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Status of the Colored American in Soldiership and Citizenship. Undaunted by the Discrimination of His White Comrades, He Fought Bravely and Well—Honored by French Soldiers and Praised for Gallantry. By Sergt. Greenleaf B. Johnson, Co. B, 372d Regim't, Infantry, U.S.A. Two great rival factors, rival kings, circumscribing the Negro soldier, seldom find their way into print. This is especially so in regard to our great local daily papers. The one is how he has emblazoned his resistless path to victory and the grave in the illustrious glory he has achieved in the eyes of the world in all of his country's battles; the other, the prejudices, insults and duplicity of his white American ally—the things that have made him super-soldier and super-man. Thoughtful minds and stout hearts must energetically address themselves to these matters in no uncertain manner. They have their true relation to the great world upheaval and are prominent among the fundamental principles of equity and justice for all mankind, and for which America threw her forces into the late war for world liberty. Their exhaustive treatment must help us to a clearer vision. Fought in All Wars for His Country. From the time that Crispus Attucks, the Negro colonial, was first to strike and first to fall for American independence, the Negro has come forward with cheerful readiness and has never lagged or failed in response to his country's call to arms. Lack of space will not permit at this time to treat of the part the Negro soldier played in our war for independence, nor how he rallied to Jackson at New Orleans, nor how they fought with Shaw at Fort Wagner; how they planted the Stars, and Stripes on San Juan Hill, and the part they played in the Chinese Boxer uprising; how they acquitted themselves in Mexico and the Philippines, but will depict their activities in the theatre of the late war. Not so much as a Negro soldier, but viewing his part as a factor in a magnificent and patriotic enterprise, for his country that preaches democracy to a listening world, yet fails to secure to him the exercise of the ballot to defend his "certain inalienable rights" and property guaranteed to him by our Federal Constitution, and crucifies him and his brethren and sisters, or at least give countenance to such acts of mob violence in time of peace, and remains passive when Negro soldiers are mistreated in time of war. Negro subjects of our European Allies who bear arms in their country's cause are constantly encouraged and strengthened by the fealty and treatment of their white allies. The American Negro soldier is not infrequently maligned, insulted and betrayed by his white American allies in a way that calls for much harshe denunciation than is here employed. Attempts to Prejudice Frenchmen. From the lips of chivalrous Frenchmen fall the exasperating stories of the white American members of the A. E. F's duplicity in knocking their American Negro allies, endeavoring to influence the Frenchmen against the Negro, urging discrimination, telling of the Negro's inferiority in America and the forced and unlawful limitation of his prerogatives in the status of citizenship in this great democracy, only omitting to tell how cruelly our Negro men and women are mobbed and burned at the stake without a lawful trial by a "jury of their peers"; how our mothers and sisters have been herded like cattle for the unhallowed slave traffic; how they have been made to toil and their recompense was the whip and the lash on their naked bodies; how ba The Washington Bee bies have been torn from their mother's breast and sold into bondage for the glory of white supremacy; how Negro families have been rent asunder and its members cast out into that utter darkness of misery where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth. They omitted to tell the Frenchmen how the Klu-Klux-Klan, comprised of white Americans (of the same piratical caliber as the Frenchmen's informers) applied the torch to peaceful, law-abiding, God-fearing Negroes' homes and sometimes murdered its occupants. They told the Frenchmen of alleged rape committed by Negroes, but they did not tell of our Negro women who have been made the victims of the white man's blandishment, and other outrages against the Negro which rival, if they do not surpass, the heinous outrages of the Hun in Belgium or in France. The Frenchmen stand aghast when they hear white non-commissioned officers in the A. E. F. call Negro engineers and battalion workers unprintable names. He sees our Negro often the subject of animosity and unjust discrimination in American hospitals, casual and convalescent camps. The Negro is given the salvaged clothing often when the white soldier is clothed anew. He sometimes has to wait until the whites are through eating before he is served. There are instances where this even applies to Negro officers. There are occasions where one or two Negro soldiers are seated at a mess table seating eight or ten soldiers, when the white American soldiers seize the serving platters and pass them from one to the other for helping, and the one or several Negroes have to take what is left, and where rations are scarce the Negro gets a pitiful dole and sometimes nothing. Rations issued to Negro camps are often inferior to those issued to white soldiers. He is most always assigned to the heaviest and dirtiest work and sometimes jim-crowed in American hospital wards and mess halls. The post or camp barber shop is more or less operated by white soldiers, who have a corner on the tools and refuse to shave or cut the hair of Negro soldiers. Where bathing facilities are meager, and that is pretty near everywhere, the Negro soldiers are crowded out. White soldiers are given liberty passes and allowed to spend evenings in nearby villages, where Negro soldiers are refused. White soldiers who have done guard duty around St. Nazaire, have even boasted how many Negro soldiers they killed weekly for being out from their camp without a pass. No country has made the road of its Negro subjects more burdensome than America has, or bound about the brow of its Negro subjects and allied a crown more set with thorns or prejudice and persecution. Gallantry of American Negro Soldiers, His Friendliness and Respect for the Honor of French Not because, but in spite, of white American propaganda against his Negro allies, which the French populist scorned, the friendly intercourse of our Negro soldiers with French families near where they were stationed or chanced to be, his discipline, his moral integrity, his deportment, won the heart of the Frenchmen and threw a safeguard around the virtue of French women in their pitiable condition. The mutual response of sentiment which in turn honored each other, commanded the white American's propaganda to stand still and inaugurated an era of comradeship and obesience in the heart of the French populist and the Negro trooper that will last as long as the candles of liberty light the French hearth sides and tales of American Negro chivalry, will gild the commemoration of world peace. It was not an unusual occurrence for French women, living in the war zone, to travel alone in the forest or the desolate shell-shot areas, where the honorable and trusty black sentinel storked, protected more by his honor, and the respect she inspired than from fear of law or dare or desire of betrayal. These Negro soldiers, held inviolate the virtue of these defenseless women, just as sacred as their slave forefathers guarded the homes and honor of their masters' families while that master fought against his freedom. And when at last the fetters fell and those black and humble hands were stretched forth into the sunshine of liberty, they were guiltless then—and guiltless now—of any wrong to their helpless charges, worthy of the fraternity of every man who pays homage to honor and fidelity. Surely no racial unit has so distinguished itself as the American Negro combatant forces in many fields of France, rolling back the seething legions of Germany and Austria's best soldiers, planting the banner of this Republic on the hills and glory-fields of world freedom, where no hand will ever pull it down. They have added lustre to America's military achievements in the Argonne Forest, the Champlain front, at Soissons, Chateau Thierey, Bellou Woods, Verdun hills and the Muse Valley and other important fields, where the tyrant Prussian flag fluttered to defeat, their soldiership proclaimed the victory of the day. The war record will show that many of these black soldiers of the 92nd and 93rd divisions won the "distinguished service medal" and the coveted Croix de Guerre. One whole regiment—the 39th Infantry (old 15th New York)—was granted the Croix de Guerre. Negro soldiers of this unit were the first Americans to be awarded this honor. The 371st Infantry, of which the First Separate Battalion of the District of Columbia is a unit, proudly wears the insignia and chord of an official citation for bravery and achievement—every man. Not a few of the First Separate boys have won the Croix de Guerre and distinguished themselves in action. The First Separate Battalion has borne its share in the brunt of battles, dreading death not near so much as defeat or capture. They have stood the supreme test in the face of danger and death, where the earth trembled with intense shock and trees uprooted and hills and valleys rocked, with explosion. They have remained unwavering in the poison gas areas, tasted the deluge of liquid fire, faced the gleam and parried the thrust of bayonet, undaunted, in the mouth of belching cannon, undismayed in the face of machine gun nests, rushed the barbed wire defenses and charged over the top and routed the enemy in his position; lived the unnatural existence in vermin, climbed the precipitous cliffs under fire, lived in the trenches where the dead were buried, endured the torture of lice and the pestilence of the rodent, scoffed at the pittiless storms and rain, weakened by the ravages of hunger and fever of thirst. Day after day and week after week they have felt the impulse of desperation, when the battle wavered, and the agony and gloom when their comrades fell around them. Enraptured with the thrill of victory and intoxicated with delight in pursuit of the foe, their arms upheld by patriotism and love of liberty, their hearts strengthened by the ties and prayers of their loved ones and families, their faith sustained by that unfaltering trust in God. He caught a vision of his return to home and loved one and enjoyment of the full status of American citizenship—equality be fore the law—that he purchased on these fields of honor. Was this vision prophetic or does phantom? Does not our country owe them, while they are giving their have returned to the pursuits of peace and the heart of their loved ones? Will their country, after admitting them to full brotherhood in labor, sacrifice, suffering and death, continue to deny to them full heirship in the unmolested enjoyment of the pursuits of peace, happiness and the protection of its laws and guidance in the governing affairs of the nation? Will their country make the vision of the stillly aftermath of his/soldiership—a vision of security well earned that helped him to forget the insufferable wrongs, the tortures, the mobbing and unjust discriminations while he kept eternal vigilance through the long nights of the trenches—a vision that inspired his soul and strengthened his fainting heart, and hung a halo around his dying couch of clay, touching his lips with praise and gilding his path to the grave, a cheat and a delusion? Swathed in his country's flag, in his lowly bed, in forest glen, by hillside stream, in landscape dell and seaside cavern, where the Great General, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, has laid on the grave of every black trooper the imperishable sward of his knighthood, the Negro soldier has joined that innumerable caravan of immortals. His memory is hallowed to America by the blood of her black and noble sons, who died unvanquished for their country's glory, doubly hallowed to us all, rich with memories that make us stronger, gentler, nobler, and better! Their graves speak of eloquent and truthful witness from the war-wrecked field of desolation, where they rescued assaulted and outraged human justice—a fitting tribute to the patriotic valor of Negro hearts—the deathless glory of Negro soldiership. In due time the Negro people will erect a fitting monument to commemorate the deeds of these great heroes, from which will float the banner of world freedom, and o'er which will wave the Stars and Stripes of American independence. To the foot of that shrine they will send their children's children to reverence them who enriched their country's greatness and enable their race, with their heroic blood and enduring fame, to chisel the name of these units, and among them will be the unit comprising our fellow citizens; soldigrs, heroes. Negroes—the First Separate Battalion of the District of Columbia By Sergt. Greenleaf B. Johnson. Co.