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With Our Boys on the Sacred Soil of France—Tyler Commandant of Casualty Camp Says "No Better Soldiers Than Colored"—Extends Marked Courtesies to Special Corre- historical old chaueau, still rich in its original decorations and settings, the royal ghosts of the hoary past seem to pass in review before you Something About the Historic Castle of Blois—"Essential Service" of Energetic Stevedore Regiments Colored Soldiers Saving Money for Proverbial "Rainy Day." By Ralph W. Tyler, Accredited Representative of the Committee on Public Information. Somewhere in France. I have just returned from a five days' stay, at an S. O. S. camp, at which I met a number of colored officers, who are there either as the result of wounds or awaiting reclassification. This particular S. O. S. camp is a casualty camp, also to which are sent all officers, white as well as colored, who are to be reclassified as the result of wounds or other causes. Here I met Majors Arthur Williams and Charles L. Hunt, of Illinois; Captain C. L. Hill, of Chicago; Lieutenants E. S. Gillard, Indianapolis; D. W. Anthony, St. Louis; Birney Cox, Columbus, Ohio; D. E. Sinelton, Chicago; Fred D. Porter, Waco, Texas; U. Gaines, Junction City, Kansas; Herdon White, Portland, Maine; B. F. Rudd Springfield, Ohio; R. C. Allen Springfield, Ohio; and Walker, or Springfield, Ohio. Lieutenant' D W. Johnson, surgeon, of Columbus Ohio, is permanently stationed here attached to the Medical Corps. I have never, during my stay in France, been accorded such courteous and considerate treatment as I was accorded by General Rosenbaum, the commandant at this camp. He personally conducted me through the barracks on foot, and then accompanied me in his automobile on a tour of the grounds. He assured me, and I later confirmed it in conversation with the colored officers, that there is absolutely no discrimination, because of color, tolerated at this camp, either in barracks, mess or other assignments. He spoke most highly of the colored officers and soldiers stationed at this camp, and said he was perfectly willing to be quoted as saying the colored men under him were splendid soldiers. He apparently took great pride in telling of how quietly colored soldiers learned their duties, and how punctual and precise they were in performing duties. Another white officer at this casualty camp, whose considerateness of, and fine treatment accorded colored soldiers, entitles him to be mentioned in this letter, is Lieut. C. H. Hagar, of Chicago, who is in charge of the officer casualty company. Every colored officer here speaks in the highest terms of Lieut. Hagar. At the Historic Castle Near here, and easily and quickly accessible from the camp, stands the historic old Castle of Blois, perhaps the most famous chateau in France, which although erected in the thirteenth century, is still in a marvelous state of preservation. This old castle has a tragic history. Here Louis of Orleans was assassinated in 1407, Louis XII was born, the Duke de Guise and his brother, the Cardinal of Lorraine, were murdered at the order of Henry III, here Henry III himself was assassinated, and here Catherine de Medici reigned, poisoned her many noblemen and noblewomen, who became victims of her displeasure, and here she died. As one roams through the corridors, royal bed chambers, libraries, counsel throne and ball rooms of this historical old chaueau, still rich in its original decorations and settings, the royal ghosts of the hoary past seem to pass in review before you. This old chateau, at divers times, was occupied by every one of France's reigning kings and queens down to Napoleon. To whatever point the many officers ordered here for reclassification, or recuperation, may be sent, they seem to find much satisfaction in having the unusual opportunity of visiting and roaming through the old historical Castle of Blois, which has defied six centuries to shatter or decay it. And the sleepy, historical town that lies below and around the Castle of Blois, with its incomparable architecture, its massive walls, its towers and interior decorations which the present day, with all of civilization's progress, cannot equal, unfolds to our colored soldiers so much of the past as to, at least partially, compensate them for having been ordered to this casualty camp located nearby, where seven real live generals, a score or more of colonels and lieutenant colonels and majors and captains and lieutenants too numerous to be mentioned, some of them colored, anxiously await further orders. Quite complacently, and unmurmuringly they are doing the "watchful waiting" stunt. Colored officers waiting reclassification form less than two per cent of the total number at this casualty camp, and only, perhaps, about one per cent of the total number of commissioned colored officers in the army. This is quite a tribute to the efficiency of colored officers. But who would not complacently and unwurmuringly wait where much of France's long past history was made? Here Victor Hugo once lived, and here he wrote the first chapters of his immortal "Les Miserables"; near here still stands the castles of Cardinal Amboise and the Duke of Epernion; the Church of Saint Vinbuiltcent, erected in 1620; and in which are the tombs of Gaston of Orleans and Madernoiselle de Montpensier; the Church of Saint Laumrt, built in the thirteenth century, and the old College of Augustine-Thierry. Our colored officers at this casualty camp, while they dine and sip their Bordeaux wine of a vintage old, but which contains not the least semblance of a "kick." discuss French history of the past, much of which was written in blood, that was made in and about the old Costle of Blois. Up to date, the most delightful hours I have spent in France were spent in this casualty camp, companioned by the colored officers before mentioned, many of whom I knew personally, roaming back through the days made forever historic by the Costle of Blois. At the present time there rests in this old castle a number of treasured old paintings brought here for safekeeping—to save their being destroyed by the hand of the impious Hun. ARTICLE VI. Somewhere in France.—Figures just made available show that for the month of September there was handled at the American base ports in France 767,648 tons, or a daily average of 25,588 tons, an increase of nearly ten per cent over August. When it is considered that colored stevedores handled by far the largest per cent of this tonnage, some idea can be formed of the very important service colored stevedores are rendering the government here in France, and how necessary they are to the success of the allies. The WASHINGTON, D.C. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1918 work of colored stevedores may be menial, and is laborious, but it is as essential as the manning of guns at the front. Fact is without these stevedores first unloading and aiding in transporting the guns, munitions and supplies to the front, there would be no manning of guns at the front. One who sees the stevedores work notes with what rapidity and cheerfulness they work, and what a very important cog they are in Mar's machinery. The colored stevedore has greater endurance than the others; and because of the absolute necessity of stevedores to aid the men at the front, the employment, or drafting, of so many colored stevedores becomes a compliment. Colored Soldiers Saving Their Money for "Rainy Day. While visiting in the Colored Y. M. C. A. huts over here, I was particular to make inquiry as to the provident inclination of colored troops, and especially those in the service battalions. I was gratified to learn that a most appreciable number of the men are saving up for a rainy day—taking care of their money. I was cognizant of the fact, sailing for France, that there were many solicitous members of our race, back home who were wondering what the colored soldiers here were doing with their money, since the government supplied them with everything necessitous. I learned that there are a considerable number who are sending their money back home; that a very considerable number are "salting" their money away for proper use when the war is ended. I met one young man at Hut No. 1, who had a wife and child back in the States—in Arkansas. When I asked him if he was saving his money, he replied: "Yes, every soul. I feel the need of more education, and it is a question with me whether to use my excess money to provide more and better education for myself, or rustle along with what I have and spend every penny on my child. I sort of feel that he will need the education more than I and I cannot educate both him and myself." There are here, as at home, some who are improvident, but, from what I could learn, there are many—a surprising number—who will bring back with them, or who will have sent back home, every penny above what was absolutely necessary to spend over here. In five huts, it is stated, 125,000 ($6,250) more francs were sent home than had been expended here. The freedom offered colored soldiers in France is a great inducement to extravagance, and especially to many whose freedom, in the way of privileges, had been more or less limited. Considering this, the number who are saving their money is most gratifying. A CALL TO PASTORS AND BAPTIST CHURCHES. Washington, D. C., Oct. 8, 1918. To the Pastors and Members of the Baptist Churches of the District of Columbia. Dear Brethren and Sisters: Your attention is herein called to the coming sessions of the General Baptist Convention and the Woman's Auxiliary, which will convene at the Second Baptist Church 3rd Street between H and I Streets N. W., December 5 and 6, 1918, Rev. J. L. S. Holloman, Pastor. We wish to urge the pastors to lay this upon the hearts of the people. See to it, brethren, that the men, women and young people's societies in our churches be well represented this year. Mrs. A. C. Williams, the president of the Auxiliary, is very anxious to sec present this year a large body of our faithful women from every Baptist Church in the District. Do not fail, dear sisters, to come up to her expectation. There was never a time when there was greater need for a closer relation among the Baptists than now, and a more positive adherence to our great principles of democracy and religious liberty than today. The Convention aims to fill a much needed place among the Churches of the District of Columbia, such as the Conventions of the States fill in our several States of the Union. The fee is $3.00 for pastor and two Messengers; but do not stop at $3.00; send