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The Washington Bee JOHN VOL. XL. NO. 33. JOHN CHILD, SAVAGE A SHELL GAME. ACTERIZED 1 TWELVE HUNDRED THOUSAND COLORED PEOPLE SLAN- DERED BY VAN SCHAICK "One-Third Child, One-Third Savage and One-Third Shell. Game"—His Non-Confirmation Predicted—Hot Shot From the Parents League. If there ever was a slander against the colored citizens of Washington, it was made by Dr. Van Schaick, the candidate for Commissioner of the District of Columbia. His confirmation is predicted. The hearing room was filled with men prominent in local affairs, representing many civic bodies protesting against the appointment of Dr. Van Schaick, as District Commissioner. Fully 90 per cent of the citizens of the District are opposed to the confirmation of Dr. Van Schaick, Warner Stutler, president of the Bennings Citizen's Association, declared in the course of his statement. Reasons advanced as grounds for the rejection of Dr. Van Schaick's nomination included the fact that as a clergyman it is dangerous to have any connection between church and state; that he has not been a resident of the District continuously for the last three years as required by law; that he is disqualified by lack of business experience required to fill the office; that as president of the school board he has created friction and greatly impaired the efficiency of the system; that he is intolerant and temperamentally unqualified. The charge concerning the Bruce investigation was first made by the Rev. H. J. Callis, a colored minister, and later repeated by Mrs. F. S. Tanner, president of the Colored Parents' League and Dr. C. M. Tanner, also colored, pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. Dr. Callis characterized the Bruce investigation as a "fake." He also referred to a letter written by Dr. Van Schaick, a photographic copy of which has been filed with the committee, in which Dr. Van Schaick classified the Negro population of Washington as "one third child, one-third savage and one-third shell-game." "A man who would do these things is unfit to be a District Commissioner," said Dr. Callis. "We want a man who will be fair with us. There are plenty of such men in Washington." Mrs. F. S. Tanner testified that Dr. Van Schaick told Peyton that if he would approve the report of the Bruce investigation and make it unanimous, that he (Van Schaick), "would find a way to ease him down." Referring to the charge that Dr. Van Schaick had attempted to influence Peyton's vote, Dr. C. M. Tanner said: "A man who has no scruples about corrupting a jury is not fit to be a commissioner." Mr. Stutler said he believed that 90 per cent of the citizens of the District were opposed to Dr. Van Schaick's confirmation. Senator Sherman wanted to know what specific statement can be made against Dr. Van Schaick. The witness replied that he had confidential information from a member of the school board who had served with him and suggested that the committee call W. T. Galliher, George E. Hamilton and John B. Larner Rev. H. J. Callis, a colored minister, charged that Dr. Van Schaick had conducted a "fake investigation" of Asst. Supt. Bruce of the public schools. He charged that Dr. Van Schaick announced the report on Bruce would be unanimous before the investigation was begun, and that he had then brought pressure to bear on Fountain Peyton, colored, to make the report unanimous. Question of Dignity. "A man who would do a thing of that kind," said Mr. Callis, "is not fit to be a District Commissioner. "Dr. Van Schaiek claims to be a man of education and experience," continued the witness. Yet in a letter he has classified the Negro population of Washington in this fashion: 'One-third child, one-third savage and one-third shell-game men.' "If we are savages, then it does not speak well for American civilization. It is beneath the dignity of a clergyman and a citizen to make such a statement that one-third of the Negroes in Washington are shell-game men. "We contend that a man appointed District Commissioner should have a proper balance as to public affairs. We want a man who will be fair with us. There are plenty of such men in Washington." Mrs. F. S. Tanner, president of the Colored Parents' League, repeated the charge that the investigation of Bruce had not been properly conducted and that the verdict had been arranged before the investigation was begun. Also that Dr. Van Schaick had sought to influence the vote of Fountain Peyton, saying that if he would join with the others to make the report unanimous, he "would ease this man down later." She said that she had seen the letter written by Dr. Van Schaick saying that the Negroes were one-third child, etc. George A. Finch of the Piney Branch Citizens' Association urged that the committee recommend the rejection of Dr. Van Schaick's nomination. He said that the people of Washington have no voice in their own government and that was all the more reason for choosing Commissioners with care. A Commissioner, he said, should be open-minded and willing to listen. He said that Dr. Van Schaick, as a member of the board of charities, had assailed the Piney Branch Citizens' Association during the controversy over the location of the Gallinger Municipal Hospital, when the citizens' association was protesting against its location at 14th and Upshur streets. He said that in an address at the Monday Evening Club Dr. Van Schaick had described a public hearing in the municipal building as a "scene of mob spirit, and 'unpatriotic." "It never entered Dr. Van Schaick's mind," said Mr. Finch, "that any one who opposed him was not imbued with mob spirit and was not selfish and unpatriotic. What toleration, what consideration may we expect from a man of this character," demanded Mr. Finch. "To him citizens are merely a mob, in his own mind he is omniscient. He appears to desire to be omnipotent. He is a member of the school board, a member of the board of charities, and now he wants to be a member of the board of District Commissioners." Senator Sherman interrupted to say that Dr. Van Schaick had assured the committee he would resign those other offices if he becomes District Commissioner. W. B. Westlake; president of the Federation of Citizens' Associations, appeared "as a private citizen" in opposition to Dr. Van Schaick. He said that many persons had opposed the appointment of Dr. Van Schaick, but that they were connected with/the government service and afraid to testify in public. He said that the opponents of Van Schaick would like to have him summoned so they could ask him some questions. Rev. C. M. Tanner, pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E.' Church, appeared in opposition to the appointment also. DR. VAN SCHAICK SCORED. The Parents' League Before the Senate District Committee—How Mrs. Chestnut Trapped Neval Thomas—Attorney Peyton Testified That Van Schaick Wanted Him to Vind! WASHINGTON, D.C.SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1920 cate Bruce Before He Heard the Testimony—Hayden Johnson's Letter From Van Schaick Established His Citizenship in New York—Attorney A. W. Scott's Pointed Testimony. There was a mild sensation sprung by the Parents' League before the Senate District Committee last Tuesday evening. The star witnesses for the prosecution were Attorney Fountain Peyton, Attorney A. W. Scott and Mrs. Chestnut. President Tanner was there with all of her forces, and the facts she and her supporters gave to the Senate investigating committee have nailed the preacher Commissioner to the cross. Attorney Peyton said, among other things, that Dr. Van Schaick came to his office and asked him to vote to make the vindication of Roscoe Bruce unanimous. Attorney Peyton told him that he could not do that as he had not heard the testimony. Mr. Peyton reviewed the entire Bruce case and showed that President Van Schaick was bias. Nevel Thomas testified, and in his testimony he attacked the Editor of The Bee, as also did Dr. Wilson, who is too white to be black and too black to be white. The testimony of these two Brutuses fell like a wet blanket on the committee. Mrs. Chestnut, one of the leading citizens of Washington and a lady of many accomplishments, nailed Neval Thomas to his seat when she stood up in the committee and led this school apologist to where she wanted him, and with pointed finger, looking him straight in the eyes, asked him if he didn't tell her that Dr. Van Schaick was a liar. "No," remarked Neval Thomas. Neval Thomas also testified that a picture of a child was taken by Moens. Chairman King asked Nevel Thomas where he taught. "In the High School," said he. "Oh, in the High School!" remarked Chairman King. Dr. Hayden Johnson, a member of the Board of Education and one of the supporters of the president of the Board of Education, Dr. Van Schaick, presented a letter from Dr. Van Schaick which he received from him while he was in New York. The letter was on a printed letter-head of Dr. Van Schaick's and dated New York, which bore the earmarks of Dr. Van Schaick's citizenship. Attorney A. W. Scott scored the colored assistant superintendent and the president of the Board of Education. His testimony was very sensational and interesting. Attorney Scott asked permission of the chairman of the committee for a little time to state what he wanted to testify and direct some of the testimony of the opposition, which was readily granted by the chairman. Attorney Scott received many congratulations from the vast crowd that assembled in the room. THE MOENS DINNER. Dr. Callis Makes a Great Speech—Hubert Harrison to the Rescue and Colored Men Offended at His Speech—The Great Philosopher in the Limelight—Attorney Waring's Letter. (Special to The Bee and the Parents' League.) New York, Jan. 12.—I received your letter relative to the Moens dinner. It came the same day as the function, and I was unable to get in touch with anyone who was to attend or who knew anything about it. Fortunately, however, the following day I was able to track down somebody who was present at the dinner, in the person of Attorney Robert Lewis Waring. He informs me that the whole matter was a joke. There were some seven or eight colored people present and about thirty or forty whites. The dinner was held at the Cafe Boulevard under the auspices of the Sunrise Club. Moens made a very poor showing, and instead of establishing his status before the whites. SCHAICK he injured it very materially. He was heckled from the floor by several of the diners, and his utter lack of sound information discredited him materially. Dr. Callis made a wonderful address in which he lashed Moens severely. The most unfortunate occurrence of the evening was an attempt at the defense of Moens by a hat-in-hand, mollycoddle Negro, who poses around here as a so- [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. called "intellectual leader" and goes by the name of Hubert Harrison, erstwhile editor of a belated publication called The New Negro, which made one appearance and then vanished. All of the Negroes present at the dinner took offense at Harrison's speech. I am enclosing a copy of the letter by Attorney Waring, in which he condemns Harrison in strong language. By a New York Friend. HUBERT HARRISON Why He Is Popular With a Certain Class of White People. January 5, 1920, the Sunrise Club gave a dinner, $1.50 per plate at the Cafe Boulevard, New York City. As is customary at those dinners, an after dinner topic was discussed. On this occasion, the topic of discussion was "Professor" Moens of Washington, D. C.