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--- THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY FOR THE RIOT FUNDS SPEAKS THE REPORT DOESN'T REPORT VOL. XL. NO. 32 Sec THE FINANCIAL S FOR THE RIOT THE REPORT A Report That Didn't Explain—The People Want to Know—Was It a Star Chamber Proceeding?—Presi- dent Hughes of the Colored Bar Association Makes a Different Statement—Not a Lawyer. Received a Fee From the Riot Fund—Where Is the Three Thousand Dollars? Executive Secretary J. R. Hawkins wrote a letter to the Editor of The Bee in which he attempts to explain the whereabouts of the riot fund money which explains itself: AN OPEN LETTER. Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: In several recent issues of your paper there have appeared editorials, and, too, articles, signed by one J. C. Cunningham, containing certain incorrect statements about funds collected in the name of the National Race Congress anent the recent race riots in Washington. First, let me say the statement that no report has been made as to the disposition of this fund is incorrect and absolutely untrue. As executive secretary of the Race Congress I received this fund, and in keeping with the advice and direction of the executive committee, and, too, representatives of certain other organizations that contributed thereto, have duly applied it to the purpose for which it was given. As to making report of same, I beg to say that on four different occasions I have made detailed reports of how this fund was applied. First, before the entire delegation present at the annual meeting of the Race Congress in Metropolitan Baptist Church: Second, before the executive committee of the Race Congress in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Third, before a large delegation of men and women representing various organizations that contributed to the funds, who assembled at my office for the express purpose of listening to detailed report and advising as to further action in the premises. Fourth, before a regular meeting of the Association of Oldest Inhabitants in the assembly room of the Y. M. C. A. building. This association had contributed $80,25 to the fund. As evidence of its approval of the course pursued they unanimously voted an additional appropriation of $51.50 and paid the same that night. In applying this fund, I have had the cooperation of the Bar Association of Colored Lawyers and made payments on the recommendation of their special committee, and have on file in my office as vouchers receipts and court records to account for every penny applied. These are open to your investigation if you doubt the truthfulness of this statement. Your references to Rev. Jernagin in connection with this fund are unfair to him, as he has not had anything to do with it; either as to receiving it or disbursing it, and I hope you will be fair enough to so state. In the name of fair play, I ask that you give this statement the same publicity as you did other statements, which are misleading, and which this is offered to correct. President Royal Hughes of the Colored Bar Association stated to a representative of The Bee last Monday morning that not a lawyer received a cent out of the riot fund for defending those who were charged with shooting up the city in defending themselves against the mob. Attorney John Wilson stated to The Bee last Monday that he applied to the committee for a fee and he was cited to show cause why he should The Washington Bee receive a fee. Mr. Wilson said that he has a client in jail now who has been charged with other alleged rioters, and this client is in need of a lawyer, and when he was cited to show cause why he should be paid a fee of $50 out of the money the Race Congress collected, of which Rev. W. H. Jernagin is president and John R. Hawkins secretary, his explanation did not satisfy the committee to which all claims were to be passed upon and he was refused. Mr. Wilson is not the only colored lawyer who has defended colored men who have been charged with offenses in connection with the late riot and have not received a penny. It is a well-known fact that a meeting of the executive committee of the Race Congress was held a few days after its adjournment and certain claims were paid. One member put in a claim for four hundred dollars, of which two hundred was paid. Another put in a claim for two on three hundred dollars for waiting in the city for his passport to enable him to go to France. Dr. Jernagin said to The Bee that he was surprised at this claim of this individual. Perhaps Dr. Jernagin can tell why this claim was presented. Dr. Jernagin put in a deficit claim for three hundred dollars, which he claimed was due him on his trip to the Peace Conference. Rev. M. W. D. Norman, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, put in a bill for one hundred dollars for the use of his church and janitor's services' of $10 for a week's use night and day, of which fifty-five dollars was paid. This claim did not have to come out of the riot fund. Of the three thousand dollars contributed to the riot fund by the people, not one cent has been received by the colored lawyers, stated President Hughes. A special committee of lawyers, composed of three, was appointed to pass upon and recommend all claims for fees of lawyers. Attorney Wilson has threatened to bring suit against the Race Congress and force an itemized report of moneys paid into this congress as the riot fund and its whereabouts, if an itemized report is not made to the people. Certain moneys was paid from the Race Congress fund, but no lawyer as yet has received a fee from the race riot fund, stated President Hughes. J. A. Lankford, a member of the executive, is in favor of a full report being made. THE RENT COMMISSION. Captain James F. Oyster, the Old Roman, Meets the Unanimous Approval of the People—President Satisfies the People of All Race for Once The nomination, by the President, for rent commissioners of Captain James F. Oyster, A. Leftwich Sinclair and Guy Mason meets with the approval of the people. When the President made these appointments he never took into consideration that there are more than one hundred thousand colored citizens in Washington who are entitled to representation. The Bee does not know of a more competent man to represent the colored people than President John W. Lewis of the Industrial Savings Bank. As it is, the colored citizens must rely on that old Roman, Capt. Oyster, and Mr. Sinclair to give them a square deal. Both Captain Oyster and Mr. Sinclair are known to the colored citizens of Washington, and to them they will look for fair play. Capt. James F. Oyster. Captain Oyster is a native of Washington and has been engaged in business in this city since 1870. Among the positions of prominence Captain Oyster has held in Washington are: President of the Board of Education. WASHINGTON., D. C. SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1920 from which he retired in 1912 after six years of service, and president of the Chamber of Commerce, which he held for two years. He was president of the Business Men's Association when it merged with the Jobbers and Shippers to form the Chamber of Commerce. Captain Oyster is a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of the Fifth District and is now president of the Board of Trade. He gained his title of captain in the old National Rifles Association. He is a Scottish Rite Mason. A. Leftwich SincIaIr. Mr. Sinclair, who is 46 years old, is a native of Virginia, but has resided in the District since he was 10 years old. He received his education in the public schools of Washington and at Georgetown University. Mr. Sinclair was assistant corporation counsel from 1899 to 1905, and special counsel for the District from 1905 to 1911 in damage suits resulting from changes in the grades of the streets in connection with the establishment of the Union Station. He was president of the Washington Chamber of Commerce for two terms, 1917 and 1918. Mr. Sinclair is also a member of the Washington Board of Trade, the Columbia Heights Citizens' Association, the Monday Evening Club, the Southern Society, and Sons of Confederate Veterans. Guv Mason Guy Mason, attorney and former newspaper man, was born next door to "Tom" Marshall, Vice President of the United States, at Columbia City, Indiana. Mr. Mason, who is now in his fortyth year, came to Washington in 1904, prior to which time he was in the United States, Army, seeing service in the Philippine Islands. He entered the newspaper profession and, at various times, was connected with all four of the Washington newspapers, The Herald, Post, Times and Star. For several years he was on the Washington staff of the New York World and was Washington correspondent for the London Daily Telegraph. He was also a contributor to Leslie's Weekly. He was appointed by President Wilson in 1916 on a commission to negotiate condemnation proceedings of the Union Station. Plaza. The other two members of the commission were A. Coulter Wells and W. W. Spalding. NATIONAL CONGRESSIONAL FORUM ORGANIZE FORUM ORGANIZED This incorporated organization has for its objects the educational and literary improvement of its members, and to open a forum for the intelligent, fair and full, but orderly, discussion of all local, national or international questions and matters of general public interest, by those who may be admitted to membership, and to take part in its depts and deliberation. In order that the forum may successfully carry out the purposes for which it was organized, the right to take part in the discussions and enjoy the privileges of the forum will be extended only to those who hold membership cards and those who may be especially invited to address the forum. Upon request of the board of directors, the trustees of the Miles