what is possible, according to the strength of your church. The amount is made small, so that all of our churches and pastors may be present as messengers. Notice—The convention will in no way attempt to interfere with the relation of our churches to any local association—such as the Mount Bethel, the Northern Virginia, the Philadelphia Association or any other that may be the choice of our churches and their pastors. The aim, therefore, of the Convention is to have the Baptist Brotherhood present a solid front in the District of Columbia, as a mighty religious and moral force for civic and religious betterment, as well as to impress the Brotherhood of the country that we are alive to the great questions which may affect the denomination and the religious world. rengious WORK Rally! Rally! Brethren to the call of our President, Dr. W. A. Jernagin, and let us come together a mighty host and fill the Second Baptist Church, and thus show your faith by your works. Let the whole brotherhood rally to the call, and do it now, that we may evangelize and save our sons and daughters and the world for Christ and the Church! and the Church W. H. Jernagin, President; J. Harvey Randolph, Corresponding Secretary Woman's Auxiliary: Mrs. A. C. Williams, President, and Mrs. Sarah F. Lewis, Secretary. MADAM HELEN IRVIN. The United States Department of Labor announces the appointment of Mrs. Helen Irvin as special assistant to the director, Miss Mary Van Kleeck of the Woman Industry Service, on economic problems of women wage earners. The services of Mrs. Irvin have been secured by grant of leave of absence for several months by the District Board of Education, to do some special work in making policies and plans and assisting in developing the labor program of the Department so far as it relates to Negro wage earners. She is to be associated with Dr. George E. Haynes, Director of Negro Economics, who is the advisor to the Secretary of Labor on matters directly or directly affecting Negro wage earners. Mrs. Irvin has had considerable training and experience for large service in this connection. She is a graduate of Howard University, of the Philadelphia School of Domestic Science, and has done graduate work at both Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania, in economics, vocational guidance and psychology. She has taught domestic science two years at Howard University, was for four years director of Girls' Manual Training at the Baltimore High School, and four years teacher of home economics at Miner Normal School. She has been very active during the past four years, of war times in many volunteer services working with the Food Administration and registered dietician of the Proposes Conference. President Shepherd Favors Meeting to Discuss Race Problems President Shepherd Favors Meeting to Discuss Race Problems. (From Durham, N. C., News and Observer.) To the Editor: I want to thank you for your editorial on lynching in today's News and Observer. I wish to express to you again my appreciation of all that you are doing to maintain law and order in our state, and to give to all classes of citizens a fair and just recognition to what they may be entitled. I know that you deplore the increase of lynchings in our state, because it puts a blot on its fair name, retards its progress and is a step backward. With the entire power of the government in charge of white people, there is never an excuse for the law not taking its orderly course. The colored people do not condone crime committed against helpless women, whether white or black, and the best element in the race always stands ready to hunt down the criminal. The lyncher is almost as great a criminal as the man accused of the crime, and if the white people of the South will take a decided stand that they will put out of decent society the lyncher, or the man who associates with lynchers, I believe that lynching will soon be a thing of the past in this and other states. We have just been engaged in a war for the triumph of democratic principles, and in this war the Negroes have manfully played their part. They have stood nobly by the government in their contributions, in the purchase of bonds, and in their gifts to the Y. M. C. A., and Y. W. C. A. and Red Cross movements. They Red Cross, and as Community Center worker in domestic science at the Miner Normal School. Her ability to plan and carry out a large community effort was fittingly demonstrated when she wrote the scenes and trained the five hundred Negro actors who participated in the Liberian episode of the "Pageant of Democracy Triumphant," given in Washington last July 4, under the auspices of the community center department of the public high schools and the Drama League of America. Mrs. Irvin comes to this work with a splendid background of deep sympathies and interests in the wage earners, and with her usual zeal and enthusiasm. GENERAL BAPTIST MISSIONARY CONVENTION. Office of the Auxiliary to the General Baptist Missionary Convention Mrs. A. C. Williams, president; Mrs. Janie Epps, vice-president; Mrs. Bell Lewis, treasurer; R. J. Gray, corresponding secretary; F. S. Lewis, recording secretary. cording secretary. There will be an annual meeting of the Women's Auxiliary to the General Baptist Missionary Convention, Thursday, December 5, 1918, at Second Baptist Church. Day session, beginning at 11:30 o'clock. Miss Nannie Burroughs will, be the speaker for the evening. Every woman should try to attend this meeting, which will be one of the greatest ever held. The Woman's Auxiliary, to the General Baptist Missionary Convention is desirous of setting up a community Christmas tree for the poor and unfortunate children of the District of Columbia, made orphans and A NATION'S STRENGTH IS IN ITS FOOD SUPPLY Ext Lists — Waste nothing Create a Reserve AMERICA MUST FRED 120,000,000 ALLIES iers e. President Shep- eting to Discuss oblems have not been sullen, nor stood back, nor complained, but they went bravely forward in the discharge of any duty which confronted them, hoping that the fair-minded people of the South and of the nation would see to it that order and law was maintained, and that they would be given a show at the bar of justice. We have students in both races viewing with alarm the increasing problems which peace will bring, if lynchings are not put down and if the civil rights of the people, regardless of race, are not upheld. The only thing which is going to prevent misunderstandings, bitterness, heartaches and sufferings in the future must be a determination on the part of both races to uphold the law and to see to it that the rights of the humble citizen, whether he be white or black, are protected. The remedy must come from within our own state, and within the hearts and consciences of those who are in the lead. To this end I am writing to ask, would not a conference composed of representatives of both races, frankly talking over the situation, be a means of solving many of the perplexing problems by which we are confronted, and which at this time, I must confess, is casting a gloom upon those leaders who believe in the South and its ultimate desire for the triumph of right and justice. No problem is more pressing and acute at this time than that concerning the future status of the Negroes in the South and their relation to the white people. James E. Shepard, President National Training School, Durham, N. C., Nov. 18, 1918. otherwise destitute by the awful war and epidemic, Friday evening, December 27, at 5:30 o'clock. There are so many little children who will not only suffer this winter from lack of bodily needs, but whose little hearts will be sad and heavy during the Christmas holidays. We, therefore, make this plea to you with the request that you, out of the fullness of your heart, donate to this cause as much as you feel able to give. Anything, toys, stockings, shoes mittens, neck scarfs, wearing apparel of any description, pennies, nickels, dimes and dollars. This effort is non-sectarian and is to be indeed a community donation. Won't you become a contributor to it and help to make the heart of some little unfortunate boy or girl happy? Donations may be left with or addressed to either of the following places: Metropolitan Baptist Church, R Street between 12th and 13th, daily from 10 to 12, and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from 8 to 10 at the residence of Mrs. A. C. Williams, 1830 15th Street N. W., and at The Bee office, 1109 Eye Street N. W. Mrs. A. C. Williams, President. RALLY AT NINETEENTH ALLY AT NINETEENTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH The postponed rally for the Improvement Fund was held here all day Sunday, the 17th instant. The Trustees' Auxiliary, through its president, Miss Ella M. Boston, turned in $404.16. The trustees realized over $300 more than the $2,500 asked for during the day. If you want help, rooms, houses, etc., read the Bee. SATURDAYS SERMONS BY UNUS "And he played on a harp of a thousand strings." THE SETTLEMENT, NO. 9. The Settlement Commission. I repeat here rules heretofore stated (October 18 and 26, 1918), touching on the work of the proposed Settlement Commission. 14. The period of the enforcement of the penalties by the victors and the duration of the military occupation incident thereto shall be styled the Taxing Period. 15. The chief administrative agency of the victors for the enforcement of the penalties imposed shall be a Settlement Commission, consisting of commissioners of the different victor allies, and the headquarters of the Settlement Commission during its existence shall be at or near the city of Berlin in the province of Brandenburg. 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. 17. 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 by the Settlement Commission among those nations for whom it has been collected. 85. The Settlement Commission will be separate and distinct from any Peace Commission that may be appointed. It will begin its work at the termination of the Peace Commission, and its work will be supplemental to that of the Peace Commission. The Settlement Commission will be an agency of the victor allies. 