—court fame. The discussion was opened by a person noted on the program as "a member of the Bar of the United States" (whatever that means), who stated that he was the senior counsel for Moens. From his statement of the case, I can see no reason why Moens should not have been convicted. A minister from Washington, D. C. Rev. Henry J. Callis, made a very forceful and lucid argument in opposition to Moens' idea of "science," stating the parents' condemnation of him and those connected with him. The discussion brought out questions from a Jew, who wanted to know how the "professor" (Moens) had the time to follow the numerous professional pursuits enumerated by his learned counsel, in which professional pursuits he had become proficient, and further, why was it necessary to photograph only Negro girls in the nude, together with other questions—all unanswered. Finally, the discussion got around to a Negro of ebony hue, five feet; four inches, flat of nose and features. A perpendicular line along the outside of his spine, would traverse the outside of his scalp at the back of his head. Those persons who have studied formation of the skulls of the "oddities" of the human race can tell you what is lacking in the general makeup of an individual whose skull is flat at its posterior parts and perpendicular at the spine. This person introduced himself as the editor of the largest Negro newspaper in the world, to wit, "The Negro World." Next he introduced himself as knowing more about "Professor" Moens than any other "living: Negro" because of the fact that Moens called on him at the Y. M. C. A. in Washington, D. C., laying great stress on the fact that he was stopping at the Y. M. C. A., not remembering that the Y. M. C. A. is the temporary home Congressional Library n Bee 7, 1920 CHA AICK for wayfarers. He further stated that he knew more about Prof. Moens' "science" than any other Negro, because he (the speaker) had actually lived four months in Washington, D. C., and had heard Moens' "science" discussed in "hair parlors" where the speaker visited, laying the foundation to qualify himself as an expert on the Moens' "Science." He then announced to the gaping white diners that he was Hubert Harrison and that "we Americans" (said in derision) must know each other. Mr. Editor, I have had 25 years experience among the lowly of my people. I was fortunate enough to have been born of educated parents, and have the benefit of the advantages that accrue from being nurtured in an educated home. My procession puts me in close contact with all kinds of Negroes and others—but under the voice of this Negro I was hardly prepared for the "Jim-Crow" tirade against my people for the edification of white people, that I was compelled to listen to. Decency compelled me to remain. edification was com- cency com- him to re- nat his peo- REVIVAL. It was awfully funny for him to relate to his white hearers that his people—and "his people" relates to "his people"—were striving to "ape" the white people, in view of the fact that they use "anti-kink," that Negroes were more prejudiced than white people, and cited by way of illustration an alleged fact gleaned by him in the back room of a "hair dressing parlor" on 11th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C., while listening to "kitchen talk," to wit: "that black people cannot obtain positions in the public schools of that city," a wail set up nearly thirty years ago by Negroes who happened to be black and shy on brains at the same time. (A casual glance at the colors of teachers of Washington, D. C., will discredit the falsity of this childish contention, a wail peculiar to the black group of --- --- ALL ANCIENT ARCHITECTS HARBINGTON, N. Y. Help Save the Babies NOW With a new up-to-date building. Enrol with the first 5,000 red-blooded men and women. Washington says, "$25,000 must be raised in this campaign to stop the waste of babies." How much will you give now? Send contributions to Rev. Francis J. Grimke, Treasurer, 1135 New Jersey Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D. C., or write for a representative to call on you. Trustees of Alley Improvement Association our race.) With great gusto, orbs and ivory much in evidence, our Negro speaker asserted with much positiveness that Moens is a gentleman, a scholar, a scientist, and above all, a philanthropist, in view of the fact that Moens photographed Negro girls in the nude at his own expense in the interest of "science." After all, Mr. Editor, largely environment has much to do with judgment in such matters. Is a man, born and reared in a northern clime, capable of passing judgment on the length of a breach cloth to be worn at a reception at one of the places in a hot clime? While, on the other hand, Mr. Editor, is a prince, born and reared in a hot clime, where the breach cloth is fashionable and in evidence, capable at any stage of his life to pass judgment on the nice little questions that arise in a civilized community? REVIVAL. Madame E. S. Means, of Baltimore, Md., the great singer, is leading a choir of 100 voices at the city-wide, old-fashioned revival meetings Rev. James Garfields, the evangelist, is conducting at National Cosmopolitan Baptist Institutional Church, N street between Ninth and Tenth streets northwest, under the auspices of the National Evangelistic Ministers' Alliance of America. Dr. S. P. W. Drew, pastor of the church and president of the alliance, will baptize Sunday at 9 p. m. There will be preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m., and a union meeting of colored church and societies at 3 p. m. Nearly 100 persons have been converted. 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Two blocks from the Union Station and one-half block from the Government Printing Office. PUBLIC MEN AND THINGS. Bro. Hawkins of the Race Congress could not remain silent any longer. But Bro. Hawkins failed to give the report the people want. Now, Bro. Hawkins, the people want to know something more. They haven't time to call at your office to inspect your report. When you can have your committee to appropriate a sufficient sum to publish an itemized account of the moneys your Congress collected and appropriated, the public would be glad to peruse it. How much money did Bro. Jernagin collect and to whom did he make his report? Speaking about the Race Congress and the riot fund, Attorney Hughes, from what The Bee stated, disagrees with him. Who is right and who is wrong? You know we all forget sometimes, but when we are reminded of our mistakes we endeavor to correct them. What I would like to know about the Madame Walker distributing agency is, was it a white man or colored man who called to see the colored 'druggists? Dr. Harris has published the correspondence, and from what he said I am of the opinion that he is a white man. The editors of the Messenger have created a sensation in this country. Of course, they merely showed the difference between the old leadership and the present-day leadership. The present-day leadership belongs to whichever party is in power. I am fully satisfied that the present-day leadership among the colored people are chiefly job hunters. Link Johnson is out for a job pure and simple. There is nothing to him and there never will be. Will someone inform the Sage what his following is in this country. Charles W. Anderson of New York is a safe leader. He has the best element of the people with him. If there is to be an annex to the National Committee, I would like very much to see him in charge. Speaking of politics, I don't know whether I am a Republican or Democrat. Both principles are the same so far as the colored voter is concerned. I am leaning toward the Socialist Labor party. This party is giving better inducements to the colored voter than either of the old parties. As a matter of fact, the Democratic administration has appointed more colored people to small places than Republican administrations, with but two exceptions, which I will not at present name. Of course, more would be colored leaders, so-called, held larger places under former administrations, who allowed white deputies to run their offices. There was one exception, or probably two, Ralph W. Tyler and Charles W. Anderson. They were two of the best in the country. They were the bosses of their own jobs. Ralph Tyler helped his people and went out of his way to protect them. Since the income tax law has been in operation I do not hear so much about the large fees colored lawyers receive. Heretofore not a colored member of the bar ever earned less than ten thousand per. Now, from the report of the income tax collector, not one is earning fifteen hundred per. What has caused the slump? How some people change with the times when the law effects them! My good friend, Harry L. Tignore, looks like lie had the blues nowadays. Just what thunder and lightning have struck him I am unable to state. Harry remarked the other day that the bootleggers' occupation had gone, which carried a great deal of his business with it. If there was one member of the bar who had a cinch on bootleggers, it was Harry. I must confess that Harry is a liberal indi- Arthur G. 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I understand that Scott anticipates giving a tea especially for his good friend Thomas L. Jones. Of course, Scott is like a mild cyclone and Jones like a tornado. When these two geniuses come in contact with each other there is certainly an explosion. It is only mild, however. They don't speak as they pass by. There was a cloudburst a few days ago, and when the explosion was over both took a glass of soda water, which had a soothing effect on their brains. EMMETT J. SCOTT SPEAKS TO PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY Delivers Address Outlining Business Program for Young Collegians—Also Guest of Appomattox Club and Chicago Business League. Chicago, Jan. 2.