-B. 372d Regim't, Infantry, U.S.A. The continued lynching of Negro men and women loomis disquieting on the horizon, since the disease has spread until white men lynched a white man and caused President Wilson to at last denounce mob violence in the following strong language: "I say plainly that every American who takes part in a mob or gives countenance, is no true son of this great democracy, but its betrayer, and does more to discredit her by that single act of disloyalty to her standards of law and right, and the words of her statesmen or the sacrifices of her heroic soldiers in the trenches, can do to make a suffering people believe in her—the saviour, of mankind." Other utterances of the President on September 27th last invite our thoughtful attention: "Shall there be a common standard, of rights and privileges for all people and nations, or shall the strong do as they will and the weak suffer the consequences without redress?" "Shall people be ruled and dominated by arbitrary and irresponsible force, even in their own internal affairs, or by their own free will and choice?" [Name not visible] SERGT. GREENLEAF B. JOHNSON lives abroad to make the world safe for democracy, to do its part to make this country safe for them and their families to live in when they shall While we hold these burning thoughts before us, let us observe that while our American peace plenipoteniaries turn the smiling face of Dr. Jekyl and helpful thoughts to a disturbed world, struggling to free itself from racial oppression, touching with the magic wand of statecraft the fundamental principles of equity and justice for all mankind, the satanic face and hideous visage of Mr. Hyde, in the form of lawless mobs, is still taking its toll of innocent Negro men and women in America and fostering arbitrary legislation in several States, curtailing the constitutional prerogatives of fifteen million Negroes in their enfranchisement; denying them positions in Government departmental work or other positions which they are better qualified to fill than the foreigner, notwithstanding our country has just experienced an object-lesson from giving the German subjects preference over the Negro in positions that this "Hunish preferred stock" subserved their spying government, gathered all the information possible about our governmental affairs and used it against us in propaganda and intelligence throughout the late war. Yesterday our Chief Executive and peace plenipotentiary was discussing with the peace delegates from other great nationis the following portentious proposition: "In nations where territories are composed of mixed races, the evident majority will, in principle, determine the governing of the regions in question. But when this is done, the peace settlement, it is held, must also include complete guarantee for the protection of minority races." These things should quicken the united Negroes' highest and best efforts to cull their benefits by endorsing them and working for them, instead of our assumed leaders, vieing with each other to lead a Don Quixote expedition to a "jim-crow" Peace Conference in Europe, inasmuch as our President, who heads our only constitutional representatives there, has told us in his last address to the joint Congress, December 1st, that he would be accessible by cable at all times. Since then Negro representatives have assembled in Washington from every corner of the country, and, so far as we know, have not sent one word of protest or endorsement to our peace delegates in France. They are our public servants. Why not tell them what we want, like others do? On January 20th three broad-minded, clear-headed Southern men, Messrs. Boyer, Cassidy and Rector, representatives in the lower house of the Tennessee Legislature, presented a bill making it a crime of murder and treason for any person to engage in mob violence, and punishable by death. Of course, the bill was tabled. But is there not food for reflection and a field for united encouragement on the part of the Negro when the white man takes the initiative? Add to this salient fact an extract of a statutory enactment in Indiana (and enforced by the late Governor Durbin), declaring, the forfeiture of the sheriff's office and laying a heavy tax on the county where the lynching occurs, half of said tax to be paid into the State Treasury for educational purposes, and half to be paid to the dependent relatives or the estate of the victim. Might it not prove a fruitful enterprise to arouse public sentiment in favor of such enactments until they are placed on the statutes of every Stae in this glorious Union? It would have one salutary effect, we feel sure, and that is, sheriffs would cease to be willingly overpowered by mobs in quest of lynching and the people taxed would resolve to prevent lynching. Colored Men Who Set in High Places and Remain Passive The hour has struck when Negro men who sit in high places, whether by unanimous choice of their fellows to safeguard the interests of their race, or those that are hand-selected to fill a position of apologist and uction for the insufferable wrongs inflicted on their race, should be demanded to abdicate. Will the race oppose and denounce them, or will we go down through the vaults of time fettered by these apologists in office and the administration they serve, until we are exterminated or, even worse, driven into the ranks of bolshevism, which is aflame in the world? Sagacious observers, who read the signs of the times, argue gloomily for the future and know that the moral tone of society at large is suffering a depression, when hunger and strikes and bomb throwing and great unrest have grown out of this mob spirit and arbitrary laws. One witnesses with I was amused the other day while standing at a distance from one of the disciples of Blackstone when he gave the definition of a recruit in officer's uniform. A gentleman seated by his side said: "I see —— is wearing a lieutenant's uniform." "Uniform of a lieutenant? Why, man, he is a major." "Major of what?" remarked the gentleman seated with him. "In the Department of Justice. He has never seen the front and he wouldn't know what a battlefield looked like." "Why, he has on spurs. Why is he wearing spurs?" "Oh," remarked the "definer," "those spurs are worn to keep the major from slipping off his seat while at his desk. Some have been made colonels who have not been out of the country and whose business is to supervise accounts." *** The boys are coming home now, and preparations are being made to give them a royal reception. These boys have seen real fighting. They know what fighting is. Of course, there will be some that will never return to their homes. Death has claimed them, while many sweet-hearts and wives have been left to mourn. It is a sad picture to look upon. There are many returning, to be greeted with the shotgun and the ku-klux. I understand that the South is being organized to greet the colored soldiers on their return home. This is what you call American democracy. The Mu-So-Lit Club has again revived, to dissect hardtack and cheese sandwiches. Oh, how the Mu-So-Lit can talk after the war! My friend, Jim Waters, was a great expounder of principles before the war; but all at once Jim became silent—so silent that he refused 'to let his associates hear him breathe. Jim is some writer, but R. W. T. has no equals. Don't you know, R. W. T. is a genial fellow, after all. He can take a fly, and before he has concluded expatiating on that fly he has occupied two columns. Have you ever read his personal? Now, here is one of them: "Mrs. James — arrived in the city last week from Cleveland, Ohio. She is the guest of Madame —, who will give her a reception next Thursday night in the Pythian Temple. The hall will be decorated with palms and flowers, and the hostess has sent out cards for one hundred guests, who will be gowned—as follows (Space is too valuable to permit a description of the gowned ladies and the menu that is to be served.) This is only a sample of R. W. T. personal. His description of a reception to Madame Walker some months ago occupied two columns. R. W. T. is some writer. Then, he never gets tired. He is all right, if you treat him right. Speaking about the People's Funeral Corporation, the recent investigating committee reported that over thirty thousand dollars had been collected and twelve thousand dollars' worth of shares have been sold, with a little over six hundred dollars in bank. The report also shows that an automobile had been purchased for four hundred and fifty dollars and sold to the corporation for eight hundred and fifty. The books of the corporation are in a fearful condition and the people are clamoring for the return of their money. The people are not going to stand for this, and the sooner the matter is submitted to the courts the better it will be for the people. The members are surprised at the conduct of some of the officials in whom they had placed, so much confidence. The treasurer of the corporation, Mr. John W. Lewis, said that he never was so much surprised, and that he proposes to see that every shareholder is refunded his money. Sufficient evidence is now in the hands of the committee to institute criminal proceedings, and Treasurer Lewis is in duty bound to take some action against the mismanagement of this corporation. Money collected in the name of the corporation is not banked in the name of the corporation. In many instances the account in one of the banks in this city has been overdrawn, and the treasurer has demanded that sufficient funds be placed to cover the overdrawn account. The trustees should either act or any one or two stockholders should take action and submit the entire matter to the United States attorney. --- The death of Colonel Roosevelt is a setback to some of the ex-members of the Black Cabinet. Some of those little factors must make new acquaintances: It is so strange that all administrations, Democratic and Republican, make it a practice to appoint the smallest men they can find to office. Republicans and Democrats alike pick the trimmers and apologists with but a few exceptions. In Uncle Sam Needs Our Men. Let the "PORO SYSTEM" take care of you FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY PORO SYSTEM AT. LOUIS, MO. "PORO" COLLEGE COMPANY St. Loris, Mo. Dept. I, the next contest the voting factors will select their own men. * * * I understand that the people will make an effort to have Attorney R. R. Horner reappointed on the Board of Education. There never was a more manly man and one who guarded the interests of the people more than Attorney Horner. The school interests now realize what a mistake was made when he was taken from the Board of Education. There is a lack of manhood among many of those who have been appointed on the Board of Educatin to represent the people. Manly men are now needed in every walk of life. It is important that we should see to it that such men are appointed. There are enough representatives of the colored Americans gone or going to Paris to make a noise, if nothing more. The Sage would suggest that a hall in France be rented and the colored delegates assemble and kick up a noise. Then the French papers will publish the proceedings of this "pow wow." By such means the real delegates to the Peace Conference will know that somebody from America is present in France other than the peace delegates. Brother Trotter, who was named as one of the delegates, hasn't started yet. The conference will be over before he arrives. It will be a calamity (?) on the American colored people if the conference should adjourn before Editor Trotter gets his protest in. If Trotter gets a chance he will let the Peace Conference know that he is in France, all right. If he and Dr. Moton, and DuBois come together in a clash there will be something doing. There are to be some reforms at the Howard University. The new president has taken hold and intends to break up the ring. Some of the traducers of Rev. Willbanks endeavored to make a move a few weeks ago against him, but the president put a quietus on it. The tables will be turned on his traducers. There are always two sides to every question. The entire conspiracy against the evangelist has been exposed by the star witness, whose statement appeared in The Bee some few weeks ago. Rev. Willbanks will show that his traducers cannot stand the calcium light to be turned on them. Some feathers will fly in a few days. The colored Bar Association continues to sleep, with President Royal Hughes at its head. Now, just what President Hughes means, the Sage would like to know. The association only meets when a member dies. This is a long space—between life and death. Now, if the colored Bar Association only intends to convene at every death of a member, I move that President Hughes call a special meeting before another member dies and amend the constitution. Let it also state that at the death of a member a contribution of fifty cents be sent immediately to the treasurer, whoever he may be, for flowers. Let it also state that whenever an amendment to the constitution is necessary, the member offering the amendment send it to the president, and he direct the secretary to mail a copy to each member for his approval or disapproval. Let it also state that whenever a special tax is to be levied, the president be authorized to have the secretary submit it to each qualified member of the association. If there is a tie vote after the president has received the returns, he shall cast the deciding vote. If he refuses to vote and there should remain a tie, the amendment is lost. In the event no member dies during the year before Easter Sunday, the association shall be resumed. Any member shall demand impeachment proceedings at dereliction of duty. Let the constitution be further amended to the effe t that no bachelor shall be eligible for the presidency of the colored Bar Association. Entire Units and Individuals Cited for Bravery Under Fire of Hum Foe—Casualty List Comparatively Small—Nearly Two Thousand Take the "Long Trail." By Ralph W. Tyler. ARTICLE IX. With the American Army in France, Marbach, Dec. 8.—By command of General Martin, commanding the 92nd Division, general orders have just been issued commending the colored officers, non-commissioned officers and privates of the 365th Infantry for meritorious conduct in action at Bois Frehaut, near Pont-a-Mousson, November 10th and 11th, during the drive on Metz. Those named in this general order were Capt. John H. Allen, First Lieutenants Leon F. Stewart, Frank L. Drye, Walter Lyons, David W. Harris, Benjamin F. Ford, Second Lieutenants George L. Gaines and Russell C. Atkins, Sergeants Richard W. White, John Simpson, Robert Townsend, Solomon D. Colston, Ransom Elliott and Charles Jackson; Corporals Thomas B. Coleman, Albert Taylor, Charles Reed and James Conley, and Privates Earl Swanson, Jesse Cole, James Hill, Charles White and George Chaney. In the same general orders the following were cited for bravery in action: Sergeant Isaac Hill, bravery displayed at Frapelle; First Lieutenant John Q. Lindsey, for bravery at Lesseux, both of the 366 Infantry, and First Lieutenant Edward Bates of the 368th Ambulance Corps, and Sergeant Walter L. Gross of the 366th Infantry, for distinguished service near Hominville. In another general order Second Lieutenant Nathan O. Goodloe of the 268th Machine Gun Company was commended for excellent work and meritorious conduct. During the operations of the Foret D'Argonne Lieutenant Goodloe was attached to the Third Battalion. During the course of the action it became necessary to reorganize the battalion and withdraw it to a secondary position. He carried out the movement under a continual machine gun fire from the enemy. General Martin said: "Lieutenant Goodloe's calm courage set an example that inspired confidence in his men." General Martin, the new commander of the 92nd Division, also cited for meritorious conduct near Vienne le Chateau, Tom Brown, who, as driver of an ammunition wagon, displayed remarkable courage, coolness and devotion to duty under fire. Brown hauled his wagon, even after his horse had been hurled into a ditch by shells, and, despite his own painful wounds, worked until he had extricated his horses from the ditch, refusing to quit until he had completed his work, even though covered with blood from a painful wound. Entire Units Cited for Bravery in Battle Line. The entire First Battalion of the 367th (Buffaloes) Infantry has just been cited for bravery, and awarded the Croix de Guerre, thus entitling every officer and man in the battalion to wear this distinguished French decoration. 