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The Washington Bee VOL. XXXIX. NO. 39 Pan MEETS IN PA The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, because of a considerable amount of recent comment regarding the question as to, whether or not the French Government would permit the holding of the Pan-African Congress at this time, calls attention to the Associated Press dispatch taken from the New York papers of February 21, given below, which tells of the actual opening of the Congress. This dispatch reads: NO MORE RACE SEGREGATION Equality of Citizenship or Nothing Demanded. Whereas, it is stated in the public press that it is proposed to organize a company in the Fire Department of the District of Columbia, to which is to be assigned all colored persons now in the department, or hereafter to be appointed thereto; and that a committee of the District of Columbia branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has expressly, or impliedly, acquiesced in such proposed organization; therefore be it Resolved, That this branch of said association, in monthly meeting assembled, hereby disavows any such acquiescence by said committee, and enters its firm and earnest protest against such proposed organization, as being contrary to the principles of democracy and justice, in that it creates and perpetuates a system of caste in a "government conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, the head of the Fire Department thereof, and to the public press. DUDLEY AT THE HOWARD. The Great Comedian Received an Ovation—Howard Theatre Packed to Its Capacity. Mr. S. H. Dudley and his celebrated Darktown Frolics received the greatest ovation of his life at the Howard Theatre Monday night. The day the announcement in The Bee was made that Mr. Dudley and his company would appear at the Howard application was made for tickets of admission, and long before his appearance Monday night every seat in this great theatre was sold. The costumes were brilliant and the acting and singing of the participants were up to date. Mr. Dudley carried the house by storm by his acting. This city is Mr. Dudley's home, and the people gave him a royal reception. There was fun and merriment from the time the curtain was raised to the end of the show. The girls are pretty and their costumes are beyond description. His celebrated mule did some wonderful stunts, and the applause was enthusiastic. There is no actor in this country who commands greater admiration than this great and only promoter of American comedy. There is no actor who creates greater merriment and good feeling among the people than does Dudley and his Darktown Frolics. The crowds were greater than those at the Lafayette Theatre in New York. Those who have not seen this fun-making show should not miss it. The tight rope performance and the acrobatic features were the best that have ever been witnessed upon any American or foreign stage. Mr. Dudley kept his audience in one roar of laughter for over half an hour. His character as a hotel porter was full of laughter. The chorus was very good, and with a little addition the Darktown Frolics will surpass any comedy upon the stage. Every seat has been sold up to this evening. It is one of the greatest successes in Mr. Dudley's career. "Paris, Feb. 20.—The Pan-African Congress, which will prepare measures regarding land, capital, industry and education for the black people throughout the world for presentation, to the Peace Conference, opened here today with forty Negro delegates, headed by Dr. W. E. B. B. DuBois and two delegates to the Peace Conference, C. D. B. King, the Foreign Minister of Liberia, and T. Guilbaud, Minister of Hayti, in Paris." The cast: Uncle Joe Jackson, George Glasco; Matilda Jackson, his daughter, Emma Fredericks; Sam Jackson, his son, William Benbow; Miss Maria Simpkins, a Darktown Society Leader, Beulah Goines; Officer Fakem, Telfair Washington; Jazz Jenkins, a happy-go-lucky, Ed.West. Musical Numbers: Opening Chorus, Company; "I'm So Happy," Uncle Joe and Chorus; "That Ever Lovin' Man of Mine," Matilda and chorus; "Daddy's Baby Girl," Ruth Wilson; "You Can Have, I Don't Want It," Miss Simpkins and chorus; "King Sambo," Jazz and chorus; finale, "Take Him Away," company: Scene, Uncle Joe Jackson's Home, Jasperville, Miss. Act II—The Darktown Fair. The vaudeville features will be announced by the president of the fair, S. H. Dudley himself. Act III. Scene 1—Darktown Hotel. Arrival of the Minstrels. Opening chorus, "We Are the Kings of Old Time Minstrels." Scene 2, Main Street in Darktown. Scene 3, Minstrels at Town Hall. The numbers will be introduced by the interlocutor. Finale—Jazz and His Jazz Band. SEEK RIGHTS FOR AFRICANS Forty Negro Delegates, Including Two Americans, Attend the Conference. Paris, Feb. 20.—The Pan African Congress, which will prepare measures regarding land, capital, industry and education for the black people scattered throughout the world for presentation to the Peace Conference, opened here today with forty Negro delegates in attendance. They include ten American Negroes, headed by Dr. W. E. DuBois, and two delegates to the Peace Conference, C. D. B. King, the foreign minister of Liberia, and T. Guilbaud, the minister of Haiti in Paris. There are six delegates from the French Chamber of Deputies, as well as representatives of England, Belgium, Africa and the West Indies. A SUCCESSFUL RACE WOMAN. Mrs. Elizabeth P. Brooks has been a licensed real estate broker for several years, with office at 317 4½ St. N. W., and residence at 1521 Church St. N. W. She has a large rental list of properties owned by both white and colored. A number of properties have recently been sold by her. It was she who sold the pa- latial residence 1738 15th Street to Prof. M. Grant Lucas; 1710 15th Street to Dr. C. C. Fry; 1836 15th Street to Mrs. Elizabeth Beckett; 1934 15th Street to Miss Maria Hughes; 1447 Q Street to Dr. Geo. Cox, and 1308 Corcoran Street to Mrs. Cora Nelson. Give her your property to rent, to insure, or sell, and when in search of property to buy don't fail. to apply to her. LANGSTON'S GOOD WORK. Commended for His Good Work by the Church—The Largest Board in the Country. New York. N. Y., Feb. 20.—Ralph E. Langston, of this city, and no doubt one of the brightest and most progressive public men here, has been commended for his good work by the church. Mr. Langston, under his supervision, registered for the war 11,000 registrants. Of this number, 95 per cent were colored. His diplomatic prosecution of his work won the plaudits of the authorities and many commendable things were said of this board—the largest in the service. In an address to his congregation recently the Rev. Hutchens C. Bishop, pastor of St. Philip's Church, this city, said, among other things, in reference to the good of the members and clerks of this board, the following: "The great ability of Chairman Langston in his handling of the affairs of the board, and his genial manner toward the more than ten thousand registrants in that division, were conceded by everybody connected with the draft throughout the State." THE HOLY NAME GUILD. A Large Turnout Sunday Afternoon at the Howard Theatre to Hear Colored Priest Speak. Howard Theatre was crowded last Sunday afternoon to listen to a lecture by Father J. H. Dorsey, the colored priest. The boxes were filled with specially invited guests, and the main auditorium was filled with distinguished citizens and colored Catholics. The introductory address was delivered by Mr. Joseph F. Brown. Seated upon the stage were Mr. John H. Doyle, president of the National Holy Name Guild; who is very popular among all Catholics, regardless of color; Judge Robert H. Terrell and many others. The principal address was delivered by Father Dorsey, who was followed in a most eloquent address by Judge Terrell. The program was as follows: Music, selected, orchestra; introductory remarks, Mr. James F. Browne; greeting of the Holy Name Guild, Mr. Edgar L. Kenney; music, selected, chorus; "Some Burning Topics of the Hour," Father J. H. Dorsey; music, selected, orchestra; address, Hon. Robert H. Terrell; solo, "When the Boys Come Home," Mr. Harry Nugent; remarks, Father J. J. O'Connor; music, selected, chorus; address, Father A. J. Olds; remarks, Prof. Thomas W. Turner. INSTRUCTIVE TALK TO MEMBERS OF LYCEUM Hon. Edward Hill, attorney at law, Washington, D. C., spoke yesterday to a crowded house of the Community Lyceum. His address was very interesting and instructive. His subject was "The Development of the Government and the Power of the Ballot." The speaker was introduced by Elder W. H. Robinson, secretary of the lyceum. A number of splendid musical selections were also rendered. Misses Fannie Williams and Louise Brown gave several vocal solos. Miss Mabel Brown and Colbert Alex rendered several piano solos. Russell Hackley, of Alexandria, Va., gave a reading entitled "Scenes of the Civil War." Rev. W. E., Williams, president of the Lyceum, presided. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. W. B. Hill, pastor of the Northeast Baptist Church of Washington, D. C who preached at the church service in the evening: Gazette and Daily York, Pa. DR. S. P. W. DREW. At Cosmopolitan Baptist Church tomorrow (Sunday) morning Dr. Drew will preach. There will be communion at night. This evangelist will preach a special sermon in the morning at 11 o'clock. His subject will be "The Love of God," and at night he will preach on "The Death of Christ," to be followed by communion. The Cosmopolitan Baptist Church is situated on N Street between Ninth and Tenth Streets Northwest. MRS. BUNDY REMEMBERED. The Elks Send Their Congratulations on Her Recovery. Mrs. Louise H. Bundy, the wife of Exalted Ruler E. W. Bundy, who has been quite ill for several weeks, and who has fully recovered, was presented with a large and valuable basket of the best in the market as a token of their gratification on her recovery. The basket cost not less than $50. It was the congratulations of Columbia Lodge No. 85, of which Mr. Bundy is exalted ruler. HALF AND HALF RESTORED. Teachers in the Public Schools Get a Raise. The amendment proposing that the half-and-half plan be restored to the bill was adopted by the Senate unanimously. There was no debate on the subject, which has been thoroughly discussed in the Senate in past years. The public school teachers, of the District obtained a long delayed recognition through the efforts of Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania, aided by Senator Curtis of Kansas and other senators. Senator Penrose's amendment, adopted by the Senate, provides a minimum basic salary of $1,000 for public school teachers. If it becomes part of the law, the lowest salary paid to teachers during the coming fiscal year will be $1,000, and the teachers in addition will receive $240 bonus provided for all the District employees under the legislative bill, making the lowest salary $1,240. The Penrose amendment affects the following public school teachers: Special beginning teachers in the normal school would be raised from $900 to $1,100; ninety teachers in class 1 from $750 to $1,000; 364 in class 2 from $750 to $1,000; 543 in class 3 from $750 to $1,000; 498 in class 4 from $800 to $1,000; 176 in class 5 from $950 to $1,150; 334 in group A of class 6 from $1,000 to $1,200. Senator Hardwick, in charge of the District bill, finally agreed to accept the Penrose amendment, and it was adopted without a record vote. OPENS OFFICE. The White Cross Free Labor Federation Bureau of America will open HOWARD,S NEW HOUSE MANAGER A. H. Lieut. Vincent Thomas, who rendered such gallant service in France and distinguished himself in line of its main office next Monday, March 3, at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, N Street, between 9th and 10th Street N. W. Any person looking for positions of any kind are requested to register. Any person looking for help are requested to register their names with the bureau. Dr. S. P. W. Drew, the president of the bureau, will make special effort to obtain positions for returning soldiers and sailors. Office hours, 9 to 5 p.m. daily. Telephone North 3608. Branch offices: 1317 Corcoran Street N. W., city; 1425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, Md.; 2002 West 38th Street, New York City. WITHOUT A SCRATCH. Lieut. Vincent Thomas is home for good, to the gratification of his mother, brothers, sisters and friends. Lieut. Thomas was in the thick of the fight, but came out without a scratch. GRAND ARMY OF AMERICANS The Grand Army of Americans, an organization of colored soldiers, was incorporated Monday. The object of the organization is to unite the veterans of the wars of the United States, to promote the cause of democracy throughout the United States and to promote the intellectual and moral welfare of its members. The incorporators are Captain Samuel F. Sewell, Lieutenant Daniel W. Jones and Private Serene S. Ivy of the American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Thomas H. R. Clarke of the Spanish-American War, and William T. Ferguson. TO GREET HER BROTHER Mrs. M. B. Hightower, formerly of this city, the sister of Mr. Andrew J. Thomas, who married Dr. Hightower of Jacksonville, Fla., is expected in the city today on a visit. She comes all the way from Florida to greet her brother, Lieut. Thomas, and to visit her mother for a few weeks. She will be accompanied by the baby. PERSONAL LIBERTY LEAGUE. Fight for Human Rights—Big Meeting at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church Friday Evening, March 7. The Personal Liberty League will hold its first public meeting at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church. N Street between Ninth and Tenth N.W., next Friday evening, March 7th. Mr. W. Calvin Chase, president, will preside. Among the speak- CONGRESSIONAL MUNICIPALITY A NATION'S STRENGTH IS IN ITS FOOD SUPPLY Eat Less — Waste nothing Create a Reserve AMERICA MUST FEED 120,000,000 AUITES gress NEW HOUSE MANAGER spring of a musical family of several battle, has returned to the city. Lieut. Vincent Thomas is the offbrothers and one sister, all possessing musical ability. Some are authors, but all are musiicans. Lieut. Vincent Thomas is a graduate of the public schools, of this city and by hard study and industry he has climbed to the topmost rung of the ladder. He is one of the most popular young men in the city, genial and possessing the most pleasing manners. Aside from his many qualities, he possesses great executive ability. He succeeds Mr. R. E. Byers as house manager of the Howard Theatre. Many radical changes will be made by the new manager in a few weeks. The entire theatre will undergo reconstruction. The new manager is a very young man, but experienced in the line of business in which he is engaged, having been under the tutelage of his brother, Mr. Andrew J. Thomas, who has given the people one of the most popular and up-to-date playhouses in the city. Mr. Thomas has just renewed a ten-year lease on the Howard Theatre. His friends are preparing to give him a royal send-off. ars are Congressman Wm. E. Mason of Oklahoma, R. W. Austin of Tennessee, Attorney J. Louis Taylor, Thomas L. Jones, Charles S. Williams—all members of the bar—and Mr. John H. Hurley, head of the Department of Labor organization. GOOD MOVE: Consolidation of All the Men's Clubs in the District. Tomorrow, Sunday afternoon, at 4 o'clock sharp, representatives, from all the Men's Clubs in the District will meet in the Lincoln Congregational Church, 11th and R Streets, N. W., for the purpose of forming one club. This is a good move, and The Bee takes pleasure in giving such an organization its undivided support. In all of the Men's Clubs some of the brainstem young men in this country are to be found. Let every church support such an organization. AARON BRADSHAW. Prominent Politician Drops Into the City This Week, But Left Immediately for New York. Aaron Bradshaw, Esq., one of the best known politicians in the United States, and who has been in the East for several months, dropped into the city this week and talked with many senators and members of Congress. J. B. He was very much elated with his talks with Republican members of Congress, and left for New York City, to be gone for several weeks. Tenth March presipeak He was very much elated with his talks with Republican members of Congress, and left for New York City, to be gone for several weeks. MR. WILKERSON REFLECTS AND HE WILL DO BETTER In your issue of last week you criticized me for not giving race papers my support. You evidently based your surmise upon the fact that I am not a subscriber to the Bee. I confess that. I am not a subscriber, yet I am none the less a staunch supporter of all race papers, among which I most assuredly number the Bee. Your statement hurt most because it bears the hint that I am not a race man, when I am that first, last and all the time. No one takes greater pride in the race, is more solicitous as to its welfare, more ambitious and more anxious for it to occupy a most prominent place in the affairs and the accomplishments of the present and future world, or more vehement in insisting that all obstacles hindering our racial advancement be swept aside than I, and ever stand ready to lend a willing hand to help the cause along. And I glory in the fact that I am such a man. After making these statements you can readily see just where you hurt me. Many of our race are buyers and readers of the Bee, and still are not subscribers to it. I have purchased the Bee each week for quite a few years. Would you not call me a supporter of that paper? Just as I have never subscribed to the Bee, I have never subscribed to the white papers. We have to read the white papers in order to keep up with the daily world's happenings, the race papers to keep up with the doings—for and against—of the race. I feel that I must have both. The white papers are placed on news stands in order that it may get into the hands of those who are not—for various reasons—subscribers. The Negro papers are placed upon the stands for the same reason, I suppose, and I feel certain that they have a considerable sale from these stands. Else the practice of having news stands handle them would long ago have been abolished. I feel safe in saying that I am positive that they all have considerable race support from non-subscribers through these news stands' sales. Lots of people—myself among the number—find it more convenient to purchase their papers and magazines from news stands as they are issued. In what way, you may ask. A person can spare a nickel or a dime at a time more easily than he can spare dollars at times (I have found it so); if one buys his papers as issued he is sure to have it, and does not have to take the chances if irregularity of delivery or loss in the mails, and oftimes by being able to get the papers while away from home can improve what little time he may have by reading the same while waiting for his car and while riding on the car, and by the time that he reaches home has all, or a considerable portion of it read, and then can devote his "home time" to other matters. So there are a few advantages in not being a subscriber to papers. I am not so selfish as not to see the reasons—from an editor's viewpoint—why editors desire persons to subscribe. With a certain number of subscribers on their books they have the assurance of a definite measure of support, and can better gauge the amount of copies to run off. And with this definite support they can go ahead, if they so elect, and make any improvements or radical changes they may desire. My reasons for sending the article I did to the white paper was not because of any lack of support of our own papers. We know how we think and feel about matters affecting the race, white people do not. It was my purpose to have the article intertied in the white paper in order that those of that race might see—in a modest way—just how the minds of black folk are running, and to let them know that we as a race are not content with our lot. That was why I was anxious that a white paper should publish the article. So you see that there was method in my madness. I trust, Mr. Chase, that you can see now why I felt hurt at your criticism. Yet there is no harm done. Rather, I thank you for it. There are no doubt many slackers in our race, as regards doing what little bit they can to advance the interests of the race, and while your criticism did not fit me, there are many that it does fit, and it may serve to shame them to their dereliction of a duty, and redound to your—and the race's—success. To show that my heart is in the right place, if my efforts have not been, I shall be by the Bee office in a few days and let you have my subscription. Thanking you, I remain, very truly yours, If you want to know who is in the city, have The Bee come to your home. YOU CAN HAVE A FAIR, SMOOTH COMPLEXION If your skin is dark or ashy, or if you are troubled with bumps, pimples, black-heads or freckles—do not be discouraged. Pimples, black-heads and freckles can be made to disappear, and your skin will become shades lighter and as fair and as soft as velvet after a few applications of Above are reproductions of the packages. Be sure that the name "Dr. Fred Palmer" appears on each. 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Mr. Simus, manager of the Carlyles, deserves much praise for his team's play and also for their conduct at all times. Echoes still come from the "join the church campaign" conducted by the "Y." Over two hundred fellows joined during the campaign and more are joining, now that revivals are being conducted in many of the churches. Ogr "father and son banquet" on February 12th will long be remembered. The dads and sons enjoyed themselves. Mr. Lew deserves much credit for the fine spirit of the evening. The thrift exhibit was viewed by more than three thousand persons. We must save. Recent visitors include Principal John E. Gandy, Virginia Normal and Industrial School, Petersburg, Va.; Mr. Wm. K. Ashby, supervisor of Negro economics, State of New Jersey; Mr. John W. Goiens, treasurer and business manager of Manassas Industrial School, Manassas, Va.; Messrs. A. C. Grosley and L. L. Foster, of the United States Department of Labor in Mississippi; Prof. J. O. Thomas, examiner in charge. U. 