—Dr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary-treasurer of Howard University, Washington, D. C., formerly Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, was the guest of honor of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, of which he is an Honorory Exalted Member, at its twelfth annual convention held in Chicago, December 27th to December 31st. 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Washington, D. C. The Washington Bee Address All Letters and Other Matter to THE BEE NEWSPAPER COMPANY, LOCK BOX 1826 1109 Eye Street Northwest, Washington, D. C. The Bee, Franklin 5992 Chase's Law Office, Main 4078 WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY 17, 1920 COLORED CITIZENS SLANDERED. The Bee cannot believe that the and many Senators who have colored will vote for the confirmation Commissioner of the District of O the colored population of Wash. Preacher-Commissioner recalls the missioner John B. Wight, who te Committee on Appropriations, of Among other things, Mr. Wight said but I state it as a fact, that the 90, to the criminal condition in any value whatever." Mr. Chairman: "But they are Mr. Wight: "They are worse. Mr. Wight: "And to handle the Irish and Italians and other considerable numbers, speaks well, I and I defy any city in this country tutes than is shown here." The editor of this paper took on meeting that was called to be held He offered certain resolutions, which appointed chairman of the comm Kinley a protest. With him were citizens. The Irish and Italians had dent McKinley assured the comm term of office would expire the for nominated. The President kept his cupup as a District Commission. Now, the colored people are age who was named for the Board of the District of Columbia; endorsed formed; a preacher by profession, a graph of which was presented to the gation, in which this preacher-candidate of Washington as "one-third third shell game." In fact, from there is not a decent or a responsible The Bee appeals to the Senate of huamnity, in the name of one side colored citizens in Washington tice, in the name of the sacred w patriotic and loyal Americans in the mothers and fathers, sisters and br to fight, NOT to confirm John Van District of Columbia. If the United for those who saved the day for A the name of John Van Schaick shop pudiated candidate for Commission the Senate of the United States, as to the respect and confidence of the Bee cannot believe that the Senate of the U.S. Senators who have colored constituents of the vote for the confirmation of Rev. John Van Winkle of the District of Columbia, after having settled population of Washington. This state commissioner recalls the slanderous statement John B. Wight, who testified before the House on Appropriations, of which Mr. Banton wrote other things, Mr. Wight said: "I say it with ease as a fact, that the 90,000 colored people have criminal condition in any city. They regard it rather." Chairman: "But they are not safecrackers?" Wight: "They are worse." Wight: "And to handle these 90,000 colored Italians and other classes that are here, numbers, speaks well, I think, for the police, by any city in this country to show better hand is shown here." Editor of this paper took occasion to address a matter was called to be held at the Second Bank and certain resolutions, which were adopted, and chairman of the committee to file with Protest. With him were several representatives of the Irish and Italians held protest meeting Kinley assured the committee that John B. Wight office would expire the following month, would be. The President kept his word and John B. Wight was a District Commissioner was terminated. The colored people are again slandered by a name named for the Board of Education, then Contract of Columbia; endorsed by King Albert, the preacher by profession, who declared in a letter which was presented to the Senate Committee, which this preacher-candidate classified the city Washington as "one-third child, one-third saved game." In fact, from the libel on the race by the name of a decent or a responsible colored citizen in the appeals to the Senate of the United States, city, in the name of one hundred thousand colored citizens in Washington, in the name of richest name of the sacred work that has been done and loyal Americans in this city who left their fathers, sisters and brothers, their babes in NOT to confirm John Van Schack as Commissioner of Columbia. If the United States Senate has who saved the day for America upon the so-called John Van Schaack should go down in history candidate for Commissioner of the District of the United States, as also the man who is object and confidence of the people. The Bee cannot believe that the Senate of the United States and many Senators who have colored constituents of high character will vote for the confirmation of Rev. John Van Schaick for Commissioner of the District of Columbia, after having slandered the colored population of Washington. This statement of the Preacher-Commissioner recalls the slanderous statement of ex-Commissioner John B. Wight, who testified before the House District Committee on Appropriations, of which Mr. Banton was chairman. Among other things, Mr. Wight said: "I say it with all kindness, but I state it as a fact, that the 90,000 colored people here are equal to the criminal condition in any city. They regard life as of no value whatever." Mr. Chairman: "But they are not safecrackers?" Mr. Wight: "They are worse." Mr. Wight: "And to handle these 90,000 colored people, with the Irish and Italians and other classes that are here, and in considerable numbers, speaks well, I think, for the police department, and I defy any city in this country to show better handled prostitutes than is shown here." The editor of this paper took occasion to address an educational meeting that was called to be held at the Second Baptist Church. He offered certain resolutions, which were adopted, and had himself appointed chairman of the committee to file with President McKinley a protest. With him were several representative colored citizens. The Irish and Italians held protest meetings, and President McKinley assured the committee that John B. Wight, whose term of office would expire the following month, would not be nominated. The President kept his word, and John B.-Wight's occupation as a District Commissioner was terminated. Now, the colored people are again slandered by a little upstart, who was named for the Board of Education, then Commissioner of the District of Columbia; endorsed by King Albert, The Bee is informed; a preacher by profession, who declared in a letter, a photograph of which was presented to the Senate Committee on Investigation, in which this preacher-candidate classified the colored population of Washington as "one-third child, one-third savage and one-third shell game." In fact, from the libel on the race by this preacher, there is not a decent or a responsible colored citizen in Washington. The Bee appeals to the Senate of the United States, in the name of huamnity, in the name of one hundred thousand colored bonafide colored citizens in Washington, in the name of right and justice, in the name of the sacred work that has been done by the patriotic and loyal Americans in this city who left their homes, their mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, their babes in the cradle, to fight, NOT to confirm John Van Schack as Commissioner of the District of Columbia. If the United States Senate has any respect for those who saved the day for América upon the soil of France, the name of John Van Schaick should go down in history as the repudiated candidate for Commissioner of the District of Columbia by the Senate of the United States, as also the man who is not entitled to the respect and confidence of the people. In the name of God. Amen. / TYLER MANAGING EDITOR. Word has been received here that Ralph W. Tyler, who for the past two years or more has been associated with the Cleveland Advocate as one of the owners and editorial writer, has gone to Cleveland and become managing editor. The Advocate is considered one of the strongest editorially conducted, as well as newsiest, colored newspapers published in the country. Its editorials are widely quoted even in the white press. It is one of the most welcome exchanges that comes to The Bee. Word has been received here the past two years or more has been a advocate as one of the owners and ed land and become managing editor. of the strongest editorially conduct newspapers published in the cou quoted even in the white press. I changes that comes to The Bee. has been received here that Ralph W. Tyler, years or more has been associated with the Co one of the owners and editorial writer, has get become managing editor. The Advocate is co longest editorially conducted, as well as newsers published in the country. Its editorials men in the white press. It is one of the most that comes to The Bee. THE PEOPLE'S MONEY. They Have a Right to Know—Nothing But an Itemized Report Will Satisfy the People. At the time the race riot took place in this city and hundreds of colored citizens were arrested and locked up—many of whom are now out on bond—the people rallied to the call for a defense fund. The Race Congress, an incorporated organization, called on the people for a defenes fund, to which they readily responded. Almost every church, society, secret, political, religious and otherwise, contributed liberally to the fund. Colored lawyers offered gratuitously would go for the defense of those who were collecting this fund was that it would go for the defense of those who sacrificed their lives, their honor and reputation. Dr. Butcher, an eminent druggist in this city, made a request of this Race Congress to contribute $25, and out of this fund to go for the payment of a bond, but it was flatly refused. Dr. Butcher contributed the money out of his own pocket. The Bee stated last week that Attorney J. W. Wilson was retained by a man who is now in jail waiting trial, and when he applied for a fee of $50, he was requested to show cause why this money should be paid him. It was a in the Senate of the United States colored constituents of high character of Rev. John Van Schaick for Columbia, after having slandered Washington. This statement of the slanderous statement of ex-Comestified before the House District in which Mr. Banton was chairman. Said: "I say it with all kindness, 10,000 colored people here are equal city. They regard life as of no use not safecrackers?". In these 