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This is a splendid showing, and especially when it is considered that prior to the drive on Metz, Sunday morning, November 10th, this division, with the exception of the 368th Infantry, had been in no big engagement. Up until November the 10th, with the exception of the 368th, which got into action in the Argonne, the 92nd had to content itself with making daily and nightly raids on the German front lines trenches to capture prisoners. This, however, required daring and courage, and in some ways was more trying and more dangerous than being in a big engagement. A total of fifty-seven citations for meritorious service, with report from one brigade not yet in, is a splendid showing for the 92nd Division. How will the United States end 1919? That depends on citizens and the lawmakers recently changed, and the real rulers, viz., the masters of finance; also the proper treatment of the colored American. Secretary Baker advises American soldiers to be patient about demobilization. In the meanwhile, Great Britain is paying five million dollars a week to the unemployed and planning to avoid transferring her soldiers to a breadline. * * * Ninety-Second Has Comparatively Small Casualty List. The total casualties suffered by the band (colored division) since being in France have just been obtained by me. The division suffered a total of 1,478 casualties. Among the killed were six officers, and one officer died from wounds received in action, while 31 enlisted men died from wounds; 40 enlisted men died from disease, 28 enlisted men were listed as "missing;" 16 officers and 543 enlisted men, were wounded, and 39 officers and 661 enlisted men were gassed. The division's number of gased is unusually large. A reason is, perhaps, that the colored soldiers in the front line trenches of this division were unusually daring in making raids into the enemy's territory. 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Caught in the Machine Gun Has Narrow Escape. I know you have wondered why I have not written before, but when I explain the reason I know that you will forgive me. When we first came here we went through an intensive program of training in modern warfare. That lasted for six weeks. Then we began to move toward the front, and since then we have seldom stayed in one place more than seventy-two hours, except in the trenches. I have spent about forty-five days in the trenches and have had several narrow escapes, but I have trusted in God and in His infinite mercy. He has never forsaken me. Once a shell burst so close to me that a piece of shrapnel knocked my steel helmet, on one side of my head; another hit so close to me that dirt flew all over me. Recently we were caught in a machine gun nest and just as I fell behind a stump the Germans began to tear it all to pieces, with me right behind it. The only time that I was ever frightened was one night when the captain, seven men and myself were lost in No Man's Land. That was the worst fire I had ever been under. Both our artillery and the enemy artillery were firing on us. This happened in the Argonne Forest. The first front that I was on was in the Vosges Mountains. I have been at Verdun. On September 25th the greatest battle in the world's history was fought, and after three nights of marching all night without any food but hardtack and beef we went over the top and advanced fourteen miles on one of the worst fronts of the entire war. I have never heard anything like the barrage, that was carried on that night. Every gun from Metz to the North Sea was firing. More than two million allied soldiers went over the top at a given time. We were marching on Metz when the last shot was fired on the 11th day and the 11th hour in the 11th month. Where we were going the Government had planned to lose 1,000 men an hour for 72 hours, so you can imagine our joy when we turned and started back from the Hun. Everyone sang "I have laid my burdens down by the river side." As we were marching alongside we passed a field as large as that camp at Fifth and Florida Avenue, where we were digging graves as fast as they could, anticipating the long-heralded drive on Metz, so you can see how God has Brainy Bowers Practices the Darwinian Theory blessed us. We have been criticized severely, but when I return and explain things to you, you will be forced to wonder why we all have not been killed long ago. I am sincerely yours, INTELLIGENT CRITICISM. An article published in a recent issue of The Bee brought out a criticism the nature of which suggested that its author would honor a "professorship" at Yale. In view of his evident depth of scholarship and mastery of his profession, it is singular that he did not, in the course of his criticism, touch upon the more important elements of style, diction, force of argument and adherence to the subject-matter, and it would be equally as cruel and unreasonable to infer that the finer points of criticism were beyond his grasp. He started out by reflecting upon his own knowledge of events when he stated that the Hon. John C. Dancy was appointed Recorder of Deeds by McKinley and not by Roosevelt, as stated in the article which he was trying to criticize. But the truth is that the original statement is correct, and as to the truth of that statement I respectfully refer my learned friend to Mr. Dancy himself, whom any court would consider a very reliable and important witness in the case. Another criticism was that too many words were used to express so few ideas. The rebuttal is that the unpopular side of some peculiar cases cannot be stated in a few words; moreover, language is the raiment of thought, and the number of words necessary to the proper expression of a thought depends upon the depth of the thought' and the calibre of its originator. Thus, two monkeys can communicate a dozen of their ideas by merely chirping at each other; two "bootleggers" can do fifty dollars' worth of business by simply raising their respective index fingers and interchanging the word "Shorty." But the Supreme Court of the United States, composed of "master minds," will use up one hundred pages of rhetoric and logic in expressing a single opinion. In view of these facts, the criticism of our learned friend as to the multiplicity of words used in expressing a few ideas would really amount to a flattering compliment were it not for the unfortunate fact that the source has to be considered. Wesley E. Chesboro. FRIENDSHIP. Friendship hath the skill and observation of the best physician, the diligence and vigilance of the best nurse, and the tenderness and patience of the best mother.—Lord Clarendon. Perhaps the most delightful friendships are those in which there is much agreement, much disputation, yet more personal liking. Nothing is more common than the name of friend; nothing more rare than true friendship. Love and keep him for thy friend who, when all go away, will not forsake thee, nor suffer thee to perish at the last.—Kempis. * * * A true friendship is as wise as it is tender—Thoreau. * * * I find no place that does not breathe some gracious memory of my friend.—Tennyson. Open Day and Night Livery and Chapel JOHN T. STEWART Undertaker and Embalmer. 30 H Street Northeast. Main 1124 Washington, D. C. 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. 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Best known remedy for Constipation, Sour Stomach and Dyspepsia. ing 1 THE RESTAURANT Famous for eighten 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. Phone Franklin 6080 GASKINS CAFE AND LUNCH Washington. D, C. CAFE RVICE W. Everything Hot Our New Palace Dine. WAKE UP! The black man is asleep. Wake up, and get a move on yourself. The lion is asleep in the broad field of civilization. To some extent The Bee agrees with the letter of Mr. J. C. Cunningham. It doesn't agree with him when he advises the colored people to segregate their patronage. There are hundreds of white merchants in this city who have been and are loyal to the colored race. Many of these merchants have done more for the colored race than the race has done for itself. The black man should establish business stores of their own, it is true, and patronize them if they can sell their goods as cheaply as the white man, if he is a competitor. Rather than patronize his enemies, it would not hurt if he be compelled to pay a cent more for his goods. There is no reason why a black merchant cannot be able to compete with his white competitor has done for itself: The black men should establish business have one colored shoe store in the city. Let the one hundred thousand colored people patronize it. Now, establish another store. The Bee would like to ask all race-pride writers how many pairs of shoes they have purchased at the Ware Shoe Store within the past year? How many "jim-crow" moving picture theatres have these "jim-crow" race-pride colored Americans patronized? The black man is asleep. Wake up, and self. The lion is asleep in the broad field of extent The Bee agrees with the letter of Mr. doesn't agree with him when he advises the one gate their patronage. There are hundreds of this city who have been and are loyal to the of these merchants have done more for the race has done for itself. The black man shops of their own, it is true, and patronize their goods as cheaply as the white man. Rather than patronize his enemies, it would beelled to pay a cent more for his goods. The black merchant cannot be able to compete with race has done for itself. The black men she have one colored shoe store in the city. Let and colored people patronize it. Now, establish Bee would like to ask all race-pride writers he they have purchased at the Ware Shoe Store. How many "jim-crow" moving picture the crow" race-pride colored Americans patronize Just take a stand on Seventh Street from west and look at the "jim-crow" colored indie opportunity to ask our race-pride advocate these individuals to patronize their own the City Theatre, Hiawatha, the Howard, the You Street Theatre. There are some color rather be near some white people, no matter. This is the "jim-crow" class and those who from their own race. Some colored people their mind to this one fact—he has got to wring out his hand to the white people for chill millions for Liberty Bonds, Thrift Stamps, the name of high heaven can't they give to ningham is right to some extent. If white of the patronage of colored people they will and discrimination by the whites toward co to establish their own theatres, drug store continue and perhaps they will wake up. The colored preacher should wake up, a gests; but, no, they are too busy doing something money to go on a vacation or endeavor if he happens to be unfortunate. Deliver these hypocrites! For goodness sake, don't ask The Bee conditions would be so appalling that the do his asleep. Wake up, and go sleep in the broad field of civic lives with the letter of Mr. J. O'Connor when he advises the colorist. There are hundreds of the green and are loyal to the colorist have done more for the colorist itself. The black man should it is true, and patronize the apply as the white man, if he like his enemies, it would not more for his goods. There not be able to compete with itself. The black men should store in the city. Let the patronize it. Now, establish all race-pride writers how at the Ware Shoe Store where moving picture theatre colored Americans patronized on Seventh Street from K. "Jim-crow" colored individual race-pride advocate patronize their own theatre matha, the Howard, the Fort. There are some colored white people, no matter how class and those who are. Some colored people mismee fact—he has got to wake up the white people for charity Bonds, Thrift Stamps, the heaven can't they give to them some extent. If white men colored people they will sit by the whites toward colored town theatres, drug stores, shops they will wake up. Teacher should wake up, as Mr. O'Connor are too busy doing something on a vacation or endeavor unfortunate. Deliver Them. Take, don't ask The Bee to tell me so appalling that the devil Just take a stand on Seventh Street from K to N. Streets Northwest and look at the "jim-crow" colored individuals. The Bee takes this opportunity to ask our race-pride advocates if they can induce these individuals to patronize their own theatres? Take the Mid-City Theatre, Hiawatha, the Howard, the Foraker, and Dudley's You Street Theatre. There are some colored people who would rather be near some white people, no matter where you put them. This is the "jim-crow" class and those who are anxious to get away from their own race. Some colored people might as well make up their mind to this one fact—he has got to wake up and cease holding out his hand to the white people for charity. If they can give millions for Liberty Bonds, Thrift Stamps, the Red Cross, why in the name of high heaven can't they give to themselves? Mr. Cunningham is right to some extent. If white merchants think enough of the patronage of colored people they will show it. Segregation and discrimination by the whites toward colored people force them to establish their own theatres, drug stores, etc. Let segregation continue