86. The Settlement Commission shall consist of one principal commissioner appointed by each of the warring victor nations, who shall vote on all questions before the Commission for determination, and also of one advisory commissioner appointed by each of the warring victor nations, who shall attend and participate in all the sessions of the Commission, but shall not vote except in the absence or disability of the principal commissioner, when the said advisory commissioner shall have power to vote. 87. Questions for determination before the Settlement Commission shall be determined by a majority of units of power, which units of power are defined in Rule 88 hereof following: 88. In each principal commissioner, or voting commissioner, there shall reside one unit of power, and in addition thereto one unit of power for every billion dollars that his nation has spent since the beginning of the war for the purposes of the war, not including any other form of cost or damage sustained by reason of the war, and in the voting each and every voting commissioner shall vote the number of units of power that in him reside, and a majority of the units voted shall determine any question. 89. A majority of all the units of power present at any session of the Settlement Commission shall constitute a quorum. 90. The chief function of the Settlement Commission shall be, with the assistance of the governors of the Taxing Districts, to collect installments of taxes and remit them pro rata to the respective nations to whom they are due, and in addition thereto to guarantee public order and the normal forms of civilization and decency in the conquered territory. 91. As soon as practicable after the establishing of the Taxing Districts the Settlement Commission shall cause a census to be taken of all the wounded or otherwise bodily disabled persons in each such district with the nature and degree of the disability, and shall establish a common relief or pension fund for the relief of such persons. Such relief shall be extended to such persons during the continuance of the Taxing Period, and any sovereign government or governments that shall succeed to jurisdiction over any area where such relief is being extended shall guarantee the continuance of the system of relief previously established for disabled persons resident in that area. 92. In each Taxing District an adequate system of public education, old age insurance and free hospitals for the sick shall be maintained by the Settlement Commission, if not already provided by the local government. 93. The Settlement Commission will also assume any other functions delegated to it by the Peace Commission, or that may be subsequently imposed upon it by the victor nations whom it represents. 94. The Settlement Commission will utilize as far as practicable existing political and judicial machinery in the penalized areas for its purposes. It may, if necessary, substitute anywhere a more efficient administrative machinery; but shall refrain from establishing anywhere a purely military rule, if such can be avoided. 95. The commissioners of each nation represented on the Settlement Commission will in all acts register the will of that nation, and will exercise no individual discretion except in matters wherein each discretion is specifically granted by the home government. 96. The expenses incident to the maintenance of the Settlement Commission and the machinery of the respective Taxing Districts shall be paid by appropriations or allowances made by the respective victor nations interested, and in the ratio that the admitted claim of each such nation sustains to the aggregate Atonement Debt. The purpose of this rule is to discourage extravagance and to avoid the charge of appression and extortion. Taxing Districts. 97. The Taxing Districts shall be established with some regard to the race, language, religion, local laws and customs of the inhabitants involved. 98. The primary purpose of the Taxing Districts and the machinery thereof shall be to collect revenues, all other functions exercised by the military governors being incidental thereto. 99. The military governors of Taxing Districts shall in all civil administrative matters be subordinate and accountable to the Settlement Commission. 100. The part of the Atonement Debt to be borne by each Taxing District shall be determined by the Settlement Commission, on the basis of population, character of soil and other wealth producing conditions in that district. 101. In each Taxing District innocent pleasures and recreations for the populace shall be encouraged; but all useless luxuries shall be forbidden, and there shall be no leisure class except those unfit for work by reason of old age or other disability. Rules 86 to 101 herein stated are merely tentative and suggestive. They are to illustrate in concrete form a theory. The theory is that it will require many years to collect the Atonement Debt; that there ought to be no relaxation of the measures to collect it, or of guarantees that it shall be paid; that there ought to be no harsh oppression of the vanquished foe; that the problem of the settlement is so vast that the Peace Commission must delegate the execution of the details to secondary hands and that some simple form of machinery such as herein suggested would be well calculated to accomplish the desired end. ECONOMICS—OHIO. Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 21, 1918. On account of the industrial and employment readjustments made necessary by the sudden termination of the war and the work of developing the plans undertaken by the United States Employment Service, Department of Labor, through the Director of Negro Economics, have been necessarily delayed. But such delays are easily understood. To those who are particularly interested in the industrial advancement of the colored workmen, the happenings during these early days of reconstruction are of deep concern. One cannot tell when (if at all) unfavorable industrial changes may affect us; how soon some factory, in which large numbers of our people have recently been employed, will be closed to them; whether we shall be able to hold a small or a large part of our industrial gains, or whether we shall go back to where we were before the war; whether new opportunities will be given us or whether we have temporarily reached the high-water mark of our participation in the industrial activities of the nation; whether large numbers of our people who have migrated from the South during the past two years to the highly industrialized centers of the North, will return South because of unemployment, or whether more will come from there to fill in the gaps in the great industries made by the yearly loss of hundreds of thousands of immigrants upon whose labor these industries largely depended in the past, but whose activities may now be directed to the restoration of France and of Belgium, and to the development of the English and French African possessions from which both England and France expect to draw great quantities of raw material in the future. These are only a few of the questions in which we have a vital racial and industrial interest, but these few strongly emphasize the need of State and National industrial organizations such as the Department of Labor is assisting us to organize in each state and county where a considerable number of Negroes are engaged in a productive-capacity, whether in the field, in the forest, in the factory or in the mine. Fortunately, the work in Ohio will soon be able to go forward with more than twenty county organizations composed of carefully selected county committeemen, who, with thirty members of the State Negro Workers' Advisory Committee, will constitute a splendid working and advisory force, of women and men, all of whom are keenly alive to the situation, and who have been convinced by the happenings of the past two years of the absolute necessity of having an organization that can function through the Department of Labor and thus officially reach both the employer and the employee. Copies of a list containing the names and addresses of each person who has been designated by the Department of Labor to take up this important work in Ohio will soon be distributed. In this manner we shall be able to learn from each other just what is happening in every section of the state. If there is a surplus of unemployed to the places where work awaits them. This will be done through the United States Employment Service, which has thirty-eight offices located in the principal industrial centers of Ohio, and is in daily communication with the Employment Offices of other states. COMMUNITY CENTER. Dr. Annie G. Green, secretary of the Garnett Community Center, is doing good work with her organization. This organization has gone into its new quarters. This Center has been doing some good work for the community, and Dr. Green is an all-around worker, and is doing a great work among the people. Dr. Green is well known throughout the city. This Center has moved to the Phelps School, Vermont Avenue between T and U Streets. The following is the bulletin of Garnet Group Community Center: Location, Phelps School, Vermont Avenue, between T and U Streets: Activities, Every Thursday, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. reading room, men's club, community buying club, ordering and distributing, millinery, sewing, knitting, crocheting and embroidering, Community Cadets, Boy Scouts. The class of work that is being done by this Center is as follows: War work, Red Cross, war savings and thrift stamps, community war kitchen, headquarters of the Women's Auxiliary to War Camp Community Service. Every Saturday, community dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Men in uniform especially invited. Every Sunday, community singing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The door is open. You are welcome. Come and join us. A drive is on for a membership of 500. Will you be one? R. A. Tucker, president of the Community Association, and Dr. Annie Gillen Green, secretary. MORE COLORED CHAPLAINS ASSIGNED FOR ARMY SERVICE. Nine colored chaplains, graduates of the class of September-October at the Army Chaplains' Training School, Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville, Ky., have been appointed and assigned as follows: American Expeditionary Force (overseas service), Matthew W. Clair, Jr., and Lewis A. McGee; John W. E. Bowen, Jr., 159th Depot Brigade, Camp Taylor, Ky.; Frank W. Brown, 155th Depot Brigade, Camp Lee, Va.; Ellis A. Christian, 165th Depot Brigade, Camp Travis, Texas; Eugene H. Hamilton and Frederick D. L. McDonald, 11th Division, Camp Meade, Md.; A. Huntington Hatwood, Camp Taylor, Ky., and Max Yergen, Camp Lee, Va. These are included in the total of sixty colored chaplains announced as now in the service of the United States Army in this country and overseas. THE BARBER'S CAFE Scientific instruction of a method to remove blemishes. Guarantees to bleach your face two shades lighter. 