Memorial Church, Third street between L street and New York avenue northwest, unanimously consented to permit the forum to hold its meetings there on Thursday evenings. The forum is destined to meet a long-felt want and to be a great rendezvous for the hundreds of orators and statesmen hereabouts, and those who enjoy intelligent debates or discussion of public questions. The incorporators of the forum are: W. C. Martin, L. W. Quisenberry, E. P. Wingard, Edmund Hill, Jr., and R. A. Hughes. Arrangements are being made to open the forum at 8 p. m. on Thursday, January 22. Persons desiring to become members of the forum should so state in a letter addressed to W. C. Martin, 503 D street northwest; Edmund Hill, Jr., 506 Fifth street northwest; R. A. Hughes, 609 F street northwest. More about the forum next week. APPEAL TO REASON. President John W. Lewis, the Race's Benefactor—Opportunities for the Race—What It Could and What It Has Done—Advice Worthy of Consideration. The year 1919 has just passed; 1920 is here. The year that has just passed has been a year of pleasure and disappointment. World-wide tumult, devastation and uncertainty has caused unrest. But let us girdle ourselves closer together and do more constructive work in 1920 than in all the years that have passed. The opportunities for us as a race in this city are great. It only remains for us to see and know the power of our strength and rally to the support of the legitimate business men of our race. If that is done, we will be in a position to show more constructive work at the end of 1920 than what has been done in the past. We have many great problems to solve along constructive lines, and the majority of them we must solve ourselves. One great problem that confronts us today is that which brings life and happiness to the home. To enjoy this happiness we must have decent homes in which to live. We are now about 600 houses short in Washington City for our people, and by decree of Congress, one year after peace has been declared we will have about 2,200 more families destitute of homes because of the fact that the al-ley that are now usd by about 12,000 of our people must be done away with in this city. I have tried the best I could for about ten years to advocate the necessity of combining our little finances that we might buy homes, that we could sell to ourselves or rent to ourselves, and thus get some return upon our investments. But conditions have become so alarming now that it is necessary that the public in general should know the true status in the case in order that we might ourselves help to relieve this situation as much as possible. We can no longer depend upon the other races to do that for us which we can do ourselves. We must take a stand in 1920 for independence rather than dependency, and thus not depend all the time upon somebody else. I have now ready two sets of plans to put into execution in the next thirty days under which I will begin to erect a building containing thirty-eight apartments on Thirteenth street northwest between S and T streets, and another on T street. I have been working hard with my people in the District of Columbia for fourteen years to try to convince them that we must do something that would mean uplift for ourselves. I think I have by putting this theory in the concrete form demonstrated to the extent that my fellow citizens of Washington can no-longer take me as a fraud. I mean to do everything I say and live up to every promise that I make. The other races invest their money on the basis of 4½, 5 and 6 per cent interest. Why cannot we do the same thing? 10, 1920 Spe The government has just passed through a period during which it sold $22,000,000,000 in 4 per cent bonds. The majority of those bonds were bought by the poor people. They were sold in denominations of $50, $100 and $500. To my mind, it was one Godsend. Not, however, because of the purpose for which they were bought, but that it taught the poorer classes, especially members of my race, how to make small investments. As you made those investments in a spirit that may be termed as a patriotic duty, you should be just as patriotic in making the same kind of investments in homes for our people to live in. I am calling on all of our citizens of Washington, and elsewhere for that matter, who believe in the future success of our race and believe that our race will, under proper leadership, do what any other race will do, to lend my aid in helping to solve this housing problem in Washington. The shares of stock are sold on the basis of $12.50, and any one person may buy five to one hundred shares, paying for the same on installments of $5 per month. On these terms all of us can help a little. I am sure these shares will earn you 6 per cent on the investment. With the assistance of my fellow citizens, I have just completed a four-story apartment and hotel combined at the corner of Thirteenth and T streets northwest, which is now occu- pied at a rental value of $21,000 per year. My references for the people of Washington is my accomplishments in this city, and the citizens of Washington have the right to investigate these accomplishments at will. Our meetings are being held every Monday night at the Young Men's Christian Association building, on Twelfth street northwest, between S and T streets, where you may come and join us, or you may see or write me at my office in the Pythian Building, or the Industrial Savings Bank, at any time. I hope that you will see the conditions as they are, so that it will enable you to lend a helping hand to do all that you can in aiding to relieve this situation. May the blessings of God abide with you during 1920 and may peace and happiness ever reign within your EVENT: LECTURY SPEAKERS A. PH CHA PLACE: DUNBAR HIG TIME: Tuesday, SUBJECT: "The (A scientific dis and s Con recreational Library Bee peaks home. Believe me, I am, Yours, very truly. John W. Lewis. W. JUSTIN CARTER. w. Justin Carter, of the Harrisburg, Pa bar, has just been appointed private secretary to Lieutenant Governor. Biedleman, of Pennsylvania, in recognition of his splendid service in the political successes which have marked the career of Mr. Biedleman, who was formerly a State Senator and who is a man with a splendid future. Mr. Carter's rated as one of the best and must successful lawyers practicing before the Dauphin county bar. His most recent case was winning a verdict of not guilty for a young white woman accused of killing her infant child, Mr. Carter proving to the satisfaction of the jury that the mother's mental and physical condition was such, at the time of the alleged infanticide, as to make her irresponsible. Mr. Carter succeeds Harry F. Over, who became city treasurer. SENATE TO HEAR ABOUT THE LYNCHINGS. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth avenue, New York, today announced that preparations were being made for a congressional hearing, which, it is expected, will be held in January, on the resolutions for Federal investigation of lynching and mob violence in the United States. Leaders of the Negroes in the United States, as well as prominent white men, will be called to testify at the hearing. Officers of the association stated they expected to prove the failure of local government in dealing with the growing menace of lynching and mob violence. Startling evidence, in the form of an affidavit and statement from a white man, will be offered regarding the exploitation of Negro tenant farmers, which led to the trouble in Arkansas, it was announced. ETHIOPIAN SOCIETY. Ethiopians of Abyssinia and the Ethiopian Peoples of the United States will meet in this country. Rev. R. D. Jones, of New York, one of the best informed men in the United States on races, will address the citizens at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, Rev. M. W. D. Norman, pastor, Thursday evening, January 15, and at the Metropolitan Methodist Church, Dr. Tanner, pastor, Friday evening, January 16. Every colored American should not fail to attend this meeting. Dr. Jonas will tell you all abo Abyssinia making try. Ethiopian se organized throughout the country shortly. WILL TAKE ACTION. It is stated on good authority that action will be taken against the National Race Congress for collecting money for the defense of those who have been charged with offenses in the late riot. No lawyer, according to the statement of President Hughes, has been paid a retaining fee. RE AND DANCE PHILIP RANDOLPH RANDLER OWEN HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM January 20, 1920 8:12 P.M. "New Education" (discussion of principles, methods (systems of education) THE CAFE Scientific instruction in a method to remove blemishes. 