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VOL. XXXIX. NO. 40 COLORED AMERICANS LEAVING THE SOUTH BY THE THOUSANDS. The Land of Slavery and Oppression Will Not Stand Brutal Treatment Any Longer—No Longer the Southern White Man's Burden. Investigations of colored migration to the North during the war, just issued by the Department of Labor, indicate that the total migration may have been as great as 350,000, extending over a period of about eighteen months during 1916 and 1917. That figure is fixed as the maximum limit, and 150,000 as the minimum limit, and the estimate of James H. Dillard, who had charge of the inquiry, is 200,000. The movement had been under way for a long time before any effort was made to determine the number of colored people moving North. Moreover, so many left separately and unobserved that complete statistics would have been impracticable. The investigator in Georgia estimates that between 35,000 and 45,000 colored people left that state in 1916-17, and the number to leave Alabama during the same period is estimated at 75,000. State officials, however, made higher estimates, placing the number to leave Georgia at 50,000, Alabama 90,000, and Mississippi 100,000. Lack of labor in the North, due to the cessation of immigration, was the principal cause, the investigators agree. Among the causes operative in the South to induce immigration were general dissatisfaction with conditions, the ravages of the boll weevil, floods, change of crop system, low wages, poor housing, poor schools, unsatisfactory crop settlements, rough treatment, cruelty of the law officers, unfairness in court procedure, lynchings, desire to travel, labor agents, aid from Negroes in the North, and the influence of the Negro press. The movement of large numbers at the same time was due largely to labor agents, but after these initial group movements Negroes kept going North in small numbers, attracted by the letters from their friends who had already gone. Better wages were important. "Every colored person who made good in the North started a new group on the way," one of the investigators reported. About half the migrants, according to one investigator, went from the towns. Another investigator found that the counties in the Black Belt of Alabama which had suffered most were those in which there was most poverty among the Negroes, and that the shortage of labor was most acute among the landowners, who made no attempt to keep their colored tenants by providing for their subsistence. One of the promising movements to improve relations between white and colored persons in the South and thus remove causes of the migration appears to be the "Community Congress" plan, put under way in Bolivar County, Mississippi. The feature of this plan is a committee organization, including prominent white business men and agriculturists, and prominent colored men, in each county. Committees are chosen from the main body to consider special subjects—for example, there is a committee on labor supply. This type of organization is interesting, in emphasizing the common interest of the races in community development, and in providing contact between racial leaders in ways designed to promote harmony, prosperity and good will. Bureaus on Negro affairs as adjuncts to Chambers of Commerce are also highly recommended, as means of bringing together desirable Negro tenants and white landlords and The Washington Bee planters. Frequent and confidential conferences upon community problems and active co-operation between the local leaders of the races are urged as important measures toward betterment. Better housing is recommended, both for North and South. The necessity of higher wages, better homes and better surroundings in the South lias come to be generally recognized. "Fair treatment, opportunity to labor and enjoy the legitimate fruits of labor, assurance of even-handed justice in the courts, good educational facilities, sanitary living conditions, tolerance and sympathy." are urged by the Southern University Commission on Race Relations as a means of keeping colored labor in the South. NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL Dr. James E. Shepard Makes His Report, Which Shows a Healthy Condition of His Great School—The President's Brother Killed in Action in France. The annual report of President James E. Shepard of the National Training School at Durham, N. C. has been submitted to the board of trustees of that school. The report is very concise and pointed and shows a healthy condition of the growing and progressive institution, which is a monument to the South President Shepard, in his report, discusses many questions, among which are: The Curriculum, Extension Work, Community Work, War Service. The president's own brother, Sergt. Wm. E. Shepard, of the 15th New York (now the 369th), formerly a student of his school, was killed in action October 2, 1918; and several other students were wounded. In discussing farm work, Dr. Shepard points with pride to the farm work done by his school. -Mr. C. C. Spaulding, of the Provident Insurance Company, the largest in the world, has worked assiduously and contributed liberally to the school. The report continues: "Our present dormitory space will accommodate only 125 boarders in a most crowded condition, so that a large number are forced to secure quarters in the neighborhood, which is not desirable. The school has outgrown its accommodations, and is really unable to accommodate a large number of people who are seeking admission to this school. Two additional dormitories are urgently needed, or additions made to the dormitories which we now have. For this purpose we should have during the spring and summer at least $25,000. "A Connecticut friend of this institution has already placed in the hands of our treasurer $5,000 of this amount. We should erect an additional administration and class-room building at a cost of $40,000 and install our water and lighting plant at a further cost of $15,000. For the mechanical building we should have $10,000. "With the equipment above provided the president believes that no additional equipment and buildings will be necessary for at least ten years, unless the board decided in its wisdom to erect some teachers' cottages. "The president has secured an option on a block of land adjoining the school valued at $10,800. The purchase of this land is desirable for many reasons. We must provide an athletic field, besides needing more land for buildings and farm purposes. We have extended the option on this land from time to time, and it has now been extended until June, 1919. If we will to secure it, we are subject to undesirable neighbors. I sincerely hope that someone will be found who will give this amount. "Mrs. Florence Burrowes Chidley." WASHINGTON, D.C. SATURDAY, MA CHRIS, 1919. the wife of one of our trustees, died a year ago. Dr. Chidley and her friends have given $1,000 as a scholarship in honor of her memory, the interest of which is to help some worthy girl through school. Other funds are being established. "We desire to call the attention of the public to this form of giving. There are many young worthy men and women who desire to go through school and would be able to do so if they had just a little help, and this is one of the most desirable forms of giving. "One of the young men of this school, who was in camp, gave $3.00 per month out of the allowance made him by the Government to help any worthy girl, selected by the president, to secure an education. This was very pleasing, as it showed that the spirit of sacrifice and service, which we have endeavored to instill into the hearts of students, was bearing fruit. "One of the teachers in the school gave one month's salary to help along in the same way. "I realize that the financial statement is the most important part of this whole report. I desire to call attention to the fact that this statement has been issued up to January 1st and has been sent you, certified and audited by Messrs, Ludewig and Wood, certified accountants, of New York City, an itemized copy of which will be sent to any person who desires it upon application to the president. "The report shows that bills payable of the school amount to at the present time $3,313.88; that the balance excess of income over expenditures was $5,781.86. There are no mortgages, liens or any other incumbrances against the school property, which is conservatively estimated at being valued at over $165,000. The money needed to the close of the school year, 1919, to meet all debts and current expenses, in addition to the cash pledges already on hand, will be approximately $9,000. The annual budget for 1919-1920 will be $18,000, which must be raised by the president with the cooperation of the board of trustees. When we are fortunate enough to raise the endowment for which we are asking, we will be relieved of this heavy burden. "It has been a pleasure to work and to serve. I am grateful for the confidence and support of my friends, the faculty and the board of trustees, but, above all, I am grateful to God." VICTORY FOR TIGNOR. Young Attorney Wins Against His White Opponent—The Court of Appeals Sustains Mr. Justice Siddons—Long Contested Case Ends. The Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia has sustained Mr. Justice Siddons in the case of Thos. H. R. Clarke against Mrs. Tarquinia Middleton. The case grew out of the sale of premises 911 T Street N. W., which was purchased by and is now used as the home of Columbia Lodge of Elks. Mr. Clarke sued Mrs. Middleton for a commission on the sale, claiming that he was the agent of the property. Mrs. Middleton contested that she had dealt with the lodge directly, and refused to pay the commission. The case came to trial in the District Supreme Court last year. Mr. Clarke being represented by S. H. Giesy, a white attorney, and Mrs. Middleton being represented by Attorney Harry L. Tignor. After a trial lasting all day, Mr. Justice Siddons, who was then presiding in the Equity Court, rendered judgment in favor of Mrs. Middleton. The case was promptly appealed, and since that time has been pending in the Court of Appeals. Last week, however, the appeal was dismissed, and the cash bond of $275 deposited by Mrs. Middleton was ordered returned to her. This is a clear case in which it is shown that the administration of justice is not influenced by the color of the attorney in the case, and Attorney Tignor deserves great credit for his victory in the matter. Sylvester V. Reeder, who has been employed in the Civil Service Commission for the last sixteen years, has been transferred to the Treasury Department. REV. CHRISTIAN. Rev. R. W. Christian, who has been, South, returned to the city. He has just placed a five thousand, dollar organ in Calvary Baptist Church; Newport News, a pipe organ, $4.250; Banks Street, Norfolk, Va.; an organ at $4.900; Central Baptist Church, Burkly, Norfolk, Va.; $3.300; First, Baptist, Lambert's Point, an organ for $2.000. This well known representative of church furniture should be consulted by colored churches. REV. W. JERNAGIN WRITES. On the White Star Line—The Only Colored American on the Ship. Liverpool. Feb. 16, 1919. My Dear Editor-Chase: I am almost in sight of London. At the rate we are traveling we shall reach London by 5 or 6 o'clock. I am the only colored American on board this ship. I was a little lonesome until I was asked by a few of the white passengers where I was going, and when I informed them that I was bound for Paris to the Peace Conference. I had plenty of company. My trip was a most pleasant one, as I met quite a number of representative people en route to the conference. I shall write you on my arrival in Paris. Yours for the nonce. W. H. Jernagin. Rev. Father Olds Now Rector of St. Augustine's Church. For fifteen years Father Olds has served as assistant at St. Augustine's Church. He was recently appointed pastor by His Eminence, Cardinal Gibbons, succeeding the late pastor, Father Griffith, who died January 22, 1919. Father Olds was born in Southbridge, Mass., September 2, 1876. He attended both the parochial and public schools of the North, entering St. Charles' College, Ellicott City, Md., at the age of sixteen years, and graduated in 1898. He entered St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, Md., and was ordained