and perhaps they will wake up. The colored preacher should wake up, as Mr. Cunningham suggests; but, no, they are too busy doing something else—either collecting money to go on a vacation or endeavoring to crush the other if he happens to be unfortunate. Deliver The Bee from one-half of these hypocrites! For goodness sake, don't ask The Bee to turn on the light, for conditions would be so appalling that the devil himself would blush. BUREAU. THIEVES. The Bee is glad to know that the two Engraving and Printing have been caught from innocent colored men in the Bureau, been fair in his investigation in placing the belongs. The advice of The Bee to all c Bureau is to report at once to their chief of thieves that may come under their no has the most implicit confidence in his co means to protect them as far as he is able a d to know that the two thieves have been caught. The three men in the Bureau, D. investigation in placing the ripe face of The Bee to all colour at once to their chief all may come under their notice,icit confidence in his color, them as far as he is able and The Bee is glad to know that the two thieves in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing have been caught. They lift the suspicion from innocent colored men in the Bureau. Director Wilmeth has been fair in his investigation in placing the responsibility where it belongs. The advice of The Bee to all colored employees in the Bureau is to report at once to their chief all thieving or suspicion of thieves that may come under their notice. Director Wilmeth has the most implicit confidence in his colored employees and he means to protect them as far as he is able and to convict the guilty. Credit for the capture of the thieves is Becklev of the Metropolitan Police Force. SERVES YOU RIGHT. If the one hundred thousand or more colored people in this city would support and subscribe for their own papers, they would not have to depend on papers edited by white men for publication of their news. White editors are under no obligation to publish news for colored people. Cease this complaining and support your own papers. Colored ministers and other dependents on colored people think it an honor to advertise their church notices in papers edited by white men. White people don't attend their services, and why some of these colored ministers insist on going to the white press is beyond our comprehension. The Bee can only say that the colored brother wants to cater to white people who don't want him. The Bee is in receipt of a letter this week from a well-known citizen condemning the white press for not publishing his article, and at last he appeals to the colored press in which to make his defense. He complains of the white Jews on Seventh Street who are prejudiced to colored people, and yet the colored people break their necks in subscribing funds to their charity appeals and spending their money in their stores. Get together! Then the colored brother will be under no obligation to the Jews or any other nationality: It serves you right. If the one hundred thousand or more city would support and subscribe for their not have to depend on papers edited by w of their news. White editors are under news for colored people. Cease this comp own papers. Colored ministers and other people think it an honor to advertise their edited by white men. White people don't why some of these colored ministers insist press is beyond our comprehension. The colored brother wants to cater to white pe The Bee is in receipt of a letter this week to condemning the white press for not publish he appeals to the colored press in wh He complains of the white Jews on Seven diced to colored people, and yet the colored in subscribing funds to their charity ap money in their stores. Get together! ' will be under no obligation to the Jews o It serves you right. hundred thousand or more copies and subscribe for their own use on papers edited by white white editors are under no people. Cease this complaint colored ministers and other de honor to advertise their children. White people don't attend the colored ministers insist on our comprehension. The Bees wants to cater to white peopleipt of a letter this week from white press for not publishing the colored press in which the white Jews on Seventh people, and yet the colored people to their charity appeal stores. Get together! Their obligation to the Jews or are right. BULLHEADED. It seems that Great Britain and France after the United States saved their bacon above all others, should support President the peace table. If the United States sh conflict, and give Germany a free hand, w other nations? Let the world support th Great Britain and France have States saved their bacon should support President W If the United States show Germany a free hand, what et the world support the P It seems that Great Britain and France have become bullheaded after the United States saved their bacon. These two countries, above all others, should support President Wilson in his plans at the peace table. If the United States should withdraw from the conflict, and give Germany a free hand, what would become of the other nations? Let the world support the President. RALPH W. TYLER. Preparations are being made by the local press and citizens of Washington to receive the war correspondent, Ralph W. Tyler, who will arrive in this city from France shortly. It is suggested that a public reception be tendered him in one of the large churches, after which a stag banquet by the press. Mr. Tyler has a remarkable story to tell the people. You know he can tell it: OVERLOOKED. Among the many-thousands of men promoted from the ranks, and the declaration that colored enlisted men and officers displayed great heroism upon the battlefield, why is it that the black soldier is overlooked? Will someone please explain. CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME A call has been issued, or rather an appeal is made, to the colored people of the United States to raise a fund of thirty million dollars for the benefit of Syrians, of which amount the colored people are asked to contribute two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. There are thousands of suffering colored people in this country who are greatly in need of help. The Bee is of the opinion that the colored people have done more than their share in contributing funds for the successful prosecution of the recent war, for which they are receiving daily rebuffs and brutal treatment. As far as The Bee sees it, charity begins at home. The call is signed by Bishop George W. Clinton. Dr. E. C. Morris, Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Mr. Charles Banks, Dr. L. G. Jordon, Rev. J. Milton Watdron, N. B. Dodson and others. RECONSTRUCTION AND EDUCATION OF THE NEGRO By James, Edgar Gregg, D. D., Prin- Fifty years ago, when Hampton Institute and other schools for the colored people of the South were being founded with the help of interested and generous friends, many of them Northerners, but some of them—let us not forget—Southerners, it was a time of reconstruction, darkened, unhappily, by the old hatreds, misunderstandings and jealousies left by the civil war. No agency, it may fairly be said, has done more to remove that ancient bitterness, to abolish ignorance, prejudice and enmity; to lay the foundation of inter-racial co-operation and good will; to promote the sense of responsibility and duty which belongs with freedom, than the colored schools of the South. Their part, at least, in that former work of reconstruction was well done—not perfectly, of course, but, as a rule, honestly, conscientiously, diligently. The era which we are facing now is, again, a time of reconstruction. But it is infinitely broader, deeper, greater reconstriction—nothing less than the rebuilding of the political, industrial and social life of the whole world. This is not only a greater and therefore more difficult task; it is also one which we may hope will be carried out with far less bitterness, with a more cheerful and friendly willingness to let bygones be bygones, a more resolute determination to rise above the outworn petiiness, meanness and injustice of the past, and to seek the welfare of all for the sake of all, in full loyalty to the ideals of true democracy. Now, as before, the colored schools must do their share; and they can and will. Those of us who have any responsibility of leadership whatever must make sure that we keep a broad outlook; that we oyerestimate neither the intellectual nor the practical side of school training; that we do all in our power to develop the creative personality of the individual without losing sight of his social adjustment to surroundings; that we make all the education which we impart or help to impart truly "education for life." Only thus can our colored schools fulfill their duty to the Negro race to the South, to the Nation, to the Kingdom of God—National Note Book: SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH CHOIR. The Second Baptist Church, Third and Eye Streets, Northwest, Rev. J. L. S. Holloman, pastor, witnessed one of the grandest spectacles in the history of this old church last Sunday morning as the new vested choir with its director made their first appearance amid the hearty congratulations of the entire audience. Critics were swept off their feet by the splendid program presented, and friends were made to acknowledge that nothing like it ever occurred there before when they congratulated the director with tears in their eyes. Mr. Edward Baker, of Kansas City, swayed the audience at will by his performance on the violin, as its velvet, singing tones reverberated throughout the great edifice. The evening choir as well made a grand impression at the night services. On next Sunday morning, January 19th, at 11 o'clock, the St. Paul A. M. E. Church choir, Mr. Archie Harrod, director, will sing, and Miss Elise Sewall will render Gounods "Ave Maria," as soprano soloist. New officers of the Second-Baptist Choir are: Mr. Clarance A. Barbour, of the "Amphions," president; Miss Elnora Stewart, vice president; Miss Joseph L. Dandridge, secretary; Mrs Charlotte Jones, assistant; Mrs Elizabeth Richards, treasurer; Mr Ira B. Winston, librarian, and Miss Mamie Cawthorne, custodian. STATUS OF COLORED REPUBLI CANS. The time has come for the colored voter to ascertain his political status. If the Republican party doesn't want the colored vote, let it say so. The Bee knows that the Democratic party doesn't want it. The colored voter is thoroughly convinced of that. "HIPTO" JOINS. ELKS. "HIPTO" JOINS ELKS. Exalted Ruler Bundy, of Columbia Lodge of Elks, was recently admitted as a full fledged member of the antler herd. "Hipto" is the popular member of the Howard Shoe Shining Parlor Company, of 1910' 7th Street Northwest. DEAN MOORE. The New York Tribune of December 26, 1918, contains a very able article by Dr. Lewis B. Moore on how colored people can help in solving problems issuing from the war. EAST WASHINGTON. The citizens, in this section are preparing to welcome the District soldiers. Mr. L. Graham Fletcher is The Bee's representative. Any courtesies shown him will be appreciated by the Editor. *** Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, of 1169 Sixth Street N. E., gave a tea Sunday, January 5th, which was one of the most brilliant social events that has taken place in this section for a number of years. The ladies in the receiving line were beautifully gowned and were as follows: Mrs. Tucker, the hostess, with Mrs. David C. Wright, Miss Alice Williams, Mrs. W. B. Harris, and Mrs. A. W. Gray, who presided at the tea table in a very graceful manner. She was assisted by Mrs. Mamie Woodley and Mrs. Jas. Magruder. The host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, received many congratulations on the brilliancy of the occasion and the manner in which the guests were treated. Among those present were Judge R. H. Terrell, Messrs. John C. Dancy, A. W. Scott, Esq., A. W. Gray, Esq., W. J. Singleton, Mr. and Mrs. David C. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Brooks Mr. and Mrs. George Martin, Mr. A. J. Gaskins, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Goins, Miss Maggie Jennifer, Miss Sarah Jennifer, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hall, Miss Mamie Woodley, Mr. and Mrs. George Young, Miss Rosa Ruffin, Mr and Mrs. Joseph Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Wardell, Mr. and Mrs. James Magruder, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, Miss Alice Williams, Mr. Warren McBeth Mr. and Mrs. William Conray, Miss Hattie Clair, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Merfree, Mr. Danie Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Bowman, Mr and Mrs. Nathaniel Bowles, Mr Blanchard K. Ellis, Miss Marguerite I. Harris, Miss Beatrice Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Myers. THE NEGRO'S PART IN THE WAR FOR DEMOCRACY (Continued from first page.) disquietude the brazen publication of the cut of a $75,000 coat for a woman reared in the lap of luxury, flaunting in public print, beside the pictures of famished infants, starving for the price of milk and a touch of human kindness. These things smoulder in the heart of the poor, the downtrodden and long-suffering. Carlyle tells us that they lit the flame of the French revolution and caused rivulets of blood to flow. Local Discrimination. In our local courts of justice it would appear than an old and time-honored axiom in law, established before the Magna Charta, before the Greek and Norman conquest, is reversed when applied to an accused Negro offender, for while this axiom presumed a man to be innocent until proven guilty, it appears that an accused Negro is presumed to be guilty and is held while the burden of proof he is forced to bear, as Simeon the Syrian was made to bear the cross of the fainting Christ. An instance happened last week where a Negro was given a sentence of two years' imprisonment for trafficking in a pint of whiskey, in which the officer of the law who purchased it from the Negro was a joint offender. Yet a white man, an old offender, a self-confessed murderer, was convicted of grand larceny and given the extreme limit (?) of four years. There are instances when police officers slay in cold blood Negro men for