90,000 colored people, with classes that are here, and in con- think, for the police department, try to show better handled prosti- occasion to address an educational field at the Second Baptist Church, which were adopted, and had himself inittee to file with President McCree several representative colored held protest meetings, and Presinittee that John B. Wight, whose following month, would not be reis word and John B. Wight's ocer was terminated. Again slandered by a little upstart, Education, then Commissioner of by King Albert, The Bee is in who declared in a letter, a photothe Senate Committee on Investi- didate classified the colored popu- child, one-third savage and one- libel on the race by this preacher, able colored citizen in Washington. Of the United States, in the name of hundred thousand colored bon- anon, in the name of right and juswork that has been done by the this city who left their homes, their brothers, their babes in the cradle, an Schack as Commissioner of the United States Senate has any respect America upon the soil of France, would go down in history as the ren- erer of the District of Columbia by as also the man who is not entitled one people. that Ralph W. Tyler, who for the associated with the Cleveland Additorial writer, has gone to Cleve- The Advocate is considered one acted, as well as newsiest, colored country. Its editorials are widely It is one of the most welcome ex- legitimate, demand for a fee, but he was refused. Secretary Hawkins is undoubtedly honest, but he has evaded the request of The Bee to give an itemized report of the collection of this fund and its disbursement, and nothing but an itemized report will satisfy the people. Why is the request refused? The people didn't hesitate in contributing to this fund. At a monster mass meeting held in John Wesley Church there were speeches made by President Jernagin, Secretary, John R. Hawkins, Rev. Callas and almost every prominent minister in the city. Several hundred dollars were collected at this meeting under the auspices of the Race Congress. Rev. Jernagin stated that his trip to Paris cost him over a thousand dollars, and that he was short of three hundred, and asked that he be reimbursed. Was Rev. Jernagin reimbursed out of the riot fund or the defense fund, or has he been reimbursed at all? Is it denied that Ex-Judge Harrison—sometimes called Judge—put in a bill for two hundred dollars? Rev. Holloran, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, who was present at the time appropriations were made, can certify to the authenticity of this statement. It is no crime to give a public statement as to the going of these funds. The people are entitled to it. Secretary Hawkins statement in last week's Bee doesn't satisfy. Those who so liberally contributed to the riot fund are entitled to a full report. Rev. A. C. Garner states that there is money yet in the treasury belonging to the riot fund. Why is it held in the treasury when it was contributed for the defense of those who defended themselves against the mob? As president of the Race Congress, Rev. Jernagin should publish under his name the names of those who contributed to this fund, the amount on hand, and those lawyers, if any, who have received money out of the riot fund. Every lawyer at the bar has denied having received a penny out of the defense fund. It is now a question of veracity between the lawyers and those to whom the money was entrusted. DR. M. M. MADDEN. The New Apostle of a New Propaganda. Dr. M. M. Madden continues his statement in The Bee as follows: The last week's issue of The Bee told its readers that this week would tell the American Negro how to become a citizen of the United States. We are glad to point out to the people the view that we have on such a timely quesiton. If the people of this world would study themselves as much as they study other people they would be far better off. Any man with horse sense ought to know that a people who have got to be made citizens of any country cannot be made a citizen by constitutions. Constitution is not the law of adoption, neither does it provide for adoption. The United States has not got any citizens. Each State in the Union has its own citizens. All that the Constitution could do would be to provide for adoption, then each State of the Union would have to adopt its own freedom according to the laws of the State. The white man is a great man to look after people's affairs and leave his own go undone. Just as soon as the Negro was set free they put the question up to the five civilized tribes of Indians. What are you going to do with your slaves? They forced the Indian to make some disposition of the slaves other than turning them loose. The Creek Indians adopted their slaves, and they are known as adopted citizens. The Cherokees adopted their slaves; the Choctaws refused to adopt their slaves, but under certain acts of the Third and Fourth Articles of the Sixty-sixth Treaty they gave them forty acres of land, which was a home, after which that slave is known upon the record today as a Choctaw freedman. Now, the question presents itself, What did the white man do with his? Nothing. If the Constitution of the United States had intended to make the Negro a citizen it would have provided for adoption in this light by saying "all persons of African blood of the vitality of African to the United States shall be adopted as citizens. They shall have all the rights of suffrage, privileges of citizenship. There shall not be a State in the Union that shall reserve a right to abridge their rights. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation." Then each State of the Union could have adopted its freedmen according to the law of the State, and the Negro would have been known as adopted citizens. Under that heading he would have had the same rights that any other man in the United States had. You would not have had any need for a freedmen's bureau to educate Negro freedmen. The same money that educates one citizen educates the other, and to keep track of this movement, from time to time, keep your eyes on The Bee. (Dr. Madden in the next issue of The Bee will tell the Negro what he must ask and stand for.) HOWARD UNIVERSITY NEWS NOTES. Professor Metz P. Lochard has been designated as Howard University's representative at the meeting of the American University Union which is to be held in Paris in the new year, 1920. The University delegates who attended the National Collegiate Athletic Association, convening at Hotel Astor, New York. City, December 30th, were "Coach" Merton P. Robinson and Professor Thos. W. Turner of the University faculty. The accredited representatives to the American Federation of Teachers at its annual meeting to be held in Chicago, December 30, to January 2, were Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Secretary-Treasurer and Prof. J. G. Logan, Secretary of the University Y. M. C. A. Dr. Scott will also represent the University at the Conference of the Inter-Church World Movement to be held in Atlantic City, N. J., January 7 to 10, 1920. Dr. Flexner, Secretary of the General Education Board, Visits Howard University. Dr. Abraham Flexner, of the General Education Board, New York City, spent the greater portion of the day at Howard University, Wednesday, December 17th, looking particularly into the work of the School of Medicine. The General Education Board is planning to distribute $20,000,000 (recently given by Mr. John D. Rockefeller) for medical education in the United States. The Howard University School of Medicine, through the officials of the University and its alumni, is seeking to raise $500,000 as an endowment fund. Colonel Charles Young Warmly Welcomed. Colonel Charles Young, U. S. Army, retired, was an honored guest at Howard University a few days ago. As soon as he entered Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, he was recognized by the student body and warmly welcomed. Colonel Young was introduced by Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Secretary-Treasurer of the University who referred in detail to the warm place Colonel Young has held in the affections of the colored people since his graduation from West Point Military Academy in 1889, and to his loyal and patriotic services in every part of the world-as a soldier of the U. S. Army. Colonel Young spoke elbently and forcefully of present day conditions and opportunities, and counseled the students of the University to fit themselves for places of leadership in the great programs of reconstruction. Colonel Young is spending thirty days in Washington preparatory to sailing for Liberia, where he is to have charge of the Liberian Constabulary Force under the new five million dollar loan program of the Liberian Government. Record of Howard University School of Medicine During the War. Immediately following the declaration of war in 1917, the Faculty of Howard University School of Medicine tendered its services to the Surgeon General of the U. S. Army to be used in whatever capacity that would best serve the government. Four members of the faculty were on draft boards. Four were contract surgeons. Nine members enlisted so that their medical knowledge might be used in the service of the government and over one hundred fifty of the alumni were either enlisted service men or officers in the army. One of these officers was awarded the distinguished service medal; another was recommended for the Croix de Guerre; one made the supreme sacrifice and several were severely injured. A former student also was awarded the Croix de Guerre. A member of the faculty discovered a reliable gas detector which was used by the armies of the Allies. Aside from this record, about one hundred fifty students enlisted in the Medical Reserve Corps. The charts, models, specimens, and skeletons of the School of Medicine were loaned and used for the instruction of Red Cross Units. Eureka Chapter, R. A. M. (American Masonic Federation) have selected officers for the capitular year. Companions: W. I. Herron, M. E. H. P., Henry Johnston, King, Chas. Ayler, Scribe, Jos. E. H. Shield; Secretary, Wm. Young; Treasurer, D. F. Seville, 33rd; Lecturer, Mingo Saunders; R. A. Captail, George Chase; Principal Sojourner, W. C. Dennis, 33rd; J. H. T. Fisher, Andrew Johnson and Isaiah Bush. **** The great trouble is that there is too much knifing in both parties. "THE GENERAL AGENCY" Race Books—Bibles—Periodicals A beautiful picture containing portraits of Crispus Attucks, Phyllis Wheatley, Douglass, Dunbar, Washington and Black Patti given FREE. Send ic in stamps today: 2125 St. Albans Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ETHIOPIAN