December 13, 1903. P. In January of the following year he came to St. Augustine's to succeed 'Dr. George A. Dougherty, now vice rector of the Catholic University. About 1907 he was promoted to first assistant, to succeed Rev. F. X. Bischoff, now pastor of the Church of the Nativity, Brightwood, D. C. His years in the parish as an assist The Whitelaw Apartment House a Reality—President John W. Lewis of the Industrial Savings Bank the Main Benefactor. About a year ago that great corporation, the Whitelaw Apartment House Company, incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia, promised to the citizens of Washington that it would erect a hotel-apartment house that would be a credit to the Nation's Capital. A visit to the corner of 13th and T Streets N. W., where the structure is now being erected, will prove conclusively how well the promise is being carried out, and despite the propaganda of discouragement setting forth the high cost of material, scarcity of labor, war scares, etc., which caused many to hesitate and withhold their help at a time when every instinct of race pride, civic interest and personal financial interest called for unstinted support both moral and financial of race men and women to help better the condition of living in Washington, while our soldiers in France were risking all to make the world a better place to live in. We are, truly living in an age of reconstruction. At a critical period in the welfare of the colored race the war, came, and as soldiers we made good. At a critical moment, when we were being weighed in the balance as to our usefulness in the civic and financial affairs in the District of Columbia, a man among men stood forth determined to show, not in words but deeds, why we deserve consideration in the various branches of our local government. This man. John W. Lewis, president of the Industrial Savings Bank, and president and promoter of the apartment house company, says that the vast sum of idle money, amounting to several million dollars, deposited in banking institutions by individuals and societies of our race and not touched from year to year, if intelligently invested would keep our colored mechanics busy twelve months a year building homes for our people for the next twenty years. This hotel-apartment house will contain twenty-one hotel rooms and ant have been very successful, due to his conscientious work and extreme frankness of character. These virtues have won for him an unshaken faith and high regard from the congregation. He has at all times manifested a very keen interest in the younger people of the congregation, always willing and desirous to do that which meant for their advancement and uplift. Most especially is this true of his love for the children of the Sunday School, constantly reminding them that they are the future congregation of the church. His labors and interest in the Sunday School have won for him the love and respect of 500 children and about sixty teachers. His wonderful ability to console the sick and tried, his frankness and his great desire for the big things of life, give him a wonderful basis to begin his work as pastor; and the children, the congregation, his friends, both in and out of the church, wish him success and God-speed in his duties as pastor. MEN'S CLUBS ARE MERGED. Federation of Eight Church Organizations Is Effected. The Federation of Men's Clubs of the Churches of the District of Columbia is the name of an organization formulated Sunday afternoon at the Lincoln Memorial Congregational Temple, to promote moral, religious and civic interest in Washing- over twenty-two 3-room and 5-room apartments, with elevator service, and equipped with every modern convenience found in the most up-to-date establishments of its kind. This enterprise is only a forerunner of an extensive building scheme to be projected by this company, whose slogan is "Watch Us Build." Realizing that mnay friends of the corporation were not in a position to purchase stock heretofore, the announcement is made that a limited number of shares at $12 each may be purchased until March 17th, after which time the books will be closed for the sale of stock. This opportunity to be a part of a corporation which marks a new era in the business life of our people, and which has already caused a change of view and attitude among business men of the other race, should be seized at once by every progressive race man and woman who desires to help himself financially, and at the same time give employment to many of our people. Mr. Lewis states that over eight hundred dollars per week is being paid the workmen, and when the building is completed he wants every colored citizen to be in a position to say, "See what we, the citizens of Washington, have done." Associated with Mr. Lewis are William H. Robinson, Lawrende E. Murray, treasurer, and the board of directors, William D. Dixon, C. A. Lee, Richard Johnson, L. H. Fisher, A. V. Thornton, any one of whom will sell stock and explain how the privilege of time payments will be extended to you. But two Monday evening meetings remain before the closing of books for sale of stock. One on Monday, March 10th, at Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, at which time Rev. James Willis will deliver a powerful address, and the other on Monday, March 17th. On this last evening for sale of stock, Mr. Lewis will speak from an especially prepared illustrated chart in the lecture room of the Twelfth Street Y. M. C.-A. Building. Let this meeting be one to tax the capacity of the hall to show our appreciation of the man "who does things." ton. Eight churches were represented by more than thirty delegates. E. W. Turner was elected temporary chairman and A. L. Taylor temporary secretary. The committee to draft the constitution was named as follows: E. L. Conway, chairman; A. L. Taylor, secretary; Hudosn Bell, W. S. Edwards, C. E. Robinson and E. W. Turner. Members of the ways and means committee include E. L. Conway, chairman, Nineteenth Street Baptist Church; A. L. Taylor, Lincoln Temple, secretary; W. S. Edwards, Metropolitan Baptist Church; George Brown, Ashbury Methodist Episcopal Church; W. C. Chase, Vermont Avenue Baptist Church; C. E. Robinson, St. Luke's Protestant Church; John R. Smith, People's Congregational Church. The next meeting of the association will be held March 16th, at 4 o'clock, at the Lincoln Temple, 11th and R Streets N. W. There are hundreds of churches in this city that have men's clubs. Every church ought to be represented in this worthy organization. N. A. A. C. P. MEETING District of Columbia Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. will hold its meeting on Wednesday evening, March 12th, at 8 o'clock, at the Twelfth Street Branch of the Y. M. C. A. a annemennncnnnnians saiaee iat . 5 : : —eaeeSSS= . 2 * . 4 ce GP i aw : ty” 2S SES. 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By ‘the Sage of the Potomac. eae ee hands thgy make many blunders. We' should throw away a selfish am). bition if, we want.to be-a benefit in) | a community. -While, he recent labor | , conierertee was a laudable object, 3}, jew local men should have been as- signed toa subject. ‘1 ‘suppose Dr. Haynes might have thought that all could not be selected; hence he would select none. He certainly knows how. to Keep in. the limelight: He is the master of his office and no doubt he is doing much good in this country. — , eae Howard University: is undergoing reconstruction and the high’ execu- tive has himself been executed by the président, Dr. Durkee is ‘the boss now.’ The lidtle fish that’ used >to control allgof the big fish will no longer swim around the pond ané defy the big, fish. The local bosses, so’ to speak, will be made to under- stand that they, must seck other em- ployment.” Frog the time the-mem- ory of man knoweth not to the -con- trary, the high exceutive played the ruler of every ‘office and: went so fat as to monopolize the subordinate teachers’. positions. What a change sthere has been! * . : eee What is all this rumor about that js going tle rounds that two. teach- ers got into.a scrap. one teacher shot at the other and a doctor's child was thrashed? Will’ the Board of Fdu- cation investigate” this, wildcat, ru- mor? -What is it? The schools are full of gossip. and no effort has heen made as yet to .auict the nerves of the gossipers. ‘There will be a few changes in’ the’ schools shortly, which will be very sensational. see Dr. Plummer, the new president o} the Drugaisis’ Association, is a leve Readed individual., He doesn't: mear 1 allow the association to go hack ward, I understand that there ‘ar only’ two-or three lily-whites wh decline to join, Since they desire t remain with, the white cavalry, th Sage would. advise the colored pec ple to support only: the © drugsist who. are mémbers of the association » [tis no crime to be ‘white. but it _an offense .to-play white. when y¢ Shave been colored all your. life ar earned your’ money * from - color people. Here is -wliere faise pr tensds come inand: when -a pers sails under. false colors he miust put-to himself. Tam proud of 1 colored . Druggists’ Association. is a*worthy organization. é sae : . Dr. J. W. Morse, our genial tric in the West, is. always springing surprise, He has something: up sleeve, and I understand that it 1 _ mature next April or May, Wha is I have not yet learned. He | . ony friend Cheesboro could pass twins. They look, talk and.¥ alike, and while one is an adept’ \ his pen’ the other is an expert medicine, A ‘contrast, isn’t- it? S.. e @ Fy * ; Referring to-the shooting that curred in the vicinity of “Denig ored:” the School ‘Board’ nor’ the lice Department do pot ‘seem know anything about it.) What all about? .Will no one talk? tainly some of the members of Board nf Education have heard rumor. ee Is.it true that a ¢éhlored Go ment spy is at large?” Tt has : asserted in a public, speech: that John R. Hawkins will name whenever he appears at af gathering. © Well, there are -spies, | Why not have colored | -" he presumption is no doubt th _,, colored men and women are lo: the Government; hence it is uni “sary te have colored ‘spies. Jus this individual is [ am’ una state, but whoever he is, Prof. kins -should) name* him’ and lc seek his company and as among those who are traitors Government. There are no t ++ among the colored people. TM EEO Stee a, gene, ee OT ee | ON and both of them. have ‘returnet. | ‘One’ has said much “and the other’ | nothing. ‘ ee : eee 1 havé never seen so many col- ored ministers with D. D., attached vo their names in all thy fife. ‘There are hundreds ‘of -them who~ have never attended school. but merely ficenged to preach, with D- D. at tachad ‘to their names. © Where and When did they obtain: itz There ‘hould be can investigation of the titles. “It is a reflection on the min- jistry. “A certain minister in this ‘city |\cho has. never been’ inside of |chool, and’ who begins bis -name | icith “a small ‘letter, delivered a scr | mon a few Sundays-ago.and took for s| nis text “Daniel in the Lions’ Den.” fle said when John Baptist: wrote this book’ little did he think that z| Matthews knew’ anything about it. | «Brethren-and sisters, if I wasn’t a y| Dp. D. 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With extra trains bringing in millions, of dollars' worth of "booze" from Baltimore for the consumption of thirsty Washington, it does not look as if prohibition is going to do any great shakes at prohibiting. A prominent minister of this city, discounting the bone-dry law as an attack upon the personal liberty of individuals, remarked that "it is an utter impossibility to legislate morals into a community," and expressed a fear that there would be difficulty experienced in 'satisfactorily' enforcing the bone-dry law here, until a sentiment in its favor could be produced by education as to the evils of liquor indulgence. It seems probable at this time that the observance of the tercentenary of the landing of the Negro on American shores, scheduled for next August, will be postponed until some time in 1920. Other important matters are occupying the time of the promoters of the affair, and it is felt that a creditable showing for the race cannot be gotten together between now and the midsummer of this year. Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, the chairman of the committee in charge, is in Europe, representing The Crisis magazine and directing the Pan-African Conference, and there is nothing definite as to when he will be able to return to this country. Dr. M. W. Dogan, president of Wiley University, and Dr. J. R. Sheppard, both of Marshall, Texas, are in the city this week and had an illuminating interview with the Hon. Walker D. Hines, director of the United States Railroad Administration, with reference to the rights of colored people on common carriers in interstate travel. A strong protest was registered against the practice of racial discrimination on the railroads in the South, and a system was urged in which the service should be equal to both races, even if separate accommodations should be provided for colored passengers. Capt. Arthur B. Spingarn, of the office of the Surgeon General of the United States Army, who has had much to do with matters affecting the health of the colored soldiers in the military service in this country, has gone to France on a mission of great importance. Capt. Spingarn is pleasantly remembered as a prominent factor in the conference of editors and leaders in this city last June and his informing address on the physical fitness of the colored American as a soldier was one of the outstanding features of that history-making assembly. Miss Virginia Brown, granddaughter of Mrs. Mary Brown, of 1652 Reeves Court, died Monday, February 24th, at Freedmen's Hospital. Funeral Thursday from the chapel of Frazier & Bundy's undertaking establishment. Mr. L. M. Hershaw substituted for Prof. E. C. Williams and spoke on "Abraham Lincoln" at the Mu-So-Lit Club's observance of "Lincoln-Douglass Day." The Cinq (Five) Club, made up of Mrs. Vivian Thompson Turner, the Misses Sylvia Piper, Justine Wilkes, Bernice Sewell and Sadie Sumner, is preparing to give another social entertainment for the benefit of the soldier boys of this vicinity. * * * * Dr. S. D. Redmond, of Jackson, Miss.. is in the city, stopping with Mrs. Lucas, 1909 13th Street N. W. * * * * Mrs. Lewis W. Oldham, of 1320 T Street, has been on the sick list. * * * * Dr. Minnie A. Crews is now domiciled at 1831 Vermont Avenue N. W. Miss Maebelle L. Hovington, who went to Richmond, Va., some weeks ago on a special assignment for the Department of Labor, has returned and is now enrolled in the service of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. White, of 2029 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore, spent Sunday circulating among their Washington friends. INFORMATION AND EDUCA TION SERVICE OF DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. An informal conference of welfare organizations touching the life of Negro workers for the improvement of their condition, opportunities and relations with white workers and employers has just closed after remark- able meetings Monday and Tuesday of this week, held in the auditorium of the Public Library at Washington. Representatives were present from mission boards, welfare agencies and associations of national scope, which have as their object the cooperation of Negro wage earners, white workers and white employers and the improvement of conditions and opportunities of Negro workmen. The freest discussion of Negro economic problems resulted. Addresses were made by the Secretary of Labor, the Assistant Secretary, the Solicitor and other officials of the department. In welcoming the conference, the Secretary said, "It is the duty of the Department of Labor to promote the welfare of wage workers, and to advance their opportunities for profitable employment, whether men or women or children and whether they are white or colored, native born or alien residents." Special plans for improving economic opportunities and improving race cooperation, were recommended. A full account of the meeting will appear in The Bee next week. NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. If The Bee is to judge from the report, in the Philadelphia-Tribune what the colored press association accomplished at Nashville, Tenn., it would say that the colored quill-drivers enjoyed a good social function where there was plenty to eat and automobiles at the service of the quilldrivers. If any resolutions were adopted, the people don't know what they were. The quilldrivers failed to denounce, jim-crowism, segregation, discrimination and the diabolical treatment of the colored soldiers by Americans on French soil. Just what was done at Nashville, Tenn., The Bee has failed to discover. From all published accounts the drivers of the quill did nothing but eat and ride in automobiles. MU-SO-LIT CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS. 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. Seurlock; financial secretary, James C. 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. 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 rehear 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. A bill has been offered in the House of Representatives by the Hon. Martin B. Madden entitled the bill to regulate commerce, providing for equal and identical rights, accommodations and privileges for all persons applying for interstate trans- Frazier and Bundy GRADUATE FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS 723 Tea Street. Northwest Polite and Efficient Service Reasonable Prices Open Day and Night Lady Attendant Phone North 7796 Residence Phone North 1213 portation, and prohibiting discrimination on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude, and for other purposes," which is practically a movement to abolish the so-called "jim-crow" car wherever this form of proscription is practiced. A strong committee is back of this bill, and it is the plan of the colored people to make a national effort to have the measure enacted into law by the Sixty-sixth Congress. Some of the prime movers in this work are Messrs. Henry Lassiter, W. J. Singleton, L. M. Hershaw, A. H. Grinike, Judge Robert H. Terrell and others. A bill has been offered in the House of Representatives by the Hon. Martin B. Madden, entitled "A bill to regulate commerce, providing for equal and identical rights, accommodations and privileges for all persons applying for interstate transportation, and prohibiting discrimination on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude, and for other purposes," which is practically a movement to abolish the so-called "jim-crow" car wherever this form of proscription is practiced. A strong committee is back of this bill, and it is the plan of the colored people to make a national effort to have the measure enacted, into law by the Sixty-sixth Congress. Some of the prime movers in this work are Messrs. Henry Lassiter, W. J. Singleton, L. M. Hershaw, A. H. Grimke, Judge Robert H. Terrell and others. IVY CITY ACTIVE. Citizens and Parents Organized. Rev. Chauncey I. Witherow Elected President—Constitution Adopted and Officers and Executive Committee Selected. Rey. Chauncey I. Witherow is a useful man in any community. For the first time in Ivy City the citizens and teachers have organized themselves into a strong and useful body. Thursday, February 13. The executive board of Parents' and Teachers' Association meet on the above date. Rev. Howard, chairman, presiding. Open with prayer by Rev. Witherow, after which the body proceeded to make laws by which it should be governed, as follows: 1. This association shall be known as the Parents' and Teachers' Association of Ivy City. 2. The Parents' and Teachers' Association operating in Ivy City shall meet once every month during the school term. 3. Our regular meeting shall be the second Friday of each month, opening at 8 p. m. and closing at 10:30 p. m. 4. The monthly fee for this association shall be ten cents per member. 5. Officers of this association shall he elected the second Friday of each October. 6. The object of this association is to promote peace and harmony between parents, teachers and children. 7. No children shall be allowed in school building during these meetings. 8. No conversation indulged in by parents or teachers during said meetings shall be divulged to children or any disinterested petson. 10. No member shall be allowed to hold the floor any longer than five minutes for any discussion. 11. Any citizen or parent of this community are entitled to membership. 12. The officers shall consist of a president, first, second and third vice presidents, recording secretary and 1930 13. Collation shall be served at each regular meeting. The executive committee recommend that a social committee be elected next meeting. The executive committee recommend that the finance committee be named next meeting. The executive committee recommend that a publication committee be named next meeting. The executive committee and officers together shall be committee on by-laws. The following are the officers elected for the ensuing year: Rev. Chauney Witherow; president; Mrs. Elizabeth Crusoe, first vice president; Mrs. Emma Grey, second vice president; Mrs. Irene Plummer, third vice president; Miss M. M. Lewis, financial secretary; Mr. Edward Lloyd, recording secretary; Miss Mary Eskridge, treasure, Executive committee—Rev. Howard, chairman; Mr. James Parker, secretary; Mrs. Marian Coles, Mr. George Eskridge, Mrs. Bessie Sanford, Mr. James Parker, Mrs. Lulu Lloyd, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Malinda Turley, Mrs. Wilkerson. This new organization, under the presidency of Rey, Witherow and his grand corps of officers and workers, bids fair to do much good in this community. 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. 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A quiet and attractive place for ladies and gentlemen to lunch or dine. 320 EIGHTH STREET N. W. Phone Franklin 6080 Washington. D. C. DADE'S PA MOSES H. DADE'S U 1216 PENNSYLVANIA DADE'S PALACE CAFE THE CAFE Noonday Service a Specialty Special attention given to ladies a ing Rooms. Everything on hand to a Special attention given to ladies and gentlemen in our New Palace ing Rooms. Everything on hand to appease the appetite. GASKINS The Washington Bee THE NEW SPEAKER. Mr. Frederick H. Gillett has been named by the Republican caucus of the House of Representatives for Speaker, to succeed Hon. Champ Clark. Is this the same Mr. Gillett who a few years ago invited the members of Congress to his home, and when it was ascertained that the late George H. White, a colored Member of Congress from North Carolina, would be present, called off the reception? Is there any difference between some Northern Republicans and Southern Democrats? THE BEE would like for the gentleman from Massachusetts, the cradle of liberty, the bed of loyalty, that breathes purity to the oppressed and has the Declaration of Independence as a shield, to answer THE BEE's questions. Does the Republican caucus want the colored vote in 1920? Does that caucus expect by its act to secure the colored vote by placing men in positions, Republicans or Democrats, who are inimical to the best interest of colored Americans? Will the Republican caucus continue to elect men to positions who are inimical to the colored voter? If so, what must the voter expect to gain from such men? What may the colored citizen who is qualified expect to receive from the Republican party? If Republicans are to be elected to office who permit their prejudice to control them, then the colored voter will go elsewhere. The time has come, in the history of the colored voter, for the black man to assert his manhood. He will no longer be the slave and trusty of party bosses. The colored voters will not follow men, white or black, who are appointed by a select committee to dictate to them. We have had too much of that kind of business in this city. The next Republican contest will be a hot one. The colored voter wants to know where he stands. In this city certain white Republicans will attempt to organize a "lily white" organization. Such an organization is generally officered by whitewashed Republicans, deceitful white men, under the guise of being Republicans, but a class of political hypocrites. The colored voters in this city will see that no "lily white" Republican organization will control politics in this city, or anywhere in the country, where colored Republicans are factors. Recently a set of interlopers have dropped into this city from