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Gray: very acutely observes, * ‘The: fourteen articles, or. demands, of Mr. John R, Hawkins, which we’. printed on November 16, are ‘most excellent, . Nearly every one of those demands, if taken singly, would constitute an - adequate “reason why.” * They are all vital. An able and skillful leader could utilize almost:any one of them as a rallying cry, slogan, to fan thie detached slumbering coals and make them a glowing fire of group consciousness. . ; , But we wish’ to offer one caution: Except.in cases of: political revolution, history: has rarely, if ever, recorded the enforcement of so. many a@ fourteen fundamental social and political reforms at’ a single swoop. : It is only rare and: at long intervals that an epochal reform of any sort can‘ be’ put on the statute hooks or molded into ‘custom. “It is‘ because -public sentiment and political machinery move slowly; They’ move slowly because of indifference or because opposed by private or class interest and greed. Another thing to be remembered is that all of our fourteen demands ate not directed to the same power to grant relief. One relief must come from. the central: goyernment, another from the numerous “sovereign States,” another from the chastened and en- lightened public sentiment, and so on. “The different species. of re- dief. must be sought: from thése different sources and along distinct lines, and the weapons and tactics to command them’ must vary ac cordingly. System and sagacity are’no less necessary’to victory than conviction, wrath and rhetoric. } Our advice is to first put forward, concentrat on’‘and enforce the most primary and essential of our demands. ‘What are they? Hurgan life depends on food, clothing and shelter. Our colored group are poorly fed, poorly-clad, poorly housed. In short; they are poorly paid. They are denied equal reward for:equal labor, and incidentally are denied equal. opportunity to engage in those forms of tabor that.command the higher remuneration.. It is 4 cruel dis- crimination: . ei Let it be remembered that the day that our colored group enjoy equal opportunity to. work and equal pay for their work, not a few of the grievances enumerated by Mr. Hawkins will no longer exist, notably those relating to better housing and better sanitation. With equal opportunity and pay; we can build our own houses, effect our own sanitation and command some of the other essentials, And so we advise him who aspires to become our leader (and we shall welcome him) to begin with the most essential fundamen- tals— go at the main root of all our evils. The most of our well- aneaning “leaders” of the past (who did not lead) failed because they sought:te cure the blight by doctoring on the leaves and branches of the tree. They neglected the. root. Here is our first demand: Equal-opportunity to labor; equal pay for like labor. % ¥ ; IDEA OF GOOD GOVERNMENT. esteemed contemporary, the Washing ovember 24th, last Sunday, :in speakin; ent, quotes several ancient philosopt ir high school student can give a be finition of good government, quotes the nment was “that in which an injury ‘do is an injury done to all.” ’ ed nation woud want a better definitio school, student, or rather the. definition ‘Government is a combination of rules a t men adopt of their own accord, or ha’ ws being planned to protect the majo’ to favor a-minority or an individual, y ninority force. the laws on the majority definition no ore will deny. This is people. If one innocent colored. Amer d and feathered, or burned at the stz ‘rejoices. Which is the better defini of the high school student? 7 would ‘advise its esteemed contempos _ ‘The Bee’s esteemed, contemporary, the Washington ‘Times, in its issue of November 24th, last Sunday, in speaking of what is a yood government, quotes several ancient philosophers, and con- cludes: that’ our high school student can give a better definition. Let's see: é Solon’s definition of good government, quotes the editor, is that the best government was “that in which an injury done to the least of its citizens is an injury done to all.” ’ . No civilized nation woud want a better definition. . . The high school student, or rather the. definition of. tie Amer- ican people: “Government is a combination of rules and regulations called laws that men adopt of their-own accord, or have forced upon them... The laws being planned to protect the majority, when the majority rule, to favor a-minority or an individual, where the indi- vidual or the minority force the laws on the majority.” -. ~ ‘his ,same :definition no orte will deny. This is a definition of the American people. If one innocent colored. American citizen is lynched, tarred and feathered, or burned at the stake, the entire ‘neighborhood rejoices. Which is the better definition — that of Solon or that of the high school student? : . The Bee would ‘advise its esteemed contemporary to, thing again} - °" “ ws “-acT Now! -, “The -war is practically over. The demobilization of our vast Natiofial Army will give rise to grave labor ‘problems in’ our. indus- trial machinery, as also grave problems in our business mechanism. The neéxt-big fight that the colored people must engage in will be the contest for equal opportunity to work for fair wages. Now is the time for our leaders to show us"evidencés of their greatness. Now: is the time for them to declare a moritorium of “their personal jealousies. Now is the time for them to lay aside aca- demic discussions of abstract rights, and take up our threatening {ndustrial and business problems. - - ‘ : . : Let the Colored Business. League and the Nationat Association jor the Advancement of Colored People now take counsel together, join hands, and take measures calculated’ to enable-them to instruct arid aid the colored People in the event of industrial troubles follow- ing the-war. Let them.act now! Be factors and show your strength: | ao * . . ¥ * DACK CONGRESS . TIMELY TOPICS. - The Churches“and the “Flu/’—Mr. J. C. Cunningham says in plain’ English about the preachers what. we have been trying to say euphemistically. ‘Confirming his assertion, one preacher frankly de- clares that the churcliés in this city during the enforced closing “lost thousands of dollars.” . . Another Scoop—The exclusive announcement in last week’ Bee.of'the épening of the way for the appointment of many colorec girls in the Bureau of War Risk Insutrance was a distinct journalis tic scoop: .It was possible mainly because The Bee had something to do with the shaping of the policy in question: a ee ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Columbia Lodge of Elks, No. 85— E. W; Bundy Their. Choice. | E. W. Bundy,.. present. Exalted Ruler .of ‘Columbia Lddge,* No. 85, Elks of the World, Seems to bethe choice ‘of his lodge':for re-election. A large committee from his lodge called on him a few days gé and re- quested him to consent to, allow. his name .to. be presented for, anather term. After many Hours in consulta- tion, Exalted Ruler Bundy consented to allow him name to be presented to the Grand Lodgé for re-election. From the great record that he has made’ since his -coinection ‘with this lodge, the committee assured him that there was mo doubt of his re- election by acclamation. - There is no man in-the organiza- tion that has made the record he has. This lodge. was organized. February, 1906, and in June, 1914,,at the time he. was ‘elected Exalted- Ruler, ‘he found $51 dollars'in the treasury, and a debt of $815.50. Since his election up to the present time, under his wise and judicial Igadership ‘the lodge is iow worth $18,000... From all reports it is the second richest lodge in the entire otganization. In the grand parade in: Baltimore last summer, the consensus of-.opinién of those. who witnessed the parade, this lodge was entitled to the price, The Colored American’ Has Been Faithful and’ Loyal—Is’ This ‘His Rewatd?—A Lettery From a ; Soldier to His Mother, , Lakewood, N. J., 5 General Hospital No.9, > . . November 9, 1918. My Déar —: ~ - Justa few tines, hoping that they may.find you and’all the rest well and enjoying the best o health, as this leaves me doing likewise. I wrote you’ all a letter Monday. “I guess you received it all right, so Y am just writing to ‘let you kuow and hope you will take the pains to let some of our people know a little of the treat- CAN IT BE? ment. that has been accorded our-men who have beer returned to the Uni- ted States after being” transported 3.500 miles and-back again, after be- ing disabled to render further serv- ices to the gréat cause for which Sve were sent to fight for—that was, de- mocracy: (meaning liberty,. justice, rights), and to liberate the oppressed nations which “have been carrying a yoke put on them by a more stronger race. : Now, after freeing those, people, : 7 3 FATHER DORSEY. - Colored’ Catholic’ Priest Directs Campaign for $10,000. Sth Baltimore, Nov. 20. ‘The Associated Friends ‘of the’ Or- phans, under the directorship: of Rev. J. H. Dorsey, the colored priest who has been recently appointed pas- tor. of’ St. Monica’s’ Church, Balti- more, Md. have. begun a campaign ‘to raise $10,000 for the orphans who are under the. care of the Oblate Sisters (colored) of Baltimore. ‘The’ greatly increased cost of liv- ing has put heavy burdens on those holy women, who for nigh ‘a hundred years have been-taking care of the orphans. All contributions "should be sent to Rev, J. H. Dorsey, 1310 North Fremont Avenue, Baltimore. The Progressives hold the balance of power. sat “ **ee* | Germany is in a state of revolu- tion. ‘The various parts of Europe want republics—so they can be free. ee - Big parade -in Washington, D. C., on Thanksgiving Day. . kee N. B.—Get your turkeys ready. MADAME WEAVER. One of the most progréssive Beauty Parlors is\that of Madaine Weaver, 1904 L, Street Northwest.. Here you will find: expert beauty culturists and all werk guaranteed: Give her a trial. ~ : ‘The Bee is a representative. organ of the people. nt ‘America (the supposed country’ of freedom.and justice to all mankind) and be: put in the same position as the ones we have fought to free, only in a more damnable way: Just to think, in. the hospitals here in the United States.we have got to be jim-crowed. ° When .I arrived. at this hospital I noticed that, the col- ored men shad two.tables over in the corner, where they. sat to eat.. Fur- thermore, they had to get up-and go to the kitchen and bring the food to one another (imagine sick, disabled soldiers of America trying to wait on one another). : : On the other hand, there were 25 for 30 other tables, where the whites sat, These, tables are set ap, with the food all_on them, and hospital at- tendatits to bring the sick men what- ever is needed. 