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The Bee, Franklin 5992 Chase's Law Office, Main 4078 MADAME WALKER'S DISTRIBUTORS. Our issue of November 22nd ult., carried an item under the caption, "Walker Hair Goods Sold by White Firm," in which we stated that a Mr. Ward, of the Kiefer-Stewart Company, white wholesale druggists of Indianapolis, Indiana, had been calling on the druggists of this city in interest of selling the Walker preparations. Since that issue a colored agent, believed to come directly from the Walker firm, made calls on our druggists, and the colored newspapers have been threatened with boycott if they published articles about the Walker firm. We also carried in the same issue a letter addressed to Simmons' Pharmacy by F. B. Ransom, attorney and manager of the Walker firm, under the date of August 5, 1918, in which Mr. Ransom stated that he could not accept Dr. Simmons' proposition to purchase from $100 to $200 worth of the goods at the time for members of the Druggists' Association here, and at the same time referred to the People's Drug Stores as handling the preparations. The Bee's contention has not been and is not that the Walker firm had sold their interest to a white firm, but that a white firm has advertised as being the exclusive distributors for the Walker preparations. Far be it from The Bee to publish something for which it failed to have proof, and the following is the advertisement we have reference to: "We Are Exclusive Distributors To the Drug Trade for Madame C. J. Walker Mfg. The above preparations have agents direct to the consumer, are Kiefer-Stewart Co. The question which is foremost concern should be selected as exclusively used by our women, dreds of druggists in this country to act in the capacity of distributor. W. Morse a few years ago endeavored not given even the remotest consideration in his letter as referred to above the session at the National Medical Office August, 1917, and proposed to the and at which time his proposition druggists claim that their associates N. M. A. at that time and therefore secured for what took place. As for have the advertising patronage of people the truth about everything. SENATOR SMOOT GIVES Senator Smoot of Utah has gotion of colored people every time relating to the Departmental Service he related what, he said, was the took place between his "colored visiting her at his house. Once, partmental matters in the Senate in manner so suggestive of hostility rado, a Democrat, called his attention what he was saying applied as well. This repeated reference by Senployed in the Government service understand, for the question of with the subject he was speaking the Senator to colored people service Negro-hating propaganda that is a country. It is very painful and so who himself is the object of unshould add the weight of his name and hated Negro. Senator Smoot party, and what he says, even by very be taken as an indication of par unfailing followers. Senator Smoot man of one of the most important therefore, able to do the Negro go which is foremost in our minds, we selected as exclusive distributors by our women, and more so when lives in this country who would have city of distributor. We have learn years ago endeavored to secure this remotest consideration. Mr. Rao referred to above that he went before National Medical Convention in Phila. proposed to them the taking of the time his proposition was not consider that their association was not constant time and therefore should not be took place. As for the newspapers writing patronage of the Walker firm about everything—God help them. SMOOT GIVES THE NEGRO A lot of Utah has gotten into the habit people every time he has occasion to departmental Service of Washington. He said, was the substance of a cook when his "colored cook" and another is house. Once, at least, before iters in the Senate he referred to the suggestive of hostility that Senator Smoot, called his attention to the very long-applied as well to white people, reference by Senator Smoot to co-government service in Washington the question of race, or color, has he was speaking about. These are colored people serve only to augment apaganda that is constantly being very painful and surprising that a the object of unreasoning prejudice weight of his name to the burdens. Senator Smoot is a leader of the says, even by way of sly suggests an indication of party attitude towards. Senator Smoot bears watching the most important committees in the do the Negro great harm. Madame C. J. Walker Mfg. Co.'s Toilet Preparations. The above preparations have been distributed exclusively by agents direct to the consumer, are well known and enjoy a large sale. Kiefer-Stewart Co., Indianapolis, Ind." The question which is foremost in our minds is why a white concern should be selected as exclusive distributor of goods almost exclusively used by our women, and more so when there are hundreds of druggists in this country who would have been delighted to act in the capacity of distributor. We have learned that Dr. John W. Morse a few years ago endeavored to secure this agency and was not given even the remotest consideration. Mr. Ransom also stated in his letter as referred to above that he went before the druggists in session at the National Medical Convention in Philadelphia during August, 1917, and proposed to them the taking of the Walker goods, and at which time his proposition was not considered. Our local druggists claim that their association was not connected with the N. M. A. at that time and therefore should not be apparently censured for what took place. As for the newspapers who would rather have the advertising patronage of the Walker firm than to tell the people the truth about everything—God help them. SENATOR SMOOT GIVES THE NEGRO SLY DIGS. Senator Smoot of Utah has gotten into the habit of making mention of colored people every time he has occasion to discuss matters relating to the Departmental Service of Washington. On Tuesday he related what, he said, was the substance of a conversation which took place between his "colored cook" and another person who was visiting her at his house. Once, at least, before in discussing Departmental matters in the Senate he referred to the colored people in manner so suggestive of hostility that Senator Thomas of Colorado, a Democrat, called his attention to the very obvious fact that what he was saying applied as well to white people. This repeated reference by Senator Smoot to colored people employed in the Government service in Washington is difficult to understand, for the question of race, or color, had nothing to do with the subject he was speaking about. These sly references by the Senator to colored people serve only to augment the volume of Negro-hating propaganda that is constantly being carried on in the country. It is very painful and surprising that a Mormon Apostle, who himself is the object of unreasoning prejudice and bigotry, should add the weight of his name to the burdens of the oppressed and hated Negro. Senator Smoot is a leader of the Republican party, and what he says, even by way of sly suggestion, may logically be taken as an indication of party attitude toward its heretofore unfailing followers. Senator Smoot bears watching. He is chairman of one of the most important committees in the Senate, and is, therefore, able to do the Negro great harm. AMERICAN LEGION. Kindly publish the following in reply to the article appearing in the issue of the New York Age, week ending December 20, 1919: sentiments among those of us who are eligible was manifested at the recent. It is not the intention of the writer to enter into a controversy with Mr. Thos. H. R. Clarke as to the advisability of colored veterans joining the American Legion, but the prevalent national convention held at Minneapolis, Minn., November 10, 11, 12 past, at which time those of us who were delegates wielded so much influence among the delegates from various States that clauses in the constitution adopted by the American Legion in convention assembled were drafted that completely and unreservedly eliminated anything that touches on what Co.'s Toilet Preparations. It has been distributed exclusively by well known and enjoy a large sale. Indianapolis, Ind." Just in our minds is why a white exclusive distributor of goods almost and more so when there are hunts who would have been delighted. We have learned that Dr. John lured to secure this agency and was operation. Mr. Ransom also stated that he went before the druggists in convention in Philadelphia during the taking of the Walker goods, it was not considered. Our location was not connected with the store should not be apparently centre the newspapers who would rather the Walker firm than to tell the God help them. THE NEGRO SLY DIGS. Enter into the habit of making menne has occasion to discuss matters of Washington. On Tuesday substance of a conversation which took" and another person who was at least, before in discussing Dehe referred to the colored people city that Senator Thomas of Coloition to the very obvious fact that all to white people. Senator Smoot to colored people emce in Washington is difficult to face, or color, had nothing to do about. These sly references by the only to augment the volume of constantly being carried on in the surprising that a Mormon Apostle, reasoning prejudice and bigotry, due to the burdens of the oppressed not is a leader of the Republican way of sly suggestion, may logical-arity attitude toward its heretofore foot bears watching. He is chair-committees in the Senate, and is, great harm. Evidently the writer is not conversant with American Legion methods since the convening of the national body, basing his argument on the attitude of a few Southern States previous to the convention. If the writer is eligible to become a member of an organization that has already caused its power and influence to be felt from a national standpoint, our doors are open to him. We wish to add that we are not in this organization for self-aggrandizement, but on the other hand, to see to it that justice and equity are meted out to the colored men and women who are the survivors of the Great War and look after the needs and the wants of the dependents of our fallen comrades; and through the influence exerted by the American Legion, the same is being done admirably. The writer makes mention of having been attached to a Spanish War Veteran- --- Camp, but permitted himself to become unattached, because the camp he was a member of was subjected to segregation. We wish to say that those who are conducting the affairs of Spanish War Veterans are not conducting the affairs of the American Legion, from the fact that a buck private or a low rank gob have just as much say in the affairs of the American Legion as the highest ranking officer of either the army or the navy, as the American Legion knows no rank. All are comrades and we are proud to say