rarely given to anyone but a commissioned officer. Cellier was in command of a tank manned by 15 Americans in the recent fighting in the Marne salient. A shell struck the tank and rendered it useless. The men then advanced on foot. Cellier discovered the Germans ambushed in a cave. He kept guard at the entrance for an hour until a German appeared with a white flag. Behind the first one came the rest of the 700, one by one. The Germans threw down their arms before Cellies and marched to the rear at his direction. SPIRIT OF PATRIOTISM AT HIGH TIDE IN W. VA. Charleston, W. Va.—The spirit of co-operation and patriotism is rampant, throughout the coal mining regions of southern West Virginia. A preacher and his congregation volunteered one night to dig 100 tons of coal. Many miners after completing their day's work return for a few hours at night to dig more coal. Many farmers, too, put in a few hours at night in the mines. GAS MASK CARBON NEEDED Takes 200 Peach Stones to Furnish Material for One Protector. Boston.—It takes two hundred peach stones to supply the carbon that is needed in the making of one gas mask. One million gas masks are needed for the American troops as soon as they can be manufactured. These are the arguments that are being used to convince the people of New England of the necessity of saving the stones from the peaches they use and bringing them to the headquarters that have been established in this and other New England cities for assembling these very necessary aids to the winning of the war. 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 outout is as big, as, if not bigger than ever, and someone has told you that there is no need of saving sugar. This is the most insidious sort of German propaganda, because it is partly true and partly false. The shortage in sugar in this country is not due to any shortage in sugar crop, but to a shortage of ships. Seventy-five per cent of the sugar used in this country has to be carried here in ships. These same ships are needed to transport our troops, our munitions, and the food for the Allies and our soldiers and sailors, to France. Part of these sugar carrying ships have been transferred to more important carrier service. This has resulted in a largely lessened import tonnage of sugar, and this means a shortage of sugar here. Our soldiers and sailors and the Allies must be supplied with sugar. That supply must come out of our limited supply here. No law has been asked to compel the individual to apportion his supply of sugar in a sensible, logical and unselfish manner. The Food Administration merely ASKS you to save. What are you going to do about it? DEATH IS NEAR, IS NOT AFRAID Yank Lieutenant Feels Huns Will Get Him, but Will Take Few Along. PROUDEST MAN IN UNIFORM Wine Promotion From Corporal to Platoon Leader for Daring Piece of Work on Night Patrol Duty. Paris.—It was on the boulevard. The Opera. The Opera was but a scant half block away. And it was dark, both the Opera and the boulevard. The only light came from the klosks advertising Parls newspapers, patent bouillon and talcum powder. There I heard the typical story of the American second lieutenant, the platoon leader who's doing a wonderful bit in winning the war. Call him Prettyman, which isn't his name. He was a deputy superintendent of banks before the war. As he said himself, he'd never been out in his life after one in the morning except in a taxicab. He used to earn $6,000 a year, have his bath every morning and a cocktail before dinner. He is a typical successful young New Yorker. "Gosh," he said, "I'm the proudest man in this army. I've got two kinds of itches at the same time. "We came over on the Justicia, the one that was torpedoed the other day," he said. "And they spewed us out at an English port at eleven o'clock one night, and at eleven the next night we were back of the lines in Flanders. I was only a corporal then. Then we were moved to Alsace and there we got our first taste of war. Incidentally, there I got to be a platoon leader. On Night Patrol. "Here's what it was. Up in the first line the Heinies were just about fifty yards away. One night the order came for a patrol. Now, it's hard to tell you about a patrol standing here in the boulevard. Out there it's as black as the inside of your shoe. It's into that that a patrol is supposed to go. And we went. Sure I was scared. Scared green. I didn't know where I was, and I had the lives of 60 men in the hollow of my hand. But we went. We laid for 14 hours right up against the German wire and we located every machine gun they had, and every man jack of us got back to our own lines safely. "My God! it was different from New York. It was a lot different from Paris. It was hell. But when the Helnies came