CONSULATE. Rev. R. D. Jonas was here last week speaking and arranging for the renewal of the Ethiopian representative, which, according to the treaty privilege, is agreed. The names of several prominent persons have been sent to the king, among them that of Attorney W. Calvin HENRY H. LORLEBERG 1003 New York Avenue N. W. Washington, L. C. Special sale for one week only of Overcoats, Boys' Suits, Pants, Sweaters, Gloves, Ladies' Waists, Ladies' Hosiery, Ladies' Kid Gloves, Flannel Pajamas and Bathrobes. Open evenings. C. L. cent. All those who call at my office 10,1920,will availthemselves of a teeth $5.00 up. Dr. H. W Cor. 7th and T Sts. Over Scott's cent. All those who call at my office between now and February 10,1920,will avail themselves of an unusual-opportunity. Set of teeth $5.00 up. Cor. 7th and T Sts. Over Scott's Lunch Room Phone N. 2123 Special Excellent Service at the $21.00 per month, Grotto $22.50 per month, Dining Room Real Service Try Us Rooms $.50, $2.00, $3.00 Bridal Chamber and Special Room $5.00 Chase, of the Washington Bee. The lodges having pledged their support, temporary office is being opened up at Everyone should send in at least $1 at the Y. M. C. A., on Twelfth street once, if they have not already done so, near T street northwest. Rev. Jonas' to Dr. Francis J. Grimke, treasurer, residence will be at the Hotel Howard, 1135 New Jersey avenue northwest. Sixth street and Pennsylvania avenue Fifty more captains are needed. northwest. Write at once for information. The treaty will be published in full in the coming edition of The Bee. Rev. Jonas became identified with the Ethiopian Commission through his exposure of Tammany Hall's effort to discriminate against them. He piloted and advised the commission as to what cities it would be advantageous for them to visit and arranged the only public meeting between the Ethiopians of the United States and the mission at Rev. W. W. Brown's church in New York City. The result of his efforts in behalf of the representatives of Ethiopia was that he was appointed to look after their interests and see that the President of the United States makes apology to the queen, who is now to resign in favor of the king, who, according to the ruling of King Solomon that a man must always rule Israel, is about to accept the throne. Ethiopia claims to be a part of the coming kingdom of Israel. THE DRIVE. The Day Nursery drive for $25,000 Office Phone: North 7813 MOON & G Graduate Embalmers and 2256 Twelfth Street N. W. Free Funeral Parlors. Open Residence, 1300 W Street N. W. tended to by Skill If You Really Want USB If You Really Want Beautiful Hair THOMPSON'S GREATER HAIR GROWING SALVE TRADE REG. MARK U.S.PAT. OFF. MFG BY THOMPSON & C. WASH.D.C. But actual trial and used as direct value and merit. A FREE S. But actual trial and used as directed will convince you of its real value and merit. Will induce you to continue its use. 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Grimke, treasurer, d. 1135 New Jersey avenue northwest. te Fifty more captains are needed. Write at once for information. DR. MADDEN. Dr. M. M. Madden went before the House Judiciary Committee Thursday and for one hour he held the audience and spectators spellbound. He advocated the appointment of a commission to supervise a new territory for colored Americans. Full particulars will be given next week. 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. Residence: North 5534 R GASKINS and Funeral Directors N. W., at Florida Avenue Beeh All Night. Auto Service. 7. Long-distance calls properly at- skilled Workmen. nt Beautiful Hair USE directed will convince you of its real E SAMPLE use. SALE d Druggists' Association. If there stock.,address ACTURING COMPANY Washington D. C. USE ARMY O'COATS DYED $4 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 highgrade toilet articles and beautifiers. Miss Nellie Marshall and Mrs. Wm. Chase, of New York City, are the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Smith, of 600 T street northwest. Prof. Carter Wood, in his indorsement of the Editor of the Crisis, declared that he was a prophet and he indorsed every word he said. Mrs. M. Roberta Dudley, who has been ill with a severe cold, is up and out again. She has resigned her position in the government, much to the regret of her friends. *** Walk a mile each day to keep the doctor away, advises the United States Health Service. Try walking to work every morning and see if it doesn't make you younger and healthier. Cattle are fattened for slaughter by being overfed and not allowed to exercise. Many men and women prepare themselves for slaughter by voluntarily adopting the "stall fed life," says the United States Public Health Service. Don't overeat and take plenty of healthful outdoor exercise. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Gordon, of Beatrice, Neb., are house guests of Mrs. Gordon's brother, Mr. A. S. Pinkett, 1810 Fourth street. During the Christmas holidays they visited with Mrs. Gordon's parents at Luray, Va. They will spend a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Pinkett and then continue their trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City, in which cities Mrs. Gordon has a brother and sister. They will return to their home in Nebraska about the middle of February. The two children of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, Miss Inez Gordon and Mrs. Grace Gordon Cisco, are attending college at Howard University and are delighted with this visit from their parents.. 3 * * * The Minerva Apartment House, at 1838 Fourth street northwest, under the management of Mr. Williams, is still filling a long-felt want in serving meals. The table board is up to date, being at times unable to find room for the patrons. * * * Miss Gertrude Martin, daughter of a well-known Washingtonian, has been appointed manager of the well-known Seventh Street Stocking Store. Miss Martin is a product of our colored high school and is well fitted for the position. * * * Bishop J. C. Campbell of St. Louis, Mo., was in the city this week. He left for Ohio Friday. Dr. M. M. Madden arrived in the city from St. Louis on Monday, and will appear before the Judiciary Committee of the Senate either this or next week. Dr. James E. Shepard, who went North last week, passed through the city en route to Durham, N. C. Mrs. Victoria G. Neil has returned to her home in Philadelphia after a pleasant visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Johnson. 3311 Sherman avenue northwest. During her stay she was extensively entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Johnson are the happy parents of a baby boy. A notable feature of the event is that they are grandparents as well. The Amphion Glee Club is planning for a series of select dances, for which invitations are greatly in demand, at the Whitelaw Hotel, the first of which will be given February 16. Mr. Richard McGuinn, formerly of New York but now of Newport, R. I., where he is conducting a prosperous business, is here on a visit to his sister, Mrs. Anna M. Oyer, and is receiving much social attention. Mr. Howard is in the District of Columbia, after a pleasant visit to his parents in Athens, Ga. Mrs. Belle Blake, of Shelby, Madison county, Va., was the week-end guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Hayward Blake, of 523 U street northwest. While here she was well entertained by her four daughters and three sons. Mrs. Blake left Tuesday for Harrisburg, Pa., to visit her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Brady. She was accompanied by her daughter, Esther. Mr. J. A. J. Valentine has returned to Washington after spending the holidays in Richmond, Va., with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Jefferson, of 11 Lynchburg avenue northwest. Mr. W. R. Gray, of the Treasury department, is on a visit to his son, Mr. Clarence Gray, of Wells avenue, Richmond. *** Prof. H. S. Crawford, a transient resident of Richmond, spent the holidays in this city with his mother. *** Miss Alice Oldham, of this city, was hostess at a dinner given by her sister, Mrs. Bert Park, of 831 Hancock street, Louisville, Ky. *** Misses Freida, Ida and Regina Nurse, of Louisville, Ky., spent the holidays in this city on a visit to their brother, Mr. John Robert Nurse, a student of Harvard University. Mr. John Barnard is in the city from the South. *** Mrs. John Nicholas, of this city, has returned to the city after a sad visit in East Tennessee, where she attended the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Margaret Lacey. *** Mrs. James Jones has returned to Raleigh, N. C., after a visit in this city. *** Mr. L. B. Capeheart, Jr., formerly with the Treasury department, has resigned that position and accepted the position of educational secretary with the Y. M. C. A. at Newport News, Va. Miss Helen C. Davis, of Raleigh, N. C., is in the city, attending Howard University. *** Mr. and Mrs. William Newton and Mrs. Martha Minter, mother of Mrs. Newton, have returned to Richmond after spending the holidays in this city. *** Miss Louvinia Moore returned to the city after spending two months in Richmond as the guest of her sister, Mrs. C. Webster. *** Mrs. A. Johnson will return to Brooklyn, N. Y., Thursday, January 15, after a stay of two weeks with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Moles. CHESTER BROOK. Mrs. Carrie Hawkins, of Spring Hill, Va., was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Carter, on Monday. Mrs. Bertha Montague and children were the guests of her mother, Mrs Susan Hall, on Wednesday. Mrs. Emma Montague, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Dawson, has returned to her home at Brook Station, Va. Mr. Charlie Ordrick, who has been on the sick list for some time, is much improved. Mrs. Celia Blackwell and her little granddaughter, Elizabeth Lee, who have been visiting Mrs. Ordrick, have returned to their home in Deanwood. On Friday, January 9, Mrs. Matilda Robinson, Mrs. Alberta Thomas, Miss Louvinia Mack, Mr. Peter Blackwell and Mrs. Irene Hall went to Washington to attend the funeral of Mrs. Poliney Craig, the mother of Rev. Shelton Miller. The funeral took place at Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. Jas. E. Willis officiating. WHITELAW HOTEL. The following guests were registered at the Whitelaw Hotel during the past week: Mrs. Harvey Pierce Philadelphia, Pa.; H. F. Crawford Youngstown, Ohio; J. J. Chaplain Rock Castle, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bennett, Philadelphia, Pa.; D. F. Black, Jersey City, N. J.; G. Lake Imes, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; Dr. Percy Holden, Jersey