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January 24th—if your life goes on as it has in the past you should be contented, as I know a lot of people who are not as well off as you have been the past fifteen years, and as the coming years are good, why worry over the outlook of the year ahead? But you cannot help it; you are so very ambitious, so progressive; you must clearly see your way to great success; you have accomplished so very much in your short life that you must work ahead in a successful line or else you are miserable. I do not blame you. It is your planets. You were born under the lucky in- fluences of the great planet Jupiter, and you must do something great and something good; it must be something honorable and popular, so I must give you credit for your efforts in life. Go ahead, dear sister; you have a lucky year ahead of you; make the changes when you feel the great impulse moving you that way. I see you have married when you were about 22 or 23; the planet Venus has helped you at that time, and I figure you must have married; the offer was good and you could not turn it down. You are happy in your married life. You will have another child when you least expect; both children will be lucky to you, and you deserve good children, because you are a wise, good mother. You are going to take up a new study; I am afraid it will be politics, as you are of a political turn of mind; it will bring you success and fame. You will be called to another city. The next few months are very eventful and make the most of them. You have a long and prosperous life ahead of you. July 20—You are a very intelligent man. You hold some high public position. You are just and capable, but you must not be so hard on others as they cannot be as perfect as you are. They may become so if you give them plenty of time. So if it is your wife, your friends or people you deal with in your position be more lenient with them and you will be loved more by them. There is promotion for you this year. It will come to you in September or October, but it will surely come to you this year. You are trying to perfect some invention. I can see it, but will not mention it here. You know what I mean. Do not talk too much about it to your friends, as they are not all your friends. Protect your invention. Do not wait until it is perfected, but attend to it now before it is too late, and you will not be worried and sorry about the mistake in the future. I see you have met with a very serious loss. You are not well, but will have better luck this year, and your health will also improve. So cheer up, dear brother, as you have many good things ahead of you. You were annoyed about your plans. Was it a trip to Florida this winter? Well, the angels kept it from you, because it would not have been good for you. Next year will bring you more trips than you will care about. A long and useful life is promised you. So live well, do good, and in the proper time a beautiful life in the life beyond is promised you. May 20—You are fixed and changeable. My, what a peculiar person you are. There is a great deal of unhappiness in your life, yet there is a great deal of light. Why did you not marry that man? Did he not prove to you of his worth? He did. He is broken hearted. Perhaps you do not know it. But let it go at that. You have another good chance this year. You know him already, so do not find fault with him, and do not try to read his mind, as you make some bad guesses. Take him as he is and test him in secret ways without accusing him of things which are not so, just to tease him, for you will drive him from you, too. He is serious minded, and he will do right by you. However, should you lose him, too, there are others, but not before two years from now. Life with you is in your own making, and try to show the best in you, and do not expect people to guess at the best in you. They will judge you according to your actions, so act well. I notice that there were several deaths in your family. Well, they were timed and not unnatural, so do not be too much grieved, as that was the will of the Lord. Take care of your business and do not forget your health and comfort. This is not a bad year, but you may be careless and neglect your best interests, and then become unhappy and put the blame on your luck. You can improve your luck. Make the most of yourself and your opportunities. *** January 6th-The year is very unventful for you. Nothing very bad and nothing very good. So be satisfied. I believe I read a test for you at one time, and many others are waiting to see theirs in The Bee. These tests are given free to the subscribers and readers of The Bee every week. Send or bring the date of your birthday to Leo S. Osman, 1728 7th Street N. W., in the Old Indian Herb Shop. Charleston, W. Va., Feb. 24.—The prohibition against the exhibition during the period of the war of the "Birth of a Nation" and similar pictures and plays, put into effect last summer by an order of the Executive State Council of Defense, was continued, indefinitely by the legislature Thursday last, when it passed a measure drafted by H. J. Capehart, one of the three members of the lower house. The law provides as a penalty not only for exhibiting, but also for advertising such pictures and plays, a fine of not more than $1,000 and confinement in jail of not more than thirty days. the latter at the discretion of the court. Other legislation of special benefit to the race was the creation of the office of state supervisor of colored schools, with a salary of $2,400 per annum and $500 for traveling expenses, and an advisory board to the state board of education to be composed of two citizens of color, the compensation of each to be $1,000 a year and $500 for traveling expenses. This advisory board, acting with the supervisor, practically will have charge of all matters pertaining to the state's colored educational institutions. It authoritatively is reported that among the first duties it will be called upon to perform will be the recommending to the state board of education of a president for the West Virginia Collegiate Institute, where a change has been under consideration for some time. In the matter of appropriations for the next two years the legislature was very liberal to the colored institutions. For the erection and maintenance of a hospital for colored insane $165,000 was provided. Forty thousand dollars was voted for land, buildings and current expenses of a colored deaf and blind school. Other institutions and their appropriations are: Colored tuberculosis sanitarium; $43,000; orphans' home, $37,000; West Virginia Collegiate Institute, $146,000; Bluefield Colored Institute, $67,000; Storer College (a private institution). $5,400; Barnett, Harrison, Mercer and Lomax Hospitals (privately owned), each, $2,500. A total of $308,000. As with appropriations, so was the legislature in handing out positions. There were twenty-five colored attaches, ranging from clerks to janitors and maids. And if any discrimination was shown in committee assignments, the colored members of the house of delegates were the beneficiaries. Nutter, of Kanawha county, served on the judiciary, forfeited and unappropriated lands and insurance committees; Coleman, of Fayette, on the forestry and conservation, penitentiary, labor and medicine and sanitation; Capelart, of McDowell, on taxation and finance, claims and grievances, humane institutions and public buildings, executive offices and library, and railroad committees. Commenting on the services of these gentlemen on the occasion of the presentation to him of a loving cup by Mr. Nutter for the close room attendants, the speaker of the house said that one and all had performed the duties assigned to them equally as well as the other members; that he had broken precedents in placing them on the most responsible committees, but that their records were such as to reflect credit upon him who had appointed them, upon themselves, their race and their state. Mr. William H. Carter, jr., choirmaster of St. Luke's Choir for six years and served a period at the Calvary P. E. Church some years, is baritone soloist of Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Choir, and serves with distinction. The Washington Bee One year, in advance ..... $2.00 Six months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... .50 Subscription monthly ..... .20 WASHINGTON, D. C., MARCH 1, 1911. "THE BEE" ACCIDENT. While the last two forms of The Bee were being conveyed to the pressroom, a large truck belonging to Littlefield & Alvord struck the truck in which the two forms were being carried and completely demolished them. Our patrons will therefore excuse the late delivery of The Bee this week. o forms of The Bee were being con- tuck belonging to Littlefield & Alvore o forms were being carried and comp- trons will therefore excuse the late- THE MAN UNITED. The enemies of William Monroe Trotter and the National Independent League no doubt will be surprised to know that this organization has collected from the people in the United States more than enough to send every delegate elected by this organization to France. This league has fully demonstrated its force in this country and shown its enemies that the people in the United States are supporting it. William Monroe Trotter and the New Doubt will be surprised to know that the people from the people in the United States may delegate elected by this organization fully demonstrated its force in this that the people in the United States are a membership of several thousand, and most talented colored men and women of the loyalty of the people is the. This league will be a factor in the party managers should give it some of the league mean to exercise their indo people in this country who are oppression. has the league committed? What had had be condemned or criticized, except play, justice and recognition in the league has opposed wrong and demean and just. The colored people of the its enemies had better take warning adenn wrong against a loyal set of b organization in this country. This league are its members apologists. The attacks that have been made against asked from the American colored peaker, the financial manager, in this, any more money from the people, be more than enough to pay the expenses. reason the Government refuses passpe could suggest that the money already deposited as a defense fund. This league has a membership of several thousand, composed of some of the leading and most talented colored men and women in the United States. United States. As an evidence of the loyalty of the people is the support that they have given. This league will be a factor in the next election, and Republican party managers should give it some consideration. The members of the league mean to exercise their independence and demand from the people in this country who are oppressing the