3 On ous, tables tlre’ is nothing but the knives) forks, and a saucer; not even a plate, We have one saucer to put oatnieal, ‘potatoes, eggs and but- ter on. Ihave been fighting this thing ey- er since Ihave ben. here. We were told on two occasions: that if- we wanted anything to -eat we would have to, get it ourselves or go yith- out it.” a = <I had all the men to go in the din- ing room, sit down and not to move. Then I called for the sergeant in charge of the mess hall to serve us. He said if we did not want to go and get our food from the kitchen: our- selves, we could“sit there. We wait- ed from 7 o'clock until’ and were not ‘served, so we went out. I went to the mess officer to get satisfaction about the matter. He wanted to have oné man at each table each day to’serve. But none of the other patients have to do it, so T told him that we were patients here, just the same as any of the rest, and ‘should be treated’ the same. He informed me that they did not Have men to wait on those two tables.’ But they had mien to wait on all the rest. (This is rather strange, isn’t it?) So I got no satisfaction trom him. I then went ‘to the eommand- ing officer; told him the condition. He’ said ‘he did not know that such conditions existed. He thanked me: for bringing the matter to his atten- tion and said he would look after it personally. that evening. 2 Well, they are putting the food on the ‘table now, but. you” know how anyone can wait on you when they don’t want to do it. Why, at this hospital men-have said they would not wait on a nigger. There are other hospitals all over the, country where our boys are being. carried to, and 1 am’ wondering if there is’ not some way that we can see that they get a fair deal here, as they have been given some* mighty, bad ones over there in France. =” The pale faces carried the same prejudice over there and showed it. In some places it took root and in thers it did not. There are a lot af things T could’ tell you,;but it would take too long. * T must say that when our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers and ‘all other relatives. and the rest of the true Americans ‘denied, themselves to buy Liberty Bonds «so that their boys vould be taken care of and protected ‘o the greater extent, the whites. did lot say, “This is nigger money; it is ontagious; don’t put it with the rest; ve do not want it.”” No, it was ac- epted, along -with the rest. : When we sailed for No Man's Land o lay'down our-lives for democracy, is many of us did, they did not say, Don’t put them in the field, in the rench; keep them to themselves; hey are niggers.” Then, and only hen, we were all one—all, Ameri- dns, : When they took us from home, rom mothers, and. wives, and placed, s in the army, they did ‘not say,. as hey told the French people, “They |‘ re niggers; we don’t want them;|! hey are no good; keep them to them-|' stves: ther-are monkeys: they hadi! are Miggers; WE CONE Wank : THEM; they are no good; keep them to them- selves; they-are monkeys; they had tails hwen we first got them, but.we have cut their tails off; they are not fully civilized; don’t have much to do with them, as we do not ‘treat’ them human at home‘in America, so they wouldn’t be able to stand good treat- ment here.” ° This is only a sample of what they told the French people in some-places that they have been. But I am-proud to say, thank God, that we lived it down and the people were surprised as we turned out just to the reverse. We left those places with a, better record than the whites, and now we are coming back here, some sick, others wounded and disabled, to en- counter the same things we went over there to kill out, and the first place to’ encounter_it is in the hos- pitals in the United States! I only hope.that someone may take the time to visit some of these hos- pitals and see how our boys are far- ing. “I succeeded ‘in getting them to serve us, but I don’t think I can get them to do, away with the jim-crow tables. . mr LEGAL NOTICES, . Thomas Walker, Attomey. Supreme Court of the ‘District of Co- “ lumbia—Holding Probate Court— No. 25,169, Administration? This is to give notice that the sub- Beriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from.the Probate Court of.the District of Columbia letters of administration ‘on the estate of Washington Bailey, late of the .Dis- trict. of Columbia, deceased. All persons -having. claims against’ the: deceased ate hereby warned to ex- hibit the same, with the vouchers ‘thereof, legatly autheniticated, to the. subscriber, on or before the 14th day ‘of November, A. D.° 1919; otherwise: they may .by law bé excluded ‘from all benefit of said estate. ’ Given under my hand this r4th day. of November, 1918, : Alice Powell, : gtr Eye Street N, W. Attest: ° James Tanner, Ay Register of Wills for, the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Pro-. . bate Court. é + Thomas Waiker, Attorney. Scott & Martin, Attorneys. | Supreme Court-of the District of Co- _ lumbia~-Holding Probate Court— . No. 25,063," Administration. - * This is to give notice that the sub- scriber of the State of Georgia has abtaited from the ‘Probate Court of the District of Columbia fetters tes- tamentary on the estate ‘of Edward’ Ey Marshall, late ‘of the District of Columbia, deceased, All. persons hav- ing claims against thé deceased are hereby warned, to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally au- thenticated, to the subscriber, on ‘or before -the 12th day of November, A. D. 1919; otherwise they may by. law be excluded from all benefit of said-estate. " Given under my hand this 12th day of November, 1918.” « . Georgia Chamblee, x 38 Rice ‘St, Gainesville, Ga, Attest: . James’ Tanner, : . Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Pro- bate Court. et A. W. Scott, ~- Be as W. C. Martin, af ” Attorneys. i i See | 'W. C. Martin, Attorney. : Supreme Court of the District of Co- lumbia—Holding., Probate Court.— No. 24,966, 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 of administration on the estate of John H. Walke, fate of the District of Co- tumbia, deceased. All persons hav- ing. claims against the deceased: are hereby warned to’ exhibit. the. same, with the vouchers thereof, legally au- thenticated, to the subscriber, on or befare the 6th’ day of November, A. D.,1919; otherwise they may, by law be excluded from all benefit: of said estate. i Given, under‘ my hand: this 6th day” of November, 1918. . % ; William J.. Howard, . 100 Massachusetts Ave: N. W- Attest: : James TanneF, 2d Register of Wills for, the, District of Columbia, Clerk of the Pro- - bate Court. ’ . "'W. C. Martin, Attorney. . ~ W.. C. Martin, Attorney. Supreme Court of .the District of *. Columbia—Holding Probate ‘Court No. 25014, ‘Administration. | This is to give notice that the, sub- Scriber of thé’ District of. Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the Distritt of Columbia, letters testamentary: on. the estate of Geor- gina Smith, late‘ of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims'against the deceased are hereby warned to’ exhibit. the same, with vouchers thereof, legally. authenticated, to ‘the subscriber, on or before the 2gth. day of October; A. D. 1919; otherwise they may by law be excluded’ from all benefit of said estate, % Given under my hand this sth day of November, 1918. « . Alice Willianis, . ; 2258 Cleveland Avenue. * Attest: ; James Tanner, ~ . Register of Wills for’ the District - of Columbia, Clerk of the Prob- ¥ ate Court. C.W. Martin, Attorney. . ae Hoping to see you in two weekd, I- ams. ae 7.7 Yours, ee General Hospitat-No- 9:°": Lakewood, .N. od --- The Week in Society BOARD'S. The price is important, but what you get for the price is more important. Get the best for your money by buying reliable products from a reliable store. Board's Drug Store, at 1912½ Fourteenth Street N.W., is the place where everybody meets everybody else for quality, service and satisfaction, from ice cream soda to the highest grade drugs and chemicals. Prescriptions filled just as your doctor ordered here.-Advt. Regimental Sergeant Major Otis Franklyn Allen, who is now in France, son of Mrs. Nannie Allen, of 24th Street, writes to his mother many interesting and cheery letters, which has been a source of comfort to her. Mesdames Mattie Clark Orme, Ollie Booker Burke, Edna Lucas Patience, Misses Ellen Lee are teaching night school at Garnet. The latter is teaching sewing. Miss Maria Scott is also teaching night school at Garnet. Mrs. A. E. Lewis is principal of Randall. Misses Isadore Williams and Hallie Brown are teaching night school at Randall. * * * Miss Mary Chaney is teaching night school at Garnet. * * * Mrs. Edith Wright Tancil is teaching at Stevens School, and Misses Effie Simmons and Norma Sewall at Phillips. * * * Miss La Verne, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. Francis Gregory, has just returned from Philadelphia, where she had a very enjoyable visit with her little friend, Miss Helen Dorsey, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dorsey, the latter formerly Miss Blanche Bradford of this city. * * * Dr. George E. Haynes has issued a statement of the six months' work of his department, which will appear next week. * * * Ex-Judge E. M. Hewlett left for Memphis, Tenn., last Saturday af- ternoon. On account of sickness Editor W. Calvin Chase of The Bee was compelled to cancel his trip to Memphis, Tenn., and St. Louis, Mo., to the opening of Poro College. * * * Miss Jessie C. Mason has returned home after a delightful stay of twelve days in New York City, as guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Jordan. During her stay she was royally entertained by friends. * * * Mrs. Lustrena Stevenson returned to Keysville, Va., Saturday last, after an enjoyable visit here as guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James V. Stevenson. Messrs. A. S. Barnett and A. P. Neal of Chicago, Ill., were in the city last week, the guests of Mr. James F. Neal. * * * There was a queens' rally at Odd Fellows' Hall last Tuesday night for the benefit of Trinity Baptist Church. It was largely attended. * * * Dr. Parker, 1810 9th Street N. W., continues to cure people without the use of medicine or a knife. Have your eyes examined for glasses and then go to Dr. Berman, 813 7th Street N. W. Dr. Berman is the place for colored citizens to go for eyeglasses. No segregation, no discrimination and no favorites. * * * Mr. W. A. Bowie of the Industrial Savings Bank is having a delightful