City, N. J.; Charles J. Robinson, Buffalo, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Leon DeKalb, Walter I. White, Ed J. Brown, M. Hanson, Frank Jones, Misses E. M, and C. S. Stewart, Miss Agnes Alston, all of New York; C. H. Douglass, Warrenton, Va.; J. H. Eiland, Memphis, Tenn.; Thomas D. Redd, Louisville, Ky.; Mrs. D. H. Brooks, Charlotteville, Va.; L. H. Foster, Petersburg, Va.; C. S. Swann, Nogales, Ariz.; G. W. Kincaid, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Charles H. Derby, Boston, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Alexander, Charleston, S. C.; Miss M. Evelyn Mason, Newport News, Va.; H. Muldrow, Boston, Mass.; H. E. Reynolds, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Lieut. W. T. Webb, Baltimore, Md.; James Trimlic, Winston-Salem, N. C.; T. D. McMath, Trenton, N. J.; Fountain Duke, Roanoke, Va.; W. E. Miller, Roanoke, Va.; W. Gorman, Ft. Huachuca, Ariz.; Mrs. David Crawford and daughter, Boston, Mass.; E. W. Johnson, Atlantic City, N. J.; Rev. W. L. Cash, Savannah, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bolling Harrisburg, Pa. ELLIS—STORY Mrs. Marie Ellis announces the marriage of her son, Dr. John Clinton Ellis formerly of Washington, D. C., to Miss Henrietta Story, of Wilmington, N. C. on December 31, 1919. The wedding took place at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Wilmington, N. C. The couple left shortly afterwards, stopping at Richmond, Cincinnati and other points en route to their future home, 1035 West Cerro Gordo street, Decatur, Ill. Dr. Ellis is a graduate of Howard University Medical School, class of 1011. He began his practice in Charleston, W. Va., and met with great success. This he gave up, however, for a JOHN H. BURKE DR. JOHN CLINTON ELLIS. A Washingtonian Now in Illinois. larger field in Decatur, Ill., where he is still doing well. The bride is also an alumnus of Howard and until the time of her marriage was a teacher in the public schools of Wilmington. We wish for the two many happy new years. Dr. John Clinton Ellis was the guest of his mother during the holidays. He left Sunday after Christmas day to meet his bride, Miss Story. They are now happily domiciled in Decatur, Ill. FALLS CHURCH GLEANINGS. Mrs. Pearl Taylor Joues was hostess to a few of her friends Tuesday of last week. *** Miss Kathleen Thomas, of Orange, Va., is making her home with her aunt., Mrs. Fannie Thomas, for the present. Howard Theatre. Played by the following Star Cast: Andrew Bishop, Isabelle Jackson, H. D. Pryor, Ola Mae Taylor, Cléo Desmond, Arthur T. Ray, Hattie Wilkes, Lionel Monagas, Elizabeth Williams, J. L. Griner. Night Prices: 25c, 35c, 50c. Matinees: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday—All Seats, 25c. SUPPER SHOWS. MONDAY—Blue Bird—PRISCILLA DEAN in "PRETTY SMOOTH" TUESDAY—World—JUNE ELVIDGE in "THE WOMAN OF LIES" WEDNESDAY—Paramount—WILLIM S. HART in "SQUARE DEAL SANDERSON" THURSDAY—Select—ELAINE HAMMERSTEIN in "THE COUNTRY COUSIN" FRIDAY—Vitagraph—CORINNE GRIFFITH in "THE TOWER OF JEWELS" SATURDAY—Paramount—WILLIAM S. HART in "WAGON TRACKS" SUNDAY—Fox—ALBERT RAY AND ELINOR FAIR in "TIN PAN ALLEY" SUNDAY—Robertson-Cole — WILLIAM DESMOND in "THE BLUE BANDANA" Daily Supper Shows, 6:30 P. M.; Admission, 11c. Sunday Supper Show, 5:30 P. M.; Admission, 28c. Start with our next Vitagraph Serial, "THE INVISIBLE HAND" First Episode January 27. Mrs. Annie H. Allen returned to her home in Atlantic City last Thursday. *** The last quarterly conference was held at the Methodist Church on Friday of last week. *** Mr. and Mrs. S. Stone, of Merrifield, were the dinner guests of Mrs. Will Marshall last Sunday. *** Mrs. Julia McIntosh, who was visiting Mrs. Will Marshall last week, has returned to her home. A two weeks' prayer meeting began at the Baptist Church last Wednesday night. Rev. Henderson is assisting in the meetings. He assisted in the meetings ten years ago and his sermons and hymns were enjoyed by all who heard him. *** The Stag Club was entertained by Messrs. Aron and Lethon Marshall at their home last Hhursday night: The January meeting of the Fairfax county branch of the N. A. A. C. P. took place January 6th at the Second Baptist Church of Falls Church. Secretary Henderson read extracts from the Attorney General's report to the Senate concerning so-called radicalism among Negroes. It was evident to the hearers that the Attorney General considers protests against injustice, jim-crowism, disfranchisement, segregation and lynching as radicalism of the ultra sort. Rev. Powell and President Tinner advocated opposition to the bond issue in the corporation on the ground that none of the money to be raised would benefit the colored citizenry. At a meeting called by the secretary of the N. A. A. C. P., a number of veterans of the late war met with N. A. A. C. P. and the organization of a post of the American Legion was planned. A meeting this week has been called. Sergt. George Turner was elected temporary commander, and Corporal Cato Adams post secretary. Following the advice given in one number of the Messenger magazine, the organization of soldier groups in advent of the necessity to defend law and order in Southern communities and offset the influence of many of these modern Ku Klux militia organizations, known as Home Defense League, should be undertaken. No group worked harder to defeat the bond issue than the colored freeholders in the corporation. The passage of the issue would have doubled or trebled the present taxes and not one cent would have been used towards the education of Negro youth, nor have the funds of the town in the past been used to better roads in the vicinity of Negro homes. Much money has been spent, however, by white Christians to secure segregation and uniform the town's Home Defense soldiery, which might have been used for good roads. Will the Board. of Education investigate the recent row in Wallach street Andrew J. Thomas Theatre Company, Props. Entire Week, Starting Monday, January 19, 1920. The Quality Amusement Corporation E. C. Brown, President and General Manager Announces Hiawatha Theatre Hiawatha Theatre Rufus G. Byars, Mgr. The Premier Picture House of Washington 11th and U Sts., N. W. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY JANUARY 21st and 22nd Special Matinee Thursday 1:15 P. M. The Sensation of the Season—"BLIND HUSBANDS·8—Reels—8 Wake Up Men! Our Time Has Come! A story of to-day with a moral A show that will help every person Admission, 15c Tax, 2c Foraker Theatre SPECIAL MONDAY and TUESDAY, JANUARY 19th and 20th David Wark Griffith't Supreme Triumph—"HEARTS OF THE WORLD"—The Sweetest Love Story ever told. 10—Reels—10 2 hours of thrills, tears and laughter. Show starts promptly six o'clock No change in Prices ************************************************************ DUDLEY'S AMUSEMENTS S. H. DUDLEY THEATRE 1213 You Street Northwest—The Cozy Little Playhouse Playing Vaudeville and Pictures of Merit. Continuous from 7:30 to 11 P. M. 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 1223 Seventh St The only Vaudeville Theatre on Photoplays and the only Theatre on people that does not DISCRIMINATE Continuous from The Busiest Tailor "There's a Max Nees Suits to Order Overcoats to Or Makers of C 437 7th St 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. and the arrest of certain prominent characters? Go to the eighth police precinct for information. THE BETHEL LITEFARY. President McLauran Received a Jolt. Likely to Be Impeached. President McLauran, of the Bethel Literary, received a jolt last Thursday evening when he took the society from the Metropolitan Church to the Congregation Church, Eleventh and R streets, where Dr. Van Schaick was booked to speak. The 'Parents' League got busy, and the trustees informed McLauran that the doors were closed and Van Schaick would not make a speech in their church after his insult to the colored people. The trustees said to McLauran that they would hear the statement he said he wanted to make. He belched forth a tirade against the Parents' League, and The Bee and others er's Dye North 2125.21 -The Cozy Little Playhouse rit. Continuous from 7:30 to 11 P. M. Street Northwest the popular thoroughfare. Best of Seventh Street catering to colored E. n 5 to 11 P. M. For Shop in Town a Reason" Hurdle & Co. $20.00 Order Up to $60 Food Clothes Street, N. W. who had opposed Van Schaick, which the people hissed. McLauran was ordered out of the church, and the doors were closed. Van Schaick did not make his speech to the colored people. No colored church will permit him to enter it. ST. CYPRIAN DANCE. There was a dance, and supper given for the Sunday School teachers, choir members, and sanctuary ladies of St. Cyprian's Church, Thirteenth and C streets southeast, by their pastors, Rev. Father Matthews and Rev. Father Ritchie, on January 13. They spent a very delightful evening. An address of thanks was delivered by Mr. J. Cobbert. For light upon dark subjects read the Bee Works 26 Lin.4281 What Troubles Have We Seen?—The Passing of the Old Year—Liberty and Democracy a. Mockery. By J. C. Cunningham. We never rejoice at the death of any person or thing, but we certainly have no tears to shed over the demise of 1919, for she seems to have, been the banner year for lynching, discrimination and all other forms of deviltry. The memories of 1919 will ever be grievous unto us, the colored citizens of this, our own beloved country. We are sorry that the mantle of 1919, stained with the blood of colored human souls, is not fit to fall upon 1920, but may it be buried with her somewhere in a lonely graveyard of forgetfulness. Bye-bye, then, 1919, for of you the colored race may well exclaim in the language of the poet— "What troubles have we seen What conflicts have we passed?" Every colored paper I've seen since the birth of 1920 tells the sad and shameful story of nine colored ex-soldiers being lynched and burned at the stake since the armistice was signed. Shame on this country to stand for any such lawlessness, after having spent billions of dollars and sacrificed millions of precious lives to firmly establish "liberty and democracy" in what is called a Christian country! How can she expect to escape the wrath of a just God when she seemingly defies His warning. The cowardly white mob that lynched those colored soldiers would not have dared attack them if they had been armed like they were armed when on the battlefields in France. No! These cowardly murderers only attack inoffensive colored men when they are certain that they haven't as much as a penknife with which to defend themselves. Who is that father or mother that wouldn't hide their