oppressed some consideration. What offense has the league committed? What has Mr. Troster done that he should be condemned or criticized, except to appeal to the nation for fair play, justice and recognition in the body politic for his people? The league has opposed wrong and deimanded that which it deems to be right and just. The colored people of this country are supporting it, and its enemies had better take warning. It is doing more today to condemn wrong against a loyal set of blacks than, perhaps, any other organization in this country. This league is no trimmer, and neither are its members apologists. In spite of the attacks that have been made against it, it has realized all that it has asked from the American colored people. Thomas Walker, the financial manager, in this last drive, has refused to accept any more money from the people, because he has in his possession more than enough to pay the expenses of the delegates to France. If for any reason the Government refuses passports to the delegates, The Bee would suggest that the money already in the hands of the treasurer be deposited as a defense fund. OPPORTUNITY - MAKE IT. There are many complaints coming from men who are not inclined to make something of themselves and the opportunities presented to them. If there are no opportunities before us, we must make them. We must depend less on our more fortunate white citizens for success. This war has fully demonstrated what the colored race can do. Notwithstanding the impediments and drawbacks, prejudice, discrimination and segregation, the black man has done his part manfully and loyally. The French Government has been liberal and fair toward our soldiers and given them the honor and credit that they deserve. The Frenchman has not spent his time to keep the black man back. He has encouraged our men and given to the worthy medals of honor and such other deserving consideration. The American white soldiers in France, not all of them, have done what no other nationality would be guilty of doing. The black soldiers have crossed the sea and fought on French soil for an alleged world democracy, while thousands of their helpless wives, daughters, sisters and sweethearts have been compelled to face acts of injustice. They have been denied the opportunities that have been accorded other Americans. Thousands have been refused employment after they have successfully passed the civil service examination and certified to many departments of the Government for employment. Thousands have outclassed the whites in examinations, and the only way the failures have been appointed to the positions was by suspending the civil service, while hundreds of our young colored men and women have stood knocking at the door of the Government for admission. many complaints coming from men whil- ing of themselves and the opportunity are no opportunities before us, we are less on our more fortunate white cit- ity demonstrated what the colored tra- impediments and drawbacks, preju- d the black man has done his pa The Bee has published from time to time letters that these successful applicants have received from many heads of the departments, notifying them of their appointment, and when they responded to the call they would be given some kind of subterfuge. This has been the treatment colored Americans have received from those whose battle the black man over the sea have fought, bled and died for. And yet the black man knows no other country but America.. His allegiance to this country has never been questioned. In the great battles that have been fought the French Government has said the black Americans and the black Frenchmen have demonstrated their bravery and loyalty, and to them the French Government will give the cross of honor. Now the time has come for the black man to make opportunities, and to this end he will fight. They had to give it to the colored soldiers over the sea. They have made a record that will go down to posterity. They will return to the States to be confronted with the same conditions that they left—jim-crow cars, segregation and discrimination. The next Congress should abolish all race proscription and every legislative act that impedes the progress of colored Americans. Dr. Durkee of Howard University has recommended some important reforms. He has also taken the stinger out of a few of the high muck-a-mucks who could not see anyone but themselves, "Othello's occupation's gone." There is only one boss at Howard University today, and his name is Durkee. Sub-bosses have been eliminated. BLACK DEVILS. From the press dispatches to the white American press one would conclude that the black soldiers deserve more credit than the white military authorities of America will give them. They must have done all the fighting in France. These brave boys left segregation, Jim-crowism and discrimination in America to go abroad to fight for the world democracy, and on their return, or those who were able to return, they are confronted with worse conditions. There has been no effort on the part of Congress to put a stop to this wildcat propaganda. It must cease, and cease at once, before it is too late. FOR MAJOR PULLMAN. The Bee would suggest to Major Pullman, the chief of police, that it would be a good idea to depotize every law-abiding citizen to make arrests of all violators of the law. These automobilists persist in violating the law. Citizens who alight from street cars are confronted with automobiles. These cars never wait until after the patrons have cleared the sideboard. The moment the last passenger alights from a car the chauffeur drives immediately away, very often nearly up to and against the citizen. They don't seem to care for the people who leave the cars. If police power were given citizens these violators of the police and other regulations would be more careful. Every effort is made to prevent the appointment of colored men on the police force, to the detriment of the service. the service Appoint some colored men on the force, Major Pullman. It is said that you are a Christian. The Bee is from Missouri, Major, and no better time to convince it than now. MANASSAS INDUSTRIAL BETHEL LITERARY Dr. P. P. Claxton, Commissioner of Education, will be the principal speaker at Bethel Literary on Tuesday, March 4th, using as his subject "The New Emphasis on Vocational Training," while Dr. Walter H. Brooks will speak on the "Birth of Manassas." Miss Virginia L. Williams will sing a solo. Howard University Glee Club will render selections, Dean Emma Lee Williams of the school will make an appeal for the school, and Dr. T. J. Moppins will make the opening prayer, and Dr. D. F. Rivers, if able to be present, will pronounce the benediction. This occasion will mark the opening of a three-month campaign to raise $2,500 for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the school on May 30 and W. R. Williams, the director of publicity, is now in the city getting out full details and complete printed matter to get the campaign in full swing. This school is doing a wonderful work in the northern section of Virginia, where no other school reaches and serves, and all our friends are asked to join us in this great drive over the top for $2,500 to help carry on this work, and any communication sent to the school, to the Twelfth Street Y. M. C. A., or to the temporary office, 1211 T Street, from persons, who are anxious to serve, will bring the director to your home for a personal talk about our plans for this great over the top drive. GENERAL FORREST. If there were two hundred General Forrests in this country, or if every colored American were as loyal and as patriotic to the race as he is, what a difference there would be in the colored race. The newspaper distributor, Mr. Townsley, says no better, man comes down the pike, and you know Mr. Townsley is one of those old horse-sense individuals. He measures his words by the best yardstick he is able to find. CALLED THE RESERVE. If the report in a local contemporary be true, the chief of police ordered out the entire police force and the reserves to apprehend the alleged hold-up colored man. Great Scott! What would the police department do if there were fifteen hold-up colored men? A great department! GOING OVER THE TOP. Encouraged by the assistance given by the colored churches through their committee, headed by Dr. Alexander C. Garner, the Washington committee in charge of the fund to raise Washington's quota in the campaign for the American Committee for Relief in the Near East, expects to go well over the top during the current week. Washington's quota in the drive is $150,000. Commissioner W. Gwynn Gardiner, chairman of the Washington committee, has laid plans for an extensive campaign among the colored residents of the city, and believes that these residents will raise their share and more of the Washington quota. Mr. Gardiner gives Dr. Garner credit for the successful organization work in the colored churches, and believes that through this organization a large part of the fund will be subscribed. Speakers at all gatherings of colored residents have urged immediate subscription to the fund, and Commissioner Gardiner is firm in the belief that, although the fund is now far below subscription, it will have been raised by next Saturday night, when the campaign closes. Fight for Human Rights—Big Meeting at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church Friday Evening; March 7. The Personal Liberty League will hold its first public meeting at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, N Street, between Ninth and Tenth N. W., next Friday evening, March 7th. Mr. W. Calvin Chase, president, will preside. Among the speakers are Congressmen Wm. E. Mason of Oklahoma, R. W. Austin of Tennessee, Attorney J. Louis Taylor, Thomas L. Jones, Charles S. Williams—all members of the bar—and Mr. John H. Hurley, head of the Department of Labor organization. GOOD MOVE. Consolidation of All the Men's Clubs in the District. Tomorrow, Sunday afternoon, at 4 o'clock sharp, representatives from all the Men's Clubs in the District will meet in the Lincoln Congregational Church, 11th and R Streets N. W., for the purpose of forming one club. This is a good move, and The Bee takes pleasure in giving such an organization its undivided support. In all of the Men's Clubs some of the brainsest young men in this country are to be found. Let every church support such an organization "UNCLE SAM OVER THERE." Sold at W. A. Adams', 1911 Ninth Street N. W. Latest song hit, entitled "Uncle Sam Over. There." Lyric by William B. Jones. Music by W. H. Banks. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People protests against Miss Paul's statement for three reasons. First, because Negro men and women object to disfranchisement in South as well as in all other parts of the country, and do not accept it with the passivity Miss Paul ascribes to them. Second, because the war record of the Negro race should make disfranchisement distasteful to all democratic Americans. Third, because the war in which the Negro played so prominent a part served as one of the most powerful aids to the suffrage movement in bringing this question to so prominent a position in the minds of the country, and Miss Paul's undemocratic statement is a clear repudiation of the obligation which the suffrage movement owes. The association feels sure that the National Woman's Party will repudiate Miss Paul's statement, if it was made by her as she is quoted. NO MORE RACE SEGREGATION Whereas, it is stated in the public press that it is proposed to organize a company in the Fire Department of the District of Columbia, to which is to be assigned all colored persons now in the department, or hereafter to be appointed thereto; and that a committee of the District of Columbia branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has expressly, or impliedly, acquiesced in such proposed organization: therefore be it Resolved. That this branch of said association, in monthly meeting assembled, hereby disavows any such acquiescence by said committee, and enters its firm and earnest protest against such proposed organization, as being contrary to the principles of democracy and justice, in that it creates and perpetuates a system of caste in a "government conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, the head of the Fire Department thereof, and to the public press UNVEILING OF BUST OF GENERAL O. O. HOWARD A bust of General O. O. Howard, the revered founder of Howard University, was unveiled amid impressive ceremonies, Sunday in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel at, 4:30 p.m. in the presence of an overflowing audience. The bust was procured through the energetic labors of the Howard University Alumni Association and the exercises were conducted by this organization. Addresses commemorative of the life and character and educational and moral reforms inaugurated by him in behalf of the colored people a half century ago were delivered by President J Stanley Durkee. Prof. George W. Cook, Mr. W. W. Colhren and others COLORED TEACHERS WIN. Victorious Fight of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its national secretary, John R. Shillady of New York, announces that the long fight to secure for trained colored teachers the right to teach in the colored public schools of Charleston, S. C., has at last been won. Since the Civil War colored children have been taught in the public schools of Charleston by the Southern white teachers. In that city, according to the report published in 1916 by the United States Bureau of Education on "Negro Education in the United States," there were five schools for whites and three for colored in Charleston, employing ninety-one teachers in the white schools and fifty-two in the colored, all of the teachers being, as already stated, of the white race. Although a large number of the colored young men and women of Charleston had prepared themselves to teach by graduating from the various teacher training schools of the country, these qualified young men and women were forced to seek employment as teachers outside of Charleston because of this custom. While many of the white teachers in the colored schools were conscientious and painstaking in their work with colored pupils, a sympathetic spirit was not always shown by others of the teaching forces of the various colored schools. The fight to secure for these colored teachers the right to teach in these schools has been waged for 32 years, and, the association's branches throughout the State have been taking a prominent part in the fight since their organization. Recently the school commissioners of Charleston, under threat of the enactment of a law by the State. Legislature of South Carolina to relieve this situation, spread upon their records a resolution to the effect that, beginning in 1920, the colored schools would be turned over to colored teachers. The facts in the case are given in the excerpts below from a letter to the association from the president of its Columbia, S. C., branch: "I am proud to say that we have won the fight for Negro teachers in the city schools of Charleston. After the Legislature told the school commissioners of the city of Charleston that if they did not come to some agreement with the petitioners they would pass the bill giving relief prayed for, they passed a resolution agreeing to turn the schools over to Negro teachers in 1920. This was agreed to by the petitioners. The resolution was spread upon the journals of both houses of the Legislature. The consensus of opinion is that the white teachers will resign after the present term. This is the culmination of a fight which was started thirty-two years ago. Let us continue to fight until twelve million Americans are physically free from peonage, mentally free from ignorance, politically free from disfranchisement and socially free from insult." CLUB NO. 3. The activities for the week ending February 23, 1919, included a large entertainment, given under the auspices of Mrs. Lizzie Wells, chairman of the Ladies' Auxiliary, No. 64. Knights of St. John. A short program was rendered, also dancing. A large crowd was in attendance, 200 soldiers being present. The soldiers were served with sandwiches, salads, cocoa, ice cream and cake. Cigars and cigarettes were also distributed. Monday night, February 17, might be termed "Catholic Night," for all the organizations, participating were Catholic. Tuesday, February 19, the club was open to members and friends, the soldiers enjoying themselves playing the many games, reading and entertaining themselves at the plano. A number of persons, many from out of town, visited the club. Wednesday night February 19, the Woman's Organization connected with War Camp Comunity Service Club, No. 3, met to discuss plans relative to entertaining the returning soldiers, also as to taking part in the line of march in the parade to be held in honor of the return of the President to the Capital City and that of the soldiers. Thursday night, February 20, was a real community night. The Garnet Community Center had charge of the program for the evening, and an interesting evening it was. The Red Cross units from that center, the one hundred victory girls, and other workers rendered an evening's entertainment that will be the subject of comment for many days. It is safe to say that 400 people packed the club house. Addresses were delivered by Prof. John R. Hawkins, Dr. William A. Warfield, Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham, Mr. Daniel Freeman and Mr. J. R. Ramsey. Dr. John Hayden Johnson presided. Vocal music was rendered by Miss Hettie B. Randall and Mr. Wellington Adams, and the chorus under Prof. Howard W. Green rendered several selections. The Community Center Band, under the leadership of Mr. James E. Miller, was uniformed and played patriotic airs throughout the evening. A number of soldiers wearing distinguished service emblems spoke of their experiences on the firing line. Refreshments were served and there was dancing. Friday, February 21, the club was used by fully one hundred soldiers and twenty sailors. They spent the time in social games, etc. The club became the recipient of a handsome wicker arm chair for the library. It was donated by Miss M. M. Walker. Saturday, February 22, the club was open all day, the soldiers taking advantage of their holiday by spending it at the club. In the evening a large crowd came out to hear the program which was rendered by the students of the typewriter class of the Dunbar Night High School. Mrs. Celestine Alston was in charge. The program consisted of instrumental music by Miss Florence Brooks; vocal music was furnished by Mr. William H. Carted, Mrs. Roy W. Tibbs and the Glee Club of the Armstrong High School. Mr. R., W. Thompson gave some delightful reminiscences. Remarks were delivered by Dr. F. H. Hough, and Doctors Jarvis and Muerman of the United States Bureau of Education showed motion pictures. Mr. Wolsey Hall presided. The visitors included Mr. Augustine, Mr. Weir and Mr. English, local officers. Community singing was greatly helped on Sunday, the 23rd, by the appearance of the celebrated choir of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, which rendered some selections. The attendance was good. Thirty soldiers were at the sing. Several meetings of various committees were held, the Woman's Organization and the Citizens' Committee on Entertaining planning for the return of the soldiers being of chief concern. Prof. John G. Wyche, 1331 Wallach Place N. W., while riding on the Washington Railway, and Electric car line, at Connecticut Avenue and L Street N. W., was asked by a Georgia white man to give up his seat to a white woman. The colored educator gave the Southern white man some plain and striking words. "I want you to understand that you are in the District of Columbia. You are not in South Carolina or Georgia, and we, the colored people of Washington, won't stand for such insults from savages like you. I am going to get off this car, and I want you to get off. I want to settle this matter with you immediately." The white man refused to get off the car, and of course Prof. Wyche went on his way. These Southern "crackers" will be taught a lesson if they begin their tirade against colored Americans in this city. NEWS NOTES. The colored people's division of the campaign for the relief of the suffering peoples of the Near East is being directed by Dr. A. C. Garner and Attorney James A. Cobb. The period has been extended another week. The Week in the Society BOARD'S DRUG STORE. The soda fountain at Board's Drug Store, 1912% 14th St. N. W., which was temporarily discontinued on account of important repairs, is now running at full speed with a full line of delicious pure fruit syrups, sundaes, and soft drinks—better, and more popular than ever. Dr. S. E. Bundy has been appointed assistant director of the academic department of Tuskegee Institute. Mr. F. W. Brown of 1338 V Street N. W. has gone on an extensive Southern trip to visit and to enjoy a vacation. She will visit Jacksonville, Fla.; Palm Beach, Miami and Key West. She anticipates a most delightful vacation. Mr. Brown will keep bachelor's hall while the madame is away. Mr. L. Cornish of Florida is in the city on a visit. So delighted is he with the city that he is thinking of making his home here. Mr. John W. Lewis has returned to the city from Connecticut. Young Operator Murray, of Murray Bros., who was taken ill a few days ago, has returned to work. The Murray Brothers are all around hustlers. The colored people's division of the campaign for the relief of the suffering peoples of the Near East is being directed by Dr. A. C. Garner and Attorney James A. Cobb. The period has been extended another week. 刻 烙 净 Dr. George E. Haynes, director of Negro Economics, Department of Labor, was commencement speaker for the midwinter class of the Hair-Vim Vogue and School, Friday evening, February 28, at 1234 You Street. Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman is president of this thriving institution and Mrs. M. M. Kimball is secretary. Dr Haynes' theme was "The Qualifications of a Successful Worker." The annual election of officers of the famous Mu-So-Lit Club last week resulted as follows: President, Jas. LeCount Chesnutt; first vice president, John H. Polk; second vice president, A. N. Scurlock; financial secretary, James B. Burlls; recording secretary, J. B. Quiller corresponding secretary, Mortimer M. Harris; treasurer, Benjamin Washington; Mr. Walter J. Singleton retired from the presidency with his staff after a successful administration of three years, being the first to hold this office more than one consecutive term since the founding of the club about fourteen years ago. The membership is limited to 100, made up of the foremost literary, musical and social lights of the Nation's Capital (hence the name "Mu-So-Lit"), and vacancies are contended for as precious prizes. The meetings are held the second Friday evening in each month in the assembly room of the Y. M. C. A. A GREAT QUILT. A handsome quilt, made by Mr. Louis Adams, has been given to be disposed of for the benefit of the Stoddard Old Folks' Home. It took Mr. Adams two years and six months to complete the work, working at odd times. There are 2,880 pieces in the quilt and eight yards of ribbon for border. The quilt is being contested for, and on Friday night, March 7th, the person bringing in the highest amount over $25 will be given the quilt. A musical and literary entertainment will be given at the residence of Mrs. Rosa Taylor Braxton, 1742 Oregon Avenue at which time the quilt will be presented. You are cordially invited to be present. Helping Hand Club of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church in charge. Admission, 10 cents. Mrs. M. E. Cabanis, president, 1523 S Street N. W. SPARKS AGAIN FLY FROM MARTINSBURG, W. VA. A great revival has just closed in Martinsburg, the result of which has caused many souls to come to Christ. The plans were laid, as well as cooperation on the part of the Dudley Baptist Church, by Rev. E. T. Johnson, pastor of the former, and Rev. j. Thomas Reid, pastor of the latter. Revs. Reid and Johnson met in the Dudley parsonage every evening at 5:30, beginning February 3rd, and from there they went from house to house praying with and inviting the unconverted out to the services, bringing out every night a packed house as well as many anxious seekers, closing the first five nights with many new souls added to the church. The second five nights the meeting was conducted at the Ebenezer to an overflowing house. Through Rev. Reid, the Rev. W. A. Taylor, D. D., pastor of Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Washington, D. C., was secured and no mistake was made. This matchless pulpit orator, this peerless Gospel speaker, with the simplicity of his message and persuasive arguments, swept things before him like a mighty cyclone. I have heard many evangelistic preachers, but in the mind of the writer none so intellectually powerful. Friday night, February 14th, brought to a close one of the most successful revivals had in these parts for a long time, many Christians taking a firmer hold on Christ, and backsliders taking a new stand. As tangible proofs of the success, Rev. Johnson, who has just returned from Winchester, Va., will baptize twelve candidates Sunday, March 1st, at 3 o'clock. Rev. Reid, who has been on the King's business, taking him through Washington, Roanoke, Norfolk and Baltimore, is home in time to be present, and will also baptize on the same day. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, who has traveled through Panama and the West Indies, as well as having crossed the ocean sixteen times, spoke to a record-breaking audience at the Dudley on Monday night. She is a grand woman and a speaker of no mean ability. * * * We certainly regret to hear of the death of our personal friends and brother, Rev. J. Robert Hawkins, of the Trinidad Baptist Church, Washington, D. C. I wish to convey to the wife and family my deepest sympathy. Garnet Center went over the top Thursday evening, February 20th, at their banquet to the soldiers and sailors, which was held at the War Community Service Club No. 3, 2011 Georgia Avenue N. W. The affair was given under the auspices of the Garnet Red Cross and Patriotic Section and more than one thousand persons were present. It was one of the largest in the history of the institution. Dr. J. Hayden Johnson of the Board of Education, presided. The great throng attending this entertainment was a real evidence of the interest and appreciation and love which is in the hearts of Washington people to do honor to our soldier boys, and only waiting the opportunity to prove the fact by their willingness to help a worthy cause with their contributions and presence. Many of our heroes, fresh from the battlefields of France, wearing their decorations and signs of honor, were present. There were also many signs of an absent limb or a gassed, burned face, which they will also wear as an honor to their graves. Prof. John R. Hawkins, the race's champion of free men, made the principal address, and his wise and instructive words brought forth almost continuous applause. Other short addresses were made by Mrs. G. Pelham, assistant directress and community secretary, representing Miss Cecil Norton, general community secretary, who spoke in praise of the good work of Garnet Center and urged all persons present to aid in the community uplift of the people and that our brave soldiers and sailors would be better men in the future. Major J. R. Ramsey spoke for the War Camp No. 3 in a short address, extending welcome to all present. Mrs. Major T. Turner spoke for the Harriett Tubman Branch of the American Red Cross. Mr. F. C. McCracken spoke for the Bureau of Economics. Mr. Daniel Freeman, president of the center gave a brief history of the war work and patriotic section of the center and introduced the officers of the center. Mrs. A. G. Green, community secretary, extended greetings to all present. Prof. James. E. Miller, National Community Band, of twenty-five pieces, rendered many selections and was loudly applauded by the audience. A solo was rendered by Miss Hettie B. Randolph, of Boston, Mass., also one by Prof. Wellington Adams of the Columbia Conservatory of Music. Patriotic choruses were directed by Prof. H. W. Green, center musical director. Prayer was offered by Mr. I. E. Williamson, chaplain of the center. After the exercises supper was served to the soldier boys by the Red Cross, companies—Capt. C. B. Ford, Capt. R. E. Lawson, Capt. F. Nelson, Capt. A. Mays and one hundred Victory girls, under the direction of Miss Emma Johnson, center vice-president. Great credit is due to the various members of the Red Cross and Victory Girls for their willingness to make this affair a success. Also to many of the school officials and teachers' corps who made contributions. Garnet Center holds meetings every Thursday evening at the Phelps School, Vermont Avenue, between T and Y Streets N. W. All are invited. MORE HONOR FOR EVANGEL IST WILLBANKS. Great Ovation Tendered Dr. Willbanks and Wife at Camp Upton, New York. Dr. Willbanks' brother, James Andrew Willbanks, the youngest of his brothers, who volunteered as soon as this country declared war against Germany, before the draft law was enacted, and who has been THE MISSING MAN in the trenches, and was in the big drive last September, and has been in the trenches ever since, has arrived in New York, and was taken with a hemorrhage as soon as he landed. He was sent to the base hospital. Dr. Willbanks, on being notified, left Tuesday night on the midnight train, accompanied by his wife, arriving at Camp Upton at 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, where they went immediately to the base hospital, where they found him much improved. He told them the horrible story of the war. Dr. and Mrs. Willbanks listened with tears in their eyes, and thanked Almighty God that he had arrived safe home. They spent some time in the adjutant's office, where they were cordially received. The news quickly spread over the camp that the great evangelist and his wife were in the camp. Dr. Willbanks delivered an address in the Hostess House, and then on the drill grounds, where he was taken in the arms of the soldiers, who stood him up in a whelebarrow, where he delivered another address, welcoming the noble fighters who had rendered such gallant service to their country, and he told them how proud their race was of them. Mrs. Willbanks led the singing, and two thousand soldiers joined in the singing of patriotic songs. Dr. and Mrs. Willbanks returned to New ork, and went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Walker, 142nd .Howard Theatre. The Story of The Rosary Note- We played here some several months ago The Rosary, but the show this week is quite different, nothing like the first played All Star Cast—Andrew Bishop, Cleo Desmond and al the regular favorites Street, Harlem, and, after dinner went to the Mount Gilead Baptist Church, Dr. L. B. Twisby, pastor. Dr. Willbanks preached to a large audience. They spent several days in the great city, visiting many places of interest. They then left for Washington, where they arrived in time for Sunday service. The Rev. Dr. ierson of Baltimore conducted the meeting in the absence of Dr. Willbanks. The thirty-day revival is in progress every evening. Many are being converted and join the church. HALLS HILL, VA. An entertainment was given at the Calloway M. E. Church on Monday night. February 24th and an excellent literary program was rendered, with Mrs. T. N. Austin presiding. The closing address was given by Prof. D. B. Anderson, which was received with great applause. We are very glad to report here the return of two of our boys from overseas. Mrs. Susie Ewald's brother, Mr. Henry Lomax, and Mr. McKinley Jackson made a flying visit Monday. They are stationed at Camp Meade awaiting their discharge. The Soldiers' Relief Association, with the local Red Cross, is preparing for a grand welcome home to our heroes. Sunday being communion day at Mt. Salvation Baptist Church, there was a splendid attendance, and the pastor in charge, Rev. J. D. Fortune, preached an excellent sermon. Rev. T. N. Austin, pastor of Calloway M. E. Church served his people morning and night, and although feeling quite indisposed, he preached a very enthusiastic sermon and made a strong appeal for greater activity in systematic service. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence, who have been living in Pittsburgh, are visiting friends here. We are glad to see Mrs. Sarah Jones at church, after being ill for some time; also Mrs. Martha Carpenter, who was able to fill her place in church last Sunday. Columbia Conservatory of Music Holds Class Recita. The Columbia Conservatory of Music held its monthly (February) class recital at the studio, 1911 9th Street N. W., Prof. Wellington' A. Adams, president, on last Friday evening, the 21st inst., with a large assemblage of pupils present and a most brilliant program was rendered. Honors and prizes were awarded as follows: Piano performance, Miss Ethel Neverson; highest monthly (January) average in study, Miss Nannie Fleeks (violin), 100 per cent average; honorary mention, Miss Sarah Allen (901 T Street N. W.), average 99 per cent January; memorizing, Mr. Robert Valentine (violin); most hours' practice, per month (January), 37 hours; Miss Emma McDowell of Howard University. Special mention: Voice, Miss Hetty Randall and Mrs. Beatrice Johnson; ukelele, Miss Lena Wilson; piano, Miss Beatrice Robinson, little Robert Jenkins, Miss Emma McDowell, and Miss Annie Chavious; violin, little Joseph Smith. Following the exercises the following class officers were elected for balance of the term: President, Miss Hetty Randall; vice. Mrs. Beatrice Johnson; secretary, Miss Emma McDowell; treasurer, Miss Annie Chavious; social committee, Mrs. Süsic Thomas (chair lady), Misses Jessie L. Dickens, Wilhelmina Davis, Cora Goodwin and Emma Barber. Mrs. Carrie Dickens made encour- Robert Levy, Gen. Mgr. presents After Howard's Great Play of Love Story of The several months ago The Rosary, different, nothing like the first p drew Bishop, Cleo Desmond and 6c, 50c Thrilling, Sensational to the last FORAKE Twentieth Street Between Raymond H. HIGH-CLASS VA NEW MOTION First-Class in Every Particular. HIAWATH 2004 Eleventh Raymond H. This Theatre is close to two daily. If you want an evening of DUDLEY'S presents Great Play of Love and War of The Rosary was ago The Rosary, but the show this week ing like the first played Cleo Desmond and al the regular favor te Matinee all s sational to the last—Convict 999 FORAKER THEATRE Antieth Street Between L and M Streets No. Raymond H. Murray, Manager HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVILLE WEEKLY and NEW MOTION PICTURES DAILY in Every Particular. Come E HIAWATHA THEATRE 2004 Eleventh Street Northwest Raymond H. Murray, Manager theatre is close to two lines of cars. The best p want an evening of pleasure—come to the DUDLEY'S AMUSEMENTS Walter Howard's Great Play of Love and War. FORAKER THEATRE Twentieth Street Between L and M Streets Northwest Raymond H. Murray, Manager HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVILLE WEEKLY First-Class in Every Particular. Come Early for Seats 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. S. H. 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Clarke's National Training School The great World War has taught us to be producers as well as consumers. The world must be clothed. Why not become a producer of garments? Specialization is the foundation of success. Become a seamstress, a remodeler, a maker of children's clothes, a tailoress, or a designer of evening gowns. Cost of Course within the reach of all. With this course we teach you to make your Easter Hat Free! We furnish employment for our students while training. We place our graduates in profitable positions. Hundreds have been placed by us. If you are a dressmaker, register with us for employment. I took a look in at the city post-office a few days ago and I was surprised to see so many of our school teachers yet on the job. Professor Bailey, who teaches day and night school; H. C. Tyson, the man who is an expert accountant in the Sixth Auditor's Office, who would not discard a penny if it had poison on it. Now, Tyson has some rocks. He wouldn't spend a penny in a rain-storm. Speaking about Tyson, he knows how to save his money, and has a happy faculty of knowing how to save it. I don't know whether Prof. Mattingly is on his job yet or not. Now, Mattingly is some scholar. He has missed his calling. It was rumored some time ago that he was to be married to a 17-year-old blood. Now, he admires the blondes, although his ebony complexion is no bar against him. He has talents that not many possess. When he was on the Examiner's Board of the public schools he was master of the situation. Nothing passed his eagle eyes. He knew how to promulgate questions, and his marking was scientific. Now, speaking of Henry Bailey, who is still on the job at the city post-office, he was a close and confidential friend to Roscoe C. Bruce at one time. Professor Bailey would never disobey orders given, and when the time came for Roscoe to accommodate one of his favorites, Bailey was no longer privy to his counsel. Professor Bailey was a faithful servant, but what does Roscoe care about fidelity? It passes by him as the idle winds. It is always best to be true and loyal to your friends. Jesse Powell doesn't seem to be himself. What is weighing on the old man's mind? Surrounded by flowers and the odor from them ought to cause him to be happy and contented in mind. But you can't always be contented in mind when sin confronts you. Now, Jesse believe in flowers, and flowers always gives you a tender heart. If you know the language of flowers nothing will disturb your mind and heart. Well, Rev. W. H. Jernagin has been heard from. Dr. Jernagin beat everybody to it. He went to France and is in the limelight; if for nothing more than being appointed on committees. You know, the Doctor is a hustler. He knows the value of printer's ink. This fluid beats the world, and don't you forget it. Just see, now, where the South lost by the sword it gained with printer's ink. Just look at the condition of the world. The people are becoming more brutal every day. It is going from bad to worse. The nation of leagues will be a complete failure. The world is, in a condition from which it will never resurrect. If Shepard of Texas was as active in defending the right of humanity as he was in eliminating "Shorty" the colored Americans would be in a better condition today. This city paid the colored District men but little compliment. New York, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey and many other large cities paid the colored heroes honor. Now, the colored people have been asked to contribute to the Far East. Oh, what a sympathetic nature the colored race has! Well. I attended the Darktown Frolics Monday night. My friend Dudley is some actor. He is a genius. What is needed in the Darktown Frolics is a strong support for Phone North 1955. Acquiring an education. A trade is not all. Applying it solves the problems. the star. However, my friend Andrew J: Thomas just can't help from being fair. He helps everybody. He made every effort to make the Darktown Frolics a success. And, believe me, every seat was sold out a week before the opening performance Monday night. Thomas and Dudley! Wouldn't that be a combination? I am glad to see Vincent again. That bland-like smile that is so admired by the chickens will not come off. I am glad to see him back. He looks so natural in the ticket office. Vincent never gets excited and neither does he lose his head. He will be developed into a grat business manager. A man who can face the Germans is able to do anything else. I don't know a young man any more popular and appreciated than Vincent Thomas. There is nothing deceitful about him. He is gentlemanly in his manners and manly in his every act. You must take off your hat to Andrew Thomas. He is some manager. I want to congratulate him. He is to the people of Washington, what the Lafayette is to New York City. ITEMS ON THE WING. Recent events have demonstrated that whenever The Bee predicts a thing it comes very near hitting the mark. * * * The future of the United States will be different if we enter into an agreement with one-fifth of the big interests and one-fourteenth of the little interests in the management of the world. The best thing for the United States to do is to settle the different problems that are now pending in the United States and have more satisfaction at home. The Michigan Supreme Court has decided that the search and seizure clause of the bone-dry state law, which became effective May 1 last, is invalid. * * * In Greenwood, Miss., a large number of colored people are registering to vote in the coming elections. The whites are up in arms. The whites seem to think that such a thing is unthinkable. (The laws of the United States promise equal rights. But how are they observed?) Homer S. Cummings, acting chairman of the Democratic National Committee, will be made chairman at the next meeting. February 26. Plans for a complete reorganization of the Home Defense League of the District of Columbia are being formulated by Major Pullman so that the department can know what number of men will respond to a call. From the five specific objections of Senator Poindexter of Washington relative to the League of Nations, the United States had better go slow before she gets tied up in complications that won't be pleasant. * * * General C. E. Adams, commander-in-chief of the G. A. R., and A. M. Trimble, adjutant general, made their official visit to the 51st Annual Encampment of the Department of the District of Columbia last week. In South Carolina the colored people are talking about forming a new party independent of the Republicans or Democrats. * * * An airship 670 feet long, carrying a cargo of 30 tons, will fly from England to the United States and back 1600 13th Street, Northwest THE HISTORY OF THE HOUSE without stopping to take on fuel. * * * One hundred and seventy-nine billions war cost to principal nations. * * * Members of the 368th Infantry, colored, and also the 372nd. First Separate Battalion, D. C. N. G., will be here in time for the big parade. * * * The power exeised by the Government of the United States was delegated by the people and not transferable. Under the Constitution, Congress has certain powers which they cannot enlarge or diminish, modify or ignore. The grand question as to whether the United States shall join the League of Nations must be decided by the people. The white press, recently has spoken complimentary of the acts of the colored soldiers from across the seas. The Japanese press and public are in a state of excitement over system of administration of German colonies, the League of Nations, and certain nations for drawing the color line. * * * Total eclipse of sun due May 29th. * * * Pellets and pills of concentrated whiskey or beer will be in operation soon. * * * Next month Baltimore will have a big parade of "wets" as protest against prohibition. Over 300,000 unemployed in the United States. * * * The business men of the Capital are seeking aid in order that the District of Columbia can vote. With over 400,000 in the District of Columbia, it should have suffrage. * * * Secretary Baker tells of a bomb of 500 pounds of explosives that can be dropped on cities 150 miles distant that will kill thousands. 