time in New York. * * * Patronize cafes that appear in The Tree and then you will make no mis- Sergt. Robert Williams is visiting his mother and family at 1214 You Street N. W. Sergt. Williams is quite popular with the younger social set and is being highly entertained until he leaves for camp. Mrs. Anna Jasper entertained the members of the Helping Hand Club of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church at her residence, 1429 S Street N. W. Mrs. Jasper was assisted by five other young ladies of the same club. Attorney James Neil of T Street had as his house guest Mr. W. Neil, his brother, of Chicago, Ill. Dr. Copper, a well known physician of Richmond, Va., was in the city a few days. * * * Rev. Wm. D. Jarvis, the well-known pastor of New Bethel, Ninth and S Streets N. W., preached a soul stirring sermon Sunday last. * * * Mrs. Lucy Scott, 1421 S Street, who has been quite indisposed, is out again. * * * The rally entertainment which was given at the home of Mrs. A. E. Waddleton Thanksgiving night, was a wonderful success. Miss Noriene Slaughter, a graduate of the academy of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson, Md., is attending the College of Arts and Sciences of Howard University. The many friends of Mr. Theodore Shorter, formerly of this city but now of Chicago, are glad to learn of the gradual recovery of his wife Mrs. Marguerite Shorter, who underwent an operation quite two weeks ago. Mrs. Helen Spears Starkes, of New York, but formerly of this city, in company with her little daughter, Isabelle, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Isabelle Spears, 1617 S Street. The pastor and members of Mt. Zion M. E. Church were supremely happy Wednesday night last, when they burned the mortgage of their church. The pastor, Dr. Turpeau, and his faithful followers, are to be commended highly for their noble efforts. *** Major James B. Ramsey and Col. C. W. Allen, of Alabama, are the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Lee, 923 R Street N. W. Mr. Allen, known as "Johnson & Allen," have the largest undertaking establishment in Mobile, Ala. Major Ramsey is the commandant at Tuskegee Institute. He has accepted the directorship of the War Camp Community Service work in this city, with headquarters at Seventh and Florida Avenue N.W. ANNOUNCEMENT. Mr. and Mrs. Newton Dennis wish to announce the marriage of their son, Clifford R. Dennis, to Miss Mary S. Smith, September 23rd, 1918, at Alexandria, Va. Mr. Dennis is now stationed at Camp Humphrey. A PRETTY MARRIAGE. Mrs. Rachel Lewis Jackson and Mr. Clarence Gray United in Holy Bonds of Matrimony. At the beautiful residence of the bride, Mrs. Rachel Lewis Jackson and Mr. Clarence Gray, of East Arlington, Va., were united in the holy bonds of wedlock, Wednesday evening, November 19, 1918, at 7:30 p. m. with only the family present, Mrs. Jackson with Mrs. Isaac Clinket as bridesmaid, and Mr. Clinket as best man. The event was one of the most attractive that has ever taken place in this section of the city. The bride was beautifully gowned and the groom wore the conventional dress suit. Both the bride and groom are well known and popular in the social circle. At the conclusion of the ceremony the specially invited guests The Executive Committee of the National Race Congress will be held December 3rd at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 3rd and Eye Sts., N. W., at 10:30 A. M. The following topics are to be discussed and considered: 1. Mo arrange to send a Commission to the Peace Conference. 2. To approve of the charter of the National Race Congress. 3. To plan the drive for $250, 000 as a defense fund. 4. To adopt a plan of procedure for permanent DEMOCRACY at home. 5. To consider the propriety of calling an International Conference of the Darker Races of the entire world to meet in France during the Peace Conference. and the bridal party were given a bridal supper with the following guests: Mrs. Ella Lewis, mother of the bride; Mrs. Mary Clinket, Miss Lunice E. Clinket, Mr. and Mrs. Philip-Vallior. The presents were costly and beautiful and the congratulations were many. THE THEATERS. The play at the Howard is attracting a great deal of attention. Babe Townsend, Kirkpatrick, Will Cook, Misses Abbie Mitchel and L. Bowman excelled themselves last week. *** The midnight show at Howard last Friday night, November 22, was a great success. Mr. Dudley is a drawing card. *** The Hiawatha, Foraker, Dudley's Mid-City and his You Street theaters were crowded this and last week. Fine pictures and high-class vaudeville are shown at these theaters. *** The Howard supper shows continue to be popular amusements for the society theatergoers. CLEEBRATE TWENTY-FIFTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Mr. and Mrs. Ivery Brown, Anacostia, D. C., celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Thursday last, November 21st. The happy couple, who are well known in church and civic circles, were generously remembered by their many friends, who filled their beautiful and magnificent home with their presence and many beautiful and costly presents. MADAME A. E. SOBERS The Specialist That Gives Satisfaction and Causes New Growth of Hair. Madame A. E. Sobers, scalp specialist, is from New York, where she mastered the art of treating the scalp. She is the mistress of her profession, as the numerous testimonials which she has in her possession will show. The same are now being compiled for distribution. ```markdown ``` Her testimonials are from many of the leading citizens in the United States, whose hair and scalp she has treated, and which will appear in The Bee shortly. Madame Sobers is a most affable and pleasing lady, whose business qualities readily convince her patrons that she is mistress of her profession. If your hair or scalp is in need of treatment, Madame Sobers should be consulted at once. She has been in the city about three years, and since she has been a resident of the city of magnificent distances has treated numerous scalps, and every patron has been so highly pleased that they have voluntarily sent her letters expressing entire satisfaction with her work. To be convinced is to give Madame Sobers a trial. Good hair is a woman's pride. When your scalp is in a healthy condition your hair is obliged to grow. Madame Sobers treats Week Starting Mon. Dec. 2nd Matinoes: Tues., Thurs., and Sat. The Quality Amus. Corp. of New York City Robert Levy, General Manager All Star Cast Includes Abbie Mitchell, Alice Gorgas, Laura Bowman, Babe Townsend Sidney K.rkpatrick, Tom Mosley, W. M. Coleman, A. B. De Comantherie Night Prices: 25c, 35c & 50 Matinee, All seats at 25c each Next Week-"Officer666" Eye Have you noticed a dull pain in the head that persists in spite of all the powders and tablets you can take? Do your eyes get tired after reading? Do you feel pain in the eyes after watching the moving pictures? It may be that concentrated effort in reading tires the perves. It may be the glaring sun strains the tender membrane of the retina. But whatever the cause, the pain is only a signal that something is wrong and should be attended to immediately. Come to our office and let us make an examination of your eyes. Every equipment is here, and the graduate eyeight specialists in attendance are men whose experience and skill have been a revelation to thousands. and up for glasses fitted to your eyes guaranteed to give satisfaction Remember the Name and Number 813 7th St. N. W. Opposite King's Palace BERMAN OPTICAL CO. We Grind Our Own Glasses the scalp and puts it in a healthy condition to enable the hair to grow. Soberine is the special preparation for the scalp. Try it and be convinced. Her parlors are located at 1844 7th Street N. W. Phone. North 5003-J. Appointment by engagement only. GRAND CONCERT. A grand concert will be given by the Hampton Institute Jubilee Singers on Monday evening, December 2, 1918, at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, 19th and Eye Streets N. W., under the auspices of the Men's Club of th church and the Hampton Alumni Association. Negro melodies: "Steal Away to Jesus," "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," "Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray," "My Soul, Is a Witness, for My Lord," and many other songs originated by our foreparents. Two Solid Years in New York City Robbie Mitchell, Alice Gorgas, Laura Bowman, Babe To- rk, Tom Mosley, W. M. Coleman, A. B. De Comantheri 5c & 50 Matinee, All seats at Next Week—"Officer 666" FORAKER THEATRE Twentieth Street Between L and M Streets North RAYMOND H. MURRAY, Manager. HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVILLE WEEKLY and NEW MOTION PICTURES DAILY HIAWATHA THEATRE 2004 Eleventh Street Northwest Raymond H. Murray, Mgr. This Theatre is close to two lines of cars. The best if you want an evening of pleasure—come to the Hiaw DUDLEY'S AMUSEMENT S. H. Dudley Th Raymond H. Murray, Mgr. 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. 1216 You Street, Northwest The Cozy Little Playhouse Playing Vaudeville and Pictures of merit Continuous from 7:30 to 11 P. M. S. H. DUDLEY'S MID-CITY THEATRE 1223 7th Street, Northwest The only VAUDEVILLE Theatre on the popular thorou Best of Photo Plays and the only theatre on 7th Street catering people that does not DISCRIMINATE Continuous from 5 to 11 P. M. S. H. DUDLEY'S MID-CITY THEATRE 1223 7th Street, Northwest The only VAUDEVILLE Theatre on the popular thoroughfare Best of Photo Plays and the only theatre on 7th Street catering to colored people that does not DISCRIMINATE Continuous from 5 to 11 P. M. Benefit of the improvement fund. Committee of arrangements. H. T. Redman, chairman; I. W. Scott, vice chairman; F. D. Lee, Secretary. Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor. Admission, 25 cents. Tickets puchased for October 18 are good for December 2. MISS WORTHAM TO SING. Miss Helen Wortham, of Boston, a noted singer, will appear at Odd Fellows' Hall, 1606 M Street. N. W., 25 December 16, 1908, in connection with the War Trade Board Social Club dance, Admission will be 35 cents. FALLS CHURCH GLEANINGS. Mrs. Julia Taylor, of Washington, spent several days of last week with her mother-in-law; Mrs. Georgie Taylor. Mr. Newton Dixon spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Dixon. Mr. Dixon entered camp in the fall and has since been promoted to a corporal. His fiancée came over from Washington on Sunday to enjoy his short stay, for he had to answer to roll-call on Monday morning. On account of night work in the Come Early for Seats Murray, Mgr. of cars. The best pictures shown daily. come to the Hiawatha. DUDLEY'S THEATRE Street, Northwest theatre on the popular thoroughfare theatre on 7th Street catering to colored not DISCRIMINATE from 5 to 11 P. M. department, Mr. Granderson, the principal of the public school here, was compelled to give up his work. His aunt, Mrs. Diggs, will take up his work in both school and church. At present Mrs. Diggs is staying with Mrs. Georgie Taylor. Mr. James Lee, Sr., who was improving last week, is at this writing again confined to his bed. * * * The Handicraft Club was entertained last week by Mrs. R. C. Ewing and Mrs. Talbert Thomas. * * * Mr. William Reeves, nephew of Rev. G. W. Powell, with his fiancee, traveled all the way from York, Pa., to be married by his uncle. They arrived in Falls Church Sunday morning, and were married Sunday evening at 7 o'clock in the presence of relatives and a few friends. They returned to Pennsylvania Sunday night. Mr. James Lee, Jr., was in town on Friday to visit his father, who remains quite sick. * * * The Methodist Church held an enjoyable supper Thanksgiving night. * * * The annual reception of the Mothers' Progressive Council of the Second Baptist Church, which was to have been held in October, will take place during the Christmas holidays. T. A. BUDD Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Fruits and Vegetables, Hot Hominy Every Market Day. Fresh Ground Horseradish and Cocoanut. STANDS: 82 & 83, O ST. MARKET TO DELINQUENTS. Subscribers who are in arrears must send in their subscriptions if they desire The Bee continued. Ex-Editor T. Thomas Fortune and Editor J. Finley Wilson have buried the hatchet and Editor Fortune will return to his former love to instruct J. Finley in the art of journalism. T. Thomas Fortune has been to many places, but he doesn't find such genial company as he finds in this city. He would rather be in this city than in an appointive office in Red Bank, N. J. There are editors on The Eagle. Editor-in-Chief J. Finley Wilson, Charles M. Thomas, LL. B., associate editor; T. Thomas Fortune, contributing editor; and Lieut. T. H. R. Clark (who carries his title from the Spanish-American War, long enough retired to be handed down to posterity), war editor. Just what the war editor is to compile, the Sage will wait and see. Well, I suppose he will recount the valor of the colored soldiers and those who were drafted and were not needed. There are enough editors connected with our contemporary to keep the world advised of the movement of every colored American soldier over the sea. In going through the columns of our contemporary I saw nothing from the war or contributing editors, and Finley was too much engaged hustling for coin, while the LL. B. was soliloquizing concerning some great event or how to bring city merchants to time to advertise. J. Finley has got wise, and instead of being played with, he is doing the playing. I congratulate my good contemporary on being able to employ so many able editors, who receive such unlimited compensation for so much valuable work. If you haven't, you should, notice the carriage of the captains and lieutenants nowadays. They don't assume that military attitude now as they did during the war. Then, if you notice, the girls are not so crazy to marry them since the armistice has been signed and the war is about to terminate. They will be coming home soon, and then—well, what will be done for them? Has the atmosphere changed toward them any? Is there any hope for a further reward? If there ever was a time for the colored Americans to act, it is now. One hundred of the strongest men in the United States should be sent as representatives, of twelve million colored Americans to the Peace Conference over the seas. There should be someone there to speak for the twelve million colored Americans and for Africa. Who will they be? Select no apologists or trimmers. Let the representatives be elected by the people and not hand-picked. \* \* \* There has been a Republican headquarters established. White Republicans are in control. There is also a hand-picked Republican central committee named on paper. This committee expects to control the one hundred thousand colored Republicans in this city. There is a handfull of white Republicans in this city who will attempt to use the great colored Republican vote. It will not be done. Money will not be the controlling factor in District politics this time. The money distributors will be given rear seats. Col. Roosevelt seems to be the choice of the local Republicans. The lily white element is still prevalent in local politics. The old lily white has-beens, who have been on the fence during the exitsence of this administration, are well known to the stalwart Republicans. Those who tried to double deal in the last local campaign have been spotted and will no longer be in the limelight. Money was the controlling force in that campaign. Men who were thought above reproach were either controlled by money or the promise of office. With the expenditure of over twenty thousand dollars or more the National Republican Convention threw out the entire local delegation. Will history repeat itself? It was by the deception of some that the District was lost. Some men don't know what it is to be grateful in politics. Deception in politics cannot win any more than deception in churches. Colored Republicans are in the majority, and notwithstanding a hand-picked Republican has been made National Committeeman, a majority of votes will count. Colored Republicans in this city have been hoodwinked long enough by political nonentities who migrate to the District of Columbia from other States. Already hundreds of these outcasts have announced their intention to announce themselves as candidates for delegate to the next National Republican Convention. There are hundreds of white Republicans just as inimical and just as prejudiced against colored Republicans as Democrats. If President Wilson would, by executive order, eliminate segregation and discrimination in the executive departments, upon railroads PORO SYSTEM M.T. LOUIS, M.G. "PORO" COLLEGE COMPANY St. Loris, Mo. Dept. I, and all other institutions controlled by the Government, he would endear the colored vote to him. As long as the Democratic party upholds and enforces these discriminatory measures, so long will the colored vote be inimical to the Democratic party. I have the most abiding faith in Secretary of War Baker and many other Democratic chiefs under this administration who will not tolerate unfair treatment toward colored officials. Colored Republicans don't want to get it into their heads that white Republicans are guiltless. Many of these discriminatory acts were inaugurated under a Republican administration and inaugurated by a Republican President. There were many hand-picked colored Republicans appointed to office by the last Republican administration and many appointed on the Republican advisory committee who had no more following or influence among their people than a guinea pig had among a horde of elephants in the wilds of the African jungle. Their stock in trade was to knife their fellowman who was stronger than they were with the rank and file of the masses. The question is, Will the Republican party be guilty of such a blunder again? The most ridiculous act was to appoint a colored manager to a certain section who held office in the city, lived in Maryland and voted in Massachusetts. Now, isn't this the limit? Another colored nonentity was appointed to represent this city, born in Louisiana, lived in Chicago, Ill., some time, and came to this city to live after he failed in Chicago, and was recommended by Democrats for a position. This doesn't begin to name the many blunders made by white Republicans under the last Republican administration. Now, there is a white Republican Central Committee, with a number of these hand-picked colored men on it. Who will follow them? Not the Sage, nor the friends of the Sage. There are many Democrats just as big fools, as many Republicans. A certain local Democrat who has had to contend for colored support, repudiated every local colored man and woman when he was appointed to office. If the Democratic party should grant them power all of these Republican hypocrites will spring up like mushrooms and demand reserve seats in the councils of Republican conferences. Those Republicans that held office under a Democratic administration and stabbed colored officeholders, will seek seats in the amen corner at Republican councils. They will pat the colored brother upon the shoulder and say: "We have got them now." Oh, yes. But when the colored brother goes to him after his induction into office, he will be told: "I know thee not." The last Republican victory intoxicated the brains of so many of these hypocrites, they AVERAGED 97% IN TYPEWRITING Civil Service examination, and amor of fifty white and one other color Adams' record of efficiency—the presstory of Music, Elocution, and School He also teaches the Piano, Singing in a way that compel admiration. H Robinson, director of Shorthand and Juvenile Department and Choral Sing in Elocution; Mr. John M. Johnson, tral Instruments. Register NOW. W. A. ADAMS. 1911 NL Civil Service examination, and among first three completing same out of fifty white and one other colored applicant. That's Wellington Adams' record of efficiency—the president of the Columbian Conservatory of Music, Elocution, and School of Typewriting and Shorthand. He also teaches the Piano, Singing and other kindred musical subjects in a way that compel admiration. He is ably assisted by Mrs. Myrtle Robinson, director of Shorthand and Typewriting; Mrs. Marie Jumper, Juvenile Department and Choral Singing; Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis in Elocution; Mr. John M. Johnson, Violin; Mr. P. W. Webster, Plectral Instruments. Register NOW. Address W. A. ADAMS, 1911 NINTH STREET N. W. Phone, North 2637 Washington, D. C. November Edition Out Plenty Song Hits THE AT MUSIC MASTER MAGAZINE W. A. ADAMS MUSIC HOUSE A 1911 Ninth Street N. W. Phone, North 2637 would have you to believe that they have always been pure in heart... It will be history repeating itself. The Regulars vs. "Lily Whites." AS OTHERS SEE US. The Washington (D. C.) Bee strikes the Meddler as being in the position of a man who undervalues that which distinguishes him, and which makes him different and better than the common herd. It has two regular contributors ("Sage of the Potomac" and "Unus") far and away above the average, but whose effusions are always hidden away on "inside" pages. Why? The "Sage" has afforded the Meddler a vast amount of amusement at times, and at others caused him to swear like a pirate, while "Unus" affects preaching (we hate preaching and preachers; we once tried it for a living) but quite recently he has dropped into diplomacy, and we must confess he strikes us as a great sight better prospect as a good diplomatist than as a pulpiteer. Just now he is treating the public to weekly installments of "the settlement." That is to say, he undertakes to show us how, and wherefore the world war should be put away in pickle. We have read an installment or two, and give it out for all our opinion is worth that the effort deserves a careful looking into. And this brings us back to the idea we began this item with, namely: We cannot understand why the Bee does not "feature" those two contributors and point to their productions as things that constitute it different and better than the average run of race newspapers. With the Bee's ample space and two such contributors the Meddler could easily run over all that didn't make haste to get out of the way.