child from a mob of lawless savages who are bent on chaining it down and saturating it with coal oil and burning its body to a crisp? Would it not be better that our child had not been born? Then, colored women of the South you should refuse to any longer become mothers. For only in this way you may hide your innocent offspring from the lawless mobs, whose seeming duty it is to wilfully murder "niggers," and only receive the plaudits from the powers that be as a sufficient punishment for their crime. White man of America, that Eye—that Eye which is on the little sparrow—think you not. It is watching? Methinks ere long the floodgates of destruction will be lifted, and there are no mountains whose peaks are high enough to save you from your dear bought wrath. It seems to have become a crime to be born black, brown or yellow. Nothing seems to be entitled to a safe place to live in on earth if void of a white skin—for this is the white man's world. Not only do they lynch and burn colored soldiers in the South, but these lawless mobs are notifying some colored families to leave their homes and seek residence elsewhere. This is a cunning scheme that these lazy whites have worked out to get the colored people's homes for little or nothing. It was King Ahab of Samaria who sought the vineyard of Naboth. But when Naboth refused to exchange vineyards or to sell his to this wicked king his (the king's) wife, Jezebel, planned a scheme—a lying scheme—to put Naboth to death in order that Ahab might come into possession of the vineyard. The scheme worked out all right Naboth was put to death, and Ahab got the vineyard. But what good did it do him? God's prophet, Eliah, told Ahab and his wife that "in the place where the dogs licked the blood of Naboth shall dogs lick thy blood." The prophecy was fulfilled. Now, these miserable murderers who are running colored people from their homes and taking them for themselves will some day, we trust, dread to see that spot of ground, for be it remembered that our God hath said, "Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap." This being true how can the savage Southern mobs escape any more, than Ahab and his wife Jezebel did? But today the powers that be are feasting and fiddling, while the country has every indication of being on the verge of collapse. According to the daily reports, white men (not colored men), both Americans and aliens, who are allowed all the rights and privileges of good American citizens, are striving by the tens of thousands to destroy the very foundation of this government. Even these traitors, when caught, will be tried by the courts and given the benefit of every doubt, while the colored citizens are being shot down like dogs on mere suspicion of having committed a crime. Why, then, should colored women suffer to bring their babies into the world in such a lawless country like this? We believe it is a known crime to do so. Who that would knowingly thrust their little helpless SIGMUND'S The Little Shop of BIG Values CLEARANCE! Every Fall and Winter Suit Sacrificed! We can't make money at these prices, but we do want to make Customers. Get to know this store—because it will help you save. Every FALL and WINTER SUIT Must Go! 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If I were in a foreign country and were asked what is the chief sport of the United States of America, with regret I could only truthfully answer, lynching and burning colored men and women. But may God help this great nation of people to strive to be better during this year 1920 and on. A great revival of religion, like the nation-wide awakening in politics, would put all of us in the path of the Master's teachings—"love one another as I have loved you." RACE PROBLEM AND DOMES TIC SERVICE. "The significance of this meeting is that you are young/Southern white men and women," said Mrs. Booker T. Washington in addressing the twenty or more Phelps Stokes fellows and professors in Southern universities who met recently at Tuskegee Institute, "and you are going to live in the South, which will give you an opportunity to do much in bringing about better relations between the races. "I remember hearing Mr. Washington and one of his Southern white friends discussing one day another white man of outstanding influence and importance. This friend was telling2 Mr. Washington how the man they were discussing had changed in his attitude towards the Negro. It pleased Mr. Washington very much to know this, but he added, 'It is such a pity that he waited until he was an old man before changing. With his influence and power, just think what he could have accomplished for the cause, while he was young and active.' "That is the reason I am so glad you are studying this problem with your minds and hearts open while you are young." White and Colored Women-Must Work Out Problem. One of the speakers who preceded Mrs. Washington was Miss Ruth Reed, of Gainesville, Ga who is a Phelps-Stokes fellow at the University of Georgia, and she suggested a joint study of the problem by the white and colored women of the South. Mrs. Washington in her remarks concurred in this suggestion and added, "The stand which the Southern white woman takes in the question will in the last analysis determine the attitude of the Southern white man." Then she told of the splendid work of the (white) Federation of Women's Clubs of Georgia in arousing and spreading a strong sentiment against lynching and mob violence. Mrs. Washington also referred to Miss Reed's comments on the Negro woman and domestic service. "Home life," said Mrs. Washington, "was not a part of the system of slavery, so that I am afraid that much of the mis- understanding between the servant and the mistress in the Southern homes has been due to the fact that although we are over fifty years removed from slavery, in many of the Southern homes sufficient attention is not given to the question of providing home life for the colored girls who are employed as domestic servants. "I remember sometime ago I received a letter from a city in the South in which the request was made for a colored girl to work in the home and when I wrote the lady and asked her what provision would be made for the girl to sleep and bathe and for something of home life for herself, she replied 'that she thought the girl could find some place to live in the community but she, of course, was not sure.' "I refer to this letter because it describes a condition which is doing much to make domestic service unpopular among the educated and well trained Negro girls. Our schools, our current literature, and our organizations for social welfare are all emphasizing care of the children, protection of girls and model home life. These to my mind emphasize the importance of providing as much home life as possible for the girls in domestic service in order to attract colored women who are being trained in schools like Tuskegee. "Frequently," added Mrs. Washington, "our students go into domestic service as a means to an end but some of them have had experiences such as I have indicated which has caused them to make up their minds to do school teaching or any other work rather than domestic service. If I had time to relate some of the experiences of these young women, of their neglect of their exposure, and of their loneliness, you would understand some of the reasons why the problem of domestic help is so aggravated at present." STATE'S NEGRO STRONGER THAN WOOD'S MANAGER Cincinnati, Ohio.—Four years ago Ralph W. Tyler ran for delegate-at-large to the Republican National Convention, being the first and only colored man to go before the voters of Ohio on a State ticket. Although there were six white men contesting for the honor, to be one of the four delegates-at-large, and with the organization opposing him, Tyler polled nearly 40,000 votes out of a total of 120,000 cast for all candidates. Among the white candidates four years ago was Col. Wm. C. Procter, the multimillionaire Ivory soap manufacturer, of this city, who has been selected to manage the Wood Presidential boom in Ohio. Jacob Schmidt, a white man, of this city, writing for a white daily, the Ohio State Journal, last Sunday, has the following to say of that contest four years ago: "When Col. William Procter comes out for Gen. Wood for President at a time when Ohio Republicans have decided to present Senator Warren Harding as their favorite son, I am wondering if Col. Proctor is more popular now than he was four years ago. Four years ago the colonel was on the Republican slate for a member of Ohio's big four. A colored man also ran, being one of seven, and the only one of the colored race. Had it not been for Hamilton county's organization and the Willis appointees conspiring to beat the colored man, he would have won over the colonel. As it was, Col. Procter just did beat the colored man out. Either the colonel was weak four years ago or the colored candidate was strong. "If Col. Procter is no stronger now than he was four years ago with the organization with him, he won't be able to do Gen. Wood's candidacy much good or Senator. Harding's candidacy any harm with the organization now against the colonel and for. Harding. On the showing made four years ago the Wood backers would have shown political sagacity had they selected the colored man instead of Col. Procter to manage the Wood boom in Ohio. When a wealthy white man backed by an organization has a hard time defeating a colored man in Ohio, it doesn't speak much for his popularity." AMERICAN NEGRO ACADEMY. The Editor Defines His Position—Twenty-Third Annual Meeting—Election of Officers. The American Negro Academy, an organization of authors, artists, scholars, and other distinguished men of African descent, for the promotion of letters, art and science, and to foster as far as possible a form of intellectual taste, convened in this city during the past week, and its four sessions, covering a period of two days, were well attended. For the second time in the history of the organization, the Academy gave place on its program to a nonmember, who was Mr. A. Philip, editor of the Messenger Magazine, New York City. The following papers were read: "A New Religion' for the Negro," by John R. Clifford, editor of the Pioneer Press, Martinsburg, W. Va.; "The Shame of America," by President A. H. Grimke; "The Status of the Foreigner Under Various Haitian Constitutions," by Bishop John Hurst, of Baltimore, Md. "The New Radicalism and the Negro" was the subject of Mr. Randolph's address. John W. Cromwell, of Washington, D. C., was elected president. Other officers elected were Robert T. Browne, of New York City; Prof J. E. K. Aggery, of