over the next day we knew where they were coming from. And we sloshed them. "That country is full of spies and our wires from the front line back were cut. So I went back myself. They'd laid down the best box barrage I have ever seen. Oh, I got through it, because I was lucky, I suppose. I got through it three times that night, in fact. And me, never out after one o'clock in my life before except in a taxicab. Say, it was fierce. Right out in the open country. All I had to tell me where I was were the telephone wires. And they were cut. I was almost sick to my stomach when I hit the break in that friendly little black wire I'd kept running through my hand. But we did get word through. And all the Germans got by way of prisoners were 17 cripples that had been sent up to the front line by mistake. "And, say, I feel they're going to get me. I've got my second lieutenancy and I'm going back up to the front in a few days, as soon as this celebration is over. And I have a hunch that I won't come back. "I've got a little sister and a dear father that I'd like to go back to, but there's something bigger than that. I'm wearing the uniform, I am. It don't make a bit of difference if I die, because there are four, five, as many millions as you want, more. Only when I do die I'm going to take at least five Heifens with me. And I'm going to handle the sixty or seventy or the hundred and twenty men under me so they'll do the same. "Sure, I get awful impatient with the French sometimes because they don't understand our language. And the British sometimes rub me the wrong way. I've had first fights with 'em both—before I got to be an officer. But they're all in the same game and you can tell the folks back home that they're damned good soldiers, those British and French, every one of them. Only we're going to go them one better—particularly the—platoon of the —company of the —th. You'll hear from us. Only if you're dropping a line to the folks I know just tell them that you saw me—in Paris celebrating, and on the way to the front, where I don't expect ever to come back from. Good-by, old man; good luck!" And he strode across the street and disappeared. His job ahead of him to do, full knowledge of the cost of that job, and proud to pay the price demanded—even to the ultimate. He's the platoon leader, the U. S. A. platoon leader, that's going to win this war. PLEASURE, LUXURY, COMFORT AND JOY MUST BE PUT ASIDE FOR THE MOMENT, AND OUR ONE THOUGHT—VICTORY! 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SATURDAY SERMONS BY UNUS "And he played on a harp of a thousand strings." THE SETTLEMENT. No. 4. Pay, Pay, Pay. Continuing the enumeration of the rules or terms that I propose for the settlement of the great war, I give below some additional rules for the guidance of the western allies. Let me turn aside a moment to explain that the main essence of my plan of settlement is restitution. The peoples of the victor nations will, as a consequence of the war, be forced to toil harder and endure additional sacrifices for a hundred years hence. The homes, factories and fields of many of them have been utterly and wantonly ruined. Some communities are a desert. On the other hand, the lands of the conquered foe will have suffered no such devastation, and at the conclusion of hostilities the vandals will be in a far better economic situation than Belgium, Serbia, and a large part of France. Hence, the vandals should pay, and pay to the utmost reasonable limit. To pay means to work, to toil, to forego unnecessary luxuries for a long time. To pay means that there will be few idlers and non-producers in the lands of the vandals. But to pay need not involve hardship or manhood degradation in the lands of the vandals. Taxing Districts. 16. The Settlement Commission will apportion the territory to be penalized into divers taxing districts; each administered by a military governor. 17. The Settlement Commission will apportion the Atonement. Debt among all the taxing districts, or penalized areas, on some equitable and scientific basis. Liquidation Fund. 18. The Liquidation Fund shall be the name and style of the aggregate of the moneys at different times, or at any time in the hands of the Settlement Commission that has been paid in from various sources on account of the Atonement Debt, and this Liquidation Fund shall be periodically distributed pro rata among those nations for whom it has been collected. 