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Jones, and many other loyal members from old Shiloh gave a dinner and reception to a number of wounded colored soldiers from Walter Reed -Hospital last Sunday afternoon. The reception committee was composed of the widow of the late J. Anderson Taylor, Madame Rose, Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Nickens, Mrs. Curtis and many others. About 1:30 p.m. the soldiers arrived at the parsonage, next door to the church, where a table had been set, beautifully decorated, by the committee of arrangements. These heroes were bountifully served by a special committee appointed by the church for the entertainment of these brave boys. After dinner the soldiers, headed by Lieut. Pinston, repaired to the main auditorium of the church, where the exercises were held. Attorney Thomas L. Jones, in his usual eloquent and dignified manner, opened the exercises by stating why the committee of ladies and gentlemen of Trinity Baptist Church had invited the colored soldiers from Walter Reed Hospital to dinner and a reception. At the conclusion of his address, he introduced the pastor of the church, Rev. G. L. Davis, who offered prayer and delivered a sermon to the soldiers, and at his conclusion they held up their hands, by invitation, in response to the call of Rev. Davis, and asked to be prayed for. The sermon was followed by a quartette by Messrs. Hall, Chews, Sutton and Nowell, entitled "Lead Us, O Father." A beautiful solo by Mrs. Stanley Brooks from the Metropolitan Church Choir, solo by Mrs. Arnold Taylor, recitation by Miss Mary J. Toliver, solo by Mrs. Ruth Larkins, duct by Mesdames Hawkins and Nickens and solo by Mr. Luke G. Reynolds. Lieut. Pinston was introduced by Mr. W. Calvin Chase, master of ceremonies, who delivered a most timely and sympathetic address. Miss Marie A. Crawford surprised the audience with a most patriotic address. She was loudly and enthusiastically applauded. Rev. M. T. Harris followed with an address which was highly appreciated. At the conclusion of the exercises a large collection was raised and the trustees turned it over to the soldiers present—something that no other church has done. A response of thanks on behalf of the soldiers was made by Lieut. Pinston. Great credit is due the Trinity Baptist Church, and especially the committee which entertained the soldiers from Walter Reed Hospital. The musical and literary program could not have been better. Mrs. Nickens, who is most responsible for the musical program, is the daughter of the late J. Anderson Taylor, and a lady of fine musical and dramatic ability. Very much has been said relative to the leadership of the colored race. And since the entire world seems to be claimoring for new leaders and new things, it is time, and high time, too, for the colored race, to go in search of a leader that is worth while. It is time to ignore the idea of following in the footsteps of worthless, deceitful and selfish men of the race to lead us safely through the gate which leads to the house of refuge or a shelter under the balmy trees of the much-talked of "liberty and democracy." The colored race need and must have a sure enough leader, but it is the height of folly to believe it can secure such a one by placing some so-called big Negro in a fat government position. For if a colored man ever amounted to anything; if he ever thought of being a man to stand up for the rights of his race, he must make up his mind to abandon all such thought the day he accepts a job, or a nice position, of you please, under the government. Indeed, a hungry man seeking after loaves and fishes and notoriety is unfit for a leader. For being susceptible to temptations, he can easily be enticed out of his path for a few dollars. And such have been the brand of leaders we have had even since the demise of the sainted Frederick Douglass (Douglass, we mourn our loss. We miss you, Douglass. We too little valued your services, probably for the lack of proper knowledge of your worth when you were here. We are still groping in the shadow of slavery; having not gotten very far from where you left us. But we will not disturb thy sweet repose; so we bid thee sleep on while we continue to search for another Joshua to lead us safely to a land of perfect freedom.) The present leaders of the race have found no balm in Gilead to cure the cursed disease of hatred and unjust abuse, and discrimination against their people. So the race still needs a Joshua to lead it safely to that land of freedom and democracy. Who shall that leader be? Some day, along about the eve of the end of the world, a colored man might lead his race safely to that land of much coveted freedom. But that would be too late to get anything out of it. So if the colored race desires to reach the land of freedom it can only do so, as we see it, by choosing a white man as its Joshua to lead it there. We must have a leader who, like Jonathan, can get close to the powers that be; a leader that can wine and dine with the king and hear all that is being said and see all that is being done. This is where a colored leader cannot get. So if the colored race expect to enjoy the freedom and democracy for which thousands of its brave boys gave their lives, it can only do so, as we see it, by choosing a white leader similar to that great leader of the powerful labor unions. For what good, pray tell us, have any of the so-called leaders, in big paying positions, been to their race? We can answer, Not one! For no colored man who accepts a federal position which pays anything like a decent salary will dare to speak out against the wrongs done his race. So colored men holding big offices have been more detrimental than helpful to the race. We know that the very mention of a white leader will be like a clap of thunder out of a clear sky to some of the black Joshua, but why should the race continue to follow the cowards, the weak, and the blind? This is a new era. Arise! "To your tents. O Israel!" Whom shall that white leader be? Shall it be that man who dares to speak for the oppressed colored race? We know of no white man more befitting to start the ball to rolling than the Hon. Joseph C. Manning of New York. Then, too, we need an influential white lady, who can command respect, to stir the nation against lynching, as did the late Carrie Nation against the whiskey traffic. Whom shall she be? That lady may be found in the ranks of woman suffrage. These Northern women have been deprived of their God-given rights because of the Southern politicians' fear of giving the ballot to the colored mothers who bore their sons and gave them to go "over there" to defend the honor of this country. Injustice, then, does not stop its hellish work with the poor colored race. For when it stops the poor helpless colored mothers of the South, it also deals a blow to the rich white mothers of the North. How long will the people of this country suffer the small (poor) minority to rule the large (rich) majority! Echo answers, "How long, O, how long!" Victorious Fight of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its national secretary, John R. Shillady of New York, announces that the long fight to secure for trained colored teachers the right to teach in the colored public schools of Charleston, S.C., has at last been won. Since the Civil War colored children have been taught in the public schools of Charleston by Southern white teachers. In that city, according to the report published in 1916 by the United States Bureau of Education on "Negro Education in the United States," there were five schools for whites and three for colored in Charleston; employing ninety-one teachers in the white schools, and fifty-two in the colored, all of the teachers being, as already stated, of the white race. Although a large number of the colored young men and women of Charleston had prepared themselves to teach by graduating from the various teacher training schools of the country, these qualified young men and women were forced to seek employment as teachers outside of Charleston because of this custom. While many of the white teachers in the colored schools were conscientious and painstaking in their work with colored pupils, a sympathetic spirit was not always shown by others of the teaching forces of the various colored schools. The fight to secure for these colored teachers the right to teach in these schools has been waged for 32 years, and the association's branches throughout the State have been taking a prominent part in the fight BRODT'S HATS since their organization. Recently the school commissioners of Charleston, under threat of the enactment of a law by the State Legislature of South Carolina to relieve this situation, spread upon their records a resolution to the effect that, beginning in 1920, the colored schools would be turned over to colored teachers. The facts in the case are given in the excerpts below from a letter to the association from the president of its Columbia, S. C., branch: "I am proud to say that we have won the fight for Negro teachers in the city schools of Charleston. After the Legislature told the school commissioners of the city of Charleston that if they did not come to some agreement with the petitioners they would pass the bill giving relief prayed for; they passed a resolution agreeing to turn the schools over to Negro teachers in 1920. This was agreed to by the petitioners. The resolution was spread upon the journals of both houses of the Legislature. The consensus of opinion is that the white teachers will resign after the present term. This is the culmination of a fight which was started thirty-two years ago. Let us continue to fight until twelve million Americans are physically free from peonage, mentally free from ignorance, politically free from disfranchisement and socially free from insult." A SENSIBLE VIEW. Bishop C. S. Smith to the National Negro Press Association. Detroit, Mich., Feb. 8, 1919. To the National Negro Press Association, in convention at Nashville, Tenn, February 6-8, 1919. Gentlemen: In my opinion, leaders of various Negro groups are displaying a woeful lack of mental perception and vision. For instance, they are frothing over great international questions, such as the disposition which should be made of the German colonies in Africa, the interests of native African races, etc., while they are quiescent on subjects of paramount interest to our boys overseas. There are problems at home of more vital importance to them than any which are centered in Europe. The treatment that is accorded our boys, on their return from the blood-spained battlefields of France, especially those whose homes are beneath Southern skies, should be our first consideration. On this subject, I regret to note, that, with few exceptions, the Negro press has been ominously silent. The spirit of our boys overseas is reflected in the following statements which I quote from a personal letter received from one of them: "I want you to know that our boys are giving a good account of themselves. They are making the supreme sacrifice willingly and nobly. They are fighting shoulder to shoulder with seasoned troops, and are reaching every objective outlined for them. Indeed, this is a great education for our young men, many of whom have never been outside the limits of their own small localities. They, too, are tasting freedom, and will come back a strong, virile force, demanding those inalienable rights so long denied them. And this time they will be worthy. They will have fought for freedom and freedom must be their reward." 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