Salisbury, N. C.; Bishop John Hurst, of Baltimore, Md. and Dr. C. V. Roman, of Nashville, Tenn., vice-presidents; Robert A. Pelham, corresponding secretary; T. Montgomery, Gregory, recording secretary; Lafayette M. Henshaw, treasurer. On the executive committee were named: Prof. Kelly Miller, Prof. Geo. M. Lightfoot, F. H. M. Murray, Prof. William Pickens, of Baltimore, and John E. Bruce ("Bruce Grit") of New York City. BEAUTIFUL SKIN Fair and smooth—free from pimples and blotches—bright, lustrous and wholesome-looking, is easily and readily obtained through the use of DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener is a beautifying salve with medicinal powers, guaranteed not to harm the skin in any way or promote the growth of hair on the face. Keep the skin fair and beautiful by bathing it frequently with Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener Soap. At your druggist, 25c each, or sent postpaid upon receipt of price. AGENTS WANTED! Write for liberal terms JACOBS' PHARMACY COMPANY ATLANTA, GA. PEOPLE'S DRUG STORES: Store No. 1, Seventh and K Streets N. W.; Store No. 2, Seventh and E Streets N. W.; Store No. 3, Fourteenth and U Streets N. W.; Store No. 4, Seventh and M Streets N. W.; Store No. 5, Eighth and H Streets N. E. ANACOSTIA NEWS. Business places operated by our people in Anacostia are on the increase. Doing nicely are two dry goods and notion stores, four grocery stores, two coal yards, one drug store, three shoeshining parlors, five hairdressing beauty parlors and two cafes. *** Colored help employed at the Government Hospital for the insane, St. Elizabeth's, recently received a raise in their salaries. Laundry helpers now receive $92 per month, with one meal per day; ordinary help is paid $72 per month, with three meals per day. The Barry Farm Citizens' Association met on Friday night. The citizens are awaiting on Colonel C. W. Kutz, the Engineer Commissioner of the District, for a speedy carrying out of the new permanent highway plans for this suburb. *** The selection of a new pastor for Bethlehem Baptist Church to fill the chair made vacant by the recent death of Rev. Joseph Matthews, has been postponed for one year. Rev. Marshall is temporary acting pastor. The name of Rev. George W. Lucas is frequently mentioned as a candidate: Birney School, under the able direction of Miss J. Page, is expected to send in its list of promotions to Dunbar High School in February. Quite a batch of youngsters. *** Shannon: Place is becoming quite a residential street. Citizens residing on Morris Road will have to do some tall hustling to retain the popularity of their thoroughfare. *** Community Secretary Miss Emma V. Smith, who recently fractured her right arm on alighting from a street car, is now able to resume her activities. Revival meetings are in full blast in this suburb—a good attendance nightly is reported. *** Our adjacent suburb, Garfield Heights, is showing some life. TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT. Last Thursday, in the Senate, Senator Reed Smoot, a Mormon Republican from Utah, tried to make a "tempest in a teapot" when he stated that "red" literature was in Howard University's library and that members of the faculty and students were read- ing it. The Senator gave notice that if bolshevik and soviet books are used in Howard University he would never vote another dollar for that institution. Some Negro "pimp" whose breed is as numerous in Washington as flies around a festering sore.gave Senator Smoot two copies of Albert Rhys Williams' books, the Russian propagandist, that found their way into the Howard library. Dr. Durkee's investigation of the charge and whose statement follows shows that Negro students and teachers are no more sympathizers of the "reds" and "radicals" in this country than they are of Mormonism and polygamy. Dr. Durkee said: "The pamphlet was donated to the library about a year ago. Hundreds of books and periodicals are thus donated and accepted each year, and in this case the book itself was not catalogued until eight or nine months ago. Since the cataloguing of the book it has only been called for twice, which is proof positive that no particular attention has been paid to it by students or teachers. "This is the first time I have seen or read the pamphlet. I heartily agree that such false statements should be suppressed by the government. I am surprised to learn that it has not been suppressed. I have instantly withdrawn these copies from our library. "It is most unfortunate that statements should be made calculated to convey the thought and idea that the university sympathizes directly or indirectly with soviet or bolshevik movements. Neither through classroom teaching nor otherwise has the university expressed any sympathy with movements seeking the overthrow of established order. On the contrary, the university has unhesitatingly stood in positive fashion for law and order, and against movements designed to interfere with the orderly functioning of the great departments of the government." T A BUDD Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Fruits and Vegetables—Hot Hominy Every Market Day—Fresh Ground Horse Radish and Cocoanut Stands, 82 and 83, O St. Marke. --- Read next week's issue of The Bee. It will be the biggest political sensation TOP VIEW OF FOOT The Community and Civic Center Department of the public schools of the District of Columbia presented Phaon Martin in an organ recital at Dunbar General Civic Center last Sunday afternoon, at 4:30 o'clock, assisted by Dunbar Center Chorus, Mr. W. Scott Mayo, director. The January issue of The Music Master, with a large cover picture of Phaon Martin, is now on sale at Townley's, 1022 U street northwest, and Cunningham's, 1105 U street northwest. Get a copy today. Maude Powell, violinist, is dead. We mourn her demise for the sake of her art and great musical talent. The question arises, however, Why is it that we have no great woman violinist of the race? R. Carlton Dorsey, violinist, presented Brachocki, Polish pianist, in recital at Norfolk, Va., last week. Mr. Dorsey performed on the violin, accompanied by Mr. Phaon Martin. C. Luckey Roberts, composer of "Rockaway" and many other famous popular song hits, is at the Howard this week and last, musical director of "Baby Blues" company with Alexander Rogers. Both are geniuses in their respective lines. Mr. Roberts has a natural gift in composing popular hits and is eagerly sought after by white music, publishers. His playing at Howard is worth notice. * * * Miss Wessie Thurman has made a good impression playing in the dining room of the Whitelaw Hotel. "BLIND YOUTH." David Belasco's Last Season's Dramatic Achievement to Be Seen at the Howard Theatre. When "A Fool There Was" had been produced, producers the country over searched for an author to write something that would come near being as strong and powerful in action and story. It remained for Mr. Belasco to find this author, Willard Mack, author of "The Tigér Lily," "Blind Youth", etc. In "Blind Youth" Mr. Mack has written a play that is vital to a degree. It deals with blind youth, which leads youth headlong into vice and ends up God's knows where, unless, like in this play, in which the hero suddenly gets a true vision of the life, in plain words, life of "wine, woman and song," he resolves to pull himself away from his companions, who practice and live only for the base physical side of life, and feast on the flesh, which steals away the brain and drags youth's vitality and mentality to hell. Fathers, mothers, sons and daughters should see this play, so as to avoid the serpent of evil who lurks everywhere to engulf blind youth into the physical passions that kill true love, through which the physical passions are lifted up to Godliness. A play that will startle you and make you see your own blind youth. NEXT WEEK'S BEE. Read next week's issue of The Bee. It will be the biggest political sensation Flowers For Kramer th 916 F Str et 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. of the new year. Two prominent figures appear. DEATH OF MRS. ERVEN. Mrs. Charles Erven,nee Bozemon, died at Colony, Kansas, December 23, 1919. She was the eldest sister of Mrs. A. P. Albert, 1951 Third street northwest. Mrs. Erven, when single, was principal of Sumner School, this city. 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. E. L. Conway Dealers in produce, etc. Fruits and vegetables of all kinds daily. Open every day. Stands 14 and 35, O Street Market. 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. MIDDLE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PHACTIPEDICS RESIDENTIAL CALLS BY APPOINTMENT PHONE NORTH 3023 DR. GEO. V. SMITH PODIATRIST 460 1EA ST. N. N WASHINGTON, D.C. CHART OF BONES OF THE FOOT 2nd DISTAL PHALANGE 2nd MEDIAL PHALANGE 2nd PROXIAL PHALANGE 3rd DISTAL 3rd MEDIAL 3rd PROXIAL 4th DISTAL 4th MEDIAL 4th PROXIAL PHALANGE 5th DISTAL 5th MEDIAL 5th PROXIAL 1st DISTAL PHALANGE 1st MEDIAL PHALANGE 1st PROXIAL PHALANGE 1st DISTAL 1st MEDIAL 1st PROXIAL 1st NETARCSAL 2nd 3rd 4th 5th INTERNAL CURVEFORM MIDDLE EXTERNAL SCAPHOID CUBOID ASTRAGALUS OSCALSIS Dr. Schultz Foot Comfort Service For Your Health For Funerals the Florist et, Northwest THE LIFE OF JOHN H. HARRIS N. W. J. M. Miller, Prop. and the most im- portant thing 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 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 Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. A. W. SCOTT and W. C. MARTIN, Attorneys. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia—Holding Probate Court—No. 26,503, 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 L. Annie Jones, 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 5th day of January, A. D. 1921; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under by hand this 5th day of January, 1920. George W. Jones, 398 Browning St. N. E. Attest: James Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court.. A. W. Scott and W. C. Martin, Attorneys. MAX MEAT STANDS Telephone N. 9770 Dealer in Beef, Lamb, Pork and Veal 18, 39 and 58 O Street Market N. W. Washington, D. C. Finest fresh and salt meats, Loef- er's sausages, lamb, veal, pork, and everything in the line of meats, will 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. All Prices are marked in figures you can read. CASH and CREDIT Small Weekly or Monthly Payments 817 to 823 Seventh St. 1. STOCKING STORE 1130 Seventh Street Northwest (Seventh Street Between L and M Streets N. W.) HOSIERY AND NECKTIE WARES 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 Now is the time to subscribe for The Bee. Have it sent you. Subscribe now.