the South, and they want to exercise as much authority in Republican politics as the old guard, tried and true Republicans, who have been here so long until moss has grown under their feet. The Republican managers might as well know now that the colored voters will not accept men, white or black, Republicans or Democrats, who are inimical to their interest. Mr. Gillett is not acceptable to the colored voters, and if this is the kind of men the Republicans are going to elect to office, THE BEE would like to know it. It is believed that nine-tenths of the colored people in this city favor the establishment of a colored fire department, controlled by colored men. Not only do they favor a colored fire department, but they favor colored police stations, officered by colored men. If there are white men who don't desire to associate or work with colored men, it is their misfortune and the colored man's gain. THE BEE, on behalf of the colored people, favors everything that will tend to help the colored people. Now, if the Commissioners would only establish a colored police precinct, officered by colored men, and appoint Sergeant Detectives Beckley captain, the colored people will appreciate it. Had Mr. George Gibson been a white man he would have been made a captain of one of the fire departments. It is a fact that Mr. Gibson has taught white men in the fire department who have been promoted over him. Now, if a colored fire department is organized, no doubt Mr. Gibson will then receive his just reward. It is the color of a black man that often prevents his elevation to positions to which he is justly entitled, and since a colored man cannot receive a promotion ahead of a white man with whom he is working and to which he is entitled, then give us a colored department. There is one thing certain, there is no discrimination in death, and THE BEE is certain there is no discrimination after death, neither in Heaven nor Hell. If the just and the redeemed go to Heaven, and the wicked go to Hell, there will be all kinds of nationalities and all kinds of colors in both places receiving the same treatment. Segregation and discrimination often demonstrate the superiority of colored Americans over a prejudiced class. Segregate the colored man, if you will; discriminate against him, but give him an opportunity and he will convince the powers that be that he is equal to the occasion and superior to those who try to disgrace him. If there is no other way to appoint competent colored men in the fire department and in the police department except to give them a separate department, give them these departments, and they will convince the world that they are men. There are some colored people in this city who are opposed to a separate fire or police precinct, officered by colored men, who have inaugurated a "jim-crow" society, and they have been attempting to palm off being white. Now, what is the difference? It is the "lily white" colored brother from the South who has created so much trouble in this city, and the quicker these individuals are caged the better it will be for the community. If these interlopers would only remain in the South and attend to their own business the citizens of Washington would have no trouble conducting their own affairs: moment many of these yaps are only the begin to regulate society. Many of these same individuals figure prominent in the uuens case, and this will be shown when this case comes GENERAL ANTE mind does his duty and fair and just he is rewarded, but very often unrewarded. General Ausch, our reports, is to be reduced because he exposed the army and defended it is not believed will tolerate such in who has bravely committed upon it It is hoped that will be defended - This is the caption of a new poem by Sergt. Greenleaf John who won fame on the battlefields of France. This poem is published in another column of THE BEE, which should be read by all loyal Americans. Twelfth Street Branch Doing Good Work—Miss Burroughs Gives Excellent Lecture. Our Sunday meetings are great. The crowds continue to increase. Miss Nannie Burroughs gave an excellent lecture on the "Kind of Patriotism We Should Have" when she appeared Sunday, February 23. Sunday, March 2, Dr. G. O. Bullock of the Third Street Baptist Church ably discussed "The Secret of a Noble Life." The lobby programs, under the auspices of the social committee and directed by Alrutheus A. Taylor, social secretary, were initiated Friday evening, February 28. In spite of the bad weather, a large crowd responded to hear the excellent lecture of Dr. E. C. Perisher, president of the State College of South Dakota. Dr. Perisher spoke on "The Great War and Problems of Peace." Mr. Garnet C. Wilson, principal of the Dunbar High School, presided. Instrumental and vocal musical selections were rendered by Miss. Florence Brooks and her brother, Mr. Stanley Brooks. Mr. George E. Cohron, late of the United States Army, has lately been added to the staff. He will direct social and economic reconstruction work for returning soldiers. Already Mr. Cohren has outlined comprehensive plans for his work. The "Y" Basket Ball League is again in full swing. The competition will be tense. Friday evening, March 7, the "Y" team will play the strong Baltimore "Y" team. The cafeteria is still popular. It serves the best beals in town at most reasonable prices. Already the noise of the coming membership campaign is heard. The possible dates for the campaign are April 11 and 17. We must have 1,000 renewals and 1,000 new memberships. Visitors to the "Y" during the week include Dr. M. M. Dugan, president of Wiley College, Marshall, Texas; Mr. John W. Goiens, treasurer and business manager Manassas Institute, Va.; President N. B. Young of the Florida A. & M. College, Tallahassee, Fla.; Sergt-Major Francis Marshall of New York City, and Dr. Jefferson Marshall of Texas. The well known Amphion Glee Club. Prof. J. Henry Lewis director, has in course of preparation a splendid program of selections which they will render for the entertainment of the disabled soldiers who will be brought from Walter Reed Hospital to the Community Center on Georgia Avenue, Sunday afternoon, March 16th, at 3:30 o'clock. The Amphion's will probably be assisted by Miss Minnie G. Richardson, a new soprano, who has an excellent voice. This will be the first appearance of the Amphions since last September, when their ranks were almost completely depleted by the draft. At a recent meeting it was ordered that for the next thirty days the Amphions will conduct a convention by which membership may be made by applying to the director or any member of the club who may vouch for same. The Amphions are entering their twenty-eighth year of continuous existence, which is a record in this line of work. No admission will be charged. KRAMER'S NEW MANAGER. Miss Beatrice Moss Is in Charge of Florist Business. Mr. F. H. Kramer, the leading florist in the city, and in fact in the United States, has appointed Miss Beatrice Moss manager. Miss Moss has been with Mr. Kramer for a number of years and by virtue of business qualifications and being an fair and just he is General Ausel because he exposed it is not believed who has bravely It is hoped that new poem by Sergt. Greenleaf John- nattlefields of France. This poem is of THE BEE, which should be read by expert designer she has been rewarded by being made manager of this great establishment. Miss Moss, who is a very pleasing young lady, attends strictly to business and by her pleasing and accommodating manner has brought this firm many customers. Mr. Kramer is no doubt the most popular florist among all classes of citizens, and the colored citizens especially. He grows his own flowers and has won several prizes for the best and prettiest flowers. His famous Beatrice rose is unsurpassed. It was this rose of his own growth that made him so famous as a florist. The Bee congratulates Miss Moss on her promotion as manager. ANTI-LYNCHING MEETING. Miss Mary White Ovington, chairman of the board of directors of the N. A. A. C. P., will speak at Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church, corner 15th and R-Streets N. W., Rev. F. J. Grimke, pastor, Friday. March 14th, 1919, at 8 p. m. Subject, "Lynching: What Will You Do About It?" Admission free. Everybody invited. A. H. Grimke, president; S. M. Kendrick, secretary. We beg leave to correct the article that appeared in The Bee on March I relative to the retirement of Rufus G. Byers of the Howard Theatre. Lieut. V. B. Thomas, Manager. A. J. Thomas, General Manager. Hampton, Va.-Charles W. Mason of Richmond, Va., assistant federal state director for Virginia, U. S. Boys' Working Reserve, explained in some detail at the recent county agents' meeting, held at Hampton Institute, the plan which has been developed for taking boys, colored as well, as white, who are between the ages of sixteen and twenty-one, and training them in actual farm work so that during the summer months they may help the farmers of the State and the nation to increase food production. Mr. Mason outlined the relation of the corn clubs and pig clubs, for example, to the national scheme for helping to increase the farm labor supply, especially during the critical summer weeks. T. C. Erwin of Richmond is now acting as chief officer for enrolling colored boys in the U. S. Boys' Working Reserve, and is working on the problem of securing other good enrolling officers. The U. S. Boys' Working Reserve will not knowingly put any boys in poor places. Farmers, in order to secure the help of boys for summer work, must furnish the boys with satisfactory living conditions, and must pay them the local prevailing wage for farm labor. The boys, on the other hand, must be willing to give satisfactory service to the farmers. Last year 250,000 boys were enrolled in the U. S. Boys' Working Reserve, and produced enough food to feed a million soldiers for a year. PUBLIC PLAYGROUNDS. Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes Makes Announcement. The public playgrounds of this city opened Saturday, March 1, under the supervision of Mrs. Susie. Root Rhodes. This well known lady will make many improvements during the year. New swimming pools are being constructed and libraries will be placed upon as many grounds as possible. Miss Eunice Ensor is to supervise music, dramatics and pageantry and all special entertainments and events. Miss Florence Chambers is to direct the industrial work of the playgrounds. C. W. Donaldson is in charge of athletics and boys' activities. Miss Katharine Kail will direct 1st and Bryant est. Elizabeth Maion; d and F streets south- t. andarker; Georgetown, 33d and a streets northwest. Edna condon; Hoover, 2d and Delaware avenue outwest, Richard Tennyson; Harvey Hollow, 18th street and Kalorana road northwest. Victoria, M. Smith; Mackin, V street between 14th and 15th streets northwest. Denorah C. Regan; Mount Pleasant, Park road near 14th street northwest. Elizabeth Fisher; New York avenue, 1st street and New York avenue northwest. Marie McAuliffe; Rosedale, 17th and Kramer streets northwest. S. A. Graffam; Terminal, 2d and G streets northeast, Jacqueline Whiting; Virginia avenue. Virginia avenue between 10th and 11th streets southeast. Mabel Towner and Wilcox Columbia road near 18th street northwest. Ethel M. McAllister. Colored Grounds — Cardoza, 1st and I streets southwest, Etta Johnson; Howard, 5th and W streets west, Daisy Pierce; Rose Park; 27th street between N and O streets northwest, Lola Le Brandt, and Willow Tree, 3rd, $4\frac{1}{2}$ B and C streets southwest, Ollie Kibble. AT THE THEATRES. Hiawatha and Foraker, up-to-date motion pictures, classic, historical and comic. * * * Mid-City and Dudley's You Street Theatres always. FALLS CHURCH GLEANINGS. The Women's Patriotic Club held a business meeting at the residence of Mrs. Lena Dixon last Thursday evening. * * * Mr. James Lee is among the number of our boys who have reached New York from "over there." The Mothers' Council of the Second Baptist Church held its annual reception at the residence of the pastor, Rev. George W. Powell, on Wednesday of last week. The guests of the council included all of the officers of the church and their wives and the choir. The special guests were Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Peyton and Rev. and Mrs. Manley. A short program was rendered, which included solos, recitations and extemporaneous speeches, all of which were greatly enjoyed, after which a delightful supper was served. The details for a."Welcome Home" reception to the Falls Church boys who have been serving the colors in France are being worked out by the patriotic and prominent citizens here. * * * Mr. Cato W. Adams, who is a member of the 325th Field Signal Battalion, is expected to reach New York February 27th. We are quite sure that Mr. Adams, when he reaches Falls Church, will have an interesting talk to give to the people here. Mr. Bismarck Gary of Washington was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Robinson on Thursday last. Mr. "Bun" Lee, who was confined to his home on account of the grip, is able to be out again. Rev. George Powell met with an accident while driving on Shreve's Road last Saturday evening. The failure on the part of another party to get on the right side of the road caused the accident, which resulted in both vehicles being badly damaged. Mrs. William Henderson had as her guests Sunday Mrs. Mamie Walker and little niece, Hilda Clark, of Washington. While trying to start a fire in her mother's stove, little Virginia Craig Brice caught fire and was severely burned over her entire body. First aid was administered by Mrs. Moten and Fadeley, and the child was rushed to Freedmen's Hospital. The doctor gave but little hope for a recovery, so severe were the burns. FRAZIER & BUNDY. Elsewhere in this week's Bee you will read Frazier & Bundy's advertisement. This firm does more business than any two funeral directors in the city. Their work is up-to-date. This firm has one of the most accomplished female attendants of any firm in the city. She knows her business, and ladies who want work done for their loved ones should go to this firm. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—Holding Probate Court. No. 25,578, 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 of administration on the estate of James W. Brown, 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 February, A. D. 1920; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 26th day of February, 1919. James Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. WM. C. MARTIN, Attorney. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—Holding Probate Court—No. 25,266, 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 Layinia Warner, 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 4th day of February. A. D. 1920, otherwise, they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 4th day of February, 1919. David Warner. 1631 P Street N. W. Attest: WEST WASHINGTON. The Patriotic Club of this section entertained several of our patients at Walter Reed Hospital at the residence, of Miss Louise Williams, 2916 O Street N. W., under the efficient leadership of Miss Martha Henson. The evening was spent in singing and dancing and playing cards, after which a delicious dinner was served. * * * The "Bench Rally," which the ushers of Mt. M. E. Church held, assisted by Rev. Moppin of Union Wesley, was a great success. There was $125 realized. * * * Rev. Isadora Guena, a native of South America, died suddenly at his residence Friday. The funeral was held Sunday from Jerusalem Baptist Church. * * * Miss Gertrude Turner at this writing is quite ill. Her friends wish for her a speedy recovery. * * * The choir of Alexander Memorial Baptist Church rendered a song service Sunday, under the leadership of Mr. Charles Pryor. The leader deserves much credit for the excellent program his choir rendered. On Sunday at 1:30 o'clock the funeral of Mrs. Nelson Watts, a faithful and loyal member of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, was held at said church. Rev. D. Dewitt Turpeau preached, after which a solo was rendered by Miss Elsie H. Richards. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, Mr. Nelson Watts; two children, Mrs. Mary Boone and Mrs. William Watts; three grand-daughters. Mrs. Wilhelmina Gonner, Misses Ferdonia Watts and Rosetta Boone, and many other relatives and friends. There were many floral offerings. Interment was at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Miss Olga White entertained Tuesday at her residence Messrs. Helms, Watts, Turner, Martin and several other patients of Walter Reed Hospital. The evening was spent in singing, dancing and playing games, after which all were invited to the dining room to partake of the season's luxuries, which were served in abundance. The evening was enjoyed by all. Dr. Berman is one of the greatest oculists in this city and the place for the colored people to go. No discrimination, no segregation, and no prejudice. Satisfaction is guaranteed. Don't fail to mention The Bee. 813 Seventh Street N. W. The Week in Society BOARD'S DRUG STORE. The soda fountain at Board's Drug Store, 1912 $ \frac{1}{2} $ 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. Mr. Gordon Turner, of 1342 Wallach Place N. W., who has been in France with the 351st Artillery, is back in America and expects to arrive in the District in a few days. Members of the St. Luke P. E. Church Choir gave a surprise birthday party in honor of Mr. Fagan, one of the steady and faithful baritone singers, of the choir, on last Thursday. Mr. Leroy Ferguson, former rector of Merciful Saviour, Church of Louisville, Ky., and wife are in the city, guests of Rector and Mrs. T. J. Brown of Corecoran Street. Mr. Ferguson has just returned from France, where he had been engaged in Y. M. C. A. work. Mrs. Nettie Murray Browne of Baltimore was called to the city on account of the illness of her mother. Mrs. Maggie Murray. Misses Edith and Hope Lyons were among the number christened at the St. Luke P. E. Church last Sunday morning. They will be confirmed in March. Miss Eva Bloodson, Captain of Company 12, and Mrs. Angie Saunders, Captain of Company 23, entertained the soldiers at the Community Center, Seventh and Florida Avenue, Saturday, February 15. The program consisted of solos by Miss Maude Smothers, Mr. Stanley Brooks and a short poem by Miss Eya Hood Smith. Miss Edna Smallwood won much applause with an instrumental solo. Each soldier was given the privilege to speak for a few minutes. An officer, Lieut. Gonzales, interested his hearers with a wonderful account of the glorious record our boys made over there. Miss Beatrice Cooper, 312 A Street N. E., while on her work in one of the Government buildings met with a painful accident Monday, February 17th. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foote are quite sorry to learn of the illness of their youngest child, little Juanita. They wish for her a speedy recovery. Attorney George W. Lewis, of Richmond, Va., is the guest of Mr. George. G. Jenkins, Sr., of 1443 S Street N. W. Rev. Taylor, of the Florida Avenue Baptist Church, has returned to the city. Mrs. Cecelia Kennedy, of 1427 S Street X. W. continues quite indisposed at this writing. Miss Bertha Brane, of New York City, is visiting relatives and friends in this city. Mrs. Carrie Y. Berry, wife of Attorney John Berry, of Cleveland, Ohio, is in the city on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Geo. Younger, Sr. Mrs. Isabelle Spears, of 1611 S Street N. W., is elated over the news of the arrival of her son, Sergt. John Spears, in the States, from whom she had received no tiding for quite a while. * * * Corporal Walter L. Clark, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, who has been stationed at Camp Sheridan, Ala., is now making his home in this city. * * * Mr. Albert Taylor, son of Attorney and Mrs. Taylor, has returned from France, looking well and hearty. Rev. W. B. Battle, pastor of Galbraith A. M. E. Zick Church, who has been ill for several weeks, has somewhat improved. Miss M. E. Jenifer, of 1167 Sixth Street N. E., who has been sick for some time, is able to resume her school duties. Miss Addie Chestnutt, of 304 New York Avenue N. W., who has been ill at her home for several weeks, is improving and hopes to return to work at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing shortly. Miss Emma C. Crump of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, who has been sick with the "flu," has sufficiently recovered to resume her work. * * * Miss Martha C. Ailer, who has been on leave for several days, has returned to work. * * * Mrs. J. W. Moss, who has been sojourning at the National Training School with Miss N. H. Burroughs, has returned to her home very much improved. MRS: WHITE OUT. The friends of Mrs. Jarretta White were delighted to see her at church last Sunday, Nineteenth Street Baptist, after a long and serious illness. The Bee rejoices with the legions of friends of Mrs. White. FALLS CHURCH GLEANINGS. Mr. Will Marshall, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again. Mr. Harrison Chew arrived home from camp last week. Mrs. Lena Dixon spent Monday and Tuesday of last week with friends in Washington. * * * Little Virginia Craig Brice, who was so severely burned just as the news was being sent to the Bee office last week, died shortly after reaching the hospital. Funeral services were held last Friday at the Methodist Church. In the passing away of Mr. James Lee, Sr., on Wednesday last, Falls Church loses the last of her very oldest citizens, one of her noblest men, and a man whose character and life stands out like a beacon light for those who follow behind him. Amid a host of relatives and friends and a bank of flowers, he was laid to rest Saturday, March 1, in the family lot in the Baptist Cemetery. Among the relatives who attended Mr. Lee's funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Gregory, of New York; Mr. and Mrs. Astwood, of Philadelphia; Mr. Avon Lee, Camp Lee; Mr. James Lee, Camp Meade; Miss Henrietta Lee and little Sarah Thomas of New Jersey; Mr. Jim Lee, Jr., Mrs. Lillie Lee, Mrs. Annie Marine and Lieut. Louis Lee of Washington. Mr. Holly Byrd, who is now at home again, is looking the picture of health. The Colored Teachers' Association of Fairfax County held its second meeting for this year at the Falls Church Public School House Saturday. March 1. Papers were read by Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. E. B. Hendersoi. Luncheon was served by some of the patrons. It was decided to hold the next meeting April 5 at Chesterbrook. Miss Pearl Taylor is the assistant teacher now, being appointed upon the resignation of Miss H. L. Shaw. Mrs. Frances Simmons Jones had as her guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Dave Weaver, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thompkins of Washington. his grandmother, Mrs. Annie Thomas, Sunday. The Falls Church Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. met after a postponed meeting at Merrifield, Va. Fifteen new members were added to the association. Addresses were made by the branch officers, and following the meeting the visitors and local committee were served a repast by Mr. Harrison Tinner, during and after which race problems were discussed until the "wee" hours, of the morning. The Merrifieldians promise to develop into a full branch shortly. N. A. A. C. P. forum meetings will begin about the middle of March. Mr. Samuel Compton will talk on the "Negro and. Labor," and Mrs. Leha Dixon will discuss the status of woman in the world. Following these talks an evening with music and Negro composers will be featured. A SUCCESSFUL RACE WOMAN. Mrs. Elizabeth P. Brooks has been a licensed real estate broker for several years, with office at 317 $ 4 \frac{1}{2} $ 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- ```markdown ``` 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. HALLS HILL, VIRGINIA. If we are to judge a person or persons by their surroundings, as is often done, we might apply the same condition to homes and communities, and since Halls Hill is in the center of and owing its elevation and boundaries, it should be second to none in its standard of civilization. From its highest point we see the beautiful and historic city of Falls Church, Alexandria, the Wireless Station at Fort Myer, and the City of Washington, the Nation's Capital, to whom all eyes of the world look forward for strength and example. Thus the people here are proud of their homes, and, seeing the erection of so many beautiful homes, the less tidy ones, are