19. Against the conquered foes and their aiders and abettors the victors shall assess' (a) the aggregate of actual damages that they have caused, (b) the aggregate of the actual past cost of the war to the victors, (c) the aggregate of the actual future cost of the war to the victors, and (d) the aggregate of the cost of collection, together with five per centum a year on deferred payments, which damages, costs and interest shall constitute the Atonement Debt. 20. The Atonement Debt will be apportioned among the conquered foes and their aiders and abettors according to the populations of those respective nations in the year 1910, and the part of that debt to be borne by any taxing district shall be according to the estimated population of that district in the year 1910. 21. In the application of Rules 19 and 20, nations, or parts of nations, or peoples that have waged open war against the victors shall be rated 100 per centuni culpable, and they shall pay accordingly. 22. In the application of Rules 19 and 20 nations or parts of nations or peoples that have pretended to be neutral, but have given voluntary aid and comfort to the avowed enemy, shall be rated 73 per centum culpable, and they shall pay accordingly. In the enforcement of this rule, if it shall be enforced anywhere, any or all of the measures necessary to enforce Rules 19 and 20, shall apply as far as necessary and practicable. 23. Independent nations that have remained neutral throughout the war shall be entitled to file with the Settlement Commission claims for concrete damages or losses due to the act or acts of any combatant nation as a war measure, and if such claims are allowed they shall constitute an additional charge against the penalized nations. (See Rule 10.) Claims of Victors. 24. The actual damages sustained by any victor nation and the actual past and future cost of the war to that nation shall be estimated and determined by a rule of calculation applicable to all of the victor nations. But no specific claim shall be made for the loss of the life of a soldier or sailor or the loss of time by a citizen. Losses of life and limb will be covered by pension and insurance provided by each of the victor na- THE AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE WHAT COLLEGE SHALL I ATTEND THIS SESSION? You should attend the A. & T. College. Its Twenty-fifth Annual Session begins October 1, 1918. You will have the advantages of three strong departments—Agricultural, Mechanical and Academic. A new department for Teacher-Training in Vocational Agriculture will also be available. Unsurpassed opportunities for Military Training and advancement. President JAMES B. DUDLEY tions, and will constitute a part of the future cost of the war contemplated in Rule 19. 25. Nations that have declared war against Germany or any of her allies, but have not sent forces into the field, shall be deemed to have been injured by the common enemy to the extent of actual extra costs on account of the war and actual losses of property, and their claims, to the extent allowed by the Settlement Commission, shall constitute a part of the Atonement Debt contemplated by Rule 19. 26. No transfer or exchange of any territory in Europe now forming a part of the land of any nation to be penalized shall be excused from bearing its just share of the tax ascertained to be due by Rules 19; 20 and 21; in other words, any old or new nation in Europe taking the whole or any part of the territory of any penalized nation shall assume the part of the Atonement Debt due by such territory; but this rule shall not apply to African colonies, or to any case where a specific exception is made for a sufficient reason. 27. The lands and peoples to be penalized under Rules 19 and 20 shall be the German Empire and the constituent parts thereof, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the constituent parts thereof, the Ottoman Empire (Turkey), the Kingdom of Bulgaria and the Duchy of Lichtenstein; but any other nation or part of nation found to have been guilty of hostility shall also be penalized. Transfers of Territory, New States, Etc. 28. It will conduce to the convenience of the greatest number of people that certain states cease to exist, that certain new sovereign states be created, that certain international boundary lines be changed, and that there be some exchanges of territory. 30. No alteration or change of the sovereignty of any territory shall be made except for adequate and permanent reasons based on the future world peace and welfare. 30. No alteration or change of sovereignty should be made for a purely sentimental or for any punitive reason, but on the ground of probable utility and world welfare. 31. In every instance of new sovereignty assumed by any body politic over any territory in Europe, under the settlement, the territory taken by the sovereign body shall be paid for by the sovereign body taking the territory, and the value of the territory taken shall be estimated according to area, population, fertility, natural wealth, artificial wealth, and tactical situation for commerce, or these combined. 