resisting arrest without proper warrant; yet a reputable Negro business man, a photographer; is foully murdered in sight of the dome of the Capitol, in the shadow of our Congress, its courts and its judges, and yet no reward is offered for the perpetrators, as we are informed that the clue might not implicate Negro assassins. Another Negro, charged with the theft of diamonds which he claimed to have found, and that detective has the brazen impudence to declare that the Negro's bond must be $3,000. Since when did this important judicial function exercised by our judges and the district attorney devolve upon a member of the local detective force? Far be it from our purpose to condone crime! Rather would we assist in apprehending the criminal. But his fair and impartial trial appeals to our sense of finite justice. Sick and Wounded Negro Soldiers Mistreated in Hospitals. It causes us grave concern when our Negro soldiers are cruelly and brutally mistreated in a Government hospital (we allude to Walter Reed Hospital) by a white nurse, who insolently refuses to prepare or order prepared a prescribed diet for a Negro soldier who had his insides burned out by gas in France and otherwise afflicted in his country's battles. He was forced to lie all during the day of December 16th in Ward 35 without care, medicine, food or nourishment for no other reason than he is a Negro and proud of it. The soldier protested his inhuman treatment and asked the white patient to witness, when the white soldier in the ward threatened to come to his bed and club his brains out if he dared to protest again. When the soldiers tried to communicate with his friends and the public outside (after having written a letter of complaint to the adjutant of the post, who ignored the soldier's complaint), some one censored the outgoing mail and held up six special delivery letters and destroyed them, sending the soldier 60 cents, the price of the stamps. The letters confiscated and destroyed were addressed to Hon. Theodore Noyes, the Washington Star; Mr. J. Finley Wilson, the Washington Eagle; Hon. Gilbert M. Hitchcock U. S. Senate; Mr. Emmett J. Scott War Department; Mr. Edward B. McLean, the Washington Post, and Mr. W. Calvin Chase, the Washington Bee. Such has been the unhappy experience of this soldier in Walter Reed Army Hospital. Negro Ministers Execrated. Negro Ministers Execrated. These outrages, happening within the shadow of the Executive Mansion, and under the nose of the War Department, should certainly claim the attention of Negroes who sit in high places, and more particularly the local and ample clergy, who are obsessed with the hallucination that they must go to France in order to ameliorate these suffering conditions, and if there is anything they hate worse than the devil, their arch enemy, it is each other. This individual case will be fought out to the bitter end, regardless of those that hold aloft and see their own liberty assailed. It will be carried, if necessary, to the Chief Executive for final adjudication. But when we think of other Negro soldiers who will pass through this great clearing house to the pursuits of peace and reconstruction; who will be maimed and afflicted and need the tender touch of care and humane treatment, ought it not have the Negro clergy's support? Why should these ecclesiastical dignitaries, who wear fine linen and dress in broadcloth, travel in luxury over Europe at the expense of Negro women's sweatbeads, wrung over the wash tub, when their charity is needed right here at home? How long before the pruning axe of public opinion will be wielded with a vigor at the parasite apostles of case and luxury until they Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—Holding Probate Court—No. 25,178, Administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, letters testamentary on the estate of Annie E. Jackson, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 26th day of December, A. D. 1919; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 3rd day of January, 1919. Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. W. C. Martin, Attorney. L. M. KING, Attorney. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—Holding Probate Court—No. 24,939. Administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, letters testamentary on the estate of Mary Dickerson, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit, the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 6th day of January, 1920; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under nay, hand this 6th day of January, 1920. William D. Jarvis. 1332 T Street N. W. Attest: James Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. are sternly rebuked and forever silenced? This ubiquitous minister is always a delegate and takes his functions so serious that one sometimes doubts if any kind of conference can be pulled off without his august presence. The author recalls once during his career as a sleeping car porter, having met a Negro minister going to an association of laundry workers. Think of a minister as a fraternal delegate to a washer woman's conference, and then get a pick handle! In France he would have been a valuable and welcome acquisition to the platform orators, adding stamina to the morale of the Negro A. E. F. But this boundless assumption that he can settle the ills abroad and neglect his duty at home at once disqualifies him and forbids that high and inspiring pilgrimage. His personality and potency have become an overworked and much abused subterfuge, and deserves a well earned rest. The race will never hold, the palm of victory until it has happily vanquished these demagogues. Redemption for His Neglect. If our Negro ministers would atone fqr their neglect, as also Negro men who sit in high places elsewhere, they will see to the care of our soldiers in every camp and hospital in this broad land, beginning here at home. They will see to it that hospital officials, nurses and attendants will discharge faithfully their full duty by the Negro soldiers who have bled for their country. The obligation of the personnel of a hospital is as binding as the soldier's oath to duty and fidelity. Should not the function of the hospital authorities and their exterminating angels under them, be regarded as a sacred trust, and their position and integrity, at the same time made too insecure to permit of these little left-handed excursions into the deep purple of race prejudice? Did we as a race throw all that we had in the balance, 305,000 men overseas, our loyalty at home, our support of the liberty loans, war stamps, etc., our conservation from the slop pail and our saving from the fuel larder, our lives and our all have been harvested into the President's fourteen points and laid on the world's peace table? Will we who helped to force Germany to suspend her rape on white Belgium and white France in the hope of conquest and racial hatred, permit that same spirit of rape intensified, to fall upon black America to the propitiation of white supremacy? No! We will protest it to the world in the name of our country and its honor. We will appeal it to Heaven in the name of Alnighty God and His eternal glory. 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. Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Young of 1908 15th Street N. W., entertained last Friday evening. Mrs. Young, who is a charming host, was at her best. Covers were laid for ten. The evening was pleasantly spent. * * * Mrs. Loving of 310 V Street N. W., who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, under the professional care of Dr. S. M. Pierre, is steadily improving. Mr. and Mrs. Martin of 2114 Pennsylvania Avenue N. W., gave an oyster roast to their friends. Two bushels, with other refreshments, soon disappeared, and the evening was given over to other amusements. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. James Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mr. Samuel R. Harris, Rev. William T. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Honesty, Miss Mary Carter, Dr. and Mrs. Pierre and Samuel M. Pierre, Jr. Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Moppins were the recipients of a load of presents from his parishioners during the holidays. Several turkeys and a large purse were among them. It is rumored that a handsome auto is to follow shortly. *** The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Watson and left a bouncing eight-pound son, Carlton Albert Watson. Mother and son are doing nicely. Dr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Pierre were entertained at supper last Sunday evening by Mrs. Anna Morgan of H Street N. W. Mrs. Morgan, who is always a charming hostess, was assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hatton. Mr. William H. Baum is leaving this city to make his home permanently in New York with his children. PERT AND PERSONAL. Mr. John W. Archer, an enterprising young business man of Amelia, Va., was in the city a few days ago. * * * Mrs. Estelle Kennedy Lightfoot and little daughter, wife and daughter of Attorney Lightfoot, of Atlantic City. N. J., are house guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy, of Eleventh Street N. W. * * * Miss Mabel Overstreet, of 919 T Street N. W., spent part of her holiday with her sister, Miss Willye Overstreet; information secretary of Camp Dix. Mr. Haywood Burrell, a popular young benedict, has recovered from a serious illness. Mr. Burrell was the recipient of many kindnesses from friends. * * * Mr. James Walker, of 1517 T Street N.W., who has been seriously indisposed, is out again. Mr. Walker has a host of friends and well-wishers, who expressed their esteem and sympathy by flowers, books and delicacies, which were sincerely appreciated. Dr. William Whipps, of Seventh and T Streets N. W., is not only one of the most popular pharmacists and well-known native Washingtonians, but quite an artist in the music world. * * * Mrs. Sadie J. Cole, of the Elizabeth Apartments, 15th and S. is holding her own as a skilled hair culturist. Lieut. Enos Smith, of 2615 Sherman Avenue, who has been with the A. E. F. in France, arrived in the city this week. Lieut. Smith's arrival was quite a surprise to his wife and little daughter Bernice. The "Planada," composed of three popular young men of the social as well as civic world—Messrs. Haywood Burrell, Marshall L. Thomas and Lawrence V. Quander—were tendered a grand surprise last week. One of the purposes of this club is to promote the spirit of charity. These well-known native Washingtonians are no longer identified with the Pan-Americans. \* \* \* Mr. Royal Hawkins, of 1320 S Street N. W., who has been stationed at the naval base, Hampton, Va., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Wm. D. Evans, formerly Miss Estelle Hawkins. \* \* \* Quite a unique birthday party was tendered the young son of Mrs. Jeanette Taylor Nickens at her residence in Corcoran Street N. W. * * * Miss Mattie Stewart, of Twenty-first Street, who has been quite disposed for the past two weeks, is able to be out again, to the delight of her many friends. Her friends have not failed to make her room a veritable flower garden. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Edward Burnett, of 613 First Street S. W., entertained quite a number of friends last Monday evening. There were games and dancing, in which the guests participated. At midnight the guests went to their homes. * * * Rev. W. H. Jernagin and party will sail for France on the Lapland January 25th. Dr. Jernagin, who has been to Philadelphia for several weeks, returned to the city last week. Miss D. E. Harris, of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, who has been elected to represent the Foreign Board of the National Baptist Convention, will sail for Africa next September. Miss Harris is to succeed Rev. Delong. The report of the Missionary Society of Israel Baptist Church, of which Mrs. Amelia Korker is president, and Mrs. Susan Tenner, secretary, for the year 1918, was a very fine report, showing the relief work that had been done. The concert given on the 13th inst. at Israel Baptist Church by the Williams and Walker company and the Dougherty brothers, was a grand success. It was given under the auspices of the Missionary Society of the church. HALLS HILL, VIRGINIA. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton, Thomas, formerly of Herndon, Va., but for several years have lived here, and conducted a successful grocery business and own a very desirable home at the north entrance of Harrison Street, had for their after-holiday guests Mrs. A. T. Shirley, Harry Shirley and the Misses Josephine and Pearl Shirley of Herndon, Va. Mrs. Isabella Scott, Miss Sarah Morgan and Mrs. Guy W. Ferguson were dinner guests of Mrs. Cora Deskins Sunday. Rev. J. D. Fortune, pastor of Mt. Salvation Baptist Church, may be known as a great soul winner and pulpit orator. He is greatly honored by his members and admired by the community. His magnetic powers seem to greatly attract the members of most of the other churches. It is certain all of us have not those qualities. * * * Rev. J. W. Luckett preached at Mt. Salvation Baptist Church Sunday night. * * * Mrs. Sarah Jones has been quite ill, but is much improved. Also Miss Morgan. Mr. Arthur Morgan, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Morgan of Langley, Va. died in a hospital in France, and our service flag will bear a gold star for him. We extend our sympathy to the stricken family. Holy communion was administered in Calvary M. E. Church Sunday morning and night. The attendance at Sunday School was large. Rev. T. N. Austin, pastor, filled the pulpit with a very eloquent sermon from the book of Hagar, 2:8. "The silver is mine and the gold is mine, and we are only stewards; each must account for himself." This service was well attended. Several visitors were present, among them being Mr. and Mrs. John Gibson and their son Francis, from Mt. Zion, in West Washington. The communion was very solemn and impressive. Mr. R. E. Ferguson was able to attend, which seemed very natural. Church work here seems to be gaining in interest; and is joining in with the great centenary drive. Mrs. Sarah Hyson was given a place on the official board at the last quarterly conference. The right woman in the right place. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ferguson, accompanied by Miss' Nellie Bailey and Mr. Abraham Fisher, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Ferguson and Mrs. W. T. Wright, and paid a visit to the Epworth League. After a short program by the children, as follows: Prayer, Miss Alice Jones; select reading by Mrs. Wright; recitation, Miss Eleanore Brown; recitation, Miss Almeda Evans; duet by Miss Brown and Miss Evans; duet, Carl Brown and Emery Wright, "God Save Our Men." Mr. Abraham Fisher addressed the meeting, which was presided over by Mrs. E. V. Ferguson. His subject was "The Significance of Names." Although dignified, yet unassuming in his manner, herein was magnified the power and knowledge of concentration. Every one felt highly entertained. Responses were made by Mr. T. W. Hyson, Mr. H. H. Ferguson and Mr. E. A. Felder. Mr. Fisher is a theological student, formerly of New Orleans, La. Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Gray and Mrs. Attaway Holmes were callers at the home of Mrs. William Henderson Sunday, last. * * * The Mothers' Council met with Mrs. Emma Scott Tuesday night of last week. * * * Mrs. Cora Strother and Mrs. Lee are confined to their homes on account of sickness. * * * Mr. Branch Jones of West Falls Church was buried from the Second Baptist Church Wednesday of last week. Both of his sons are officers in the church. Mrs. Nan Miller paid her relatives here a flying visit Thursday night. ** * * Mrs. Louis Summerall is visiting relatives in West Virginia. ** * * Mrs. Matthew Hunter celebrated her birthday last Thursday with a dance. The house was beautifully decorated, and the evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. ** * * Mr. and Mrs. Everett Thomas of Jersey City announce the arrival of a son into their family. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas formerly lived in Falls Church, Mrs. Thomas belonging to one of the oldest families here. Mrs. Rosa Stribling has recently returned from Staunton, Va., where she went to attend the funeral of a relative. * * * Dr. Hugh Gray was called to Merrifield last week to attend sick members in the families of the Blands, Lees and Baileys. Owing to Rev. George, Powell's absence on the first Sunday in this month, his Christmas present was not presented to him until last Sunday. From the trustees and deacons he received a purse containing thirty-odd dollars, and from the Mothers' Council one containing eighteen dollars. On January 24th Mr. Garnet C. Wilkinson, principal of Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C., will speak at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Rev. Pinkett, pastor, in the interests of the Falls Church Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. At the Second Baptist Church Sunday night, January 19th, there will be a formal presentation of the electric lights recently installed from the committee in charge of the Trustee Board and from the Trustee Board to the church in general. All bills have been paid in full, but a collection will be taken up to reimburse the treasury to further some slight Week Starting Mon. J.n. 20th Matinees: Tues., Thurs., and Sat. The Quality Amus. Corp. of New York City Robert Levy, General Manager Darkest Russia Special Settings Electrical Effects Cosrumes Perfect All Star Cast—Abbie Mitchell, Susie Sutton, Alice Gorgos, Laura Bowman, Babe Townsend, Thos. Mosley, Sidney Kirkpatrick, J. Frances Mores, J. W. Coleman. Julian Keith, A. B. De-Comatherie, Will A. Cooke Night Prices: 25c, 35c & 50 Matinee, All seats at 25c each Next Week—The Ninety and Nine improvements to be made around the church. The church liad to build its own line. FORAKER THEATRE Twentieth Street Between L and M Streets Northwest \*\*\* Falls Church is proud to say that she has within her limits a "Teddy Roosevelt," a fine thoroughbred Airdale terrier, the owner of which is Mr. E. B. Henderson, in whose opinion the late Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was the greatest man of this age. * * * Now is the time to read The Bee. Have it sent to you. SUNDAY TEA. A very unique, tea was given last Sunday, from 4 to 6 p. m., by Mrs. Louise Montgomery and Mrs. M. Brown at their home in T Street N. W. It was quite an event. They were assisted by Miss Eva Carter, of the War Risk Bureau, who presided at the table with much grace. The invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert, Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Simon J. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Jenifer, Mr. and Mrs. Conway, Mr. and Mrs. Brice, Mr. and Mrs. Burrell, Mesdames Turner and Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. William/Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Harris, Messrs. Henderson, Howard, Mr. and Mrs. J. Fry, Mr. and Mrs. W. Harris, Mrs. Fauntroy, Mesdames Frank, Johnson, and Letcher, the Misses Letcher, Mrs. Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Ricks and Miss Beulah Roberts. INTRE-SEE ART CIRCLE. The original Intre-See Art Circle, which holds its meeting every Thursday evening, is planning quite an elaborate reception for the early spring. Heretofore the club has entertained during the Christmas holidays, but this year it was put to a later date in order that our boys, some of whom are friends of the ladies, could return from France. Ask Miss Elizabeth G. Cole and Eleanor Minkins more about it. We regret very much to lose two members—one, Miss Constance Smith, who married and now lives in the far West, and Mrs. Juanita Slaughter, who, on account of war work, resigned for a year. The club is doing excellent work under the direction of its worthy and efficient president, Mrs. Josephine Smith. Mrs. Mamie Vawter entertained in her elaborate style last Thursday. All members were present and enjoyed the evening very much. All were delighted to have Mrs. Rosa Adams out again after a severe attack of the "flu." THE POINTSETTIA. The Pointsettia Sewing Circle had a unique affair at the home of Miss A. Beatrice Cooper, 316 A Street N. E., during the Christmas holidays. Dancing lasted until a wee small hour in the morning, after which the guests passed to the beautifully decorated dining room, where a toothsome and delightful repast was served. Those present were the Misses Adams, Fowler, Anderson, Newman, Jones, Frazier, Claggett, Mrs. Dr. Crawford, Douglass and Colbert; Messrs. Herndon, Jackson, Lancaster, Winfred, Brandon, Mason, Howard, Whittet. Crawford, Graves, Brown, Douglass and Dr. McGruder. VICTOR RECITAL. Among the guests present at the third Victor record recital, given by Mr. Eugene P. Revells, at his home, 1753 T Street N. W., January 6, were Mr. John C. Nalle, supervising principal in the public schools; Mr. J. FORAKER THEATRE Rentieth Street Between L and M Streets Northw RAYMOND H. MURRAY, Manager. HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVILLE WEEKLY and NEW MOTION PICTURES DAILY Every Particular. Come Ea Twentieth Street Between L and M Streets Northwest RAYMOND H. MURRAY, Manager. HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVILLE WEEKLY and NEW MOTION PICTURES DAILY. First Class in Every Particular. Come Early for Seats HIAWATHA THEATRE 2004 Eleventh Street Northwest. Raymond H This Theatre is close to two line If you want an evening of pleasure- Raymond H. Murray, Mgr. atre is close to two lines of cars. The best pictures in evening of pleasure—come to the Hiawatha. 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. "To See Well See Berman" (Copyright, 1937) BEFORE YOUR DR. BERMAN AT 813 SE GOOD GLASS BERMAN DUDLEY'S A S. H. Dud (Copyright, 1918, Berman Optical Co.) BEFORE YOUR EYES FAIL, CONSULT DR. BERMAN, Optometrist AT 813 SEVENTH ST. N. W. GOOD GLASSES AS LOW AS $2.00 BERMAN OPTICAL DLEY'S AMUSEMENT H. Dudley Theatre 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 by VAUDEVILLE Theatre on the popular thorough to Plays and the only theatre on 7th Street catering to 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. Henry Lewis, director Amphion Glee Club, and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Satterwhite. The concert recital in question was as novel as successful. Each of the persons attending was provided with individual programs, and the selections were carefully and appropriately chosen. Selections rendered comprised orchestra successes of both the Boston Symphony and Philadelphia Symphony orchestras, vocal selections of the leading artists of the day, McCormack, Gluck, Galli-Curci, etc., monologues and comic songs of Bert Williams, and violin records that have made Kreisler, Elma and Heifetz. This is the third of these recitals given by Mr. Revells, two former being held on November 6, 1918, and on December 7, 1918. Others are in the making, and the guests at those formerly given have expressed themselves as having been highly entertained. LOCAL NOTES. Prof. Wm. H., Ferris, A. M., one of the ablest writers of the colored race, was in the city some time ago attending the colored academy. Mr. John A. White and his most to The Bee Start the new year right—subscribe Mr. John A. White and his most Start the new year right- White and his most to The Bee en L and M Streets Northwest MURRAY, Manager. UDEVILLE WEEKLY and — PICTURES DAILY. Come Early for Seat I. Murray, Mgr. s of cars. The best pictures shown daily —come to the Hiawatha. 18. Berman Optical Co.) EYES FAIL, CONSULT AN, Optometrist EVENTH ST. N. W. ES AS LOW AS $2.00 OPTICAL CO. UDLEY'S THEATRE Street, Northwest theatre on the popular thoroughfare theatre on 7th Street catering to colored not DISCRIMINATE am 5° to 11 P. M. estimable wife, of 2202 Thirteenth Street N. W., gave Editor W. Calvin Chase an opossum dinner last Monday evening. --Mr. and Mrs. White were celebrating their new residence. Mrs. Mary Walker, of 1519 Columbia Street, is spending a few weeks with her daughter and son in Philadelphia, Mrs. Albert King and Mr. Samuel Walker. * * * Mrs. Lillian Scott Ford, formerly of Washington, has returned home to Philadelphia, after spending the week end with her sisters in Ninth Street, Mrs. Daniel Boxley and Mrs. Mattie Miner. Mrs. Mary Kibble, Mrs. Plummer, her daughter, and Miss Ollie Kibble and Mrs. Plummer's baby are sick in bed, with severe colds. They are slowly improving. Miss Ollie Kibble may be able to be up and out soon. Attorney Thomas L. Jones is up and out again. Start the new year right—subscribe to The Bee ```markdown ``` The Colored American Is Asleep at His Post—Wake Up, and Emani-pate Yourselves From Oppression and Discrimination—Now Is the Time—Wake Up! Wake Up! By J. C. Cunningham. Editor of The Bee: As a new day, a new year and a new era has dawned upon the world. I am going to ask this serious and all-important question: How long will the Negroes of Washington, mingled with thousands of Negroes from the States, continue their shameful and fruitless howl about the white places of business giving clerkships and other places to young men and women of their race, when they have the right, the means (but seemingly not the sense and confidence in each other) to do that very same thing themselves? Friends, a new day has dawned upon us. Is it not about time for the colored race to wake up and acquaint itself with the business world? There's nothing in all this fine oratory such as you've been fed upon. In vain will you continue to look for decent jobs in the white business houses and other places, for the employment of educated men and women of the colored race. Such places are not for you, and you are only playing the part of fools to expect them. The colored race is free. There is no law to prohibit the establishment of colored stores. So, why not start, now, and awake our people along that line? Certainly no single man is going to lay out his thousands of dollars by himself, for he knows his own failure and the failure of his people; but let there be a company formed. Let five hundred or a thousand men and women start off, say, at $50 apiece. Five hundred at $50 would be $25,000. And a thousand at the same amount would be twice that much, which would be $50,000. Now, when you consider the great host of teachers, preachers, clerks, messengers and other wage earners in this city, you will observe at once that it is an easy task to break away from this damnable discrimination against the colored race by "starting something" of our own When you come to think of it, it is really a shame on the colored people to see them crowding themselves on the white merchants here, only to grin at them (the white merchants) and almost beg them to take their millions of dollars during a year's time. It's a lasting shame on our race-loving (?) preachers, who get their support out of their own people and who profess to love them aid to be their leaders, not to urge upon them to put their money together and become independent of the white folks, who seem indifferent about their patronage. Then, too, there are the high-class colored "professors," who roost there "on the hill" at Howard University. These learned gentlemen never mingle with their people except when they are called upon to emit a lot of gas before the intelligent audiences which occasionally greet them at the usual "windmill" otherwise known as Bethel Literary Society. I am of the opinion that, if education among the colored race means anything; it is that of helping and endeavoring to lift up the race. But too often the proud and stiff-neck colored professors seem to prefer to get away from their people, who need their counsel and help. But I will leave the professors here and speak of things more tolerable. Let the colored people start off with the new year—which is the beginning of a new age—and make themselves felt and respected in the business world, for they are but "giants asleep" along that line. We have here in Washington, ministers of churches who are getting salaries anywhere from twelve hundred to three thousand dollars a year, with rich purses, suits of clothes, shoes, hats and caps, and fine automobiles thrown in for full measure. Now, these good brethren claim to have everlasting love for their race. They claim to be called to lift up Christ before fallen men and women. They have told us all about heaven and how to get there. Now they should tell us of the need of