up to date that spirit has been manifested at home and abroad; and we do not anticipate anything less, for nothing but 100 per cent Americanism prevails in the national, State and post organizations. For further information we respectfully invite the writer, if eligible, to become attached to a post in his vicinity. In conclusion we extend to your organization a hopeful, healthful and happy new year. Lieut. James Reese Europe Post No. 5, of the District of Columbia Department of the American Legion. REFLECTIONS OF ROVER. The meeting of the Republican National Committee at the New Willard in December was particularly notable for the large slices of cold shoulder handed to "the man and brother," to employ a term that used to have a pleasing significance in the days when the Republican party was indeed and in fact "the grand old party." The only significant thing about the meeting of the committee, so far as an onlooker could see, was the literary program, consisting of an essay by the governor of Pennsylvania, speaking for the conservative, reactionary and stand-pat East; an apparently impromptu address by the governor of Nebraska, speaking for the progressive and forward-looking West, and an essay of the sweet girl graduate type, suggestive of some such subject as "Beyond the Alps Lies Italy," or "Hope Is Better Than Despair," by Mrs. Medill McCormick, speaking for the women. The Republican party is constituted of four distinct groups, namely, the conservative East, the progressive West, the women and the Negro, formerly affectionately called "the man and brother." Chairman Hays gave every group representation on his literary program except the Negro. The Negro didn't even have a seat in the amen corner. To be entirely exact, the Negro was not seated at all. A little handful of expectants and tide waiters stood in the rear of the room in which the meeting was being held. Among these was Judson W. Lyons, former national committeeman from Georgia; Henry Lincoln Johnson, who was busy handing out the announcement that he would be the next Georgia National Committeeman; Isaac Nutter, of Atlantic City, who seems to think that Bacharach, the Atlantic City Representative in Congress, is destined to succeed Frelinghuysen in the Senate, in which event a Negro is to represent the Atlantic City district in the House; Ben Davis; Gilchrist Stewart, of New York, and so on and so on. In days of yore there were any number of white Republicans who were glad to see "the man and brother," to fraternize with him after a fashion and to receive and give introductions. There was precious little of that at this recent meeting. Sidney Bieber was doing a little circulating and shaking a stray hand at long intervals, but he didn't do it as though his heart was SEVENTEEN—Bee in it. It was said that Sidney was getting in kilter to go South and make the usual round-up of delegates in case the exigencies of the situation should require that sort of service. But things were so different! The colored brother was assigned distinctly and emphatically to the role of the "poor relation," and mighty poor, at that. There is no sort of resemblance between the Republican party of today and the party of Lincoln, Grant, Arthur, Harrison, McKinley and Roosevelt. The party is no longer proud of the colored man. It is willing to receive his suffrage, but in that particular it is about like other political parties. The dinner at the Whitelaw was an affair that was both comic and tragic, or rather it was tragi-comical. In the first place, Perry Howard, Walter Cohen, Robert Church and Roscoe Simmons stayed away from the dinner because of the presence of a gentleman of the anachronistic name of Booze. Now, Mr. Booze favors a white man for National Committeeman from Mississippi, a position which Perry Howard greatly covets. Of course, Mr. Booze is entirely within his rights in the matter of such a choice, and if you would listen to him talk a few minutes, you would hear some mighty plausible reasons for his choice. It is because of this choice that the above-named gentlemen refused to put their nether extremities under the same hard oak with Mr. Booze, who, however, didn't seem to mind it at all. A paradoxical thing about the conduct of these gentlemen is that they are finding fault with white men who want a "lily-white" party, while they profess to stand for a party made up of white men and black men, the very thing that Mr. Booze stands for. Of course, the boys are a little mixed up in their mental operations; but politicians were never remarkable for clear, consistent, consecutive thinking. Rover. "BABY BLUES." Breezy songs, snappy, clean, dialogue, artistic costumes and attractive scenery characterized the production "Baby Blues," presented at the Howard Theater this week by the Quality Amusement Company, a new theatrical combine, promoted by Brown & Stevens, bankers of Philadelphia. Different in procedure and atmosphere from anything that has yet come to this theatre, the players cleverly interpreted the various characters, affording whole-hearted amusement to the eager crowd in attendance. The comedy, in three acts and eight scenes, is full of comical and unusual situations. The story, by Alex. Rogers, introduces "Wash" Wadson of Dixie as heir to several thousand dollars. "Wash" marries "Baby" (Lulu) Darling, and takes her to Indianapolis to live. Society life, a peevish mother-in-law and Lulu's supposed infidelity cause "Wash" to return with "Granny Wadson" to his Southern home. He spends several months roaming about the country. Just how he finally reclaims his wife and everything turns out happily, is artful and highly representative of high-class comedy, with just a touch of the dramatic. Miss Ida Brown as "Baby" (Lulu) Darling is undoubtedly the hit of the show. She is versatile, pretty and interprets her role with ease and grace. Her enunciation is especially good, and her charming personality extends far beyond the footlights into the hearts of the audience. Miss Brown shows wonderful promise and is undeniably an excellent product of the ingenue type. Miss Estelle Cash put life and character into "Dilsie Dorsey." Lena Sanford Roberts as "Addie" sang sweetly, as always. Mr. Dink Stewart, the humorous and inimitable "Wash," presented many trying and amusing situations, and "Granny Wadson," portrayed by Alex. Rogers himself, brought to us the adorable, old-fashioned mother of later days. Others deserving special mention are James Burris, as "Zid," and Lavinia Rogers, as Mrs. Darling. The songs, also writter by Mr. Rogers, were catchy and full of melody. "Baby Blues," the song hit of the show, was tuneful, with a touch of syncopation. All in all, the performance is up to date, clean and interesting, and the reasonable admissions make it within reach of the entire family. LIVE MEETINGS AND GOOD SPEAKERS. The first week of the $25,000 drive for an up-to-date day nursery was very successful. It was started by a very enthusiastic meeting at the Shiloh Baptist Church, of which Rev. Dr. J. Milton Waldron is pastor, on Tuesday evening, December 30, 1919, at which time Chaplain Monroe S. Caver, Rev. J. A. Johnson and Mr. J. A. Lankford, the architect, spoke. The chaplain was never in better condition and as he spoke the audience was thrilled, and his spirit of determination to work every day during this drive to raise the $25,000 needed at this time was imbibed by everyone present. The chaplain related some wonderful army experiences which should have been heard by every man and woman of color in this city. We will give you another opportunity to hear Chaplain Caver. Rev. J. A. Johnson is one of the most pleasing and forceful speakers of our city. This fact will be again demonstrated at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, of which Rev. H. J. Callis, D. D., is pastor, Wednesday evening, January 7th, at which time there will be present a large and appreciative audience. The Shiloh meeting was opened by Dr. Waldron, who gave a brief history of the Alley Improvement Association, which operates the Day Nursery. It is wonderful, indeed, what has been accomplished for our people in this city in a quiet way these eight years past by a small number of persons. Dr. Waldron is noted for doing things, and we congratulate him. Dr. Waldron also spoke at the Metropolitan Zion Church, exhibiting his old-time fiery spirit, to the delight and benefit of all. The description of the proposed building was given by Mr. J. A. Lankford, and it was an eye-opener. We can see why Mr. Lankford is so successful. Rev. Dr. A. C. Garner, the secretary of the Alley Improvement Association, spoke at the Metropolitan Zion Church, as well as the pastor, Dr. Callis. Dr. Callis and his congregation know how to entertain strangers and propose to see that their church have a 100 per cent enrollment for the Day Nursery. The singing was led by Song Evangelist Isaac C. Reddie, and joined in by all. This was worth the presence of all, as was shown by the way the new special song books were purchased. Every lover of the race should send a contribution at once for this worthy work to Rev. Dr. Francis J. Grimke, treasurer, 1135 New Jersey avenue northwest, Washington, D. C., or write for someone to call on them. This building will compare favorably with any of its kind in the country. Help this work now. SENATOR STERLING SPEAKS. Senator Thomas Sterling delivered an able and interesting address at the 57th anniversary of the emancipation celebration at John Wesley Church on New Year's night. The racy reminiscences which the Senator related concerning Abraham Lincoln brought fresh memories of the great emancipator and the audience seemed much pleased. The speaker also gave an encouraging review of the progress of the colored race along educational and material lines and spoke in praise of the patriotism, fidelity and bravery of the colored troops in the late world war. Educate, work, save were magic words leading to racial success and if put into practice would help everyone even as they had aided Lincoln and Booker T. Washington. The speech was well received and met with generous applause. COMMUNITY BAND BARRED. The community band of which Prof. Miller is director was barred from the public schools last week because, it is stated, it played for the Parents' League. One school was closed, and the janitor of another demanded a charge of $5 before he would allow the band to enter the school. Mrs. Pelham is now investigating this matter to ascertain what authority was used to close up the school. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. To Be Held by the Local Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The annual election of officers of the District of Columbia branch of the N. A. A. C. P. will take place on Friday evening January 16th, at the Twelfth Street Branch of the Y. M. C. A., 1816 Twelfth street northwest. The meeting will be called to order at 8 o'clock. All members of the branch are eligible to attend and are urged to do so. As the second Wednesday falls within the same week, the usual monthly meeting held on the second Wednesday evening will not be held this month. OFFER $100 IN PRIZES. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth avenue. 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Mrs. Richard Battle sailed from New York on the Brazos on, December 13th for San Juan, Porto Rico, to join her husband, who is stationed there. SPECIAL MENTION. Colored veterans and friends, the Gold and Blue Stars are trying to get six months pay bonus for you. Are you with us? Subscription, one year, $1.00. Single copy, 25c. Thomas McQueeney, P. O. Box 1655, Washington, D. C. OH, YOU JAZZ! The Jaz Flutrombone. Anybody can play it. The jazziest jaz instrument that ever jazzed. 25c., three for 50c. McQueeney, P. O. Box 1655, Washington, D. C. GEMS FROM THE QUARRIES. Whenever The Bee predicts, look out. We predicted recently complex problems. They are here and more are coming. *** The time has arrived when the American Negro is of more importance than he realizes. *** In Mexico women are advanced in Masonry as high as the 18th degree. James Bell "HIPTOE" King of All Bootblacks Formerly with Howard Shoe Shine Parlor 1910 7th St. N. W. NOW AT Hall's Barber Shop 1204 You St., N. W. at Moon & Gaskins UNERAL DIRECTOR d Florida Avenue es. Long distance calls promptly North 5534. Streets N. W. Open All Night. Beautiful Hair pected will convince you of its real SAMPLE e. SALE Druggists' Association. If there ock, address CTURING COMPANY Washington, D. C. ARMY O'COATS DYED S4 UP Foster's Dye Works Phones North 2125,2126 Lin.4281 The Week in Society BOARD'S. Board's Drug Store at 1912½ Fourteenth street northwest has in stock a complete line of the "Nile Queen" toilet articles manufactured by the Kashmir Chemical Company, of Chicago; Mme. Walker's, Hair-Vim, Liberty Skin Food, High Brown, etc., and full lines of other high-grade toilet articles and beautifiers. Mrs. Rosa Page, of 1609 S street, entertained at a dinner at her residence Christmas in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Holland, of Rockville. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Alexander. Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Rockville, Mrs. Anna Moppins, Mrs. Brown and Mr. Baker Holland. Miss Gertrude Berry gave a theatre party at the Howard Theatre on Friday evening. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Alphonsq Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. William Hammond, Mr. Horace Goines, Miss Ethel Johnson, Mr. Jas. McNeil and Miss Berry. Dinner at the Whitelaw. *** Miss Mamie L. Moon, who has been the guest of Miss Ollie Kibble, left for Syracuse, N. Y., Monday evening, where she will resume her studies in the Syracuse University. *** Miss Ollie Kibble; Mrs. Dorsey, Miss Lulu LeBrandt, and all the employees of the playgrounds have been appointed census enumerators. Mrs. Dr. Bourne, of Frederick, Md., and little daughter Blanche, were the holiday guests of their parents, sister and brother-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Beane, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Halloman, 2253 Sherman avenue northwest. Mrs. R. A. Reid, of 400 You street northwest, spent New Year day with her son and sister at Roanoke, Va. Mr. Perry Arter has returned to school after a pleasant stay with his father at Harper's Ferry, W. Va. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Boone were highly entertained at their home, 311 T street northwest, Friday evening, December 26th. They had with them their ten children, seven daughters and three sons, also two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law and a few other friends. Mrs. Grace R. Mann, of 1627 Maudain street, Philadelphia, Pa., spent the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Lamkins, in this city. Mr. D. L. Fowler, of the Treasury Department, is ill at his home. Miss Dorothy Thomas, of East 105th street, Cleveland, Ohio, has returned to her home after a visit in this city. Mr. George Early has returned to Cleveland, Ohio, after a visit in this city. He resides at East 110th street. Miss Dorothy McCullon, niece of Mr. C. E. McLeod, of the Imperial Manufacturing Company, has returned to Washington after a four months' visit in Cleveland, Ohio. She will return to Cleveland the latter part of January to accept a position as bookkeeper with the Imperial Manufacturing Company. Mr. George Smelling, of Cleveland, Ohio, spent the holidays in this city. * * * Mr. Clarence A. Saunders, formerly of J. C. Brockwell Musical Company, is now stopping at 2318 East 43rd street, Cleveland, Ohio. He will start for Washington in the spring, also New York City, for a tour of the East. * * * Mrs. Georgia Jones Tucker, who has been in the city on a vacation, the guest of her mother, will return to New York next week, where she has a progressive dressmaking business. Miss Carrie E. Palmer, bookkeeper at Foster's Dye Works, was called to her home in Baltimore, Md., on account avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, spent the holidays in this city. **** Mr. Charles W. Hawkins, of Fairmount Heights, D. C., left Washington for Miami, Fla., to serve as head waiter at the Royal Palm Grill. He will remain in Florida three months. Mrs. Hawkins will remain at home for the winter. **** R. D. Carlton Dorsey, violin soloist. left Monday for Norfolk, Va. He will assist Alexander Brachocki, the Polish pianist, in recital Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pennington and daughter Ruth, of Scranton, Pa., were the guests of R. D. Carlton Dorsey, violinist. Mr. Pennington is director of the Scranton Conservatory of Music and teacher of Alexander Brachocki, who was heard in recital here recently. *** Miss Natalie Herbert, of Nauck; Va., entertained some friends New Year's eve. After a sumptuous repast Miss Herbert wished her many friends a prosperous and happy new year. Quite an interesting game of whist was played January 2, 1920, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Baskerville, of Arlington, Va. Those participating were R. Baskerville, B. Brooks, M. A. Richardson and M. Jones. Richardson and Jones were the winners of the evening, score 9 to 4. Sorry to announce the losers went under the table three times. * * * Wilbur F. Richie, after spending the holidays with his parents, 1537 Fifteenth street northwest, left Sunday to resume his studies at Biddle University. Miss Gladys Toliver, who has been the guest of her sister, Miss Occola E. Allen, who is teaching at Columbia, S. C., returned to the city Tuesday morning after having spent a most delightful time. **** Miss Jane Cropper continues ill at her home in Fairmount Heights. **** Madame Sober extends a New Year greeting to her many friends and customers. **** Mrs. Willie Bayden, of 1624 Florida avenue northwest, has been ill with la gripe. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Webster had as their house guests during the holidays Mrs. Eslanda T. Johnson, of Baltimore, and Mr. Albert E. Holmes, of Altoona. They celebrated their wedding anniversary on December 27. *** Mrs. Iola M. Wade, of 1757 L street northwest, spent the holidays with her cousin, Mrs. Carrie Bundy, in Plainfield, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Peterson, formerly of this city, now of Detroit, Mich., are in the city. Mrs. Peterson, formerly Miss Thompson, will remain with her sister, while her husband will leave for Palm Beach, Fla., for the winter: *** Lieut. J. Wm. Clifford, Nathan O. Goodloe and Charlie Thompson left the city for New York to be the guests of the manager of the Universal Film Corporation. These men were in the late war. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Holland, of 1319 Riggs street, entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lester and their little daughter, Louise, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Hawkins, of Anacostia. The Misses Jones, of 2302 Georgia avenue, entertained Monday evening Their guests were: Misses Pauline Davis, Lillibell Corbett, Polly Hensley, Mrs. Charles Shinn, Annie Thomas, Messrs. Charles Young, Oliver Green, John Scott, Ernest Edwards, Charlie Shinn, Arthur Woods, Whittier Atkinson, Carl Canty, William Shortridge, Carl Kent, Mr., Wood, Prof. Dennis, Dr. Bradley, Dr. Perkins, Messrs. Hardy and George Jones. Miss Delphia Dickerson, of 19 Florida avenue northeast, has just returned from Princeton, N. J., where she spent the Christmas holidays with her mother and other relatives of that State. Clarence H. DeVeile, Esq., of 1014 W street northwest, has just purchased two very valuable brick buildings on seventh street northwest, between S and T streets, where he expects to live and have his office, after making extensive alterations. *** Miss Queenie Coates, of 224 Florida avenue northwest, has been ill, but is rapidly improving under the care of Dr. Martin. *** Miss Daisy' Frye, of 1010 W street northwest, has been very sick, but is much better; and her friends wish for her a speedy recovery. The Thimbles started the new year at the residence of Mrs. Rosaline Y. Roy. 1442 T street northwest. Mrs. Henricks, mother of Mrs. Roy, of Pittsburgh, Misses Coswell and Bomar were visitors. All enjoyed themselves. Leap year has its charms. Two Thimbles have already presented their "flashlights." Other single ones, be on the lookout. FALLS CHURCH GLEANINGS. Mrs. Will Lee entertained at dinner a few of her friends Tuesday during the holidays. Rev. G. W. Powell was presented with a purse containing $29 as a Christmas gift from the church and friends. * * * Miss Catherine Scott and Miss Adalene Deans were the dinner guests of Mr. Douglas Johnson at the Whitelaw Hotel Friday, January 2. * * * Mrs. Will Marshall had as her dinner guests Sunday during the holidays Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Powell, Miss Florence Baker and Miss Ethel Powell. Mrs. Wm. Henderson and family extend their thanks and appreciation to the friends who were so kind during their recent bereavement in the death of their mother and grandmother. *** Mrs. Mary Richards spent the holiday season with relatives in Pittsburgh. *** The Handicraft Club met with Mrs. Carrie Robinson Friday of last week. *** Prof. Wm. Joiner and Mr. G. C. Wilkinson motored out during Christmas week and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Henderson. Mr. and Mrs. Poley were the guests of their daughter and son-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. Powell, New Year's Day. Little Sarah Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Thomas, of Jersey City, has been quite sick at her home. Mrs. M. A. Davis, of Moorefield, W. Va., spent the holiday season with her sister, Mrs. Rosa W. Stribling. Mrs. Ida F. Alexander, Mrs. Carroll Brooks, Miss Anita Boggs, and Mr. C. W. Adams, of Washington, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Henderson New Year's Day. The Fairfax County School Association met in the schoolhouse at Merrifield Friday of last week. Mr. Curtis Banks visited relatives and friends here Friday last. CHESTERBROOK NEWS. Sunday, being the first Sunday in the year, the church held its regular service, which was attended by a large crowd. Among the visitors were Mrs. Jerry Luckett, of Halls Hill; Mrs. Pearl Hall and Mr. Steele Walker, of Washington. .Howard Theatre. HELD OVER BY POPULAR DEMANDI Entire Week, Starting Monday, January 12, 1920 The Quality Amusement Company President and General Manager The Latest Musical Sensation Music by C. Luckeyth Roberts. Book and Lyrics by Alex. Rogers. Catchy Songs. Attractive Costumes. Picturesque Scenery. Played by an incomparable cast, which includes "Dink" Stewart, Charlie Woodie, "Jim" Burris, Ida Brown, Estelle Cash, Lena Stanford Roberts and Alex. Rogers (himself). C. Luckeyth Roberts at the piano. Night prices 25c., 35c. and 50c. Matinee daily. All seats 25c. SUPPER SHOWS MONDAY—Blue Bird—HARRY CAREY in "RIDERS OF VENGEANCE" TUESDAY—World—EVELYN GREELEY in "THE OAKDALE AFFAIR" WEDNESDAY — Paramount — WALLACE REID in "YOU'RE FIRED" THURSDAY—Select — EUGENE O'BRIEN in "SEALED HEARTS" FRIDAY—Vitagraph — ALICE JOYCE in "THE VENGEANCE OF DURAND" SATURDAY—Paramount — WALLACE REID in "THE LOVE BURGLAR" SUNDAY—Fox — GEORGE WALSH in "THE BEAST" SUNDAY—Robertson-Cole — BESSIE BARRISCALE in "HER PURCHASE PRICE" Daily Supper Shows, 6:30 p. m. Admission 11c. Sunday Supper Show, 5:30 p. m. Admission 28c. Next Week, "BLIND YOUTH"—A Wonderful Play of Youth and Its Follies. Played by Bishop and Desmond Company. Midnight Show January 16th. Seats 55c. Mrs. James Burton and Mrs. Julia Roberson were the guests of Mrs. Alberta Thomas on Thursday. Mrs. Emma Montague, of Brooke Station, Va., was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Dawson. Mrs. Rosa Swann and Mrs. Susie Parker were guests of Mrs. Susan Johnson on Sunday. Johnson of Chelsea Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thomas were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eula Thomas Sunday. Sunday Miss Beulah Hall, who has been visiting her uncles in Chesterbrook and Deanwood, D. C., has returned to the Industrial School in Manassas. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Carter have moved in their home at Chesterbrook. THE TEXAS CLUB. Among the week's festivities was the Texas State Club's Yuletide Frolicque on the evening of December 30, at the Whitelaw Hotel. The function far surpassed any given during the holidays. About 125 guests were present. The ladies looked beautiful in evening gowns. In the foyer its receiving line included Mr. F. W. Howard, Miss Anne Belle Saunders, Dr. R. T. and Mrs. Eugenia Nelson, Mrs. Mayme Thompson, Messrs. Jas. L. Hunt, Osce Barcus and Wylie Walker. Assisting in the ball room was Mr. Howard Matthews, of Washington. When the orchestra, with its tuneful rhythm, began to play, the guests were led slowly into the ball room by Miss Estelle Pinckney and Mr. F. M. Howard. After the promenade, the guests gracefully glided over the floor, "neath the glittering light," to the dreamy waltz "Humoresque," till the sweet strains of the music slowly faded away like the sun on a beautiful spring day. The mazurka, led by Miss Estelle Pinckney and Mr. Walter Ellis, and the flip, by Miss Anne Belle Saunders and Mr. Wylie Walker, were favorites. Another specialty of the evening was a Hungarian schottische introduced by Miss Edna Boyd and Mr. Daniel McKinley Gary. After the dancing the guests assembled in the foyer, and tables were arranged for supper. A scintillating frolic, with royal purple and gold paper caps, with silvery tassel, the club's colors, confetti and sparkles as favors ended the merriment of the evening. The couples danced till early morning not caring what the morrow might bring forth, for youth was the season o' heart's delight. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gay celebrated the 25th anniversary of their marriage at their residence, Sixty-third street and Eastern avenue northeast, Thursday evening. It was quite an event in the social life of Fairmount Heights. Mr. and Mrs. Gay were the recipients of many beautiful and handsome presents. Mr. Oscar J. Gay made the presentation. In the receiving line with Mr. and Mrs. Gay were Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of Salem, N. J. Mrs. Wilson wore a handsome gown. Also their daughter and son-in-law and Master Albert Wilson, grandson, who has been spending the holidays in Washington at their residence. Also Rev F. W. Dixon and wife. The latter wore a very pretty gown. Also Mr Hiawatha Theatre Rufus G. Byars, Mgr. The Premier Picture House of Washington 11th and U Sts., N. W. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY JANUARY 14th and 15th Special Matinee Thursday 1:15 P. M. Metro's Greatest Hit—May Allison in "FAIR and WARMER" Admission, 15c Tax, 2c Foraker Theatre 2-DAYS-2-MONDAY and TUESDAY, JANUARY 12th and 13th Sensation of the Season, David Wark Griffith's Mighty Spectacle "THE FALL OF BABYLON" 125,000 men and women in this mighty production. 7,500 horses in the marvelous chariot races along the Euphrates. Fountains that sparkle with wine. Dancing girls at the Feast of Belshazzar. Don't miss this wonderful treat Admission, 15 Cen DUDLEY'S AMUSEMENTS S. H. DUDLEY THEATRE 1213 You Street Northwest-The Playing Vaudeville and Pictures of Merit. 1213 You Street Northwest—The Cozy Little Playhouse Playing Vaudeville and Pictures of Merit. Continuous from 7:30 to 11 P.M. S. H. DUDLEY'S MID-CITY THEATRE S. H. DUDLEY'S MID-CITY THEATRE 1223 Seventh Street Northwest The only Vaudeville Theatre on the popular thoroughfare. Best of Photoplays and the only Theatre on Seventh Street catering to colored people that does not DISCRIMINATE. Continuous from 5 to 11 P. M. 1223 Seventh Street The only Vaudeville Theatre on the photoplays and the only Theatre on S people that does not DISCRIMINATE. Continuous from 5 The Busiest Tailor "There's a Max Needle Suits to Order Overcoats to Order Makers of Go 437 7th Street and Mrs. William Cook, Mrs. Lucy Massie, Miss Gertrude Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Green, Mrs. John Morrison, Mrs. Pinkney Harris; Mrs. P. Moten, Miss Evelyn Johnson, Mrs. Richard Currey and numerous others who kindly remembered Mr. and Mrs. Gay by sending tokens. WILL ADDRESS MEMBERS. Joseph M. Trigg will address the membership of Local No. 148, National Federation of Post Office Clerks, at the Twelfth Street "Y" on Tuesday evening, January 20, 1920. Subject, "A Close-Up of Samuel Gompers. President of the A. F. of L." MR. AND MRS. ROY TIBBS. Prof and Mrs. Roy W. Tibbs gave a recital at Charleston, W. Va., and at the West Virginia Collegiate Institute at Institute, W. Va., last week. The recital at Charleston was at the First Master's Dye es North 2125,2 the Cozy Little Playhouse Continuous from 7:30 to 11 P. M. R Shop in Town "Reason" Hurdle & Co. $20.00 Order Up to $60 Good Clothes Street, N. W. Baptist Church, Rev. Mordecai Johnson, pastor. Crowded houses greeted the artists at both places, and many encores received demonstrated that colored audiences are rapidly getting to the point where the bst of the musical classics finds ready appreciation. "THE NEW EDUCATION." Tuesday evening, January 20, 1920, at the Dunbar High School auditorium, by A Philip Randolph and Chandler Owen, two of the best known journalists in the United States and advocates of a new propaganda. Both men belong to the new school of journalism, which has electrified the country by their doctrine. Everybody should go and hear them and especially the Parents' League. See advertisement on front page. In England the latest wrinkle is assistant husbands, substitute wives and half-time soul mates. (Going some.) Works 126 Lin.4281 . . ] T ee Ss ae . ; 4 _ ©, THE WAY OUT OF SOUTHERN { will receivé a. receipt and membership ee .. The National Training School,Durham, N. C. OS WRONGS ution, Slogan: "A New Year's Gift a . ene : a : : a. by Everyone in January—$25,000 the 4 4 ei. : b / : et ’ By Joseph C, Manning. eatin © a ‘ Re aa Certain pincheaded would-bee lead- Beard of Trinecs of - ee ras a tre me RR ae RRS aCe whee c cc atch pans ee os am ee Sere ‘ertain pin-headed would-bce le: es 3S . Ta an aoe ae ee eee a ee | oo ers, some of them having voted to put | the-Alley Tmprovement a . ‘ OLE tiered ae Peas SER 8 OUR a tres ML CARRS ANY SSR ET . : Association. us : . Rees ee PIRES eae ee iar ear esaca te | the Southern democracy, in control of | 44; sean “d Js - en . Rein rs: a a id a the Federal administration, are endeav- Seen ee Metromelitan’ Aca: 2 MS 5 : eC Ss ame ee Por ceany Seeger oring to’ cgeate the impression that Re- to Mest at. the Metronoan saree 3 : a FO debe cy : se Zion Church, ‘D ‘street ‘between ‘Sec: - : ae tae i publican leaders. and the. Republican h, ‘ ; . 