32. Any sovereign state taking territory shall be debited or charged the value thereof on the fiscal book of the Settlement Commission, and the value so charged shall be paid by such state into the Liquidation Fund of the Settlement Commission, or shall be an offset to any claim of that state to the extent of that value. 33. Every alienation, accession or transfer of territory, under the settlement shall be deemed to be a transaction between the Settlement Commission (representing all of the victors) and the state alienating or acquiring the territory, and not a transaction between the former and the new sovereign power. 34. No transfer of the sovereignty of any territory of a conquered foe shall be in any manner construed as a release of such territory from the payment of its just pro rata part of the Atonement Debt, because the new sovereign power will assume and pay the part of that debt due by such territory. 35. The provisions of Rules 31, 32, 33 and 34 thereof relative to the payment for territory taken may, in the discretion of the Settlement Commission, be waived in the cases of new Greensboro states formed out of the lands and peoples formerly a part of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkey that have materially assisted the victorious allies in the prosecution of the war for instance, Tediaz and Bohemia. 36. The states of Europe that shall submit to diminution of territory under the settlement are Germany, Austria, Hungary, Turkey, Bulgaria and Russia. 37. One prime aim should be to contract and measurably segregate the Teuton peoples of Germany and Austria (exclusive of Hungary). in Central Europe, and render them impotent for future aggression against their neighbors and the world. 38. The states of Europe that shall measurably enlarge their territory in Europe under the settlement are France, Belgium, Italy, Servia, Roumania, Greece, Montenegro, Holland, Denmark, Switzerland and Great Britain slightly. 39. The states of Europe that should effect certain exchanges of territory, or the equivalent thereof, are Belgium and Holland. 40. The states of Europe that should cease to exist as such are the German Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and probably Luxemburg, Lichtenstein and the Turkish dominion in Europe. 41. The new sovereign states that should be erected in Europe are Lithuania, Poland, Galicia (or Ruthenia), Bohemia, Finland, Ukrania, an enlarged Serbia (mentioned in Rule 47), and the State of Europa, or Bosphorous, consisting mainly of the present Turkey in Europe. Albania should become autonomous. It remains to consider the wisdom of the erection of additional small states out of the present territory of Russia. (See Rules 66 to 74.) 42. The new states to be erected in Western Asia shall be Palestine or the Holy Land, Armenia and Hedjaz or Arabia. 43. All transfers of sovereignty or establishments of new states shall have some reasonable permanent geographic, ethnologic, linguistic religious or economic basis, or these combined, and where any of these may conflict natural boundaries, such as rivers, mountains, lakes and seas, should determine. In my next talk I shall begin suggestions of the boundary lines, for my proposed rectifications in Europe and Asia. EDITOR MITCHELL AND STAFF. Make Tour of the North and Return By Way of This City. Editor John Mitchell, Jr., of the Richmond, Va., Planet, and part of his office staff, made a tour of the North last week, and on their return passed through this city. Mr. Mitchell looked like a Southern farmer. A Bee representative greeted the fighting editor as he passed Ralais, Royal in this city in his car, accompanied by Mr. J. R. Orgbill, his foreman, and Mr. Davis, his linotype operator. From all appearances the dusty roads of the North had done ample justice to his three thousand dollar car, recently purchased from a Northern firm. The Bee extends its congratulations to the editor, and wish he and his company a safe return home. ARLINGTON, VA. Sergeant Harry Lee Entertained. Mrs. Louise Lee and Mrs. Lee, Jr. entertained last Friday evening, October 18th, Sergeant Harry Lee, who came home on a special order from U. S. Army Training Department, at Hampton, Va. Sergeant Lee has made a fine record while at camp, which is gratifying to his numerous friends and invited guests who greeted him at the home of his mother last Friday evening. The beautiful little cot- THE BARBER'S CAFE THE INSTANTANEOUS VIOLET RAY TREATMENT. Scientific instruction of a method to remove blemishes. Guarantees to bleach your face two shades lighter. The first and only one in this city to operate and give this treatment. Perfectly harmless. The cut above shows how Madame Smith, the most