colored stores to be owned by a company of colored people and start off by laying down the first one hundred dollars. Where is the preacher in Washington that will practice the love he preaches and claims to have for his race by laying down his one hundred dollars to start a gigantic grocery store? What professor at Howard University will cover it? These are the talking brethren. All of them have been heard and have been loudly applauded at the "windmill" on what the race should do. But this new age tells us that the Negro is a fool to try to make it "on wind" against the white man with money and a prosperous business. Let the colored people "start something" in the business world. What say the Rev. Drs. M. W. D. Norman, Willis C. M. Tanner, M. W. Clair, W. D. Battle, Tyler, W. H. Howard, W. H. Jernagin, "Unus," Moppins, Brown, W. H. Brooks, Callis, Taylor and all of the rest of these good brethren who wish to see their race make "a new start" in throwing off the yoke of discrimination against it? If these preachers would only take such a step and each one of them urge upon the entire membership of their church to patronize this store, it will be only a question of a short time before the colored people here would have a store the equal of the Old Dutch Market, the Sanitary Grocery Company and the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. These stores are not run by any one man. They are run by a company of men and are being largely supported by the millions of the colored people's dollars. Even the poor Jews and the Greeks and the Italians start their little stores and become rich off the colored people's money. And as soon as they get a good foothold they, too, give the colored people the hint that they don't care for their patronage. How long will the colored people stand for this sort of treatment? Echo answers—"how long! oh, how long!" Negroes, cease to be "niggers" and learn to trust each other. For, unless you make a start to free yourselves of the white man's discrimination, you will die right where you are. Let the preachers start off with a hundred dollars each (and pledge their influence with their members to patronize such a store, or stores), and urge upon every man and woman to take at least ten dollars' worth of shares in this great race-pride undertaking. It is true that our people have been made a little shy about letting out their money. But, in starting off in this business, a way may be arranged so, as to make your money safe or the Negro who is put in charge of the affairs will forfeit his head at the known shortage of as much as fifty cents. Start the store and place a "chopping block" and a "hatchet" in the back yard. Pay the Negro a decent salary, and just as soon as he comes up short of the above amount take him to the said chopping block, and without any long or solemn ceremony, just whack his head off. This may be done, too, without any interruption with the regular business hours. Need there be any better bond or guarantee for the honest performance of duty on the part of the manager? I think not. Mr. Charles Lane, one of Uncle Sam's most trusted clerks, has some very good ideas on the starting of just such a race-pride undertaking. And I really believe it would be the beginning of a new day and a lasting freedom of our people in the business world. There, too, is Mr. Samuel W. Watson, another one of Uncle Sam's trusted clerks, who is a splendid accountant. No wrongdoers would hardly be able to get by with Mr. Watson's eagle eye on him. Start the store! Make a start for emancipation from the white man's discrimination in these stores where the colored people are spending their thousands of dollars each month. Preachers, teachers, lawyers and doctors—and undertakers—think on these things. Start this big grocery company, and if you think best, place the two above-named gentlemen in charge, with the simple ceremony: "Gentlemen, the axe is at the root of the tree." J. C. Cunningham. ITEMS ON THE WING. The United States has on hand some very complex problems to solve and more coming. * * * Secretary Lane of the Interior Department, in an address at the Americanization Dinner, attended by over one thousand citizens, held in New York last week (and you can safely bet that there were no colored brothers present), said that the war brought home to America the Americanization work, viz: spreading of democracy, doing away with illiteracy, to help, sympathize, largeness of views, the largest human fellowship; the word to be translated into terms of wages for men, living conditions, etc., that will mean something to the man returning from the other side. Now this sounds good, but the grand question is. Will the colored American be included in all these good things that are expected to come off? The main reason that certain American white people persist in giving the colored brother the wrong end of the stick is simply jealousy. The colored American is doing too well to suit their ideas. They forget that he has won his right to consideration in this great Republic by his services on the various battlefields in this country and abroad. *** In view of the badness of the people in various parts of the world, the Almighty is bringing retribution upon 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 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. Secretary Pythian Hall Commission, Manager. them and will continue until they do the right thing. * * * You would have seen some real democracy if Mr. Marshall had moved over to the White House. You will see some interesting democracy next March, when the Republicans rule the Senate and House and undertake to run Woodrow Wilson, who will be back in the White House on the job. * * * A resolution introduced in the House of Representatives of Tennessee, making it treason and murder to engage in mob violence, was tabled, on motion of Representative Davis of Dekalb County. Between four and five thousand colored soldiers of Camp Devens, Mass., are planning to settle in Boston. More than one hundred thousand colored soldiers are planning to settle in Northern States after demobolization. We don't blame them. Democratic leaders in Congress understand that it is the President's policy to have Congress on his hands as little as possible for the next two years. It is stated that constitutional lawyers of eminence have given their opinion that the proposed dry amendment is inherently vicious and destroys the basic rights of local self-government, which is the chief cornerstone upon which our government rests. * * * If the people of the United States vote for dry, or vote for wet, it would then be right. * * * There will be 75,000,000 gallons remaining in this country in warehouses July 1 (nation dry), which will be converted into alcohol for industrial uses. Administration of military justice will be one of the subjects considered at the annual meeting of the American Bar Association. President Page of Illinois states that war has demonstrated that our military laws and administration of justice are unworthy of name of law or justice. For illustration: A boy overstaying his leave is charged with desertion. In the case of colored soldiers convicted of shooting up a Texas town they were executed within a few hours after they were convicted, and before there was an opportunity for a review of the record of the trial. These cases were extreme instances. (Right is bound to prevail.) The American people will never stand for Prussian methods. Mr. Roosevelt simply discharged the Twenty-fourth and let them live. Peace be unto his ashes! For the first time in the history of the University of Pennsylvania wom- en physicians have been accepted as internes. "Hold-Tight" 2 FOR 25¢ WHITE OR GRAY 25¢ EACH CAP OR FRINGE SHAPE THE CAFE 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. 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If your druggist or dealer does not stock these two articles, ask him to obtain them for you from hisolesaler or send us the price and we will mail them to you. Write to seeby Drug Co., 79 East 130th St., Quinade and Quinasoap are sold 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. ```markdown ``` le Liver Pills A Remedy That Makes Life Worth Living Genuine bears signature MARTER'S IRON PILLS will greatly help most pale-faced people. 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. SURGICAL CHIROPODIST Special Treatment For Corns and Bunions. 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"Remember to Buy It—You'll Forget You Have It On" Ask Your Dealer UTICA KNITTIN Sales Room, 350 Broadv TICA KNITTING COMPANY, MN es Room, 350 Broadway New York, N ARTHUR G. WOODS 33 H STREET NORTHEAST The only up-to-date Cafe for the northeast. Everything to only up-to-date Cafe for all classes, ladies and northeast. Everything to appease the appetite. THE RESTAURANT The only up-to-date Cafe for all classes, ladies and gentlemen, in the northeast. Everything to appease the appetite. Hot service. FISH AND GAME IN SEASON. Meats served at all hours. and Supper. It is a place where you can come food and strictly fresh. modating waitresses. FOR B Ham and Eggs, Bacon and chops, Pork Chops, Country Sweak, Salt Mackerel, Chicken, served at all hours. Special Breakfast; Lun er. a place where you can bring your family and ed and strictly fresh. Home cooking. Polite waitresses. 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Roast Lamb, Roast Porch chicken, Boiled Dinner, Oysters as of Vegetables, and strictly palatab the traveling public. on Station and one-half block from THE FAMOUS BEE BIRTHDAY READINGS DEPARTMENT. Born January 18, 1860.—You are glad that 1918 is gone, for it was a trying and unfavorable year for you in so many ways. Such bad influences were at work as to deny you health and happiness and cause you many unlooked for evil conditions and endanger your life. But this is a better year, and you must learn how to make the most of this year's influences. You are a brave, wonderful character. You have strong convictions and are fixed in your ways. Once a friend you are a true friend—no halves about you. Many have a good word for you, but it is the enemies you have to guard against. You have many things in mind of doing and accomplishing, but some hinder SUN force holds you back. Break away from it. Keep things more to yourself. You are lucky to others, but the good hand out, will come back to you a thousandfold. February 17, 1914.—You are very serious in mind and determined in actions. When you were about ten or a little older, say perhaps eleven, you were a little too emotional for your own and others good. The least thing has caused you to be upset. Your feelings were too easily hurt, and you would throw up your hands and stamp your feet and make things too lively in your family. But I notice your stars have changed and you have outgrown that tendency. You have a very easily excited temper, which you must try hard to control. You are very good at heart and have good intentions toward every one. You are fond of travel, also of the country. You love justice and fair play. Many underhanded things were planned against you, but you have come out all right, and you have a bright future. You will hold a very prominent place in the world. Go ahead with your education and you will mount the ladder of success and become very powerful in the social and commercial world. You will marry and be happy and live to a real old age. November 21, 1897.—You have a very good command of language. Music has a great fascination for you. Dreams and the mysterious will affect you very much in life. Your intentions are very good, but many people misunderstand you. You can make yourself contented and satisfied and adapt yourself to any condition in life. You make a good confidential friend, and you can be well trusted and relied upon. You hate injustice and love fair play. You can get very mean on the spur of the moment, but you get over it and will bear no malice. There are many troubles ahead of you in the home or family, in love and marriage. Some one died in your family some time ago, and that spirit says that prayer, contemplation and meditation will be a great benefit to you. It also says that you are facing some serious disappointment in connection with a dear person or on account of a dear person. It also indicates some trouble for the family. This spirit pictures a very active and important life ahead of you, and it would take more space than we can give in the Bee to describe your interesting future life. Look forward and do not fear the worst, as the evil may be overcome by that spirit relative and lead you into a happier and better life. March 18, 1897.—You have a practical and powerful brain, and when properly trained and cultivated you become very wonderful. You have a strong determination to do the things in life you make up your mind to. You have a very successful life ahead of you. You will be very popular and a leader and be a great benefit to humanity. You will travel a great deal and see the world. You are a great investigator, and you see many things that are unnoticed by others. You can depend upon your first impression, as it is good. You should train your intuitions and encourage the spiritual and psychological powers in you. I seed a good time. A dear friend is anxious to get to you. A jealous young woman is planning to harm you. Slight sickness is nearing you. A very unpleasant condition in your surroundings is facing you. A disturbance in courtship or marriage is foretold. In spite of the evils there are some stars that are powerful enough to help you smooth out your evil tendencies and bring you the good influences from the superior planets and overthrow the evil tendencies ahead of you. Better conditions are ahead of you with the incoming of the next birth year. February 26.—There is nothing of any importance before you of any good. The same general conditions will operate for you as the last year, not even an offer of marriage is indicated for you, so make the best of it. May 1st. You have a very successful and eventful year ahead of you. Changes for the better are indicated. You will travel much and come in touch with people that will appreciate and understand you better, so make your plans and push your interests ahead. It is the right time to choose a life partner, and you may marry and better your condition. December and.