very easily observed. The institutions are waking up to the principles of safety for the race, and to this end the voters of Washington district were assembled to discuss the political situation of the times, L. W. Hyson, chairman, and C. W. Chinn, secretary, together with Charles Tynner, of Falls Church, attended the morning services Sunday at the M. E. Church. We are glad to witness the return of many of our boys, who have been serving in France. Among them are Mr. Henry Lomar, Mr. McKinley Jackson, Mr. Harry West, Mr. Guy W. Ferguson. The return of these dear boys has brought extreme joy to their families. None of them has sustained any serious injury from the war, and later on they will relate some of their experiences. Sunday being the first Sunday in the month. Rev. Austin went, as usual, to serve his people at Langley, and in the afternoon preached for Rev. Douglass in the city and was joined by many of his congregation from Calloway M. E. Church. Rev. J. F. Williams filled the pulpit here at 11 a. m. Mt. Salvation Church, Anti-Lynching Meeting MISS MARY WHITE OVINGTON Chairman of the Board of Directors of the N. A. A. C. P., will speak at the FIFTEENTH STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Corner Fifteenth and R. Streets N. W., Rev. F. J. Grimke, Pastor, FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1919. at 8 P. M. Subject, "LYNCHING: WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT?" Admission free. Everybody invited. A..H. GRIMKE, President. S. M. KENDRICK, Secretary. .Howard Theatre. JEEK Starting Monday, March 19th Minees: Tues., Thurs, and Sat. The Quality Amusement Corp., of New York City Six Acts Ten Scenes A Carload of Ssenery and Electrical Effects All Star Cast includes Evlyn Ellis, Walker Thompson and all the favorites Note—Special Wed., Fri., and Sat. 2:30, W. M. Fox's Super Production. Theda Bara in Salone Night Prices 25c, 25c, 50c Matinee all seats 25c as usual, was well attended morning and night. Rev. D. D. Fortune, who always seems equal to the occasion, stirred his audience, and a spiritual breeze swept through the people: Mr. L. H. Ferguson, of Washington, D. C., was the guest of Mr. John Carpenter Sunday. REV. C. M. TANNER AGREE- ABLY SURPRISED. The members and friends of Rev. C. M. Tanner, pastor of Mteropolitan A. M. E. Church, were agreeably surprised to see him last Sunday. Monday night, February 3, the pastor, was surprised by a committee when he came from church, who presented him with his fare for a complimentary trip to the Bishops' Council, which convened at Tampa, Florida. Mr. Thomas E. Vaughn, treasurer of the committee, accompanied the pastor from the church without letting him into the secret. After the presentation refreshments were served. The following comprised the committee: Marie Madre Marshall. Florence Burgess, Julia West Hamilton, Mrs. Thomas Dilliard, Eva Felton, Sadie Wingard, Mattie Cheeks, Hattie Dorsey, Mr. A. F. Reed, Mr. Clarence E. Allen, Anna Hopkins, Mr. Thomas E. Vaughn, treasurer. A lecture will be delivered at Shiloh Baptist Church, corner Duke and West Streets, Alexandria, Va., Sunday, March 9, 1919, at 4 o'clock sharp, by Lieut. W. H. York of the 368th infantry, just back from France, on the giants of Africa and our future freedom, which they will help us secure. Lieut. York has seen service in Africa. Music will be by the choir of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Rev. Wood pastor. Instrumental solo, Mrs. Bertha Rose; solo, Mrs. Hazel York, late of Liberia. Lawyer Edmond Hill will preside. Roden Williams, Sr., deacon; R. White, clerk deacon board: Rev. James H. Marshall, acting pastor. Seats free. Shiloh Baptist Church has taken on new life since Rev. James H. Marshall has been pastoring there. It was through the influence of Lawyer Edward Hill that Rev. Marshall went to Alexandria. All Alexandria, as elsewhere, has faith and wisdom in Lawyer Hill's judgment and wisdom. AT HOWARD THEATRE. "The Story of the Rosary" is at the Howard Theatre this week, with Andrew J. Bishop as Paul Romain; H. L. Pryor as Philip Romain; Arthur Simmons as Karl LaRose; Arthur Ray as Lieut. Peterkin; Charles Moore as Prince Von Sabran. Also in the cast are Misses Cleo Desmond, Charlotta Freeman, Lillian Gillam and others. The play was well acted by all of the participants. Next week the Quality Amusement Company will present the "Two Orphans." Tickets on sale now. ning Meeting WHITE OVINGTON of the N. A. A. C. P., will speak at the PETERIAN CHURCH, Corner Fifteenth mke, Pastor, FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1919. WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT? A. H. GRIMKE, President. CONVICT 999 presents The Best Melodrama in Years ONVICT 90 scenes A Carload of Ssenery and es Evlyn Ellis, Walker Thompson a Sat. 2:30, W. M. Fox's Super Produ c, 50c NVICT 999 enes A Carload of Ssenery and Electrical Effects s Evlyn Ellis, Walker Thompson and all the favorites Sat. 2:30, W. M. Fox's Super Production. Theda Bara in c, 50c Matinee all se Next Week—The Two Orphans FORAKER THE Twentieth Street Between L Raymond H. Mur HIGH-CLASS VAUDI and NEW MOTION PICT First-Class in Every Particular. HIAWATHA 2004 Eleventh Str Raymond H. Mur This Theatre is close to two lines daily. If you want an evening of plea DUDLEY'S AM FORAKER THEATRE ieth Street Between L and M Streets North Raymond H. 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That is the message which I bring to the Afro-Americans and particularly to the younger Afro-Americans who are in school. "Afro-Americans are not really and truly awake to the fact that there is a point of contact between themselves and the Republic of Liberia; they have been disposed to dissociate themselves from the African problems. In the methods they have pursued for wealth they have begun to feel that the God in this world is the almighty dollar. Possibly they have believed that God is a God of force, just as the Germans did. There is only one thing that is going to last everlastingly, and that is the good we do for men, the help we bestow upon men, the lifting up of men." President Cassell described the contributions which Africa has made to the literature of the world, to the arts and sciences, and to church history. He condemned most heartily the cericatures of Africa which have commonly appeared in geographies and histories. "He who follows history at present, he who reads the signs of the times, must realize that Africa, in the readjustment which is now taking place at the world's great conference, is going to be assigned its proper place; that its people are no longer to be exploited, that international justice and international goodwill will be realized and exercised upon the same principle as personal justice. Africa is going to take our true place in the world's history "Think of Liberia as being possibly the great pivot wheel around which is to be evolved that great republic in Africa; that Liberia, having been established on the West Coast of Africa, through American philanthropy, which until now has endeavored to conduct a stable government, is going to be the gateway through which is to be established in Africa a great democracy. Liberia has stood on the West Coast of Africa for seventy years, contending with tremendous odds, while all of Africa has otherwise been divided among the European peoples, whose methods have not been such as would justify Christian peoples, who have exploited the peoples of the land, who have been simply desirous of obtaining their wares, their silver, gold, diamonds, and rubber; who have been indifferent to the souls of the men and women upon whom they have drawn, and who have been perfectly indifferent as to whether the people have been pagans or Mohammedans or Christians. Liberia stands for quite a different thing in Africa than the methods of the European people who have been colonizing in Africa. Liberia stands for republican ideas in Africa. Liberia stands for the establishment of the religion of Jesus Christ in Africa. Liberia stands for the adoption of a national idea and a national ideal. "Let us hope that Liberia shall be upheld; let us hope that Liberia shall be given a fair chance; let us hope that the pressure and the disadvantages which have been the experience of Liberia in the past years are all going to pass away and that, as a nation, she shall be regarded, she shall be supported, she shall be upheld. "Let us hope that the principle for which the world has undergone a terrible holocaust—the shedding of blood, the spending of billions of dollars—the result of which is going to be a readjustment in the code of morals of nations, that the international compact is going to be so complete that a small state like Liberia in Africa is no longer going to be menaced by ships of war in her harbor; that the principle of might over right is no longer to prevail, but that international justice and international fair play is going to be established." Returns Must Be Filed on or Before March.15-Bill Provides Heavy Penalties. 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 WORLD J. CLAY SMITH Secretary Pythian Hall Commission. Manager. We are equipped for housing units nominal, with unexcelled Office, second floor. Hours: "Hold-Tight" 2 FOR 25¢ WHITE OR GRAY 25¢ EACH CAP OR FRINGE SHAPE HAIR NETS "HOLD-TIGHT" HAIR WAVES 10¢ A PACKAGE 000,000 has been begun, by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. This is the estimated yield of the new revenue bill. The income tax provisions of the act reach the pocketbook of every single person in the United States whose net income for 1918 was $1,000 or more, and of every married person whose net income was $2,000 or more. Persons whose net income equaled or exceeded these amounts, according to their marital status, must file a return of income with the collector of internal revenue for the district in which they live on or before March 15. Here is what will happen to them if they don't: For failure to file a return on time, a line of not more than $1,000, and an additional assessment of 25 per cent of the amount of tax due. For "willfully refusing" to make a return on time, a fine not exceeding $10,000 or not exceeding one year's imprisonment, or both. For making a false or fraudulent return, a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, together, with an additional assessment of 50 per cent of the amount of tax evaded. For failure to pay the tax on time, a fine of not more than $1,000 and an additional assessment of 5 per cent of the amount of tax unpaid, plus 1 per cent interest for each full month during which it remains unpaid. In addition to the $1,000 and $2,000 personal exemptions, taxpayers are allowed an exemption of $200 for each person dependent upon them for chief support if such person is under 18 years of age and incapable of self-support. Under the 1917 act this exemption was allowed only for each dependent "child." The head of a family—one who support one or more persons closely connected with him by blood relationship, relationship by marriage, or by adoption—is entitled to all exemptions allowed a married person. The normal rate of tax under the new act is 6 per cent of the first $4,000 of net income above the exemptions, and 12 per cent of the net income in excess of $4,000. Incomes in excess of $5,000 are subject also to a surtax ranging from 1 per cent of the amount of the net income between $5,000 and $6,000 to 65 per cent of the net income above $1,000,000. 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First, it was the first contest that has been played between any of the institutions in the colored intercollegiate association since the end of the student army training camps, which ended at the various institutions before Christmas. Second, it was the first great athletic victory of Coach Robinson's machine this season, and, thirdly, it was the first time that a Howard team has beaten Hampton in any branch of athletic contest for many moons. The Howard machine seemed to THE BARBER'S 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. THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BEAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL (Incorporated) Offers an excellent opportunity for the woman who desires to enter the business world, by taking up a course in BEAUTY CULTURE. 