—From the Meddler, Waxahachie, Texas. ITEMS ON THE WING. When we look our mind over we fail to see why the South; that is, certain elements, insist on doing the colored people wrong. Lynchings and burning at the stake. At one time England was in slavery. The Romans were the masters. And some of these same white people in the South were slaves, under England, until they rebelled in 1776. And who helped them to get free but the Negro? Take the Boston massacre and other instances. Every war this country has had the Negro has had a hand in it. The great trouble is that certain elements in the United States are envious of the Negro, and if they had their way they would put him out of business. * * * House may name Mann as speaker. strong first three completing same out ired applicant. That's Wellington president of the Columbian Conserva- cool of Typewriting and Shorthand; and other kindred musical subjects He is ably assisted by Mrs. Myrtle and Typewriting; Mrs. Marie Jumper, inging; Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, Violin; Mr. P. W. Webster, Plec- Address NINTH STREET N. W. Washington, D. C. November Edition Out THE MUSIC MASTER MAGAZINE At Townley's, Cunningham's, Drug Stores and 1911 9th St.—Adams $1 year. 10c. copy Joseph I. Bailey and Co. Undertaker and Embalmer Formerly with J. H. Dabney 227 K STREET N. W. Corner 3rd and K Streets, N W Joseph I, Bailey, Manager Chapel Service Free G. O. P. Senators plans organization. Recent returns from elections verifies. When Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Taft issued their celebrated document things were bound to come out right. All we colored people of the United States have got to do is to await developments in regard to future treatment. In our opinion the Almighty is behind the whole business. The Supreme Grand Master hardens the heart at times to bring results. ARCHBISHOP HIGGS SYMPATHIZES WITH DREW. Knowing the eminent prelate, Archbishop J. J. Higgs, as a gentleman in the highest and broadest acceptance of the term, I feel safe in saying that his appeal to the public in behalf of Dr. Drew is based upon his wonderful knowledge of humanity and of the true Christian religion. Many, no doubt, on account of criticism, would not take the stand, but I feel that the general public will support an appeal from such a high dignitary of the gospel. M. N. B. MADAME WEAVER. If you want to improve your good looks, consult Madame $ ^{2} $ Weaver's Beauty Parlors, 1904 L Street N. W. NOW READY. The Washington Bee Anniversary March. The 39th anniversary marcn of the Washington Bee is now on sale at Adams' Music Store, 1911 9th Street N.W. Don't fail to secure a copy. Newspapers — Subscribers Must New Rules for the Government of Pay Up If They Want Their Paper Continued. 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R. KINNEY & CO., INC. 729 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST Open Until 6 p. m. Saturday, 9 p. m. "Eat Us" and Save the Wheat and Meat for Our Soldier Boys Sunday, November 24th, Bishop Caldwell preached at Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church at 11 a. m., to a crowded house, and at 8 p. m., Dr. Battle, the pastor, preached to the Army and Navy Union. During the day $4,000 was raised for the rally. The amount desired by the trustees was $5,000, and it is hoped that those who did not report will do so on next Sunday and make up the other $1,000. The Bee will be on sale at the church each Sunday, and those who desire the paper mailed to their residence will send their subscription to the office. Watch The Bee for the news of our church. There will be two big events at Galbraith this year, viz: Burning of the mortgage and a memorial slab placed in the vestibule of the church erected to the memory of the deceased members. The reports have it that Galbraith is in the lead in raising money. She has a wide-awake pastor and her trustees are a real business set. Miss S. J. Janifer, superintendent of the Sunday School, is back to her desk in the Garnet School, after an illness lasting several weeks. BETHEL LITERARY. The membership campaign of the Bethel Literary, under the direction of Miss Nellie M. Quander and a strong corps of captains, will end next Tuesday evening at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. All the captains will be present with reports, and Miss Nannie H. Burroughs and Prof. George W. Cook will make addresses. Every citizen interested in a public forum for the race should enroll not later than next Tuesday evening. At the meeting last Tuesday evening the resignation of the secretary, Dr. C. A. Wright, was tendered and accepted, and Mr. A. W. Ricks was elected to succeed him. NOT THE FIRST. The daily Post in its notice on the transfer and promotion of Officer J. T. Jackson in No. 4 to precinct detective, states that he is not the first colored officer to be transferred from the regular force to that of precinct detective. Ex-Commissioner, now Judge F. L. Siddons, was the first Commissioner, democratic or republican, to transfer and promote regular officers from the force to headquarters as detectives—Dr. Conoll and Sergeant Beckley, two of the most competent officers on the force. Judge Siddons recognized merit, not the color of the skin of these two men. Dr. Conoll is a physician by profession, and a man highly connected, and without a blemish, notwithstanding the accusations that were against him, of which he was fully vindicated. He is today entitled to a promotion. The Bee has nothing to say against the officer. He merits all that he has received, and if merit counted for anything, there are other colored officers who are entitled to promotion. There have been no colored appointments since the retirement of Ex-Commissioner Harry L. West and Ex-Commissioner Siddons, and had the latter remained Commissioners. The Bee is confident that more colored men would be on the force today. BIRTHDAY DEPARTMENT. The dream department that has been appearing in The Bee from time to time, edited by that well known scientist and scholar, Dr. Leon S. Osman, has been eliminated, and in- T H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z MARS MERCURY MIDDLE SUN DEMARO EARTH URAKUSO stead a birthday department has been substituted; edited by the same writer. Address all communications for this department to The Bee and let your future be told. Don't hesitate. BIRTHDAY COLUMN. This column will be devoted to your birthday. Send to the editor the month in which you were born and let him tell your future. Rockey Point, N. C.-Mr. Robert Hawkins, father of Rev. Robert Hawkins, Jr., of Washington, D. C., pastor of Trinidad Baptist Church, died Sunday, November 17. Rev. Hawkins arrived in time to attend the funeral. MADAME A. J. SMITH. Madame Agnes J. Smith's instantaneous Violet Treatment is all the rage now. Go and be treated by Madame Smith if you want a healthy and beautiful complexion. Join her Beauty School of Culture. If you want to know what is going on among the people, read the Bee. "Your hair looks beautiful." I am using Madame Söber's Scalp Preparation. A WORTHY APPEAL. The National Race Congress of America at its last annual meeting, October 1, 2 and 3, authorized that a commission be sent to France at the earliest possible date to cheer and encourage our soldier boys "over there," and to contribute in whatever way they can to their comfort and welfare. Prominent men of the race compose the commission. It will require at least $4,000 to meet the expense of this commission, and we issue this appeal to the public asking for contributions toward this fund. All checks or money orders for this purpose should be made payable to A. A. Graham, Correspondent and Financial Secretary, who will promptly acknowledge with official receipt. The money will be sent to A. A. Graham, Box 177, Phoebus, Va., or headquarters, 903 3rd Street N. W., Washington, D. C. In order to get the commission "over there" at an early date it should be on hand by December 1, 1918. We earnestly pray that every unit of our Congress, the churches and lodges throughout the country, and every one interested in the welfare of our soldiers in France will respond to this appeal at once. We call upon pastors especially to put this matter before their churches. The following amounts have been pledged: R. F. Williams, Texas, $100; S. J. Walls, N. C., $100; Walter Darden, N. J., $100; J. E. Bryant, Miss., $100, with many lodges pledging $10 each. Race papers please copy. Signed by the following committee: A. A. Graham, William H. Stokes, John R. Hawkins, C. H. Stepteau and H. J. Collins. W. H. Jernagin, President, and A. A. Graham, Corresponding and Financial Secretary. INFORMATION WANTED. Information leading to the whereabouts of Private J. Edward Jackson, who has been for one year and a half with Company H, 372nd Rhode Island N. S. Has been located in France, S. P. 179. Information leading to the whereabouts of any of the foregoing parties may be sent to W. Calvin Chase, Editor of The Bee, 1109 Eye Street N. W., Washington, D. C. FOR SALE. One Acre for Sale, Fronting Benning Road. No Incumbrance. Cheap for District Property, Apply to L. S. FLETCHER, 424 12th Street N. E. AMUSEMENTS. Howard Theater—Seventh and T Streets N. W. Hiawatha—2004 Eleventh Street Northwest. Foraker—Twentieth and L Streets Northwest. Mid-City—1223 Seventh Street Northwest. Dudley—1213 You. Street N. W: * * * For light upon dark subjects read The,Bee. 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. 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