up-to-date beauty culturist, operates her electrical blemish remover. THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BEAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL (Incorporated) Offers an excellent opportunity for the woman who desires to enter the business world, by taking up a course in BEAUTY CULTURE. Nobody nowadays can say, "I have no chance." There are and always will be new lines with each woman—whether she will be one of those to create and take advantage of the opportunities that THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BEAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL OFFERS. *We teach the following courses: Hair Dressing, Facial Massage, Manicuring, Scalp Treatment, Instantaneous Bleaching, Electric Treatment for the Face and Scalp. The treatment of the face and scalp are done scientifically at this school. A thorough knowledge of the business is taught in this school. THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BEAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL'S branches are taught from five dollars up. COME IN AND REGISTER DAY AND NIGHT CLASSES. tage, which is situated upon the hills of old Virginia, was a scene of much merriment and pleasure, and those who were present were tendered a delightful repast. There were music, dancing and other enjoyable games, in which all present participated. Mrs. Louise Lee is a fascinating hostess, who made everybody feel at home. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Butler, Mr. and and Mrs. David Smith, Misses Mamie and Iona Butler, Dr. Martin, Private Hogan and others. The dinner was served in courses, after which the guests enjoyed several dances and other amusement. Sergeant Lee left Saturday morning for Hampton, Va., where he is under going military training preparatory to his leaving for the West. GREAT HAIR PREPARATION. Madame Agnes J. Smith has a hair dressing preparation that is guaranteed to be absolutely smokeless when pressing the hair. Write for particulars. Address: 935 R Street N. W., Washington, D. C. Phone: North 4017. s27 tf If you want to know who is in the city, have The Bee come to your home. Before After How is it that you don't limp now? I have my feet treated by Dr. O. E. Johnson, the surgeon chiropodist. No foot is too bad for her to cure or to give ease. Ingrowing toenails removed with ease. Give her a trial and be convinced. MME. AGNES J. SMITH, Principal, 935 R Street Northwest CREED R. TUCKER CHOICE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. EVERYTHING THE BEST LOWEST PRICES. Stands: 80 and 81 O Street Market, Seventh and O Sts. N. W. Open every week day from 6 a. m. to 5 p. m. Open-Air Exercise and Carter's Little Liver Pills are two splendid things For Constipation If you can't get all the exercise you should have, its all the more important that you have the other tried-and-true remedy for a tor- pid liver and bowels which don't act freely and naturally. Take one pill every night; more only when you're sure its necessary. Genuine beauty signature CHALKY, COLORLESS COMPLEXIONS NEED CARTER'S IRON PILLS Keep Your Hair In Fine Condition—Smooth and Glossy by using Howard's Hair Pomade 25c Size 15c For Sale at All the Peoples Drug Stores Washington, D. C. 81 SIMON·SIMPLE·AND·"BEN-GAL" MOM'S GONE TO A MEETING OF THE HOT AIR CHATTER. BOX SOCIETY AND TOLD ME TO ENTERTAIN YOU FOR LUNCH POP AW CHEER UP POP IF HE DON'T GIVE A GOOD PERFORMANCE IVE GOT THE HOOK DO YOU HEAR ME! IF YOU DON'T KEEP THAT DOG OUT OF MY SIGHT ILL GOSH! BEN GAWL THOUGHT HE WOULDN'T GET ANY. OUCH! STOP. STOP! THAT AINT ALL FOR YOU! TAKE HIM OFF TAKE HIM OFF! YOU BLANK BLANK MAY DIS POOR COON BE SAVED FROM VISCITITUDES AND SCRATCHES. MISTER SARGENT·MAMM SENT ME DOWN TO REPORT THE LOSS OF SOME THINGS FROM OUR HOUSE·DERE'S A YELLOW TIGER·ONE BRINDLE BULL PUP AND A PAPA·DEY WERE ALL SEEN IN COMPANY OF A 'SCARED NIGGER GOIN' EAST DOWN DE·PIKE EXCEED IN DE SPEED LIMIT International Cartoon Co., N. Y. The National Training School, Durham, D. C. It is more than a mere school. It is a community at service and uplift. Its influence is destined to be felt in all sections of the country in improved Negro community life wherever our trained workers locate. The following departments are already in successful operation: Teacher Training, Industrial, Literary, Academic and Collegiate, Commercial, Missionary, Theological, Household Economics and Departments of Music. In equipment and teaching it is not surpassed by any School for the Education of Negro Youth in the South. nolas-from 0 to $215.00 Columbia Records c to $3.00 newest records are in our store House and Herrmann 7th and Eye Streets Carter's Little Liver Pills You Cannot Be Constipated and Happy Small Pill Small Dose Small Price