—The stars advise you to be very careful lest you make a change for the worse and feel out of place. Be very careful in dealing with others; make few promises, as you will not keep them. Do not invest or loan money or you will have serious financial troubles. Take good care of your business or it may suffer from these evil stars. An evil year is indicated all around, and you will thank your stars when it has passed without any serious troubles coming to you or your own. Pray and watch. If you want to know anything let Osman give you scientific information through the Bee. It costs you nothing. It may help you a great deal. It's wonderfully reliable and to the point. Many letters of thanks have come. Next please, if you are living. We do not read the stars of the dead ones. This information department is up-to date and scientifically correct. Send or bring in your date of birth for reading in The Bee to Osman, 1728 Seventh Street N. W., Washington, D. C. (In the Indian Herb Shop.) THE BEE HIVE. Mrs. John H. Berry, of Cleveland, Ohio, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Younger. * * * Fifty new subscribers greeted The Bee office last Wednesday. Let the good work go on. * * * Send in your names for The Bee. It is the people's paper. Paris.—It took the shining "light of a crack negro regiment in the A. B. F. to furnish a new title for one of the auxiliary organizations working at the front with the Yanks. "What's that K. C. mean, man?" queried the dusky warrior when he saw a man in khaki wearing that emblem on his right arm. "Can't you guess?" queried the secretary. The dark-complexioned gentleman scratched his woolly pate while he remained for a few moments in deep thought. Then it came: "Why, mah goodness, man, I certainly was kinda thick that ah didn't know, mediately. You am one of them Kaiser Chasers, ain't you?" KILLS HUN WITH BAYONET Emporia, Kan.-Letters received here from Private Michael Dominguez and his captain indicate that Dominguez will receive a decoration for an exploit in the recent fighting in France in which the private, single-handed, after killing a Boche during a bayonet duel, took captive two German officers and five privates. Dominguez, who is a mixture of Spanish and French, although born in Yucatan, is now in a hospital recovering from a gas attack. He enlisted last summer in the regular army. To Stop Death Under Fifty. London.—Death under fifty must be prevented. Sir George Newman, in making a health report to the board of education, lays down this aim. All medical education, he argues, is builted primarily on the curing of disease, not its prevention. Examination of records shows, says Sir George, that most fatalities under fifty are more or less directly preventable. MADAME WEAVER One of the progressive Beauty Parlors is that of Madame Weaver, 1904 L Street Northwest. Here you will find expert beauty culturists and all work guaranteed. Give her a trial. "Your hair looks beautiful." I am using Madame, Sober's Scalp Preparation. OUR HEROES AS HONORED GUESTS. The Zion Baptist Church in Southwest Washington had as its guests last Sunday week twenty-five colored veterans of the American-European war, now inmates of the Walter Reed General Hospital. Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, assistant to Major J. B. Ramsey, in charge of War Camp Community Service for Colored Soldiers and Sailors, at 2011 Georgia Avenue N. W., made it possible for these veterans to attend these services, and escorted them to and from the hospital. The automobiles were donated by members and friends of the church. Rev. William J. Howard preached an interesting sermon on "Uniforms," which sermon was followed by an eloquent address by Mrs. Layton, who paid a high tribute to the valor and patriotism of our boys overseas and the honor heroes who were present. She spoke also of the splendid part the Negro played in other wars in which our country has been engaged, for which a bill is now before Congress offered by the Hon. L. C. Dyer for the erection in the Nation's Capital of a monument to their memory and that of the recent heroes of the world's great war. At the close of the exercises a splendid dinner was served to thirty-two soldiers and sailors by the Red Cross ladies of the church. The boys returned to the hospital feeling good and happy. SOCIAL CALENDAR. January 15—Entertainment and a dance by the young women of the Georgetown Club, under the joint chairmanship of Miss Henson and Mrs. Thompson. January 16—Folk song singing, under the leadership of Mr. Claude B. Amos and Miss Josephine E. Wormley. January 17—Drama under the auspices of Miss Hallie Queen. January 18—Entertainment and a dance by the Mattie R. Bowen Unit of the Red Cross. Sunday, 3:30 to 4:30 (and each Sunday thereafter)—Community Song Service, in which the public is asked to join. January 23—Entertainment and a dance by Miss Sadie Tyler. January 25—Mr. Robert W. Bell, chairman entertainment committee, War Camp Community Service, will present a play, "Chums." BETHEL LITERARY. Elder Lewis C. Sheaf will address Bethel Literary next Tuesday evening on the subject, "The Black Diamond." Elder Sheaf is a forceful speaker, and you should hear him. On January 28th Rev. George Frazier Miller of Brooklyn will speak on "Radicalism, the Basis of Our Social Reconstruction." TO THE SOLDIERS. December 4, 1918. To the Soldiers and Sailors of America: Approximately four million officers and men of the Army and Navy are how insured with the United States government for a grand total of almost thirty-seven billion dollars. You owe it to yourself and to your family to hold on to Uncle Sam's insurance. It is the strongest, safest, and cheapest life insurance ever written. For your protection Uncle Sam has established the greatest life insurance company in the world—a company as mighty, as generous, and as democratic as the United States government itself. Just as Uncle Sam protected you and your loved ones during the war, so he stands ready to continue this protection through the days of readjustment and peace. The privilege of continuing your government insurance is a valuable right given to you as part of the compensation for your heroic and triumphant services. If you permit the insurance to lapse, you lose that right, and you will never be able to regain it. But if you keep up your present insurance—by the regular payment of premiums—you will be able to change it into a standard government policy without medical examination. Meantime you can keep up your present insurance at substantially the same low rate. The government will write ordinary life insurance, twenty-payment life, endowment maturing at age of sixty-two, and other usual forms of insurance. This will be government insurance at government rates. The United States government through the Bureau of War Risk Insurance of the Treasury Department will safeguard you and your loved ones with the spirit and purpose of a republic grateful to its gallant de- fenders. To avail yourself of this protection, you must keep up your present insurance. Carry back with you to civil life, as an aid and an asset, the continued insurance protection of the United States government. Hold on to Uncle Sam's insurance. W. G. McAdoo, Secretary. QUEEN OF AFRICA WINS PRIZE. Last Friday evening Pythian Temple, at 12th and You Streets, was crowded to its utmost capacity with persons to witness the Queen's Rally given under the auspices of the Colored Knights of Pythias of this city. Mrs. Rosa Allen of 1309 Corcoran Street N. W., won the first and third prize, playing the role of Queen of Africa. Mrs. Allen received the first prize for raising the largest amount of cash, which was $61.07. The second prize was taken by the Queen of Belgium, and the third prize was awarded Mrs. Allen for the neat appearance of her maids of honor, who were dressed in black and red headgear and corresponding neat white dresses. The queen's' secretary was Miss Oletha Brown, who sat at a conspicuous place at the peace table, which was draped with American flags. Several of the queens were unable to be present on account of illness, but those that were present on the program, with their maids of honor, flower girls, buss boys, etc., and last, but not least, the Goddess of Liberty and Uncle Sam, played their parts well. SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY HOLDS EVENING CLASSES The School of Theology, Howard University, announces that evening classes will be held during the second semester of the present war, beginning Monday, February 3, 1919. The Dean, School of Theology, Howard University, Washington,D.C. WELCOMING THE BOYS HOME Plans are being talked about to arrange a welcome of the boys home after their glorious career in the army abroad. This is a movement that must appeal to the pride of every true Washingtonian, and it is hoped that everyone will make himself a committee of one to do all in his power to assist in showing our appreciation. 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Good for your blood. Price. $1.00. At All Drug Stores. Agents Wanted--Liberal Commission DR. W. L. SMITH. Druggist, 801 Florida Avenue N. W. Washington, D. C. A RELIABLE PHARMACIST is the one you can always depend upon to use no substitutes, but compound prescriptions from pure and fresh drugs, with accuracy and care. The real test of drug store's capabilities is its prescription department. and ours is perfect. We fill your physician's prescription to the letter and no mistake is possible. PLUMMER'S PHARMACY Robt. F. Plummer, Prop. Accuray, Service, Quality A. D. S. Remedies We Pay Particular Attention to Our Prescription Department Telephone Your Wants—Phones Franklin 2700 Franklin 2604 301 H St., Corner Third St. N. W., Washington, D. C. —Advi. tions to see that our own boys are to get a share in the welcome. Proceedings are not advanced far enough to say what will be done, but a word of preparation is deemed advisable at this time. 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PHONE NORTH Madeline Bea Shampooing Manicure Scalp Treatment Electric Tr MARY M. 905 You St Toilet preparations of superior COLUMBIA CONSERV No more thorough and practical lin, harmony, public school music, and dramatic expression, music kind and typewriting, French and Engli reading may be had than the Colu enrollments every day attest to this PHONE NORTH 7154 Madeline Beauty Parlor Shampooing Manicuring Hair Dressing Scalp Treatment Facial Massage Electric Treatment MARY M. SMITH 905 You Street, N. W. Toilet preparations and hair goods of superior quality --- COLUMBIA CONSERVATORY TRAINING. No more thorough and practical training in piano, singing, violin, harmony, public school music, ukelele, steel guitar, elocution and dramatic expression, music kindergarten for children, shorthand and typewriting, French and English languages, conversatioal and reading may be had than the Columbia Conservatory offers. New enrollments every day attest to this fact. Address WELLINGTON A. 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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 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 package of Temple. Incense all for $2. Write to REV. LEO S. OSMAN, 1025 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore; Md., or 1728 7th Street N. W., Washington, D. C. SPECIAL OFFER. The Fountain of Youth Beauty Culture School is offering an inducement within thirty days to introduce its fine facial preparations. With every two dollar purchase of Toilet Goods a free facial massage will be given, and with every three dollars or more a "Violet Ray" Treatment will be given free. We also have a special line of human hair on sale. MADAME A. J. SMITH, 935 R Street N. W. Phone N. 4017. BEAUTY Parlor During Hair Dressing Facial Massage treatment .. SMITH Street, N. W. s and hair goods or quality ENVATORY TRAINING. ical training in piano, singing, violac, ukelele, steel guitar, elocution undergarten for children, shorthand english languages, conversational and cumbia Conservatory offers. New this fact. Address ALEXANDER G. BRODT Hats Have No Equal S HATS HEST STANDARD R TO WEARER" BRANCH 503-5 9th Street, N. W TON, D. C. Don't just wish for it— Come here and buy this one—use your credit. there's no reason why you shouldn't have everything necessary for home comfort. Here is an immense stock of the best and most attractive furniture one could wish, and you have only to come and select whatever is wanted. Have An Open Account Here Let us arrange an open account for you, with small weekly or monthly payments that will suit your circumstances. It's the most convenient and satisfactory thing in the world to have some store where you can just run in and have your purchases charged. Our goods are so thoroughly reliable, and our prices so reasonable, that you are absolutely safe in buying here, without making long trips through many stores for the purpose of comparison. You're probably familiar with values, and we make it easy for you to judge our prices by marking every article in figures you can read. Just come in and see if you won't like our way of doing business. Peter Grogan & Sons Co. 817 to 823 Seventh Street We feel certain that you will lend us your ears and listen while SLIGHTLY US tell you about a great stock GHTLY USED OVERCO THAT WE SELL AT $5.00 UP to please purse mean's hustler w this may saoe ye JUSTH'S OLD DR. T. THEO. PARKER Osteopathic Specialist please purse of the moo n's hustler who may do woe may saoe you money. TH'S OLD STAND 619 THEO. PARKER EVERYTHING FIRE to please purse of the modest mean's hustler who may do worse, this may saoe you money. --- On Bone, Nerve, Eye and Female Troubles 1810 Ninth Street N. W. Phone North 533-J $25.00 REWARD For Medal and Jewelry marked. LYNE. No questions. No prosecution. Bring to Lincoln Hotel, Tenth and H Streets. 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. Phone, Franklin 4632. --- a great stock of ED OVERCOATS of the modest who may do worse, you money. STAND 619 D 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 Franklin 4898 16 G Street Northwest TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. If you want first-class printlade done, call at 1109 Eye Street N.W. Triangle Printing Company.