7 aa F - . Reece rilis: : |Congress “will not do anything” to and and Third streets southwest, Rev. ° ¥ Sg Ea " Pay : , ce J. H. Callis, pastor, Wednesday . even- , ; ua _ ee correct the wrongs arising in the South jy, Pe Waco Ree D 24 ¢ — ce fyperenadeiee seen PE aa ees : that result from-the.domination of the A Gl aise Re Ss TA Tok nase a . : — Pane e ba ED Southern ‘States by the Southern politi- “+ - Garner, Rev. J. A. Jou = 3 : : Wes A . , othets will, speak.’ Son Evangelist . a4 - ty Lae Ras 3 ‘ cal -autocracy,’ which now controls the C. Reddie will: duct the si 4 . Ec aeserangeiie™ 27 ae 5 Administrative branch of the Federal S886 ©: “ed@e Wi Sone teenie - ala" alias Julai cil - " Dear Sir: ® . : a 7 a 3 ‘I have noticed for’sometime the interest which you have taken in the National Training School. of this.city, and I wish to take this opportunity of thanking you in behalf of the community for your: many efforts in connection with the ‘building up of this institution. eee “ : oe” It has grown from.a small plant to an institution of influence and power, both in our own commun- ity and throughout the country at large.. The work being done there by D . Shepard and his associates is worthy of the highest praise, and I feel that his continued efforts, combined with the valuable assistance which you and the other friends of ‘the-institution have given it, will inevitably result in furnishing to our State and our coun- sry a body of well-trained and efficient negro workers. © ° a Oo. .. - T understand that you are’ now contemplating ‘another trip in behalf of the school, and I merely write this letter for the ‘purpose of wishing you all success and abundant-results. , a sah : Yours very truly, . . a be a gn Sige ‘ 2] = 2 M. FE NEMSON. 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Certain pin-headed would-bce lead ers, some of them having voted to pu! the Southern democracy, in control o! the Federal administration, are endeav- oring to cgeate the impression that Re- publican leaders. and the. Republican ‘Congress “will not’ do anything” to correct the wrongs arising in the South that result fromthe. domination of the Southern ‘States by the Southern politi- cal -autocracy,’ which now controls the administrative branch of the Federal Government.- > ¢ ‘These complainants want “the Repub- lican Congress” to pass a law “to stop jim-crow cars” in the South. With only ‘one’ vote control in’ the United States’ Senate and a Southern President in the White House,-the enactment of such legislation’ is impossible. Sueh legislation,’ if enacted, Would be as. quickly lynched by the Southern’ De- mocracy, as they -have lynched the suf- rage guarantees ‘of the Federal Con- stitution. Who thinks Southern Dem- ccrats would enforce laws of . this kind? = The first. step; toward relief is that of overthrowing the Federal conté‘o} of the Southern’ Democracy by putting a Republican in the White House. Elect a Republican President and a Republi- can Congress, and then. the national domination of the Southern political hutocracy is put an end to; and it: is then that precedings can be taken, and only then; to overthrow the domination in the States of tlie South by the autoc- racy through their: disfranchisément. system of lynching the suffrage guat- antees of the United States. Constitu- tion : Serious and earnest consideration is now being given the Southern ‘political situation,” There are party leaders ‘at work with reference to this condition, who are sincere and who mean business. The resolution to investigate Southern digfranchisement -is going. to bring fort a discussion that will get this question squarely before the nation as an issue, and this isgnecessary to the’ settlement of any great quetion. -Only by overthrowing -political slavery in the, South will the wrongs that arise from this condition be ended;-and Republi- can leaders in the North now. recog- nize it as a requirement to trim the Southern autocracy; ‘and it“will be over- turned. . This. result will come about ‘because of the fact that the hour for action to crush political slavery has come, pre- cistly as thee hour. camé. when ‘human slavery was crushed. The work was (loge, too, y men who ‘recognized :the iruth that a vote with the slave-holding Democracy of the South, cast in the. North, was a covenant with that De- mocracy; and the work to. overthrow existing political slavery is being done by those who have had the patience and the wisdom to realize that it must be hrough Republican party action, | | SURE WE'LL DO IT! Who wouldn't ‘give at least-$1 for th benefit of the little children and tc care for their needs and provide: 4 comfortable, modern new building fot them? - Wé have outgrown our present quar- ters-at 1135 New Jersey avenue north- west, where we have been making out for eight years. The time is now ripe to not’ just “make ‘out,” but to -“make good.” . Hundreds of -mothers, are compelled to leave their little ones locked in rooms all day, where they are liable to. be burned to death, or leave the homés open for the little ones to roam the streets and’ perhaps be run down by automobiles. The Day Nursery has inadequately filled this need for a num- ber of years, but the time has come when commodious rooms are needed for mothers’ meetings, which will be addressed by physicians, nurses and so-| cial workers. Parlors will also’ be pro- vided’ for young -women to entertain their company under the supervision of’ our matron.’ ” ‘ This. building is needed ‘for the col- ored people of Washington. Don’t you hink so?) Answer with. a contribution sent to Rey. Dr. Francis J. .Grimke, reasufer, 1135 New Jersey avenue 1orthwest, Washington, -D. C., and youl will receive a. receipt and”:membership ‘button, Slogan: “A New Year’s Gift ey Everyone in January—$25,000 the Goat!” ~ | _ Board of Trustees of _ the Alley Improvement . . Association. All captains and the public are asked to’ meet at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, ‘D ‘street ‘between ‘Sec: and and Third streets southwest, Rev. J. H. Callis, pastor, Wednesday . even- ing, ‘January 7, at 8 o'clock.’ Rey. Dr. A. C. Garner, Rev. J. A. Johnson and others will, speak.’ .Son Evangelist Isaac C.. Reddie, will-conduct the sing- ing. _ - BETHEL LITERARY. . The president of the Bethel Liter, ary, who had invited Dr. Van Schaick, spresidént of the Board ‘of Education, to ‘address that organization, was’ in- -formed by the board of trustees of the Metropolitan Methodist Church that, the members of that church and ‘the people would not permit ‘him to en- ter that’ church. The presidént of the Literary’ infornted Dr. Tanner ‘and others that he intended -to have, him to speak. The reason that the meet- ing was called off was-that the house: of Dr, Tanner was stormed with pro- tests and tle distinguished pastor was informed that a riot would be_pre= cipitated, ‘Dr. Tanner was relieved of the embarrassment of revoking the invitation to Dr. Van Schaick by .the board of.trustees of the Metropolitan Church. Mr... McLauran: ‘informed those who protested against the pres- ident of the Board of Education -that Mr. Van Schaick favored social équal- ity. ‘The Bee always gave the presi- dent of the Bethel Literary credit for having good sense; but The Bee must. inform Mr. McLauran that it was, the president of the Board of ,Education who hinted to the colored trustces separate schools and a separate Board ,of Education, Does this look like h¢ favors social equality? There are some colored people who are dissatis- fied ‘with their own people, ‘and they. /are most happy when they are in the company of white people... The board of trustees. of the Metropolitan Church have put’a quietus on Mr. McLauran, and Dr, Van Schaick-will not*have an opportunity to exploit his Social equality’ propaganda, like his” friend, Herman -Moens. . Mr. McLauran ought to. know also ‘that Dr. Van Schaick addressed sepa- rate miectings- to teachers in’ our schools to discuss his new school sys- tem, The Bethel Literary isa forum for the: people. * 1920 HAPPENINGS, “Rev. W.-H. Jernagin—Race Congress report of the funds of, the ‘race riot. ‘’ Lieut. Vincent’ Thomas—Select ‘a life partner, - ‘ "oe Neval Thomas—Get Off the bachelor’s list. | Dr. N apper—Return to. his’ child ‘hood and be the admired of all ad- mirers. ® |" Attorney W.C. Martin—Make up his mind arid select his choice. | Rev. W. D. Jatvis—Remain with the people’ and leave the bolters. Good men should be with the people, Rev. J. M. Waldron—Join Rev. Will- banks’ religious chain: and. pray jin peace. John W. Lewis—Join ‘forces with, Richard Ware and open, a department ‘store. 