ABSENCE of Iron in the Blood is the reason for many colorless faces but A Remedy That Makes Life Worth Living Genuine bears signature CARTERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS CARTER'S IRON PILLS will greatly help most pale-faced people. A. T. BRONAUGH, PHARMACIST Southwest Corner Seventh and P Streets N. W. All of the Leading Toilet Preparations, Perfumes, Domestic and Imported Toilet Powders. All Grades of Hair Preparations Are Found Here. Prescriptions Filled Promptly. All the Leading Physicians patronize this store. Agents for Madam Walker's Goods. TETTER SALVE, TEMPLE GROWER AND GLOSSINE. Agent for Fred Palmer's Whitener, Soap Powder. Agent for All High Brown Preparations, Soaps, Hair Pomade, Face Powder, Bozal and Ada Pomade. UTICA KNITTING COMPANY, Makers Sales Room, 350 Broadway New York, N. Y. SPRINGTEX is the underwear with a million little springs in its fabric which "give and take" with every movement of the body; and preserve the shape of the garment despite long wear and hard washings. It is the year-around underwear, light, medium or heavy weight, as you like. "Remember to Buy It— You'll Forget You Have It On" Ask Your Dealer. Springtex UNDERWEAR TO MAKE THE HAIR GROW LONG There are so many so-called hairgrowers on the market, a large number of which are nothing more than perfumed grease, it is no wonder people get discouraged and lose faith in all hair tonics. In deciding what to use on your scalp be sure and get a remedy of proven merit. Seeby's Quinade is a highly medicated pomade that has stood the test of time. It is a real scalp food; it stimulates and nourishes the roots of the hair, causing a natural growth of long hair. Quinade is the invention of an expert chemist and is made under the supervision of an experienced registered pharmacist. It makes the hair soft and smooth and easy to put up in the style desired. To get best results from the use of Quinade, it is necessary to shampoo the scalp about every two weeks with Seeby's Quinasoap. Quinasoap is made entirely out of pure vegetable oils, principally cocoanut oil, and is a thorough cleanser. Quinasoap lathers very freely. It leaves the hair soft and fluffy and imparts a refreshing feeling to the scalp unequaled by any other shampoo. 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, Loeffier'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 Straight- ening the Hair Thin and Falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp Successfully Treated b5 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 $4 buys best value, do you know? JU$TH'S OLD STAND 619 D Street. CAN YOU "COMB IT"? New guaranteed liquid that wi straighten curly, stubborn hair. Simple and harmless. Apply with a bare hand and obtain magic result Sent M. O. postpaid 75c. Wellington Laboratory, (Department B) 3 1/4 Forrest Street, Taunton, Mass 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. Persons who fail to sign their name to articles will receive no consideration whatever. THE BER. PLAY GAME WITH HUN "TIN FISH" United States Naval Observer Keeps Track of German Subs. KNOWS ALL THEIR TRICKS Murphy's Negligence Leads to Success of College Crew in Seaplane—Tells Them Where to Look for U-Boats. London:—How a certain United States naval observer daily plays the game of life and death with Hun "tin fish" was interestingly told here recently by a member of the committee on public information as follows: "A short, thick, temporary ensign, one T. H. Murphy, with red face and very blue eyes, sits day and night in his office in a little shack at a United States naval air station, poring over raised maps with colored strings stretched on them and queer red-headed pins stuck in them. "His job is to keep track of every Hun submarine that is in operation. Being a former submarine man himself, his instinct for them is that of a ferret after a rat. "He knows when they need air, how badly every depth charge has tickled them—knows even when they must come to the surface for the skipper to smoke his cigar, as there is no smoking inside a submarine. "Murphy's knowledge decides the success or failure of the many young reserve ensigns of the naval flying force now at stations where there are young men who have left the ballrooms of New York or the battlefields of Yale and Harvard to take a whack at the Hun. "Take, for instance, Ensign E. J. Schieffelin of New York city and of the Yale class, 1919. He is direct descendant of John Jay, of Revolutionary fame, and his father left home for the Spanish-American war in the same ship that carried his son to this one. Murphy Was Right. "Schleffelin was in Murphy's office early one morning when that expert took the pipe from his mouth, stuck a pin in the middle of the North sea and then blew