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Final score: Howard, 38; Hampton, 13. The National Historical Society was organized at Tuskegee to collect data relating to colored soldiers in the late war. * * * A six-year-old colored boy was killed and a number of colored people hurt by a bomb explosion in a building of a South Side apartment house in Chicago last week. (Spite work.) Keep Your Hair In Fine Condition Smooth and Glossy by using The Salvation Army has acquired a four-story building at Seventh and P Streets N. W., as a rest place for the colored soldiers. It will be ready by April 1st. Booze is advancing in price outside of the District of Columbia The $^3$ National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has made a protest against an order issued by Brig.-Gen. W. J. Nicholson, commanding Camp Upton, New York, to the colored units relating to the use of the hostess house in the camp, except the one set aside for use of colored soldiers. (This is one of the complex problems of the United States.) the sisters of the Adoptive Rite, under obedience of the Ill. H. C. Scott, 33d degree, and Sister R. E. Brent, grand matron, are up and doing. Much work is going on. ```markdown ``` It is more than a mere school. It is a community at service and uplift. Its influence is destined to be felt in all sections of the country in improved Negro community life wherever our trained workers locate. The following departments are already in successful operation: Teacher Training, Industrial; Literary, Academic and Collegiate, Commercial, Missionary, Theological, Household Economics and Departments of Music. In equipment and teaching it is not surpassed by any School for the Education of Negro Youth in the South. The next term opens Tuesday, October 1, 1918. For catalog and detailed information, address President, JAMES E. SHEPARD SURGICAL CHIROPODIST Special Treatment For Corns and Bunions. Will Cure All Foot Ailments. 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FOR BEE Ham and Eggs, Bacon and Chops, Pork Chops, Country Steak, Salt Mackerel, Chicken, SUNDAY Call in and try our Sunday baked, Steamed and Fried Chicken, and everything in the line and hotel accommodations for two. Two blocks from the Union Government Printing Office. DETROIT CAFE 33 H STREET NORTHEAST Only up-to-date Cafe for all classes, ladies and gentlemen. Everything to appease the appetite. Hot service. FISH AND GAME IN SEASON served at all hours. Special Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Place where you can bring your family and get who and strictly fresh. Home cooking. Polite and acco waitresses. FOR BREAKFAST and Eggs, Bacon and Eggs, Porterhouse Steak, Lank Chops, Country Sausage, Corn Beef Hash, Hamburg, Mackerel, Chicken, fried to order week days. THE RESTAURANT The only up-to-date Cafe for all classes, ladies and gentlemen in the northeast. Everything to appease the appetite. Hot service Meats served at all hours. Special Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Supper. It is a place where you can bring your family and get whole some food and strictly fresh. Home cooking. Polite and accommodating waitresses. Ham and Eggs, Bacon and Eggs, Porterhouse Steak, Lamb Chops, Pork Chops, Country Sausage, Corn Beef Hash, Hamburge. Steak, Salt Mackerel, Chicken, fried to order week days. SUNDAY DINNER and try our Sunday Dinner. Roast Lamb, Roast Pot Pies and Fried Chicken, Boiled Dinner, Oysters and everything in the line of Vegetables, and strictly palatable accommodations for the traveling public. Rocks from the Union Station and one-half block from Printing Office. Call in and try our Sunday Dinner. Roast Lamb, Roast Pork Baked, Steamed and Fried Chicken, Boiled Dinner, Oysters and Fish, and everything in the line of Vegetables, and strictly palatable and hotel accommodations for the traveling public. Two blocks from the Union Station and one-half block from the Government Printing Office. ARTHUR G. WOOD, Proprietor NORTH CAROLINA Springtex UNDERWEAR May 14, 1900—The stars make you self-reliant, determined, persistent, staple and firm; you abhor pain and you are careful and cautious. You seem patient and you will wait a long time for your plans to mature; you are gentle when unprovoked, but furious when angered, and then headstrong and unyielding; you are secretive and reserved, with latent energies and great mental powers; you are practical and constructive; you love nature, art, music, literature and amusements. You have a natural gift and can easily become a good medium and a healer as well as a great trained nurse. You are honest and fair minded and are fit to hold positions of honor and trust. Your mind is broad, just, liberal, merciful, humanitarian, sincere and philosophical. You will have dealings with the better and prominent UNIVERSAL MARS MERCURY JUPITER GRAVITIA SUN DELICIO SATURDAY SUNDAY URAKUSO MIDDLE MIDDLE class of people and will become very popular and successful in life. You had many setbacks and troubles in life. Trouble was caused you by others. There were also some family sorrows or troubles, but the future looks better for you. You were to marry a certain man, but the man died in battle, an honorable death, so do not grieve, though it looks the marriage would have been a perfect, happy one. The future looks good for you. You will marry and have a good life. I see several offers of marriage coming your way, but there are some planets that hold marriage back for a while, but you will not wait very long, your marriage comes to you sudden. You will have several children that will be a blessing and benefit to you. There are trips and advancement for you, and on the whole your life looks better for the coming years than the past few years. A light-haired man is very much in love with you, but marriage does not seem possible. A light brown man that you already know is looking for you. There will soon be a happy reunion and he may want to marry you. You may look forward to a better and happier life. January 22, 1898—You are very refined and of a superior and philosophical turn of mind. You are patient with people and always anxious to help them. You can be depended upon and are faithful. You are fond of the beautiful. You should take up a professional career, and you will meet with success and fame. You love to travel; nature and beautiful scenery has a great attraction for you; art and music appeal to you very strongly. You have a pleasant, friendly, generous and charitable nature. You are sincere and good-hearted and easily influenced by kindness. You are slow to anger, but you will not be driven. The mysterious appeals to you very much and you will have some very strange and wonderful experience in life. You are fond of liberty and the better life. You are now going through a very important period in life, and watch your opportunities. I see different parties that are very much interested in you. You are facing some unpleasantness, but it are not of long duration, hence do not take your troubles seriously. I see a woman is trying to harm your interests, but she will not succeed, as your lucky star Jupiter is protecting you. There is nothing very evil ahead of you. Your plans and wishes meet with delays, but use your power of concentration and do not forget to pray, and pray right and often, and God will send you His blessings, for you are a very intelligent and good young woman and anxious to do a lot of good and be a benefit to the race as well as to your dear family. Do not fear the future; there are many beautiful years ahead of you, and the many problems you are trying to solve in a hurry will gradually be solved for you by a Higher Power for your good. April 16th—I cannot see just when you have married, but it appears that you have married under very unfavorable stars, hence why worry? It is not your fault that things go wrong; it is a condition that you must live down and make the best of it. In about three years you will be a widow and in about five years you will come under better stars and marry again. I hope your husband does not see this reading. He is not the sort of man that can make you happy, but marriage is a sacred state and you must strive to do your duty and make him happy while life lasts, and when he is a spirit he will be a great help to you from the spirit side of life, as he will see his wrong-doings and he will make up for all the sorrows he has caused you when on earth. When he was a boy he had a fall or was hurt on his head, hence he is not always right. That accounts to some extent for his queerness. He means to do right, but he thinks more of himself than of others, and he lives more for himself, but he really means no harm to you. You are having better times in the next few years, and live as well as you can and enjoy life the best you can until your life will generally change for the better. July 18th—I see your stars make you very anxious to leave your home. I know you are very ambitious and want to better your condition, but you leave at the wrong time and in the wrong way. Stay awhile, be more pleasant toward your family; their lot is not a happy one at this time, because their planets are crossed and there will be bad wishes, and bad feelings all around. After June your stars run better; then you can go away and you will be benefited by your stars, for they will help you and you will also be able to benefit your family, too. It is hard to be pleasant when faults are laid before your every week, but remember that some people are very sensitive and very fault-finding and they do not always mean it the way they express themselves, and they mean no harm to you; so be patient, act wisely, delay the trip, and you will have no regrets. The stars try to lead you aright, but the swaying of your mind away from your comfortable home is caused by the moon, hence you must resist through concentration and prayer and caution yourself to hold back even if it is hard and difficult. This year brings you marriage and more happiness. You are a dear, good person, but the evil powers are making you too morbid, and you must fight the devil through prayer and a good life. If you want a test reading through The Bee, send your date of birth, or bring it to Osman, 1728 7th St. N. W (in the Indian Wigwam Herb Store) and avoid delay. 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. ALLY OF SOUTHERN DEMOCRACY. Joseph C. Manning Takes Issue With E-President Taft. William Howard Taft says that he would not trust the Constitution of the United States over night with an opponent of the League of Nations. I would not trust the Constitution with Taft as far as I could throw a bull by the tail. This is not the first time that Taft has been an ally of the Southern democracy. When he was Secretary of War, and an aspirant for the Republican nomination for President, Taft went to Greensboro, N. C., and made a speech, which was interpreted by the Southern political autocracy as an assurance that he could not disturb the Democratic contest of the South by the trickle of franchise settlement. the wise evil with Taft, when President, made it evident that he cannot be arrested with the United States Constitution. Sworn to uphold it, sworn to defend it, not one word did he say and not one thing did he do in the face of this lynching of Constitutional government by the Southern democratic autocracy. It is such stupidity as he thus exhibited that has put political slavery upon the people of the South and the domination of the Southern political autocracy upon the nation. Taft has a keener appetite for an inch-thick beefsteak than insight into the liberty and principles of Constitutional government in the United States, while his avoidupois goes further in recommending him as a beer sign than does his record in the White House commend him as an exponent of world democracy. The alignment of Taft with Wilson is not amazing, and it would be a God-end if Taft and those like him would get out of the Republican party permanently. It is time for the party of Lincoln to quit flattering fatheads and political deadweights and political deadheads. Let this man Taft wander in the wilderness with Wilson. This is far better than those days when the Republican party went to hell with Bill Taft. Joe-eph C. Manning! 