7 oe Royal Hughes—Marry before -he is finally rejected. © ‘ 7 : “Harry L. Tignore—Come to a con- clusion,” Madame: Sober—Have anew picture taken. Her good looks .will warrant it. Colored Lawyers—-Wake “up and- unite. . % . Attorneys R. R. Horner and E. M.. Hewlett—Shake hands with Roscoe q. Bruce. .” : \ Dr. C. M. Tanner—Hold prayer meetings for Roscoe C. Bruce instead of Parents’ League meetings. Thomas L. Jones and A. W. Scott— Dine at Harvey's. 5 Jesse H. Foster—Remain on the pro- juctive list ten years longer. Geo. W. Taylor—Extending. credit to all’ Washington. . E . Richard “Ware—Join forces with esse H. Foster and increase the \merican Army. TAXI M'KINLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH. The McKinley Memorial Baptist Church, corner of Fourth and L streets northwest, Rev. S. Geriah Lamkins, pastor, closed the year 1919 in a blaze of glory. When the clock struck 12 December 31, the most prosperous and happy year of the church passed into history. The pastor said at 11 a. m. Sunday to a highly appreciative audience, "As we stand upon this eminence today and view and review the many vicissitudes of the past twelve months, we can but exclaim in the language of the prophet of old, 'Hitherto has the Lord helped us.' But our hearts beat with a quicker bound as the words of our text today (Micah 2:10), 'Arise ye and depart, for this is not your rest. It is polluted,' come thundering down the corridor of time, echoing and reechoing in our ears. We set sail today, the first Sunday in the month and the first Sunday in the new year, for another twelve months' voyage over the rough sea of time. We know not what is before us, what the future may have in store for us; we have not passed this way before. The best insurance, however, against devouring flames and the raging storms of the future is to do our work well today. The prophet tells us the time will come when nations shall grind their swords into plow-shares and their spears into pruning hooks and learn war no more, when righteousness shall cover the earth as the waters cover the channels of the great deep, when peace shall flow as a river and righteousness as the waves of the sea. But that time is not yet. That the world has made some progress the past year along many lines we all must admit; but that we are far short of the goal no one can deny. There is much land yet to be possessed. We have had comparative peace in the world during the past twelve months, for which we praise the Lord. There is, however, much discontent, restlessness and hatred in the hearts of men. This condition will remain until men shall practice the Golden Rule, 'Do unto others as you would that they should do to you.' The world cannot have enduring peace until men subscribe to the doctrine of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. We may adopt the League of Nations plan without dotting an "i" or crossing a "t" and sign all the peace treaties that the genius of man can invent and cry, 'Peace peace'; but there will be no peace until men accept the conditions of peace laid down in God's Word, to which we have above referred, without any reservations. The world must know and believe and subscribe to the doctrine announced by Paul on Mars Hill, that the God who made the world and all them therein hath made of one blood all nations of men to dwell upon all the face of the earth." The pastor insisted that while progress had been made in many ways, we had need to arise and depart from our present state and condition as individuals, as a church, as a race and as a nation, and showed why improvement was needed along these several lines. It was a happy occasion. HERO OF THE PLANTER. The Robert Smalls Post, No. 60, American Legion of Kentucky, has just received its charter. The post is named in honor of the late General Robert Smalls, of Beaufort, S. C., hero of the steamer Planter. The constitution and by-laws have been For Sale to Colo ON VS Between 17th and Frices Reasonable 6 Will Sell o Max Needl office Phone North 4491-4492 Residence Phone North 7495 A.B.C NEVER OUT! NEVER LATE! First-Class Auto and Taxi Service for all occassions by the hour or trip Featuring Seven-Passenger Cadillac Eights, touring and limousine style, and other exclusive cars, all with uniformed chauffeurs. Carriages for marriages, parties, balls and all other kinds of receptions. Persons contemplating coming to the city are requested to write or phone to J. M. Miller to meet them at the station. Please mention The Bee. Rates, $2 to $4 per hour Office 2113 Fourteenth Street N. W. adopted, and at the regular meeting held Friday, January 2, the following officer's were elected: W. Robert Smalls, commander; James R. Johnson, vice-commander; John A. Morton, Jr., adjutant; Dr. Royal W. Grubbs, finance officer; Homer O. Kelley, historian; William B. Pleasant, chaplain; Felix Bowles, master at arms. The post will start tis membership drive of two weeks on Sunday afternoon, January 18, at which time it will hold a mass meeting at Harrison Street Church. At this meeting several prominent speakers will deliver addresses, prominent among whom will be Capt. H. G. Burke, late of Company M, 370th Infantry. A soldiers' club, as a home for this post, will be opened in a few weeks. It is also planned that on January 18 to launch a Woman's Auxiliary to the post. ... ROOMS FOR RENT. Furnished room, suitable for one or two gentlemen, or young married couple. 737 Fairmont Street N. W. Phone Columbia 9212-W. FURNISHED ROOM. Large furnished front room, h. w. heat, suitable for two gentlemen, near Fourteenth Street car line. Call up North 952-J. CHRIST SPIRITUALIST CHURCH 1609 Eleventh Street N. W. Services Sunday and Wednesday, 8 p. m. All welcome. Mme. Hattie Lewis, message bearer. Residence, 1721 Vermont Avenue N. W. WHITELAW STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING JANUARY 22 Washington, D. C., December 22, 1919. Dear Stockholder: The stockholders' meeting of the Whitelaw Apartment House Company, Inc., will be held in the assembly room of the Y. M. C. A., Twelfth street branch, on Thursday, January 22, 1920, between the hours of 7:30 and 8:30 p. m., for the purpose of increasing the capital stock from $20,000 to $500,000, for the election of directors and to transact any other business which may properly come before the meeting. John W. Lewis, Pres. Wm. H. Robinson, Sec'y. MAX MEAT STANDS Telephone N. 9770 Dealer in Beef, Lamb, Pork and Veal 38, 39 and 58 O Street Market N. W. Washington, D. C. Finest fresh and salt meats, Loef- der's sausages, lamb, veal, pork, and everything in the line of meats, will DAILY AMUSEMENTS. Howard Theatre—Seventh and T Streets N. W. Mid-City, Dudley—Pictures and Vaudeville, 1223 Seventh Street N.W. Foraker—Twentieth and L Streets N. W.—Pictures. Hiawatha — 2008 Eleventh Street N. W.—Pictures. Dudley's Theatre—1216 You Street N. W.—Vaudeville and pictures. AUCTION SALES. Auction sale every Thursday at 903 N St. N. W. Furniture, carpets, clothing, shoes and general house supplies; sale at 10 a. m. Phone North 4752-J. E. R. RUSSELL & CO., Auctioneers. Colored Purchasers ST. N. W. and 18th Streets 6 Room Latrobe Heat ll on Terms edle, 437 7th Street, N. W. [Name] [Date] [Place] [Author] V. J. M. Miller, Prop. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—Holding Probate Court No. 26,488, 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 Aaron B. Wesley, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 26th day of December, A. D. 1920; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 26th day of December, 1919. Jeannette E. Wesley, 1204 Wylie Stree tN. E. Attest: James Tanfer, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. A. W. Gray, Attorney. O STREET MARKET. H. F. Swan, formerly the owner of Swan Market, Fourth and Oakdale streets, is now located in the O Street Market, conducting a poultry business. Dealers in produce, etc. Fruits and vegetables of all kinds daily. Open every day. Stands 14 and 35, O Street Market. GRADUATE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PRACTIPEDICS RESIDENTIAL CALLS BY APPOINTMENT PHONE: NORTH 3323 DR. GEO. V. SMITH PODIATRIST 600 TEA ST. N. W. WASHINGTON, D.C. CHART OF BONES OF THE FOOT 2ND DISTAL PHALANGE 2ND MEDIAL PHALANGE 2ND PROXIAL " " 1ST DISTAL PH 1ST MEDIAL " " 3RD PROXIAL " " 4TH DISTAL " " 4TH MEDIAL " " 4TH PROXIAL PHALANGE 5TH DISTAL " " 5TH MEDIAL " " 5TH PROXIAL " " 1ST MEDIALSAL 2ND " " 3RD " " 4TH " " 5TH " " INTERNAL CURVE FORM MODULE " " EXTERNAL " " SCAPHOOD CUBOID ASTRAGALUS OSCALSIS DR. SCHOOL FOOT COMFORT SERVICE TOP VIEW OF FOOT --- and the most important thing right now is to get onto the good cash spending hustler trade and we are doing that by giving true value, see what $5 ub buys in a good grade slightly used overcoat Ladies coats and dresses Hundreds $ ^{O} $ F Bargains One Price CASH and CREDIT Small Weekly or Monthly Payments THE STOCKING STORE 1130 Seventh Street Northwest (Seventh Street Between L and M Streets N. W.) HOSIERY AND NECKTIE WARES Children5s Stockings, 15c. pair Our specialty is Ladies' Hose— Seamback—of all colors and sizes, $1.90 value for 50c. Men's Silk Hose, 25c. and 50c. Open Saturday Night. 1130 Seventh Street Northwest. All Prices are marked in figures you can read 817 to 823 Seventh St. ```markdown ``` EAGLE PENCILS. Owing to the increase in raw material and labor conditions, this pencil can no longer be retailed at 5 cents each. "Eat a Plate of Ice Cream Every Day" BUT---Be Sure It's Carry's Delicious Ice Cream Call Lincoln 5900 for special terms to churches, social affairs, etc. THE CARRY ICE CREAM CO Now is the time to subscribe for The Bee. Have it sent you. Subscribe now.