out a blue cloud of smoke. "They'll be needin' one," he said, 'right about there.' "One what?" "A smoke, of course. They've been under so many hours on such and such a course. In three hours they'll bronch and the reason will be tobacco. Search area—and—and you'll find a sub.' "Schleffeln was the first pilot. The second pilot was Lieut. Roger W. Cutler, stroke and captain of the Harvard varsity crew of 1917. The crew of the big seaplane was completed by Bernstein, the machinist's mate, and Taggart, electrician and champion 100-yard sprinter. "Three hours later a bright herringbone sea was creeping under them. Through the mist the visibility was bad, but suddenly both officers made the same exclamation under their breath as the seaman called to his mate: "A large Hun is going north, one gun,' Schleffeln remarked. 'Say, Murphy was right, only I don't see anyone smoking.' "The plane got itself between the sub and the sun. Then, for two whole minutes it bore down on the Hun shark. She loomed up through the mist 'big as a house,' Schieffelin said afterward. "Within a half minute she started to submerge with— "Crash! "Now,' said Cutler, 'we will give them a light." Brought Home the Onions. "He tripped his bomb release at the instant the big plane was directly over the enemy's conning tower, which was exactly awash. Schieffelin threw the machine into a vertical bank to observe the effect of the explosion. "A white geyser spouted fifteen feet on the enemy's port beam. The delay had been just right. "Look, her propeller's out," laughed one of the men. They knew then that she was damaged and that her diving planes had been so injured that she could not submerge. They knew she had to cling to the surface, that all her advantage in being a sub was lost and that she was a prey to any patrol. "As the plane was short of petrol, having a forty-mile wind to fight against, the American lads set sail for home with a sense of a deed well done. The rest was routine. The plane signaled a drifter: 'There is a damaged sub five miles northwest of you.' "The drifter, knowing that, a sub on the surface would start to run like a scared cat, as damaged subs do, and that they couldn't catch her, relayed the news to certain destroyers. "The destroyers did the rest, hurried up, rammed the U-boat, and there were only six survivors. Her diving rudder had probably been damaged. The destroyers put her down, but she was the prize of Schleffelin of Yale and Cutler of Harvard. It was Cutler's first fly as a pilot on a war patrol. ```markdown ``` Leads To Great Success 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." You may have great difficulties, but follow the easy lessons and overcome your hindrances and achieve great results. You can overcome weakness and failures by using the master power of concentration. Not one lesson, but twenty lessons. You follow the ideas and overcome hurry, worry and failure. Thousands have been benefited, why not you? You can change your life for the better. You can use this wonder power of concentration for any legitimate helpful purpose to gain or attain anything you want. You can also use your concentration power for the benefit of your dear one at a distance, to do great deeds to help our great cause. People have become great, successful and happy through the secret application of concentration. So can you. It gives you a sure method of attaining mind, power, personal magnetism, the power to win and hold and overcome troublesome conditions and environment. You can become more efficient in work, more popular in business by following the power of concentration. Here is your chance to make your life as you want it to be. Those who cannot come in person can receive the 20 lessons by mail in handy book form and three packages of Temple Incense all for $2. Write to REV. LEO S. OSMAN, 1625. Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, Md., or 1728 7th Street N. W., Washington, D. C. NOW IS THE TIME! Now is the time for our people to purchase Homes. Loans can be made, payments easy and prices reasonable. Call in to see me at once. Let us talk this matter over. Money to loan on District of Columbia property at lowest rate of interest. J. F. HOLLAND, 1919 Eleventh Street N. W. Phone, N. 2223. FOR SALE Fine Six Room House, in North east. Front and back porches. Large yard, all rooms private. $100.00 cash, $19.50 monthly. This house is now vacant and nearly ready for occupancy. By Clarence M. DeVeile Real Estate and Loans Office and Residence, 1014 W St. Northwest. North 1644 GIRL, WANTED. Wanted, a girl or young lady to do newspaper work. Address or call at 1109 Eye Street N. W., The Bee Office. 