204 West 14th St, New York. Church Pews and Pulpits Office, Bank and School Furniture Pulpit Furniture Pipe Organs Art Glass Windows Opera, Lodge CHRISTIAN Church Furniture Co. Pythian Building 12th and You Sts., N. W. Washington, D. C. Restuarant and Hotel Furniture a Specialty Rev. R. W. CHRISTIAN Manager Write us For Prices and Terms Rev. S. Geriah Lamkińs Preaches to a Large Congregation. Eloquently and Concisely Discusses the Great Issue. Opposes the Present Propaganda. Rev. S. Geriah Lamkins, pastor of McKinley Memorial Baptist Church, 4th and L Streets N.W., preached to a large congregation Sunday morning on "The League of 'Nations." His text was taken from Joshua, 9:14-16: "The men took of their victuals and asked not counsel at the mouth of the Lord. And Joshua made peace with them and made a league with them, and the princes of the congregation swore unto them. And it came to pass, at the end of three days, after they had made a league with them, that they heard that they were their neighbors and that they dwelt among them." and that they dwell among them. He said, in part: The one thing above all others that is agitating the minds of thoughtful people the world over today is the constitution of the "League of Nations." The world war has just closed, in which seven million men lost their lives, saying nothing of the wounded, the destruction of property, the many broken-hearted mothers and fathers throughout the civilized nations of the earth. The object of the proposed League of Nations is to prevent any future wars. The object is a good one; we hope that it may succeed. We pray that God may hasten the day when nations shall grind their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks and learn war no more. Then peace shall flow as a river and righteousness as the waves of the sea. Some think that this great boon to mankind can be obtained in one way, and some in another. The League of Nations is advocated by its sponsors as the only remedy; whereas, others suggest a world league, or a league of all the nations of the earth. Another group, which does not take kindly to either of the suggestions, just mentioned, are of the opinion that the European nations should form a league among themselves for their mutual benefit, and that the nations of this hemisphere should form a league for their protection. Personally, I am defined to agree with those who advocate the forming of two leagues, one for each hemisphere, for their own protection, and to serve each other in any good and righteous way that occasion may require. The constitution of the present league as promulgated, and the forming of a world league, would both, in my judgment, ignore the warning of George Washington, destroy the Monroe Doctrine and the independence of the United States. We would be required to frown write our Constitution. The present draft of the Constitution of the League of Nations had the benefit of some of the best minds of the world, but they were not infallible. Any man or set of men who draw up a constitution for a League of Nations must consult God fully and freely, and it must have His approval before it will forever keep the peace. It must be basgd upon the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. It must have as its basic principle the golden rule, "Do unto others as you would that they should do unto you." When Israel came out of Egypt with colors flying, the Lord said to them: "I will you a land which I swear unto your father Abraham that his children and children's children should possess forever"; and he com- manded them, in the second chapter of Judges and second verse, "Ye shall make no league with the inhabitants of the land." But we note in our text, that Israel did, make a league with the Gibbonites. They partook of their victuals and made an oath to protect them. And Joshua, their leader, made the league. They did this because they did not ask counsel at the mouth of God. It was in violation of his express command, as referred to in the Book of Judges. Four hundred years afterwards, when King Saul concluded not any longer to protect the Gibbonites, as they were not a part of Israel, but of the Ammorites, he had many of them slain. The Lord showed his disapproval of Saul's conduct by sending a famine upon the land for three years, as may be found in the second book of Samuel. 21st chapter and 1st verse. David inquired of the Lord why the famine was in the land, and the Lord answered. "It is for Saul and for his bloody house, because he slew the Gibbonites." 1. We note that the league with the Gibbonites was obtained by fraud. They represented themselves as coming from a far country and being in a poor and destitute condition, and touched the sympathy of the elders of Israel, and they partook of their victuals and took an oath to protect them, without asking counsel of God; but when the league was once sanctioned by the people, God held them to their oath and punished them for its violation four hundred years afterwards, notwithstanding it was obtained by fraud. Our admonition is that while our delegates from America are partaking of the victuals of the people on the other side of the waters, who are continually playing upon their sympathy and their high ideals and Christian feelings, let them take counsel of God, before they finally sign the League of Nations. For, if it is once signed under the present draft of the constitution as reported, it will take a God to get us out of it. The Israelites found that they had made a mistake three days after they had signed the league, but they were three days too late. Gor punished them for it four hundred years afterwards. We may disregard the warning of the father of our country and ignore the Monroe Doctrine, and destroy our independence, but the generations unborn may have to suffer for any rash act on the part of our representatives. God will visit the iniquities of the fathers upon the children of the third and fourth generations of them that hate, and show mercy unto those who Love Him and keep His commandments. Seven million men died for world freedom and world democracy, and yet this constitution of the League of Nations, as promulgated under Article 19, would enslave by its mandatory procedure the millions of black men in Africa by making them an integral part of a state which would have the direction of their affairs, prohibiting them from arming themselves and throwing off any yoke of oppression in years to come, as did the colonies which chafed under the British yoke. There is no provision in the constitution as set forth for their final independence. How shall it be obtained? The only way out, as we see it, would be through the intervention of God, as in the case of Israel, who was relieved in a miraculous way from the Egyptian bondage. Then, again, there seems to be no provision for an oppressed people within a State, as each State ```markdown ``` Dr. T. Theo. Parker has recently added this table to his office. It is something entirely new and wonderful in construction. Its "universal joint" conforms with the principles of anatomy and physiology of the spinal joints, and is remarkably adapted to manipulative treatment of the human spine. When it is remembered, that the spine is the "backbone" of the body, and contains the spinal cord which gives off nerves to every organ, tissue and muscle, it will readily be understood that health and strength depend largely on the condition of the spine. Crooked or stiff spine cause various kinds of diseases, weakness, and premature old age. Osteopathic treatment cures these troubles by correcting the spine. Women who are suffering from female troubles will do well to consult Dr. Parker, as he makes a specialty of those cases. You probably have tried all sorts of remedies on your scalp without getting the desired results, until you have become discouraged and lost confidence in all hair remedies. Thousands of others, like yourself, finally turned to using Seeby's Quinade; and have been so pleased with the result they would never again waste their time or money using anything else. Quinade is not an ordinary pomade; it is highly medicated and is a real scalp food. Quinade stimulates and nourishes the roots of the hair, causing a natural growth of long, straight hair. It will make coarse, stubborn hair soft and silky, and easy to put up in the style desired. Quinade will positively allay itching of the scalp; and dandruff, which is the real cause of most hair and scalp troubles. To get best results, from the use of Quinade, one should shampoo the scalp, every two weeks with Seeby's Quonasoap, a soap made entirely of pure vegetable oils. Quinasoap lathers very freely and is a thorough cleanser. It leaves the hair soft and fluffy and imparts a refreshing feeling to the scalp unequaled by any other shampoo. Insist on getting Seeby's' Quinade and Quinasoap, asking for them by their full name. Price is 25 cents each. If your druggist or dealer does not stock these two articles, ask him to obtain them from his wholesaler for you, or send us the price and we will mail them to you direct. Seeby Drug Co., 79 East 130th Street, New York City. Quinade and Quinasoap are sold at all of the People's Drug Stores. PEOPLE'S DRUG STORES. Store No. 1, 7th and Kt 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. F would exercise its own independence; and however unjust their oppressor might be, they would have to submit to their condition because the internal affairs of the State would not be a matter of concern of the World Council or League of Nations. A people might be disfranchised, lynched and burned at the stake by their fellows; so long as the State authorities did not see fit to give them protection there would be no appeal to a sympathetic nation of the earth, who might step in and ask more humane treatment. The only appeal that could be made for redress would be to the God of Heaven. I favor a league of this hemisphere, where we can maintain ourselves without entering into any entangling alliances with the nations of Europe, and agree with those who suggest that the nations of Europe form an alliance of their own for their mutual protection, and to assist world democracy. DR. LOFTIS BURIED. Dr. William S. Loftis, a life-long resident of this city, was buried from his late residence Wednesday. Dr. Loftis died Saturday, March 1st. He The Better Furniture At Lower Prices On Credit It's a woman's delight to see in her home a class of furniture that embodies unquestioned value in dainty designs from handsome woods, with rich, soft upholsteries of attractive pattern. You'll find that class of furniture here. We've reduced the price of every article in our store for this February Sale—made it the lowest cash price in Washington for an equal value—marked it with figures you can read—and you're welcome to credit at these same prices. Credit here is simply an open charge account on which we arrange small weekly or monthly payments to suit your circumstances—without notes or interest. Young married couples who are planning to furnish a home should come to us because it has always been our policy to allow them especially easy terms. We do the things that really help when credit is most needed. Grogan's Peter Grogan & Sons Co. 817-823 Seventh St., N.W. leaves a wife and. four children, two by his first wife and. two by his second wife, who was Miss Anna Dumont. GOES OVER THE TOP. Last Friday night a patriotic queens' pageant was given at Shiloh Baptist Church, Alexandria, Va., managed and directed by Mrs. Madre Marshall, the wife of Rev. James H. Marshall, and over seven hundred dollars was realized. The people of Shiloh were less than two months in raising this money. The next move is to beautify the church. Next week a full account of the pageant and the amount of money raised by each queen will be published. Mrs. Lottie White was crowned queen of queens. It was one of the finest affairs ever given in Alexandria. The mortgage burning will take place the latter part of this month. They believe we give best value for the cash spent, but we wont credit a cent the new pants Please make your gift of money, however small, to the American Committee for Relief in the Near East, today. Carry or send it to Garnett C. Wilkinson, Treasurer, 1336 New York Avenue, City. Call at the above office for literature. A. C. Garner, the chairman, will see that you get all information necessary. Make a voluntary gift—make it NOW!