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. When taken into the stomach it thoroughly digests the albuminous food and cures the indigestion by resting and assisting the stomach until normal or natural digestion is restored. Agents Waniec--Liberal Commission DR. W. L. SMITH. Druggist, 801 Florida Avenue N. W. Credit the kind that helps Five Huge Floors And Basement and every inch of space is crowded to full capacity. Our tremendous stocks give you wide range for selection from the most reliable classes of furniture that money can buy. We carry many lines that you'll consider most moderately priced. Considering the present scarcity of all such goods, they're remarkably cheap—but nothing so cheap that the quality has been sacrificed. Our more expensive lines show specimens of the best products of the leading manufacturers of America. The grade you select will rest on your own judgment, for you know what you can afford, and we'll arrange the terms of an open account so the small weekly or monthly payments will correspond with your circumstances. Every article is price marked in figures you can read. It will be charged at those figures, without notes or interest. EVERYTHING FIRST CLASS Hot Bread Morning and Evening Home-Made Desserts JOSEPH GRAVES' CAFE Ice Cream and Soft Drinks of All Kinds Oysters in Every Style Cigars and Tobacco. Rooms for Rent Open All Night Opposite Government Printing Office PATRIOTIC GIRLS AND LADIES BUY LIBERTY BONDS AND WAR SAVINGS STAMPS WITH YOUR EXTRA MONEY. Hair Dressers and Beauty Culturists are buying thousands of dollars worth to help our boys "over there." Extraordinary opportunity to earn big money at home in spare time. Learn artistic hair dressing, manicuring, facial massage, scalp treatment, how to straighten, cultivate and grow hair, how to make up combings, and cut hair into different kinds of fine hair pieces, how to make high-grade toilet preparations, pomades, tonics, creams, etc. Mme. De Carroll, an old experienced hair dresser and beauty culturist, who has taught many others this trade, will teach you this, complete course by mail for only $3.00. First-class work guaranteed. Diploma awarded. Send a money order to the Ideal Company, Box 70, Station G, New York City. FOR RENT. One nicely kept room, suited for two gentlemen; well heated. Apply 1541 Street N. W. SPECIAL NOTICE. Wanted, a reliable woman or girl to assist in housekeeping. Good wages. Stay nights. Apply 403 O Street N. W. Colored. DRESSER Peter Grogan & Sons Co. 817-819-821-823 Seventh St. N. W. 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 We Pay Particular Attention to Cur Precognition Department 301 H St., Corner Third St. N. W. Washington, D. C. MRS. S. J. TAYLOR. Furnished rooms by the day, week or month. Transient accommodations a specialty. 128 F Street N.W., Washington, D.C. One block from Union Station. JUSTH'S OLD STAND Workingmen, events of great importance in regard to saving of cash and buying new pants for $2 to $4—that must be good news to hustlers who intended paying more. No use doing so, as quality will be no better, and at the same time see us for a slightly used overcoat, $5 up. JUSTH'S OLD STAND 619 D Street. DR. T. THEO. PARKER Osteopathic Specialist On Bone, Nerve, Eye and Female Troubles 1810 Ninth Street N. W. Phone North 533-J ALEXANDRIA Mme. R. E Hair Dressing and B Mme. R. E.Weaver's Hair Dressing and Beauty Culture Parlors 1904 L Street. Northwest JUSTH'S OLD STAND. Workingmen, if the members of the Down and Out Club could save a few dollars and spend it with us, we would see to it that they were propedly clothed, and present that prosperous look worn by men who deal with us. See some of our slightly worn overcoats at $5 up. LINOTYPE OPERATOR. LINOTYPE OPERATOR. Wanted, a good Linotype Operator. Good salary. Set your own price. We only ask that you give service. Write or telegraph the Star Printing Company, 511 25th Street, Newport News, Virginia. WIGS Made of Natural Human Hair either wavy or crimpy. Can be combed and dressed the same as your own hair. I do not sell to dealers, but to the people direct. Write for a Free Catalogue The reason stage performers prefer my wigs is that they can also be worn for street wear I also make a complete line of Switches, Transformations, etc. 2646 W. 145th St. New York City E.Weaver's Beauty Culture Parlors WANTED. Every Soldier, all Men, Women and Children to use LIBERTY CATARRHAL CREAM to kill the germs in the NOSE, THROAT and INTESTINES, as a preventive of INFUENZA. Drug Stores and the Liberty Skin Toilet Co., 1913 18th St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Price, 50 cents. Do not hesitate, and take no substitute. SPECIAL NOTICE. Big value, agents; repeater; one 8 cents; sells for $1. Circular free. Dr. Thornber, Ferris, Ill. The Bee is a representative organ of the people. WANTED.